William Joseph Rakocy Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1924 - d. 2015

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  • WILLIAM RAKOCY (D.2015) PUEBLO AT TAOS, NEW MEXICO
    Sep. 23, 2023

    WILLIAM RAKOCY (D.2015) PUEBLO AT TAOS, NEW MEXICO

    Est: $200 - $400

    Framed oil on board painting, "Pueblo at Taos, N.M.," signed lower right Bill Rakocy (William Joseph Rakocy, Texas, Ohio, 1924-2015), titled and dated July 1993, signed, dated and titled again on verso, sight: approx 17.25"h, 23.25"w, overall: 22"h, 28"w, 5.75lbs Start Price: $150.00

    Austin Auction Gallery
  • WILLIAM RAKOCY WATERCOLOR PAINTING
    May. 05, 2023

    WILLIAM RAKOCY WATERCOLOR PAINTING

    Est: $50 - $75

    18" by 24". Cinco De Mayo Mexico. William Joseph (Bill) Rakocy (1924 - 2015) was active/lived in Texas, Ohio. William Rakocy is known for Landscape, figure and historical genre painting. William Joseph Rakocy received his Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees at the Kansas City Art Institute. A resident of El Paso for over 30 years, Rakocy is an artist, author, and historian. His favorite subjects are the land, people, and history of El Paso and the surrounding countryside. Curator of Education at the El Paso Museum of Art and an award-winning artist, Rakocy is also the author of books on art, regional history and ghost towns.

    Davis Brothers Auction
  • WILLIAM RAKOCY ALPINE TEXAS WATERCOLOR PAINTING
    May. 05, 2023

    WILLIAM RAKOCY ALPINE TEXAS WATERCOLOR PAINTING

    Est: $50 - $75

    17 1/2" by 23". William Joseph (Bill) Rakocy (1924 - 2015) was active/lived in Texas, Ohio. William Rakocy is known for Landscape, figure and historical genre painting. William Joseph Rakocy received his Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees at the Kansas City Art Institute. A resident of El Paso for over 30 years, Rakocy is an artist, author, and historian. His favorite subjects are the land, people, and history of El Paso and the surrounding countryside. Curator of Education at the El Paso Museum of Art and an award-winning artist, Rakocy is also the author of books on art, regional history and ghost towns.

    Davis Brothers Auction
  • BILL RAKOCY (1925-2015) 'GHOST TOWN OF JEROME'
    Feb. 24, 2023

    BILL RAKOCY (1925-2015) 'GHOST TOWN OF JEROME'

    Est: $100 - $200

    Framed watercolor painting on paper, "Ghost Town of Jerome," signed lower right Rakocy (William [Bill] Joseph Rakocy, American, 1924-2015), dated July 1969, sight: approx 28"h, 21.75"w, overall: 33.5"h, 27.5"w, 9.75lbs Start Price: $80.00

    Austin Auction Gallery
  • WILLIAM RAKOCY OIL ON BOARD PAINTING
    Mar. 26, 2022

    WILLIAM RAKOCY OIL ON BOARD PAINTING

    Est: $100 - $150

    30" by 42" framed. "Forest Nymph" William Joseph (Bill) Rakocy (1924 - 2015) was active/lived in Texas, Ohio. William Rakocy is known for Landscape, figure and historical genre painting. William Joseph Rakocy received his Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees at the Kansas City Art Institute. A resident of El Paso for over 30 years, Rakocy is an artist, author, and historian. His favorite subjects are the land, people, and history of El Paso and the surrounding countryside. Curator of Education at the El Paso Museum of Art and an award-winning artist, Rakocy is also the author of books on art, regional history and ghost towns.

    Davis Brothers Auction
  • WILLIAM RAKOCY OIL ON BOARD PAINTING
    Mar. 26, 2022

    WILLIAM RAKOCY OIL ON BOARD PAINTING

    Est: $250 - $350

    30.75" by 36.75" framed. William Joseph (Bill) Rakocy (1924 - 2015) was active/lived in Texas, Ohio. William Rakocy is known for Landscape, figure and historical genre painting. William Joseph Rakocy received his Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees at the Kansas City Art Institute. A resident of El Paso for over 30 years, Rakocy is an artist, author, and historian. His favorite subjects are the land, people, and history of El Paso and the surrounding countryside. Curator of Education at the El Paso Museum of Art and an award-winning artist, Rakocy is also the author of books on art, regional history and ghost towns.

