James Gale Tyler Paintings & Artwork for Sale | James Gale Tyler Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 13, 2026
JAMES GALE TYLER (AMERICAN, 1855-1931).
Est: $800 - $1,200
Sailboat Under Moonlight'. Oil on panel. Signed lower left. Property from a Kingston, NY estate. Dimensions: 19.50"; h x 15.50"; w. Frame: 25"; h x 21.75"; w.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Sep. 13, 2026
IMORTANT JAMES GALE TYLER (American, 1855-1933)
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Overdue Oil on canvas h. 40 w. 60 in. Signed lower left James Gale Tyler, titled on original plaque 'Overdue' : An American paddle tug overall: 51 x 71 in. (framed)
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
Aug. 15, 2026
JAMES GALE TYLER (1855 - 1931). TUGBOAT WITH DORY.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
With label for Godel & Co Fine Arts. Oil on canvas. Sight, 20 x 16 inches. In a later gilt frame, 28 x 24 inches.
Casco Bay Auctions
Aug. 09, 2026
James Gale Tyler Under Full Sail Maritime Painting
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
TYLER, James Gale, (American, 1855-1931): "Under Full Sail", schooner in calm seas, Oil on Canvas, signed lower right, 27" x 21", framed 34.75" x 28.25". Condition: Minor spot of inpaint, puncture repair verso. Sold with copy of original purchase receipt for $12,500.
Amero Auctions
Jul. 29, 2026
James Gale Tyler, Oil on Canvas "Moonlit Schooner"
Est: $800 - $1,200
Oil on canvas painting by James Gale Tyler (1855-1931), depicting a schooner at sea under moonlight with a glowing lantern reflected across the water. Signed lower right and presented in an ornate gilt frame with artist name plaque. Sight seen size approx. 15.5 x 19.5 inches, overall frame size approx. 20.75 x 24.5 inches. Frame shows scattered wear and losses to the gilding, with some age-related wear to the backing and verso.
Weiss Auctions
Jul. 28, 2026
James Gale Tyler (1855-1931), "Carry My Sail"
Est: $800 - $1,200
James Gale Tyler (1855-1931) "Carry My Sail" Oil on canvas Signed lower right: James G. Tyler; titled in pencil on the stretcher and inscribed in pencil "45" verso
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 25, 2026
JAMES GALE TYLER 6.5X13.5 O/C STORMY SEA
Est: $400 - $800
James Gale Tyler (American, 1855-1931) 6.5x13.5 , O/C , signed lower left , Stormy Sea framed: 12.5 x 19.5
Wickliff & Associates Auctioneers, Inc.
Jul. 25, 2026
JAMES GALE TYLER 17X14 O/C "UNLOADING THE CATCH"
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
James Gale Tyler (American, 1855-1931) 17x14 , O/C , signed lower left , "Unloading the Catch" , Depicting: shoreline with figures, sailboat
Wickliff & Associates Auctioneers, Inc.
Jun. 23, 2026
James Gale Tyler "Columbiar" Maritime Lithograph
Est: $100 - $10,000
Framed maritime lithograph titled "Columbia, The Cup Defender, Breaking Out Her Spinnaker on the Run Home" by noted American marine artist James Gale Tyler (1855-1931). The image depicts the celebrated America's Cup defender Columbia under full sail in rough seas, accompanied by steamships and spectator vessels. This historic nautical scene was published at the turn of the twentieth century and became one of the artist's best-known yacht racing subjects. The work remains housed in what appears to be its original period frame and retains an old newspaper clipping on the reverse referencing the artist and the vessel. James Gale Tyler was one of America's foremost marine artists, known for his detailed depictions of sailing vessels, America's Cup racers, and naval subjects. His works were widely published and remain highly sought after by collectors of maritime art. Framed size: 32" x 23".
Esquis Auction Services
May. 29, 2026
JAMES GALE TYLER (Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931), Sailing at dusk., Oil on canvas, 16" x 20". Framed 23" x 27".
Est: $800 - $1,200
JAMES GALE TYLER Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931 Sailing at dusk. Signed lower left "J.G. Tyler".
Eldred's
Mar. 03, 2026
JAMES GALE TYLER (Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931), Sailboat under moonlight., Oil on canvas, 28" x 24". Framed 36" x 29".
