John Nathaniel Fenton Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John Nathaniel Fenton Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 26, 2025
John Fenton Etching SIGNED AP [Walk]
Est: $30 - $75
John Fenton (1912-1977) etching pencil signed lower right, titled 'Walk' lower left, stated AP lower center. Image measures 8.875 in. x 11.75 in. Sheet measures 13.875 in. x 17.5 in. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. Provenance: Estate collection of William Greenbaum, Gloucester, Massachusetts, Proprietor of William Greenbaum Fine Prints. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as condition can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 14x14x14 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio if it is not fragile or over 25lbs. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. Books maximum box size will be 14x14x14 inch or equivalent and will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. If your invoice is for multiple items, we will use our discretion on requiring the use of an outside shipper. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction even if not stated.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Dec. 08, 2024
JOHN FENTON (AMERICAN, 1912 - 1977)
Est: $200 - $300
"Portrait"; c. 1950; Ink on Paper; 8" x 7"; Signed Lower Right; Framed (under glass).
James Cox Gallery
Dec. 08, 2024
John Nathaniel Fenton; Sepia Ink, Pencil Drawings
Est: $200 - $300
John Nathaniel Fenton (New York 1912 - 1977); 2 Sketches, Sepia Pen & Ink drawing of Girl seated with Flowers in Vase; and pencil with crayon drawing of 2 Portrait Views of Woman with Hair in Bun on paper; each signed lower right corner recto "Fenton," matted and framed. Height of art 10 1/4 inches (26 cm.) X width of art 7 1/4 inches (18.4 cm.).
Eddie's Auction
Oct. 19, 2024
JOHN NATHANIEL FENTON (AMERICAN, 1912-1977) SURREALIST PAINTING
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
JOHN NATHANIEL FENTON (AMERICAN, 1912-1977) SURREALIST PAINTING, oil on canvas, a large and impressive depiction of four angular musicians dressed in whimsical attire in a fantastical winter landscape with dancing nuns and horse and rider in the background, signed lower left, retains old label applied verso giving title as "THE MUSICIANS". Housed in likely original molded chestnut frame. Mid 20th century. 51 1/2" x 41 1/2" sight, 61 1/2" x 51 1/2" OA. Catalogue Note: Born in Mountaindale, New York, John Nathaniel "Jack" Fenton (1912-1977) remained a New York resident throughout his life. He studied at the Art Students League with Kenneth Hayes Miller and Allen Lewis and exhibited widely in his lifetime. A painter, printmaker, and educator, Fenton explored the potential for abstraction within the human figure, often in a surreal setting. The present lot is an important example of his work.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Sep. 15, 2024
John Nathaniel Fenton's Original Copper Engraving Plate titled 'Africans', Woodstock, NY Artist
Est: $100 - $200
Keywords: 20th century, figurative depiction, abstract figures, cultural representation, historical art, vintage engraved print, dark tones, artistic technique, metalwork, ethnic portrayal Summary: John Nathaniel Fenton (American, 1912-1977). An original copper engraving plate for 'Africans'.This is the original artist's artwork copper plate from which the 'Africans' etchings were made. Accompanied by a 1969-dated manilla envelope with a handwritten title in ink, as well as the artist's address in Mt. Vernon, NY.Painter, printmaker, and teacher John Fenton was born in Mountaindale, New York. He moved with his family to Mount Vernon, New York, where he lived for some thirty years before settling permanently in Woodstock, New York. He attended the Art Student's League of New York and Atelier 17, in Paris. His work was the focus of several one-man shows during the 1950s and 1960s and was exhibited in numerous museums and galleries including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of modern art in New York, the Corcoran gallery in Washington, d.c., and the Pennsylvania academy. Fenton taught at New York University and Goddard College. His distinctly surrealist work won awards from the American Academy of Arts & Letters, the National Academy of Design, and numerous other institutions, and is included in the collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the Corcoran Gallery among others. Measurement: Copper plate, 8 7/8" high x 11 7/8" wide. 13" high x 16" wide, framed.Category: 1
Collective Hudson, LLC
Aug. 16, 2024
Painting, John Fenton
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Fenton (American, 1912-1977), "Tapestry of Bathers," circa 1955, oil on canvas, signed lower right, signed and titled verso, canvas: 30"h x 26"w, overall (with frame): 34.5"h x 30.25"w. Provenance: Babcock Galleries, New York, NY, The Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, OH 1960.
