Nathaniel Dirk Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Nathaniel Dirk Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 15, 2025
Nathaniel DIRK: "Tongue of Flame - Red Rock Park Colorado".
Est: $600 - $800
Nathaniel DIRK (American, 1895-1961): "Tongue of Flame - Red Rock Park Colorado". Watercolor on thick wove paper. Likely a depiction of Ship Rock at Red Rocks Parks, seen from an unusual vantage point. Signed in ink in the lower right image corner. Titled in pencil on the verso. Sheet size: 14 x 19 1/2 inches.
Armstrong Fine Art
May. 24, 2024
NATHANIEL DIRK (New York/Massachusetts, 1895-1961), Gloucester street scene., Watercolor on paper, 15.5" x 19" sight. Framed 23" x 27".
Est: $300 - $500
NATHANIEL DIRK New York/Massachusetts, 1895-1961 Gloucester street scene. Signed lower right "N. Dirk".
Eldred's
Mar. 21, 2024
(3) NATHANIEL DIRK (1895-1961) 1920'S NYC
Est: $50 - $10,000
3 views of streets of NY. Pencil signed, one clearly signed lower right, 2 others faintly signed lower left. Circa 1920's Dimensions: (Largest) L 15" x W 11" Condition: Some handling, light soiling to paper. Backs of sheets with tape remains.
Westport Auction
Jan. 23, 2024
NATHANIAL DIRK (1895-1961) WATERCOLOR NYC
Est: $50 - $1,000
View of lower Manhattan. Signed, dated 8/29. On illustration board. Faint inscription lower right. Remains of exhibition label verso. Dimensions: L 15" x W 20" Conditions: Strong colors, age toning, tape to edges.
Westport Auction
Jan. 23, 2024
NATHANIAL DIRK (1895-1961) WATERCOLOR NYC
Est: $50 - $1,000
Aerial view of lower Manhattan with bridges. Unsigned. With inscription and date 1929 upper margin. Dimensions: L 15.5" x W 19.75" Condition: Bright colors, age toning in margins, tape remains verso.
Westport Auction
Jan. 23, 2024
NATHANIAL DIRK (1895-1961) WATERCOLOR NYC
Est: $50 - $1,000
View across the water to lower Manhattan with docks, boats on the water. Signed dated 7/30 lower left. Dimensions: L 18" x W 22.25" Condition: Strong colors, age toning, handling to margins, tape verso.
Westport Auction
Jan. 23, 2024
NATHANIAL DIRK (1895-1961) WATERCOLOR NYC
Est: $50 - $1,000
Watercolor circa 1920's signed lower right, inscribed gas tank/estoria, L/I. Dimensions: L 11.5" x W 15.5" Condition: Bright colors, uneven edges, tape remains verso.
Westport Auction
Oct. 02, 2023
Nathaniel Dirk (American, Massachusetts 1895-1961) Gloucester Village Painting, 1940s
Est: $200 - $300
Original Gloucester, Massachusetts Village Landscape Watercolor, Signed by the Artist, N. Dirk (lower right). Circa 1940s. Village scene with harbor and sailboats in the distance. Watercolor on paper. Framed and matted under glass. Dimensions: framed: 23 in. x 26 3/4 in., sight: 15 1/2 in. x 19 1/2 in. Condition: good original pre-owned estate condition. Provenance: New York City, NY Estate.
Kensington Estate Auctions
May. 20, 2023
Nathaniel Dirk (1865-1961) watercolor, "Pigeon Cov
Est: $100 - $200
Nathaniel Dirk (1865-1961) watercolor, "Pigeon Cove," 7.25 by 10 inches, signed lower right, "N. Dirk," framed. Condition: Very good
Blackwood March Auctioneers
May. 13, 2023
Nathaniel Dirk, Renewed Promise, Watercolor on Paper
Est: $6,250 - $8,000
Artist: Nathaniel Dirk, American (1895 - 1961) Title: Renewed Promise Year: circa 1945 Medium: Watercolor on Paper, signed lower right Size: 22 in. x 29.5 in. (55.88 cm x 74.93 cm)
RoGallery
Mar. 21, 2023
Nathaniel Dirk Shore Scene Watercolor
Est: $100 - $200
Nathaniel Dirk (American, 1895-1961). Watercolor on paper of an incoming sailboat to shore where three figures are seen wading in the water. Signed along the lower right. Inscribed "Shore Phantasy 825" in pencil along the verso.
