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# Georges Terzian (1939–2021)

## What is Georges Terzian’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 167 auction results for Georges Terzian at 9 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,269 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,017–$1,527, n=6). The auction record is $20,723 for L'Africain (2013, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'Africain, 1994 | Huile sur toile | $20,723 | Ader | May 2013 |
| 2 | GUITARE ET PIPE, 2016 | Oil paint | $20,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 3 | Deux Bouteilles et Guitar | Oil on board | $13,750 | Sotheby's | Mar 2011 |
| 4 | L'Architecte, 2005 | Huile sur toile | $11,014 | Ader | Dec 2013 |
| 5 | L'éphémère, 2005 | Huile sur toile | $11,009 | Ader | May 2013 |
| 6 | La virgule, 2012 | Oil on canvas | $10,225 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | L'HOMME AUX DEUX GUITARES | Oil paint | $10,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 8 | Guitare et bouteille | Oil on canvas | $9,163 | Bruun Rasmussen | Jan 2009 |
| 9 | La Clarinette, 2006 | Huile sur toile | $8,955 | Ader | Mar 2016 |
| 10 | L'éléphant | Huile sur toile | $8,949 | Ader | Dec 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 103 | $2,772 |
| Sculpture | 10 | $2,321 |
| Other | 13 | $1,010 |
| Works on paper | 37 | $259 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $3,673 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 71 | $2,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $317 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 167 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Georges Terzian is an Armenian artist with 220 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,876. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Georges Terzian sold in 2025 for $3,575, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Georges Terzian work worth?

Across 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Terzian work is $1,876.

The median Georges Terzian painting sells for $2,746 across 95 lots.

The median Georges Terzian work on paper sells for $259 across 36 lots.

The median Georges Terzian sculpture sells for $2,321 across 10 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Georges Terzian paintings typically sell for $1,766–$5,332 (the middle half of 54 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Georges Terzian work on papers typically sell for $173–$368 (the middle half of 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 105 | $2,746†‡ | $20,723 | 90.5% | 2026-02-18 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $259 | $2,021 | — | 2022-01-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $2,321 | $8,372 | — | 2022-01-26 |
| Photography | 1 | $750 | $750 | — | 2022-01-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $11,009 | $20,723 | — | 2021-10-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $361–$1,155 | $815 | $6,648 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 54 | $1,766–$5,332†‡ | $2,530†‡ | $20,723 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $2,665–$5,452 | $3,881 | $20,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $173–$368 | $259 | $782 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,321–$4,958 | $4,357 | $8,372 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $20,723 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $8,372 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $5,485 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,021 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $782 |
| Photography | 2022 | $750 |

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 Georges Terzian worth?

Across 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Terzian work is $1,876. The median Georges Terzian painting sells for $2,746 across 95 lots. The median Georges Terzian work on paper sells for $259 across 36 lots. The median Georges Terzian sculpture sells for $2,321 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Georges Terzian paintings typically sell for $1,766–$5,332 (the middle half of 54 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Georges Terzian work on papers typically sell for $173–$368 (the middle half of 35 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 Georges Terzian painting?

Based on 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Terzian painting is $2,746. 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 Georges Terzian's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Terzian painting is $20,723.

### What is the average price of a Georges Terzian work on paper?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Terzian work on paper is $259.

### What is Georges Terzian's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Terzian work on paper is $2,021.

### What is the average price of a medium Georges Terzian painting?

Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Georges Terzian painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,530, 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 the average price of a small Georges Terzian work on paper?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Georges Terzian work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $259, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Georges Terzian's auction record?

Georges Terzian's auction record is $20,723, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Georges Terzian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/georges-terzian (updated 2026-11-03).

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.