James Kearns Paintings & Artwork for Sale | James Kearns Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 30, 2025
JAMES KEARNS, STRIPPER, ETCHING
Est: $350 - $450
Artist: James Kearns, American (1924 - ) Title: Stripper Year: circa 1975 Medium: Etching, signed in pencil Edition: AP Image Size: 9.25 x 4.5 inches Size: 20 x 12.75 in. (50.8 x 32.39 cm) Description: A stripper peeks seductively from behind a curtain in this etching print by American artist James Kearns. With a coquettish look in her eye, she flashes the viewer a bare breast and her leg.
RoGallery
Mar. 19, 2025
James Kearns, American (b. 1924), Two, figural composition, etching, 22 3/4"H x 19 1/4"W
Est: -
James Kearns American, (b. 1924) Two, figural composition etching Pencil signed lower right. Edition 6/25.
Ripley Auctions
Mar. 08, 2025
JAMES KEARNS, BOW, ETCHING
Est: $350 - $450
Artist: James Kearns, American (1924 - ) Title: Bow Year: circa 1975 Medium: Etching, signed in pencil Edition: AP Image Size: 8.75 x 8.75 inches Size: 20 x 12.75 in. (50.8 x 32.39 cm)
RoGallery
Mar. 08, 2025
JAMES KEARNS, ACROBATIC ACT, ETCHING
Est: $350 - $450
Artist: James Kearns, American (1924 - ) Title: Acrobatic Act Year: circa 1975 Medium: Etching, signed in pencil Edition: AP Image Size: 14.75 x 8.5 inches Size: 19.75 x 12.5 in. (50.17 x 31.75 cm)
RoGallery
Feb. 23, 2025
James Joseph Kearns (Born 1924) "Grimacing Giant" Signed Modernist Framed Portrait Drawing
Est: $300 - $500
Vintage American modernist drawing by James Joseph Kearns (Born 1924). Signed. Framed. Measuring 30 by 37 inches overall and 20 by 26 painting alone. Please see all images for condition. Size is measured and written on the back of the painting. The first size is the overall size, the second size is the image size. For detailed condition questions please email hello@curatedgallery.com
Curated Gallery Auctions
Dec. 05, 2024
JAMES KEARNS (New Jersey, b.1924)
Est: $400 - $500
"Confrontation II", brutalist style bronze plaque depicting two figures striking a confrontational pose, signed at bottom center "J. Kearns '70 Kennedy Galleries", and [1:5?] possibly indicating #1 of an edition of 5, partial label verso citing sculptor and title, 10.25x9.5in.
Leighton Galleries
Nov. 15, 2024
JAMES KEARNS, HIP TOSS, ETCHING ON RIVES
Est: $150 - $250
Artist: James Kearns, American (1924 - ) Title: Hip Toss Year: circa 1975 Medium: Etching on Rives, signed, titled and numbered Edition: 44/50 Image Size: 8.75 x 14.5 inches Size: 15 x 22 in. (38.1 x 55.88 cm)
RoGallery
Nov. 15, 2024
JAMES KEARNS, FINALE, ETCHING ON RIVES
Est: $150 - $250
Artist: James Kearns, American (1924 - ) Title: Finale Year: circa 1975 Medium: Etching on Rives, signed, titled and numbered Edition: 44/50 Image Size: 8.75 x 14.5 inches Size: 15 x 22 in. (38.1 x 55.88 cm)
RoGallery
Oct. 10, 2024
JAMES KEARNS, TWO, ETCHING
Est: $450 - $650
Artist: James Kearns, American (1924 - ) Title: Two Year: circa 1975 Medium: Etching, signed in pencil Edition: 25 Image Size: 17.5 x 14.75 inches Size: 23.75 x 19 in. (60.33 x 48.26 cm)
RoGallery
Oct. 10, 2024
JAMES KEARNS, LEAP, ETCHING
Est: $350 - $450
Artist: James Kearns, American (1924 - ) Title: Leap Year: circa 1975 Medium: Etching, signed in pencil Edition: 5/25 Image Size: 12 x 8.75 inches Size: 20 x 12.75 in. (50.8 x 32.39 cm)
