Gary Baseman (b. 1960)
What is Gary Baseman’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Gary Baseman at 9 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,500 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,143–$2,560, n=5). The auction record is $6,444 for Hide and Seek (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hide and Seek, 2007 | Acrylic paint | $6,444 | Christie's | Mar 2016 |
| 2 | With thee Halo, 2005 | Acrylic on wood panel | $3,520 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Nuts to Toby, 2005 | Acrylic on panel | $2,560 | Rago Arts | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Release of Gertrude VII, 2008 | Acrylic paint | $2,540 | Phillips | Dec 2023 |
| 5 | Dodger Black | Pencil on paper | $1,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 6 | We Love LA, 2025 | Pencil on paper | $1,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled, circa 2010, circa 2010 | Colored pencil on a printed book page | $1,143 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Monkey Dunce (Glow), 2005 | Silk screen ink on plywood skateboard deck | $285 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,500 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Gary Baseman is an American artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $2,540. 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 Gary Baseman sold in 2026 for $2,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gary Baseman work is $2,540.
The median Gary Baseman sculpture sells for $1,643 across 7 lots.
The median Gary Baseman painting sells for $3,520 across 7 lots.
The median Gary Baseman work on paper sells for $1,500 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 | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 7 | $3,520†‡ | $8,513‡ | — | 2026-07-22 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,500‡ | $2,808‡ | — | 2025-07-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $1,643‡ | $3,920‡ | 87.5% | 2022-01-29 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,520–$8,513†‡ | $6,444†‡ | $8,513‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $557–$2,945‡ | $1,643‡ | $3,920‡ |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $8,513‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $8,513‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $3,920‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $3,483‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,808‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,500 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gary Baseman worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gary Baseman work is $2,540. The median Gary Baseman sculpture sells for $1,643 across 7 lots. The median Gary Baseman painting sells for $3,520 across 7 lots. The median Gary Baseman work on paper sells for $1,500 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 Gary Baseman's auction record?
Gary Baseman's auction record is $8,513, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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