George Washington Sully (1816–1890)
George Washington Sully is an American artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $305. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by George Washington Sully sold in 2025 for $343, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Washington Sully on OpeningBid →What is a George Washington Sully work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Washington Sully work is $305.
The median George Washington Sully work on paper sells for $308 across 32 lots.
The median George Washington Sully painting sells for $250 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) George Washington Sully work on papers typically sell for $72–$478 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $250† | $250† | — | 2023-03-23 |
| Works on Paper | 45 | $308 | $2,350 | 71.1% | 2025-04-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $72–$478 | $312 | $2,350 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $2,350 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $1,880 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $250† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Washington Sully worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Washington Sully work is $305. The median George Washington Sully work on paper sells for $308 across 32 lots. The median George Washington Sully painting sells for $250 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) George Washington Sully work on papers typically sell for $72–$478 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a George Washington Sully work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Washington Sully work on paper is $308.
What is George Washington Sully's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Washington Sully work on paper is $2,350.
What is the average price of a small George Washington Sully work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Washington Sully work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $312, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is George Washington Sully's auction record?
George Washington Sully's auction record is $2,350, set in 2006.
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