Oskar W. Fischinger Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Oskar W. Fischinger Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 17, 2024
OSKAR FISCHINGER (1900-1967) Tunnel, 1949
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
OSKAR FISCHINGER (1900-1967) Tunnel, 1949 signed, inscribed with the artist's monogram and dated 'Fischinger 49' (lower edge) oil on board 15 x 15 in. 38.1 x 38.1 cm.
Bonhams
Dec. 15, 2022
Oskar Fischinger, Red Oval
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Oskar Fischinger Red Oval c. 1950 oil on Masonite 26 h × 21 w in (66 × 53 cm) Signed, titled, dated and inscribed to verso 'Red Oval by Oskar Fischinger ca. 1950 #660'. Provenance: Elfriede Fischinger, Los Angeles | Acquired directly from the previous c. 1982 by Gordon Shwayder Rosenblum, Lakewood, CO | Thence by descent Literature: Fischinger: A Retrospective of Paintings and Films by Oskar Fischinger 1900-1967, Gallery 609 exhibition catalog, unpaginated This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Dec. 15, 2022
Oskar Fischinger, Dark Purple (Noctural)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Oskar Fischinger Dark Purple (Noctural) 1959-1960 oil on linen 32 h × 40 w in (81 × 102 cm) Inscribed twice to verso '#673'. Provenance: Elfriede Fischinger, Los Angeles | Acquired directly from the previous c. 1982 by Gordon Shwayder Rosenblum, Lakewood, CO | Thence by descent This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Dec. 15, 2022
Oskar Fischinger, Light-Area (Motion in Space)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Oskar Fischinger Light-Area (Motion in Space) 1944 oil on Celotex 32 h × 39 w in (81 × 99 cm) Signed and dated to lower edge '1944 Fischinger' with artist's cipher. Provenance: Elfriede Fischinger, Los Angeles | Acquired directly from the previous c. 1982 by Gordon Shwayder Rosenblum, Lakewood, CO | Thence by descent Exhibited: Fischinger: A Retrospective of Paintings and Films by Oskar Fischinger 1900-1967, May - June 1980, Gallery 609, Denver This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Apr. 20, 2022
OSKAR FISCHINGER (1900-1967) #310, 1960
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
OSKAR FISCHINGER (1900-1967) #310, 1960 signed, inscribed with the artist's monogram and dated '60 O.W Fishinger' (lower edge) oil on canvas on board 11 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. 29.2 x 17.1 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Feb. 22, 2022
Oskar Fischinger, Green Mantra / Green Butterfly
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Oskar Fischinger Green Mantra / Green Butterfly 1956 oil on canvas sight: 63.5 h × 47.75 w in (161 × 121 cm) Signed to lower right 'O. Fischinger'. Dated with artist's cipher to lower left '1956'. Signed with indistinct markings to verso 'Oskar Fischinger'. LAMA would like to thank the Elfriede Fischinger Trust for their assistance in cataloguing this work. Provenance: Elfriede Fischinger, Los Angeles | Acquired from the previous c. 1982 by Gordon Shwayder Rosenblum, Lakewood, CO | Thence by descent Exhibited: Gallery 609, Denver, 1981 condition: Excellent condition overall. Extremely fine concentric cracking at top left and lower center left. Small paint flake loss near center of composition, approximately 2mm by 2mm. Light diagonal scratch, approximately 1" length, near right edge at center. Framed without glazing measuring 65 x 49 inches. Dimensions are of sight.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Nov. 10, 2021
Oskar W. Fischinger (1900-1967), "Musical waves", Circa 1929/1930
Est: $2,400 - $3,000
Oskar W. Fischinger (1900-1967), "Musical waves", Circa 1929/1930 Measuring 11" x 8.75" (sight), No place, undated [Ca. 1929-1930]. A charcoal drawing on wafer-thin paper, mounted on cardboard, and matted to the overall size of 17" x 14". With an estate stamp on verso, along with an inscription in the hand of his wife, Elfriede Fischinger. Very fine. Accompanied by an original exhibition flyer and program for "Optical Poetry: Paintings, Drawings, Films", held in Lost Angeles from April 17-May 30, 1998. The German-American artist Oskar W. Fischinger (1900-1967) was a filmmaker and avant-gardist of abstract film. He became famous for his art film 'Optical poem' (1937). This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses. WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!
