Tomar Jacob Hileman Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Tomar Jacob Hileman Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 20, 2023
T. J. Hileman (2) Photogravures [Native American]
Est: $200 - $400
T. J. (Tomar Jacob) Hileman (American, 1882-1945) was a historic photographer documenting the landscapes and Native American tribes of Glacier National Park, Montana. Subjects of the two (2) photogravures include: Chief Weasel Tail and Chief Bird Rattler. Professionally framed. Site sizes measure 12.5 in. x 10 in. and the frames measure 18.75 in. x 16 in. x .75 in. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 14x14x14 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio if it is not fragile or over 25lbs. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. Books maximum box size will be 14x14x14 inch or equivalent and will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. If your invoice is for multiple items, we will use our discretion on requiring the use of an outside shipper. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction even if not stated.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Aug. 25, 2023
TOMAR JACOB HILEMAN INDIAN PHOTO
Est: $150 - $200
15 1/2" by 12 1/2" framed. Mrs Two Guns White Calf and Miss Bear Paw.
Davis Brothers Auction
Aug. 25, 2023
TOMAR JACOB HILEMAN MIDDLE RIDER INDIAN PHOTO
Est: $150 - $200
15 1/2" by 12 1/2" framed. Taken in Glacier National Park Montana. Subject is Middle Rider.
Davis Brothers Auction
Jun. 16, 2023
[NATIVE AMERICANS]. HILEMAN, Tomar J. (1882-1945), photographer. Two Guns White Calf. [Kalispell, Montana, ca 1911]. Photograph originally displayed at Hileman's studio.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
[NATIVE AMERICANS]. HILEMAN, Tomar J. (1882-1945), photographer. Two Guns White Calf. [Kalispell, Montana, ca 1911]. Photograph originally displayed at Hileman's studio. 12 13/16 x 16 5/8 in. silver gelatin print on cardstock mount (each corner with pinholes/separation/light loss, toning to margins; mount with some small separations, creasing, and dampstaining). Image with Hileman blindstamp to lower right corner. Numbered "9524" and subject identified "Two Guns White Calf" on mount recto and verso. Provenance: Acquired in 1990 from the widow of Blackfoot Chief Big Spring, to whom Hileman gave the photograph (consignor note). Consignor relates that Chief Big Spring was given several photographs when Hileman closed his studio ca 1925. Apparently the photograph featured here was one of many displayed on the walls of Hileman's Kalispell, MT studio so that interested parties could order copies using the numbers and names boldly displayed on the gray mounts. This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Hindman
Jun. 16, 2023
[NATIVE AMERICANS]. HILEMAN, Tomar J. (1882-1945), photographer. Turtle. [Kalispell, Montana, ca 1911]. Photograph originally displayed at Hileman's studio.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
[NATIVE AMERICANS]. HILEMAN, Tomar J. (1882-1945), photographer. Turtle. [Kalispell, Montana, ca 1911]. Photograph originally displayed at Hileman's studio. 13 13/16 x 16 3/4 in. silver gelatin print on cardstock mount (each corner with pinholes/separation, toning to margins; mount with loss to upper right corner, minor creasing, light dampstaining). Image with Hileman blindstamp to lower right corner. Numbered "9572" and subject identified "Turtle" on mount recto and verso. Provenance: Acquired in 1990 from the widow of Blackfoot Chief Big Spring, to whom Hileman gave the photograph (consignor note). Consignor relates that Chief Big Spring was given several photographs when Hileman closed his studio ca 1925. Apparently the photograph featured here was one of many displayed on the walls of Hileman's Kalispell, MT studio so that interested parties could order copies using the numbers and names boldly displayed on the gray mounts. This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Hindman
Jun. 16, 2023
[NATIVE AMERICANS]. HILEMAN, Tomar J. (1882-1945), photographer. Weasel Tail. [Kalispell, Montana, ca 1911]. Photograph originally displayed at Hileman's studio.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
[NATIVE AMERICANS]. HILEMAN, Tomar J. (1882-1945), photographer. Weasel Tail. [Kalispell, Montana, ca 1911]. Photograph originally displayed at Hileman's studio. 13 3/4 x 16 3/4 in. silver gelatin print on cardstock mount (few areas of surface abrasion, each corner with pinholes/separation, toning to margins; mount with some small separations, creasing, and staining). Image with Hileman blindstamp and signature to lower right corner. Numbered "9554" and subject identified "Weasel Tail" on mount recto and verso. Provenance: Acquired in 1990 from the widow of Blackfoot Chief Big Spring, to whom Hileman gave the photograph (consignor note). Consignor relates that Chief Big Spring was given several photographs when Hileman closed his studio ca 1925. Apparently the photograph featured here was one of many displayed on the walls of Hileman's Kalispell, MT studio so that interested parties could order copies using the numbers and names boldly displayed on the gray mounts. This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Hindman
