Ralph Ludwig Boyer Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Ralph Ludwig Boyer Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 10, 2023
RALPH LUDWIG BOYER (PA/NY, 1879-1952)
Est: $300 - $400
"An Anxious Moment Salmon Fishing", handcolored litho, in the manner of 18th c. British sporting prints, pencil signed and numbered 11/250, published 1937 by the Derrydale Press, New York. Inscribed "A salute to Sherb Prescott, and a happy day at River Hill, Ralph L. Boyer." In mahogany frame with gold liner, under glass, OS: 21 1/2" x 27 1/2", impression: 14 3/4" x 20 1/2", rippled, foxed. Sherburne Prescott (1887-1967) was a Broker on the New York and American Stock Exchange, lived in Greenwich, CT. He owned a summer home in Waldoboro, ME, from which he pursued his outdoor adventures. River Hill is in Madawaska, ME, the northernmost town in Maine, on the Canadian border.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jun. 28, 2022
Ralph Ludwig Boyer (American 1879-1952), In the Barn, Etching, Frame: 14 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (36.20 x 36.20 cm.)
Est: $40 - $60
Ralph Ludwig Boyer (American 1879-1952), In the Barn, Etching,
Weschler's
Aug. 02, 2019
Derrydale Press Lithographs by Ralph L. Boyer (American, 1879-1952), Fathers of American Sport
Est: $100 - $200
Derrydale Press Lithographs by Ralph L. Boyer (American, 1879-1952), Fathers of American Sport American, ca. 1930s. A set of six lithographs, all framed. Titled l.c., respectively, Samuel Morris, Esq. / 1734-1812 / Foxhunter; Col. William Ransom Johnson / 1782-1849 / "Napoleon of the Turf"; Colonel George Washington / 1732-1799 / Foxhunter; Commodore John Cox Stevens / 1788-1857 / Yachtsman; Thaddeus Norris, Esq. / 1811-1877 / Angler; and Henry William Herbert, Esq. / 1807-1858 / "Frank Forester"; each inscribed R.L. Boyer, del. l.l. and New York Published & Copyrighted 1931 by The Derrydale Press, 127 East 34th Street l.c., and each hand-signed l.r. beneath plate; each 16 x 12.5 in. (sight), 18.25 x 14.5 in. (frame).
Cowan's Auctions
Jul. 11, 2019
E.W. Arch Boyer [Pittsburgh, PA]
Est: $50 - $80
E.W. Arch Boyer signed soft-ground etching. Signed 'E W Boyer imp' in pencil lower right. Artist monogram in image lower right. Title 'Winter Sun' in pencil lower left. Measures 7-in. x 9.75-in. image size, 10-in. x 13.5-in. sheet size. VG/VG-EX. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Apr. 11, 2019
E.W. Arch Boyer Signed Soft-ground Etching
Est: $60 - $90
E.W. Arch Boyer (American) signed soft-ground etching. Signed 'E.W. Arch Boyer imp' in pencil lower right. Artist monogram in image lower right. Title 'Winter Sun' in pencil lower left. Measures 7-in. x 9.75-in. image size, 10-in. x 13.5-in. sheet size. VG/VG-EX. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Mar. 22, 2018
Ralph Ludwig Boyer Drypoint [Connecticut Barn]
Est: $50 - $75
Ralph Ludwig Boyer original pencil signed drypoint. Signed in pencil 'R. L. Boyer' lower right. Stated in pencil "3rd Imp." lower left. Measures 7" x 8" (plate size) and measures 9" x 10 3/8" (sheet size). Good condition with toning and slight foxing. Tipped to sheet along top edge only. Unframed. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship all items in this auction in-house.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Oct. 28, 2017
RALPH L. BOYER (1879-1952)
Est: $150 - $250
"After a Big One / Dry Fly Fishing" aquatint 12 1/2 x 19 inches. signed in pencil and dated 1936. framed 22 x 27 1/2 inches. Condition: Light fading
John McInnis Auctioneers
Aug. 05, 2017
RALPH BOYER (American, 1879-1952)
Est: $100 - $200
RALPH BOYER (American, 1879-1952), trout, drypoint, pencil signed lower right and inscribed illegibly at bottom. Toning, foxing. Plate 5''h, 7''w. (Hunting & Fishing) (Fine Art)
South Bay Auctions Inc
Dec. 11, 2016
3 PIECE R L BOYER LOT FOR SCROOGE
Est: $400 - $600
BOYER, Ralph Ludwig (American, 1879-1952): 3 Illustrations for Scrooge, Charcoal. 1) Appearance of the Apparition with Scrooge and his Tombstone, image size 29.5"" x 12", overall paper size 30.5"" x 20""; 2) Scrooge and Timmy on his Shoulders Looking in on the Christmas Turkey in the Butcher Shop, image size 18.5"" x 29", signed lower left, paper size overall 23"" x 31""; 3) Happy Scrooge with Tiny Tim Cratchet and his Father, overall paper size 25"" x 20.5", monogrammed lower right. All pieces are unframed.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Dec. 11, 2016
4 PIECE R L BOYER RELIGIOUS ILLUSTRATION LOT
Est: $400 - $600
BOYER, Ralph Ludwig (American, 1879-1952): 1) Shepherds Blinded by a Bright Light, Illustration, 6.75" x 28", pencil signed lower right, 8" x 31.25" with margins; 2) Manger Scene with New Born Christ, image size 15.25" x 20.5", 18.25" x 37", signed lower left; 3) Angel Appearing, image size 25.75" x 19", signed lower right, 30.5" x 22"; 4) Apostle Bringing Water to the Injured Prince, 24" x 20", signed lower left, paper is 28.5" x 22". All sizes are approximate.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Aug. 30, 2014
"R L Boyer" Original Signed Print
Est: $10 - $20
"R L Boyer" Original Signed Print titled "The First American Army" signed in pencil, sight size 16" long x 11" tall framed under glass
Terri Peters & Associates
Nov. 21, 2013
RALPH LUDWIG BOYER, American, 1879-1952, "An Anxious Moment - Salmon Fishing"., Drypoint etching on paper, 10½" x 17½" plate. Framed...
