J. Harold Noecker Paintings & Artwork for Sale | J. Harold Noecker Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 29, 2025
J. HAROLD NOECKER (1912-2002) EXHIBITED OIL ON BOARD
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Harold Noecker (1912-2002) Untitled (The Tenant) 1973 The artist's trademark work depicting an enigmatic surrealist-leaning scene of isolation is signed lower right front and retains notations verso including an inscription stating that this work won an exhibition in Ft. Myers in 1974. Harold Noecker exhibited his work at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Milwaukee Art Institute, the 1964 World's Fair in New York, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond. He seems to be a part of that tradition of surrealist painters that flourished in the upper Midwest during the mid 20th century, several of which are represented in this auction. Sight size measures 23.5 x 35.25 with a framed size of 30.75 x 42.5 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Jul. 23, 2023
Harold Noecker (American, 1912-2002) oil on board
Est: $500 - $700
Harold Noecker (American, 1912-2002) oil on board, unframed signed image: 24"h x 36"w
Treadway Gallery
Sep. 02, 2020
Harold Noecker, (American, 1912-2002), Untitled, oil on board, 24" x 30"
Est: $800 - $1,200
signed lower right
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jul. 20, 2019
J. Harold Noecker, (1912-2002), untitled seaside, oil on masonite, 24" x 36"
Est: $300 - $500
J. Harold Noecker (1912-2002) untitled seaside oil on masonite A painter whose work was rediscovered in the late 20th century, Harold Noecker was born in Urbana, Illinois and remained active in Chicago as a painter in the 1930s and 1940s. He took art classes at the Chicago Academy of Fine Art and was trained as an architect at the University of Illinois. Noecker's painting style was both surrealistic and realistic, "combining familiar objects in ways that are ultimately haunting and enigmatic." (Kennedy 135) Many of his houses and objects placed in interiors as well as figures are isolated in a manner that suggest haunting loneliness. It is thought that Noecker's single figures in interiors reflected the inner life of the artist himself. "Noecker also sometimes included a rushing figure or a hissing snake, ratcheting up the mystery of the scene." (Kennedy 135) It is likely that because of the closeness of his style to Chicagoan Gertrude Abercrombie, a surrealist, Noecker and Abercrombie shared a joint exhibition in 1944 at the Chicago Art Institute in an area reserved for exhibitions of local artists. Reviewer Frank Holland in the "Chicago Sun Times", May 21, 1944, described the two artists as "well-known Chicago painters" who created "haunting eerie pictures that have a curious dreamlike other-worldness about them." (135) Exhibition venues of Noecker's work in addition to the Art Institute were the Milwaukee Art Institute, the 1964 World's Fair in New York, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond. Source: Elizabeth Kennedy, Chicago Modern Peter Falk, Who Was Who in American Art 24" x 36"
Ripley Auctions
Jul. 20, 2019
J. Harold Noecker, (1912-2002), untitled deckside, oil on masonite., 24" x 36"
Est: $300 - $500
J. Harold Noecker (1912-2002) untitled deckside oil on masonite. A painter whose work was rediscovered in the late 20th century, Harold Noecker was born in Urbana, Illinois and remained active in Chicago as a painter in the 1930s and 1940s. He took art classes at the Chicago Academy of Fine Art and was trained as an architect at the University of Illinois. Noecker's painting style was both surrealistic and realistic, "combining familiar objects in ways that are ultimately haunting and enigmatic." (Kennedy 135) Many of his houses and objects placed in interiors as well as figures are isolated in a manner that suggest haunting loneliness. It is thought that Noecker's single figures in interiors reflected the inner life of the artist himself. "Noecker also sometimes included a rushing figure or a hissing snake, ratcheting up the mystery of the scene." (Kennedy 135) It is likely that because of the closeness of his style to Chicagoan Gertrude Abercrombie, a surrealist, Noecker and Abercrombie shared a joint exhibition in 1944 at the Chicago Art Institute in an area reserved for exhibitions of local artists. Reviewer Frank Holland in the "Chicago Sun Times", May 21, 1944, described the two artists as "well-known Chicago painters" who created "haunting eerie pictures that have a curious dreamlike other-worldness about them." (135) Exhibition venues of Noecker's work in addition to the Art Institute were the Milwaukee Art Institute, the 1964 World's Fair in New York, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond. Source: Elizabeth Kennedy, Chicago Modern Peter Falk, Who Was Who in American Art 24" x 36"
Ripley Auctions
Mar. 25, 2018
HAROLD NOECKER (1912-2002), OIL ON BOARD
Est: $200 - $300
Framed oil painting on board of still life. Sight- 18" x 24" Overall- 24" x 29"
Robert Slawinski Auctioneers, Inc.
