William S. Schwartz Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William S. Schwartz Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 12, 2025
Figural Watercolor Painting, William Schwartz.
Est: $500 - $800
Artist(s): William Samuel Schwartz (Russian-American, 1896-1977) Medium: Watercolor painting. Signature(s): "William S. Schwartz", lower right. Paperwork: N/A Damage: The image bears signs of toning and foxing. Grime on the backside of the glass. Scratches to the frame. Measurement(s): 10" x 7 3/8" (sight), 17 1/2" x 14 1/2" (frame). In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Mar. 05, 2025
William Samuel Schwartz (American, 1896-1977) Inscape Eternal Quest, 1934
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
William Samuel Schwartz (American, 1896-1977) Inscape Eternal Quest, 1934 oil on canvas signed William S. Schwartz (lower right); signed, titled and numbered 694 (stretcher bar verso) 40 x 30 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois This lot is located in Chicago.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Feb. 20, 2025
William Schwartz, Symphonic Forms #17
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
William Schwartz Symphonic Forms #17 1932 oil on canvas 18.125 h x 48.25 w in (46 x 123 cm) Signed to lower right 'William S. Schwartz'. Signed, titled and inscribed to verso 'Symphonic Forms #17 By William S. Schwartz Painting #287 Chicago'. Provenance: Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Inc., New York | Robert Henry Adams Fine Art, Chicago | Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Feb. 09, 2025
ATTR TO WILLIAM SCHWARTZ AMERICAN CHARCOAL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Attributed to William Samuel Schwartz, Russian, American, 1896 to 1977, charcoal painting on paper depicting an Expressionist townscape. Circa: 1920s. Signed lower right. Framed. William Samuel Schwartz is an American painter, graphic artist, and sculptor. He painted landscapes, portraits, still lifes, genre and allegorical compositions; worked in the techniques of watercolor, pastel, and lithography. William Schwartz is known for Non objective, modernist genre figure views. American Fine Art, Modern Townscape and Cityscape Paintings, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Feb. 04, 2025
William Samuel Schwartz (Belarusian, 1896-1977) Interior with Red Wall, c. 1930s
Est: $2,500 - $4,000
William Samuel Schwartz (Belarusian, 1896-1977) Interior with Red Wall, c. 1930s oil on canvas signed William S. Schwartz (lower right); signed and titled to top edge (verso) 16 x 20 inches. This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Jan. 31, 2025
William Samuel Schwartz (American, 1896-1977) Symphonic Forms #27
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
William Samuel Schwartz (American, 1896-1977) Symphonic Forms #27 signed 'William S. Schwartz' (lower center); titled in pencil (on the reverse) gouache on paper sheet size 15 1/8 x 20 1/2 in. (38.4 x 52.1 cm) framed 21 3/4 x 26 3/4 x 1 in. (55.2 x 67.9 x 2.5 cm)
Bonhams
Jan. 26, 2025
WILLIAM SCHWARTZ RUSSIAN AMERICAN CHARCOAL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
William Samuel Schwartz, Russian, American, 1896 to 1977, charcoal painting on paper depicting an Expressionist still life, 1925. Signed and dated, lower to the center. Framed. William Samuel Schwartz is an American painter, graphic artist, and sculptor. He painted landscapes, portraits, still lifes, genre and allegorical compositions; worked in the techniques of watercolor, pastel, and lithography. William Schwartz is known for Non objective, modernist genre figure views. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Dec. 21, 2024
ATTR TO WILLIAM SCHWARTZ AMERICAN CHARCOAL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Attributed to William Samuel Schwartz, Russian, American, 1896 to 1977, charcoal painting on paper depicting an Expressionist townscape. Circa: 1920s. Signed lower right. Framed. William Samuel Schwartz is an American painter, graphic artist, and sculptor. He painted landscapes, portraits, still lifes, genre and allegorical compositions; worked in the techniques of watercolor, pastel, and lithography. William Schwartz is known for Non objective, modernist genre figure views. American Fine Art, Modern Townscape and Cityscape Paintings, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Nov. 19, 2024
WILLIAM SAMUEL SCHWARTZ (1896-1977) - Lithograph #41 (Visionary City)
Est: $800 - $1,200
WILLIAM SAMUEL SCHWARTZ (1896-1977) Lithograph #41 (Visionary City) Image: 11 ¾ x 12 in. (299 x 305 mm.) Sheet: 18 7⁄8 x 14 ¾ in. (479 x 375 mm.)
