Frederick Gutekunst Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Frederick Gutekunst Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 15, 2024
(AMERICAN WRITER) Portrait of Walt Whitman (1819-1892).
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
(AMERICAN WRITER) Portrait of Walt Whitman (1819-1892). By Frederick Gutekunst (1831-1917). Silver copy print, the image measuring 6¼x4¾ inches (15.9x12.1 cm.), the mount 8x5½ inches (20.3x14 cm.), with the Culver Pictures stamp and barcode on mount verso. 1880; printed 1920s Provenance: The Culver Archive This photograph appears in the 1889 Leaves of Grass (pocket edition). Whitman asked Horace Traubel about this photo: "Do you think it glum? severe? I have had that suspicion but most people won't hear to it." When Traubel dissented, Whitman said, "I hope your view is correct: I don't want to figure anywhere as misanthropic, sour, doubtful: as a discourager—as a putter-out of lights" (Horace Traubel, With Walt Whitman in Camden, Saturday, November 3, 1888). Whitman records in his daybooks receiving photos from Gutekunst in March 1880.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 20, 2023
Frederick Kunst (1831-1917), Civil War Soldier, W/C
Est: $300 - $500
Description: Frederick Gutekunst (PA, 1831-1917), Watercolor Embellished Photograph of a Civil War Soldier, signed lower right, watercolor and pencil hand embellished portrait of a Union Civil War soldier, with 'Photograph by F. Gutekunst' gallery label on verso, matted. Mat size: 23 3/4 in. x 19 3/4 in. Frederick Gutekunst and his gallery was Philadelphia's premier photographic gallery during the Civil War and Gutekunst is known for his images of General Ulysses S. Grant, William Cullen Bryant, Grover Cleveland, William Lloyd Garrison, Abraham Lincoln, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, William McKinley, Carl Schurz and Walt Whitman. One of his works of a member of the Biddle family Philadelphia can be found currently on display at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC. - on loan from the University of Pennsylvania. Measurements: Height: by sight 20 in. x Width: 16 3/8 in. Condition: Fair condition, some losses to surface, paper toned, foxing, mat burn, rip on top edge, wear and some small losses to edges, staining to edges. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'as is', and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
Everard Auctions and Appraisals
Mar. 30, 2023
Engraving After Photograph of Storefront by Frederick Gutekunst (1831-1917)
Est: $100 - $200
An antique engraving of Jacob Riegel & Co - Importers & Jobbers of Dry Goods storefront. Based on a drawing of a photograph by Frederick Gutekunst (1831-1917). Engraving done by Samuel Sartain (1830-1906). Measures 18 1/2" x 23 1/2", 12 1/4" x 17" site. *note - minor foxing
Embassy Auctions International
Mar. 19, 2022
Frederick Gutekunst - Large Framed Panoramic Photograph of the Pennsylvania Railroad Rockville Bridge
Est: $1,000 - $5,000
Frederick Gutekunst - Large Framed Panoramic Photograph of the Pennsylvania Railroad Rockville Bridge An incredible framed photograph of the Pennsylvania Railroad's Rockville Bridge from famed Photographer Frederick Gutekunst of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The photograph itself measures 45" x 16 1/4". The frame measures 56" x 28 1/4". The print has a credit of F. Guteknust Photog Philada on the lower right corner. The scene depicts a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train coming East off of the Rockville bridge. This photo pre-dates the famous stone arch structure which still stands to this day. The train on the bridge consists of Pennsylvania locomotive #64, RPO cars #34 and 25, ventilated baggage car, standard baggage, two coaches, and Pullman Palace sleeper, and two Pullman Sleeping cars. There is a brief history of how the photograph was acquired in 1976 from an estate in Hinsdale, Illinois. It is believed the photograph changed hands through two other parties before reaching the current owner. It is also believed that this photograph may have hung at The Grand Pacific Hotel in Chicago although we do not have definitive proof. The overall condition of the photograph is good for the age. Noted condition issues are as follows: There is a water stain which extends 8 1/2" in from the left side of the matte around and behind the photograph. This staining only appears to have affected about a 2" section of the lower left corner of the photograph. The matte behind the photograph shows the water staining and it has also washed out some of the blue pin striping on the left side of the photograph. There is fading of these pin stripes along various sections of the photo. There are three faint light brown lines running vertical through the photograph. These lines are 14" apart and may have to do with how the photograph was mounted. There is a 1 1/4" tear in the matte on the left side of the photograph. Overall this is a really nice and incredibly scarce photograph. We have researched Gutekunst work and commercial works of this size have rarely entered the market place. Do not miss your chance to own this unique photograph.