Clars Auctions
Jul. 23, 2024
John Nathaniel Fenton "Greys: The Elders" Etching
Est: $200 - $400
John Nathaniel Fenton (American, 1912-1977), "Greys: The Elders", Etching, depicting three old men in foreground, titled lower left, numbered edition "14/225" in center, signed lower right, silver-tone frame. Image: 12.5" H x 116" W; frame:17.75" H x 21.5" W. Provenance: From a New York City Estate. Keywords: Prints, Multiples, Figural, Figurative, Male figures, 20th Century Art
Auctions at Showplace
Jun. 09, 2024
JOHN FENTON (AMERICAN, 1912 - 1977)
Est: $200 - $300
"Portrait Study of a Woman"; c. 1960; Conte on Paper; 10.75" x 8.25"; Signed Lower Left; Framed (under glass).
James Cox Gallery
Jun. 07, 2024
JOHN NATHANIEL FENTON (1912-1977) OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
John Nathaniel Fenton (1912-1977) Third quarter of the 20th century. The procession of slightly abstracted figures on a surreal beach is signed in red lower right front. Canvas measures 34 x 30 with a framed size of 38.5 x 34.25 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
May. 08, 2024
John Fenton, American (1912 - 1977)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John Fenton, American (1912 - 1977) Oil on Canvas "The Couple" Signed Lower Right. Sight measures 51-1/2" x 39-1/2". Frame measures 53-1/2" x 41-1/4". Condition: Good condition. Estimate: $1500.00 - $2500.00 Domestic Shipping: Third party
Kodner Galleries
Apr. 04, 2024
JOHN FENTON, PERSONAGES, ETCHING AND AQUATINT
Est: $550 - $850
Artist: John Fenton, American (1912 - 1977) Title: Personages Year: Circa 1965 Medium: Etching and Aquatint, Signed and Numbered in Pencil Edition: 50 Size: 18.5 x 13 in. (46.99 x 33.02 cm)
RoGallery
Apr. 04, 2024
JOHN FENTON, COLLOQUY, ETCHING AND AQUATINT
Est: $450 - $650
Artist: John Fenton, American (1912 - 1977) Title: Colloquy Year: Circa 1965 Medium: Etching and Aquatint, Signed and Numbered in Pencil Edition: 75 Size: 13.5 in. x 17.5 in. (34.29 cm x 44.45 cm)
RoGallery
Mar. 19, 2024
JOHN NATHANIEL FENTON (1912-1977) SIGNED ETCHING
Est: $50 - $10,000
Aquatint. Signed, editioned 100/200 and titled "The Sheet" in lower margin. Dimensions: (Frame) H 14" x W 16" ; (Sight) H 9" x W 11" Conditions: Not examined out of frame. Paper and mat appear clean. A few nicks and rubs to frame.
Westport Auction
Jan. 23, 2024
John Fenton (American 1912 - 1977), 'Theme and Variations', Engraving, Signed l.r. and Numbered 82/250, Frame: 17 x 19 1/2 in. (43.2 x 49.5 cm.)
Est: $50 - $100
John Fenton (American 1912 - 1977), 'Theme and Variations', Engraving, Signed l.r. and Numbered 82/250,
Weschler's
Dec. 10, 2023
JOHN FENTON (AMERICAN, 1912 - 1977)
Est: $150 - $250
"Untitled - Portrait"; c. 1970; Gouache on Paper; 11" x 8.25"; Signed Lower Right; Framed (under glass).
