John Genin Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John Genin Art Value Price Guide

May. 11, 2024
John Genin (French/New Orleans, 1830-1895), "Portrait of Paul Henri Augustin Capdevielle (1880-1950) & Pierre Emmanuel 'Auguste' Capdevielle (1882-1940), Children of Paul Capdevielle, Former Mayor of New Orleans," ca. 18
Est: $4,000 - $8,000
† John Genin (French/New Orleans, 1830-1895), "Portrait of Paul Henri Augustin Capdevielle (1880-1950) & Pierre Emmanuel 'Auguste' Capdevielle (1882-1940), Children of Paul Capdevielle, Former Mayor of New Orleans," ca. 1886-1887, oil on canvas, signed lower right, presented in a period giltwood frame,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
May. 08, 2021
†Attributed to John Genin (1830-1895, French, Active New Orleans 1860-1895), "Portrait of a Young Creole Girl," 19th c., oil on canva..
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Attributed to John Genin (1830-1895, French, Active New Orleans 1860-1895), "Portrait of a Young Creole Girl," 19th c., oil on canvas, unsigned, presented in a modern gilt cove molded frame, H.- 24 3/4 in., W.- 19 5/8 in., Framed H.- 30 1/8 in., W.- 25 in. Provenance: Property from a distinguished Garden District collection, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Apr. 18, 2021
John Genin (French/New Orleans, 1830-1895)
Est: $500 - $750
John Genin (French/New Orleans, 1830-1895) , "Portrait of Laurent Uter, Jr. (1854-1901)", oil on canvas, signed lower right, 30 in. x 25 in., framed. Note: Laurent Uter, Jr. was a prominent businessman in New Orleans. His father, Laurent Uter, Sr., had immigrated from Lorraine, France to New Orleans sometime before 1843 and became one of the premier dealers of art, frames, and mirrors in the city in what is now the 300 block of Royal Street. During this time, John Genin often sold his works in Uters store. After Laurent Uter, Sr.s death in 1891, his sons took over the family business, renaming it L. Uters Heirs. This portrait of Laurent Uter, Jr. depicts a proud and distinctive gentleman in Genins classic style and underlies the friendship between artist and dealer.
Neal Auction Company
Dec. 08, 2019
John Genin (French/New Orleans, 1830-1895), "Colonel John Lewis Bush (1820-1892)"
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
John Genin (French/New Orleans, 1830-1895) "Colonel John Lewis Bush (1820-1892)" oil on canvas signed lower left. Period gilt frame. 51-1/2" x 34-1/2", framed 65-1/4" x 48-1/4" Provenance: Descended in the family of the sitter, New Orleans, Louisiana. Notes: As described by his great granddaughter, "Modest and unobtrusive in manners, kind and genial is disposition, affable and courteous to all, Colonel Bush had many friends and no enemies. Universally popular, always seasoning his conversation with a spice of good humor." A prominent Louisiana statesman, lawyer, businessman and soldier, Bush was the progenitor of a family actively involved in Mardi Gras krewes of Rex, Comus and Twelfth Night Revelers. A descendant of the Warner Hall Lewis family of Virginia, John Lewis Bush was born in Iberville Parish and moved with his family to Lafourche Parish as a young child. Bush was appointed Clerk of the First District Court of Lafourche in 1846, admitted to the bar in 1854 and became a senior associate of several law firms. As a member of the State Legislature, he argued against Louisiana secession for the Union, but realizing his efforts were futile, signed the act of secession and "assumed the consequences of his action." During the Civil War, Bush formed a company of Confederate soldiers known as the "Lafourche Creoles, 109 Strong". He rose to the rank of Colonel, served on General Mouton's staff, and was appointed president of a military court stationed in Shreveport. After the war, Bush resumed in his legal career with the formation of the firm of Bush & Goode. Bush was actively involved in business endeavors, served as President of the National Cotton Exchange, was instrumental in the founding of the New Orleans Board of Trade, and re-elected to the State Legislature where he became Speaker of the House. As a benefactor, Bush established the Louis Bush Medal in 1882, which is awarded to this day to a student who demonstrates excellence in the French language and culture at the University of Louisiana (today Tulane University). Colonel Bush married Celeste Gresham of Lafourche Parish and had two sons, Reuben Gresham Bush and Harry Garland Bush, and two daughters Susan Karr