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# Sister Gertrude Morgan (1900–1980)

## What is Sister Gertrude Morgan’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for Sister Gertrude Morgan at 5 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,937 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,500–$6,350, n=5). The auction record is $68,750 for Precious Lord (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Precious Lord, 1970-1975 | Acrylic paint and ink on paper | $68,750 | Christie's | Jan 2017 |
| 2 | A Painted Fan | Acrylic, tempera and ballpoint pen on eight cardboard strips sewn with string | $35,080 | Christie's | Jan 2014 |
| 3 | Untitled (Getting Late in the Evening), 1900 | Graphite | $27,720 | Christie's | Jan 2023 |
| 4 | New Jerusalem: Get Your Business Fixed, 1900 | Ink | $20,000 | Christie's | Jan 2019 |
| 5 | Black Angel Known As Gertrude Morgan, 1900 | Charcoal sticks | $16,250 | Christie's | Feb 2022 |
| 6 | UNTITLED (EVERLASTING GOSPEL TEACHER), 1900 | Ink | $15,120 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Revelation to Missionary Morgan, God said I Triumphed Gloriously, Exod. 15:1, 1900 | Mixed media on paper | $14,687 | Neal Auction Company | Dec 2008 |
| 8 | Self-Portrait with New Jerusalem, 1968 | Tempera | $12,500 | Christie's | Feb 2022 |
| 9 | New Jerusalem | Crayon, pencil and ink on paper | $11,349 | Christie's | Jan 2014 |
| 10 | Untitled (Airplane), 1900 | Acrylic paint | $10,710 | Christie's | Jan 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 16 | $4,625 |
| Paintings | 7 | $4,182 |
| Works on paper | 26 | $3,938 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $8,125 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $4,127 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sister Gertrude Morgan is an American artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $4,182. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Sister Gertrude Morgan sold in 2026 for $6,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sister Gertrude Morgan work worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sister Gertrude Morgan work is $4,182.

The median Sister Gertrude Morgan work on paper sells for $5,625 across 31 lots.

The median Sister Gertrude Morgan painting sells for $4,147 across 8 lots.

The median Sister Gertrude Morgan print sells for $142 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Sister Gertrude Morgan work on papers typically sell for $2,470–$6,925 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $142 | $183 | 66.7% | 2022-03-09 |
| Paintings | 8 | $4,147 | $68,750 | — | 2026-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $5,625 | $27,720 | — | 2026-02-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $35,080 | $68,750 | — | 2023-01-18 |

Sister Gertrude Morgan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $142 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $4,147, record $68,750. A typical Sister Gertrude Morgan painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $35,080.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,000–$4,147 | $3,750 | $4,366 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $2,470–$6,925 | $4,375 | $15,120 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $7,578–$16,015 | $9,770 | $27,720 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $68,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $27,720 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $20,000 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $4,366 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $183 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $100 |

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 Sister Gertrude Morgan worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sister Gertrude Morgan work is $4,182. The median Sister Gertrude Morgan work on paper sells for $5,625 across 31 lots. The median Sister Gertrude Morgan painting sells for $4,147 across 8 lots. The median Sister Gertrude Morgan print sells for $142 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Sister Gertrude Morgan work on papers typically sell for $2,470–$6,925 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Sister Gertrude Morgan work on paper?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sister Gertrude Morgan work on paper is $5,625.

### What is Sister Gertrude Morgan's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sister Gertrude Morgan work on paper is $27,720.

### What is the average price of a small Sister Gertrude Morgan work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sister Gertrude Morgan work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Sister Gertrude Morgan's auction record?

Sister Gertrude Morgan's auction record is $68,750, set in 2017.

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