Joseph Stella Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Joseph Stella Art Value Price Guide

May. 04, 2025
Joseph Stella Signed "The Dreamer" pastel and watercolor Painting on Paper
Est: $5,000 - $50,000
Keywords: Symbolism, Tonalism, Realism, American Modernism, Ashcan School, Early 20th Century Painting, Thomas Wilmer Dewing style, John White Alexander style, Vilhelm Hammershoi style, Oil on canvas, Shadowed figure, Chiaroscuro effect Joseph Stella (1877–1946), titled The Dreamer, executed in pastel, watercolor, and charcoal on paper. Signed "Stella" lower right. He arrived in the United States in 1896 and studied medicine and pharmacology and then attended the Art Students League under William Merritt Chase. From 1900 -1909, he was an illustrator, especially interested in immigrant life in New York. One of his assignments was in Pittsburgh to do a series of industrial drawings, and this experience seems to have begun his interest in the subject of cities and the way industry affected people's lives. From 1909 to 1912, he was in Europe, particularly France and Italy, and associated with modernists including Matisse and Modigliani. He exhibited at the 1913 Armory Show and from then on was associated with the avant garde including Duchamp, Man Ray, etc. He lived primarily in New York City and did a series of Futurist paintings of the city including Coney Island Battle of Lights that he exhibited at the Armory Show.
Collective Hudson, LLC
Apr. 19, 2025
JOSEPH STELLA (ITALIAN-AMERICAN 1877-1946)
Est: $400 - $600
JOSEPH STELLA (ITALIAN-AMERICAN 1877-1946) Forest Landscape colored pencil on paper 27 x 34 cm (10 5/8 x 13 3/8 in.) framed dimensions: 49.5 cm x 57.3 cm (19 1/2 x 22 1/2 in.) signed lower right PROVENANCE Private Collection, Newark thence by descent in the family Keywords: Modernist drawing, Modern art, Armory Show N.B. Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Apr. 19, 2025
JOSEPH STELLA (ITALIAN-AMERICAN 1877-1946)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JOSEPH STELLA (ITALIAN-AMERICAN 1877-1946) Town oil on canvas 34 x 40.6 cm (13 3/8 x 16 in.) framed dimensions: 53.5 x 60.5 cm (21 x 23 3/4 in.) signed lower right PROVENANCE Private Collection, Newark thence by descent in the family Keywords: Modernist painting, Modern art, Armory Show N.B. Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Mar. 26, 2025
Joseph Stella 1877-1946 Young Man Portrait Drawing
Est: $100 - $1,000
Joseph Stella (Giuseppe Michele Stella, Italian-American, 1877-1946), original pencil and charcoal drawing titled Young Man, depicting a side profile of a young man with curly hair, wearing a hat and coat. Executed with bold gestural lines and shading, the drawing captures expressive depth and character. Signed in the lower right corner and presented under glass in a chromed metal and black frame with a mat. Retains a gallery label and price tags from an art fair, indicating prior exhibition and provenance. Approximate sight size: 8" x 8.5". Description created with SnapGenie Dimensions: 15 X 11.5 X 1.75 in. Condition: Good overall vintage condition with normal age related toning and surface wear. The frame exhibits some storage wear to edges and corners. Note: This condition statement is provided as a courtesy and reflects an opinion, not a statement of fact. Bidders are encouraged to inspect items in person or through an agent to assess condition. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $85 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Local Delivery: Florida door-to-door hand delivery service available for this lot; contact Toti@Zemaqua.com for an estimate.
Hill Auction Gallery
Mar. 16, 2025
Joseph Stella, American (1877-1945) Drawing
Est: $100 - $200
Joseph Stella, American (1877-1945) Pencil Drawing on Paper. Pen Signed Lower Right. Framed Under Glass. Has Not Been Examined Out of Frame. Condition: Generally Very Good. Dimensions: Sight- 5.75" x 4.5". Frame-12" x 11". Provenance: From a Private New Jersey Collector. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.