Bush and Josephine Gresham Bush. Josephine and her husband Charles Janvier had eight children, and Charles reigned as Rex in 1896. Their daughters Celeste Janvier reigned as Queen of Comus in 1906 and Lois Janvier reigned as Queen of Rex in 1912. Susan and her husband C. B. Maginnis' daughter married Arthur Burton LaCour, who wrote the highly regarded book on the history of Mardi Gras entitled New Orleans Masquerade: Chronicles of Carnival>P> and was an active member of Twelfth Night Revelers. At his death in 1892, Colonel Bush's distinguished portrait by John Genin was draped in black and hung at the New Orleans Board of Trade. In the portrait, Bush's hand rests on the book Rules of the House, alluding to his position as Speaker of the House. The artist John Genin was born in France and studied with the academic portraitist Leon Bonnat in Paris. Settling in New Orleans, Genin became an active participant of the local art community, a member of the Southern Art Union and one of the most successful portrait painters of the late 19th century in New Orleans. Throughout his career Genin made return trips to his native France, and consequently his work continued to show the influences of French academic painting.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Apr. 13, 2019
John Genin (French/New Orleans, 1830-1895)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John Genin (French/New Orleans, 1830-1895), "Portrait of Laurent Uter, Jr. (1854-1901)", oil on canvas, signed lower right, 30 in. x 25 in., framed. Note: Laurent Uter, Jr. was a prominent businessman in New Orleans. His father, Laurent Uter, Sr., had immigrated from Lorraine, France to New Orleans sometime before 1843 and became one of the premier dealers of art, frames, and mirrors in the city in what is now the 300 block of Royal Street. During this time, John Genin often sold his works in Uters store. After Laurent Uter, Sr.s death in 1891, his sons took over the family business, renaming it L. Uters Heirs. This portrait of Laurent Uter, Jr. depicts a proud and distinctive gentleman in Genins classic style and underlies the friendship between artist and dealer.
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 17, 2018
John Genin (French, 1830-1895)
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
John Genin (French, 1830-1895), "Spirit of Louisiana", 1884, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, "The Charleston Renaissance Gallery, Charleston" label with artist and title on backing, 44 1/4 in. x 22 1/4 in., framed. Provenance: Jay P. Altmayer Collection, Mobile, AL; Neal Auction Company, Oct. 2, 2004, lot 749; Williamson‑LeBlanc Collection, Cornstalk Fence House, New Orleans. Ill.: Pennington, Estill Curtis. Downriver: Currents of Style in Louisiana Painting 1800‑1950. Gretna, LA: Pelican Publishing Company, 1991, p. 132. Note: Known primarily as a portraitist, John Genin developed his painting technique while under the tutelage of renowned Parisian portraitist Leon Bonnat. Genin’s skills at portraiture, as well as the stylistic evidence of Neoclassicism and Romanticism, are particularly evident in his allegorical paintings representing Louisiana. Genin painted at least three of these works, with the important painting offered here likely the penultimate version created in 1884. The artist utilized his adept portraiture skills to portray a goddess (modeled by his second wife) standing amidst a lush, bayou landscape while bare-breasted and adorned with Spanish moss draped from her hair and waist.
Neal Auction Company
Jan. 14, 2017
†American School, "Portrait of a Man with Glasses in his Hand," 19th c., possibly John Genin (1830-1895, New Orleans), oval oil on ca..
Est: $300 - $500
American School, "Portrait of a Man with Glasses in his Hand," 19th c., possibly John Genin (1830-1895, New Orleans), oval oil on canvas, unframed, H.- 36 in., W.- 28 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Sep. 17, 2016
†American School, "Portrait of a Woman with a Gold Brooch," 19th c., possibly John Genin (1830-1895, New Orleans), oval oil on canvas..
Est: $300 - $500
American School, "Portrait of a Woman with a Gold Brooch," 19th c., possibly John Genin (1830-1895, New Orleans), oval oil on canvas, presented in a period gilt and gesso frame, H.- 35 1/2 in., W.- 29 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Sep. 17, 2016
†American School, "Portrait of a Man with Glasses in his Hand," 19th c., possibly John Genin (1830-1895, New Orleans), oval oil on ca..