RoGallery
Sep. 26, 2024
JAMES KEARNS, THE PERFORMERS, COMPLETE PORTFOLIO OF 12 ETCHINGS ON BFK RIVES
Est: $800 - $1,200
Artist: James Kearns, American (1924 - ) Title: The Performers Year: circa 1975 Medium: Complete portfolio of 12 etchings on BFK Rives, signed, numbered and titled in pencil Edition: 21/50 Size: 22 x 15 in. (55.88 x 38.1 cm) Printer: Charles Hunsberger, Philadelphia
RoGallery
Jun. 18, 2024
JAMES KEARNS, STRONG MAN, ETCHING
Est: $350 - $450
Artist: James Kearns, American (1924 - ) Title: Strong Man Year: circa 1975 Medium: Etching, signed in pencil Edition: AP Image Size: 8.75 x 7.5 inches Size: 20 x 12.5 in. (50.8 x 31.75 cm)
RoGallery
Jun. 18, 2024
JAMES KEARNS, STAR, ETCHING
Est: $350 - $450
Artist: James Kearns, American (1924 - ) Title: Star Year: circa 1975 Medium: Etching, signed in pencil Edition: AP Image Size: 8.75 x 7 inches Size: 19.5 x 13 in. (49.53 x 33.02 cm)
RoGallery
May. 01, 2024
JAMES KEARNS, WOMAN ON BALL, SCREENPRINT
Est: $375 - $575
Artist: James Kearns, American (1924 - ) Title: Woman on Ball Year: circa 1975 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 28/50 Image Size: 28 x 12 inches Size: 35 x 18 in. (88.9 x 45.72 cm)
RoGallery
Mar. 27, 2024
JAMES KEARNS - WILLIAM FELLINI - PAINT ON WOOD
Est: $200 - $300
James Kearns, American, b. 1924, Seated Nude with Grapes, paint over wood, signed and dated along base; William Felllini, American, 20th C., Architectural Frieze, includes dolphin, aviary and lion ornamental figures, paint on board, verso signed and dated
Litchfield Auctions
Feb. 28, 2024
GEORGE SEGAL, RICHARD ANUSKIEWICZ, ET. AL. FALL 1961 / PORTFOLIO OF PRINTS
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Lot 10 George Segal, Richard Anuskiewicz, et. al. Fall 1961 / Portfolio of Prints (1968) contributing artists: Richard Anuskiewicz, Carmen Cicero, Leo Dee, Joseph Demarais, John Goodyear, James Kearns, Jacob Landau, Stefan Martin, George Ortiman, Pat Pickering, Gregorio Prestopino, Jean Schonwalter, George Segal, and Herbert Steinberg lithographs printed by Pearl Seligman on Rives Heavyweight, for New Jersey Volunteers for McCarthy each lithograph signed in pencil by the artist, portfolio editioned 134/250 folio: 17 x 13 1/2 inches Provenance: Property from the Estate of Rosa and Aaron Esman
Capsule Gallery Auction
Feb. 22, 2024
JAMES KEARNS, MUSE, ETCHING
Est: $400 - $500
Artist: James Kearns, American (1924 - ) Title: Muse Year: circa 1975 Medium: Etching, signed in pencil Edition: AP Image Size: 12 x 8.75 inches Size: 18 x 12.5 in. (45.72 x 31.75 cm)
RoGallery
Feb. 22, 2024
JAMES KEARNS, TWO, ETCHING
Est: $400 - $500
Artist: James Kearns, American (1924 - ) Title: Two Year: circa 1975 Medium: Etching, signed in pencil Edition: 10/25 Image Size: 17.5 x 14.75 inches Size: 23.75 x 19 in. (60.33 x 48.26 cm)
RoGallery
Feb. 22, 2024
James Kearns Sculpture of a Woman
Est: $100 - $200
James Kearns (American, 1924-). Cement sculpture of a woman. Mounted on a wooden base. Titled illegibly on label on underside of base. 14 3/4"H including base. Chips and losses to base, roughness at end of hair. Provenance: From the Estate of Angela Gross Folk.
