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George Baldessin

Australian · 1939–1978 · Painter, Printmaker

George Baldessin was an Italian–Australian artist. (Wikipedia)

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80auction results2009–2026years recorded94%sold (75)$1.9kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. George Baldessin, Pear (1971-1972, cast later), 1971-1972, bronze, edition 6 of 7, plus artist’s proofsPear (1971-1972, cast later)Smith & Singer · A$392,727≈ $280,949≈ £208,589≈ €240,539Sign up to see
  2. George Baldessin, Pear (1971-1972, cast 1972), 1971-1972, bronze, unique state, foundry proofPear (1971-1972, cast 1972)Smith & Singer · A$196,364≈ $152,750≈ £109,380≈ €126,753Sign up to see
  3. George Baldessin, Trapeze 1965, 1965, bronze and synthetic polymer paintTrapeze 1965Menzies · A$41,727≈ $40,835≈ £26,949≈ €31,739Sign up to see

George Baldessin’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 80 auction results for George Baldessin between 2009 and 2026, of which 75 sold (94%). Recorded sale prices range from $546Sign up free to see to $281kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $281kSign up free to see for Pear (1971-1972, cast later) at Smith & Singer in April 2026. The most common medium is etchings (63 lots). Most results come from Leonard Joel (43), Menzies (26) and Smith & Singer (10).

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  1. George Baldessin, Sky Light, 1970, etching in colors on silver foil on Torinoko in two parts
    Sky Light, 1970
    Etching
    39½ h x 39½ w in (100 x 100 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 156
    $704≈ £525≈ €608Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. George Baldessin, Pear (1971-1972, cast later), 1971-1972, bronze, edition 6 of 7, plus artist’s proofs
    Pear (1971-1972, cast later), 1971-1972
    Sculpture
    169 x 80 x 80 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 59
    A$392,727≈ $280,949≈ £208,589≈ €240,539Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$180,000–220,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  3. George Baldessin, Performance, 1971, etching, aquatint and coloured stencils, edition of 25
    Performance, 1971
    Etching · ed. etching, aquatint and coloured stencils, edition of 25
    57 x 104cm (sheet, reveal); 79 x 126cm (frame)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 9
    A$10,000≈ $7,153≈ £5,298≈ €6,096Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  4. George Baldessin, Untitled, mixed media on paper mounted on board
    Untitled
    Mixed media · Board
    101 x 75.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 43
    A$5,000≈ $3,245≈ £2,426≈ €2,796Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$9,000–14,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  5. George Baldessin, Performer (2) 1964, 1964, etching and aquatint
    Performer (2) 1964, 1964
    Etching · ed. edition of 10
    30.0 x 30.0 cm (image); 35.0 x 34.5 cm (sheet); 51.5 x 51.5 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 31
    A$1,473≈ $958≈ £712≈ €832Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Menzies ↗
  6. George Baldessin, Window and Factory Smoke II (Silver Version), 1971, etching on silver foil, ed. of 25
    Window and Factory Smoke II (Silver Version), 1971
    Etching
    50.5 x 76cm (image, irregular); 53 x 78.5cm (sheet, reveal); 78 x 102cm (frame)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 4
    A$3,000≈ $1,912≈ £1,442≈ €1,684Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  7. George Baldessin, Personage with Staircase, 1973, etching and aquatint, ed. 7/25
    Personage with Staircase, 1973
    Etching · ed. etching and aquatint, ed. A/P
    60 x 90cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 70
    A$2,600≈ $1,657≈ £1,250≈ €1,459Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$2,000–4,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  8. George Baldessin, Personage and Factory Works, 1974, etching and aquatint, ed. 3/15
    Personage and Factory Works, 1974
    Etching · ed. etching and aquatint, ed. 3/15
    60.5 x 76cm (image); 70 x 90cm (sheet); 92 x 112cm (frame)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 9
    A$7,000≈ $4,461≈ £3,364≈ €3,929Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  9. George Baldessin, (Untitled - Paris Drawing), 1976, charcoal and conté on paper
    (Untitled - Paris Drawing), 1976
    Drawing · Paper
    81 x 97cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 7
    A$46,000≈ $29,290≈ £22,581≈ €26,827Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  10. George Baldessin, Personage with Striped Dress, 1969, etching and aquatint, ed. A/P
    Personage with Striped Dress, 1969
    Etching · ed. etching and aquatint, ed. A/P
    27 x 27cm (image); 38 x 38.5cm (sheet); 41 x 41cm (frame)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 30
    A$4,600≈ $3,000≈ £2,354≈ €2,822Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Leonard Joel ↗

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George Baldessin: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by George Baldessin at auction?

$280,949Sign up free to see, for Pear (1971-1972, cast later) at Smith & Singer (April 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for George Baldessin?

The median sale price is $1.9kSign up free to see across 75 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by George Baldessin have sold at auction?

75 of 80 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell George Baldessin?

Leonard Joel, Menzies and Smith & Singer account for the most recorded results. Leonard Joel · Menzies · Smith & Singer

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