Rutherford Boyd Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Rutherford Boyd Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 14, 2025
(JOHN) RUTHERFORD BOYD (New Jersey/Louisiana, 1884-1951), Snow-covered farm., Watercolor on paper, 14” x 21.5” sight. Framed 21.75” x 29”.
Est: $200 - $300
(JOHN) RUTHERFORD BOYD New Jersey/Louisiana, 1884-1951 Snow-covered farm. Signed and dated twice lower right "Rutherford Boyd N.H. 1927".
Sandwich Auction House
Jan. 18, 2025
Rutherford Boyd (1884-1951)
Est: $300 - $400
Painting: Rutherford Boyd (1884-1951), "The River", oil on canvas. 16" x 24", overall 24" x 32".
Copake Auction Inc.
Jan. 01, 2025
RUTHERFORD BOYD, BEST IN SHOW, WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
Est: $5,600 - $7,500
Artist: Rutherford Boyd, American (1882 - 1951) Title: Best in Show Year: circa 1930 Medium: Watercolor on paper, signed lower left Size: 11 x 11 in. (27.94 x 27.94 cm) Frame Size: 21 x 20 inches Description: A group of dogs stands at attention in this whimsical watercolor by American artist Rutherford Boyd. Boyd worked for many years in New York City creating illustrations for many popular magazines in the early Twentieth century and became a very successful illustrator and art director.
RoGallery
May. 24, 2024
RUTHERFORD BOYD (New Jersey/Louisiana, 1884-1951), Winter landscape., Watercolor on paper, 14” x 21.5” sight. Framed 21.75” x 29”.
Est: $300 - $500
RUTHERFORD BOYD New Jersey/Louisiana, 1884-1951 Winter landscape. Signed twice lower right "Rutherford Boyd N.H. 1927".
Eldred's
May. 17, 2024
RUTHERFORD BOYD, BEST IN SHOW, WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
Est: $5,500 - $7,500
Artist: Rutherford Boyd, American (1882 - 1951) Title: Best in Show Year: circa 1930 Medium: Watercolor on paper, signed lower left Size: 11 x 11 in. (27.94 x 27.94 cm) Frame Size: 21 x 20 inches Description: A group of dogs stands at attention in this whimsical watercolor by American artist Rutherford Boyd. Boyd worked for many years in New York City creating illustrations for many popular magazines in the early Twentieth century and became a very successful illustrator and art director.
RoGallery
Oct. 07, 2023
Rutherford Boyd, Best in Show, Watercolor
Est: $6,500 - $7,500
ARTIST: RUTHERFORD BOYD, AMERICAN (1882 - 1951) TITLE: BEST IN SHOW YEAR: CIRCA 1930 MEDIUM: WATERCOLOR ON PAPER, SIGNED LOWER LEFT IMAGE SIZE: SIZE: 11 X 11 IN. (27.94 X 27.94 CM) FRAME SIZE: 21 X 20 INCHES DESCRIPTION: A GROUP OF DOGS STANDS AT ATTENTION IN THIS WHIMSICAL WATERCOLOR BY AMERICAN ARTIST RUTHERFORD BOYD. BOYD WORKED FOR MANY YEARS IN NEW YORK CITY CREATING ILLUSTRATIONS FOR MANY POPULAR MAGAZINES IN THE EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY AND BECAME A VERY SUCCESSFUL ILLUSTRATOR AND ART DIRECTOR.
RoGallery
Jul. 27, 2023
Rutherford (John Rutherford) Boyd American, 1884-1951 Springfield Beagle, 1938
Est: $300 - $500
Rutherford (John Rutherford) Boyd American, 1884-1951 Springfield Beagle, 1938 Signed and dated Rutherford Boyd/1938 (ll) Watercolor and gouache over pencil on board 17 1/2 x 20 1/4 inches (44.5 x 51.5 cm) Provenance: Private collection, North Carolina Sale, Doyle, New York, Mar. 24, 2009, lot 73 C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 10, 2023
Rutherford (John Rutherford) Boyd American, 1884-1951 Springfield Beagle, 1938
Est: $600 - $800
Rutherford (John Rutherford) Boyd American, 1884-1951 Springfield Beagle, 1938 Signed and dated Rutherford Boyd/1938 Watercolor and gouache over pencil on board 17 1/2 x 20 1/4 inches (44.5 x 51.5 cm) Provenance: Private collection, North Carolina Sale, Doyle, New York, Mar. 24, 2009, lot 73 C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 20, 2023
RUTHERFORD BOYD (New Jersey/Louisiana, 1884-1951), Winter landscape., Watercolor on paper, 14” x 21.5” sight. Framed 21.75” x 29”.
