Alasdair Gray

British · 1934–2019 · Painter, Printmaker

Alasdair James Gray was a Scottish writer and artist. He published novels, short stories, plays, poetry and translations, and wrote on politics and the history of English and… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Alasdair Gray, GLASGOW TRIUMPH OF DEATH / FALL OF STAR WORMWOOD, oil on canvasGLASGOW TRIUMPH OF DEATH / FALL OF STAR WORMWOODLyon & Turnbull · £42,700≈ $54,336≈ €49,640Sign up to see
  2. Alasdair Gray, SNAKES & LADDERS (FILM SEQUENCE WITH LIZ LOCHHEAD), 1972, Mixed media and tiddly winks on brown paperSNAKES & LADDERS (FILM SEQUENCE WITH LIZ LOCHHEAD)Lyon & Turnbull · £16,250≈ $22,269≈ €18,383Sign up to see
  3. Alasdair Gray, MAKING PICTURES (FILM SEQUENCE WITH LIZ LOCHHEAD), 1972, mixed media on brown paper laid on boardMAKING PICTURES (FILM SEQUENCE WITH LIZ LOCHHEAD), 1972Lyon & Turnbull · £8,125≈ $11,219≈ €9,440Sign up to see

Alasdair Gray’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 73 auction results for Alasdair Gray between 2019 and 2026, of which 65 sold (89%). Recorded sale prices range from $161Sign up free to see to $54.3kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $54.3kSign up free to see for GLASGOW TRIUMPH OF DEATH / FALL OF STAR WORMWOOD at Lyon & Turnbull in January 2024. The most common medium is screenprints (24 lots). Most results come from Lyon & Turnbull (73) and Bonhams (2).

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  1. Alasdair Gray, Six portraits of the artist's friends and acquaintances, prints after ink drawings
    Six portraits of the artist's friends and acquaintances
    Drawing
    each 20.5 x 29.5cm (8 1/16 x 11 5/8in). (6)
    Bonhams · · Lot 21
    £1,664≈ $2,213≈ €1,926Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Alasdair Gray, THE HIPPOPOTAMUS (SEVEN PICTURES), 1. 'THE BROAD BACKED HIPPOPOTAMUS..' Ink and acrylic on card and paper
    THE HIPPOPOTAMUS (SEVEN PICTURES)
    Acrylic · Board
    62.5cm x 36.5 cm. (24.6in x 14.3in) each
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 222
    £5,842≈ $7,852≈ €6,740Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–4,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  3. Alasdair Gray, BILL SKINNER IN HIS OTAGO STREET HOME, 2011, Screenprint, 12/50
    BILL SKINNER IN HIS OTAGO STREET HOME, 2011
    Screenprint · ed. 12/50
    68cm x 40cm (26.75in x 15.75in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 172
    £504≈ $684≈ €584Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  4. Alasdair Gray, WOUNDSCAPE, 2013, Screenprint, 3/40
    WOUNDSCAPE, 2013
    Screenprint · ed. 3/40
    61cm x 30.5cm (24in x 12in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 173
    £252≈ $342≈ €292Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  5. Alasdair Gray, FOUR MODERN NOVELISTS, Poster print after original ink drawing
    FOUR MODERN NOVELISTS
    Print (other)
    44cm x 23cm (17.25in x 9in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 56
    £252≈ $342≈ €292Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  6. Alasdair Gray, INSIDE THE BOX OF BONE..., Screenprint, 14/50
    INSIDE THE BOX OF BONE...
    Screenprint · ed. 14/50
    72cm x 43.5cm (28.25in x 17.25in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 194
    £277≈ $359≈ €332Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  7. Alasdair Gray, INGE - C.1961, Ballpoint pen and ink wash on paper
    INGE - C.1961
    Drawing · Paper
    55cm x 37cm (21.5in x 14.5in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 91
    £4,032≈ $5,219≈ €4,831Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  8. Alasdair Gray, MARY AND TOM BLISS IN BEARSTED, 1960, Pen and ink
    MARY AND TOM BLISS IN BEARSTED, 1960
    Drawing
    43cm x 59cm (17in x 23.25in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 92
    £1,260≈ $1,631≈ €1,510Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  9. Alasdair Gray, LANARK: A LIFE IN 4 BOOKS (SET OF FIVE SCREENPRINTS), 2014, published by Glasgow Print Studio
    LANARK: A LIFE IN 4 BOOKS (SET OF FIVE SCREENPRINTS), 2014
    Print (other)
    each sheet 75cm x 51cm (29.5in x 20in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 83
    £2,520≈ $3,251≈ €3,014Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  10. Alasdair Gray, INSIDE THE BOX OF BONE . . . , 2008, Screenprint, 34/60
    INSIDE THE BOX OF BONE . . . , 2008
    Screenprint · ed. 34/60
    62cm x 33cm (24.5in x 13in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 183
    £504≈ $623≈ €597Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗

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Alasdair Gray: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Alasdair Gray at auction?

$54,336Sign up free to see, for GLASGOW TRIUMPH OF DEATH / FALL OF STAR WORMWOOD at Lyon & Turnbull (January 2024) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Alasdair Gray?

The median sale price is $937Sign up free to see across 65 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Alasdair Gray have sold at auction?

65 of 73 recorded lots sold between 2019 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Alasdair Gray?

Lyon & Turnbull and Bonhams account for the most recorded results. Lyon & Turnbull · Bonhams

About Alasdair Gray

Alasdair James Gray was a Scottish writer and artist. He published novels, short stories, plays, poetry and translations, and wrote on politics and the history of English and Scots literature. His works of fiction combine realism, fantasy, and science fiction with the use of his own typography and illustrations, and won several awards.

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