Walter L Greene Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Walter L Greene Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 21, 2025
Painting, Walter L. Greene
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Walter L. Greene (American, 1870-1956), Pittsburgh Steel Mills on the Monongahela River, oil on canvas, signed lower right, collector's label (W. Reed Morris, 1953) affixed verso, canvas: 22"h x 25"w, overall (with frame): 25"h x 28.75"w
Clars Auctions
Feb. 20, 2025
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956). THE PATH OF ELECTRICAL SERVICE / GENERAL ELECTRIC. Circa 1930s. 41x27 inches, 104x68½ cm. General Electri
Est: $800 - $1,200
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956) THE PATH OF ELECTRICAL SERVICE / GENERAL ELECTRIC. Circa 1930s. 41x27 inches, 104x68½ cm. General Electric Co. Condition A-: expert overpainting in margins; minor creases in border. Walter Greene was the Art Director at General Electric from 1903-1940. He painted images for all of GE's calendars, and began painting for the New York Central Railroad in 1925 when he took over their calendar project.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 08, 2024
WALTER L. GREENE (AMERICAN, 1870 - 1956)
Est: $800 - $1,200
"Lights That Lead to Homes"; 1926; Oil on Canvas; 26" x 20"; Signed Lower Right; Framed; Note: AD for General Electric Co.
James Cox Gallery
Oct. 24, 2024
WALTER L. GREENE (New York, 1870-1956), Portrait of a P-38 Lightning airplane., Oil on canvas, 26" x 20". Framed 27" x 21".
Est: $700 - $1,000
WALTER L. GREENE New York, 1870-1956 Portrait of a P-38 Lightning airplane. Signed lower right "Walter Green General Electric Co.".
Eldred's
Jul. 11, 2024
New York Central Lines / Adirondack Mountains. ca. 1928.
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
ARTIST: WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956) SIZE: 26 7/8 x 41 in./68.3 x 104.2 cm PRINTER: Lantham Litho., Long Island City DESCRIPTION: New York's Adirondack Park was established in 1892, the same year that train service began on what would soon become the New York Central's Adirondack Division. Here, a majestic view of Whiteface Mountain looms over the eponymous lake, while an eight-point buck stares out toward the viewer. (Travel; Railway; New York; American)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 30, 2023
WALTER L. GREENE (New York, 1870-1956), Portrait of a P-38 Lightning airplane., Oil on canvas, 26" x 20". Framed 27" x 21".
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
WALTER L. GREENE New York, 1870-1956 Portrait of a P-38 Lightning airplane. Signed lower right "Walter Green General Electric Co.".
Eldred's
Nov. 09, 2023
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956). ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS / LAKE PLACID / NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES. 1930. 40¾x27 inches, 103½x68½ cm. Latham Li
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956) ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS / LAKE PLACID / NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES. 1930. 40 3/4x27 inches, 103 1/2x68 1/2 cm. Latham Litho & Ptg Co., Long Island City. Condition B: repaired tears at top and bottom edges, some through central image; minor overpainting in border; creases and abrasions in text, margins and image. With their route passing through one of the Northeast's most scenic areas, the New York Central Line chose to let Mother Nature be its spokesperson by showing the scenery its passengers could enjoy rather than the trains that would carry them. Walter Greene was the Art Director at General Electric from 1903-1940. He painted images for all of GE's calendars, and began painting for the New York Central Railroad in 1925 when he took over their calendar project.
Swann Auction Galleries
Apr. 06, 2023
WALTER L. GREENE (New York, 1870-1956), Portrait of a P-38 airplane., Oil on canvas, 26" x 20". Framed 27" x 21".
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
WALTER L. GREENE New York, 1870-1956 Portrait of a P-38 airplane. Signed lower right "Walter Green General Electric Co.".
Eldred's
Mar. 16, 2023
GREENE, Walter L. (1870-1956). The Path of Electrical Servi...
