Charles Robert Patterson Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Charles Robert Patterson Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 20, 2024
CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON (New York, 1878-1958), A three-masted ship on a reach, Oil on canvas, 40" x 50". Framed 47" x 56".
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON New York, 1878-1958 A three-masted ship on a reach, with two sailors in the rigging furling sails. Excellent execution of sunlight illuminating the port side of the bow and the edges of the sails. Signed lower left "Charles Robert Patterson".
Eldred's
Aug. 24, 2024
CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON (NY, 1878-1958)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON (NY, 1878-1958) Crew Aloft Furling Sails in High Seas, oil on canvas, signed lower right, in gold molded frame with linen liner, OS: 34 1/2" x 45 1/2", SS: 26 1/2" x 37 1/2". From a private Maine collection.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jun. 04, 2024
Charles Robert Patterson (American, 1875-1958) - The Clipper Ship Challenge
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Charles Robert Patterson (American, 1875-1958) - The Clipper Ship Challenge Signed ‘Charles Robert Patterson’ bottom left, oil on canvas 40 x 50 in. (101.6 x 127cm) Provenance Kennedy Galleries, New York, New York. Private Collection, New Jersey. Lot Essay Born in England to a family of shipbuilders, Charles Robert Patterson gained renown for his precise marine paintings, often depicting ships navigating turbulent waters with historical accuracy. He ventured to sea at 13, rounding Cape Horn four times before settling in New York City to pursue his art career. Patterson was an active member of prestigious art societies including the National Arts Club and the American Watercolor Society. This painting portrays the clipper ship Challenge, constructed in New York by William H. Webb, Challenge was one of 31 American clippers launched in 1851 during the San Francisco gold rush. With a staggering price tag of $150,000, the Challenge stood as the largest merchant vessel of its time, boasting dimensions of 227 feet in length, 42 feet in beam, and a weight of 2,006 tons. Notably, its high length-to-beam ratio earned it the designation of an extreme clipper. Expected to set records on its maiden voyage, Captain Robert H. Waterman was promised a $10,000 bonus if he could navigate the ship to San Francisco in under 90 days. Despite his efforts, adverse weather and a mutiny off Rio extended the journey to 108 days. Waterman was relieved of his command upon arrival in San Francisco, and subsequent masters faced challenges in recruiting crew members. Despite setting speed records, such as completing the voyage from Singapore to San Francisco in just 34 days, subsequent voyages were marred by mutinies, crew illnesses, and mishaps, tarnishing the vessel's reputation. The Challenge changed ownership several times before meeting its demise off the French coast in early 1877.
Freeman's | Hindman
Dec. 12, 2023
Charles Robert Patterson (American, 1878-1958) marine painting "The Tusitala", oil on canvas, signed "Charles Robert Patterson", mou...
Est: $600 - $1,200
Charles Robert Patterson (American, 1878-1958) marine painting "The Tusitala", oil on canvas, signed "Charles Robert Patterson", mounted in custom gilt frame, 30" x 25", framed 37-1/4" x 32-1/4", very good condition, professionally restored and relined
William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
Sep. 12, 2023
Charles Robert Patterson
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Charles Robert Patterson American 1878-1958 The Watch Buoy Signed Charles Robert Patterson Oil on canvas 29 7/8 x 36 inches (75.9 x 91.4 cm) Provenance: Quester Gallery, Stonington/Greenwich, CT (Framed: 34 x 40 inches) There are a few scattered spots of inpainting in the waves in the foreground and a small spot in the sky near the top edge at the center. Glue relined.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 26, 2023
CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON (NY, 1878-1958)
Est: $400 - $600
Battleship USS Texas Underway, gouache on illustration board, signed lower right, a study for a larger oil painting, ca 1927, now in the Juley Collection at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Housed in a fine contemporary matched and rounded corner gilt frame, matted and glazed, OS: 13 3/4" x 15 3/4", SS: 7 1/2" x 9 1/2", fine condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 02, 2023
Charles Robert Patterson (1878-1958) View of Koko Head, Oahu 12 x 20 in. (30.5 x 50.8 cm) In a Koa wood frame.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Charles Robert Patterson (1878-1958) View of Koko Head, Oahu signed 'Charles Robert Patterson' (lower left) oil on canvas laid to board 12 x 20 in. (30.5 x 50.8 cm) In a Koa wood frame.