Jun. 16, 2023
[NATIVE AMERICANS]. HILEMAN, Tomar J. (1882-1945), photographer. Turtle. [Kalispell, Montana, ca 1911]. Photograph originally displayed at Hileman's studio.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
[NATIVE AMERICANS]. HILEMAN, Tomar J. (1882-1945), photographer. Turtle. [Kalispell, Montana, ca 1911]. Photograph originally displayed at Hileman's studio. 13 5/8 x 16 3/4 in. silver gelatin print on cardstock mount (few minor surface abrasions, each corner with pinholes/separation; mount with some small separations, creasing, and staining). Portrait numbered "9526" and subject identified "Turtle" on mount recto and verso. Provenance: Acquired in 1990 from the widow of Blackfoot Chief Big Spring, to whom Hileman gave the photograph (consignor note). Consignor relates that Chief Big Spring was given several photographs when Hileman closed his studio ca 1925. Apparently the photograph featured here was one of many displayed on the walls of Hileman's Kalispell, MT studio so that interested parties could order copies using the numbers and names boldly displayed on the gray mounts. This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Hindman
Mar. 16, 2023
T.J. Hileman ''Eagle Plume'' (Blackfoot) Sepia Photo
Est: $300 - $600
T.J. (Tomar Jacob) Hileman (1882-1945 Montana) ''Eagle Plume'' (Blackfoot) Sepia Toned Indian Photograph 9''x7'' Image. Photographer's blindstamp l.r. Original matting 14''x12''. Laid down to backing board. Overall excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Sep. 28, 2022
Signed Postcard Two Guns White Calf
Est: $800 - $1,200
Postcard depicting John Two Guns White Calf (Piegan Blackfeet, 1872-1934). Signed in a pen with Two Guns White Calf's pictogram along the lower right. Including three buffalo nickels; two 1935, one 1937. The portrait depicts the sitter in profile and was taken by T.J. Hileman (American, 1882-1945). With a certificate of authenticity.
Revere Auctions
Aug. 13, 2022
T.J. Hileman (1882-1945) Hand-Tinted Glacier Photo
Est: $100 - $200
This is an original hand tinted photograph by T.J. Hileman (American, 1882-1945) of Red Rock Falls in Glacier National Park in Northwest Montana. The photograph is marked in the photograph © HILEMAN and shows the smooth waters of Red Rock Falls in Glacier National Park with the towering peaks in the distance. The circa 1920s photograph is hand tinted and is hand written on the back in graphite Red Rock Falls. T.J. Hileman (1882-1945) moved to Kalispell, MT in 1911, opening his own portrait studio, after graduating from Effingham School of Photography in Chicago, Il. There he met Alice Georgeson; in 1913, they were the first couple to have been married in Glacier National Park. In 1924, Hileman became the official photographer for the Great Northern Railway. He is very well known for his scenic photographs of the park as well as for his portraits of the Blackfoot Indians of the area. This early piece by Tomar Jacob Hileman show a beautiful image with amazing hand tinted color in good condition, small fold at top left and bottom left but overall good. Measures 10 1/16 by 6 1/16.
North American Auction Company
Aug. 13, 2022
T.J. Hileman (1882-1945) Waterton Glacier Photos
Est: $150 - $250
The lot features two original photographs by T.J. Hileman (American, 1882-1945) of Waterton Lakes National Park Canada sister to Glacier National Park in Montana of Bertha Falls. Both are stamped and handwritten on the back, Title (hand written) 6574 Bertha Falls Waterton Lakes NATL Park, Canada Copyright by T.J. Hileman, Kalispell, Mont. T.J. Hileman (1882-1945) moved to Kalispell, MT in 1911, opening his own portrait studio, after graduating from Effingham School of Photography in Chicago, Il. There he met Alice Georgeson; in 1913, they were the first couple to have been married in Glacier National Park. In 1924, Hileman became the official photographer for the Great Northern Railway. He is very well known for his scenic photographs of the park as well as for his portraits of the Blackfoot Indians of the area. This hand-tinted, framed photo of Lake McDonald has a sticker on the back from Hileman's Kalispell shop. These early pieces by Tomar Jacob Hileman show a beautiful image of the towering rock face and flowing water of Bertha Falls in good condition. Each measures 10 5/8 by 6 7/8. Another image by T.J. Hileman of a waterfall in Glacier or Waterton park in similar size have sold for $375 for a single image.