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
GREENE, Walter L. (1870-1956). The Path of Electrical Service / General Electric. General Electric, ca. 1930s. Lithograph poster depicting electric power transmission towers crossing through a mountainous, wooded, and snow-covered landscape. 40 x 26”. Backed on paper. Some creasing and mild wear to margins and image, some occasional wrinkling, some toning at margins. B. Greene was a longtime GE employee, eventually becoming the chief of their art department, and his art also appeared in promotional material for the New York Central Railroad and the U.S. Navy. RARE.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Jan. 27, 2022
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956) New York World's Fair / General Electric.
Est: $500 - $750
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956) New York World's Fair / General Electric. Group of 6 calendar tops and backs. 1934-1941. Sizes vary. General Electric Co. Includes three full-size, 12-sheet calendars for 1934, 1935 and 1941, and three sets of 12-sheet calendar tops, without the calendars at the bottom, for 1938, 1939 and 1940. Illustrations all by Greene. Walter Greene was the Art Director at General Electric from 1903-1940. He painted images for all of GE's calendars, and began painting for the New York Central Railroad in 1925 when he took over their calendar project. Images available upon request.
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 23, 2021
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956). ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS / LAKE PLACID / NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES. 1930. 40¾x27 inches, 103½x68½ cm. Latham Li
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956) ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS / LAKE PLACID / NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES. 1930. 40 3/4x27 inches, 103 1/2x68 1/2 cm. Latham Litho & Printing Co., Long Island City, New York. Condition B: expertly-repaired tear at top edge, through central image; repaired tears, creases and restoration in margins and image; extensive overpainting in margins. With their route passing through one of the Northeast's most scenic areas, the New York Central Line chose to let Mother Nature be its spokesperson, by showing the scenery its passengers could enjoy rather than the trains that would carry them. Walter Greene was the Art Director at General Electric from 1903-1940. He painted images for all of GE's calendars, and began painting for the New York Central Railroad in 1925 when he took over their calendar project.
Swann Auction Galleries
Sep. 10, 2021
1926 NY Central Lines Railroad "In The Hudson River Valley" Print by Walter L. Greene FRAMED
Est: -
Large chromolithograph print or poster by Walter L. Greene (1870-1956) titled 'In The Hudson River Valley'. It is housed in an aged, heavy, solid wood frame. The print also reads at the bottom: 'The Twentieth Century Limited Of The New York Central Lines.' In very tiny print at the bottom left it reads 'copyright 1926 New York Central R.R. Printed In USA.'. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
One Source Auctions
Feb. 20, 2021
Walter L. Greene, 1870-1956, In the Hudson River Valley - The Twentieth Century Limited - Original New York Central Railroad Painting, Oil on canvas, 38 1/4" x 30 1/2"
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Walter L. Greene 1870-1956 In the Hudson River Valley - The Twentieth Century Limited - Original New York Central Railroad Painting Oil on canvas Original New York Central commissioned painted by the artist Walter L. Greene, entitled "In The Hudson River Valley" This original work has resided in the collection of the late Detroit entrepreneur and former owner of Lionel Trains Inc. Richard P. Kughn for many years. Now comes your opportunity to own this fantastic original piece of New York Central history. This work features the famous New York Central Mohawk leading the famed Twentieth Century Limited passenger train. Canvas measures 34 3/4" x 27". Frame measures 38 1/4" x 30 1/2" Overall the painting is in very nice condition, but does have minor condition issues from age. The most notable is corner bisector cracking and minor loss of the original lettering applied to the painting upon completion. The frame also shows some minor chips and nicks for the age. Buyer responsible for crating and shipping charges from Indianapolis, Indiana via Craters and Freighters or may arrange pickup or alternative transportation. 38 1/4" x 30 1/2"
Rail and Road Auctions
Feb. 18, 2021
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956). THE PATH OF ELECTRICAL SERVICE / GENERAL ELECTRIC. Circa 1930s. 40x26 inches, 101x66 cm. General Electri
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956) THE PATH OF ELECTRICAL SERVICE / GENERAL ELECTRIC. Circa 1930s. 40x26 inches, 101 1/2x66 cm. General Electric Co. Condition B: creases and abrasions in margins; creases and wrinkling in image; slight discoloration at edges; mounted on brown paper. Walter Greene was a GE employee for 37 years, eventually heading its Art Department in 1903. He was asked to paint a series for the GE calendars, and also designed calendar backs and posters for the New York Central Lines railroad.