    Davis Brothers Auction
  • WILLIAM RAKOCY ALPINE TEXAS WATERCOLOR PAINTING
    Mar. 26, 2022

    WILLIAM RAKOCY ALPINE TEXAS WATERCOLOR PAINTING

    Est: $50 - $75

    21" by 29" including matte. William Joseph (Bill) Rakocy (1924 - 2015) was active/lived in Texas, Ohio. William Rakocy is known for Landscape, figure and historical genre painting. William Joseph Rakocy received his Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees at the Kansas City Art Institute. A resident of El Paso for over 30 years, Rakocy is an artist, author, and historian. His favorite subjects are the land, people, and history of El Paso and the surrounding countryside. Curator of Education at the El Paso Museum of Art and an award-winning artist, Rakocy is also the author of books on art, regional history and ghost towns.

    Davis Brothers Auction
  • WILLIAM RAKOCY ALPINE TEXAS WATERCOLOR PAINTING
    Mar. 26, 2022

    WILLIAM RAKOCY ALPINE TEXAS WATERCOLOR PAINTING

    Est: $50 - $75

    22" by 30". Alpine Texas. William Joseph (Bill) Rakocy (1924 - 2015) was active/lived in Texas, Ohio. William Rakocy is known for Landscape, figure and historical genre painting. William Joseph Rakocy received his Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees at the Kansas City Art Institute. A resident of El Paso for over 30 years, Rakocy is an artist, author, and historian. His favorite subjects are the land, people, and history of El Paso and the surrounding countryside. Curator of Education at the El Paso Museum of Art and an award-winning artist, Rakocy is also the author of books on art, regional history and ghost towns.

    Davis Brothers Auction
  • WILLIAM RAKOCY WATERCOLOR PAINTING
    Mar. 26, 2022

    WILLIAM RAKOCY WATERCOLOR PAINTING

    Est: $100 - $150

    17.5" by 21". Eagle Dance Ysleta Pueblo. William Joseph (Bill) Rakocy (1924 - 2015) was active/lived in Texas, Ohio. William Rakocy is known for Landscape, figure and historical genre painting. William Joseph Rakocy received his Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees at the Kansas City Art Institute. A resident of El Paso for over 30 years, Rakocy is an artist, author, and historian. His favorite subjects are the land, people, and history of El Paso and the surrounding countryside. Curator of Education at the El Paso Museum of Art and an award-winning artist, Rakocy is also the author of books on art, regional history and ghost towns.

    Davis Brothers Auction
  • WILLIAM RAKOCY WATERCOLOR PAINTING
    Mar. 26, 2022

    WILLIAM RAKOCY WATERCOLOR PAINTING

    Est: $50 - $75

    18" by 24". Cinco De Mayo Mexico. William Joseph (Bill) Rakocy (1924 - 2015) was active/lived in Texas, Ohio. William Rakocy is known for Landscape, figure and historical genre painting. William Joseph Rakocy received his Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees at the Kansas City Art Institute. A resident of El Paso for over 30 years, Rakocy is an artist, author, and historian. His favorite subjects are the land, people, and history of El Paso and the surrounding countryside. Curator of Education at the El Paso Museum of Art and an award-winning artist, Rakocy is also the author of books on art, regional history and ghost towns.

    Davis Brothers Auction
  • WILLIAM RAKOCY NEW MEXICO WATERCOLOR PAINTING
    Mar. 26, 2022

    WILLIAM RAKOCY NEW MEXICO WATERCOLOR PAINTING

    Est: $100 - $150

    32" by 39" framed. Fields in New Mexico. William Joseph (Bill) Rakocy (1924 - 2015) was active/lived in Texas, Ohio. William Rakocy is known for Landscape, figure and historical genre painting. William Joseph Rakocy received his Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees at the Kansas City Art Institute. A resident of El Paso for over 30 years, Rakocy is an artist, author, and historian. His favorite subjects are the land, people, and history of El Paso and the surrounding countryside. Curator of Education at the El Paso Museum of Art and an award-winning artist, Rakocy is also the author of books on art, regional history and ghost towns.