James Cox Gallery
Nov. 24, 2023
JOHN FENTON, THE ELDERS, ETCHING
Est: $500 - $600
Artist: John Fenton, American (1912 - 1977) Title: The Elders Medium: Etching, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 27/250 Size: 15 x 22 in. (38.1 x 55.88 cm) Description: John Fenton is an American Surrealist painter who specializes in depictions of groups of people in absurd situations. In this etching "The Elders", three men, one in a crown, pedal together on an abstract tandem bike. Around their heads, black circles like halos imply they might be saints. This etching is signed and numbered by the artist in pencil.
RoGallery
Nov. 03, 2023
John Fenton (Am 1912-1977) Two Aquatintints
Est: $200 - $400
John Fenton (American 1912-1977) Two Aquatints- Umbrella Boats, Death of the Father.
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 20, 2023
JOHN FENTON, PERSONAGES, ETCHING AND AQUATINT
Est: $700 - $900
Artist: John Fenton, American (1912 - 1977) Title: Personages Year: Circa 1965 Medium: Etching and Aquatint, Signed and Numbered in Pencil Edition: 50 Size: 18.5 x 13 in. (46.99 x 33.02 cm)
RoGallery
Sep. 14, 2023
JOHN FENTON, FAST WALK, ETCHING AND AQUATINT
Est: $500 - $700
Artist: John Fenton, American (1912 - 1977) Title: Fast Walk Year: Circa 1965 Medium: Etching and Aquatint, Signed and Numbered in Pencil Edition: AP Size: 13 x 16 in. (33.02 x 40.64 cm)
RoGallery
Aug. 04, 2023
Signed John Nathaniel Fenton, Etching, Woodstock, NY Artist
Est: $300 - $500
Signed John Nathaniel Fenton, Etching, Woodstock, NY Artist John Nathaniel Fenton (American, 1912-1977).'Title', etching on paper. Signed 'Fenton' verso in pencil. Framed in black moulding with a tan mat and black filet. Painter, printmaker and teacher John Fenton was born in mountaindale, new york. He moved with his family to mount vernon, new york, where he lived for some thirty years before settling permanently in woodstock, new york. He attended the art student's league of new york and atelier 17, in paris. His work was the focus of a number of one-man shows during the 1950's and 1960's, and was exhibited in numerous museums and galleries including the art institute of chicago, the museum of modern art in new york, the corcoran gallery in washington, d.c., and the pennsylvania academy. Fenton taught at new york university and goddard college. His distinctly surrealist work won awards from the american academy of arts & letters, the national academy of design, and numerous other institutions, and is included in the collections of the smithsonian american art museum, the corcoran gallery among others.
Collective Hudson, LLC
Jul. 27, 2023
John Fenton, Boys Diving, Etching and Aquatint
Est: $550 - $750
Artist: John Fenton, American (1912 - 1977) Title: Boys Diving Year: Circa 1965 Medium: Etching and Aquatint, Signed and Numbered in Pencil Edition: 50 Size: 18.5 in. x 15 in. (46.99 cm x 38.1 cm)
RoGallery
Jul. 27, 2023
John Fenton, Bathers on Rock, Etching and Aquatint
Est: $550 - $750
Artist: John Fenton, American (1912 - 1977) Title: Bathers on Rock Year: Circa 1965 Medium: Etching and Aquatint, Signed and Numbered in Pencil Edition: A/P Size: 21 in. x 15 in. (53.34 cm x 38.1 cm)
RoGallery
Jun. 11, 2023
Signed John Nathaniel Fenton, Etching, Woodstock, NY Artist
Est: $300 - $500
Signed John Nathaniel Fenton, Etching, Woodstock, NY Artist John Nathaniel Fenton (American, 1912-1977).'Title', etching on paper. Signed 'Fenton' verso in pencil. Framed in black moulding with a tan mat and black filet. Painter, printmaker and teacher John Fenton was born in mountaindale, new york. He moved with his family to mount vernon, new york, where he lived for some thirty years before settling permanently in woodstock, new york. He attended the art student's league of new york and atelier 17, in paris. His work was the focus of a number of one-man shows during the 1950's and 1960's, and was exhibited in numerous museums and galleries including the art institute of chicago, the museum of modern art in new york, the corcoran gallery in washington, d.c., and the pennsylvania academy. Fenton taught at new york university and goddard college. His distinctly surrealist work won awards from the american academy of arts & letters, the national academy of design, and numerous other institutions, and is included in the collections of the smithsonian american art museum, the corcoran gallery among others.
