Jade Fon Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Jade Fon Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 17, 2024
Jade (Woo) Fon (1911 - 1983): California
Est: $100 - $200
Jade (Woo) Fon (1911 - 1983): California oil on masonite, signed lower right,
Abell Auction
Sep. 22, 2024
Jade Fon (American 1911-1983)
Est: $200 - $300
Jade Fon (American 1911-1983) Jade Fon (American 1911-1983) Untitled View of a marina Signed l/r 21in. x 15in (53cm. x 38cm) Framed: 32in. x 23in (81cm. x 58cm) Watercolorist and teacher, Jade Fon (Woo) was born in San Jose, Calif. Fon's first job was as a waiter in his uncle's restaurant, but by the 1930s he had moved to Los Angeles, where he worked in Hollywood film studios as a scenic artist,. In the 1940s he moved to San Francisco. There he was employed for a few years as a singer and emcee at the well-known Forbidden City nightclub on Sutter Street, sometimes creating watercolors of patrons and performers. The smoky club atmosphere aggravated his asthma, prompting Fon to shift to teaching, which he did for thirty years at Diablo Valley College. From the Collection of the Garzoli Gallery
Fine Estate Inc.
Sep. 22, 2024
Jade Fon (American 1911-1983)
Est: $200 - $300
Jade Fon (American 1911-1983) Jade Fon (American 1911-1983) Untitled, View of a dock side Watercolor on paper Signed l/r 24in. x 18in (61cm. x 46cm) Framed: 35in. x 28in (89cm. x 71cm) Watercolorist and teacher, Jade Fon (Woo) was born in San Jose, Calif. Fon's first job was as a waiter in his uncle's restaurant, but by the 1930s he had moved to Los Angeles, where he worked in Hollywood film studios as a scenic artist,. In the 1940s he moved to San Francisco. There he was employed for a few years as a singer and emcee at the well-known Forbidden City nightclub on Sutter Street, sometimes creating watercolors of patrons and performers. The smoky club atmosphere aggravated his asthma, prompting Fon to shift to teaching, which he did for thirty years at Diablo Valley College. From the Collection of the Garzoli Gallery
Fine Estate Inc.
Sep. 22, 2024
Jade Fon (American 1911-1983)
Est: $200 - $300
Jade Fon (American 1911-1983) Jade Fon (American 1911-1983) 'Foggy Harbor' Watercolor on paper Signed l/l 21in. x 14in (53cm. x 36cm) Framed: 31in. x 24in (79cm. x 61cm) Watercolorist and teacher, Jade Fon (Woo) was born in San Jose, Calif. Fon's first job was as a waiter in his uncle's restaurant, but by the 1930s he had moved to Los Angeles, where he worked in Hollywood film studios as a scenic artist,. In the 1940s he moved to San Francisco. There he was employed for a few years as a singer and emcee at the well-known Forbidden City nightclub on Sutter Street, sometimes creating watercolors of patrons and performers. The smoky club atmosphere aggravated his asthma, prompting Fon to shift to teaching, which he did for thirty years at Diablo Valley College. From the Collection of the Garzoli Gallery
Fine Estate Inc.
Sep. 22, 2024
Jade Fon (American 1911-1983)
Est: $200 - $300
Jade Fon (American 1911-1983) Jade Fon (American 1911-1983) 'Art Class, Oakland Estuary' Water color on paper Signed l/l 22in. x 15in (56cm. x 38cm) Framed: 31in. x 23in ( 79cm. x 58cm) Watercolorist and teacher, Jade Fon (Woo) was born in San Jose, Calif. Fon's first job was as a waiter in his uncle's restaurant, but by the 1930s he had moved to Los Angeles, where he worked in Hollywood film studios as a scenic artist,. In the 1940s he moved to San Francisco. There he was employed for a few years as a singer and emcee at the well-known Forbidden City nightclub on Sutter Street, sometimes creating watercolors of patrons and performers. The smoky club atmosphere aggravated his asthma, prompting Fon to shift to teaching, which he did for thirty years at Diablo Valley College. From the Collection of the Garzoli Gallery
Fine Estate Inc.