World Auction Gallery
Mar. 06, 2025
JOSEPH STELLA (1877 - 1946) Three drawings.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
JOSEPH STELLA (1877 - 1946) Three drawings. i) Study of a Duck. Pencil on card. 150x195 mm; 5¾x7¾ inches. ii) Man with his head in his hands. Pencil on thin wove paper. 277x215 mm; 11x8½ inches. iii) Woman reading the newspaper. Charcoal on thin tan wove paper. 325x260 mm; 12⅞x10¼ inches. Provenance The artist. Josephine Lettera, New York, sister-in-law of the artist, each with her ink stamp. Private collection, New Jersey.
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 06, 2025
JOSEPH STELLA (1877 - 1946) Three portrait drawings.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
JOSEPH STELLA (1877 - 1946) Three portrait drawings. i) Portrait of a Man Asleep. Pencil on tan wove paper. 137x109 mm; 5⅜x4¼ inches. ii) Portrait of a Woman. Pencil on wove paper, circa 1930. 130x103 mm; 5⅛x4 inches. Signed lower left. iii) Man from Behind. Colored pencil on wove paper. 155x110 mm; 6x4⅜ inches. Provenance Estate of the artist. Rabin & Krueger, Newark. Collection of artist Herman Rose. Thence by descent to current owner, New York.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 05, 2024
Joseph Stella
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Italian/American, 1877 - 1946 Vesuvius, 1929 Signed Joseph Stella (lr); inscribed Acquerello dipinto da Giuseppe / Josep / Stella / Napoli Primavera 1929 on the reverse Watercolor on paper 19 x 26 1/2 inches (48.3 x 67.3cm) The inscription trimmed. Provenance: Irma B. Jaffe, NY The Estate of Irma B. Jaffe Doyle, New York, Sale, Jun. 27, 2018, lot 112 (Framed 26 3/4 x 33 7/8 inches) Repaired tear lower right corner, 2 inch repaired tear at the center right edge, 2 inch repaired tear upper right, and 1/2 inch repared tear at the lower left. There is a spot of staining in the mountain to the left.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 04, 2024
Still Life of Flowers, Watercolor
Est: $400 - $600
Still Life of Flowers Watercolor Bears signature l.l. "Joseph Stella"
Nye & Company
Nov. 20, 2024
JOSEPH STELLA (1877-1946). Palm Tree. oil on canvas 23 ¾ x 15 ¼ in. (60.3 x
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
JOSEPH STELLA (1877-1946). Palm Tree. oil on canvas 23 ¾ x 15 ¼ in. (60.3 x 38.7 cm.).
Christie's
Nov. 14, 2024
Joseph Stella, Untitled (Oak Leaves)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Joseph Stella Untitled (Oak Leaves) graphite and colored pencil on paper sight: 9.5 h x 7.5 w in (24 x 19 cm) Provenance: Rabin & Krueger Gallery, Newark, NJ | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Nov. 14, 2024
Joseph Stella, Man with Hat
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Joseph Stella Man with Hat silverpoint on paper tipped to backing sheet sheet: 10.25 h x 6.875 w in (26 x 17 cm) mount: 12 h x 8.5 w in (30 x 22 cm) Provenance: Rabin & Krueger Gallery, Newark, NJ | Gary Snyder Fine Art, New York | Private Collection Exhibited: Thomas George Recent Work / 100 Modernist Works on Paper, 26 September - 26 October 1996, Snyder Fine Art, New York | 500 Works on Paper 1922 - 2002, 12 July - 23 August 2002, Gary Snyder Fine Art, New York This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Oct. 23, 2024
STELLA Joseph (1877 - 1946) TECHNIQUES MIXTE
Est: €600 - €800
Technique mixte "La rêveuse" dont le pastel, l'aquarelle et le fusain sur papier. Signé en bas à droite Stella. Travail italien. Dim.:+/-64x46cm.