Collective Hudson, LLC
May. 21, 2023
JOHN FENTON (1912 - 1977)
Est: $80 - $120
"Horsemen" - Edition A/P; c. 1965; Aquatint; 7.75" x 9.75"; Signed Lower Right; Framed (under glass).
James Cox Gallery
Apr. 16, 2023
John Nathaniel Fenton's Original Copper Engraving Plate for the engravings titled 'Africans'. Woodstock, NY Artist
Est: $100 - $2,000
John Nathaniel Fenton, this is the one of a kind Original Copper Engraving Plate for the engraved print titled 'Africans'. John Nathaniel Fenton (American, 1912-1977). An original copper engraving plate for 'Africans'. This is the original artist's artwork copper plate from which the 'Africans' etchings were made. Accompanied by a 1969 dated manilla envelope with handwritten title in ink, as well as the artists address in mt. vernon, ny. Painter, printmaker and teacher John Fenton was born in mountaindale, new york. He moved with his family to mount vernon, new york, where he lived for some thirty years before settling permanently in woodstock, new york. He attended the art student's league of new york and atelier 17, in paris. His work was the focus of a number of one-man shows during the 1950's and 1960's, and was exhibited in numerous museums and galleries including the art institute of chicago, the museum of modern art in new york, the corcoran gallery in washington, d.c., and the pennsylvania academy. Fenton taught at new york university and goddard college. His distinctly surrealist work won awards from the american academy of arts & letters, the national academy of design, and numerous other institutions, and is included in the collections of the smithsonian american art museum, the corcoran gallery among others.
Collective Hudson, LLC
Mar. 28, 2023
JOHN FENTON, BOYS DIVING, ETCHING AND AQUATINT, SIGNED AND NUMBERED IN PENCIL
Est: $500 - $700
Artist: John Fenton, American (1912 - 1977) Title: Boys Diving Year: Circa 1965 Medium: Etching and Aquatint, Signed and Numbered in Pencil Edition: 50 Size: 18.5 in. x 15 in. (46.99 cm x 38.1 cm)
RoGallery
Feb. 05, 2023
Signed John Nathaniel Fenton, Etching, Woodstock, NY Artist
Est: $300 - $500
Signed John Nathaniel Fenton, 'Colloquy'. Etching, Woodstock, NY Artist John Nathaniel Fenton (American, 1912-1977).'Colloquy', etching on paper. Signed 'Fenton' in pencil under mat. Framed in black moulding with a tan mat and black filet. Painter, printmaker and teacher John Fenton was born in mountaindale, new york. He moved with his family to mount vernon, new york, where he lived for some thirty years before settling permanently in woodstock, new york. He attended the art student's league of new york and atelier 17, in paris. His work was the focus of a number of one-man shows during the 1950's and 1960's, and was exhibited in numerous museums and galleries including the art institute of chicago, the museum of modern art in new york, the corcoran gallery in washington, d.c., and the pennsylvania academy. Fenton taught at new york university and goddard college. His distinctly surrealist work won awards from the american academy of arts & letters, the national academy of design, and numerous other institutions, and is included in the collections of the smithsonian american art museum, the corcoran gallery among others.
