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# Percy Gray (1869–1952)

## What is Percy Gray’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 67 auction results for Percy Gray at 7 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,911–$7,315, n=18). The auction record is $39,375 for Oaks under cloudy skies with a lake in the distance (2014, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oaks under cloudy skies with a lake in the distance, 1869 | Painting | $39,375 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 2 | The Oaks, 1869 | Watercolor and graphite on paper affixed to board | $38,750 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | When Monterey Was Young | Watercolor on paper | $32,175 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2013 |
| 4 | Along the water's edge, 1869 | Oil on canvas | $32,000 | Bonhams | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | Trees and Wildflowers (Coastal live oaks and wildflowers), 1923 | Watercolor on thick paper | $31,750 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 6 | Monterey Oak | Watercolor on paper | $27,225 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Wildflowers along the coast, 1869 | Watercolor on paperboard | $24,000 | Bonhams | Apr 2016 |
| 8 | Haystacks and oaks, 1869 | Oil on canvas | $22,500 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| 9 | Marin Lake (Lake Nicasio), 1869 | Oil on canvas | $22,500 | Bonhams | Apr 2017 |
| 10 | View of Mount Tamalpais, 1869 | Watercolor on paperboard | $22,000 | Bonhams | Apr 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $18,125 |
| Works on paper | 55 | $5,625 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $13,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $5,000 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 67 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Percy Gray is an American artist with 79 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $6,875.

A work by Percy Gray sold in 2026 for $16,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**6 Percy Gray works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Percy Gray work worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Percy Gray work is $6,875.

The median Percy Gray work on paper sells for $5,000 across 45 lots.

The median Percy Gray painting sells for $13,750 across 9 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Percy Gray work on papers typically sell for $3,356–$7,025 (the middle half of 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $13,750 | $39,375 | 90% | 2025-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 52 | $5,000 | $32,175 | 86.5% | 2026-05-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $35,462 | $39,375 | — | 2020-10-13 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $22,500–$38,750 | $22,500 | $39,375 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $3,356–$7,025 | $4,920 | $32,175 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $5,685–$11,406 | $8,750 | $31,750 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $39,375 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $38,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $32,175 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $31,750 |

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 Percy Gray worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Percy Gray work is $6,875. The median Percy Gray work on paper sells for $5,000 across 45 lots. The median Percy Gray painting sells for $13,750 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Percy Gray work on papers typically sell for $3,356–$7,025 (the middle half of 36 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 Percy Gray work on paper?

Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Percy Gray work on paper is $5,000.

### What is Percy Gray's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Percy Gray work on paper is $32,175.

### What is the average price of a small Percy Gray work on paper?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Percy Gray work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Percy Gray's auction record?

Percy Gray's auction record is $39,375, set in 2014.

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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, “Percy Gray auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/percy-gray (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.