Lu Kimmel Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Lu Kimmel Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 05, 2025
Lu Kimmel (NY,1905-1973) oil painting
Est: $1,400 - $1,800
ARTIST: Lu Kimmel (New York, 1905 - 1973) TITLE: Dying Man MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Some small paint losses. Some craquelure. Some scattered small inpaintings. Normal wear along edges. ART SIZE: 24 x 36 inches / 60 x 91 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 134207 US SHIPPING: $139 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Lu Kimmel was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1905, as he matured, he was exposed to turn of the century changing scene of events. He studied with William Merritt Chase, and also studied illustration. As an illustrator, he dealt with a variety of themes and subjects. Specializing in figure and genre subjects, his work ran the gauntlet from western adventure to pin ups.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jun. 05, 2024
Lu Kimmel (American, 1905-1973) Oil Painting on Canvas
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Lu Kimmel (American, 1905-1973) Oil Painting on Canvas. Signed lower left. Depicting a man dying with his wife by his side. Total measurements with frame - 25" high x 36 3/4" wide. Have a similar item to sell? Contact us at info@marketauctionsinc.com Please review all photos closely. The non-appearance of a condition report does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition, does not show wear due to age and use, or is free from damage. Market Auctions Inc. strongly suggests that you request a condition report before placing a bid. You may request one from us via this auction platform. Please note that any condition reports are given as strictly as a courtesy to interested parties and should not be considered a statement of fact. Market Auctions Inc. bears no responsibility for any error or omission. All sales are final and sold as is. Measurements are approximated. Please note shipping is not included. All collectibles, silver, antiques, and paintings please contact our third party shipper listed below: Juniors Auction Services 561-510-0345 / juniorsauctionservices@gmail.com UPS Store 1226 (561) 835-9791 /Â store1226@theupsstore.com DM Postal (561) 469-6137 / dmpostal5001@gmail.com For furniture and very large items, please contact an appropriate freight / transport company for shipment. SALES TAX NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Market Auction, Inc., only collects and remits sales tax on items purchased by Florida residents. ALL OUT OF STATE purchasers are required to pay sales tax to their respective States. Purchasers holding valid resale certificates must provide proof of same prior to purchase. Market Auctions, Inc. takes no responsibility for purchaser failure to remit sales tax to the proper non-Florida taxing authority and for any fines or penalties that may result.
Market Auctions
Apr. 03, 2024
Lu Kimmel (American, 1905-1973) Oil Painting on Canvas
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Lu Kimmel (American, 1905-1973) Oil Painting on Canvas. Signed lower left. Depicting a man dying with his wife by his side. Total measurements with frame - 25" high x 36 3/4" wide. Have a similar item to sell? Contact us at info@marketauctionsinc.com Please review all photos closely. The non-appearance of a condition report does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition, does not show wear due to age and use, or is free from damage. Market Auctions Inc. strongly suggests that you request a condition report before placing a bid. You may request one from us via this auction platform. Please note that any condition reports are given as strictly as a courtesy to interested parties and should not be considered a statement of fact. Market Auctions Inc. bears no responsibility for any error or omission. All sales are final and sold as is. Measurements are approximated. Please note shipping is not included. All collectibles, silver, antiques, and paintings please contact our third party shipper listed below: Juniors Auction Services 561-510-0345 / juniorsauctionservices@gmail.com UPS Store 1226 (561) 835-9791 /Â store1226@theupsstore.com DM Postal (561) 469-6137 / dmpostal5001@gmail.com For furniture and very large items, please contact an appropriate freight / transport company for shipment. SALES TAX NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Market Auction, Inc., only collects and remits sales tax on items purchased by Florida residents. ALL OUT OF STATE purchasers are required to pay sales tax to their respective States. Purchasers holding valid resale certificates must provide proof of same prior to purchase. Market Auctions, Inc. takes no responsibility for purchaser failure to remit sales tax to the proper non-Florida taxing authority and for any fines or penalties that may result.