Collective Hudson, LLC
Feb. 05, 2023
Signed John Nathaniel Fenton, Etching, Woodstock, NY Artist
Est: $300 - $500
Signed John Nathaniel Fenton, Etching, Woodstock, NY Artist John Nathaniel Fenton (American, 1912-1977), etching on paper. Signed 'Fenton' verso in pencil. Framed in black moulding with a tan mat and black filet. Painter, printmaker and teacher John Fenton was born in mountaindale, new york. He moved with his family to mount vernon, new york, where he lived for some thirty years before settling permanently in woodstock, new york. He attended the art student's league of new york and atelier 17, in paris. His work was the focus of a number of one-man shows during the 1950's and 1960's, and was exhibited in numerous museums and galleries including the art institute of chicago, the museum of modern art in new york, the corcoran gallery in washington, d.c., and the pennsylvania academy. Fenton taught at new york university and goddard college. His distinctly surrealist work won awards from the american academy of arts & letters, the national academy of design, and numerous other institutions, and is included in the collections of the smithsonian american art museum, the corcoran gallery among others.
Collective Hudson, LLC
Feb. 05, 2023
Signed John Nathaniel Fenton, Etching, Woodstock, NY Artist
Est: $300 - $500
Signed John Nathaniel Fenton, Etching, Woodstock, NY Artist John Nathaniel Fenton (American, 1912-1977).'Title', etching on paper. Signed 'Fenton' verso in pencil. Framed in black moulding with a tan mat and black filet. Painter, printmaker and teacher John Fenton was born in mountaindale, new york. He moved with his family to mount vernon, new york, where he lived for some thirty years before settling permanently in woodstock, new york. He attended the art student's league of new york and atelier 17, in paris. His work was the focus of a number of one-man shows during the 1950's and 1960's, and was exhibited in numerous museums and galleries including the art institute of chicago, the museum of modern art in new york, the corcoran gallery in washington, d.c., and the pennsylvania academy. Fenton taught at new york university and goddard college. His distinctly surrealist work won awards from the american academy of arts & letters, the national academy of design, and numerous other institutions, and is included in the collections of the smithsonian american art museum, the corcoran gallery among others.
Collective Hudson, LLC
Feb. 05, 2023
TITLE: Signed John Nathaniel Fenton, 'TITLE' Etching on Paper, Woodstock, NY Artist
Est: $300 - $500
Signed John Nathaniel Fenton, Etching on Paper, Woodstock, NY Artist John Nathaniel Fenton (American, 1912-1977). etching on paper. Unsigned. Framed in white painted moulding with a tan mat. Painter, printmaker and teacher John Fenton was born in mountaindale, new york. He moved with his family to mount vernon, new york, where he lived for some thirty years before settling permanently in woodstock, new york. He attended the art student's league of new york and atelier 17, in paris. His work was the focus of a number of one-man shows during the 1950's and 1960's, and was exhibited in numerous museums and galleries including the art institute of chicago, the museum of modern art in new york, the corcoran gallery in washington, d.c., and the pennsylvania academy. Fenton taught at new york university and goddard college. His distinctly surrealist work won awards from the american academy of arts & letters, the national academy of design, and numerous other institutions, and is included in the collections of the smithsonian american art museum, the corcoran gallery among others.
Collective Hudson, LLC
Feb. 05, 2023
Signed John Nathaniel Fenton, 'Family Walk'. Etching, Woodstock, NY Artist
Est: $100 - $200
Signed John Nathaniel Fenton, 'Family Walk'. Etching, Woodstock, NY Artist John Nathaniel Fenton (American, 1912-1977).'Family Walk', etching on paper. Signed under mat. Painter, printmaker and teacher John Fenton was born in mountaindale, new york. He moved with his family to mount vernon, new york, where he lived for some thirty years before settling permanently in woodstock, new york. He attended the art student's league of new york and atelier 17, in paris. His work was the focus of a number of one-man shows during the 1950's and 1960's, and was exhibited in numerous museums and galleries including the art institute of chicago, the museum of modern art in new york, the corcoran gallery in washington, d.c., and the pennsylvania academy. Fenton taught at new york university and goddard college. His distinctly surrealist work won awards from the american academy of arts & letters, the national academy of design, and numerous other institutions, and is included in the collections of the smithsonian american art museum, the corcoran gallery among others.
