Karl John Priebe Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Karl John Priebe Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 22, 2024
Karl Priebe, Eddie Mathews
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Karl Priebe Eddie Mathews 1959 charcoal and gouache on paper mounted to board 20 h x 16 w in (51 x 41 cm) Signed, titled and dated to upper left 'Eddie Mathews Karl Priebe 1959'. Signed, titled, dated and inscribed to mount verso 'Eddie Mathews Karl Priebe 1959 Wollmer RD'. Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Oct. 01, 2024
Karl Priebe, Calico Animal with Juggler
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Karl Priebe Calico Animal with Juggler 1969 casein on paper 20.625 h x 15.375 w in (52 x 39 cm) Signed and dated to lower edge 'Karl Priebe 1969'. Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Calico Animal with Juggler Karl Priebe 1969'. Sold with a copy of the Milwaukee Journal (Part 5) from 1969. Provenance: Veldman Galleries Inc., Milwaukee | Private Collection Literature: The Milwaukee Journal: Part 5, 1969, pg. 4 This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Oct. 01, 2024
Karl Priebe, Woman with Pear
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Karl Priebe Woman with Pear 1964 casein on paperboard 29 h x 18 w in (74 x 46 cm) Signed to lower right corner 'Karl Priebe 64'. Provenance: Collection of David Gluck | Private Collection Exhibited: Karl Priebe: A Look at African Americans, 26 July - 23 September 1990, Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University, Milwaukee This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Oct. 01, 2024
Karl Priebe, Self-portrait
Est: $800 - $1,200
Karl Priebe Self-portrait 1941 casein on board 9.5 h x 7.75 w in (24 x 20 cm) Signed and dated to lower center 'K. Priebe 8/41'. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Jul. 18, 2024
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976) The Magician, 1948
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976) The Magician, 1948 casein on paperboard signed Karl Priebe and dated (lower right); signed, titled, dated and inscribed (verso) 18 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches. Provenance: The Artist Jack Frost, Milwaukee, acquired directly from the above in 1948 Sold: Treadway Toomey Auctions, December 2, 2017, Lot 345 Exhibited: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Marquette University, Milwaukee Collectors Show, February, 1976, no. 20 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University, Karl Priebe: A Look at African Americans, July 26 - September 23, 1990
Hindman
Jun. 18, 2024
Karl Priebe, Untitled
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Karl Priebe Untitled 1942 gouache on board 15.75 h x 13.5 w in (40 x 34 cm) Signed, dated and inscribed to lower left 'For Bob and Pat 5/25/42 Karl Priebe 3/42'. Provenance: Gift from the artist | Private Collection | Toomey & Co., Modern Design + Post-War & Contemporary Art, 18 May 2022, Lot 3 | Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Mar. 07, 2024
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976) The Tiara, 1954
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976) The Tiara, 1954 gouache on board signed Karl Priebe and dated (upper right); signed, titled and dated (verso) 7 3/4 x 7 3/4 inches.
Hindman
Mar. 07, 2024
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976) Masked Figure, 1941-42
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976) Masked Figure, 1941-42 casein on paperboard signed Karl Priebe and dated (lower left); signed, dated and inscribed (verso) 16 x 13 inches. Provenance: The Philip and Suzanne Schiller Collection of American Social Commentary Art, 1930 - 1970, Highland Park, Illinois
Hindman
Mar. 07, 2024
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976) For Lilacs B., 1947
Est: $800 - $1,200
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976) For Lilacs B., 1947 gouache on board initialed K.P. and dated (upper right); signed, titled and dated (verso) 9 3/4 x 10 inches.
Hindman
Jan. 23, 2024
Karl Priebe "Happy Holidays!" Painting on Print
Est: $100 - $200
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976). Painting on print on paper of a figure in profile view with a blue circle above their head. Initialed and dated '67 in plate along the lower right. Signed, dated 1967, and inscribed "Happy Holidays!" in ink along the center right edge of the paper.
