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# David Gilhooly (1943–2013)

## What is David Gilhooly’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 76 auction results for David Gilhooly at 20 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,792 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,088–$2,600, n=33). The auction record is $22,500 for Group of seventeen sculptures (2017, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Group of seventeen sculptures, 1975-1990 | Architectural terracotta | $22,500 | Phillips | Dec 2017 |
| 2 | A Group of Six Frog Food Sculptures | — | $13,750 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 3 | A Group of Seven Frog Food Sculptures | — | $11,875 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 4 | A Group of Eight FrogFood Sculptures | Painted and glazed ceramic | $10,200 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 5 | A Group of Six FrogFood Sculptures | Painted and glazed ceramic | $10,200 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 6 | A Set of Eight Frog Food Sculptures | — | $8,750 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 7 | Erotic Frog Wedding Cake #6 | Glazed and painted earthenware | $7,800 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 8 | Ice Cream Cone (Triple Scoop), 1975 | Ceramics | $7,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 9 | Frog Victoria, 1974 | Glazed ceramic | $7,200 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2021 |
| 10 | 10 lb. Sampler, 1989 | Set of 16 glazed ceramics in a fabricated box | $7,020 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 27 | $2,200 |
| Sculpture | 32 | $2,011 |
| Prints | 5 | $396 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $1,430 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $448 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 76 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Gilhooly is an American artist with 88 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,900. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by David Gilhooly sold in 2026 for $2,176, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Gilhooly work worth?

Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Gilhooly work is $1,900.

The median David Gilhooly print sells for $328 across 8 lots.

The median David Gilhooly work on paper sells for $512 across 2 lots.

The median David Gilhooly sculpture sells for $22,500 across 1 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 | 8 | $328† | $2,159 | — | 2026-05-15 |
| Paintings | 1 | $500 | $500 | — | 2025-12-18 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $512† | $550 | — | 2025-12-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $22,500 | $22,500 | — | 2017-12-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $16,250† | $22,500 | — | 2025-04-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

David Gilhooly's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $328. Paintings (1 lots) median $500, record $500. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $16,250.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $150–$396 | $325 | $2,159 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $22,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,159 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $700† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $550 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $500 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $475† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 David Gilhooly worth?

Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Gilhooly work is $1,900. The median David Gilhooly print sells for $328 across 8 lots. The median David Gilhooly work on paper sells for $512 across 2 lots. The median David Gilhooly sculpture sells for $22,500 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is David Gilhooly's auction record?

David Gilhooly's auction record is $22,500, 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.

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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.