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# David James Gilhooly (1943–2013)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 190 auction results for David James Gilhooly at 12 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,794 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,651–$5,786, n=31). The auction record is $17,812 for Group of five sculptures (2021, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Group of five sculptures, 1989 | Glazed ceramic | $17,812 | Bonhams | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | Gilhooly's Coffee Break Selections, 1989 | Glazed ceramic | $12,575 | Bonhams | Sep 2020 |
| 3 | Gilhooly's 10 lb. Sampler, 1988 | Glazed ceramic | $11,950 | Bonhams | Jun 2020 |
| 4 | Gilhooly's Breakfast Variety Pack, 1989 | Glazed ceramic | $11,950 | Bonhams | Jun 2020 |
| 5 | Dabbling in the Stock Market, 1974 | Glazed ceramic | $11,325 | Bonhams | Jun 2020 |
| 6 | Gilhooly's Breakfast Variety Pack, 1989 | Glazed ceramic | $10,837 | Bonhams | Apr 2022 |
| 7 | Shredded Wheat I, 1988; Raisin Bran with Frog I, 1988, 1988 | Glazed ceramic | $10,700 | Bonhams | Sep 2020 |
| 8 | Group of seven sculptures, 1980 | Glazed ceramic | $9,562 | Bonhams | Sep 2021 |
| 9 | Erotic Frog Wedding Cake #6, 1979 | Architectural terracotta | $9,450 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2024 |
| 10 | Frying Pan with Butter and Frogs, 1991 | Glazed ceramic | $9,450 | Bonhams | Jun 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 168 | $2,375 |
| Other | 6 | $295 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $252 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $3,872 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 157 | $2,142 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 190 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David James Gilhooly is an American artist with 230 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,125. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by David James Gilhooly sold in 2026 for $8,960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David James Gilhooly work worth?

Across 189 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David James Gilhooly work is $2,125.

The median David James Gilhooly sculpture sells for $1,079 across 7 lots.

The median David James Gilhooly work on paper sells for $189 across 7 lots.

The median David James Gilhooly print sells for $282 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 | 2 | $282 | $282 | — | 2022-07-12 |
| Paintings | 1 | $875 | $875 | — | 2013-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $189 | $2,159 | — | 2025-08-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $1,079 | $6,096 | — | 2025-11-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $11,081 | $17,812 | — | 2024-09-26 |

David James Gilhooly's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $282. Paintings (1 lots) median $875, record $875. A typical David James Gilhooly painting sells for around 3.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $11,081.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $189–$252 | $220 | $2,159 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $445–$1,408 | $750 | $6,096 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $6,096 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $4,160 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,159 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $282 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $252 |

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 James Gilhooly worth?

Across 189 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David James Gilhooly work is $2,125. The median David James Gilhooly sculpture sells for $1,079 across 7 lots. The median David James Gilhooly work on paper sells for $189 across 7 lots. The median David James Gilhooly print sells for $282 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

David James Gilhooly's auction record is $17,812, set in 2021.

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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.