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# Gerald Thurston (1914–2005)

## What is Gerald Thurston’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 43 | $1,375 |

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

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


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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Gerald Thurston auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gerald-thurston (updated 2026-11-01).

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.