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 15, 2020
Walter L. Greene (1870-1956). ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS / LAKE PLACID / NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES. 1930.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956) ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS / LAKE PLACID / NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES. 1930. 41x27 inches, 104x68 1/2 cm. Latham Litho & Printing Co., Long Island City, New York. Condition B+: extensive expert overpainting in margins; minor repaired tears at edges, some slightly into text and image. With their route passing through one of the Northeast's most scenic areas, the New York Central Line chose to let Mother Nature be its spokesperson, by showing the scenery its passengers could enjoy rather than the trains that would carry them. Walter Greene was the Art Director at General Electric from 1903-1940. He painted images for all of GE's calendars, and began painting for the New York Central Railroad in 1925 when he took over their calendar project.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 27, 2020
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956). ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS / LAKE PLACID. 1930. 40x26 inches, 101x66 cm. Latham Litho and Printing Co., New Yor
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956) ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS / LAKE PLACID. 1930. 40x26 inches, 101 1/2x66 cm. Latham Litho and Printing Co., New York. Condition B+ / A-: small loss in bottom left corner; small repaired tears and creases at edges; archival tape on verso; pin holes in corners. Paper.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 13, 2020
WALTER L. GREENE, New York, 1870-1956, S.S. President Hoover at the Yangtze, Shanghai, China, circa 1931., Oil on canvas, 36" x 28"....
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
WALTER L. GREENE New York, 1870-1956 S.S. President Hoover at the Yangtze, Shanghai, China, circa 1931. Signed lower right "Walter L. Greene General Electric Co.". Provenance: Vallejo Gallery, Newport Beach, California. Purchased from the above by Richard Kelton, November 1992. The President Hoover was built in 1930 by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company. This painting, commissioned by the General Electric Company, portrays the vessel entering port amidst the croweded Chinese waterways. The vibrant colors from Walter L. Greene's pallete, his attention to detail and the dramatic pose of the Hoover underway make this an exceptional image, representative of the grand style of ocean passages in the 1930s. In August 1931 this painting was presented to Captain Robert Dollar of the Dollar Shipping Line by General Electric. It hung in the foyer of the Dollar Line headquarters in San Francisco until 1985. Greene was born in Schenectady, New York and trained at the Boston Art College. From the Kelton Collection of Marine Art & Artifacts. Oil on canvas, 36" x 28". Framed 43" x 35".
Eldred's
Jun. 11, 2020
"THE PATH OF ELECTRICAL SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC" POSTER Artwork by Walter L. Greene (New York, 1870-1956). Depicts transmission tow...
Est: $800 - $1,000
"THE PATH OF ELECTRICAL SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC" POSTER First Half of the 20th Century Artwork by Walter L. Greene (New York, 1870-1956). Depicts transmission towers through a snowy mountain landscape. Signed in image lower left "Walter L. Greene" and marked "© General Electric Co." 39.5" x 25.75" sight. Framed 40.25" x 26.25". Walter L. Greene managed General Electric's art department from 1903 to 1940. He produced paintings for both G.E.'s and the New York Central Railroad annual calendars, and a 1928 work was used as a U.S. Navy recruitment poster.
Eldred's
May. 30, 2020
A 1926 N.Y.C.R.R. '20TH CENTURY LTD.' ADVERTISING PRINT
Est: $175 - $250
'In the Hudson River Valley, The Twentieth Century Limited of the New York Central Lines' by Walter Greene (1870-1956), copyright dated lower left. Frame measures 20.5 x 25.5 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Feb. 13, 2020
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956). STORM KING / NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES. 1928. 41x27 inches, 104x69 cm. Latham Litho & Ptg. Co., Long Island
Est: $5,000 - $7,500
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956) STORM KING / NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES. 1928. 41 1/4x27 1/4 inches, 104 3/4x69 1/4 cm. Latham Litho & Ptg. Co., Long Island City. Condition A-: small loss in upper right corner; repaired tears and minor creases in corners. Zega p. 74, Affiches Chemin de Fer p. 64.
