Claude Ronald Bentley Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Claude Ronald Bentley Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 01, 2024
Claude Bentley, Untitled
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Claude Bentley Untitled 1955 oil on canvas 9 h x 41 w in (23 x 104 cm) Signed and dated to lower edge 'Claude Bentley '55'. Provenance: Wright, The American Scene: Art of the 1930s and 1940s, 15 May 2001, Lot 372 | Private Collection, Chicago This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Oct. 01, 2024
Claude Bentley, Untitled
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Claude Bentley Untitled 1952 oil on Masonite 11.875 h x 35.875 w in (30 x 91 cm) Signed to lower right 'Claude Bentley '52' with artist's label to verso. Provenance: Private Collection, Chicago This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Jul. 28, 2024
Claude Bentley Untitled Oil on Canvas, 1975
Est: $600 - $800
Claude Ronald Bentley (American, 1915-1990), Untitled, Oil on Canvas with Collage Elements, 1975, signed and dated lower right, wood frame. Image: 15.25" H x 21.75" W; frame: 17.5" H x 24" W. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Painting, Mixed Media, Assemblage, Abstract Composition, Abstraction, Post-War & Contemporary Art
Auctions at Showplace
Mar. 29, 2024
Claude Bentley (American, 1915-1990) Camino
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Claude Bentley (American, 1915-1990) Camino oil on canvas signed Claude Bentley (lower left); titled and signed (on stretcher) 50 x 50 inches. The Estate of Betty & Bernard Steinweg Note to the buyer: This work is currently being stored at the Hindman West Palm Beach office. The shipment of the work from West Palm Beach will be at the buyer's expense.
Hindman
Mar. 14, 2024
Claude Ronald Bentley, Untitled, 1982
Est: $200 - $400
Claude Ronald Bentley (1915 - 1990) Untitled, 1982 monoprint printer's chop lower left graphite signed and dated lower right: Claude Bentley '82
Santa Fe Art Auction
Feb. 03, 2024
Abstract Lithograph by Claude Ronald Bentley.
Est: $150 - $250
Claude Ronald Bentley (American, 1915-1990). This lithograph on Strathmore paper is pencil signed "Claude Bentley, '58", lower left. The image depicts an array of daggers. The work is housed in a simple wooden frame. The print shows signs of toning. The frame is as is: the bottom right corner of the frame needs to be reattached. The frame measures 31" x 25". Third-party shipping or personal pickup is required. Please see our website for our shipping recommendations.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Feb. 03, 2024
Small Abstract Watercolor, Claude Ronald Bentley.
Est: $200 - $400
Claude Ronald Bentley (American, 1915-1990). This watercolor painting on paper is signed "Claude Bentley, '58", lower left. The work is housed in a simple black wooden frame. There are visible ripples to the white sections, their nature unknown. The frame is scuffed. The frame measures 13 1/2" x 19 1/2". In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Feb. 03, 2024
Large Abstract Painting by Claude Ronald Bentley.
