Victor Gabriel Gilbert (1847–1935)
What is Victor Gabriel Gilbert’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 107 auction results for Victor Gabriel Gilbert at 21 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,898 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,473–$21,531, n=10). The auction record is $169,000 for Le Marché aux légumes, Paris (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Marché aux légumes, Paris | Oil on panel | $169,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 2 | At the Flower Market, 1878 | Painting | $117,110 | Christie's | Apr 2002 |
| 3 | Un marché parisien, 1878 | Painting | $105,160 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |
| 4 | A Flower Seller Offering a Flower to a Child, 1847 | Oil paint | $102,000 | Christie's | Oct 2005 |
| 5 | La marchande de fleurs, 1878 | Oil paint | $97,990 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |
| 6 | Marche aux fleurs de la Madeleine; L'embarras du choix | Oil on canvas | $88,200 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 7 | Le pavillon de la Marée aux Halles-Centrales de Paris, 1881 | Huile sur toile | $79,554 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 8 | La cueillette de fleurs, 1847 | Oil paint | $71,700 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |
| 9 | Marché aux fleurs, Pont Neuf, 1847 | Oil paint | $68,750 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 10 | The Children's Dance Recital at the Casino de Dieppe | Oil on canvas | $59,375 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 63 | $16,203 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $8,403 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $18,990 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $16,203 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $9,705 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 107 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Victor Gabriel Gilbert is a French artist with 146 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $10,596. 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 Victor Gabriel Gilbert sold in 2026 for $21,850, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Victor Gabriel Gilbert work is $10,596.
The median Victor Gabriel Gilbert painting sells for $12,600 across 66 lots.
The median Victor Gabriel Gilbert work on paper sells for $293 across 24 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Victor Gabriel Gilbert paintings typically sell for $2,910–$16,499 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Victor Gabriel Gilbert paintings typically sell for $7,669–$49,711 (the middle half of 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 79 | $12,600†‡ | $884,010 | 83.5% | 2026-07-18 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $293†‡ | $20,777 | 96% | 2024-02-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $143,055 | $884,010 | — | 2008-10-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 31 | $2,910–$16,499†‡ | $7,620†‡ | $97,990 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $7,669–$49,711† | $18,341† | $825,347 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $9,730–$79,554 | $37,572 | $884,010 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 22 | $221–$1,813†‡ | $260†‡ | $20,777 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2008 | $884,010 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $825,347 |
| Works on Paper | 1991 | $20,777 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $20,774 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Victor Gabriel Gilbert worth?
Across 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Victor Gabriel Gilbert work is $10,596. The median Victor Gabriel Gilbert painting sells for $12,600 across 66 lots. The median Victor Gabriel Gilbert work on paper sells for $293 across 24 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Victor Gabriel Gilbert paintings typically sell for $2,910–$16,499 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Victor Gabriel Gilbert paintings typically sell for $7,669–$49,711 (the middle half of 30 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 Victor Gabriel Gilbert painting?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Victor Gabriel Gilbert painting is $12,600. 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 Victor Gabriel Gilbert's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Victor Gabriel Gilbert painting is $884,010.
What is the average price of a Victor Gabriel Gilbert work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Victor Gabriel Gilbert work on paper is $293. 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 Victor Gabriel Gilbert's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Victor Gabriel Gilbert work on paper is $20,777.
What is the average price of a small Victor Gabriel Gilbert painting?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Victor Gabriel Gilbert painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,620, 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 Victor Gabriel Gilbert painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Victor Gabriel Gilbert painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,341, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Victor Gabriel Gilbert's auction record?
Victor Gabriel Gilbert's auction record is $884,010, set in 2008.
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