John R. Key Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John R. Key Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 21, 2024
SIGNED AMERICAN LANDSCAPE JOHN ROSS KEY
Est: $500 - $1,000
Attributed to JOHN ROSS KEY (American 1837-1920) Expansive Landscape-September Afternoon, Virginia Oil on canvas Signed lower left John Ross Key, verso with titled exhibition label "September Afternoon-Virginia" 24 x 40 inches. Overall including frame 28.5 x 44.5 inches Provenance: From the lifetime collection of the estate of David Malcolm Shaw (1954 - 2022) Omaha, Nebraska. SHIPPING NOTICE: Except for large, oversized items, Jackson's is your sole and only source for one stop packing and shipping. With over 50 years of experience, our professional, affordable and efficient in-house shipping department will be happy to provide you a fair and reasonable shipping quote on this lot. Simply email us before the auction for a quick quote: shipping@jacksonsauction.com or call 1-800-665-6743. Jackson's can expertly pack and ship to meet any of your needs. To ensure quality control Jackson's DOES NOT generally release to third party shippers, with the exception being large, oversized items.
Jackson's International
Sep. 27, 2024
John Ross Key, oil on board coastal seascape
Est: $600 - $900
John Ross Key (American 1837-1920), oil on board coastal seascape, signed lower right, 8" x 13 7/8", frame - 10" x 16". Provenance: Estate of Harold and Rebecca Shorb, Thurmont, Maryland and Hanover, Pennsylvania. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Sep. 27, 2024
John Ross Key (American 1837-1920), oil on canvas
Est: $800 - $1,000
John Ross Key (American 1837-1920), oil on canvas mountain landscape with travelers, signed lower right, 16" x 24", frame - 26" x 33 1/2". Provenance: Estate of Harold and Rebecca Shorb, Thurmont, Maryland and Hanover, Pennsylvania. NO in-house shipping for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Sep. 27, 2024
John Ross Key, oil on canvas laid on board
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John Ross Key (American 1837-1920), oil on canvas laid on board landscape titled Berkshire Panorama, signed lower right, 26" x 32", frame - 35 3/4" x 41 1/2". Provenance: Estate of Harold and Rebecca Shorb, Thurmont, Maryland and Hanover, Pennsylvania. NO in-house shipping for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Sep. 27, 2024
John Ross Key (American 1837-1920), oil on canvas
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John Ross Key (American 1837-1920), oil on canvas mountain landscape of the Berkshires, signed lower left, 24 1/4 x 40 1/4", frame - 33 1/2" x 49 1/4". Provenance: Estate of Harold and Rebecca Shorb, Thurmont, Maryland and Hanover, Pennsylvania. NO in-house shipping for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Sep. 21, 2024
JOHN ROSS KEY (American 1837-1920) A PAINTING, "Riverscape with Forest and Hills," LATE 19TH CENTURY
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
JOHN ROSS KEY (American 1837-1920) A PAINTING, "Riverscape with Forest and Hills," LATE 19TH CENTURY, oil on canvas, signed L/R, "John R Key;" 14" x 24", framed 18" x 28".
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Aug. 25, 2024
John Ross Key (1837-1920) American, Oil on Canvas
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
John Ross Key (1837-1920) American, Oil on Canvas. Depicting a mountainous scene with blue skies and a couple stray gray clouds. Signed John R Key in the lower left. Housed in a 4 inch thick gold leaf frame. Overall Size: 14 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. Sight Size: 6 1/4 x 11 1/4 in. Frame Thickness: 3 3/4 in. #3185 . John Ross Key was the grandson of Francis Scott Key, who was the author of the Star Spangled Banner. Key was a draftsman with the United States Coast Survey from 1853 to 1856, working with Gilbert Munger and James Abbot McNeill Whistler. Key worked on the East coast of the United States until he moved to San Francisco in 1869. When he was in California, he traveled extensively, painting scenes of Yosemite, Carmel, Lake Tahoe, and the Giant Squoia trees. 1873 to 1875, Key left to study art in Munich and Paris. After that, he worked in other cities, until settling in Boston where he established an art studio. Key showed over 100 works of art in 1877. His art was praised as "firm and masterly, strong and greaceful". Key has exhibited in many places, including the National Academy of Design, The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, The Boston Athenaeum, the Fine Art Museums of San Francisco, and the Society of Independent Artists.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Jun. 25, 2024
JOHN ROSS KEY, AMERICAN, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON, D.C. 1837-1920, RETRIEVERS IN THE WOODS, Oil on canvasboard, 34 x 22 in. (86.4 x 55.9 cm.), Frame: 41 x 28 1/2 in. (104.1 x 72.4 cm.)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
JOHN ROSS KEY AMERICAN, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON, D.C., 1837-1920 RETRIEVERS IN THE WOODS Oil on canvasboard Lower left signed: John Ross Key Catalogue note: John Ross Key was the grandson of Francis Scott Key, best known as the author of "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Potomack Company
Jun. 15, 2024
JOHN ROSS KEY FLORAL STILL LIFE PAINTING
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
KEY, John Ross, (American, 1837-1920): Floral Still Life, Oil/Canvas, 32" x 26", signed lower right, period carved and gilded frame, 36.5" x 39.5".
