Gustav Adolph Hensel Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Gustav Adolph Hensel Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 09, 2025
Gustav Adolph Hensel (WI,CA,1874-1953) oil painting
Est: $220 - $280
ARTIST: Gustav Adolph Hensel (Wisconsin, California, Africa, 1874 - 1953) NAME: Portrait of Old Woman with Book MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Some craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm FRAME SIZE: 13 x 11 inches / 33 x 27 cm SIGNATURE: middle right NAME VARIANTS: Gustav Adolph Henzel LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117233 US SHIPPING: $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born in Germany on Aug. 13, 1874, Gustav Hensel graduated from a Lutheran seminary in Berlin in 1903 and came to the U.S. in 1906. He served in churches in the Midwest before moving to San Francisco in 1914. There he was pastor of St John's Reformed Church until 1922. During this period he painted portraits and religious genre, most of which were not signed. He then returned to the East Coast and was a missionary in Africa for three years. For many years he was a pastor in Salkville, Wisconsin. Upon retirement in 1941, he returned to San Francisco and lived there until his demise in San Jose on April 15, 1953.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Oct. 27, 2024
Gustav Adolph Hensel (WI,CA,1874-1953) oil painting
Est: $220 - $280
ARTIST: Gustav Adolph Hensel (Wisconsin, California, Africa, 1874 - 1953) NAME: Portrait of Old Woman with Book MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Some craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm FRAME SIZE: 13 x 11 inches / 33 x 27 cm SIGNATURE: middle right NAME VARIANTS: Gustav Adolph Henzel CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117233 US SHIPPING: $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born in Germany on Aug. 13, 1874, Gustav Hensel graduated from a Lutheran seminary in Berlin in 1903 and came to the U.S. in 1906. He served in churches in the Midwest before moving to San Francisco in 1914. There he was pastor of St John's Reformed Church until 1922. During this period he painted portraits and religious genre, most of which were not signed. He then returned to the East Coast and was a missionary in Africa for three years. For many years he was a pastor in Salkville, Wisconsin. Upon retirement in 1941, he returned to San Francisco and lived there until his demise in San Jose on April 15, 1953.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Dec. 30, 2023
Gustav Adolph Hensel (WI,CA,1874-1953) oil painting
Est: $260 - $320
ARTIST: Gustav Adolph Hensel (Wisconsin, California, Africa, 1874 - 1953) NAME: Portrait of Old Woman with Book MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Some craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm FRAME SIZE: 13 x 11 inches / 33 x 27 cm SIGNATURE: middle right NAME VARIANTS: Gustav Adolph Henzel CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117233 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born in Germany on Aug. 13, 1874, Gustav Hensel graduated from a Lutheran seminary in Berlin in 1903 and came to the U.S. in 1906. He served in churches in the Midwest before moving to San Francisco in 1914. There he was pastor of St John's Reformed Church until 1922. During this period he painted portraits and religious genre, most of which were not signed. He then returned to the East Coast and was a missionary in Africa for three years. For many years he was a pastor in Salkville, Wisconsin. Upon retirement in 1941, he returned to San Francisco and lived there until his demise in San Jose on April 15, 1953.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Sep. 10, 2023
Gustav Adolph Hensel (WI,CA,1874-1953) oil painting
Est: $260 - $320
ARTIST: Gustav Adolph Hensel (Wisconsin, California, Africa, 1874 - 1953) NAME: Portrait of Old Woman with Book MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Some craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm FRAME SIZE: 13 x 11 inches / 33 x 27 cm SIGNATURE: middle right NAME VARIANTS: Gustav Adolph Henzel CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117233 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born in Germany on Aug. 13, 1874, Gustav Hensel graduated from a Lutheran seminary in Berlin in 1903 and came to the U.S. in 1906. He served in churches in the Midwest before moving to San Francisco in 1914. There he was pastor of St John's Reformed Church until 1922. During this period he painted portraits and religious genre, most of which were not signed. He then returned to the East Coast and was a missionary in Africa for three years. For many years he was a pastor in Salkville, Wisconsin. Upon retirement in 1941, he returned to San Francisco and lived there until his demise in San Jose on April 15, 1953.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jun. 11, 2023
Gustav Adolph Hensel (WI,CA,1874-1953) oil painting
Est: $260 - $340
