Paul Muller Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Paul Muller Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 06, 2024
Paul Muller, New York / Russian Federation (1895-1970), Albert Schweitzer, 1940s, oil on canvas stretched over baby crib, 34"H x 23 1/2"W
Est: $500 - $700
Paul Muller New York / Russian Federation, (1895-1970) Albert Schweitzer, 1940s oil on canvas stretched over baby crib Unsigned. Biography from Battledore Ltd Gallery: Paul Muller (Russian/American) was born in Estonia. At the age of 16 he joined the Russian Army where he was a musician with the "Labe Guard", the Czar's personal eight regiments. Following the war he worked in Budapest, then studied in Prague, Dresden, and in his native Estonia. There he worked as a sketch artist for a newspaper. Paul Muller came to the United States in 1926 and settled in New York City. He worked as an illustrator for the Encyclopedia Britannica. He also worked as a guard in the Federal Reserve Bank, Pitney Bowes Engraving Service, where he designed for the government one of the first meter-stamp postmarks. But he had a drinking problem, and ended his life as a building superintendent. During these later years he kept painting but his compositions became very phantasmagoric, often mixing references to war events and religious figures. He died in New York in 1970.
Ripley Auctions
Jan. 06, 2024
Paul Muller, New York / Russian Federation (1895-1970), The Kennedys, 1963, oil on canvas, 32"H x 25"W
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Paul Muller New York / Russian Federation, (1895-1970) The Kennedys, 1963 oil on canvas Signed and dated upper right. Biography from Battledore Ltd Gallery: Paul Muller (Russian/American) was born in Estonia. At the age of 16 he joined the Russian Army where he was a musician with the "Labe Guard", the Czar's personal eight regiments. Following the war he worked in Budapest, then studied in Prague, Dresden, and in his native Estonia. There he worked as a sketch artist for a newspaper. Paul Muller came to the United States in 1926 and settled in New York City. He worked as an illustrator for the Encyclopedia Britannica. He also worked as a guard in the Federal Reserve Bank, Pitney Bowes Engraving Service, where he designed for the government one of the first meter-stamp postmarks. But he had a drinking problem, and ended his life as a building superintendent. During these later years he kept painting but his compositions became very phantasmagoric, often mixing references to war events and religious figures. He died in New York in 1970.
Ripley Auctions
Jan. 06, 2024
Paul Muller, New York / Russian Federation (1895-1970), Priest with Pregnant Woman, 1927, watercolor on paper, 25"H x 17"W (sight), 33 1/4"H x 25 1/2"W (frame)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Paul Muller New York / Russian Federation, (1895-1970) Priest with Pregnant Woman, 1927 watercolor on paper Signed and dated lower right. Small restoration lower right. Biography from Battledore Ltd Gallery: Paul Muller (Russian/American) was born in Estonia. At the age of 16 he joined the Russian Army where he was a musician with the "Labe Guard", the Czar's personal eight regiments. Following the war he worked in Budapest, then studied in Prague, Dresden, and in his native Estonia. There he worked as a sketch artist for a newspaper. Paul Muller came to the United States in 1926 and settled in New York City. He worked as an illustrator for the Encyclopedia Britannica. He also worked as a guard in the Federal Reserve Bank, Pitney Bowes Engraving Service, where he designed for the government one of the first meter-stamp postmarks. But he had a drinking problem, and ended his life as a building superintendent. During these later years he kept painting but his compositions became very phantasmagoric, often mixing references to war events and religious figures. He died in New York in 1970.
