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# Derek George Montague Gardner (1914–2007)

## What is Derek George Montague Gardner’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Derek George Montague Gardner at 7 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,284 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,469–$5,530, n=5). The auction record is $10,351 for Sunrise: The Glory of the Seas in St George's Channel, bound for Liverpool, February 1877 (2017, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunrise: The Glory of the Seas in St George's Channel, bound for Liverpool, February 1877, 1914 | Oil on canvas | $10,351 | Bonhams | Apr 2017 |
| 2 | The battle between the H.M.S. Shannon and the U.S.S. Chesapeake 13-1/4 x 19 in., 1914 | Watercolor on paper | $8,125 | Bonhams | Jan 2015 |
| 3 | Victory, Vice Admiral Lord Nelson arriving at Gibraltar, 5 May 1805, 1914 | Oil on canvas | $7,258 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | A Calm Evening, 1914 | Oil on board | $5,530 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | The H.M.S. Royal Sovereign off of Fort Manoel, Valletta, Malta 13-1/2 x 20 in., 1914 | Watercolor on paper | $5,000 | Bonhams | Jan 2015 |
| 6 | Nelson's Santa Cruz Squadron, 1914 | Watercolor on paper | $4,000 | Bonhams | Jan 2015 |
| 7 | The H.M.S. Suberb 9-1/2 x 13-3/4 in., 1914 | Watercolor on paper | $3,750 | Bonhams | Jan 2015 |
| 8 | Tamar, 1914 | Oil on canvas | $3,284 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | Frigates in Torbay, September 1794 8-3/4 x 13 in., 1914 | Watercolor on paper | $2,375 | Bonhams | Jan 2015 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sketch for an oil painting of the action between the U.S.S Constitution and the H.M.S. Java | Mixed media | $2,625 | Eldred's (Robert C. Eldred Co.) | May 2020 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 10 | $2,188 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,469 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Derek George Montague Gardner is a British artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,831. 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 Derek George Montague Gardner sold in 2026 for $3,284, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Derek George Montague Gardner work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Derek George Montague Gardner work is $1,831.

The median Derek George Montague Gardner work on paper sells for $1,273 across 8 lots.

The median Derek George Montague Gardner painting sells for $6,205 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $6,205‡ | $11,000‡ | — | 2026-04-22 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $1,273†‡ | $5,500‡ | 66.7% | 2026-09-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $597–$1,426†‡ | $1,163†‡ | $1,900‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $11,000‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $7,258 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $5,500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,900‡ |

‡ 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 Derek George Montague Gardner worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Derek George Montague Gardner work is $1,831. The median Derek George Montague Gardner work on paper sells for $1,273 across 8 lots. The median Derek George Montague Gardner painting sells for $6,205 across 6 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 Derek George Montague Gardner work on paper?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Derek George Montague Gardner work on paper is $1,273. 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 Derek George Montague Gardner's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Derek George Montague Gardner work on paper is $5,500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Derek George Montague Gardner's auction record?

Derek George Montague Gardner's auction record is $11,000, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.