Bily Snel Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Bily Snel Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 27, 2021
Bily Snel Painting
Est: $100 - $200
Outsider artist Bily Snel. Signed and dated 1956 LR. Frame size H 27-1/2" W 32-1/2". CONDITION: Excellent Bily Snel was an African-American illustrator, designer and musician. Not much is known about Snel. "Bily Snel" is most likely not the artist's given name, making research on his birth and death date difficult. He is best known for an obscure Jazz / Rockabilly novelty 45 RPM music record from 1958. Snel's apartment may have doubled for his record label's location, Wild Records, which was located at 129 West 69th Street in New York's upper west side. The two song record (one on each side) contained "One Too Many Heads" and "Queen of Halloween". The record garnered a "Fair" rating, the second lowest rank, from music industry magazine The Cash Box in October, 1960. Snel's illustration works consist of ink drawn figures in a style reminiscent of the sculpture of Alexander Calder. Snel 2D works date from about 1952-1959. The artist may have freelanced or worked for the Hecht Department Store in New York through his association with Clifford Art Studios, Inc. Clifford Art Studios, inc. produced prints by a roster of creative artists and illustrators for corporations and department stores in the 1950s and 1960s. Please copy and paste the link for high-res images. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/azszjoeuk5eg43k/AADXZOOGdJ_kJkKVzHXN8n3aa?dl=0
New England Auctions
Oct. 07, 2020
Bily Snel Signed Totem Pole Painting
Est: $50 - $200
Bily Snel Signed Totem Pole Painting, possibly oil on board, signature to upper portion of piece reads ‘Bily Snel April 1957’, inscription to reverse reads ‘Jolene Pole by Bily Snel 8 x 29 3/4’, geometric patterns with faces, measures 31 1/8 x 9 1/2 inches, wooden frame, frame has some chips and scratches but overall in good condition, professionally framed, not examined out of frame, Bily Snel was an American late mid-century modern illustrator, designer and musician-Fineartdatabase.org This piece is new to market and is part of the Orentreich Foundation art collection from Manhattan and Cold Spring, New York. These artworks were collected over a period of decades by the organization’s founder. A portion of the sales proceeds are being donated to Biomedical/Medical Research Foundation Bily Snel, American artist, signed, oil on board, modern art, 20th century art, abstract art, geometric art, wall art, home decor. 11x
The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Oct. 07, 2020
Bily Snel Signed Geometric Painting
Est: $50 - $200
Bily Snel Signed painting, possibly oil on board, signature to lower right reads ‘Bily Snel 4/23/57’, faces in geometric design, measures 31 x 11 1/8 inches, wooden frame painted grey and white, frame has some stains and scratches but overall in good condition, not examined out of frame, Bily Snel was an American late mid-century modern illustrator, designer and musician-Fineartdatabase.org This piece is new to market and is part of the Orentreich Foundation art collection from Manhattan and Cold Spring, New York. These artworks were collected over a period of decades by the organization’s founder. A portion of the sales proceeds are being donated to Biomedical/Medical Research Foundation Bily Snel, American artist, signed, oil on board, abstract art, geometric art, wall art, home decor. 11x
The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Oct. 07, 2020
Bily Snel Signed Abstract Acrylic Painting
Est: $100 - $200
Bily Snel Signed Abstract Acrylic on paper Painting, signature to lower right reads ‘Bily Snel’, inscription to reverse reads ‘Flat Paper Bill Snel 129 W 69th St NYC’, rectangles with abstracted shapes, white frame, frame has some scratches but overall in good condition, professionally framed, piece loose in frame, not examined out of frame, Bily Snel was an American late mid-century modern illustrator, designer and musician-Fineartdatabase.org This piece is new to market and is part of the Orentreich Foundation art collection from Manhattan and Cold Spring, New York. These artworks were collected over a period of decades by the organization’s founder. A portion of the sales proceeds are being donated to Biomedical/Medical Research Foundation. Bily Snel, acrylic on paper, modern art, 20th century art, American artist, abstract art, wall art, home decor. 11x
The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Oct. 07, 2020
Bily Snel Signed Oil on Canvas
Est: $200 - $500
Bily Snel signed Oil on canvas, signature to the upper right corner reads ‘Bily Snel’, subject an abstract Still life scene with geometric shapes and muddy colors, wooden frame, measures 41 inches tall and 36 inches wide, not examined out of frame, Bily Snel was an American late mid-century modern illustrator, designer and musician-Fineartdatabase.org This piece is new to market and is part of the Orentreich Foundation art collection from Manhattan and Cold Spring, New York. These artworks were collected over a period of decades by the organization’s founder. A portion of the sales proceeds are being donated to Biomedical/Medical Research Foundation. Bily Snel, African American artist, signed, Oil on canvas, cubism, abstract art, contemporary art, 20th century art, wall art, home decor. 7X
The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Oct. 07, 2020
Bily Snel Signed Mixed Media on Board
Est: $100 - $500
