Nicholas Samuel Firfires Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Nicholas Samuel Firfires Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 17, 2024
NICHOLAS FIRFIRES "VAQUEROS OF EL RANCHO TRES PECOS" OIL ON CANVAS
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Nicholas Samuel Firfires (1917 - 1990) "Vaqueros Of El Rancho Tres Pecos" (Santa Ynez Vaqueros) Oil on Canvas. Nicholas was born in Santa Barbara, CA, in 1917. He was a descendant of the California vaqueros. At an early age Firfires began riding horses and drawing cowboy subjects. He worked with horses until age 24 and then moved to Los Angeles to study at the Art Center and Otis Art Institute. Following service in WWII, he was a successful illustrator of western magazines until 1957; he then devoted himself to easel paintings. He was a member of the Rancheros Visitadores riding group that also included Ed Borein and Joe DeYong. Artist: Nicholas Firfires Title: "Vaqueros Of El Rancho Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Left Site Measurement: 16" x 20" Keywords: Southwestern, Western Artwork, Art; Ref: BD2024
Bradford's
Oct. 20, 2024
Nicholas Firfires, Canyon Road, Watercolor
Est: $300 - $500
Nicholas Firfires (American, 1917-1990), "Canyon Road", watercolor, signed L/R, artist tag verso, 16" x 13", framed 21 3/4" x 17 1/2". Provenance: Gloucester, Massachusetts collection.
Kaminski Auctions
Aug. 27, 2024
NICHOLAS S. FIRFIRES (American, 1917-1990)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
"VAQUEROS OF EL RANCHO TRES PECAS". Oil on canvas with title on plate with "Santa Ynez Vaqueros" on label. Housed in original wood and gesso frame. Signed lower left "Nicholas S. Firfires©". SIZE: overall 21 1/2" x 25 1/2", sight 16" x 20". CONDITION: good. Relined. PROVENANCE: Lifelong California Collection. (05-1000/TG). $1,500-2,500.
Poulin Antiques & Auctions
Aug. 03, 2024
Nicholas Firfires, "The Traders"
Est: $3,000 - $6,000
Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990), "The Traders", Oil on canvas, Signed lower left, dated 1980 lower right Titled verso
Scottsdale Art Auction, LLC
May. 08, 2024
Nicholas Samuel Firfires, Pair of Drawings: Single Steer + Round Up
Est: $700 - $900
Nicholas Samuel Firfires (1917 - 1990) Pair of Drawings: Single Steer + Round Up pen, ink on paper Single Steer signed lower left: Nicholas S. Firfires Round Up initialed lower center: NSF
Santa Fe Art Auction
Feb. 25, 2024
NICHOLAS SAMUEL FIRFIRES (1917-1990) PAINTING, MISSION WEDDING
Est: $800 - $1,200
Framed oil on canvas painting, Mission Wedding, signed lower right Nicholas S. Firfires (Nicholas Samuel Firfires, California, 1917-1990), sight: approx 39.75"h, 29.5"w, overall: 50"h, 40"w, 27lbs
Austin Auction Gallery
Nov. 15, 2023
Nicholas S. Firfires (1917-1990), "Running Them In," 1970, Oil on canvas, 30" H x 44" W
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Nicholas S. Firfires (1917-1990) "Running Them In," 1970 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right: Nicholas S. Firfires © CA [superimposed letters, indicating membership in Cowboy Artists of America]; titled on a label affixed to the stretcher
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 12, 2023
Nicholas S. Firfires (1917-1990), Horses pulling a stagecoach, Oil on canvas, 8" H x 10" W
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Nicholas S. Firfires (1917-1990) Horses pulling a stagecoach Oil on canvas Signed and inscribed lower right: Nicholas S. Firfires © / CA
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 28, 2023
NICHOLAS FIRFIRES GOUACHE VALENTINES CARD PAINTING
Est: $250 - $350