University Archives
Nov. 10, 2021
Oskar W. Fischinger (1900-1967), "Optical poetry", 1941
Est: $3,000 - $3,500
Oskar W. Fischinger (1900-1967), "Optical poetry", 1941 Measuring 11.25" x 8.5" (sight), No place, dated 1941. Signed and dated "O.W. Fischinger 1941" at the lower left, with an estate stamp on verso. A color oil painting on English silk, mounted on painter's board and matted to the overall size of 18.25" x 15.75". Very fine. The German-American artist Oskar W. Fischinger (1900-1967) was a filmmaker and avant-gardist of abstract film. He became famous for his art film "Optical poem" (1937). This very rare silk painting was created during this creative period. Provenance: Painting was in the possession of his wife Elfriede Fischinger in 1997, later acquired from the estate. This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses. WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!
University Archives
Sep. 22, 2021
Oskar Fischinger "Layers of Sounds" Oil on Board
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Oskar Fischinger (German-American, 1900-1967). Oil painting on board titled "Layers of Sounds" 1947, depicting an abstract composition of squares and rectangles in various hues of green, gray, and blue, set against a black background. Peyton Wright gallery label affixed along the verso. Provenance: Peyton Wright, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Private collection, Minnesota.
Revere Auctions
Jul. 05, 2021
Oscar W. Fischinger (1900-1967), 'Musical waves', um 1929/1930
Est: €2,400 - €4,800
Technik: Kohlezeichnung auf hauchdünnem Papier, auf Karton montiert, hinter Passepartout, Signatur: verso mit Nachlasstempel, Echtheit durch seine Ehefrau Elfriede Fischinger bestätigt, Originalausstellungsflyer beigegeben, Maße: 23 x 28,5 cm (Bildmaß), 36 x 43,5 cm (Passepartoutmaß), Zustand: gut, Kommentar: Der deutsch-amerikanische Künstler Oscar W. Fischinger (geboren 1900 in Gelnhausen, verstorben 1967 in Los Angeles), war ein Filmemacher und Avantgardist des abstrakten Films. Berühmt geworden ist er für seinen Kunstfilm 'Optical poem' (1937). + Technique: charcoal drawing on wafer-thin paper, mounted on cardboard, behind passepartout, Signature: with estate stamp on verso, authenticity confirmed by his wife Elfriede Fischinger, original exhibition flyer enclosed, Dimensions: 23 x 28.5 cm (painting), 36 x 43.5 cm (mount size), Condition: good, Comment: The German-American artist Oscar W. Fischinger (born 1900 in Gelnhausen, died 1967 in Los Angeles) was a filmmaker and avant-gardist of abstract film. He became famous for his art film 'Optical poem' (1937).
Auktionshaus Schwab
Jul. 05, 2021
Oscar W. Fischinger (1900-1967), 'Optical poetry', 1941
Est: €3,000 - €6,000
Technik: Öl auf englischer Seide, auf Malerkarton montiert, hinter Passepartout, Signatur: unten links signiert und datiert 'O.W. Fischinger 1941', verso mit Nachlassstempel, Maße: 24,5 x 31 cm (Bildmaß), 40 x 47 cm (Passepartoutmaß), Provenienz: von seiner Ehefrau Elfriede Fischinger 1997 zurückgekauft, aus dem Nachlass erworben, Zustand: gut, Kommentar: Der deutsch-amerikanische Künstler Oscar W. Fischinger (geboren 1900 in Gelnhausen, verstorben 1967 in Los Angeles), war ein Filmemacher und Avantgardist des abstrakten Films. Berühmt geworden ist er für seinen Kunstfilm 'Optical poem' (1937). In dieser Schaffensperiode ist diese sehr seltene Seidenmalerei entstanden. + Technique: oil on English silk, mounted on painter's board, behind passepartout, Signature: signed and dated 'O.W. Fischinger 1941' at lower left, with estate stamp on verso, Dimensions: 24,5 x 31 cm (picture size), 40 x 47 cm (mount size), Provenance: bought back by his wife Elfriede Fischinger in 1997, acquired from the estate, Condition: good, Comment: The German-American artist Oscar W. Fischinger (born 1900 in Gelnhausen, died 1967 in Los Angeles) was a filmmaker and avant-gardist of abstract film. He became famous for his art film 'Optical poem' (1937). This very rare silk painting was created during this creative period.
