Lili Réthi Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Lili Réthi Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 29, 2024
LILI RETHI (AUSTRIAN 1894-1969)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
LILI RETHI (AUSTRIAN 1894-1969) Simmons Micro-speed Turret Lathe, late 1940s oil on paper 60 x 44 cm (23 5/8 x 17 3/8 in.) [sight] framed dimensions: 64 x 49 cm (25 1/4 x 19 1/4 in.) signed lower left PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist by the family member of the current owner, who worked as an engineer at Simmons Machine Manufacturing
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Apr. 27, 2024
LILI RETHI (AUSTRIAN 1894-1969)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
LILI RETHI (AUSTRIAN 1894-1969) Simmons Micro-speed Turret Lathe, late 1940s oil on paper 60 x 44 cm (23 5/8 x 17 3/8 in.) [sight] framed dimensions: 64 x 49 cm (25 1/4 x 19 1/4 in.) signed lower left PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist by the family member of the current owner, who worked as an engineer at Simmons Machine Manufacturing
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Feb. 01, 2024
Boiler Smith, 1921
Est: €200 - €300
lithography signed and dated in the plate lower right sheet size: 22 x 17,6 in , plate size: 19,3 x 12,4 in From: Annual portfolio of the Society for Reproducing Art in Vienna, 1921
Lehner Kunstauktionen
Jul. 14, 2023
Lili Réthi, Arbeiter an großer Kette, aus Serie "Germinal", Lithographie von 1921, gerahmt
Est: €150 - €250
Lili Réthi, Arbeiter an großer Kette, aus Serie "Germinal", Lithographie von 1921, gerahmt Lili Rethi, 1894 Wien -1969 New York City, österreichisch-amerikanische Malerin und Grafikerin, Arbeiter an großer Ankerkette auf dem Bau, Lithographie, 32 x 23 cm, im Stein sign. u. dat., hinter Glas gerahmt 1912 begann Réthi eine Ausbildung zur Grafikerin und Zeichnerin an der Kunstschule für Frauen und Mädchen, zu ihren Lehrern dort zählte Otto Friedrich. Von 1916 bis 1919 setzte sie ihre Ausbildung an der Graphischen Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt Wien fort. Sie ist vor allem für ihr umfangreiches Werk zu Themen aus Technik, Industrie und Arbeitswelt bekannt. Lili Réthi, Worker on a Large Chain, from the series "Germinal", lithograph from 1921, framed Lili Rethi, 1894 Vienna -1969 New York City, Austrian-American painter and graphic artist, Worker on a Large Anchor Chain in Construction, lithograph, 32 x 23 cm, signed and dated in the stone, framed behind glass In 1912 Réthi began training as a graphic artist and draughtswoman at the Art School for Women and Girls, where her teachers included Otto Friedrich. From 1916 to 1919 she continued her training at the Graphische Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt in Vienna. She is known above all for her extensive work on themes from technology, industry and the world of work.
K&K – Auktionen in Heidelberg
Jun. 03, 2023
Réthi Lili
Est: CHF400 - CHF500
Sitzende Dame Unten rechts signiert. Datiert 1934 und bezeichnet "Ostern". Ungerahmt Ausrufdatum: 03.06.2023 Ungefähre Ausrufzeit: 14:13
Auktionshaus Zofingen
Jun. 03, 2022
Réthi, Lili: Germinal
Est: €360 - €500
Germinal -- 7 Lithographien auf Velin. In Passepartouts, lose in Kartonportfolio mit mont. Orig.-Titel. 1926. -- Ca. 47,5 x 31,7 cm. -- Jeweils signiert "Lili Réthi". -- -- Erschienen im Münster-Verlag, Wien, für die Wiener Secession. Zolas Hauptwerk "Germinal" beschreibt die unmenschlichen Verhältnisse in den französischen Bergwerken des 19. Jahrhunderts, die Konflikte zwischen Arm und Reich und die Versuche, diese Mißstände zu überwinden. Die Illustratorin und Künstlerin Lili Réthi, in Deutschland und Österreich besonders bekannt für ihre Zeichnungen von Bau- und Konstruktionsprojekten, emigrierte 1939 über London in die USA. Prachtvolle Drucke mit Rand. -- -- - Wir bitten darum, Zustandsberichte zu den Losen zu erfragen, da der Erhaltungszustand nur in Ausnahmefällen im Katalog angegeben ist. -- - Please ask for condition reports for individual lots, as the condition is usually not mentioned in the catalogue.
