Fleur Cowles Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Fleur Cowles Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 25, 2025
Fleur Cowles, American/British 1908–2009 - Spring, 1990; acrylic and gesso on board, signed and
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Fleur Cowles, American/British 1908–2009 - Spring, 1990; acrylic and gesso on board, signed and dated lower right 'Fleur 90', 49.4 x 69.7 cm (ARR) Provenance: with Chris Beetles Ltd., London, (according to the label attached to the reverse of the frame); private collection Exhibited: Chris Beetles Ltd., London, 'Fleur Cowles', 30th May-15th June 1990, no.3 Note: Cowles was famous as a fashion editor and publisher, but also made and collected faux-naïve artworks, her own focused on animals and insects in an almost dream-like setting. She exhibited with the Grosvenor Gallery, London in 1966 and wrote on Salvador Dali.
Roseberys
Mar. 06, 2025
FLEUR COWLES (American, NY/NJ, 1908-2009)
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
given name Florence Friedman, "Tiger Flower III", oil on Masonite, signed 'Fleur.68' (lower right), titled on label verso which also states that the painting was commissioned by "Mrs. Block 1968", UV clean (some soiling), 13.5x15.5in., overall framed 18x20in. (minor frame rubs and chips, velour matting with a couple mild rubs), Opening Bid $700
Leighton Galleries
Mar. 06, 2025
FLEUR COWLES (American, NY/NJ, 1908-2009)
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
given name Florence Friedman, "Birdseye View", oil on Masonite, signed 'Fleur.81' (lower right), titled on stretcher verso, bears partial label of S. L. Gallery, Dallas, dated November 1981, UV clean, 12x18in., overall framed 19x25in. (frame and velour matting with some mild rubs), Opening Bid $900
Leighton Galleries
Mar. 06, 2025
FLEUR COWLES (American, NY/NJ, 1908-2009)
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
given name Florence Friedman, "Tall Grass", oil on Masonite, signed 'Fleur - 70' (at lower right cartouche), exhibition sticker verso citing title and size, reads: "Painted Especially for Seattle Exhibition by Fleur Cowles, 1970", UV clean, 12x27in., overall framed 19.5x34in. (minor frame rubs), Opening Bid $1200
Leighton Galleries
Nov. 20, 2024
Fleur (Florence Friedman) Cowles (American, 1908-2009), Magic Mushrooms, 1963, oil on masonite, 14 x 24in (36 x 61cm)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Fleur (Florence Friedman) Cowles (American, 1908-2009) Magic Mushrooms, 1963 oil on masonite signed lower left FLEUR and dated
Andrew Jones Auctions
Oct. 24, 2024
Fleur Cowles (1908-2009) Seaweeds 13 x 15 in. (33 x 38.1 cm)
Est: $300 - $500
Fleur Cowles (1908-2009) Seaweeds signed and dated 'FLEUR ∙ 67' (lower right) and titled on a label (affixed to the reverse) oil on Masonite 13 x 15 in. (33 x 38.1 cm)
Bonhams
Sep. 12, 2024
Fleur Cowles (1908-2009): The Giraffe
Est: $800 - $1,200
Mixed media on Masonite, 1969, signed 'Fleur' and dated lower right, with label from Hammer Galleries, NY. 17 3/4 x 17 3/4 in., 24 1/4 x 24 1/4 in. (frame).
STAIR
Sep. 11, 2024
Fleur Cowles, Only a Rose;
Est: £500 - £700
Fleur Cowles, American/British 1908–2009 - Only a Rose; acrylic on board, signed lower right 'Fleur', 52.2 x 40.5 cm (ARR) Provenance: Paintings in Hospital, London, cat. no.13599 Note: Cowles was famous as a fashion editor and publisher, but also made and collected faux-naïve artworks, her own focused on animals and insects in an almost dream-like setting. She exhibited with the Grosvenor Gallery, London in 1966 and wrote on Salvador Dali.
