Philip Guston (1913–1980)
Philip Guston is an American artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $8,874. 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 Philip Guston sold in 2026 for $12,063, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Guston work is $8,874.
The median Philip Guston print sells for $6,750 across 45 lots.
The median Philip Guston work on paper sells for $83,855 across 11 lots.
The median Philip Guston painting sells for $800,000 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Philip Guston prints typically sell for $4,500–$9,109 (the middle half of 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 53 | $6,750† | $16,996 | 84.9% | 2026-04-14 |
| Paintings | 8 | $800,000 | $2.6M | — | 2020-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $83,855 | $187,970 | 91.7% | 2016-05-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $436,633‡ | $2.6M | — | 2020-06-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Philip Guston's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (53 lots) median $6,750 with 84.9% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $800,000, record $2,608,125. A typical Philip Guston painting sells for around 119× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $436,633.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $4,500–$9,109† | $6,750† | $16,996 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $436,633–$800,000 | $611,843 | $871,158 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $41,536–$116,938 | $80,956 | $160,023 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $2.6M |
| Paintings | 2007 | $2.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $187,970 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $160,023 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $16,996 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $16,464 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Philip Guston worth?
Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Guston work is $8,874. The median Philip Guston print sells for $6,750 across 45 lots. The median Philip Guston work on paper sells for $83,855 across 11 lots. The median Philip Guston painting sells for $800,000 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Philip Guston prints typically sell for $4,500–$9,109 (the middle half of 43 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 Philip Guston print?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philip Guston print is $6,750. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Philip Guston's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Philip Guston print is $16,996.
What is the average price of a Philip Guston work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philip Guston work on paper is $83,855.
What is Philip Guston's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Philip Guston work on paper is $187,970.
What is the average price of a medium Philip Guston print?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Philip Guston print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Philip Guston's auction record?
Philip Guston's auction record is $2,608,125, set in 2016.
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