Edward Gay (1837–1928)
Edward Gay is an American artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,760. 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 Edward Gay sold in 2017 for $2,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Edward Gay on OpeningBid →What is a Edward Gay work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Gay work is $1,760.
The median Edward Gay painting sells for $1,724 across 26 lots.
The median Edward Gay work on paper sells for $1,792 across 1 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 | 28 | $1,724†‡ | $12,650 | 92.9% | 2024-09-26 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,792 | $1,792 | — | 2010-05-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,694 | $12,650 | — | 2005-11-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $690–$1,410‡ | $975‡ | $1,955 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,425–$4,119†‡ | $2,325†‡ | $9,694 |
† 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 | 1998 | $12,650 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $9,694 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,792 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edward Gay worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Gay work is $1,760. The median Edward Gay painting sells for $1,724 across 26 lots. The median Edward Gay work on paper sells for $1,792 across 1 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 Edward Gay painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Gay painting is $1,724. 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 Edward Gay's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Gay painting is $12,650.
What is the average price of a medium Edward Gay painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward Gay painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,325, 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 Edward Gay's auction record?
Edward Gay's auction record is $12,650, set in 1998.
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