ARTIST: Gustav Adolph Hensel (Wisconsin, California, Africa, 1874 - 1953) NAME: Portrait of Old Woman with Book MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Some craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm FRAME SIZE: 13 x 11 inches / 33 x 27 cm SIGNATURE: middle right NAME VARIANTS: Gustav Adolph Henzel CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117233 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born in Germany on Aug. 13, 1874, Gustav Hensel graduated from a Lutheran seminary in Berlin in 1903 and came to the U.S. in 1906. He served in churches in the Midwest before moving to San Francisco in 1914. There he was pastor of St John's Reformed Church until 1922. During this period he painted portraits and religious genre, most of which were not signed. He then returned to the East Coast and was a missionary in Africa for three years. For many years he was a pastor in Salkville, Wisconsin. Upon retirement in 1941, he returned to San Francisco and lived there until his demise in San Jose on April 15, 1953.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Mar. 12, 2023
Gustav Adolph Hensel (WI,CA,1874-1953) oil painting
Est: $280 - $360
ARTIST: Gustav Adolph Hensel (Wisconsin, California, Africa, 1874 - 1953) NAME: Portrait of Old Woman with Book MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Some craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm FRAME SIZE: 13 x 11 inches / 33 x 27 cm SIGNATURE: middle right NAME VARIANTS: Gustav Adolph Henzel CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117233 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born in Germany on Aug. 13, 1874, Gustav Hensel graduated from a Lutheran seminary in Berlin in 1903 and came to the U.S. in 1906. He served in churches in the Midwest before moving to San Francisco in 1914. There he was pastor of St John's Reformed Church until 1922. During this period he painted portraits and religious genre, most of which were not signed. He then returned to the East Coast and was a missionary in Africa for three years. For many years he was a pastor in Salkville, Wisconsin. Upon retirement in 1941, he returned to San Francisco and lived there until his demise in San Jose on April 15, 1953.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Dec. 18, 2022
Gustav Adolph Hensel (WI,CA,1874-1953) oil painting
Est: $280 - $360
ARTIST: Gustav Adolph Hensel (Wisconsin, California, Africa, 1874 - 1953) NAME: Portrait of Old Woman with Book MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Some craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm FRAME SIZE: 13 x 11 inches / 33 x 27 cm SIGNATURE: middle right NAME VARIANTS: Gustav Adolph Henzel CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117233 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born in Germany on Aug. 13, 1874, Gustav Hensel graduated from a Lutheran seminary in Berlin in 1903 and came to the U.S. in 1906. He served in churches in the Midwest before moving to San Francisco in 1914. There he was pastor of St John's Reformed Church until 1922. During this period he painted portraits and religious genre, most of which were not signed. He then returned to the East Coast and was a missionary in Africa for three years. For many years he was a pastor in Salkville, Wisconsin. Upon retirement in 1941, he returned to San Francisco and lived there until his demise in San Jose on April 15, 1953.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Sep. 11, 2022
Gustav Adolph Hensel (WI,CA,1874-1953) oil painting
Est: $300 - $400
ARTIST: Gustav Adolph Hensel (Wisconsin, California, Africa, 1874 - 1953) NAME: Portrait of Old Woman with Book MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Some craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm FRAME SIZE: 13 x 11 inches / 33 x 27 cm SIGNATURE: middle right NAME VARIANTS: Gustav Adolph Henzel CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117233 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born in Germany on Aug. 13, 1874, Gustav Hensel graduated from a Lutheran seminary in Berlin in 1903 and came to the U.S. in 1906. He served in churches in the Midwest before moving to San Francisco in 1914. There he was pastor of St John's Reformed Church until 1922. During this period he painted portraits and religious genre, most of which were not signed. He then returned to the East Coast and was a missionary in Africa for three years. For many years he was a pastor in Salkville, Wisconsin. Upon retirement in 1941, he returned to San Francisco and lived there until his demise in San Jose on April 15, 1953.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jun. 12, 2022
Gustav Adolph Hensel (WI,CA,1874-1953) oil painting
Est: $300 - $400
