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# Bert Geer Phillips (1868–1956)

## What is Bert Geer Phillips’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 46 auction results for Bert Geer Phillips at 8 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,520 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,113–$33,729, n=10). The auction record is $378,000 for The Magic Deer Song (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Magic Deer Song, 1868 | Oil paint | $378,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 2 | Taos Maiden | Oil on canvas | $168,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2005 |
| 3 | Taos Maiden | Oil on canvas | $133,100 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 4 | The call of spring, 1868 | Oil on canvas | $125,000 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 5 | Ancient Chants, 1868 | Oil paint | $120,000 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 6 | Portrait of a Chief | Oil on board | $95,200 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2006 |
| 7 | The Rabbit Hunter, Winter | Oil on board | $78,650 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2022 |
| 8 | Taos Hunter | Oil on board | $72,600 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2023 |
| 9 | Uncas | Oil on board | $66,550 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | The Lost Trail | Oil on board | $59,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $32,175 |
| Paintings | 34 | $24,390 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $19,360 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 46 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bert Geer Phillips is an American artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $22,740.

A work by Bert Geer Phillips sold in 2026 for $51,425, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Bert Geer Phillips works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Bert Geer Phillips work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bert Geer Phillips work is $22,740.

The median Bert Geer Phillips painting sells for $27,500 across 35 lots.

The median Bert Geer Phillips work on paper sells for $9,680 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Bert Geer Phillips paintings typically sell for $11,608–$54,450 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $27,500 | $378,000 | 97.2% | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $9,680 | $16,940 | — | 2025-07-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $133,100 | $378,000 | — | 2022-05-17 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $11,608–$54,450 | $24,200 | $168,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $378,000 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $168,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $16,940 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $9,680 |

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 Bert Geer Phillips worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bert Geer Phillips work is $22,740. The median Bert Geer Phillips painting sells for $27,500 across 35 lots. The median Bert Geer Phillips work on paper sells for $9,680 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bert Geer Phillips paintings typically sell for $11,608–$54,450 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Bert Geer Phillips painting?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bert Geer Phillips painting is $27,500.

### What is Bert Geer Phillips's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bert Geer Phillips painting is $378,000.

### What is the average price of a small Bert Geer Phillips painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bert Geer Phillips painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $24,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Bert Geer Phillips's auction record?

Bert Geer Phillips's auction record is $378,000, set in 2022.

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

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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.