Robert Fabe Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Robert Fabe Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 27, 2024
Robert Fabe Industrialist Painting, Farmer & Woman
Est: $200 - $400
Robert Fabe (American, Cincinnati, 1917-2004). This painting is signed upper left and dated 1939. It is also signed and dated en verso, and titled, "The Farmhand". It looks to be a dark depression era scene of a farmer and his young love. The painting is oil on canvas. The painting is in good overall condition, but it is falling out of the frame. The backing has a gallery label from Closson Galleries in Cincinnati, Ohio. The plain wood frame is in pretty poor condition, having scratches and scuffs. The canvas measures 32" x 24". The frame measures 38" x 30". It weighs 7 1/2 lbs. Third-party shipping or personal pickup is required. Please see our website for our shipping recommendations.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Jan. 13, 2024
Lot of Artworks - Robert Fabe & Jeannette Newman.
Est: $150 - $250
This lot contains a mixed-media painting by Robert Fabe (American 1917-2004) and "Apartment Geometrics", a woodblock print numbered 2/12, by Jeannette P. Newman (American, 20th/21st Century). Both are signed by their respective artists in their lower margins. Newman's frame has a few scuffs. There is some discoloration to the lower portion of Fabe's work. Fabe's ink and watercolor work measures 12" x 10", and Newman's measures 17" x 20". In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Oct. 22, 2023
Robert Fabe (1917 - 2004) Oil (Cincinnati)
Est: $200 - $400
Oil on Masonite, untitled, portrait of lady. Signed lower right. Housed in ebony & gilt frame. Sight - 16 x 12, frame - 19 x 15 1/8.
Main Auction Galleries
Jun. 14, 2023
Pair of Watercolors by Robert Fabe
Est: $200 - $400
Robert Fabe (American/Cincinnati, 1917-2004). Each watercolor on paper, one architectural and another by the shore, each signed. Largest framed 23" x 29".
Caza Sikes
Apr. 12, 2023
Watercolor Shore Scene by Robert Fabe
Est: $200 - $300
Robert Fabe (American/Cincinnati, 1917-2004). Watercolor on paper, signed u.r., and depicting a boat that's come ashore. 9" x 15" (sight), 16" x 23" (framed).
Caza Sikes
Mar. 19, 2023
Robert Fabe (1917-2004) Tempera (Cincinnati)
Est: $200 - $400
Tempera. On masonite, "The Gleaners" signed lower right. Sight- 18 3/4 x 24, Frame- 24 1/2 x 30 3/8.
Main Auction Galleries
Jan. 08, 2023
Robert Fabe (1917-2004), American, Pen & Ink Wash
Est: $200 - $400
Rainy Day Market Scene, pen & ink wash on paper, signed lower right. Robert Fabe was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1917, and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. He began the study of painting with his father, a talented amateur. He took art courses at Withrow High School, in Cincinnati (1932-1936) in conjunction with the Art Academy of Cincinnati. Robert entered the Cincinnati Art Academy after graduation (four year scholarship) and studied with Herman Wessel, John E. Weis and Meyer Abel. Robert received the "Out of Town" Scholarship to the Art Students League in New York in 1939. He studied at the Art Students League with Arnold Blanch, George Grosz and Raphael Soyer. He was mural assistant to Arnold Blanch in 1939. Robert returned to Cincinnati and opened a studio in 1940-41. He entered Armed Service in Infantry and Combat Engineer's in 1941 and served in Europe for 2 1/2 years. He was discharged in 1945. He returned to Cincinnati in 1945 to paint and taught art at the Art Academy. He did interior decorating and free lance work. Robert joined the faculty of the University of Cincinnati Department of Design, Architecture and Art in 1958 where he retired as Professor of Fine Arts in 1987. Overall size: 28 1/2 x 36 1/2 in. Sight size: 22 1/2 x 30 1/4 in.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Apr. 24, 2022
Robert Fabe (1917-2004) Watercolor (Cincinnati)
Est: $160 - $300
Watercolor on paper, untitled, two girls on beach. Signed lower right. Sight- 9.25 x 13.25, Frame- 16.75 x 21
Main Auction Galleries
Apr. 24, 2022
Robert Fabe (1917-2004) Tempera (Cincinnati)
Est: $300 - $500
Tempera on canvas, "Winter Day in Mt. Auburn" signed lower right. Great bright colors. Sight- 23.5 x 17.25, Frame- 30 x 24.5
Main Auction Galleries
Feb. 23, 2022
Robert Fabe (American, 1917-2004), Lithograph
Est: $50 - $100
A signed lithograph by Fabe titled "Hilltop House", numbered 22/75 and signed lower right. Total framed size: 31" ht. x 25" wd.
