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

# Philip Gardner (1922–1986)

Philip Gardner is a British artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $85. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Philip Gardner is recorded as sold in 2025 for $214; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Philip Gardner work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Gardner work is $85.

The median Philip Gardner work on paper sells for $162 across 12 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 20 | $162‡ | $870 | 60% | 2025-02-20 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $85–$229‡ | $130‡ | $870 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $870 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $358‡ |

‡ 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 Philip Gardner worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Gardner work is $85. The median Philip Gardner work on paper sells for $162 across 12 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philip Gardner work on paper is $162. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Philip Gardner's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philip Gardner work on paper is $870.

### What is the average price of a small Philip Gardner work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Philip Gardner work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $130, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Philip Gardner's auction record?

Philip Gardner's auction record is $253, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Philip Gardner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/philip-gardner (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.