Gilbert and George
What is Gilbert and George’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 86 auction results for Gilbert and George at 18 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $887 including buyer’s premium (middle half $265–$68,058, n=12). The auction record is $601,290 for Dark Shadow No. 3 (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dark Shadow No. 3, 1974 | Gelatin silver prints, in 20 parts, in artist's frames | $601,290 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Bloody Life No. 6 | Mixed media, in four parts | $472,142 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 3 | Swear | Mixed media, in twenty four parts | $453,335 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 4 | We Are | Mixed media in 32 parts | $422,500 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 5 | Bloody Life No. 8, 1975 | Gelatin silver prints | $410,700 | Christie's | Nov 2004 |
| 6 | Black Stare, 1973 | Gelatin silver print with glass cover on cardboard with black taped framed, in 31 parts | $228,600 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Belief, 1983 | Chromogenic print in artist's frame, in sixteen parts | $216,498 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 8 | Facing | Mixed medium, in six parts | $213,944 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 9 | Black Stare, 1973 | Gelatin silver print, in artists' frames, in 31 parts | $204,800 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Night View, 1978 | Gelatin silver prints | $202,000 | Christie's | Nov 2002 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 13 | $153,265 |
| Other | 22 | $74,596 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $2,284 |
| Prints | 19 | $209 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $222,549 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 43 | $1,318 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $848 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 86 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Gilbert and George is a British artist with 121 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,211. 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 Gilbert and George sold in 2026 for $1,318, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gilbert and George work is $1,211.
The median Gilbert and George print sells for $211 across 34 lots.
The median Gilbert and George photograph sells for $133,310 across 14 lots.
The median Gilbert and George sculpture sells for $982 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Gilbert and George prints typically sell for $113–$258 (the middle half of 27 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 | 43 | $211†‡ | $1,907‡ | 79.1% | 2026-09-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,284 | $2,284 | — | 2021-02-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $982‡ | $1,268‡ | — | 2026-09-12 |
| Photography | 14 | $133,310‡ | $601,290 | — | 2026-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $204,800 | $601,290 | — | 2026-06-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $848–$1,452‡ | $860‡ | $1,907‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $113–$258†‡ | $175†‡ | $1,154‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $25,335–$136,686‡ | $64,186‡ | $202,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $216,498–$410,700 | $228,600 | $601,290 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $601,290 |
| Photography | 2004 | $410,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,284 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,907‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,452‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $1,268‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $696‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gilbert and George worth?
Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gilbert and George work is $1,211. The median Gilbert and George print sells for $211 across 34 lots. The median Gilbert and George photograph sells for $133,310 across 14 lots. The median Gilbert and George sculpture sells for $982 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gilbert and George prints typically sell for $113–$258 (the middle half of 27 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 Gilbert and George print?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gilbert and George print is $211. 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 Gilbert and George's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gilbert and George print is $1,907. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Gilbert and George photograph?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gilbert and George photograph is $133,310. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gilbert and George's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gilbert and George photograph is $601,290.
What is the average price of a medium Gilbert and George print?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gilbert and George print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $175, 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 Gilbert and George's auction record?
Gilbert and George's auction record is $601,290, set in 2021.
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