Auktionshaus Schwab
Mar. 23, 2021
Oskar Fischinger, Triangle Dancer (Abstraction #288)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Oskar Fischinger Triangle Dancer (Abstraction #288) c. 1956 oil on board 15 h × 10 w in (38 × 25 cm) Signed to lower right 'O.W. Fischinger'. Provenance: Estate of Oskar Fischinger | Bonhams, San Francisco, SoMa Estate Auction, 23 November 2008, Lot 6108 | Private Collection, California condition: Small losses to edges and corners of board. Lower right corner with rounding and loss to pigment, possible result from contact with frame over time. Eight small points of loss to pigment in composition. Reverse of board showing older glue residue. One small area near lower left edge with inpainting measuring less the 1mm in size. Framed retaining original backing board. Framed without glazing measuring 24 x 18 x 2 inches.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Feb. 17, 2021
Attrib: Oscar Fischinger, German (1900 - 1967)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Attributed To: Oscar Fischinger, German (1900 - 1967) Gouache on Paper Board "Circles in Space" Signed and Dated 1962. Fischinger emblem lower left. Measures 5-1/2" x 8-5/8", frame measures 8-7/8" x 11". A work listed as "attributed to:" the respective artist has not been authenticated by a recognized expert on the artist in question. We offer such a work without warranty as to authenticity. Condition: Good condition. Estimate: $1000.00 - $2000.00 Domestic Shipping: $48.00
Kodner Galleries
Jan. 06, 2021
Attrib: Oscar Fischinger, German (1900 - 1967)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Attributed To: Oscar Fischinger, German (1900 - 1967) Gouache on Paper Board "Circles in Space" Signed and Dated 1962. Fischinger emblem lower left. Measures 5-1/2" x 8-5/8", frame measures 8-7/8" x 11". A work listed as "attributed to:" the respective artist has not been authenticated by a recognized expert on the artist in question. We offer such a work without warranty as to authenticity. Condition: Good condition. Estimate: $1000.00 - $2000.00 Domestic Shipping: $48.00
Kodner Galleries
Sep. 16, 2020
OSKAR FISCHINGER (1900-1967) Untitled, 1963
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
OSKAR FISCHINGER (1900-1967) Untitled, 1963 signed 'O.W. Fischinger' (lower right), dated '1963' (lower left) oil on paperboard 15 x 11 1/4 in. 38.1 x 28.5 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Sep. 16, 2020
OSKAR FISCHINGER (1900-1967) Untitled, 1962
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
OSKAR FISCHINGER (1900-1967) Untitled, 1962 signed 'Fischinger' (lower right), dated '62' (lower left) oil on paperboard 15 x 11 1/4 in. 38.1 x 28.5 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Mar. 12, 2020
Oskar Fischinger, Triangle Dancer (Abstraction #288)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Oskar Fischinger Triangle Dancer (Abstraction #288) c. 1956 oil on board 15 h × 10 w in (38 × 25 cm) Signed to lower right 'O.W. Fischinger'. Provenance: Estate of Oskar Fischinger | Bonham's, San Francisco, SoMa Estate Auction, 23 November 2008, Lot 6108 | Private Collection, California condition: Small losses to edges and corners of board. Lower right corner with rounding and loss to pigment, possible result from contact with frame over time. Eight small points of loss to pigment in composition. Reverse of board showing older glue residue. Framed retaining original backing board. Overall in fine condition. Framed without glazing measuring 24 x 18 x 2 inches.