Bonhams
May. 03, 2023
Charles Robert Patterson American, 1878-1958 The Ship "Henry B. Hyde"
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Charles Robert Patterson American, 1878-1958 The Ship "Henry B. Hyde" Signed Charles Robert Patterson (lr); inscribed Henry B. Hyde to stretcher Oil on canvas laid to board 28 x 36 inches (71.1 x x 91.4 cm) C Property from a Prominent Private Collection
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Feb. 16, 2023
CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON (New York, 1878-1958), Pair of maritime prints:, Images 21” x 25.75”. Framed 32.25” x 35.25”.
Est: $100 - $150
CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON New York, 1878-1958 Pair of maritime prints: "The Passage Makers" and "The Black Hawk". Both numbered.
Eldred's
Nov. 04, 2022
Charles Robert Patterson (AM 1875-1958) Seascape
Est: $300 - $500
Charles Robert Patterson (American 1875-1958) Seascape oil on board signed lower left 12 x 16" 20 x 23" as framed.
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 08, 2022
PAIR OF CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON MARITIME PRINTS 20th Century Images 21” x 25.75”. Framed 32.25” x 35.25”.
Est: $200 - $300
PAIR OF CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON MARITIME PRINTS 20th Century "The Passage Makers" and "The Black Hawk". Both numbered.
Eldred's
Jun. 14, 2022
Charles Robert Patterson (1878 - 1958) American
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Charles Robert Patterson (1878 - 1958) Oil on canvas , Signed ,measures 21.5 x 17.5
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jun. 04, 2022
Charles Robert Patterson, New York (1878 - 1958), Seascape, oil on canvas, 19 1/2"H x 23 1/2"W (sight), 29 1/4"H x 33 1/8"W (frame)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Charles Robert Patterson New York, (1878 - 1958) Seascape oil on canvas signed lower right. In Newcomb-Macklin? style Arts & Crafts carved and gilt frame with glass. Vertical cracking visible to surface. Flaking and loss present along upper edge. Restoration. Biography from the Archives of askART: Charles Robert Patterson was born in England in 1878 to a family of shipbuilders. Maritime history expert, Karl Kortum, wrote of Patterson's life: "He indentured, as a lad, in the British four-masted bark KENTMERE and served his full-time (four years) on voyaging around the world. Next he joined the British full-rigged ship ALEXANDRA (better known to maritime historians later as the CLAVERDON) and ran away from her in Newcastle, New South Wales; he was sailing before the mast. In Newcastle, he joined the four-masted bark HAWAIIAN ISLES and came up with coal to the Golden Gate. He must have entered the Golden Gate in 1896 because he told marine artist Oswald Brett that he witnessed, upon his arrival, the tragic capsizing an anchor of the full-rigged ship BLAIRMORE in Mission Bay." Later, "Patterson made a Voyage to Australia from the Pacific Northwest in the well-known West Coast barkentine JAMES TAFT. All of his above experiences got into his paintings. There is always a slight tinge of sailors art in his technique. It would be wrong to call my crudity, but it is certainly the opposite of slickness and this is one of the reasons that he is my favorite. He is the real thing-a sailor and he was there." (Publish in Views of the Sea. Karl Kortum, Chief Curator, National Maritime Museum, San Francisco. 1985.) In the 1920s, Paterson settled in New York City to paint. He maintained studios at Hudson River at 72nd Street and later on the top floor of 24 West 59th Street overlooking Central Park. He was a member of the National Arts Club, American Watercolor Society, Allied Artists of America and the Salmagundi Club. From his rich experiences at sea, he created realistic paintings of the clipper ship era, many of which were published in publications and used as book illustrations in the 1930-1950 period. He was commissioned to paint an important group of paintings for the Columbian Rope Company, New York, NY for their corporate fine art collection. (When the company closed, as hemp was displaced with nylon cording, the collection was sold through Kennedy Gallery, New York, NY and Quester Gallery, Stonington, CT.) Other oil paintings by Patterson were purchased for the Seaman's Bank for Savings, New York, NY collection and he was painted two impressive murals commissioned for Memorial Hall at the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD. He died on November 9, 1958 in New York City. Paintings by Charles Robert Patterson are represented in numerous important private and museum collections, including (partial list): Butler Institute of American Art (OH), Detroit Historical Museum (MI), Los Angeles Art Association (CA), Minnesota Maritime Museum (MN), Mystic Seaport Museum (CT), Museum of Fine Arts (MA), Peabody Essex Museum (MA), the U.S. Navy Museum, (Washington, DC), the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts (MD). A one-man exhibition was held in 2006 at the Heritage Museum and Gardens Art Museum in Sandwich, MA: "Saving Our Ships - Paintings of Charles Robert Patterson".
