William (1872) Giles Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William (1872) Giles Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 16, 2025
WILLIAM GILES, (1872 - 1939), Our Lady's Birds, coloured woodcut, ed. 26 (AF), 26.5 x 42 cm. (10.4 x 16.5 in.), frame: 58 x 73 x 3 cm. (22.8 x 28.7 x 1.1 in.)
Est: $250 - $350
WILLIAM GILES (1872 - 1939) Our Lady's Birds coloured woodcut, ed. 26 (AF) signed lower image: W. Giles
Lawsons
Mar. 18, 2025
William Giles - Paintings - 1967 Lithograph 19" x 15.5"
Est: $200 - $300
"Paintings" by William Giles, 1967 Unsigned Lithograph. Paper size is 19 x 15.5 inches, with an image size of 16.5 x 15.5 inches. The Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated B: Very Good Condition, with signs of handling or age. Additional details: This is a color lithograph print on paper, created as a poster for William Giles' debut show at the Allan Frumkin Gallery in 1967. The artwork features a vibrant arrangement of geometric and algebraic symbols, intricately placed within a colorful grid of rectangles, squares, and circles. The combination of abstract mathematical elements and bright colors results in a visually stimulating composition that reflects both precision and creativity. This poster not only marked a significant moment in Giles' career but also showcases his ability to merge art and mathematics in an engaging and thoughtful way.
DUMBO Auctions
Sep. 18, 2024
William Giles, Mother of Pearls Portfolio
Est: $800 - $1,200
William B. Giles (1934 - 2024) Mother of Pearls Portfolio gelatin silver each print graphite numbered lower left each print graphite initialed lower right: WBG. includes 17 of 18 photographic prints: 1: Water Rock, French Cove, California, 1973 2: Circles, Mendocino, California, 1973 3: Driftwood, Santa Cruz, California, 1973 4: Bubbles, Big Sur, California, 1970 5: Screech Owl, Point Arena, California, 1973 6: Water Splash, Stony Brook, New York, 1968 7: Ice, Rochester, New York, 1967 8: Fire, Albion, California, 1973 9: Rocks, Point Lobos, California, 1971 10: Tidal Pool, Mendocino, California, 1967 11: Water and Rock, Stony Brook, New York, 1968 12: Calla Lily, Medford, Oregon, 1975 13: Cloudburst, National White Sands, New Mexico, 1973 14: Sand Dune, National White Sands, New Mexico, 1973 15: [Not included] 16: Dead Seagull, Sea Ranch, California, 1974 17: Ice and Water, Stony Brook, New York, 1967 18: Fury Wave, Mendocino, California, 1973
Santa Fe Art Auction
Sep. 17, 2024
William Giles - Paintings - 1967 Lithograph 19" x 15.5"
Est: $120 - $150
"Paintings" by William Giles, 1967 Unsigned Lithograph. Paper size is 19 x 15.5 inches, with an image size of 16.5 x 15.5 inches. The Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated B: Very Good Condition, with signs of handling or age. Additional details: Color lithograph print on paper. This poster was issued for William Giles' debut show at Allan Frumkin Gallery in 1967.