Burchard Galleries Inc
May. 07, 2024
John Ross Key (1837-1920), "Sacramento Valley, California," 1886
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
John Ross Key (1837-1920) "Sacramento Valley, California," 1886 Oil on canvas Signed lower left: John Ross Key; titled and dated in ink on the stretcher
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 07, 2024
John Ross Key (1837-1920), "World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1892"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Ross Key (1837-1920) "World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1892" Oil on artist board Signed lower left: John R Key; titled on a gallery label, as well as on a catalogue page, both affixed to the frame's cardboard backing
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 14, 2023
John Ross Key (1837-1920), "World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1892," Oil on artist board, 13.5" H x 21" W
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
John Ross Key (1837-1920) "World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1892" Oil on artist board Signed lower left: John R Key; titled on a gallery label, as well as on a catalogue page, both affixed to the frame's cardboard backing
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 28, 2023
JOHN ROSS KEY, (American, 1837-1920), The Presidential Range from Jefferson Highlands, 1873, oil on canvas, 19 3/4 x 38 1/4 in., frame: 30 x 48 in.
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
JOHN ROSS KEY (American, 1837-1920) The Presidential Range from Jefferson Highlands 1873, oil on canvas signed and dated John R. Key .73 lower left
Grogan & Company
Jun. 24, 2023
John Ross Key (American, 1837-1920), Landscape with Cows
Est: $400 - $600
John Ross Key (American, 1837-1920) Landscape with Cows oil on canvas signed "John R. Key" (lower left) 11 1/8 x 19 1/8 inches (sight) 18 x 26 1/4 inches (frame)
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
May. 09, 2023
John Ross Key (1837-1920), "World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1892," Oil on artist board, 13.5" H x 21" W
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
John Ross Key (1837-1920) "World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1892" Oil on artist board Signed lower left: John R Key; titled on a gallery label, as well as on a copy of Christie's catalogue page, both affixed to the frame's cardboard backing
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 09, 2023
John Ross Key (1837-1920), "Niagra Falls," Oil on artist board, Sight: 23" H x 15" W
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
John Ross Key (1837-1920) "Niagra Falls" Oil on artist board Signed lower left: John R. Key; signed again and titled verso; indistinctly inscribed in pencil verso
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 26, 2023
John Ross Key, Oil on Board, Country Landscape
Est: $400 - $600
(American, 1832-1920) signed l.r.c., verso with typewritten biography Overall: 12-3/8"h x 17-1/2"w Sight: 9-3/8"h x 14-1/4"w
Nye & Company
Dec. 13, 2022
John Ross Key American, 1837-1920 The Red Mill
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
John Ross Key American, 1837-1920 The Red Mill Signed John Ross Key and inscribed with copyright symbol and E. C. Key in another hand (ll) Oil on canvas 26 x 34 1/4 inches (66 x 87 cm) Provenance: The Edward Goldfield Collection, Los Angeles Private Collection, Porter Ranch, CA [With] John Moran Auctioneers, Monrovia, CA, Oct. 24, 2017, lot 149 C Propety of a Beverly Hills Art Collector
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 06, 2022
JOHN ROSS KEY (American, 1837-1920)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
a country garden sgn. l.r. John Ross Key, o/c, 27 by 32 in.; prob. original frame 32 by 37 in. Old gallery exhibit label on stretcher....ARTIST: John Ross Key/TITLE: A Country Garden/ RETURN ADDRESS: 52 ...Blvd. Washington D.C./ THE CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART/WASHINGTON D.C.; SECOND EXHIBITION CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN OIL PAINTINGS 1908
CRN Auctions
Oct. 04, 2022
John Ross Key (American 1837-1920), View of Country Church and Haycart, Oil on Canvas, Frame: 26 1/2 x 36 1/2 in. (67.31 x 92.71 cm.)
