> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gilbert-gaul · updated 2026-11-02

# Gilbert Gaul (1855–1919)

Gilbert Gaul is an American artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $13,200.

A work by Gilbert Gaul sold in 2026 for $25,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Gilbert Gaul work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Gilbert Gaul work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gilbert Gaul work is $13,200.

The median Gilbert Gaul painting sells for $7,500 across 19 lots.

The median Gilbert Gaul work on paper sells for $1,175 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $7,500 | $48,000 | 90.5% | 2026-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,175 | $1,175 | — | 2003-11-21 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,708–$7,260 | $4,406 | $36,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $9,506–$27,781 | $18,150 | $48,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $48,000 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $40,057 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $1,175 |

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 Gaul worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gilbert Gaul work is $13,200. The median Gilbert Gaul painting sells for $7,500 across 19 lots. The median Gilbert Gaul work on paper sells for $1,175 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Gilbert Gaul painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gilbert Gaul painting is $7,500.

### What is Gilbert Gaul's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gilbert Gaul painting is $48,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Gilbert Gaul painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gilbert Gaul painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Gilbert Gaul's auction record?

Gilbert Gaul's auction record is $48,000, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.