Thomas Yellowstone Moran Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Thomas Yellowstone Moran Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 08, 2024
Thomas Moran (American, 1837-1926) House in Chancery, 1859
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Thomas Moran (American, 1837-1926) House in Chancery, 1859 oil on canvas signed T Moran and dated (lower center) 19 x 29 in.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Nov. 19, 2024
THOMAS MORAN (1837-1926) - The Gate of Venice
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
THOMAS MORAN (1837-1926) The Gate of Venice Image: 17 5⁄8 x 31 in. (447 x 787 mm.) Sheet: 21 x 33 ¼ in. (533 x 844 mm.)
Christie's
Nov. 15, 2024
Thomas Moran "Grand Canyon of Arizona " 1913
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
This lot is oversized / heavy and will require 3rd party shipping - please inquire before bidding. Thomas Moran (American, 1837-1926). "Grand Canyon of Arizona from Hermit Rim Road" chromolithograph, published by American Lithography Company, New York, NY for the Santa Fe Railway, 1913. Signed and dated 1912 (date for the original painting) in the plate. Thomas Moran joined John Wesley Powell on an expedition to the Grand Canyon in 1873. This chromolithograph is after a painting that Moran created depicting the Kaibab Plateau on the north rim. The composition features a picturesque view over the canyon rim and across the peaks framed by evergreens with a birds-eye view of the river below. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway used Moran's artwork to promote tourism. Interestingly, Moran's painting is still owned by the company. A grand view of the Grand Canyon by Thomas Moran on an impressively large size, mounted in custom, museum-quality framing with attractive fillets and a triple mat. Size (sight view): 25.25" L x 34.25" W (64.1 cm x 87 cm) Size (frame): 39.5" L x 48.75" W (100.3 cm x 123.8 cm) Another chromolithograph of Moran's "The Grand Canyon of Arizona, from Hermit Rim Road" is listed by Arader Galleries for $12,000 with a wonderful contextual description that reads in part, "To the great majority of Americans who did not have the resources or daring to travel to the West, Moran provided this image of the country's infinite potential as symbolized by its dramatic, unique landscape. The artist showed American expansion as a fated conclusion, a glorious destiny indelibly written in the literal stone of the country's landscape. Like so many Americans who found such startling significance in the landscape of the American West, Moran was not a native. He immigrated to the United States with his family in 1844 from his native England. Beginning as a wood engraver's apprentice in Philadelphia, he produced an extraordinarily broad range of works: designs for wood engravings, large dramatic oil paintings, small quiet watercolors, and delicate etchings. One of the most celebrated artists of the day, Moran was intimately in tune with the spirit of his age, and this, combined with his phenomenal artistic talent, accounts for much of his fame. Moran painted out of genuine passion, and was not simply responding to a commercial opportunity. For this reason he was uniquely able to understand and capture visually the symbolic significance of the American landscape, and his imagery resonated strongly with a populace hungry for views to complement their romantic conceptions of the distant frontier. Yet for all of his nostalgia, Moran was a realist. He recognized that the beauty of the West needed no embellishment, and his portrayals and views of the West presented it as it was. Thomas Moran's pictures of the West resonate perhaps even more strongly today than at the time of their production. The optimism visible in his work echoes with the experience of the remainder of the 20th century, and it is with increasing nostalgia for that time of infinite promise that today's viewers regard the artist's work. Moran's images have grown in appeal, rather than wane, and 'The Grand Canyon' represents an opportunity to acquire significant work by an unparalleled artist of the American West." Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; Private collection of a Private Colorado Family All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #189746
Artemis Gallery
Nov. 09, 2024
Thomas Moran (after) "Grand Canyon of Arizona" Litho (1912)
Est: $200 - $400
Thomas Moran (after) (American, 1837-1926) Grand Canyon of Arizona on the Santa Fe, 1892/ 1912 Chromolithograph on paper 26" x 34 1/2" (sight) A lithograph published circa 1912 after Thomas Moran's 1892 oil masterpiece, alternately titled "Grand Canyon of Arizona from the Hermit Rim Road." The original glazed frame measures 33" x 41 1/2", and bears a metal title plaque below the image.
