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# Gilbert A. Watrous (1919–1991)

Gilbert A. Watrous is an American artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $3,032.

A work by Gilbert A. Watrous sold in 2021 for $3,380, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gilbert A. Watrous work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gilbert A. Watrous work is $3,032.

The median Gilbert A. Watrous sculpture sells for $3,698 across 15 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 18 | $3,698 | $7,500 | 83.3% | 2026-03-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $7,500 | $8,775 | — | 2013-10-17 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,661–$5,006 | $3,539 | $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 | 2011 | $7,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $7,500 |

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 Gilbert A. Watrous worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gilbert A. Watrous work is $3,032. The median Gilbert A. Watrous sculpture sells for $3,698 across 15 lots.

### What is the average price of a Gilbert A. Watrous sculpture?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gilbert A. Watrous sculpture is $3,698.

### What is Gilbert A. Watrous's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gilbert A. Watrous sculpture is $7,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Gilbert A. Watrous sculpture?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gilbert A. Watrous sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,539, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Gilbert A. Watrous's auction record?

Gilbert A. Watrous's auction record is $8,775, set in 2003.

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

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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.