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 01, 2020
Walter L. Green Forest Landscape O/C
Est: $600 - $1,200
Walter L. Greene (American, 1870 - 1956). Oil on Canvas. Measures 28" x 23", framed 37" x 31.5". Signed "Walter L. Greene" lower right register. This piece comes from the Dickenson
Weiss Lake Auction LLC
Jan. 06, 2020
Adirondack Mountains Lake Placid Travel Poster By Walter L. Greene (1870-1956)
Est: -
Beautiful condition c. 1935 reproduction poster. We have sold many of the originals which fetch $6,000-10,000. The one is ready for framing and would look great on your wall. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
One Source Auctions
Nov. 14, 2019
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956). STORM KING / NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES. 1928. 38x25 inches, 98x63 cm.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956) STORM KING / NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES. 1928. 38 3/4x25 inches, 98 1/2x63 1/2 cm. Condition B+: reattached upper left corner; small repaired tears, creases and abrasions at edges; minor creases in image. Mounted on paper. In the Hudson River Valley, an area already rife with lore, Storm King looms large both physically and psychologically. For centuries, sailors considered the mountain the home of "local spirits" who threatened the safety of their ships with large thunderbolts. However, to Dutch settlers, the shape of the mountain looked like a giant pat of butter so they referred to it as "Boterberg." It wasn't until a minor romantic poet, Nathaniel Parker Willis, took offense at that very un-romantic Dutch appellation, that the mountain was given the name "Storm King." Zega 91, Affiches Chemin de Fer p. 64.
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 14, 2019
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956). ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS / LAKE PLACID. Circa 1935. 40x26 inches, 101x66 cm. Latham Litho & Ptg. Co., Long Is
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956) ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS / LAKE PLACID. Circa 1935. 40x26 inches, 101 1/2x66 cm. Latham Litho & Ptg. Co., Long Island City, N.Y. Condition B: extensive repaired tears and restoration in margins and image; replaced losses and overpainting in margins. With their route passing through one of the Northeast's most scenic areas, the New York Central Line chose to let Mother Nature be its spokesperson, by showing the scenery its passengers could enjoy rather than the trains that would carry them. Walter Greene was the art director at General Electric from 1903-1940. He painted images for all of GE's calendars, and began painting for the New York Central Railroad in 1925 when he took over their calendar project.
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 26, 2019
Walter L. Greene SS President Cleveland, c. 1947
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
Walter L. Greene (American, 1870-1956) 'SS President Cleveland', c. 1947 Oil on board; Signed Walter L. Greene, lower right; American President Lines tag, verso
Larsen Art Auction
Sep. 21, 2019
Walter L. Green Forest Landscape O/C
Est: $600 - $1,200
Walter L. Greene (American, 1870 - 1956). Oil on Canvas. Measures 28" x 23", framed 37" x 31.5". Signed "Walter L. Greene" lower right register. This piece comes from the Dickenson Estate of Knoxville, Tennessee. See Photos for Details. Shipping Available.