Revere Auctions
Aug. 02, 2022
(2) NATHANIEL DIRK, NY (1895-1961) WATERCOLORS
Est: $50 - $1,000
Modernist seascapes, each signed N. Dirk lower right. Watercolor on paper. Dimensions: (Frame) H 13.25" x W 16.5"; (Sight) H 7.5" x W 9.5" Condition: Not examined out of frames. A few scuffs to frames.
Westport Auction
Feb. 17, 2022
NATHANIEL DIRK, AMERICAN (1895-1961) WATERCOLORS
Est: $10 - $1,000
Large grouping of (8) Nathaniel Dirk original watercolors of city scenes. Many signed, dated c. 1920's. A few unsigned. Dimensions: (Largest paper) H 17.75" x W 22" Condition: Showing handling wear and tear including surface marks, corner bumps, creases, some edge tears.
Westport Auction
Nov. 21, 2021
NATHANIEL DIRK (American, 1895-1961)
Est: $150 - $300
Cityscape, 1929 Watercolor on paper Signed and dated lower left, framed h. 18 w. 14 in. (sight) overall: 27 x 21 in. (frame) IN SITU ITEM: This lot is not scheduled for display in our saleroom, if you wish to preview this item in-person please call ahead and we will facilitate making it available to view.
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
Oct. 16, 2021
AN AMERICAN WATERCOLOR PAINTING BY NATHANIEL DIRK
Est: $100 - $150
Nathaniel Dirk (American, 1895-1961) watercolor painting on paper, This Gold of The Sun. Signed by the artist, lower right. Framed. Titled on verso. White label with artist name on the back. The original label, Goldsmith Gallery, on verso.
Antique Arena Inc
Oct. 14, 2021
Nathaniel Dirk Watercolor - Rockport Scene, 1930
Est: $450 - $675
**Originally Listed At $250** Nathaniel Dirk (American, 1895-1961). Watercolor, ca. 1930s. A lovely beach scene - probably depicting a site in New England such as Rockport, Marblehead, or Gloucester - by American artist Nathaniel Dirk. The composition beckons the eye with beachgoers walking along the sandy coastline, one wading near the shore, a lovely sailboat in the middle distance, and charming buildings on the opposite shore. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Dirk studied at both the Art Students League of New York and the Art Institute of Chicago. His teachers included Max Weber, Boardman Robinson, and Kenneth Hayes Miller at the Art Students League. Dirk also taught at the League during the summer of 1939 and from 1947 until 1951. Size: 7.5" L x 9" W (19 cm x 22.9 cm) A similar Nathaniel Dirk beach scene entitled "Boats at Rest" (1936 - Accession Number 39.19) is in the collection of the Whitney Museum of Art. Provenance: private John and Mary Williams collection, Boulder, Colorado, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #165625
Artemis Gallery
Jul. 28, 2021
Nathaniel Dirk Shore Scene Watercolor
Est: $100 - $200
Nathaniel Dirk (American, 1895-1961). Watercolor on paper of an incoming sailboat to shore where three figures are seen wading in the water. Signed along the lower right. Inscribed "Shore Phantasy 825" in pencil along the verso.
Revere Auctions
Jul. 28, 2021
Nathaniel Dirk Sailing Ship Watercolor
Est: $100 - $200
Nathaniel Dirk (American, 1895-1961). Watercolor on paper of a ship sailing down a canal with a town visible in the distance. Signed along the lower right. Inscribed "1188 Elysian Anchorage" in pencil along the verso.
