John F. Enser Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John F. Enser Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 29, 2024
John F. Enser (1898-1968) American
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John F. Enser (1898-1968) Oil on canvas, signed lower right, piece measures 10 x 14 and 14 x 18.5 inches w/ frame. Born in Ennis, Texas, John Enser moved to Chicago to study painting at the Academy of Fine Arts and the Art Institute, and sponsored himself by making illustrations for newspapers. In 1929 he came to Boston, where he struck up a close friendship with Hermann Dudley Murphy (1867-1945). Enser settled in Lexington and worked in a studio at the Murphy’s home. In the mid – 1940s he married Dierdre Cotter, a young woman whom he had met when she was doing secretarial work for the Murphy’s.
Cutler Bay Auctions
May. 24, 2024
JOHN F. ENSER (Massachusetts/New Hampshire, 1898-1968), Mountain landscape., Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16". Framed 13" x 17".
Est: $300 - $500
JOHN F. ENSER Massachusetts/New Hampshire, 1898-1968 Mountain landscape. Inscribed and signed lower right "To My Friend [...] John F. Enser".
Eldred's
Nov. 12, 2023
John Enser. "Trout Brook". Woodland landscape with a fisherman angling in a stream. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed lower right. 3 labels on reverse: Grand Central Art Galleries, Inc, New York; National Academy of Desig...
Est: $800 - $1,200
John Enser. "Trout Brook". Woodland landscape with a fisherman angling in a stream. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed lower right. 3 labels on reverse: Grand Central Art Galleries, Inc, New York; National Academy of Design exhibition label; Vose Galleries. Sight: 24 x 30in. Overall: 31.5 x 37in.
Tremont Auctions
Jul. 01, 2023
John F. Enser (1898 - 1968) American
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John F. Enser (1898 - 1968) Oil on Canvasboard, Signed, Measures ( 15 x 20 inches ) w/frame ( 21 x 25 inches ) Born in Ennis, Texas, John Enser became a painter known for landscapes, especially those painted in the Monadnock region of New Hampshire. He lived primarily in New England but traveled regularly to Texas and Mexico and made a trip to England and Belgium in 1938. Enser became an influential teacher with a career at Middlesex School in Concord, Massachusetts; the School of Practical Arts and Letters at Boston University; and the Vesper George School. As a young man, he studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and with Jose Arpa. He was also a newspaper illustrator there as well as an etcher. In 1929, he moved to Lexington, Massachusetts and became friends with Herman Dudley Murphy (1867-1945). In Boston, he exhibited oils and watercolors with the Guild of Boston Artists and also exhibited at the National Academy of Design, the Witte Museum in San Antonio, and at Vose Galleries in Boston.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Sep. 07, 2022
JOHN ENSER O/C, OLD COVERED BRIDGE WATERVILLE VT.
Est: $800 - $1,200
Oil on canvas board, titled on back, “The Old Covered Bridge", signed lower right, John F. Enser, Waterville, VT with multiple gallery labels. Board 18” x 24”, Frame 28.5” x 22.5”.
William Smith Auctions
Jun. 01, 2022
JOHN F. ENSER, THE OLD BRIDGE, O/C.
Est: $800 - $1,200
Impressionist river landscape oil on canvas, titled and signed on back “The Old Mill Bridge, John F. Enser”, and signed lower right John F. Enser. Image 24” x 30”, overall in a contemporary frame 30” x 35.5”.
William Smith Auctions
May. 22, 2022
Enser, O/B Camp Scene/Tent
Est: $400 - $600
titled "Our painting camp in the Rain" Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada. John F. Enser (Am. 1898-1968). Signed lower left, "Quick sketch in the Rain" verso. Frame size: 13 1/2" high, 17 1/2" wide. Frame wear. Provenance: Skinner Auction
Schwenke Auctioneers
Apr. 08, 2022
JOHN F. ENSER (Massachusetts/New Hampshire, 1898-1968), "The Fisherman's Hut Cape Breton Island"., Oil on canvas, 24" x 30". Framed 29" x 35".
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
JOHN F. ENSER Massachusetts/New Hampshire, 1898-1968 "The Fisherman's Hut Cape Breton Island". Signed lower right "John F. Enser". Titled verso.
