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

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
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
May. 19, 2023
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) Among Rocks, 1925
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896–1977) Among Rocks, 1925 oil on canvas signed Wm S. Schwartz (lower left); signed, dated, and titled (vers) 24 x 20 inches. Property from the Collection of Charles and Nancy Parrish Provenance: Papillon Gallery, Los Angeles, California (label verso)
Hindman
Mar. 05, 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.Schwartz was born in Belarus (then in the Russian Empire). Later he emigrated to the United States and enrolled in the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Now The Art Institute of Chicago and the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha have several of Schwartz's works in their permanent collections.
Lion and Unicorn
Feb. 16, 2023
WILLIAM SAMUEL SCHWARTZ (1896-1977) A Bridge in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
WILLIAM SAMUEL SCHWARTZ (1896-1977) A Bridge in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Oil on canvas, circa 1938. Signed, William S. Schwartz, lower right. Signed, William S. Schwartz, inscribed, Painting #357, and as titled on verso. 762x915 mm; 30x36 inches. Provenance: Boyer Galleries, NY; Leonard Start, Naperville, Illinois, until 1979. William Schwartz received two commissions for murals from the Treasury Section of Fine Arts (TSFA). In 1936 he painted Old Settlers for the Fairfield, IL Post Office, and in 1937 he completed Mining in Illinois for the Eldorado, IL Post Office. Schwartz also served on the Advisory Board for New Deal Projects.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 03, 2022
WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE PAINTING BY WILLIAM SCHWARTZ
Est: $100 - $150
Watercolor on paper painting by William Schwartz, 1896 to 1977, an American artist of Jewish descent. The artwork depicts a landscape view of city suburbs. Signed by the artist in the lower right. White mat, silver frame. Collectible Mid Century American Cityscape Art For Interior Design.
Antique Arena Inc
Nov. 07, 2022
William Samuel Schwartz (American, 1896-1977), “Melancholy” (Portrait of the Artist’s Wife and her Grandfather), lithograph, 1929. ed: 53 (?), Ref: Free Library of Philadelphia, exhibitors, “ Artists of the Philadelph...
Est: $250 - $350
William Samuel Schwartz (American, 1896-1977), "Melancholy" (Portrait of the Artist's Wife and her Grandfather), lithograph, 1929. ed: 53 (?), Ref: Free Library of Philadelphia, exhibitors, " Artists of the Philadelphia WPA "(1978), no. 14., printed by the artist in black ink on dark cream laid paper with complete margins, wear consistent with age, 21" x 16 1/2" w.
Winter Associates, Inc.
Nov. 02, 2022
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896-1977)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Oil on artist board. Signed 'William S Schwartz' (lower right).
Cottone Auctions
Sep. 27, 2022
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896-1977) The Baggage Man, 1929
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896-1977) The Baggage Man, 1929 oil on canvas signed William S. Schwartz, dated, titled, and inscribed Chicago and #202 (verso) 30 x 24 inches.
Hindman
Sep. 27, 2022
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896-1977) Gathering Clouds
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896-1977) Gathering Clouds oil on canvas signed William S. Schwartz (lower left); signed, titled, and inscribed #487 (stretcher); titled (upper right canvas edge) 30 x 36 inches.
Hindman
Sep. 27, 2022
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896-1977) A Country Firehouse, 1940
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
William Samuel Schwartz (American/Russian, 1896-1977) A Country Firehouse, 1940 oil on canvas signed William S. Schwartz (lower right); signed, titled, and numbered 437 (verso) 30 x 36 inches. Provenance: The Artist Judge Samuel Heller, Chicago, acquired from the Artist, 1940 Thence by descent to his widow Her estate sale, RSVP Auctions, 1981 Acquired at the above sale by the present owner Lot note: The present lot is recorded in the artist's log of paintings as being executed in 1940 and sold to Judge Samuel Heller, Chicago.
Hindman
Mar. 19, 2022
William Schwartz lithograph
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Schwartz (American 1896-1977) ''Gas Factory'' lithograph, 1928, signed in pencil, edition of 26. 19 5/8 x 14 1/4''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts