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# Sanford Robinson Gifford (1823–1880)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 86 auction results for Sanford Robinson Gifford at 9 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $108,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $58,590–$289,800, n=11). The auction record is $2,880,999 for Sunset Over the Palisades on the Hudson (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunset Over the Palisades on the Hudson, 1879 | Oil paint | $2,880,999 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | Fire Island Beach, 1823 | Oil paint | $2,144,000 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 3 | Tappan Zee, 1879-80 | Oil paint | $1,179,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 4 | Sunday Prayers | Oil on canvas | $750,000 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2007 |
| 5 | Manchester Beach, Massachusetts, 1823 | Oil paint | $684,500 | Christie's | Nov 1999 |
| 6 | Lake Sunapee, New Hampshire, 1860 | Oil paint | $662,500 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 7 | Mount Chocorua, New Hampshire, 1823 | Oil paint | $657,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 8 | Long Branch Beach | Oil on canvas | $602,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 9 | San Giorgio, Venice | Oil on canvas | $600,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 10 | Mote Mountain from Echo Lake, New Hampshire, 1823 | Oil paint | $581,500 | Christie's | Dec 2002 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 69 | $175,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $346,900 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 53 | $76,200 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 86 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sanford Robinson Gifford is an American artist with 103 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $103,500. 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 Sanford Robinson Gifford sold in 2026 for $2,880,999, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Sanford Robinson Gifford work worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sanford Robinson Gifford work is $103,500.

The median Sanford Robinson Gifford painting sells for $116,500 across 70 lots.

The median Sanford Robinson Gifford work on paper sells for $800 across 12 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Sanford Robinson Gifford paintings typically sell for $35,560–$197,950 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Sanford Robinson Gifford paintings typically sell for $108,000–$519,000 (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 | 77 | $116,500†‡ | $2.9M | 90.9% | 2026-04-23 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $800†‡ | $107,550 | — | 2024-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 43 | $269,000 | $2.9M | — | 2026-01-23 |

† 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) | 48 | $35,560–$197,950†‡ | $76,850†‡ | $750,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $108,000–$519,000†‡ | $317,000†‡ | $2.9M |

† 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) | 11 | $652–$49,710†‡ | $800†‡ | $107,550 |

† 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 | $2.9M |
| Paintings | 2005 | $2.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $107,550 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $100,000 |

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 Sanford Robinson Gifford worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sanford Robinson Gifford work is $103,500. The median Sanford Robinson Gifford painting sells for $116,500 across 70 lots. The median Sanford Robinson Gifford work on paper sells for $800 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Sanford Robinson Gifford paintings typically sell for $35,560–$197,950 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Sanford Robinson Gifford paintings typically sell for $108,000–$519,000 (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 Sanford Robinson Gifford painting?

Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sanford Robinson Gifford painting is $116,500. 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 Sanford Robinson Gifford's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sanford Robinson Gifford painting is $2,880,999.

### What is the average price of a Sanford Robinson Gifford work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sanford Robinson Gifford work on paper is $800. 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 Sanford Robinson Gifford's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sanford Robinson Gifford work on paper is $107,550.

### What is the average price of a small Sanford Robinson Gifford painting?

Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sanford Robinson Gifford painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $76,850, 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 medium Sanford Robinson Gifford painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sanford Robinson Gifford painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $317,000, 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 Sanford Robinson Gifford's auction record?

Sanford Robinson Gifford's auction record is $2,880,999, 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.

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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.