William (1930) Paxton Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William (1930) Paxton Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 13, 2024
William McGregor Paxton (American, 1869-1941) Oil on Canvas
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
William McGregor Paxton (American, 1869-1941) Oil on Canvas Undated, signed lower right, depicting a nude female figure on a chaise lounge, in a carved gilt wood Foster Brothers Makers frame with metal framing plaque verso Property from: an Estate, Grand Rapids, Michigan Category: Fine Art > Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 10:35 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: October 12, 2024, 3:09 pm
Leonard Auction
Jul. 20, 2024
Lot of 4 Bill Paxton Maine Coast Nautical Paintings
Est: $100 - $200
Lot of 4 Bill Paxton Maine Nautical Paintings. All watercolor on paper and the same size, paintings of the Maine coast include lobster and fishing boats, lighthouses and the rocky shore. All signed by the artist William (Bill) Paxton (American 1930-2007) and in matching gold wood frames. There is another lot of Bill Paxton paintings listed separately in this auction. After serving in the Air Force for 22 years as a front line sketch artist and draftsman, Bill Paxton retired to Maine and painted his new surroundings. Dimensions are 10.75 in h x 13.5 in w x .1 in d. Condition is very good with light wear to frames. Please call or email for a detailed condition report.
Public Sale Auction House
Jan. 27, 2024
William Paxton Portrait Drawing of Grover Cleveland
Est: $400 - $450
William McGregor Paxton (American, Massachusetts/Maryland) graphite on paper bust portrait of President Grover Cleveland. Unsigned.Three previous gallery labels en verso including Vose Galleries of Boston, Coe Derr Gallery of New York City, and Adelson Galleries of New York City. Housed in a carved gilt wood frame. Sight: 10 1/2" H x 8 5/8" W. Framed: 17" H x 15 1/4" W. Biography: William Paxton is remembered as a key artist in the establishment of American Impressionism, and received so many portrait commissions that he was nicknamed "the court painter of Philadelphia." Presidents Calvin Coolidge and Grover Cleveland were among his more famous subjects. He was heavily influenced by his teachers Dennis Miller Bunker and Joseph De Camp at the Cowles School in Boston, and Jean Leon Gerome at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. a full member of the National Academy of Design in 1928. Many of Paxton's paintings were lost in 1904 when fire destroyed the building that housed his studio. (Sources: William Gerdts, "American Impressionism," and Michael David Zellman, "300 Years of American Art").
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Sep. 25, 2022
William McGregor Paxton, Nude Woman
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
William McGregor Paxton (American, 1869-1941), Nude Woman, oil on canvas, unsigned, 30 1/2" x 21", framed 36" x 26".
Kaminski Auctions
Sep. 22, 2022
WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON (Massachusetts/Maryland, 1869-1941), Eyes wide open., Chalk and charcoal on paper, 12.75” x 9.5” sight. Framed 22” x 18.5”.
Est: $700 - $1,000
WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON Massachusetts/Maryland, 1869-1941 Eyes wide open. Signed and dated "Paxton March 18, 1933" lower right.
Eldred's
Jul. 16, 2022
WILLIAM PAXTON (AMERICAN, 1869-1941)
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
WILLIAM PAXTON American, 1869-1941 Portrait of a Young Woman Holding a Book Oil on canvas The fine, original giltwood frame bears a label from Foster Brothers, Boston. The stretcher bears an exhibition label from the Art Club of St. Petersburg, Florida dated Feb 19th, 1924. William McGregor Paxton (1869-1941) was born in Baltimore and spent most of his career in Boston. As a student he traveled to Paris where, for four years, he studied under Jean-Leon Gerome and at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Primarily a portrait painter, he is most noted for his portraits of women. In this magnificent portrait, Paxton captures a fleeting moment of quiet contemplation. The young woman, in a sumptuous blue velvet stole with a red clasp gently holds a book to her breast. She looks thoughtfully to her left, contemplating its contents, perhaps a novel or collection of poetry. Paxton emphasizes her intellect as well as her beauty. The white lines of the stole's lining and fringe converge at her eyes, lost in thought, unaware of our presence. Within that pyramid, which provides stability and mass, Paxton offers subtle movement as the eye moves from her mouth to the red button and over to the book. Her cheeks, flush with life, reinforce the activity expressed in her eyes. Paxton's superb observation of fabrics is on full display here. The dense cape, with its thick lining rests on her shoulders in large soft folds. By contrast her modest navy dress is trimmed with crisply pleated, thin, nearly transparent collar and cuffs. Provenance: private St. Louis collection
