John Gould Auction Prices and Value Guide
John Gould auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 124 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
John Gould auction prices: quick answer
John Gould auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- John Gould
- Source records
- 124
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
John Gould market snapshot
John Gould shows very deep auction liquidity with 1,433 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $320. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 82 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2026-01-29.
Realized price distribution
- Under $1,000 (80.2% · 758 sales)
- $1,000 to $10,000 (18.6% · 176 sales)
- $10,000+ (1.2% · 11 sales)
- Median sale (last 12 months)
- $250
- Sales recorded (last 12 months)
- 82
- Median shift vs prior year
- +4.2%
- Latest recorded sale
- 2026-01-29
John Gould appraisal factors
John Gould auction prices should be read against comparable works with similar medium, size, date, condition, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Common auction categories
- Fine art and paintings
- Works on paper and prints
- Sculpture and mixed media
- Decorative art and editions
Value drivers
- Medium, size, date, and period within the artist career
- Condition, restoration history, and surface quality
- Signature, inscriptions, edition details, and attribution confidence
- Provenance, exhibition history, and catalogue references
- Recent comparable auction sales for similar works
- Subject matter, rarity, and demand in the current market
Appraisal caveats
- Public auction records are a starting point, not a final appraisal.
- Private sales, incomplete feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
- Authentication and condition can materially change value.
Recent sale records
Selected public auction records currently in the Appraisily lot index. Use them as market context, then request a formal appraisal before you sell, insure, or donate.
john gould 1804 1881 spotted bower bird chlamydera maculata · Gibson's · 2026-07-20 john gould 1804 1881 spotted bower bird chlamydera maculata Gibson's · 2026-07-20
john gould 1804 1881 australian pipit anthus australis · Gibson's · 2026-07-20 john gould 1804 1881 australian pipit anthus australis Gibson's · 2026-07-20
john gould 1804 1881 white breasted zosterops zosterops albogularis · Gibson's · 2026-07-20 john gould 1804 1881 white breasted zosterops zosterops albogularis Gibson's · 2026-07-20
john gould 1804 1881 sand piper actiturus bartramius · Gibson's · 2026-07-20 john gould 1804 1881 sand piper actiturus bartramius Gibson's · 2026-07-20
john gould 1804 1881 four plates diphyllodes speciosa magnificent bird of paradise diphyllodes chrysoptera golden winged · Leonard Joel · 2026-07-13 john gould 1804 1881 four plates diphyllodes speciosa magnificent bird of paradise diphyllodes chrysoptera golden winged Leonard Joel · 2026-07-13
john gould 1804 1881 bird lithographs · Akiba Galleries · 2026-07-07 john gould 1804 1881 bird lithographs Akiba Galleries · 2026-07-07
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is John Gould 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.
Can Appraisily value my John Gould artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.