Eldred's
Mar. 19, 2022
John Enser oil
Est: $600 - $900
John Enser (American 1898-1968) ''Spring Morning, Rupert, VT'' oil on canvas, signed John Enser lower right, signed and titled verso, framed. 24 x 30''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jul. 24, 2021
Exhibited John Enser O/B, the Boat Builder's House
Est: $800 - $1,000
John F. Enser (Massachusetts/New Hampshire, 1898-1968) exhibited oil on board painting titled "The Boat Builder's House" depicting a white house surrounded by partially constructed boats, lumber, two adults, and a child in the front yard before a body of water and a row of small houses before trees and a mountain range in the background. Signed "John F. Enser" lower right. Four labels, including one Salmagundi Club Auction Exhibition 1956 label with artist's name and title, and additional artist's signature with title, en verso of board. Housed in a giltwood frame with egg and dart running pattern and applied scrolling elements to four corners of fillet. Sight: 17" H x 21 3/4" W. Framed: 23" H x 27 3/4" W. Provenance: Estate of Carl Klein, Brentwood, TN.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Apr. 30, 2021
JOHN F. ENSER, EARLY-MID 20TH C. O/CB, NEW ENGLAND WINTER RIVER
Est: $300 - $500
JOHN F. ENSER, EARLY-MID 20TH C. O/CB, NEW ENGLAND WINTER RIVER. The canvas board signed “John F. Enser” l.r. 17 1/2” x 23 3/4”, frame 22” x 28”
William Smith Auctions
Apr. 30, 2021
JOHN F. ENSER, EARLY-MID 20TH C. O/CB, ROLLING NEW ENGLAND MOUNTAINS
Est: $300 - $500
JOHN F. ENSER, EARLY-MID 20TH C. O/CB, ROLLING NEW ENGLAND MOUNTAINS. The canvas board signed “John F. Enser” l.r. 17 1/2” x 23 3/4”, frame 22” x 28”.
William Smith Auctions
Apr. 30, 2021
JOHN F. ENSER, EARLY-MID 20TH C. O/C, THE VALLEY ROAD, VT.
Est: $400 - $800
JOHN F. ENSER, EARLY-MID 20TH C. O/C, THE VALLEY ROAD, VT. Signed “John F. Enser” l.r., the reverse titled and signed ““THE VALLEY ROAD” VT. / John F. Enser / DISTANT MOUNTAIN MANSFIELD.” Canvas 20 1/4” x 29 3/4”, frame 24 1/2” x 34 1/2”
William Smith Auctions
Apr. 30, 2021
JOHN F. ENSER, EARLY-MID 20TH C. O/CB, EARLY SNOW ON MT. MONADNOCK, NH
Est: $400 - $800
JOHN F. ENSER, EARLY-MID 20TH C. O/CB, EARLY SNOW ON MT. MONADNOCK, NH. The canvas board signed “John F. Enser” l.r., the reverse signed and titled ““EARLY SNOW ON MT. MONADNOCK” / OCTOBER / John F. Enser” 17 3/4” x 23 3/4”, frame 21 1/2” x 27 1/2”.
William Smith Auctions
Apr. 30, 2021
JOHN F. ENSER, EARLY-MID 20TH C. O/CB, MT. MONADNOCK, NH, IN SUMMER
Est: $400 - $800
JOHN F. ENSER, EARLY-MID 20TH C. O/CB, MT. MONADNOCK, NH, IN SUMMER. The canvas board signed “John F. Enser” l.r., the reverse signed and titled “THE GRAND MONADNOCK” / (SUMMER) LATE AFTERNOON / John F. Enser / NEW HAMPSHIRE” 17 3/4” x 23 3/4”, frame 21 1/2” x 27 1/2”.
William Smith Auctions
Apr. 30, 2021
JOHN F. ENSER, EARLY-MID 20TH C. O/CB, MT. MONADNOCK, NH.
Est: $400 - $800
JOHN F. ENSER, EARLY-MID 20TH C. O/CB, MT. MONADNOCK, NH. The canvas board signed “John F. Enser” l.l., the reverse signed and titled ““THE GRAND MONADNOCK” / John F. Enser / NEW HAMPSHIRE” 17 1/2” x 23 3/4”, frame 22 1/2” x 29”.
William Smith Auctions
Jan. 03, 2021
Painting Oil on Board by John Enser, American.
Est: $400 - $500
Painting Oil on Board by John Enser, American (1898-1968). Titled "The Red Barn" Signed Lower Right & Also on the Back. Dated May, 1946. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: Sight- 10" x 8". Frame- 13" x 11". Provenance: From a New Jersey Private Collector. Please note the absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed condition report.
