Charles Henry Gifford (1839–1904)
Charles Henry Gifford is an American artist with 120 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,800. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Charles Henry Gifford sold in 2026 for $5,715, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Henry Gifford work is $2,800.
The median Charles Henry Gifford painting sells for $3,000 across 82 lots.
The median Charles Henry Gifford work on paper sells for $900 across 12 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Charles Henry Gifford paintings typically sell for $1,650–$6,000 (the middle half of 70 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 97 | $3,000‡ | $42,250‡ | 84.5% | 2026-05-15 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $900‡ | $6,000‡ | 63.2% | 2021-04-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $27,500‡ | $42,250‡ | — | 2025-05-10 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 70 | $1,650–$6,000‡ | $2,806‡ | $42,250‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $3,130–$20,236‡ | $5,125‡ | $37,950 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $538–$1,100‡ | $825‡ | $6,000‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $42,250‡ |
| Paintings | 1998 | $37,950 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $6,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $6,000‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Henry Gifford worth?
Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Henry Gifford work is $2,800. The median Charles Henry Gifford painting sells for $3,000 across 82 lots. The median Charles Henry Gifford work on paper sells for $900 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles Henry Gifford paintings typically sell for $1,650–$6,000 (the middle half of 70 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Charles Henry Gifford painting?
Based on 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Henry Gifford painting is $3,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Charles Henry Gifford's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Henry Gifford painting is $42,250. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Charles Henry Gifford work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Henry Gifford work on paper is $900. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Charles Henry Gifford's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Henry Gifford work on paper is $6,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Charles Henry Gifford painting?
Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Henry Gifford painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,806, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Charles Henry Gifford work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Henry Gifford work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $825, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Charles Henry Gifford's auction record?
Charles Henry Gifford's auction record is $42,250, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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