Christie's
Nov. 10, 2024
WILLIAM SCHWARTZ RUSSIAN AMERICAN CHARCOAL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
William Samuel Schwartz, Russian, American, 1896 to 1977, charcoal painting on paper depicting an Expressionist still life, 1925. Signed and dated, lower to the center. Framed. William Samuel Schwartz is an American painter, graphic artist, and sculptor. He painted landscapes, portraits, still lifes, genre and allegorical compositions; worked in the techniques of watercolor, pastel, and lithography. William Schwartz is known for Non objective, modernist genre figure views. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Oct. 24, 2024
WILLIAM SAMUEL SCHWARTZ, American 1896-1977, "After the Dance", watercolor on paper, 29 x 21 1/2 in. (73.7 x 54.6 cm.), Frame: 34 3/4 x 27 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. (88.3 x 69.2 x 4.4 cm.)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
WILLIAM SAMUEL SCHWARTZ American, 1896-1977 "After the Dance" watercolor on paper signed lower left "William S. Schwartz"
Shannon's
Oct. 01, 2024
A Farmyard
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
William Samuel Schwartz 1896 - 1977 A Farmyard signed William S. Schwartz. (lower left); inscribed, titled and dated 1928 (on the reverse) oil on canvas 25 by 22 in. 63.5 by 55.9 cm. Executed in 1928.
Sotheby's
Oct. 01, 2024
William Schwartz, Untitled (Wisconsin Landscape)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Schwartz Untitled (Wisconsin Landscape) watercolor on board 22 h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm) Signed to upper left 'William S. Schwartz'. Provenance: Newport Art, Chicago | Private Collection, Chicago This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Sep. 21, 2024
WILLIAM SCHWARTZ RUSSIAN AMERICAN CHARCOAL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
William Samuel Schwartz, Russian, American, 1896 to 1977, charcoal painting on paper depicting an Expressionist still life, 1925. Signed and dated, lower to the center. Framed. William Samuel Schwartz is an American painter, graphic artist, and sculptor. He painted landscapes, portraits, still lifes, genre and allegorical compositions; worked in the techniques of watercolor, pastel, and lithography. William Schwartz is known for Non objective, modernist genre figure views. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Aug. 04, 2024
WILLIAM SCHWARTZ RUSSIAN AMERICAN CHARCOAL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
William Samuel Schwartz, Russian, American, 1896 to 1977, charcoal painting on paper depicting an Expressionist still life, 1925. Signed and dated, lower to the center. Framed. William Samuel Schwartz is an American painter, graphic artist, and sculptor. He painted landscapes, portraits, still lifes, genre and allegorical compositions; worked in the techniques of watercolor, pastel, and lithography. William Schwartz is known for Non objective, modernist genre figure views. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Jul. 29, 2024
Attrib: William Samuel Schwartz (1896 - 1977)
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
Attributed To: William Samuel Schwartz, American (1896 - 1977) Oil on Canvas "Rebuilding" Signed Lower Right. Measures 24" x 30". Frame measures 34" x 40". Condition: Yellowing and some Craquelure to the canvas otherwise good condition. Estimate 1500 - 3500 Domestic shipping Third party
Orion Antiques
Jun. 30, 2024
A WILLIAM SAMUEL SCHWARTZ, RUSSIAN, OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
William Samuel Schwartz (1896-1977), an oil on canvas painting depicting a sitting woman in an interior. Signed "William S. Schwarz" lower right. Titled "Interior with Red Wall", inscribed "painting # 391" on the verso. Housed in a wooden frame. Provenance: Dallas Auction Gallery, 03/02/2022, lot 215. William Samuel Schwartz was a Russian and American artist mostly known for esoteric imagery influenced by European surrealism.
Helios Auctions
Jun. 16, 2024
WILLIAM SCHWARTZ RUSSIAN AMERICAN CHARCOAL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
William Samuel Schwartz, Russian, American, 1896 to 1977, charcoal painting on paper depicting an Expressionist still life, 1925. Signed and dated, lower to the center. Framed. William Samuel Schwartz is an American painter, graphic artist, and sculptor. He painted landscapes, portraits, still lifes, genre and allegorical compositions; worked in the techniques of watercolor, pastel, and lithography. William Schwartz is known for Non objective, modernist genre figure views. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Jun. 15, 2024
Lot of 4 Prints - Schwartz, Margulies, Levy, etc.