World Auction Gallery
Jun. 11, 2020
John F. Enser (American, 1898-1968)
Est: $600 - $800
New Hampshire Summer / Mt. Monadnock, 1949 oil on canvas board signed John F. Enser lower right titled, dated and dedicated on verso sight: 11 5/8 x 15 5/8 inches.
Cowan's Auctions
Jun. 11, 2020
John F. Enser (American, 1898-1968)
Est: $400 - $600
The Fisherman's Hut / Cape Breton Island oil on canvas signed John F. Enser lower right titled on verso sight: 23 1/2 x 29 1/2 inches.
Cowan's Auctions
Jan. 19, 2020
JOHN ENSER NH PAINTING
Est: $800 - $1,200
Oil painting of a farmhouse in mountains signed John F. Enser. Verso identified THE HILL TOP FARM, WINTER NH, MT. MONADNOCK IN DISTANCE. 17.5 x 24 inches, framed 24 x 30. (John Enser 1898-1968 was a MA/NH painter known for landscapes, especially those painted in the Monadnock region of New Hampshire.)
Americana Auctions
Mar. 31, 2019
John Enser (1898 - 1968) "Summer Haze"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Signed bottom right and verso, "Summer Haze" Overall: 13.5 in x 15.5 in Sight: 8 x 10 in CONDITION - By registering to bid for this auction (either in-house or online) and/or placing a bid in this auction. The BIDDER/BUYER agrees to all the terms and conditions of Sarasota Estate Auction. - All silver, gold and/or jewelry lots MUST be paid for via wire transfer or cashiers check upon receipt of invoice, no other forms of payment will be accepted. - We recommend looking into shipping quotes prior to bidding. A list of local shippers is available upon request - All sales are final; no refunds will be given under any circumstances. - Sarasota Estate Auction can provide condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Conditions or Descriptions are opinions of our staff and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. - Online images can sometimes be low quality due to the uploading process, original high-resolution images can be requested via email at SarasotaEstateAuction@gmail.com
Sarasota Estate Auction
Mar. 21, 2019
John Enser (1898 - 1968)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Oil on canvas, "Approach of Winter" SlR and titled en verso. 24"h x 30"w and 28"h x 34"w
Alderfer Auction
Dec. 07, 2018
JOHN F. ENSER (AMERICAN, 1898-1968) HOUSE NEAR A POND, 1942 OIL ON CANVASBOARD 1
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John F. Enser (American, 1898-1968) House Near a Pond, 1942 Oil on canvasboard 18 x 24 inches (45.7 x 61.0 cm) Signed, dated, and inscribed on the reverse: Painted by John Enser / April 27, 1942 / Presented to / A.M. Blackstone PROVENANCE: The artist; A.M. Blackstone, gift from the above; Private collection, Austin, Texas. HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 06, 2018
John F. Enser. "Early Snow, N.H."
Est: $800 - $1,200
(American, 1898-1968). Oil on board, signed "John F. Enser" lr, signed and titled on verso, 18 x 24 in., unframed
Alex Cooper
Mar. 04, 2018
John F. Enser (Massachusetts, NH, 1898-1968)
Est: $600 - $1,200
John F. Enser (Massachusetts, New Hampshire, 1898-1968) Oil/Board painting of a house near a pond. Inscribed verso. . Sight Size: 17 x 23 inches. As a young man, he studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and with Jose Arpa. He was also a newspaper illustrator there as well as an etcher. In 1929, he moved to Lexington, Massachusetts and became friends with Herman Dudley Murphy (1867-1945). In Boston, he exhibited oils and watercolors with the Guild of Boston Artists and also exhibited at the National Academy of Design, the Witte Museum in San Antonio, and at Vose Galleries in Boston.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Sep. 24, 2016
John Enser, Mass, NH (1898-1968)
Est: $200 - $300
John Enser, Mass, NH (1898-1968). Oil on artist board painting of "The Red Farm House" titled on the back and signed lower right and on the back "John T. Enser", 10" x 14", older gold molded frame. Provenance: sold The Cobbs Auctioneers lot #123 in 4/21/07.
The Cobbs
Apr. 09, 2016
Enser, "The Rocky Brook," Oil on Artist Board
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
John F. Enser (American, 1898-1968), "The Rocky Brook," oil on artist board, 18" h x 24" w. Provenance: from the lifelong collection of a Kansas City, Missouri family.
Kaminski Auctions
Nov. 21, 2015
JOHN F. ENSER, American, 1898-1968, "May Sunshine"., Oil on board, 12" x 16". Framed 14" x 18".