Est: $500 - $1,000
RUTHERFORD BOYD New Jersey/Louisiana, 1884-1951 Winter landscape. Signed twice lower right "Rutherford Boyd N.H. 1927".
Eldred's
Jul. 17, 2022
RUTHERFORD BOYD (American, 1884-1951)
Est: $700 - $900
The River Oil on canvas Painted between 1905 and 1910, with estate stamp lower right and on verso h. 16 w. 24 in. overall: (framed) n.b. Not all items are on display in our saleroom. If you wish to see a specific item in-person we ask that you contact us before attending our preview.
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
Jun. 16, 2022
Rutherford Boyd (1884-1951): Portrait of Father
Est: $200 - $300
Monotype on paper, 1903, signed lower left, titled and dated on the reverse, with label from Hirschl & Adler Galleries, NY. 9 x 5 1/2 in. (sheet), 14 x 11 in. (frame).
STAIR
Jun. 07, 2022
RUTHERFORD BOYD (AMERICAN, 1884–1951) ICE ON THE HUDSON
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Rutherford Boyd (American, 1884–1951) Ice on the Hudson Signed 'Rutherford Boyd' bottom right; also signed verso, oil on canvas 22 1/4 x 30 in. (56.5 x 76.2cm) Provenance The Artist. Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Estate of Rutherford Boyd, New York. Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York, New York. Art in Embassies Program, courtesy of Hirschl & Adler, Department of State, Washington D.C. Private Collection, New York. Frame: 30 x 38 x 2 1/2 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 07, 2022
RUTHERFORD BOYD (AMERICAN, 1884–1951) CAPE MAY WITH ROW BOATS ON THE BEACH
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Rutherford Boyd (American, 1884–1951) Cape May with Row Boats on the Beach Signed 'Rutherford Boyd' bottom right; also signed verso, oil on canvas 9 1/4 x 13 1/4 in. (23.5 x 33.7cm) Provenance Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York, New York. Private Collection, New York. Frame: 13 3/4 x 17 3/4 x 1 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 07, 2022
RUTHERFORD BOYD (AMERICAN, 1884–1951) SEATED WOMAN IN WHITE
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Rutherford Boyd (American, 1884–1951) Seated Woman in White Signed 'Rutherford Boyd' bottom left; also signed verso, oil on canvas 9 1/2 x 13 in. (24.1 x 33cm) Provenance Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York, New York. Private Collection, New York. Exhibited "La Femme: The Influence of Whistler and Japanese Print Masters on American Art (1880 - 1917)," Grand Central Art Galleries, Inc., New York, New York, 1983. Frame: 15 1/4 x 18 1/2 x 1/2 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 07, 2022
RUTHERFORD BOYD (AMERICAN, 1884–1951) ON THE FENCE
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Rutherford Boyd (American, 1884–1951) On the Fence Signed 'Rutherford Boyd' bottom left; also titled on labels verso, oil on canvas 10 5/8 x 13 3/4 in. (27 x 34.9cm) Executed circa 1905-10. Provenance Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York, New York. Private Collection, New York. Exhibited "Collector's Choice 1988," Mississippi Museum of Art, Jackson, Mississippi, November 13, 1988 - January 8, 1999. Frame: 18 1/4 x 21 x 2 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
May. 26, 2022
John Rutherford Boyd (1884-1951) The River 16 1/8 x 24 1/8 in. (41 x 61.3 cm.) (Painted circa 1905-10.)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John Rutherford Boyd (1884-1951) The River signed with estate stamp 'Rutherford Boyd' (lower right) oil on canvas 16 1/8 x 24 1/8 in. (41 x 61.3 cm.) Painted circa 1905-10. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Apr. 07, 2022
Rutherford Boyd (1884-1951): Portrait of Father
Est: $400 - $600
Monotype on paper, 1903, signed lower left, titled and dated on the reverse, with label from Hirschl & Adler Galleries, NY. 9 x 5 1/2 in. (sheet), 14 x 11 in. (frame).
STAIR
Dec. 09, 2021
Rutherford Boyd (1884-1951): Portrait of Father
Est: $500 - $800
Monotype on paper, 1903, signed lower left, titled and dated on the reverse, with label from Hirschl & Adler Galleries, NY. 9 x 5 1/2 in. (sheet), 14 x 11 in. (frame).