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 17, 2021
William Paxton/Livia Kadar Etchings [Nature]
Est: $80 - $175
Two (2) etchings. 1) RARE William McGregor Paxton (Massachusetts, Maryland 1869 - 1941) etching. Signed by artist in pencil lower right. Measures 3.5-in. x 4.25-in. image size, 6-in. x 7.75-in. sheet size. In VG/VG+ condition, with minor toning. 2) Livia Kadar etching. Signed by artist in pencil lower right. Inscribed 'To Mr. Holman with the regards of Livia Kadar' in pencil lower center. Measures 5-in. x 6.625-in. image size, 8.5-in. x 9.875-in. sheet size. In G+/VG condition, with minor spotting. Both unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 14x14x14 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio if it is not fragile or over 25lbs. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. Books maximum box size will be 14x14x14 inch or equivalent and will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. If your invoice is for multiple items, we will use our discretion on requiring the use of an outside shipper. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction even if not stated.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Jul. 16, 2020
William M. Paxton Drawing/Etching [Nude]
Est: $100 - $200
William McGregor Paxton (Massachusetts, Maryland 1869 - 1941) original drawing with matching etching. Both signed 'Wm Paxton' in pencil lower right. Drawing measures 5.75-in. x 4.125-in. image size, 7.25-in. x 5-in. sheet size. Etching measures 5.875-in. x 4-in. image size, 10.25-in. x 7.75-in. sheet size. Both in F+/G condition, with smears and creases. Both unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Jun. 26, 2020
William McGregor Paxton, Standing Nude
Est: $600 - $800
William McGregor Paxton Standing Nude 1927 graphite on paper 13 h × 6.75 w in (33 × 17 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'Paxton Nov. 1927'. Provenance: Spanierman Gallery, New York | Private Collection, Pennsylvania condition: Good overall condition. Sheet is lightly toned with few pinpoints of light foxing throughout. Upper edge of sheet has come above mat and has caused two small creases. Work has not been examined out of frame. Framed behind acrylic measuring 22 x 16 inches.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jun. 26, 2020
William McGregor Paxton, Woman Seated Looking Down
Est: $600 - $800
William McGregor Paxton Woman Seated Looking Down 1912 graphite on paper 11.875 h × 8.875 w in (30 × 23 cm) Signed and dated to upper right 'Paxton March 4 1912'. Provenance: Berry-Hill, New York | Private Collection, Pennsylvania Exhibited: American Drawings: The Paul Magriel Collection, 1980-1981, Federal Reserve Board, Washington D.C. condition: Good condition. Sheet is toned with slightly darker discoloration within mat sight and with light surface soiling overall. Minor creases at upper and lower left corners. Framed behind acrylic measuring 18 x 15 inches.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Apr. 19, 2020
WILLIAM PAXTON PALM SPRINGS DESERTSCAPE PAINTING
Est: $800 - $1,200
PAXTON, William, (American, 1873-1965): ''Palm Springs Desertscape'', Oil/Canvas, 25'' x 30'', signed lower left, framed, 30'' x 35''.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Mar. 22, 2020
WILLIAM PAXTON PALM SPRINGS DESERTSCAPE PAINTING
Est: $800 - $1,200
PAXTON, William, (American, 1873-1965): "Palm Springs Desertscape", Oil/Canvas, 25" x 30", signed lower left, framed, 30" x 35".
Burchard Galleries Inc
Oct. 06, 2017
WILLIAM MCGREGOR PAXTON | Little Russian
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Aug. 12, 2017
William Paxton etching
Est: $60 - $120
William Paxton (American 1869-1941)- Street Scene, New England- etching, c. 1920, signed in pencil, slight discoloration in the margins, roughness to the paper along the plate mark. 4 7/8 x 5 7/8''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jul. 22, 2017
Bill Paxton (1930-2009), Winter Landscape
Est: $50 - $100
Bill Paxton (Maine/Georgia 1930-2009), winter landscape, oil on artist board. 10" x 14".
Copake Auction Inc.
