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

# Gary Lang

Gary Lang is an American artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,185. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Gary Lang sold in 2026 for $31,706, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Gary Lang work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Gary Lang on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gary-lang?ref=kg:gary-lang) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Gary Lang work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gary Lang work is $2,185.

The median Gary Lang painting sells for $2,185 across 20 lots.

The median Gary Lang work on paper sells for $458 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $2,185 | $31,706 | 69% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $458‡ | $458‡ | — | 2025-07-17 |

‡ 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) | 5 | $593–$700 | $600 | $2,016 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,006–$4,350 | $2,833 | $10,710 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $31,706 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $10,710 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $458‡ |

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

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 Lang worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gary Lang work is $2,185. The median Gary Lang painting sells for $2,185 across 20 lots. The median Gary Lang work on paper sells for $458 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Gary Lang painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gary Lang painting is $2,185.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gary Lang painting is $31,706.

### What is the average price of a medium Gary Lang painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gary Lang painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,833, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Gary Lang's auction record is $31,706, 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 Lang auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gary-lang (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.