Revere Auctions
Jan. 23, 2024
Karl Priebe Lady with Stars Painting on Print
Est: $100 - $200
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976). Painting on print on paper depicting a woman decorated with stars throughout her portrait. Signed in plate along the lower left. Further inscribed "Carl Preibi. Milwaukee Artist. Was Gram's. given by Mom + Dad Christmas '12," in pencil along the verso.
Revere Auctions
Dec. 14, 2023
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976) Fallen Feather, 1952
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976) Fallen Feather, 1952 watercolor and gouache on paper board signed Karl Priebe and dated (lower left) 8 x 10 inches. Provenance: Sold: Wright, May 14, 2002, Lot 191 The Philip and Suzanne Schiller Collection of American Social Commentary Art, 1930 - 1970, Highland Park, Illinois
Hindman
Jul. 26, 2023
Karl Priebe, Frank Roy Harriot
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Karl Priebe Frank Roy Harriot 1950 casein on board 13.375 h x 11.625 w in (34 x 30 cm) Signed, titled and dated to lower right 'Frank Roy H. Karl Priebe, 1950'. Signed, titled, dated and inscribed to verso 'Frank Roy Harriot Karl Priebe - casein Evansville - April, 1950'. Provenance: Bill Hood & Sons Art & Antique Auctions, Delray Beach, Miami Estate Auction Art & Antiques, 15 May 2007, Lot 169 | Private Collection | Treadway Toomey Auctions, Oak Park, 20th Century Art & Design, 8 March 2009, Lot 778 | Private Collection Exhibited: Milwaukee Collectors Show, February 1976, Marquette University, Milwaukee This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jul. 29, 2022
KARL PRIEBE (1914-1976) COLOR LITHOGRAPH
Est: $50 - $1,000
Initialed, dated 1975. Numbered 18/50. Dimensions: (Paper) H 20.25" x W 14.75" Condition: Tear at top of paper with corresponding tape stains verso. Paper was rolled, with some crinkling. Crinkling to right edge. Age toning.
Westport Auction
May. 18, 2022
Karl Priebe, (American, 1914-1976), Untitled, 1942, gouache on board, 15 1/2" x 13 1/2"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976) Untitled, 1942 gouache on board signed and dated lower left inscribed For Bob and Pat 5/25/42 lower left 15 1/2" x 13 1/2"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
May. 07, 2022
KARL PRIEBE Ink Drawing
Est: $200 - $400
Ink drawing with white paint (gouache) portrait by Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976), letter from artist on back of artwork, image measures 8 1/4 x 4 3/8" framed10 3/4 x 7 1/4"
Blackwell Auctions LLC
Mar. 29, 2022
KARL PRIEBE CASEIN ON BOARD
Est: $700 - $900
KARL PRIEBE (Wisconsin/New York, 1914-1976) casein on board, "Carnival Interlude," a woman jester. Verso shows a sketch of a child kneeling with a reclining deer. Signed lower left and dated December 1944, titled verso. Label attached verso from the Perls Galleries, New York and a Museum of Modern Art Loan label. Image measures 20" x 15.5". In a wood frame; 28.5" x 24.25" overall. Priebe studied at the Layton School of art in Milwaukee and the Art Institute of Chicago and also taught at the Layton School of Art.
O'Gallerie
Mar. 22, 2022
Karl Priebe, (1914-1976, American), Two birds, 1953, Gouache, watercolor and pastel on board under glass, 8.875" H x 11.875" W
Est: $700 - $900
Karl Priebe (1914-1976, American) Two birds, 1953 Gouache, watercolor and pastel on board under glass Signed and dated lower left: Karl Priebe 8.875" H x 11.875" W Notes: In addition to pencil notations regarding the matting and framing of this or some other artwork, there is a graphite sketch of a bird on the verso of the board.
