> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-gay · updated 2026-11-01

# John Gay (1820–1920)

John Gay is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $112.

A work by John Gay sold in 2025 for $563, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Gay work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Gay work is $112.

The median John Gay photograph sells for $112 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 2 | $112 | $112 | 50% | 2019-04-16 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2019 | $112 |

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 John Gay worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Gay work is $112. The median John Gay photograph sells for $112 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is John Gay's auction record?

John Gay's auction record is $172, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “John Gay auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-gay (updated 2026-11-01).

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.