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  • RALPH WOLFE COWAN (B. 1931): PORTRAIT
    Dec. 08, 2022

    RALPH WOLFE COWAN (B. 1931): PORTRAIT

    Est: $200 - $300

    1965; oil on board, signed and dated lower left; depicting a man posed in the manner of a publicity photo of Cary Grant, together with 8 x 10 inch Cary Grant photo signed "Thanks / o x / Cary"; 35 1/2 x 47 1/2 inches sight; 39 1/2 x 51 1/2 inches frame

    Abell Auction
  • Ralph Wolfe Cowan (American, b. 1931), Portrait of Jacqueline Kennedy
    Feb. 05, 2022

    Ralph Wolfe Cowan (American, b. 1931), Portrait of Jacqueline Kennedy

    Est: $25,000 - $35,000

    Ralph Wolfe Cowan (American, b. 1931) Portrait of Jacqueline Kennedy, Commissioned by John F. Kennedy oil on board unsigned, includes a signed letter with dedication to the previous owner 98 x 52 1/2 inches (frame) 81 x 39 1/2 inches (sight)

    Fontaine's Auction Gallery
  • Ralph Wolfe Cowan (1931 - ) American, Oil on Board
    May. 10, 2020

    Ralph Wolfe Cowan (1931 - ) American, Oil on Board

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    This is a beautiful portrait of Lilly Lawrence by Ralph Wolfe Cowan, an American portrait artist who painted numerous monarchs and heads of state during his lifetime. Lilly Lawrence, also known as "Princess Lilly", was the daughter of an Iranian oil minister who worked under the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, before his overthrow in 1979. She was a socialite and philanthropist. Her home in Malibu, the Castle Kashan, burned down in 1993 and many paintings were lost. Cowan was born in Virginia, was a paratrooper in the army, and moved to West Palm Beach afterwards. He had a close relationship with the Royal family of Monaco and painted Princess Grace in 1956, and he was known for painting royalty. The portrait here is signed in the lower left and has a Florida label with the artist's name and West Palm Beach address on the back. The overall size is 34 x 30 in. wide and the sight size is 23 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. wide.

    Sarasota Estate Auction
  • Ralph Wolfe Cowan (1931 - ) American, Oil on Board
    Jan. 26, 2020

    Ralph Wolfe Cowan (1931 - ) American, Oil on Board

    Est: $3,000 - $6,000

    This is a beautiful portrait of Lilly Lawrence by Ralph Wolfe Cowan, an American portrait artist who painted numerous monarchs and heads of state during his lifetime. Lilly Lawrence, also known as "Princess Lilly", was the daughter of an Iranian oil minister who worked under the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, before his overthrow in 1979. She was a socialite and philanthropist. Her home in Malibu, the Castle Kashan, burned down in 1993 and many paintings were lost. Cowan was born in Virginia, was a paratrooper in the army, and moved to West Palm Beach afterwards. He had a close relationship with the Royal family of Monaco and painted Princess Grace in 1956, and he was known for painting royalty. The portrait here is signed in the lower left and has a Florida label with the artist's name and West Palm Beach address on the back. The overall size is 34 x 30 in. wide and the sight size is 23 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. wide.

    Sarasota Estate Auction
  • Ralphe Wolfe Cowan (AMERICAN, 1931)
    Jan. 25, 2020

    Ralphe Wolfe Cowan (AMERICAN, 1931)

    Est: $20,000 - $40,000

    Ralphe Wolfe Cowan (AMERICAN, 1931) "The Age of Innocence" oil on canvas. Signed. Measures 36 inches high x 48 inches wide + 4 inch frame. Private Collection : Palm Beach Florida (December 16, 1931 – September 4, 2018) was an American portrait artist. He painted more reigning monarchs and heads of state than any artist in history.

    Joshua Kodner
  • RALPH WOLFE COWAN PORTRAIT OF PAUL NEWMAN ON PAPER
    Jan. 07, 2017

    RALPH WOLFE COWAN PORTRAIT OF PAUL NEWMAN ON PAPER

    Est: $200 - $300

    Ralph Wolfe Cowan (born 1931) has painted more reigning monarchs than any other painter in history. Oil painting on paper depicts Paul Newman wearing jeans and a turtleneck sweater with cigar in mouth. In the background an island with Transylvania style buildings can be seen. Measures 48" (122cm) x 36" (91cm).

    Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
  • RALPH WOLFE COWAN (American. Born 1931)
    Jul. 09, 2016

    RALPH WOLFE COWAN (American. Born 1931)

    Est: $150 - $300

    “Landscape with Folly“. Signed and dated 1994 l/r. Oil on Canvas. Measuring 40” by 30”. (Cond: scuffing, surface grime, abrasions)

    Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
  • RALPH WOLFE COWAN (American. Born 1931)
    Mar. 22, 2016

    RALPH WOLFE COWAN (American. Born 1931)

    Est: $400 - $600

    “Landscape with Folly“. Signed and dated 1994 l/r. Oil on Canvas. Measuring 40” by 30”. (Cond: scuffing, surface grime, abrasions)

    Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
  • Ralph Wolfe Cowan Oil on Board Portrait of Man
    Nov. 22, 2014

    Ralph Wolfe Cowan Oil on Board Portrait of Man

    Est: $10 - $1,000

    Signed lower right: Ralph Wolfe Cowan 1997. Framed: 58" x 46".

    Berner's Auction Gallery
  • Ralph Wolfe Cowan (American 1931 - ) very large oil on canvas, Stampeding elephant running from volcano eruption. 107" x 57"
    Oct. 21, 2014

    Ralph Wolfe Cowan (American 1931 - ) very large oil on canvas, Stampeding elephant running from volcano eruption. 107" x 57"

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Ralph Wolfe Cowan (American 1931 - ) very large oil on canvas, Stampeding elephant running from volcano eruption. 107" x 57"

    Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
  • RALPH WOLFE COWAN THE ROYAL CHILDREN LIMITED ED. GICLEE ON CANVAS
    Oct. 20, 2013

    RALPH WOLFE COWAN THE ROYAL CHILDREN LIMITED ED. GICLEE ON CANVAS

    Est: $270 - $480

    This Is A Limited Edition Giclee On Canvas By Titled ?the Royal Children? By Ralph Wolfe Cowan. This Giclee Is Not Signed By The Ralph Wolfe Cowan But Is Signed By Someone Unknown. This Subject Is Numbered From An Edition Of 250. Image Size Is 19" X 14". Comes Unframed And Unstretched. In Mint Condition!

    Artistic Findings
  • RALPH WOLFE COWAN (American. Born 1931)
    Jun. 25, 2012

    RALPH WOLFE COWAN (American. Born 1931)

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    "Portrait of Palm Beach Socialite, Ms. Gregg Dodge". Signed en verso on canvas. Oil on Canvas. Measuring 54" by 54". Framed with losses.

    Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
  • Ralph Wolfe Cowan
    Feb. 09, 2005

    Ralph Wolfe Cowan

    Est: $200 - $300

    American, b.1931 PORTRAIT OF DOLORES GRAY Signed and dated Ralph Wolfe Cowan 1973 and with symbol (ul) Oil on canvas stretched over panel 20 1/8 x 23 7/8 inches Frame rubbing. Does not appear to be laid down on panel. Few surface scuffs, left center.

    Doyle New York
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