> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/philip-guston · updated 2026-11-02

# Philip Guston (1913–1980)

## What is Philip Guston’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 353 auction results for Philip Guston at 28 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,350 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,750–$18,924, n=53). The auction record is $25,883,750 for To Fellini (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | To Fellini, 1958 | Oil paint | $25,883,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 2 | Painter at Night, 1979 | Oil paint | $12,567,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 3 | Chair, 1976 | Oil paint | $9,610,000 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 4 | Ominous Land, 1972 | Oil paint | $9,456,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | Remorse, 1969 | Oil paint | $7,793,000 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 6 | Smoking II, 1973 | Oil paint | $7,657,500 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| 7 | Bricks, 1970 | Oil paint | $7,310,000 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 8 | The Street, 1956 | Oil paint | $7,296,000 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 9 | Steppes, 1978 | Oil paint | $6,705,000 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 10 | Summer Kitchen Still Life, 1978 | Oil paint | $6,612,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 87 | $1,082,500 |
| Works on paper | 84 | $85,586 |
| Other | 11 | $23,750 |
| Prints | 146 | $5,115 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 33 | $4,702,291 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $40,358 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 236 | $8,255 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 353 results from 28 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Philip Guston is an American artist with 412 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $12,600. 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 $322,643, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**6 Philip Guston works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Philip Guston work worth?

Across 350 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Guston work is $12,600.

The median Philip Guston print sells for $5,000 across 159 lots.

The median Philip Guston work on paper sells for $100,800 across 96 lots.

The median Philip Guston painting sells for $1,520,250 across 73 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Philip Guston prints typically sell for $3,250–$6,844 (the middle half of 150 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Philip Guston work on papers typically sell for $74,500–$367,575 (the middle half of 62 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 | 169 | $5,000†‡ | $52,500 | 94.1% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 76 | $1.5M | $25.9M | 96.1% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 111 | $100,800‡ | $3.1M | 86.5% | 2026-10-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $31,154 | $31,154 | — | 2019-12-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 126 | $554,750 | $25.9M | — | 2026-10-14 |

† 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 (169 lots) median $5,000 with 94.1% sell-through. Paintings (76 lots) median $1,520,250, record $25,883,750. A typical Philip Guston painting sells for around 304× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 126 lots) the median is $554,750.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,940–$2,693 | $2,262 | $18,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 150 | $3,250–$6,844†‡ | $5,000†‡ | $52,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $200,500–$458,900 | $309,750 | $1.4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $351,750–$1.9M | $491,950 | $6.6M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $1.9M–$7.1M | $5M | $25.9M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $12,500–$100,000‡ | $40,075‡ | $187,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 62 | $74,500–$367,575 | $166,250 | $3.1M |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $25.9M |
| Paintings | 2017 | $12.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $3.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1.5M |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $52,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $31,154 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $27,940 |

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 Guston worth?

Across 350 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Guston work is $12,600. The median Philip Guston print sells for $5,000 across 159 lots. The median Philip Guston work on paper sells for $100,800 across 96 lots. The median Philip Guston painting sells for $1,520,250 across 73 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Philip Guston prints typically sell for $3,250–$6,844 (the middle half of 150 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Philip Guston work on papers typically sell for $74,500–$367,575 (the middle half of 62 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 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philip Guston print is $5,000. 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 Philip Guston's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philip Guston print is $52,500.

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

Based on 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philip Guston work on paper is $100,800. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philip Guston work on paper is $3,132,500.

### What is the average price of a Philip Guston painting?

Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philip Guston painting is $1,520,250.

### What is Philip Guston's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philip Guston painting is $25,883,750.

### What is the average price of a medium Philip Guston print?

Based on 150 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Philip Guston print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Philip Guston work on paper?

Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Philip Guston work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $166,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Philip Guston's auction record is $25,883,750, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Philip Guston auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/philip-guston (updated 2026-11-02).

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.