DUMBO Auctions
Mar. 08, 2024
William Giles, Reflections (Artist's book)
Est: $700 - $900
William Giles Reflections (Artist's book) 1977 bound book, gelatin silver print image: 3.75 h x 4.75 w in (10 x 12 cm) book: 10.5 h x 9.5 w x 1 d in (27 x 24 x 3 cm) Book is comprised of eighteen tipped-in photographs. Signed, titled, dated, numbered and inscribed to title pages 'Reflections A/P VIII 7/7/77 William B. Giles' and 'Published in Los Angeles by G. Ray Hawkins 7/7/77'. Initialed to verso of each image page 'WBG'. This work is artist's proof number 8 from the edition of 20 published by G. Ray Hawkins, Los Angeles. Provenance: Collection of Susan and G. Ray Hawkins, Beverly Hills This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Feb. 24, 2024
WILLIAM GILES (1872-1939) PENCIL SIGNED COLOR WOODBLOCK
Est: $600 - $900
William Giles (Britain, 1872-1939) When Winter Wanes (No. 15) Circa 1923 The brilliant jewel-tone color woodblock print incorporating metal relief etching technique is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right and annotated No. 15 in pencil lower left. The artist's monogram is in the block. This print by one of Great Britain's 20th century masters of the color woodblock print was chosen for Volume 1 of Fine Prints for The Year (1923), and is pictured on the over of Fine Prints of the Year A Complete Illustrated Index 1923 - 1938, a compilation of all ten years' volumes reprinted in 2006. That book is pictured here but not included in the lot. Image size 11 x 13.25, sheet measures 14 x 18, the frame is 20 x 22 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Dec. 01, 2023
William Giles, Reflections (Artist Book)
Est: $700 - $900
William Giles Reflections (Artist Book) 1977 bound book, gelatin silver print image: 3.75 h x 4.75 w in (10 x 12 cm) book: 10.5 h x 9.5 w x 1 d in (27 x 24 x 3 cm) Book is comprised of eighteen tipped-in photographs. Signed, titled, dated and numbered to title pages 'Reflections A/P XI 7/7/77 William B. Giles' and 'Published in Los Angeles by G. Ray Hawkins 7/7/77'. Initialed to verso of each image page 'WBG'. This work is artist's proof 4 of 4 apart from the edition of 20 published by G. Ray Hawkins, Los Angeles. Provenance: Collection of Susan and G. Ray Hawkins, Beverly Hills This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
May. 11, 2023
WILLIAM GILES, BRITISH (1872-1933) COLOR WOODCUT
Est: $50 - $1,000
Color woodcut of peacock and peahen. Pencil signed and numbered 16. With artist monogram also in plate. In original framing; unexamined out of frame. Dimensions: (Frame) H 22.5" x W 29.5", (Sight) H 11" x W 16.75" Condition: Light age toning to paper. Mat age toned. Frame with losses.
Westport Auction
Mar. 17, 2022
William Giles 'Sic Transit Gloria Mundi' Color Woodcut, c.1924
Est: $300 - $600
William Giles (1872-1938 England) 'Sic Transit Gloria Mundi' (Thus Passes the Glory of the World) Color Woodcut on Japan paper, c.1924. Striking image of a peacock and peahen'. Signed in pencil lower right, numbered 21 lower left, artist's monogram in lower right plate. Unframed; sheet measures 17x21''. Excellent condition with even toning.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Jun. 08, 2021
William Giles - Paintings - 1967 Lithograph 19" x 15.5"
Est: $1,425 - $2,050
"Paintings" by William Giles, 1967 Unsigned Lithograph. Paper size is 19 x 15.5 inches, with an image size of 16.5 x 15.5 inches. The Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated B: Very Good Condition, with signs of handling or age. Additional details: Color lithograph print on paper. This poster was issued for William Giles' debut show at Allan Frumkin Gallery in 1967.
DUMBO Auctions
Mar. 24, 2021
Attributed to William Giles (1872-1939) British, A study of a country house seen through colourful foliage, wa
Est: £100 - £200
Attributed to William Giles (1872-1939) British, A study of a country house seen through colourful foliage, watercolour, 13" x 9", from a folio collection.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Dec. 10, 2020
William Giles Color Woodcut
Est: $150 - $225
William Giles signed and numbered color woodcut. Measures 9.75-in. x 19.75-in. image size. Image area in EX/EX+ condition. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 16x16x16 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. We will also gladly combine items if they fit into one box and meet our maximum box size stated here. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
May. 17, 2020
WILLIAM B. GILES - Cotton Carnival, Memphis, 1958
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
This possibly unique print of an intimate image by William B. Giles, who photographed the Civil Rights movement extensively and participated in its many marches, was previously thought to be of Coretta Scott King and her children, given the annotation "Coretta" on the mount. However, Alveda King has kindly confirmed that this is NOT a photo of her or her aunt's family. This vintage print mounted to cardstock is initialed and titled in ink mount recto.
Seagrave Gallery
May. 17, 2020
WILLIAM B. GILES - Jimmy, Memphis, 1956
Est: $2,500 - $4,500
Signed and titled in pencil mount recto. Numbered mount verso.
Seagrave Gallery
May. 17, 2020
WILLIAM B. GILES - Street lovers, Rochester, New York, 1958
Est: $800 - $1,200
This print is signed, titled and dated in pencil both sheet recto and verso and bears the Agfa brand stamp sheet verso. Signed, titled and dated in pencil on the original overmat as well.