Ripley Auctions
Oct. 07, 2023
Paul Muller, New York / Russian Federation (1895-1970), The Kennedys, 1963, oil on canvas, 32"H x 25"W
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Paul Muller New York / Russian Federation, (1895-1970) The Kennedys, 1963 oil on canvas Signed and dated upper right. Biography from Battledore Ltd Gallery: Paul Muller (Russian/American) was born in Estonia. At the age of 16 he joined the Russian Army where he was a musician with the "Labe Guard", the Czar's personal eight regiments. Following the war he worked in Budapest, then studied in Prague, Dresden, and in his native Estonia. There he worked as a sketch artist for a newspaper. Paul Muller came to the United States in 1926 and settled in New York City. He worked as an illustrator for the Encyclopedia Britannica. He also worked as a guard in the Federal Reserve Bank, Pitney Bowes Engraving Service, where he designed for the government one of the first meter-stamp postmarks. But he had a drinking problem, and ended his life as a building superintendent. During these later years he kept painting but his compositions became very phantasmagoric, often mixing references to war events and religious figures. He died in New York in 1970.
Ripley Auctions
Oct. 07, 2023
Paul Muller, New York / Russian Federation (1895-1970), Priest with Pregnant Woman, 1927, watercolor on paper, 25"H x 17"W (sight), 33 1/4"H x 25 1/2"W (frame)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Paul Muller New York / Russian Federation, (1895-1970) Priest with Pregnant Woman, 1927 watercolor on paper Signed and dated lower right. Small restoration lower right. Biography from Battledore Ltd Gallery: Paul Muller (Russian/American) was born in Estonia. At the age of 16 he joined the Russian Army where he was a musician with the "Labe Guard", the Czar's personal eight regiments. Following the war he worked in Budapest, then studied in Prague, Dresden, and in his native Estonia. There he worked as a sketch artist for a newspaper. Paul Muller came to the United States in 1926 and settled in New York City. He worked as an illustrator for the Encyclopedia Britannica. He also worked as a guard in the Federal Reserve Bank, Pitney Bowes Engraving Service, where he designed for the government one of the first meter-stamp postmarks. But he had a drinking problem, and ended his life as a building superintendent. During these later years he kept painting but his compositions became very phantasmagoric, often mixing references to war events and religious figures. He died in New York in 1970.
Ripley Auctions
Oct. 07, 2023
Paul Muller, New York / Russian Federation (1895-1970), Albert Schweitzer, 1940s, oil on canvas stretched over baby crib, 34"H x 23 1/2"W
Est: $500 - $700
Paul Muller New York / Russian Federation, (1895-1970) Albert Schweitzer, 1940s oil on canvas stretched over baby crib Unsigned. Biography from Battledore Ltd Gallery: Paul Muller (Russian/American) was born in Estonia. At the age of 16 he joined the Russian Army where he was a musician with the "Labe Guard", the Czar's personal eight regiments. Following the war he worked in Budapest, then studied in Prague, Dresden, and in his native Estonia. There he worked as a sketch artist for a newspaper. Paul Muller came to the United States in 1926 and settled in New York City. He worked as an illustrator for the Encyclopedia Britannica. He also worked as a guard in the Federal Reserve Bank, Pitney Bowes Engraving Service, where he designed for the government one of the first meter-stamp postmarks. But he had a drinking problem, and ended his life as a building superintendent. During these later years he kept painting but his compositions became very phantasmagoric, often mixing references to war events and religious figures. He died in New York in 1970.