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
JAMES GALE TYLER Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931 Sailboat under moonlight. Signed lower right "James G. Tyler".
Eldred's
Mar. 03, 2026
JAMES GALE TYLER (Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931), Coming into port., Oil on canvas, 14" x 24". Framed 18" x 28".
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
JAMES GALE TYLER Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931 Coming into port. Signed lower left "J.G. Tyler". Salmagundi Club label verso.
Eldred's
Feb. 12, 2026
JAMES GALE TYLER (Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931), Two-masted vessel towing a dory., Oil on canvas, 20" x 16". Framed 24" x 20".
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
JAMES GALE TYLER Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931 Two-masted vessel towing a dory. Signed faintly.
Eldred's
Feb. 04, 2026
James Gale Tyler (American, 1855-1931), Sailing Ship at Sea, oil on canvas
Est: $300 - $500
James Gale Tyler American, 1855-1931 Sailing Ship at Sea oil on canvas signed "James G. Tyler" lower left.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Feb. 04, 2026
James Gale Tyler (American, 1855-1931), Sailing Ship Near a Lighthouse, oil on canvas
Est: $600 - $800
James Gale Tyler American, 1855-1931 Sailing Ship Near a Lighthouse oil on canvas signed "James G. Tyler" lower right.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Jan. 09, 2026
James Gale Tyler (AM 1855-1931) Under Full Sail
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
James Gale Tyler (American 1855-1931) Three masted clipper under full sail oil on canvas signed lower right. 38 x 30" 42 x 34" as framed. -Tyler was basically self-taught. Drawn to the world of sailing, Tyler became one of the most notable maritime painters of his day. In addition to painting all types of boats—from old sloops to clipper ships—he painted a variety of seamen, coastal scenes, and seascapes. He was particularly interested in the America’s Cup Races, traveling to Newport, Rhode Island, every year between 1900 and 1930 to paint the annual race. These paintings were widely exhibited and critically acclaimed.
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jan. 09, 2026
James Gale Tyler (AM 1855-1931) Tugboat At Dusk
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
James Gale Tyler (American 1855-1931) Tugboat at Dusk oil on canvas signed lower right 11 x 14" 14.5 x 17.5" as framed. Tyler was basically self-taught. Drawn to the world of sailing, Tyler became one of the most notable maritime painters of his day. In addition to painting all types of boats—from old sloops to clipper ships—he painted a variety of seamen, coastal scenes, and seascapes. He was particularly interested in the America’s Cup Races, traveling to Newport, Rhode Island, every year between 1900 and 1930 to paint the annual race. These paintings were widely exhibited and critically acclaimed.
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jan. 01, 2026
JAMES GALE TYLER (1855-1931)
Est: $500 - $1,000
Racing Schooners. oil on canvas 20 x 17 inches. signed. framed 25 1/2 x 22 1/2 inches Condition: Lined, tenting, craquelure, repair to tear in sky, inpaint Temp No 8160
John McInnis Auctioneers
Dec. 09, 2025
"Rivalry" by James Gale Tyler
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
James Gale Tyler (American, 1855-1931). Oil on canvas, signed and dated 1883 l.l., with plaque containing title, housed in a period gilt and gesso frame. Depicting a steamboat and a sailing vessel, thus the title. 30" x 24" (sight), 40" x 33" (framed).
Caza Sikes
Nov. 09, 2025
James Gale Tyler (1855 - 1931) Early Rare Antique American Interior Scene Boston Portrait Paintng
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Antique American portrait oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 22 by 18 inches overall, and 18.5 by 14 painting alone. Please see all images for condition. Size is measured and written on the back of the painting. The first size is the overall size, the second size is the image size. For detailed condition questions please email hello@curatedgallery.com. Domestic flat rate shipping with UPS or Fedex is set to $100 for this lot. Pick up at our 67 Guernsey street location is available 12-7pm for two weeks following the sale. Please call or email and let us know when you would like to pick up! Local delivery is also available around the area for large pieces or large orders. Flat rate delivery to NYC and Brooklyn available as well. Thank you and good luck.
