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# Mark Gertler (1891–1939)

## What is Mark Gertler’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 71 auction results for Mark Gertler at 6 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,896 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,276–$13,459, n=6). The auction record is $853,109 for The Violinist (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Violinist, 1891 | Painting | $853,109 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 2 | The Artist in his Studio, 1891 | Oil paint | $305,861 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 3 | Study for The Violinist, 1912 | Pencil on paper | $122,326 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | The Sonata, 1934 | Oil paint | $116,930 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 5 | Study for The Violinist, 1891 | Pencil | $98,285 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 6 | The Yew at Garsington, 1891 | Oil paint | $69,752 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 7 | Head of Dora Carrington, 1891 | Pencil | $58,971 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 8 | Portrait of Kotelianski, 1930 | Oil on canvas | $56,633 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 9 | Adolescence | Oil on canvas | $52,751 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 10 | The Jockey, 1921 | Oil paint | $52,185 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $24,241 |
| Other | 15 | $21,251 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $6,216 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $19,489 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $14,583 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 71 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mark Gertler is a British (modern) artist with 86 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $16,331. 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 Mark Gertler sold in 2026 for $44,085, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mark Gertler work worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Gertler work is $16,331.

The median Mark Gertler painting sells for $28,954 across 31 lots.

The median Mark Gertler work on paper sells for $6,837 across 28 lots.

The median Mark Gertler print sells for $1,031 across 1 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 | 1 | $1,031 | $1,031 | — | 2006-11-01 |
| Paintings | 37 | $28,954‡ | $853,109 | 83.8% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $6,837† | $122,326 | 80% | 2025-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $214,093 | $853,109 | — | 2021-06-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Mark Gertler's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,031. Paintings (37 lots) median $28,954, record $853,109. A typical Mark Gertler painting sells for around 28× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $214,093.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $11,090–$36,178 | $22,929 | $853,109 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $13,167–$50,237‡ | $35,158‡ | $305,861 |

‡ 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) | 16 | $4,812–$28,972† | $6,250† | $122,326 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $6,543–$26,962 | $10,037 | $49,950 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $853,109 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $305,861 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $122,326 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $98,284 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $1,031 |

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 Mark Gertler worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Gertler work is $16,331. The median Mark Gertler painting sells for $28,954 across 31 lots. The median Mark Gertler work on paper sells for $6,837 across 28 lots. The median Mark Gertler print sells for $1,031 across 1 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 Mark Gertler painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Gertler painting is $28,954. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Mark Gertler's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Gertler painting is $853,109.

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

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Gertler work on paper is $6,837. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mark Gertler's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Gertler work on paper is $122,326.

### What is the average price of a medium Mark Gertler painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mark Gertler painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $35,158, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Mark Gertler work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mark Gertler work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mark Gertler's auction record?

Mark Gertler's auction record is $853,109, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Mark Gertler auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mark-gertler (updated 2026-11-03).

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.