Charles Locke Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Charles Locke Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 22, 2025
Charles Wheeler Locke, American (1899 - 1983), The Gallery / Waterfront, 1938, 2 limited edition lithographs, 9 1/2"H x 12 1/2"W (Sight), 16"H x 20"W (Mat, Largest)
Est: $200 - $300
Charles Wheeler Locke American, (1899 - 1983) The Gallery / Waterfront, 1938 2 limited edition lithographs Pencil signed lower right. Associated American Artists COA for "Waterfront". Includes 1979 gallery exhibition catalog. Biography from Whistler House Museum of Art: The following is from Peter Kostoulakos, ISA ˜ Fine Art Consultant, www.pkart.com. Charles Wheeler Locke — painter, illustrator, etcher, lithographer, teacher, and drawing specialist — was born in Cincinnati, OH on August 31, 1899 and died in Garrison, NY in 1983. He is best remembered for his etchings and his urban genre, portraits, and bar scenes. Locke held a teaching position with the Art Students League in New York City and illustrated Tale of a Tub, by Swift and published by Columbia University Press. Locke's address in 1929 was 78 Columbia Heights in Brooklyn, NY and his summer residence was 3906 Hazel Avenue in Norwood, OH. Locke studied at the Art Students League and the Cincinnati Art Academy and was a pupil of Joseph Pennell (1860-1926); Herman Henry Wessel (1878-1969); John Ellsworth Weis (1892- ?). He was a member of the Society of American Etchers in Brooklyn, NY; Associate of the National Academy of Design in New York City; the American Printmakers; the American Society of Painters, Sculptors and Gravers; the Century Club in New York City; and the Duveneck Society. His exhibitions and awards include the Logan Medal at the Art Institute of Chicago; the Tiffany Foundation Award; the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC; and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Locke's work is represented in the collections of the Whistler House Museum of Art in Lowell, MA; the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City; the British Museum in London; the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City; the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC; the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, TX; the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens in Jacksonville, FL; the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, FL; the University of Michigan Museum of Art in Ann Arbor, MI; the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis, MN; the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, MO; the Brooklyn Museum of Art; the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Loretto, PA; the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh / Carnegie Institute; and the Museum of Art at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. References: Who Was Who in American Art, vol. I, page 376; Davenport's Art Reference 2001/2002, page 1167; Mantle Fielding,1986, page 549; Mallett, page 259; Dealer's Choice Biographical Encyclopedia of American Painters... page 841; Whistler House Museum of Art files.
Ripley Auctions
Mar. 22, 2025
Charles Wheeler Locke, American (1899 - 1983), Two Men / Sunday Paper, 2 limited edition lithographs, 14 1/4"H x 9 1/4"W (Sight), 19 1/4"H x 14"W (Mat)
Est: $200 - $300
Charles Wheeler Locke American, (1899 - 1983) Two Men / Sunday Paper 2 limited edition lithographs Pencil signed lower right. Includes 1985 Pratt Manhattan Center Gallery exhibition catalog. Biography from Whistler House Museum of Art: The following is from Peter Kostoulakos, ISA ˜ Fine Art Consultant, www.pkart.com. Charles Wheeler Locke — painter, illustrator, etcher, lithographer, teacher, and drawing specialist — was born in Cincinnati, OH on August 31, 1899 and died in Garrison, NY in 1983. He is best remembered for his etchings and his urban genre, portraits, and bar scenes. Locke held a teaching position with the Art Students League in New York City and illustrated Tale of a Tub, by Swift and published by Columbia University Press. Locke's address in 1929 was 78 Columbia Heights in Brooklyn, NY and his summer residence was 3906 Hazel Avenue in Norwood, OH. Locke studied at the Art Students League and the Cincinnati Art Academy and was a pupil of Joseph Pennell (1860-1926); Herman Henry Wessel (1878-1969); John Ellsworth Weis (1892- ?). He was a member of the Society of American Etchers in Brooklyn, NY; Associate of the National Academy of Design in New York City; the American Printmakers; the American Society of Painters, Sculptors and Gravers; the Century Club in New York City; and the Duveneck Society. His exhibitions and awards include the Logan Medal at the Art Institute of Chicago; the Tiffany Foundation Award; the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC; and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Locke's work is represented in the collections of the Whistler House Museum of Art in Lowell, MA; the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City; the British Museum in London; the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City; the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC; the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, TX; the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens in Jacksonville, FL; the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, FL; the University of Michigan Museum of Art in Ann Arbor, MI; the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis, MN; the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, MO; the Brooklyn Museum of Art; the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Loretto, PA; the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh / Carnegie Institute; and the Museum of Art at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. References: Who Was Who in American Art, vol. I, page 376; Davenport's Art Reference 2001/2002, page 1167; Mantle Fielding,1986, page 549; Mallett, page 259; Dealer's Choice Biographical Encyclopedia of American Painters... page 841; Whistler House Museum of Art files.