Jun. 10, 2017
William Paxton etching
Est: $100 - $200
William Paxton (American 1869-1941)- Street Scene, New England- etching, c. 1920, signed in pencil, slight discoloration in the margins, roughness to the paper along the plate mark. 4 7/8 x 5 7/8''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Sep. 12, 2016
Three works by or in the manner of William Paxton (Maine, 1930-2009): two oils on artist board in matching ebonized frames: "U.S. Tr...
Est: $100 - $200
Three works by or in the manner of William Paxton (Maine, 1930-2009): two oils on artist board in matching ebonized frames: "U.S. Troops in France, WWII, 1944", depicting four American G.I.'s and armored tank approaching destroyed city, inscribed with shortened title recto and pen inscribed title verso, framed under glass; along with "Katy", depicting red locomotive in wintry cityscape, both signed "Bill Paxton" LR, both as: 8" h. x 10" w.; and in the manner of William Paxton, watercolor on paper depicting tugboat "Walter Ross", laid down on mat, matted and framed behind glass, ss: 8 1/2" h. x 14 1/2" w., neither work examined out of frame.
Winter Associates, Inc.
Mar. 14, 2016
In the manner of William Paxton (Maine, 1930-2009), watercolor on paper depicting tugboat "Walter Ross", laid down on mat, matted an...
Est: $100 - $200
In the manner of William Paxton (Maine, 1930-2009), watercolor on paper depicting tugboat "Walter Ross", laid down on mat, matted and framed behind glass, ss: 8 1/2" h. x 14 1/2" w.
Winter Associates, Inc.
Mar. 14, 2016
William Paxton (Maine, 1930-2009), two oils on artist board: "U.S. Troops in France, WWII, 1944", depicting four American G.I.'s and..
Est: $75 - $150
William Paxton (Maine, 1930-2009), two oils on artist board: "U.S. Troops in France, WWII, 1944", depicting four American G.I.'s and armored tank approaching destroyed city, inscribed with shortened title recto and pen inscribed title verso, framed under glass, not examined out of frame; along with "Katy", depicting red locomotive in wintry cityscape, both signed "Bill Paxton" LR, in matching ebonized frames, both as: 8" h. x 10" w.
Winter Associates, Inc.
Mar. 14, 2016
William Paxton (Maine, 1930-2009), watercolor on paper depicting vintage red and gold striped locomotive pulling out of train statio...
Est: $125 - $200
William Paxton (Maine, 1930-2009), watercolor on paper depicting vintage red and gold striped locomotive pulling out of train station on overcast winter's day, signed "Bill Paxton" LL, matted and framed behind glass, not examined out of frame, ss: 8" h. x 14" w.
Winter Associates, Inc.
Aug. 31, 2015
William Paxton (Maine, 1930-2007), three watercolors depicting trains: "Erie Mining Company, Northern Minn
Est: $75 - $125
William Paxton (Maine, 1930-2007), three watercolors depicting trains: "Erie Mining Company, Northern Minn.", 1994, showing yellow and red locomotive in autumn landscape, signed and titled LR, marker inscribed verso including note about artist signatures, rustic frame with rope decoration, ss: 11 1/2" h. x 15 1/2" w.; red locomotive passing gray gatehouse at winter twilight, signed LL, gilt frame; along with yellow and green trimmed locomotive at snowy railroad crossing, signed LR, signature slightly smeared, black frame, ss: 6 7/8" h. x 8 5/8" w., all works framed behind glass, none examined out of frames.
Winter Associates, Inc.
Apr. 29, 2015
William Paxton
Est: $600 - $900
William Paxton Am. 1869-1941 Standing Nude Signed and dated "Paxton Nov. 14, 1929" l.r. Pencil drawing 12 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. 31.1 x 19.1 cm Property of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Savage, Wellesley, Massachusetts Good condition, good appearance,not examined out of frame(under glass)
Barridoff Auctions
Feb. 10, 2015
William Paxton (Maine, 1930-2007), "Penobscot Bay, ME, Tug Mary Holmes", 1979, acrylic on canvas depicting red tugboat churning blue...
Est: $25 - $75
William Paxton (Maine, 1930-2007), "Penobscot Bay, ME, Tug Mary Holmes", 1979, acrylic on canvas depicting red tugboat churning blue waters off south-central coastal Maine, signed "Bill Paxton" LL, cardboard backing pen inscribed with title and date verso, isolated discolored spots and canvas wavering UL corner, not examined out of frame, ss: 7 1/2" h. x 9 3/4" w.
Winter Associates, Inc.