Gilbert Stuart (1755–1828)
Gilbert Stuart is an American artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,686. 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 Stuart sold in 2025 for $9,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gilbert Stuart on OpeningBid →What is a Gilbert Stuart work worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gilbert Stuart work is $1,686.
The median Gilbert Stuart painting sells for $3,500 across 31 lots.
The median Gilbert Stuart print sells for $207 across 19 lots.
The median Gilbert Stuart work on paper sells for $3,823 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Gilbert Stuart paintings typically sell for $1,918–$9,350 (the middle half of 24 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 | 21 | $207†‡ | $1,100† | 90.5% | 2025-04-05 |
| Paintings | 44 | $3,500†‡ | $1.1M† | 70.5% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $3,823† | $7,397 | 66.7% | 2026-04-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $35,689† | $1.1M† | — | 2023-11-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Gilbert Stuart's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $207 with 90.5% sell-through. Paintings (44 lots) median $3,500, record $1,062,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,062,500 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Gilbert Stuart painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $35,689.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $144–$228†‡ | $184†‡ | $1,100† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $122–$382†‡ | $140†‡ | $748‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $550–$925†‡ | $700†‡ | $9,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $1,918–$9,350†‡ | $4,150†‡ | $1.1M† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $1.1M† |
| Paintings | 2010 | $55,278 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $7,397 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,100† |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $748‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $250† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Stuart worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gilbert Stuart work is $1,686. The median Gilbert Stuart painting sells for $3,500 across 31 lots. The median Gilbert Stuart print sells for $207 across 19 lots. The median Gilbert Stuart work on paper sells for $3,823 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gilbert Stuart paintings typically sell for $1,918–$9,350 (the middle half of 24 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 Stuart painting?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gilbert Stuart painting is $3,500. 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 Stuart's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gilbert Stuart painting is $1,062,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,062,500 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Gilbert Stuart print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gilbert Stuart print is $207. 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 Stuart's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gilbert Stuart print is $1,100. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,100 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Gilbert Stuart painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gilbert Stuart painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,150, 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 the average price of a medium Gilbert Stuart print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gilbert Stuart print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $140, 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 Stuart's auction record?
Gilbert Stuart's auction record is $1,062,500, set in 2015. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,062,500 (buyer's premium not included).
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