Helen Moore Sewell Sold at Auction Prices

Painter, Etcher, Illustrator, b. 1896 - d. 1957

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  • 4 Etchings by Helen Sewel
    Jul. 16, 2017

    4 Etchings by Helen Sewel

    Est: $200 - $400

    4 Etchings by Helen Sewell (1896-1957): Appendicitis, Christening, Tragedy, The Bath, each titled and signed. Largest Size: 11'' x 8.5'', 28 x 22 cm (sheet).

    Material Culture
  • Helen Moore Sewell (1896 - 1957) Etching
    May. 22, 2014

    Helen Moore Sewell (1896 - 1957) Etching

    Est: $100 - $200

    A mounted and framed behind glass etching on paper entitled "Airplane" by a listed artist (American, 1896-1957) depicting two seated men looking up at the sky sharing a bottle of spirits. Image measures approximately 5" x 7" and frame 8.5" x 10.5" x 0.25". Total weight 1 lb.

    J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
  • PAIR Helen Moore Sewell (1896 - 1957) Pride and Prejudice Drawing #3
    May. 22, 2014

    PAIR Helen Moore Sewell (1896 - 1957) Pride and Prejudice Drawing #3

    Est: $200 - $400

    Two vintage matted and framed behind glass ink drawings on paper featured in Jane Austen's book "Pride and Prejudice" by a listed artist / illustrator (American, 1896-1957) to include "Imprisonment of the Harp" depicting a seated girl playing the harp, accompanied by "Wickhouse Affection for Lydia" depicting an embracing couple. Each image is titled and signed in pencil at bottom center. Average size of image measuring 6.5" x 4.5," with frame 11.75" x 9.125" x 0.50". Total weight of pair 2.5 lbs.

    J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
  • PAIR Helen Moore Sewell (1896 - 1957) Pride and Prejudice Drawing #2
    May. 22, 2014

    PAIR Helen Moore Sewell (1896 - 1957) Pride and Prejudice Drawing #2

    Est: $200 - $400

    Two vintage matted and framed behind glass ink drawings on paper featured in Jane Austen's book "Pride and Prejudice" by a listed artist / illustrator (American, 1896-1957) to include "Such Very Superior Dancing" depicting a well-dressed couple dancing, accompanied by "The Probability of a Rainy Season" depicting a couple seated on a sofa. Each image is titled and signed in pencil at bottom center. Average size of image measures 6.5" x 4.5," with frame 11.75" x 9.125" x 0.50". Total weight of pair 2.5 lbs.

    J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
  • PAIR Helen Moore Sewell (1896 - 1957) Pride and Prejudice Drawing #1
    May. 22, 2014

    PAIR Helen Moore Sewell (1896 - 1957) Pride and Prejudice Drawing #1

    Est: $200 - $400

    Two vintage matted and framed behind glass ink drawings on paper featured in Jane Austen's book "Pride and Prejudice" by a listed artist / illustrator (American, 1896-1957) to include "Earnest Conversation" depicting a couple embracing near a fireplace, accompanied by "Mr. Buigley is Come" depicting a lady and her dressers. Each image is titled and signed in pencil at bottom center. Average image size measuring 6.5" x 4.5," with frame 11.75" x 9.125" x 0.50". Total weight of pair 2.5 lbs.

    J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
  • SEWELL, HELEN. 1896-1957.- Christmas Angels around a Candle near a Christmas Tree,
    Dec. 11, 2013

    SEWELL, HELEN. 1896-1957.- Christmas Angels around a Candle near a Christmas Tree,

    Est: $600 - $900

    Christmas Angels around a Candle near a Christmas Tree, pencil and white paint. Matted and framed. Helen Sewell was a highly prolific and experimental children's book illustrator, best remembered as the original illustrator of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books. She also designed many Christmas cards, likely including this charming picture.

    Bonhams
  • HELEN MOORE SEWELL (AMERICAN/NY 1896-1957)
    Dec. 08, 2013

    HELEN MOORE SEWELL (AMERICAN/NY 1896-1957)

    Est: $160 - $250

    HELEN MOORE SEWELL (AMERICAN/NY 1896-1957), PEN/INK AND CHARCOAL, LOADING THE COACH, UNSIGNED. 13 X 11"; FRAMED AND GLAZED-14 1/4 X 12 1/4"

    William J Jenack Auctioneers
  • HELEN SEWELL. Two illustrations from "Little House in the Big Woods."
    Jan. 24, 2013

    HELEN SEWELL. Two illustrations from "Little House in the Big Woods."

