Gerald McDermott (1941–2012)
What is Gerald McDermott’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for Gerald McDermott at 1 houses since 2026. Over the last 24 months the median price was $150 including buyer’s premium (middle half $150–$169, n=6). The auction record is $250 for Birds of Air (2026, Revere Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birds of Air, 2001 | Gouache, colored pencil, and ink on paper | $250 | Revere Auctions | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Set Smashes Sarcophagus, 1977 | Gouache on watercolor paper | $175 | Revere Auctions | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Papagayo with Happy Animals/Moon Growing, 1980 | Gouache and colored pencil on paper | $150 | Revere Auctions | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Pluto Accuses Proserpina, 1984 | Gouache on gesso paper | $150 | Revere Auctions | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Tim O'Toole Cover Illustration, 1990 | Gouache and colored pencil on paper | $150 | Revere Auctions | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Poor Tim and Kate by the Hearth, 1990 | Gouache and colored pencil on paper | $100 | Revere Auctions | Jul 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $150 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
Gerald McDermott is an American artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2026, median price $300. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Gerald McDermott sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $300 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerald McDermott work is $300.
The median Gerald McDermott work on paper sells for $175 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 9 | $175† | $500† | — | 2026-09-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $150–$200† | $175† | $300† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $500† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $300† |
† 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 Gerald McDermott worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerald McDermott work is $300. The median Gerald McDermott work on paper sells for $175 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Gerald McDermott's auction record?
Gerald McDermott's auction record is $500, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $500 (buyer's premium not included).
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