Eben Farrington Comins Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Eben Farrington Comins Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 04, 2023
Eben F. Comins. Gloucester at Sunset, watercolor
Est: $300 - $500
(American, 1875-1949). Watercolor on paper, signed and dated "Eben F. Comins, '98" ll, sight size: 6 1/2 x 10 3/4 in., framed size: 16 x 22 1/2 x 1 inches.
Alex Cooper
Apr. 05, 2023
EBEN F. COMINS (AM,1875-1949) DECO LADY FRESCO PA
Est: $5,000 - $10,000
Eben Farrington Comins (American,1875-1949) fresco painting on plaster over board / panel depicting an art deco lady. Signed in a stylized monogram "EFC" in between the date 1931 "19[EFC]31". Exhibited in the Corcoran Gallery of Art (was an art museum in Washington, D.C., United States, that is now the location of the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design, a part of the George Washington University) in the Comins' one man show "Frescoes by Eben F. Comins, March 31–April 22, 1931" exhibition. Stretcher is bordered in metal, possibly to create the recess in which plaster was applied to the board, to form the base to which the pigments were applied to. Artist and exhibition details inscribed in pen to stretcher, including a later "DO NOT TOUCH WITH WATER" in marker. Work measures 24" H x 18" W x 1-1/4" D. 27 photos. Frame 29-1/2" H x 23-1/4" W x 1-3/4" D + 3/4" protruding painting stretcher. Exhibition source: https://www.nga.gov/content/dam/ngaweb/exhibitions/pdfs/past/corcoran-exh-list.pdf THIRD PARTY SHIPPING REQUIRED.
Auction Life
Dec. 04, 2022
Eben Comins. California. Large portrait of a young girl in blue dress. 1930. Oil on canvas.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Eben Comins. California. Large portrait of a young girl in blue dress. 1930. Oil on canvas. Monogrammed upper right. Framed. Sight: 36 x 26in. Overall: 43 x 33in.
Tremont Auctions
Aug. 03, 2022
EBEN F. COMINS (AM,1875-1949) DECO LADY FRESCO PA
Est: $7,500 - $15,000
Eben Farrington Comins (American,1875-1949) fresco painting on plaster over board / panel depicting an art deco lady. Signed in a stylized monogram "EFC" in between the date 1931 "19[EFC]31". Exhibited in the Corcoran Gallery of Art (was an art museum in Washington, D.C., United States, that is now the location of the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design, a part of the George Washington University) in the Comins' one man show "Frescoes by Eben F. Comins, March 31–April 22, 1931" exhibition. Stretcher is bordered in metal, possibly to create the recess in which plaster was applied to the board, to form the base to which the pigments were applied to. Artist and exhibition details inscribed in pen to stretcher, including a later "DO NOT TOUCH WITH WATER" in marker. Work measures 24" H x 18" W x 1-1/4" D. 27 photos. Frame 29-1/2" H x 23-1/4" W x 1-3/4" D + 3/4" protruding painting stretcher. Exhibition source: https://www.nga.gov/content/dam/ngaweb/exhibitions/pdfs/past/corcoran-exh-list.pdf THIRD PARTY SHIPPING REQUIRED.