Est: $400 - $600
John Ross Key (American 1837-1920), View of Country Church and Haycart, Oil on Canvas,
Weschler's
Sep. 25, 2022
John Ross Key (American, 1837-1920), Landscape with Cows
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John Ross Key (American, 1837-1920) Landscape with Cows oil on canvas signed "John R. Key" (lower left) 11 1/8 x 19 1/8 inches (sight) 18 x 26 1/4 inches (frame)
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Sep. 22, 2022
JOHN ROSS KEY (Maryland/Washington, D.C., 1837-1920), Tree study., Pencil and charcoal on paper mounted to board, 15” x 10”. Matted 20” x 15.25”.
Est: $700 - $1,000
JOHN ROSS KEY Maryland/Washington, D.C., 1837-1920 Tree study. Signed lower left "John Ross Key".
Eldred's
Aug. 02, 2022
John Ross Key (American, 1837-1920) San Joaquin Valley 16 x 32 in. framed 24 x 40 in.
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
John Ross Key (American, 1837-1920) San Joaquin Valley signed and dated 'John R. Key 73' (lower left) oil on canvas 16 x 32 in. framed 24 x 40 in. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Apr. 01, 2022
John Ross Key
Est: $400 - $600
John Ross Key (Maryland/DC, 1837-1920) LAKE SCENE, 1879 oil on board, framed, signed & dated H8" W10" Provenance: Private collection
Charlton Hall
Mar. 26, 2022
John Ross Key
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
(American, 1832-1920) Cherry Mountain, White Mountains, 1873, signed and dated lower left "John R Key 73", colourman stamp for Frost and Company, Boston, Massachusetts, canvas verso, oil on canvas, 12 x 26 in.; fine period carved gilt wood frame, 21-1/2 x 35-1/2 in. Note: Literature: (probably) Campbell, Catherine H., and Marcia Schmidt Blaine. New Hampshire Scenery: A Dictionary of Nineteenth-Century Artists of New Hampshire Mountain Landscapes. Canaan, N.H.: Published for the New Hampshire Historical Society by Phoenix Pub, 1985. A painting matching this description is listed on page 106, with all descriptors matching except that the placement of the signature is listed as lower left. Provenance: Kennedy Galleries, Inc., New York, NY (label verso); Corporate Collection, New York, New York; Private Collection
Brunk Auctions
Oct. 17, 2021
Painting, John Ross Key
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Ross Key (American, 1837-1920), Lake Lugano, Italy, oil on canvas, signed lower right, canvas: 24"h x 48"w, overall (with frame): 32"h x 56"w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 15, 2021
Painting, John Ross Key
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
John Ross Key (American, 1837-1920), Lake Lugano, Italy, oil on canvas, signed lower right, canvas: 24"h x 48"w, overall (with frame): 32"h x 56"w
Clars Auctions
Jul. 18, 2021
Painting, John Ross Key
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
John Ross Key (American, 1837-1920), Lake Lugano, Italy, oil on canvas, signed lower right, canvas: 24"h x 48"w, overall (with frame): 32"h x 56"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 20, 2020
JOHN ROSS KEY, Maryland/Washington, D.C./California, 1837-1920, Coastal landscape, possibly California., Oil on canvas, 11.25" x 20"...
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
JOHN ROSS KEY Maryland/Washington, D.C./California, 1837-1920 Coastal landscape, possibly California. Signed and dated lower left "John R. Key 78". Provenance: Private Collection, Colorado. Shannon's Fine Art Auctions, Milford, Connecticut. Private Collection, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Oil on canvas, 11.25" x 20". Framed 23" x 31.5".