Sep. 22, 2024
Jade Fon (American 1911-1983)
Est: $300 - $500
Jade Fon (American 1911-1983) Jade Fon (American 1911-1983) 'Pier, Fort Baker' Water color on paper Signed l/r 28in. x 20 1/2in (71 x 52cm) Framed 37in. x 30in (94cm. x 76cm) Watercolorist and teacher, Jade Fon (Woo) was born in San Jose, Calif. Fon's first job was as a waiter in his uncle's restaurant, but by the 1930s he had moved to Los Angeles, where he worked in Hollywood film studios as a scenic artist. In the 1940s he moved to San Francisco. There he was employed for a few years as a singer and emcee at the well-known Forbidden City nightclub on Sutter Street, sometimes creating watercolors of patrons and performers. The smoky club atmosphere aggravated his asthma, prompting Fon to shift to teaching, which he did for thirty years at Diablo Valley College. From the Collection of the Garzoli Gallery
Fine Estate Inc.
Sep. 22, 2024
Jade Fon (American 1911-1983)
Est: $300 - $500
Jade Fon (American 1911-1983) Jade Fon (American 1911-1983) 'Mendocino Church' Water color on paper Signed l/r 28in. x 20 1/2in (71 x 52cm0 Framed: 37in. x 30in (94 x 76cm) Watercolorist and teacher, Jade Fon (Woo) was born in San Jose, Calif. Fon's first job was as a waiter in his uncle's restaurant, but by the 1930s he had moved to Los Angeles, where he worked in Hollywood film studios as a scenic artist. In the 1940s he moved to San Francisco. There he was employed for a few years as a singer and emcee at the well-known Forbidden City nightclub on Sutter Street, sometimes creating watercolors of patrons and performers. The smoky club atmosphere aggravated his asthma, prompting Fon to shift to teaching, which he did for thirty years at Diablo Valley College. From the Collection of the Garzoli Gallery
Fine Estate Inc.
Aug. 25, 2024
Jade Fon (American 1911-1983)
Est: $100 - $200
Jade Fon (American 1911-1983) Cypress Trees Watercolor on paper Signed l/c 28 1/2in. x 22in (72cm. x 56cm) Framed: 36in. x 29in (91cm. x 74cm) Watercolorist and teacher, Jade Fon (Woo) was born in San Jose, Calif. Fon's first job was as a waiter in his uncle's restaurant, but by the 1930s he had moved to Los Angeles, where he worked in Hollywood film studios as a scenic artist,. In the 1940s he moved to San Francisco. There he was employed for a few years as a singer and emcee at the well-known Forbidden City nightclub on Sutter Street, sometimes creating watercolors of patrons and performers. The smoky club atmosphere aggravated his asthma, prompting Fon to shift to teaching, which he did for thirty years at Diablo Valley College. Provenance: Garzoli Gallery
Fine Estate Inc.
Jul. 21, 2024
Jade Fon (American 1911- 1983)
Est: $100 - $300
Jade Fon (American 1911- 1983) 'Brentwood Church' Watercolor on paper. Signed Framed: 37in. x 30in (94cm. x 76cm) Watercolorist and teacher, Jade Fon (Woo) was born in San Jose, Calif. Fon's first job was as a waiter in his uncle's restaurant, but by the 1930s he had moved to Los Angeles, where he worked in Hollywood film studios as a scenic artist,. In the 1940s he moved to San Francisco. There he was employed for a few years as a singer and emcee at the well-known Forbidden City nightclub on Sutter Street, sometimes creating watercolors of patrons and performers. The smoky club atmosphere aggravated his asthma, prompting Fon to shift to teaching, which he did for thirty years at Diablo Valley College.
Fine Estate Inc.
Jul. 21, 2024
Jade Fon (American 1911-1983)
Est: $100 - $200
Jade Fon (American 1911-1983) Landscape Watercolor on paper untitled 21in. x 14in (53cm. x 36cm) Framed: 31in. x 24in (79cm. x 61cm) Provenance: Garzoli Gallery Watercolorist and teacher, Jade Fon (Woo) was born in San Jose, Calif. Fon's first job was as a waiter in his uncle's restaurant, but by the 1930s he had moved to Los Angeles, where he worked in Hollywood film studios as a scenic artist,. In the 1940s he moved to San Francisco. There he was employed for a few years as a singer and emcee at the well-known Forbidden City nightclub on Sutter Street, sometimes creating watercolors of patrons and performers. The smoky club atmosphere aggravated his asthma, prompting Fon to shift to teaching, which he did for thirty years at Diablo Valley College.
Fine Estate Inc.