Est: $200 - $400
This lot contains four prints: a pencil and in-print signed lithograph by William S. Schwartz (America, 1896-1977, evidence of mat burn); a pencil signed etching with aquatint by Joseph Margulies (Austria, 1896-1984); a pencil signed drypoint etching by William Auerbach-Levy (Belarus, 1889-1964, toning and a small dent lower left); and a pencil signed and titled etching of two men. The frames measure 13" x 15", 14 1/2" x 18", 22" x 18", and 24" x 20 1/2". In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Jun. 02, 2024
William Samuel Schwartz (American, 1896-1977) - From Iron Mountain
Est: $6,000 - $10,000
William Samuel Schwartz (American, 1896-1977) - From Iron Mountain Signed ‘William S. Schwartz’ bottom left; also titled verso, gouache on paper laid down to artist's board 24 x 20 in. (61 x 50.8cm) Provenance Property from the Collection of Dr. Julian Katz and Dr. Sheila Moriber Katz, Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. Lot Essay Please note that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the present lot will go to the Julian and Sheila Katz Scholarship Fund at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine.
Freeman's | Hindman
May. 02, 2024
WILLIAM SAMUEL SCHWARTZ, American 1896-1977, Afternoon Storm Approaching, watercolor and gouache on paper, 14 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. (36.8 x 54.6 cm.) (sight), Frame: 21 1/4 x 28 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. (54 x 71.8 x 4.4 cm.)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
WILLIAM SAMUEL SCHWARTZ American, 1896-1977 Afternoon Storm Approaching watercolor and gouache on paper signed upper left "William S. Schwartz"
Shannon's
Apr. 21, 2024
JUDAICA MALE PORTRAIT DRAWING BY WILLIAM SCHWARTZ
Est: $100 - $150
Conte crayon on paper drawing by William Samuel Schwartz, 1896 to 1977, a Russian-born American artist based in Chicago whose work was largely influenced by both Surrealist and Regionalist movements. The artwork depicts a full-length portrait of an old Jewish man. Signed by the artist in the bottom middle, lower right, and on the backside. White mat, wooden frame. Collectible Mid Century Figurative Graphic Art, Judaica.
Antique Arena Inc
Mar. 24, 2024
William S. Schwartz Mixed Media Reclining Nude
Est: $400 - $600
SCHWARTZ, William S., (Russian / American, 1896-1977): "Reclining Nude", mixed media on paper, signed lower left and dated 1925, older gallery label verso with price of $6,500, sight size 16.5" x 11", framed 27.5" x 22". Condition: Toning, not examined out of frame.
Amero Auctions
Feb. 24, 2024
RURAL WATERCOLOR PAINTING BY WILLIAM SAMUEL SCHWARTZ
Est: $100 - $150
William Samuel Schwartz, Russian, American, 1896 to 1977, watercolor painting on board depicting a rural scene with a horse in a landscape. Signed with initials, lower right. Framed. Completed with a rural landscape sketch. William Samuel Schwartz is an American painter, graphic artist, and sculptor. He painted landscapes, portraits, still lifes, genre and allegorical compositions; worked in the techniques of watercolor, pastel, and lithography. William Schwartz is known for Non objective, modernist genre figure views. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Jan. 30, 2024
WILLIAM S. SCHWARTZ - CITY
Est: $300 - $500
Lot 222 William S. Schwartz American (1896-1977) City (1929) lithograph signed in print sight:15 x 13 inches frame dimensions: 20 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 1/2 inches Provenance: From a Private Collection Hirschl & Adler Galleries Inc. label affixed to verso
Capsule Gallery Auction
Jan. 06, 2024
RURAL WATERCOLOR PAINTING BY WILLIAM SAMUEL SCHWARTZ
Est: $100 - $150
William Samuel Schwartz, Russian, American, 1896 to 1977, watercolor painting on board depicting a rural scene with a horse in a landscape. Signed with initials, lower right. Framed. Completed with a rural landscape sketch. William Samuel Schwartz is an American painter, graphic artist, and sculptor. He painted landscapes, portraits, still lifes, genre and allegorical compositions; worked in the techniques of watercolor, pastel, and lithography. William Schwartz is known for Non objective, modernist genre figure views. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Dec. 14, 2023
William Samuel Schwartz (American, 1896-1977) An Old Boathouse in Ellison Bay
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
William Samuel Schwartz (American, 1896-1977) An Old Boathouse in Ellison Bay watercolor on paper signed William S. Schwartz (upper left) 14 x 21 inches. Provenance: The Galleries of Associated American Artists, New York
Hindman
Dec. 13, 2023
William Schwartz (1896-1977) Chicago; Rafael Wachash (b. 1941) Israeli (two)
Est: $100 - $200
William Schwartz SELF-PORTRAIT, lithograph, signed in ink, sight 16 ½ x 13 ¼”, frame 25 ¼ x 21 ¼” with glass; Rafael Wachash UNTITLED, color aquatint etching, signed and inscribed in pencil, plate 9 ¾ x 12 ¾”, full margins, frame 18 ½ x 20 ½” with glass. (2)
Clark's Fine Art & Auctioneers Inc.