10" by 12" framed. Nicholas Samuel Firfires (1917 - 1990) was active/lived in California. Nicholas Firfires is known for Cowboy-western genre, illustrator. Portraying western scenes in oil painting and watercolor comes to Nicholas Firfires, directly from experiences of having lived the western life of a cowboy, riding the range and breaking horses. He was a descendant of California vaqueros. He was born in Santa Barbara, California, and worked on his family ranch near Santa Margarita and on other ranches in Santa Barbara county. As a child, he showed great interest and skill in drawing animals, especially horses, and after graduating from Santa Maria high school, he attended the Art Center School and the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles. In 1941, he enlisted in the Army and was with the Combat Engineers in Europe, where he did many illustrations for military publications and also portraits of Army personnel. After the war, he opened a studio in Santa Barbara and illustrated for Western magazines while working on easel paintings. His illustrations included "Buck Jones," a popular comic strip and "Gene Autry". He had his first one-man show in 1960, and was so successful that he turned exclusively to fine art painting, depicting both historic and contemporary Western scenes. A particular focus has been the Spanish influence on California culture in a style that is Realist and Impressionist. In 1969, he won the silver Medal Award for watercolor in the Fourth Annual Exhibit of the Cowboy Artists of America at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City. He was a founding member of the Cowboy Artists of America. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Davis Brothers Auction
Nov. 16, 2022
Nicholas S. Firfires, (1917-1990), American Indian warrior on horseback, Watercolor on paper, Image/Sight: 10.75" H x 7" W
Est: $600 - $900
Nicholas S. Firfires (1917-1990) American Indian warrior on horseback Watercolor on paper Signed lower left: Nicholas S. Firfires Image/Sight: 10.75" H x 7" W Notes: The Cowboy Artists of America is an exclusive organization of artists that was founded in 1965 by four prominent Western artists, Joe Beeler, Charlie Dye, John Hampton and George Phippen.
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 16, 2022
Nicholas S. Firfires, (1917-1990), "Belled Tail Mule", Oil on canvas, Sight: 10" H x 8" W
Est: $800 - $1,200
Nicholas S. Firfires (1917-1990) "Belled Tail Mule" Oil on canvas Signed lower right: Nicholas S. Firfires ©; titled again on a label affixed verso Sight: 10" H x 8" W Notes: The Cowboy Artists of America is an exclusive organization of artists that was founded in 1965 by four prominent Western artists, Joe Beeler, Charlie Dye, John Hampton and George Phippen.
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 16, 2022
Nicholas S. Firfires, (1917-1990), Portrait of a cowboy with a red scarf and a portrait of an Native American in headdress, accompanied
Est: $300 - $500
Nicholas S. Firfires (1917-1990) Portrait of a cowboy with a red scarf and a portrait of an Native American in headdress, accompanied with the artist's leather gun belt and holster Watercolor on paper; Leather The first: Signed with conjoined initials lower right: NF; the second: Signed lower left: Nicolas S. Firfires; Holster with "NF" monogram and marked: Bianchi / #1873 / SA 44 3 pieces Sight of larger: 7" H x 5.25" W; Belt and holster: 9.5" H x 41" Dia. Notes: The Cowboy Artists of America is an exclusive organization of artists that was founded in 1965 by four prominent Western artists, Joe Beeler, Charlie Dye, John Hampton and George Phippen.
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 16, 2022
Nicholas S. Firfires, (1917-1990), "Sketch for Action", Watercolor and gouache on cream colored paper, Sight: 6.25" H x 10.75" W
Est: $500 - $700
Nicholas S. Firfires (1917-1990) "Sketch for Action" Watercolor and gouache on cream colored paper Signed and titled in pencil lower left: Nicholas S. Firfires; inscribed in pencil lower right: For: Lauren and John, Feb. 3, 1983 Sight: 6.25" H x 10.75" W Notes: The Cowboy Artists of America is an exclusive organization of artists that was founded in 1965 by four prominent Western artists, Joe Beeler, Charlie Dye, John Hampton and George Phippen.
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 16, 2022
Nicholas S. Firfires, (1917-1990), "After a Wild One", Watercolor on paper, Sight: 13.5" H x 11.75" W
Est: $600 - $900
Nicholas S. Firfires (1917-1990) "After a Wild One" Watercolor on paper Signed lower left: Nicholas S. Firfires; titled and numbered on an artist's label affixed verso: No. 2196 Sight: 13.5" H x 11.75" W Notes: The Cowboy Artists of America is an exclusive organization of artists that was founded in 1965 by four prominent Western artists, Joe Beeler, Charlie Dye, John Hampton and George Phippen.
