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# Selden Connor Gile (1877–1947)

## What is Selden Connor Gile’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Selden Connor Gile at 5 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,970 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,425–$23,600, n=7). The auction record is $200,000 for Tiburon Bay (2016, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiburon Bay, 1877 | Oil on canvas | $200,000 | Bonhams | Apr 2016 |
| 2 | Glorious Hill (Arks on Belvedere Lagoon from San Rafael Avenue), 1877 | Oil on canvas | $152,900 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | Untitled (landscape with blue barn), 1877 | Oil on board | $35,000 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| 4 | Cottage with Red Tile Roof (Chow House), 1877 | Oil on board | $26,880 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Cliffs of Marin, 1923 | Wool | $20,320 | Rago Arts | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | 'Marin Dairy,' Belvedere - Tiburon / San Francisco Bay in the distance, circa 1923 | Oil on canvas | $13,970 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 7 | Lifting Fog, 1920 | Oil on board | $12,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2022 |
| 8 | Anemones, 1877 | Oil on board | $10,000 | Bonhams | Apr 2017 |
| 9 | The Red Boxcar, 1917 | Oil on board | $8,890 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 10 | Barn in the hills (double-sided), 1877 | Oil on panel | $8,750 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $8,820 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $8,438 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Selden Connor Gile is an American artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $8,438. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Selden Connor Gile sold in 2026 for $152,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Selden Connor Gile work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Selden Connor Gile work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Selden Connor Gile work is $8,438.

The median Selden Connor Gile painting sells for $8,438 across 18 lots.

The median Selden Connor Gile work on paper sells for $2,489 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $8,438† | $152,900 | 72% | 2026-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,489 | $2,489 | — | 2011-10-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $5,386–$13,235 | $8,750 | $35,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $152,900 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $35,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $2,489 |

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 Selden Connor Gile worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Selden Connor Gile work is $8,438. The median Selden Connor Gile painting sells for $8,438 across 18 lots. The median Selden Connor Gile work on paper sells for $2,489 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Selden Connor Gile painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Selden Connor Gile painting is $8,438. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Selden Connor Gile's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Selden Connor Gile painting is $152,900.

### What is the average price of a small Selden Connor Gile painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Selden Connor Gile painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Selden Connor Gile's auction record?

Selden Connor Gile's auction record is $200,000, set in 2016.

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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.