Albert Laessle Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Albert Laessle Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 28, 2024
Albert Laessle (American, 1877-1954)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Albert Laessle (American, 1877-1954), "Turtle and Prey", 1907, bronze, signed "A. Laessle" (twice) on base, inscribed "ROMAN BRONZE WORKS NY", "Graham Gallery, New York, NY" label and "Conner Rosenkranz" label with artist, title and date on underside, h. 3 1/4 in., w. 4 1/2 in., d. 3 in., rouge marble base, overall h. 3 1/4 in.; with Conner Rosenkranz artist information. (2 pcs.) Provenance: James Graham & Sons, New York, NY, 2014; Estate of Patricia Ann Black Smyth, Santa Fe, NM; Conner Rosenkranz, New York, NY, 2021. Exh.: "Annual Exhibition", National Academy of Design, New York, NY, 1908; "American Bronze Sculpture", Smith Gallery, New York, NY, 1978.
Neal Auction Company
Dec. 05, 2023
Albert Laessle (American, 1877–1954) - Turtle Eating a Frog
Est: $2,500 - $4,000
Albert Laessle (American, 1877–1954) - Turtle Eating a Frog Signed 'LAESSLE' (twice) on each side of the base; also inscribed 'ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N.Y.' on the back, bronze on a red marble stand Height 3 in. (7.6 cm.) Provenance Private Collection, California.
Freeman's | Hindman
Oct. 04, 2023
Calf
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Sculpture from the Estate of Angela Gross Folk Albert Laessle 1877 - 1954 Calf inscribed ALBERT - LAESSLE / GTN. PHIL (along the base); inscribed ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N-Y- (along the base) bronze height: 7 in. on a 2 1/4 in. marble base height: 17.8 cm. on a 5.7 cm. marble base
Sotheby's
Oct. 04, 2023
Chanticleer
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Sculpture from the Estate of Angela Gross Folk Albert Laessle 1877 - 1954 Chanticleer inscribed ALBERT - LAESSLE and PHILA (on the base); dated 1912 (on the base); inscribed ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N-Y (along the base) bronze height: 16 1/2 in. on a 2 1/4 in. base height: 41.9 cm. on a 5.7 cm. base Conceived in 1912.
Sotheby's
Apr. 30, 2023
Albert Laessle, American (1877-1954)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Albert Laessle, American (1877-1954) Bronze Figure of Turtle Eating a Frog Mounted on Rouge Marble. Fully Signed and Also with a Roman Bronze Works New York Foundry Mark. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: 4.25" x 3" x 3.25". Provenance: From a Private West Coast Collector. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.
World Auction Gallery
Dec. 03, 2022
ALBERT LAESSLE (American, 1877-1954)
Est: $300 - $500
ALBERT LAESSLE (American, 1877-1954), turtle on rock, 1908, bronze with gold patina, signed, dated and inscribed ''Phila''. Minor oxidation. 1-3/4''h, 2-1/2''l, 2''w.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Jun. 13, 2022
Albert Laessle (American/ Philadelphia, 1877-1954) Sculpture RUFFED GROUSE, 1953
Est: $400 - $800
American Animalier sculptor Albert Laessle signed prototype RUFFED GROUSE. Original plaster mold prototype used by the Roman Bronze Works Foundry to cast Albert Laessle sculpture of the Ruffed Grouse-North American game bird. Signed Albert Laessle Miami, Fla. (view photo). Cast in 1953. Approximate dimensions: H: 17 1/2 in., W: 8 in., D: 8 2/8 in. Condition: good original condition. Provenance: private estate, originally cast at the Bronze Work Foundry, New York. Additional information referenced from the Amon Carter Museum of American Art-Roman Bronze Works Archive.
Kensington Estate Auctions
Apr. 21, 2021
Albert Laessle (American, 1877-1954)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Albert Laessle (American, 1877-1954) Bullfrog, 1908 bronze on green marble base signed Albert Laessle 1908 Phila. Height overall 5 width of bronze 6 1/2 x depth 6 1/2 inches. Patricia Ann Black Smyth (1925-2018) was born in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Ernest Bateman Black and Faye Bunyan Black. She attended Miss Crosby's School in Illinois and graduated from Wellesley College in Massachusetts, where she was a lifetime member of the Wellesley Friends of the Library Organization. Mrs. Smyth also served as a member of the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, and was a long-time docent at the Art Institute of Chicago. Hindman is thrilled to present Mrs. Smyth's refined and diverse collection, which will be sold without reserve to benefit Berea College in Berea, Kentucky. Berea College was founded in 1855 with the express mission of educating both women and men of all racial backgrounds. It is the South's first racially integrated and co-educational college and is guided by the motto from Acts 17:26: 'God has made of one blood all peoples of the earth.' Only students with high academic promise and limited financial means are accepted, and every student receives a Tuition Promise Scholarship-no student pays tuition. As a Work College, every student works at least 10 hours per week to help pay for housing, meals and personal expenses. Berea students have the lowest amount of student debt in the country, and half graduate debt free. Today, Berea serves over 1,600 students, the majority of which are from Kentucky and Appalachia, although its student body hails from over 40 states and 70 countries. Berea depends heavily on alumni and friends to continue to fulfill the no-tuition promise made to every student. Property from the Estate of Patricia Ann Black Smyth, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Sold to Benefit Berea College, Berea, Kentucky, offered without reserve
Hindman
Apr. 21, 2021
