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# George K. Gillespie (b. 1924)

## What is George K. Gillespie’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 99 | $2,414 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

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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.