Roseberys
Sep. 05, 2024
FLEUR COWLES (American, NY/NJ, 1908-2009)
Est: $800 - $1,200
given name Florence Friedman, "Daisy World", oil on panel, signed 'Fleur Cowles - 96' (at lower right cartouche), titled and signed on presentation sticker verso, UV clean, 43x26in., overall framed 45x27in. (velour matting with a couple mild ripples), Opening Bid $600
Leighton Galleries
Jun. 12, 2024
Fleur (Florence Friedman) Cowles (American, 1908-2009), In the grass, 1969, oil on board, 15 x 27 1/4in (38 x 69cm)
Est: $400 - $600
Fleur (Florence Friedman) Cowles (American, 1908-2009) In the grass, 1969 oil on board signed lower right FLEUR and dated
Andrew Jones Auctions
Apr. 04, 2024
FLEUR COWLES (AMERICAN 1908-2009), WILD FLOWERS
Est: £800 - £1,200
FLEUR COWLES (AMERICAN 1908-2009)WILD FLOWERS Tempera on board Signed and dated 63 (lower right) 71 x 51cm (27¾ x 20 in.)Please note measurements do not include the frame unless otherwise stated.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Mar. 26, 2024
Fleur Cowles "Flower World" Oil on Wood 1980
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Fleur Fenton Cowles (American, 1908-2009). Three-dimensional oil on wood painting titled "Flower World" depicting a cheetah surrounded by vibrant red flowers, 1980. Signed and dated along the lower right. A label from Gregg Juarez Galleries is affixed to the verso.
Revere Auctions
Oct. 04, 2023
Fleur Fenton Cowles (American, 1908-2009) Ensemble de 3 oeuvres: Spring voyage, Spring time et White Birch
Est: €300 - €400
Fleur Fenton Cowles (American, 1908-2009) Ensemble de 3 oeuvres: Spring voyage, Spring time et White Birch Gouaches sur isorel Respectivement: - Signée et datée 'FLEUR-63' au milieu, 32.5 x 13.5 cm - Signée et datée 'FLEUR-61' en haut, 24 x 17 cm - 28.5 x 8.5 cm Gouache on hardboard (3) Respectively: - Signed and dated 'FLEUR-63' in the middle - Signed and dated 'FLEUR-61) upper right
Bonhams
Oct. 04, 2023
Fleur Fenton Cowles (American, 1908-2009) Day in May
Est: €300 - €600
Fleur Fenton Cowles (American, 1908-2009) Day in May Gouache sur carton Signé 'FLEUR' en bas au mileu droite 53.5 x 38 cm Gouache on card Signed lower right
Bonhams
Aug. 25, 2023
Fleur COWLES: Framed Work
Est: $400 - $600
Fleur Cowles (American, 1908 - 2009), signature work by well known socialite multi media. Well framed. [Art: 16" x 11 3/4"; Frame: 23" x 19"]. Good condition.
Roland Auctions NY
Jul. 28, 2023
Fleur COWLES: Framed Work
Est: $500 - $700
Fleur Cowles (American, 1908 - 2009), signature work by well known socialite multi media. Well framed. [Art: 16" x 11 3/4"; Frame: 23" x 19"]. Good condition.
Roland Auctions NY
Jun. 30, 2023
λ FLEUR COWLES (AMERICAN 1908-2009), ROSE
Est: £200 - £400
λ FLEUR COWLES (AMERICAN 1908-2009)ROSEOil on boardSigned and dated 61 (lower left)35 x 26.5cm (13¾ x 10¼ in.)Provenance: The Rowse CollectionPlease note measurements do not include the frame unless otherwise stated.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
May. 18, 2023
Fleur Cowles Oil on Board Arabia
Est: $800 - $1,200
Fleur Fenton Cowles / Fleur Cowles Meyer (American, New York, 1908-2009). Oil on board Arabia. Titled, signed and dated 62 lower right. Board 11 1/4" x 21 1/4" (with frame 16" x 26"). Scratches, chips and losses to frame.
Willow Auction House
Apr. 14, 2023
FLEUR COWLES (AMERICAN 1908-2009), ROSE
Est: £400 - £600
FLEUR COWLES (AMERICAN 1908-2009)ROSEOil on boardSigned and dated 'Fleur '61' (lower left)35 x 26.5cm (13¾ x 10¼ in.)Provenance: The Rowse CollectionPlease note measurements do not include the frame unless otherwise stated.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Apr. 06, 2023
Fleur Cowles Oil on Board Arabia
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Fleur Fenton Cowles / Fleur Cowles Meyer (American, New York, 1908-2009). Oil on board Arabia. Titled, signed and dated 62 lower right. Board 11 1/4" x 21 1/4" (with frame 16" x 26"). Scratches, chips and losses to frame.
