> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gareth-sansom · updated 2026-11-02

# Gareth Sansom (b. 1939)

## What is Gareth Sansom’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Gareth Sansom at 4 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,601 including buyer’s premium (middle half $211–$3,658, n=5). The auction record is $16,123 for GOD (2014, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GOD, 2008 | Oil, enamel and collage on linen | $16,123 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2014 |
| 2 | DIVINING ROD, 2007 | Oil and enamel on linen | $14,944 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2012 |
| 3 | THE ENVELOPE, 2002 | Oil on canvas | $12,817 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2011 |
| 4 | The Envelope, 2002 | Oil on canvas | $12,817 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2011 |
| 5 | RETIREMENT, 1993 | Oil on canvas | $9,256 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2018 |
| 6 | RETIREMENT, 1993 | Oil on canvas | $8,615 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | The Egg Appeal, 1939 | Oil on canvas | $7,936 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2018 |
| 8 | Face, 1988 | Oil on linen | $7,874 | Menzies Art Brands | Dec 2009 |
| 9 | SCREAMING HEAD, 1963 | Oil on composition board | $3,658 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | SCREAMING HEAD, 1963 | Oil on composition board | $3,601 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $8,935 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $11,036 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gareth Sansom is an Australian artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $7,874. 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 Gareth Sansom sold in 2026 for $8,615, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gareth Sansom work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gareth Sansom work is $7,874.

The median Gareth Sansom painting sells for $8,935 across 14 lots.

The median Gareth Sansom work on paper sells for $1,184 across 3 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 20 | $8,935†‡ | $16,123 | 70% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,184† | $1,457† | 50% | 2025-10-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $8,136–$12,972†‡ | $9,908†‡ | $16,123 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $16,123 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $14,944 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,457† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,184† |

† 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 Gareth Sansom worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gareth Sansom work is $7,874. The median Gareth Sansom painting sells for $8,935 across 14 lots. The median Gareth Sansom work on paper sells for $1,184 across 3 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 Gareth Sansom painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gareth Sansom painting is $8,935. 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 Gareth Sansom's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gareth Sansom painting is $16,123.

### What is the average price of a large Gareth Sansom painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Gareth Sansom painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $9,908, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Gareth Sansom's auction record?

Gareth Sansom's auction record is $16,123, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Gareth Sansom auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gareth-sansom (updated 2026-11-02).

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.