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# Gertrude Abercrombie (1909–1977)

## What is Gertrude Abercrombie’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 113 auction results for Gertrude Abercrombie at 13 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $177,800 including buyer’s premium (middle half $74,150–$249,150, n=42). The auction record is $1,352,600 for Alderman Merriam's Shells (2026, Freeman's Hindman). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alderman Merriam's Shells, 1951 | Oil on masonite | $1,352,600 | Freeman's Hindman | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Message for Mercy, 1950 | Oil paint | $1,016,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Owl Trainer No. 2, 1947 | Wool | $825,500 | Rago Arts | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Giraffe | Oil paint | $365,400 | Sotheby's | Sep 2019 |
| 5 | Floating Lady, 1958 | Wool | $355,600 | Rago Arts | May 2025 |
| 6 | Self Imprisonment, 1958 | Wool | $355,600 | Rago Arts | May 2025 |
| 7 | Dizzy Gillespie, 1949 | Wool | $327,600 | Rago Arts | Mar 2023 |
| 8 | Untitled (Woman with Birdcage, Tree and Nest), 1949 | Oil paint | $317,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Floating Lady, 1958 | Oil on Masonite | $280,000 | Wright | May 2025 |
| 10 | Self Imprisonment, 1958 | Oil on Masonite | $280,000 | Wright | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 17 | $119,700 |
| Paintings | 90 | $87,850 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $100,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 90 | $81,900 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 113 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gertrude Abercrombie is an American artist with 121 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $86,225. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Gertrude Abercrombie sold in 2026 for $1,352,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gertrude Abercrombie work worth?

Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gertrude Abercrombie work is $86,225.

The median Gertrude Abercrombie painting sells for $86,862 across 78 lots.

The median Gertrude Abercrombie work on paper sells for $10,932 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Gertrude Abercrombie paintings typically sell for $35,284–$202,000 (the middle half of 68 sold 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 | 80 | $86,862† | $1M | 97.5% | 2026-09-26 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $10,932† | $21,590 | — | 2026-10-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 51 | $200,000 | $1.4M | — | 2026-10-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 68 | $35,284–$202,000† | $84,062† | $825,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $55,600–$143,525 | $100,000 | $1M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $825,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $21,590 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $275† |

† 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 Gertrude Abercrombie worth?

Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gertrude Abercrombie work is $86,225. The median Gertrude Abercrombie painting sells for $86,862 across 78 lots. The median Gertrude Abercrombie work on paper sells for $10,932 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Gertrude Abercrombie paintings typically sell for $35,284–$202,000 (the middle half of 68 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Gertrude Abercrombie painting?

Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gertrude Abercrombie painting is $86,862. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gertrude Abercrombie's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gertrude Abercrombie painting is $1,016,000.

### What is the average price of a small Gertrude Abercrombie painting?

Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gertrude Abercrombie painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $84,062, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gertrude Abercrombie's auction record?

Gertrude Abercrombie's auction record is $1,352,600, 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, “Gertrude Abercrombie auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gertrude-abercrombie (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.