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# Antony Gormley (b. 1950)

## What is Antony Gormley’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 629 auction results for Antony Gormley at 44 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $50,141 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,211–$370,169, n=75). The auction record is $6,925,022 for A Case for an Angel I (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Case for an Angel I, 1989 | Plaster | $6,925,022 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 2 | Angel of the North (Life-Size Maquette), 1996 | Cast iron | $5,368,202 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 3 | Angel of the North (Life-size Maquette) | Cast iron | $4,550,097 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 4 | DOMAIN XXXIX, 2004 | 4.76 mm square section stainless steel bar | $3,870,000 | Christie's | Oct 2015 |
| 5 | Angel of the North, 1997 | Bronze | $3,266,500 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 6 | Stand III, 2008 | Cast iron | $1,411,500 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 7 | Turn V, 2013 | Cast iron | $1,296,673 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | Cast VII, 2009 | Photograph by Stephen White, London | $1,266,183 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 9 | GUT VI, 2009 | Cast iron | $1,140,591 | Christie's | Feb 2023 |
| 10 | Splice, 2010 | Cast iron | $1,086,135 | Christie's | May 2019 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 6 | $408,689 |
| Sculpture | 234 | $309,773 |
| Works on paper | 136 | $11,654 |
| Other | 61 | $5,922 |
| Prints | 131 | $1,804 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 130 | $395,175 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 158 | $12,600 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 264 | $8,831 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 629 results from 44 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Antony Gormley is a British (modern) artist with 729 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $17,327. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Antony Gormley sold in 2026 for $267,978, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Antony Gormley works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Antony Gormley work worth?

Across 626 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Antony Gormley work is $17,327.

The median Antony Gormley sculpture sells for $308,892 across 244 lots.

The median Antony Gormley print sells for $1,605 across 177 lots.

The median Antony Gormley work on paper sells for $11,091 across 136 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Antony Gormley sculptures typically sell for $298,313–$632,031 (the middle half of 108 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Antony Gormley work on papers typically sell for $4,453–$13,793 (the middle half of 95 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 206 | $1,605†‡ | $90,947 | 85.9% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 7 | $7,095 | $23,750 | — | 2026-10-30 |
| Works on Paper | 149 | $11,091†‡ | $151,200 | 91.3% | 2026-10-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 250 | $308,892†‡ | $6.9M | 97.6% | 2026-10-17 |
| Photography | 11 | $283,500 | $1.3M | 72.7% | 2025-12-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 222 | $353,678†‡ | $6.9M | — | 2026-10-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Antony Gormley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (206 lots) median $1,605 with 85.9% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $7,095, record $23,750. A typical Antony Gormley painting sells for around 4.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 222 lots) the median is $353,678.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 86 | $1,052–$3,919‡ | $1,506‡ | $8,567 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 75 | $791–$3,778†‡ | $1,610†‡ | $12,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $2,873–$8,875‡ | $5,245‡ | $90,947 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 95 | $4,453–$13,793†‡ | $8,357†‡ | $60,114 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $16,195–$35,731 | $21,400 | $151,200 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 80 | $84,373–$214,305†‡ | $140,172†‡ | $842,286 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 49 | $267,410–$422,099‡ | $349,182‡ | $758,037 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 108 | $298,313–$632,031‡ | $413,066‡ | $6.9M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $6.9M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $5.4M |
| Photography | 2022 | $1.3M |
| Photography | 2020 | $494,981 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $151,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $91,915 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $90,947 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $26,326 |

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 Antony Gormley worth?

Across 626 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Antony Gormley work is $17,327. The median Antony Gormley sculpture sells for $308,892 across 244 lots. The median Antony Gormley print sells for $1,605 across 177 lots. The median Antony Gormley work on paper sells for $11,091 across 136 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Antony Gormley sculptures typically sell for $298,313–$632,031 (the middle half of 108 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Antony Gormley work on papers typically sell for $4,453–$13,793 (the middle half of 95 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Antony Gormley sculpture?

Based on 244 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Antony Gormley sculpture is $308,892. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Antony Gormley's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Antony Gormley sculpture is $6,925,022.

### What is the average price of a Antony Gormley print?

Based on 177 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Antony Gormley print is $1,605. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Antony Gormley's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Antony Gormley print is $90,947.

### What is the average price of a Antony Gormley work on paper?

Based on 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Antony Gormley work on paper is $11,091. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Antony Gormley's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Antony Gormley work on paper is $151,200.

### What is the average price of a large Antony Gormley sculpture?

Based on 108 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Antony Gormley sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $413,066, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Antony Gormley work on paper?

Based on 95 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Antony Gormley work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,357, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Antony Gormley's auction record?

Antony Gormley's auction record is $6,925,022, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Antony Gormley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/antony-gormley (updated 2026-11-02).

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.