John Moran Auctioneers
Feb. 23, 2022
Karl Priebe, (American, 1914-1976), Shore Bird, 1954, gouache on board, 7 3/4" x 10"
Est: $200 - $300
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976) Shore Bird, 1954 gouache on board signed and dated lower left, titled verso 7 3/4" x 10"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Feb. 23, 2022
Karl Priebe, (American, 1914-1976), Moonlight by the Sea, 1940, gouache and oil on board, 23 1/4" x 19 7/8"
Est: $800 - $1,200
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976) Moonlight by the Sea, 1940 gouache and oil on board signed and dated in pencil lower center 23 1/4" x 19 7/8"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Dec. 02, 2021
Karl Priebe (1914-1976): Kite
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Watercolor and gouache on paper, 1968, signed 'Karl Priebe' and dated lower left, with a watercolor sketch, signed, titled, dated and inscribed 'Sold + White' on the reverse. 15 1/2 x 22 1/8 in. (sheet), 22 x 28 3/4 in. (frame).
STAIR
Oct. 17, 2021
Karl Priebe painting
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Karl Priebe painting Chicago oil on board signed 14"H X 18.5"W overall: 20"H X 24.5"W
Treadway Gallery
Aug. 12, 2021
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976) Robin, 1974
Est: $200 - $400
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976) Robin, 1974 gouache on paper initialed K.P. and dated (lower center) 7 x 9 1/4 inches.
Hindman
Jul. 29, 2021
KARL PRIEBE (1914 - 1976): "ST. ELLA WITH BLACK TYRANTS"
Est: $300 - $500
1949; oil on board; signed and dated upper right; titled to label verso; Provenance: Perls Galleries, New York label verso; 20 x 16 inches sight; 27 x 22 inches frame
Abell Auction
Jul. 28, 2021
Karl Priebe Female Portrait Painting on Print
Est: $200 - $400
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976). Painting on print on paper depicting a woman with a long green earring in profile view. Initialed and dated '66 in plate along the center right. Signed and dated 1966 along the lower left.
Revere Auctions
Jul. 28, 2021
Karl Priebe Lady with Stars Painting on Print
Est: $200 - $400
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976). Painting on print on paper depicting a woman decorated with stars throughout her portrait. Signed in plate along the lower left. Further inscribed "Carl Preibi. Milwaukee Artist. Was Gram's. given by Mom + Dad Christmas '12," in pencil along the verso.
Revere Auctions
Jul. 28, 2021
Karl Priebe "Happy Holidays!" Painting on Print 1967
Est: $200 - $400
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976). Painting on print on paper of a figure in profile view with a blue circle above their head. Initialed and dated '67 in plate along the lower right. Signed, dated 1967, and inscribed "Happy Holidays!" in ink along the center right edge of the paper.
Revere Auctions
May. 16, 2021
Karl Priebe watercolor
Est: $500 - $1,000
Karl Priebe watercolor Chicago watercolor on paper signed 18"h x 14"w overall: 25.5"h x 22.5"w
Treadway Gallery
Sep. 28, 2019
KARL PRIEBE (1914-1976) HAVING A SMOKE IN BLUE
Est: $10 - $10,000
Karl Priebe (1914-1976) Having a Smoke in Blue, Gouache / Paper, Circa 1950. Signed K.P. lower right. Painting depicts an African American lady having a cigarette. Karl was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and lived in New York City and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Karl trained at the Layton School of Art and The Art Institute of Chicago. Priebe was the winner of the Prix de Rome in 1941 at the age of 27. Life Magazine prominently featured Priebe in an article as a leading member of the fantasy or surrealist school of painting. His works predominantly featured three subjects: the surrealist works, birds, and African Americans such as Billie Holiday, Pearl Bailey and Dizzy Gillespie. Priebe became interested in African American culture when he taught an art class at a settlement house that was predominately African American. He said that his black figures were not portraits, but rather they were his memories of the people from the settlement house. Painting measures 6.5" X 9.5". Overall measurement of frame is 11.5" X 14.5". Condition- Painting looks to be in good condition. Frame is painted black and has some paint loss, chipping, and wear. See photos.