Circle Auction
Oct. 17, 2024
THOMAS MORAN (AFTER CHASE) Coming to Anchor
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
THOMAS MORAN (AFTER CHASE) Coming to Anchor Etching with roulette and sandpaper ground, 1885. 380x755 mm; 15x29¾ inches, wide margins. Signed by both Thomas Moran and Harry Chase, lower margin, with the anchor remarqué lower left. Klackner 43. We have found only two other impressions at auction in the past 30 years.
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 12, 2024
Thomas Moran (1837-1926) The Half Dome - View from Moran Point, Yosemite, 1887
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Thomas Moran (1837-1926) The Half Dome - View from Moran Point, Yosemite, 1887 etching on paper 11.625 x 8.25 inches (image) 20 x 16 inches (frame) signed in plate lower left: T. Moran verso: signed Thos. Moran
Lone Star Art Auction
Sep. 28, 2024
Thomas Moran
Est: $25 - $50
National Gallery of Art.
Davis Brothers Auction
Sep. 26, 2024
Thomas Moran, “a Snowy Mountain Range" (Path Of Souls, Idaho), Vintage Chromolithograph. Signed & Framed Reserve For Paris Print- Art
Est: -
Pickup on Saturday, September 28th, 2024 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm All items are sold as-is. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free of defects, imperfections, or wear and tear. The pickup address will be released on your invoice. Invoices are sent after the entire auction has ended. Be sure to bring boxes and packing material to pickup. If you purchase a large item, be sure to bring moving help. Shipping is NOT AVAILABLE. Items not picked up by the pickup deadline will be forfeited and you will still be charged. Items cannot be held after the pickup date. Items not picked up will be automatically charged to the card on file.
Aether Auctions
Sep. 14, 2024
Thomas Moran (1837-1926), A Deer in a Mountain Landscape
Est: $150,000 - $250,000
Title: Thomas Moran (1837-1926), A Deer in a Mountain Landscape Dimensions: 10 x 14 Framed Dimensions: 18 x 21 1/4 x 2 1/2 Signature: monogrammed lower left: TM
Jackson Hole Art Auction
Sep. 14, 2024
AMERICAN LANDSCAPE ETCHING BY THOMAS MORAN HALF DOME
Est: $100 - $150
Thomas Moran, American, 1837 to 1926, an etching print titled The Half Dome, View from Moran Point. Signed in plate and dated 1887 lower left. Matted and framed. With a dedication inscription to the back. Thomas Moran was a painter and printmaker of the Hudson River School in New York whose work often featured the Rocky Mountains. American Prints and Art Collectibles.
Antique Arena Inc
Sep. 07, 2024
Thomas Moran Yellowstone Exhibition Poster
Est: $25 - $50
26 3/4" by 18 3/4" framed.
Davis Brothers Auction
Sep. 07, 2024
Thomas Moran (1837-1926) Calendar Pair c. 1983
Est: $100 - $300
Featured in this lot is this Thomas Moran (1837-1926) calendar pair circa 1983. The calendars show a wonderfully and professionally crafted calendar pair that shows the lithograph copyrighted in 1913 by the American Lithographic Co., NY and shows a view of the Grand Canyon from Hermit Rim. The condition of this pair of calendar's is is good and well preserved with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of these calendars is 27" x 13 1/2" for both.
North American Auction Company
Aug. 24, 2024
After Thomas MORAN: Venice Palazzo, Watercolor
Est: $100 - $300
After Thomas Moran (American, 1837-1926) late 20th century watercolor on paper cardof a Venice palazzo and canal with gondola in the foreground, inscribed and initialed. [Frame: 17" H x 14" W]. Work has been taped down at the edges and with related mat burn from the adhesive, rough and torn edges not visible when framed
Roland Auctions NY
Aug. 15, 2024
After Thomas Moran (1837-1926): The Harbor, Venice
Est: $300 - $500
Oil on paperboard, signed 'TMoran' lower left. 15 3/4 x 20 in., 24 x 28 in. (frame).