Auction Life
Dec. 04, 2021
Eben Comins (American, 1875-1949), Landscape with Sand Dunes
Est: $500 - $1,000
Eben Comins (American, 1875-1949), Landscape with Sand Dunes oil on canvas, signed and illegibly dated at lower right, indistinct inscription at lower left, presented in a period gilt frame, the canvas with Hardy-Alan of Paris stencil to verso. Stretcher size 19 1/2 x 29 in.; Frame dimensions 23 3/4 x 33 in. Eben Comins was a Boston-native artist who had an adept technical knowledge of painting techniques, and received a gold medal at the Panama Exposition for his contributions to art instruction. He taught in various locations including his Boston studio, at the Saint Paul School of Fine Arts, Saint Paul, Minnesota, Wellesley College, Wellesley, Massachusetts; the Swain School of Design in New Bedford, Connecticut; and operated an art school in Washington, DC before his death in Falls Church, VA on April 13, 1949. He is best known for his portraits, contemporary genre scenes, and landscape works. Private Collection, North Carolina Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Jun. 12, 2021
Eben Farrington Comins (American,1875-1949), Portrait of a Woman with Celestial Figures
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
Eben Farrington Comins (American,1875-1949), Portrait of a Woman with Celestial Figures oil on canvas (lined), signed to left-middle edge, retains Geo. F. Muth & Co. Washington D.C. art supplier label to stretcher verso, presented in a later ebonized wood frame. Stretcher size 46 x 36 in.; Frame dimensions 47 5/8 x 37 1/4 in. Eben Comins was a Boston-native artist who had an adept technical knowledge of painting techniques, and received a gold medal at the Panama Exposition for his contributions to art instruction. He taught in various locations including his Boston studio, at the Saint Paul School of Fine Arts, Saint Paul, Minnesota, Wellesley College, Wellesley, Massachusetts; the Swain School of Design in New Bedford, Connecticut; and operated an art school in Washington, DC before his death in Falls Church, VA on April 13, 1949. He is best known for his portraits, contemporary genre scenes, and landscape works. Mayo Gallery, Gloucester, Virginia Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Dec. 10, 2017
Eben Farrington Comins, (American, 1875-1949), "Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester, Massachusetts", 1917, oil on canvas laid on board, 19...
Est: $25,000 - $40,000
Eben Farrington Comins (American, 1875-1949) "Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester, Massachusetts", 1917 oil on canvas laid on board signed with initials in a monogram "EFC" lower left, verso with "R. H. Love Galleries, Inc., Chicago, Illinois" label. Presented in a handsome exhibition frame. 19-3/4" x 19-3/4", framed 30-1/4" x 30-1/4" Provenance: R. H. Love Galleries, Chicago, Illinois; Skinner, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts, September 26, 1997, lot 344; Christie's, New York, New York, September 29, 2009, lot 157. Exhibited: (Possibly) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 112th Annual Exhibition, 1917 (as The Bridge to the Beach). (Possibly) New York, National Academy of Design, 1917 (as The Bridge to the Beach).
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Sep. 16, 2017
Eben Comins,Am., Portrait of Robert Callahan, O/C
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Eben Farrington Comins,Am.,1875-1949,Portrait of Robert Callahan, oil on canvas,1931, initialed and dated upper left corner {JTUC7103} (MM )
Litchfield Auctions
May. 21, 2017
EBEN FARRINGTON COMINS (AMERICAN 1875-1945), OIL ON CANVAS, PAINTING OF A WOMAN, SIGNED AND DATED. 71 X 66"; FRAMED 73 1/2 X 77 1/2" (IMPERFECTIONS) (P.A.F.A. MARK ON STRETCHER-PA ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
EBEN FARRINGTON COMINS (AMERICAN 1875-1945), OIL ON CANVAS, PAINTING OF A WOMAN, SIGNED AND DATED. 71 X 66"; FRAMED 73 1/2 X 77 1/2" (IMPERFECTIONS) (P.A.F.A. MARK ON STRETCHER-PA ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS)
William J Jenack Auctioneers
Jan. 11, 2016
EBENS COMINS (American. 1875-1949)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
“The Fireworks”. Conjoined initials. Oil on Canvas. Measuring 26” by 33”. Framed. (Cond: good) (10000/15000) Provenance: Exhibited in Cleveland, Ohio at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Fourth Exhibition of Contemporary American Paintings. June-July 1924. New York. National Academy of Design. The Winter Exhibition. 1928. No. 23.
Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
Aug. 23, 2015
EBEN F COMINS 1894 BOSTON HERALD POSTER
Est: $50 - $1,000
COMINS, Eben Farrington (American, 1875-1949): Poster for the Boston Herald, Sunday March 29th, 1894, Lithograph, 23 1/2'' x 10 3/4'', backed on linen 28 3/4'' x 15 3/4''.
Burchard Galleries Inc
May. 17, 2015
EBEN F COMINS 1894 BOSTON HERALD POSTER
Est: $300 - $500
COMINS, Eben Farrington (American, 1875-1949): Poster for the Boston Herald, Sunday March 29th, 1894, Lithograph, 23 1/2" x 10 3/4", backed on linen 28 3/4" x 15 3/4".
