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

# Gary Baker (b. 1954)

## What is Gary Baker’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Gary Baker at 1 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $229 including buyer’s premium (middle half $66–$441, n=8). The auction record is $2,133 for Miniature Roses (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miniature Roses | Oil on board | $2,133 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | GARY BAKER, Australia (1954 -), Gerroa, oil on canvas board, 75.5 x 49.5 cm. (29.7 x 19.4 in.), frame: 100 x 74 x 2 cm. (39.3 x 29.1 x 0.7 in.) | Oil on canvas board | $652 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Spring Bouquet | Watercolour | $371 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Still life with gardenias and figures | Oil on canvas | $244 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | GARY BAKER, Australia (1954 -), Kiama, oil on board, 39 x 29.5 cm. (15.34 x 11.60 in.), frame: 59 x 47 x 3 cm. (23.23 x 18 1/2 x 1.17 in.) | Oil on board | $215 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Storm Clouds | Oil on board | $198 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Landscape | Oil on board | $90 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 8 | Crooked River, Gerrok | Oil on board | $83 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 9 | Fishing Boat, Lavender Bay | Watercolour | $70 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Yachts in the Bay | Oil on board | $53 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $198 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $86 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gary Baker is an Australia artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $118. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Gary Baker sold in 2026 for $215, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gary Baker work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gary Baker work is $118.

The median Gary Baker painting sells for $130 across 21 lots.

The median Gary Baker work on paper sells for $130 across 10 lots.

The median Gary Baker print sells for $25 across 5 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 | 8 | $25† | $50 | 62.5% | 2025-09-14 |
| Paintings | 30 | $130† | $2,133 | 70% | 2026-04-29 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $130† | $371 | 62.5% | 2026-09-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Gary Baker's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $25 with 62.5% sell-through. Paintings (30 lots) median $130, record $2,133. A typical Gary Baker painting sells for around 5.1× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $81–$215† | $111† | $2,133 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $130–$229† | $164† | $652 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $98–$192† | $155† | $371 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,133 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $652 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $371 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $203† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $50 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $35† |

† 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 Gary Baker worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gary Baker work is $118. The median Gary Baker painting sells for $130 across 21 lots. The median Gary Baker work on paper sells for $130 across 10 lots. The median Gary Baker print sells for $25 across 5 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 Gary Baker painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gary Baker painting is $130. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gary Baker's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gary Baker painting is $2,133.

### What is the average price of a Gary Baker work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gary Baker work on paper is $130. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gary Baker's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gary Baker work on paper is $371.

### What is the average price of a small Gary Baker painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gary Baker painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $111, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gary Baker's auction record?

Gary Baker's auction record is $2,133, set in 2026.

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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, “Gary Baker auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gary-baker (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.