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# John Gilroy (1898–1985)

John Gilroy is an artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $937. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by John Gilroy sold in 2024 for $3,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Gilroy work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Gilroy work is $937.

The median John Gilroy work on paper sells for $314 across 61 lots.

The median John Gilroy print sells for $386 across 10 lots.

The median John Gilroy painting sells for $204 across 7 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) John Gilroy work on papers typically sell for $243–$573 (the middle half of 47 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 | 12 | $386†‡ | $3,500 | 83.3% | 2024-02-29 |
| Paintings | 10 | $204† | $439† | 70% | 2014-11-26 |
| Works on Paper | 62 | $314†‡ | $1,177† | — | 2025-08-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $1,177† | $131,131 | — | 2024-02-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

John Gilroy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $386 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $204, record $439. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $439 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $1,177.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $112–$937†‡ | $210†‡ | $3,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $204–$314† | $259† | $439† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $243–$573†‡ | $392†‡ | $1,177† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $259–$424† | $314† | $659† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $3,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,177† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,020† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $937 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $439† |
| Paintings | 2014 | $314† |

† 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 John Gilroy worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Gilroy work is $937. The median John Gilroy work on paper sells for $314 across 61 lots. The median John Gilroy print sells for $386 across 10 lots. The median John Gilroy painting sells for $204 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) John Gilroy work on papers typically sell for $243–$573 (the middle half of 47 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 John Gilroy work on paper?

Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Gilroy work on paper is $314. 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 John Gilroy's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Gilroy work on paper is $1,177. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,177 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a John Gilroy print?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Gilroy print is $386. 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 John Gilroy's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Gilroy print is $3,500.

### What is the average price of a small John Gilroy work on paper?

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Gilroy work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $392, 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 John Gilroy work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Gilroy work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $314, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

John Gilroy's auction record is $131,131, set in 2021.

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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 Gilroy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-gilroy-2 (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.