> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-william-russell · updated 2026-11-02

# George William Russell (1867–1935)

## What is George William Russell’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 74 auction results for George William Russell at 8 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,203 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,702–$7,780, n=5). The auction record is $67,100 for Girl in a Fairy Glen, Donegal (2007, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Girl in a Fairy Glen, Donegal | Oil on canvas | $67,100 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2007 |
| 2 | Three Girls Playing in the Sand Dunes, Donegal | Oil on canvas | $36,481 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2016 |
| 3 | Apparell'd in Celestial Light | Oil on canvas | $28,515 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2015 |
| 4 | In Some Ancestral Paradise | Oil on canvas | $28,152 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2019 |
| 5 | Girls in a Wood | Oil on canvas | $28,148 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2009 |
| 6 | Figure in Woodland | Oil on canvas | $26,780 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Where the Unquiet Hours Depart, 1917 | Oil on canvas | $25,797 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 8 | Two Girls Playing in a Woodland | Oil on canvas | $22,909 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2010 |
| 9 | Gathering Firewood | Oil on canvas | $21,851 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2021 |
| 10 | Woman and Children | Oil on canvas | $18,934 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2008 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 61 | $9,248 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $2,265 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 55 | $9,248 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $4,707 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 74 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George William Russell is an Irish artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $8,831. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by George William Russell sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $8,938 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George William Russell work worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George William Russell work is $8,831.

The median George William Russell painting sells for $9,248 across 61 lots.

The median George William Russell work on paper sells for $2,450 across 6 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) George William Russell paintings typically sell for $5,866–$14,411 (the middle half of 55 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 | 80 | $9,248 | $67,100 | 76.3% | 2025-11-26 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $2,450† | $9,309 | 75% | 2021-09-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $32,498 | $67,100 | — | 2019-03-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $4,085–$23,056 | $10,234 | $28,148 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $5,866–$14,411 | $9,248 | $67,100 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,185–$3,694† | $2,450† | $9,309 |

† 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 | 2007 | $67,100 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $36,481 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $9,309 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $3,780 |

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 William Russell worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George William Russell work is $8,831. The median George William Russell painting sells for $9,248 across 61 lots. The median George William Russell work on paper sells for $2,450 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George William Russell paintings typically sell for $5,866–$14,411 (the middle half of 55 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a George William Russell painting?

Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George William Russell painting is $9,248.

### What is George William Russell's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George William Russell painting is $67,100.

### What is the average price of a medium George William Russell painting?

Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George William Russell painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,248, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is George William Russell's auction record?

George William Russell's auction record is $67,100, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “George William Russell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-william-russell (updated 2026-11-02).

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.