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# Gabriel (1784–1846)

Gabriel is a Swiss artist with 272 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $269. 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 Gabriel sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $323 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gabriel work worth?

Across 183 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gabriel work is $269.

The median Gabriel print sells for $199 across 143 lots.

The median Gabriel work on paper sells for $1,260 across 34 lots.

The median Gabriel painting sells for $3,059 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Gabriel prints typically sell for $132–$303 (the middle half of 122 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Gabriel work on papers typically sell for $616–$2,412 (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 | 203 | $199†‡ | $46,850† | 70.4% | 2025-11-06 |
| Paintings | 4 | $3,059†‡ | $4,147† | 75% | 2011-03-30 |
| Works on Paper | 59 | $1,260†‡ | $34,264‡ | 57.6% | 2025-11-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $11,937†‡ | $46,850† | — | 2025-09-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Gabriel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (203 lots) median $199 with 70.4% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $3,059, record $4,147. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,147 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Gabriel painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $11,937.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 122 | $132–$303†‡ | $184†‡ | $1,738† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $193–$922†‡ | $450†‡ | $46,850† |

† 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) | 27 | $616–$2,412†‡ | $1,048†‡ | $4,848† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,505–$11,345†‡ | $4,421†‡ | $34,264‡ |

† 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 | 2009 | $46,850† |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $34,264‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $17,674‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $9,505† |
| Paintings | 2006 | $4,147† |
| Paintings | 2011 | $3,059‡ |

† 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 Gabriel worth?

Across 183 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gabriel work is $269. The median Gabriel print sells for $199 across 143 lots. The median Gabriel work on paper sells for $1,260 across 34 lots. The median Gabriel painting sells for $3,059 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Gabriel prints typically sell for $132–$303 (the middle half of 122 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Gabriel work on papers typically sell for $616–$2,412 (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 Gabriel print?

Based on 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gabriel print is $199. 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 Gabriel's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gabriel print is $46,850. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $46,850 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Gabriel work on paper?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gabriel work on paper is $1,260. 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 Gabriel's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gabriel work on paper is $34,264. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Gabriel print?

Based on 122 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gabriel print (small (under 50 cm)) is $184, 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 Gabriel work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gabriel work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,048, 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 Gabriel's auction record?

Gabriel's auction record is $46,850, set in 2009. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $46,850 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Gabriel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lory-gabriel-gen-lory-fils (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.