Gideon Townsend Stanton (1885–1964)
Gideon Townsend Stanton is an American/Louisiana artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $804. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Gideon Townsend Stanton sold in 2025 for $875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gideon Townsend Stanton on OpeningBid →What is a Gideon Townsend Stanton work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gideon Townsend Stanton work is $804.
The median Gideon Townsend Stanton painting sells for $732 across 15 lots.
The median Gideon Townsend Stanton work on paper sells for $3,220 across 1 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 | 16 | $732† | $17,080 | 93.8% | 2025-12-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,220 | $3,220 | — | 2002-02-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $631–$1,376† | $875† | $17,080 |
† 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 | $17,080 |
| Paintings | 1997 | $4,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $3,220 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gideon Townsend Stanton worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gideon Townsend Stanton work is $804. The median Gideon Townsend Stanton painting sells for $732 across 15 lots. The median Gideon Townsend Stanton work on paper sells for $3,220 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Gideon Townsend Stanton painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gideon Townsend Stanton painting is $732. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Gideon Townsend Stanton's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gideon Townsend Stanton painting is $17,080.
What is the average price of a medium Gideon Townsend Stanton painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gideon Townsend Stanton painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Gideon Townsend Stanton's auction record?
Gideon Townsend Stanton's auction record is $17,080, set in 2019.
See the full Gideon Townsend Stanton record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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