Gerard Curtis Delano (1890–1972)
What is Gerard Curtis Delano’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 92 auction results for Gerard Curtis Delano at 11 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $18,450 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,918–$36,975, n=11). The auction record is $1,247,000 for Navajo (2008, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navajo | Oil on canvas | $1,247,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |
| 2 | Evening | Oil on canvas | $786,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2023 |
| 3 | In Bonnet and Paint | Oil on canvas | $438,750 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2010 |
| 4 | The Fur Traders | Oil on canvas | $409,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2013 |
| 5 | The Trail Ahead | Oil on canvas | $409,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2013 |
| 6 | The Proud People, 1890 | Oil paint | $396,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 7 | Smoke Signal | Oil on canvas | $364,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2006 |
| 8 | The Hunter (The Trapper) | Oil on canvas | $345,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |
| 9 | Misty Morning | Oil on canvas | $272,250 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2022 |
| 10 | The Portage, Menominee Indians | Oil on canvas | $245,700 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 60 | $46,688 |
| Other | 9 | $35,100 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $14,760 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 78 | $34,800 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $26,353 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 92 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Gerard Curtis Delano is an American artist with 93 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $33,880. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Gerard Curtis Delano sold in 2025 for $60,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerard Curtis Delano work is $33,880.
The median Gerard Curtis Delano painting sells for $35,100 across 54 lots.
The median Gerard Curtis Delano work on paper sells for $13,155 across 12 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Gerard Curtis Delano paintings typically sell for $21,780–$84,675 (the middle half of 47 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 | 54 | $35,100‡ | $786,500 | — | 2025-12-23 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $13,155 | $26,775 | — | 2026-07-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $308,625 | $1.2M | — | 2025-07-26 |
‡ 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) | 47 | $21,780–$84,675‡ | $35,700‡ | $786,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $19,472–$39,431‡ | $26,352‡ | $396,500 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $9,378–$16,940 | $12,870 | $26,775 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $786,500 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $409,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $26,775 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $21,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gerard Curtis Delano worth?
Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerard Curtis Delano work is $33,880. The median Gerard Curtis Delano painting sells for $35,100 across 54 lots. The median Gerard Curtis Delano work on paper sells for $13,155 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Gerard Curtis Delano paintings typically sell for $21,780–$84,675 (the middle half of 47 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 Gerard Curtis Delano painting?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerard Curtis Delano painting is $35,100. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gerard Curtis Delano's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerard Curtis Delano painting is $786,500.
What is the average price of a Gerard Curtis Delano work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerard Curtis Delano work on paper is $13,155.
What is Gerard Curtis Delano's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerard Curtis Delano work on paper is $26,775.
What is the average price of a small Gerard Curtis Delano painting?
Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gerard Curtis Delano painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $35,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Gerard Curtis Delano work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gerard Curtis Delano work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,870, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Gerard Curtis Delano's auction record?
Gerard Curtis Delano's auction record is $1,247,000, set in 2008.
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