Frank Nelson Ashley Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Frank Nelson Ashley Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 22, 2025
Works on paper, Frank Nelson Ashley
Est: $100 - $200
Frank Nelson Ashley (American, 1920-2007), Nude Study, pastel on paper, signed lower right, overall (with frame): 14"h x 18"w
Clars Auctions
Feb. 22, 2025
Watercolor, Frank Nelson Ashley
Est: $200 - $400
Frank Nelson Ashley (American, 1920-2007), Boxer, watercolor, signed lower left, overall (with frame): 16.75"h x 19.5"w
Clars Auctions
Jan. 28, 2025
Frank N. Ashley (1920-2007), "Stadium Jumping"
Est: $300 - $500
Frank N. Ashley (1920-2007) "Stadium Jumping" Oil on Masonite Signed lower right: FN Ashley; signed again, titled, and inscribed, verso: "Ballsbridge Arena / Dublin, Ireland"
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 17, 2025
Painting, Frank Nelson Ashley
Est: $500 - $700
Frank Nelson Ashley (American, 1920-2007), "Nude #2," 2002, oil on board, signed lower left, signed, dated, and titled verso, board: 39.5"h x 19"w, overall (with frame): 46.25"h x 26.25"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 15, 2024
Frank Nelson Ashley - Finish of Stadium Jumping, Ballsbridge Arena, Dublin
Est: $9,000 - $12,000
Frank Nelson Ashley Finish of Stadium Jumping, Ballsbridge Arena, Dublin Oil on canvas 68 x 39 in Signed, inscribed verso
The Sporting Art Auction
Sep. 10, 2024
Frank N. Ashley (1920-2007), "Stadium Jumping"
Est: $600 - $800
Frank N. Ashley (1920-2007) "Stadium Jumping" Oil on Masonite Signed lower right: FN Ashley; signed again, titled, and inscribed, verso: Ballsbridge Arena / Dublin, Ireland
John Moran Auctioneers
Aug. 17, 2024
FRANK NELSON ASHLEY JAZZ PAINTING
Est: $800 - $1,200
ASHLEY, Frank Nelson, (American, 1920-2007): "Other Room", Interior Scene with Black Americans and Jazz Players, Oil/Masonite, 9" x 12", signed lower left, signed and titled verso, fine custom framing, 16" x 19".
Burchard Galleries Inc
May. 18, 2024
Frank Ashley (1920-2007), Sightseeing Launches and Royal Launch on Thames
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Title: Sightseeing Launches and Royal Launch on Thames Dimensions: 40 x 48 Framed Dimensions: 47 5/8 x 55 3/4 x 2 Signature: signed lower left: FN Ashley verso: titled and signed
Jackson Hole Art Auction
May. 17, 2024
Watercolor, Frank Nelson Ashley
Est: $500 - $700
Frank Nelson Ashley (American, 1920-2007), Jockeys Before the Race, watercolor, signed lower left, sight: 21.5"h x 25.5"w, overall (with frame): 28.5"h x 36.5"w. Provenance: Property from the estate of Mr. Robert Darwin, television and film personality, author, and noted philanthropist. Proceeds from the estate are to be sold to cover student tuition at California State University, Monterey Bay
Clars Auctions
Apr. 19, 2024
Painting, Frank Nelson Ashley
Est: $300 - $500
Frank Nelson Ashley (American, 1920-2007), Jockeys, oil on board, signed lower right, board: 11"h x 14"w, overall (with frame): 17.5"h x 20"w. Provenance: Property from the estate of Mr. Robert Darwin, television and film personality, author, and noted philanthropist. Proceeds from the estate are to be sold to cover student tuition at California State University, Monterey Bay
Clars Auctions
Dec. 16, 2023
FRANK NELSON ASHLEY CREATED WITH PROFESSOR MARSH
Est: $500 - $1,000