Rail and Road Auctions
Jul. 25, 2020
F. GUTEKUNST PAINTED PHOTOGRAPH JOSEPH VEAZEY
Est: $80 - $150
Framed American painted photograph portrait, Joseph Wallace Veazey (1815-1854), son of Col. Thomas Ward Veazey (1774-1842) and Mary Wallace Veazey (1789-1867), embossed stamp for Frederick Gutekunst (German-American, 1831-1917) at 706 Arch Street, sight: 6.75"h, 4.75"w, overall: approx 13.5"h, 11.5"w, 1.5lbs *Provenance: The Veazey family was a prominent fixture of the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The initial immigrant ancestor was John Veazey, who settled on two tracts of land in Cecil County in the late seventeenth century. Thomas Ward Veazey was born on January 31, 1774 at the family estate Cherry Grove to Edward (c.1730-1784) and Elizabeth [nee de Coursey] (c.1730-1791) Veazey. Thomas was orphaned at a young age, and would receive his education at Washington College, where he graduated in 1795. Thomas married three times to Sarah Worrell (Kent County, Maryland, d.1795), Mary Veazey (d.1810), and Mary Wallace (Elkton, Maryland, 1789-1867). He fathered eleven children. His political career began in 1808 when he served as a presidential elector for James Madison. He later served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1811 to 1812, relinquishing his seat in the General Assembly to participate in the War of 1812. During the conflict, he commanded militia forces defending Fredericktown in Cecil County, where the town was destroyed by fire during a British raid. After the war, he returned to Cherry Grove as a gentleman planter until in 1833, when he was chosen as a member of the Governors Council. In 1835, he was nominated as a candidate for governor, receiving fifty-three out of the seventy-six ballots cast. He was sworn in as the 24th Governor of Maryland on January 14, 1836 and would serve until 1839. His governorship weathered the constitutional crisis of 1837 and is remembered for its successful solution to the reapportionment crisis. His term would represent the last Whig Party administration to hold the Maryland governors office. He died on July 1, 1842 at Cherry Grove. This collection of historic items is offered through our consignor from the estate of Katherine Hartley Grauer [nee Craycroft] (1908-1997), great-granddaughter of Col. Thomas Ward Veazey.* Start Price: $50.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Oct. 03, 2019
* Gutekunst (Frederick, 1831-1917). Daft's Cricketing Team in America, 1879
Est: £100 - £150
* Gutekunst (Frederick, 1831-1917). Daft's Cricketing Team which Visited America in 1879, carbon print, photographer's name in the negative lower left, photographic surface crackled, a few minor scratches and creases, 24 x 40cm, matted with printed caption above and player key below (Qty: 1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Feb. 28, 2019
Public Buildings, Washington. Gutekunst. 1870.
Est: $120 - $220
[Political] Gutekunst, Frederick (1831-1917). Public Buildings, Washington, 1870. Sepia tone photograph of the Capital mounted on board. #187 of ?. 25" x 20". Condition Board is chipped along edges, particularly one corner. Original information still attached to back. Water damage primarily on verso, very little visible on front. Photograph scratched.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Apr. 19, 2018
(MEDICAL RESEARCH) Frederick Gutekunst (1831-1917) A Report on the Origin and Therapeutic Properties of Cundurango.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
(MEDICAL RESEARCH) Frederick Gutekunst (1831-1917) A Report on the Origin and Therapeutic Properties of Cundurango. A fascinating volume with 22 photographs depicting the plant, and a report describing the U.S. Navy's investigation of its properties as well as cancer cases it was observed to remedy. By W.S.W. Ruschenberger, Medical Director U. S. Navy, President of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. Photographs by Frederick Gutekunst. With 22 albumen photographs, the images measuring 9 1/4x6 1/2 inches (23.5x16.5 cm.), each with the letterpress photographer's credit, a caption, and plate number, on mount recto. Folio, red gilt-pictorial leather, rubbed and worn at edges; gold linen endpages; all edges gilt. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1873
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 07, 2018
After Frederick Gutekunst (American, 1831-1917) by John Chester Buttre (American, 1821-1893), engraved portrait of horatio gates sic...