Vanderkindere
Oct. 21, 2024
Joseph STELLA (1877-1946) Paisagem Guache sobre papel Assinado com carimbo Dim. aprox. 28 x 37,5 cm
Est: €1,600 - €3,000
Joseph STELLA (1877-1946) Paisagem - VS 938 Guache sobre papel Com carimbo Dim. aprox. 28 x 37,5 cm; Dim. aprox. total: 59 x 67 cm. Verso com inscrição a lápis: VS 938
Palácio do Correio Velho
Oct. 09, 2024
Joseph Stella
Est: $800 - $1,200
Italian/American, 1877-1946 Portrait of a Bearded Man Signed Joseph Stella (ul) Color monotype 13 3/8 x 11 5/8 inches (34 x 29.5 cm) Provenance: Rabin & Krueger Gallery, Newark, NY (Frame: 25 1/4 x 21 1/4 inches) Edges trimmed; wear along edges; taped to mat with four pieces of tape at corners [recto]; water stain on verso at upper left corner, not noticeable on the recto.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 01, 2024
Maschere
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Joseph Stella 1877 - 1946 Maschere signed Joseph Stella (lower left) oil on canvas 19 ¾ by 19 ¾ in. 50.2 by 50.2 cm.
Sotheby's
Sep. 28, 2024
JOSEPH STELLA (1877-1946) ITALIAN
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
Original pencil & colored pencil drawing, still life with fish and bowls. Provenance Pensler Galleries sticker on verso. Image 3 3/4" x 5 1/2", Overall framed 12 3/4" x 14 3/4".
Chamberlain Auction Gallery
Sep. 28, 2024
JOSEPH STELLA (1877-1946) ITALIAN
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
Very rare original colored pencil and watercolor of nude figure with raised arms. Some creases in piece as if originally folded. Complete with J. Stella JML Collection Estate Stamp. Also stamped on verso with same stamp. Sticker on verso from Pensler Galleries. Image 20 1/2" x 15 1/2", Overall framed 28 1/2" x 24 1/2".
Chamberlain Auction Gallery
Sep. 22, 2024
Joseph Stella, American (1877-1946)
Est: $200 - $300
Joseph Stella, American (1877-1946), Pencil Drawing on Paper, Signed Lower Left. Framed Under Glass. Has Not Been Examined Out of Frame. Condition: Generally Good. Dimensions: Sight- W-4.25" x L-6.25". Frame- W-9.25" x L-11.25". Provenance: From a NY, Long Island Estate. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.
World Auction Gallery
Sep. 19, 2024
JOSEPH STELLA (1877-1946) Female Profile- Red Hat.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
JOSEPH STELLA (1877-1946) Female Profile- Red Hat. Colored pencils on tan wove paper. 222x143 mm; 8¾x5⅝ inches. Signed lower right. Provenance Estate of the artist. Rabin & Krueger, Newark, with the stamp and Bernard Rabin's signature in ink and the inventory number "#91" in pencil, verso. Kraushaar Galleries, Inc., New York (label). Purchased from the above by private collector, New York, October 15, 1994. Thence by descent to current owners, New York.
Swann Auction Galleries
Sep. 19, 2024
JOSEPH STELLA (1877-1946) Calla Lilies.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
JOSEPH STELLA (1877-1946) Calla Lilies. Silverpoint on card. 282x220 mm; 11⅛x8½ inches. Provenance Rabin & Krueger, Newark, with the ink stamp verso. Private collection, Connecticut.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 28, 2024
Joseph Stella
Est: $400 - $600
Italian/American, 1877-1946 Abstraction, 1919 Signed Joseph Stella and dated 1919 (lr) Crayon on paper laid down on board 10 3/8 x 13 1/8 inches Provenance: Estate of Joseph Stella The sheet is toned. Dark marks at the four edges.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 27, 2024
Joseph Stella (American, 1877-1946), Untitled, mixed media on paper, 8 x 5in (20 x 12.5cm)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Joseph Stella (American, 1877-1946) Untitled mixed media on paper With Joseph Stella Estate stamp lower left
Andrew Jones Auctions
Aug. 25, 2024
Joseph Stella, American (1877-1945) Drawing
Est: $200 - $300
Joseph Stella, American (1877-1945) Pencil Drawing on Paper. Signed by Pen on Lower Right. Framed Under Glass. Has Not Been Examined Out of Glass. Condition: Generally Very Good. Dimensions: Sight- 5.75" x 4.5". Frame-12" x 11". Provenance: From a Private New Jersey Collector. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.
