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# Samuel Lancaster Gerry (1813–1891)

Samuel Lancaster Gerry is an American artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,744. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Samuel Lancaster Gerry is recorded as sold in 2024 for $1,900; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Samuel Lancaster Gerry work worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Lancaster Gerry work is $1,744.

The median Samuel Lancaster Gerry painting sells for $1,958 across 64 lots.

The median Samuel Lancaster Gerry work on paper sells for $345 across 7 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Samuel Lancaster Gerry paintings typically sell for $1,004–$5,644 (the middle half of 43 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Samuel Lancaster Gerry paintings typically sell for $1,062–$2,015 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 75 | $1,958‡ | $37,500 | 85.3% | 2024-07-26 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $345‡ | $770 | — | 2011-04-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $18,750‡ | $37,500 | — | 2023-10-28 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,062–$2,015‡ | $1,495‡ | $6,463 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $1,004–$5,644‡ | $2,938‡ | $37,500 |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $246–$530‡ | $345‡ | $770 |

‡ 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 | 2023 | $37,500 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $27,500 |
| Works on Paper | 1992 | $770 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $600‡ |

‡ 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 Samuel Lancaster Gerry worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Lancaster Gerry work is $1,744. The median Samuel Lancaster Gerry painting sells for $1,958 across 64 lots. The median Samuel Lancaster Gerry work on paper sells for $345 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Samuel Lancaster Gerry paintings typically sell for $1,004–$5,644 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Samuel Lancaster Gerry paintings typically sell for $1,062–$2,015 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Samuel Lancaster Gerry painting?

Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel Lancaster Gerry painting is $1,958. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Samuel Lancaster Gerry's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel Lancaster Gerry painting is $37,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Samuel Lancaster Gerry painting?

Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Samuel Lancaster Gerry painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,938, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Samuel Lancaster Gerry painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Samuel Lancaster Gerry painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,495, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Samuel Lancaster Gerry's auction record?

Samuel Lancaster Gerry's auction record is $37,500, set in 2023.

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

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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.