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Waylande Gregory

American · 1905–1971 · Sculptor

Waylande Desantis Gregory was one of the most innovative and prolific American art-deco ceramics sculptors of the early 20th century. His groundbreaking techniques enabled him… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Waylande Gregory, Unique Polo folding screen, c. 1935, crayon and watercolor on paper on boardUnique Polo folding screenToomey & Co. · $9,375≈ £8,341≈ €9,588Sign up to see
  2. Waylande Gregory, Four Dogs, gouache on paperFour DogsRago Auctions · $8,125≈ £6,175≈ €7,303Sign up to see
  3. Waylande Gregory, Octaves, c. 1935, glazed stonewareOctavesRago Auctions · $8,125≈ £5,788≈ €6,725Sign up to see

Waylande Gregory’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 40 auction results for Waylande Gregory between 2015 and 2025, of which 39 sold (98%). Recorded sale prices range from $65Sign up free to see to $9.4kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $9.4kSign up free to see for Unique Polo folding screen at Toomey & Co. in October 2022. The most common medium is drawings (10 lots). Most results come from Rago Auctions (20), Toomey & Co. (16) and Rachel Davis Fine Arts (1).

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  1. Waylande Gregory, Bust of a child, c. 1940, glazed earthenware
    Bust of a child, c. 1940
    Sculpture
    8½ h x 8¼ w x 6¾ d in (22 x 21 x 17 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 285
    $127≈ £94≈ €109Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Waylande Gregory, Light Dispelling Darkness, c. 1936, oil on wood panel
    Light Dispelling Darkness, c. 1936
    Oil · Panel
    34 h x 44 w in (86 x 112 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 169
    $4,826≈ £3,596≈ €4,267Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Waylande Gregory, Collection of ten plates, c. 1945, glazed porcelain, glazed earthenware
    Collection of ten plates, c. 1945
    Sculpture
    ½ h x 11 dia in (1 x 28 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 214
    $381≈ £302≈ €365Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Waylande Gregory, Production heron figure
    Production heron figure
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 264
  5. Waylande Gregory, The Bather maquette, 1933, glazed stoneware
    The Bather maquette, 1933
    Sculpture
    20½ h x 11 w x 7 d in (52 x 28 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 262
    $4,410≈ £3,318≈ €3,983Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Waylande Gregory, Art Deco Horses, c. 1935, graphite and crayon on paper
    Art Deco Horses, c. 1935
    Drawing · Paper
    5⅜ h x 8¼ w in (14 x 21 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 197
    $393≈ £314≈ €365Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Waylande Gregory, Four Monkeys, spraypaint and ink on paper
    Four Monkeys
    Drawing · Paper
    34 h x 34¾ w in (86 x 88 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 337
    $819≈ £669≈ €774Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  8. Waylande Gregory, Raccoon Family, pastel on paper
    Raccoon Family
    Pastel · Paper
    34 h x 37¼ w in (86 x 95 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 404
    $524≈ £410≈ €476Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  9. Waylande Gregory, Untitled
    Untitled
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 236
  10. Waylande Gregory, Peacock, pastel and gouache on paper
    Peacock
    Pastel · Paper
    35 h x 36 w in (89 x 91 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 260
    $630≈ £501≈ €584Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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Waylande Gregory: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Waylande Gregory at auction?

$9,375Sign up free to see, for Unique Polo folding screen at Toomey & Co. (October 2022) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Waylande Gregory?

The median sale price is $628Sign up free to see across 36 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Waylande Gregory have sold at auction?

39 of 40 recorded lots sold between 2015 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell Waylande Gregory?

Rago Auctions, Toomey & Co. and Rachel Davis Fine Arts account for the most recorded results. Rago Auctions · Toomey & Co. · Rachel Davis Fine Arts

About Waylande Gregory

Waylande Desantis Gregory was one of the most innovative and prolific American art-deco ceramics sculptors of the early 20th century. His groundbreaking techniques enabled him to create monumental ceramic sculpture, such as the Fountain of the Atoms and Light Dispelling Darkness, which had hitherto not been possible. He also developed revolutionary glazing and processing methods, and was a seminal figure in the studio glass movement.

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