Anthony Gross Auction Prices and Value Guide

Anthony Gross auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 505 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Anthony Gross auction prices: quick answer

Anthony Gross auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Anthony Gross
Source records
505
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Anthony Gross

Anthony Gross (1905–1984) was a British painter, printmaker, and film director, widely regarded as one of the most accomplished etchers of twentieth-century Britain. Born in London, he trained in England and on the Continent before establishing a reputation for technically refined prints and watercolours. During the Second World War he served as an official British war artist, producing drawings and paintings that recorded campaigns in Europe and the Middle East. His wartime output is held in major public collections, including Tate and the Imperial War Museum. Beyond his graphic work, Gross pursued painting and experimental filmmaking, and his career spanned several decades of active exhibition across Britain and continental Europe. Collectors most often encounter his etchings and engraved plates, which display a distinctive combination of fine line work and atmospheric composition.

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Common works and media

Collectors are most likely to encounter Anthony Gross’s etchings and engravings, often landscapes, coastal scenes, or figurative compositions. He also produced oil paintings, watercolours, and drawings. Wartime works depicting military scenes and European topography are well documented in public collections. Original prints may appear as signed and numbered editions or as unsigned proof impressions. Paintings range from intimate cabinet-scale works to larger exhibition pieces.

Market and appraisal context

Anthony Gross’s work appears at auction primarily in the categories of British prints, works on paper, and twentieth-century painting. Etchings and engravings make up a significant share of lots offered, with value influenced by edition size, plate size, condition, and subject matter. Original paintings, particularly wartime subjects or larger oils, tend to carry higher estimates. Provenance linking a work to his period as an official war artist can add collector interest. As with all twentieth-century British printmakers, buyers should verify authenticity, edition numbering, and plate state before purchase. Comparable auction results from major houses provide the most reliable pricing benchmarks.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Appraisal caveats

  • Specific movement affiliation is not established in the available authority sources; collectors should verify period and style independently
  • No detailed auction history is available in the collected source pack; realized prices should be checked against major auction databases
  • Attribution and authenticity should be confirmed through catalogue raisonné or expert review

Evidence

Sources for artist context

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Data basis

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Anthony Gross worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

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