Gourlay Steell Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1819–1894

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Of the 9 lots by Gourlay Steell (paintings) recorded at auction between 2013 and 2024, 8 found a buyer (89%). Across 8 sales with a published price, the typical result was $2.7kSign up free to see to $12.1kSign up free to see (median $5.4kSign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $33.2kSign up free to see for A red and white Ayrshire bull at Bonhams in January 2014. Most results come from Bonhams (4), Lyon & Turnbull (2) and Richard Winterton Auctioneers (1).

£20,000≈ $33,174≈ €24,305Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumA red and white Ayrshire bullBonhams9auction results2013–2024years recorded89%sold$5.4kSign up free to seemedian price

Gourlay Steell paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
9 2013–2024
Price range
$1.6k–$33.2kSign up free to see
Median price
$5.4kSign up free to see 8 sold
Most recent sale
$7.7kSign up free to see May 2024, Bonhams
Record sale
$33.2kSign up free to see 2014, Bonhams

Recent sales: Lord Strathnairm's Arab charger · GERTRUDE, BLOSSOM AND BOB · CAUGHT IN THE ACT

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Gourlay Steell paintings: key figures

Auction results
9
Sold rate
89%
Active at auction
2013–2024
Median price
$5.4kSign up free to see
Record price
$33.2kSign up free to see A red and white Ayrshire bull, Bonhams, Jan 2014

Top auction houses: Bonhams (4), Lyon & Turnbull (2), Richard Winterton Auctioneers (1)

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  1. Lord Strathnairm's Arab charger by Gourlay Steell, oil board, sold May 2024
    Lord Strathnairm's Arab charger
    Oil · Board
    39 x 44 1/8in (99.1 x 112.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 61
    $7,680≈ £6,040≈ €7,091Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. GERTRUDE, BLOSSOM AND BOB by Gourlay Steell, oil on canvas, arched top, sold Jun 2023
    GERTRUDE, BLOSSOM AND BOB
    Oil · Canvas
    46cm x 66cm (18in x 22in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 104
    £2,268≈ $2,828≈ €2,634Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  3. CAUGHT IN THE ACT by Gourlay Steell, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2020
    CAUGHT IN THE ACT
    Oil · Canvas
    32cm x 52.5cm (12.5in x 20.75in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 25
    £1,250≈ $1,580≈ €1,381Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  4. GHEAL GHASACH, Winner of First Prize at Perth 1861 And Gold Medal at Stirling 1864 by Gourlay Steell, 1863, oil on canvas, sold Mar 2019
    GHEAL GHASACH, Winner of First Prize at Perth 1861 And Gold Medal at Stirling 1864, 1863
    Oil · Canvas
    70cm x 90cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 646
    £7,500≈ $9,856≈ €8,655HammerSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–10,000View at Richard Winterton Auctioneers ↗
  5. A Pug Dog in an Interior by Gourlay Steell, 1866, oil on board, sold Dec 2017
    A Pug Dog in an Interior, 1866
    Oil · Board
    70x87 cm
    Schuler Auktionen · · Lot 3233
    CHF 3,000≈ $3,035≈ £2,269≈ €2,571HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 3,000–5,000View at Schuler Auktionen ↗
  6. Burns at the Plough by Gourlay Steell, oil on panel, offered Jun 2015
    Burns at the Plough
    Oil · Panel
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 115
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £2,000–3,000View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  7. A red and white Ayrshire bull by Gourlay Steell, oil on canvas, sold Jan 2014
    A red and white Ayrshire bull
    Oil · Canvas
    102 x 127.5cm (40 3/16 x 50 3/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 202
    £20,000≈ $33,174≈ €24,305Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Collie, in a highland setting by Gourlay Steell, oil on canvas, sold May 2013
    Collie, in a highland setting
    Oil · Canvas
    35.5 x 50cm (14 x 19 11/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 145
    £1,625≈ $2,454≈ €1,899Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Gheal Chasach, prize highland cow, depicted with her calf by Gourlay Steell, oil on canvas, sold May 2013
    Gheal Chasach, prize highland cow, depicted with her calf
    Oil · Canvas
    70 x 90cm (27 9/16 x 35 7/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 144
    £12,500≈ $18,878≈ €14,608Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗

Questions about Gourlay Steell paintings

How much is a Gourlay Steell painting worth?

Gourlay Steell paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $1,580 and $33,174, with a median of $5,358; half of the 8 priced sales were between $2,734 and $12,111. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Gourlay Steell painting sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $33,174 for “A red and white Ayrshire bull”, sold at Bonhams in January 2014.

How much do Gourlay Steell paintings sell for?

Over the whole record (2013–2024) the median is $5,358.

How often do Gourlay Steell paintings sell at auction?

89% of the 9 paintings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Gourlay Steell paintings sold?

Most of the 9 recorded results come from Bonhams (4), Lyon & Turnbull (2), Richard Winterton Auctioneers (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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