Seagrave Gallery
May. 17, 2020
WILLIAM B. GILES - City Heart, Rochester, 1958
Est: $600 - $800
This single-weight, trimmed and unmounted contact print is possibly vintage, but dating is uncertain. Signed, titled and dated in pencil mount verso.
Seagrave Gallery
May. 17, 2020
WILLIAM B. GILES - Tar Abstraction, Los Angeles, c. 1984
Est: $200 - $400
This print is signed, titled and dated in pencil mount verso; numbered “11” in pencil mount recto.
Seagrave Gallery
May. 17, 2020
WILLIAM B. GILES - Real Paint, Los Angeles, c. 1984
Est: $300 - $500
This print is signed, titled and dated in pencil mount verso; numbered “5” in pencil mount recto.
Seagrave Gallery
May. 17, 2020
WILLIAM B. GILES - Ice Form, c. 1970
Est: $600 - $800
Signed and titled in ink with Agfa brand stamp sheet verso. This untrimmed, unmounted print was likely printed in the 1970s or '80s.
Seagrave Gallery
May. 17, 2020
WILLIAM B. GILES - Metal Drum, 1960
Est: $800 - $1,200
This print is signed “W. B. Giles” and titled “Metal Drum - 1960” mount recto; signed “William Giles” and titled “Drum face - 1958” in pencil on the front of the original overmat.
Seagrave Gallery
May. 17, 2020
WILLIAM B. GILES - Colorado Falls, 1980
Est: $800 - $1,200
Signed and titled in ink sheet verso.
Seagrave Gallery
May. 17, 2020
WILLIAM B. GILES - Shouting Brook, c. 1970
Est: $600 - $800
Signed and titled in ink with Kodak brand stamp sheet verso. This untrimmed, unmounted print was likely printed in the 1970s or '80s.
Seagrave Gallery
Mar. 05, 2020
* Giles (William, 1872-1939). Quedlinburg-Am-Harz, 1909
Est: £150 - £200
* Giles (William, 1872-1939). Quedlinburg-Am-Harz, 1909, colour woodblock, a proof aside from the published edition, signed in pencil to lower margin, single-rule border added in pencil, sheet size 36.8 x 23.3 cm (14.5 x 9.2 ins), laid down on old backing card, together with Seaby (Allen William, 1867-1953), New Forest Ponies, colour woodblock on laid japan paper, signed in pencil, additionally inscribed in pencil to lower blank margin 'New Forest Ponies. Colour Print from Wood Blocks' by the artist, sheet size 24.8 x 35.7 cm (9.8 x 14.1 ins) (Qty: 2)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Oct. 22, 2019
* Giles (William, 1872-1939). Quedlinburg-Am-Harz, 1909
Est: £200 - £300
* Giles (William, 1872-1939). Quedlinburg-Am-Harz, 1909, colour woodblock, a proof aside from the published edition, signed in pencil to lower margin, single-rule border added in pencil, sheet size 36.8 x 23.3 cm (14.5 x 9.2 ins), laid down on old backing card, together with Seaby (Allen William, 1867-1953), New Forest Ponies, colour woodblock on laid japan paper, signed in pencil, additionally inscribed in pencil to lower blank margin 'New Forest Ponies. Colour Print from Wood Blocks' by the artist, sheet size 24.8 x 35.7 cm (9.8 x 14.1 ins) (Qty: 2)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jul. 31, 2019
William Giles (1872-1939) British. "The Raven", Woodcut in Colours, Signed in Pencil, and Inscribed on the mount, Unfamed, 5.75" x 8".
Est: £40 - £60
William Giles (1872-1939) British. "The Raven", Woodcut in Colours, Signed in Pencil, and Inscribed on the mount, Unfamed, 5.75" x 8".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Jan. 29, 2019
WILLIAM GILES, "For Connie"
Est: $400 - $750
WILLIAM GILES, "For Connie" 4 ¼ x 3 ½ - inch gelatin silver print dry mounted to mat. No date. Titled and signed beneath the print.
