Wilbur M. Meese Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Wilbur M. Meese Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 22, 2023
Wilbur M Meese (1910-1998) Watercolor (Indiana)
Est: $200 - $400
Watercolor on paper, "Swamp" Brown County, Indiana. Original price $175 in 1973. Signed lower right. Housed in wood frame. Sight - 15 x 27, Frame - 26 1/2 x 38 1/2.
Main Auction Galleries
Apr. 16, 2023
Wilbur Meese (1910-1998)
Est: $400 - $800
Fall Farm Primitive 14" x 16" watercolor, signed lower right.
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
Apr. 16, 2023
Wilbur Meese (1910-1998)
Est: $400 - $800
Winter Homestead 19" x 29" watercolor on paper, signed lower right.
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
Sep. 24, 2022
Wilbur Meese, American (1910-1998), lighthouse, watercolor / gouache on paper, 17 1/8"H x 24 3/4"W (sight), 31 1.2"H x 38"W (frame)
Est: $200 - $400
Wilbur Meese American, (1910-1998) lighthouse watercolor / gouache on paper signed lower right. Biography from the Archives of askART: Wilbur W. Meese was born 25 December 1910 in Saint Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, a son of James and Lora McKinney Meese. James Meese was a farmer. Wilbur Meese was a painter in watercolors. He studied at Circle Art Academy, Butler University, and Cleveland Art Institute. He also studied under George Jo Mess and Gordon Mess. He exhibited at the Indiana Watercolor Society and the Hoosier Salon. He won prizes at numerous exhibitions including the Indiana State Fair, Hoosier Salon, and Indiana Artists Club amongst others. Meese worked as a commercial artist, a package designer and became Art Director and Manager of Advertising Design for Eli Lilly and Company. He was married to Ella Jean Ward in 1946. He was a member and past president of the Indiana Artists Club, a founding member and past president of the Art Directors club of Indiana, and a charter member and first president of the Watercolor Society of Indiana in 1983 where an award in his name was created by that society. Meese's work is held by numerous corporate and private collections, and Purdue, Indiana State and Indiana Universities. Meese won numerous awards including at the Hoosier Salon, the Indiana Artists Club, the Watercolor Society of Indiana and the Kentucky Watercolor Society. Meese is mentioned in Who Was Who in American Art by Peter Falk; Davenport's Art Reference and Price Guide; and The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis by Bodenhamer. Wilbur Meese died 28 August 1998 in Indianapolis, Indiana and he, and his wife are buried in the Washington Park North Cemetery, Indianapolis. Researched, written and submitted by Kevin Daniel, University of Illinois graduate student of Library and Information Science with a focus on art Cataloging.
Ripley Auctions
Apr. 03, 2022
Wilbur Meese (1910-1998)
Est: $350 - $700
"White Homestead" 18" x 29" watercolor, signed lower right. right. The following biography is from the fineestateart.com website: Wilbur Meese was born in St. Joseph, Illinois in 1910. Growing up on a farm, he gained an appreciation for the charms of small towns and rural life; subject matter that would find its way into his watercolors. He actively painted throughout his life. His works were widely exhibited and highly sought after. He exhibited in the Hoosier Salon no less than 25 times and won numerous awards. His work also won awards at the Indiana State Fair, the Indiana Artists Club, Watercolor Society of Indiana and the Kentucky Watercolor Society. His work can be found in the permanent collections of Indiana University, Purdue University and Indiana State University as well as many private and corporate collections. Wilbur Meese worked as a commercial artist, a package designer and became Art Director and Manager of Advertising Design for Eli Lilly and Company, retiring in 1973. He was married to Ella Jean Ward in 1946. He was a member and past president of the Indiana Artists Club, a founding member and past president of the Art Directors club of Indiana, and a charter member and first president of the Watercolor Society of Indiana where the members created a merit award in his honor. Wilbur Meese died in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1998. To see this biography on our site, visit: https://fineestateart.com/artists/wilbur_meese
