Sidney H. Riesenberg Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Sidney H. Riesenberg Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 15, 2025
Sidney H Riesenberg (1885-1971): Surrender of General Lee
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Sidney H Riesenberg 1885-1971 Surrender of General Lee depicting the general in the McLean House, April 9, 1865; oil on canvas, relined signed lower right; together with a print and documents
Abell Auction
Mar. 01, 2025
World War I Poster for the Jewish Welfare Board
Est: $100 - $200
World War I Poster for the Jewish Welfare Board, After Sidney H. Riesenberg (Chicago, 1885 - Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1971), 1918. Lithograph in colors, created/ published by "Alco-Gravure, Inc." (New York) lower right, printed "CIVILIANS, The JEWISH WELFARE BOARD/ United War Work Campaign - Week of November 11 - 1918." Frame: H: 34.375 in., W: 23.375 in., D: 1.25 in.
Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc.
Dec. 13, 2024
Sidney H. Riesenberg. "Over the top for you, Buy U.S. Government Bonds, Third Liberty Loan," lithograph
Est: $400 - $600
(American, 1885-1962) Lithograph in colors, 1918, published by E. Ketterlinus & Co., sheet size: 30 x 20 in., unframed (Please note these are original World War I posters with age appropriate wear and are extremely fragile. Shipping is not recommended)
Alex Cooper
Oct. 19, 2024
Original World War I Marines Poster Soldiers of the Sea
Est: $400 - $500
Riesenberg, Sidney H. 1885 - 1962 Soldiers of the Sea - U.S. Marine Corps Letterpress Print 1913 25.9 x 18.1 in. (66 x 46 cm) Printer: no information Condition Details: (A-) minimal staining in the margins, slight buckling from moisture and metal hanging bars at the top and bottom edges#USA #World War I
PosterConnection Inc.
Sep. 21, 2024
Original Vintage World War I Poster Jewish Welfare Boar
Est: $500 - $700
Riesenberg, Sidney H. 1885 - 1962 Civilians - Jewish Welfare Board Letterpress Print 1918 33 x 22 in. (84 x 56 cm) Printer: Alco-Gravure Inc., New York Condition Details: (A-) small edge tears, minor dirt along the bottom edge#USA #World War I #Jewish
PosterConnection Inc.
Sep. 14, 2024
Sidney Riesenberg (1885-1971), large oil on canvas.
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Pulp illustration of a logger helping another out on a log drive. Signed lower left. Image measures 39.25" x 31.25".
Guyette & Deeter
May. 19, 2024
First to fight - Democracy's Vanguard, U.S. Marine Corps
Est: €2,000 - €6,000
First to fight - Democracy's Vanguard, U.S. Marine Corps Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen B.E. B + traces de plis & déchirures restaurées / tears & folds restored RIESENBERG SIDNEY H. 1917 Rare Vintage Poster mostly in lithograph exhibited in the streets at the time of it's release B.E. B + traces de plis & déchirures restaurées / tears & folds restored 102 x 76,3 cm
Maison de Ventes Good
Apr. 26, 2024
First to fight - Democracy's Vanguard, U.S. Marine Corps
Est: €3,000 - €6,000
First to fight - Democracy's Vanguard, U.S. Marine Corps Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen B.E. B + traces de plis & déchirures restaurées / tears & folds restored U. S. A. TRAVEL POSTER 1917 B.E. B + traces de plis & déchirures restaurées / tears & folds restored
Maison de Ventes Good
Feb. 10, 2024
Poster by Sidney H. Riesenberg - Over the top for you Buy U.S. Gov't Bonds Third Liberty Loan
Est: €120 - €240
Over the top for you Buy U.S. Gov't Bonds Third Liberty Loan - 51x76, 1918 by Sidney H. Riesenberg (1885-1962)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Nov. 12, 2023
Third Liberty Loan / Over The Top. 1918.
