Gerald Scarfe (b. 1936)
Gerald Scarfe is a British artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $513. 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 Scarfe sold in 2020 for $21,265, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gerald Scarfe on OpeningBid →What is a Gerald Scarfe work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerald Scarfe work is $513.
The median Gerald Scarfe print sells for $223 across 7 lots.
The median Gerald Scarfe work on paper sells for $393 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 11 | $223†‡ | $2,118 | 63.6% | 2025-04-11 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $393‡ | $393‡ | 25% | 2019-03-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $136–$450†‡ | $240†‡ | $2,118 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $2,118 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $513† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $393‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gerald Scarfe worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerald Scarfe work is $513. The median Gerald Scarfe print sells for $223 across 7 lots. The median Gerald Scarfe work on paper sells for $393 across 1 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 Scarfe print?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerald Scarfe print is $223. 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 Scarfe's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerald Scarfe print is $2,118.
What is Gerald Scarfe's auction record?
Gerald Scarfe's auction record is $39,259, set in 2020.
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