E John Robinson Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1922 - d. 2008

Born in 1932, Artist E. John Robinson grew up in Grants Pass, Oregon, before moving to study at the California College of Arts and Crafts. After obtaining his master's degree from San Francisco State College, painter E. John Robinson taught for 12 years before committing to his art full-time. His prolific art career has spawned 30 solo exhibitions, and the painting of over 4,000 seascapes. During the height of his popularity, he was commissioned to create four covers for Reader's Digest magazine. Artist E. John Robinson also wrote several art instruction books that are still in circulation.

E. John Robinson's seascape paintings for sale are readily available at reasonable prices in galleries and online. Embrace your love of majestic waters by viewing magnificent vintage seascape paintings for sale online to add to your growing collection.

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  • E John Robinson (Oregon,CA,1922-2008) oil painting
    May. 05, 2024

    E John Robinson (Oregon,CA,1922-2008) oil painting

    Est: $525 - $675

    ARTIST: E John Robinson (Oregon, California, 1922 - 2008) TITLE: Surf Patterns (titled on stretcher) MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. Wear to frame. ART SIZE: 24 x 36 inches / 60 x 91 cm FRAME SIZE: 32 x 44 inches / 81 x 111 cm SIGNATURE: lower right and on stretcher CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 132360 US Shipping $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: E. John Robinson was born on April 14, 1932 in Grants Pass, Oregon. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in education from the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, California and his Master's degree from San Francisco State College in San Francisco, California.He taught in the public school system for 12 years before becoming a full-time artist. During his art career, he painted over 4,000 seascapes and had 30 one-man shows since he began painting. Many of his marine paintings now belong to private collections and galleries throughout the United States. He created the cover for four Readers Digest issues, including that of October 1976.

    Broward Auction Gallery LLC
  • Painting, E. John Robinson
    Apr. 19, 2024

    Painting, E. John Robinson

    Est: $400 - $600

    E. John Robinson (American, 1922-2008), Seascape, oil on canvas, signed lower right, canvas: 30"h x 40"w, overall (with frame): 37"h x 47"w

    Clars Auctions
  • E. JOHN ROBINSON ORIGINAL SEASCAPE PAINTING
    Jul. 30, 2023

    E. JOHN ROBINSON ORIGINAL SEASCAPE PAINTING

    Est: $400 - $600

    (Oregon / California 1922-2008) Splendid oil on canvas entitled 'Afternoon Glitter' depicting crashing waves on rocks along the N. California coast. Signed 'E. John Robinson' LR. Also signed & titled by artist to stretcher to verso along with former gallery label. SIZE: 18 x 24" overall 27 x33". Housed in brown wood frame with fabric liner. CONDITION: Very good overall. No visible touch ups or restorations. Not examined out of frame. BIO. Robinson taught art for 12 year in public school system before becoming a full time painter and was renowned for his seascapes.

    Midnight Sun Antique Auction
  • E. JOHN ROBINSON OIL ON CANVAS
    May. 01, 2023

    E. JOHN ROBINSON OIL ON CANVAS

    Est: $200 - $300

    E. JOHN ROBINSON (Oregon/California, 1922-2008) oil on canvas, "Humboldt Current," seascape. Signed lower right, signed again and titled verso, dated 1965, 20" x 36" (image), 24" x 39.5" (frame).

    O'Gallerie
  • Painting, E. John Robinson
    May. 22, 2021

    Painting, E. John Robinson

    Est: $200 - $400

    E. John Robinson (American, 1922-2008), "Surf Sketch," 1992, oil on wood, signed lower right, signed, titled, and dated verso, overall (with frame): 11.5"h x 13.5"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Painting, John E. Robinson
    Nov. 12, 2016

    Painting, John E. Robinson

    Est: $500 - $700

    E. John Robinson (American, 1922-2008), Winter Mountain Scene, oil on canvas, singed lower right, canvas: 24"h x 30"w, overall (with frame): 32.5"h x 39"w

    Clars Auctions
  • E. John Robinson (America/California, 1922-2008).
    Feb. 27, 2016

    E. John Robinson (America/California, 1922-2008).

    Est: $400 - $600

    Oil on canvas seascape. Signed lower right corner. 15 3/4" x 19 1/2"; Frame, 22 3/4" x 26".

    Quinn's Auction Galleries Central Virginia
  • Painting, E. John Robinson
    Feb. 20, 2016

    Painting, E. John Robinson

    Est: $500 - $700

    E. John Robinson (American, 1922-2008), Sea Foam, oil on canvas, signed lower right, canvas: 16"h x 20"w, overall (with frame): 20.75"h x 24.75"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Painting, E. John Robinson
    Dec. 13, 2015

    Painting, E. John Robinson

    Est: $600 - $900

    E. John Robinson (American, 1922-2008), "New Day," 1966, oil on canvas, signed lower right, signed, titled, and dated verso, canvas: 16"h x 20"w, overall (with frame): 22.25"h x 26.25"w

    Clars Auctions
  • E. JOHN ROBINSON OIL ON CANVAS (Oregon/California,
    Sep. 21, 2015

    E. JOHN ROBINSON OIL ON CANVAS (Oregon/California,

    Est: $300 - $500

    E. JOHN ROBINSON OIL ON CANVAS (Oregon/California, 1922-2008) "Mid Afternoon," seascape. Image measures 15" x 30.5", signed "E. John Robinson" lower right, signed again and titled verso. In a wood frame.

