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# George K. Gillespie RUA (1924–1995)

George K. Gillespie RUA is an artist with 176 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,906. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by George K. Gillespie RUA sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,044 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George K. Gillespie RUA work worth?

Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George K. Gillespie RUA work is $1,906.

The median George K. Gillespie RUA painting sells for $2,044 across 31 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) George K. Gillespie RUA paintings typically sell for $1,763–$2,947 (the middle half of 30 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 | 36 | $2,044† | $4,467† | 86.1% | 2026-09-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $5,967† | $11,672 | — | 2013-09-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $1,763–$2,947† | $2,122† | $4,467† |

† 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 | 2016 | $4,467† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $4,266† |

† 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 George K. Gillespie RUA worth?

Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George K. Gillespie RUA work is $1,906. The median George K. Gillespie RUA painting sells for $2,044 across 31 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George K. Gillespie RUA paintings typically sell for $1,763–$2,947 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a George K. Gillespie RUA painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George K. Gillespie RUA painting is $2,044. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is George K. Gillespie RUA's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George K. Gillespie RUA painting is $4,467. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,467 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium George K. Gillespie RUA painting?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George K. Gillespie RUA painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,122, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is George K. Gillespie RUA's auction record?

George K. Gillespie RUA's auction record is $11,672, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “George K. Gillespie RUA auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-k-gillespie-rua (updated 2026-11-02).

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.