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

# Gunther Gerzso (1915–2000)

## What is Gunther Gerzso’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 145 auction results for Gunther Gerzso at 18 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $21,630 including buyer’s premium (middle half $975–$103,575, n=24). The auction record is $900,000 for Paisaje arcaico (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paisaje arcaico, 1956 | Oil on Masonite | $900,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Paisaje legendario (Azul y naranja), 1964 | Oil on canvas | $529,200 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 3 | Paisaje: naranja-azul-amarillo-verde, 1981 | Oil paint | $504,000 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | Presagio, 1953 | Oil paint | $350,000 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| 5 | Paisaje | Oil on canvas | $266,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 6 | Paisaje sur, 1964 | Oil on canvas | $254,000 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 7 | Estructuras Verdes | Oil on canvas | $230,500 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 8 | Azul-Verde-Rojo, 1975 | Oil paint | $226,800 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| 9 | Azul-ocre-rojo-verde | Oil and sand on canvas | $226,800 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 10 | Ávila Negra | — | $217,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 52 | $108,950 |
| Other | 13 | $97,000 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $40,000 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $10,795 |
| Prints | 23 | $1,062 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 63 | $64,625 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $15,860 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 145 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gunther Gerzso is a Mexican artist with 205 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $35,590. 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 Gunther Gerzso sold in 2025 for $114,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Gunther Gerzso works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Gunther Gerzso on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gunther-gerzso?ref=kg:gunther-gerzso) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Gunther Gerzso work worth?

Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gunther Gerzso work is $35,590.

The median Gunther Gerzso painting sells for $116,525 across 66 lots.

The median Gunther Gerzso print sells for $1,000 across 42 lots.

The median Gunther Gerzso work on paper sells for $9,142 across 15 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Gunther Gerzso paintings typically sell for $80,750–$208,792 (the middle half of 47 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Gunther Gerzso prints typically sell for $695–$1,225 (the middle half of 31 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 | 50 | $1,000† | $23,542† | 84% | 2026-09-24 |
| Paintings | 75 | $116,525†‡ | $900,000 | 88% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $9,142† | $47,500 | 71.4% | 2026-02-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $40,000 | $81,900 | 83.3% | 2021-09-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 44 | $178,200† | $900,000 | — | 2025-11-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Gunther Gerzso's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (50 lots) median $1,000 with 84% sell-through. Paintings (75 lots) median $116,525, record $900,000. A typical Gunther Gerzso painting sells for around 117× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 44 lots) the median is $178,200.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,044–$2,812† | $1,534† | $12,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $695–$1,225† | $900† | $23,542† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $26,790–$98,494† | $68,040† | $157,048† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $80,750–$208,792† | $134,500† | $635,942† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $2,331–$10,976† | $6,655† | $22,860 |

† 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 | 2024 | $900,000 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $635,942† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $81,900 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $59,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $47,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $23,542† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $22,860 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $12,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Gunther Gerzso worth?

Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gunther Gerzso work is $35,590. The median Gunther Gerzso painting sells for $116,525 across 66 lots. The median Gunther Gerzso print sells for $1,000 across 42 lots. The median Gunther Gerzso work on paper sells for $9,142 across 15 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gunther Gerzso paintings typically sell for $80,750–$208,792 (the middle half of 47 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Gunther Gerzso prints typically sell for $695–$1,225 (the middle half of 31 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 Gunther Gerzso painting?

Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gunther Gerzso painting is $116,525. 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 Gunther Gerzso's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gunther Gerzso painting is $900,000.

### What is the average price of a Gunther Gerzso print?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gunther Gerzso print is $1,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gunther Gerzso's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gunther Gerzso print is $23,542. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $23,542 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Gunther Gerzso work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gunther Gerzso work on paper is $9,142. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gunther Gerzso's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gunther Gerzso work on paper is $47,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Gunther Gerzso painting?

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gunther Gerzso painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $134,500, 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 medium Gunther Gerzso print?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gunther Gerzso print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gunther Gerzso's auction record?

Gunther Gerzso's auction record is $900,000, set in 2024.

---

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Gunther Gerzso auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gunther-gerzso (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.