Weiss Lake Auction LLC
Aug. 08, 2019
Walter L. Greene (American, 1870-1956) Autumn Oil on canvas 29 x 24 inches (73.7
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Walter L. Greene (American, 1870-1956) Autumn Oil on canvas 29 x 24 inches (73.7 x 61.0 cm) Signed lower left: W. L. Greene HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
May. 27, 2019
Adirondack Mountains Lake Placid Travel Poster by Walter L. Greene (1870-1956)
Est: -
Beautiful condition c. 1935 reproduction poster. We have sold many of the originals which fetch $6,000 - $10,000. The one is ready for framing and would look great on your wall. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
One Source Auctions
May. 22, 2019
Walter L. Greene (1870-1956) When Winter Comes 24 x 30 1/8in
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Walter L. Greene (1870-1956) When Winter Comes signed 'Walter L. Greene' and signed again indistinctly (lower right)oil on canvas24 x 30 1/8inPainted circa 1924. Provenance: Alan M. Goffman American Paintings, New York. Sale, Morphy Auctions, Denver, Pennsylvania, December 6-8, 2006, lot 1793.Acquired by the present owner from the above.New York Central Lines produced an annual art calendar for its employees and customers and Walter L. Greene was commissioned to produce the present work for their 1925 edition. The image centers the Twentieth Century Limited, an express passenger train which operated on the New York Central Railroad for the first half of the 20th century, is seen speeding toward the viewer. The artist was regarded for his depictions of railways and industrial scenes and managed the Art Department for General Electric from 1903-1940. Greene was the chief illustrator of these calendars through 1931.The present work will be accompanied by the framed calendar lithograph from 1925.
Bonhams
Mar. 23, 2019
NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES PRINT ""WESTWARD BOUND, IN THE MOHAWK VALLEY"
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NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES PRINT ""WESTWARD BOUND, IN THE MOHAWK VALLEY" THE 20TH CENTURY LIMITED OF THE NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES - WOOD FRAME
Simonetta Auction Service
Feb. 07, 2019
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956). [THE CONQUEST OF THE ROCKIES.] Oil painting. Circa 1924. 26x19 inches, 67x50 cm.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956) [THE CONQUEST OF THE ROCKIES.] Oil painting. Circa 1924. 26 1/2x19 3/4 inches, 67 1/4x50 1/4 cm. Condition A- / B+: slight discoloration at edges; minor crackling on surface and slight flaking at edges; light horizontal creases in image. Painted on wrapped canvas. Framed. This painting was the cover image for The GE Monogram in January of 1924. Walter Greene was a GE employee for 37 years, eventually heading its Art Department in 1903. He was asked to paint a series for the GE calendars, and also designed calendar backs and posters for the New York Central Lines railroad.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 20, 2018
Adirondack Mountains Lake Placid Travel Poster by Walter L. Greene (1870-1956)
Est: -
Beautiful condition c. 1935 reproduction poster. We have sold many of the originals which fetch $6K-10K. The one is ready for framing and would look great on your wall. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request.
One Source Auctions
Aug. 07, 2018
Walter L. Greene (1870-1956) The construction of the Golden Gate Bridge 26 1/4 x 20 1/4in overall: 27 1/2 x 21 1/2in US$ 4,000 - 6,000
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Walter L. Greene (1870-1956) The construction of the Golden Gate Bridge signed and inscribed 'Walter L. Greene/© GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.' (lower left)oil and graphite on canvas26 1/4 x 20 1/4inoverall: 27 1/2 x 21 1/2inPainted circa 1935 The present work depicts the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco looking north toward Marin. Based on historic photographs, the phase of construction dates to between February and March 1935. The nearly-completed Marin Tower stands formidably in the background, and the early construction of the San Francisco Tower is shown in the foreground. The work is as striking for its meticulous detail as it is for its richly saturated color. The bridge's vibrant orange vermillion color is arguably its most defining feature, captured here to great effect.
Bonhams
Aug. 06, 2018
Adirondack Mountains Lake Placid Travel Poster by Walter L. Greene (1870-1956)
Est: -
Beautiful condition c. 1935 reproduction poster. We have sold many of the originals which fetch $6K-10K. The one is ready for framing and would look great on your wall. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request.
One Source Auctions
Jun. 28, 2018
2 Original Vintage 1940s General Electric Posters GREEN
Est: $100 - $500
Artist: Greene, Walter L. 1870 - 1956. General Electric (2 Posters). Technique: Letterpreess Print ca. 1940. Size: 20.4 x 16.1 in. (52 x 41 cm). Printer: no information. Condition Details: (A) incl. -A Towering Giant-, on linen, small margin tears, and -Harvest Time-, on linen, 3 in./7 cm in the right margin. Estimate: $500. Reserve / Starting Price: $100.
