William George Gillies (1898–1973)
What is William George Gillies’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 59 auction results for William George Gillies at 7 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,986 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,848–$7,991, n=18). The auction record is $23,513 for Dahlias (2014, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dahlias | Oil on canvas | $23,513 | Sotheby's | Nov 2014 |
| 2 | Still life; Yellow Cloth & Blue Vase, 1898 | Oil paint | $19,181 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 3 | PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST'S SISTER, EMMA GILLIES | Signed, oil on canvas | $17,092 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | LANDSCAPE | Indistinctly signed, oil on canvas laid down | $14,435 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | Summer, Temple | Oil paint | $10,988 | Sotheby's | Sep 2019 |
| 6 | Restalrig Village, 1932 | Oil paint | $10,230 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 7 | THE PEEBLES TRAIN | Signed, oil on canvas | $9,623 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | BORDER HILLS, NEAR STOW - C.1950 | <p>Signed lower right, oil on board</p> | $9,341 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Still life with jugs, 1898 | Oil paint | $8,527 | Christie's | Mar 2013 |
| 10 | BACK ENTRANCE, WOOPLAW | Signed, oil on canvas | $8,204 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $7,335 |
| Works on paper | 29 | $2,848 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $5,023 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $2,741 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 59 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
William George Gillies is a British (modern) artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $3,529. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William George Gillies sold in 2026 for $4,444, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full William George Gillies record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View William George Gillies on OpeningBid →What is a William George Gillies work worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William George Gillies work is $3,529.
The median William George Gillies painting sells for $5,286 across 30 lots.
The median William George Gillies work on paper sells for $2,848 across 29 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) William George Gillies paintings typically sell for $4,802–$10,230 (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 | 35 | $5,286‡ | $23,513 | 85.7% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $2,848‡ | $6,495 | 90.6% | 2026-06-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $19,181 | $23,513 | — | 2026-06-04 |
‡ 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) | 8 | $1,455–$4,880 | $2,910 | $7,350 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $4,802–$10,230‡ | $7,833‡ | $23,513 |
‡ 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) | 17 | $1,105–$3,039 | $1,886 | $4,491 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,962–$5,086‡ | $3,212‡ | $6,495 |
‡ 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 | 2014 | $23,513 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $19,181 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $6,495 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $5,494 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William George Gillies worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William George Gillies work is $3,529. The median William George Gillies painting sells for $5,286 across 30 lots. The median William George Gillies work on paper sells for $2,848 across 29 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William George Gillies paintings typically sell for $4,802–$10,230 (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 William George Gillies painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William George Gillies painting is $5,286. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William George Gillies's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William George Gillies painting is $23,513.
What is the average price of a William George Gillies work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William George Gillies work on paper is $2,848. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William George Gillies's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William George Gillies work on paper is $6,495.
What is the average price of a medium William George Gillies painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William George Gillies painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,833, 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 William George Gillies work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William George Gillies work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,886, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is William George Gillies's auction record?
William George Gillies's auction record is $23,513, set in 2014.
See the full William George Gillies record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View William George Gillies on OpeningBid →