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
Apr. 03, 2022
Evalyn Gertrude James (1898-1990)
Est: $250 - $500
"Spring Trees" 8" x 10" oil on board, signed lower left, dated 1954. The following biography is from the fineestateart.com website: Evalyn Gertrude James was a teacher, professor, lecturer and working artist. She is thought to be the daughter of Eva Gertrude James. Her residences were Indianapolis and Brazil, Indiana. James was educated at Herron School of Art and Earlham College and also held two degrees from Indiana University. After being the head of the art department at Jefferson High School in Lafayette, she resigned to become head of the Fine Art department at Indiana State University (then called Indiana State Teachers College of Terre Haute). She was also the chairman of the state committee on art courses for schools in Indiana. Known for her skill with brushwork, James primarily used oil and watercolor as mediums. Most of her work consists of landscapes, which were painted in locations such as Terre Haute and Bloomington. Her works are said to be known for their vitality and color choices and were exhibited at a number of places including: the Pettis Gallery, the Richmond Annual Exhibition, and the Hoosier Salon. Indianapolis Star, “In the World of Art”, subtitled “Finds Thrill At James Exhibit at Pettis Art Gallery”, by Lucille E. Morehouse, 1930; IMA Library Artist Files To see this biography on our site, visit: https://fineestateart.com/artists/evalyn_gertrude_james
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
Oct. 10, 2021
Wilbur Meese (1910-1998)
Est: $300 - $600
Railroad Crossing 20" x 28" watercolor, signed lower right
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
Oct. 10, 2021
Wilbur Meese (1910-1998)
Est: $300 - $600
Red Barn 18" x 30" watercolor, signed lower right
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
Oct. 19, 2019
Wilbur M. Meese, (Indiana / Illinois, 1910-1998), "Old English Mill" winter landscape, watercolor, Sight, 21" x 28 1/2". Frame, 32"...
Est: $500 - $800
Wilbur M. Meese (Indiana / Illinois, 1910-1998) "Old English Mill" winter landscape watercolor signed lower right in pencil. Label verso. Sight, 21" x 28 1/2". Frame, 32" x 40".
Ripley Auctions
Aug. 24, 2019
Wilbur M. Meese, (Indiana / Illinois, 1910-1998), "Old English Mill" winter landscape, watercolor, Sight, 21" x 28 1/2". Frame, 32"...
Est: $700 - $900
Wilbur M. Meese (Indiana / Illinois, 1910-1998) "Old English Mill" winter landscape watercolor signed lower right in pencil. Label verso. Sight, 21" x 28 1/2". Frame, 32" x 40".
Ripley Auctions
Apr. 08, 2018
Wilbur Meese (1910-1998)
Est: $300 - $600
Victorian Yesteryear, 15" x 22", Watercolor, Signed Lower Right.
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
Apr. 08, 2018
Wilbur Meese (1910-1998)
Est: $300 - $600
Snowy Landscape, 14" x 23", Watercolor, Signed Lower Right.
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
May. 06, 2017
Probably Wilbur M. Meese, (American, 1910-1998), winter landscape with barn and homestead, watercolor on paper, 17" x 26 1/2"
Est: $150 - $250
Probably Wilbur M. Meese (American, 1910-1998) winter landscape with barn and homestead watercolor on paper Meese was active in Indiana and Illinois. 17" x 26 1/2"
Ripley Auctions
May. 06, 2017
Wilbur M. Meese, (American, 1910-1998), Victorian house on a snow covered hill, LARGE SCALE watercolor on paper, 20 3/4" x 28 3/4"
Est: $150 - $300
Wilbur M. Meese (American, 1910-1998) Victorian house on a snow covered hill LARGE SCALE watercolor on paper pencil signed lower right. Meese was active in Indiana and Illinois. 20 3/4" x 28 3/4"
Ripley Auctions
May. 06, 2017
Wilbur M. Meese, (American, 1910-1998), Italianate house on snow covered hill, watercolor on paper, 22 1/2" X 26".
Est: $150 - $300
Wilbur M. Meese (American, 1910-1998) Italianate house on snow covered hill watercolor on paper signed lower right 22 1/2" X 26".
Ripley Auctions
May. 06, 2017
Wilbur M. Meese, (American, 1910-1998), winter landscape with Victorian house, watercolor on paper, 19" x 26 1/2"
Est: $150 - $250
Wilbur M. Meese (American, 1910-1998) winter landscape with Victorian house watercolor on paper signed lower right. Meese was active in Indiana and Illinois. 19" x 26 1/2"
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