Curated Gallery Auctions
Oct. 12, 2025
James Gale Tyler, Oil on Canvas, Ships in Stormy Seas, Signed
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Outstanding oil on canvas marine painting by American artist James Gale Tyler, depicting two sailing vessels navigating turbulent ocean waters under a stormy sky. Characteristic of Tyler's dramatic seascapes, this composition captures the movement of cresting waves and the perilous beauty of maritime life. Executed with expressive brushwork and subtle tonal variations, the work showcases Tyler's command of atmospheric marine scenes. James Gale Tyler was one of America's leading marine painters in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Best known for his seascapes and depictions of ships at sea, Tyler studied in New York and exhibited at the National Academy of Design, the Boston Art Club, and the Art Institute of Chicago. His works were featured in popular magazines such as Harper's Weekly and Yachting, and he became a favored artist among yacht enthusiasts and collectors of marine art. Tyler depicted every America's Cup Race from 1900 until his death in 1931. Today, his paintings are housed in maritime museums and private collections across the United States. Housed in a gold gilt frame. Signature in lower right side. Artist: James Gale Tyler (American 1855-1931) Issued: C. 1900 Dimensions: 38"L x 19.75"H Country of Origin: USA Provenance: Dr. Robert H. Baer Collection
Lion and Unicorn
Sep. 28, 2025
James Gale Tyler (American, 1855-1931), Sailing Ship
Est: $400 - $600
James Gale Tyler (American, 1855-1931) Sailing Ship oil on canvas signed "James G. Tyler" (lower right) 19 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches (sight) 24 1/4 x 20 1/4 inches (frame)
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Sep. 13, 2025
Cloudy Maritime Painting, After James Tyler.
Est: $150 - $250
Artist(s): After James Gale Tyler (American, 1855-1931) Medium: Oil on board. Signature(s): Bears the signature "James G. Tyler", lower left. Paperwork: N/A Condition: Surface grime, and creases, with subsequent paint loss, along outer margins. Gilt loss to frame. Measurement(s): 12 1/2" x 18 1/2" (board), 19 1/2" x 25 1/2" (frame). In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Aug. 08, 2025
JAMES GALE TYLER (Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931), Ship heading in., Oil on canvas, 20" x 16". Framed 30" x 26".
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
JAMES GALE TYLER Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931 Ship heading in. Signed lower left "James G. Tyler".
Eldred's
Jun. 21, 2025
James Gale Tyler (American, 1855-1931), Sailboats in a Harbor
Est: $800 - $1,200
James Gale Tyler (American, 1855-1931) Sailboats in a Harbor mixed media signed "James G. Tyler" (lower left) 18 1/4 x 29 3/4 inches (sight) 22 x 33 1/2 inches (frame)
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Jun. 08, 2025
JAMES GALE TYLER (AMERICAN, 1855-1931).
Est: $800 - $1,200
'Sailing at Night'. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right. Property from a New Rochelle, NY estate. Dimensions: 30" x 25" w. Frame: 34.25" h x 29" w.
Clarke Auction Gallery
May. 27, 2025
James Gale Tyler, American (1855 - 1931)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
James Gale Tyler, American (1855 - 1931) Oil on Canvas "Sailboat in Rough Waters" Signed Lower Right. Measures 20" x 30". Frame measures 27-1/2" x 38". Condition: Separation to an area of the canvas. Estimate 1000 - 2000 Domestic shipping Third party
Orion Antiques
May. 08, 2025
JAMES GALE TYLER, American 1855-1931, The A.C. Cheney, 1879, oil on canvas, 28 x 44 in. (71.1 x 111.8 cm.), Frame: 36 x 52 x 3 1/4 in. (91.4 x 132.1 x 8.3 cm.)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
JAMES GALE TYLER American, 1855-1931 The A.C. Cheney, 1879 oil on canvas signed and dated lower left "J.G. Tyler 1879."
Shannon's
Apr. 06, 2025
JAMES GALE TYLER (Connecticut/New York, 1855 - 1931) NAUTICAL PAINTING
Est: $800 - $1,200
sailing by light house at dusk sgn. l.l. James G. Tyler oil on canvas (relined); 20 by 25 in.; gilt frame 37 by 32 in. From the collection of a Carlisle, Massachusetts couple. NOTE: We cannot approve bidders during the auction. Please register as soon as possible.
CRN Auctions
Feb. 27, 2025
JAMES GALE TYLER (Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931), Ships under moonlight., Oil on canvas, 30” x 24”. Framed 37” x 31”.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
JAMES GALE TYLER Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931 Ships under moonlight. Signed lower right "James G. Tyler".