PosterConnection Inc.
Apr. 29, 2018
Walter L GREENE (1870-1956) SS President Cleveland
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Walter L GREENE (1870-1956) SS President Cleveland Walter L Greene's Oil on Board, depicting the SS President Cleveland circa 1947. Measures 25" by 30", fame is 30" by35". Provenance: American President Lines Art Collection; Ref: TC45043
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
Jan. 01, 2018
Walter L GREENE (1870-1956) SS President Cleveland
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Walter L Greene's Oil on Board, depicting the SS President Cleveland circa 1947. Measures 25" by 30", fame is 30" by 35". Provenance: American President Lines Art Collection Keywords: Art Paintings Ref: TC45043
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
Apr. 10, 2017
Original 1928 Walter L. Greene (1870-1956) New York Central Lines / Storm King Poster
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956) STORM KING. 1928. 40x26 inches, 102x66 cm. Latham Litho & Printing Co., New York. In the Hudson River Valley, an area already rife with lore, Storm King looms large both physically and psychologically. For centuries, sailors considered the mountain the home of "local spirits" who threatened the safety of their ships with large thunderbolts. However, to Dutch settlers the shape of the mountain looked like a giant pat of butter so they referred to it as "Boterberg." It wasn't until a minor romantic poet, Nathaniel Parker Willis, took offence at that very un-romantic Dutch appellation that the mountain was given the name "Storm King." Greene's image plays with the connotations associated with this later name by emphasizing the dramatic placement and stature of the mountain as it looms over the river, with a train speeding along in the foreground. Zega p. 74. We describe all items to the best of our ability as we are not experts on everything. Please ask specific questions on details or condition prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS. We box and ship to keep costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the costumer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or UPS
One Source Auctions
Oct. 27, 2016
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956). ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS / LAKE PLACID. Circa 1935. 40x26 inches, 102x66 cm. Latham Litho & Ptg. Co., Long Is
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956) ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS / LAKE PLACID. Circa 1935. 40 1/4x26 inches, 102 1/4x66 cm. Latham Litho & Ptg. Co., Long Island City, N.Y. Condition B: repaired tear through right image; repaired tear at bottom edge, into central image; minor restoration in margins; repaired pin holes in corners. Framed. With their route passing through one of the Northeast's most scenic areas, the New York Central Line chose to let Mother Nature be its spokesperson by showing the scenery its passengers could enjoy rather than the trains that would carry them. Walter Greene was the art director at General Electric from 1903-1940. He painted images for all of GE's calendars, and began painting for the New York Central Railroad in 1925 when he took over their calendar project.
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 19, 2015
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956). STORM KING / NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES. 1928. 40x26 inches, 103x67 cm.
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956) STORM KING / NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES. 1928. 40 1/2x26 1/2 inches, 103x67 1/2 cm. Condition B / B+: repaired tears and restoration at edges, into central image; restored losses in lower text; creases and abrasions in margins and image. In the Hudson River Valley, an area already rife with lore, Storm King looms large both physically and psychologically. For centuries, sailors considered the mountain the home of "local spirits" who threatened the safety of their ships with large thunderbolts. However, to Dutch settlers the shape of the mountain looked like a giant pat of butter so they referred to it as "Boterberg." It wasn't until a minor romantic poet, Nathaniel Parker Willis, took offense at that very un-romantic Dutch appellation that the mountain was given the name "Storm King." Greene's image plays with the connotations associated with this later name by emphasizing the dramatic placement and stature of the mountain as it looms over the river, with a train speeding along in the foreground. Zega p. 74, Affiches Chemin de Fer p. 64.
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 03, 2015
Original 1930s/40s General Electric Poster GREENE Art
Est: $100 - $300
Greene, Walter L. 1870 - 1956. General Electric - Harvest Time on the Electrified Farm. Letterpress Print ca. 1940. Size: 20.4 x 16.5 in. (52 x 42 cm). Printer: no information. Condition Details: (A) on linen, small tear in the right margin, needle hole a the top.