Ripley Auctions
Mar. 22, 2025
Pair of Charles Locke (American 1899-1983) "Landscape 1B Ohio", circa 1920 Lithograph Signed in plate CL 15 3/4" x 17 3/4" frame size Landscape, circa 1920 Lithograph Signed lower right Charles Locke 17" x 18 3/4" f...
Est: $150 - $250
Pair of Charles Locke (American 1899-1983) "Landscape 1B Ohio", circa 1920 Lithograph Signed in plate CL 15 3/4" x 17 3/4" frame size Landscape, circa 1920 Lithograph Signed lower right Charles Locke 17" x 18 3/4" frame size
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Mar. 22, 2025
Three: Charles Locke (American 1899-1983) "Tramp Steamer", 1939 Lithograph Signed lower right Charles Locke 16 3/4" x 20 3/4" frame size Woman on a Train Lithograph Signed lower right Charles Locke 21" x 17" frame siz...
Est: $150 - $300
Three: Charles Locke (American 1899-1983) "Tramp Steamer", 1939 Lithograph Signed lower right Charles Locke 16 3/4" x 20 3/4" frame size Woman on a Train Lithograph Signed lower right Charles Locke 21" x 17" frame size "Sunday Paper" Lithograph Signed in plate lower right CL 20 1/4" x 16 1/2" frame size
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Feb. 08, 2025
2 Charles Locke (American, 1899-1953) lithographs
Est: $200 - $300
Singer & Diner 2 lithographs, both signed in pencil. 8 3/8 x 6 1/4"; 9 1/4 x 8 3/4"
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Feb. 02, 2025
Charles Locke
Est: $100 - $500
Waterfront 8.75"x12.5" lithograph, signed lower right
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
Feb. 02, 2025
Charles Locke
Est: $100 - $500
Waterfront 8.75"x12" lithograph, signed lower right
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
Sep. 18, 2024
CHARLES WHEELER LOCKE (New York/Ohio, 1899-1983), "40 Points"., Lithograph, 7" x 8.25". Framed 12.5" x 15.25".
Est: $100 - $300
CHARLES WHEELER LOCKE New York/Ohio, 1899-1983 "40 Points". Signed in pencil lower right "Charles Locke"
Eldred's
Jun. 29, 2024
Charles Wheeler Locke Lithograph, "The Dirty Limerick"
Est: $100 - $300
Charles Wheeler Locke (American 1899-1983) "The Dirty Limerick," lithograph, signed in pencil. lower right, from an edition of 8, matted and framed. Dimensions: 10 x 11 in. image size, 17 x 17 in. as framed. Condition: Paper lightly toned, scattered light foxing. Not examined out of frame.
Neue Auctions
Jun. 09, 2024
CHARLES WHEELER LOCKE (AMERICAN, 1899 - 1983)
Est: $400 - $600
"At The Bar"; c. 1930; Oil on Canvas; 10" x 22"; Signed Upper Right; Framed.
James Cox Gallery
Jun. 01, 2024
Charles Locke (American, 1899-1983) lithograph
Est: $300 - $600
Grub lithograph, signed and annotated 40 prints in pencil. 6 1/2 x 8 1/4"
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Mar. 23, 2024
Two: Charles Locke (American 1899-1983) to include, Street scene with movers, circa 1940, New York City harbor scene with tugs, 20th century, Lithograph, Signed lower right "Charles Locke", lower left "40 prints", Har...
