Phil Kooser Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1921 - d. 2007

Phil Kooser was born in Ames, Iowa in 1921 with a passion for art. He was raised in Ames and attended Iowa State University and the Cumming School of Art in Des Moines. His education was interrupted by World War II, when he served in the Army Engineers, building bridges in what was then Burma and India. Following the war he returned to Iowa, where he married Esther Knotts in 1946. They moved to Chicago where he attended the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. After graduation he and Esther lived in Chicago while he worked in the art department of an advertising agency.

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    • Phil Kooser (1921-2007) Washington (two)
      Sep. 27, 2023

      Phil Kooser (1921-2007) Washington (two)

      Est: $200 - $600

      LATE AFTERNOON ON THE RIVER, oil painting on Masonite, signed lower right, signed and titled on verso, 16 x 20”, frame 17 ¼ x 21 ¼”; SWISS PEAKS, oil painting on Masonite, signed lower left, signed and titled on verso, 5 x 7”, frame 10 x 12”. (2)

      Clark's Fine Art & Auctioneers Inc.
    • Phil Kooser (1921-2007) American, Watercolor
      Aug. 06, 2023

      Phil Kooser (1921-2007) American, Watercolor

      Est: $100 - $200

      Phil Kooser (1921-2007) American, Original signed Watercolor. Depicting Native American riding near Buttes. Label from the 1985 Exhibition at the Frye Art Mseum, Seattle. Phil Kooser is known for Landscape, western genre. Phil Kooser was born in Ames, Iowa in 1921 with a passion for art. He was raised in Ames and attended Iowa State University and the Cumming School of Art in Des Moines. His education was interrupted by World War II, when he served in the Army Engineers, building bridges in what was then Burma and India. Following the war he returned to Iowa, where he married Esther Knotts in 1946. They moved to Chicago where he attended the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. After graduation he and Esther lived in Chicago while he worked in the art department of an advertising agency. Phil fell in love with Yakima when he trained at the Yakima Firing Range during the war and in 1950 he and Esther moved first to Wenatchee, then to Yakima, where he became a partner with Walter Graham in a commercial art studio. For the next 25 years he worked as a commercial artist and was responsible for many works of public art, including works in metal sculpture, wood carving, murals and more. Overall Size: 13 x 11 1/2 in. Sight Size: 6 1/2 x 4 13/4 in. #3665

      Sarasota Estate Auction
    • Phil Kooser (1921-2007) American, Watercolor
      Aug. 06, 2023

      Phil Kooser (1921-2007) American, Watercolor

      Est: $100 - $200

      Phil Kooser (1921-2007) American, Original signed Watercolor. Depicting a Native American woman carrying wood to a Hogan. Phil Kooser is known for Landscape, western genre. Phil Kooser was born in Ames, Iowa in 1921 with a passion for art. He was raised in Ames and attended Iowa State University and the Cumming School of Art in Des Moines. His education was interrupted by World War II, when he served in the Army Engineers, building bridges in what was then Burma and India. Following the war he returned to Iowa, where he married Esther Knotts in 1946. They moved to Chicago where he attended the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. After graduation he and Esther lived in Chicago while he worked in the art department of an advertising agency. Phil fell in love with Yakima when he trained at the Yakima Firing Range during the war and in 1950 he and Esther moved first to Wenatchee, then to Yakima, where he became a partner with Walter Graham in a commercial art studio. For the next 25 years he worked as a commercial artist and was responsible for many works of public art, including works in metal sculpture, wood carving, murals and more. Overall Size: 12 1/2 x 12 in. Sight Size: 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. #3666

      Sarasota Estate Auction
    • PHIL KOOSER OIL ON BOARD
      May. 01, 2023

      PHIL KOOSER OIL ON BOARD

      Est: $150 - $200

      PHIL KOOSER (Washington, 1921-2007) oil on board, "Wagon Road." Signed lower right, dated 1974, titled on label attached verso, 16" x 20" (image), 23.5" x 27.5" (frame).

      O'Gallerie
    • Phil Kooser ''The Flower Grower'' Oil
      Nov. 18, 2021

      Phil Kooser ''The Flower Grower'' Oil

      Est: $200 - $400

      Phil Kooser (1921-2007 Washington) ''The Flower Grower'' Oil on Masonite, 1992. 14''x18'' Image. Signed l.r. and titled on verso. Original framing 22''x26''. Excellent condition.

      MBA Seattle Auction LLC
    • Phil Kooser ''The Flower Grower'' Oil
      Jul. 22, 2021

      Phil Kooser ''The Flower Grower'' Oil

      Est: $300 -

      Phil Kooser (1921-2007 Washington) ''The Flower Grower'' Oil on Masonite 14''x18'' Image. Signed l.r. and titled on verso. Original framing 22''x26''. Excellent condition.

      MBA Seattle Auction LLC
    • PHIL KOOSER PAINTING OF BARN IN LANDSCAPE
      Aug. 01, 2020

      PHIL KOOSER PAINTING OF BARN IN LANDSCAPE

      Est: $100 - $200

      This oil painting depicts a lonely red building casting a long shadow in golden fields while blue mountains looming in the background.

