> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gene-matthews · updated 2026-11-01

# Gene Matthews (1931–2002)

Gene Matthews is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,350. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Gene Matthews sold in 2020 for $3,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gene Matthews work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gene Matthews work is $1,350.

The median Gene Matthews work on paper sells for $284 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $284† | $450† | — | 2023-10-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $450† |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $119 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Gene Matthews worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gene Matthews work is $1,350. The median Gene Matthews work on paper sells for $284 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gene Matthews's auction record?

Gene Matthews's auction record is $3,750, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Gene Matthews auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gene-matthews (updated 2026-11-01).

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.