William J Koelpin Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William J Koelpin Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 14, 2024
William J. Koelpin, Sr. (1938-1996), Rocky Mountain High, 1993
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Title: William J. Koelpin, Sr. (1938-1996), Rocky Mountain High, 1993 Dimensions: 15 3/8 x 15 5/8 x 6 Framed Dimensions: 16 7/8 x 15 5/8 x 6 1/2 Signature: inscribed: Wm. J. © 93 1/24 stamped: (artist cipher)
Jackson Hole Art Auction
Nov. 12, 2023
William Koelpin (1938-1996), watercolor on artist board.
Est: $300 - $500
. Image measures 13” x 10”. Signed under image. Full sheet measures 18” x 15”.
Guyette & Deeter
Aug. 03, 2022
William J. Koelpin (American, 1938-1996) Bronze
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Bronze titled Damn the Wind byÂ William J. Koelpin. Depicts a man with a dog in a canoe. Signed, dated 1976, and numbered 1/24. Measures approx 9" t xÂ 24" w x 11" d (includes base). William Koelpin was an avid hunter and fisherman from Wisconsin. He went on to become a celebrated sporting artist who excelled in a number of mediums, including bronze, paint, and wood. Throughout his career, Koelpin displayed his passion for the outdoors in his accurate and detailed works. His first sold-out exhibit was at the Midwest Decoy Collectors' annual show in the mid-1970s. Koelpin enjoyed many honors in his time, including the "Best in World" award from the Ward Museum in Salisbury, Maryland, and being named "One of America's Premier Artists" by the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Market Auctions
Apr. 29, 2020
William J. Koelpin (American, 1938-1996)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William J. Koelpin (American, 1938-1996) Mountain Man bronze
Hindman
Apr. 29, 2020
William J. Koelpin (American, 1938-1996)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William J. Koelpin (American, 1938-1996) Bears bronze
Hindman
Mar. 08, 2020
WILLIAM J. KOELPIN, "CIVIL WAR DRUMMER" BRONZE
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
William J. Koelpin (American, 1938-1996). "Civil War Drummer" - 1991, cast bronze sculpture on wooden base, signed "WM. J. Koelpin, 91 and numbered 7/24". A figure of an American Civil War drummer standing to attention. Approx. h. 17", w.6.5", d. 7.25".
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Sep. 28, 2019
William J. Koelpin (American, 1938-1996)
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
Scratch bronze titled, signed, dated '92 and numbered 5/24, with foundry mark ht. 21 in.
Cowan's Auctions
Jan. 13, 2019
Set of 4, William J. Koelpin (American, 1938-1996)
Est: $150 - $300
Set of 4 Pencil Signed Limited Edition Lithographs, William J. Koelpin (American, 1938-1996). In photo order.. (1) Titled: Reflections. Numbered 97/580. Signed lower left. Dated '76. O: 30 x 24 in. S: 26 1/2 x 21 in. (2) Titled: Pheasants. Signed lower right. Dated. Sample edition of 400. O: 30 x 24 in. S: 24 1/2 x 19 in. (3) Titled: The Plover Gun. Signed lower right. Sample edition 600. Written: Plover Gun and Hard Times ordered as pair 80.00. O: 24 x 18 in. S: 18 x 14 in. (4) Titled: Hard Times. Numbered 68/600. Signed lower right. O: 24 x 18 in. S: 18 x 14 in. Size: In Description
Sarasota Estate Auction
Feb. 17, 2018
(2) WILLIAM J. KOELPIN (D.1996) FRAMED ART PRINTS
Est: $80 - $150
(lot of 2) William J. Koelpin, Sr. (Wisconsin, 1938-1996) framed art, including: (1) limited edition print, "The Poacher," signed lower right W.J. Koelpin, with pencil drawing by the artist in lower margin, numbered 9/300, sight: 26.75"h, 20.75"w, overall: 35.25"h, 29"w; (1) print, "Reflections," printed signature lower left, sight: 25.5"h, 20.5"w, overall: 34.25"h, 29.25"w; 22lbs total **From a private Texas estate** Start Price: $50.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Nov. 18, 2017
(2) WILLIAM J. KOELPIN (D.1996) FRAMED ART PRINTS
Est: $80 - $150
(lot of 2) William J. Koelpin, Sr. (Wisconsin, 1938-1996) framed art, including: (1) limited edition print, "The Poacher," signed lower right W.J. Koelpin, with pencil drawing by the artist in lower margin, numbered 9/300, sight: 26.75"h, 20.75"w, overall: 35.25"h, 29"w; (1) print, "Reflections," printed signature lower left, sight: 25.5"h, 20.5"w, overall: 34.25"h, 29.25"w; 22lbs total **From a private Texas estate** Start Price: $60.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Jul. 25, 2017
Limited edition bronze sculpture of screech owl with mouse, William Koelpin.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Limited edition bronze sculpture of screech owl with mouse, William Koelpin. Signed and numbered 7/25. Approximately 14" tall.