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    HELEN SEWELL. Two illustrations from "Little House in the Big Woods." Pen and ink on paper. Page 39: full page illustration showing Pa Ingalls as a boy in the big woods. Image size 209x159 mm; 8 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches. * Page 150: text vignette illustration showing Cousin Charlie jumping up and down on a nest of yellow-jackets. 101x76mm; 4x3 inches on larger sheet. Both with stamp on verso reading "Please return to/Harper & Brothers/Juvenile Department."

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • HELEN SEWELL. Langer, Suzanne. The Cruise of the Little Dipper.
    Jan. 24, 2013

    HELEN SEWELL. Langer, Suzanne. The Cruise of the Little Dipper.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    HELEN SEWELL. Langer, Suzanne. The Cruise of the Little Dipper. Mock-up with original illustrations and cut-and-pasted text * First Trade Edition. Together, 2 volumes. Trade has color frontispiece and four color plates and illustrations in pink throughout the text by Sewell; 8vo, gilt-lettered cobalt blue cloth, all edges trimmed and stained mint green; dust jacket, chips along edges and separation along spine panel. Mock-up described below. New York: Norcross, 1923

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • HELEN SANDERSON SEWELL, WATERCOLORS, SAILBOATS,
    Mar. 13, 2011

    HELEN SANDERSON SEWELL, WATERCOLORS, SAILBOATS,

    Est: $100 - $200

    HELEN SANDERSON SEWELL, WATERCOLORS, SAILBOATS, PAIR, 5 1/2"X 3 1/2": Lounsbury Galleries, Toronto, Canada label. Helen Sanderson Sewell [Canadian, 1896-1957], painted with Group of Seven,

    DuMouchelles
  • Helen Moore Sewell (NY 1896-1947), Christmas Band,
    Sep. 15, 2007

    Helen Moore Sewell (NY 1896-1947), Christmas Band,

    Est: $300 - $500

    Helen Moore Sewell (NY 1896-1947), Christmas Band, mixed media on paper, unsigned, charming illustration depicts a gay brass band performing in a snow-covered city square under a bright full moon, matted and framed under glass, the mat inscribed Helen Moore Sewell / 1896 - 1957; Helen Moore Sewell is perhaps most well-known for her Little House on the Prairie illustrations, however she lent her talents to a large number of children's books, including twelve she wrote and illustrated, her illustrations for The Thanksgiving Story were among those chosen as a Caldecott Honor Book in 1955. - SS 11.5h x 14.75w; DOA 24h x 26.25w

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Helen Moore Sewell (NY,1896-1957), Christmas Fire,
    Sep. 15, 2007

    Helen Moore Sewell (NY,1896-1957), Christmas Fire,

    Est: $300 - $500

    Helen Moore Sewell (NY,1896-1957), Christmas Fire, mixed media on paper, unsigned, charming scene of a portly, pleasant fellow lounging before a roaring fire as a young boy and accompanist, matted and framed under glass, mat bears inscription Helen Moore Sewell / 1896-1957; Helen Moore Sewell is perhaps most well-known for her Little House on the Prairie.illustrations, however she lent her talents to a large number of children's books, including twelve she wrote and illustrated, her illustrations for The Thanksgiving Story were among those chosen as a Caldecott Honor Book in 1955 - SS 9h x 12.25w; DOA 21.75h x 24.25w

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Helen Moore Sewell, Early 20th (1896-1957), pen
    Sep. 15, 2007

    Helen Moore Sewell, Early 20th (1896-1957), pen

    Est: $300 - $500

    Helen Moore Sewell, Early 20th (1896-1957), pen and ink and watercolor drawing depicting elegantly attired ladies descending a grand staircase to join the festivities below, matted w/contemporary giltwood frame - SS 16.5h x 12w DOA 24 3/8h x 28.25w Sewell was a well known illustrator of such childrens' books as Little House on the Prairie.

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Pen and Ink Watercolor Drawing
    Dec. 06, 2003

    Pen and Ink Watercolor Drawing

    Est: $250 - $350

    Helen Moore Sewell, depicting families visiting at Christmas time, matted and framed, 31.5" x 24.5"

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Pen Ink and Watercolor Drawing
    Dec. 06, 2003

    Pen Ink and Watercolor Drawing

    Est: $250 - $350

    Helen Moore Sewell, family at doorway of home, welcoming visitors, matted and framed, DOA 23.5" x 29"

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Two Pen and Ink Drawings
    Dec. 06, 2003

    Two Pen and Ink Drawings

    Est: $400 - $600

    Helen Moore Sewell, (well-known illustrator of children's books and designer of Christmas cards 1896-1957), one is an outdoors Christmas scene and one is an indoor scene of a Christmas celebration, matted and framed, frames w/high relief border of running roses, DOA 28" x 23.5"

    Leland Little Auctions
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