Gardner George Symons (1863–1930)
What is Gardner George Symons’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for Gardner George Symons at 14 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,270 including buyer’s premium (middle half $915–$4,570, n=7). The auction record is $59,500 for Grand Canyon (2019, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Canyon, 1914 | Oil on canvas | $59,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2019 |
| 2 | Blush of Evening, 1863 | Oil paint | $46,600 | Christie's | Sep 2007 |
| 3 | Hill Top View of the River | Oil on canvas | $34,791 | Christie's | Mar 2007 |
| 4 | The Covered Bridge, 1861 | Oil on canvas | $32,000 | Bonhams | Aug 2026 |
| 5 | George Gardner Symons (1863-1930 Laguna Beach, CA) | Oil on panel | $13,530 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2013 |
| 6 | French Quarter Street Scene | Oil on canvas | $13,200 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 1996 |
| 7 | SYMONS, George Gardner (1863-1930, American) | Oil Painting | $12,000 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 1996 |
| 8 | Rocky coast, 1863 | Painting | $11,875 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 9 | Winter in New England | Oil on canvas | $11,875 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2021 |
| 10 | Winding thru the Hills to the Valley | Oil on canvas | $10,795 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $2,150 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $3,990 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,399 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Gardner George Symons is an American artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $2,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Gardner George Symons sold in 2026 for $32,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gardner George Symons on OpeningBid →What is a Gardner George Symons work worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gardner George Symons work is $2,000.
The median Gardner George Symons painting sells for $1,764 across 49 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Gardner George Symons paintings typically sell for $750–$1,764 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Gardner George Symons paintings typically sell for $1,300–$12,000 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 70 | $1,764† | $59,500 | 70% | 2026-08-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $46,600 | $59,500 | — | 2019-07-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $750–$1,764† | $1,300† | $23,605 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $1,300–$12,000 | $4,200 | $59,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $59,500 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $46,600 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gardner George Symons worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gardner George Symons work is $2,000. The median Gardner George Symons painting sells for $1,764 across 49 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Gardner George Symons paintings typically sell for $750–$1,764 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Gardner George Symons paintings typically sell for $1,300–$12,000 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Gardner George Symons painting?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gardner George Symons painting is $1,764. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Gardner George Symons's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gardner George Symons painting is $59,500.
What is the average price of a small Gardner George Symons painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gardner George Symons painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Gardner George Symons painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gardner George Symons painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Gardner George Symons's auction record?
Gardner George Symons's auction record is $59,500, set in 2019.
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