Est: $400 - $800
Claude Ronald Bentley (American, 1915-1990). This large, abstract, textured oil painting on canvas is signed lower left. It is comprised of deep browns, reds, purples, and oranges. The work is housed in a thin and simple wooden frame. There are signs of craquelure to the thicker paint applications, as well as two areas of flaking paint to the work's center. The upper right corner of the frame is cracked. It measures 60 1/2" x 28 1/2". Third-party shipping or personal pickup is required. Please see our website for our shipping recommendations.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Jun. 16, 2023
CLAUDE BENTLEY INDIAN WAR SHIELD COLLAGE
Est: $500 - $750
19 1/8" by 25 1/8". Claude Ronald Bentley (1915 - 1990) was active/lived in Illinois. Claude Bentley is known for Abstract geometric, mural. A painter, lithographer, and muralist Claude Bentley was based primarily in Chicago, and was also a teacher at Layton School of Art in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; the Art Institute of Chicago; and the North Shore Art League in Winnetka. In addition, he gave numerous lectures and demonstrations. Bentley, born in New York City, studied at Northwestern University and the Art Institute of Chicago. From 1941 to 1945, he was in North Africa with the armed forces and in France. An interest in pre-Columbian culture and the Indians of Mexico and the primitive arts of Africa took him many times to those places and had a strong influence on is painting style. He also became a collector of African, Oceanic, and pre-Columbian art. The forms in his paintings reference geometric shapes and the simplicities of primitive art. As a muralist, he completed commissions for the Plaza del lago Shopping Center in Wilmette and 3600 Lake Shore Drive Building in Chicago. In 1949, he became a member of the Chicago Society of Artists. Allard Auction Collection Inv: STG 16585
Davis Brothers Auction
Feb. 21, 2023
Claude Ronald Bentley (AMERICAN, 1915–1990) Abstract -BonamPak, oil on canvas, signed lower right, 37 1/2" x 51"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Claude Ronald Bentley (AMERICAN, 1915–1990) Abstract -BonamPak, oil on canvas, signed lower right, 37 1/2" x 51"
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Mar. 23, 2022
Claude Bentley (American, 1915-1990) Untitled, 1965
Est: $800 - $1,200
Claude Bentley (American, 1915-1990) Untitled, 1965 mixed media and collage on paper signed (lower left); signed, dated, and dedicated (verso) 8 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches.
Hindman
Aug. 12, 2021
Claude Bentley (American, 1915-1990) Untitled
Est: $600 - $800
Claude Bentley (American, 1915-1990) Untitled oil on canvas signed Claude Bentley (lower right) 30 1/4 x 26 inches.
Hindman
Jun. 29, 2021
Claude Ronald Bentley (AMERICAN, 1915–1990) oil on canvas, COMPOSITION with a heavy impasto, signed lower right, ca. 1968, canvas size 11 x 14 inches overall size 19 x 23 inches
Est: $300 - $600
Claude Ronald Bentley (AMERICAN, 1915–1990) oil on canvas, COMPOSITION with a heavy impasto, signed lower right, ca. 1968, canvas size 11 x 14 inches overall size 19 x 23 inches
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
May. 19, 2021
Claude Bentley, (American, 1915-1990), Untitled, circa 1965, mixed media and collage on masonite, 36" x 60"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Claude Bentley (American, 1915-1990) Untitled, circa 1965 mixed media and collage on masonite signed lower left 36" x 60"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Mar. 30, 2021
CLAUDE RONALD BENTLEY. Acrylic painting on canvas
Est: €1,300 - €1,800
CLAUDE RONALD BENTLEY (New York, 1915-1990). Dipinto acrilico su tela intitolato ''QUATRE FORMES ASYMETRIQUES''. Firmato in basso a sinistra. Controfirmato, intitolato e datato 1971 sul retro. Mis. Lung. cm. 94 Alt. cm. 94 ca. Val. 1300/1800
Viscontea Casa d'Aste s.r.l.
Oct. 10, 2020
Claude Bentley Chalma, 1958 oil ptg
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Bentley, Claude Ronald (American, 1915-1990), Chalma, 1958, oil on canvas, 40 x 54 inches, signed and dated lower left and on stretcher bar reverse; framed in a black strip frame measuring 40.5 x 54.5 inches; Provenance: Feingarten, New York; A Western PA Corporation
Concept Art Gallery
Jul. 28, 2019
CLAUDE BENTLEY (1915 - 1990) ABSTRACT PAINTING
Est: $300 - $500
Acrylic on canvas. Signed lower left. COA attached verso from W & J Sloane, NYC with title Abstract #1. Dimensions: (Frame) H 19.5" x W 22.5" (Painting) H 11" x W 14" Condition: Slight corner separation to frame.
