Gerald Thurston (1914–2005)
What is Gerald Thurston’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Gerald Thurston at 7 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $572 including buyer’s premium (middle half $508–$1,080, n=5). The auction record is $7,500 for floor lamp (2017, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | floor lamp, 1954 | Aluminum | $7,500 | Wright | Jun 2017 |
| 2 | Floor lamp, 1954 | Aluminum | $6,875 | Wright | May 2021 |
| 3 | Profile floor light, 1954 | Floor light | $5,313 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2014 |
| 4 | floor lamp, 1954 | Aluminum | $5,000 | Wright | Feb 2019 |
| 5 | table lamp, 1955 | Enamel | $3,380 | Wright | Feb 2020 |
| 6 | floor lamp, 1955 | Aluminum | $3,000 | Wright | Feb 2020 |
| 7 | table lamps, pair, 1955 | Enamel | $3,000 | Wright | Sep 2018 |
| 8 | Profile floor light, 1955 | Enamel | $2,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2012 |
| 9 | Profile floor lamp, 1960 | Aluminum | $2,470 | Toomey & Co. | Feb 2021 |
| 10 | lamps, pair, 1958 | Ceramics | $2,400 | Wright | Jun 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 43 | $1,375 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,688 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $1,438 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $1,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Gerald Thurston is an American artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,375. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Gerald Thurston sold in 2025 for $1,524, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gerald Thurston on OpeningBid →What is a Gerald Thurston work worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerald Thurston work is $1,375.
The median Gerald Thurston sculpture sells for $1,500 across 16 lots.
The median Gerald Thurston painting sells for $750 across 3 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 | 4 | $750 | $1,625 | 75% | 2024-08-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 17 | $1,500 | $7,500 | 94.1% | 2023-08-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,875 | $7,500 | — | 2021-05-20 |
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,260–$2,000 | $1,625 | $3,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,000–$6,875 | $5,000 | $7,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $7,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $6,875 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1,625 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gerald Thurston worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerald Thurston work is $1,375. The median Gerald Thurston sculpture sells for $1,500 across 16 lots. The median Gerald Thurston painting sells for $750 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Gerald Thurston sculpture?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerald Thurston sculpture is $1,500.
What is Gerald Thurston's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerald Thurston sculpture is $7,500.
What is Gerald Thurston's auction record?
Gerald Thurston's auction record is $7,500, set in 2017.
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