Est: $800 - $1,000
ARTIST: SIDNEY H. RIESENBERG (1885-1971) SIZE: 20 1/8 x 30 in./51 x 76.2 cm PRINTER: Ketterlinus, Philadelphia DESCRIPTION: Riesenberg’s soldier takes his inspiration from Sergeant Guy Empey’s popular book, “Over the Top,” an enthusiastic battlefield account that galvanized American support for entering the First World War. (War & Propaganda; American)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Oct. 14, 2023
Third Liberty Loan Poster - Sidney H. Reisenberg
Est: $400 - $600
A classic design by Sidney H. Riesenberg (American, 1885-1971), Over the Top For You - Third Liberty Loan - Buy U.S. Gov't Bonds. Professionally conserved on linen. Framed, 30.5"x20.5"
Freedom Auction Company
Aug. 25, 2023
OVER THE TOP FOR YOU WWI POSTER BY SIDNEY RIESENBERG
Est: $180 - $300
WWI American war bond poster 'Over the Top for You - Buy U.S. Gov't Bonds - Third Liberty Loan', artwork by Sidney Riesenberg (1885-1971), Ketterlinus, Philadelphia, 1918, two small tears at margins bottom left, 1.5-inch tear in the lower left quadrant of the image, else good. 20 x 30 inches.
Fairhill Auction LLC
Jun. 11, 2023
First to fight - Democracy's Vanguard, U.S. Marine Corps
Est: €800 - €1,600
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen
Mirabaud-Mercier
May. 10, 2023
First to fight - Democracy's Vanguard, U.S. Marine Corps
Est: €800 - €1,600
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen
Mirabaud-Mercier
Mar. 23, 2023
WWI Poster, Sidney H. Riesenberg
Est: $300 - $500
(American, 1885-1971) Over the Top For You/Buy U.S. Gov't Bonds/Third Liberty Loan, signed in stone "Sidney H. Riesenberg", Ketterlinus, Philadelphia, 1918, publisher and printer, 30 x 20-1/4 in.; unframed Provenance: Private Collection
Brunk Auctions
Mar. 16, 2023
RIESENBERG, Sidney (1885–1971). Over the Top for You / Buy ...
Est: $150 - $250
RIESENBERG, Sidney (1885–1971). Over the Top for You / Buy U.S. Govt. Bonds. Philadelphia: Ketterlinus. Framed, sight 29 ¾ x 19 ¼”. Slight toning; small punctures in upper image.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Feb. 11, 2023
American World War I Poster Over The Top
Est: $350 - $500
Riesenberg, Sidney H. 1885 - 1962 Over The Top For You Lithograph 1918 29.9 x 20 in. (76 x 51 cm) Printer: Ketterlinus, Philadelphia Condition Details: (B+) linen-backed, small tears and minor creasing, restored loss in the top left corner#USA #World War I
PosterConnection Inc.
Feb. 11, 2023
Original World War I Marines Poster Soldiers of the Sea
Est: $500 - $700
Riesenberg, Sidney H. 1885 - 1962 Soldiers of the Sea - U.S. Marine Corps Letterpress Print 1913 25.9 x 18.1 in. (66 x 46 cm) Printer: no information Condition Details: (A-) minimal staining in the margins, slight buckling from moisture and metal hanging bars at the top and bottom edges#USA #World War I
PosterConnection Inc.
Feb. 11, 2023
25102 Original USA World War I Poster Jewish Welfare Bd
Est: $500 - $700
Riesenberg, Sidney H. 1885 - 1962 Civilians - Jewish Welfare Board Letterpress Print 1918 33 x 22 in. (84 x 56 cm) Printer: Alco-Gravure Inc., New York Condition Details: (B+) was folded, minimal tears and staining at the edges, small paper loss at the upper right edge#USA #World War I
PosterConnection Inc.
