Gilbert Garcin (1929–2020)
What is Gilbert Garcin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Gilbert Garcin at 6 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $18 including buyer’s premium (middle half $12–$30, n=21). The auction record is $2,548 for L'homme et le temps qui passe (2020, De Baecque et Associés). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'homme et le temps qui passe | Tirage argentique | $2,548 | De Baecque et Associés | Jun 2020 |
| 2 | Changer le monde, 2001 | Épreuve argentique d’époque (tirée par Bernard Caramante en 2003) | $2,241 | Ader | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | La conquête de l’espace, 2001 | Épreuve argentique d’époque (tirée par Bernard Caramante en 2002) | $2,101 | Ader | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | L’union, 2001 | Épreuve argentique (tirée par Bernard Caramante en 2010) | $2,062 | Ader | Jun 2023 |
| 5 | Les fils du temps, 2000 | Épreuve argentique d’époque (tirée par Bernard Caramante en 2004) | $1,989 | Ader | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Être sûr de soi, 2007 | Épreuve argentique | $1,507 | Ader | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Le moulin de l'oubli, 1999 | Encre par Gilbert Garcin Signature et tampon du tireur, date de tirage et numérotatio | $48 | PIASA | Feb 2025 |
| 8 | Courir après le temps, 1995 | Encre par Gilbert Garcin, signature et tampon du tireur, date de tirage et numérotati | $30 | PIASA | Feb 2025 |
| 9 | S'y retrouver, 1993 | Encre par Gilbert Garcin Signature et tampon du tireur, date de tirage et numérotatio | $27 | PIASA | Feb 2025 |
| 10 | Être maître de soi, 1999 | Encre par Gilbert Garcin Signature et tampon du tireur, date de tirage et numérotatio | $23 | PIASA | Feb 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 23 | $18 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $18 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Gilbert Garcin is a French artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $25. 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 Garcin sold in 2025 for $1,507, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gilbert Garcin on OpeningBid →What is a Gilbert Garcin work worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gilbert Garcin work is $25.
The median Gilbert Garcin photograph sells for $25 across 28 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Gilbert Garcin photographs typically sell for $14–$1,017 (the middle half of 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 29 | $25†‡ | $2,548 | 96.6% | 2025-06-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $14–$1,017†‡ | $22†‡ | $2,241 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2020 | $2,548 |
| Photography | 2024 | $2,241 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gilbert Garcin worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gilbert Garcin work is $25. The median Gilbert Garcin photograph sells for $25 across 28 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Gilbert Garcin photographs typically sell for $14–$1,017 (the middle half of 26 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 Garcin photograph?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gilbert Garcin photograph is $25. 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 Garcin's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gilbert Garcin photograph is $2,548.
What is the average price of a small Gilbert Garcin photograph?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gilbert Garcin photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $22, 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 Garcin's auction record?
Gilbert Garcin's auction record is $2,548, set in 2020.
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