Albert Laessle (American, 1877-1954)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Albert Laessle (American, 1877-1954) Turtle Eating a Frog, 1906 bronze signed Laessle and with inscribed Roman Bronze Works, NY foundry mark Height overall 3 1/4 x length of marble 3 7/8 x width 3 inches. Provenance: Graham Gallery, New York, 11 February 2014 Patricia Ann Black Smyth (1925-2018) was born in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Ernest Bateman Black and Faye Bunyan Black. She attended Miss Crosby's School in Illinois and graduated from Wellesley College in Massachusetts, where she was a lifetime member of the Wellesley Friends of the Library Organization. Mrs. Smyth also served as a member of the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, and was a long-time docent at the Art Institute of Chicago. Hindman is thrilled to present Mrs. Smyth's refined and diverse collection, which will be sold without reserve to benefit Berea College in Berea, Kentucky. Berea College was founded in 1855 with the express mission of educating both women and men of all racial backgrounds. It is the South's first racially integrated and co-educational college and is guided by the motto from Acts 17:26: 'God has made of one blood all peoples of the earth.' Only students with high academic promise and limited financial means are accepted, and every student receives a Tuition Promise Scholarship-no student pays tuition. As a Work College, every student works at least 10 hours per week to help pay for housing, meals and personal expenses. Berea students have the lowest amount of student debt in the country, and half graduate debt free. Today, Berea serves over 1,600 students, the majority of which are from Kentucky and Appalachia, although its student body hails from over 40 states and 70 countries. Berea depends heavily on alumni and friends to continue to fulfill the no-tuition promise made to every student. Property from the Estate of Patricia Ann Black Smyth, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Sold to Benefit Berea College, Berea, Kentucky, offered without reserve
Hindman
Mar. 08, 2020
Albert Laessle "Abundance" Bronze Metal.
Est: $100 - $200
Cast with America and a turkey on one side, Abundance and an ear of corn on the other. Diameter 2 7/8 inches.
Casco Bay Auctions
Jun. 09, 2019
ALBERT LAESSLE, (AMERICAN 1877–1954), TURTLE EATING A FROG
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
ALBERT LAESSLE (american 1877–1954) TURTLE EATING A FROG Signed 'LAESSLE' (twice) on each side of the base; also inscribed 'ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N.Y.' on the back, bronze with dark greenish brown patina on a red marble stand Height (including base): 3 in. (7.6cm) provenance: Newman Galleries, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 09, 2019
ALBERT LAESSLE, (AMERICAN 1877-1954), TORTOISE ON A ROCK
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
ALBERT LAESSLE (american 1877-1954) TORTOISE ON A ROCK Signed 'ALBERT LAESSLE' on the right side of the rock; also dated and located '1908 PHILA' on the other side, and inscribed with 'Roman Bronze Works No. 9' on the back, bronze with dark greenish brown patina on a red marble stand Height (including base): 3 1/4 in. (8.3cm) provenance: Estate of Ms. Vidal S. Clay, Westport, Connecticut.
Freeman's | Hindman
May. 19, 2019
Albert Laessle. Original small bronze sculpture of a turtle on a rock. Sign
Est: $300 - $500
Albert Laessle. Original small bronze sculpture of a turtle on a rock. Signed and dated 1908. Philadelphia. 2-1/2"W x 1-7/8"H.
Tremont Auctions
Mar. 17, 2019
Albert Laessle Bust of a Young Woman
Est: $50 - $100
Albert Laessle Bust of a Young Woman: A plaster bust of a young woman with plaited hair and downcast eyes, standing on a talle rectangular plinth. Both pieces painted/patinated brown to resemble bronze. By Albert Laessle (1877-1954) the Philadelphia sculptor who studied under Thomas Eakins at Drexel and later taught at PAFA. He's best known for his "Billy" the kid goat statue in Rittenhouse Sq and the penguins at the Philadelphia Zoo, among other works. Signed Albert Laessle around base of neck. Provenance: Robert A Goldstein; Barry S Slosberg Auctions 26 March 2017. Size: 25.5" tall overall. CONDITION: Numerous chips, including several large ones which have been repaired. Some losses, especially to plinth.
Barry S. Slosberg Inc
Mar. 26, 2017
Albert Laessle Plaster Female Portrait Bust
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Early 20th c. Albert Laessle (American 1877-1954) signed 25 1/8" (h) patinated plaster portrait bust of a young woman, original pedestal base with bust set in with metal rod. CONDITION: Original bronzed patination intact. Approx. 5" section in chest area is a clean break with new re-attachment. Small & sporadic areas of abrasion plaster loss, primarily in the hair. Several areas of plaster loss upon base, especially at two corners of plinth block & at top of pedestal.
Barry S. Slosberg Inc
Dec. 04, 2016
ALBERT LAESSLE, (AMERICAN 1877-1954), "REPLETION"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
ALBERT LAESSLE (american 1877-1954) "REPLETION" Signed ''LAESSLE'' on marble base; also with ''Roman Bronze Works N.Y.'' foundry mark, bronze with brown patina Height: 3 3/4 in. (9.5cm) provenance: Private Collection, Arizona.
Freeman's | Hindman
Dec. 05, 2013
Albert Laessle (1877-1954)
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Albert Laessle (1877-1954) >'Chanticleer' <br>inscribed 'ALBERT-LAESSLE 1912 PHILA' (on the base)--inscribed 'ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N-Y-' (along the base) >bronze with brown patina <br>18Â¼ in. (46.4 cm.) high on a 2Â¼ in. (5.7 cm.) marble base
Christie's