Bassenge Auctions
Feb. 07, 2022
Lili Rethi THE GREAT BRIDGE, 1965
Est: $200 - $300
Lili Rethi (Austria/American, 1894-1969) artist illustrator. The Great Bridge lithograph, pencil signed and numbered by the artist, Lili Rethi edition 25/250. Framed and matted under glass. Original Associated American Artists label on verso. Dimensions: framed: 20 3/4 in. x 16 3/4 in., sight: 13 1/2 in. x 9 1/4 in. Condition: good original framed estate condition, slight yellowing noted on outer border of mat. Provenance: private estate.
Kensington Estate Auctions
Nov. 23, 2021
LILI RETHI (1896-1969). POST OFFICE UNDERGROUND MAIL TRAIN: LONDON. Circa 1935. 40¼x50 inches, 102¼x127 cm. GPO, London.
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
LILI RETHI (1896-1969) POST OFFICE UNDERGROUND MAIL TRAIN: LONDON. Circa 1935. 40 1/4x50 inches, 102 1/4x127 cm. GPO, London. Condition B+ / A-: repaired tears and expert overpainting in margins; small pencil number 301 in lower left margin. Raised in Vienna, Rethi became a skilled illustrator of industrial subjects. Her enthusiastic admiration for the Machine Age caught the eye of the Nazi Party, which tried to enlist her artistry to serve their propaganda needs. She fled to New York in 1939, stopping in London on the way. While there, she is known to have designed two posters, this one, and another for the LMS. The six and a half mile underground mail route in London went into service in 1927 and remained in use through 2003.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jul. 12, 2021
LILI RETHI (1894-1969) THE GREAT BRIDGE 1964
Est: $200 - $300
Construction of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, New York. Lili Rethi (Austrian, 1894-1969). Industrial bridge lithograph signed and numbered in pencil by the artist, Lili Rethi. Limited Edition: 25/250. Year: 1964. Original frame and backing with the Association American Artists Label and description on verso. Framed under glass. Dimensions: framed: 16 3/4 in. x 20 3/4 in., sight: 9 1/2in. x 13 1/2in. Condition: good original framed estate condition. Provenance: Boston, Massachusetts Estate.
Kensington Estate Auctions
Jun. 08, 2021
Lili Rethi, "Germinal"
Est: $400 - $600
Lili Rethi (New York/ Austria 1894-1969) A suite of seven lithographs by Lili Rethi printed for ‘Secession’ in 1926, in their original folder. Each print is signed with initials and titles in the plate and signed in pencil by the artist, 15 3/4" x 20 3/4" sheet size.
