Georges Washington (1827–1910)
What is Georges Washington’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for Georges Washington at 13 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,890 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,114–$13,597, n=5). The auction record is $100,427 for An Encampment in a Clearing (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An Encampment in a Clearing | — | $100,427 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 2 | the fortress of hosap, eastern anatolia | Oil on canvas | $90,957 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 3 | Return from the Razzia | Oil paint | $88,382 | Sotheby's | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | FANTASIA | Signée en bas à gauche | $84,832 | Artcurial | Jun 2009 |
| 5 | The Skirmish | — | $79,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 6 | Rencontre Fortuite | — | $75,528 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 7 | Cavaliers traversant un gué | Huile sur toile | $74,513 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 8 | La chasse à l'antilope | Signée "G | $71,411 | Artcurial | Dec 2010 |
| 9 | Caravan in the Desert | Oil paint | $63,014 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 10 | Falconers, 1827 | Oil paint | $51,400 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $74,513 |
| Paintings | 50 | $20,793 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 33 | $17,625 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $4,690 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Georges Washington is a French artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $21,212. 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 Georges Washington sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $45,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Georges Washington on OpeningBid →What is a Georges Washington work worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Washington work is $21,212.
The median Georges Washington painting sells for $20,793 across 52 lots.
The median Georges Washington work on paper sells for $942 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Georges Washington paintings typically sell for $13,706–$30,902 (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 | 68 | $20,793†‡ | $88,382 | 76.5% | 2026-02-15 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $942† | $2,285 | — | 2025-12-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $89,669 | $100,427 | — | 2025-04-29 |
† 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) | 8 | $4,383–$8,586 | $4,880 | $12,995 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $13,706–$30,902†‡ | $20,793†‡ | $63,014 |
† 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 | 2025 | $88,382 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $63,014 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,285 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,308 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Georges Washington worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Washington work is $21,212. The median Georges Washington painting sells for $20,793 across 52 lots. The median Georges Washington work on paper sells for $942 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Georges Washington paintings typically sell for $13,706–$30,902 (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 Washington painting?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Washington painting is $20,793. 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 Washington's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Washington painting is $88,382.
What is the average price of a medium Georges Washington painting?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Georges Washington painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,793, 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 Georges Washington's auction record?
Georges Washington's auction record is $100,427, set in 2008.
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