Nelson Ashley, Frank (1920-2007). Oil on canvas - signed lower right, dated '47, and verso "Ashley Marsh P. M. " Very early work created under direct tutelage of Professor Marsh. Portrait of a scruffy man wearing a head wrap and golden chains. Canvas measures 16x20 framed to overall size of 21x25 inches. Frank Nelson Ashley studied art at the American Academy of Art in Chicago and the Minneapolis Art Institute. While stationed in London, England, he attended St. Martin’s School of Art. Ashley portrayed equine subjects primarily from 1960 to the early 1980s before his subject matter changed to pop culture. Condition: Very Fine
Manor Auctions
Oct. 28, 2023
FRANK NELSON ASHLEY CREATED WITH PROFESSOR MARSH
Est: $500 - $1,000
Nelson Ashley, Frank (1920-2007). Oil on canvas - signed lower right, dated '47, and verso "Ashley Marsh P. M. " Very early work created under direct tutelage of Professor Marsh. Portrait of a scruffy man wearing a head wrap and golden chains. Canvas measures 16x20 framed to overall size of 21x25 inches. Frank Nelson Ashley studied art at the American Academy of Art in Chicago and the Minneapolis Art Institute. While stationed in London, England, he attended St. Martin’s School of Art. Ashley portrayed equine subjects primarily from 1960 to the early 1980s before his subject matter changed to pop culture. Condition: Very Fine
Manor Auctions
Sep. 16, 2023
Frank Ashley (1920-2007), Sightseeing Launches and Royal Launch on Thames
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Title: Sightseeing Launches and Royal Launch on Thames Dimensions: 40 x 48 Framed/base dimensions: 47 5/8 x 55 3/4 x 2 Signature: signed lower left: FN Ashley verso: titled and signed
Jackson Hole Art Auction
Mar. 16, 2023
Frank N. Ashley (American 1920-2007): Jazz
Est: $100 - $200
oil on canvas, relined; signed lower right; Provenance: Property from The Estate of Charles Hackett of Charles and Charles, San Jose, CA
Abell Auction
Apr. 03, 2022
Frank Nelson Ashley (American, 1920-2007)
Est: $50 - $5,000
Olympic Trials, Pebble Beach, watercolor by Frank Nelson Ashley (American, 1920-2007), signed lower left; 32"H 39"W overall
Clements
Dec. 05, 2021
FRANK NELSON ASHLEY (AMERICAN, 1920-2007)
Est: $400 - $800
"OLYMPIC TRIALS, PEBBLE BEACH" WATERCOLOR BY FRANK NELSON ASHLEY (AMERICAN, 1920-2007), SIGNED LOWER LEFT; 32"H 39"W OVERALL
Clements
Sep. 23, 2021
FRANK ASHLEY (1920 - 2007): SAN FRANCISCO HARBOR
Est: $200 - $300
1957; watercolor on paper; signed and dated lower center; 19 x 39 inches sight; 27 x 47 inches frame
Abell Auction
May. 22, 2021
Watercolor, Frank N Ashley
Est: $400 - $600
Frank N Ashley (American, 1920-2007), San Francisco Bay, 1957, watercolor, signed and dated lower center, overall (with frame): 27"h x 47"w. Provenance: painted by the artist for the owner and thence by descent
Clars Auctions
Nov. 22, 2020
FRANK NELSON ASHLEY - LONGCHAMP PADDOCK- GRAND PRIX DE PARIS
Est: $18,000 - $22,000
Frank Nelson Ashley American 1920 - 2007 Longchamp Paddock - Grand Prix de Paris Oil on canvas Signed
The Sporting Art Auction
Jun. 24, 2020
Frank Nelson Ashley, (1920-2007, American), Jockeys atop horses in a walking ring, Watercolor on Arches paper under glass, Sight: 28.5"
Est: $400 - $600
Frank Nelson Ashley (1920-2007, American) Jockeys atop horses in a walking ring Watercolor on Arches paper under glass Signed lower left: Fn. Ashley Sight: 28.5" H x 21.5" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 25, 2020
Frank Nelson Ashley (1920-2007)
Est: $400 - $600
Artist: Frank Nelson Ashley (1920-2007). Title/Subject: "The Fallen Fighter" Signature: Lower center. Medium: Watercolor. Size image: 12" x 16". Size frame: 18 1/2" x 22 3/4". Condition: Good.
Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Jan. 11, 2020
Frank Nelson Ashley, (American, 1920-2007), Vocalist in White Dress, 6 Sidemen, 1994, oil on masonite, 24 x 30in (61 x 76.3cm)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Frank Nelson Ashley (American, 1920-2007) Vocalist in White Dress, 6 Sidemen, 1994 oil on masonite signed and dated 'Fn. Ashley / 94' (lower left) and dated again, titled and signed again (on the reverse) 24 x 30in (61 x 76.3cm) Provenance: Sale, Butterfields & Butterfields, San Francisco and Los Angeles, 12 December 1995, lot 4948
Andrew Jones Auctions
Dec. 15, 2019
Watercolor, Frank Nelson Ashley
Est: $500 - $700
Frank Nelson Ashley (American, 1920-2007), "Start of Race," watercolor, signed lowe left, titled verso, sheet: 22.25"h x 30.25"w, overall (with frame): 30"h x 38.5"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 04, 2019
A watercolour by Frank Ashley Nelson (American, 1920-2007) of a polo player
Est: £200 - £300
A watercolour by Frank Ashley Nelson (American, 1920-2007) of a polo player & pony in match action, signed with initials, acquired from the artist's estate sale, watercolour over traces of pencil on paper, 26 by 28cm., unmounted and unframed, very good condition Frank Ashley Nelson specialised in representational artworks and worked out of Carmel and Monterey in California. During a long career he was represented for over 50 years by the Zantman Art Galleries. Of particular note is his military service. Nelson served combat duty based in England as a B 17 pilot, completing 25 missions. He was awarded two distinguished flying crosses, a purple heart and four air medals. He was discharged as a Captain and after World War Two studied art at the Academy of Art in Chicago, then the Minneapolis Art Institute and the Art Student's League in New York. He was the recipient of numerous awards for his work and some of his finest pieces other than polo are of jazz musicians and horse racing.
Graham Budd Auctions
Oct. 12, 2019
Watercolor, Frank Nelson Ashley
Est: $400 - $600
Frank Nelson Ashley (American, 1920-2007), The Big Race, watercolor, signed lower right, overall (with frame): 31.5"h x 39.25"w
Clars Auctions
Feb. 16, 2019
Paintings, Frank Ashley, Jockeys
Est: $500 - $700
(lot of 2) Frank Nelson Ashley (American, 1920-2007), Jockeys, 1984, oils on baord, each signed and dated lower left, largest overall (both framed):
Clars Auctions
Jan. 20, 2019
FRANK NELSON ASHLEY (D.2007) JOCKEY OIL PAINTING
Est: $200 - $400
Framed oil painting on masonite, "Red Spot," signed Frank N. Ashley (Frank Nelson Ashley, United States, 1920-2007), and dated 1963 lower left, titled verso, depicting a jockey on horseback, Frank J. Oehlschlaeger Gallery label verso, sight: approx 13.5"h, 9.5"w, overall: approx 20.5"h, 16.5"w, 5lbs Start Price: $150.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Nov. 18, 2018
Frank Ashley - Royal Ascot, 1983
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
Frank Ashley (American, 1920-2007) ROYAL ASCOT, 1983 $25,000. – 35,000. Oil on canvas, 82” x 66” Signed, inscribed verso $25,000. – 35,000.
The Sporting Art Auction
Nov. 04, 2018
Frank Nelson Ashley (1920 - 2007)
Est: $150 - $250
Artist: Frank Nelson Ashley (1920 - 2007). Title: Banjo player. Signature: Lower right. Size: Artwork: 8 x 6 inches. Frame: Unframed. Condition: Good. Created: 20th century. Medium: Pen, ink and water color on paper. Artwork: 7 3/4 x 6 inches
Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Sep. 20, 2018
Frank Ashley (1920-2007) Mixed Media
Est: $100 - $250
Framed mixed media by Frank Ashley (1920 - 2007), "Barbara Dancing #2" depicting three dancing female figures in red dresses. Signed lower left, "frank Ashley", signed and titled verso. Dimensions: (sight) 20"h x 24"w; (overall) 26.5"h x 30.25"w. Originally from Nebraska, Ashley was known for his depictions of equestrian subjects but switched to jazz subjects and pop culture once he moved to Carmel California in the 1980s. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $50.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Please note we do not accept credit cards.
Witherell's
Jul. 14, 2018
Watercolor, Frank Nelson Ashley
Est: $50 - $100
Frank Nelson Ashley (American, 1920-2007), "Chorus Girl - Stardust (Las Vegas), 1960, watercolor, signed, dated and inscribed lower left, titled and inscribed verso, overall (with frame): 19"h x 12"w
Clars Auctions
Jun. 30, 2018
Frank Nelson Ashley (1920-2007) Photo Archive
Est: -
Photo prints of Ashleys artwork. In used condition. Nr8209
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Nov. 18, 2017
Watercolor, Frank Nelson Ashley
Est: $400 - $600
Frank Nelson Ashley (American, 1920-2007), "Chorus Girl - Stardust (Las Vegas), 1960, watercolor, signed, dated and inscribed lower left, titled and inscribed verso, overall (with frame): 19"h x 12"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 11, 2017
Frank Ashley (American, 1920-2007) Boxers
Est: $200 - $400
Signed lower right, Frank Ashley Watercolor.
