George William Whitaker (1831–1916)
George William Whitaker is an American artist with 93 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $764. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by George William Whitaker is recorded as sold in 2023 for $800; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George William Whitaker work is $764.
The median George William Whitaker painting sells for $715 across 77 lots.
The median George William Whitaker print sells for $353 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) George William Whitaker paintings typically sell for $666–$1,650 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) George William Whitaker paintings typically sell for $428–$751 (the middle half of 38 sold 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 | 1 | $353 | $353 | — | 2002-09-20 |
| Paintings | 93 | $715†‡ | $6,325 | 82.8% | 2024-11-22 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $2,750‡ | $6,325 | — | 2014-06-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
George William Whitaker's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $353. Paintings (93 lots) median $715, record $6,325. A typical George William Whitaker painting sells for around 2.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $2,750.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $428–$751†‡ | $530†‡ | $1,763 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $666–$1,650‡ | $964‡ | $6,325 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1998 | $6,325 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $2,990 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $353 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George William Whitaker worth?
Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George William Whitaker work is $764. The median George William Whitaker painting sells for $715 across 77 lots. The median George William Whitaker print sells for $353 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George William Whitaker paintings typically sell for $666–$1,650 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) George William Whitaker paintings typically sell for $428–$751 (the middle half of 38 sold 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 William Whitaker painting?
Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George William Whitaker painting is $715. 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 George William Whitaker's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George William Whitaker painting is $6,325.
What is the average price of a medium George William Whitaker painting?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George William Whitaker painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $964, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small George William Whitaker painting?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George William Whitaker painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $530, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 George William Whitaker's auction record?
George William Whitaker's auction record is $6,325, set in 1998.
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