Meyer Matzkin Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Meyer Matzkin Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 01, 2024
Meyer Matzkin, 1880-1976 (Lithuania/USA)
Est: £2,000 - £4,000
Meyer Matzkin (1880-1976). Portrait of a lady in a red dress. 1932. Oil on canvas, size 153 x 102 cm (60 1/4 x 40 1/4 inches). Frame dimensions 187 x 116 cm (73 2/3 x 45 2/3 inches). Signed and dated lower left. Meyer Matzkin (portrait, still life, landscape, seashore, and floral easel painting, mural, and teaching) was born in Svintsyan, Lithuania, and immigrated to the United States with his parents. In 1904 the Matzkins settled in Brookline, MA. as an adult, he studied nights at the Copley Society and figure painting at Massachusetts College of Art. His paintings have been exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in 1919, The Art Institute of Chicago, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston among numerous others. His subjects include portraits, landscapes, seascapes and flower still lives, largely painted between Boston, Gloucester, and Cape Ann. Over his lifetime he taught many students privately at his studio at 61 Hanover Street, Boston. Matzkin was once quoted as saying ‘You can't teach art, only the mechanics of art. Art must come from the heart and artists are born, not made in the art factories of the art schools.’ He always said, ‘Of about one thousand students, only about two will someday come out true artists.’ Many of his exhibits were shown at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Metropolitan Museum of Fine Arts in New York, and the Chicago Institute of Fine Arts.
Cultural Traditions
Jun. 11, 2024
Meyer Matzkin, 1880-1976 (Lithuania/USA)
Est: £1,000 - £2,000
Meyer Matzkin (1880-1976). Autumn Landscape, 1916. Oil on canvas, size 51 x 61 cm (20 x 24 inches). Frame dimensions 65 x 75 cm (25 1/3 x 29 1/2 inches). Signed lower left. Meyer Matzkin (portrait, still life, landscape, seashore, and floral easel painting, mural, and teaching) was born in Svintsyan, Lithuania, and immigrated to the United States with his parents. In 1904 the Matzkins settled in Brookline, MA., as an adult, he studied nights at the Copley Society and figure painting at Massachusetts College of Art. His paintings have been exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in 1919, The Art Institute of Chicago, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston among numerous others. His subjects include portraits, landscapes, seascapes and flower still lives, largely painted between Boston, Gloucester, and Cape Ann. Over his lifetime he taught many students privately at his studio at 61 Hanover Street, Boston. Matzkin was once quoted as saying "You can't teach art, only the mechanics of art. Art must come from the heart and artists are born, not made in the art factories of the art schools." He always said, "Of about one thousand students, only about two will someday come out true artists." Many of his exhibits were shown at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Metropolitan Museum of Fine Arts in New York, and the Chicago Institute of Fine Arts.
Cultural Traditions
Feb. 27, 2024
Meyer Matzkin, 1880-1976 (Lithuania/USA)
Est: £2,400 - £4,800
Meyer Matzkin (1880-1976). Girl in the Garden, circa 1920-30s. Oil on canvas, size 122 x 77 cm (48 x 30 1/3 inches). Frame dimensions 151 x 96 cm (59 1/2 x 37 3/4 inches). Signed lower right. Meyer Matzkin (portrait, still life, landscape, seashore, and floral easel painting, mural, and teaching) was born in Svintsyan, Lithuania, and immigrated to the United States with his parents. In 1904 the Matzkins settled in Brookline, MA., as an adult, he studied nights at the Copley Society and figure painting at Massachusetts College of Art. His paintings have been exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in 1919, The Art Institute of Chicago, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston among numerous others. His subjects include portraits, landscapes, seascapes and flower still lives, largely painted between Boston, Gloucester, and Cape Ann. Over his lifetime he taught many students privately at his studio at 61 Hanover Street, Boston. Matzkin was once quoted as saying "You can't teach art, only the mechanics of art. Art must come from the heart and artists are born, not made in the art factories of the art schools." He always said, "Of about one thousand students, only about two will someday come out true artists." Many of his exhibits were shown at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Metropolitan Museum of Fine Arts in New York, and the Chicago Institute of Fine Arts.
Cultural Traditions
Feb. 27, 2024
Meyer Matzkin, 1880-1976 (Lithuania/USA)
Est: £800 - £1,600
Meyer Matzkin (1880-1976). Triumph of Religion, the sketch of the temple design, 1920s. Tempera on cardboard, size 104 x 81 cm (41 x 32 inches). Frame dimensions 111 x 88 cm (43 3/4 x 34 2/3 inches). Signed and inscribed lower (771 Washington St. Boston). Meyer Matzkin (portrait, still life, landscape, seashore, and floral easel painting, mural, and teaching) was born in Svintsyan, Lithuania, and immigrated to the United States with his parents. In 1904 the Matzkins settled in Brookline, MA., as an adult, he studied nights at the Copley Society and figure painting at Massachusetts College of Art. His paintings have been exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in 1919, The Art Institute of Chicago, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston among numerous others. His subjects include portraits, landscapes, seascapes and flower still lives, largely painted between Boston, Gloucester, and Cape Ann. Over his lifetime he taught many students privately at his studio at 61 Hanover Street, Boston. Matzkin was once quoted as saying "You can't teach art, only the mechanics of art. Art must come from the heart and artists are born, not made in the art factories of the art schools." He always said, "Of about one thousand students, only about two will someday come out true artists." Many of his exhibits were shown at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Metropolitan Museum of Fine Arts in New York, and the Chicago Institute of Fine Arts.