Cottone Auctions
Sep. 10, 2017
Frank Ashley (American, 1920-2007)
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Frank Ashley (American, 1920-2007), "The Birth of Jazz", 1952, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, "Spanierman Gallery, NY" and "Cahoon Museum of American Art" labels en verso, 23 in. x 27 in., framed with artist plaque. Provenance: Spanierman Gallery, New York, NY. Exh.: Striking the Right Notes - Music in American Art, Cahoon Museum of American Art, Cotuit, MA, Oct. 25 - Dec. 31, 2005
Neal Auction Company
Aug. 13, 2017
Watercolor, Frank Ashley
Est: $400 - $600
Frank Ashley (American, 1920-2007), "Two Exercising," watercolor, signed lower right, sight: 20"h x 30"w, overall (with frame): 28.5"h x 38"w
Clars Auctions
Apr. 22, 2017
Painting, Frank Nelson Ashley
Est: $100 - $200
Frank Nelson Ashley (American, 1920-2007), "South Rampart St. Parade," oil on canvas, signed lower right, overall (with frame): 23.25"h x 37.25"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 18, 2017
Painting, Frank Nelson Ashley
Est: $200 - $400
Frank Nelson Ashley (American, 1920-2007), "Facade at Santa Cruz," 1965, oil on board, signed and dated, titled verso, overall (with frame): 23"h x 29"w
Clars Auctions
Dec. 04, 2016
Frank Ashley (American, 1920-2007)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Frank Ashley (American, 1920-2007), "The Birth of Jazz", 1952, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, "Spanierman Gallery, NY" and "Cahoon Museum of American Art" labels en verso, 23 in. x 27 in., framed with artist plaque. Provenance: Spanierman Gallery, New York, NY. Exh.: Striking the Right Notes - Music in American Art, Cahoon Museum of American Art, Cotuit, MA, Oct. 25 - Dec. 31, 2005.
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 21, 2016
Ashley, Frank - Jockey & Groom
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
JOCKEY & GROOM
The Sporting Art Auction
Nov. 21, 2016
Ashley, Frank - After the Race
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
AFTER THE RACE
The Sporting Art Auction
Oct. 15, 2016
Painting, Frank Nelson Ashley
Est: $300 - $500
Frank Nelson Ashley (American, 1920-2007), Portrait of a Jockey, 1961, oil on board, signed and dated lower left, overall (with frame): 18.5"h x 23"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 15, 2016
Painting, Frank Nelson Ashley
Est: $400 - $600
Frank Nelson Ashley (American, 1920-2007), Race Horse and Jockey, 1960, oil on board, signed and dated lower right, overall (with frame): 23"h x 26.5"w
Clars Auctions
May. 07, 2016
Frank Ashley (American, 1920-2007)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Frank Ashley (American, 1920-2007), "The Birth of Jazz", 1952, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, "Spanierman Gallery, NY" and "Cahoon Museum of American Art" labels en verso, 23 in. x 27 in., framed with artist plaque. Provenance: Spanierman Gallery, New York, NY. Exh.: Striking the Right Notes - Music in American Art, Cahoon Museum of American Art, Cotuit, MA, Oct. 25 - Dec. 31, 2005
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 18, 2015
PULLING UP
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Frank Nelson Ashley (American, 1920-2007) PULLING UP Acrylic on canvas, 42 1/2" x 33" Signed $3,000. - 5,000.
The Sporting Art Auction
Apr. 23, 2015
FRANK ASHLEY, American (1920-2007), Birth of Jazz, oil on canvas, signed lower right and dated 52., 23 x 27
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
FRANK ASHLEY American (1920-2007) Birth of Jazz oil on canvas, signed lower right and dated 52. 23 x 27 Provenance: Spanierman Gallery LLC, New York, New York; Private collection, Connecticut. Exhibitions: Cahoon Museum of American Art "Striking the Right Notes-Music in American Art" October 25 - December 31, 2005.
Shannon's
Nov. 19, 2014
Ashley, Frank Nelson - Racing
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
RACING
The Sporting Art Auction
Nov. 19, 2014
Ashley, Frank Nelson - Ponying
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
PONYING
The Sporting Art Auction