Eldred's
Feb. 27, 2025
ATTRIBUTED TO JAMES GALE TYLER (Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931), Wind filling a ship's sails., Oil on canvas, 14" x 10". Framed 23" x 19".
Est: $700 - $1,000
ATTRIBUTED TO JAMES GALE TYLER Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931 Wind filling a ship's sails. Unsigned.
Eldred's
Feb. 27, 2025
JAMES GALE TYLER (Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931), Ship at sea., Oil on canvas, 20" x 16". Framed 25.5" x 21.5".
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
JAMES GALE TYLER Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931 Ship at sea. Signed lower left "James G. Tyler".
Eldred's
Feb. 01, 2025
James Gale Tyler (American, 1855-1931), A Schooner off a Rocky Coast in a Storm
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Property from The Collection of Elizabeth Fox James Gale Tyler (American, 1855-1931) A Schooner off a Rocky Coast in a Storm oil on canvas signed "J.G. Tyler" (lower left) 19 3/4 x 29 3/4 inches (sight) 32 1/2 x 42 1/2 inches (frame)
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Jan. 29, 2025
James Gale Tyler 1855-1931 Antique Ship Painting
Est: $100 - $1,000
James Gale Tyler (American, 1855-1931) antique oil painting on canvas depicting a sailing ship in full sail under a moonlit sky on open waters. The composition showcases Tyler's focus on maritime themes, with detailed rigging and moonlit reflections on the water. Signed in the lower-left corner. Presented in a silver-tone wooden frame. Created with SnapGenie Work Size: 22 x 18 in. Dimensions: 25.5 X 21.5 X 1.5 in. Condition: Good to fair overall antique condition showing some wear consistent with age, including minor surface toning and wear. A two inch puncture is visible on the canvas, likely repairable by a professional conservator. The frame shows light storage wear. Please bid accordingly. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Local Delivery: Florida door-to-door hand delivery service available for this lot; contact Toti@Zemaqua.com for an estimate.
Hill Auction Gallery
Dec. 13, 2024
James Gale Tyler (American, 1885-1931) Oil on Canvas Ca. 1900, "Seaweed Harvest", H 28" W 18"
Est: $800 - $1,200
Signed lower left. Provenance: Collection of Herbert De Pape, Westchester County, NY. By descent to his daughter, Cynthia Sammis, Westchester County, NY. By descent to her niece, Royal Oak, MI.
DuMouchelles
Dec. 07, 2024
James Gale Tyler Oil Painting Sailing Ships
Est: $100 - $10,000
19/20th Century; Original, Frame measures 16.5” height 29.5” width. Oil on canvas. Bamboo style frame with Hobby Hill picture light in working condition and name plaque reading J G Tyler. James Gale Tyler’s (1855-1931) Sailing Ships depicts boats along the horizon in the evening with rocky surf in the foreground. The year created is unknown. Signed lower left James G. Tyler. Tyler was a famous American maritime painter and illustrator. Showroom condition. Back of painting retains artist biography. Not inspected outside of the frame. Please see photos. Provenance: Rose Collection.
Mebane Antique Auction
Nov. 20, 2024
JAMES GALE TYLER (Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931), A full-rigged ship under sail., Oil on canvas, 31.5" x 24". Framed 36" x 29.5".
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JAMES GALE TYLER Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931 A full-rigged ship under sail. Signed lower left "James G. Tyler".
Eldred's
Nov. 20, 2024
JAMES GALE TYLER (Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931), Dramatic scene of a whaleship on fire, Oil on canvas, 20" x 29.75". Framed 22.75" x 32.5".
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
JAMES GALE TYLER Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931 Dramatic scene of a whaleship on fire, the American flag on the central mast positioned upside down to signify distress. Signed lower left "James G. Tyler".
Eldred's
Nov. 20, 2024
JAMES GALE TYLER (Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931), A whaling bark trying down, Oil on canvas, 10" x 16". Framed 13" x 18.75".
Est: $500 - $1,000
JAMES GALE TYLER Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931 A whaling bark trying down, with a longboat in the foreground and a spouting whale and other vessels in the distance. Signed lower left "James G. Tyler".
Eldred's
Nov. 20, 2024
JAMES GALE TYLER (Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931), A ship running before the wind, Oil on canvas, 46" x 38". Framed 53.75" x 45".
