Lorence F Bjorklund Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Lorence F Bjorklund Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 01, 2024
Lorence Bjorklund Indian War Party Pencil Drawing
Est: $150 - $200
Title is War Party. 12 7/8" by 15 1/2" framed. Lorence F. Bjorklund (1911 - 1978) was active/lived in New York, Minnesota. Lorence Bjorklund is known for Western scene illustration, cattle country genre. As a child Lorence Bjorklund lived near Fort Snelling, Minnesota and became familiar with horses and the military. He won an art scholarship to the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y. in early 1930. During these early years he drew illustrations for Western pulp magazines Bjorklund married and settled on Crosby Road in Croton Falls, N.Y. His studio there was full of cowboy and Indian relics for he strove for accurate details, his hallmark. Bjorklund illustrated more than 300 books, both for adults and for children. His specialty was the Early American west. He also illustrated and wrote many books including Faces of the Frontier and The Great American Buffalo. Jeff Dykes listed Bjorklund in his book 50 Great American Illustrators. Bjorklund was born on July 16, 1911 and died in 1978.
Davis Brothers Auction
Dec. 01, 2024
Lorence Bjorklund Cowboy Pencil Drawing
Est: $150 - $200
Title is Farm Auction. 13 5/8" by 16" framed. Lorence F. Bjorklund (1911 - 1978) was active/lived in New York, Minnesota. Lorence Bjorklund is known for Western scene illustration, cattle country genre. As a child Lorence Bjorklund lived near Fort Snelling, Minnesota and became familiar with horses and the military. He won an art scholarship to the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y. in early 1930. During these early years he drew illustrations for Western pulp magazines Bjorklund married and settled on Crosby Road in Croton Falls, N.Y. His studio there was full of cowboy and Indian relics for he strove for accurate details, his hallmark. Bjorklund illustrated more than 300 books, both for adults and for children. His specialty was the Early American west. He also illustrated and wrote many books including Faces of the Frontier and The Great American Buffalo. Jeff Dykes listed Bjorklund in his book 50 Great American Illustrators. Bjorklund was born on July 16, 1911 and died in 1978.
Davis Brothers Auction
Apr. 30, 2023
LORENCE BJORKLUND "MOUNTED INDIAN" PENCIL ON PAPER
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Lorence F. Bjorklund (1911 - 1978) "Mounted Indian" Pencil on Paper. As a child Lorence Bjorklund lived near Fort Snelling, Minnesota and became familiar with horses and the military. He won an art scholarship to the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y. in early 1930. During these early years he drew illustrations for Western pulp magazines. Bjorklund illustrated more than 300 books, both for adults and for children. His specialty was the Early American west. He also illustrated and wrote many books including Faces of the Frontier and The Great American Buffalo. Artist: Lorence Bjorklund Title: "Mounted Indian" Medium: Pencil on Paper Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 9.5" x 13.5" Image Keywords: Native American, Indian Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1822
Bradford's
Apr. 03, 2022
LORENCE BJORKLUND "STAGECOACH ATTACK" PENCIL ON PAPER
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Lorence F. Bjorklund (1911 - 1978) "Stagecoach Attack" Pencil on Paper. As a child Lorence Bjorklund lived near Fort Snelling, Minnesota and became familiar with horses and the military. He won an art scholarship to the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y. in early 1930. During these early years he drew illustrations for Western pulp magazines. Bjorklund illustrated more than 300 books, both for adults and for children. His specialty was the Early American west. He also illustrated and wrote many books including Faces of the Frontier and The Great American Buffalo. Artist: Lorence Bjorklund Title: "Stagecoach Attack" Medium: Pencil on Paper Circa/Year: 1972 Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 10.25x14.75 in. Keywords: Southwest, Western, Painting, OriginalArt; Ref: BD1269
Bradford's
Nov. 16, 2019