Willow Auction House
Mar. 09, 2023
Cowles (Fleur) Flair: The Monthly Magazine, 12 issues [a complete set], New York, 1950-51 & 2 others, Flair (14)
Est: £300 - £400
Cowles (Fleur, editor) Flair: The Monthly Magazine, 12 issues [a complete set], illustrations, some colour, some folding, with all inserts, original pictorial wrappers, upper covers with cut-outs, a little rubbed with some spines slightly frayed, New York, February 1950-January 1951; The Best of Flair, illustrations, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket, original cloth drop-back box, New York, 1996; and the Flair Annual for 1953, 4to (14) ⁂ Short-lived but innovative magazine, with contributions by W.H.Auden, Jean Cocteau, Tennessee Williams, Simone de Beauvoir, Lucian Freud, Salvador Dalí, Saul Steinberg and others, and covers by Gruau, Clavé etc.
Forum Auctions - UK
Jun. 18, 2022
Cowles, Fleur (1908 New York - Sussex/UK 2009)
Est: €150 - €180
"FAMILY TREE", so auf Etikett der Hammer Galleries von 1964 auf dem Deckkblatt (dieses besch.) betitelt, sowie Hammer Gallerie-Stempel mit Inventar-Nr. 19253-10. Öl/Platte, re. u. sign. und dat (19)64. 50x 36 cm. Rahmen (best.). Beigegeben: Kaufbeleg der Hammer Galleries New York 1964.
Dannenberg
Dec. 12, 2021
FLEUR COWLES "MOUNTAINTOP" PAINTING 1970
Est: $600 - $900
COWLES, Fleur, (American/Spanish, 1908-2009): "Mountaintop", Depicts a Large Tiger Standing on a Mountaintop Overlooking Several Villages, Oil/Board, 11.5" x 16.5", signed lower right and dated '69, affixed label verso "Painted for Mr. Robert Theiss", framed, 14.75" x 20.25".
Burchard Galleries Inc
Dec. 11, 2020
Fleur Cowles (American, 1908-2009)
Est: $100 - $200
Tulipiana photolithograph signed, dated and numbered 44/50 in pencil in bottom margin image: 27 3/4 x 23 3/4 inches.
Cowan's Auctions
Dec. 11, 2020
Fleur Cowles (American, 1908-2009)
Est: $300 - $500
Rooster Flowers, 1983 oil on board signed Fleur and dated lower right board: 18 x 18 inches.
Cowan's Auctions
Dec. 11, 2020
Fleur Cowles (American, 1908-2009)
Est: $600 - $800
Neighbors, 1985 oil on canvas signed Fleur and dated lower left canvas: 30 x 33 inches.
Cowan's Auctions
Sep. 27, 2020
FLEUR COWLES (1908-2009) TIGER LITHO
Est: $225 - $300
Fleur (Florence Friedman) Cowles (American, 1908 - 2009) Limited Edition Tiger Lithograph 1974. Signed and Numbered in pencil by the artist. Gallery framed and double matted measures 30"x28"x1". Weight 10 pds. PROVENANCE: A Charleston SC Private Estate. Ms.Cowles was a senior fellow of the Royal College of Art in London, a trustee of the Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust and president of the European-based LSB Leakey Trust. She produced an authorized biography of Salvador Dalí in 1959. With her last husband, she helped build the Institute for American Studies at Oxford University, and she served as a trustee of the George Marshall Home in Virginia. She was widely exhibited, and her works were owned by such figures as James Stewart and even Greta Garbo.
Charleston Estate Auctions
Sep. 27, 2020
FLEUR COWLES(1908-2009) TIGER LITHO
Est: $225 - $300
Fleur (Florence Friedman) Cowles (American, 1908 - 2009) Limited Edition Tiger Lithograph 1974. Signed and Numbered in pencil by the artist. Gallery framed and double matted measures 27"x25"x1". Weight 8 pds. PROVENANCE: A Charleston SC Private Estate. Ms.Cowles was a senior fellow of the Royal College of Art in London, a trustee of the Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust and president of the European-based LSB Leakey Trust. She produced an authorized biography of Salvador Dalí in 1959. With her last husband, she helped build the Institute for American Studies at Oxford University, and she served as a trustee of the George Marshall Home in Virginia. She was widely exhibited, and her works were owned by such figures as James Stewart and even Greta Garbo.