Old Kinderhook Auction Company
Apr. 24, 2021
Lili Rethi, 1894 Vienna, lived in New York 1969
Est: €470 - €1,000
Lili Rethi, 1894 Vienna, lived in New York 1969, probably depicting an elven wedding on flowers, fairytale scenery, fine gouache painting on paper, left. and signed and dated 1920, browned paper, signs of age, approx. 23 x 23 cm, under glass, frame . German Description: Lili Rethi, 1894 Wien, lebte in New York 1969, wohl Darstellung einer Elfenhochzeit auf Blüten, märchenhafte Szenerie, feine Gouachemalerei auf Papier, li. u. signiert und dat. 1920, Papier gebräunt, Altersspuren, ca. 23 x 23 cm, unter Glas, Rahmen
Henry's Auktionshaus
May. 21, 2020
Lili Rethi American Industrial Bridge Etching
Est: $100 - $200
New York, Austria,1894-1969 "The Great Bridge" edition 45/250
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
May. 08, 2019
(4) ASSOCIATED AMERICAN ARTISTS PRINTS
Est: $200 - $300
(4) ASSOCIATED AMERICAN ARTISTS PRINTS All in paper mats, hinged at top, including: ANDREW RUSH (AZ/MI, 1931 - ), "Idyl Settimello" etching, signed and titled, 217/250, 8 3/4" x 10 3/4" imp on 12 3/4" x 16" sheet; LILI RETHI (NY/AUSTRIA, 1894-1969), "City Skyline", litho, signed, 218/250, 9" x 13" imp on 13" x 16 1/2" sheet; MARION GREENWOOD (NY/MEXICO, 1909-1970), "Sisters", color litho, signed and limited to 250, 14 1/2" x 10 1/4" imp on 17" x 13" sheet; MARGERY NIBLOCK (MA, 1937 - ) "Winter Day", 13" x 7" image on 15" x 11 1/2" sheet. All in good condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Dec. 16, 2018
LILI RETHI LITHOGRAPH ON PAPER "CITY SKYLINE"
Est: $150 - $250
LILI RETHI (AUSTRIAN 1894-1969), LITHOGRAPH ON PAPER, H 9 1/2", L 14", "CITY SKYLINE" A lithograph on paper titled "City Skyline" by listed Austrian artist Lili Rethi. This piece is signed to the lower right and numbered '114' in an edition of '250'. Frame measures H 17" x L 20 3/4". Presented under white mat, glass, and a wood frame.
DuMouchelles
May. 03, 2018
LILI RETHI (1896-1969). POST OFFICE MOTOR TRANSPORT DEPOT. 1937. 40x49 inches, 101x125 cm.
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
LILI RETHI (1896-1969) POST OFFICE MOTOR TRANSPORT DEPOT. 1937. 40x49 1/2 inches, 101 1/2x125 3/4 cm. Condition A-: minor repaired tear, creases and light foxing in margins. Raised in Vienna, Rethi became a skilled illustrator of industrial subjects. Her enthusiastic admiration for the Machine Age caught the eye of the Nazi Party who tried to enlist her artistry to serve their propaganda needs. She fled to New York in 1939, stopping in London on the way. While there, she is known to have designed three posters - two for the post office and another for the LMS.
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 03, 2018
Lili Rethi Lithograph
Est: $40 - $60
Lili Rethi original pencil signed lithograph. Signed in pencil 'Rethi' lower right. Numbered in pencil "168/250" lower left. Measures 12.75" x 18" sheet size. Ex+/NrMt. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. Provenance: Amity Arts Foundation Collection. We ship most items in-house with the exception of furniture, large or heavy artwork, heavier items or extremely fragile items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Jun. 13, 2017
Boiler Makers; 1921
Est: €200 - €350
lithograph. 1921 signed and dated on the plate lower right 22 x 17.7 inch.
Lehner Kunstauktionen
Apr. 22, 2014
Lili Rethi, Austrian, active New York, 1894-1969, "City Skyline" ed. 130/ 250 P/S/ LR, 9" x 13" sight size
Est: $200 - $400
Lili Rethi, Austrian, active New York, 1894-1969, "City Skyline" ed. 130/ 250 P/S/ LR, 9" x 13" sight size
William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
Aug. 31, 2013
Lili Rethi (German 1894-1969)- Paper mill signed o/c 30 x 36"
Est: $300 - $500
Lili Rethi (German 1894-1969)- Paper mill signed o/c 30 x 36"
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 29, 2013
30 x 36" o/c Paper mill by Lili Rethi (German 1894-1969)
Est: $500 - $1,000
30 x 36" o/c Paper mill by Lili Rethi (German 1894-1969)
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 22, 2013
Rethi, Lili
Est: - €60
Rethi, Lili (1894 Wien -1969, lebte in New York). Arbeiter mit schwerer Ankerkette. Kreidelithographie, 1921. 32 x 22,9 cm. Sign. Mit Namensz. u. Datum im Stein. - Ränder vereinz. stockfl., außen geringf. knittrig.
Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
Apr. 14, 2013
Lili Rethi, Houses on the Water, 1932, pastel on paper
Est: $400 - $600
Lili Rethi (American/Austrian, 1894-1969), Houses on the Water, 1932, pastel on paper, pencil signed and dated lower right, sight: 17"h x 27"w, overall: 20"h x 30"w
Clars Auctions
Sep. 18, 2012
Lili Rethi Austrian, 1894-1969 Iris, Goddess of Spring
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Lili Rethi Austrian, 1894-1969 Iris, Goddess of Spring Signed LiLi Rethi (lr) Pencil and watercolor on paper 12 3/4 x 10 3/8 inches C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 10, 2012
LILI RETHI (1896-1969). POST OFFICE UNDERGROUND MAIL TRAIN: LONDON. Circa 1935. 40x49 inches, 102x126 cm.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
LILI RETHI (1896-1969) POST OFFICE UNDERGROUND MAIL TRAIN: LONDON. Circa 1935. 40 1/4x49 3/4 inches, 102x126 1/2 cm. Condition A-: minor restoration at edges; repaired tear in right margin, slightly affecting image. Raised in Vienna, Rethi became a skilled illustrator of industrial subjects. Her enthusiastic admiration for the Machine Age caught the eye of the Nazi Party who tried to enlist her artistry to serve their propaganda needs. She fled to New York in 1939, stopping in London on the way. While there she is known to have designed two posters; this one, and another for the LMS. The six and a half mile underground mail route in London went into service in 1927 and remained in use through 2003.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jan. 25, 2012
Lili Rethi Post Office Underground Mail: London PRD 208 102 x 126 CM, BE (déchirures)
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
Lili Rethi Post Office Underground Mail: London PRD 208 102 x 126 CM, BE (déchirures)
Tajan
Mar. 04, 2011
LILI RETHI (1894-1969) ORIGINAL SIGNED LITHOGRAPH
Est: $150 - $300
LILI RETHI (1894-1969) Signed Original lithograph published by AAA edition 103/250 shows men working on construction site along cement truck image size 13x 10 ¢ condition very good
Weiss Auctions
Mar. 04, 2011
LILI RETHI, SIGNED BLACK & WHITE LITHOGRAPH
Est: $200 - $400
Lili Rethi (Austrian-American, b. 1894). Signed original black & white lithograph Titled City Skyline edition number 228/250 published by Associated American Artists label on verso Measures 13 x 9 condition excellent
Weiss Auctions
Dec. 10, 2010
Lili Rethi (1896-1969) Crewe Works Building
Est: £4,000 - £5,000
Lili Rethi (1896-1969) Crewe Works Building "Coronation" Class Engines, original poster printed for LMS by Jordison c 1938 - 102 x 127 cm Prior to the introduction of the Coronation service, No. 6220 underwent speed trials with a special train in 1937. Just south of Crewe the train achieved a speed of 114 miles per hour (183 km/h), beating the previous record for a steam train (held by the LNER by a slim margin. Insufficient braking distance had been left before entering a series of crossover points at Crewe, and although the train held the rails, much crockery in the dining car was smashed. After this incident, the LMS and LNER agreed to stop dangerous record-breaking runs which were in effect publicity stunts.
Onslows
Mar. 04, 2010
15 WORLD TRADE CENTER CONSTRUCTION PRINTS
Est: $30 - $50
15 WORLD TRADE CENTER CONSTRUCTION PRINTS commemorative portfolio includes three examples by Lili Rethi, and twelve by Nicholas Solovioff, all unframed in portfolio envelope, 18x12in.
