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# Gerard Dillon (1916–1971)

## What is Gerard Dillon’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 489 auction results for Gerard Dillon at 12 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,454 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,789–$24,240, n=35). The auction record is $1,576,712 for Tea Party (2026, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tea Party, 1955 | Oil on board | $1,576,712 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2026 |
| 2 | The Cottage Window, 1950 | Oil on panel | $342,423 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Inishlacken | Oil on Board | $340,886 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 4 | Connemara Lovers | Oil on canvas | $156,560 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2008 |
| 5 | The Jockey | Oil on board | $156,308 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2013 |
| 6 | Italian with Fowl, 1948 | Oil on board | $153,085 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2011 |
| 7 | Girl Hiding, 1954 | Painting | $138,273 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 8 | Village on the Hill, 1950 | Oil paint | $122,326 | Sotheby's | Nov 2019 |
| 9 | Mending Nets, Aran | Oil on canvas | $122,180 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2010 |
| 10 | Italian Washer Woman | Oil on board | $112,880 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 93 | $27,398 |
| Other | 66 | $2,800 |
| Works on paper | 74 | $2,388 |
| Prints | 12 | $1,485 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 91 | $14,902 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $8,640 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 134 | $2,832 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 489 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gerard Dillon is an Irish artist with 710 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,105. 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 Gerard Dillon sold in 2026 for $342,423, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Gerard Dillon work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Gerard Dillon work worth?

Across 486 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerard Dillon work is $3,105.

The median Gerard Dillon painting sells for $20,781 across 116 lots.

The median Gerard Dillon work on paper sells for $2,016 across 112 lots.

The median Gerard Dillon print sells for $981 across 22 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Gerard Dillon work on papers typically sell for $999–$3,531 (the middle half of 90 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Gerard Dillon paintings typically sell for $12,221–$77,376 (the middle half of 63 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 29 | $981† | $5,286 | 75.9% | 2026-06-12 |
| Paintings | 172 | $20,781†‡ | $1.6M | 67.4% | 2026-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 167 | $2,016†‡ | $157,001† | 67.1% | 2026-09-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $4,897 | $4,920 | 50% | 2025-11-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 25 | $108,820† | $1.6M | — | 2026-10-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Gerard Dillon's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (29 lots) median $981 with 75.9% sell-through. Paintings (172 lots) median $20,781, record $1,576,712. A typical Gerard Dillon painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 25 lots) the median is $108,820.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $483–$1,292† | $990† | $5,286 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $747–$2,395† | $1,493† | $4,490 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $5,956–$31,662†‡ | $10,914†‡ | $73,705 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 63 | $12,221–$77,376† | $31,231† | $1.6M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $5,910–$29,502 | $8,640 | $112,880 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 90 | $999–$3,531†‡ | $2,016†‡ | $157,001† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $1,025–$12,113† | $2,194† | $18,934 |

† 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 | $1.6M |
| Paintings | 2001 | $538,288† |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $157,001† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $18,934 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $5,286 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $4,920 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $4,873 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $4,825 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Gerard Dillon worth?

Across 486 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerard Dillon work is $3,105. The median Gerard Dillon painting sells for $20,781 across 116 lots. The median Gerard Dillon work on paper sells for $2,016 across 112 lots. The median Gerard Dillon print sells for $981 across 22 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Gerard Dillon work on papers typically sell for $999–$3,531 (the middle half of 90 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Gerard Dillon paintings typically sell for $12,221–$77,376 (the middle half of 63 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 Dillon painting?

Based on 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerard Dillon painting is $20,781. 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 Gerard Dillon's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerard Dillon painting is $1,576,712.

### What is the average price of a Gerard Dillon work on paper?

Based on 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerard Dillon work on paper is $2,016. 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 Gerard Dillon's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerard Dillon work on paper is $157,001. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $157,001 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Gerard Dillon print?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerard Dillon print is $981. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gerard Dillon's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerard Dillon print is $5,286.

### What is the average price of a small Gerard Dillon work on paper?

Based on 90 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gerard Dillon work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,016, 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 the average price of a medium Gerard Dillon painting?

Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gerard Dillon painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $31,231, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gerard Dillon's auction record?

Gerard Dillon's auction record is $1,576,712, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Gerard Dillon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gerard-dillon (updated 2026-11-03).

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.