North American Auction Company
Jun. 08, 2022
T.J. (Tomar Jacob) Hileman, (American, 1882-1945), Chief Bull Calf, 1927, silver gelatin print, 9 1/2" x 7 1/2"
Est: $300 - $500
T.J. (Tomar Jacob) Hileman (American, 1882-1945) Chief Bull Calf, 1927 silver gelatin print signed, titled and dated lower margin embossed stamp lower right 9 1/2" x 7 1/2" Catalog Note: Inscription attached verso: This picture was taken in 1927 for the Fair of The Iron Horse, held in Baltimore, MD. The chief was a member of the Blackfoot Indian Tribe and lived on the reservation at Glacier National Park in Montana. Picture from Glacier Park Photo Shop, Kalispell, Montana by Hileman and numbered 9560. Chief Geo, Starr card attached verso.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 08, 2022
T.J. (Tomar Jacob) Hileman, (American, 1882-1945), Weasel Tail, silver gelatin print, 9 3/8" x 7 1/2"
Est: $300 - $500
T.J. (Tomar Jacob) Hileman (American, 1882-1945) Weasel Tail silver gelatin print signed and dated with drawing in lower margin 9 3/8" x 7 1/2" Catalog Note: Inscription attached verso: This picture was taken in 1927 for the Fair of The Iron Horse, held in Baltimore, MD. Weasel Tail was a veteran of the Indian Wars whose memory of tribal life in buffalo days was remarkably detailed. He was a member of the Blackfoot Indian Tribe and lived on the Indian reservation near Glacier National Park in Montana. Picture from Glacier Park Photo Ship, Kalispell, Montana by Hileman and numbered 9665.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Dec. 01, 2021
Tomar Jacob Hileman (1882-1945)
Est: £100 - £150
Tomar Jacob Hileman (1882-1945) Tomar Jacob Hileman (1882-1945) EAGLE ARROW c.1925, vintage silver gelatin print, image size, 240 x 191mm, sheet size, 353 x 275mm, with photographers blindstamp in image, recto, photographer's printed signature in the lower margin, and with the photographer's stamp, and title with negative number in pen verso MANY MULES, c.1925, vintage silver gelatin print, image size, 240 x 191mm, sheet size, 353 x 275mm, with photographers blindstamp in image, recto, photographer's printed signature in the lower margin, and with the photographer's stamp, and title with negative number in pen verso
Chiswick Auctions
Sep. 07, 2021
Tomar Jacob Hileman (1882-1945)
Est: £100 - £150
Tomar Jacob Hileman (1882-1945) Tomar Jacob Hileman (1882-1945) EAGLE ARROW c.1925, vintage silver gelatin print, image size, 240 x 191mm, sheet size, 353 x 275mm, with photographers blindstamp in image, recto, photographer's printed signature in the lower margin, and with the photographer's stamp, and title with negative number in pen verso MANY MULES, c.1925, vintage silver gelatin print, image size, 240 x 191mm, sheet size, 353 x 275mm, with photographers blindstamp in image, recto, photographer's printed signature in the lower margin, and with the photographer's stamp, and title with negative number in pen verso
Chiswick Auctions
May. 28, 2021
Tomar Jacob Hileman (1882-1945)
Est: £300 - £500
Tomar Jacob Hileman (1882-1945) EAGLE ARROW c.1925, vintage silver gelatin print, image size, 240 x 191mm, sheet size, 353 x 275mm, with photographers blindstamp in image, recto, photographer's printed signature in the lower margin, and with the photographer's stamp, and title with negative number in pen verso MANY MULES, c.1925, vintage silver gelatin print, image size, 240 x 191mm, sheet size, 353 x 275mm, with photographers blindstamp in image, recto, photographer's printed signature in the lower margin, and with the photographer's stamp, and title with negative number in pen verso
Chiswick Auctions
Mar. 14, 2021
T.J. (Tomar Jacob) Hileman, (American, 1882-1945), Blackfoot Indian — Two Guns White Calf, 1927, photogravure, 9 3/4" x 8"
Est: $300 - $500
signed and dated, also with pictographs in lower margin
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jan. 30, 2020
Framed T J Hileman Lithograph of Chief Two Guns - 1927
Est: $300 - $600