ARTIST: Gustav Adolph Hensel (Wisconsin, California, Africa, 1874 - 1953) NAME: Portrait of Old Woman with Book MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Some craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm FRAME SIZE: 13 x 11 inches / 33 x 27 cm SIGNATURE: middle right NAME VARIANTS: Gustav Adolph Henzel CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117233 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born in Germany on Aug. 13, 1874, Gustav Hensel graduated from a Lutheran seminary in Berlin in 1903 and came to the U.S. in 1906. He served in churches in the Midwest before moving to San Francisco in 1914. There he was pastor of St John's Reformed Church until 1922. During this period he painted portraits and religious genre, most of which were not signed. He then returned to the East Coast and was a missionary in Africa for three years. For many years he was a pastor in Salkville, Wisconsin. Upon retirement in 1941, he returned to San Francisco and lived there until his demise in San Jose on April 15, 1953.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Apr. 23, 2022
Painting, Gustav Adolph Hensel
Est: $300 - $500
Gustav Adolph Hensel (American/German, 1874-1953), Portrait of a Chinese Girl, oil on canvas, signed lower left, overall (with frame): 19.5"h x 17.5"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 13, 2022
Gustav Adolph Hensel (WI,CA,1874-1953) oil painting
Est: $320 - $425
ARTIST: Gustav Adolph Hensel (Wisconsin, California, Africa, 1874 - 1953) NAME: Portrait of Old Woman with Book MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Some craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm FRAME SIZE: 13 x 11 inches / 33 x 27 cm SIGNATURE: middle right NAME VARIANTS: Gustav Adolph Henzel CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117233 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born in Germany on Aug. 13, 1874, Gustav Hensel graduated from a Lutheran seminary in Berlin in 1903 and came to the U.S. in 1906. He served in churches in the Midwest before moving to San Francisco in 1914. There he was pastor of St John's Reformed Church until 1922. During this period he painted portraits and religious genre, most of which were not signed. He then returned to the East Coast and was a missionary in Africa for three years. For many years he was a pastor in Salkville, Wisconsin. Upon retirement in 1941, he returned to San Francisco and lived there until his demise in San Jose on April 15, 1953.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Dec. 12, 2021
Gustav Adolph Hensel (WI,CA,1874-1953) oil painting
Est: $360 - $450
ARTIST: Gustav Adolph Hensel (Wisconsin, California, Africa, 1874 - 1953) NAME: Portrait of Old Woman with Book MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Some craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm FRAME SIZE: 13 x 11 inches / 33 x 27 cm SIGNATURE: middle right NAME VARIANTS: Gustav Adolph Henzel CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117233 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born in Germany on Aug. 13, 1874, Gustav Hensel graduated from a Lutheran seminary in Berlin in 1903 and came to the U.S. in 1906. He served in churches in the Midwest before moving to San Francisco in 1914. There he was pastor of St John's Reformed Church until 1922. During this period he painted portraits and religious genre, most of which were not signed. He then returned to the East Coast and was a missionary in Africa for three years. For many years he was a pastor in Salkville, Wisconsin. Upon retirement in 1941, he returned to San Francisco and lived there until his demise in San Jose on April 15, 1953.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Sep. 12, 2021
Gustav Adolph Hensel (WI,CA,1874-1953) oil painting
Est: $360 - $450
ARTIST: Gustav Adolph Hensel (Wisconsin, California, Africa, 1874 - 1953) NAME: Portrait of Old Woman with Book MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Some craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm FRAME SIZE: 13 x 11 inches / 33 x 27 cm SIGNATURE: middle right NAME VARIANTS: Gustav Adolph Henzel CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117233 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born in Germany on Aug. 13, 1874, Gustav Hensel graduated from a Lutheran seminary in Berlin in 1903 and came to the U.S. in 1906. He served in churches in the Midwest before moving to San Francisco in 1914. There he was pastor of St John's Reformed Church until 1922. During this period he painted portraits and religious genre, most of which were not signed. He then returned to the East Coast and was a missionary in Africa for three years. For many years he was a pastor in Salkville, Wisconsin. Upon retirement in 1941, he returned to San Francisco and lived there until his demise in San Jose on April 15, 1953.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jun. 06, 2021
Gustav Adolph Hensel (WI,CA,1874-1953) oil painting
Est: $380 - $500
ARTIST: Gustav Adolph Hensel (Wisconsin, California, Africa, 1874 - 1953) NAME: Portrait of Old Woman with Book MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Some craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm FRAME SIZE: 13 x 11 inches / 33 x 27 cm SIGNATURE: middle right NAME VARIANTS: Gustav Adolph Henzel CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117233 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born in Germany on Aug. 13, 1874, Gustav Hensel graduated from a Lutheran seminary in Berlin in 1903 and came to the U.S. in 1906. He served in churches in the Midwest before moving to San Francisco in 1914. There he was pastor of St John's Reformed Church until 1922. During this period he painted portraits and religious genre, most of which were not signed. He then returned to the East Coast and was a missionary in Africa for three years. For many years he was a pastor in Salkville, Wisconsin. Upon retirement in 1941, he returned to San Francisco and lived there until his demise in San Jose on April 15, 1953.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Mar. 07, 2021