STAIR
Jun. 13, 2024
Thomas Moran After A.F. Bunner Etching Venice
Est: $600 - $800
Thomas Moran (American, 1837-1926), after Andrew Fisher Bunner (American, 1841-1897). Etching, harbor scene, Venice. Signed A.F. Bunner in the plate lower right, pencil signed A.F. Bunner lower left and pencil signed T. Moran lower right. "Copyright 1887 by C. Klackner" printed upper left. Titled with C. Klackner paper label on verso. Sight 9 3/4" x 25" (with frame 17 1/2" x 32 1/2"). Toning, foxing and discoloration to paper and mat, chips and losses to frame.
Willow Auction House
May. 26, 2024
Thomas Moran "The Three Tetons" Painting
Est: $750 - $1,000
Thomas Moran (1837-1926) was an American painter and printmaker known for his stunning landscapes, particularly his depictions of the American West. Born in Bolton, England, Moran's work played a significant role in shaping the perception of the American frontier and its natural beauty.Moran's artistic journey took a turn when he emigrated to the United States and was exposed to the grandeur of the western landscapes. His travels with expeditions, such as the Hayden Geological Survey of 1871, allowed him to witness the breathtaking scenery of places like Yellowstone and the Rocky Mountains. His artistic interpretations of these landscapes helped inspire support for the creation of national parks.His paintings were characterized by their dramatic compositions, vivid colors, and attention to detail. Moran's ability to capture the essence of light and atmosphere in his landscapes contributed to his reputation as one of the premier painters of the American West. His depictions of Yellowstone's geysers and canyons, in particular, played a significant role in introducing these natural wonders to the broader public.Moran's work was not only artistic but also played a role in conservation efforts. His art helped convey the value of preserving these landscapes for future generations. He was a member of vario art organizations and enjoyed critical acclaim during his lifetime.Today, Thomas Moran is regarded as a key figure in American landscape painting and a vital contributor to the nation's artistic and cultural heritage. His legacy lives on through his art, which continues to inspire an appreciation for the beauty and majesty of the American wilderness. Measures 20 x 24. Sold "after" Moran. Oil on canvas.
Morgan Auctions
May. 18, 2024
Thomas Moran The Grand Canyon Print On Paper
Est: -
Frame is in good condition. Frame measures approximately 30.25in x 36in. NR30174 SA
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
May. 18, 2024
Thomas Moran Grand Canyon National Park Print
Est: -
Frame has scuffs and scratches. Frame measures approximately 31in x 40in. NR30174 SA
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
May. 16, 2024
Thomas Moran (American, 1837-1926) Untitled (Ruins)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Thomas Moran (American, 1837-1926) Untitled (Ruins) watercolor on paper signed T. Moran (lower right); inscribed (verso) 10 x 14 inches. This lot is located in Chicago. In 1856, Thomas Moran finished Among the Ruins He Lingered (location unknown), a painting based on Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem entitled Alastor, about a melancholy quest of a poet. Inscribed on the reverse of the present watercolor are lines from the poem, "Among the ruined temples there/He lingered...poring on memorials/Of the world's youth." Also written on the reverse of this artwork is "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage," which refers to Moran's 1859 painting, Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came (Madden Museum of Art, Denver), which itself was inspired by Robert Browning's poem by the same name. Although it is unknown who wrote these lines on Untitled (Ruins), it is clear that the composition, with its small, lone figure that gazes out at the vast landscape full of architectural remains, was inspired by the Romantic and Sublime movements of the 19th century. Though small in size, the watercolor showcases the powerful talent and strong imagination of Moran, as well as his interest in contemporary literature, an inspiration he would return to throughout his career.