Nov. 18, 2023
William S. Schwartz
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
(American, 1896-1977) Cash Corning, signed lower center "William S. Schwartz", also inscribed canvas verso "Cash Corning by William S. Schwartz Chicago", oil on canvas, 36 x 30 in.; molded wood frame, 40-1/2 x 34-3/4 x 1-1/2 in. Provenance: The Laura Davidson Sears Gallery of Fine Art, Elgin Academy, Elgin, Illinois
Brunk Auctions
Nov. 18, 2023
William S. Schwartz
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
(American, 1896-1977) A Waterfall in Wisconsin, 1938, signed lower right "William S. Schwartz", oil on canvas, 30 x 40 in.; silver finished wood frame, 34-1/2 x 44-1/2 x 1-1/2 in. Provenance: Gift of the State of Illinois WPA Federal Art Project, 1943 (label verso); The Laura Davidson Sears Gallery of Fine Art, Elgin Academy, Elgin, Illinois
Brunk Auctions
Nov. 11, 2023
RURAL WATERCOLOR PAINTING BY WILLIAM SAMUEL SCHWARTZ
Est: $100 - $150
William Samuel Schwartz, Russian, American, 1896 to 1977, watercolor painting on board depicting a rural scene with a horse in a landscape. Signed with initials, lower right. Framed. Completed with a rural landscape sketch. William Samuel Schwartz is an American painter, graphic artist, and sculptor. He painted landscapes, portraits, still lifes, genre and allegorical compositions; worked in the techniques of watercolor, pastel, and lithography. William Schwartz is known for Non objective, modernist genre figure views. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Oct. 17, 2023
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) Symphonic Forms #5
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) Symphonic Forms #5 oil on canvas signed William S. Schwartz (lower right); signed, titled, and inscribed Chicago and Painting #275 (on the reverse) 30 x 26 inches.
Hindman
Oct. 17, 2023
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) Symphonic Forms #2
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) Symphonic Forms #2 oil on canvas signed William S. Schwartz (lower right); signed, titled, and inscribed Chicago and Painting #272 (on the reverse) 26 x 30 inches.
