Forrest Clemenger Bess Sold at Auction Prices

Painter, b. 1911 - d. 1977

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      • Mixed Media, Forrest Clemenger Bess
        Jan. 17, 2021

        Mixed Media, Forrest Clemenger Bess

        Est: $8,000 - $12,000

        Forrest Clemenger Bess (American, 1911-1977), Untitled, 1964, mixed media on illustration board, signed in pencil verso on backing board, signed on upper tape verso and dated '64 on illustration board verso, sight: 5"h x 3"w, overall (with frame): 11.5"h x 7.75"w. Provenance: Acquired in New York, New York in 1965

        Clars Auctions
      • FORREST BESS | Alameda Park, Mexico
        Aug. 18, 2020

        FORREST BESS | Alameda Park, Mexico

        Est: $30,000 - $40,000

        oil on canvas

        Sotheby's
      • FORREST BESS AMERICAN 1911-1977
        Jun. 09, 2018

        FORREST BESS AMERICAN 1911-1977

        Est: $3,000 - $5,000

        Woman in a Landscape, oil on canvas, 24 x 18 in (61 x 45.7 cm), signed "Bess" on stretcher bar

        Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
      • Forrest Bess (1911-1977) Rain of Colors #3 oil on canvas 12 x 14in. (30.7 x
        Oct. 03, 2017

        Forrest Bess (1911-1977) Rain of Colors #3 oil on canvas 12 x 14in. (30.7 x

        Est: £60,000 - £80,000

        Forrest Bess (1911-1977) Rain of Colors #3 oil on canvas 12 x 14in. (30.7 x 35.8cm.)

        Christie's
      • FORREST BESS | Untitled
        Mar. 02, 2017

        FORREST BESS | Untitled

        Est: $18,000 - $25,000

        oil on canvas, in artist's frame

        Sotheby's
      • FORREST BESS, UNTITLED (#II - 1957) | Untitled (#II - 1957)
        Mar. 03, 2016

        FORREST BESS, UNTITLED (#II - 1957) | Untitled (#II - 1957)

        Est: $20,000 - $30,000

        oil on canvas, in artist's frame

        Sotheby's
      • Untitled
        Sep. 30, 2015

        Untitled

        Est: $25,000 - $35,000

        Forrest Bess (1911-1977) Untitled oil on canvas in artist's frame 17 x 17 in. (43.2 x 43.2 cm.) Painted circa 1968.

        Christie's
      • Untitled
        Sep. 30, 2015

        Untitled

        Est: $30,000 - $40,000

        Forrest Bess (1911-1977) Untitled oil on masonite in artist's frame 18 x 18 in. (45.7 x 45.7 cm.) Executed in 1952.

        Christie's
      • Forrest Bess, American. Oil On Board.
        Sep. 27, 2015

        Forrest Bess, American. Oil On Board.

        Est: $500 - $800

        Seascape. 30w X 24h.

        J. Garrett Auctioneers
      • Forrest Bess
        Mar. 07, 2014

        Forrest Bess

        Est: $30,000 - $40,000

        oil on canvas in artist's frame,Framed: 22 1/2 by 22 3/8 in. 57.2 by 56.8 cm.,Canvas: 14 by 16 in. 35.6 by 40.6 cm.,Executed circa 1950.

        Sotheby's
      • Forrest Bess (American, 1911-1977)
        Dec. 15, 2013

        Forrest Bess (American, 1911-1977)

        Est: $15,000 - $25,000

        Baitman's Ball". Gouache on mat board, signed and dated '74 in the lower left corner, matted and framed under glass overall 23-1/2 x 23-3/4 in. Bess is classified as a "visionary artist". His early life appears to have been relatively uneventful, but he suffered a head injury while in the military during WWll and suffered a breakdown after which things changed considerably for him. He spent much of his adult life as a fisherman on the Texas Gulf Coast, isolated most of the time. He painted for his own recreation from his hallucinations and visions, developing his own symbolic vocabulary. His work initially came into the public view exhibiting at the Betty Parsons Gallery in New York. Most recently his work was exhibited at the Menil Collection in Houston. Signed on back "BAITSMEN BALL "

        Premier Auction Galleries
      • FORREST BESS
        Nov. 10, 2011

        FORREST BESS

        Est: $50,000 - $70,000

        1911-1977 UNTITLED NO. 6 signed and dated 1957 on the stretcher oil on canvas 10 1/8 by 10 1/8 in. 25.8 by 25.8 cm.