Burchard Galleries Inc
Mar. 14, 2015
EBEN F. COMINS (1875-1949): TWO SISTERS
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
EBEN F. COMINS (1875-1949): TWO SISTERS Oil on canvas, 1918, signed with monogram 'EFC' and dated upper right, lined. 40 x 32 in., 49 x 41 in. (frame). Exhibited: The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 114th Annual Exhibition, 1919; and The Corcoran Galleries, Washington, D.C., 1919. Estate of Holland Roberts Melson, Jr, New York
STAIR
Aug. 21, 2012
EBEN FARRINGTON COMINS (American 1875-1949) "PORTRAIT OF ROBERT CALLAHAN".
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Oil on canvas half portrait of a young man wearing a plaid jacket, white shirt and tan hat. Signed upper left with artist's monogram and dated 1931. Housed in a black painted modern frame. An original detached label from "The Gloucester Society of Artist" 1931 exhibition with artist name and sitter. SIZE: 30" x 22". CONDITION: Very good. 7-70026
James D. Julia
Jul. 27, 2011
Eben Farrington Comins (American, 1875-1949) Meandering Stream. Signed and dated "Eben F. Comins. '99" l.l. Watercolor on paper, sight
Est: $200 - $250
Eben Farrington Comins (American, 1875-1949) Meandering Stream. Signed and dated "Eben F. Comins. '99" l.l. Watercolor on paper, sight size 12 x 12 1/2 in., framed. Condition: Toning, staining, not examined out of frame.
Skinner
Jul. 27, 2011
Eben Farrington Comins (American, 1875-1949) Morning Stream. Signed "Eben F. Comins, 1905" l.l. Watercolor, sight size 9 x 8 in., frame
Est: $300 - $500
Eben Farrington Comins (American, 1875-1949) Morning Stream. Signed "Eben F. Comins, 1905" l.l. Watercolor, sight size 9 x 8 in., framed. Condition: Slight toning, not examined out of frame.
Skinner
Jul. 21, 2010
Eben Farrington Comins (American, 1875-1949) View to the Sea. Ciphered "EFC" l.l. Watercolor on paper, sight size 8 3/4 x 11 in., frame
Est: $300 - $500
Eben Farrington Comins (American, 1875-1949) View to the Sea. Ciphered "EFC" l.l. Watercolor on paper, sight size 8 3/4 x 11 in., framed.
Skinner
Sep. 29, 2009
Eben Comins (1875-1949)
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Eben Comins (1875-1949) Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester, Massachusetts signed with initials in monogram 'EFC' (lower left) oil on canvas laid down on board 19¾ x 19¾ in. (50.2 x 50.2 cm.)
Christie's
May. 15, 2009
Eben Farrington Comins (American, 1875-1949) View of Pompeii Titled and monogrammed l.l., ...
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Eben Farrington Comins (American, 1875-1949) View of Pompeii Titled and monogrammed l.l., identified on a label from the Farnsworth Museum of Art, Wellesley College, on the reverse. Watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper, sight size 12 3/4 x 14 3/8 in. (32.3 x 36.4 cm), framed. Condition: Subtle toning, not examined out of frame.
Skinner
Sep. 28, 2008
COMINS, Eben Farrington, (American, 1875-1949):
Est: -
COMINS, Eben Farrington, (American, 1875-1949): Gloucester Harbor, Oil/CB, 14'' x 10'', monogrammed, framed, 20 1/2'' x 16 1/2''. Est. $2000/4000**
Burchard Galleries Inc
Dec. 03, 2005
Eben Farrington Comins (American 1875-1949) View of Manulair Lake
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Eben Farrington Comins (American 1875-1949) View of Manulair Lake Signed with artist's cipher monogram l.r.; also inscribed in ink on reverse Eben Comins/ Manulair July 1914 and in pencil Comins on reverse Oil on canvas board 14 x 10 in (35.6 x 25.4 cm) Provenance: Estate of Mary Beecher Longyear (Mrs. J.N. Longyear) Estate of Helen Longyear Paul Howard Paul
Weschler's