Willow Auction House
Jan. 31, 2024
JAMES KEARNS, WOMAN ON BALL, SCREENPRINT
Est: $375 - $575
Artist: James Kearns, American (1924 - ) Title: Woman on Ball Year: circa 1975 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 28/50 Image Size: 28 x 12 inches Size: 35 x 18 in. (88.9 x 45.72 cm)
RoGallery
Jan. 01, 2024
JAMES KEARNS, CIGARETTE, ETCHING
Est: $350 - $450
Artist: James Kearns, American (1924 - ) Title: Cigarette Year: circa 1975 Medium: Etching, signed in pencil Edition: AP Image Size: 5.75 x 9 inches Size: 12.75 x 19.75 in. (32.39 x 50.17 cm)
RoGallery
Jun. 02, 2023
James Kearns, Double Sided Lithograph
Est: $100 - $200
James Kearns, double sided lithograph on paper, one "Contest," depicts two figures in a contest of strength, the other side a nude. Unframed, 22" H x 30" W.
Roland Auctions NY
Mar. 03, 2023
James Kearns, Double Sided Lithograph
Est: $100 - $200
James Kearns, double sided lithograph on paper, one "Contest," depicts two figures in a contest of strength, the other side a nude. Unframed, 22" H x 30" W.
Roland Auctions NY
Dec. 08, 2022
JAMES KEARNS - UNTITLED
Est: $200 - $400
Lot 113 James Kearns American (b. 1924) Untitled offset lithograph signed in pencil lower right sight: 12 1/2 x 16 1/4 inches frame dimensions: 13 3/4 x 17 3/8 x 1 1/8 inches, wood frame with glazing
Capsule Gallery Auction
Nov. 29, 2022
James Kearns, "Father & Son"
Est: $50 - $100
James Joseph Kearns (American, born 1924), 1957, charcoal on paper depicting a father with his infant son, signed and titled l.r., labeled verso, 8 3/4" x 11 3/4" sight, 16 1/2" x 19" framed.
Old Kinderhook Auction Company
Nov. 29, 2022
James Kearns, "Couple with Child"
Est: $50 - $100
James Joseph Kearns (American, born 1924), 1960, charcoal on paper depicting a small family, signed and dated l.l., labeled verso, 11" x 13 1/2" paper, 18 1/2" x 22 1/2" framed.
Old Kinderhook Auction Company
Nov. 29, 2022
James Kearns, "Young Boy"
Est: $50 - $100
James Joseph Kearns (American, born 1924), 1957, wash and ink on paper depicting an immense and pallid face, signed and dated l.r., labeled and titled verso, 14 1/4" x 19 1/4" sight, 18 1/2" x 23 1/2" framed.
Old Kinderhook Auction Company
Nov. 19, 2022
Print, James Kearns
Est: $50 - $100
James Kearns (American, b. 1924), "Contest," lithograph, pencil signed lower right, titled lower left, printer's proof, printed by Hollander's Workshop, Inc, New York, sheet (unframed): 22.25"h x 28.25"w. Provenance: Collection of master printed Irwin Hollander, New York; thence by descent.
Clars Auctions
Oct. 15, 2022
Print, James Kearns
Est: $100 - $200
James Kearns (American, b. 1924), "Contest," lithograph, pencil signed lower right, titled lower left, printer's proof, printed by Hollander's Workshop, Inc, New York, sheet (unframed): 22.25"h x 28.25"w. Provenance: Collection of master printed Irwin Hollander, New York; thence by descent.
Clars Auctions
Aug. 14, 2022
Print, James Kearns
Est: $500 - $700
James Kearns (American, b. 1924), "Contest," lithograph, pencil signed lower right, titled lower left, printer's proof, printed by Hollander's Workshop, Inc, New York, sheet (unframed): 22.25"h x 28.25"w. Provenance: Collection of master printed Irwin Hollander, New York; thence by descent.
