Gilbert Bayes (1872–1953)
Gilbert Bayes is a British (modern) artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $3,108. 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 Bayes sold in 2025 for $16,482, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gilbert Bayes on OpeningBid →What is a Gilbert Bayes work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gilbert Bayes work is $3,108.
The median Gilbert Bayes sculpture sells for $3,182 across 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 34 | $3,182†‡ | $24,634 | 52.9% | 2025-10-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,328–$4,714†‡ | $3,108†‡ | $16,482 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $24,634 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $16,482 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gilbert Bayes worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gilbert Bayes work is $3,108. The median Gilbert Bayes sculpture sells for $3,182 across 18 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 Bayes sculpture?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gilbert Bayes sculpture is $3,182. 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 Bayes's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gilbert Bayes sculpture is $24,634.
What is the average price of a small Gilbert Bayes sculpture?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gilbert Bayes sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,108, 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 Bayes's auction record?
Gilbert Bayes's auction record is $24,634, set in 2024.
See the full Gilbert Bayes record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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