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# John Thomas Young Gilroy (1898–1985)

## What is John Thomas Young Gilroy’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for John Thomas Young Gilroy at 3 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,302 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,448–$4,826, n=5). The auction record is $6,604 for Lovely Day for a Guinness. (2026, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | My Goodness/My Guinness | Watercolour and gouache over pencil | $2,109 | Sworders | Sep 2023 |
| 2 | 'Now, I feel I've earned a Guinness', a fisherman straining with his catch - a design for an advertisement | Watercolour and gouache over pencil | $1,946 | Sworders | Sep 2023 |
| 3 | My Goodness My Guinness, 1947 | Pencil and watercolour heightened with white | $1,386 | Sworders | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | My Goodness My Guinness, zookeeper and kangaroos, 1898 | Watercolour heightened with white | $1,382 | Sworders | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Two lumberjacks - a design for an advertisement for Guinness | Watercolour over pencil | $1,379 | Sworders | Sep 2023 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lovely Day for a Guinness., 1954 | Poster | $6,604 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2026 |
| 2 | Guinness For Strength / Waterloo Bridge is Coming Down, 1934 | Poster | $4,826 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2026 |
| 3 | Guinness for Strength, 1934 | Press and poster advertisement | $3,302 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2026 |
| 4 | A DESIGN FOR A GUINNESS POSTER | Gouache | $2,505 | Sworders | Apr 2016 |
| 5 | Guinness, The Ideal Summer Resort, 1961 | Watercolour and black chalk | $2,448 | Sworders | Oct 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 10 | $1,817 |
| Other | 5 | $1,000 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $937 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,382 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $873 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


John Thomas Young Gilroy is a British artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $1,000.

A work by John Thomas Young Gilroy sold in 2026 for $2,448, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Thomas Young Gilroy work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Thomas Young Gilroy work is $1,000.

The median John Thomas Young Gilroy print sells for $937 across 21 lots.

The median John Thomas Young Gilroy work on paper sells for $1,384 across 8 lots.

The median John Thomas Young Gilroy painting sells for $380 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 21 | $937 | $6,604 | — | 2026-05-21 |
| Paintings | 1 | $380 | $380 | — | 2024-10-02 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,384 | $2,448 | 80% | 2026-10-07 |

John Thomas Young Gilroy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $937. Paintings (1 lots) median $380, record $380.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $687–$1,125 | $812 | $2,505 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,380–$1,806 | $1,384 | $2,109 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $6,604 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,826 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,448 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,109 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $380 |

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 Thomas Young Gilroy worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Thomas Young Gilroy work is $1,000. The median John Thomas Young Gilroy print sells for $937 across 21 lots. The median John Thomas Young Gilroy work on paper sells for $1,384 across 8 lots. The median John Thomas Young Gilroy painting sells for $380 across 1 lots.

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

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Thomas Young Gilroy print is $937.

### What is John Thomas Young Gilroy's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Thomas Young Gilroy print is $6,604.

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

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Thomas Young Gilroy print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $812, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

John Thomas Young Gilroy's auction record is $6,604, set in 2026.

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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.