Clars Auctions
Jun. 18, 2022
James Kearns Expressionist Modernist Drawing Seated Woman
Est: $50 - $100
Title: James Kearns Expressionist Modernist Drawing Seated Woman Description: James Kearns Expressionist Modernist Drawing Seated Woman. Estate of a prominent Ybor City Tampa, Florida cigar manufacturer who commissioned or acquired many works directly from the artists all sold without reserve, name and cigar company name withheld. Signature: No signature, Gallery label and Artist exhibitions booklet verso Circa Date: 1950s-60s Condition of piece: Dirty, displays toning, not examined out of frame Visible Site Line: 11.75 X 8.5 inches Frame Size: 19 X 15.5 inches Estimated size of packaging: 24x18x5, 14 lbs, this weight is dimensional Other Shipping Info: Zip Code 33701 CALCULATE SHIPPING COSTS HERE Important Info: Commonly Asked Questions Described By: Michelle CNX 1257 5547
Hess Fine Art
May. 18, 2022
James Kearns Charcoal Drawing Dostoevski 1959
Est: $40 - $80
Kearns, James (American, b.1924), Portrait of Dostoevski (Dostoevsky), 1959, charcoal on paper, signed, dated, titled and inscribed to the writer Edward Dahlberg in pencil along the top, 6.75 inches square, in an old wood frame 9.75 inches square. A moving image, with a nice literary association.
Concept Art Gallery
Apr. 16, 2022
James Kearns Modern Expressionist Portrait Oil Painting Vintage
Est: $50 - $150
Title: James Kearns Modern Expressionist Portrait Oil Painting Vintage Description: James Kearns Modern Expressionist Portrait Oil Painting Vintage on Masonite board. Estate of a prominent Ybor City Tampa, Florida cigar manufacturer who commissioned or acquired many works directly from the artists all sold without reserve, name and cigar company name withheld. Signature: Signed and dated 61 lower right Circa Date: 1961 Condition of piece: Dirty, darkened varnish Board Size: 12 X 8 inches Frame Size: 19 X 15 inches Estimated size of packaging: 24 X 18 X 5, 14 lbs, this weight is dimensional Other Shipping Info: Zip Code 33701 CALCULATE SHIPPING COSTS HERE Important Info: Commonly Asked Questions Described By: Michelle CNX 1257 5542
Hess Fine Art
Jun. 27, 2020
James Kearns, Woman on Ball, Silkscreen
Est: $475 - $575
Artist: James Kearns, American (1924 - ) Title: Woman on Ball Year: circa 1975 Medium: Silkscreen, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 28/50 Image Size: 28 x 12 inches Size: 35 x 18 in. (88.9 x 45.72 cm)
RoGallery
Mar. 22, 2020
James Kearns "Circus Scenes" Lithographs
Est: -
James Joseph Kearns 'James Kearns': An outstanding modern American sculptor, painter and printmaker, James Kearns studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, DePaul Universityand at the University of Chicago from 1946 to 1951. Kearns's first one man exhibition took place in New York in 1956 and since that time his sculptures, paintings, lithographs and etchings have been included inexhibitions at the National Institute of Arts and Letters, the Pennsylvania Academy of fine Arts and at the Whitney Museum in New York. In 2006, the Rider University Art Gallery, Lawrenceville, New Jersey held anexhibition that showcased a retrospective of Fifty-Plus Years of James Kearn's drawings and paintings. Museums that have purchased his art include the Museum of Modern Art, New York, and the Smithsonian Museum inWashington DC. In 1960, Three lithographs. Titles are as follows: "Contest" 38/50; "Trampoline" A/P; "Balance" 31/50. Kearns became a professor at the School of Visual Arts, New York. He has also illustrated a; Ref: BD1043
Bradford's
Feb. 05, 2020
James Kearns, Spotlite, Etching
Est: $250 - $350
Artist: James Kearns, American (1924 - ) Title: Spotlite Year: circa 1970 Medium: Etching, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: AP Image Size: 8.5 x 14.5 inches Size: 15 x 22 in. (38.1 x 55.88 cm)
RoGallery
Jan. 09, 2020
James Kearns Lithograph [Abstract Nudes]