Market Auctions
Apr. 03, 2024
Lu Kimmel (American, 1905-1973) Oil Painting on Canvas
Est: $2,500 - $4,000
Lu Kimmel (American, 1905-1973) Oil Painting on Canvas. Signed upper right. Depicting two men signing documents. Total measurements approx. - 41 3/4" high x 37 3/4" wide. Total approx. with frame - 47 3/4" high x 43 3/8" wide. Have a similar item to sell? Contact us at info@marketauctionsinc.com Please review all photos closely. The non-appearance of a condition report does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition, does not show wear due to age and use, or is free from damage. Market Auctions Inc. strongly suggests that you request a condition report before placing a bid. You may request one from us via this auction platform. Please note that any condition reports are given as strictly as a courtesy to interested parties and should not be considered a statement of fact. Market Auctions Inc. bears no responsibility for any error or omission. All sales are final and sold as is. Measurements are approximated. Please note shipping is not included. All collectibles, silver, antiques, and paintings please contact our third party shipper listed below: Juniors Auction Services 561-510-0345 / juniorsauctionservices@gmail.com UPS Store 1226 (561) 835-9791 /Â store1226@theupsstore.com DM Postal (561) 469-6137 / dmpostal5001@gmail.com For furniture and very large items, please contact an appropriate freight / transport company for shipment. SALES TAX NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Market Auction, Inc., only collects and remits sales tax on items purchased by Florida residents. ALL OUT OF STATE purchasers are required to pay sales tax to their respective States. Purchasers holding valid resale certificates must provide proof of same prior to purchase. Market Auctions, Inc. takes no responsibility for purchaser failure to remit sales tax to the proper non-Florida taxing authority and for any fines or penalties that may result.
Market Auctions
Feb. 24, 2023
KIMMEL "THE NAME'S BUCHANAN" BOOK COVER ART, O/C
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Lu Kimmel (American 1905-1973), "The Name's Buchanan", circa 1956, oil on board, depicting a three quarter length portrait of a cowboy leaning back against a bar ready to pull his gun, signed at lower left, framed. Note: Painted as the cover art for "The Name's Buchanan" by Jonas Ward and accompanied by original book. Provenance: Private Collection, Concord, NC. Approx. h. 24.25", w. 16.375". Frame h. 28.75", w. 23", d. 1.25".
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Feb. 19, 2023
Lu Kimmel Grisaille Still Life Gouache ca 1920's
Est: $700 - $900
Lu Kimmel (New York Illustrator, 1905 - 1973); Grisaille & Red, Baroque Still Life circa 1920's; watercolor & gouache on board signed lower left and notation lower right "1st Year Pratt I;" matted and framed. Height of art 12 1/2 inches (31.7 cm.) X width of art 9 inches (22.8 cm.).
Eddie's Auction
Jun. 08, 2022
Lu Kimmel, (American, 1905-1973), Handsome Cowboy, oil on panel, 28" x 17 1/2"
Est: $800 - $1,200
Lu Kimmel (American, 1905-1973) Handsome Cowboy oil on panel signed lower center 28" x 17 1/2" Catalog Note: An Original Gold Medal Book Cover Painting, Fawcett Publications, Inc. brass plate is attached to the frame.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Sep. 16, 2020
Lu Kimmel (1905 - 1973) Oil on Board Illustration
Est: $500 - $1,000
Large oil on masonite illustration painting by Lu Kimmel. Signed lower right. Image size seen approx. 46" x 26-1/2", overall frame size approx. 51" x 30-1/2". Western style motif frame with rope around it. Unsure if this painting is a coverillustration to one of his many books. NOTE: Please keep in mind this is a large framed piece, should it need to be shipped, the cost may be expensive. Please inquire prior to bidding.
Weiss Auctions
Sep. 16, 2020
Lu Kimmel (1905 - 1973) Oil on Canvas Illustration
Est: $500 - $1,000
Large oil on canvas illustration painting by Lu Kimmel. Signed lower left. Image size seen approx. 29-1/2" x 33-1/2", overall frame size approx. 37" x 41". There are 2 old repairs on the verso. Unsure if this painting is a cover illustration to one of his many books.
Weiss Auctions
Sep. 16, 2020
Lu Kimmel (1905-1973) Paperback Cover Illustration
Est: $500 - $1,000
Original paperback cover illustration by Lu Kimmel. Oil on board. This illustration was published as the cover for "Port Orient". Unsigned. There is a small stamped date on the verso "Aug 19, 1955". Image size seen approx.21-1/4" x 28-1/2", overall frame size approx. 25" x 32". Frame shows some wear.
Weiss Auctions
Sep. 16, 2020
Lu Kimmel (1905 - 1973) Cover Illustration
Est: $500 - $1,000
Oil on art board. Image size approx. 21-1/4" x 27-1/4". Unsigned on the front, however signed on the verso, and dated 1975. Overall frame size approx. 25" x 21". Frame shows some wear.