    Davis Brothers Auction
  • WILLIAM RAKOCY FLORIDA WATERCOLOR PAINTING
    Mar. 26, 2022

    WILLIAM RAKOCY FLORIDA WATERCOLOR PAINTING

    Est: $50 - $75

    Florida Hurricane. 22.5" by 30.25". William Joseph (Bill) Rakocy (1924 - 2015) was active/lived in Texas, Ohio. William Rakocy is known for Landscape, figure and historical genre painting. William Joseph Rakocy received his Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees at the Kansas City Art Institute. A resident of El Paso for over 30 years, Rakocy is an artist, author, and historian. His favorite subjects are the land, people, and history of El Paso and the surrounding countryside. Curator of Education at the El Paso Museum of Art and an award-winning artist, Rakocy is also the author of books on art, regional history and ghost towns.

    Davis Brothers Auction
  • WILLIAM RAKOCY WATERCOLOR PAINTING
    Mar. 26, 2022

    WILLIAM RAKOCY WATERCOLOR PAINTING

    Est: $50 - $75

    22" by 30.5" including matte. Art School Study 1955. William Joseph (Bill) Rakocy (1924 - 2015) was active/lived in Texas, Ohio. William Rakocy is known for Landscape, figure and historical genre painting. William Joseph Rakocy received his Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees at the Kansas City Art Institute. A resident of El Paso for over 30 years, Rakocy is an artist, author, and historian. His favorite subjects are the land, people, and history of El Paso and the surrounding countryside. Curator of Education at the El Paso Museum of Art and an award-winning artist, Rakocy is also the author of books on art, regional history and ghost towns.

    Davis Brothers Auction
  • WILLIAM RAKOCY NEW MEXICO WATERCOLOR PAINTING
    Mar. 26, 2022

    WILLIAM RAKOCY NEW MEXICO WATERCOLOR PAINTING

    Est: $50 - $75

    23" by 32" including matte. Chloride New Mexico. William Joseph (Bill) Rakocy (1924 - 2015) was active/lived in Texas, Ohio. William Rakocy is known for Landscape, figure and historical genre painting. William Joseph Rakocy received his Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees at the Kansas City Art Institute. A resident of El Paso for over 30 years, Rakocy is an artist, author, and historian. His favorite subjects are the land, people, and history of El Paso and the surrounding countryside. Curator of Education at the El Paso Museum of Art and an award-winning artist, Rakocy is also the author of books on art, regional history and ghost towns.

    Davis Brothers Auction
  • William Rakocy, A Day In Old Mesilla, 2003
    Nov. 05, 2021

    William Rakocy, A Day In Old Mesilla, 2003

    Est: $600 - $800

    William Rakocy (1924 - 2015) A Day In Old Mesilla, 2003 acrylic on masonite signed and dated lower left: BILL RAKOCY / JUNE 2003 inscribed verso: (greata American west & Mexican Series) / BILL RAKOCY / June 2003 / July 2009 / EL PASO TX / "A DAY IN OLD Mesilla" / (EL PASO TEXAS / STUDIO)

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • William Rakocy, Fruit, Skull and Palette, 2003
    Nov. 05, 2021

    William Rakocy, Fruit, Skull and Palette, 2003

    Est: $600 - $800

    William Rakocy (1924 - 2015) Fruit, Skull and Palette, 2003 acrylic on masonite signed and dated lower right: Bill Rakocy / 2003 inscribed verso: BILL RAKOCY / June 2003 © / A HAL MARCUS PRODUCTION

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • William Rakocy, Two Works, New Mexico
    Dec. 08, 2019