Est: $50 - $100
After Frederick Gutekunst (American, 1831-1917) by John Chester Buttre (American, 1821-1893) engraved portrait of horatio gates sickel (1817-1890) With inscription taped to verso, "Horatio Gates Sickel Major General U.S.A. Approx. 1875," matted and framed. 9 1/4 in. x 6 1/2 in. (sight)
Freeman's | Hindman
Oct. 12, 2014
FREDERICK GUTEKUNST 19TH C. PAINTED PHOTOGRAPH
Est: $80 - $150
FREDERICK GUTEKUNST 19TH C. PAINTED PHOTOGRAPH: (1831 - 1917, Philadelphia) Oval photograph of well to do man with full beard, incredibly well painted, reverse with photographer's information and address 712 Arch Street, Philadelphia. Housed in ruby red velvet oval case stamped with photographers information; 3 1/2"h x 2 7/8"w. Gutekunst opened in 1856 and in 1866 moved his business to 712 Arch Street. He was known for his portraits of Walt Whitman, Thomas Eakins, Ulysses S. Grant and Woodrow Wilson. In 1876 his studio created a ten-foot long panoramic view of the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia was considered the largest of its time.
Rare-Era
Sep. 16, 2014
THIRTY PRINTS FREDERICK GUTEKUNST, (AMERICAN, 1831-1917), VARIOUS LANDSCAPES IN AND AROUND PHILADELPHIA
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
thirty prints /spanFREDERICK GUTEKUNST (american, 1831-1917)/span VARIOUS LANDSCAPES IN AND AROUND PHILADELPHIA Thirty unsigned, mounted, many with location notation in an unknown hand. Albumen prints, ca. 1888. sizes of images: 6 x 8 3/8 in. (15.2 x 21.3cm) or the inverse. Unframed (30) including:/span Glen Fern Mills, Wissahickon, Ormistan (sic) Glen Road to Quakertown, Bucks Co Untitled (cows) Three Mile Run Road, Bucks Co. Log House, Delaware Co. Wheat Field (2 different scenes) Taking in the Hay, 4th of July West Point, New York Delaware Co. Meadow Old Farm 17th & Dauphin Sts. 17th & Dauphin Sts. (Winter) (4 different scenes) Log House, Delaware Co. Delaware Co. Delaware Co. Dairy Untitled (tree alongside road) Untitled (Wintery Path) Old Mill, Bucks Co. Mary's Cottage, Bucks Co. Untitled (rowboat) Untitled (goats) Untitled (Man with horse-drawn cart) Untitled (House) Untitled (River- possibly Wissahickon Creek) Untitled (Two children in a garden) note:/span Frederick Gutekunst was born in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. While studying to be a druggist, he became interested in photography and after mastering ambrotypes and daguerreotypes, with the help of his brother, he opened a studio at 706 Arch Street in 1856. Gutekunst photographed many notable personalities of the late 19th century, including poets, presidents and Civil War generals such as Grant, Sherman and Longstreet, earning him the title "The Civil War Photographer." In addition to his portraits, Gutekunst photographed many scenes in and around the Philadelphia, Bucks County and Delaware areas, the battlefield of Gettysburg and the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 (including a widely reproduced panorama). By 1882, Gutekunst was reported to be the leading photographer in Philadelphia. In 1893, Gutekunst opened a large portrait studio at 1700 North Broad Street, which is a mere eight blocks from 17th & Dauphin, the area pictured in 5 of the photographs in this lot.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jan. 27, 2013
304: FREDERICK GUTEKUNST PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN
Est: $300 - $500
GUTEKUNST, Frederick, (American, 1831-1917): Realistic Portrait of a Gentleman with Porkchop? Sideburns, Pastel, Sight size 29" x 23 3/4", signed lower right, gilded frame with minor wear, 34" x 29".
Burchard Galleries Inc
Nov. 01, 2010
GUTEKUNST, FREDERICK (1831-1917) [Portrait of Ulysses S. Grant].
Est: $200 - $300
GUTEKUNST, FREDERICK (1831-1917) [Portrait of Ulysses S. Grant]. Mounted albumen print, with the photographers's name in the image and stamped on the verso, 13 x 7 1/2 inches (331 x 192 mm). An early framer contrived to just pierce the periphery of the image (at the very rim of the mount) with small pins at top amd bottom, and glued the lower edge to the mount.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 15, 2007
GUTEKUNST, FREDERICK (1831-1917) Spectacular panoramic view of a train heading east on Rockville Bridge, Penn.
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
"THE LONGEST STRUCTURE IN THE WORLD" GUTEKUNST, FREDERICK (1831-1917) Spectacular panoramic view of a train heading east on Rockville Bridge, Penn. Oversize albumen print, 13 1/4x44 1/4 inches (33.6x111.76 cm), with Gutekunst's credit in the negative; on the original mount; framed. 1877
Swann Auction Galleries