Revere Auctions
May. 22, 2021
NATHANIEL DIRK AUGUST HOLIDAY ROCKPORT ART ASSOC PTG
Est: $50 - $100
This is a beautiful estate found watercolor painting dating to the early to mid 20th century. The original painting, by listed American artist Nathaniel Dirk (1895-1961), is titled August Holiday. The painting depicts a colorful seaside beach scene with sunbathers soaking in the rays as sailboats float by on the blue waves. It is signed on the lower right corner. The painting is framed under glass. The label on the back indicates it was part of an exhibition through the Rockport Art Association in 1989. The sales label shows it was sold for $3,500.00. - The frame is 34 x 27" with a sight view of 29 3/8 x 22 3/8". The painting within the matting is 21 5/8 x 14 1/2". The label on the back indicates to the total dimensions of the painting is 15 1/4 x 22 1/2".
Mark Lawson Antiques, Inc.
Apr. 28, 2021
Nathaniel Dirk Shore Scene Watercolor
Est: $200 - $400
Nathaniel Dirk (American, 1895-1961). Watercolor on paper of an incoming sailboat to shore where three figures are seen wading in the water. Signed along the lower right. Inscribed "Shore Phantasy 825" in pencil along the verso. Height: 11 1/4 in x width: 15 1/4 in.
Revere Auctions
Apr. 28, 2021
Nathaniel Dirk Sailing Ship Watercolor
Est: $200 - $400
Nathaniel Dirk (American, 1895-1961). Watercolor on paper of a ship sailing down a canal with a town visible in the distance. Signed along the lower right. Inscribed "1188 Elysian Anchorage" in pencil along the verso. Height: 11 1/4 in x width: 15 1/4 in.
Revere Auctions
Apr. 24, 2021
AN AMERICAN WATERCOLOR PAINTING BY NATHANIEL DIRK
Est: $100 - $150
Nathaniel Dirk (American, 1895-1961) watercolor painting on paper, This Gold of The Sun. Signed by the artist, lower right. Framed. Titled on verso. White label with artist name on the back. The original label, Goldsmith Gallery, on verso.
Antique Arena Inc
Apr. 11, 2021
Nathaniel Dirk "Cooking Lesson" Oil on Canvas
Est: $400 - $600
Nathaniel Dirk (American, 1895-1961), oil on canvas depicting stylized composition of mother and child preparing food together in the kitchen, worked in Fauvist color palette of vivid yellows, greens, blues, and reds, signed lower right. Image: 27.25" H x 35.5" W; frame: 34.5" H x 42.5" W x 1.5" D. Minor area of restoration.
Auctions at Showplace
Feb. 10, 2021
Nathaniel Dirk Water Town Watercolor
Est: $200 - $300
Nathaniel Dirk (American, 1895-1961). Watercolor on paper of a small town on the shore with ships sailing in the distance in vivid blues and purples. Signed along the lower right. Inscribed "1176 Intermezzo" in pencil along the center verso and "60" along the upper left verso. Height: 14 1/4 in x width: 20 in.
Revere Auctions
Oct. 11, 2020
Nathaniel Dirk "Laborer" Oil on Canvas
Est: $400 - $600
Nathaniel Dirk (American, 1896-1961) oil on canvas, depicting modern scene of man laboring with ax, towering fence in the background, signed lower right: "N. Dirk." Image: 31.75" H x 25.5" W frame: 34.75" H x 28.5" W x 1.375" D.
Auctions at Showplace
Nov. 10, 2019
Nathaniel Dirk (1895-1961) Original Watercolor
Est: $200 - $300
Nathaniel Dirk (American, 1895 - 1961) Original watercolor painting, titled 'Lighthouse' and signed in the lower right. Gallery stickers on the back from Hertz Gallery and Whitney Museum. Excellent condition. Art measures 19.5" x 15.5". Frame measures 32.5" x 26.5".