Guyette & Deeter
Nov. 10, 2016
Full size colored bronze of a screech owl with mouse, William Koelpin.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Full size colored bronze of a screech owl with mouse, William Koelpin. Signed and dated 1974. Number 6/25. On marble base. Full height approximately 13".
Guyette & Deeter
Feb. 12, 2015
The Poacher
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
inscribed "The Poacher" and numbered "1/24" on base edition 1 of 24
Copley Fine Art Auctions
Feb. 12, 2015
The Buffalo Hunter
Est: $4,000 - $5,000
inscribed "16/24" on base edition 16 of 24
Copley Fine Art Auctions
Feb. 12, 2015
Le Voyageur
Est: $4,000 - $5,000
inscribed "Le Voyageur" and "1/24" on base edition 1 of 24 together with a charcoal sketch of the same subject signed "WJ Koelpin" lower right, 11 7/8 by 18 3/8 in. William Koelpin was an avid hunter and fisherman from Wisconsin. He went on to become a celebrated sporting artist, who excelled in a number of mediums including bronze, paint, and wood. Throughout his career Koelpin displayed his passion for the outdoors in his accurate and detailed works. His first sold-out exhibit was at the Midwest Decoy Collectors' annual show in the mid-1970s. Koelpin enjoyed many honors in his time, including the "Best in World" award from the Ward Museum in Salisbury, Maryland, and being named "One of America's Premier Artists" by the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Copley Fine Art Auctions
Jul. 26, 2014
Steppin' Out
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
inscribed "1/24" on base edition of 24 This is believed to be the first time that this whitetail deer bronze has ever been offered at auction.
Copley Fine Art Auctions
Jul. 26, 2014
Civil War Drummer
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
inscribed "1/24" on base edition of 24 This is believed to be the first time that this civil war drummer bronze has ever been offered at auction.
Copley Fine Art Auctions
Jul. 26, 2014
Timberdoodle
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
inscribed "1/24" on base edition of 24 This is believed to be the first time that this Koelpin bronze depicting a woodcock pair in flight has ever been offered at auction.
Copley Fine Art Auctions
Jul. 26, 2014
Storm Warning
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
inscribed "22/24" on base edition of 24 William Koelpin was an avid hunter and fisherman from Wisconsin. He went on to become a celebrated sporting artist, who excelled in a number of mediums including bronze, paint, and wood. Throughout his career Koelpin displayed his passion for the outdoors in his accurate and detailed works. His first sold-out exhibit was at the Midwest Decoy Collectors' annual show in the mid-1970s. Koelpin enjoyed many honors in his time, including the "Best in World" award from the Ward Museum in Salisbury, Maryland, and being named "One of America's Premier Artists" by the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin. Since its creation "Storm Warning" has been coveted by collectors, becoming one the most iconic waterfowling bronzes of all time.