Hindman
May. 16, 2024
Thomas Moran (American, 1837-1926) Mid-Atlantic Seascape, 1914
Est: $100,000 - $150,000
Thomas Moran (American, 1837-1926) Mid-Atlantic Seascape, 1914 oil on canvas signed TMoran and dated (lower left) 23 x 40 1/4 inches. This lot is located in Chicago. Collection of Charles and Margôt Nesbitt This painting will be included in Stephen L. Good, Phyllis Braff, and Melissa Webster Speidel's forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the artist's work. It is also listed in an undated, handwritten ledger page from the artist, held in the archives of the Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Provenance: Myron Buttram Charles R. Nesbitt, gift from the above, c. 1970s Thence by descent to the present owners Lot note: In 1757, British philosopher Edmund Burke put forth an influential theory of the sublime, famously defined as “a sort of delightful horror, a sort of tranquility tinged with terror; which, as it belongs to self-preservation, is one of the strongest of all the passions.” Distinct from the straightforward pleasure typically derived from the merely beautiful, the theory posited that the experience of the sublime should trigger a feeling of danger. This, in turn, would stir emotions akin to awe and reverence, precisely because the perceived threat never materializes and the person witnessing a sublime phenomenon, far removed, is preserved from harm or death. The notion of the sublime greatly informed the Romantic aesthetic of the 19th century. Chief among the Romantics, J. M. W. Turner established a powerful visual conduit for the feeling of quiet dread induced by sublime events through his vivid depictions of the force of nature. He excelled at representing awe-inspiring, blustery atmospheric conditions that convey not only the inclement winds and rains lashing the landscape, but also imbue the scene with expressive light and color that pierces through the stormy skies and invokes a transcendental power aimed to humble the viewer. In the lineage of Turner, whose work he examined firsthand and copied assiduously during a visit to London in 1862, Thomas Moran also widely contributed to the pictorial language of the sublime. Mid-Atlantic Seascape offers an immersive experience, casting the vastness of the tempestuous ocean as both within reach – its turbulence is nearly palpable – and beyond comprehension all at once. The towering waves, roaring and crashing throughout the expanse of the canvas beneath a menacingly leaden sky, envelop the beholder, save for the distant, peering light on the horizon. The whole composition poetically emphasizes human finitude against nature’s immensity. The painting offers a sublime experience as it compels imagination, presenting a nebulous reality which the sole faculty of reason cannot fully contend with. A late work in Moran’s oeuvre, Mid-Atlantic Seascape encapsulates the natural grandeur that the artist strove to convey throughout his career.
Freeman’s | Hindman
May. 16, 2024
MORAN, Thomas (1837-1926). Yellowstone Park / Northern Paci...
Est: $1,200 - $2,400
MORAN, Thomas (1837-1926). Yellowstone Park / Northern Pacific. 1924. St. Paul: Brown & Bigelow. 29 3/8 x 40 ½”. Rail travel poster showing the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone Park by Moran, a Hudson River School landscape painter. Emblems of the Northern Pacific Railway in corners. Yellowstone National Park was on Northern Pacific’s main line. The railroad was the first to reach the park, at the north entrance, in 1883. Linen backed. Unobtrusive over-painting and repaired tears in margins. A-/B+.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
May. 12, 2024
Thomas Moran "Untitled, 1884" Offset Lithograph
Est: $600 - $900
Thomas Moran (1837-1926) was an American painter and printmaker who is best known for his depictions of the American West. He was a member of the Hudson River School, a group of painters who celebrated the natural beauty of the American landscape.Moran's early works were focused on the American East Coast, but he gained national recognition for his depictions of the American West, particularly the Yellowstone region. His paintings of the area played a significant role in the establishment of Yellowstone National Park, and Moran was also commissioned to create illustrations for the government survey of the area.Moran's paintings of the West are characterized by their dramatic landscapes, vivid colors, and attention to detail. He was a skilled painter of light and atmosphere, and his works captured the majesty and grandeur of the American West.Moran was a highly influential figure in American art, and his legacy continues to be celebrated today. His paintings and prints are held in collections around the world, and his depictions of the American West continue to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike. Measures 32 x 96.
Morgan Auctions
May. 09, 2024
Thomas Moran
Est: $120,000 - $220,000
(American, 1837-1926) A Cloudy Day, East Hampton, 1903, signed and dated twice lower right "TMoran 1903". oil on canvas, 20-1/4 x 30-1/4 in.; fine period carved gilt wood frame, 35 x 44-3/4 in. Provenance: The artist; Albert Gallatin, New York, acquired from above, 1903; Mrs. James Gallatin, New York, by descent; Stair Galleries, Hudson, New York, April 28, 2018, lot 406; Spanierman Galleries, New York, NY (label verso); Questroyal Fine Art, LLC, New York, New York (label verso); Private Collection, Beverly Hills, California; Private Florida Collection Exhibited: The Moran Family Legacy, Guild Hall Museum, East Hampton, New York, October 25, 1997-January 11, 1998. Literature: Albert Gallatin, The Pursuit of Happiness: The Abstract and Brief Chronicles of the Time (New York: Albert Gallatin, 1950), 203, plate 15. Katherine Cameron, The Moran Family Legacy (Long Island, NY: Guild Hall of East Hampton, 1997), no. 84. Note: The Gallatin family had a home near Thomas Moran's East Hampton studio and had a close relationship with the artist. Albert Eugene Gallatin (1881-1952), began collecting art at age 17, and would become a groundbreaking collector and critic, and eventually a modernist artist in his own right. Gallatin acquired A Cloudy Day, East Hampton from Moran the year it was painted, in 1903, when he was 22 years old.
