George Gillespie Rua (b. 1924)
What is George Gillespie Rua’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for George Gillespie Rua at 2 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,807 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,622–$3,102, n=6). The auction record is $4,300 for Storm Clouds, Co. Mayo (2025, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Storm Clouds, Co. Mayo | Oil on canvas | $4,300 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Blue Reflections, Connemara, Co. Galway | Oil on canvas | $3,395 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2015 |
| 3 | Extensive Connemara Landscape | Oil on canvas | $3,181 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Near Valencia, Co. Kerry | Oil on canvas | $2,867 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Near Renvyle, Connemara | Oil on canvas | $2,747 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Near Coral Strand, on the Ballyconneely Road, Connemara | Oil on canvas | $2,580 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Field with Farm Yard in the Distance | Oil on canvas | $1,301 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | A Cottage Doorway | Oil on canvas | $1,086 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2015 |
| 9 | Figures in a Wooded River Landscape | Oil on board | $1,027 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2018 |
| 10 | NEAR CLIFDEN, CO.GALWAY | Oil onboard | $23 | deVeres Art Auctions | Oct 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $2,664 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $2,867 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
George Gillespie Rua is an Irish artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,807. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by George Gillespie Rua sold in 2026 for $2,867, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Gillespie Rua on OpeningBid →What is a George Gillespie Rua work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Gillespie Rua work is $2,807.
The median George Gillespie Rua painting sells for $2,747 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $2,747 | $4,300 | 63.6% | 2026-06-19 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,622–$3,102 | $2,807 | $4,300 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,300 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,181 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Gillespie Rua worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Gillespie Rua work is $2,807. The median George Gillespie Rua painting sells for $2,747 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a George Gillespie Rua painting?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Gillespie Rua painting is $2,747.
What is George Gillespie Rua's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Gillespie Rua painting is $4,300.
What is George Gillespie Rua's auction record?
George Gillespie Rua's auction record is $6,058, set in 2006. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,058 (buyer's premium not included).
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