Caza Sikes
Sep. 08, 2021
Portrait of a Man by Robert Fabe
Est: $50 - $75
Robert Fabe (American/Cincinnati, 1917-2004). Ink on paper, signed l.r. 16" x 7" (sight), 22" x 12" (framed). From the lifetime collection of American Watercolor Society artists Sanford and Virginia Brooks, Cincinnati, OH.
Caza Sikes
Jun. 05, 2021
Robert Fabe 'After The Rain' Signed Print
Est: -
Signed on the lower right. Measures approximately 18.5in x 23.5in. Image measures approximately 14in x 19in. Bh14548 jg
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
May. 16, 2021
Robert Fabe (1917-2004) Watercolor (Cincinnati)
Est: $100 - $200
Watercolor on paper, untitled, lighthouse. Signed lower right. Sight- 10.5 x 14.5 Frame- 20.5 x 24.5
Main Auction Galleries
May. 16, 2021
Robert Fabe (1917-2004) Watercolor (Cincinnati)
Est: $60 - $120
Watercolor on paper, untitled, harbor scene. Unsigned. Sight- 8 x 12 Frame- 18.5 x 22.5
Main Auction Galleries
May. 16, 2021
Robert Fabe (1917-2004) Oil (Cincinnati)
Est: $200 - $400
Oil on Masonite, untitled, figures on the cross in Mt. Adams. Signed lower right. Sight- 17 x 12.5 Frame- 25.5 x 21
Main Auction Galleries
Oct. 11, 2020
Robert Fabe (1917-2004) Lithograph (Cincinnati)
Est: $40 - $80
Lithograph on paper, "March Morning" signed lower right. 15 x 20
Main Auction Galleries
Jul. 26, 2020
Robert Fabe Oil of Children on Beach
Est: $100 - $200
Oil on board, 6 1/4 x 9 sight
Main Auction Galleries
Jul. 26, 2020
Robert Fabe (1917-2004) Mixed Media (Cincinnati)
Est: $100 - $200
Mixed media on paper, untitled, Men in courtroom. Signed lower right. 9 1/2 x 7 5/8 sight. Provenance: Gift to Lenard Gorian from the artist.
Main Auction Galleries
Jul. 26, 2020
Robert Fabe (1917-2004) Charcoal (Cincinnati)
Est: $200 - $400
Charcoal on paper, untitled, lady reading a book. 18 x 14 sight Provenance: Gift to Lenard Gorian from the artist.
Main Auction Galleries
Jul. 09, 2020
Robert Fabe (OH/IL, 1917-2004), Dancing Girls
Est: $25 - $25,000
Robert Fabe (OH/IL, 1917-2004), Dancing Girls watercolor, signed at lower right, with artist's label to verso, matted and in painted wooden frame. DOA 20 x 23.5 in. Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
May. 17, 2020
Robert Fabe (1917-2004) Watercolors (Cincinnati)
Est: $200 - $400
Two watercolors on paper, small cute figures at beach house signed lower right. 8 x 10 sight. Landscape signed upper right. 10 1/4 x 15 1/4 sight.
Main Auction Galleries
Oct. 27, 2019
Robert Fabe (American, 1917-2004), Prints
Est: $50 - $100
3 reproductions, "Station in Winter", 41/75, signed lr, 16" wd. x 13" ht., "December Day", 46/75, 17" wd. x 13" ht. framed, plus beach scene with three women, 15" x 12" framed
Caza Sikes
Oct. 27, 2019
Robert Fabe (American, 1917-2004), Two Watercolors
Est: $200 - $400
Two works depicting female subjects, framed and signed. 21" wd. x 23" ht. framed and 20" wd. x 24" ht.
