Gudmundur Erró (b. 1932)
What is Gudmundur Erró’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 70 auction results for Gudmundur Erró at 9 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,788 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,587–$18,952, n=8). The auction record is $1,842,625 for THE LOWER EAST SIDE (2007, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE LOWER EAST SIDE | Huile sur toile | $1,842,625 | Artcurial | Dec 2007 |
| 2 | TRIPTYQUE, POUR UNE GIFLE, 1975 | Acrylique sur toile | $79,073 | Artcurial | Apr 2007 |
| 3 | ANYBODY HOME, ( HOMMAGE A FERNAND LEGER), 1988 | Acrylique sur toile | $78,995 | Artcurial | Oct 2007 |
| 4 | Birth Without Pain, 1960 | Huile sur toile | $65,652 | Artcurial | Dec 2006 |
| 5 | BILLY THE KID, 1983 | Acrylique sur toile | $50,428 | Artcurial | Dec 2018 |
| 6 | SPACE PORTRAITS, 1973 | Acrylique sur toile | $50,271 | Artcurial | Dec 2009 |
| 7 | The Art World, 1959 | Huile sur toile | $49,466 | Artcurial | May 2010 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1932 | Painting | $47,778 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Our George, 1961 | Acrylique sur toile | $39,462 | Artcurial | Jun 2018 |
| 10 | La France, 1932 | Painting | $38,819 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $15,850 |
| Other | 21 | $3,332 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $38,819 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $10,691 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,918 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 70 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Gudmundur Erró is an Icelandic artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $9,503. 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 Gudmundur Erró sold in 2026 for $47,778, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gudmundur Erró on OpeningBid →What is a Gudmundur Erró work worth?
Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gudmundur Erró work is $9,503.
The median Gudmundur Erró painting sells for $16,461 across 42 lots.
The median Gudmundur Erró work on paper sells for $3,020 across 16 lots.
The median Gudmundur Erró print sells for $696 across 9 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 | 9 | $696†‡ | $79,073 | — | 2026-09-20 |
| Paintings | 43 | $16,461 | $1.8M | 97.7% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $3,020 | $7,690 | — | 2026-06-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $79,034 | $1.8M | — | 2007-12-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Gudmundur Erró's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $696. Paintings (43 lots) median $16,461, record $1,842,625. A typical Gudmundur Erró painting sells for around 24× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $79,034.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $9,747–$13,752 | $10,894 | $21,867 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $26,741–$49,044 | $43,298 | $65,652 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $1.8M |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $79,073 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $78,995 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $8,401 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $7,690 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $6,561 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gudmundur Erró worth?
Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gudmundur Erró work is $9,503. The median Gudmundur Erró painting sells for $16,461 across 42 lots. The median Gudmundur Erró work on paper sells for $3,020 across 16 lots. The median Gudmundur Erró print sells for $696 across 9 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 Gudmundur Erró painting?
Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gudmundur Erró painting is $16,461.
What is Gudmundur Erró's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gudmundur Erró painting is $1,842,625.
What is the average price of a Gudmundur Erró work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gudmundur Erró work on paper is $3,020.
What is Gudmundur Erró's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gudmundur Erró work on paper is $7,690.
What is the average price of a medium Gudmundur Erró painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gudmundur Erró painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,894, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Gudmundur Erró's auction record?
Gudmundur Erró's auction record is $79,073, set in 2007.
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