Wright
Feb. 18, 2020
Oskar Wilhelm Fischinger (German American 1900-1967) Abstract Composition, Gouache on Paper
Est: $400 - $600
Oskar Wilhelm Fischinger (German American 1900-1967) Abstract Composition, Gouache on Paper, Bears Monogram and Signed Fischinger ’62, Image Size 6 ¾ x 8 ¼ Inches, Framed and Glazed 9 ¼ x 11 ¼ Inches
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Jun. 09, 2018
OSKAR FISCHINGER (GERMAN, 1900-1967) BLUE CLUSTER, 1956 OIL ON MASONITE 17 X 13
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Oskar Fischinger (German, 1900-1967) Blue Cluster, 1956 Oil on Masonite 17 x 13 inches (43.2 x 33.0 cm) Signed and dated lower right: O.W. Fischinger 56 PROVENANCE: The Pasadena Art Museum, Pasadena, California. HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
May. 10, 2017
Oskar Fischinger German/American, 1900-1967 The Guitar, 1961
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Oskar Fischinger German/American, 1900-1967 The Guitar, 1961 Signed O.W. Fischinger (lr), inscribed with artist's mark (lr) Oil on Masonite 25 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (64.77 x 24.13 cm) Provenance: Peyton Wright, Santa Fe, NM C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jul. 26, 2016
OSKAR FISCHINGER (AMERICAN/GERMAN, 1900-1967) Multiballs
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
OSKAR FISCHINGER (AMERICAN/GERMAN, 1900-1967) Multiballs on black oil on canvas 42 x 52 in. (106.7 x 132 cm.) Painted circa 1937.
Christie's
May. 04, 2016
OSKAR FISCHINGER (1900-1967) Untitled, 1955-57 9 3/8 x 7 in. (23.7 x 17.8 cm)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
OSKAR FISCHINGER (1900-1967) Untitled, 1955-57 9 3/8 x 7 in. (23.7 x 17.8 cm) $ 3,000 - 5,000 £2,100 - 3,500 €2,600 - 4,400 FLAG BID
Bonhams
Jan. 22, 2016
Oskar W. Fischinger (German/American, 1900-1967), #310, Signed "O.W. Fischinger" l.r., monogrammed and dated "...60" l.l., Condition: G
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Oskar W. Fischinger (German/American, 1900-1967) #310 Signed "O.W. Fischinger" l.r., monogrammed and dated "...60" l.l. Oil on canvas stretched over board, 11 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. (29.2 x 17.0 cm), framed. Condition: Good.
Skinner
Sep. 19, 2015
FISCHINGER, Oskar, ''Blue arrow'', Öl/Karton, 18 x 28, unten rechts handsig
Est: - €500
FISCHINGER, Oskar, ''Blue arrow'', Öl/Karton, 18 x 28, unten rechts handsigniert, unten links datiert 1963, verso Titelangabe, Atelierkarte Oskar Fischinger
Auktionshaus von Zengen
Jun. 20, 2015
FISCHINGER, Oskar, ''Lines on black , Öl/Karton, 35 x 25, unten links hand
Est: - €500
FISCHINGER, Oskar, ''Lines on black , Öl/Karton, 35 x 25, unten links handsigniert, unten rechts datiert 1963, verso Stempel Nachlass Oskar Fischinger, Angaben und Widmung von Elfriede Fischinger
Auktionshaus von Zengen
Jun. 20, 2015
FISCHINGER, Oskar, ''Blue arrow'', Öl/Karton, 18 x 28, unten rechts handsi
Est: - €800
FISCHINGER, Oskar, ''Blue arrow'', Öl/Karton, 18 x 28, unten rechts handsigniert, unten links datiert 1963, verso Titelangabe, Atelierkarte Oskar Fischinger
Auktionshaus von Zengen
$Refraction #714$
May. 17, 2015
Refraction #714
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Refraction #714 Oskar Fischinger
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
May. 17, 2015
Space Abstraction
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Space Abstraction Oskar Fischinger
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Mar. 01, 2015
#382 and #81 (2)
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Oskar Fischinger. #382 and #81 (2), 1960-1961. Oil on board.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Mar. 01, 2015
Flower
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Oskar Fischinger. Flower, c. 1950. Oil on Masonite.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Apr. 01, 2014
Oskar Fischinger-(1900-1967)-Untitled-, 1963 24 x 17 7/8in. (61 x 45.4cm) unframed
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Untitled , 1963 signed 'O.W. Fischinger' (lower right), and dated '1963' (lower left) oil on canvas board 24 x 17 7/8in. (61 x 45.4cm) unframed