Eldred's
Nov. 13, 2020
John Ross Key
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
oil on board. Signed 'John R. Key' (lower right). Panamerican exposition 1901 Buffalo, NY.
Cottone Auctions
Sep. 17, 2020
John Ross Key | Cloudy Morning
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Artist: John Ross Key | 1837-1920 Title: Cloudy Morning Signed l/l: John R. Key '73 Media: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 20 by 38 inches Additional dimensions: 30 by 48 by 4.5 inches framed Condition: Good Condition details: This painting is in good condition. Closer inspection under ultraviolet light reveals Inpainting in the center left portion of the piece approximately 10 inches in size and several spots of inpainting in the center right portion of the piece approximately 2-4 inches in size. This is not visible to the unaided eye. This piece has been lined. The piece is framed in a carved ornate gold frame. The frame is in very good condition with normal wear.
Altermann Galleries
Aug. 20, 2020
John Ross Key (American, 1837-1920) Sailboats in a Bay
Est: $5,000 - $10,000
John Ross Key (American, 1837-1920) Sailboats in a Bay
Christie's
Feb. 08, 2020
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN ROSS KEY (AMERICAN, 1837-1920) HUNTER AND HIS DOG IN AN EXPANSIVE LANDSCAPE Oil on canvas: 18 x 36 in.
Est: $1,200 - $1,600
Framed
Potomack Company
Dec. 07, 2019
John Ross Key (MD/D.C., 1837-1920), Idyllic Lakeside Scene
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
John Ross Key (MD/D.C., 1837-1920), Idyllic Lakeside Scene oil on canvas (lined), signed at lower right, presented in an attractive period gilt composition frame. SS 10 3/8 x 7.5 in.; DOA 15.25 x 22.25 in. From the Collection of Colonel and Mrs. Gordon Roberts, Fayetteville, North Carolina Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Aug. 01, 2019
John Ross Key 'Mountain Landscape' O/C
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John Ross Key, American (1832-1920) 'Mountain Landscape' oil on canvas, signed lower right. Grandson of Francis Scott Key. Measures 16.75"H x 30.75"W framed; 12"H x 26"W unframed. Condition report: good overall condition, no issues, see photos. Examine all photos closely. Contact AAG for more detailed information if needed. AAG is not responsible for any errors or omissions to any lots. All sales are final and sold as is. This lot cannot be shipped in house. Please contact our third party shippers for quotes.
Abington Auction Gallery
May. 02, 2019
JOHN ROSS KEY, American (1837-1920), California Coast, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left "John R. Key 78", 11 1/4 x 20 inch...
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
JOHN ROSS KEY American (1837-1920) California Coast oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left "John R. Key 78" 11 1/4 x 20 inches Provenance: Private Collection, Colorado. Other Notes: Tags: Oil Painting, California, West coast, Listed Artist, Landscape, Seascape
Shannon's
Mar. 02, 2019
JOHN ROSS KEY (CA/MD/DC, 1837-1920)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
JOHN ROSS KEY (CA/MD/DC, 1837-1920) Fishing in the Shade, Sacramento River, oil on canvas, signed lower left, circa 1870, in the original gold painted gesso panel frame, OS: 29 1/2" x 45 1/2", SS: 23" x 39". Cleaned, relined, retouched. Repairs to frame. Artist is the grandson of Francis Scott Key.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jul. 15, 2018
John Ross Key (1837-1920) "Peonies"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Well listed artist, oil on canvas, signed lower right, mounted in original gilt frame, very good condition, 27" x 32", 32" x37" with frame
Treasureseeker Auctions LLC
May. 17, 2018
John Ross Key Chromolithograph, "Mt Diablo"
Est: $100 - $250
Framed John Ross Key (American, 1832-1920) chromolithograph on paper, "Mt. Diablo"printed by L. Prang & Co (American, active 1868-1873) showing a distant view of north face of Mount Diablo above flat landscape; two figures fishing from boat on water in foreground; farm buildings, cows and trees on shore at right. Signature in original lower right, J.R. Key 72.; Lower center, " Entered...1873 by L. Prang & Co." Dimensions: (sight) 7"h x 14"w; (framed) 13.75"h x 20.75"w. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $45.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Please note we do not accept credit cards.