Est: $200 - $400
Two: Charles Locke (American 1899-1983) to include Street scene with movers, circa 1940 New York City harbor scene with tugs, 20th century Lithograph Signed lower right "Charles Locke", lower left "40 prints" Harbor scene sight size 9 1/2" x 12 1/2"
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Mar. 23, 2024
Charles Locke (American, 1899-1983) lithograph
Est: $400 - $700
Table d'Hote lithograph, ca. 1930, signed and annotated '40 prints' in pencil. 11 3/4 x 8 1/8''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Mar. 23, 2024
Charles W. Locke (American, 1899-1983) lithograph
Est: $150 - $250
At McSorley's Bar lithograph, signed and annotated '40 prints' in pencil, matted and framed. 10 1/8 x 11 1/16''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Mar. 23, 2024
Charles Locke (American, 1899-1983) lithograph
Est: $300 - $500
Hole in the Wall lithograph, signed and annotated 40 prints in pencil, matted and framed. 6 1/2 x 8 1/2"
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jan. 30, 2024
Charles Locke, "Waterfront"
Est: $50 - $100
Charles Wheeler Locke (American, 1899-1983), lithograph on paper depicting several men playing cards on the New York City waterfront, signed l.r., 8 1/2" x 11" sight size, 15 1/2" x 18 1/2" framed.
Old Kinderhook Auction Company
Dec. 17, 2023
Charles Wheeler Locke (American, 1899-1983) Cafe Du Dome
Est: $200 - $300
A pencil signed genre scene lithograph. Dimensions: the sheet is 13 1/2" x 11 1/2".
Locati LLC
Dec. 17, 2023
Charles Wheeler Locke (1899-1983) Lithograph
Est: $200 - $300
"A La Carte", pencil signed. Dimensions: The sheet size is 14" x 11 1/2".
Locati LLC
Oct. 24, 2023
CHARLES WHEELER LOCKE - UNTITLED (SCHOOL)
Est: $200 - $400
Lot 108 Charles Wheeler Locke American (1899-1983) Untitled (School) (1942) lithograph signed lower right plate: 8 x 12 inches unframed Provenance: From the Estate of Morley Melden
Capsule Gallery Auction
Oct. 07, 2023
Charles Wheeler LOCKE : "Tramp Steamer".
Est: $150 - $200
Charles Wheeler LOCKE (American, 1899-1983): "Tramp Steamer". Lithograph on GCM (Rives) wove paper, 1939. Reference: Windisch, Cole, and Herbaugh 346. Published by Associated American Artists (AAA), in an edition of 250. Signed in pencil. Plate size: 9 1/4 x 12 1/4 inches.
Armstrong Fine Art
Jun. 13, 2023
CHARLES W. LOCKE, AMERICAN 1899-1983, AT MCSORLEY'S BAR, 1929, Lithograph, Sheet: 12 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. (31.8 x 44.5 cm.)
Est: $300 - $500
CHARLES W. LOCKE AMERICAN, 1899-1983 AT MCSORLEY'S BAR, 1929 Lithograph Lower left inscribed: 30 prints; lower right signed: Charles Locke; verso label
Potomack Company
Jun. 03, 2023
Charles Locke lithograph
Est: $200 - $400
Charles Locke (1899-1989) ''Table d'Hote'' lithograph, ca. 1930, signed and annotated '40 prints' in pencil. 11 3/4 x 8 1/8''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 03, 2023
Charles Locke lithograph
Est: $300 - $500
Charles Locke (1899-1953) ''The Philosopher's'' lithograph, ca. 1930, singed and inscribed in pencil, edition of 40. 14 x 9''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 03, 2023
Charles Locke lithograph
Est: $200 - $400
Charles Locke (1899-2983) ''Cafe Au Dome'' lithograph on chine colle, 1928, signed in pencil. 8 x 6 3/4''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Apr. 12, 2023
"Downtown" Lithograph by Charles Locke
Est: $100 - $150
Charles Locke (American, 1899-1983). Lithograph on paper, signed l.r. 7" x 6" (sight), 20" x 19" (framed).
Caza Sikes
Feb. 16, 2023
CHARLES LOCKE (1899-1983) Newstand, Rainy Day.
Est: $700 - $1,000
CHARLES LOCKE (1899-1983) Newstand, Rainy Day. Lithograph. 310x225 mm; 12x8 3/4 inches, full margins. Edition of only 25. Signed and inscribed "25 prints" in pencil, lower margin. Circa 1930. A very good impression of this scarce lithograph. Locke was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and studied at the Ohio Mechanics Institute (later the Cincinnati Art Academy), and at the Art Students League with Joseph Pennell (1857-1926). He became a teacher at the Arts Students League, teaching lithography between 1922 and 1937. During the 1930s, he was engaged as a printmaker by the WPA.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jan. 07, 2023
Charles Locke Dock Scene Signed Lithograph
Est: -
Beautiful pencil signed lithograph by listed New York/Ohio artist Charles Wheeler Locke (1899 - 1983). The lithograph features a dock scene with figures. Signed in the lower right. Sight measures approx 12-1/2" across by 9" tall. Framed measures 21-3/8" across by 17-3/8" tall.
Kraft Auction Service
Dec. 12, 2022
Charles Wheeler Locke (American, 1899-1983) NEWSPAPER STAND
Est: $200 - $400
Charles W. Locke original lithograph signed in pencil: Charles Locke (lower right) and inscribed lower left: 25 prints. Framed and matted under glass. Dimensions: framed: 21 in. x 17 in., sight: 12 in. x 9 in. Condition: good original framed estate condition. Provenance: New York City, NY Estate
Kensington Estate Auctions
Nov. 20, 2022
Charles Locke
Est: $100 - $500
Dock Scene with Figures 9" x 12", Lithograph, Signed Lower Right
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
Nov. 04, 2022
CHARLES WHEELER LOCKE (New York/Ohio, 1899-1983), A la Carte, 1925., Lithograph, 9” x 7.5”. Matted 20” x 16”.
Est: $250 - $350
CHARLES WHEELER LOCKE New York/Ohio, 1899-1983 A la Carte, 1925. Edition of approx. 30. Signed in pencil lower right.
Eldred's
Aug. 13, 2022
Charles Locke lithograph
Est: $100 - $200
Charles Locke (American 1899-1983) The Outing- lithograph, signed and annotated '25 prints' in pencil, very good condition. 15 x 10''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Apr. 07, 2022
Charles Wheeler Locke, (American, 1899-1983), The Terrace, lithograph, 9" x 13 5/8"
Est: $250 - $350
Charles Wheeler Locke (American, 1899-1983) The Terrace lithograph signed in pencil lower right margin signed in plate lower left edition of 25 France blindstamp lower edge 9" x 13 5/8"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Feb. 12, 2022
Charles Locke lithograph
Est: $300 - $500
Charles Locke (1899-1983) ''At McSorley's Bar''- lithograph, signed and annotated '40 prints' in pencil, good condition. 10 1/8 x 11 1/16''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jan. 16, 2022
CHARLES LOCKE, FIGURES IN CITYSCAPE, OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $800 - $1,200
Charles Wheeler Locke (American/New York/ Ohio, 1899-1983). "Conversation on City Bench", oil on canvas. Signed lower right; giltwood frame. Approx. 22" x 26" (frame), 16" x 20" (canvas)
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Jan. 16, 2022
CHARLES LOCKE, NEW YORK CITYSCAPE OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Charles Wheeler Locke (American/New York/Ohio,, 1899-1983). "Lunch Break, Central Park", oil on canvas. Signed lower right, framed. Approx. 32" x 55" (frame), 25" x 48" (canvas)
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Jul. 11, 2021
CHARLES WHEELER LOCKE (American, 1899-1983)
Est: $900 - $1,300
Furman Street, Brooklyn, 1943 Oil on canvas board Signed and dated lower left, showing figures standing in the road h. 16 w. 12 in. overall: 21-1/2 x 17-1/4 in. (frame) Limited Preview: Please note that this auction has a limited in-person preview. Not all items may be on display in the saleroom, if you wish to view a particular item in-person we strongly suggest contacting the gallery in advance of your visit.
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
Jul. 11, 2021
CHARLES WHEELER LOCKE (American, 1899-1983)
Est: $500 - $700
Freighters, 1938 Ink wash on paper Signed and dated lower right h. 13-1/2 w. 17-1/2 in. (sight) overall: 21-1/2 x 25-1/2 in. (frame) Limited Preview: Please note that this auction has a limited in-person preview. Not all items may be on display in the saleroom, if you wish to view a particular item in-person we strongly suggest contacting the gallery in advance of your visit.
