William L. Marple Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William L. Marple Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 24, 2024
Attributed to William Lewis Marple (1827-1910): Pastoral Landscape
Est: $800 - $1,200
Oil on panel, signed 'Marple' lower right. 10 x 20 in., 19 x 29 in. (frame).
STAIR
Oct. 16, 2024
William Lewis Marple
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
(California/Colorado, 1827-1910) Summer Landscape, signed lower right "W.L. Marple", oil on board, 6 x 12 in.; fine period carved gilt wood frame, 14-3/4 x 20-3/4 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Bristol, Tennessee
Brunk Auctions
Nov. 04, 2023
William Marple (Amer. 1827-1910) Original Oil Painting "Morning Mount Hamilton, CA. 1878"
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Marple (Amer. 1827-1910) Original Oil Painting "Morning Mount Hamilton, CA. 1878": Stunning oil painting on canvas. Titled Morning Mount Hamilton, CA. 1878. Signed on back of canvas. Picture shows a photocopy of what the canvas looks like. Set in gilt frame. Marple known for his Western landscapes. From 1878. Canvas measures 24 x 14". Framed piece measures 25.75 x 35.25". No condition issues.
Dana J. Tharp Auctions
Apr. 22, 2023
William Lewis Marple, California/Colorado (1827-1910), Mountain River, 1880, oil on canvas
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
William Lewis Marple California/Colorado, (1827-1910) Mountain River, 1880 oil on canvas signed and dated lower right, gilt-framed. William Marple was an esteemed and successful landscape artist during his lifetime and traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe, learning from the masters and honing his craft. From 1879-1880, at the time this was painted, Marple served as the founder and director of the Saint Louis Artists Association. It's likely this painting has been in St. Louis ever since. Provenance: Property of a private collector, St. Louis, MO
Link Auction Galleries
Feb. 05, 2023
William Marple (Amer. 1827-1910) Original Oil Painting "Morning Mount Hamilton, CA. 1878"
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Marple (Amer. 1827-1910) Original Oil Painting "Morning Mount Hamilton, CA. 1878": Stunning oil painting on canvas. Titled Morning Mount Hamilton, CA. 1878. Signed on back of canvas. Picture shows a photocopy of what the canvas looks like. Set in gilt frame. Marple known for his Western landscapes. From 1878. Canvas measures 24 x 14". Framed piece measures 25.75 x 35.25". No condition issues.
Dana J. Tharp Auctions
Jun. 04, 2022
William Marple (Amer. 1827-1910) Original Oil Painting "Morning Mount Hamilton, CA. 1878"
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Marple (Amer. 1827-1910) Original Oil Painting "Morning Mount Hamilton, CA. 1878": Stunning oil painting on canvas. Titled Morning Mount Hamilton, CA. 1878. Signed on back of canvas. Picture shows a photocopy of what the canvas looks like. Set in gilt frame. Marple known for his Western landscapes. From 1878. Canvas measures 24 x 14". Framed piece measures 25.75 x 35.25". No condition issues.
Dana J. Tharp Auctions
Nov. 23, 2021
William Lewis Marple (1827-1910) Boat at rest with farmhouse in the distance, near Sacramento 10 x 8 1/4in framed 15 1/2 x 14in
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
William Lewis Marple (1827-1910) Boat at rest with farmhouse in the distance, near Sacramento incised signature 'MARPLE' (lower left), signed again (on the reverse) oil on board 10 x 8 1/4in framed 15 1/2 x 14in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Nov. 15, 2020
William Marple (1827-1910) American, Oil on Canvas
Est: $600 - $900
"Little Lake, California", oil on canvas, signed and titled verso. William Lewis Marple was active in California and Colorado, and is known for Western landscape, marine, and nocturne painting. Overall size: 16 x 22 in. Sight size: 8 1/4 x 14 1/4 in.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Sep. 27, 2020
William Lewis Marple. American. Lakeside view with
Est: $300 - $500
William Lewis Marple. American. Lakeside view with mountains and cottage at dusk, titled verso, Twin Lakes, Colorado. Signed lower left. In modern frame. Canvas size 6 x 12". Overall size 12.5 x 18.5" Craquelure, small punctures and abrasions, small patch at center.
Tremont Auctions
Aug. 30, 2019
William Marple (1827-1910) Tuolumne River
Est: $500 - $1,000
Listed Artist William Marple Is Known For Western Landscape, Marine, Nocturne. Titled: Toulumne River At Sierra Nevada. Frame Measures Approximately 20 In. X 35 In. Art Measures Approximately 15 In. X 30 In. Art Has Craquelure Throughout, Appears To Have Been Repaired At Some Point (view Photos) Nr8209
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Nov. 04, 2018
William Lewis MARPLE (1827-1910) and Darnick Tower.