Witherell's
May. 17, 2018
John Ross Key Chromolithograph, "Lake Tahoe"
Est: $100 - $250
Framed John Ross Key (American, 1832-1920) chromolithograph, "Lake Tahoe" printed by L. Prang & Co (American, active 1868-1873) depicting a view from the shore of lake looking across water; snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains in distance. Signature and date in original (lower left), "J.R. Key, 72/H.H". Dimensions: (sight) 7"h x 14"w; (framed) 13.75"h x 20.75"w. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $45.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Please note we do not accept credit cards.
Witherell's
Apr. 26, 2018
JOHN ROSS KEY, American (1837-1920), Triumphal Bridge from the Pan American Exposition - Buffalo, 1901, oil on paper, signed "John R...
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JOHN ROSS KEY American (1837-1920) Triumphal Bridge from the Pan American Exposition - Buffalo, 1901 oil on paper, signed "John R. Key" lower left. 12 x 18 3/4 inches (sight) Provenance: Private Collection, New York. Other Notes: Request a preliminary shipping/packing quote. Tags: History, Historical, New York, Venice, Works on Paper
Shannon's
Apr. 07, 2018
JOHN ROSS KEY, Maryland/Washington, D.C., 1837-1920, Mt. Washington meadows., Oil on canvas, 12" x 26". Framed 22" x 36".
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
JOHN ROSS KEY Maryland/Washington, D.C., 1837-1920 Mt. Washington meadows. Signed lower left "John R. Key". Provenance: The personal collection of the late Lewis "Julian" Kotekas, Manchester, New Hampshire. Oil on canvas, 12" x 26". Framed 22" x 36".
Eldred's
Apr. 07, 2018
JOHN ROSS KEY, Maryland/Washington, D.C., 1837-1920, Scene off Mt. Desert Island, Maine., Oil on canvas, 14" x 24". Unframed.
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
JOHN ROSS KEY Maryland/Washington, D.C., 1837-1920 Scene off Mt. Desert Island, Maine. Signed lower left "John R. Key". Provenance: The personal collection of the late Lewis "Julian" Kotekas, Manchester, New Hampshire. Oil on canvas, 14" x 24". Unframed.
Eldred's
Jun. 04, 2017
John Ross Key Marblehead Massachusetts
Est: $50 - $100
Marblehead Mass. from an original oil by John Ross Key in the Peabody Museum in Salem, Copyright 1970. High Quality print on heavy paper. Sheet Size: 34.5" x 21" Very good condition, Unframed. minor handling at the margins. Original Print from the Meriden Gravure Archives. Keywords: Painting, Landscape, MA, Church
Nest Egg Auctions
Feb. 25, 2017
John Ross Key (American 1837-1920) Sailboats on Lake Champlain
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Oil on canvas 14 x 24" painting depicts ships on the Lake with Green Mountains in background. Signed lower right unframed in original condition. Minor frame wear, and surface dirt
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 27, 2016
JOHN ROSS KEY, American (1837-1920), Sailboats with Cattle Grazing, oil on board, signed and dated "1871" lower right., 7 3/4 x 15 i...
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
JOHN ROSS KEY American (1837-1920) Sailboats with Cattle Grazing oil on board, signed and dated "1871" lower right. 7 3/4 x 15 inches Provenance: Private Collection, Florida. Other Notes: Tags: Luminist, Luminism, Seascape
Shannon's
Oct. 15, 2016
John Ross Key
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John Ross Key (American, 1837-1920), River Scene with Cattle Watering, 1868, chromolithograph with oil embellishments (laid down on board), signed and dated lower left, board: 7.25"h x 13.25"w, overall: 10.5"h x 16.5"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 05, 2016
John Ross Key American, 1837-1920 Goldenrod and Other Wild Flowers and Lilacs and Other Garden Flowers: A Pair, 1882
Est: $6,000 - $10,000
John Ross Key American, 1837-1920 Goldenrod and Other Wild Flowers and Lilacs and Other Garden Flowers: A Pair, 1882 Each signed John Ross Key and dated 1882 (lr) Each oil on canvas Each 36 x 21 inches C Estate of Jane Kitselman
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers