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

# Gillian Carnegie (b. 1971)

## What is Gillian Carnegie’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Gillian Carnegie at 8 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $750 including buyer’s premium (middle half $563–$7,738, n=7). The auction record is $77,318 for Prince (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prince, 2010 | Oil on canvas | $77,318 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Black Plains, 2001 | Oil paint | $58,792 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on board), 1998 | Oil paint | $58,045 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 4 | Fleurs de Huile, 2001 | Oil paint | $48,729 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Dusk, 1998 | Oil paint | $48,571 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 6 | green and silver, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $44,261 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on panel), 2001 | Painting | $31,603 | Phillips | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | Pearl Eyed, 2010 | Oil on canvas | $30,240 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 9 | Dusk, 1998 | Oil on board | $27,620 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 10 | Amber Closet, 2004 | Oil paint | $25,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $18,646 |
| Prints | 9 | $975 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $30,240 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $16,953 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $3,387 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gillian Carnegie is a British (modern) artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $12,731. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Gillian Carnegie is recorded as sold in 2024 for $14,742; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gillian Carnegie work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gillian Carnegie work is $12,731.

The median Gillian Carnegie painting sells for $18,646 across 31 lots.

The median Gillian Carnegie print sells for $975 across 9 lots.

The median Gillian Carnegie work on paper sells for $9,827 across 5 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $975 | $9,416 | 90% | 2026-05-03 |
| Paintings | 31 | $18,646‡ | $77,318 | — | 2024-09-25 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $9,827 | $12,288 | — | 2025-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $58,792 | $77,318 | — | 2021-03-26 |

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

Gillian Carnegie's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $975 with 90% sell-through. Paintings (31 lots) median $18,646, record $77,318. A typical Gillian Carnegie painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $58,792.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $625–$2,340 | $975 | $9,416 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $13,234–$26,888‡ | $17,226‡ | $58,045 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $5,825–$25,000 | $15,355 | $48,729 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $21,359–$47,894‡ | $33,534‡ | $77,318 |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $77,318 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $58,792 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $12,288 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $10,340 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $9,416 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $3,669 |

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 Gillian Carnegie worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gillian Carnegie work is $12,731. The median Gillian Carnegie painting sells for $18,646 across 31 lots. The median Gillian Carnegie print sells for $975 across 9 lots. The median Gillian Carnegie work on paper sells for $9,827 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Gillian Carnegie painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gillian Carnegie painting is $18,646. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Gillian Carnegie's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gillian Carnegie painting is $77,318.

### What is the average price of a small Gillian Carnegie painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gillian Carnegie painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $17,226, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Gillian Carnegie's auction record?

Gillian Carnegie's auction record is $77,318, set in 2021.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Gillian Carnegie auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gillian-carnegie (updated 2026-11-02).

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.