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# 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.

## What is a Charles Henry Gifford work 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).

## 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) | 6 | $25,250‡ | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.