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# 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.

## What is a James Gale Tyler work 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.

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

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

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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.