      Mark Lawson Antiques, Inc.
    • PHIL KOOSER (1921-2007, WA/IA) LANDSCAPE OIL ON MASONITE PANEL. ROGERS PASS IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES. 16" x 20". SPOTS ON MATTING
      Jul. 25, 2020

      PHIL KOOSER (1921-2007, WA/IA) LANDSCAPE OIL ON MASONITE PANEL. ROGERS PASS IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES. 16" x 20". SPOTS ON MATTING

      Est: $150 - $200

      PHIL KOOSER (1921-2007, WA/IA) LANDSCAPE OIL ON MASONITE PANEL. ROGERS PASS IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES. 16" x 20". SPOTS ON MATTING

      Sunset Auction
    • Phil Kooser (1921-2007 Washington) ''An Early Elk'' Oil on Masonite 14''x18'' Image. A western scene with cowboy on horseback with pack horses. Signed l.r. Framed 20''x24''. Excellent condition.
      Sep. 19, 2019

      Phil Kooser (1921-2007 Washington) ''An Early Elk'' Oil on Masonite 14''x18'' Image. A western scene with cowboy on horseback with pack horses. Signed l.r. Framed 20''x24''. Excellent condition.

      Est: $200 - $400

      Phil Kooser (1921-2007 Washington) ''An Early Elk'' Oil on Masonite 14''x18'' Image. A western scene with cowboy on horseback with pack horses. Signed l.r. Framed 20''x24''. Excellent condition.

      MBA Seattle Auction LLC
    • Painting, Phil Kooser
      Jan. 19, 2019

      Painting, Phil Kooser

      Est: $50 - $100

      Phil Kooser (American, 1921-2007), High Mountain Pond, oil on masonite, signed lower right, overall (with frame): 21.5"h x 25"w

      Clars Auctions
    • Painting, Phil Kooser
      Dec. 15, 2018

      Painting, Phil Kooser

      Est: $150 - $250

      Phil Kooser (American, 1921-2007) High Mountain Pond, oil on masonite, signed lower right, overall (with frame): 21.5"h x 25"w

      Clars Auctions
    • Phil Kooser (1921-2007, American) landscape oil on Masonite panel of Roger's Pass Canadian Rockies. 16" x 20"
      Sep. 29, 2018

      Phil Kooser (1921-2007, American) landscape oil on Masonite panel of Roger's Pass Canadian Rockies. 16" x 20"

      Est: -

      Phil Kooser (1921-2007, American) landscape oil on Masonite panel of Roger's Pass Canadian Rockies. 16" x 20"

      Sunset Auction
    • Phil Kooser (1921-2007): landscape oil on masonite panel. Titled on reverse "Rogers Pass in The Canadian Rockies. 20" x 16"
      May. 01, 2018

      Phil Kooser (1921-2007): landscape oil on masonite panel. Titled on reverse "Rogers Pass in The Canadian Rockies. 20" x 16"

      Est: -

      Phil Kooser (1921-2007): landscape oil on masonite panel. Titled on reverse "Rogers Pass in The Canadian Rockies. 20" x 16"

      Sunset Auction
    • PHIL KOOSER (1921-2007, WA/IA) WINDY ON TOP - Oil on board composition of a cowboy on horseback coming over a hill in the northwest ...
      Sep. 09, 2017

      PHIL KOOSER (1921-2007, WA/IA) WINDY ON TOP - Oil on board composition of a cowboy on horseback coming over a hill in the northwest ...

      Est: $200 - $400

      PHIL KOOSER (1921-2007, WA/IA) WINDY ON TOP - Oil on board composition of a cowboy on horseback coming over a hill in the northwest countryside. Paint is in excellent condition with no fading or deterioration. Signed in the bottom right corner and pencil signed and titled on the reverse. Scene measures 15.5"L x 19.5"W in a wood frame 23.5"L x 27.5"W

      Pacific Galleries
    • Phil Kooser, watercolor
      Jul. 16, 2016

      Phil Kooser, watercolor

      Est: $100 - $200

      Phil Kooser (American, 1921-2007), Backstreet Puddle, watercolor, signed lower right, overall (with frame): 25"h x 30"w

      Clars Auctions
    • PHIL KOOSER (American, 1921-2007) Promise of
      Jan. 25, 2009

      PHIL KOOSER (American, 1921-2007) Promise of

      Est: $300 - $400

      PHIL KOOSER (American, 1921-2007) Promise of Spring Oil on masonite 11 x 14 inches (27.9 x 35.6 cm) Signed lower right: Phil Kooser PROVENANCE: Kerwin Galleries, Burlingame, California (label verso).

      Heritage Auctions
    • PHIL KOOSER (American, 1921-2007) Mountain Magic
      Jan. 24, 2009

      PHIL KOOSER (American, 1921-2007) Mountain Magic

      Est: $1,200 - $1,800

      PHIL KOOSER (American, 1921-2007) Mountain Magic Oil on masonite 24 x 30 inches (61.0 x 76.2 cm) Signed lower right: Phil Kooser Titled and signed verso: Mountain Magic / Phil Kooser PROVENANCE: Kerwin Galleries, Burlingame, California, 1990 (label verso).

      Heritage Auctions
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