        Sotheby's
      • Forrest Clemenger Bess (American, 1911-1977) Still life with green apples and pears, 1948 11 7/8 x 11 7/8in (30.2 x 30.2cm) unframed
        Nov. 09, 2010

        Forrest Clemenger Bess (American, 1911-1977) Still life with green apples and pears, 1948 11 7/8 x 11 7/8in (30.2 x 30.2cm) unframed

        Est: $4,000 - $6,000

        Still life with green apples and pears, 1948 signed and dated 'Forrest Bess 48' (upper right) oil on canvas on particle board 11 7/8 x 11 7/8in (30.2 x 30.2cm) unframed

        Bonhams
      • FORREST CLEMENGER BESS (American, 1911-1977) SAILBOATS
        May. 13, 2006

        FORREST CLEMENGER BESS (American, 1911-1977) SAILBOATS

        Est: $600 - $1,000

        Oil on board abstract scene shows several sailboats on the horizon line against a yellow and red mottled background. Housed in a gold painted carved wood frame. Signed lower left "F. Bess". SIZE: 10" x 8". CONDITION: Good, masking varnish. 9-29925

        James D. Julia
      • FORREST CLEMENGER BESS (American, 1911-1977) COLORFUL LANDSCAPE
        May. 13, 2006

        FORREST CLEMENGER BESS (American, 1911-1977) COLORFUL LANDSCAPE

        Est: $600 - $1,000

        Oil on canvas board landscape scene shows a flower covered meadow with a break in trees looking out over low hills and water. Signed lower left "Forrest Bess". Housed in a partial gilt molded wood frame with linen liner. Probably an early Texas scene. SIZE: 12" x 16". CONDITION: Very good, some surface dirt. 9-29924

        James D. Julia
      • Forrest Bess (1911-1977)
        May. 10, 2006

        Forrest Bess (1911-1977)

        Est: $30,000 - $40,000

        Untitled signed, titled and dated 'UNTITLED 1957 Forrest Bess' (on the stretcher) oil on canvas in artist's frame 14 3/4 x 19 x 3 in. (37.4 x 48.3 x 7.6 cm.) Painted in 1957.

        Christie's
      • Forrest Bess (1911-1977)
        May. 10, 2006

        Forrest Bess (1911-1977)

        Est: $30,000 - $40,000

        Untitled (Indian Summer) signed and dated 'UNTITLED 1949 Forrest Bess' (on the stretcher) oil on canvas 7 13/16 x 9 7/8 in. (19.8 x 25 cm.) Painted in 1949.

        Christie's
      • Forrest Bess (1911-1977)
        May. 10, 2006

        Forrest Bess (1911-1977)

        Est: $35,000 - $45,000

        Here is a Sign signed, titled and dated 'Forrest Bess 1970 Here is a sign' (on the stretcher) oil on canvas 14 x 10 1/16 in. (35.6 x 25.4 cm.) Painted circa 1970.

        Christie's
      • Forrest Bess (1911-1977)
        May. 10, 2006

        Forrest Bess (1911-1977)

        Est: $30,000 - $40,000

        Untitled oil on canvas 14 x 12 in. (35.6 x 30.5 cm.)

        Christie's
      • Forrest Bess (1911-1977)
        May. 10, 2006

        Forrest Bess (1911-1977)

        Est: $30,000 - $40,000

        Matilda oil on canvas 14 x 16 in. (35.6 x 40.6 cm.) Painted circa 1950.

        Christie's
      • OIL ON CANVAS ABSTRACT "RAIN OF COLOR" BY FOREST CLEMENGER BESS (1911-1977).
        Aug. 22, 2002

        OIL ON CANVAS ABSTRACT "RAIN OF COLOR" BY FOREST CLEMENGER BESS (1911-1977).

        Est: $2,000 - $4,000

        Painting shows multi-color dabs streaking downward from left to right over a black milk bottle. Stretcher has original label from the Betty Parson's Gallery, New York City. On stretcher is pencil inscription "FAMILY GROUP" also that can be discerned on remaining partial label. Comes with a letter from Earl Armstrong dated 6/18/2002 concerning this painting. SIZE: 14" x 16". CONDITION: Very good. 9-91778.

        James D. Julia
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