Alasdair Gray (1934–2019)
What is Alasdair Gray’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 58 auction results for Alasdair Gray at 3 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,955 including buyer’s premium (middle half $633–$3,429, n=20). The auction record is $54,334 for GLASGOW TRIUMPH OF DEATH / FALL OF STAR WORMWOOD (2024, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GLASGOW TRIUMPH OF DEATH / FALL OF STAR WORMWOOD | Signed lower right, oil on canvas | $54,334 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2024 |
| 2 | THE NEW ROOM (FILM SEQUENCE WITH LIZ LOCHHEAD SERIES), 1972 | Acrylic, crayon, oil, pencil and watercolour on brown paper on board | $10,476 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2024 |
| 3 | MARY ON VERY STRIPED COVERLET, 1984-2010, 1984 | <p>Inscribed with title and dated upper left, signed and inscribed with title verso and dated ‘drawn 1984, coloured 2010’, ink and acrylic on brown paper</p> | $8,110 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2025 |
| 4 | Mr Swan, 1957 | Oil | $6,998 | Roseberys London | May 2021 |
| 5 | Mrs. Nanni in White Slip and Bra and a Glass of Wine | Signed and inscribed with artist's contact details and 'Mrs. Nanni in white . . . and a glass of wine' to backboard, oil, gouache and pencil on paper | $6,105 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Inge | <p>Ballpoint pen and ink wash on paper</p> | $5,434 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Nude and Red Table, 1954 | Ink drawing and coloured paper collage | $4,810 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE HIPPOPOTAMUS (SEVEN PICTURES), 1976 | <p>1. 'THE BROAD BACKED HIPPOPOTAMUS..' Ink and acrylic on card and paper; <br>2. ‘THE HIPPO’S FEEBEL STEPS MAY ERR...' Ink and acrylic on card and paper; <br>3. 'THE 'POTAMUS CAN NEVER REACH...' Ink and acrylic on card and paper; <br>4. ‘AT MATING TIME THE HIPPO’S VOICE...' Ink and acrylic on card and paper; <br>5. ‘THE HIPPOPTAMUS’S DAY...' Lithograph, with hand written dedication in ink, 'To the Gordon MacPherson 1 Sept 1976, the year of the Great Heat and start of the New Depression./As a momento of the original, commissioned and owned by him, which is on it's way from Alasdair Gray: not yet! Gray adds in October 23, 2003';<br>6. ‘I SAW THE ’POTAMUS TAKE WING..' Ink and acrylic on card and paper; <br>7. 'HE SHALL BE WASHED AS WHITE AS SNOW' Ink and acrylic on card and paper (7)</p> | $8,186 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | Lanark series, 19.2.81 | Lithographs: Cover, Title Page, Books 1-4, 31/45, each signed, titled, numbered and dated in pencil to margin (6) | $5,772 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2024 |
| 3 | LANARK SERIES - 1981 | <p>The complete set of six lithographs, 21/45, each signed, titled, dated 19.2.81 and numbered in pencil to margin (6)</p> | $4,740 | Lyon & Turnbull | Mar 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 19 | $2,418 |
| Other | 8 | $1,393 |
| Prints | 29 | $649 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,829 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 40 | $827 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 58 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Alasdair Gray is a British (modern) artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $962.
A work by Alasdair Gray sold in 2026 for $2,211, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alasdair Gray work is $962.
The median Alasdair Gray print sells for $649 across 32 lots.
The median Alasdair Gray work on paper sells for $2,137 across 19 lots.
The median Alasdair Gray painting sells for $30,666 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Alasdair Gray prints typically sell for $473–$861 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 34 | $649 | $8,186 | 94.1% | 2026-03-19 |
| Paintings | 2 | $30,666 | $54,334 | — | 2024-01-10 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $2,137 | $10,476 | 90.5% | 2026-09-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $478 | $478 | — | 2024-06-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $10,476 | $54,334 | — | 2026-01-14 |
Alasdair Gray's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (34 lots) median $649 with 94.1% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $30,666, record $54,334. A typical Alasdair Gray painting sells for around 47× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $10,476.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $601–$3,199 | $1,668 | $5,772 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $473–$861 | $640 | $8,186 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $768–$2,207 | $1,829 | $2,886 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,392–$4,337 | $2,211 | $8,110 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $54,334 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $10,476 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $8,186 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $8,110 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,998 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $5,772 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $478 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alasdair Gray worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alasdair Gray work is $962. The median Alasdair Gray print sells for $649 across 32 lots. The median Alasdair Gray work on paper sells for $2,137 across 19 lots. The median Alasdair Gray painting sells for $30,666 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Alasdair Gray prints typically sell for $473–$861 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).
What is the average price of a Alasdair Gray print?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alasdair Gray print is $649.
What is Alasdair Gray's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alasdair Gray print is $8,186.
What is the average price of a Alasdair Gray work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alasdair Gray work on paper is $2,137.
What is Alasdair Gray's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alasdair Gray work on paper is $10,476.
What is the average price of a medium Alasdair Gray print?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alasdair Gray print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Alasdair Gray work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alasdair Gray work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,211, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Alasdair Gray's auction record?
Alasdair Gray's auction record is $54,334, set in 2024.
See the full Alasdair Gray record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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