STAIR
Apr. 30, 2021
O/C LANDSCAPE, GRAY AFTERNOON, ATTRIBUTED TO RUTHERFORD BOYD
Est: $100 - $300
O/C LANDSCAPE, GRAY AFTERNOON, ATTRIBUTED TO RUTHERFORD BOYD. The reverse inscribed “GRAY AFTERNOON / Leonia, 1910 July”, 6” x 9”, frame 8 3/4” x 11 3/4”
William Smith Auctions
Apr. 29, 2021
RUTHERFORD BOYD, American (1884-1951), After Tennis, c. 1925, oil on board, unsigned, 20 1/2 x 27 3/4 inches
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
RUTHERFORD BOYD American (1884-1951) After Tennis, c. 1925 oil on board, unsigned 20 1/2 x 27 3/4 inches Provenance: David R. Boyd, St. Leonia, New Jersey, until 1986; Christie's, New York, New York, September 22, 1994, lot 123; Property of an American Collection; Shannon's, Milford, Connecticut, October 19, 2015, lot 12; Private Collection, Connecticut. Other Notes: According to David R. Boyd, the artist's son, "After Tennis" was painted circa 1921-1925 on the sun porch of his home and studio in Leonia, New Jersey. The models are the artist's friends and neighbors, and the male figure bears resemblance to the artist himself. tags: oil painting, summer, 20th century
Shannon's
Dec. 08, 2020
Rutherford Boyd (American, 1884–1951), , Lady Sewing
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Rutherford Boyd (American, 1884–1951) Lady Sewing Signed 'RUTHERFORD BOYD' bottom left; also signed verso, oil on canvas 30 x 22 in. (76.2 x 55.9cm) provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jul. 29, 2020
Rutherford Boyd (1884-1951) My Garden Gate 22 3/8 x 17 1/8in (56.8 x 43.5cm) (Painted circa 1925-30.)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Rutherford Boyd (1884-1951) My Garden Gate signed 'Rutherford Boyd' (lower left) watercolor and gouache on paper 22 3/8 x 17 1/8in (56.8 x 43.5cm) Painted circa 1925-30. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jun. 07, 2020
John Rutherford Boyd Ink on Paper
Est: $300 - $500
John Rutherford Boyd (American, 1884-1951) ink on paper drawing depicting woman at piano, stamped "Rutherford Boyd" and inscribed "Sister Amanda / about 1909 / Powelton Ave. / Phila" on the reverse. Image: 7" H x 8.5" W; frame: 15.75" H x 17.25" W.
Auctions at Showplace
Jan. 08, 2020
Rutherford Boyd American, 1884-1951 Sister Amanda at the Piano, circa 1909
Est: $600 - $800
Rutherford Boyd American, 1884-1951 Sister Amanda at the Piano, circa 1909 Stamped Rutherford Boyd and inscribed Sister Amanda / about 1909 / Powelton Ave. / Phila on the reverse Ink on paper 6 7/8 x 8 5/8 inches C Property from the Estate of Rosa Strygler
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 21, 2019
Rutherford Boyd (1884-1951). Watercolor Painting of Maine Coast
Est: $800 - $1,000
Watercolor painting of artist sitting on the cliffs at Maine coast. Dated 1941. Sight 19 x 12.5". Frame 28 x 20.5".
Chamberlain Antiques LLC
Mar. 24, 2019
John Rutherford Boyd, Illustrator (Am. 1884-1951) watercolor on paper, “Jesse Crawford at the Paramount Theatre”
Est: $800 - $1,000
John Rutherford Boyd, Illustrator (Am. 1884-1951) watercolor on paper, “Jesse Crawford at the Paramount Theatre”. 23.25” x 12 1/8”, in matted and gilt frame 36” x 23.25” overall. Retains original Hirschl & Adler labeling on back.