Collective Hudson, LLC
Feb. 05, 2023
Signed John Nathaniel Fenton, Etching, Woodstock, NY Artist
Est: $150 - $250
Signed John Nathaniel Fenton, Title?, Etching, Woodstock, NY Artist John Nathaniel Fenton (American, 1912-1977)., etching on paper. Signed under mat. Painter, printmaker and teacher John Fenton was born in mountaindale, new york. He moved with his family to mount vernon, new york, where he lived for some thirty years before settling permanently in woodstock, new york. He attended the art student's league of new york and atelier 17, in paris. His work was the focus of a number of one-man shows during the 1950's and 1960's, and was exhibited in numerous museums and galleries including the art institute of chicago, the museum of modern art in new york, the corcoran gallery in washington, d.c., and the pennsylvania academy. Fenton taught at new york university and goddard college. His distinctly surrealist work won awards from the american academy of arts & letters, the national academy of design, and numerous other institutions, and is included in the collections of the smithsonian american art museum, the corcoran gallery among others.
Collective Hudson, LLC
Feb. 05, 2023
John Fenton, Estate Collection of 9 Etchings, 2 Sketch Books, 2 Exhibit Posters & Gallery Literature & Newspaper Clippings
Est: $300 - $900
John Nathaniel Fenton (American, 1912 -1977) Collection of Etchings original& Ephemera, Woodstock, NY Artist John Nathaniel Fenton (American, 1912-1977). Collection of original sketches nine etchings, including Colloquy, Family Walk, Cortege & several which are untitled. Most are titled and/or signed to front or verso; Also included are two sketch books, comprising 18 studio life drawings of female subjects total, most are signed; two exhibit posters for exhibit at the Miami Museum of Modern Art, 1971, gallery material for Babcock Galleries, NY, an exhibit at the brooklyn center, long island university; various newspaper clippings related to exhibits at the woodstock art association. Painter, printmaker and teacher, John Fenton was born in mountaindale, new york. He moved with his family to mount vernon, new york, where he lived for some thirty years before settling permanently in woodstock, new york. He attended the art student's league of new york and atelier 17, paris. His work was the focus of a number of one-man shows during the 1950's and 1960's, and was exhibited in numerous museums and galleries including the art institute of chicago, The museum of modern art in new york, the corcoran gallery in washington, dc;. and the pennsylvania academy. Fenton taught at new york university and goddard college. His distinctly surrealist work won awards from the american academy of arts and letters, the national academy of design, and numerous other institutions, and is included in the collections of the smithsonian american art museum, the corcoran gallery among others. Mr. Fenton produced a film short on fifty of his paintings, 'The Black Cat' which was shown in theatres throughout the united states, and was invited for showing at the cannes film festival in 1961. He died in woodstock in 1977.
Collective Hudson, LLC
Feb. 05, 2023
John Nathaniel Fenton, The Original Copper Engraving Plate for 'Ancestral Theme'.
Est: $600 - $2,400
John Nathaniel Fenton, The Original Copper Engraving Plate for 'Ancestral Theme'. John Nathaniel Fenton (American, 1912-1977). An original copper engraving plate for 'Ancestral Theme'. This is the original hand made artwork copper plate from which the 'Ancestral Theme' etchings were made. Accompanied by manilla envelope with handwritten title in ink. Painter, printmaker and teacher John Fenton was born in mountaindale, new york. He moved with his family to mount vernon, new york, where he lived for some thirty years before settling permanently in woodstock, new york. He attended the art student's league of new york and atelier 17, in paris. His work was the focus of a number of one-man shows during the 1950's and 1960's, and was exhibited in numerous museums and galleries including the art institute of chicago, the museum of modern art in new york, the corcoran gallery in washington, d.c., and the pennsylvania academy. Fenton taught at new york university and goddard college. His distinctly surrealist work won awards from the american academy of arts & letters, the national academy of design, and numerous other institutions, and is included in the collections of the smithsonian american art museum, the corcoran gallery among others.
