George K. Gillespie (b. 1924)
What is George K. Gillespie’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 123 auction results for George K. Gillespie at 5 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,161 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,131–$2,264, n=8). The auction record is $16,775 for Lough Bawn, Connemara (2007, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lough Bawn, Connemara | Oil on canvas | $16,775 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2007 |
| 2 | The Mourne Mountains and Glen River, Tullybrannigan, Co Down | Oil on canvas | $13,420 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2007 |
| 3 | River Landscape with Children and Fisherman | Oil on canvas | $11,672 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |
| 4 | The Path to the Sea | Oil on Canvas | $11,024 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2001 |
| 5 | The Ferryman, Connemara Lough, Co. Galway | Oil on canvas | $10,926 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2021 |
| 6 | A Quiet Inlet, Carrigaholt, Co Clare | Oil on board | $10,764 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2008 |
| 7 | At Cushendun | Oil on canvas | $9,059 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2007 |
| 8 | Mountain Lakes | Oil on canvas | $8,123 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2007 |
| 9 | George K Gillespie RUA 1924-1996 Lough Finn Co. Donegal. Oil on Canvas, 501 x 76cm Signed | Oil on Canvas | $7,738 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2001 |
| 10 | Toombeola | Oil on canvas | $7,371 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 99 | $2,414 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 70 | $3,001 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $1,086 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 123 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
George K. Gillespie is a British artist with 170 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,241. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by George K. Gillespie sold in 2025 for $4,341, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George K. Gillespie on OpeningBid →What is a George K. Gillespie work worth?
Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George K. Gillespie work is $2,241.
The median George K. Gillespie painting sells for $2,241 across 123 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) George K. Gillespie paintings typically sell for $1,147–$4,242 (the middle half of 86 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) George K. Gillespie paintings typically sell for $400–$2,162 (the middle half of 35 sold 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 | 166 | $2,241† | $403,716† | 74.1% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $11,672† | $403,716† | — | 2021-09-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $400–$2,162† | $1,086† | $6,046 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 86 | $1,147–$4,242† | $2,740† | $403,716† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2001 | $403,716† |
| Paintings | 2007 | $16,775 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George K. Gillespie worth?
Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George K. Gillespie work is $2,241. The median George K. Gillespie painting sells for $2,241 across 123 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George K. Gillespie paintings typically sell for $1,147–$4,242 (the middle half of 86 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) George K. Gillespie paintings typically sell for $400–$2,162 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a George K. Gillespie painting?
Based on 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George K. Gillespie painting is $2,241. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is George K. Gillespie's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George K. Gillespie painting is $403,716. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $403,716 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium George K. Gillespie painting?
Based on 86 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George K. Gillespie painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,740, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small George K. Gillespie painting?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George K. Gillespie painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,086, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is George K. Gillespie's auction record?
George K. Gillespie's auction record is $403,716, set in 2001. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $403,716 (buyer's premium not included).
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