Oct. 22, 2022
U.S. MARINES RECRUITING POSTER RALLY ROUND THE FLAG
Est: $300 - $500
American WWI U.S. Marine Corps recruiting poster for Richmond, Virginia. 'Rally 'Round the Flag with United States Marines - First in Defense on Land or Sea', artwork by Sidney Riesenberg (1885-1971), 29.5 x 38.75 inches. 4-inch tear at bottom edge and folds. Poster is encapsulated in cardboard and acetate with masking tape. According to consignor poster is not permanently mounted to the cardboard. Not examined outside of encapsulation.
Fairhill Auction LLC
Oct. 22, 2022
LEND AS THEY FIGHT POSTER WWI POSTER
Est: $160 - $300
American WWI libert bonds poster. 'Lend as they Fight - Buy More Liberty Bonds', artwork by Sidney Riesenberg (1885-1971), Third Federal Reserve District, Ketterlinus, Philadelphia, 1918, 20 x 30 inches. 6-inch, 2.5-inch tear, and two 1-inch tears at edges and minor tears.
Fairhill Auction LLC
Sep. 24, 2022
Original World War I Marines Poster Soldiers of the Sea
Est: $500 - $700
Riesenberg, Sidney H. 1885 - 1962 Soldiers of the Sea - U.S. Marine Corps Letterpress Print 1913 25.9 x 18.1 in. (66 x 46 cm) Printer: no information Condition Details: (A-) minor staining in the margins, slight buckling from moisture and metal hanging bars at the top and bottom edges#USA #World War I
PosterConnection Inc.
Aug. 20, 2022
RIESENBERG, Sidney H. (1885-1971). Over the Top for You. 19...
Est: $150 - $250
RIESENBERG, Sidney H. (1885-1971). Over the Top for You. 1918. Philadelphia: Ketterlinus. An American doughboy rushes across a battlefield with an American flag waving behind him. 30 x 20”. Linen backed. Restored chip upper left outside image. B+.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Jul. 27, 2022
Riesenberg "Over the Top" WWI War Bonds Poster
Est: $300 - $600
Sidney Harry Riesenberg (American, 1885-1975). Original lithograph on paper poster titled "Over the Top for You" depicting a soldier cresting a trench clutching an American flag issued to promote the Third Liberty Loan Act. A caption along the lower edge reads "Buy U.S. Gov't Bonds Third Liberty Loan." Signed in plate along the lower left. The title refers to trench confrontations during World War I in which going over the top of the trenches exposed soldiers to their enemies.
Revere Auctions
Jul. 01, 2022
WWI THIRD LIBERTY LOAN POSTER
Est: $200 - $300
American WWI poster 'Over the Top for You - Buy U.S. Gov't Bonds - Third Liberty Loan', artwork by Sidney Harry Riesenberg, (1885-1971), Ketterlinus, Philadelphia, circa 1918, 20 x 30 inches. Loss at top, right, and bottom edges, top left corner reattached with old tape on verso, and loss of bottom right corner.
Fairhill Auction LLC
Jun. 25, 2022
First to fight - Democracy's Vanguard, U.S. Marine Corps 1917 New York
Est: €800 - €1,600
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen B.E. B + traces de plis & déchirures restaurées / tears & folds restored
Mirabaud-Mercier
May. 11, 2022
First to fight - Democracy's Vanguard, U.S. Marine Corps 1917 New York
Est: €800 - €1,600
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen B.E. B + traces de plis & déchirures restaurées / tears & folds restored
Mirabaud-Mercier
Apr. 23, 2022
Original 1918 American World War I Poster RIESENBERG
Est: $400 - $600
Riesenberg, Sidney H. 1885 - 1962 Lend as they fight - Liberty Bonds Letterpress Print ca. 1918 76 x 51 cm Printer: Ketterlinus, Phila. Condition Details: (B+/B) linen-backed, small tears and creases at the edges, small repaired corner losses, long horiz. tear across the top through the words -as they fight-
PosterConnection Inc.