Westport Auction
Jul. 20, 2019
Claude Bentley, (Illinois, 1915-1990), abstract (brown & black), 1962, oil on canvas in original frame, 16” H x 14” W (sight)
Est: $300 - $500
Claude Bentley (Illinois, 1915-1990) abstract (brown & black), 1962 oil on canvas in original frame signed lower left. From the personal collection of Chicago/Santa Fe artist Ramon Shiva (American; 1893-1963). A painter, lithographer, and muralist Claude Bentley was based primarily in Chicago, and was also a teacher at Layton School of Art in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; the Art Institute of Chicago; and the North Shore Art League in Winnetka. In addition, he gave numerous lectures and demonstrations. Bentley, born in New York City, studied at Northwestern University and the Art Institute of Chicago. From 1941 to 1945, he was in North Africa with the armed forces and in France. An interest in pre-Columbian culture and the Indians of Mexico and the primitive arts of Africa took him many times to those places and had a strong influence on is painting style. He also became a collector of African, Oceanic, and pre-Columbian art. The forms in his paintings reference geometric shapes and the simplicities of primitive art. As a muralist, he completed commissions for the Plaza del lago Shopping Center in Wilmette and 3600 Lake Shore Drive Building in Chicago. In 1949, he became a member of the Chicago Society of Artists. Source: Louise Dunn Yochim, "Role and Impact: The Chicago Society of Artists" 16' H x 14' W (sight)
Ripley Auctions
Jun. 09, 2019
Claude Bentley, (American, 1915-1990), Untitled, oil on canvas, 26" x 20 3/16"
Est: $600 - $800
Claude Bentley (American, 1915-1990) Untitled oil on canvas signed lower right 26" x 20 3/16"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Mar. 10, 2019
Claude Bentley, (American, 1915-1990), Omni, mixed media and collage on board, 24" x 24"
Est: $800 - $1,200
Claude Bentley (American, 1915-1990) Omni mixed media and collage on board signed lower right 24" x 24"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 24, 2018
Claude Bentley, (American, 1915-1990), Santos, 1959, oil on canvas, 60" x 50"
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Claude Bentley (American, 1915-1990) Santos, 1959 oil on canvas signed and dated lower left signed, titled and dated on the verso 60" x 50" Provenance: Stahr Collection, Barrington, Illinois
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Nov. 22, 2017
Claude Bentley (1915-1990) Quatre formes asymétriques, 1971
Est: €500 - €700
Claude Bentley (1915-1990) Quatre formes asymétriques, 1971 Acrylique sur toile Signée en bas à gauche Contresignée, titrée et datée au dos 94 x 94 cm
Piasa
Aug. 15, 2017
Claude Bentley (American, 1915-1990) Keres Fire.
Est: $200 - $400
Claude Bentley (American, 1915-1990) Keres Fire. Oil on canvas, signed lower right. Also signed on the stretcher and dated 1965 Canvas: 14" x 12" Frame: 14.75" x 12.75"
SUSANIN'S
Aug. 15, 2017
Claude Bentley (American, 1915-1990) Untitled.
Est: $100 - $200
Claude Bentley (American, 1915-1990) Untitled. Oil and collage on board, signed lower right Board: 10.5" x 8.5" Frame: 14" x 11.75"
SUSANIN'S
Dec. 05, 2015
Claude Bentley, (American, 1915-1990), Untitled, oil and collage on board, 9" x 10"
Est: $300 - $500
Claude Bentley (American, 1915-1990) Untitled oil and collage on board signed lower right 9" x 10"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Nov. 06, 2015
Claude Bentley, (American, 1915-1990), Abstract, 1968
Est: $200 - $400
Claude Bentley (American, 1915-1990) Abstract, 1968 oil on canvas signed Claude Bentley (lower right); dated (verso) 12 x 14 inches.
Hindman
Jun. 06, 2015
Claude Bentley, (American, 1915-1990), Untitled, 1960, oil on paper, 19.75" x 30"
Est: $600 - $800
Claude Bentley (American, 1915-1990) Untitled, 1960 oil on paper signed and dated lower left 19.75" x 30"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Feb. 25, 2015
Magic Lantern Glass Slide Photo of "Lema"
Est: $20 - $40
Magic Lantern Glass Slide Photo of "Lema," attributed to Claude Ronald Bentley. Dimensions 3 1/2 in. 4 in.