Gustav Adolph Hensel (WI,CA,1874-1953) oil painting
Est: $360 - $400
ARTIST: Gustav Adolph Hensel (Wisconsin, California, Africa, 1874 - 1953) NAME: Portrait of Old Woman with Book MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Some craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm FRAME SIZE: 13 x 11 inches / 33 x 27 cm SIGNATURE: middle right NAME VARIANTS: Gustav Adolph Henzel CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117233 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born in Germany on Aug. 13, 1874, Gustav Hensel graduated from a Lutheran seminary in Berlin in 1903 and came to the U.S. in 1906. He served in churches in the Midwest before moving to San Francisco in 1914. There he was pastor of St John's Reformed Church until 1922. During this period he painted portraits and religious genre, most of which were not signed. He then returned to the East Coast and was a missionary in Africa for three years. For many years he was a pastor in Salkville, Wisconsin. Upon retirement in 1941, he returned to San Francisco and lived there until his demise in San Jose on April 15, 1953.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jan. 30, 2021
Gustav Adolph Hensel 1874-1953 Mary Jesus & John The Ba
Est: $400 - $1,000
Antique Oil On Canvas Mary Jesus And John The Baptist Painting By Gustav Adolph Hensel (1874-1953) was active/lived in Wisconsin, California / Africa. Gustav Hensel is known for Portrait and religious genre painting, orientalism. Frame measure 34" x 28.5", Sight 26.5" x 20.5"
RB Fine Arts
Dec. 06, 2020
Gustav Adolph Hensel (WI,CA,1874-1953) oil painting
Est: $360 - $400
ARTIST: Gustav Adolph Hensel (Wisconsin, California, Africa, 1874 - 1953) NAME: Portrait of Old Woman with Book MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Some craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm FRAME SIZE: 13 x 11 inches / 33 x 27 cm SIGNATURE: middle right NAME VARIANTS: Gustav Adolph Henzel CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117233 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born in Germany on Aug. 13, 1874, Gustav Hensel graduated from a Lutheran seminary in Berlin in 1903 and came to the U.S. in 1906. He served in churches in the Midwest before moving to San Francisco in 1914. There he was pastor of St John's Reformed Church until 1922. During this period he painted portraits and religious genre, most of which were not signed. He then returned to the East Coast and was a missionary in Africa for three years. For many years he was a pastor in Salkville, Wisconsin. Upon retirement in 1941, he returned to San Francisco and lived there until his demise in San Jose on April 15, 1953.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Oct. 23, 2011
GUSTAV ADOLPH HENSEL (1874-1953) Orientalist Arabs on horseback, oil on canvas, signed lower right D. Hensel. Contained in original dark gilt gessoed frame. Condition: no visible defects. Dimensions: 25'' X 30'', frame 34'' X 39''. Provenance: Estate
Est: $600 - $900
GUSTAV ADOLPH HENSEL (1874-1953) Orientalist Arabs on horseback, oil on canvas, signed lower right D. Hensel. Contained in original dark gilt gessoed frame. Condition: no visible defects. Dimensions: 25'' X 30'', frame 34'' X 39''. Provenance: Estate of William Hensler.
Dargate Auction Galleries
Sep. 07, 2008
Gustav Adolph Hensel
Est: $300 - $500
Gustav Adolph Hensel California (1874-1953) ALLEGORY-NUDE MAIDEN AND THE WARRIOR oil on canvas, framed, signed: lower right, D. Hensel H20" W16" Other Notes: Born in Germany on Aug. 13, 1874. Hensel graduated from a Lutheran seminary in Berlin in 1903 and came to the U.S. in 1906. He served in churches in the Midwest before moving to San Francisco in 1914. There he was pastor of St John's Reformed Church until 1922. During this period he painted portraits and religious genre, most of which were not signed. He then returned to the East Coast and was a missionary in Africa for three years. For many years he was a pastor in Salkville, WI. Upon retirement in 1941, he returned to San Francisco and lived there until his demise in San Jose on April 15, 1953.
Charlton Hall
Sep. 06, 2008
Painting attributed to Gustav Hensel, The Prodigal
Est: $200 - $400
Painting attributed to Gustav Hensel, The Prodigal Son, signed lower right "B. Hensel", attributed to Gustav Adolph Hensel, German/California, 1874-1953, oil on canvas, 12 x 8 in.; original early 20th century carved and gilt wood and composition frame. Original stretcher and tacking edge, crackle, stretcher marks, light grime; frame with losses to gilding.
Brunk Auctions