Kennedy's Auction Service
Jun. 09, 2019
Karl Priebe, (American, 1914-1976), Portrait of a Girl, 1965, pencil and colored pencil, 15" x 12 1/4"
Est: $300 - $500
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976) Portrait of a Girl, 1965 pencil and colored pencil signed and dated lower right 15" x 12 1/4"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Dec. 02, 2017
Karl Priebe, (American, 1914-1976), Owl, 1968, gouache, 11.5" x 10.75"
Est: $600 - $800
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976) Owl, 1968 gouache signed and dated lower right 11.5" x 10.75"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Dec. 02, 2017
Karl Priebe, (American, 1914-1976), Shorebirds, 1960, gouache, 15" x 18.75"
Est: $500 - $700
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976) Shorebirds, 1960 gouache signed and dated lower left 15" x 18.75"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Dec. 02, 2017
Karl Priebe, (American, 1914-1976), The Magician, 1948, casein on board, 18.75" x 14.75"
Est: $800 - $1,200
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976) The Magician, 1948 casein on board signed and dated lower right 18.75" x 14.75" Exhibitions: Marquette University, Milwaukee Collectors Show, February, 1976 (label on verso) Marquette University, A Look at African Americans, July 26-September 23, 1990 (label on verso)
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Mar. 29, 2017
Karl Priebe Irving Galleries Poster
Est: $30 - $50
DESCRIPTION: An exhibition poster of Karl Priebe from the Irving Galleries in Wisconsin. Depicts a drawing of a woman holding a hummingbird close to her cheek. PROVENANCE: Acquired from the estate of Rev. John J. Mericantante. For a further information and biography: follow the following link : https://www.akibaantiques.com/blog/2016/11/rev-john-j-mericantante/ CIRCA: Mid 20th Ct. ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS:(With Frame) H:24.55" L:24.75" (Without Frame) H:17.5" L:17.25" 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
Dec. 14, 2016
Karl Priebe Irving Galleries Poster
Est: $50 - $70
DESCRIPTION: An exhibition poster of Karl Priebe from the Irving Galleries in Wisconson. Depicts a drawing of a woman holding a humming bird close to her cheek. PROVENANCE: Acquired from the estate of Rev. John J. Mericantante. For a further information and biography: follow the following link : https://www.akibaantiques.com/blog/2016/11/rev-john-j-mericantante/ CIRCA: Mid 20th Ct. ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS:(With Frame) H:24.55" L:24.75" (Without Frame) H:17.5" L:17.25" 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
Oct. 19, 2016
Karl Priebe, American (1914 - 1976)
Est: $700 - $900
Portrait of a young circus man. Priebe is known for figure, genre, still life, and surreal painting. Framed painting on board. Signed and dated 1947 lower right. Reverse side depicts bird under dome. Height: 26 1/2", Width: 22 3/8" & Image Size: Height: 19 3/4", Width: 15 3/4" (fine art, painting, Wisconsin, New York, Casein paint, watercolor) STERLING ASSOCIATES STRIVES TO PROVIDE ACCURATE, OBJECTIVE, & FAIR INFORMATION ON ALL LOTS. WE WILL BE HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS. WE ADVISE THAT YOU, OR SOMEONE ON YOUR BEHALF, INSPECT ANY ITEM(S) AND COME TO YOUR OWN CONCLUSIONS BEFORE BIDDING. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE SEE TERMS & CONDITIONS.
Sterling Associates, Inc.