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
Jul. 11, 2021
CHARLES WHEELER LOCKE (American, 1899-1983)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Harbor scene, New York City, 1941 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower left, showing steam ships in the New York Harbor with the city skyline in the background; with partial old paper label on verso, the first line possibly reading, "CONTEMPORARY AMER..." / "NOVEMBER 2 TO DE... / CHARLES ... / NEWS ITEM" h. 24-1/4 w. 36 in. overall: 29 x 41 in. (frame) Limited Preview: Please note that this auction has a limited in-person preview. Not all items may be on display in the saleroom, if you wish to view a particular item in-person we strongly suggest contacting the gallery in advance of your visit.
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
Feb. 04, 2021
CHARLES LOCKE (1899-1983) Joe's Place.
Est: $700 - $1,000
CHARLES LOCKE (1899-1983) Joe's Place . Lithograph. 218x325 mm; 8 5/8x12 3/4 inches, full margins. Edition of 30. Initialed in pencil, lower right. 1932. A very good impression. Locke was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and studied at the Ohio Mechanics Institute (later the Cincinnati Art Academy), and at the Art Students League with Joseph Pennell (1857-1926). He became a teacher at the Arts Students League, teaching lithography between 1922 and 1937. During the 1930s, he was engaged as a printmaker by the WPA.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 22, 2020
Charles Wheeler Locke Ink Sketch Drawing
Est: $100 - $300
Charles Wheeler Locke (New York/Ohio: 1899 - 1983) original pen and ink sketch titled "A Handshake". Dedicated, titled and signed to lower right. Monogrammed and dated 56' to lower left. Sheet: 9" x 7-1/2". Matte: 18" x 15". Local Pick Up or Third Party Shipping Required.
Napoleon's Fine Art
Aug. 22, 2020
2 American prints- Kopman & Locke
Est: $150 - $250
2 American prints- 1). Benjamin Kopman (American 1887-1965)- ''In The Art Gallery''- lithograph with hand-coloring, 1945, signed, dated, titled and numbered 8/20 in pen. 13 3/8 x 9 7/8'' 2). Charles Locke (American 1899-1983)- ''The Gallery''- lithograph, signed and annotated '40 prints' in pencil, good condition. 9 1/2 x 11''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
May. 21, 2020
Charles Locke (American 1899 - 1983)
Est: $25 - $150
"Bridge to Miramar" Pen and ink and wash on paper. Signed and titled in the margin. 13 3/4 x 14 1/4 in. (sight) framed. 20 x 20 in. (overall).
Vallot Auctioneers
Apr. 21, 2020
Charles Wheeler Locke litho , 1930
Est: $350 - $500
Charles Wheeler Locke, "Longshoremen". Lithograph, c. 1930. Published by AAA Ed: 250 - could use cleaning. Size: 12 x 16 inches
Captain Ahab's Antiques
Apr. 07, 2020
Charles Wheeler Locke litho , 1930
Est: $350 - $500
Charles Wheeler Locke, "Longshoremen". Lithograph, c. 1930. Published by AAA Ed: 250 - could use cleaning. Size: 12 x 16 inches
Captain Ahab's Antiques
Oct. 19, 2019
Charles W. Locke lithograph
Est: $300 -
Charles W. Locke (American 1899-1983)- ''At Mc Sorely's Bar''- lithograph, 1929, signed and annotated '30 prints' in pencil, toned edges of sheet, 1/4'' tear in bottom margin. 10 1/8 x 11''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Oct. 06, 2019
CHARLES WHEELER LOCKE (1899-1983)
Est: $100 - $300
"New York City Dock Workers at Rest" lithograph 8 3/4 x 12 inches. signed. framed 17 x 21 inches (overall)
John McInnis Auctioneers
Aug. 10, 2019
Charles Locke lithograph
Est: $150 - $250
Charles Locke (American 1899-1983)- ''At McSorley's Bar''- lithograph, signed and annotated '40 prints' in pencil, good condition. 10 1/8 x 11 1/16''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jul. 18, 2019
Charles Locke. Lithograph. Latins in Paris. 1928.
Est: $160 - $260
Locke, Charles (American, 1899-1993). Latins in Paris. 1928. Lithograph. Signed in pencil, l.r. Sheet: 11" x 13". Image: 8 1/2" x 9 3/8". Condition Very good +. Light toning. Matted.
Quinn's Auction Galleries