> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/elizabeth-gould · updated 2026-11-03

# Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841)

## What is Elizabeth Gould’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Elizabeth Gould at 6 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,049 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,852–$15,513, n=6). The auction record is $25,856 for Gyrfalcon (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gyrfalcon, 2023 | Watercolour | $25,856 | Sotheby's | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | A pair of northern bobwhite or Virginia quail, male and female, 2023 | Watercolour | $17,237 | Sotheby's | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Guianan cock-of-the-rock, 2023 | Watercolour | $10,342 | Sotheby's | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | Greater spotted woodpecker, 2023 | Watercolour | $7,757 | Sotheby's | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Malayan banded pitta, 2023 | Watercolour | $6,550 | Sotheby's | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Small Needlework Sampler, 1799 | Silk threads on a linen ground | $5,333 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Aug 2009 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pitta Brachyura (Indian Pitta) and Lanius Erythropterus (Himalayan Shrike-Babbler), 1831-1832 | Hand-coloured lithographs | $217 | Roseberys London | Feb 2024 |
| 2 | Lopholaimus Antarcticus | Lithograph | $215 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $10,342 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $9,049 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Elizabeth Gould is a British artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $650. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Elizabeth Gould sold in 2025 for $17,237, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Elizabeth Gould work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elizabeth Gould work is $650.

The median Elizabeth Gould print sells for $217 across 9 lots.

The median Elizabeth Gould painting sells for $10,342 across 5 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 | 11 | $217† | $1,100† | 81.8% | 2026-06-03 |
| Paintings | 5 | $10,342 | $25,856 | — | 2025-07-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Elizabeth Gould's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $217 with 81.8% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $10,342, record $25,856. A typical Elizabeth Gould painting sells for around 48× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $65–$360† | $217† | $1,100† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $7,757–$17,237 | $10,342 | $25,856 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $25,856 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $17,237 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,100† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $650† |

† 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 Elizabeth Gould worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elizabeth Gould work is $650. The median Elizabeth Gould print sells for $217 across 9 lots. The median Elizabeth Gould painting sells for $10,342 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Elizabeth Gould print?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elizabeth Gould print is $217. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Elizabeth Gould's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Elizabeth Gould print is $1,100. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,100 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is Elizabeth Gould's auction record?

Elizabeth Gould's auction record is $25,856, set in 2025.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Elizabeth Gould auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/elizabeth-gould (updated 2026-11-03).

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.