William Smith Auctions
Mar. 24, 2019
John Rutherford Boyd, Illustrator (Am. 1884-1951) watercolor on paper of three male window dressers putting lingerie on female mannequin
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
John Rutherford Boyd, Illustrator (Am. 1884-1951) watercolor on paper of three male window dressers putting lingerie on female mannequin, 24”H. x 28”W. sight size, in large gold leaf frame, 38”H. x 42”W. overall. This painting and the three other Rutherford Boyd’s were all purchased from Hirschl & Adler Galleries N.Y.C. in 1988. Very appealing in person, appears unsigned
William Smith Auctions
Dec. 29, 2018
Rutherford Boyd (AM 1884-1957) White Silence
Est: $400 - $800
Rutherford Boyd (American 1884-1957) White Silence watercolor on paper 34 x 21" retaining original- Invited Work Art Institute of Chicago 7th International Exhibition of Watercolor Paintings -1927
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 20, 2018
John Rutherford Boyd American, 1884-1951 Harriet Seated in a Chair, Reading, 1910
Est: $300 - $500
John Rutherford Boyd American, 1884-1951 Harriet Seated in a Chair, Reading, 1910 Estate stamp, dated Early 1910 and bears inscription H. The Greystone on the reverse Ink on paper 5 3/4 x 7 1/4 inches Provenance: Estate of the artist Hirschl and Adler Galleries, New York C The Patricia and Donald Oresman Collection
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 28, 2018
Rutherford Boyd (AM 1884-1957) White Silence
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Rutherford Boyd (American 1884-1957) White Silence watercolor on paper 34 x 21" retaining original- Invited Work Art Institute of Chicago 7th International Exhibition of Watercolor Paintings -1927
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 31, 2018
Rutherford Boyd (AM 1884-1957) White Silence
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Rutherford Boyd (American 1884-1957) White Silence watercolor on paper 34 x 21" retaining original- Invited Work Art Institute of Chicago 7th International Exhibition of Watercolor Paintings -1927
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 02, 2017
Boyd's Bears, The Archive Collection "Rutherford"
Est: -
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Richard L. Edwards Auctioneer
Sep. 27, 2017
Rutherford Boyd American, 1884-1952 Mount Desert Island, 1947
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Rutherford Boyd American, 1884-1952 Mount Desert Island, 1947 Signed Rutherford Boyd and dated 1947 (lr) Watercolor on board 19 1/2 x 26 inches C
Doyle New York
May. 10, 2017
Rutherford Boyd American, 1884-1952 Mount Desert Island, 1947
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Rutherford Boyd American, 1884-1952 Mount Desert Island, 1947 Signed Rutherford Boyd and dated 1947 (lr) Watercolor on board 19 1/2 x 26 inches C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Feb. 12, 2017
JOHN RUTHERFORD BOYD (American, 1882-1951). LANDSCAPE IN SPRING, signed and dated 1928 lower left. Inscribed "To cousin Gertrude June 3
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
JOHN RUTHERFORD BOYD (American, 1882-1951). LANDSCAPE IN SPRING, signed and dated 1928 lower left. Inscribed "To cousin Gertrude June 3- 1928 Harriet R. Boyd & Rutherford Boyd" on verso. Oil on board in hand carved frame by M. Grieve Co., New York & London - Framed: 12 in. x 19 1/2 in.
Sloans & Kenyon
Sep. 18, 2016
JOHN RUTHERFORD BOYD (American, 1882-1951). LANDSCAPE IN SPRING, signed and dated 1928 lower left. Inscribed "To cousin Gertrude June 3
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JOHN RUTHERFORD BOYD (American, 1882-1951). LANDSCAPE IN SPRING, signed and dated 1928 lower left. Inscribed "To cousin Gertrude June 3- 1928 Harriet R. Boyd & Rutherford Boyd." Oil on board in hand carved frame by M. Grieve Co., New York & London - Framed: 12 in. x 19 1/2 in.
Sloans & Kenyon
Oct. 29, 2015
RUTHERFORD BOYD, American (1884-1951), After Tennis, c. 1925, oil on board, unsigned., 20 1/2 x 27 3/4
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
RUTHERFORD BOYD American (1884-1951) After Tennis, c. 1925 oil on board, unsigned. 20 1/2 x 27 3/4 Provenance: David R. Boyd, St. Leonia, New Jersey, until 1986; Christie's New York, September 22, 1994, lot 123; Property of an American Collection. Other Notes: According to David R. Boyd, the artist's son, "After Tennis" was painted circa 1921-1925 on the sun porch of his home and studio in Leonia, New Jersey. The models are the artist's friends and neighbors, and the male figure bears resemblance to the artist himself.
Shannon's
Apr. 25, 2013
RUTHERFORD BOYD, American (1884-1951), Ice on the Hudson, oil on canvas, estate stamp lower right, c. 1905-1910., 22 1/8 x 30
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
RUTHERFORD BOYD American (1884-1951) Ice on the Hudson oil on canvas, estate stamp lower right, c. 1905-1910. 22 1/8 x 30 Provenance: Estate of the artist until 1982.
Shannon's
Feb. 02, 2013
Rutherford Boyd (1884-1951): "Sandy Beach (Mt. Desert Isl. ME.)"
