George Washington Wilson
British · 1823–1893 · Painter, Photographer
George Washington Wilson was a pioneering Scottish photographer. In 1849, he began a career as a portrait miniaturist, switching to portrait photography in 1852. He received a… (Wikipedia)
George Washington Wilson prices at a glance
- Auction results
- 4 2021–2026
- Price range
- $54–$268Sign up free to see
- Median price
- $161Sign up free to see 2 sold
- Most recent sale
- $268Sign up free to see Mar 2026, Chiswick Auctions
- Record sale
- $268Sign up free to see 2026, Chiswick Auctions
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Record prices
James ValentineChiswick Auctions · £200≈ $268≈ €231Sign up to see
James ValentineChiswick Auctions · £40≈ $54≈ €46Sign up to see
George Washington Wilson’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).
George Washington Wilson have appeared at auction 4 times in ArtSell’s records between 2021 and 2026; 2 sold, a sell-through rate of 50%. The median price realised is $161Sign up free to see across 2 priced sales; the middle half sold for $107Sign up free to see–$214Sign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $268Sign up free to see for James Valentine at Chiswick Auctions in March 2026. Most results come from Chiswick Auctions (4).
George Washington Wilson at auction: key figures
- Auction results
- 4
- Sold rate
- 50%
- Active at auction
- 2021–2026
- Median price
- $161Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $268Sign up free to see James Valentine, Chiswick Auctions, Mar 2026
Top auction houses: Chiswick Auctions (4)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
4 results
- £200≈ $268≈ €231Sign up free to see
- £40≈ $54≈ €46Sign up free to see
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £150–250
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £80–120
George Washington Wilson: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by George Washington Wilson at auction?
$268Sign up free to see, for James Valentine at Chiswick Auctions (March 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for George Washington Wilson?
The median sale price is $161Sign 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 Washington Wilson have sold at auction?
2 of 4 recorded lots sold between 2021 and 2026.
Which auction houses sell George Washington Wilson?
Chiswick Auctions accounts for the most recorded results. Chiswick Auctions
About George Washington Wilson
George Washington Wilson was a pioneering Scottish photographer. In 1849, he began a career as a portrait miniaturist, switching to portrait photography in 1852. He received a contract to photograph the Royal Family, working for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. He pioneered various techniques for outdoor photography and the mass production of photographic prints as he gradually began to largely do landscape photography in the 1860s. By 1864, he claimed to have sold over half a million copies.
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In museum collections
Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums collections · Public domainGeorge Washington Wilson - Provost Skene's House, Guestrow, 1850
Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums collections · Public domainGeorge Washington Wilson - Dunblane Cathedral, 1890
Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums collections · Public domainGeorge Washington Wilson - Aberdeen, 1888
Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums collections · Public domain