Apr. 23, 2022
Original Vintage World War I Poster Jewish Welfare Boar
Est: $400 - $600
Riesenberg, Sidney H. 1885 - 1962 Civilians - Jewish Welfare Board Letterpress Print 1918 84 x 56 cm Printer: Alco-Gravure Inc., New York Condition Details: (A-/B+) small tears and minor losses at the edges
PosterConnection Inc.
Sep. 25, 2021
ORIGINAL CIVILIANS / JEWISH WELFARE BOARD. 1918.
Est: $200 - $600
ARTIST: SIDNEY H. RIESENBERG (1885-1971) SIZE: 22 x 33 INCHES. PRINTER: Alex Gravure, NY DESCRIPTION: "One of the greatest illustrators of the World War I era" (Karal Ann Marling), Sidney Reisenberg practiced his art in New York City and made many posters for Liberty Loans and the Marines. The Jewish Welfare Board was formed just after the U.S. declared war on Germany in 1917 to support Jewish soldiers at war, and by the looks of it, was one of the first organizations to understand shell-shock and the trauma of warfare on an industrial scale. "Civilians: When we go through this we need all the help and comfort you can give" was published "Week of November 11, 1918," the date of the Armistice. (Jewish Interest; Propaganda; War) . Please carefully read our terms of sale, shipping information, and request any condition reports or photos prior to placing a bid. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. RBFineArts CFL INC. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Please email for a condition report and photos, if desired. Emails should be received at least 48 hours in advance of the date of the auction.
RB Fine Arts
Sep. 18, 2021
Original World War I Marines Poster Soldiers of the Sea
Est: $500 - $750
Riesenberg, Sidney H. 1885 - 1962 Soldiers of the Sea - U.S. Marine Corps Letterpress Print 1913 25.9 x 18.1 in. (66 x 46 cm) Printer: oV Condition Details: (A-/B+) tiny tears and minimal staining in the margins, minimal water staining at the bottom edge on the right, slight buckling from moisture and metal hanging bars at the top and bottom edges
PosterConnection Inc.
Aug. 05, 2021
SIDNEY H. RIESENBERG (1885-1972). U.S. MARINES / SERVICE ON LAND AND SEA. 1917. 35¾x25½ inches, 90¾x64¾ cm.
Est: $400 - $600
SIDNEY H. RIESENBERG (1885-1972) U.S. MARINES / SERVICE ON LAND AND SEA. 1917. 35 3/4x25 1/2 inches, 90 3/4x64 3/4 cm. Condition B: overpainting along repaired tears in image and along vertical and horizontal folds; replaced losses, repaired tears and restoration in margins; trimmed, including the large lower margin. Rawls p. 252, Borkan p. 38.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 15, 2021
RIESENBERG, Sidney H. (1885-1971). Over the Top for You / T...
Est: $80 - $150
RIESENBERG, Sidney H. (1885-1971). Over the Top for You / Third Liberty Loan. Philadelphia: Ketterlinus, 1918. Color lithograph. 30 x 20”. Bottom edge ragged with old tape repairs on verso; two contemporary McAdams & Morford stickers in margins; horizontal fold; scattered imperfections in image. Unmounted. B/B-.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
May. 09, 2021
First to fight - Democracy's Vanguard, U.S. Marine Corps
Est: €1,500 - €3,000
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen
Mirabaud-Mercier
Apr. 09, 2021
First to fight - Democracy's Vanguard, U.S. Marine Corps
Est: €1,500 - €3,000
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen
Mirabaud-Mercier
Jan. 26, 2021
Sidney Riesenberg, (1885-1971, American), "Civilians, The Jewish Welfare Board", Poster on paper laid to paper under Plexiglas, 33.25"
Est: $200 - $300
Sidney Riesenberg (1885-1971, American) "Civilians, The Jewish Welfare Board" Poster on paper laid to paper under Plexiglas Signed lower center: Sidney H. Riesenberg 33.25" H x 21" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Dec. 05, 2020
Original 1918 American World War I Poster RIESENBERG
Est: $300 - $500
Riesenberg, Sidney H. 1885 - 1962. Lend as they fight - Liberty Bonds. Letterpress Print ca. 1918. Size: 29.9 x 20 in. (76 x 51 cm). Printer: Ketterlinus, Phila.. Condition Details: (B+) on linen, minor edge tears, small margin losses, overpainting in the margins
PosterConnection Inc.