Altair Auctions
Sep. 21, 2014
CLAUDE RONALD BENTLEY (American, 1915-1990). UNTITLED (ABSTRACT), signed lower left and dated 1967 verso. Oil on canvas.
Est: $500 - $700
CLAUDE RONALD BENTLEY (American, 1915-1990). UNTITLED (ABSTRACT), signed lower left and dated 1967 verso. Oil on canvas - Framed, 11 in. x 11 in.
Sloans & Kenyon
Jun. 21, 2014
CLAUDE BENTLEY (AMERICAN, 1915-1990) TSUNAMI, 1969.
Est: $100 - $200
CLAUDE BENTLEY (AMERICAN, 1915-1990) TSUNAMI, 1969. Lithograph, edition 143/200. Pencil signed LR. Unframed. Provenance: Studio 22, Inc. Chicago Sheet: 24" x 17"
SUSANIN'S
Apr. 13, 2014
CLAUDE RONALD BENTLEY (American,). UNTITLED (ABSTRACT), signed lower left and dated 1967 verso. Oil on canvas.
Est: $900 - $1,200
CLAUDE RONALD BENTLEY (American,). UNTITLED (ABSTRACT), signed lower left and dated 1967 verso. Oil on canvas - Framed, 11 in. x 11 in.
Sloans & Kenyon
Apr. 05, 2014
CLAUDE RONALD BENTLEY (AMERICAN, 1915-1990) ABSTRACT COMPOSTION, 1968.
Est: $200 - $300
CLAUDE RONALD BENTLEY (AMERICAN, 1915-1990) ABSTRACT COMPOSTION, 1968. Oil on canvas. Signed verso and LR. Frame: 19" x 22.5" Canvas: 11" x 14"
SUSANIN'S
Mar. 02, 2013
Claude Bentley (American, 1915-1990) "Copan,"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Claude Bentley (American, 1915-1990) "Copan," 1959, oil on canvas, 50" x 72", signed and dated lower right, framed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Sep. 15, 2012
Claude Bentley (American, 1915-1990) "Copan," 1959, oil on canvas
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Claude Bentley (American, 1915-1990) "Copan," 1959, oil on canvas, 50" x 72", signed and dated lower right, framed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Aug. 23, 2012
Claude Ronald Bentley, (American, 1915-1990), Rhythm of Time, 1975
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Claude Ronald Bentley (American, 1915-1990) Rhythm of Time, 1975 acrylic on canvas signed Claude Bentley (lower left) 30 x 56 inches.
Hindman
Dec. 12, 2010
*Claude Ronald Bentley, (American, 1915-1990), Untitled
Est: $600 - $800
Claude Ronald Bentley (American, 1915-1990) Untitled oil on canvas signed Claude Bentley (lower left) 20 x 30 inches.
Hindman
Dec. 12, 2010
*Claude Ronald Bentley, (American, 1915-1990), Untitled
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Claude Ronald Bentley (American, 1915-1990) Untitled oil on canvas signed Claude Bentley (lower left) 36 1/2 x 50 inches.
Hindman
Aug. 26, 2010
*Claude Bentley, (American, 1915-1990), Tsunami
Est: $50 - $100
Claude Bentley (American, 1915-1990) Tsunami lithograph edition 13/200, signed (lower right) 17 x 24 inches.
Hindman
May. 04, 2009
Claude Bentley, (American, 1915-1990), Encantos Dos
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Claude Bentley (American, 1915-1990) Encantos Dos oil on canvas signed (lower left) 36 x 60 inches.
Hindman
Dec. 11, 2008
CLAUDE RONALD BENTLEY (American, 1915-1990)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
CLAUDE RONALD BENTLEY (American, 1915-1990) Untitled (Abstract Composition) Mixed media on masonite Signed lower left: Claude Bentley 24 x 24 inches (61.0 x 61.0 cm) Some abrasions with minor paint loss to the black square. Several nail holes along the edges. Surface grime throughout, and some yellowing to the varnish.