Bily Snel signed mixed media on board, oil with tissue paper and other mixed media, signature to the lower right corner reads ‘Bily Snel’, subject an abstract scene with geometric shapes and muddy colors, black and light blue painted wooden frame, cardboard attached to reverse, measures 36 inches tall and 15 inches wide, not examined out of frame, Bily Snel was an American late mid-century modern illustrator, designer and musician-Fineartdatabase.org This piece is new to market and is part of the Orentreich Foundation art collection from Manhattan and Cold Spring, New York. These artworks were collected over a period of decades by the organization’s founder. A portion of the sales proceeds are being donated to Biomedical/Medical Research Foundation. Bily Snel, African American artist, signed, Oil on board, cubism, abstract art, contemporary art, 20th century art, wall art, home decor. 7X
The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Oct. 07, 2020
Bily Snel Signed Painting of a Clown
Est: $100 - $300
Bily Snel signed painting of a clown, possibly ink or watercolor on paper, signature in lower left corner reads ‘Bily Snel’, an abstracted clown playing a bass, black wooden frame, measures 37.75 inches And 7.5 inches, Glass is broken, paper in great condition, not examined out of frame, Bily Snel was an American late mid-century modern illustrator, designer and musician-Fineartdatabase.org This piece is new to market and is part of the Orentreich Foundation art collection from Manhattan and Cold Spring, New York. These artworks were collected over a period of decades by the organization’s founder. A portion of the sales proceeds are being donated to Biomedical/Medical Research Foundation. Bily Snel, African American artist, signed, watercolor, ink on paper, portrait, abstract art, contemporary art, 20th century art, wall art, home decor. 7X
The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Oct. 07, 2020
Bily Snel Signed Painting of a Clown
Est: $100 - $300
Bily Snel signed painting of a clown, possibly ink or watercolor on paper, signature in lower left corner reads ‘Bily Snel’, an abstracted clown standing barefoot, black wooden frame, measures 37.75 inches And 7.5 inches, paper in great condition, not examined out of frame, Bily Snel was an American late mid-century modern illustrator, designer and musician-Fineartdatabase.org This piece is new to market and is part of the Orentreich Foundation art collection from Manhattan and Cold Spring, New York. These artworks were collected over a period of decades by the organization’s founder. A portion of the sales proceeds are being donated to Biomedical/Medical Research Foundation. Bily Snel, African American artist, signed, watercolor, ink on paper, portrait, abstract art, contemporary art, 20th century art, wall art, home decor. 7X
The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Oct. 07, 2020
Bily Snel Signed Painting of Clown
Est: $200 - $400
Bily Snel signed painting of a clown, possibly ink or watercolor on paper, signature in lower left corner reads ‘Bily Snel’, an abstracted clown in evening wear, black wooden frame, measures 37.75 inches And 7.5 inches, paper in great condition, not examined out of frame, Bily Snel was an American late mid-century modern illustrator, designer and musician-Fineartdatabase.org This piece is new to market and is part of the Orentreich Foundation art collection from Manhattan and Cold Spring, New York. These artworks were collected over a period of decades by the organization’s founder. A portion of the sales proceeds are being donated to Biomedical/Medical Research Foundation. Bily Snel, African American artist, signed, watercolor, ink on paper, portrait, abstract art, contemporary art, 20th century art, wall art, home decor. 7X
The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Oct. 07, 2020
Bily Snel Signed Painting of a Clown
Est: $100 - $300
Bily Snel signed painting of a clown, possibly ink or watercolor on paper, signature in lower left corner reads ‘Bily Snel’, an abstracted clown holding a cigarette, black wooden frame, measures 37.75 inches And 7.5 inches, paper in great condition, not examined out of frame, Bily Snel was an American late mid-century modern illustrator, designer and musician-Fineartdatabase.org This piece is new to market and is part of the Orentreich Foundation art collection from Manhattan and Cold Spring, New York. These artworks were collected over a period of decades by the organization’s founder. A portion of the sales proceeds are being donated to Biomedical/Medical Research Foundation. Bily Snel, African American artist, signed, watercolor, ink on paper, portrait, abstract art, contemporary art, 20th century art, wall art, home decor. 7X
The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Oct. 07, 2020
Bily Snel Signed Painting of a Clown
Est: $200 - $600
Bily Snel signed painting of a clown, watercolor on paper, signature and date in lower right corner reads ‘Bily Snel - ’, an simplistic clown with a red nose, black wooden frame, wear and chips to frame, white tan matting, measures 27.25 inches and 21 inches, not examined out of frame, water damage to piece and matting, red scribble to reverse, Bily Snel was an American late mid-century modern illustrator, designer and musician-Fineartdatabase.org This piece is new to market and is part of the Orentreich Foundation art collection from Manhattan and Cold Spring, New York. These artworks were collected over a period of decades by the organization’s founder. A portion of the sales proceeds are being donated to Biomedical/Medical Research Foundation. Bily Snel, African American artist, signed, watercolor on paper, clown, clown art, abstract art, contemporary art, 20th century art, wall art, home decor. 7X