Charleston Estate Auctions
Sep. 26, 2020
Fleur Cowles (1908-2009) signed print
Est: $300 - $500
Fleur Cowles (1908-2009) "Endangered Flowers" pencil signed, date and numbered lithograph. Fleur Cowles '78 107/150. Overall 31"h x 42"w, sight size 23"h x 35"w
King Galleries
Mar. 12, 2020
FLEUR COWLES (1908-2009), "FAMILY TREE"
Est: €150 - €250
FLEUR COWLES (1908-2009), "FAMILY TREE" Oil on tin, applied on plywood. Signed. Dated 64. Losses. On the back label from Hammer Galleries 1964. Dim.: 50x37.5 cm.
Renascimento
Feb. 23, 2020
Fleur Cowles, Green Mystery, Oil on Board
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Fleur Cowles (American, 1908-2009), "Green Mystery", woodland scene with bird of prey, oil on board, signed and dated '69, 36" x 28", in custom gilt carved frame 44" x 36". Provenance: Purchased from Hammer Galleries, New York, NY; Estate of Alfreda Rochelle-Thomas, Palm Beach, Florida.
Kaminski Auctions
Feb. 23, 2020
Fleur Cowles, Tree of Life, Oil on Canvas
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Fleur Cowles (American, 1908-2009), 'Tree of Life', oil on canvas, signed Fleur L/R, titled verso, 29" x 36", framed 36"x 44". Provenance: Puchased from Hammer Galleries, New York, NY, circa 1967; Estate of Alfreda Rochelle-Thomas, Palm Beach, Florida.
Kaminski Auctions
Feb. 23, 2020
Fleur Cowles, Crowned Tiger, Oil on Board
Est: $350 - $650
Fleur Cowles, 'Crowned Tiger', oil on board, signed, dated 1966, titled verso, 14" x 21", framed 18" x 26". Provenance: Estate of Alfreda Rochelle-Thomas, Palm Beach, Florida.
Kaminski Auctions
Feb. 23, 2020
Fleur Cowles, Woodland Story, Oil on Board
Est: $400 - $600
Fleur Cowles, titled 'Woodland Story', oil on board, signed, titled verso, Hammer Galleries, New York, May 1967, 20" x 14", framed 28" x 21". Provenance: Estate of Alfreda Rochelle-Thomas, Palm Beach, Florida.
Kaminski Auctions
Feb. 23, 2020
Fleur Cowles, Woodland, Oil on Board
Est: $600 - $800
Fleur Cowles, titled "Woodland", oil on board, signed, 22" x 22", framed 25" x 25". Provenance: Kunshandel Roelant Gallery 1980; Estate of Alfreda Rochelle-Thomas, Palm Beach, Florida.
Kaminski Auctions
Feb. 23, 2020
Fleur Cowles, The Lion, Oil on Board
Est: $600 - $800
Fleur Cowles, titled "The Lion", oil on board, signed, 22" x 26" framed. Provenance: Hammer Galleries, New York, 1973; Estate of Alfreda Rochelle-Thomas, Palm Beach, Florida.
Kaminski Auctions
Feb. 23, 2020
Fleur Cowles, Entwined II, Oil on Panel
Est: $350 - $550
Fleur Cowles, titled "Entwined II", oil on panel, signed, 21 1/2" x 17", framed 26" x 22". Provenance: Partridge Galleries, 1979; Estate of Alfreda Rochelle-Thomas, Palm Beach, Florida.
Kaminski Auctions
Jun. 23, 2019
Fleur Cowles (American, 1908-2009)
Est: $400 - $600
Fleur Cowles (American, 1908-2009), "Lilies", 1959, watercolor and gouache on paper, signed and dated lower right, 24 in. x 15 in., framed . Provenance: The Estate of Caroline P. Ireland
Neal Auction Company
Dec. 17, 2018
Fleur (Florence Friedman) Cowles (American 1908 - 2009) Oil on Board
Est: $200 - $400
Titled "Kashmir" signed and dated for 1967 at the lower left, with tag for Galeria Kreisler, Madrid, affixed verso.
