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# Martin Gale (b. 1871)

## What is Martin Gale’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 71 auction results for Martin Gale at 5 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,357 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,290–$6,558, n=13). The auction record is $24,177 for Tennis in the Mountains (2010, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennis in the Mountains, 1982 | Oil on canvas | $24,177 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |
| 2 | Out of the Way, 2021 | Painting | $22,834 | Sotheby's | Nov 2019 |
| 3 | RESCUED, 2018 | Oil on canvas | $21,787 | deVeres Art Auctions | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Getting Darker, 1998 | Oil on canvas | $17,507 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |
| 5 | Standing figure with reflection | Oil on canvas | $11,417 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | August Storm, 1989 | Oil on canvas | $11,239 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2012 |
| 7 | WALKER | Oil on canvas | $10,750 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | His Land, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $10,702 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2013 |
| 9 | I FOUND YOUR JACKET | Oil on canvas | $10,034 | deVeres Art Auctions | Sep 2025 |
| 10 | By the River Liffey | Oil on canvas | $10,004 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 47 | $3,727 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,469 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $4,845 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $803 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $97 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 71 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Martin Gale is an Irish artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $2,322. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Martin Gale sold in 2025 for $4,816, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Martin Gale work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Martin Gale work worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Gale work is $2,322.

The median Martin Gale painting sells for $3,727 across 49 lots.

The median Martin Gale work on paper sells for $1,138 across 12 lots.

The median Martin Gale print sells for $378 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Martin Gale paintings typically sell for $3,717–$10,019 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $378 | $602 | 60% | 2026-02-11 |
| Paintings | 64 | $3,727 | $24,177 | 76.6% | 2025-11-25 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $1,138† | $2,736 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $22,311 | $24,177 | — | 2024-11-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Martin Gale's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $378 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (64 lots) median $3,727, record $24,177. A typical Martin Gale painting sells for around 9.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $22,311.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $22–$3,221 | $39 | $24,177 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $3,717–$10,019 | $4,873 | $22,834 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $81–$2,867 | $97 | $21,787 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $406–$1,723† | $1,416† | $2,736 |

† 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 | 2010 | $24,177 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $22,834 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,736 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,322 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $602 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $378 |

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 Martin Gale worth?

Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Gale work is $2,322. The median Martin Gale painting sells for $3,727 across 49 lots. The median Martin Gale work on paper sells for $1,138 across 12 lots. The median Martin Gale print sells for $378 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Martin Gale paintings typically sell for $3,717–$10,019 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Martin Gale painting?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Gale painting is $3,727.

### What is Martin Gale's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Gale painting is $24,177.

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

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Gale work on paper is $1,138. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Martin Gale's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Gale work on paper is $2,736.

### What is the average price of a medium Martin Gale painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Martin Gale painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,873, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Martin Gale painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Martin Gale painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $39, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Martin Gale's auction record?

Martin Gale's auction record is $24,177, set in 2010.

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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, “Martin Gale auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/martin-gale (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.