Est: $150 - $250
Artist: William Marple and Darnick Tower. Title: Cathedral scene and country landscape. Signature: Lower left and reverse of matt. Size: Artwork: 9 3/4 x 7 1/2 and 5 x 7 inches. Frame: Unframed. Condition: Good. Created: Late 19th/early 20th century. Medium: Water color on paper.
Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Sep. 27, 2012
William Lewis Marple, "Early Evening River Scene"
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
William Lewis Marple, "Early Evening River Scene" oil on board. Signed lower right, "W. L. Marple". Board: 4.75"H x 12"W. Frame: 8.5"H x 15.75"W. William Lewis Marple (American, 1827-1910) was a self-taught artist and was considered one of the important early landscape painters in San Francisco.
Dallas Auction Gallery
Sep. 16, 2012
WILLIAM LEWIS MARPLE (American, 1827-1910);
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Oil on canvas of a meandering stream with figures (framed); Signed; 20" x 30"
Rago Arts and Auction Center
May. 01, 2012
William Lewis Marple (American, 1827-1910)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Cattle watering with rolling hills beyond, 1867 initialed and dated 'W.M. / 67' (lower right) oil on canvas 16 x 26in overall: 21 3/4 x 31 1/2in
Bonhams
Feb. 03, 2011
WILLIAM LEWIS MARPLE (American, 1827-1910) "RUSSIAN RIVER, CAL".
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Oil on wood panel shows cows grazing near water with house in background. Fields and tree groves are seen all under a blue & white cloud sky. Signed lower left. Housed in a fine period gesso decorated gilt frame with gilt liner. SIZE: 6" x 12". CONDITION: Very good. 9-21567
James D. Julia
Aug. 17, 2010
William Lewis Marple (American, 1827-1910) Northern California, 1870 20 x 32in
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Northern California, 1870 signed and dated 'W.L. Marple 70' (lower right) oil on canvas 20 x 32in overall: 27 x 39in
Bonhams
Apr. 20, 2010
William Lewis Marple (American, 1827-1910) Distant Camp Fire 12 x 20in
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Distant Camp Fire signed 'Marple.' (lower right) oil on canvas 12 x 20in
Bonhams
May. 15, 2009
William Lewis Marple (American, 1827-1910), The Steamboat, Initialed "WLM" l.l., Condition: Minute losses at right edge, surface grime.
Est: $300 - $500
William Lewis Marple (American, 1827-1910) The Steamboat Initialed "WLM" l.l. Oil on board, 10 x 8 in. (25.5 x 20.3 cm), framed. Condition: Minute losses at right edge, surface grime.
Skinner
Apr. 30, 2008
Pressing Hay
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
William Lewis Marple (1827-1910) Pressing Hay signed 'Marple' (lower right) oil on canvas laid down on board 13¼ x 23¾ in. (33.7 x 60.3 cm.) The present work was most likely painted in 1874.
Christie's
Aug. 03, 2007
William Lewis Marple
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
William Lewis Marple American 1827 - 1910 Southwest Mountain Range Signed Marple l.l. Oil on canvas 14 x 24 in.
Barridoff Auctions
Apr. 25, 2007
Riding Through Yosemite
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
William Lewis Marple (1827-1910) Riding Through Yosemite signed indistinctly with initials 'W.M.' (lower right) oil on canvas 13¼ x 20 in. (33.7 x 50.8 cm.) Painted circa 1870s.
Christie's
Jun. 14, 2006
William Lewis Marple (1827-1910)
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Riding Through Yosemite oil on canvas 13 1/4 x 20 in. (33.7 x 50.8 cm.)
Christie's
Feb. 17, 2004
William Lewis Marple (1827-1910 San Francisco, CA)
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
sailboats at slack tide - "San Francisco Bay Morning" inscribed (pencil) verso, s initials l/l: W.L.M. o/wood panel
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 19, 2002
William Lewis Marple 1827-1910 Strawberry Cliff, El Dorado County, 1882 Signed and dated l/l: W.L. Marple 82 and inscribed on the stretcher:
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Lewis Marple 1827-1910 Strawberry Cliff, El Dorado County, 1882 Signed and dated l/l: W.L. Marple 82 and inscribed on the stretcher: Strawberry Cliff, El Dorado Co. Cal. Oil on canvas Unframed: 30 x 15in (76.2 x 38.1 cm)
Butterfield, Butterfield & Dunning
Jun. 13, 1993
WILLIAM MARPLE 1827-1910
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Waiting for the Ferry Signed and dated l/r: "W.L. Marple 81" Oil on canvas 12 1/4 x 20 1/4 inches (31.1 x 51.4 cm).
Bonhams
Jun. 13, 1993
WILLIAM MARPLE 1827-1910
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Coming into Shore Signed and dated l/r: "Marple 76" Oil on canvas 12 x 20 inches (30.5 x 50.8 cm).
Bonhams