World Auction Gallery
Aug. 08, 2024
Joseph Stella
Est: $300 - $500
Italian/American, 1877-1946 Study of Two Heads Signed Joseph Stella (lr) Silverpoint on paper Irregular sheet 4 1/2 x 4 3/4 inches (11.4 x 12 cm) Frame 14 1/8 x 12 1/8 inches (35.7 x 30.8 cm) Provenance: Rabin & Krueger Gallery, Newark, NJ Glued to the mount along the upper edge and at points near the lower right and lower left corners. Paper lightly toned.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jul. 27, 2024
Joseph Stella (American 1877-1946) Waterlillies, c. 1920"s. silverpoint on paper, verso with Eaton Fine Art, West Palm Beach Gallery Label, Sheet-3 1/2" x 5 1/8", Framed-10 1/2" x 11 3/4", Good Condition.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Joseph Stella (American 1877-1946) Waterlillies, c. 1920"s. silverpoint on paper, verso with Eaton Fine Art, West Palm Beach Gallery Label, Sheet-3 1/2" x 5 1/8", Framed-10 1/2" x 11 3/4", Good Condition.
Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
Jul. 27, 2024
JOSEPH STELLA 'COUPLE' OFFSET LITHOGRAPH
Est: $60 - $80
Joseph Stella offset lithograph depicting two figures. Signed in the plate. Viewable measures 24 1/2" x 17". Frame measures 36" x 28 1/4".
Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
Jul. 13, 2024
Joseph Stella, American 1877-1946, Two Sketches, a Seated Man in Profile and a Reclining Woman, pencil on paper
Est: $500 - $700
Joseph Stella American, 1877-1946 Two Sketches, a Seated Man in Profile and a Reclining Woman pencil on paper both signed, framed
Link Auction Galleries
Jun. 29, 2024
Joseph Stella (1877-1946) Italian/ American
Est: $3,500 - $5,500
Joseph Stella (1877-1946) Self-Portrait Oil on Canvas, signed lower left "J. Stella", piece measures 14 x 12 inches and 19.5 x 17.5 inches with floral design frame. Born in Muro Lucano, near Naples, Italy, Joseph Stella is best known for his painting Brooklyn Bridge, 1919 a futurist work that is an icon of the Industrial Age. He arrived in the United States in 1896 and studied medicine and pharmacology and then attended the Art Students League under William Merritt Chase. From 1900 -1909, he was an illustrator, especially interested in immigrant life in New York. One of his assignments was in Pittsburgh to do a series of industrial drawings, and this experience seems to have begun his interest in the subject of cities and the way industry affected people's lives. From 1909 to 1912, he was in Europe, particularly France and Italy, and associated with modernists including Matisse and Modigliani. He exhibited at the 1913 Armory Show and from then on was associated with the avant garde including Duchamp, Man Ray, etc. He lived primarily in New York City and did a series of Futurist paintings
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jun. 13, 2024
JOSEPH STELLA, Italian 1877-1946, Poinsettia, crayon and graphite on paper, 12 x 15 1/2 in. (30.5 x 39.4 cm.) (sight), Frame: 18 3/4 x 22 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (47.6 x 56.5 x 3.8 cm.)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
JOSEPH STELLA Italian, 1877-1946 Poinsettia crayon and graphite on paper unsigned
Shannon's
Jun. 12, 2024
Joseph Stella (American, 1877-1946), Untitled, mixed media on paper, 8 x 5in (20 x 12.5cm)
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Joseph Stella (American, 1877-1946) Untitled mixed media on paper With Joseph Stella Estate stamp lower left
Andrew Jones Auctions
Jun. 07, 2024
Joseph Stella
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
American, 1877-1946 Lone Tree Signed Joseph Stella (ll) Gouache on paper 12 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches (31.8 x 21 cm) (Frame 25 3/4 x 17 3/4 inches)
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 20, 2024
Joseph STELLA (1877-1946) Paisagem Guache sobre papel Assinado com carimbo Dim. aprox. 28 x 37,5 cm
