Gahan Wilson (1930–2019)
Gahan Wilson is an American artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $459. 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 Gahan Wilson is recorded as sold in 2026 for $850; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gahan Wilson work is $459.
The median Gahan Wilson painting sells for $850 across 13 lots.
The median Gahan Wilson work on paper sells for $394 across 3 lots.
The median Gahan Wilson print sells for $723 across 2 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 | 3 | $723 | $1,250 | 66.7% | 2020-12-02 |
| Paintings | 15 | $850†‡ | $1,610 | 86.7% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $394† | $2,080 | 60% | 2021-12-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Gahan Wilson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $723 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (15 lots) median $850, record $1,610.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $462–$1,391†‡ | $1,292†‡ | $1,610 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,080 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $1,610 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,391 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $394 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $196 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gahan Wilson worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gahan Wilson work is $459. The median Gahan Wilson painting sells for $850 across 13 lots. The median Gahan Wilson work on paper sells for $394 across 3 lots. The median Gahan Wilson print sells for $723 across 2 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 Gahan Wilson painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gahan Wilson painting is $850. 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 Gahan Wilson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gahan Wilson painting is $1,610.
What is Gahan Wilson's auction record?
Gahan Wilson's auction record is $2,080, set in 2021.
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