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

# George Widener (b. 1962)

George Widener is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $15,120. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by George Widener sold in 2025 for $20,051, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Widener work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Widener work is $15,120.

The median George Widener work on paper sells for $18,825 across 15 lots.

The median George Widener print sells for $10,080 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $10,080 | $10,080 | — | 2022-01-24 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $18,825‡ | $40,000 | — | 2026-02-27 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $8,990–$19,726 | $14,125 | $22,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $20,092–$30,000 | $27,249 | $40,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $40,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $30,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $10,080 |

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 Widener worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Widener work is $15,120. The median George Widener work on paper sells for $18,825 across 15 lots. The median George Widener print sells for $10,080 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a George Widener work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Widener work on paper is $18,825. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is George Widener's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Widener work on paper is $40,000.

### What is George Widener's auction record?

George Widener's auction record is $40,000, set in 2019.

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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 Widener auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-widener (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.