Locati LLC
Sep. 05, 2018
Fleur Fenton Cowles (1908-2009) American. A Young Tigers Head in the Undergrowth, from the 'Tiger Flower' series, Oil on Board, 7" x 5", together with the book 'Tiger Flower', two (2). Provenance; Fred Astaire.
Est: £200 - £400
Fleur Fenton Cowles (1908-2009) American. A Young Tigers Head in the Undergrowth, from the 'Tiger Flower' series, Oil on Board, 7" x 5", together with the book 'Tiger Flower', two (2). Provenance; Fred Astaire.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Nov. 11, 2017
FLOWER SAIL BY FLEUR FLORENCE FRIEDMAN COWLES (AMERICAN, 1908 - 2009).
Est: $400 - $700
FLOWER SAIL BY FLEUR FLORENCE FRIEDMAN COWLES (AMERICAN, 1908 - 2009). Acrylic on board, signed and dated Fleur '60 lower right. Illustration of a flural sailboat with three sales each with a Sunflower, Poppy, or Rose and two flural decorated seagulls. Reverse bears original Hammer Galleries on 51 East 57th Street label and Hammer Galleries stamped catalog number. Framed, 16"h. 19.5"w. From the Mary Patricia Brunell Estate.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 11, 2017
BIRD AND SNAILS LANDSCAPE BY FLEUR FLORENCE FRIEDMAN COWLES (AMERICAN, 1908 - 2009).
Est: $400 - $700
BIRD AND SNAILS LANDSCAPE BY FLEUR FLORENCE FRIEDMAN COWLES (AMERICAN, 1908 - 2009). Acrylic on board, unsigned. Bird poking head above stone wall and snails following the path behind the wall with a fall tree and a couple of flowers in the foreground. Framed, 13.75"h. 15.5"w. From the Mary Patricia Brunell Estate.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 03, 2017
Fleur Cowles "Jungle Garden" Lithograph
Est: -
Artist: Fleur Cowles Title: "Jungle Garden" Medium: Lithograph Year or Era: 20th C.Signature: Signed lower right Edition Number: 50/100 Frame Measurement: 30" x 38" Notes: Good used condition.
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
Apr. 29, 2017
[COWLES FLEUR]: (1908-2009) American Writer, Editor, and Artist, best known as t
Est: £80 - £100
[COWLES FLEUR]: (1908-2009) American Writer, Editor, and Artist, best known as the creative force behind the short-lived Flair magazine. In her later career Cowles served on various government committees and represented Dwight D. Eisenhower at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Small selection of three decorative boxes once belonging to Cowles, comprising a 2 x 2 silver heart shaped hinge lidded box, the lid decorated with a small gold rimmed heart shaped red stone, hallmarked to the base, a small 2 x ½ silver rectangular hinge lidded box, monogramed with an 'F' in the lid and stamped '800' on the latch, and a 1 x 1 silver and old gold circular box, with a blue and red enamelled lid. Some very light scratches, otherwise VG, 3
International Autograph Auctions
Nov. 23, 2016
Fleur Cowles (American, 1908-2009)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Fleur Cowles (American, 1908-2009) Lion amongst poppies and butterflies oil on board 21 2/3 x 30 in. (55.3 x 76.2 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 23, 2016
Fleur Cowles (American, 1908-2009)
Est: £600 - £1,000
Fleur Cowles (American, 1908-2009) Flower Garden acrylic on board 31 ½ x 32 in. (80 x 81.3 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 23, 2016
Fleur Cowles (American, 1908-2009)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Fleur Cowles (American, 1908-2009) Proteus Major; and Proteus Minor acrylic on board the first 40 x 6 ¾ in. (101.6 x 17.2 cm.); the second 39 ¾ x 6 ½ in. (101 x 16.5 cm.) (2)
Christie's
Nov. 23, 2016
Fleur Cowles (American, 1908-2009)
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
Fleur Cowles (American, 1908-2009) My Garden oil on canvas 32 ¾ x 78 ¾ ( 83.3 x 200 cm.)
Christie's