Est: $800 - $1,200
JOHN F. ENSER American, 1898-1968 "May Sunshine". Signed lower right "John F. Enser". Tited and dated 1939 verso. Oil on board, 12" x 16". Framed 14" x 18".
Eldred's
Nov. 14, 2015
John F. Enser (American, 1898-1968) "Golden Pastures"
Est: $400 - $600
Sgn. lower right, John F. Enser. Sgn. & titled on reverse. Oil on canvas board.
Cottone Auctions
Aug. 09, 2015
Enser, Gloucester Fisherman, W/C
Est: $300 - $500
John F. Enser (1898-1962), Gloucester fisherman, watercolor and gouache, signed lower right, under glass, 19 1/4"h x 14 1/4"w (view), 34"h x 28"w (frame). Provenance: From a MA estate.
Kaminski Auctions
Jul. 31, 2015
Oil Painting
Est: $200 - $400
John F. Enser O/B Winter Morning Vermont signed LR
Nathan Auction & Real Estate Inc.
Oct. 19, 2014
JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968) OIL ON BOARD ''THE OLD COVERED BRIDGE''. Painted in Waterville,Vermont in 1965. Signed John F Enser lower right. Painting: 18'' H. x 24'' W. Frame: 23 1/4'' H. x 29 1/2'' W. Condition: Age Appropriate Wear.
Est: $600 - $1,200
JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968) OIL ON BOARD ''THE OLD COVERED BRIDGE''. Painted in Waterville,Vermont in 1965. Signed John F Enser lower right. Painting: 18'' H. x 24'' W. Frame: 23 1/4'' H. x 29 1/2'' W. Condition: Age Appropriate Wear.
Dargate Auction Galleries
Aug. 01, 2014
JOHN F. ENSER, American, 1898-1968, "Early Spring Morning on the Shawsheen River"., Oil on board, 18" x 24". Framed.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
JOHN F. ENSER American, 1898-1968 "Early Spring Morning on the Shawsheen River". Signed lower right "John F. Enser". Titled verso. Oil on board, 18" x 24". Framed.
Eldred's
Jun. 08, 2014
JOHN F. ENSER, (AMERICAN 1898-1968), "APPROACH OF WINTER"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JOHN F. ENSER (american 1898-1968)/span "APPROACH OF WINTER" Signed 'John F. Enser' bottom right; signed, titled and located 'New Hampshire' verso, oil on canvas 24 x 30 in. (61 x 76.2cm) provenance: /spanPrivate Collection, Pennsylvania.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 08, 2014
JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968) OIL ON BOARD ''THE OLD COVERED BRIDGE''. Painted in Waterville,Vermont in 1965. Signed John F Enser lower right. Painting: 18'' H. x 24'' W. Frame: 23 1/4'' H. x 29 1/2'' W. Condition: Age Appropriate Wear.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JOHN F. ENSER (1898-1968) OIL ON BOARD ''THE OLD COVERED BRIDGE''. Painted in Waterville,Vermont in 1965. Signed John F Enser lower right. Painting: 18'' H. x 24'' W. Frame: 23 1/4'' H. x 29 1/2'' W. Condition: Age Appropriate Wear.
Dargate Auction Galleries
Apr. 05, 2014
JOHN F. ENSER, American, 1898-1968, Autumnal landscape., Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16". Framed.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
JOHN F. ENSER American, 1898-1968 Autumnal landscape. Signed lower right "John F. Enser". Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16". Framed.
Eldred's
Apr. 05, 2014
JOHN F. ENSER, American, 1898-1968, "Autumn Fantasy, 1934"., Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16". Framed.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
JOHN F. ENSER American, 1898-1968 "Autumn Fantasy, 1934". Signed lower right "John F. Enser". Titled verso. Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16". Framed.
Eldred's
Feb. 07, 2014
John F. Enser (American, 1898-1968), The Lazy Brook, Signed "John F. Enser" l.r., titled, signed, and inscribed "'The Lazy Brook' N.H
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John F. Enser (American, 1898-1968) The Lazy Brook Signed "John F. Enser" l.r., titled, signed, and inscribed "'The Lazy Brook' N.H./ John F. Enser/N.H./(Mt. Monadnock in the Distance)" on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 24 x 30 in. (61.3 x 76.1 cm), framed. Condition: Mild surface grime.