Brunk Auctions
May. 01, 2024
Thomas Moran (1837-1926) Santa Maria della Salute, Venice 30 1/8 x 40 1/4 in. (76.5 x 102.2 cm.) (Painted in 1915.)
Est: $150,000 - $250,000
Thomas Moran (1837-1926) Santa Maria della Salute, Venice signed with conjoined initials, dated and impressed with the artist's thumbprint 'TMoran. / 1915.' (lower right) oil on canvas 30 1/8 x 40 1/4 in. (76.5 x 102.2 cm.) Painted in 1915.
Bonhams
Mar. 14, 2024
THOMAS MORAN The Rapids above Niagara.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
THOMAS MORAN The Rapids above Niagara. Etching printed in dark brownish black, 1885-86. 150x204 mm; 6x8¼ inches, full margins. Signed in pencil, lower left. A very good impression of this scarce, early etching. The Thomas Gilcrease Institute of American History and Art, Tulsa, where there is a pencil and gouache study of Niagara Falls by Moran (1837-1926), notes that, "When Moran visited Niagara Falls in 1881, he would have found it surrounded by factories, tourist venues, and gift shops. The waterfall attracted fifty thousand to sixty thousand tourists every year by the 1850s. There were no regulations to curtail development, so entrepreneurs flocked to the area to invest in tourism and, for those with enough capital, industry as well. Thus, both lumber mills and tacky souvenir stores sprang up within sight of the falls. One would not know this from the many sketches, etchings, wood engravings, and oil paintings that Moran and other artists of his generation created of the famous cataract."
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 16, 2024
Thomas Moran (American, 1837-1926) Watercolor on Paper, 1889, "Amagansett Landscape", H 6.125" W 13.5"
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Signed and dated 'TMoran 1889' in the lower left. Watercolor landscape of the shores of Amagansett, Long Island, New York. Pencil notations on sheet verso of TM, #32 and a small pencil sketch of a horse. Framed under glass, H 17.25", W 24.75". Original frame backing adhered to newer frame verso. Bearing labels from Stephen Mazoh Gallery, Baltimore. Noah Goldowsky Fine Arts, New York. American Drawings, Paul Magriel Collection. Provenance: Christie's New York, May 30th, 1986.
DuMouchelles
Feb. 07, 2024
Thomas Moran (1837-1926) "Seashore" Etching, Signed
Est: $300 - $500
Thomas Moran (1837-1926) "The Rapids Above Niagara," 1886, etching, signed. Size: 6'' x 8'', 15 x 20 cm (image); 10.5'' x 14'', 27 x 36 cm (sheet).
Material Culture
Jan. 27, 2024
MORAN CHROMOLITHOGRAPH OF THE GRAND CANYON
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
MORAN, Thomas (1837-1926). The Grand Canyon of Arizona, from Hermit Rim Road. Chromolithograph. Published by the Santa Fe Railroad, 1912. 31 1/2" x 41 3/4" sheet. Comparable: Sotheby's, 2022 - $10,710. This spectacular print was sold, with the original oil painted by Thomas Moran in 1912 to the Santa Fe Railway Co. At the time, Moran was the nation's best known landscape painter, noted especially for his depictions of the Far West and its parks. The Santa Fe Railway was the first to lay a line to the Grand Canyon, in 1901.