Caza Sikes
Aug. 25, 2019
(2) FRAMED PRINTS, ROBERT FABE & TOM CALDWELL
Est: $80 - $150
(lot of 2) Framed prints on paper, including: (1) "First Snow," signed lower right Robert Fabe (Ohio, Illinois, 1917-2004), sight: approx 25"h, 19"w, overall: approx 33"h, 27"w, (1) "Azay Le Rideau," signed lower left Tom Caldwell (Texas, b.1945), sight: approx 8.75"h, 7"w, overall: approx 17.5"h, 15.75"w; 14.25lbs total **Provenance: from a private Austin, Texas estate collection** Start Price: $60.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Feb. 09, 2019
Robert Fabe acrylic
Est: $80 - $150
Robert Fabe (American 1917-2004)- Row of Houses- acrylic on cardboard, signed Robert Fabe lower right, back rough from being removed from a previous mount. 11 3/4 x 9''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 03, 2018
Robert Fabe, 'Low Tide' Etching
Est: -
Good condition. Gold tone frame. Artist: Robert Fabe, Title: 'Low Tide' Medium: EtchingSignature Type: Pencil Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Edition Number: 6/25 Approx. Measurement: 12 x 16 in. Site Measurements: 6 x 9 in.Approx. Ship Weight: 1lbs. Keywords: Art; Ref: CN7624
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
Oct. 21, 2017
Robert Fabe oil
Est: $200 - $400
Robert Fabe (American 1917-2004)- Kids on A Beach- oil on illustration board, signed Robert Fabe lower right. 22 x 34''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Oct. 21, 2017
Robert Fabe gouache
Est: $150 - $250
Robert Fabe (American 1917-2004)- Streetscape in Winter- gouache on paper, signed Robert Fabe lower right. 19 x 12 3/4''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Oct. 21, 2017
Robert Fabe watercolor
Est: $200 - $400
Robert Fabe (American 1917-2004)- Little Girl in Beached Boat- watercolor on paper, signed Robert Fabe lower right. 13 1/2 x 19 1/2''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Oct. 21, 2017
Robert Fabe watercolor
Est: $150 - $250
Robert Fabe (American 1917-2004)- Train- watercolor on paper, signed Robert Fabe lower right. 10 1/2 x 14 3/4''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Aug. 26, 2017
ROBERT FABE (AMERICAN, 1917-2004) COASTAL LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Est: $50 - $100
ROBERT FABE (AMERICAN, 1917-2004) COASTAL LANDSCAPE PAINTING, watercolor on paper, depicting fisherman on shore with wharf in the background across the water, signed lower right. Matted and housed under glass in a modern frame.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Dec. 13, 2015
ROBERT FABE PAINTING "LOW TIDE AT NAGS HEAD"
Est: $300 - $500
FABE, Robert, (American, 1917-2004): "Low Tide at Nags Head", Oil/Board, sight size 21.5" x 27.5", signed lower right, Office of the President University of Cincinnati, label affixed verso, framed, 28.5" x 34.5".
Burchard Galleries Inc
Feb. 12, 2015
Robert Fabe (1917 - 2004) Painting
Est: $200 - $400
Featuring a framed and matted painting on board by Robert Fabe depicting a snowy street scene. Frame measures approximately 26" x 32" x 3.5" and sight area 18" x 24". Total weight is 7 lbs.
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
Aug. 15, 2012
Robert Fabe American, 1917-2004 Central Square, Cincinnati, Ohio
Est: $75 - $125
Robert Fabe American, 1917-2004 Central Square, Cincinnati, Ohio Signed Robert Fabe (lr) Pen and ink with wash heightened with white on laid paper Sight 7 x 11 1/4 inches •
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 07, 2011
Robert Fabe American, 1917-2004 Central Square, Cincinnati, Ohio
Est: $75 - $125
Robert Fabe American, 1917-2004 Central Square, Cincinnati, Ohio Signed Robert Fabe (lr) Pen and ink with wash heightened with white on laid paper Sight 7 x 11 1/4 inches •
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 21, 2007
Watching the children play by the ocean surf
Est: $800 - $1,200
Robert Fabe (American, b. 1917) Watching the children play by the ocean surf signed 'Robert Fabe' (lower right) oil on canvas 26 x 35½ in. (66 x 90.2 cm.)
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