Gary Bunt (1957–2025)
What is Gary Bunt’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 80 auction results for Gary Bunt at 8 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,567 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,373–$13,486, n=34). The auction record is $68,334 for Sail Away (2025, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sail Away, 1957 | Pencil | $68,334 | Bonhams | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Say A Prayer For Me, 2020 | Oil on canvas | $66,440 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | Home, 1957 | Painting | $40,335 | Bonhams | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Between the Rows, 2022 | Oil paint | $40,184 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | The Prodigal Son, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $37,746 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | The Red Boat, 1957 | Painting | $36,974 | Bonhams | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Moonrise, 2020 | Oil on canvas | $34,918 | Sotheby's | Sep 2021 |
| 8 | Reminisce, 2021 | Oil paint | $33,240 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 9 | 1 GUN - 2 DOGS | Oil on canvas | $31,080 | Sotheby's | Sep 2020 |
| 10 | THE SERMON IN THE WHEAT FIELD | Oil on canvas | $30,229 | Sotheby's | Mar 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 68 | $8,911 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $10,191 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $6,125 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 80 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Gary Bunt is a British artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $8,312. 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 Bunt sold in 2026 for $9,437, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gary Bunt work is $8,312.
The median Gary Bunt painting sells for $8,624 across 68 lots.
The median Gary Bunt work on paper sells for $473 across 3 lots.
The median Gary Bunt sculpture sells for $6,177 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Gary Bunt paintings typically sell for $7,294–$21,054 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Gary Bunt paintings typically sell for $4,458–$9,292 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 75 | $8,624†‡ | $66,440 | 90.7% | 2026-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $473† | $68,334 | — | 2025-07-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $6,177 | $6,177 | — | 2026-07-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $53,387 | $68,334 | — | 2025-11-26 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $4,458–$9,292‡ | $6,062‡ | $40,335 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $7,294–$21,054† | $10,740† | $66,440 |
† 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 | 2025 | $68,334 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $66,440 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $40,335 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $6,177 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $473† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gary Bunt worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gary Bunt work is $8,312. The median Gary Bunt painting sells for $8,624 across 68 lots. The median Gary Bunt work on paper sells for $473 across 3 lots. The median Gary Bunt sculpture sells for $6,177 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gary Bunt paintings typically sell for $7,294–$21,054 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Gary Bunt paintings typically sell for $4,458–$9,292 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 Bunt painting?
Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gary Bunt painting is $8,624. 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 Bunt's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gary Bunt painting is $66,440.
What is the average price of a medium Gary Bunt painting?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gary Bunt painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,740, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Gary Bunt painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gary Bunt painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,062, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gary Bunt's auction record?
Gary Bunt's auction record is $68,334, set in 2025.
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