Eileen Gray (1878–1976)
What is Eileen Gray’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 269 auction results for Eileen Gray at 43 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,122 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,046–$6,020, n=72). The auction record is $2,162,854 for Important folding 'Brick' screen (2016, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Important folding 'Brick' screen | Stainless steel | $2,162,854 | Phillips | Apr 2016 |
| 2 | An Important and Unique Six-Panel Screen, 1921 | An Important and Unique Six-Panel Screen | $2,137,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Unique Table from the Apartment of the Artist, Rue Bonaparte, Paris, 1920 | Lacquer | $1,804,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 4 | 'TRANSAT' armchair, 1879 | Armchair | $1,596,500 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 5 | The Maharaja of Indore's "Transat" chair | Chair | $1,538,500 | Phillips | Dec 2014 |
| 6 | An Important Bench, 1925 | Leather | $1,381,000 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Lit Persan, 1924 | Laque et feuille d'or / lacquer and gold leaf | $1,276,694 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Console, circa 1923 | Cerused oak and sycamore | $904,335 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | An Important Pair of Screens from the Apartment of the Artist, Rue Bonaparte, Paris, 1922 | Lacquered wood | $825,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 10 | Bibendum Armchair, 1926-1928 | Original coated fabric upholstery, chromed metal | $687,500 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $24,060 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $11,875 |
| Other | 175 | $3,276 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $9,624 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $3,838 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 114 | $3,343 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 269 results from 43 houses · How we compute these figures
Eileen Gray is an Irish artist with 321 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,208. 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 Eileen Gray sold in 2026 for $6,699, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 262 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eileen Gray work is $2,208.
The median Eileen Gray painting sells for $11,875 across 9 lots.
The median Eileen Gray work on paper sells for $10,273 across 7 lots.
The median Eileen Gray sculpture sells for $104,256 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $1,261 | $16,250 | — | 2026-04-14 |
| Paintings | 9 | $11,875 | $2.1M | — | 2026-10-30 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $10,273 | $40,306 | — | 2026-10-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $104,256 | $2.2M | — | 2026-03-18 |
| Photography | 1 | $487‡ | $487‡ | — | 2024-02-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 24 | $466,896 | $2.2M | — | 2023-12-07 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Eileen Gray's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $1,261. Paintings (9 lots) median $11,875, record $2,137,500. A typical Eileen Gray painting sells for around 9.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 24 lots) the median is $466,896.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $9,624–$24,060 | $11,875 | $28,050 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $2.2M |
| Paintings | 2020 | $2.1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $478,000 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $189,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $40,306 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $28,160 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $16,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,769 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Eileen Gray worth?
Across 262 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eileen Gray work is $2,208. The median Eileen Gray painting sells for $11,875 across 9 lots. The median Eileen Gray work on paper sells for $10,273 across 7 lots. The median Eileen Gray sculpture sells for $104,256 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 Eileen Gray's auction record?
Eileen Gray's auction record is $2,162,854, set in 2016.
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