> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/may-gibbs · updated 2026-11-01

# May Gibbs (1877–1969)

May Gibbs is an artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $88. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by May Gibbs sold in 2025 for $114, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a May Gibbs work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a May Gibbs work is $88.

The median May Gibbs painting sells for $114 across 1 lots.

The median May Gibbs sculpture sells for $20 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $114 | $114 | — | 2025-07-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $20 | $20 | — | 2025-05-06 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $114 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $20 |

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 May Gibbs worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a May Gibbs work is $88. The median May Gibbs painting sells for $114 across 1 lots. The median May Gibbs sculpture sells for $20 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is May Gibbs's auction record?

May Gibbs's auction record is $114, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “May Gibbs auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/may-gibbs (updated 2026-11-01).

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.