Clayton Knight Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Clayton Knight Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 29, 2023
1930s United Airlines DC-3 Ad By Clayton Knight
Est: $200 - $400
Featured in this lot is this 1930s United Airlines foil advertising sign made by Clayton Knight (1891-1969). American aviator Clayton Knight served in World War I and was also a writer, illustrator, and artist in the field of aviation. During America's pre-World War II neutrality, he also played a key role in the recruitment and training of American fighters who were sent to Canada to train and fight for the Allies. Knight specialized in the illustration of aviation books and amassed a sizable collection of airplane artwork. From 1910 to 1917, Knight, who was born in Rochester, New York, studied at the Art Institute of Chicago. Knight volunteered for the U.S. Army Signal Corps in 1917 while enjoying a successful career as an artist in New York with the goal of becoming an aviator. In the summer of 1917, 150 American pilots were sent to England for advanced training, and he was one of those who succeeded in achieving his goal. Knight served in France with the British Second Army and successfully completed missions for the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force. Knight's aircraft was shot down and crashed over German territory in the autumn of 1918. He was a POW recovering in a German clinic after surviving the crash. In order to continue his career as an aviation artist, Knight went back to New York after making a full recovery in a British hospital. He worked together with his artist/designer wife, Katharine Sturges, to illustrate children's books. He published books about his experiences in World War I that he both wrote and illustrated. Knight was appointed as an official artist for the Central Pacific, Aleutian Islands, and Alaskan Army Air Forces. He had a second job as a historian. A large portion of his original works of art, wartime papers, and personal diaries are kept at the Air Force University Library and Historical Branch. Knight was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OB) on July 10, 1946 in recognition of his assistance to England during both World Wars. The advertisement shows a metallic look as it was created using colored foil. The ad depicts a United Airlines DC-3 flying over the San Francisco Bay in the middle of the night while the city lights and moon light up the scene. The airliner shows a silver metallic color and reads, "United" on the left wing in black lettering. On the body of the plane it reads, "United Air Lines" in black lettering and the tail wing reads, "NC 16060 / U.S. Mail AM 1-11-12 Express" in black lettering as well. At the bottom of the scene you can see the Golden Gate Bridge lit up with lights as a ship passes underneath it. The sky is full of glowing stars and a bright full moon. In the bottom right it is signed by the artist reading, "Clayton Knight" in silver foil. In the bottom middle below the art it shows the title reading in small black lettering, "United Air Liner Over San Francisco Bay". The art shows good condition with some creasing throughout but no foil loss is present. The artwork measures 20 5/8" L x 15 5/8" W.
North American Auction Company
Jun. 03, 2023
Clayton Knight lithograph
Est: $200 - $400
Clayton Knight (1891-1969) ''Flying Fortress'' lithograph, signed in pencil, minor handling creases. 9 7/8 x 12 3/4''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
May. 10, 2023
Clayton KNIGHT: Pair of WWII Lithographs
Est: $200 - $300
Clayton Knight (American, 1891-1969) pair of lithographs of WWII twin wasp airplanes, one of D. Day 1944, and the other titled "Guba" 1939. Provenance: Phyllis Lucas Gallery, NYC. [Each, sight: 12" H x 16 1/2" W]. In good condition with toning, foxing, and edge wear/creases overall.
Roland Auctions NY
Mar. 16, 2023
KNIGHT, Clayton (1891-1969). The Greatest Team in the World...
Est: $300 - $500
KNIGHT, Clayton (1891-1969). The Greatest Team in the World! AAF Army Air Force. 1944. Colorful recruitment poster of American warplanes shooting and bombing an enemy. 38 x 25”. Some light toning, rubbing, occasional soiling. Unbacked. A.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Aug. 04, 2022
CLAYTON KNIGHT (1891-1969). AAF / THE GREATEST TEAM IN THE WORLD! 1944. 37¾x25¼ inches, 96x64 cm.
Est: $700 - $1,000
CLAYTON KNIGHT (1891-1969) AAF / THE GREATEST TEAM IN THE WORLD! 1944. 37 3/4x25 1/4 inches, 96x64 cm. Condition A: minor repaired tears at upper left and bottom right corners. Paret 285, Pollack p. 30.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jul. 16, 2022
AMERICAN WWI AVIATOR "ACE DRUMMOND" SKETCHES.
Est: $50 - $100
CLAYTON KNIGHT (1891-1969) an American aviator during WWI, later an aviation artist, illustrator, creator of the comic strip "Ace Drummond." Pair of unsigned original pencil sketches showing two views of a parked single engine aircraft. Accomplished on the verso of a T. L. S. addressed to Knight, 1p. 4to., New York, April 4, 1944, by Henrietta Sharon, on United Service Organization stationery, inviting Knight to visit the USO's offices to discuss touring field hospitals. Expected folds, else VG.
Raynor's Historical Collectible Auctions
Jul. 01, 2021
AMERICAN WWI AVIATOR "ACE DRUMMOND" SKETCHES.