Copley Fine Art Auctions
Feb. 13, 2014
Old Abe
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
inscribed "1/24" on side of base, although the consignor believes only three were ever cast Koelpin combined his love of nature and his home state in this bronze sculpture of "Old Abe," Wisconsin's War Eagle, which is believed to be one of only three cast. Old Abe had a long and illustrious career as a mascot for American causes. The bald eagle, captured as a baby, accompanied a Wisconsin volunteer regiment as it traveled across the South for three years during the Civil War. One war-time commentary reads, "When the battle raged most fiercely, and the enthusiasm of the soldiers was at its highest, then it was that Old Abe seemed to be in his own element. He flapped his wings in the midst of the furious storm, and with his head erect, faced the flying bullets and the crashing shells with no sign of fear. Old Abe triumphs with the triumph of the flag, and seems in some measure conscious of his relationship with the emblem of a victorious Republic." Following his service, Old Abe lived out his remaining fifteen years in the "Eagle Department" of Wisconsin's capital building. In 1880, Old Abe made his last public appearance, sharing honors with General Ulysses S. Grant. In 1891 at the twenty-fifth annual encampment, or reunion, of the Grand Army of the Republic in Detroit, "The Wisconsin Division bore upon a flag-staff the stuffed eagle, Old Abe, which in life accompanied the soldiers of the Eighth Wisconsin Regiment through the war."
Copley Fine Art Auctions
Feb. 13, 2014
Marsh Gunner
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
inscribed "3 of 45," "Marsh Gunner after Benson" on top of base and "Tribute to Frank W. Benson" around side of base edition # 3 of 45
Copley Fine Art Auctions
Feb. 13, 2014
Pheasant & Bobcat
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
inscribed "1 of 24" on side of base edition # 1 of 24
Copley Fine Art Auctions
Feb. 13, 2014
Rocky Mountain High
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
inscribed "1 of 24" on side of base edition #1 of 24 William Koelpin, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was an avid hunter and fisherman as well as an accomplished artist in bronze, paint, and wood carving. He exhibited with the Midwest Decoy Collectors' Association and enjoyed many honors in his time, including the "Best in World" award from the Ward Museum in Salisbury, Maryland, and being named one of "America's Premier Artists" by the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Copley Fine Art Auctions
Jul. 21, 2011
William J. Koelpin (1938-1996) Marsh Gunner, Bronze, 16 by 12 by 7.5 inches
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
William J. Koelpin (1938-1996) Marsh Gunner, Bronze, 16 by 12 by 7.5 inches, Signed "William Koelpin © '94" on baseEdition # 10 of 45 Inscribed "Marsh Gunner after Benson" on top of base and "tribute to Frank W. Benson" around side of base
Copley Fine Art Auctions
Jul. 21, 2011
William J. Koelpin (1938-1996) Winnabago Sleigh Ride, Bronze, 23.5 by 8 by 12 inches
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
William J. Koelpin (1938-1996) Winnabago Sleigh Ride, Bronze, 23.5 by 8 by 12 inches, Signed and dated "Wm. Koelphin '93" on bottom of base. Edition # 26 of 32
Copley Fine Art Auctions
Jan. 17, 2011
Buffalo Hunter
Est: $4,000 - $8,000
Bronze, 21 1/4 by 13 by 11 inches Inscribed and signed " '90 Wm. J. Koelpin, 21/24" on base Edition 21 of 24
Copley Fine Art Auctions
Jan. 17, 2011
Le Voyageur
Est: $4,000 - $8,000
Bronze, 27 by 11 by 12 1/2 inches Inscribed and signed "Le Voyageur, Wm. J. Koelpin, '91, 10/24" on base. Edition 10 of 24
Copley Fine Art Auctions
Jan. 17, 2011
Storm Warning
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Bronze, 27 by 12 by 11 1/2 inches Inscribed and signed "Storm Warning, Wm. J. Koelpin, '90, 24/24" on base. Edition 24 of 24
Copley Fine Art Auctions
Jul. 24, 2008
Opening Day
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Opening Day Bronze, 29 1/2 by 8 by 13 1/2 inches Inscribed and signed "Opening Day Wm J. Koelpin 91" on base Edition 17 of 24 William J. Koelpin (1938-1996) Wauwatosa, WI, 1991
Copley Fine Art Auctions