Nov. 21, 2020
Over the Top for you
Est: €500 - €1,000
1 Affiche Non-Entoilée / Vintage VINTAGE POSTER on Paper not lined
Artprecium
Nov. 14, 2020
Riesenberg, Sidney H. (1885–1971). Over the Top for You / B...
Est: $100 - $200
Riesenberg, Sidney H. (1885–1971). Over the Top for You / Buy U.S. Gov’t Bonds. Philadelphia: Ketterlinus, ca. 1917. WWI propaganda poster. 30 x 20”. Horizontal creases to upper and lower titles. Linen backed. A-.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Oct. 20, 2020
Sidney Riesenberg, (1885-1971, American), "Civilians, The Jewish Welfare Board", Poster on paper laid to paper under Plexiglas, 33.25"
Est: $200 - $300
Sidney Riesenberg (1885-1971, American) "Civilians, The Jewish Welfare Board" Poster on paper laid to paper under Plexiglas Signed lower center: Sidney H. Riesenberg 33.25" H x 21" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 26, 2020
American World War I Poster Over The Top
Est: $300 - $400
Riesenberg, Sidney H. 1885 - 1962. Over The Top For You. Lithograph 1918. Printer: Ketterlinus, Philadelphia. Condition Details: (A-/B+) tiny edge tears, minor creasing
PosterConnection Inc.
Aug. 27, 2020
SIDNEY H. RIESENBERG (1885-1972). U.S. MARINES / SERVICE ON LAND AND SEA. 1917. 35x25 inches, 90x64 cm.
Est: $500 - $750
SIDNEY H. RIESENBERG (1885-1972) U.S. MARINES / SERVICE ON LAND AND SEA. 1917. 35 3/4x25 1/2 inches, 90 3/4x64 3/4 cm. Condition B: overpainting along repaired tears in image and along vertical and horizontal folds; replaced losses, repaired tears and restoration in margins; margins trimmed, including the large lower margin. Rawls p. 252, Borkan p. 38.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jul. 25, 2020
Over the Top for you
Est: €500 - €1,000
1 Affiche Non-Entoilée / Vintage Poster on Paper not lined
Artprecium
Jul. 11, 2020
First to fight - Democracy's Vanguard, U.S. Marine Corps - Join now and test your courage - Real fighting with real fighters - Apply at 24 East 23rd Street, New York 1917 New York
Est: €1,500 - €3,000
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen B.E. B + traces de plis & déchirures restaurées / tears & folds restored
Mirabaud-Mercier
Jul. 09, 2020
Over the Top for you
Est: €500 - €1,000
1 Affiche Non-Entoilée / Vintage Poster on Paper not lined
Artprecium
Jun. 25, 2020
Lend as the fight - Buy more Liberty Bonds Rare 1918
Est: €2,000 - €4,000
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen B.E. B +
Mirabaud-Mercier
Jun. 25, 2020
First to fight - Democracy's Vanguard, U.S. Marine Corps - Join now and test your courage - Real fighting with real fighters - Apply at 24 East 23rd Street, New York 1917 New York
Est: €1,500 - €3,000
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen B.E. B + traces de plis & déchirures restaurées / tears & folds restored
Mirabaud-Mercier
Jun. 13, 2020
Over the Top for You, Third Liberty Loan Poster
Est: $200 - $300
Sidney Harry Riesenberg (American, 1885-1971) "Over the Top for You - Buy U.S. Gov't Bonds - Third Liberty Loan" lithograph signed "Sidney H. Reisenberg" (lower left) 28 3/4 in. high x 18 3/4 in. wide (sight) 32 1/2 in. high x 22 1/2 in. wide (frame)
Fontaine's Auction Gallery