PosterConnection Inc.
Mar. 03, 2015
Original 1930s/40s General Electric Poster GREENE Art
Est: $100 - $300
Greene, Walter L. 1870 - 1956. General Electric - The G.-E. Room Air Conditioner. Letterpress Print ca. 1940. Size: 20.8 x 16.1 in. (53 x 41 cm). Printer: no information. Condition Details: (A-) on linen, corner needle holes, minimal staining at the bottom.
PosterConnection Inc.
Mar. 03, 2015
Original 1930s/40s General Electric Poster MOTT-SMITH
Est: $100 - $300
Greene, Walter L. 1870 - 1956. General Electric - A Towering Giant. Letterpress Print ca. 1940. Size: 20.8 x 16.1 in. (53 x 41 cm). Printer: no information. Condition Details: (A) on linen, needle holes.
PosterConnection Inc.
Oct. 14, 2014
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956). ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS / LAKE PLACID. Circa 1935. 40x26 inches, 103x67 cm. Latham Litho & Ptg. Co., Long Is
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956) ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS / LAKE PLACID. Circa 1935. 40 1/2x26 1/2 inches, 103x67 1/4 cm. Latham Litho & Ptg. Co., Long Island City, N.Y. Condition A-: minor repaired tears and restoration in margins; repaired pin holes in corners; minor creases in image. With their route passing through one of the Northeast's most scenic areas, the New York Central Line chose to let Mother Nature be its spokesperson by showing the scenery its passengers could enjoy rather than the trains that would carry them. Walter Greene was the art director at General Electric from 1903-1940. He painted images for all of GE's calendars, and began painting for the New York Central Railroad in 1925 when he took over their calendar project.
Swann Auction Galleries
Sep. 21, 2014
New York Central Lines / Adirondack Mountains. ca. 1928
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
Artist: WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956) Size: 26 1/2 x 40 3/8 in./67.2 x 112.7 cm Latham Litho., N.Y. New York's Adirondack Park was established in 1892, the same year that train service began on what would soon become the New York Central's Adirondack Division. Here, a majestic view of Whiteface Mountain looms over the eponymous lake, while an eight-point buck stares out toward the viewer.
Poster Auctions International Inc
Sep. 21, 2014
New York Central Lines / Storm King. 1928
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
Artist: WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956) Size: 27 x 40 7/8 in./68.5 x 103.7 cm Latham Littho, Long Island City, N. Y. Awash in golden autumnal sunshine, the Knickerbocker Special chugs through the "heart of the Hudson Highlands" from St. Louis to Grand Central Terminal.
Poster Auctions International Inc
Jan. 07, 2013
WALTER L. GREENE (American. 1870-1956)
Est: $800 - $1,200
"Summer Landscape". Signed Walter L. Greene l/l. Oil on Canvas Laid Down on Board. Measuring 22" by 26". Framed. (Cond: minor craquelure)
Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
Nov. 08, 2012
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956). ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS / LAKE PLACID / NEW • YORK • CENTRAL • LINES. Circa 1935. 40x26 inches, 103x68 cm. L
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
WALTER L. GREENE (1870-1956) ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS / LAKE PLACID / NEW • YORK • CENTRAL • LINES. Circa 1935. 40 3/4x26 3/4 inches, 103 1/2x68 cm. Latham Litho & Ptg. Co., Long Island. Condition B+ / B: overpainting, restored losses and restoration in margins, some affecting image; creases, abrasions, repaired tears and restoration in margins and image. With their route passing through one of the Northeast's most scenic areas, the New York Central Line chose to let Mother Nature be their spokesperson by showing the scenery its passengers cod enjoy rather than the trains that would carry them. Walter Greene was the Art Director at General Electric from 1903-1940. He painted images for all of GE's calendars, and began painting for the New York Central Railroad in 1925 when he took over their calendar project.
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