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 16, 2022
Nicholas S. Firfires, (1917-1990), "When Tempers Flare", Oil on canvas, 30" H x 40" W
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Nicholas S. Firfires (1917-1990) "When Tempers Flare" Oil on canvas Signed lower left: Nicholas S. Firfires; titled and numbered on an artist's label affixed verso: No. 2116 30" H x 40" W Notes: The Cowboy Artists of America is an exclusive organization of artists that was founded in 1965 by four prominent Western artists, Joe Beeler, Charlie Dye, John Hampton and George Phippen.
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 16, 2022
Nicholas S. Firfires, (1917-1990), "Hoorahing The Town", Oil on canvas, 24" H x 30" W
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Nicholas S. Firfires (1917-1990) "Hoorahing The Town" Oil on canvas Signed lower left: Nicholas S. Firfires; titled on the lower recto frame; signed and, titled again, and numbered on a label affixed verso: 935 24" H x 30" W Notes: The Cowboy Artists of America is an exclusive organization of artists that was founded in 1965 by four prominent Western artists, Joe Beeler, Charlie Dye, John Hampton and George Phippen.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 26, 2022
Nicholas S. Firfires, (1917-1990, Santa Barbara, CA), Saddled horse tethered to a fence, Oil on canvas board, 9" H x 12" W
Est: $800 - $1,200
Nicholas S. Firfires (1917-1990, Santa Barbara, CA) Saddled horse tethered to a fence Oil on canvas board Signed lower right: N. S. Firfires 9" H x 12" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 26, 2022
Nicholas Firfires, (1917-1990, Santa Barbara, CA), "Riding Him Out, " 1977, Watercolor on paper under glass, Sight: 21.75" H x 16.625"
Est: $800 - $1,200
Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990, Santa Barbara, CA) "Riding Him Out, " 1977 Watercolor on paper under glass Signed and dated lower left: NIcholas Firfires ©; titled on two labels affixed to the verso of the backing paper Sight: 21.75" H x 16.625" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 22, 2021
Polo pony painting by Nicholas Firfires
Est: $500 - $800
Heading: Author: Firfires, Nicholas S. Title: "Polo and Groom" - oil sketch Place Published: Santa Barbara Publisher: Date Published: Undated Description: Oil color sketch on paper. Signed Nicholas S. Firfires in lower left. 28.5x38 cm (11¼x15"), matted and framed under glass. Painting by the Santa Barbara-born cowboy artist Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990), descended from California vaqueros. Firfires was married to daughter of cowboy actor Buck Jones whose comic strip Firfires drew in 1950s. In 1969, he won the silver Medal Award for watercolor in the Fourth Annual Exhibit of the Cowboy Artists of America at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City. He was a founding member of the CAA. Firfires was a member of the Rancheros Visitadores riding group that also included Ed Borein and Joe DeYong, both well-known Vaquero artists of the past.
PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
Apr. 18, 2021
Painting, Nicholas Firfires
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Nicholas Firfires (American, 1917-1990), "A Bunch Quitter," oil on canvas, 1965, signed and dated lower left, artist label with title affixed verso, canvas: 16"h x 22"w, overall (with frame): 24.5"h x 30.5"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 11, 2021
Nicholas S. Firfires (American 1917-1990), Heading and Heeling, Oil on Canvas, 24 x 36 inches
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Nicholas S. Firfires (American 1917-1990) Heading and Heeling Signed Nicholas S. Firfires l.r. Oil on canvas 24 x 36 in (61 x 91.4 cm)
Weschler's
Mar. 11, 2021
Nicholas S. Firfires (American 1917-1990), Heading and Healing and Early Morning Camp Break, Two Works
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Nicholas S. Firfires (American 1917-1990) Heading and Heeling and Early Morning Camp Break: Two Works The first, signed Nicholas S. Firfires l.l., oil on canvas board and the second, signed Nicholas S. Firfires l.r., oil on canvas The first: 22 x 28 in (55.9 x 71.1 cm); The second: 18 x 24 in (45.7 x 61 cm)
Weschler's
Dec. 26, 2020
(2pc) Nicholas Firfires ‘Cock Of The Walk’, Hunt
Est: -
Oil on Canvas. In good overall condition. Larger piece measures approximately 18 in. x 16 in. TM6311 kb
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Dec. 08, 2019
Nicholas Firfires, Early California Vaquero
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Firfires, Nicholas (1917 - 1990) Early California Vaquero oil on canvas 18 1/4 x 16 inches signed and dated lower left: Nicholas S. Firfires - 1960 Private Collection, New Mexico
Santa Fe Art Auction
Nov. 08, 2019
Nicholas Firfires (American, 1917-1990) Blackfoot Scouts
Est: $400 - $600
Nicholas Firfires (American, 1917-1990) Blackfoot Scouts, 1978, oil on canvas, signed Nicholas Firfires CA and dated (lower left) 8 x 10 inches
Hindman
Nov. 08, 2019
Nicholas Firfires | California Vaquero
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Artist: Nicholas Firfires | 1917-1990 CAA Title: California Vaquero Signed l/r: Nicholas Firfires © Media: Watercolor on paper Dimensions: 12 by 10 1/2 inches No Reserve Condition: Very Good Condition Details: This piece is in very good condition. With the unaided eye, there are no issues. Closer inspection under ultraviolet light reveals no issues and no signs of restoration. The work is mounted under glass and has not been inspected out of the frame. The piece is framed in a gold frame with a red suede liner and a gold fillet. The frame is in very good condition with normal wear. Goldplate: California Vaquero Nicholas S. Firfires
Altermann Galleries
Sep. 13, 2019
Comanche Pony Raiders
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990), oil on canvas, 30 x 40, signed lower right
Jackson Hole Art Auction
Jun. 22, 2019
NICHOLAS FIRFIRES (1917-1990) "SIOUX BRAVE"
Est: $400 - $600
Framed oil painting on canvas, "Sioux Brave", signed lower right Nicholas S. Firfires (Nicholas Samuel Firfires, California, 1917-1990), sight: 11.5"h, 8.5"w, overall: 20"h, 17"w, 4.25lbs Start Price: $200.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Jan. 23, 2018
Nicholas S. Firfires, (1917 - 1990 Santa Barbara, CA), "Heading for the Line Camp", riders on horseback with dog, Oil on canvas, 16" H
Est: $700 - $900
Nicholas S. Firfires (1917 - 1990 Santa Barbara, CA) "Heading for the Line Camp", riders on horseback with dog Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower left: Nicholas Firfires / 1969 and with the copyright symbol, titled and numbered on an artist's label affixed to the stretcher: 354 16" H x 20" W Provenance: Private Collection, Prescott, AZ. Notes: The original invoice from Gallery de Silva, Santa Barbara, CA, dated July 1, 1970, accompanies the lot. Framed size: 17.5" H x 21.5" W x 2" D.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 23, 2018
Nicholas S. Firfires, (1917 - 1990 Santa Barbara, CA), "The Camp Fire", figure and horses near a river, Oil on canvas, 16" H x 20" W
Est: $700 - $900
Nicholas S. Firfires (1917 - 1990 Santa Barbara, CA) "The Camp Fire", figure and horses near a river Oil on canvas Signed lower left: Nicholas S. Firfires and with the copyright symbol, titled and numbered on an artist's label affixed to the stretcher: 296 16" H x 20" W Provenance: Private Collection, Prescott, AZ. Notes: Framed size: 22.5" H x 26.5" W x 3" D.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 21, 2018
Painting, Nicholas Firfires
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Nicholas Samuel Firfires (American, 1917-1990), Texas Bluebonnets, 1963, oil on board, signed and dated lower left, board: 20"h x 24"w, overall (with frame): 28"h x 32"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 10, 2017
Nicholas Firfires - Indian Warrior
Est: $200 - $300
Native American Figurative
Matthews Gallery
Aug. 08, 2017
Nicholas Firfires, (1917 - 1990 Santa Barbara, CA), 'Backcountry Longhorns', cowboys on horseback roping, Oil on canvas, 16' H
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Nicholas Firfires (1917 - 1990 Santa Barbara, CA) 'Backcountry Longhorns', cowboys on horseback roping Oil on canvas Signed lower left: Nicholas S. Firfires, titled and numbered on a artist's label affixed to the stretcher: 134 16' H x 20' W Provenance: Private Collection, Huntington Beach, CA. Notes: Framed size: 22' H x 26' W x 2' D.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 22, 2017
Nicholas Firfires Oil Painting
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
(1917-1990), Titled "Oglala Sioux", oil on canvas, and signed in lower left. Professionally framed with canvas measuring 20" x 30".
