George Edwards

British · 1693–1773 · Printmaker, Draughtsman

English naturalist and ornithologist (1694 – 1773)

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6lots offered2018–2026years recorded40%sold (2)$4.9kSign up free to seemedian price

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A group of 12 ornithological studiesBonhams · Feb 2026£6,400≈ $8,667≈ €7,329Sign up to see
Pair of Portraits of a Woman in White and a Military OfficerClarke Auction Gallery · Feb 2023$1,200≈ £998≈ €1,124Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 5 auction results for George Edwards between 2018 and 2026, of which 2 sold (40%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $1.2kSign up free to see to $8.7kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $8.7kSign up free to see for A group of 12 ornithological studies at Bonhams in February 2026. The most common medium is engravings (3 lots). Most results come from Davidson Auctions (2), Concept Art Gallery (1) and Maison Bibelot (1).

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5 results

A group of 12 ornithological studies
variously signed
27 x 21cm (10 5/8 x 8 1/4in). (12)
Bonhams · Feb 17, 2026 · Lot 28
£6,400≈ $8,667≈ €7,329Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
Pair of Portraits of a Woman in White and a Military Officer
Oil · Canvas
Each: 40" h x 30" w
Clarke Auction Gallery · Feb 19, 2023 · Lot 47
$1,200≈ £998≈ €1,124HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
4 Plates from 'A Natural History of Birds,' pub, 1802
Engraving · Other support
23x19cm (each)
Davidson Auctions · May 24, 2020 · Lot 553
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
4 Plates from 'A Natural History of Birds,' pub, 1802
Engraving · Other support
23x19cm (each)
Davidson Auctions · Nov 16, 2019 · Lot 1215
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
Birds, 1694
Engraving
23x19 cm
Maison Bibelot · Mar 28, 2018 · Lot 3
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €150–200View at Maison Bibelot ↗

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Lots by George Edwards that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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George Edwards: quick facts

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

$8,667Sign up free to see, for A group of 12 ornithological studies at Bonhams (February 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for George Edwards?

The median sale price is $4.9kSign up free to see across 2 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by George Edwards have sold at auction?

2 of 5 recorded lots sold between 2018 and 2026. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.

Which auction houses sell George Edwards?

Davidson Auctions, Concept Art Gallery and Maison Bibelot account for the most recorded results. Davidson Auctions · Concept Art Gallery · Maison Bibelot

About George Edwards

In museum collections

The Guillemot and the Puffin of the Isle of Man, 1762
National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0
Fedoa Americana pectore ruso, 1740
National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0
The Red-Headed Finch from Surinam, 1741
National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0
Two Birds, One with Very Long Tailfeathers, and Blue Butterfly, published 1745
National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0