Est: $500 - $700
RALPH LUDWIG BOYER American, 1879-1952 "An Anxious Moment - Salmon Fishing". Signed in pencil lower left "R.L. Boyer". Numbered lower right 49/250. Published by Derrydale Press, 1937. Drypoint etching on paper, 10 1/2" x 17 1/2" plate. Framed.
Eldred's
Jul. 22, 2010
Ralph Boyer (1879-1952)
Est: $200 - $300
An Anxious Moment - Salmon Fishing-"An Anxious Moment - Salmon Fishing," 1937 Signed "R.L. Boyer" lower right Hand-colored drypoint, 10.5 by 17.5 inches Edition # 65 of 250
Copley Fine Art Auctions
Jul. 16, 2009
Brown Trout
Est: $200 - $400
Boyer was born in Camden, New Jersey. He studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia with William Merritt Chase (1849-1916).
Copley Fine Art Auctions
Jul. 26, 2007
Two R. Boyer Etchings of Fly-Fishermen
Est: $50 - $10,000
Ralph L. Boyer (1879-1952) Fly Fisherman: Signed "R.L. Boyer," lower right. Etching, 10½ by 7¼ inches. Casting: Signed "R.L. Boyer," lower right. Etching, 11 by 6½ inches. Both with significant mat burn.
Copley Fine Art Auctions
Oct. 29, 2004
RALPH LUDWIG BOYER (1879-1952)
Est: $500 -
RALPH LUDWIG BOYER (1879-1952) Five Original Drawings Watercolor and pencil on paper Overall size 17in. x 13in., variety of sight sizes Various signatures Included in this lot are: a portrait of Colonel William Ransom Johnson (1762-1849), 11.5in. x 9in. (sight size), with a detailed pencil profile portrait on the reverse, Not signed; humorous figure studies of three women, 14in. x 11.25in. (sight size), Not signed.; a pencil study of a seated boy, 7.5in. x 8in. (sight size), signed lower left: R.L. Boyer; portrait of an old woman, 5.5in.x 5in. (sight size), signed lower left; humorous illustration of a portrait painter and his model, 12in. x 11in. (sight size), signed lower right. Ralph Ludwig Boyer was active in portraiture, illustration, and landscapes and was associated with the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia. He drew many outdoor illustrations for The Sportsman magazine and also worked as a WPA artist painting murals. Boyer is also known for his fishing illustrations in books by Ralf Coykendall and Edmund Ware Smith. 5 items
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 29, 2004
RALPH LUDWIG BOYER (American 1879-1952
Est: $500 - $750
RALPH LUDWIG BOYER (American 1879-1952 Five Figure Drawings Pencil on paper Variety of sizes, ranging from 13in. x 8.5in. to 3.5in. x 3in. All signed Provenance: private collection, Dallas 5 items
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 29, 2004
RALPH LUDWIG BOYER (American 1879-1952)
Est: $500 - $750
RALPH LUDWIG BOYER (American 1879-1952) Five Drawings, 1890-1900 Pencil on paper All signed, some dated 1890, 1900 Variety of sizes no larger than 6in. x 8in. Provenance: private collection, Dallas 5 items
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 29, 2004
RALPH LUDWIG BOYER (American 1879-1952)
Est: $500 - $750
RALPH LUDWIG BOYER (American 1879-1952) Three Landscape Drawings Pencil on paper Variety of sizes, ranging from 13in. x 10in. to 9in. x 2in. All signed Provenance: private collection, Dallas Ralph Ludwig Boyer was born in Camden, New Jersey and began his studies at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts under renowned painters William Merritt Chase, Cecilia Beaux, Thomas Anschutz, and Hugh Breckenridge. He won the Cresson scholarship, which enabled him to study art in Spain. During World War I, Boyer worked in Baltimore for the U.S. Marines Camouflage Division. He worked as an illustrator for several publications, including Scribners, Harpers Weekly, and Good Housekeeping. Boyer exhibited his works at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Bridgeport Museum of Art. He lived in Westport, Connecticut from 1923 until his death in 1952. 3 items
Heritage Auctions