Ripley Auctions
Mar. 22, 2022
Charles Robert Patterson (American, 1878-1958) marine painting "The Tusitala", oil on canvas, signed "Charles Robert Patterson", mou...
Est: $600 - $1,200
Charles Robert Patterson (American, 1878-1958) marine painting "The Tusitala", oil on canvas, signed "Charles Robert Patterson", mounted in custom gilt frame, 30" x 25", framed 37-1/4" x 32-1/4", very good condition, professionally restored and relined
William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
Aug. 08, 2021
Charles Robert Patterson Oil on Canvas "In Company"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Charles Robert Patterson (American 1878-1958) Oil on Canvas "In Company", signed in full lower left, in molded giltwood frame. 49 in. x 54 in. Framed 58 in. x 63 in. Provenance: Quester Gallery, Stonington, CT; New Orleans Auction Galleries to the Present Owner
Rafael Osona Auctions
Dec. 08, 2020
Charles Robert Patterson (American, 1878–1958), , South St., New York
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Charles Robert Patterson (American, 1878–1958) South St., New York Signed 'Charles Robert Patterson' bottom right, oil on canvas 27 x 39 in. (68.6 x 99.1cm) provenance: Private Corporate Collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 17, 2020
Charles Robert Patterson (American, 1875-1958) Reproduction Oil On Canvas
Est: $100 - $300
DESCRIPTION: Charles Robert Patterson Reproduction oil on canvas signed nautical painting. Features a ship coasting through rough waters, signed "Charles Robert Patterson" bottom right corner. Complete mounted in an ornate gold leaf frame. Stamped on reverse "Reproduction Made In Canada" CIRCA: 20th Ct. ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: H: 34": x L: 44.5" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Akiba Galleries
Sep. 20, 2020
attributed to CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON (American 1878-1958) A PAINTING, "Still Life with Silver Creamer, Candlestick, Inkwell and Pen,"
Est: $400 - $600
attributed to CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON (American 1878-1958) A PAINTING, "Still Life with Silver Creamer, Candlestick, Inkwell and Pen," oil on pressed pulpboard, verso inscribed in pencil, "Patterson," and a rubber stamp, "Henry M. Taws, Artist and Designers Materials, 920 Arch Street, Phila." 11 7/8" x 9"
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Nov. 25, 2019
Charles Robert Patterson (1878-1958) Downeaster Jabez Howes in Golden Gate Straits 32 x 40in
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Charles Robert Patterson (1878-1958) Downeaster Jabez Howes in Golden Gate Straits signed 'Charles Robert Patterson' (lower left) oil on canvas 32 x 40in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jun. 30, 2019
Charles Robert Patterson, Oil on Canvas, Ship
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
Charles Robert Patterson (American, 1878-1958), Oil on Canvas, Sailing Ship. Titled verso "Nova Scotia Ship," depicted on open water under sail. In gilt frame. Signed lower left. 24" x 20" W (canvas), 31.375" x 27.5" W (frame, overall). Provenance: From the Private Collection of The Cawley Family.
