José Cisneros Paintings & Artwork for Sale | José Cisneros Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 21, 2023
(4) SOUTHWEST BOOKS, DRAWINGS BY JOSE B. CISNEROS
Est: $80 - $150
(lot of 4) Books: Southwest subjects, all featuring illustrations by artist Jose B. Cisneros (Mexico/ Texas, 1910-2009), including: (1) "Riders of the Border: A Selection of Thirty Drawings," by Jose B. Cisneros, author signed with sentiment at title page, published by Texas Western Press, 1971, (1) "El Paso's Missions and Indians," by Cleofas Calleros, author signed at title page, published by McMath Company, 1951, (1) "Tales of the Tularosa," by Mrs. Tom Charles, edited by Francis Fugate and Carl Hertzog, 1954, signed with sentiment at title page, (1) "Cisneros: An Artist's Journey," by John O. West, artist signed at title page, published by Texas Western Press, 1993, largest: approx 11 3/8"h, 8.5"w, 3.3lbs total Start Price: $60.00
Austin Auction Gallery
May. 29, 2023
Jose Cisneros, "The Goodnight-Loving Trail"
Est: $300 - $500
Jose Cisneros (1910-2009, Texas), "The Goodnight-Loving Trail", signed and numbered lithograph, 183/250; includes Certificate of Authenticity: Estate of author Larry McMurtry, from his Archer City, Texas home sight: 17 x 14 in., frame: 29 x 25 in. We happily provide seamless shipping services on everything we sell. Please email us at shipping@vogtauction.com or call 210-971-5750 for more information.
Vogt Galleries Texas
Jan. 27, 2022
Signed by Jose Cisneros 1/200
Est: $200 - $300
Heading: Author: Cisneros, Jose & John O. West Title: Riders of the Borderlands/The Man and His Art Place Published: El Paso, Texas Publisher:University of Texas at El Paso Date Published: [1981] Description: Profusely Illustrated with drawings by Jose Cisneros. Essay by (Oblong 4to) cloth, pictorial dust jacket. No. 138 of 200 copies. First Edition. Signed by Jose Cisneros, John O. West, and designer Carl Hertzog at the colophon. Scarce catalog for a November 1981 exhibition.
PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
Jun. 06, 2021
Jose Cisneros Watercolor of Don Juan de Onate
Est: $600 - $800
Jose Cisneros (Mexican/American, 1910-2009). A depiction of "Don Juan de Onate with his son Cristobal", by the famed historical artist. A watercolor, ink and graphite on paper, signed l.r. Sight size: 18" ht. x 14" wd., Framed Size: 28" ht. x 24" wd.
Caza Sikes
Apr. 12, 2021
Fine Jose Cisneros Historical Watercolor
Est: $600 - $800
"Don Diego de Vargas Zapata Lujan y Ponce de Leon and his drummer Sebastian Rodriguez Brito". An outstanding historical subject related to northern "New Mexico", depicting Don Diego de Vargas, often credited with quelling a Pueblo rebellion of Spanish colonial territories in Northern Mexico. Also compelling is the inclusion of Sebastian Rodriguez Brito, a well known freed African who worked his life on the Mexican frontier as a percussion military drummer and drill percussionist, navigating that unusual period with a well documented social mobility, including land ownership and marriage. Watercolor, ink and graphite on paper, signed and inscribed "El Paso, 82" l.l. Commissioned directly from the artist. 16" x 12.25" (sight), 26" x 22" (framed).
Caza Sikes
Apr. 12, 2021
Jose Cisneros Watercolor of Francisco Vazquez
Est: $600 - $800
Jose Cisneros (Mexican/American, 1910-2009). A depiction of "Don Francisco Vazquez de Coronado- c. 1540", by the famed historical artist. A watercolor, ink and graphite on paper, signed and dated 95 l.l. 18" x 14" (sight), 27" x 23" (framed).