Est: €1,600 - €3,000
Joseph STELLA (1877-1946) Paisagem - VS 938 Guache sobre papel Com carimbo Dim. aprox. 28 x 37,5 cm; Dim. aprox. total: 59 x 67 cm. Verso com inscrição a lápis: VS 938
Palácio do Correio Velho
May. 16, 2024
JOSEPH STELLA - FLOWERS
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Lot 38 Joseph Stella Italian-American (1877-1946) Flowers (1919) silverpoint and colored pencil on paper signed lower right sight: 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches frame dimensions: 22 x 19 x 1 inches, wood frame with glazing Provenance: From the Collection of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Christie's New York, NY label to verso
Capsule Gallery Auction
May. 12, 2024
Joseph Stella "Flowers, Italy, 1931" Art Block Print
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Joseph Stella (1877Ã¢€â1946) was an Italian-American artist known for his contributions to various art movements, including Futurism and Precisionism. He is recognized for his distinct style that combined elements of modernism with a strong appreciation for industrialization, urban landscapes, and geometric forms.Stella was born in Italy and immigrated to the United States in 1896. He studied art in New York and quickly became associated with avant-garde art circles. His early works were influenced by the Futurist movement, characterized by its fascination with speed, technology, and the dynamics of modern life. Stella's Futurist pieces often featured bold colors, dynamic compositions, and a sense of movement.In the 1920s, Stella shifted his focus toward Precisionism, a style that celebrated geometric shapes, clean lines, and the visual aesthetics of industrialization. His Precisionist works often depicted urban scenes, skyscrapers, and bridges in a way that emphasized their precise geometric forms and modernist sensibility.One of Stella's most famous works is "The Voice of the City of New York Interpreted," a series of paintings that captures the energy and essence of New York City. The series showcases his fusion of Precisionism and modernist elements.Throughout his career, Stella explored various styles, but his fascination with urban landscapes, modernity, and the convergence of art and technology remained consistent themes in his work. He continued to paint until his death in 1946, leaving behind a legacy that contributed to the evolution of American modern art. Measures 20 x 20.5.
Morgan Auctions
May. 10, 2024
Joseph Stella, Untitled
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Joseph Stella Untitled mixed media collage on artist's board 9.375 h x 6.625 w in (24 x 17 cm) Signed to lower center 'J. Stella'. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
May. 10, 2024
Joseph Stella, Hibiscus
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Joseph Stella Hibiscus 1937 silverpoint and crayon pencil on paper 11.5 h x 10.125 w in (29 x 26 cm) Signed, dated and inscribed to lower right 'Barbados 1937 Joseph Stella'. Provenance: Kraushaar Galleries, New York | Donald Morris Gallery, Inc., Detroit | Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
May. 09, 2024
Joseph Stella
Est: $800 - $1,200
(Italian/America, 1877-1946) Woman in a Shawl, signed verso "Painted by Joseph Stella", oil on canvas, 32 x 25-1/2 in.; unframed
Brunk Auctions
May. 09, 2024
Joseph Stella
Est: $800 - $1,200
(Italian, America, 1877-1946) Still Life with Sugar Bowl, unsigned, stamped canvas verso and stretcher, oil on canvas, 12 x 10 in.; gilt wood frame, 16-1/4 x 14-1/4 in. Provenance: Estate of the Artist (stamped verso); N/A
Brunk Auctions
May. 01, 2024
Joseph Stella (1877-1946) Red Cannas 18 3/8 x 13 3/8 in. (46.7 x 34 cm.)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Joseph Stella (1877-1946) Red Cannas signed 'Joseph Stella' (lower right) oil on canvas 18 3/8 x 13 3/8 in. (46.7 x 34 cm.)