Ripley Auctions
Apr. 30, 2022
PAUL MULLER (Russian-American, 1895-1970)
Est: $300 - $500
PAUL MULLER (Russian-American, 1895-1970), Dance with Death (LBJ and Lady Bird on Vietnam battlefield), oil on canvas, unsigned, unframed. Stretcher marks, dirt and grime. Canvas: 34''h, 24''w. Provenance: Estate of William Kranker, collector and dealer, Greenport, NY.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Feb. 05, 2022
PAUL MULLER (Russian-American, 1895-1970)
Est: $300 - $500
PAUL MULLER (Russian-American, 1895-1970), Homage to Eduard Wiiralt, 1954, oil on board, signed with monogram and date at upper right. Drying crackle, minor abrasions, dirt and grime. Board 22''h, 30''w. Provenance: Estate of William Kranker, collector and dealer, Greenport, NY.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Feb. 05, 2022
PAUL MULLER (Russian-American, 1895-1970)
Est: $300 - $500
PAUL MULLER (Russian-American, 1895-1970), ''War Records ... '', 1966, oil on canvas, signed with monogram and date at lower right, unframed. Stretcher marks, smalls bulges, dirt and grime. Canvas 40''h, 24''w. Provenance: Estate of William Kranker, collector and dealer, Greenport, NY.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Jun. 12, 2021
A PAUL MULLER OIL ON CANVAS LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Paul Muller (Russian/American, 1895 - 1970) oil on canvas painting, depicting an expressionist landscape. On the left is depicted a door jamb with a padlock. Signed and dated in red lower left: P. Muller 1958. Presented in a vintage gilt wooden frame.
Antique Arena Inc
Jul. 30, 2016
PAUL MULLER | Leda and the Swan
Est: $600 - $800
SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE. Signed with the artist's device and dated '1935' (lower right); oil on canvas, unframed.
Sotheby's
Nov. 27, 2015
Paul Muller, Russian Praying For Rain, Watercolor, circa 1925
Est: €1,500 - €3,000
Watercolor on firm paper Estonia, circa 1925 Paul Muller (1895-1970) – Estonian-American artist Cyrillic signed ‘Пол Мюллер’ in red lower right Sheet dimensions: 54.5 x 76 cm Framed: 60.5 x 82 cm Provenance: The artist’s son Watercolor in fine execution and strict composition from a series of illustrations with Russian Orthodox priests that the Artist created between 1920 and 1926. Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 3,000 Euro Condition: The paper of the watercolor is overall toned due to age. There is paper tape along the edges on the front. It bears several short tears and tiny paper losses to the edges and corners, partly backed on the reverse. The overall impression is good. The frame bears slight signs of age and use. The sheet measures 54.5 x 76 cm. The framed dimensions are 60.5 x 82 cm. (fea) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Jan. 29, 2006
Paul Muller Oil Albert Schweitzer, Africa
Est: $600 - $900
Paul Muller (Russian/American, 1895-1970) Albert Schweitzer, Africa; oil on canvas. 34" by 23". Unsigned. (side of a baby crib used as stretcher). Provenance: The Paul Muller paintings in this auction were purchased by the consignor years ago from NYC dealers who were selling a collection of 30 of his paintings on behalf of Dick Muller, son of the artist. Muller was a refugee in Estonia all of his life, until he settled in NYC in 1926 and lived there until his death in 1970. He supported himself as an illustrator, (for Encyclopedia Britannica) among other manual and physical jobs until he began drinking and ended his life because of it. His later works show the influence of the American Scene Painters movement school of Social Realism prevalent in the 1920s and 30s, who were strongly influenced by the New York Ashcan school of the early 1900s. Note:The Art Deco style eagle on metered U.S. postage is his design.
Ripley Auctions
Jan. 29, 2006
Paul Muller Oil Watt's Riot, Los Angeles 1968
Est: $400 - $800
Paul Muller (Russian/American, 1895-1970) "Watt's Riot, Los Angeles 1968"; oil on canvas. 23 1/2" by 40". Unsigned. Very good condition with some minor loss to paint. Provenance: The Paul Muller paintings in this auction were purchased by the consignor years ago from NYC dealers who were selling a collection of 30 of his paintings on behalf of Dick Muller, son of the artist. Muller was a refugee in Estonia all of his life, until he settled in NYC in 1926 and lived there until his death in 1970. He supported himself as an illustrator, (for Encyclopedia Britannica) among other manual and physical jobs until he began drinking and ended his life because of it. His later works show the influence of the American Scene Painters movement school of Social Realism prevalent in the 1920s and 30s, who were strongly influenced by the New York Ashcan school of the early 1900s. Note:The Art Deco style eagle on metered U.S. postage is his design.