New Frontier Auction
Apr. 08, 2017
Nicholas Firfires - Three of Anza's Men
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Nicholas Firfires
Scottsdale Art Auction, LLC
Jul. 30, 2016
Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990 Santa Barbara, CA)
Est: $300 - $500
''Ranch Rider'', signed lower right: Nichlos Firfires and with the copyright symbol and the Cowboy Artists of America symbol: CA, titled and numbered on a partial artist's studio label affixed to the stretcher verso: 504, dated on the stretcher: 2/27/73, oil on canvas, 10'' H x 8'' W, est: $300/500.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 18, 2016
Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990 Santa Barbara, CA)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Two cowboys on horseback with a palomino pack horse, signed lower right: Nicholas S. Firfires, oil on canvas, 24'' H x 34'' W, est: $800/1200.
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 16, 2016
Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990 Santa Barbara, CA)
Est: $700 - $1,000
Roper on horseback, signed, dated and with copyright symbol lower left: Nicholas S. Firfires, 1970, and with the Cowboy Artists of America symbol: CA, numbered verso: #720, oil on canvas, 10'' H x 8'' W, est: $700/1000.
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 16, 2016
Nicholas S. Firfires (1917-1990 Santa Barbara, CA)
Est: $500 - $700
Two Indians on horseback, signed lower right: Nicholas S. Firfires, oil on canvas, 8'' H x 10'' W, est: $500/700.
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 16, 2016
Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990 Santa Barbara, CA)
Est: $600 - $900
''Bunkhouse'', adobe and garden, signed lower left: Nicholas S. Firfires, titled on a gum label affixed verso, oil on canvas, 12'' H x 9'' W, est: $600/900.
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 01, 2016
Nicholas Firfires | Headin' and Heelin'
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Artist: Nicholas Firfires | 1917 - 1990 CAA Title: Headin' and Heelin' Signed l/l: Nicholas S. Firfires © Media: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 20 by 24 inches
Altermann Galleries
Feb. 23, 2016
Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990 Santa Barbara, CA)
Est: $600 - $900
''Cows in the River'', signed lower left: Nicholas S. Firfires, titled on a gum label affixed verso, oil on canvas, 14'' H x 18'' W, est: $600/900.
John Moran Auctioneers
Feb. 23, 2016
Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990 Santa Barbara, CA)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Two cowboys on horseback with a palomino pack horse, signed lower right: Nicholas S. Firfires, oil on canvas, 24'' H x 34'' W, est: $1500/2500.
John Moran Auctioneers
Feb. 23, 2016
Nicholas S. Firfires (1917-1990 Santa Barbara, CA)
Est: $600 - $900
Three horses on a tie-line, signed and dated with copyright symbol lower right: Nicholas S. Firfires / 1964, oil on canvas, 11'' H x 14'' W, est: $600/900.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 24, 2016
Nicholas Firfires (1917 - 1990) watercolor
Est: $750 - $1,250
measures 11.5" x 14" signed lower right
California Auctioneers
Oct. 11, 2015
Nicholas Firfires (1917 - 1990) watercolor
Est: $800 - $1,400
measures 11.5" x 14" signed lower right
California Auctioneers
Oct. 11, 2015
Nicholas Firfires (1917 - 1990) oil on board
Est: $1,000 - $1,600
"Spanish California Vaquero" ca 1968 measures 10" x 8" signed and dated lower left
California Auctioneers
Aug. 15, 2015
Nicholas Firfires | Indian Warrior
Est: $500 - $1,000
Artist: Nicholas Firfires 1917 - 1990 CAA | Title: Indian Warrior | Signed l/r: Firfires | Media: Watercolor on paper | Dimensions: 11 1/2 by 7 1/2 inches
Altermann Galleries