Hindman
Oct. 17, 2023
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) Fruit and Driftwood
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) Fruit and Driftwood oil on canvas signed William S. Schwartz (lower right); signed, titled, and inscribed #473 and Chicago (on the reverse) 30 x 36 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Charles and Nancy Parrish
Hindman
Oct. 17, 2023
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) Thin Man with White Eyes
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) Thin Man with White Eyes oil on canvas signed William S. Schwartz (lower left) 22 x 18 inches. Property from the Collection of Charles and Nancy Parrish
Hindman
Oct. 17, 2023
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) Old Sea Dog, c. 1927
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) Old Sea Dog, c. 1927 oil on canvas signed William S. Schwartz (lower left); signed, titled, and inscribed Chicago and Painting #... (on the reverse) 20 x 24 inches. Property from the Collection of Charles and Nancy Parrish Provenance: Papillon Gallery, Los Angeles, California (frame label)
Hindman
Oct. 17, 2023
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) The Lumberjack, 1928
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) The Lumberjack, 1928 oil on canvas signed William S. Schwartz (lower right); signed, dated, titled, and inscribed Chicago and Painting #170 (on the reverse) 50 x 40 inches. Property from the Collection of Charles and Nancy Parrish
Hindman
Oct. 17, 2023
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) Portrait of Lawrence Hody, c. 1940
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) Portrait of Lawrence Hody, c. 1940 oil on canvas signed William S. Schwartz (lower left) 24 x 20 inches. Property from the Collection of Charles and Nancy Parrish Provenance: Papillon Gallery, Los Angeles California (frame label)
Hindman
Oct. 17, 2023
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) After the Dance, c. 1940
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) After the Dance, c. 1940 watercolor on paper signed William S. Schwartz (lower left) 28 1/4 x 21 inches. Property from the Collection of Charles and Nancy Parrish Provenance: Papillon Gallery, Los Angeles, California (frame label)
Hindman
Oct. 01, 2023
AN OIL PAINTING BY WILLIAM SAMUEL SCHWARTZ, RUSSIAN-AMERICAN
Est: $200 - $300
William Samuel Schwartz (Russian, American, 1896-1977) oil painting on canvas, Portrait of Mrs. Alice Hall Gregory, 1927. Signed "William S. Schwartz" lower left. Backed on board, housed in a wooden frame. Provenance: The Christie's New York: The Anonymous Sale, November 29-30, lot # 754 (part). Please refer to the original labels on the back.
Helios Auctions
Sep. 28, 2023
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896-1977) Oil
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
Large oil painting on canvas of two ladies having a picnic. Signed on verso. Measures 36.5" x 31". Unframed. Â Schwartz was born in Belarus (then part of the Russian Empire). Later he emigrated to the United States and enrolled in the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.Â The Art Institute of Chicago as well as the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha each have several of Schwartz's works in their permanent collections.
Lion and Unicorn
Jul. 01, 2023
William SCHWARTZ: Portrait - Oil Painting
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Samuel Schwartz (American, 1896-1977) oil on board portrait of a man in a blue shirt, signed upper right. [Art: 19" H x 15 1/2" W; Frame: 24" H x 20" W].
Roland Auctions NY
Jun. 27, 2023
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896-1977) Oil
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
Large oil painting on canvas of two ladies having a picnic. Signed on verso. Measures 36.5" x 31". Unframed. Â Schwartz was born in Belarus (then part of the Russian Empire). Later he emigrated to the United States and enrolled in the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.Â The Art Institute of Chicago as well as the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha each have several of Schwartz's works in their permanent collections.
Lion and Unicorn
May. 28, 2023
A RUSSIAN AMERICAN OIL PAINTING BY A RUSSIAN-AMERICAN OIL PAINTING BY WILLIAM SAMUEL SCHWARTZ
Est: $800 - $1,100
William Samuel Schwartz (Russian, American, 1896-1977) oil on canvas, titled "Portrait of Mrs. Alice Hall Gregory", dated 1927. Signed, William S. Schwartz, lower left. Signed on the verso. Provenance: Christie's New York: The Anonymous Sale, November 29-30, lot # 754.
Helios Auctions
May. 19, 2023
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) A Laborer, 1928
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) A Laborer, 1928 oil on canvas signed William S. Schwartz (lower left); signed, dated, titled, and inscribed Painting #173 and Chicago (verso) 40 1/4 x 36 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Charles and Nancy Parrish Provenance: Papillon Gallery, Los Angles, California (label verso)
Hindman
May. 19, 2023
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) Three Generations, 1927
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) Three Generations, 1927 oil on canvas signed William S. Schwartz (lower center); signed, dated, titled, and inscribed Chicago (verso) 26 x 23 inches. Property from the Collection of Charles and Nancy Parrish Provenance: Robert Henry Adams Fine Art, Chicago (label verso)
Hindman
May. 19, 2023
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) Symphonic Forms #23
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) Symphonic Forms #23 oil on canvas signed William S. Schwartz (lower right); signed, titled, and inscribed PAINTING #355 (verso) 32 x 36 inches.
Hindman
May. 19, 2023
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) Island of Peace, 1925
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) Island of Peace, 1925 oil on board signed William S. Schwartz (lower right); signed, dated, titled, and inscribed 560 and Chicago (verso) 17 1/4 x 18 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Charles and Nancy Parrish Provenance: Papillon Gallery, Los Angeles, California (label verso)
Hindman