Est: $100 - $200
CLAYTON KNIGHT (1891-1969) an American aviator during WWI, later an aviation artist, illustrator, creator of the comic strip "Ace Drummond." Pair of unsigned original pencil sketches showing two views of a parked single engine aircraft. Accomplished on the verso of a T. L. S. addressed to Knight, 1p. 4to., New York, April 4, 1944, by Henrietta Sharon, on United Service Organization stationery, inviting Knight to visit the USO's offices to discuss touring field hospitals. Expected folds, else VG.
Raynor's Historical Collectible Auctions
May. 22, 2021
AMERICAN WWI AVIATOR "ACE DRUMMOND" SKETCHES.
Est: $100 - $200
CLAYTON KNIGHT (1891-1969) an American aviator during WWI, later an aviation artist, illustrator, creator of the comic strip "Ace Drummond." Pair of unsigned original pencil sketches showing two views of a parked single engine aircraft. Accomplished on the verso of a T. L. S. addressed to Knight, 1p. 4to., New York, April 4, 1944, by Henrietta Sharon, on United Service Organization stationery, inviting Knight to visit the USO's offices to discuss touring field hospitals. Expected folds, else VG.
Raynor's Historical Collectible Auctions
Jul. 14, 2017
CLAYTON KNIGHT LITHOGRAPH
Est: $75 - $150
CLAYTON KNIGHT (AMERICAN, 1891-1969) LITHOGRAPH, H 12", W 9 1/2", "THE LAST LAP":Clayton Knight (American, 1891-1969). "The Last Lap". Lithograph on paper. Pencil signed lower right. Published by Associated American Artists. Accompanied by original label. Paper size: 16" x 11 3/4"; original mat.
DuMouchelles
Apr. 29, 2017
Original American World War II AAF Recruiting Poster
Est: $360 - $600
Artist: Knight, Clayton 1891 - 1969. AAF - The Greatest Team in the World. Technique: Offset 1944. Size: 37.4 x 24.8 in. (95 x 63 cm). Printer: no information. Condition Details: (B+) was folded, on linen, small tears at the edges and folds, minimal staining in the margins. Estimate: $600. Reserve / Starting Price: $360.
PosterConnection Inc.
Aug. 03, 2016
CLAYTON KNIGHT (1891-1969). AAF / THERE'S A PLACE FOR YOU ON THIS TEAM! 1944. 38x25 inches, 96x63 cm.
Est: $800 - $1,200
CLAYTON KNIGHT (1891-1969) AAF / THERE'S A PLACE FOR YOU ON THIS TEAM! 1944. 38x25 inches, 96 1/2x63 1/2 cm. Condition A-: minor abrasions and restoration at edges.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 03, 2016
CLAYTON KNIGHT (1891-1969). AAF / THE GREATEST TEAM IN THE WORLD! 1944. 38x25 inches, 96x64 cm.
Est: $800 - $1,200
CLAYTON KNIGHT (1891-1969) AAF / THE GREATEST TEAM IN THE WORLD! 1944. 38x25 1/4 inches, 96 1/2x64 cm. Condition B+: repaired tears, minor losses and slight time-staining at edges; pin holes in top margin. Paret 285.
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 07, 2015
Original American World War II AAF Recruiting Poster
Est: $800 - $1,400
Knight, Clayton 1891 - 1969. AAF - There´s a place for you on this team. Offset 1944. Size: 38.1 x 25.1 in. (97 x 64 cm). Printer: no infomation. Condition Details: (A-) on linen, small margin tears, minimal creasing.
PosterConnection Inc.
Nov. 07, 2015
Original American World War II AAF Recruiting Poster
Est: $800 - $1,400
Knight, Clayton 1891 - 1969. AAF - The Greatest Team in the World. Offset 1944. Size: 38.1 x 25.1 in. (97 x 64 cm). Printer: no infomation. Condition Details: (A-) on linen, small tears, minimal browning and tiny losses in the margins, three tiny holes in the top margin.
PosterConnection Inc.
Aug. 06, 2014
CLAYTON KNIGHT (DATES UNKNOWN). AAF / THE GREATEST TEAM IN THE WORLD! 1944. 37x25 inches, 96x64 cm.
