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# John George Sowerby (1853–1914)

John George Sowerby is a British artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $2,420. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by John George Sowerby sold in 2021 for $2,523, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John George Sowerby work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John George Sowerby work is $2,420.

The median John George Sowerby work on paper sells for $1,428 across 4 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,428‡ | $2,667‡ | — | 2023-07-19 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,667‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,420 |

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

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 John George Sowerby worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John George Sowerby work is $2,420. The median John George Sowerby work on paper sells for $1,428 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is John George Sowerby's auction record?

John George Sowerby's auction record is $2,667, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.