Est: $400 - $800
American School, "Portrait of a Man with Glasses in his Hand," 19th c., possibly John Genin (1830-1895, New Orleans), oval oil on canvas, unframed, H.- 36 in., W.- 28 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Sep. 13, 2015
John Genin (French, 1830-1895)
Est: $800 - $1,200
John Genin (French, 1830-1895, act. New Orleans, 1860-1895), "Portrait of Louise 'Lulu' M'liss Rolling (1886-1919), in a Silk Wisteria Trimmed Dress" and "Portrait of Louise Marie Reiss Rolling (1862-1886)", 2 oils on canvas, each signed lower right, "L. Uter, 47 Royal Street, New Orleans" label and "W.E. Seebold, Artist's Supply House, New Orleans" stencil en verso of each, 48 in. x 28 in. and 30 in. x 25 in., original period frames. (2 pcs.) Provenance: Descended in the family of the sitter
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 13, 2015
John Genin (French, 1830-1895)
Est: $800 - $1,200
John Genin (French, 1830-1895, act. New Orleans, 1860-1895), "Portrait of Louise 'Lulu' M'liss Rolling (1886-1919) and James Henry Rolling (1885-1968)", oil on canvas, signed lower right, 3 "L. Uter, 47 Royal Street, New Orleans" labels en verso, 51 in. x 36 in., original frame; together with Louisiana School, late 19th c., "Portrait of Louise "Lulu" M'liss Rolling in a Bonnet", pastel enhanced photograph, unsigned, "L. Uter's Heirs..." label en verso, sight 22 1/2 in. x 17 1/2 in., original frame. (2 pcs.) Provenance: Descended in the family of the sitters Note: This is a rare group of family portraits by esteemed portraitist John Genin from the 1880s and 1890s. From a noted New Orleans family, Louise Lulu MLiss Rolling and her elder brother James Henry Rolling were the only children of Henry J. Rolling, Jr. and Louise Marie Reiss. Their grandfather, James J. Reiss (1822-1889), opened the J.J. Reiss Company at 417-423 Decatur Street in New Orleans in 1860 to manufacture confectioneries, crackers and candies. James J. Reiss also was a prominent citizen in the public affairs of the day, serving as director of the old Carrollton Railway and vice president of the Peoples Bank. Their mother, Louise Marie Reiss (1862-1886), was the second child and only daughter of James J. Reiss. Lulu Rolling married John Hudson Lange in 1914, a union resulting in one son, John Hudson Lange, Jr. of Asheville, NC.
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 12, 2015
†John Genin (1830-1895, French/New Orleans), "A Creole Gentleman," (after an early 19th c. portrait), oil on canvas, signed lower rig..
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John Genin (1830-1895, French/New Orleans), "A Creole Gentleman," (after an early 19th c. portrait), oil on canvas, signed lower right, in a period gilt frame, H.-24 in., W.- 20 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Sep. 14, 2014
John Genin (American/New Orleans, 1830-1895)
Est: $300 - $500
John Genin (American/New Orleans, 1830-1895), "Portrait of John W. Richardson of Westover Plantation", oil on canvas, signed middle left, 30 in. x 24 1/2 in., in a period rococo giltwood and gesso frame. Provenance: Estate of Edvidge Marie Fortier. Descended in the family of the sitter
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 13, 2014
John Genin (French, 1830-1895)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Genin (French, 1830-1895, active New Orleans, 1860-1895), "Portrait of Louise 'Lulu' M'liss Rolling (1886-1919), in a Silk Wisteria Trimmed Dress", oil on canvas, signed lower right, "L. Uter, 47 Royal Street, New Orleans" label and "W.E. Seebold,Artist's Supply House, New Orleans" stencil en verso, 48 in. x 28 in., original period frame. Provenance: Descended in the family of the sitter
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 13, 2014
John Genin (French, 1830-1895)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John Genin (French, 1830-1895, active New Orleans 1860-1895), "Portrait of Louise Marie Reiss Rolling (1862-1886), wearing an L Monogram Brooch", oil on canvas, signed lower right, "L. Uter, New Orleans" label and "W.E. Seebold, Artist's Supply House, New Orleans" palette stamp en verso, 30 in. x 25 in., original period frame. Provenance: Descended in the family of the sitter
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 13, 2014
John Genin (French, 1830-1895)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
John Genin (French, 1830-1895, active New Orleans, 1860-1895), "Portrait of Louise 'Lulu' M'liss Rolling (1886-1919) and James Henry Rolling (1885-1968)", oil on canvas, signed lower right, three "L. Uter, 47 Royal Street, New Orleans" labels en verso, 51 in. x 36 in., original period gilt frame. Provenance: Descended in the family of the sitters
Neal Auction Company
May. 22, 2013
John Genin, (American, 1830-1895), Mr. Lamana
Est: $500 - $700
John Genin (American, 1830-1895) Mr. Lamana oil on canvas signed J. Genin (lower left) 30 1/4 x 25 1/4 inches.
Hindman
Oct. 02, 2004
John Genin (French/New Orleans
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
John Genin (French/New Orleans, 1830-1895), "Spirit of Louisiana", oil on canvas, signed lower right, 44 1/4 in. x 22 1/4 in., attractively framed.
Neal Auction Company