Bonhams
Apr. 01, 2014
Oskar Fischinger-(1900-1967)-Untitled (#653)-, 1941 24 x 20in. (61 x 51cm)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Untitled (#653) , 1941 signed and dated 'Oskar Fischinger 1941' (lower left); dated again and numbered (on the reverse) oil on canvas 24 x 20in. (61 x 51cm)
Bonhams
Dec. 16, 2012
Oskar and Elfrieda Fischinger Weaving
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Oskar and Elfrieda Fischinger Weaving, c. 1963
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Dec. 16, 2012
Oskar Fischinger Untitled
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Oskar Fischinger Untitled, 1957
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Oct. 07, 2012
Oskar Fischinger, The Wave
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
The Wave
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Dec. 11, 2011
Untitled
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Oskar Fischinger, 'Untitled'. Oil on canvas. Dimensions: Canvas: 32" x 40"; Frame: 32.75" x 40.75"
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Nov. 22, 2011
Oskar Fischinger (German/American, 1900-1967) Untitled (Red Dots on Green), 1939 8 x 6 1/2in
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Untitled (Red Dots on Green), 1939 signed 'Fischinger' (lower right) and dated '1939' (lower left) oil on panel 8 x 6 1/2in
Bonhams
Nov. 22, 2011
Oskar Fischinger (German/American, 1900-1967) Untitled, 1955 10 x 12in
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Untitled, 1955 signed 'O.W. Fischinger' (lower right) and signed and dated '1955' (on the reverse) oil on canvas affixed to panel 10 x 12in
Bonhams
Nov. 22, 2011
Oskar Fischinger (German/American, 1900-1967) Untitled (Dancing Sticks), 1951 framed 18 3/4 x 18 3/4in
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Untitled (Dancing Sticks), 1951 signed 'Fischinger' (lower right) and dated '1951' (lower left) oil on panel in artist's frame framed 18 3/4 x 18 3/4in
Bonhams
May. 24, 2011
Oskar Fischinger (German/American, 1900-1967) Untitled, 1962 6 x 8in
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Untitled, 1962 signed 'Fischinger' (lower right) and dated '1962' (lower left) oil on paperboard affixed to masonite 6 x 8in
Bonhams
May. 03, 2010
Oskar Fischinger (German/American, 1900-1967) Untitled (Abstract Composition); Untitled (Figures in Red) (double-sided) 9 1/2 x 11 3/4in
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Untitled (Abstract Composition); Untitled (Figures in Red) (double-sided) signed 'O.W. Fischinger' (lower right) oil on masonite 9 1/2 x 11 3/4in
Bonhams
May. 04, 2009
Oskar Fischinger (German/American, 1900-1967) Winter, 1945 8 1/4 x 11in (21 x 28cm)
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Winter, 1945 signed and dated 'Fischinger 45' (lower right) oil on canvas board 8 1/4 x 11in (21 x 28cm)
Bonhams
May. 04, 2009
Oskar Fischinger (German/American, 1900-1967) Grids in Space, 1961 6 x 8in (15 x 22cm)
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Grids in Space, 1961 signed 'Fischinger' (lower right) and dated '1961' (lower left) oil on cardboard 6 x 8in (15 x 22cm)
Bonhams
Nov. 24, 2008
Oskar Fischinger (German/American, 1900-1967) Abstraction, c. 1956 15 x 10in
Est: -
Abstraction, c. 1956 signed 'O.W. Fischinger' (lower right) and inscribed '#288, ca. 1956' on the reverse oil on board 15 x 10in
Bonhams
Nov. 23, 2008
Oskar Fischinger (German/American, 1900-1967) Abstraction, c. 1956 15 x 10in
Est: $800 - $1,200
Abstraction, c. 1956 signed 'O.W. Fischinger' (lower right) and inscribed '#288, ca. 1956' on the reverse oil on board 15 x 10in
Bonhams
May. 11, 2007
: Fischinger, Oskar 1900 Gelnhausen - 1967
Est: - €300
: Fischinger, Oskar 1900 Gelnhausen - 1967 Hollywood Moviemaker and pioneer of the abstract film. Worked amongst others with Fritz Lang. Untitled. Circa 1926. Gelatin silver print of 1975 mounted on backboard. Edition 69/100. Annual edition of the Kölnischen Kunstvereins, 1929/92. 21 x 29,6 cm (32,7 x 39,7 cm). Notes on the reverse: see illustration. Image corners and margins minimally bumped. Otherwise pristine condition.:
Van Ham Kunstauktionen