Est: $150 - $250
Rutherford Boyd (1884-1951): "Sandy Beach (Mt. Desert Isl. ME.)" Pencil and watercolor on illustration board, signed lower right, titled on verso, unframed. 21 5/8 x 29 7/8 in.
STAIR
Apr. 04, 2012
Rutherford Boyd American, 1884-1951 Aquilegia and Delphinium, 1930
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Rutherford Boyd American, 1884-1951 Aquilegia and Delphinium, 1930 Signed RUTHERFORD BOYD and dated 1930 (lr); inscribed in pencil on fragment of former backing AQUILEGIA & DELPHINIUM/RUTHERFORD BOYD Watercolor and pencil on paper 24 3/4 x 39 5/8 inches Provenance: Estate of the Artist, according to a Hirschl & Adler stamp on the backing Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Inc., NY, Inv. No. APG 18383D C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 02, 2011
Rutherford Boyd American, 1884-1951 Aquilegia and Delphinium, 1930
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Rutherford Boyd American, 1884-1951 Aquilegia and Delphinium, 1930 Signed RUTHERFORD BOYD and dated 1930 (lr); inscribed in pencil on fragment of former backing AQUILEGIA & DELPHINIUM/RUTHERFORD BOYD Watercolor and pencil on paper 24 3/4 x 39 5/8 inches Provenance: Estate of the Artist, according to a Hirschl & Adler stamp on the backing Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Inc., New York, Inv. No. APG 18383D C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 17, 2009
Rutherford (John Rutherford) Boyd American, 1884-1951 Springer Spaniel, 1938
Est: $600 - $800
Rutherford (John Rutherford) Boyd American, 1884-1951 Springer Spaniel, 1938 Signed Rutherford Boyd and dated 1938 (lr) Watercolor and gouache over traces of pencil on board 16 9/16 x 22 1/2 inches
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Mar. 24, 2009
Rutherford (John Rutherford) Boyd American, 1884-1951 Springer Spaniel, 1938
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Rutherford (John Rutherford) Boyd American, 1884-1951 Springer Spaniel, 1938 Signed Rutherford Boyd and dated 1938 (lr) Watercolor and gouache over traces of pencil on board 16 9/16 x 22 1/2 inches
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Mar. 24, 2009
Rutherford (John Rutherford) Boyd American, 1884-1951 Seated Collie, 1938
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Rutherford (John Rutherford) Boyd American, 1884-1951 Seated Collie, 1938 Signed Rutherford Boyd and dated 1938 (ll) Watercolor with traces of gouache on paper over pencil on board 17 1/4 x 2 1/2 inches
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Feb. 07, 2009
Rutherford (John) Boyd (American/Louisiana,
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Rutherford (John) Boyd (American/Louisiana, 1884-1951), "Granada", watercolor on board, signed, titled and dated "1931" lower left, sight 26 in. x 18 3/4 in., attractively matted and framed * NO RETURNS ARE ACCEPTED ON THE BASIS OF CONDITION * PLEASE READ ALL CONDITIONS OF LISTED WITH THIS ITEM * PAYMENT DUE WITHIN 10 DAYS! * NO PAY PAL * WE DO NOT SHIP ANY ITEMS or ESTIMATE, SEE BELOW SHIPPING POLICY * LOCATED IN NEW ORLEANS, LA *
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 24, 2008
Rutherford Boyd 1884-1951 , Flower Garden, Irises and Poppies watercolors with traces of pencil on paper
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
signed Rutherford Boyd , l.l. watercolors with traces of pencil on paper
Sotheby's
Jul. 12, 2008
Rutherford (John) Boyd (American/Louisiana,
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Rutherford (John) Boyd (American/Louisiana, 1884-1951), "Granada", watercolor on board, signed, titled and dated "1931" lower left, sight 26 in. x 18 3/4 in., attractively matted and framed. Note: Rutherford Boyd was born in Philadelphia and was active in New Orleans in 1909
Neal Auction Company
Dec. 07, 2007
RUTHERFORD BOYD (American 1884-1951) Harriet Boyd
Est: -
RUTHERFORD BOYD (American 1884-1951) Harriet Boyd Knitting Before Fireplace Pastel on paper 12-1/2 x 19 inches (31.7 x 48.2 cm) Signed lower left: Rutherford Boyd Provenance: Meredith L. Long & Co. (Houston, Texas); Mr. and Mrs. Edgar E. Townes, 1983 (Houston, Texas)
Heritage Auctions