Ernest Gimson (1864–1919)
What is Ernest Gimson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Ernest Gimson at 10 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,927 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,524–$4,075, n=9). The auction record is $64,702 for A FINE CABINET (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A FINE CABINET, 1864 | Solid macassar ebony, burr-yew, with elaborate cornice and shaped astragal bars, the canted cupboard doors enclosing a three shelves with rear plate-rest, the lower section with a pair of central cupboard doors enclosing a shelf | $64,702 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 2 | An Oak Segmental Demi-Lune Sideboard, circa 1900, 1864 | — | $51,044 | Bonhams | Jun 2016 |
| 3 | LARGE DRESSER, CIRCA 1917, 1917 | <p>oak, with cut steel hinges</p><p><i>"The quality of workmanship that has been achieved in this cabinet is testament to the skill of its maker Peter Waals who worked on the cabinet himself from June 1917 to Jan 1918 with some input from apprentices - the price was £70.8.0. Designed by Ernest Gimson with great subtlety for his friend F.L. Griggs it has not been offered to the market before now. The multiple bowed front and carved details and well-matched timbers lend the piece a vitality and lightness which is remarkable for such a substantial piece of furniture."</i> - John Mackie, Head of Design</p> | $38,536 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | SIDEBOARD, circa 1891 | Oak | $26,286 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 5 | ARTS & CRAFTS CHINA CABINET, CIRCA 1916, circa 1916 | Mahogany, with pattern inlay in Macassar ebony and holly and ebony chequer beading | $26,107 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2022 |
| 6 | AN EXTENDING DINING TABLE, 1908 | Oak | $21,370 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 7 | ARTS & CRAFTS DRESSER, CIRCA 1900, circa 1900 | Oak, with iron hooks | $16,079 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | SET OF SIX ARTS & CRAFTS DINING CHAIRS, EARLY 20TH CENTURY | English walnut, inlaid with ebony and holly, leatherette, comprising two armchairs and four side chairs | $6,961 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | An open armchair and a side chair, 1931 | Wood (implied by furniture/armchair) | $5,479 | Sotheby's | Jan 2009 |
| 10 | An Oak Bookcase, circa 1900, 1864 | — | $5,373 | Bonhams | Jun 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 19 | $5,373 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $21,370 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Ernest Gimson is an English artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $3,042. 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 Ernest Gimson sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $6,699 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Gimson work is $3,042.
The median Ernest Gimson print sells for $19,311 across 2 lots.
The median Ernest Gimson sculpture sells for $26,286 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $19,311 | $38,536 | — | 2026-06-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $26,286 | $26,286 | — | 2012-05-03 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $38,536 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $26,286 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $86 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ernest Gimson worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Gimson work is $3,042. The median Ernest Gimson print sells for $19,311 across 2 lots. The median Ernest Gimson sculpture sells for $26,286 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 Ernest Gimson's auction record?
Ernest Gimson's auction record is $64,702, set in 2014.
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