The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Oct. 07, 2020
Bily Snel Signed Watercolor Painting, Clown
Est: $200 - $600
Bily Snel signed painting of a clown, watercolor on paper, signature in lower right corner reads ‘Bily Snel 1960’, an abstracted clown holding a bird, gilt wooden frame, chips to frame, measures 26.25 inches and 22.25 inches, not examined out of frame, Bily Snel was an American late mid-century modern illustrator, designer and musician-Fineartdatabase.org This piece is new to market and is part of the Orentreich Foundation art collection from Manhattan and Cold Spring, New York. These artworks were collected over a period of decades by the organization’s founder. A portion of the sales proceeds are being donated to Biomedical/Medical Research Foundation. Bily Snel, African American artist, signed, watercolor on paper, clown, clown art, abstract art, contemporary art, 20th century art, wall art, home decor. 7X
The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Oct. 07, 2020
Bily Snel Signed Watercolor Painting Clown
Est: $200 - $600
Bily Snel signed watercolor painting on paper, signature and date to the upper right corner reads ‘Bily Snel 62’, subject an abstract clown in red tones, orange matting, wooden frame, some scuffs to frame, measures 29.5 inches tall by 25.5 inches wide, not examined out of frame, label with framing information to reverse reads ‘Bertruch Gallery’, Bily Snel was an American late mid-century modern illustrator, designer and musician-Fineartdatabase.org This piece is new to market and is part of the Orentreich Foundation art collection from Manhattan and Cold Spring, New York. These artworks were collected over a period of decades by the organization’s founder. A portion of the sales proceeds are being donated to Biomedical/Medical Research Foundation. Bily Snel, African American artist, signed, watercolor, ink on paper, portrait, abstract art, contemporary art, 20th century art, clown, wall art, home decor.7X
The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Oct. 07, 2020
Bily Snel Signed Acrylic painting on Canvas
Est: $200 - $400
Bily Snel signed acrylic painting on canvas, signature in lower right corner reads ‘Bily Snel Feb 27, 1957’, an impressionist degas-esque depiction of a girl riding a carousel horse, measures 30 inches x 50 inches, exposed canvas to reverse, Bily Snel was an American late mid-century modern illustrator, designer and musician-Fineartdatabase.org This piece is new to market and is part of the Orentreich Foundation art collection from Manhattan and Cold Spring, New York. These artworks were collected over a period of decades by the organization’s founder. A portion of the sales proceeds are being donated to Biomedical/Medical Research Foundation. Bily Snel, Signed, Acrylic on canvas, abstract art, modern art, Impressionism, African American artist, wall art, home decor. 11x
The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Oct. 07, 2020
Bily Snel Signed Painting, Portrait of Clown
Est: $200 - $600
Bily Snel signed portrait painting of a clown, possibly ink or watercolor on paper, signature in lower right corner reads ‘Bily Snel 60’, label to reverse reads ‘Bertuch Gallery Picture Framing 1034-A Lexington Ave bet 73rd and 74th streets New York, NY 21 NY Regent 4-1950’, an abstracted clown holding a glass, wooden frame in great condition, measures 29 1/8 inches x 25 1/4 inches, professionally framed and double matted, paper in great condition, not examined out of frame, Bily Snel was an American late mid-century modern illustrator, designer and musician-Fineartdatabase.org This piece is new to market and is part of the Orentreich Foundation art collection from Manhattan and Cold Spring, New York. These artworks were collected over a period of decades by the organization’s founder. A portion of the sales proceeds are being donated to Biomedical/Medical Research Foundation. Bily Snel, African American artist, signed, watercolor, ink on paper, portrait, abstract art, contemporary art, 20th century art, wall art, home decor. 11x
The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Oct. 07, 2020
Bily Snel Signed Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
Est: $400 - $800
Bily Snel (1938- ) signed abstract oil painting on canvas, signature and date in the upper left corner reads ‘Bily Snel 4/5/62’ and in the lower right corner reads ‘Bily Snel 1962’, subject an abstract pollock-esque scene of thick impasto Brushstrokes in black and white with various bright colored accents, some chipping to paint, not framed, two small tear to the upper right section of canvas, measures 29.75 inches tall by 50.25 inches wide, text written on verso reads ‘For Dr.Orentreich and Dr.Berger, This Side Up, Bily Snel 129 W. 69th NYC’, Bily Snel was an American late mid-century modern illustrator, designer and musician-Fineartdatabase.org This piece is new to market and is part of the Orentreich Foundation Art Collection from Manhattan and Cold Spring, New York. These artworks were collected over a period of decades by the organizations founder. A portion of the sales proceeds are being donated to this biomedical/medical research foundation. Bily Snel, signed, abstract, abstract expressionism, expressionism, impasto, mid century modern art, NYC Artist, African American artist, wall art, home decor. 7X
The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.