Gego (1912–1994)
What is Gego’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Gego at 6 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,800 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,032–$69,300, n=5). The auction record is $774,700 for Dibujo sin papel (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dibujo sin papel, 1985 | Steel | $774,700 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 2 | Dibujo sin papel 85/13, 1985 | Steel wire and metal joints | $701,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 3 | Maqueta para Nubes (Red ambiental), 1974 | Stainless steel | $504,000 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 4 | Dibujo sin papel 79/1, 1979 | Copper | $406,400 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Sin título (iron sculpture), 1967 | Iron | $279,400 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Untitled | Painted metal rods | $278,500 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 7 | Untitled (bronze sculpture), 1977 | Bronze | $201,600 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 8 | Doble Catedral | Stainless steel | $194,500 | Sotheby's | May 2009 |
| 9 | Seis de la serie de Nueve | Steel wire and Plexiglas | $149,000 | Phillips | May 2013 |
| 10 | Dibujo sin papel 83/15, 1983 | Steel | $140,000 | Christie's | Sep 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 11 | $194,500 |
| Prints | 16 | $6,145 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $240,050 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $18,438 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Gego is a Venezuelan artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $33,750.
A work by Gego sold in 2025 for $69,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gego work is $33,750.
The median Gego print sells for $7,040 across 15 lots.
The median Gego sculpture sells for $194,500 across 11 lots.
The median Gego work on paper sells for $54,650 across 5 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 18 | $7,040 | $27,500 | 83.3% | 2025-12-17 |
| Paintings | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | 2019-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $54,650 | $406,400 | 83.3% | 2025-05-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $194,500 | $774,700 | — | 2025-05-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $278,950 | $774,700 | — | 2025-05-14 |
Gego's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $7,040 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $50,000, record $50,000. A typical Gego painting sells for around 7.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $278,950.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $4,258–$13,785 | $6,145 | $18,750 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $86,500–$149,000 | $140,000 | $194,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $220,825–$595,600 | $278,950 | $774,700 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $774,700 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $701,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $406,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $69,300 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $50,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $27,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $18,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gego worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gego work is $33,750. The median Gego print sells for $7,040 across 15 lots. The median Gego sculpture sells for $194,500 across 11 lots. The median Gego work on paper sells for $54,650 across 5 lots.
What is the average price of a Gego print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gego print is $7,040.
What is Gego's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gego print is $27,500.
What is the average price of a Gego sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gego sculpture is $194,500.
What is Gego's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gego sculpture is $774,700.
What is the average price of a small Gego print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gego print (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,145, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Gego's auction record?
Gego's auction record is $774,700, set in 2023.
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