Cultural Traditions
Feb. 27, 2024
Meyer Matzkin, 1880-1976 (Lithuania/USA)
Est: £500 - £1,000
Meyer Matzkin (1880-1976). Circa 1910-20s. Canvas on cardboard, oil, size 29 x 24 cm (11 1/3 x 9 1/2 inches). Frame dimensions 33 x 28 cm (13 x 11 inches). Signed and dated lower left. Meyer Matzkin (portrait, still life, landscape, seashore, and floral easel painting, mural, and teaching) was born in Svintsyan, Lithuania, and immigrated to the United States with his parents. In 1904 the Matzkins settled in Brookline, MA., as an adult, he studied nights at the Copley Society and figure painting at Massachusetts College of Art. His paintings have been exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in 1919, The Art Institute of Chicago, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston among numerous others. His subjects include portraits, landscapes, seascapes and flower still lives, largely painted between Boston, Gloucester, and Cape Ann. Over his lifetime he taught many students privately at his studio at 61 Hanover Street, Boston. Matzkin was once quoted as saying "You can't teach art, only the mechanics of art. Art must come from the heart and artists are born, not made in the art factories of the art schools." He always said, "Of about one thousand students, only about two will someday come out true artists." Many of his exhibits were shown at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Metropolitan Museum of Fine Arts in New York, and the Chicago Institute of Fine Arts.
Cultural Traditions
May. 03, 2022
Meyer Matzkin (Russian-American, 1880-1976), harbor scene painting, oil on canvas panel, signed "Meyer Matzkin", 20" x 24", framed 2...
Est: $200 - $400
Meyer Matzkin (Russian-American, 1880-1976), harbor scene painting, oil on canvas panel, signed "Meyer Matzkin", 20" x 24", framed 23-3/4" x 27-3/4", good condition
William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
May. 20, 2021
Meyer Matzkin Young Girl Portrait Painting
Est: $200 - $300
Massachusetts, Russian Federation,1880-1976 Depicts Matzkin's daughter Lillian dressed in white with a big red bow in her hair seated in a wood chair. Matzkin was a self taught artist who was widely exhibited at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Metropolitan Museum of Fine Arts, and the Chicago Institute of Fine Arts. His daughter Lillian also grew up to be an artist known for still life and landscape.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Feb. 28, 2021
Meyer Matzkin
Est: $400 - $600
Framed OOC. Still Life Of Flowers, Meyer Matzkin, 1969. 27 Inches Long In Frame x 25 Inches Wide.
Tunicks Auction Gallery
Feb. 28, 2021
Meyer Matzkin OOC
Est: $400 - $600
Framed Seascape, 1935. Waves Crashing Against Rocks By Meyer Matzkin. OOC. In Frame: 24 Inches x 18 1/2 Inches x 1 1/2 Inches. Painting Without Frame: 18 Inches x 14 Inches.
Tunicks Auction Gallery
Sep. 27, 2020
Meyer Matzkin. Russian-American. North Shore, Mass.
Est: $300 - $500
Meyer Matzkin. Russian-American. North Shore, Mass. Dock scene- probably Gloucester. 1937. Oil on canvas. Framed in a vintage silver leaf carved frame. Good condition. Sight size: 20" x 24". Overall size: 23-1/2" x 27-1/2". Loss to frame edges.
