Ellen Gallagher (b. 1965)
What is Ellen Gallagher’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 66 auction results for Ellen Gallagher at 8 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $29,295 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,073–$61,650, n=10). The auction record is $987,750 for DeLuxe (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DeLuxe | — | $668,200 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Olio, 1997 | Oil, graphite and paper collage on canvas mounted on panel | $252,000 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil), 2006 | Oil, ink, graphite, paper and printed paper collage on linen mounted on board | $244,698 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil and plaster on canvas), 1993 | Plaster | $226,800 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 5 | Counterfit, 2001 | Painting | $175,000 | Phillips | Nov 2018 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DeLuxe, 2004-2005 | Portfolio | $987,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 2 | DeLuxe, 2004-2005 | Oil paint | $665,000 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 3 | DeLuxe, 2004 | Portfolio | $545,000 | Phillips | May 2014 |
| 4 | Deluxe, 2004-2005 | Portfolio | $434,500 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 5 | DeLuxe | The complete set of 60 prints with aquatint, drypoint, photogravure, spit-bite, lithograph, screenprint, embossing, tattoo machine engraving, laser-cutting, collage, crystals, cut paper, enamel, glitter, gold leaf, gouache, graphite, oil, plasticine, polymer medium, pomade, toy eyeballs, watercolor and velvet, on various papers, the full sheets | $203,200 | Phillips | Apr 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $75,000 |
| Other | 9 | $23,750 |
| Works on paper | 21 | $8,750 |
| Prints | 17 | $3,750 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $69,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $7,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $6,350 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 66 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Ellen Gallagher is an American artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $9,543. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ellen Gallagher sold in 2026 for $57,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ellen Gallagher on OpeningBid →What is a Ellen Gallagher work worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellen Gallagher work is $9,543.
The median Ellen Gallagher print sells for $4,410 across 27 lots.
The median Ellen Gallagher work on paper sells for $46,000 across 10 lots.
The median Ellen Gallagher photograph sells for $7,845 across 11 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 30 | $4,410‡ | $987,750 | 90% | 2026-10-14 |
| Paintings | 13 | $50,400 | $252,000 | 84.6% | 2025-05-15 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $46,000 | $244,698 | 58.8% | 2026-10-01 |
| Photography | 14 | $7,845 | $30,000 | 78.6% | 2026-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $235,749 | $987,750 | — | 2025-04-16 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ellen Gallagher's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (30 lots) median $4,410 with 90% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $50,400, record $252,000. A typical Ellen Gallagher painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $235,749.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $2,576–$227,330‡ | $4,410‡ | $987,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,250–$8,750 | $5,500 | $27,500 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $50,400–$187,950 | $69,000 | $252,000 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $5,040–$12,500 | $8,190 | $30,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $987,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $665,000 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $252,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $244,698 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $226,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $126,000 |
| Photography | 2008 | $30,000 |
| Photography | 2022 | $23,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ellen Gallagher worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellen Gallagher work is $9,543. The median Ellen Gallagher print sells for $4,410 across 27 lots. The median Ellen Gallagher work on paper sells for $46,000 across 10 lots. The median Ellen Gallagher photograph sells for $7,845 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Ellen Gallagher print?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ellen Gallagher print is $4,410. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ellen Gallagher's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ellen Gallagher print is $987,750.
What is the average price of a Ellen Gallagher work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ellen Gallagher work on paper is $46,000.
What is Ellen Gallagher's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ellen Gallagher work on paper is $244,698.
What is the average price of a Ellen Gallagher photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ellen Gallagher photograph is $7,845.
What is Ellen Gallagher's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ellen Gallagher photograph is $30,000.
What is the average price of a small Ellen Gallagher print?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ellen Gallagher print (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,410, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ellen Gallagher's auction record?
Ellen Gallagher's auction record is $987,750, set in 2013.
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