George Washington Lambert (1873–1930)
What is George Washington Lambert’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for George Washington Lambert at 7 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $392 including buyer’s premium (middle half $162–$842, n=6). The auction record is $136,641 for A Lady and her Sons (Mrs Marjorie Browning and Her Children) (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Lady and her Sons (Mrs Marjorie Browning and Her Children), 1873 | Oil on canvas | $136,641 | Bonhams | Aug 2026 |
| 2 | Doña Sol, 1910 | Oil on canvas | $131,034 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | The Trooper and the Maid, 1873 | Oil paint | $41,825 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 4 | THE DEAD TREE, COLDSTREAM, 1926 | Oil on wood panel | $22,532 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2022 |
| 5 | The Proposal, 1873 | Something to Think Over | $11,950 | Christie's | Apr 2005 |
| 6 | Untitled (Study of a Woman), 1913 | Pencil on paper | $1,825 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2018 |
| 7 | His other Half: Lady with Umbrella, 1873 | Pencil on paper | $979 | Bonhams | May 2026 |
| 8 | Butcher Delivers | Ink on paper | $432 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Portrait, 1873 | Pencil on paper | $353 | Bonhams | Aug 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weighing the Fleece | Lithograph | $98 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $979 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $706 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
George Washington Lambert is an Australian artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $979. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by George Washington Lambert sold in 2026 for $136,641, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Washington Lambert on OpeningBid →What is a George Washington Lambert work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Washington Lambert work is $979.
The median George Washington Lambert painting sells for $43,520 across 10 lots.
The median George Washington Lambert work on paper sells for $702 across 7 lots.
The median George Washington Lambert print sells for $89 across 2 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $89 | $98 | 50% | 2026-05-27 |
| Paintings | 11 | $43,520‡ | $221,224‡ | 90.9% | 2026-08-24 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $702† | $11,950 | 77.8% | 2026-08-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $135,413‡ | $221,224‡ | — | 2026-08-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
George Washington Lambert's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $89 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $43,520, record $221,224. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical George Washington Lambert painting sells for around 487× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $135,413.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $18,104–$134,185‡ | $22,532‡ | $221,224‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $406–$1,402† | $702† | $11,950 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $221,224‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $136,641 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $11,950 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,825 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $98 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $80 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Washington Lambert worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Washington Lambert work is $979. The median George Washington Lambert painting sells for $43,520 across 10 lots. The median George Washington Lambert work on paper sells for $702 across 7 lots. The median George Washington Lambert print sells for $89 across 2 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a George Washington Lambert painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Washington Lambert painting is $43,520. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is George Washington Lambert's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Washington Lambert painting is $221,224. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is George Washington Lambert's auction record?
George Washington Lambert's auction record is $221,224, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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