Jun. 04, 2016
Harold Noecker, (American, 1912-2002), Still Life, oil on board, 23.5" x 35"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Harold Noecker (American, 1912-2002) Still Life oil on board signed lower right 23.5" x 35"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jul. 27, 2013
James Harold Noecker, (American, 1912-2002), Circus Tent, Oil on board, 9.5" x 15"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
James Harold Noecker (American, 1912-2002) Circus Tent Oil on board c. 1940. Signed. 9.5" x 15"
Ripley Auctions
Jul. 08, 2013
James Harold Noecker, (American, 1912-2002), Circus Tent, Oil on board, 9.5" x 15"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
James Harold Noecker (American, 1912-2002) Circus Tent Oil on board c. 1940. Signed. 9.5" x 15"
Ripley Auctions
May. 02, 2013
James Harold Noecker, (American, 1912-2002), Circus Tent, Oil on board, 9.5" x 15"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
James Harold Noecker (American, 1912-2002) Circus Tent Oil on board c. 1940. Signed. 9.5" x 15"
Ripley Auctions
Mar. 02, 2013
Harold Noecker (American, 1912-2002) "Untitled,"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Harold Noecker (American, 1912-2002) "Untitled," c. 1950, oil on board, 24" x 30", signed lower right, framed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Mar. 02, 2013
Harold Noecker (American, 1912-2002) "Houses,"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Harold Noecker (American, 1912-2002) "Houses," c. 1950, oil on board, 24" x 30", signed lower right, framed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jan. 24, 2013
Harold Noecker, (American; 1912 - 2002), Sarasota, Oil on masonite, 24" x 30"
Est: $700 - $900
Harold Noecker (American; 1912 - 2002) Sarasota Oil on masonite c. 1965. Signed. A painter whose work was rediscovered in the late 20th century, Harold Noecker was born in Urbana, Illinois and remained active in Chicago as a painter in the 1930s and 1940s. He took art classes at the Chicago Academy of Fine Art and was trained as an architect at the University of Illinois.Noecker's painting style was both surrealistic and realistic, combining familiar objects in ways that are ultimately haunting and enigmatic. It is likely that because of the closeness of his style to Gertrude Abercrombie, a surrealist, they shared a joint exhibition in 1944 at the Chicago Art Institute in an area reserved for exhibitions of local artists. Reviewer Frank Holland in the "Chicago Sun Times", May 21, 1944, described the two artists as "well-known Chicago painters" who created "haunting eerie pictures that have a curious dreamlike other-worldness about them." In addition to the Art Institute, Noecker also exhibited at the Milwaukee Art Institute, the 1964 World's Fair in New York, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond. 24" x 30"
Ripley Auctions
Dec. 01, 2012
Harold Noecker, "Grant Park," c. 1950, oil
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Harold Noecker (American, 1912-2002) "Grant Park," c. 1950, oil on masonite, 24" x 36", signed lower right, framed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
May. 12, 2012
J. Harold Noecker, (Illinois; 1912-2002), Sun and Shadows, Oil on masonite, 24" x 30"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
J. Harold Noecker (Illinois; 1912-2002) Sun and Shadows Oil on masonite c. 1940. Signed. A painter whose work was rediscovered in the late 20th century, Harold Noecker was born in Urbana, Illinois and remained active in Chicago as a painter in the 1930s and 1940s. He took art classes at the Chicago Academy of Fine Art and was trained as an architect at the University of Illinois. Noecker's painting style was both surrealistic and realistic, combining familiar objects in ways that are ultimately haunting and enigmatic. It is likely that because of the closeness of his style to Gertrude Abercrombie, a surrealist, they shared a joint exhibition in 1944 at the Chicago Art Institute in an area reserved for exhibitions of local artists. Reviewer Frank Holland in the "Chicago Sun Times", May 21, 1944, described the two artists as "well-known Chicago painters" who created "haunting eerie pictures that have a curious dreamlike other-worldness about them." Exhibition venues of Noecker's work in addition to the Art Institute were the Milwaukee Art Institute, the 1964 World's Fair in New York, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond. 24" x 30"
Ripley Auctions
Mar. 04, 2012
Harold Noecker Bridge and Cat
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Harold Noecker (American, 1912-2002) "Bridge and Cat," c. 1960, oil on board, 23.5" x 35.5", signed lower right, framed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers