Gifford Beal (1879–1956)
What is Gifford Beal’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Gifford Beal at 17 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,407 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,572–$6,496, n=8). The auction record is $50,000 for Fish Houses, Winter Day (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fish Houses, Winter Day, 1925 | Oil paint | $50,000 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | Autumn on the Farm | Oil on canvas | $18,555 | Christie's | Mar 2007 |
| 3 | Dock Square | Oil on board | $14,950 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 1998 |
| 4 | Hunters and Hounds, 1920 | Oil on canvas | $13,750 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2021 |
| 5 | Summer Fiesta | Oil on Masonite | $11,340 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Rockport Yacht Club | Oil on panel | $10,625 | Grogan & Company | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Gulls in Moonlight, 1925 | Oil on canvas | $9,450 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | Central Park (May 25, 1927), 1927 | Watercolor, gouache, ink and pencil on blue paper | $9,375 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 9 | Fifth Avenue Bus | Oil on canvas | $6,300 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2022 |
| 10 | Circus Scene | Gouache on paper | $6,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $3,813 |
| Works on paper | 26 | $1,769 |
| Prints | 12 | $460 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $4,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $1,250 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Gifford Beal is an American artist with 98 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Gifford Beal sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $20,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gifford Beal work is $1,250.
The median Gifford Beal painting sells for $2,750 across 25 lots.
The median Gifford Beal work on paper sells for $1,340 across 30 lots.
The median Gifford Beal print sells for $350 across 20 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Gifford Beal work on papers typically sell for $550–$2,438 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 21 | $350†‡ | $1,250 | 95.2% | 2026-09-24 |
| Paintings | 34 | $2,750†‡ | $50,000 | 73.5% | 2026-09-15 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $1,340†‡ | $9,375 | 93.8% | 2026-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $18,555† | $50,000 | — | 2026-09-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Gifford Beal's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $350 with 95.2% sell-through. Paintings (34 lots) median $2,750, record $50,000. A typical Gifford Beal painting sells for around 7.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $18,555.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $225–$557‡ | $350‡ | $1,250 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,119–$2,550†‡ | $1,275†‡ | $5,120 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,900–$10,625†‡ | $2,760†‡ | $20,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 23 | $550–$2,438†‡ | $1,586†‡ | $9,375 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,016–$3,875† | $1,156† | $5,625 |
† 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 | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $20,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $9,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $6,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $1,041 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gifford Beal worth?
Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gifford Beal work is $1,250. The median Gifford Beal painting sells for $2,750 across 25 lots. The median Gifford Beal work on paper sells for $1,340 across 30 lots. The median Gifford Beal print sells for $350 across 20 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Gifford Beal work on papers typically sell for $550–$2,438 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 Gifford Beal painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gifford Beal painting is $2,750. 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 Gifford Beal's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gifford Beal painting is $50,000.
What is the average price of a Gifford Beal work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gifford Beal work on paper is $1,340. 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 Gifford Beal's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gifford Beal work on paper is $9,375.
What is the average price of a Gifford Beal print?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gifford Beal print is $350. 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 Gifford Beal's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gifford Beal print is $1,250.
What is the average price of a small Gifford Beal work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gifford Beal work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,586, 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 the average price of a small Gifford Beal print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gifford Beal print (small (under 50 cm)) is $350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gifford Beal's auction record?
Gifford Beal's auction record is $50,000, set in 2026.
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