James Gale Tyler (1855–1931)
James Gale Tyler is an American artist with 83 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,500. 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 James Gale Tyler sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $9,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Gale Tyler work is $1,500.
The median James Gale Tyler painting sells for $1,500 across 73 lots.
The median James Gale Tyler work on paper sells for $3,021 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) James Gale Tyler paintings typically sell for $1,023–$3,581 (the middle half of 50 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) James Gale Tyler paintings typically sell for $850–$2,370 (the middle half of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 84 | $1,500†‡ | $17,250 | 86.9% | 2026-03-11 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,021‡ | $5,640 | — | 2004-04-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $9,300† | $62,500 | — | 2024-10-29 |
† 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) | 21 | $850–$2,370†‡ | $1,430†‡ | $4,290 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $1,023–$3,581†‡ | $1,500†‡ | $17,250 |
† 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 | 2000 | $17,250 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $9,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $5,640 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $402‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Gale Tyler worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Gale Tyler work is $1,500. The median James Gale Tyler painting sells for $1,500 across 73 lots. The median James Gale Tyler work on paper sells for $3,021 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) James Gale Tyler paintings typically sell for $1,023–$3,581 (the middle half of 50 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) James Gale Tyler paintings typically sell for $850–$2,370 (the middle half of 21 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 James Gale Tyler painting?
Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Gale Tyler painting is $1,500. 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 James Gale Tyler's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Gale Tyler painting is $17,250.
What is the average price of a medium James Gale Tyler painting?
Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium James Gale Tyler painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,500, 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 James Gale Tyler painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Gale Tyler painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,430, 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 James Gale Tyler's auction record?
James Gale Tyler's auction record is $62,500, set in 2008.
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