    William Rakocy, Two Works, New Mexico

    Est: $150 - $250

    Rakocy, William (1924 - 2015) Pair of works. (a) Ranch Near Silver City, NM. Lithograph on paper, 21 / 200. Signed and inscribed lower right: RAKOCY / TO PATRICIA - MY BEST. Editioned lower center: 21/200. 8 1/8 x 13 3/8 inches. Framed: 15 3/4 x 21 1/4 x 1/2 inches. (b)Deserted Ranch, Datil NM. 1972. Ink on paper. Signed and inscribed lower left: Rakocy / To PATRICIA - REGARDS - RAK. 9 1/8 x 16 inches. Framed: 15 5/8 x 21 1/4 x 3/4 inches. Patricia Janis Broder Collection, New Jersey

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • William Rakocy (American, 1924-2015), El Paso landscape painting, "Sloppy Period", watercolor on paper, signed "Rakocy 1957", 24" x ...
    Jun. 26, 2018

    William Rakocy (American, 1924-2015), El Paso landscape painting, "Sloppy Period", watercolor on paper, signed "Rakocy 1957", 24" x ...

    Est: $200 - $300

    William Rakocy (American, 1924-2015), El Paso landscape painting, "Sloppy Period", watercolor on paper, signed "Rakocy 1957", 24" x 36", framed 29" x 41", very good condition

    William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
  • William Rakocy oil
    Apr. 21, 2018

    William Rakocy oil

    Est: $50 - $100

    William Rakocy (American 1924-2015)- Untitled (Abstract)- oil on pressed board, edges rough and chipped. 30 x 22''

    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
  • William Rakocy oil
    Apr. 21, 2018

    William Rakocy oil

    Est: $80 - $150

    William Rakocy (American 1924-2015)- ''Mill Creek Park Study''- oil on masonite, signed Rakocy lower right, edges rough and chipped. 22 1/2 x 20''

    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
  • William Rakocy oil
    Apr. 21, 2018

    William Rakocy oil

    Est: $200 - $400

    William Rakocy (American 1924-2015)- ''Flood Composition''- oil on masonite, 1952, singed Rakocy/ Flood Composition/ K.C. MO/ 1952 verso, framed, surface grime. 30 1/2 x 37 3/4''

    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
  • William Rakocy watercolor
    Mar. 17, 2018

    William Rakocy watercolor

    Est: $300 - $500

    William Rakocy (American 1924-2015)- ''The Christmas Tree''- watercolor on illustration board, 1952, signed Bill Rakocy/ The Christmas Tree/ Jan. 1952/ Boy's Club' verso, extensive surface grime, punctures to the cardboard, some surface scratches. 28 1/2 x 22 1/2''

    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
  • William Rakocy oil
    Mar. 17, 2018

    William Rakocy oil

    Est: $400 - $600

    William Rakocy (American 1924-2015)- ''Flood Composition''- oil on masonite, 1952, signed Rakocy/ Flood Composition/ K.C. MO./1952 verso, surface grime, framed. 30 1/2 x 37 3/4''

    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
  • William Rakocy oil
    Mar. 17, 2018

    William Rakocy oil

    Est: $300 - $500

    William Rakocy (American 1924-2015)- Tree in Landscape- oil on masonite, 1951, signed Rakocy 51 verso, framed. 19 1/2 x 13 3/4''

    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
  • William Rakocy oil
    Mar. 17, 2018

    William Rakocy oil

    Est: $200 - $400

    William Rakocy (American 1924-2015)- ''Big Bend''- oil on canvas, 1950, signed Bill Rakocy, Nov. 1950/ Big Bend' verso, surface grime, paint loss along canvas seam. 36 x 28''

    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
  • Bill Rakocy Glencoe Glen Watercolor on Paper
    Feb. 11, 2018

    Bill Rakocy Glencoe Glen Watercolor on Paper

    Est: -

    This item is in great condition with wood frame. Artist: Bill Rakocy Title: Glencoe GlenMedium: Watercolor on Paper Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Approx. Measurement: 22" x 28" Approx. Ship Weight: 10lbsKeywords: Art; Ref: JR80010

    J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
  • Bill Rakocy, Patterns of Snow, landscape, watercolor, from the Forbes Collection
    Jun. 27, 2017

    Bill Rakocy, Patterns of Snow, landscape, watercolor, from the Forbes Collection

    Est: $200 - $300

    Bill Rakocy, Patterns of Snow, landscape, watercolor, from the Forbes Collection

    William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
  • Bill Rakocy (American, El Paso, 1924-2015), Gold is Where You Find It, landscape, oil on masonite, signed and dated 2005 lower left,...
    Jun. 27, 2017

    Bill Rakocy (American, El Paso, 1924-2015), Gold is Where You Find It, landscape, oil on masonite, signed and dated 2005 lower left,...