Caza Sikes
Apr. 12, 2021
Jose Cisneros, "Encomendero Del Nuevo Mexico"
Est: $600 - $800
Jose Cisneros (Mexican/American, 1910-2009). A graphite, ink, and watercolor on paper in the artist's historical fashion, depicting "Encomendero del Nueva Mexico, C. 1650", with a figure astride horseback. Signed and noted "El Paso, '87", l.r. 18.5" x 14" (sight), 26" x 22" (framed).
Caza Sikes
May. 14, 2020
Jose Cisneros (Mexican/American, 1910-2009) Romance at Old Paso del Norte, 1995
Est: $800 - $1,200
Jose Cisneros (Mexican/American, 1910-2009) Romance at Old Paso del Norte, 1995 Ink, watercolor, and crayon on paper 19 x 14-1/2 inches (48.3 x 36.8 cm) (sight) Signed and dated lower left: J. Cisneros -'95 HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Sep. 15, 2019
Jose Cisneros, (American, 1910-2009), Boomerang Baby, 1988, watercolor with pen and ink, 8" x 5 3/8"
Est: $400 - $600
Jose Cisneros (American, 1910-2009) Boomerang Baby, 1988 watercolor with pen and ink signed and dated top left 8" x 5 3/8"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 13, 2019
JOSE CISNEROS (D.2009) MEXICAN CHARRO DRAWING
Est: $400 - $600
Framed watercolor and ink drawing on paper, "Mexican Charro - Present Day", signed Jose Cisneros (Texas, 1910-2009), and dated 1967 lower left, dedicated lower center, titled on the reverse of the frame, accompanied by a letter dated 1969 from The University of Texas Press about the artist's fellowship, sight: approx 14.25"h, 10.5"w, overall: approx 24"h, 20"w, 5.5lbs Start Price: $300.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Apr. 13, 2019
JOSE CISNEROS (D.2009) SPANISH GENTLEMAN ON HORSE
Est: $400 - $600
Framed watercolor and ink drawing on paper, "Spanish Gentleman- Mid XVII Century," signed lower left Jose Cisneros (Texas, 1910-2009), dedicated lower center, titled on the reverse of the frame, accompanied by a letter dated 1969 from The University of Texas Press about the artist's fellowship, sight: approx 16"h, 11.5"w, overall: approx 25"h, 21"w, 6.25lbs Start Price: $300.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Apr. 13, 2019
JOSE CISNEROS (D.2009) VAQUERO ON BUCKING HORSE
Est: $400 - $600
Framed watercolor and ink drawing on paper, "Vaquero - 1845," signed lower right Jose Cisneros (Texas, 1910-2009), dedicated lower center, titled on the reverse of the frame, accompanied by a letter dated 1969 from The University of Texas Press about the artist's fellowship, sight: approx 15.5"h, 12"w, overall: approx 25.5"h, 21.5"w, 7.25lbs Start Price: $300.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Aug. 19, 2018
BUFFALO SOLDIER JOSE CISNEROS PRINT
Est: $100 - $175
Vintage Jose Cisneros (1910-2009) "Buffalo Soldier" Signed Print. Signed in the plate and in pencil by the artist. Professionally framed and matted. In frame measures 23"x29"x3/4" Weight 5 pds 6 oz. The largely self-taught Cisneros was born in Villa Ocampo, Durango, Mexico, and grew up in a poor family during the Mexican Revolution. While still a youth, Cisneros moved with his family to Ciudad Juarez, where he would cross the Rio Grande to attend school in El Paso. The artist moved permanently to El Paso in the 1930s. Cisneros body of work consists of thousands of illustrations depicting the Spanish heritage of Mexico and the American Southwest, based on his close study of history. During his career Cisneros illustrated over forty books and won many awards, including a National Arts and Humanities Medal and a Hispanic Culture Foundation Award in 2002. In 1991 Cisneros was knighted by King Juan Carlos of Spain for his contributions to the understanding of Spanish history through his art, and in 2007 the El Paso Museum of Art presented a retrospective of the artist, Jose Cisneros: A Life in Art. The artists work is included in collections across the nation, including the Smithsonian Institution, the White House, the Texas State Capitol, and the Museum of the Palace of Governors in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Charleston Estate Auctions
