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# Gil Elvgren (1914–1980)

Gil Elvgren is an American artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $41,250.

A work by Gil Elvgren sold in 2017 for $47,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gil Elvgren work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gil Elvgren work is $41,250.

The median Gil Elvgren painting sells for $41,250 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $41,250 | $47,500 | 28.6% | 2017-07-20 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $47,500 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $47,500 |

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 Gil Elvgren worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gil Elvgren work is $41,250. The median Gil Elvgren painting sells for $41,250 across 4 lots.

### What is the average price of a Gil Elvgren painting?

Based on 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gil Elvgren painting is $41,250.

### What is Gil Elvgren's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gil Elvgren painting is $47,500.

### What is Gil Elvgren's auction record?

Gil Elvgren's auction record is $47,500, 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, “Gil Elvgren auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gil-elvgren (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.