LORENCE BJORKLUND (D.1978) INDIAN RIDER DRAWING
Est: $100 - $200
Framed pencil drawing on paper, Indian Rider on Horseback, signed lower right L. Bjorklund (Lorence F. Bjorklund, New York, Minnesota, 1911-1978), sight: approx 10"h, 7.5"w, overall: approx 19"h, 15"w, 4lbs Start Price: $80.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Jan. 26, 2019
15 Lorence F. Bjorklund Western Pencil Illustrations
Est: $700 - $900
Collection of fifteen (15) Lorence F. Bjorklund (New York/Minnesota, 1911-1978) signed pencil on paper drawings, likely book illustrations, depicting various Native American, military, animal and pioneer scenes with figures. All signed and page numbered, three with titles including, "Nez Perce War 1877/ The Indians Spike the Howitzer, Infantryman, and Captain Jack & Schonchin in the Lava". 14 Sheets - 11" x 14". One sheet - 16 7/8" x 13 7/8". American, mid/late 20th century. Provenance: Estate of Larry Casey, Jackson, Tennessee. Biography: As a child Lorence Bjorklund lived near Fort Snelling, Minnesota and became familiar with horses and the military. He won an art scholarship to the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y. in early 1930's. During these early years he drew illustrations for Western pulp magazines. Bjorklund illustrated more than 300 books, both for adults and for children. His specialty was the Early American west. He also illustrated and wrote many books including "Faces of the Frontier" and "The Great American Buffalo". (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Oct. 01, 2017
Lorence Bjorklund Western Cowboy Illustrations
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Lorence Bjorklund (B. Minnesota 1911-1978) western scenes illustrator, Bjorklund illustrated over 300 books including pulps, listed in 50 great American illustrators, set of 17 illustrations of different cowboy scenes, many illustrations have the notations of which books they were in, pen ink on paper, 10 signed with his name or initials, 7 not signed, good condition, largest 15" x 10"
Treasureseeker Auctions LLC
Sep. 25, 2016
Bjorklund, Lorence (American, 1913-1978). Mountain Man Shooting Cougar. Circa 1950. Pen and ink illustration of mountain lion emerging from cabin only to be shot. Likely from the book titled ÐAnswering the Challenge,Ó by Irving Crump. Published in the "Children's Hour" series. Image measures 11 x 8 inches on a larger board with marginal pencil notations. Signed. Very good condition with stained borders not affecting image.
Est: $100 - $150
Bjorklund, Lorence (American, 1913-1978). Mountain Man Shooting Cougar. Circa 1950. Pen and ink illustration of mountain lion emerging from cabin only to be shot. Likely from the book titled ÐAnswering the Challenge,Ó by Irving Crump. Published in the "Children's Hour" series. Image measures 11 x 8 inches on a larger board with marginal pencil notations. Signed. Very good condition with stained borders not affecting image.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Sep. 25, 2016
Bjorklund, Lorence (American, 1913-1978) Answering the Challenge Circa 1950. Pen and ink illustration of mountain lion attacking elk, from the book titled by Irving Crump. Published in the Children's Hour series. Image measures 11 x 8 inches on a larger board with marginal pencil notations. Signed. Very good.
Est: $100 - $150
Bjorklund, Lorence (American, 1913-1978) Answering the Challenge Circa 1950. Pen and ink illustration of mountain lion attacking elk, from the book titled by Irving Crump. Published in the Children's Hour series. Image measures 11 x 8 inches on a larger board with marginal pencil notations. Signed. Very good.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Sep. 25, 2016
Bjorklund, Lorence (American, 1913-1978) The Cutter Race. Circa 1950. Pen and ink illustration from the ÐCutter RaceÓ by Stephen Meader. Published in the Children's Hour series. 8 x 7 inches. On a larger board with marginal pencil notations. Signed. Very good
Est: $100 - $150
Bjorklund, Lorence (American, 1913-1978) The Cutter Race. Circa 1950. Pen and ink illustration from the ÐCutter RaceÓ by Stephen Meader. Published in the Children's Hour series. 8 x 7 inches. On a larger board with marginal pencil notations. Signed. Very good
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.