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# April Gornik (b. 1953)

## What is April Gornik’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 43 auction results for April Gornik at 17 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,764 including buyer’s premium (middle half $677–$8,103, n=7). The auction record is $76,200 for Untitled (Moving Storm) (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Moving Storm), 1981 | Oil on canvas | $76,200 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 2 | Rain and Dust, 1985 | Painting | $75,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | Sand, Shadows, Time, 1953 | Painting | $41,250 | Rago Arts | May 2019 |
| 4 | The Equinox, 1987 | Oil on linen | $35,560 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Rising Moon, 1991 | Oil on canvas | $27,500 | Christie's | Sep 2017 |
| 6 | After Eden, 1986 | Oil on linen | $20,480 | Sotheby's | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Rain and Dust, 1985 | Oil on canvas | $20,000 | Christie's | Sep 2016 |
| 8 | Whirlwind, 1953 | Painting | $19,125 | Bonhams | Feb 2023 |
| 9 | Bay at Sunset, 2001 | Oil on canvas | $16,250 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 10 | Cloud Wall, 1985 | Watercolor on paper | $14,190 | Phillips | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $16,250 |
| Prints | 18 | $1,140 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $20,240 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $1,416 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,386 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 43 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


April Gornik is an American artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,625. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by April Gornik sold in 2026 for $20,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 April Gornik work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a April Gornik work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a April Gornik work is $1,625.

The median April Gornik print sells for $1,140 across 18 lots.

The median April Gornik painting sells for $17,688 across 16 lots.

The median April Gornik work on paper sells for $7,851 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 22 | $1,140† | $4,410 | 81.8% | 2025-10-03 |
| Paintings | 17 | $17,688 | $76,200 | 94.1% | 2026-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $7,851 | $14,190 | — | 2026-06-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $75,000 | $76,200 | — | 2023-12-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

April Gornik's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (22 lots) median $1,140 with 81.8% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $17,688, record $76,200. A typical April Gornik painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $75,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $801–$1,694† | $1,080† | $4,410 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $8,516–$36,982 | $20,240 | $76,200 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $76,200 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $75,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $14,190 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $4,410 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,772 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,512 |

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 April Gornik worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a April Gornik work is $1,625. The median April Gornik print sells for $1,140 across 18 lots. The median April Gornik painting sells for $17,688 across 16 lots. The median April Gornik work on paper sells for $7,851 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a April Gornik print?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a April Gornik print is $1,140. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is April Gornik's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a April Gornik print is $4,410.

### What is the average price of a April Gornik painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a April Gornik painting is $17,688.

### What is April Gornik's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a April Gornik painting is $76,200.

### What is the average price of a medium April Gornik print?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium April Gornik print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a large April Gornik painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large April Gornik painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $20,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is April Gornik's auction record?

April Gornik's auction record is $76,200, set in 2023.

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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, “April Gornik auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/april-gornik (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.