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# Gifford Beal (1879–1956)

## What is Gifford Beal’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $3,813 |
| Works on paper | 26 | $1,769 |
| Prints | 12 | $460 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Gifford Beal work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Gifford Beal work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Gifford Beal auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gifford-beal (updated 2026-11-02).

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.