> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-washington-sully · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “George Washington Sully auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-washington-sully (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.