Ripley Auctions
Sep. 10, 2005
Paul Muller Oil Albert Schweitzer, Africa
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Paul Muller (Russian/American, 1895-1970) Albert Schweitzer, Africa; oil on canvas. 34" by 23". Unsigned. (side of a baby crib used as stretcher). Provenance: The Paul Muller paintings in this auction were purchased by the consignor years ago from NYC dealers who were selling a collection of 30 of his paintings on behalf of Dick Muller, son of the artist. Muller was a refugee in Estonia all of his life, until he settled in NYC in 1926 and lived there until his death in 1970. He supported himself as an illustrator, (for Encyclopedia Britannica) among other manual and physical jobs until he began drinking and ended his life because of it. His later works show the influence of the American Scene Painters movement school of Social Realism prevalent in the 1920s and 30s, who were strongly influenced by the New York Ashcan school of the early 1900s. Note:The Art Deco style eagle on metered U.S. postage is his design.
Ripley Auctions
Sep. 10, 2005
Paul Muller Oil Watt's Riot, Los Angeles 1968
Est: $800 - $1,200
Paul Muller (Russian/American, 1895-1970) "Watt's Riot, Los Angeles 1968"; oil on canvas. 23 1/2" by 40". Unsigned. Very good condition with some minor loss to paint. Provenance: The Paul Muller paintings in this auction were purchased by the consignor years ago from NYC dealers who were selling a collection of 30 of his paintings on behalf of Dick Muller, son of the artist. Muller was a refugee in Estonia all of his life, until he settled in NYC in 1926 and lived there until his death in 1970. He supported himself as an illustrator, (for Encyclopedia Britannica) among other manual and physical jobs until he began drinking and ended his life because of it. His later works show the influence of the American Scene Painters movement school of Social Realism prevalent in the 1920s and 30s, who were strongly influenced by the New York Ashcan school of the early 1900s. Note:The Art Deco style eagle on metered U.S. postage is his design.
Ripley Auctions
Sep. 10, 2005
Paul Muller Watercolor Russian Orthodox Christening
Est: $800 - $1,200
Paul Muller (Russian/American, 1895-1970) Russian Orthodox Christening; watercolor on paper. 21 1/2" by 29". SLR and dated 1934. Framed under glass. Provenance: The Paul Muller paintings in this auction were purchased by the consignor years ago from NYC dealers who were selling a collection of 30 of his paintings on behalf of Dick Muller, son of the artist. Muller was a refugee in Estonia all of his life, until he settled in NYC in 1926 and lived there until his death in 1970. He supported himself as an illustrator, (for Encyclopedia Britannica) among other manual and physical jobs until he began drinking and ended his life because of it. His later works show the influence of the American Scene Painters movement school of Social Realism prevalent in the 1920s and 30s, who were strongly influenced by the New York Ashcan school of the early 1900s. Note:The Art Deco style eagle on metered U.S. postage is his design.
Ripley Auctions
Sep. 10, 2005
Paul Muller Diptych Oil/Canvas Fantasy Figures
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Paul Muller (Russian/American, 1895-1970) Diptych; Fantasmagoric figural paintings; oil on canvas. SLR and dated 1961. Both measure 24" by 18". Provenance: The Paul Muller paintings in this auction were purchased by the consignor years ago from NYC dealers who were selling a collection of 30 of his paintings on behalf of Dick Muller, son of the artist. Muller was a refugee in Estonia all of his life, until he settled in NYC in 1926 and lived there until his death in 1970. He supported himself as an illustrator, (for Encyclopedia Britannica) among other manual and physical jobs until he began drinking and ended his life because of it. His later works show the influence of the American Scene Painters movement school of Social Realism prevalent in the 1920s and 30s, who were strongly influenced by the New York Ashcan school of the early 1900s. Note:The Art Deco style eagle on metered U.S. postage is his design.
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