George Wright (1851–1915)
What is George Wright’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for George Wright at 17 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,175 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,283–$5,144, n=8). The auction record is $18,750 for A Coaching Incident (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $4,347 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $4,417 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $2,540 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
George Wright is an American artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $2,571. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by George Wright sold in 2026 for $7,126, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
2 George Wright works are coming to auction (as of 2026-11-02). Follow George Wright free on OpeningBid for sale alerts.
See the full George Wright record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View George Wright on OpeningBid →What is a George Wright work worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Wright work is $2,571.
The median George Wright painting sells for $2,549 across 53 lots.
The median George Wright work on paper sells for $206 across 3 lots.
The median George Wright print sells for $8,688 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) George Wright paintings typically sell for $1,142–$2,573 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) George Wright paintings typically sell for $1,706–$6,051 (the middle half of 22 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 | 3 | $8,688 | $8,688 | 33.3% | 2016-12-01 |
| Paintings | 61 | $2,549†‡ | $8,953 | 86.9% | 2026-10-28 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $206‡ | $356 | — | 2023-11-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $15,895 | $18,750 | — | 2008-12-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
George Wright's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $8,688 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (61 lots) median $2,549, record $8,953. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $15,895.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,142–$2,573†‡ | $1,676†‡ | $7,126 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $1,706–$6,051†‡ | $3,842†‡ | $8,953 |
† 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 | 2016 | $8,953 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $8,779 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $8,688 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $356 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $206‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Wright worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Wright work is $2,571. The median George Wright painting sells for $2,549 across 53 lots. The median George Wright work on paper sells for $206 across 3 lots. The median George Wright print sells for $8,688 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) George Wright paintings typically sell for $1,142–$2,573 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) George Wright paintings typically sell for $1,706–$6,051 (the middle half of 22 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 Wright painting?
Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Wright painting is $2,549. 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 Wright's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Wright painting is $8,953.
What is the average price of a small George Wright painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Wright painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,676, 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 the average price of a medium George Wright painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Wright painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,842, 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 Wright's auction record?
George Wright's auction record is $15,539, set in 2007.
See the full George Wright record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View George Wright on OpeningBid →