Gavin Turk (b. 1967)
What is Gavin Turk’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 151 auction results for Gavin Turk at 21 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $745 including buyer’s premium (middle half $361–$3,153, n=22). The auction record is $398,523 for Motor Oil (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motor Oil, 2015 | Painting | $398,523 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Elvis Union | Acrylic paint | $186,379 | Sotheby's | Jan 2023 |
| 3 | Pile, 2004 | Bronze | $164,359 | Phillips | Jun 2015 |
| 4 | Untitled 1965-72, 1965 | Distressed mirror plate glass and wood in four parts | $133,017 | Phillips | Feb 2015 |
| 5 | Pile, 2004 | Bronze | $131,000 | Phillips | May 2016 |
| 6 | Pile, 2004 | Painted bronze | $110,899 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Nomad, 2001 | Bronze | $75,000 | Phillips | Nov 2017 |
| 8 | Trash, 2006 | Bronze | $75,000 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 9 | Wood 'N' Melon, 2001 | Bronze | $67,277 | Phillips | Feb 2015 |
| 10 | Cave, 1997 | Ceramic plaque | $67,163 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 46 | $40,540 |
| Paintings | 20 | $10,785 |
| Other | 26 | $1,530 |
| Prints | 28 | $612 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $552 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $16,880 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 54 | $6,813 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $1,846 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 151 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Gavin Turk is a British (modern) artist with 226 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,365. 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 Gavin Turk sold in 2026 for $10,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gavin Turk on OpeningBid →What is a Gavin Turk work worth?
Across 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gavin Turk work is $4,365.
The median Gavin Turk print sells for $603 across 43 lots.
The median Gavin Turk painting sells for $34,552 across 38 lots.
The median Gavin Turk sculpture sells for $15,274 across 30 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Gavin Turk prints typically sell for $405–$2,113 (the middle half of 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 61 | $603‡ | $57,357 | 70.5% | 2026-10-14 |
| Paintings | 43 | $34,552 | $398,523 | 88.4% | 2026-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,136†‡ | $7,840 | 90% | 2025-10-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 38 | $15,274†‡ | $133,017 | 78.9% | 2025-11-25 |
| Photography | 12 | $691‡ | $7,644 | 66.7% | 2023-12-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $132,008 | $398,523 | — | 2025-10-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Gavin Turk's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (61 lots) median $603 with 70.5% sell-through. Paintings (43 lots) median $34,552, record $398,523. A typical Gavin Turk painting sells for around 57× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $132,008.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $332–$946 | $460 | $7,343 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $405–$2,113‡ | $612‡ | $12,361 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $3,995–$49,253 | $35,412 | $75,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $20,796–$40,000 | $27,378 | $398,523 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $20,213–$69,304 | $40,234 | $164,359 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $424–$3,881†‡ | $944†‡ | $7,840 |
† 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) | 14 | $719–$7,021†‡ | $3,080†‡ | $60,118 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $45,752–$56,669 | $55,324 | $133,017 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $4,758–$40,182 | $15,274 | $110,899 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $398,523 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $164,359 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $133,017 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $110,899 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $57,357 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $12,361 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $7,840 |
| Photography | 2001 | $7,644 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gavin Turk worth?
Across 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gavin Turk work is $4,365. The median Gavin Turk print sells for $603 across 43 lots. The median Gavin Turk painting sells for $34,552 across 38 lots. The median Gavin Turk sculpture sells for $15,274 across 30 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gavin Turk prints typically sell for $405–$2,113 (the middle half of 22 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 Gavin Turk print?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gavin Turk print is $603. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gavin Turk's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gavin Turk print is $57,357.
What is the average price of a Gavin Turk painting?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gavin Turk painting is $34,552.
What is Gavin Turk's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gavin Turk painting is $398,523.
What is the average price of a Gavin Turk sculpture?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gavin Turk sculpture is $15,274. 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 Gavin Turk's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gavin Turk sculpture is $133,017.
What is the average price of a medium Gavin Turk print?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gavin Turk print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $612, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Gavin Turk print?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gavin Turk print (small (under 50 cm)) is $460, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Gavin Turk's auction record?
Gavin Turk's auction record is $398,523, set in 2021.
See the full Gavin Turk record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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