Jan. 23, 2024
Jade Fon (1911-1983), "The Red House," Watercolor on paper, 21" H x 27" W
Est: $700 - $900
Jade Fon (1911-1983) "The Red House" Watercolor on paper Signed lower left: Jade Fon; titled on a gallery label affixed to the frame's backing paper
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 15, 2023
Watercolor, Jade Fon
Est: $800 - $1,200
Jade Fon (American, 1911-1983), "Japanese Tea Garden, April in the Park," watercolor on paper, signed lower right, titled verso, sheet: 21.5"h x 28.75"w, overall (with frame): 28"h x 35.25"w
Clars Auctions
Jul. 18, 2023
Jade Fon (1911-1983), “Footsteps," circa 1950
Est: $400 - $600
Jade Fon (1911-1983) "Footsteps," circa 1950 Watercolor on paper Signed lower right: Jade Fon A.W.S.; titled on a gallery label affixed to the frame's backing paper
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 28, 2023
Jade (Woo) Fon (1911-1983) Watercolor of Jackson Lake Grand Teton National Park
Est: $200 - $300
Watercolor painting. Signed lower right. Approx. Visible 8.5 in. H x 11 in. W. Framed 14.5 in. H x 16.25 in. W x .75 in. D. Weight 2.5 lbs.
Hughes Auctions
Apr. 25, 2023
Jade Fon Woo (1911-1983) San Francisco Sunday sight 15 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. framed 26 x 32 in.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Jade Fon Woo (1911-1983) San Francisco Sunday signed 'Jade Fon A.W.S.' (lower left) and titled on a label (on the reverse) watercolor on paper sight 15 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. framed 26 x 32 in.
Bonhams
Mar. 19, 2023
Jade (Woo) Fon (1911-1983) Watercolor of Jackson Lake Grand Teton National Park
Est: $600 - $800
Watercolor painting. Signed lower right. Approx. Visible 8.5 in. H x 11 in. W. Framed 14.5 in. H x 16.25 in. W x .75 in. D. Weight 2.5 lbs.
Hughes Auctions
Nov. 20, 2022
Watercolor, Jade Fon
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Jade Fon (American, 1911-1983), San Francisco Bay (Under the Golden Gate Bridge), watercolor, signed lower left, estate stamped verso, sheet (unframed): 15"h x 22"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 16, 2022
Watercolor, Jade Fon
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Jade Fon (American, 1911-1983), San Francisco Bay (Under the Golden Gate Bridge), watercolor, signed lower left, estate stamped verso, sheet (unframed): 15"h x 22"w
Clars Auctions
Jul. 17, 2022
Painting, Jade Fon
Est: $400 - $600
Jade Fon (American, 1911-1983), Untitled (Tree Blossoms), oil on panel, signed lower left, panel: 33"h x 20"w, overall (with frame): 24.75"h x 38"w
Clars Auctions
May. 15, 2022
JADE FON (1911-1983) FRAMED CITY SCENE PAINTING
Est: $200 - $400
Framed oil on canvas painting, City Scene, signed lower right Jade Fon (California, 1911-1983), sight: approx 16.75"h, 13.5"w, overall: approx 19.5"h, 16.5"w, 1.6lbs Start Price: $150.00
Austin Auction Gallery
May. 05, 2022
JADE FON (1911 - 1983): JAPANESE TEA GARDEN, GOLDEN GATE PARK
Est: $500 - $700
watercolor on paper; signed lower right; 22 x 30 inches; 34 x 41 inches frame
Abell Auction
Mar. 24, 2022
JADE (WOO) FON (1911 - 1983): JAPANESE TEA GARDEN, GOLDEN GATE PARK
Est: $500 - $700
watercolor on paper; signed lower right; 22 x 30 inches; 34 x 41 inches frame
Abell Auction
Dec. 18, 2021
Watercolor, Jade Fon
Est: $400 - $600
Jade Fon (American, 1911-1983), Cypress and The Dunes, double-sided watercolor, one side signed lower left, overall (with mat): 24"h x 32"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 20, 2021
Watercolor, Jade Fon
Est: $600 - $900
Jade Fon (American, 1911-1983), Cypress and The Dunes, double-sided watercolor, one side signed lower left, overall (with mat): 24"h x 32"w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 10, 2021
Jade Fon Woo, (1892-1977, Bakersfield, CA), Geese in flight, Watercolor on Arches paper, Sheet: 22" H x 30" W
Est: $600 - $800
Jade Fon Woo (1892-1977, Bakersfield, CA) Geese in flight Watercolor on Arches paper Signed lower left: Jade Fon A.W.S. Sheet: 22" H x 30" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 12, 2021
Jade Fon (1911-1983) American, W/C
Est: $600 - $900
Jade Fon (1911-1983) American. Medium: Watercolor. Signed lower right. Watercolor of Golden Gate Bridge with sailboats on the bay. Founder of a well-known watercolor workshop in Asilomar, California, Jade Fon combined Oriental influences and regionalism called "California Style". In the 1930s, he attended the Art Students League in Los Angeles and exhibited with the California Water Color Society*. He was a movie studio scenic artist and worked on Gone With the Wind. From the mid-1940s, Jade Fon lived in San Francisco from where he taught at Diablo Valley College. Overall size: 22 14 x 28 1/4 in. Sight size: 14 x 21 in. Please note that all sales are final. No refunds will be given under any circumstances.