Est: $800 - $1,200
CLAYTON KNIGHT (DATES UNKNOWN) AAF / THE GREATEST TEAM IN THE WORLD! 1944. 37 3/4x25 1/4 inches, 96x64 cm. Condition A: minor restoration at edges and in corners. Paret 285.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 14, 2014
Clayton Knight lithograph
Est: $60 - $120
Clayton Knight- ''Wings Aloft''- lithograph, signed in pencil, AAA edition, some minor foxing scattered, otherwise very good condition. 9 7/8 x 12 7/8''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
May. 04, 2014
Original Clayton Knight Airplane Illustration
Est: $60 - $600
Original Clayton Knight Airplane Illustration in Posterboard/Foamcore Frame w/ 1932 Liberty Magazine featuring the art, "To Morris Weiss", Stamped "Liberty Art Dept. Macfadden Publ. 1926 Broadway Subj.: Control Issue: Sep. 17, 1932 Page: 50", A874 - 26" x 22"
Victorian Casino Antiques
Oct. 05, 2013
(lot of 24) Assorted vintage prints and works on paper
Est: $100 - $200
(lot of 24) Assorted vintage prints and works on paper, including: chromolithographs of Vanity Fair Portraits published by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, an etching signed indistinctly entitled ''The Fish Dock, Monteray, CA,'' etchings of Landcapes and Caricatures various artists, a pastel of a Nude Reclining in an Interior signed ''C. Febvu'' and lithograph of an Airplane in Flight by Clayton Knight
Clars Auctions
May. 11, 2011
Set of Eight Clayton Knight (1891-1969) Pratt and Whitney WWII Aviation Pilot Signed Lithographs, signed in pencil and ink by the pilot
Est: $1,600 - $2,500
Set of Eight Clayton Knight (1891-1969) Pratt and Whitney WWII Aviation Pilot Signed Lithographs, signed in pencil and ink by the pilots of the featured aircraft, "Hornets Take the Sikorsky Pan American Clipper Across the Atlantic, 1937"; "Supercharged Wasps Carry the U.S. Army Air Corps. Lockheed into the Substratosphere to win the Collier Trophy, 1938"; "Twin Wasps take Richard Archbold's Consolidated Air Boat GUBA on its Remarkable 24,000 Mile Flight from New Guinea to the United States via Australia, the Indian Ocean, Africa and the Atlantic Ocean, 1939"; "A Double Wasp Powers the XF4U-1 Navy Fighter by Vought-Sikorsky, Hailed as America's Fastest, 1940"; "A Double Wasp Gives the Army's Republic P-47 Thunderbolt Outstanding Performance at High Altitude, 1941"; "The Ninth Air Force Sweeps Down in Consolidated B-24 Liberators...for a Low Altitude Raid Devastating the Poesti Oil Fields, 1942"; "Highly Supercharged Two Stage Twin Wasps give Gruman Wildcats a Big Edge over the Japanese as our Navy Swings into Action to Avenge Pearl Harbor, 1942"; and "The Steady Drone of Twin Wasps filled the Heavens as Paratroop Carrying Douglas C-47s Heralded the Opening of the Invasion D-Day June 6, 1944"; all signed by the artist in pencil l.r., framed, sight size 12 1/4 x 17 in. Provenance: From the estate of a Pratt and Whitney executive.
Skinner
Nov. 15, 2010
Clayton Knight, Repairs at the Aerodrome
Est: $800 - $1,200
Pencil and watercolor, framed and glazed. Signed lower right. 10" x 19 1/4".
Bonhams
Nov. 15, 2010
Clayton Knight, The lost wheel
Est: $400 - $600
Colored lithograph, framed and glazed. Signed lower right. 13 1/2" x 8 3/4".
Bonhams
Jun. 26, 2010
Original Clayton Knight Signed Charcoal Drawing of a Bo
Est: $800 - $1,200
Original Clayton Knight Signed Charcoal Drawing of a Boeing P-12 Biplane, Circa 1930. 22.5" x 15.5". Clayton Knight (1891-1969) was an American illustrator who brought a lifetime of knowledge and authority to his aviation illustrations. During WWI he served in the Royal Air Force, was sent to France and was shot in aerial combat. He was captured and spent the remainder of the war in a German prisoner of war camp. Following his return to America he led an eventful career as a professional illustrator and author. Prior to the U.S. entry in WWII Knight headed a committee which assisted American flyers in joining the RCAF and RAF during the critical Battle of Britain period. This original charcoal drawing has been signed "Clayton Knight to Joey" and portrays a Boeing P-12 pursuit plane in flight. Knight's attention to detail is fully on display in this drawing. The drawing paper has been backed with a heavy dark pasteboard, presumably contemporary with the drawing. There is some scattered light foxing and damp staining along the extreme bottom edge which does not affect the central image. The drawing is accompanied by a file of biographical information concerning Knight and his activities during WWII. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire an original drawing from this important aviation illustrator.
Heritage Auctions
Apr. 25, 2010
Clayton Knight, Plane Flying through Clouds
Est: $100 - $150
Plane Flying through Clouds
Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
Mar. 28, 2010
Clayton Knight, American, Print, Plane in Clouds
Est: $200 - $300
Plane Flying through Clouds
Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
Sep. 20, 2008
CLAYTON KNIGHT SIGNED AVIATION PRINT XF4U-I NAVY
Est: -
CLAYTON KNIGHT SIGNED AVIATION PRINT XF4U-I NAVY FIGHTER. SIGNED AT THE LOWER RIGHT CORNER BY CLAYTON KNIGHT. IMAGE SEEN IS APPROX. 16-1/2" X 12", OVERALL FRAMED PIECE IS APPROX. 22-1/2" X 19-1/2".
Weiss Auctions