Bonhams
May. 01, 2024
Joseph Stella (1877-1946) Still Life with Zucchini 23 1/8 x 14 3/8 in. (58.7 x 36.5 cm.) (Executed in 1944.)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Joseph Stella (1877-1946) Still Life with Zucchini signed and dated 'Joseph Stella / 1944' (upper right) silverpoint and colored pencil on paper 23 1/8 x 14 3/8 in. (58.7 x 36.5 cm.) Executed in 1944.
Bonhams
Apr. 28, 2024
Joseph Stella (1877 - 1946) American/Italy/France
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Joseph Stella (1877 - 1946) Self-Portrait, Oil on Canvas, Signed Lower Left, Measures (14 x 12 inches) w/frame(19.5 x 17.5 inches) Born in Muro Lucano, near Naples, Italy, Joseph Stella is best known for his painting Brooklyn Bridge, 1919 a futurist work that is an icon of the Industrial Age. He arrived in the United States in 1896 and studied medicine and pharmacology and then attended the Art Students League under William Merritt Chase. From 1900 -1909, he was an illustrator, especially interested in immigrant life in New York. One of his assignments was in Pittsburgh to do a series of industrial drawings, and this experience seems to have begun his interest in the subject of cities and the way industry affected people's lives. From 1909 to 1912, he was in Europe, particularly France and Italy, and associated with modernists including Matisse and Modigliani. He exhibited at the 1913 Armory Show and from then on was associated with the avant garde including Duchamp, Man Ray, etc. He lived primarily in New York City and did a series of Futurist paintings
Cutler Bay Auctions
Apr. 27, 2024
Joseph Stella "Brooklyn Bridge, 1939" Offset Lithograph
Est: $600 - $1,200
Joseph Stella (1877–1946) was an Italian-American modernist painter best known for his dynamic and visionary depictions of modern urban life, as well as his contributions to the Precisionist movement. He played a significant role in the development of American modernism and is celebrated for his bold use of color, geometric forms, and symbolism.Born in Italy, Stella immigrated to the United States in 1896 and settled in New York City. He studied at the Art Students League and quickly became immersed in the vibrant cultural scene of early 20th-century New York. Inspired by the energy and dynamism of the city, Stella began to experiment with a variety of artistic styles and techniques.Stella's early work was influenced by Italian Futurism, and he was drawn to themes of technology, industry, and urbanization. He became associated with the Precisionist movement, which sought to capture the geometric forms and clean lines of modern industrial society.One of Stella's most famous works is his painting "The Brooklyn Bridge: Variation on an Old Theme" (1919–1920), a monumental canvas that captures the majesty and grandeur of the iconic New York landmark. This painting exemplifies Stella's ability to combine elements of realism and abstraction, creating a powerful and dynamic composition that evokes the spirit of modernity.In addition to his urban landscapes, Stella also painted visionary and symbolic works that explored themes of spirituality, mysticism, and the cosmos. He was deeply influenced by theosophy and other esoteric philosophies, and his later works often incorporated mystical symbols and imagery.Stella's work received widespread acclaim during his lifetime, and he was recognized as one of the leading figures of American modernism. His paintings are held in major museums and collections around the world, and his influence can be seen in the work of subsequent generations of artists.Joseph Stella's legacy as a visionary modernist painter endures to this day, and his bold and imaginative depictions of modern life continue to captivate viewers and inspire new generations of artists. He remains celebrated for his ability to capture the essence of the modern world in all its complexity and dynamism. Measures 23.75 x 40.0.
