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# Gilbert & George (b. 1942)

## What is Gilbert & George’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 349 auction results for Gilbert & George at 34 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,408 including buyer’s premium (middle half $405–$59,948, n=31). The auction record is $3,759,185 for To Her Majesty (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | To Her Majesty, 1973 | Cartes-de-visite | $3,759,185 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 2 | Bloody Life No. 13, 1975 | Mixed media | $2,001,723 | Christie's | Feb 2012 |
| 3 | Red Morning (Hate), 1977 | Gelatin silver prints | $1,805,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 4 | Bad Thoughts #1, 1975 | Sixteen hand-colored gelatin silver prints in artist frames | $1,538,500 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 5 | Cherry Blossom No. 5, 1974 | Hand colored gelatin silver prints in artists' frames, in sixteen parts | $1,265,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 6 | Bad Thoughts No. 2 | Sixteen hand-dyed gelatin silver prints in original artists' frames | $1,263,928 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 7 | Red Morning (Hell), 1977 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,123,440 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 8 | Dead Boards No. 13 | Nine gelatin silver prints in original artists' frames | $1,079,557 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 9 | Dead Boards No. 5, 1976 | Mixed media | $965,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 10 | Dead Boards No. 11, 1976 | Mixed media | $935,895 | Christie's | Feb 2013 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 133 | $102,710 |
| Other | 90 | $30,673 |
| Sculpture | 14 | $10,023 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $2,271 |
| Prints | 41 | $660 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 79 | $91,471 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 140 | $62,925 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $1,009 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 349 results from 34 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gilbert & George is an Italian/British artist with 424 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $30,607. 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 & George sold in 2026 for $152,602, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Gilbert & George works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Gilbert & George work worth?

Across 346 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gilbert & George work is $30,607.

The median Gilbert & George photograph sells for $94,125 across 153 lots.

The median Gilbert & George print sells for $672 across 66 lots.

The median Gilbert & George work on paper sells for $10,181 across 17 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Gilbert & George photographs typically sell for $58,651–$167,101 (the middle half of 79 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Gilbert & George photographs typically sell for $70,251–$152,125 (the middle half of 41 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 | 84 | $672†‡ | $259,464 | 78.6% | 2026-07-10 |
| Paintings | 3 | $571 | $1,007 | — | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $10,181† | $527,224 | 63% | 2025-12-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $2,509 | $12,390 | 75% | 2024-04-18 |
| Photography | 172 | $94,125†‡ | $3.8M | 89% | 2026-10-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 101 | $203,775 | $3.8M | — | 2026-10-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Gilbert & George's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (84 lots) median $672 with 78.6% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $571, record $1,007. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 101 lots) the median is $203,775.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $660–$1,275† | $1,103† | $9,784 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $214–$1,264†‡ | $374†‡ | $106,027 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $104,500–$236,450† | $148,435† | $259,464 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $381–$998 | $739 | $1,034 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $11,611–$96,883† | $29,657† | $527,224 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $653–$31,291†‡ | $1,042†‡ | $821,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 79 | $58,651–$167,101 | $98,733 | $1.8M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 41 | $70,251–$152,125 | $98,664 | $3.8M |

† 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 | 2008 | $3.8M |
| Photography | 2013 | $1.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $527,224 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $259,464 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $236,450 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $114,495 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2001 | $12,390 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $2,509 |

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 & George worth?

Across 346 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gilbert & George work is $30,607. The median Gilbert & George photograph sells for $94,125 across 153 lots. The median Gilbert & George print sells for $672 across 66 lots. The median Gilbert & George work on paper sells for $10,181 across 17 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gilbert & George photographs typically sell for $58,651–$167,101 (the middle half of 79 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Gilbert & George photographs typically sell for $70,251–$152,125 (the middle half of 41 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 & George photograph?

Based on 153 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gilbert & George photograph is $94,125. 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 & George's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gilbert & George photograph is $3,759,185.

### What is the average price of a Gilbert & George print?

Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gilbert & George print is $672. 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 & George's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gilbert & George print is $259,464.

### What is the average price of a Gilbert & George work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gilbert & George work on paper is $10,181. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gilbert & George's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gilbert & George work on paper is $527,224.

### What is the average price of a medium Gilbert & George photograph?

Based on 79 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gilbert & George photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $98,733, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Gilbert & George photograph?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Gilbert & George photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $98,664, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Gilbert & George's auction record?

Gilbert & George's auction record is $3,759,185, set in 2008.

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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.