    Est: $300 - $500

    Bill Rakocy (American, El Paso, 1924-2015), Gold is Where You Find It, landscape, oil on masonite, signed and dated 2005 lower left, 24" x 17-3/4" sight, 31-3/4" x 25-3/4" overall, very good condition, from the Forbes Collection

    William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
  • Bill Rakocy (American, El Paso, 1924-2015), western landscape Forbes Ranch, oil on canvas board, signed W Rakocy bottom left, 24" x ...
    Jun. 27, 2017

    Bill Rakocy (American, El Paso, 1924-2015), western landscape Forbes Ranch, oil on canvas board, signed W Rakocy bottom left, 24" x ...

    Est: $400 - $600

    Bill Rakocy (American, El Paso, 1924-2015), western landscape Forbes Ranch, oil on canvas board, signed W Rakocy bottom left, 24" x 30" sight, 33-1/2" x 39-1/4" overall, very good condition, from the Forbes Collection

    William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
  • William Rakocy watercolor
    Mar. 23, 2013

    William Rakocy watercolor

    Est: $150 - $250

    William Rakocy (American 1924- )- ''Debussy's Clouds''- watercolor on paper, 1950, signed Rakocy - Debussy's Clouds in pencil lower left. This watercolor was used as the cover illustration for the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra program for the 1950-51 season. 13 x 18''

    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
  • William Joseph Rakocy (American/Texas, b. 1924)
    Feb. 05, 2012

    William Joseph Rakocy (American/Texas, b. 1924)

    Est: $600 - $900

    William Joseph Rakocy (American/Texas, b. 1924), "Casualty, World War", 1950, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right; signed, titled, dated, inscribed 1718 Holly St. KC, MO. (Lighton's Art Bldg) and with a Twelfth Annual Missouri Exhibition City Art Museum of St. Louis/Nov. 10-Dec .8, 1952 entry label en verso, 34 in. x 24 7/8 in., in a giltwood frame

    Neal Auction Company
  • William Joseph Rakocy (American/Texas, b. 1924),
    Apr. 17, 2011

    William Joseph Rakocy (American/Texas, b. 1924),

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    William Joseph Rakocy (American/Texas, b. 1924), "Casualty W. War", 1950, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right; signed, titled, dated, inscribed "1718 Holly St. KC, MO. (Lighton's Art Bldg) and with a Twelfth Annual Missouri Exhibition City Art Museum of St. Louis/Nov. 10-Dec. 8, 1952 entry label en verso, 34 in. x 24 7/8 in., in a giltwood frame. ?

    Neal Auction Company
  • WILLIAM (JOSEPH) RAKOCY WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
    Jun. 08, 2010

    WILLIAM (JOSEPH) RAKOCY WATERCOLOR ON PAPER

    Est: $120 - $180

    WILLIAM (JOSEPH) RAKOCY WATERCOLOR ON PAPER (Texas, born 1924) An adobe hacienda ruins 24" by 34.50" Signed Bill Rakocy 1976-1977 El Paso TX. In walnut frame.

    O'Gallerie
  • WILLIAM (JOSEPH) RAKOCY WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
    Nov. 30, 2009

    WILLIAM (JOSEPH) RAKOCY WATERCOLOR ON PAPER

    Est: $250 - $350

    WILLIAM (JOSEPH) RAKOCY WATERCOLOR ON PAPER (Texas, born 1924) An adobe hacienda ruins 24" by 34.50" Signed Bill Rakocy 1976-1977 El Paso TX. In walnut frame.

    O'Gallerie
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