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# Herbert James Gunn (1893–1964)

## What is Herbert James Gunn’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for Herbert James Gunn at 9 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,394 including buyer’s premium (middle half $732–$2,406, n=9). The auction record is $74,678 for The Mall, looking towards Admiralty Arch, London (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Mall, looking towards Admiralty Arch, London, 1893 | Oil paint | $74,678 | Christie's | Jul 2016 |
| 2 | Sunbathers, 1893 | Oil paint | $54,261 | Christie's | Nov 1999 |
| 3 | La Plage, Étretat, 1914 | Oil paint | $49,851 | Christie's | Nov 2001 |
| 4 | From a window on Quai d'Orleans, 1960 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $36,607 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 5 | By the River, 1893 | Oil paint | $32,937 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| 6 | Madeleine Carroll, in a white evening gown, possibly by Fortuny, 1893 | Oil paint | $27,334 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | Harbour Scene, 1893 | Oil paint | $25,197 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 8 | RECLINING NUDE, 1930s | Oil on canvas on board | $24,122 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2016 |
| 9 | Study for 'Conversation piece (G.K. Chesterton; Maurice Baring; Hilaire Belloc)', 1893 | Black chalk | $20,857 | Christie's | Nov 2004 |
| 10 | White day, Cadiz, 1893 | — | $20,767 | Christie's | Mar 2014 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $10,348 |
| Paintings | 27 | $7,899 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $14,169 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $7,899 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $1,394 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Herbert James Gunn is a British (modern) artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $7,441. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Herbert James Gunn sold in 2024 for $7,899, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Herbert James Gunn work worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert James Gunn work is $7,441.

The median Herbert James Gunn painting sells for $5,937 across 37 lots.

The median Herbert James Gunn work on paper sells for $11,292 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $5,937‡ | $74,678 | 92.5% | 2026-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $11,292‡ | $20,857 | — | 2022-10-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $54,261 | $74,678 | — | 2016-07-13 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $4,650–$24,659‡ | $7,441‡ | $54,261 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $732–$4,639‡ | $1,394‡ | $74,678 |

‡ 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 | 2016 | $74,678 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $54,261 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $20,857 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,727‡ |

‡ 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 Herbert James Gunn worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert James Gunn work is $7,441. The median Herbert James Gunn painting sells for $5,937 across 37 lots. The median Herbert James Gunn work on paper sells for $11,292 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Herbert James Gunn painting?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herbert James Gunn painting is $5,937. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Herbert James Gunn's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Herbert James Gunn painting is $74,678.

### What is the average price of a small Herbert James Gunn painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Herbert James Gunn painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,441, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Herbert James Gunn painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Herbert James Gunn painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,394, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Herbert James Gunn's auction record?

Herbert James Gunn's auction record is $74,678, set in 2016.

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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.