Gerald Norden (1912–2000)
What is Gerald Norden’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Gerald Norden at 11 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $668 including buyer’s premium (middle half $493–$711, n=12). The auction record is $2,132 for Trompe-l'œil painting, 1971 (2026, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trompe-l'œil painting, 1971, 1971 | Oil on board | $2,132 | Roseberys London | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Not to be Shown to Persons of a Nervous Disposition, 1991 | Oil on board | $1,022 | Tennants | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Still life for a chef; Cherries, grapes and nuts, 1979 | Oil on board | $954 | Chiswick Auctions | Feb 2021 |
| 4 | Eggs, 1966 | Oil on board | $837 | Roseberys London | Feb 2019 |
| 5 | Little Boy Blue | Oil on board | $746 | Roseberys London | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Children in the woods | Oil on board | $699 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | 'Broken Jug and Old Books'; 'Crockery and Cakes', 1986-1987 | Oil on board | $673 | Sworders | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Broken Jug and Old Books; Crockery and Cakes, 1912 | Oil on board | $673 | Sworders | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Gerald Norden (1912-2002) Still life of a sewing basket Signed Oil on canvas 21.5 x 29cm ++Good | Oil on canvas | $666 | Woolley and Wallis | Jun 2014 |
| 10 | Still Life, 1965 | Oil on board | $664 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $666 |
| Other | 6 | $501 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $628 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Gerald Norden is a British (modern) artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $500. 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 Gerald Norden sold in 2026 for $2,132, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gerald Norden on OpeningBid →What is a Gerald Norden work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerald Norden work is $500.
The median Gerald Norden painting sells for $484 across 28 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Gerald Norden paintings typically sell for $375–$673 (the middle half of 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $484†‡ | $2,132 | 87.5% | 2026-09-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $375–$673†‡ | $484†‡ | $2,132 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,132 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,022 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gerald Norden worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerald Norden work is $500. The median Gerald Norden painting sells for $484 across 28 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Gerald Norden paintings typically sell for $375–$673 (the middle half of 27 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 Gerald Norden painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerald Norden painting is $484. 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 Gerald Norden's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerald Norden painting is $2,132.
What is the average price of a small Gerald Norden painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gerald Norden painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $484, 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 Gerald Norden's auction record?
Gerald Norden's auction record is $2,132, set in 2026.
See the full Gerald Norden record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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