Leighton Galleries
Feb. 18, 2010
LILI RETHI United Nations Headquarters Site.
Est: £100 - £150
LILI RETHI United Nations Headquarters Site. Breaking Ground. Fall 1947. Signed New York. 19 x 25ins. Charcoal.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Feb. 18, 2010
LILI RETHI United Nations Headquarters overlooking
Est: £100 - £150
LILI RETHI United Nations Headquarters overlooking the river. Signed and dated 1948. 19 x 27ins. Charcoal.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Feb. 18, 2010
LILI RETHI United Nations Headquarters, New York.
Est: £100 - £150
LILI RETHI United Nations Headquarters, New York. Signed. Charcoal. 23 x 19ins.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Feb. 18, 2010
LILI RETHI The United Nations Headquarters
Est: £100 - £150
LILI RETHI The United Nations Headquarters visualised from plans. New York Times Sunday Magazine, Page 7, December 30th, 1951. With personal inscription 1962. Signed. Pencil drawing. 21 x 17ins.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Sep. 29, 2009
Lili Rethi "Lili Rethi, United Nations building
Est: -
Lili Rethi "Lili Rethi, United Nations building Signed pencil sketch, " Size 53 x 43 cms. "
Sheppards
Apr. 02, 2009
United Nations Headquarters, New York. Signed Lili
Est: £500 - £1,000
United Nations Headquarters, New York. Signed Lili Rethi, 1948. Charcoal drawing. 19 x 27 ins.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Apr. 02, 2009
United Nations Permanent Headquarters construction
Est: £500 - £1,000
United Nations Permanent Headquarters construction of Secretariat, New York. View on the river, Brooklyn and Navy Yard. For..............with my friendship, New York, January 1962. L Rethi F.R.S.A. Signed Lili Rethi, May 6th 1949. Charcoal drawing. 18 x 26.5 ins.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Apr. 02, 2009
United Nations Headquarters, New York. Signed Lili
Est: £500 - £1,000
United Nations Headquarters, New York. Signed Lili Rethi, June 1949. Charcoal drawing. 19.5x27.5 ins.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Apr. 02, 2009
United Nations Headquarters site breaking ground.
Est: £500 - £1,000
United Nations Headquarters site breaking ground. Fall 1947. Signed Lili Rethi, New York. Charcoal drawing.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Apr. 02, 2009
United Nations Headquarters, New York. Signed Lili
Est: £500 - £1,000
United Nations Headquarters, New York. Signed Lili Rethi. Charcoal drawing. 23 x 19 ins.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Apr. 02, 2009
The United Nations Headquarters, visualised from
Est: £500 - £1,000
The United Nations Headquarters, visualised from plans as lit with look completed, New York Times Sunday Magazine, page 7, December 30th 1951. Signed 'Lili Rethi - for my dear friend'. Pencil drawing 21 x 17 ins.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
May. 18, 2008
***RETHI LILI ELIZABETH(Born 1894 American)
Est: $300 - $500
***RETHI, LILI ELIZABETH(Born 1894 American) ''The Great Bridge'', lithograph, approximate image size 12 1/2'' x 9'', total paper size 17'' x 13'', signed in pencil lower right, numbered from edition of 250 lower left, piece from the Associated American Artist Group. CONDITION: Good, small tape hinges extreme upper corners.
Bunte Auction Services
Sep. 10, 2003
LILI RETHI (Austrian b. 1894) INDUSTRIAL SCENE Pencil signed and numbered 96/250 in margin
Est: $200 - $300
LILI RETHI (Austrian b. 1894) INDUSTRIAL SCENE Pencil signed and numbered 96/250 in margin, lithograph. 9 1/2 x 11 7/8 in. Estimate $200-300
Freeman's