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# John Gould (1804–1881)

John Gould is a British artist with 256 auction lots recorded since 1994, 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 John Gould sold in 2026 for $812, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Gould work worth?

Across 180 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Gould work is $463.

The median John Gould print sells for $330 across 186 lots.

The median John Gould work on paper sells for $32,698 across 3 lots.

The median John Gould photograph sells for $186 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) John Gould prints typically sell for $124–$820 (the middle half of 101 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) John Gould prints typically sell for $58–$232 (the middle half of 27 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 | 250 | $330†‡ | $81,250 | 74.4% | 2026-09-06 |
| Paintings | 1 | $250 | $250 | — | 2026-03-11 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $32,698 | $37,500 | 75% | 2026-07-08 |
| Photography | 1 | $186† | $186† | — | 2013-09-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $13,641†‡ | $81,250 | — | 2025-09-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

John Gould's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (250 lots) median $330 with 74.4% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $250, record $250. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $13,641.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $58–$232†‡ | $150†‡ | $3,183 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 101 | $124–$820†‡ | $304†‡ | $81,250 |

† 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 | 2025 | $81,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $72,161‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $37,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $32,698 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $250 |
| Photography | 2013 | $186† |

† 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a John Gould worth?

Across 180 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Gould work is $463. The median John Gould print sells for $330 across 186 lots. The median John Gould work on paper sells for $32,698 across 3 lots. The median John Gould photograph sells for $186 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) John Gould prints typically sell for $124–$820 (the middle half of 101 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) John Gould prints typically sell for $58–$232 (the middle half of 27 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 Gould print?

Based on 186 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Gould print is $330. 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 Gould's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Gould print is $81,250.

### What is the average price of a medium John Gould print?

Based on 101 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Gould print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $304, 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 small John Gould print?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Gould print (small (under 50 cm)) is $150, 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 John Gould's auction record?

John Gould's auction record is $81,250, set in 2025.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “John Gould auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-gould (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.