Tomar Jacob (T.J.) Hileman (American, 1882-1945), Chief Two Guns White Calf, Glacier Park, lithograph, Signature "Hileman '27" at lower right and Chief Two Gun White Calf's pictograph signature at lower left. T.J. Hileman was a significant photographer of Glacier National Park near Kalispell, Montana, where he established a studio in 1911. This portrait is among Hileman's artistic portraits of the leaders of the Blackfeet. Chief Two Guns White Calf is believed to be one of the models for the Indian Head Nickel. In addition, his visage was the face of the Northern Pacific Rail Road, and he was a popular attraction in Glacier Park, posing for photos and signing with his distinctive pictorial autograph throughout the 1910s and 1920s. Size: 12.25" W x 15.25" H (31.1 cm x 38.7 cm) including margins and frame Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #150668
Artemis Gallery
Nov. 14, 2019
Framed T J Hileman Photo of Chief Two Guns - 1927
Est: $600 - $800
Tomar Jacob (T.J.) Hileman (American, 1882-1945), Chief Two Guns White Calf, Glacier Park photograph, Signed "Hileman '27" at lower right and Chief Two Gun White Calf's pictograph signature at lower left. T.J. Hileman was a significant photographer of Glacier National Park near Kalispell, Montana, where he established a studio in 1911. This portrait is among Hileman's artistic portraits of the leaders of the Blackfeet. Chief Two Guns White Calf is believed to be one of the models for the Indian Head Nickel. In addition, his visage was the face of the Northern Pacific Rail Road, and he was a popular attraction in Glacier Park, posing for photos and signing with his distinctive pictorial autograph throughout the 1910s and 1920s. Size: 12.25" W x 15.25" H (31.1 cm x 38.7 cm) including margins and frame Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #150668
Artemis Gallery
Oct. 03, 2019
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, (12) HAND COLORED VIEWS
Est: $100 - $200
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, (12) HAND COLORED VIEWS "Glacier National Park; Scenic Marvel of America", photos by Tomar Jacob Hileman (1882-1945), hand colored and tipped into silk cord bound folio, with wrap. 10" x 13". Damage to wrap, inner cover and contents are very good.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Mar. 02, 2019
T.J Hileman Chief Two Guns Glacier Park Photograph
Est: $200 - $300
Pennsylvania,1882-1945 Original photograph of Native American Chief Two Guns White Calf, Glacier Park Photo Shop, Montana stamp on verso.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 02, 2018
T.J. Hileman Hand-Tinted Lake McDonald Photograph
Est: $100 - $200
You are bidding on an original T.j. Hileman hand tinted, signed photograph of Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park. T.J. Hileman (1882-1945) moved to Kalispell, MT in 1911, opening his own portrait studio, after graduating from Effingham School of Photography in Chicago, Il. There he met Alice Georgeson; in 1913, they were the first couple to have been married in Glacier National Park. In 1924, Hileman became the official photographer for the Great Northern Railway. He is very well known for his scenic photographs of the park as well as for his portraits of the Blackfoot Indians of the area. This hand-tinted, framed photo of Lake McDonald has a sticker on the back from Hileman's Kalispell shop. On the back is also handwritten the name of the original owner, with the date "December 25, 1928". The photograph itself is embossed, in the lower left corner, with Hileman's distinctive signature and "Kalispell, Mont." The piece shows very good original condition with some wear to the frame. It measures 14.5" x 8".
North American Auction Company
Nov. 17, 2016
TOMAR JACOB HILEMAN, American, 1882-1945, "Monarchs of the Past"., Black and white photograph on paper, 7.25" x 9.5" sight. Framed 1...
Est: $200 - $300
TOMAR JACOB HILEMAN American, 1882-1945 "Monarchs of the Past". Blind stamped "T.J. Hileman" lower right. Research indicates this may be "Arrow Top Knot, age 64, a distinguished member of the Blackfoot Tribe". Note: Hillman was an Early 20th Century photographer of Yosemite National Park. Black and white photograph on paper, 7.25" x 9.5" sight. Framed 12" x 13".
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