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Mar. 26, 2019
CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON (1878-1958, NY) oil on ca
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON (1878-1958, NY) oil on canvas, sailing Ship, LEADING WIND, canvas size 24 1/2 x 29 1/2 inches
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Mar. 24, 2019
Charles Robert Patterson (U.S., 1878-1958), "In Company"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Charles Robert Patterson (American, 1878-1958) "In Company" oil on canvas signed lower left, "Quester Gallery, Stonington, CT" label with artist and title en verso. Framed. 49" x 54", framed 58" x 63"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Dec. 11, 2018
CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON (1878-1958, NY) Ship, Leading Wind, 24 1/2 x 29 1/2 inches
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON (1878-1958, NY) Ship, Leading Wind, 24 1/2 x 29 1/2 inches
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Jul. 29, 2018
Charles Robert Patterson (American, 1878-1958), "In Company"
Est: $4,000 - $7,000
Charles Robert Patterson (American, 1878-1958) "In Company" oil on canvas signed lower left, "Quester Gallery, Stonington, CT" label with artist and title en verso. Framed. 49" x 54", framed 58" x 63"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Apr. 21, 2018
Charles Robert Patterson, (American, 1878-1958), "In Company", oil on canvas, 49" x 54", framed 58" x 63"
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
Charles Robert Patterson (American, 1878-1958) "In Company" oil on canvas signed lower left, "Quester Gallery, Stonington, CT" label with artist and title en verso. Framed. 49" x 54", framed 58" x 63"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Apr. 14, 2018
Charles R. Patterson (1878-1958) Oil on Board
Est: $400 - $600
Oil on board of breaching orcas at sea, entitled "Killer Whales, Farallon Islands", by artist Charles R. Patterson (American, 1878-1958). Signed lower right. Salmagundi Club exhibition label remains on reverse. Good condition. Painting measures approx. 9" high x 12" wide. Frame measures 16-1/4" high x 19-1/4" wide.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
Feb. 09, 2018
CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON (American, 1878-1958) PASSING CLIPPERS.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Large oil on canvas nautical scene showing two American clippers passing each other. The left clipper coming towards the viewer, the right clipper going away. All from an on the water perspective. Light blue sky with puffy colorful clouds. Signed lower left "Charles Robert Patterson". Housed in possibly its original fine carved and gilt frame. SIZE: 30" h x 40" w. Overall 34-1/2" h x 44-1/2" h. PROVENANCE: Originally from the contents of the Historic Fairhaven Colonial Club of Fairhaven, MA. CONDITION: Very good. 52902-10
James D. Julia
Oct. 26, 2017
CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON, American (1878-1958), "All Hands on the Mainstay", oil on canvas, signed "Charles Robert Patterson" lower...
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON American (1878-1958) "All Hands on the Mainstay" oil on canvas, signed "Charles Robert Patterson" lower right, titled on the reverse. 25 x 30 inches Provenance: Private Collection, Connecticut; Private Collection, Pennsylvania. Other Notes: Tags: boat, sailing, coastal, marine
Shannon's
Sep. 23, 2017
CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON (AMERICAN, 1878-1958) IN COMPANY Oil on canvas: 49 x 54 in.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON (AMERICAN, 1878-1958) IN COMPANY Oil on canvas: 49 x 54 in. Framed; lower left signed: Charles Robert Patterson; verso label Quester Gallery, Stonington, CT
Potomack Company
Jun. 10, 2017
CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON (1878-1958, NY) OIL
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
PAINTING UNDER GLASS. TWO SHIPS UNDER SAIL IN ROUGH SEAS. IN EXCEPTIONAL CARVED AND GILDED FRAME AND UNDER GLASS. 30" X 40"
Marion Antique Auctions
Jan. 26, 2017
Charles Robert Patterson (American, 1878-1958) The ship Challenger headed out to sea 32 x 40 in. (81.2 x 101.6 cm.)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Charles Robert Patterson (American, 1878-1958) The ship Challenger headed out to sea signed lower right: "Charles Robert Patterson" oil on canvas 32 x 40 in. (81.2 x 101.6 cm.) Footnotes Provenance with Kennedy Galleries, Inc., New York Collection of the Colombian Rope Company, New York
Bonhams
Aug. 25, 2016
CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON (American, 1878-1958) BUSY CALCUTTA HARBOR.
Est: $5,500 - $7,000
Large oil on canvas harbor scene shows a large grouping of tall ships lined in three rows with other smaller Chinese vessels and a shoreline dotted with people & businesses. Signed lower right Charles Robert Patterson. Housed in a good modern gilt frame having some finish loss. SIZE: 28-1/2" x 42-1/2". Overall: 35-1/2" x 49-1/2". CONDITION: Lined with minor inpainting, otherwise very good. 50921-1
James D. Julia
Aug. 09, 2016
Charles Robert Patterson (American, 1878-1958) The ship Challenger headed out to sea 32 x 40 in. (81.2 x 101.6 cm.)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Charles Robert Patterson (American, 1878-1958) The ship Challenger headed out to sea signed lower right: "Charles Robert Patterson" oil on canvas 32 x 40 in. (81.2 x 101.6 cm.) Footnotes Provenance - with Kennedy Galleries, Inc., New York - Collection of the Colombian Rope Company, New York
Bonhams
Feb. 21, 2016
CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON (1878-1958)Glory of the SeasOil on canvas, 102 x 142cmSigned. Title inscribed on stretcher verso
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON (1878-1958)Glory of the SeasOil on canvas, 102 x 142cmSigned. Title inscribed on stretcher verso
Adam's
Jun. 25, 2015
Charles Robert Patterson (American, 1878-1958) The ship Challen
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Charles Robert Patterson (American, 1878-1958) The ship Challenger headed out to sea 32 x 40 in. (81.2 x 101.6 cm.)