Skinner
Aug. 20, 2013
JOHN F. ENSER (American, 1898-1968) THREE WORKS: "SNOWBOUND VILLAGE", "IN NEW HAMPSHIRE", AND "UPLAND PASTURE"
Est: $1,200 - $1,600
Oil on canvas board and oil on wood panel Unframed Signed "John F. Enser", lower right All titled on reverse, painting 3 has "Gloucester Society of Art's Exhibiton" tag on verso SIZE: 1 & 2) 12" x 16". 3) 8" x 10" CONDITION: Surface dirt and discolored varnish, otherwise very good 9-29583
James D. Julia
Aug. 02, 2013
JOHN F. ENSER, American, 1898-1968, "Winter Twilight"., Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20". Framed.
Est: $800 - $1,200
JOHN F. ENSER American, 1898-1968 "Winter Twilight". Signed lower right "John F. Enser". Titled verso. Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20". Framed.
Eldred's
Aug. 02, 2013
JOHN F. ENSER, American, 1898-1968, "The Old Wharf Gloucester"., Oil on canvas, 24" x 30". Framed.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JOHN F. ENSER American, 1898-1968 "The Old Wharf Gloucester". Signed lower right "John F. Enser". Titled and signed verso. Exhibited: National Academy of Design, 132 Annual Exhibition. Provenance: Grance Central Galleries, New York. Private Collection, Massachusetts. Oil on canvas, 24" x 30". Framed.
Eldred's
Jul. 17, 2013
John F. Enser (American, 1898-1968) Three Landscapes: Mountain Pasture, Autumn Fantasy, and New England Barn. Pasture signed "John F. E
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John F. Enser (American, 1898-1968) Three Landscapes: Mountain Pasture, Autumn Fantasy, and New England Barn. Pasture signed "John F. Enser" l.r., dedicated, titled and signed "...John F. Enser/NEW ENGLAND" on the reverse, oil on canvasboard, Fantasy and Barn titled and signed "John F. Enser" on the reverse, Fantasy oil on artist board, Barn oil on Masonite; all unframed.
Skinner
May. 17, 2013
John F. Enser (American, 1898-1968), The Pasture Road, Signed "John F. Enser" l.r., titled and signed on the reverse., Condition: Craqu
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John F. Enser (American, 1898-1968) The Pasture Road Signed "John F. Enser" l.r., titled and signed on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 24 x 30 in. (60.7 x 76.0 cm), framed. Condition: Craquelure, subtle streaking to left side, scattered losses, surface grime.
Skinner
Apr. 06, 2013
JOHN F. ENSER, American, 1898-1968, "New England Autumn, Vermont"., Oil on canvas, 20" x 30". Framed.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
JOHN F. ENSER American, 1898-1968 "New England Autumn, Vermont". Signed lower left "John F. Enser". Titled and signed verso. Oil on canvas, 20" x 30". Framed.
Eldred's
Apr. 06, 2013
JOHN F. ENSER, American, 1898-1968, "Sunlight and Shadow, Oil on board, 12" x 16". Framed.
Est: $800 - $1,200
JOHN F. ENSER American, 1898-1968 "Sunlight and Shadow A Devon Farm, Devonshire, England". Signed lower right "John F. Enser". Inscribed verso "This farm belonged to Prince of Wales" and "To my good friend, Dr. Hardcastle, with all the good wishes of the artist, John F. Enser, Sept. 12 - 1945". Oil on board, 12" x 16". Framed.
Eldred's
May. 18, 2012
John F. Enser (American, 1898-1968), Landscape with Fields and Barn, Signed "John F. Enser" l.r., Condition: Mild frame abrasions and s
Est: $300 - $500
John F. Enser (American, 1898-1968) Landscape with Fields and Barn Signed "John F. Enser" l.r. Oil on Masonite, 8 x 10 in. (20.4 x 25.2 cm), unframed. Condition: Mild frame abrasions and surface grime. N.B. Sold for the benefit of the collections of the Smith College Museum of Art.
Skinner
Jul. 27, 2011
John F. Enser (American, 1898-1962) Summer Haze. Signed "John. F. Enser" l.r., titled and signed in ink on the reverse. Oil on canvasbo
Est: $400 - $600
John F. Enser (American, 1898-1962) Summer Haze. Signed "John. F. Enser" l.r., titled and signed in ink on the reverse. Oil on canvasboard, 8 x 10 in., framed. Condition: Surface grime.
Skinner
Jul. 09, 2011
John F. Enser, oil on board
Est: $500 - $700
John F. Enser, 1898-1962, MA/NH, oil on board of a Vermont country village Fall scene with a bridge & a church steeple in the background, signed lower right, "John F. Enser," 12" x 15 3/4" framed. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $500-700
The Cobbs