Gary Carter (b. 1939)
What is Gary Carter’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Gary Carter at 8 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,680 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,050–$19,360, n=9). The auction record is $36,300 for Madison Valley Heritage (2023, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison Valley Heritage, 2002 | Oil on canvas | $36,300 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2023 |
| 2 | When Push Comes to Shove, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $27,225 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Hiring You Was Like Three Good Men Leaving, 1983 | Oil on canvas laid on board | $22,990 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2023 |
| 4 | Surprise, 1992 | Oil on canvas | $20,570 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Orphans, 1986 | Oil on board | $19,360 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Times of Plenty, 1983 | Oil on board | $18,150 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Spectator, 1994 | Oil on canvas | $13,310 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2023 |
| 8 | B Troop vs. the Dust Cutters, 1974 | Oil on canvas | $12,100 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2023 |
| 9 | The First Tracking Snow, 2016 | Oil on canvas | $12,100 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2024 |
| 10 | When the Price of Beaver Comes High | Oil on board | $12,100 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $8,330 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $8,400 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Gary Carter is an American artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $8,130. 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 Carter sold in 2025 for $20,570, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gary Carter on OpeningBid →What is a Gary Carter work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gary Carter work is $8,130.
The median Gary Carter painting sells for $9,075 across 22 lots.
The median Gary Carter work on paper sells for $625 across 1 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 | 23 | $9,075‡ | $36,300 | 95.7% | 2025-08-26 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $625 | $625 | — | 2013-09-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $27,225 | $36,300 | — | 2025-07-26 |
‡ 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) | 18 | $6,806–$17,848 | $10,890 | $36,300 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $36,300 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $27,225 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $625 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gary Carter worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gary Carter work is $8,130. The median Gary Carter painting sells for $9,075 across 22 lots. The median Gary Carter work on paper sells for $625 across 1 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 Carter painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gary Carter painting is $9,075. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gary Carter's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gary Carter painting is $36,300.
What is the average price of a small Gary Carter painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gary Carter painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,890, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Gary Carter's auction record?
Gary Carter's auction record is $36,300, set in 2023.
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