Arader Galleries
Jan. 27, 2024
After Thomas Moran (1837-1926) Oil On Canvas
Est: -
This 20th Century Artist Reproduction Piece Provides A Glimpse Into A Study Done Of The Painting Titled: Sunset On Long Island. While Not Completed By Mr. Moran This Antique Artists Study Is In Good Condition With Slight Paint Cracking Consistent With Age. The Image Is Done Quite Well Replicating The Work In Both Style And Flare. The Frame Measures Approximately 23” X 29”. Art Measures Approximately 16” X 22”. Artist Signed In The Lower Right. Nr30131 Ka
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Jan. 19, 2024
Landscape with Distant Castle
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Thomas Moran 1837 - 1926 Landscape with Distant Castle signed T.Moran and dated 1863 (lower center) gouache on paper 12 ¾ by 18 ¾ in. 32.4 by 47.6 cm. Executed in 1863.
Sotheby's
Jan. 19, 2024
Green River, Wyoming
Est: $800,000 - $1,200,000
Western Art and Design from Bar Cross Ranch, Wyoming Thomas Moran 1837 - 1926 Green River, Wyoming signed TMoran and dated 1883 (lower right) oil on canvas 13 by 20 in. 33 by 50.8 cm. Executed in 1883. This painting will be included in Stephen L. Good, Phyllis Braff and Melissa Webster Speidel's forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the artist's work.
Sotheby's
Jan. 18, 2024
THOMAS MORAN, American 1837-1926, Lakeshore, pencil on paper, 10 x 14 in. (25.4 x 35.6 cm.) (sheet)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
THOMAS MORAN American, 1837-1926 Lakeshore pencil on paper signed lower right "T Moran"
Shannon's
Jan. 18, 2024
THOMAS MORAN (1837-1926) - Long Island
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
THOMAS MORAN (1837-1926) Long Island oil on canvas 20 x 15 ¾ in. (50.8 x 40 cm.)
Christie's
Jan. 18, 2024
THOMAS MORAN (1837-1926) - The Water Party
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
THOMAS MORAN (1837-1926) The Water Party oil on canvas 24 x 20 1⁄8 in. (60.1 x 51.1 cm.)
Christie's
Jan. 18, 2024
THOMAS MORAN (1837-1926) - Autumn Winds, East Hampton, Long Island
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
THOMAS MORAN (1837-1926) Autumn Winds, East Hampton, Long Island oil on canvas 14 x 20 in. (35.6 x 50.8 cm.)
Christie's
Jan. 18, 2024
THOMAS MORAN (1837-1926) - Afterglow, Green River, Wyoming
Est: $1,200,000 - $1,800,000
THOMAS MORAN (1837-1926) Afterglow, Green River, Wyoming oil on canvas 20 x 30 in. (50.8 x 76.2 cm.)
Christie's
Jan. 18, 2024
THOMAS MORAN (1837-1926) - A Glowing Evening, New Mexico
Est: $150,000 - $250,000
THOMAS MORAN (1837-1926) A Glowing Evening, New Mexico oil on canvas 10 x 20 in. (25.4 x 50.8 cm.)
Christie's
Jan. 13, 2024
Thomas Moran The Grand Canyon Framed Print
Est: -
Frame has scuffs & scratches. Frame measures approximately 34.5in x 42.5in. NR13036 SA
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Dec. 19, 2023
Thomas Moran (1837-1926) Venetian Watercolor Painting
Est: $500 - $5,000
DESCRIPTION: Thomas Moran (1837-1926) watercolor painting on paper depicting a Venetian harbor scene with distant city and surrounding vessels, signed with artist conjoined initials (lower right); mounted in gilt carved frame. CIRCA: Mid to Early 20th Cent. ORIGIN: Contintal DIMENSIONS: Image (H: 9.75" x L: 20") Frame (H: 23" x L: 33") CONDITION: Great overall condition, mild wear to edges. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of ourspecialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the "Ask a Questionâ button or email us directly.
Akiba Galleries
Dec. 15, 2023
Thomas Moran (American, 1837-1926) Watercolor on Paper, 1889, "Amagansett Landscape", H 6.125" W 13.5"
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Signed and dated 'TMoran 1889' in the lower left. Watercolor landscape of the shores of Amagansett, Long Island, New York. Pencil notations on sheet verso of TM, #32 and a small pencil sketch of a horse. Framed under glass, H 17.25", W 24.75". Original frame backing adhered to newer frame verso. Bearing labels from Stephen Mazoh Gallery, Baltimore. Noah Goldowsky Fine Arts, New York. American Drawings, Paul Magriel Collection. Provenance: Christie's New York, May 30th, 1986.