Sarasota Estate Auction
May. 22, 2021
Watercolor, Jade Fon
Est: $100 - $200
Jade Fon (American, 1911-1983), "Wild Waves, Carmel," watercolor, signed lower right-center, signed and titled verso, overall (with frame): 27.5"h x 35.5"w
Clars Auctions
Feb. 22, 2020
Painting, Jade Fon
Est: $200 - $400
Jade Fon (American, 1911-1983), Boy and His Dog, oil on canvas, signed lower left, canvas (unframed): 40"h x 30"w
Clars Auctions
Jan. 18, 2020
Painting, Jade Fon
Est: $400 - $600
Jade Fon (American, 1911-1983), Boy and His Dog, oil on canvas, signed lower left, canvas (unframed): 40"h x 30"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 25, 2019
Jade Fon (1911-1983) The Other Side of the Tracks 15 x 22in
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Jade Fon (1911-1983) The Other Side of the Tracks signed 'Jade Fon' (lower right) watercolor on paper 15 x 22in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 12, 2019
Pastel, Jade Fon
Est: $200 - $400
Jade Fon (American, 1911-1983), Lady in a Red Dress, pastel, signed lower right, overall (with frame): 30"h x 25.5"w
Clars Auctions
Sep. 14, 2019
Pastel, Jade Fon
Est: $300 - $500
Jade Fon (American, 1911-1983), Lady in a Red Dress, pastel, signed lower right, overall (with frame): 30"h x 25.5"w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 06, 2019
Jade Fon (1911-1983) Art Class, Oakland Estuary; Pier, Fort Baker (a group of two) Art 15 x 22in; Pier 22 x 30in
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Jade Fon (1911-1983) Art Class, Oakland Estuary; Pier, Fort Baker (a group of two) Art signed 'JADE FON A.W.S' (lower left); Pier signed 'Jade Fon - A.W.S.' (lower left) each watercolor on paper Art 15 x 22in; Pier 22 x 30in Footnotes Provenance From the Collection of John H. Garzoli, San Rafael, California.
Bonhams
Aug. 06, 2019
Jade Fon (1911-1983) Clam Digger, Oakland Estuary; Lone Fisherman (a group of two) Clam 15 x 22in; Fisherman 22 x 30 1/4in Fisherman unframed
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Jade Fon (1911-1983) Clam Digger, Oakland Estuary; Lone Fisherman (a group of two) Clam signed 'Jade Fon, A.W.S.' (lower left); Fisherman signed 'Jade Fon AWS' (lower right) each watercolor on paper Clam 15 x 22in; Fisherman 22 x 30 1/4in Fisherman unframed Footnotes Provenance From the Collection of John H. Garzoli, San Rafael, California.
Bonhams
Aug. 06, 2019
Jade Fon (1911-1983) Foggy Harbor; San Francisco Bay from Oakland Hills (a group of two) Harbor 15 x 22in; Bay 14 7/8 x 22in
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Jade Fon (1911-1983) Foggy Harbor; San Francisco Bay from Oakland Hills (a group of two) Harbor signed 'Jade Fon, A.W.S.' (lower left); Bay signed 'Jade Fon AWS' (lower right) each watercolor on paper Harbor 15 x 22in; Bay 14 7/8 x 22in Bay unframed Footnotes Provenance From the Collection of John H. Garzoli, San Rafael, California.
Bonhams
Aug. 06, 2019
Jade Fon (1911-1983) Brentwood Church; Mendocino Church (a group of two) each 22 x 30in
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Jade Fon (1911-1983) Brentwood Church; Mendocino Church (a group of two) Brentwood signed '-Jade Fon-' (lower right); Mendocino signed 'Jade Fon- A.W.S.' (lower right) each watercolor on paper each 22 x 30in Footnotes Provenance From the Collection of John H. Garzoli, San Rafael, California.