Est: $5,000 - $10,000
JAMES GALE TYLER Connecticut/New York, 1855-1931 A ship running before the wind, with a side-wheel steam/sail vessel passing across her stern. Signed and dated lower left "James G. Tyler 1909".
Eldred's
Oct. 29, 2024
JAMES GALE TYLER, AMERICAN 1855-1931, THE LANDING FROM THE MAYFLOWER, Oil on canvas, 40 x 60 in. (101.6 x 152.4 cm.)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
JAMES GALE TYLER AMERICAN, 1855-1931 THE LANDING FROM THE MAYFLOWER Oil on canvas Lower left signed: James G. Tyler Catalogue note: This painting was commissioned from the artist James Gale Tyler by the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. as part of its decorative scheme. "The Landing from the Mayflower" was displayed in the Promenade gallery that ran from the lobby to the 17th Street entrance. A companion work by Tyler depicting the Mayflower under full sail in mid-ocean hung in the lobby of the hotel.
Potomack Company
Oct. 10, 2024
James Gale Tyler (American, 1885-1931) Oil on Canvas Ca. 1900, "Seaweed Harvest", H 28" W 18"
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Signed lower left. Provenance: Collection of Herbert De Pape, Westchester County, NY. By descent to his daughter, Cynthia Sammis, Westchester County, NY. By descent to her niece, Royal Oak, MI.
DuMouchelles
Sep. 07, 2024
James Gale Tyler (1855-1931)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Oil painting on canvas depicting ships in dock at harbor with steamboat in the foreground. Signed lower left. Sight size 21 1/2" x 17". In a period ornate carved and gilded frame 33" x 29". Excellent original condition. UV light shows no restoration.
Marion Antique Auctions
Aug. 26, 2024
James Gale Tyler (Connecticut, 1855-1931), oil on canvas, large multi-sailed boat tows two dories through choppy ocean, a ship worker scales the tallest mast as wind fills all sails, clouds build in the sky beyond, si...
Est: $400 - $600
James Gale Tyler (Connecticut, 1855-1931), oil on canvas, large multi-sailed boat tows two dories through choppy ocean, a ship worker scales the tallest mast as wind fills all sails, clouds build in the sky beyond, signed lower left, relined, wooden frame with name plaque, not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age, ss: 23 ½" h. x 19 ¾" w.
Winter Associates, Inc.
Jul. 31, 2024
James Gale Tyler, American 1855-1931, Racing Sailboat, Oil on Canvas
Est: $600 - $900
James Gale Tyler American, 1855-1931 Racing Sailboat Oil on Canvas Signed l.l.
Nye & Company
Jun. 30, 2024
JAMES GALE TYLER (AMERICAN, 1855-1931).
Est: $600 - $900
'Sunday in Port'. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right corner. Verso: partial Salmagundi Club Annual summer exhibition label. Property of a New Milford, CT estate. Dimensions: 23.75" h x 20" w. Frame: 29.625" h x 25.625" w.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Jun. 08, 2024
James Gale Tyler Seascape Oil on Board
Est: $500 - $1,250
A James Gale Tyler (American, 1855-1931) oil on board painting depicting a seascape with waves breaking on a beach in the foreground and sailboats out to sea scattered in the background. Signed lower right. Presented in a carved gilt wood frame. Sight: 8.5" x 11.5"
Atlanta Auction Gallery, ltd
Apr. 30, 2024
James Gale Tyler (1855 - 1931) American
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
James Gale Tyler (1855 - 1931) Oil on board, Signed Lower Left, piece measures 18 x 24 and 24 x 30 inches w/ frame. A maritime painter and illustrator, who became very well known during his lifetime, James G. Tyler was born in Oswego, New York. Underscoring his success and prominence is that fact that his signature appeared on at least 100 forged paintings. Later, at the height of his career, he successfully took legal action against forgers through the District Attorney of New York City. His interest in marine subjects began early, as by age 15 he was showing fascination with the ocean and seagoing vessels. He moved to New York City where, studying with A. Cary Smith, he took his only formal art lessons. Tyler's signature painting became known for the emphasis on mood and impression rather than for detailed realism. About his career, it was written that "No aspect of maritime life escaped Tyler's attention. In addition to painting all types of boats-from old sloops to clipper ships-he painted a variety of seamen, coastal scenes and seascapes."
Cutler Bay Auctions