James Gillray
James Gillray is a British artist with 281 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $463. 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 James Gillray sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $638 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Gillray on OpeningBid →What is a James Gillray work worth?
Across 247 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Gillray work is $463.
The median James Gillray print sells for $440 across 258 lots.
The median James Gillray work on paper sells for $479 across 5 lots.
The median James Gillray photograph sells for $488 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) James Gillray prints typically sell for $244–$715 (the middle half of 201 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 | 282 | $440†‡ | $6,721† | 91.5% | 2026-07-21 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $479†‡ | $13,225 | 71.4% | 2026-07-21 |
| Photography | 2 | $488‡ | $619‡ | — | 2021-09-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $4,752†‡ | $13,225 | — | 2025-11-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 201 | $244–$715†‡ | $424†‡ | $5,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $166–$1,702‡ | $768‡ | $4,828 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $296–$5,564†‡ | $479†‡ | $13,225 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $13,225 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $6,721† |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $6,624‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $5,564‡ |
| Photography | 2021 | $619‡ |
| Photography | 2017 | $358‡ |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Gillray worth?
Across 247 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Gillray work is $463. The median James Gillray print sells for $440 across 258 lots. The median James Gillray work on paper sells for $479 across 5 lots. The median James Gillray photograph sells for $488 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James Gillray prints typically sell for $244–$715 (the middle half of 201 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 James Gillray print?
Based on 258 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Gillray print is $440. 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 James Gillray's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Gillray print is $6,721. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,721 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small James Gillray print?
Based on 201 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Gillray print (small (under 50 cm)) is $424, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium James Gillray print?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Gillray print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $768, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is James Gillray's auction record?
James Gillray's auction record is $13,225, set in 2003.
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