Bonhams
Jul. 13, 2019
Watercolor, Jade Fon
Est: $300 - $500
Jade Fon (American, 1911-1983), Cactus in the Desert, Arizona, 1932, watercolor, signed and dated lower left, overall (with frame): 20.5"h x 17.5"w
Clars Auctions
Jul. 13, 2019
Watercolor, Jade Fon
Est: $300 - $500
Jade Fon (American, 1911-1983), Cowboy Bronco Busting (Arizona), 1939, watercolor, signed, dated and inscribed "Arizona" lower right, overall (with frame): 21.5"h x 21.5"w
Clars Auctions
Apr. 16, 2019
Jade Fon (1911-1983) Scottish Rite Temple, Lake Merritt, Oakland 15 x 22in
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Jade Fon (1911-1983) Scottish Rite Temple, Lake Merritt, Oakland signed 'Jade Fon- AWS.' (lower left)watercolor on paper15 x 22in
Bonhams
Apr. 16, 2019
Jade Fon (1911-1983) Monterey Coast 22 x 29in
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Jade Fon (1911-1983) Monterey Coast signed 'Jade Fon' (lower right)watecolor on paper22 x 29in
Bonhams
Mar. 24, 2019
Jade Fon, (1911-1983 Bakersfield, CA), Lake Merritt, Oakland, Watercolor on paper under glass, Sight: 14.5" H x 21" W
Est: $400 - $600
Jade Fon (1911-1983 Bakersfield, CA) Lake Merritt, Oakland Watercolor on paper under glass Signed lower left: Jade Fon A.W.S. and with the artist's device Sight: 14.5" H x 21" W Provenance: Sold: John Moran Auctioneers, November 14, 2000, Lot #83.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 13, 2019
Jade Fon, (1911-1983 Bakersfield, CA), "Natural Fall", Watercolor on paper, Sheet: 22.5" H x 30" W
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Jade Fon (1911-1983 Bakersfield, CA) "Natural Fall" Watercolor on paper Signed lower right: Jade Fon, titled by repute Sheet: 22.5" H x 30" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 19, 2018
Jade Fon (1911-1983) Capitola Wharf 22 1/8 x 30in unframed
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Jade Fon (1911-1983) Capitola Wharf signed 'JADE FON A.W.S.' (lower right)watercolor and graphite on paper22 1/8 x 30inunframed
Bonhams
Nov. 19, 2018
Jade Fon (1911-1983) Art Class, Oakland Estuary 15 x 22in overall: 23 3/4 x 30 5/8in
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Jade Fon (1911-1983) Art Class, Oakland Estuary signed 'JADE FON A.W.S' (lower left)watercolor on paper15 x 22inoverall: 23 3/4 x 30 5/8in
Bonhams
Oct. 25, 2018
Jade Fon Woo - Chinese Landscape Painting
Est: $800 - $1,200
Traditional Chinese Style Landscape Painting Media: Oil on masonite. Title: Untitled Date: c1960 Measurements: 68in. x 54in. x 4.5in. overall including the frame. Condition: Slight soiling throughout and a few minor scratches. Frame is in poor condition. Notes: Signed. Provenance: From a Bay Area collection. About the artist: Jade Fon (Woo), (Chinese/American 1911-1983), was a San Francisco Bay Area artist and educator known for his paintings and watercolors. Fon (Woo)'s work can be found in public and private collections around the country.
The Modern Art Exchange
Aug. 21, 2018
Jade Fon AWS, (1911 - 1983 Bakersfield, CA), "Dock of the Bay", Watercolor on Arches paper, Sheet: 21.75" H x 28" W
Est: $800 - $1,200
Jade Fon AWS (1911 - 1983 Bakersfield, CA) "Dock of the Bay" Watercolor on Arches paper Signed lower right: Jade Fon, titled by repute Sheet: 21.75" H x 28" W Notes: Unframed.
John Moran Auctioneers
Aug. 21, 2018
Jade Fon AWS, (1911 - 1983 Bakersfield, CA), Yosemite Valley - Half Dome, Watercolor on Arches paper, Sight: 22" H x 29" W
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Jade Fon AWS (1911 - 1983 Bakersfield, CA) Yosemite Valley - Half Dome Watercolor on Arches paper Signed lower right: Jade Fon A.W.S. Sight: 22" H x 29" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Aug. 07, 2018
Jade Fon (1911-1983) Pacific Heights 15 x 21 1/2in US$ 3,000 - 5,000
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Jade Fon (1911-1983) Pacific Heights signed 'Jade Fon A.W.S.' (lower right)watercolor on paper15 x 21 1/2inoverall: 25 x 31in
Bonhams