Tremont Auctions
Mar. 01, 2020
Meyer Matzkin (MA,Russia,1880-1976) oil painting
Est: $340 - $380
ARTIST: Meyer Matzkin (Massachusetts, Russian, 1880 - 1976) NAME: Portrait of Benjamin Matzkin YEAR: 1938 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Excellent. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 24 x 20 inches / 60 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed SIGNATURE: Lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 115131 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $60 + insurance. Born in Russia, Meyer Matzkin was a self-taught artist who settled in Boston. He exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy in 1919.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Mar. 01, 2020
Meyer Matzkin (MA,Russia,1880-1976) oil painting
Est: $340 - $380
ARTIST: Meyer Matzkin (Massachusetts, Russian, 1880 - 1976) NAME: Self Portrait YEAR: 1962 MEDIUM: oil on canvas board CONDITION: Excellent. Minor damage to lower left corner. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 24 x 20 inches / 60 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed SIGNATURE: Lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 115130 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $60 + insurance. Born in Russia, Meyer Matzkin was a self-taught artist who settled in Boston. He exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy in 1919.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Dec. 08, 2019
Meyer Matzkin (MA,Russia,1880-1976) oil painting
Est: $360 - $400
ARTIST: Meyer Matzkin (Massachusetts, Russian, 1880 - 1976) NAME: Portrait of Benjamin Matzkin YEAR: 1938 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Excellent. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 24 x 20 inches / 60 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed SIGNATURE: Lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 115131 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $60 + insurance. Born in Russia, Meyer Matzkin was a self-taught artist who settled in Boston. He exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy in 1919.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Dec. 08, 2019
Meyer Matzkin (MA,Russia,1880-1976) oil painting
Est: $360 - $400
ARTIST: Meyer Matzkin (Massachusetts, Russian, 1880 - 1976) NAME: Self Portrait YEAR: 1962 MEDIUM: oil on canvas board CONDITION: Excellent. Minor damage to lower left corner. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 24 x 20 inches / 60 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed SIGNATURE: Lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 115130 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $60 + insurance. Born in Russia, Meyer Matzkin was a self-taught artist who settled in Boston. He exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy in 1919.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Sep. 21, 2019
MEYER MATZKIN, Massachusetts/Russian Federation, 1880-, Fishing trawler at dock, Gloucester, Massachusetts., Oil on panel, 20" x 24"...
Est: $500 - $800
MEYER MATZKIN Massachusetts/Russian Federation, 1880- Fishing trawler at dock, Gloucester, Massachusetts. Signed lower left "Meyer Matzkin". Oil on panel, 20" x 24". Framed 23.25" x 27.5".
Eldred's
Aug. 18, 2019
Meyer Matzkin (MA,Russia,1880-1976) oil painting
Est: $380 - $420
ARTIST: Meyer Matzkin (Massachusetts, Russian, 1880 - 1976) NAME: Portrait of Benjamin Matzkin YEAR: 1938 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Excellent. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 24 x 20 inches / 60 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed SIGNATURE: Lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 115131 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $60 + insurance. Born in Russia, Meyer Matzkin was a self-taught artist who settled in Boston. He exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy in 1919.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Aug. 18, 2019
Meyer Matzkin (MA,Russia,1880-1976) oil painting
Est: $380 - $420
ARTIST: Meyer Matzkin (Massachusetts, Russian, 1880 - 1976) NAME: Self Portrait YEAR: 1962 MEDIUM: oil on canvas board CONDITION: Excellent. Minor damage to lower left corner. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 24 x 20 inches / 60 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed SIGNATURE: Lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 115130 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $60 + insurance. Born in Russia, Meyer Matzkin was a self-taught artist who settled in Boston. He exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy in 1919.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Aug. 01, 2019
MEYER MATZKIN, Massachusetts/Russian Federation, 1880-, Pair of impressionistic rural landscapes., Oils on panel, 11" x 12.75" sight...
Est: $800 - $1,200
MEYER MATZKIN Massachusetts/Russian Federation, 1880- Pair of impressionistic rural landscapes. Both signed lower left "M. Matzkin". Oils on panel, 11" x 12.75" sight. Framed 17" x 19".
Eldred's
Apr. 25, 2019
Meyer Matzkin (American 1880 - 1976)
Est: $800 - $1,200
"Beatrice Griffen" Oil on Canvas. Signed bottom left and dated 1920 (sic). 30'' x 25'' [Henry Ford lent violinist Beatrice Griffen the famed Siberian Stradavrious for her Detroit symphony debut and thereafter. As is often the case with Matzkin's work, this portrait makes several tongue and cheek references, including to the Mona Lisa with a background reminiscent of da Vinci's famous work.
Vallot Auctioneers
Nov. 11, 2018
MEYER MATZKIN (MA/RUSSIA, 1880 -1976)
Est: $600 - $900
MEYER MATZKIN (MA/RUSSIA, 1880 -1976) The Circus is in Town, oil on canvas, signed lower right, circa 1910, in replica gold Arts & Crafts frame, OS: 18" x 21", SS: 11 1/2" x 15 1/2". Very good condition. Matzkin studied at the Vesper George School in Boston, lived in Brookline, MA.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jun. 19, 2016
Meyer Matzkin. 1917. Seascaoe with boats entering an inlet and houses on the shore. Oil on board. Original Doll & Richards label on reverse. In a contemporary Arts and Crafts gilt frame. S.L.L. Sight size- 7-1/4" x 11-1/4". Overall size- 16-1/2" x 18".
Est: $500 - $700
Meyer Matzkin. 1917. Seascaoe with boats entering an inlet and houses on the shore. Oil on board. Original Doll & Richards label on reverse. In a contemporary Arts and Crafts gilt frame. S.L.L. Sight size- 7-1/4" x 11-1/4". Overall size- 16-1/2" x 18".
Tremont Auctions