DuMouchelles
Dec. 02, 2023
Thomas Moran Color Chromolithograph "The Grand Canyon of Arizona View from Hermit Rim Road", circa 1912
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Thomas Moran (English 1937-1926) Color Chromolithograph "The Grand Canyon of Arizona View from Hermit Rim Road", circa 1912, bearing the plate "Grand Canyon of Arizona on the Santa Fe from Painting by Thomas Moran N.A.", signed and dated lower left within the lithograph T. Moran, 1912"; published by the American Lithography Company of NYC in an edition of 2,500 copies 26 in. x 34.5 Framed 33.25 in. x 41.75 in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Nov. 30, 2023
[WESTERN AMERICANA]. MORAN, Thomas (1837-1926), artist. The Cliffs of Green River [Wyoming]. [Lewis Prang], 1874.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
[WESTERN AMERICANA]. MORAN, Thomas (1837-1926), artist. The Cliffs of Green River [Wyoming]. [Lewis Prang], 1874. 15 3/4 x 11 in. chromolithograph on board, after Thomas Moran, with two original, printed labels on the verso, including: "Aldine chromo for 1874." With title and descriptive information below. -- An original address label from James Sutton & Co, NY, to Concord, NH, address, with two postage stamps attached (11 cents). (Repaired puncture mostly seen on the verso, otherwise very good condition.)
Hindman
Nov. 10, 2023
Thomas Moran
Est: $300 - $500
Thomas Moran (Pennsylvania, 1837-1926) ST. JOHN'S RIVER, FLORIDA, 1881 etching and drypoint, unframed, signed in plate sheet H10 3/4" W13 1/2" Provenance: Private collection
Charlton Hall
Nov. 10, 2023
MORAN, Thomas (1837-1926). Yellowstone Park / Northern Paci...
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
MORAN, Thomas (1837-1926). Yellowstone Park / Northern Pacific. 1924. St. Paul: Brown & Bigelow. 29 3/8 x 39 5/8”. Rail travel poster showing the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone Park by Moran, a Hudson River School landscape painter. Emblems of the Northern Pacific Railway in corners. Yellowstone National Park was on Northern Pacific’s main line. The railroad was the first to reach the park, at the north entrance, in 1883. Linen backed. Scattered over-painting in margins, with slight restoration to text at lower right. B+.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Oct. 26, 2023
Thomas Moran (American, 1837-1926) Punting on the River Cam, England, 1885
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Thomas Moran (American, 1837-1926) Punting on the River Cam, England, 1885 oil on board signed TMoran and dated (lower left) 14 3/8 x 11 1/2 inches. The Collection of Philip and Judith Sieg, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania This lot will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the artist's work being prepared by Stephen L. Good, Phyllis Braff, and Melissa Webster Speidel. Provenance: Isaac Arnold, Sr., Houston, Texas Berry-Hill Galleries, New York (as Punting on the River Cam, England) Acquired from the above by the present owners, 1979 Exhibited: University Park, Pennsylvania, The Pennsylvania State University Museum of Art, Bellefonte Collects, August 13 - October 22, 1989, no. 19, p. 20 Lot note: Though best known for his images of the American West, Thomas Moran visited many other far-flung locales for artistic inspiration, including Mexico, Europe, and other regions across the United States. During these trips, the artist would execute numerous realistic, on-site sketches. After returning to the studio, the artist combined these views with his broad knowledge and experience of the known world to create pleasingly imagined compositions that widely appealed to his audience. Punting on the Cam, England, 1885, a depiction of a placid English river with a group of people in a punting boat, may be such an idealized amalgamation. In 1882, Moran, his wife and fellow artist, Mary Nimmo Moran, and their children, traveled to Thomas's hometown of Bolton, England, where he had emigrated from in 1844. While in Bolton, the artist and his wife mounted a large exhibition at Bromley's Art Gallery. The exhibition proved to be a great success with the public, as well as with art critics. John Ruskin himself purchased two paintings and six etchings (including three by Mrs. Moran) and ordered a set of Moran's Yellowstone chromolithographs. Moran greatly admired Ruskin's writing and was probably elated by the approval of the critic. In addition to their time in Bolton, Thomas and Mary traveled to Strathaven, Scotland (Mary's birthplace), Glencoe Pass, and Fingal's Cave, Staffa (Gilcrease), where they both made numerous sketches. Once back home in New York, the drawings done in England became inspiration for Moran in finished works, sometimes years later. The present artwork of lush, deeply shadowed greenery resembles the bucolic banks around Cambridge along the River Cam, which remains a popular place to punt. The distant church in the background, however, bears a strong resemblance to Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-Upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. It is unknown where the present title of the painting came from or if Moran visited either locale, but this does not reduce the painting's virtuosity. The dynamic, light-filled composition, with its striking color effects and distinctive handling of light and air draws inspiration from Joseph Mallord Wiliam Turner, whose canvases Moran viewed on a trip to Europe in 1861. Like Turner, he did not intend his artworks to be literal records, but to be personal visions inspired by nature, once stating: "All my tendencies are toward idealization. A place as a place has no value in itself for the artist."