Jun. 19, 2018
Jose Cisneros, (1910 - 2009 El Paso, TX), "Joaquin Murrieta - 1850", Watercolor and ink on Strathmore paper under glass, Sight: 17.5" H
Est: $700 - $900
Jose Cisneros (1910 - 2009 El Paso, TX) "Joaquin Murrieta - 1850" Watercolor and ink on Strathmore paper under glass Signed and inscribed lower left: J. Cisneros / El Paso, titled lower center Sight: 17.5" H x 14" W Provenance: Collection of Earl C. Adams, San Marino, CA; through descent to the present owner, Santa Fe, NM.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 19, 2018
Jose Cisneros, (1910 - 2009 El Paso, TX), "Don Felipe De Neve - 1781", Watercolor and ink on Strathmore paper under glass, Sight: 17.75
Est: $700 - $900
Jose Cisneros (1910 - 2009 El Paso, TX) "Don Felipe De Neve - 1781" Watercolor and ink on Strathmore paper under glass Signed and inscribed lower left: J. Cisneros / El Paso, titled lower center Sight: 17.75" H x 13.75" W Provenance: Collection of Earl C. Adams, San Marino, CA; through descent to the present owner, Santa Fe, NM.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 19, 2018
Jose Cisneros, (1910 - 2009 El Paso, TX), "Don Gaspar De Portola - 1769", Watercolor and ink on Strathmore paper under glass, Sight: 17
Est: $700 - $900
Jose Cisneros (1910 - 2009 El Paso, TX) "Don Gaspar De Portola - 1769" Watercolor and ink on Strathmore paper under glass Signed and inscribed lower right: J. Cisneros / El Paso, titled lower center Sight: 17.5" H x 14" W Provenance: Collection of Earl C. Adams, San Marino, CA; through descent to the present owner, Santa Fe, NM.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 19, 2018
Jose Cisneros, (1910 - 2009 El Paso, TX), "Capt. Juan Bautista De Anza - 1775", Watercolor and ink on Strathmore paper under glass, Sig
Est: $700 - $900
Jose Cisneros (1910 - 2009 El Paso, TX) "Capt. Juan Bautista De Anza - 1775" Watercolor and ink on Strathmore paper under glass Signed and inscribed lower left: J. Cisneros / El Paso, titled lower center Sight: 17.75" H x 13.75" W Provenance: Collection of Earl C. Adams, San Marino, CA; through descent to the present owner, Santa Fe, NM.
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 18, 2018
JOSE CISNEROS (1910-2009) SPANISH CONQUISTADOR
Est: $600 - $800
Framed drawing, "Spanish Conquistador at Paso del Norte, c. 1584", lower right J. Cisneros, 1984 (Jose Cisneros, Texas, 1910-2009), the top presentation: "To Hans Mark, Chancellor of The University of Texas System, with profound respect and admiration from The University of Texas at El Paso", sight: 15.5"h, 11.25"w, overall: 21.5"h, 17"w, 4.75lbs Start Price: $400.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Oct. 29, 2017
JOSE CISNEROS (1910-2009) SPANISH CONQUISTADOR
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Framed drawing, "Spanish Conquistador at Paso del Norte, c. 1584", lower right J. Cisneros, 1984 (Jose Cisneros, Texas, 1910-2009), the top presentation: "To Hans Mark, Chancellor of The University of Texas System, with profound respect and admiration from The University of Texas at El Paso", sight: 15.5"h, 11.25"w, overall: 21.5"h, 17"w, 4.75lbs Start Price: $800.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Jan. 14, 2017
(3) FRAMED ARTWORK, SANDY SCOTT, JOSE CISNEROS ETC
Est: $60 - $80
