Robert Swain Gifford Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1840–1905

ArtSell has recorded 12 auction results for Robert Swain Gifford paintings between 2006 and 2025, of which 12 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $550 to $14,400, with a median of $3,375 across 12 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 3 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $14,400 for “The Rock of Gibraltar” at Cottone Auctions in 2022.

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1. 
   Untitled

   Oil · Canvas

   16.25 x 20 in

   Helmuth Stone Gallery · Nov 2, 2025 · Lot 108
   $693≈ £529≈ €602$550 + $143 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $500–1,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
2. 
   Untitled

   Oil · Canvas

   10 x 14 in

   Helmuth Stone Gallery · Sep 28, 2025 · Lot 5
   $1,638≈ £1,219≈ €1,403$1,300 + $338 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
3. 
   Shipwreck on Mount Desert Island, Maine, 1887

   Oil · Canvas

   20 x 30 in

   Nadeau's Auction Gallery · Jan 1, 2025 · Lot 521
   Result not publishedEst. $1,500–3,000View at Nadeau's Auction Gallery ↗
4. 
   Forest Creek Landscape

   Oil · Panel

   sight: approx 10.5"h, 9.5"w

   Austin Auction Gallery · Nov 8, 2024 · Lot 1235
   $550≈ £425≈ €511HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100–300View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
5. 
   Gathering Salt Hay

   Oil · Board

   9 1/4 x 6 in.

   Bonhams · Dec 12, 2023 · Lot 39
   $2,816≈ £2,240≈ €2,606Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
6. 
   Cairo Citadel

   Oil · Canvas

   30¼ h x 45 w in (77 x 114 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Nov 10, 2023 · Lot 239
   $7,740≈ £6,335≈ €7,245Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
7. 
   Horse and Buggy

   Oil · Canvas

   8 1/8" x 11 15/16"

   Barridoff Auctions · Aug 19, 2023 · Lot 135
   $1,200≈ £944≈ €1,104HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
8. 
   The Rock of Gibraltar, 1872

   Oil · Canvas

   41 x 72 in. Framed 61 x 90 in.

   Cottone Auctions · Mar 19, 2022 · Lot 256
   $14,400≈ £10,979≈ €13,081Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
9. 
   Sand Dunes, Naushon, 1881

   Oil · Canvas

   18-1/4 x 30 in.

   Brunk Auctions · May 21, 2021 · Lot 1049
   $5,000≈ £3,523≈ €4,102HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
10. 
    BARBIZONManner of the artist

    Oil · Canvas

    H 16", W 27.5", LANDSCAPE

    DuMouchelles · Apr 30, 2021 · Lot 1095
    Result not publishedEst. $400–800View at DuMouchelles ↗
11. 
    BARBIZONManner of the artist

    Oil · Canvas

    H 16", W 27.5", LANDSCAPE

    DuMouchelles · Mar 26, 2021 · Lot 1095
    Result not publishedEst. $400–800View at DuMouchelles ↗
12. 
    Near The Swamp

    Oil · Canvas

    23 x 40 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Nov 17, 2018 · Lot 1779
    $3,750≈ £2,920≈ €3,305HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
13. 
    At Anchor, 1875

    Oil · Canvas

    24-1/2 x 18 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Nov 11, 2017 · Lot 1216
    $3,000≈ £2,275≈ €2,574HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
14. 
    Windy Day at Boulock

    Oil · Canvas

    20" high x 18" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Jul 14, 2014 · Lot 38
    $5,500≈ £3,215≈ €4,036HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
15. 
    Traveler on a Road

    Oil · Panel

    6 1/2 x 12in

    Bonhams · Nov 28, 2006 · Lot 24
    $4,183≈ £2,151≈ €3,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗

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