Hindman
Oct. 19, 2023
Reproduction Chromolithograph of Thomas Moran's (1837-1926) "View of the American West"
Est: $80 - $160
A vintage reproduction chromolithograph of Thomas Moran's (1837-1926) "View of the American West" with a pristine lake leading away into snow capped mountains. Signature at the bottom right corner, piece measures 28 7/8" x 21 3/4", 25 1/4" x 18 3/4" site. *note - some wrinkling in frame
Embassy Auctions International
Sep. 16, 2023
Thomas Moran
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
(Pennsylvania/California, 1837-1926) A Glimpse of Georgica Pond, Long Island, signed lower right "T Moran 1885", oil on canvas, 22 x 18 in.; original gilt wood and composition reverse profile frame with acanthus and ribbon and stick decoration, "T.A. Wilmurt/New York" frame label Notes: According to Phyllis Braff this painting was exhibited in November 1885 at the National Academy of Design. It is described in the American Art Association catalog of 1886 as "One of the picturesque forest scenes common to the extreme Long Island coast." Moran painted this favorite scene a number of times as it was just a few minutes away from his studio in East Hampton. In March 2012, a new record was set by Brunk Auctions for a Thomas Moran watercolor titled, Cliffs of Green River-Wyoming Territory which sold for $1,700,000. The significance of that work was in part due to the provenance, which could be traced back to the artist and was documented through a photograph of the painting in the home circa 1895. It was also noted in an early family inventory. This painting comes from the same collection and was likely acquired around the same time as Cliffs of Green River. This painting will be included in Phyllis Braff, Melissa Webster Speidel and Stephen L. Good's forthcoming catalogue raisonne of the artist's works as #1077. Provenance: Mrs Mortense Mead, Croton Falls, New York (label verso), probably acquired from the artist, circa 1886 (family tradition holds that four Moran works were acquired directly from the artist, one each year from 1882 to 1886); By descent in family; Private Knoxville Collection;
Brunk Auctions
Sep. 16, 2023
Thomas Moran
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
(Pennsylvania/California, 1837-1926) On the Welsh Coast, 1885, signed and dated with artists monogram cipher "TM 85" lower right, oil on panel, 12-1/4 x 25 in.; original carved gilt wood and composition frame, labeled "Thos. Thos. A. Wilmurt" verso, 24-3/4 x 37-1/2 in. Provenance: Acquired from the artist (family tradition holds that four Moran works were acquired directly from the artist, one each year from 1882 to 1886); By descent in family; Private Knoxville Collection Note: This painting will be included in Phyllis Braff, Melissa Webster Speidel and Stephen L. Good's forthcoming catalogue raisonne of the artist's works. In March 2012, a new record was set by Brunk Auctions for a Thomas Moran watercolor titled, Cliffs of Green River-Wyoming Territory which sold for $1,700,000. The significance of that work was in part due to the provenance, which could be traced back to the artist and was documented through a photograph of the painting in the home circa 1895. It was also noted in an early family inventory. This painting comes from the same collection and was likely acquired around the same time as Cliffs of Green River.
Brunk Auctions