Collective Hudson, LLC
Feb. 05, 2023
John Nathaniel Fenton, An Original Copper Engraving Plate for 'Africans'. Woodstock, NY Artist
Est: $600 - $2,400
John Nathaniel Fenton, Original Copper Engraving Plate 'Africans'. John Nathaniel Fenton (American, 1912-1977). An original copper engraving plate for 'Africans'. This is the original artist's artwork copper plate from which the 'Africans' etchings were made. Accompanied by a 1969 dated manilla envelope with handwritten title in ink, as well as the artists address in mt. vernon, ny. Painter, printmaker and teacher John Fenton was born in mountaindale, new york. He moved with his family to mount vernon, new york, where he lived for some thirty years before settling permanently in woodstock, new york. He attended the art student's league of new york and atelier 17, in paris. His work was the focus of a number of one-man shows during the 1950's and 1960's, and was exhibited in numerous museums and galleries including the art institute of chicago, the museum of modern art in new york, the corcoran gallery in washington, d.c., and the pennsylvania academy. Fenton taught at new york university and goddard college. His distinctly surrealist work won awards from the american academy of arts & letters, the national academy of design, and numerous other institutions, and is included in the collections of the smithsonian american art museum, the corcoran gallery among others.
Collective Hudson, LLC
Nov. 16, 2022
John Fenton, oil on canvas
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John Fenton (American,1912-1977), "Gymnopedie # 1", signed lower right, cardboard backing stamped 'Babcock Galleries, NY" and pen titled, 24"h x 36"w (stretchers), 27"h x 40"w (frame)
Millea Bros Ltd
Sep. 18, 2022
JOHN FENTON (AMERICAN, 1912-1977). AN ORIGINAL COPPER ENGRAVING PLATE
Est: $600 - $2,400
John Fenton (American, 1912-1977) . An original copper engraving plate.This is the original hand made artwork copper plate from which the prints were made. Painter, printmaker and teacher John Fenton was born in Mountaindale, New York. He moved with his family to Mount Vernon, New York, where he lived for some thirty years before settling permanently in Woodstock, New York. He attended The Art Student's League of New York and Atelier 17, Paris. His work was the focus of a number of one-man shows during the 1950's and 1960's, and was exhibited in numerous museums and galleries including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C., and the Pennsylvania Academy. Fenton taught at New York University and Goddard College. His distinctly surrealist work won awards from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the National Academy of Design, and numerous other institutions, and is included in the collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Corcoran Gallery among others. Dimensions: Copper plate, 10" high x 8" wide. 16: high x 13" wide, framed. Condition: Plate in very good condition. Frame with minor wear.
Collective Hudson, LLC
Sep. 18, 2022
JOHN FENTON (AMERICAN, 1912-1977). AN ORIGINAL COPPER ENGRAVING PLATE
Est: $600 - $2,400
John Fenton (American, 1912-1977)¬†. An¬†original copper engraving plate.This is the original hand made artwork copper plate from which the prints were made.¬† Painter, printmaker and teacher John Fenton was born in Mountaindale, New York. He moved with his family to Mount Vernon, New York, where he lived for some thirty years before settling permanently in Woodstock, New York. He attended The Art Student's League of New York and Atelier 17, Paris. His work was the focus of a number of one-man shows during the 1950's and 1960's, and was exhibited in numerous museums and galleries including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C., and the Pennsylvania Academy. Fenton taught at New York University and Goddard College. His distinctly surrealist work won awards from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the National Academy of Design, and numerous other institutions, and is included in the collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Corcoran Gallery among others. Dimensions: Copper plate, 8 7/8" high x 11 7/8" wide. 13" high x 16" wide, framed.¬†¬†Condition: Plate in very good condition. Frame with minor wear.