Neely Auction
May. 23, 2019
Nathaniel Dirk Original Signed Watercolor
Est: $80 - $140
Nathaniel Dirk (American 1895 - 1961) original signed watercolor, framed. Signed by artist in lower right of painting. Frame measures 12.75-in. x 14.625-in. Painting image in frame measures 7.875-in. x 9.875-in. Appears to be in excellent condition, not examined out of frame. Professionally framed. 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. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
May. 23, 2019
Nathaniel Dirk Original Signed Watercolor
Est: $100 - $200
Nathaniel Dirk (American 1895 - 1961) original signed watercolor, framed. Signed by artist in lower right of painting. Frame measures 19.75-in. x 23.125-in. Appears to be in excellent condition, not examined out of the frame. Professionally framed. Painting image in frame measures 11.5-in. x 15.5-in. 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. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
May. 23, 2019
Nathaniel Dirk Original Signed Watercolor
Est: $150 - $250
Nathaniel Dirk (American 1895 - 1961) original signed watercolor, framed. Signed by artist in lower right of painting. Appears to be in excellent condition, not examined out of the frame. Professionally framed. Frame measures 21.5-in. x 26.125-in. Painting image in frame measures 13.25-in. x 19.375-in. 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. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Dec. 06, 2018
Nathaniel Dirk Original Watercolor WPA Era
Est: $100 - $200
Nathaniel Dirk (American, 1895 - 1961) original signed watercolor WPA era. Signed "N. Dirk" lower right. Measures 11.5" x 15.5" sheet size. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Dec. 06, 2018
Nathaniel Dirk Watercolor
Est: $75 - $125
Nathaniel Dirk (American, 1895 - 1961) watercolor. Signed "N Dirk 8/30" lower right. Measures 15" x 20" sheet size. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Nov. 20, 2018
Nathaniel Dirk American, 1895-1961 Gloucester Fisherman, circa 1930
Est: $200 - $400
Nathaniel Dirk American, 1895-1961 Gloucester Fisherman, circa 1930 Signed N Dirk (lr) Watercolor on paper 17 3/8 x 22 1/4 inches Unframed Provenance: George Baker, New York C The Patricia and Donald Oresman Collection
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 11, 2018
Nathaniel Dirk (1895-1961) Large Watercolor
Est: $200 - $400
Nathaniel Dirk (1895 - 1961) large framed original watercolor. Signed "N. Dirk" lower right. Measures 22.5" x 30.5" sight size and 25.5" x 33.5" framed. Professionally framed. Titled "Marblehead-Yacht Races" on label affixed to verso. Excellent condition with no evidence of inpainting, repairs or restoration. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Oct. 11, 2018
Nathaniel Dirk (1895 - 1961) Original Watercolor
Est: $100 - $200
Nathaniel Dirk (1895 - 1961) framed original watercolor. Signed "N. Dirk" lower right. Measures 13.5" x 17" sight size and 20" x 23" framed. Professionally framed. Excellent condition with no evidence of inpainting, repairs or restoration. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Oct. 11, 2018
Nathaniel Dirk (1895 - 1961) Original Watercolor
Est: $100 - $200
Nathaniel Dirk (1895 - 1961) framed original watercolor. Signed "N. Dirk" lower right. Measures 10.75" x 14.25" sight size and 17.5" x 20.5" framed. Professionally framed, noted that it is catalogued and titled on verso "#21 Spring Raiment". Excellent condition with no evidence of inpainting, repairs or restoration. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Jun. 19, 2018
Nathaniel Dirk (American 1895 - 1961) 20th Century, Modernist Sailboat Regatta, Oil on artists board, Depicting colorful sailboats alongside a coastline. Signed lower right, "N. Dirk" H. 17 ½" x W. 13-1/2" Frame: In a 1" painted and gilt wood frame.
Est: $700 - $1,000
Nathaniel Dirk (American 1895 - 1961) 20th Century, Modernist Sailboat Regatta, Oil on artists board, Depicting colorful sailboats alongside a coastline. Signed lower right, "N. Dirk" sight size is H. 17 ½ inches x W. 13-1/2 inches Frame: In a 1" painted and gilt wood frame.
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Feb. 22, 2018
N Dirk Chartreuse Foliage Original Watercolor Painting
Est: $200 - $400
Nathaniel Dirk. Frame: 20" x 16.5" image sight: 14 3/8" x 10 3/8"
Applebrook Auctions
Feb. 22, 2018
Nathaniel Dirk Geraniums Original Watercolor Painting
Est: $200 - $400
Frame: 19 1/8" x 16 1/8" image sight: 13.25" x 10.75"
Applebrook Auctions
Feb. 22, 2018
Nathaniel Dirk Original Watercolor Painting
Est: $200 - $400
Frame: 20.5" x 17.5" image sight: 14.5" x 10.75"
Applebrook Auctions
Jan. 11, 2018
Signed Nathaniel Dirk Watercolor Painting of Woman
Est: $300 - $600
F- measures 22.5(H) x 16(L) Image sight measures 16(H) x 10(L)
Applebrook Auctions
Jan. 11, 2018
Nathaniel Dirk Gloucester Watercolor Painting
Est: $300 - $600
F-28(L) x 14 4/8 (L) Image measures 22(L) x 7.5(H)
Applebrook Auctions
Jan. 11, 2018
Nathaniel Dirk Beach Scene Watercolor Painting
Est: $300 - $600
"Reflection on the Sand"
Applebrook Auctions
Jan. 11, 2018
Nathaniel Dirk Waterway Watercolor Painting
Est: $300 - $600
"The Gold of the Sun"
Applebrook Auctions
Jan. 11, 2018
Nathaniel Dirk NYC Watercolor Painting
Est: $400 - $800
Frame 24 5/8 x 20 1/8 image sight: 17 7/8 by 13.75
Applebrook Auctions
Oct. 25, 2017
Nathaniel Dirk, Signed Watercolor "Bass Rocks"
Est: $150 - $300
Lot consists of a signed watercolor by Nathaniel Dirks (American 1895-1961). Titled "Bass Rocks", 1952. Signed lower right. Titled, dated 8/27/52 and annotated 30J in the artist's hand on verso. Approx. 10" x 8.25".
Weiss Auctions
Sep. 25, 2017
NATHANIEL DIRK (AMERICAN, 1896-1961) FIESTA SAN PETRO (GLOUCESTER) WATERCOLOR ON
Est: $500 - $700
Nathaniel Dirk (American, 1896-1961) Fiesta San Petro (Gloucester) Watercolor on paper 21 x 28 inches (53.3 x 71.1 cm) (sight) Signed lower right: "N Dirk " HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Jun. 10, 2017
NATHANIEL DIRK (AMERICAN, 1896-1961) NEW YORK SKYLINE SEEN FROM GOVERNOR ISLAND
Est: $600 - $800
Nathaniel Dirk (American, 1896-1961) New York Skyline seen from Governor Island Watercolor on paper 13-1/2 x 18 inches (34.3 x 45.7 cm) (sight) Signed lower right: N. Dirk PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF DR. AND MRS. HENRY AND MARY ANN GANS HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Apr. 29, 2017
NATHANIEL DIRK STREET VILLAGE WATERCOLOR
Est: $250 - $350
(American 1895-1961) Entitled 'Tepotzotian' watercolor depicting S. American village scene. Signed 'N. Dirk' LR SIZE: 14 1/2" x 16 1/2" overall 25 1/2" x 27" Housed & matted under glass in gilt wood frame. CONDITION: Painting appears to be excellent, not examined out of frame SHIPPING: Oversize, ship UPS or arrange own shipping
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