Weiss Auctions
Sep. 16, 2020
Lu Kimmel (1905 - 1973) Cover Illustration.
Est: $500 - $1,000
12" x 16 1/2" image size. Signed lower left. Beautiful Girl smiling.
Weiss Auctions
Sep. 16, 2020
Lu Kimmel (1905 - 1973) Cover Illustration.
Est: $500 - $1,000
15" x 19" image size. Signed lower right. G.I. and His Girl.
Weiss Auctions
Apr. 14, 2019
Lu Kimmel Watercolor
Est: $100 - $250
3 piece midcentury watercolor of Bacchantes by Lu Kimmel. 14"18" each
Lawyer Auction LLC
Nov. 03, 2016
Style of Lu Kimmel, painting
Est: $400 - $600
Style of Lu Kimmel (American, 1908-1973), Study in black and white, possibly for the cover of a Pulp Novel, oil on board, illegibly initialed, 28"l x 25.25"w (sight), framed
Millea Bros Ltd
Nov. 07, 2015
Lu Kimmel, painting
Est: $250 - $350
Lu Kimmel (American, 1908-1973), Untitled study, 1942, inscribed "Red & Black, leave red out of branch on pillow and our of womans hair", signed "Lu Kimmel", lower right, 29.35"h x 30"w (sight), framed
Millea Bros Ltd
Nov. 07, 2015
Lu Kimmel, painting
Est: $200 - $300
Lu Kimmel (American, 1908-1973), untitled, the too happy family, oil on board, signed "Lu Kimmel", lower right, 16.5"h x 16"w (sight), matted and framed
Millea Bros Ltd
Nov. 07, 2015
Lu Kimmel, painting
Est: $200 - $300
Lu Kimmel (American, 1908-1973), untitled, oil on board, signed "Kimmel", lower left, 27"h x 17"w (sight), framed
Millea Bros Ltd
Mar. 29, 2014
Lu Kimmel painting of two men with a gun on the floor
Est: $400 - $700
Lu Kimmel, oil on canvas painting of two men with a gun on the floor, signed lower left, "Lu Kimmel," 37" x 26" set in a newer frame, used in an illustration.
The Cobbs
Mar. 29, 2014
Lu Kimmel painting of a man seated in a chair
Est: $600 - $1,000
Lu Kimmel, 1905-1973, NY, oil on canvas painting of a man seated in a chair, an illustration done for the Saturday Evening Post, signed center left, "K/33," 39" x 27" set in a modern frame, circa 1933
The Cobbs
May. 06, 2010
Kimmel, Lu - Dig My Grave Deep, paperback cover, 1956
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
LU KIMMEL (American, 1905-1973) Dig My Grave Deep, paperback cover, 1956 Oil on board 28 x 21.5 in. Signed lower center This illustration appeared on the cover of Peter Rabe's novel, Dig My Grave Deep, Gold Medal Books #612, 1956. "He wanted out of the big rackets - and the boys said okay -- feet first" From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 15, 2008
LU KIMMEL (American 1908 - 1973) Hell Strip,
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
LU KIMMEL (American 1908 - 1973) Hell Strip, paperback cover, 1955 Gouache on board 24 x 21.5 in. Signed lower right This piece appeared as the cover to Lee Richard's novel, Hell Strip, Gold Medal Books, 1955, a copy of which is included here. "It was a city so wicked -- even the devil left town."
Heritage Auctions
Aug. 28, 2007
LU KIMMEL (American 1908-1973) A PRIVATE
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
LU KIMMEL (American, 1908-1973) A PRIVATE CONVERSATION. Large illustration oil on canvas mounted on board scene shows a man and woman conversing outside a general store. An Afro-American man appears to listen in from close by. Signed lower right. Housed in an ebonized carved wood and gilt modern wide frame. SIZE: 44" x 40-1/4". CONDITION: Very good. 9-90223 MD
James D. Julia
Jan. 11, 2006
Lu Kimmel American, 1908-1973 MUSIC IN THE FOREST
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Lu Kimmel American, 1908-1973 MUSIC IN THE FOREST Signed Lu Kimmel (ll) Oil on canvas 36 x 56 inches Estimate $1,200-1,800 Very dirty varnish. Frame rubbing. Handful of small scattered paint flakes - caused from scratches. 1cm ding at far right center. Something dripped down the face of the painting...water??? No apparent restoration.
Doyle New York