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# Chaim Gross (1904–1991)

## What is Chaim Gross’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 249 auction results for Chaim Gross at 35 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $392–$1,254, n=15). The auction record is $27,500 for Mother Playing (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mother Playing, 1904 | Bronze with brown patina | $27,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | Handstand, 1977 | Bronze | $23,750 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 3 | Happy Mother, 1958 | Bronze with brown patina | $23,750 | Christie's | Dec 2017 |
| 4 | Young Mother, 1958 | Bronze | $18,900 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 5 | Acrobat, 1902 | Bronze | $18,750 | Rago Arts | Nov 2020 |
| 6 | Girl at Sleep | — | $17,500 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 7 | Balancing, 1935 | Bronze | $10,837 | Bonhams | Jan 2021 |
| 8 | Standing Woman | Sculpture | $10,313 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Feb 2019 |
| 9 | Amy, 1955 | Sold by the Order of the Trustees of The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden to Benefit its Acquisition Program | $8,820 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 10 | Balancing, 1902 | — | $8,500 | Bonhams | Jan 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 102 | $1,905 |
| Other | 12 | $475 |
| Works on paper | 61 | $352 |
| Prints | 22 | $292 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 129 | $1,045 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 44 | $770 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 249 results from 35 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Chaim Gross is an American artist with 354 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $863. 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 Chaim Gross is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,400; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Chaim Gross works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Chaim Gross work worth?

Across 236 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chaim Gross work is $863.

The median Chaim Gross sculpture sells for $1,875 across 104 lots.

The median Chaim Gross work on paper sells for $354 across 75 lots.

The median Chaim Gross print sells for $200 across 32 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Chaim Gross sculptures typically sell for $1,011–$2,369 (the middle half of 82 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Chaim Gross work on papers typically sell for $219–$495 (the middle half of 45 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 | 48 | $200†‡ | $1,058 | 66.7% | 2025-04-18 |
| Paintings | 5 | $412†‡ | $2,096 | 60% | 2024-11-18 |
| Works on Paper | 96 | $354†‡ | $1,638 | 78.1% | 2026-03-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 116 | $1,875†‡ | $27,500 | 89.7% | 2026-05-16 |
| Photography | 1 | $98 | $98 | — | 2021-08-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $10,837 | $27,500 | — | 2022-07-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Chaim Gross's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (48 lots) median $200 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $412, record $2,096. A typical Chaim Gross painting sells for around 2.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $10,837.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $83–$238†‡ | $126†‡ | $460 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $109–$536† | $440† | $1,058 |

† 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) | 45 | $219–$495†‡ | $333†‡ | $1,560 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $228–$840†‡ | $550†‡ | $1,100 |

† 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) | 82 | $1,011–$2,369†‡ | $1,398†‡ | $7,813 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $3,224–$8,231 | $5,960 | $23,750 |

† 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 | 2018 | $27,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $23,750 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,096 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,638 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,560 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $1,058 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $1,058 |
| Paintings | 1995 | $412‡ |

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

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 Chaim Gross worth?

Across 236 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chaim Gross work is $863. The median Chaim Gross sculpture sells for $1,875 across 104 lots. The median Chaim Gross work on paper sells for $354 across 75 lots. The median Chaim Gross print sells for $200 across 32 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Chaim Gross sculptures typically sell for $1,011–$2,369 (the middle half of 82 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Chaim Gross work on papers typically sell for $219–$495 (the middle half of 45 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 Chaim Gross sculpture?

Based on 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chaim Gross sculpture is $1,875. 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 Chaim Gross's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chaim Gross sculpture is $27,500.

### What is the average price of a Chaim Gross work on paper?

Based on 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chaim Gross work on paper is $354. 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 Chaim Gross's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chaim Gross work on paper is $1,638.

### What is the average price of a Chaim Gross print?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chaim Gross print is $200. 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 Chaim Gross's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chaim Gross print is $1,058.

### What is the average price of a small Chaim Gross sculpture?

Based on 82 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Chaim Gross sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,398, 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 the average price of a small Chaim Gross work on paper?

Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Chaim Gross work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $333, 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 Chaim Gross's auction record?

Chaim Gross's auction record is $27,500, set in 2018.

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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, “Chaim Gross auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chaim-gross (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.