Morgan Auctions
Apr. 24, 2024
Joseph Stella
Est: $700 - $900
Italian/American, 1877-1946 (i) A Seated Man Seen From Behind Signed J. Stella (lr) Blue crayon on paper Sight 6 x 3 5/8 inches (15.2 x 9.2 cm) Provenance: Robin & Kreuger Gallery, New Jersey (ii) Portrait of a Boy in Profile, circa 1908 Signed Joseph Stella (lr) Pencil on paper Sight 7 1/4 x 5 3/8 inches (18.4 x 13.7 cm) (Frame: 15 x 12 inches) Neither work examined out of the frame. Both works appear to be in overall good condition.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 23, 2024
JOSEPH STELLA, AMERICAN, NEW YORK, ITALY 1877-1946, PROMONTORY, Pastel and colored pencil on paper, Sheet: 9 x 12 in. (22.9 x 30.5 cm.), Frame: 16 7/8 x 19 1/2 in. (42.9 x 49.5 cm.)
Est: $200 - $400
JOSEPH STELLA AMERICAN, NEW YORK, ITALY, 1877-1946 PROMONTORY Pastel and colored pencil on paper Catalogue note: Born in Italy, Joseph Stella immigrated to New York City in 1896. He studied at the Art Students League under William Merritt Chase. Although best-known for his paintings of the Brooklyn Bridge and New York urbanism, Stella also had a lifelong fascination with drawing and painting the natural world. In a 1983 article for The Bulletin of the Cleveland Museum of Art, Jane Glaubinger writes that Stella's drawings demonstrate "a keen sensibility for composition, and an eye for deft balance. ... By means of a very formal composition, Stella has translated the forms of nature into the forms of art." In 2023, Stella's nature-based works were the subject of a major traveling exhibition presented by the Brandywine Museum of Art. His paintings and drawings can be found in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art (New York, NY), the Whitney Museum of American Art (New York, NY), the Museum of Fine Arts (Boston, MA) and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Gallery (Washington, D.C.), among others.
Potomack Company
Apr. 23, 2024
JOSEPH STELLA, AMERICAN, NEW YORK, ITALY 1877-1946, TREE TRUNK, Colored pencil and graphite on paper, Full sheet: 13 x 9 in. (33 x 22.9 cm.), Frame: 19 1/4 x 14 3/4 in. (48.9 x 37.5 cm.)
Est: $200 - $400
JOSEPH STELLA AMERICAN, NEW YORK, ITALY, 1877-1946 TREE TRUNK Colored pencil and graphite on paper Catalogue note: Born in Italy, Joseph Stella immigrated to New York City in 1896. He studied at the Art Students League under William Merritt Chase. Although best-known for his paintings of the Brooklyn Bridge and New York urbanism, Stella also had a lifelong fascination with drawing and painting the natural world. In a 1983 article for The Bulletin of the Cleveland Museum of Art, Jane Glaubinger writes that Stella's drawings demonstrate "a keen sensibility for composition, and an eye for deft balance. ... By means of a very formal composition, Stella has translated the forms of nature into the forms of art." In 2023, Stella's nature-based works were the subject of a major traveling exhibition presented by the Brandywine Museum of Art. His paintings and drawings can be found in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art (New York, NY), the Whitney Museum of American Art (New York, NY), the Museum of Fine Arts (Boston, MA) and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Gallery (Washington, D.C.), among others.
Potomack Company
Apr. 13, 2024
Joseph Stella (American, 1877-1946) Portrait
Est: $300 - $600
Joseph Stella (American, 1877-1946) Portrait. Sketch portrait of David Burliuk. Size: 13.5"h x 10.25"w; framed: 22"h x 18"w. Signed.
Joshua Kodner
Mar. 14, 2024
JOSEPH STELLA Calla Lilies.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
JOSEPH STELLA Calla Lilies. Silverpoint on card. 282x220 mm; 11⅛x8½ inches. Provenance: Rabin & Krueger, Newark, with the ink stamp verso; private collection, Connecticut.
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