Gardner Symons (1863–1930)
Gardner Symons is an American artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,820. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Gardner Symons sold in 2026 for $5,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gardner Symons on OpeningBid →What is a Gardner Symons work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gardner Symons work is $2,820.
The median Gardner Symons painting sells for $3,290 across 19 lots.
The median Gardner Symons work on paper sells for $330 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $3,290†‡ | $11,000 | 70.4% | 2026-03-19 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $330 | $330 | — | 1989-09-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 10 | $1,416–$3,350†‡ | $2,330†‡ | $8,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,792–$8,469 | $5,082 | $11,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2019 | $11,000 |
| Paintings | 1996 | $9,000 |
| Works on Paper | 1989 | $330 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gardner Symons worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gardner Symons work is $2,820. The median Gardner Symons painting sells for $3,290 across 19 lots. The median Gardner Symons work on paper sells for $330 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Gardner Symons painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gardner Symons painting is $3,290. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Gardner Symons's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gardner Symons painting is $11,000.
What is the average price of a small Gardner Symons painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gardner Symons painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,330, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Gardner Symons's auction record?
Gardner Symons's auction record is $11,000, set in 2019.
See the full Gardner Symons record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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