(lot of 3) Framed artwork, comprising: (1) hand colored etching, "The Gobbler", by Sandy Scott (American b. 1943), numbered 42/100, sight: 6.75"h, 5.25"w, overall: 13"h, 11"w; (1) print, Conquistador, signed in plate lower right Jose Cisneros (Tejano, 1910-2009), sight: 12.75"h, 10'w, overall: 20.5"h, 16.5"w; accompanied by (1) unframed lithograph, "First Texas Duck Stamp Print", by Larry Hayden, numbered 8,100/16,500, in protective paper sleeve, 12.75"h, 14"w; 6lbs Start Price: $50.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Dec. 02, 2016
Jose Cisneros | Californian - 1840
Est: $800 - $1,200
Artist: Jose Cisneros | 1910 - 2009 Title: Californian - 1840 Signed l/l: J. Cisneros El Paso Media: Pen & ink, and watercolor on board Dimensions: 12 by 10 inches no reserve
Altermann Galleries
Dec. 02, 2016
Jose Cisneros | Spaniards Meet the Big Horns
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Artist: Jose Cisneros | 1910 - 2009 Title: Spaniards Meet the Big Horns, 17th Century Signed l/l: Spaniards Meet the Bighorns in the 17th Century, Joe Cisneros '84 Media: Mixed media on board Dimensions: 24 by 14 1/2 inches
Altermann Galleries
Jan. 24, 2015
Cisneros, Jose
Est: $500 - $1,000
6 Items: 1.) print from book: "The Black Experience in the American West" Liveright Publishing, New York accompanied by original hand written letter; Four Original Prints by Jose Cisneros; each are originally signed and numbered by Cisneros: Trailing the Longhorns, ; Goodnight-Loving Trail 1866-1886; Chisolm Trail 1867-1884; Western Trail 1897
David Dike Fine Art
Sep. 19, 2013
Jose Cisneros, (Mexican/American, 1910-2009), Apache Lookout
Est: $600 - $800
Jose Cisneros (Mexican/American, 1910-2009) Apache Lookout watercolor and ink signed J. Cisneros (lower right) 15 x 20 inches.
Hindman
Jun. 13, 2013
Jose Cisneros, (Mexican/ American, 1910-2009), Vaquero de la Baja California, 1950
Est: $500 - $700
Jose Cisneros (Mexican/ American, 1910-2009) Vaquero de la Baja California, 1950 ink on paper signed J. Cisneros (lower right) 20 x 14 3/4 inches.
Hindman
Aug. 21, 2012
JOSE CISNEROS (Mexican, 20th Century) THE SCOUT.
Est: $200 - $400
Limited edition print shows two Civil War soldiers on horseback looking out over a landscape signaling direction. Pencil signed lower right and numbered "24/300". Housed in a modern gilt frame with colorful double matte. SIZE: SIGHT: 22" x 14-1/4". PROVENANCE: From a coastal New Jersey home. CONDITION: Few foxing spots, otherwise very good. 9-24252
James D. Julia
Feb. 02, 2012
JOSE CISNEROS (Mexican, 20th Century) THE SCOUT.
Est: $200 - $400
Limited edition print shows two Civil War soldiers on horseback looking out over a landscape signaling direction. Pencil signed lower right and numbered "24/300". Housed in a modern gilt frame with colorful double matte. SIZE: SIGHT: 22" x 14-1/4". PROVENANCE: From a coastal New Jersey home. CONDITION: Few foxing spots, otherwise very good. 9-24252
James D. Julia
Aug. 13, 2011
West Texas Cowboy
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
West Texas Cowboy
Altermann Galleries
Aug. 13, 2011
Texas Cowboy - Around 1890
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Texas Cowboy - Around 1890
Altermann Galleries
Aug. 13, 2011
Texas Senior, Juez De Campo, Field Judge
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Texas Senior, Juez De Campo, Field Judge
Altermann Galleries
Oct. 23, 2010
José Cisneros. Two Original Pen and Ink Drawings, inclu
Est: $700 - $1,000
José Cisneros. Two Original Pen and Ink Drawings, including: Rider from the State of Coahuila-c. 1840. 9.5" x 13.75" (sight), matted and framed to an overall 19.5" x 23.25". Signed "J. Cisneros / Paisano" at lower right; title in pencil at top. Slight pucker to paper at left edge of mat. Else, fine. [and:] Mission Indian "Vaquero" c. 1800. 10.5" x 15.5" (sight), matted and framed to an overall 19.25" x 24". Signed "J. Cisneros / El Paso" at lower right. Fine.