Collective Hudson, LLC
Jun. 22, 2022
"Bicycles and Umbrellas" Lithograph by John Denton
Est: $50 - $100
Framed lithograph by John Fenton (1912-1977) entitled "Bicycles and Umbrellas". Signed lower right John Fenton and numbered 11 out of 250. Frame measures approx. 17" tall x 20" wide. Please read the terms and conditions. This sale will be broadcast live on sale day with full descriptions of each lot being sold. All items MUST be paid for within 24 HOURS of the sale. Anyone who has not paid within 24 hours will have a dispute opened against them and will not be able to bid at future sales. All items in this sale are local pick up only, or shipping via UPS store in Monmouth Junction, NJ. If you need your items shipped, we will send your items to the UPS store in Monmouth Junction, NJ . They will pack it and ship it to you and you will pay them separately and directly. Please call them to get a quote before bidding. Their phone number is 732-230-3551. If you are picking your items up you must contact us NO LATER than 24 hours after the sale to schedule an appointment to pick up. Pick up dates are Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday ONLY, and are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!! After Monday, if you have not picked up your items, they will be disposed of.
Bodnar's Auction Sales
Dec. 12, 2021
JOHN FENTON (1912 - 1977)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
"Wedding"; c. 1960; Oil on Canvas; 32" x 26"; Signed Lower Left; Framed; Note: "Babcock Galleries - 805 Madison Ave., NY" stamp on verso
James Cox Gallery
Dec. 04, 2021
John Fenton etching
Est: $100 - $200
John Fenton (American 1912-1977) ''Family''- etching, signed, titled and annotated 'A/P' in pencil. 8 3/4 x 11 5/8''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Oct. 27, 2021
John Fenton (1912 - 1977)
Est: $50 - $150
John Nathaniel Fenton, American (1912 - 1977) Etching on Paper "Hasidic Dance II" Signed and Numbered 84/250. Associated American Artist label attached en verso. Measures 8-3/4" x 11-7/8", frame measures 16-3/4" x 19-1/2". Condition: Good condition. Estimate: $50.00 - $150.00 Domestic Shipping: $115.00
Kodner Galleries
Aug. 26, 2021
John Fenton Etching The Elders
Est: $100 - $200
John Fenton (American, 1912-1977). Etching, signed, titled Group: The Elders and numbered 207/225 in pencil. 12" x 15 1/2". Waviness to paper, staining along bottom edge, water damage and staining to mat
Willow Auction House
Jul. 29, 2021
John Fenton Etching The Elders
Est: $100 - $200
John Fenton (American, 1912-1977). Etching, signed, titled Group: The Elders and numbered 207/225 in pencil. 12" x 15 1/2". Waviness to paper, staining along bottom edge, water damage and staining to mat
Willow Auction House
May. 23, 2021
JOHN FENTON (1912 - 1977)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
"Second Ward III"; 1966; Oil on Canvas; 50" x 40"; Signed Lower Right; Framed.
James Cox Gallery
May. 23, 2021
JOHN FENTON (1912 - 1977)
Est: $100 - $150
"Personages - Edition 12/50"; c. 1970; Drypoint Etching; 12" x 9"; Signed Lower Right; Framed (under glass).
James Cox Gallery
Apr. 11, 2021
John Nathaniel Fenton; Sepia Ink, Pencil Drawings
Est: $300 - $500
John Nathaniel Fenton (New York 1912 - 1977); 2 Sketches, Sepia Ink of Girl with Flowers in Vase and pencil with crayon of 2 Portrait Views of Woman with Hair in Bun on paper each signed lower right corner recto "Fenton," matted and framed. Height of art 10 1/4 inches (26 cm.) X width of art 7 1/4 inches (18.5 cm.).
Eddie's Auction
Dec. 13, 2020
JOHN FENTON (1912 - 1977)
Est: $100 - $200
LOT OF TWO: "Trio"; c. 1970; Aquatint; 8" x 10"; Signed Lower Right. "Study - Guitar Player"; c. 1970; Graphite on Paper; 5" x 6.75"; Signed Lower Right; Unframed (each)
James Cox Gallery