    O'Gallerie
  • Robinson, E. John, 1922-2008, Oregon/California, Seascape. Oil on Canvas.
    Mar. 12, 2015

    Robinson, E. John, 1922-2008, Oregon/California, Seascape. Oil on Canvas.

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Robinson, E. John, 1922-2008, Oregon/California, Seascape. Oil on Canvas. Signed "E. John Robinson" in lower right. h:24 w:30 in.

    Alderfer Auction
  • E. JOHN ROBINSON OIL ON CANVAS (Oregon/California, 1922-2008) Seascape with breakers, circa mid-1974. Image measures 15" x 30", signed "E. John Robinson" lower right. In a wood frame.
    Dec. 03, 2014

    E. JOHN ROBINSON OIL ON CANVAS (Oregon/California, 1922-2008) Seascape with breakers, circa mid-1974. Image measures 15" x 30", signed "E. John Robinson" lower right. In a wood frame.

    Est: $700 - $900

    E. JOHN ROBINSON OIL ON CANVAS (Oregon/California, 1922-2008) Seascape with breakers, circa mid-1974. Image measures 15" x 30", signed "E. John Robinson" lower right. In a wood frame.

    O'Gallerie
  • Painting by E. John Robinson
    Aug. 10, 2014

    Painting by E. John Robinson

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    E. John Robinson (American, 1922-2008), "California West," oil on canvas, signed lower right, signed and titled verso, canvas: 24"h x 48"w, overall (with frame): 30.5"h x 54.5"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Painting, E. John Robinson, April Weather
    Mar. 16, 2014

    Painting, E. John Robinson, April Weather

    Est: $700 - $900

    E. John Robinson (American, 1922-2008), "April Weather," oil on canvas, signed lower right, signed and titled verso, canvas: 24"h x 30"w, overall (with frame): 30.75"h x 36.5"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Painting, E. John Robinson, Minus Tide, along with signed book
    May. 19, 2013

    Painting, E. John Robinson, Minus Tide, along with signed book

    Est: $600 - $800

    (lot of 2) E. John Robinson (Californian, 1922-2008), "Minus Tide," oil on canvas, signed lower right and verso, title inscribed verso, canvas: 16"h x 24"w, overall (with frame): 27"h x 33"w. Note: Accompanied with book, "Master Class in Seascape Painting" by E. John Robinson, signed by the artist, which includes this painting

    Clars Auctions
  • E. John Robinson, Evening Storm Rollers, oil on canvas
    Feb. 16, 2013

    E. John Robinson, Evening Storm Rollers, oil on canvas

    Est: $300 - $500

    E. John Robinson (American, 1922-2008), "Evening Storm Rollers," oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled verso, canvas: 48"h x 36.5"w, overall (with frame): 55"h x 42.5"w

    Clars Auctions
  • 1923 Circus Photograph
    Nov. 24, 2012

    1923 Circus Photograph

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    "John Robinson Circus, Cleveland, Ohio, May 18th-19th, 1923", photograph, 7 1/2" x 41 1/4", 9 1/4" x 43" (frame). 7 1/2" vertical crack at right.

    Kaminski Auctions
  • E. JOHN ROBINSON (American, 1922-2008)
    Jun. 19, 2012

    E. JOHN ROBINSON (American, 1922-2008)

    Est: $300 - $500

    oil/canvas, "6 O'Clock Surf", beach sunset, signed l/r "E. John Robinson", also signed & titled on reverse, circa 1971, 15" x 30", original frame; #9106

    Matthew's Galleries
  • E. John Robinson (American, 1922-2008) Flood tide, 1963 24 x 36in
    Nov. 20, 2011

    E. John Robinson (American, 1922-2008) Flood tide, 1963 24 x 36in

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Flood tide, 1963 signed 'E. John Robinson' (lower right) and signed, titled and dated '"Flood Tide" E. John Robinson 1963' (on the stretcher bar) oil on canvas 24 x 36in

    Bonhams
  • E. JOHN ROBINSON OIL ON CANVAS (American, born
    Jan. 18, 2010

    E. JOHN ROBINSON OIL ON CANVAS (American, born

    Est: $400 - $600

    E. JOHN ROBINSON OIL ON CANVAS (American, born 1922) A seascape with rocks looming in foggy distance. 24" by 30", signed E. John Robinson lower right. In wide gilt wood frame.

    O'Gallerie
  • E.J. ROBINSON SURF PAINTING
    Nov. 22, 2009

    E.J. ROBINSON SURF PAINTING

    Est: $400 - $600

    ROBINSON, E. John, (American, 1922-): ''Night Surf'', OIL/Canvas, 15'' x 30'', signed, framed, 21'' x 36'', titled verso on label.

    Burchard Galleries Inc
  • E. John Robinson American 20th century Oil
    Apr. 12, 2008

    E. John Robinson American 20th century Oil

    Est: $600 - $800

    E. John Robinson American, (b. 1922) On a Clear Winter's Day oil on canvas. signed "E. John Robinson" lower right h:11 w: 14 in.

    Gray's Auctioneers
  • E. John Robinson (American b. 1922) Mendocino
    Dec. 01, 2007

    E. John Robinson (American b. 1922) Mendocino

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    E. John Robinson (American b. 1922) Mendocino Bay Signed E. John Robinson l.r. and signed E. John Robinson and titled on stretcher Oil on canvas 16 x 20 in (40.6 x 50.8 cm)

    Weschler's
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