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 23, 2010
José Cisneros. Sp. "Mexico Regt." Dragoon 1792. Origina
Est: $800 - $1,200
José Cisneros. Sp. "Mexico Regt." Dragoon 1792. Original hand-colored drawing. 11" x 13.75" (sight), matted and framed to an overall 22.5" x 25.5". Signed "J. Cisneros / El Paso" in lower right. Fine.
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 23, 2010
José Cisneros. Dragoon on Horseback. Original pen and i
Est: $500 - $700
José Cisneros. Dragoon on Horseback. Original pen and ink drawing. 8.75" x 11.5" (sight), matted and framed to an overall 17" x 20.75". Signed "J. Cisneros / Paisano" in ink at lower left. Fine. José Cisneros, one of the truly great twentieth-century Texas artists and illustrators, was renowned for his impeccable, historically-accurate depictions of the Southwest - particularly those concerning the Paso del Norte region of Cisneros' adopted hometown of El Paso. "Like Tom Lea, José Cisneros is devoted to authentic historical detail in his art. His scholarly achievement is made all the more remarkable by his lack of opportunity for a formal education. He is master of an incredible wealth of information reading the costumes, heraldry, weapons, and accoutrements of the Spanish borderlands-especially of its horsemen. . . . [He] is an historian no less than an artist" (Lowman, Printing Arts in Texas, p. 19). He was knighted by King Juan Carlos of Spain in 1991 for his contributions to Spanish culture in the New World, and he was awarded the National Humanities Medal in 2007 by President George W. Bush. José Cisneros died in El Paso in 2009 at the age of ninety-nine.
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 23, 2010
José Cisneros. Two Signed Color Prints, including: Span
Est: $500 - $700
José Cisneros. Two Signed Color Prints, including: Spanish Captain General on Horseback. 14.5" x 19.5" (sight), matted and framed to an overall 24.5" x 29.5". Signed "José Cisneros" in black ink at lower left. Fine. [and:] El Paso Before It Was. 8.5" x 12" (sight), matted and framed to an overall 18" x 21.75". Signed "José Cisneros" in red ink at bottom of print. Fine. Limited edition of 500 signed prints, this piece served as the cover art for the book El Paso: A Borderlands History by W. H. Timmons (Texas Western Press, 1990). Fine.
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 23, 2010
José Cisneros. Two Original Pen and Ink Drawings, inclu
Est: $600 - $900
José Cisneros. Two Original Pen and Ink Drawings, including: Spanish Gentleman. 7.75" x 12.375" (sight), matted and framed to an overall 16.25" x 21". Signed "J. Cisneros" along the right edge. Fine. [and:] Lord Archbishop. 8.75" x 11.25" (sight), matted and framed to an overall 17" x 21". Signed "J. Cisneros B. 37" in lower right. Fine.
Heritage Auctions
Sep. 19, 2010
Jose Cisneros Signed Print Entitled "Socorro Mission"
Est: $100 - $200
Jose Cisneros 1993 Signed Print Entitled "Sorroco Mission". Signed Lower Left in Ball Point Pen. Image Size 15 1/4" x 22 1/2"
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
Dec. 02, 2006
JOSE CISNEROS (b. 1910)
Est: $600 - $1,200
JOSE CISNEROS (b. 1910) A Job For The Rangers Pen and ink 6in. x 9.5in. Signed upper left This drawing is a chapter heading for the book The El Paso Salt War - 1877, by C. L. Sonnichsen. The drawing is on page 35, Chapter VI "A Job for the Rangers."
Heritage Auctions