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# Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro (b. 1932)

## What is Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 156 auction results for Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro at 10 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,591 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,962–$21,823, n=5). The auction record is $102,082 for CHALLENGES ALL POWER (SERIE LEGER) (2006, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHALLENGES ALL POWER (SERIE LEGER), 1974 | Signée et datée " | $102,082 | Artcurial | Jun 2006 |
| 2 | GRANVILLE, 1973 | Acrylic | $96,446 | Artcurial | Jun 2013 |
| 3 | L'ORCHESTRE AVEC 3 PROFILS, 1987 | Signée et datée au dos "Erro | $57,621 | Artcurial | Dec 2019 |
| 4 | MADE IN JAPAN N°3, 1971 | Signée et datée " | $55,796 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 5 | SIHANOUK, 1974 | Signée et datée " | $50,023 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 6 | HOWARD THE DUCK (SERIE LES SUPER HEROS), 1986 | Signée et datée " | $45,655 | Artcurial | Jun 2006 |
| 7 | Human Library, 1959 | Oil paint | $44,018 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | METIER FRANCAIS ET VACHES AMERICAINES, 1964 | Signée | $43,216 | Artcurial | Dec 2019 |
| 9 | Afrika, 1977 | Signée et datée au dos "Erro | $40,061 | Artcurial | Dec 2022 |
| 10 | Le Concorde, (Mao sur la place de la Concorde), 1980 | Acrylique sur toile Signée et datée au dos 79 x 98 cm Provenance : Collection particulièr | $36,827 | PIASA | Dec 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 57 | $16,767 |
| Other | 49 | $6,632 |
| Prints | 22 | $374 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,179 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $330 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 156 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro is an Icelandic artist with 194 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $8,288. 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 Gudmundsson Ferro sold in 2026 for $8,591, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro work worth?

Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro work is $8,288.

The median Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro painting sells for $17,006 across 58 lots.

The median Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro print sells for $234 across 34 lots.

The median Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro work on paper sells for $2,584 across 26 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro prints typically sell for $119–$398 (the middle half of 27 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 | 36 | $234† | $4,684 | 94.4% | 2023-10-12 |
| Paintings | 59 | $17,006† | $96,446 | — | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $2,584† | $28,275† | 89.7% | 2026-06-30 |
| Photography | 2 | $57‡ | $57‡ | 50% | 2026-03-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $52,910 | $102,082 | — | 2021-10-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (36 lots) median $234 with 94.4% sell-through. Paintings (59 lots) median $17,006, record $96,446. A typical Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro painting sells for around 73× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $52,910.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $119–$398† | $191† | $803 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $960–$2,578† | $1,683† | $28,275† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $96,446 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $57,621 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $28,275† |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $12,346 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $4,684 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,350 |
| Photography | 2026 | $57‡ |

† 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro worth?

Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro work is $8,288. The median Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro painting sells for $17,006 across 58 lots. The median Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro print sells for $234 across 34 lots. The median Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro work on paper sells for $2,584 across 26 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro prints typically sell for $119–$398 (the middle half of 27 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 Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro painting?

Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro painting is $17,006. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro painting is $96,446.

### What is the average price of a Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro print?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro print is $234. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro print is $4,684.

### What is the average price of a Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro work on paper is $2,584. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro work on paper is $28,275. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $28,275 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro print?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $191, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,683, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro's auction record?

Gudmundur Gudmundsson Ferro's auction record is $102,082, set in 2006.

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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.