Est: $20 - $40
James Kearns (New Jersey b. 1924) lithograph. Signed by artist in pencil lower right. Measures 10.5-in. x 9.25-in. image size, 12.75-in. x 12-in. sheet size. In VG/VG+ condition, some with foxing left upper edge. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report 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. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Sep. 20, 2019
James Kearns, Stripper, Etching
Est: $400 - $500
Artist: James Kearns, American (1924 - ) Title: Stripper Year: circa 1975 Medium: Etching, signed in pencil Edition: AP Image Size: 9.25 x 4.5 inches Size: 20 x 12.75 in. (50.8 x 32.39 cm)
RoGallery
Sep. 20, 2019
James Kearns, Comic, Etching
Est: $400 - $500
Artist: James Kearns, American (1924 - ) Title: Comic Year: circa 1975 Medium: Etching, signed in pencil Edition: AP Image Size: 14.75 x 9 inches Size: 20.75 x 13.75 in. (52.71 x 34.93 cm)
RoGallery
Jul. 13, 2019
JAMES KEARNS (AMERICAN B. 1924), Man on Stilts, Etching
Est: $50 - $100
JAMES KEARNS (AMERICAN B. 1924) Man on Stilts, etching on paper 47.5 x 21.6 cm (18 3/4 x 8 1/2 in.) signed lower right, inscribed with edition 47/50 along lower edge SHIPPING FOR THIS ITEM ONLY, in the continental US, via USPS including insurance: $55 If you are buying multiple items, or your shipping address is international, please contact us before or after the auction for a shipping quote via email: info@shapiroauctions.com or call us: +1 (212) 717-7500.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Feb. 27, 2019
James Kearns, Lot of 3 Social Realist Surreal Etchings
Est: $400 - $600
Artist: James Kearns, American (1924 - ) Title: Leap Year: circa 1975 Medium: Etching, signed in pencil Edition: 5/25 Image Size: 12 x 8.75 inches Size: 20 x 12.75 in. (50.8 x 32.39 cm) Artist: James Kearns, American (1924 - ) Title: Muse Year: circa 1975 Medium: Etching, signed in pencil Edition: AP Image Size: 12 x 8.75 inches Size: 18 x 12.5 in. (45.72 x 31.75 cm) Artist: James Kearns, American (1924 - ) Title: Strong Man Year: circa 1975 Medium: Etching, signed in pencil Edition: AP Image Size: 8.75 x 7.5 inches Size: 20 x 12.5 in. (50.8 x 31.75 cm)
RoGallery
Oct. 30, 2018
James Kearns, Spotlite, Etching
Est: $300 - $350
Artist: James Kearns, American (1924 - ) Title: Spotlite Year: circa 1970 Medium: Etching, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: AP Image Size: 8.5 x 14.5 inches Size: 15 x 22 in. (38.1 x 55.88 cm)
RoGallery
Aug. 19, 2018
James Kearns American 1924 Cigarette Etching
Est: $50 - $75
James Kearns American 1924 Cigarette Etching 6.5" High X 9.25" Wide Frame is 3.25"
Bruce Kodner Galleries
May. 24, 2018
JAMES KEARNS (AMERICAN 1924-), GRAPHITE, CHARCOAL AND PASTEL ON PAPER, "FEELING", SIGNED AND TITLED C.1970. SIGHT 19 X 12 1/4"; FRAMED AND GLAZED-29 X 22"
Est: $50 - $80
JAMES KEARNS (AMERICAN 1924-), GRAPHITE, CHARCOAL AND PASTEL ON PAPER, "FEELING", SIGNED AND TITLED C.1970. SIGHT 19 X 12 1/4"; FRAMED AND GLAZED-29 X 22"
William J Jenack Auctioneers
May. 24, 2018
JAMES KEARNS (AMERICAN 1924-), CHARCOAL ON PAPER, "DOG FANCIER", SIGNED AND TITLED C.1970. SIGHT 18 3/4 X 25"; FRAMED AND GLAZED-23 X 29"
Est: $100 - $200
JAMES KEARNS (AMERICAN 1924-), CHARCOAL ON PAPER, "DOG FANCIER", SIGNED AND TITLED C.1970. SIGHT 18 3/4 X 25"; FRAMED AND GLAZED-23 X 29"
William J Jenack Auctioneers
Apr. 11, 2018
James Kearns, (8) etching portfolio
Est: $100 - $150
James Kearns (American, b. 1924), "The Performers", portfolio of (8) etchings, each signed lower right, numbered (20/50) lower left, and titled lower center, 22.25"h x 15"w (each sheet)
Millea Bros Ltd
Feb. 19, 2018
James Kearns (born 1924) Bronze
Est: $300 - $500
An abstract nude male figure, signed and dated for 1956. With Modern Art Foundry, NY mark.
Locati LLC
Jan. 31, 2018
Oil on Board, James Kearns, Abstract Figure
Est: $300 - $500
10"h x 8"w
Nye & Company