George Howell Gay (1858–1931)
George Howell Gay is an American artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $518. 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 George Howell Gay is recorded as sold in 2023 for $650; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Howell Gay work is $518.
The median George Howell Gay work on paper sells for $533 across 42 lots.
The median George Howell Gay painting sells for $375 across 11 lots.
The median George Howell Gay print sells for $375 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) George Howell Gay work on papers typically sell for $270–$647 (the middle half of 32 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 | 1 | $375 | $375 | — | 2002-05-23 |
| Paintings | 14 | $375† | $881 | 78.6% | 2022-02-16 |
| Works on Paper | 61 | $533†‡ | $1,600‡ | 68.9% | 2023-01-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,200‡ | $1,600‡ | — | 2020-05-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
George Howell Gay's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $375. Paintings (14 lots) median $375, record $881. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $1,200.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $338–$540† | $356† | $881 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $510–$940‡ | $700‡ | $940 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $270–$647†‡ | $440†‡ | $1,600‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,600‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $1,000‡ |
| Paintings | 2001 | $881 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $705 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $375 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Howell Gay worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Howell Gay work is $518. The median George Howell Gay work on paper sells for $533 across 42 lots. The median George Howell Gay painting sells for $375 across 11 lots. The median George Howell Gay print sells for $375 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George Howell Gay work on papers typically sell for $270–$647 (the middle half of 32 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 George Howell Gay work on paper?
Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Howell Gay work on paper is $533. 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 George Howell Gay's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Howell Gay work on paper is $1,600. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a George Howell Gay painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Howell Gay painting is $375. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is George Howell Gay's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Howell Gay painting is $881.
What is the average price of a medium George Howell Gay work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Howell Gay work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $440, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 George Howell Gay's auction record?
George Howell Gay's auction record is $1,600, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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