Be-Hold
Jul. 15, 2018
William Giles (1879-1939) British Midsummer Night 1919 Colour woodcut
Est: $200 - $400
William Giles (1879-1939) British Midsummer Night 1919 Colour woodcut Signed lower right Signed lower right in plate 34 x 24.5 cm OTHER NOTES: The proceeds of the sale of this painting is going towards the care & conservation of Native Wildlife
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Apr. 08, 2018
William Giles, (British, 1872-1939), Quedlinburg-am-Hartz, c. 1905, color woodcut, 6 3/4" x 7 3/4"
Est: $400 - $600
William Giles (British, 1872-1939) Quedlinburg-am-Hartz, c. 1905 color woodcut signed and numbered "No. 9" in pencil 6 3/4" x 7 3/4" Provenance: Josef Lebovic Gallery, Australia (label on verso)
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Dec. 08, 2017
William Giles Newton Collection Art Sketches
Est: $200 - $400
(1825-1895); original artist collection of (191) drawings, sizes are 6in x 8.25in- 4.75in x 3.25in, several genres to include: landscapes, portraits and still lives, all appears to be complete and all original; William Giles Newton was active/lived in District of Columbia, Ohio. William Newton is known for Engraver; sketch artist; Provenance: Lloyd Collection Mebane NC
Mebane Antique Auction
Apr. 25, 2017
WILLIAM GILES 1872-1939. 'Thatched Cottage'. Watercolour and gouache. Mounted with title board. In a good lime washed frame. 24.5cm x 35cm.
Est: £200 - £300
WILLIAM GILES 1872-1939. 'Thatched Cottage'. Watercolour and gouache. Mounted with title board. In a good lime washed frame. 24.5cm x 35cm.
Chiswick Auctions
Nov. 20, 2014
William Giles, (American, 20th century), Calla Lily, 1973
Est: $400 - $600
William Giles (American, 20th century) Calla Lily, 1973 gelatin silver print signed William B. Giles, titled and dated (lower right) 16 x 20 inches.
Hindman
Sep. 29, 2014
William Giles, (American, 20th century), Calla Lily, 1973
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Giles (American, 20th century) Calla Lily, 1973 gelatin silver print signed William B. Giles, titled and dated (lower right) 16 x 20 inches.
Hindman
Jul. 29, 2014
William Giles (1872-1939), PEACOCK AND PEAHEN
Est: £80 - £120
William Giles (1872-1939), PEACOCK AND PEAHEN Woodcut printed in colours 25 x 46cm
Sworders
Nov. 02, 2013
William Giles, British 1872-1939- Mountain village
Est: £250 - £350
William Giles, British 1872-1939- Mountain village and viaduct, Italy; oil on canvas, signed, 113x75.5cm
Roseberys
Jul. 18, 2012
* Giles (William, 1872-1939). Cherry Blossoms,
Est: £200 - £300
* Giles (William, 1872-1939). Cherry Blossoms, metal cut printed in colours, on wove paper, signed in pencil, image size 24.5 x 32.5cm (9.6 x 12.75ins), sheet size 32.5 x 41cm (12.75 x 16ins), corner mounted on backing card. (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Nov. 24, 2010
William Giles (1872-1939) coloured woodcut print
Est: £100 - £150
William Giles (1872-1939) coloured woodcut print study of a Jay, in glazed gilt frame 2.5cm x 41cm
Reeman Dansie
Mar. 07, 2010
William Giles (American, 1872-1939) "Raven," 1926,
Est: $400 - $600
William Giles (American, 1872-1939) "Raven," 1926, color woodcut, 5.75" x 8", pencil signed, edition of 500, unframed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 17, 2009
William Giles (British, born 1872) Boy on a pony with a dog in parkland
Est: £300 - £500
Boy on a pony with a dog in parkland signed oil on canvas 67 x 50cm (26 3/8 x 19 11/16in).
Bonhams
Jan. 21, 2005
WILLIAM GILES
Est: $500 - $800
(american 20th century) "E. DIVIDED BY FIGURES CUBED" titled and dated "1966" verso, acrylic on canvas 40 x 36 in. provenance: Terry Dintenfass, Inc. New York
Freeman's
Jul. 13, 2004
WILLIAM GILES
Est: $600 - $800
Sand Bug - N. Mexico, 1973 gelatin silver print signed, titled and numbered '1/50' in pencil (on the mount) 23 x 18in. (58.4 x 45.7cm.)
Christie's
Jul. 13, 2004
WILLIAM GILES
Est: $600 - $800
Rock Abstraction, 1965 gelatin silver print signed, titled and numbered '3/50' in pencil (on the verso); signed, titled, dated and numbered '8/50' [sic] in pencil (on the overmat) 22 3/4 x 18 3/8in. (57.8 x 46.6cm.)
Christie's