Mar. 18, 2016
Karl Priebe (American 1914-1976), The Hat, Signed Gouache, Pen and Ink on Board, 9-1/2 x 7-3/4 inches
Est: $800 - $1,200
Karl Priebe (American 1914-1976) The Hat Signed Priebe l.r. Gouache, pen and ink on board 9-1/2 x 7-3/4 in (24.1 x 19.7 cm)Property from the Estate of Rice Odell III
Weschler's
Jan. 14, 2016
KARL PRIEBE, American (1914-1976), Totem, 1950, watercolor on paper, signed and dated "Karl Priebe 1950" upper right, inscribed "For...
Est: $400 - $600
KARL PRIEBE American (1914-1976) Totem, 1950 watercolor on paper, signed and dated "Karl Priebe 1950" upper right, inscribed "For Carlo 1951" lower left. 17 x 8 3/4 Provenance: Private Collection, New York.
Shannon's
Nov. 06, 2015
Karl Priebe, (Wisconsin, 1914-1976), Bird in a Tree, 1975
Est: $600 - $800
Karl Priebe (Wisconsin, 1914-1976) Bird in a Tree, 1975 watercolor and gouache initialed KP and dated (lower left) 12 1/2 x 7 3/4 inches.
Hindman
Nov. 06, 2015
Karl Priebe, (Wisconsin, 1914-1976), Snow Bird, 1974
Est: $400 - $600
Karl Priebe (Wisconsin, 1914-1976) Snow Bird, 1974 watercolor and gouache initialed KP and dated (lower right) 4 3/4 x 7 inches.
Hindman
Nov. 06, 2015
Karl Priebe, (Wisconsin, 1914-1976), Bird, 1963
Est: $300 - $500
Karl Priebe (Wisconsin, 1914-1976) Bird, 1963 mixed media signed Karl Priebe and dated (lower right) 9 x 12 inches.
Hindman
Nov. 06, 2015
Karl Priebe, (Wisconsin, 1914 - 1976), Bromeliad, together with five other works (six total)
Est: $400 - $600
Karl Priebe (Wisconsin, 1914 - 1976) Bromeliad, together with five other works (six total) various media first signed K. Priebe (lower right); titled (verso) First: 5 x 4 inches.
Hindman
Sep. 12, 2015
Karl Priebe, (American, 1914-1976), G. Sasaki, 1944, gouache, 11.5" x 9.5"
Est: $600 - $800
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976) G. Sasaki, 1944 gouache signed, titled and dated upper right 11.5" x 9.5"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 13, 2015
Karl Preibe pastel and wash
Est: $400 - $600
Karl Priebe (American 1914-1976)- Girl with Feathers- pastel and wash on paper, 1957, signed 'For My Fried Jack / Frost L. / Karl / July 13 1957' in watercolor lower left. 10 1/2 x 6 3/4''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 13, 2015
Karl Priebe gouache
Est: $800 - $1,200
Karl Priebe (American 1914-1976)- ''Miss L. Anetta''- gouache on paper, 1942, signed, titled and dated lower left. 12 x 9 1/2''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 06, 2015
Karl Priebe, (American, 1914-1976), Tapir, 1951, watercolor and gouache, 13.5" x 21.25"
Est: $500 - $700
Karl Priebe (American, 1914-1976) Tapir, 1951 watercolor and gouache signed and dated lower left 13.5" x 21.25" Provenance: Property from the Estate of Frank Ternenyi, Chicago, Illinois
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
May. 15, 2015
Karl Priebe, (Wisconsin, 1914-1976), Portrait of Georgette Heyner, 1948
Est: $700 - $900
Karl Priebe (Wisconsin, 1914-1976) Portrait of Georgette Heyner, 1948 gouache on paper signed Karl Priebe and dated (upper left) 23 1/2 x 17 1/2 inches.
Hindman
May. 15, 2015
Karl Priebe, (Wisconsin, 1914-1976), The Magic Girl, 1947
Est: $600 - $800
Karl Priebe (Wisconsin, 1914-1976) The Magic Girl, 1947 gouache on paperboard signed Karl Priebe, inscribed and dated (lower right); titled (verso) 20 x 16 1/2 inches.
Hindman