Bonhams
Jun. 17, 2015
Charles Robert Patterson (1878-1958) - Under full sail, sailing ship with school of dolphins
Est: £600 - £800
Oil on canvas Signed lower right 60 x 72 cm. (23 1/2 x 28 1/2 in)
Dreweatts 1759
Jun. 17, 2015
Charles Robert Patterson (1878-1958) - Shortening sail, a ship in heavy seas
Est: £600 - £800
Oil on canvas Signed lower right 69 x 97 cm. (27 x 38 in)
Dreweatts 1759
Apr. 26, 2015
After C. R. Patterson "The Glory of the Seas"
Est: $100 - $200
After Charles Robert Patterson (American, 1878-1958), "The Glory of the Seas" lithograph. Framed, not examined out of frame. Sight size: 13" high, 16 1/2" wide. Frame size: 22" high, 25 1/2" wide.
Schwenke Auctioneers
Apr. 19, 2015
Charles Robert Patterson signed oil on canvas
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Mid 20th century oil on canvas, clippership at sea, artist signed lower right Charles Robert Patterson (1878-1958), 27.25"h x 38"w, overall size including frame 33"h x 43.75"w x 1.5"d.
Great Gatsby's Auction Gallery, Inc.
Apr. 15, 2015
Charles Robert Patterson (1878-1958) - Shortening sail, a ship in heavy seas
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
Oil on canvas Signed lower right 69 x 97 cm. (27 x 38 in)
Dreweatts 1759
Apr. 15, 2015
Charles Robert Patterson (1878-1958) - Under full sail, sailing ship with school of dolphins
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
Oil on canvas Signed lower right 60 x 72 cm. (23 1/2 x 28 1/2 in)
Dreweatts 1759
Jan. 30, 2015
Charles Robert Patterson (American, 1878-1958) The
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Charles Robert Patterson (American, 1878-1958) The ship Challenger headed out to sea 32 x 40 in. (81.2 x 101.6 cm.)
Bonhams
Jan. 24, 2015
FRAMED WATERCOLOR: CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON (American, 1878-1958). Ship at sea. Signed lower left "From Charles R. Patterson - R.J....
Est: $200 - $300
FRAMED WATERCOLOR: CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON (American, 1878-1958). Ship at sea. Signed lower left "From Charles R. Patterson - R.J. Spinner '26". On paper, 12.5" x 15.5" sight.
Eldred's
Jul. 19, 2014
Signed oil on canvas by Charles R Patterson
Est: $7,500 - $8,500
Signed oil on canvas by Charles R Patterson. Oil on canvas; 1875-1958 four masted lumber schooner under sail. Framed in a carved gold gilt frame 35" by 30"
Gulfcoast Coin and Jewelry
Apr. 11, 2014
JONATHAN WINTERS CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON (AMERICAN, 1878-1958) NORWEGIAN TIMBER SHIP
Est: $800 - $1,200
An oil on canvas maritime painting depicting a Norwegian ship leaving the harbor. Signed lower left "Charles Robert Patterson." Housed in original glazed frame. With remnants of original label from Arthur H. Harlow & Co., New York gallery. Framed, 23 1/2 by 19 1/2 inches PROVENANCE From the Estate of Jonathan Winters
Julien's Auctions
Feb. 22, 2014
FRAMED WATERCOLOR: CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON (American, 1878-1958). Ship at sea. Signed lower left "From Charles R. Patterson - R.J....
Est: $400 - $600
FRAMED WATERCOLOR: CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON (American, 1878-1958). Ship at sea. Signed lower left "From Charles R. Patterson - R.J. Spinner '26". On paper, 12.5" x 15.5" sight.
Eldred's
Nov. 22, 2013
CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON, American, 1878-1958, Ship at sea., Watercolor on paper, 12½" x 15½" sight. Framed.
Est: $400 - $600
CHARLES ROBERT PATTERSON American, 1878-1958 Ship at sea. Signed lower left "From Charles R. Patterson - R.J. Spinner '26". Watercolor on paper, 12 1/2" x 15 1/2" sight. Framed.
Eldred's
Jun. 12, 2013
Charles Robert Patterson (Southampton 1878-1958 New York)
Est: -
Charles Robert Patterson (Southampton 1878-1958 New York) Torrens, Conrad's last ship signed 'Charles Robert Patterson' (lower right) oil on canvas 30 x 45 in. (76.3 x 114.3 cm.)
Christie's