Heritage Auctions
Nov. 22, 2008
CLAUDE BENTLEY (1915-* CHICAGO IL) 2 PIECES
Est: $100 - $150
CLAUDE BENTLEY (1915-* CHICAGO, IL) 2 PIECES INCLUDING PENCIL SIGNED LITHOGRAPH AND PORTRAIT SKETCH, SIGNED 1946
Apple Tree Auction Center
Nov. 22, 2008
CLAUDE BENTLEY (1915-* CHICAGO IL) 3 PENCIL
Est: $300 - $500
CLAUDE BENTLEY (1915-* CHICAGO, IL) 3 PENCIL SIGNED LITHOGRAPHS INCLUDING NUDE, FIGURE DANCING AND MASKS, 1946 AND 1947, UNFRAMED 10" X 14"
Apple Tree Auction Center
Nov. 20, 2008
CLAUDE RONALD BENTLEY (American, 1915-1990)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
CLAUDE RONALD BENTLEY (American, 1915-1990) Santos, 1959 Oil on canvas 60 x 50 inches (152.4 x 127 cm) Signed and dated lower left: Claude Bentley / '59 Signed, titled, and dated verso: "Santos" 1959 Claude Bentley
Heritage Auctions
Sep. 07, 2008
Claude Ronald Bentley, (American, 1915-1990), Untitled
Est: $400 - $600
Claude Ronald Bentley (American, 1915-1990) Untitled mixed media on board signed (lower left) 24 x 24 inches.
Hindman
Mar. 08, 2008
CLAUDE RONALD BENTLEY (1915 - * CHICAGO, IL) PENCIL SIGNED LITHOGRAPH "INTROSPECT" SIGNED AND DATED 1948, UNFRAMED 17 1/2" X 14 1/2"
Est: $100 - $200
CLAUDE RONALD BENTLEY (1915 - * CHICAGO, IL) PENCIL SIGNED LITHOGRAPH "INTROSPECT" SIGNED AND DATED 1948, UNFRAMED 17 1/2" X 14 1/2"
Apple Tree Auction Center
Mar. 08, 2008
CLAUDE RONALD BENTLEY (1915 - * CHICAGO, IL) PENCIL SIGNED LITHOGRAPH "ANTHROPMORPHIE FIGURES" 16/16, SIGNED AND DATED 1947, UNFRAMED 16" X 12"
Est: $100 - $200
CLAUDE RONALD BENTLEY (1915 - * CHICAGO, IL) PENCIL SIGNED LITHOGRAPH "ANTHROPMORPHIE FIGURES" 16/16, SIGNED AND DATED 1947, UNFRAMED 16" X 12"
Apple Tree Auction Center
Mar. 08, 2008
CLAUDE RONALD BENTLEY (1915 - * CHICAGO, IL) PENCIL SIGNED LITHOGRAPH "EAGLES" 15/15,SIGNED AND DATED 1947, UNFRAMED 17" X 14"
Est: $100 - $200
CLAUDE RONALD BENTLEY (1915 - * CHICAGO, IL) PENCIL SIGNED LITHOGRAPH "EAGLES" 15/15,SIGNED AND DATED 1947, UNFRAMED 17" X 14"
Apple Tree Auction Center
Mar. 08, 2008
CLAUDE RONALD BENTLEY (1915 - * CHICAGO, IL) PENCIL SIGNED LITHOGRAPH "THE MOUNTAIN KING" 5/16, SIGNED AND DATED 1948, UNFRAMED 17 1/2" X 14"
Est: $100 - $200
CLAUDE RONALD BENTLEY (1915 - * CHICAGO, IL) PENCIL SIGNED LITHOGRAPH "THE MOUNTAIN KING" 5/16, SIGNED AND DATED 1948, UNFRAMED 17 1/2" X 14"
Apple Tree Auction Center