Dorothy Strauser Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Dorothy Strauser Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 06, 2023
Dorothy Strauser Watercolor Portrait of Sterling Strauser
Est: $200 - $250
Dorothy Strauser (American/Pennsylvania, 1908-2005) watercolor painting, titled "Sketching at E. Stroudsburg Art Group," depicting her husband, the artist Sterling Strauser, at work. Titled lower left and signed lower right in pencil. Housed in a stained wood frame under glass. Sight - 11 1/2" H x 15 1/2" W. Framed - 16"H x 20" W.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Nov. 17, 2022
Signed Dorothy Strauser Painting - Horse & Rider (1966)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Dorothy Strauser (American, 1908-2005). Oil on board, 1966. Signed and dated at the lower right. A wonderful painting by self-taught folk artist Dorothy Strauser depicting four Native American men on horseback riding through a verdant landscape. The men wear colorful feathered headdresses and ride horses of various coats - two are chocolate brown with white spots; one is caramel brown with a creamy beige mane and tail; and the last is champagne beige with a white mane and tail. Strauser captured the liveliness of the scene as the horses and their riders gallop through picturesque surroundings. All is delineated in a vibrant color palette with Strauser's playful sensibility. A wonderful example from this important figure in the world of American Folk Art. Size (painting): 2.875" L x 18" W (7.3 cm x 45.7 cm) Size (frame): 3.5" L x 18.7" W (8.9 cm x 47.5 cm) Dorothy "Dot" Strauser had solo exhibitions at the Everhart and Burliuk Museums and also exhibited her art at Bertha Shafer and Frank Lee Galleries as well as the Museum of American Folk Art in New York City. A very accomplished self-taught artist, Dorothy Strauser's works were collected by respected private and corporate collections as well as famous artists including sculptor Louise Nevelson and painter Red Grooms. In addition to painting, Dorothy Strauser made hooked rug pictures from textiles that she collected and dyed. Furthermore, Dorothy Strauser and her husband, the self-taught artist Sterling Strauser, were important figures in the American folk art scene. They championed the works of folk and outsider artists such as Jack Savitsky, Victor Joseph Gatto, Ironside Pry, Charlie Dieter, Joseph Polinski, and Justin McCarthy - credited with the discovery and support of many of these self-taught artists. Honoring their contributions to folk art in America, Chuck and Jan Rosenak dedicated their Encyclopedia of Twentieth-Century American Folk Art and Artists to the Strausers in 1991. In their dedication, the Rosenaks stated, "They taught us to see, and that seeing could be fun." In addition, the Folk Art Society of America presented the couple with its Annual Award of Distinction in 1993 and Dorothy won CoTA's (Collaborations: Teachers and Artists) award for the visual arts in 2003. Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #175719
Artemis Gallery
Jun. 15, 2022
Signed Sterling Strauser Painting of Camel
Est: $700 - $1,050
Sterling Boyd Strauser (American, 1907-1995). Oil and ink on board, ca. 1960s. Signed at the upper left. A fabulous painting of a camel by self-taught folk artist Sterling Strauser who along with his wife Dorothy were known throughout the Pocono Mountains region of Pennsylvania as folk artists and promoters of folk and outsider art. Strauser delineated the endearing camel and its environs in a dreamy color palette of sky blue, petal pink, golden ochre, and chocolate brown hues - and boldly delineated the features of the animal's visage in black. Strauser's style captured a delightful playfulness with a fantastic folk art sensibility. A wonderful example from this important figure in the world of American Folk Art. Size: 36" L x 12" W (91.4 cm x 30.5 cm) Size of frame: 36.75" L x 12.75" W (93.3 cm x 32.4 cm) Sterling Strauser and his wife, the self-taught artist Dorothy Strauser, were important figures in the American folk art scene. They championed the works of folk and outsider artists such as Jack Savitsky, Victor Joseph Gatto, Ironside Pry, Charlie Dieter, Joseph Polinski, and Justin McCarthy - credited with the discovery and support of many of these self-taught artists. Honoring their contributions to folk art in America, Chuck and Jan Rosenak dedicated their Encyclopedia of Twentieth-Century American Folk Art and Artists to the Strausers in 1991. In their dedication, the Rosenaks stated, "They taught us to see, and that seeing could be fun." In addition, the Folk Art Society of America presented the couple with its Annual Award of Distinction in 1993. Sterling Strauser's works have been exhibited at: the Lyzon Gallery, Nashville, Tennessee; the Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania; and Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. His paintings are included in the permanent collections of the American Museum in Bath, England; the Allentown Art Museum, Allentown, Pennsylvania; Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; Everhart Museum, Scranton, Pennsylvania; Cheekwood Museum and Vanderbilt University, both in Nashville, Tennessee; Maier Museum of Art, Lynchburg, Virginia; and, numerous private and corporate collections. David Burliuk, an accomplished artist and member of the Blaue Reiter group, spoke very highly of Sterling Strauser, "It is amazing to find a self-taught artist in a quaint little provincial village painting like the masters in the great art centers of the world." Interestingly, Edward J. Driebe, a produce merchant of Stroudsburg where the Strausers resided, sent four of Strauser's paintings to the White House as gifts for the Kennedy family in 1961. These included "Trains" for the president; "Saucy Rooster" for Jacqueline; "The Giraffes" for Caroline, and "Newborn Palomino Colt" for John F. Jr. Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #171221
Artemis Gallery
Jun. 12, 2022
Dorothy Strauser Floral Still Life Watercolor Painting
Est: $300 - $500
Floral Still Life Watercolor Painting by well listed American artist Dorothy Strauser (1908-2005), wife of Sterling Strauser | Watercolor on paper | Signed and dated by the artist in lower left of image "Dorothy Strauser 1985" | Colorful boutique of summer flowers in blue vase | Matted and framed under glass | Approx. Size: 19.75" H x 16.75" W. Dorothy Strauser, wife of the late artist Sterling Strauser, was born in 1908. Dorothy and Sterling married in 1928 and were important collectors and supporters of American folk art. Strauser, herself, worked mainly in the mediums of watercolor and her own unique "cloth" paintings in which she used hand-dyed cloth that was "hooked" into a burlap backing. She studied with George J. Keller at the Bloomsburg State Teachers College, and has exhibited at the Everhart Museum, the Burliuk Museum, the William Penn Museum, Zabriskie Gallery, the Bertha Schaeffer Gallery, and the Frank Lee Gallery. The Rozenak's first book, The Encyclopedia of 20th Century American Folk Art and Artists was dedicated to Dorothy and Sterling Strauser.
Worthington Galleries
Apr. 21, 2022
Signed Dorothy Strauser Painting of Camel
Est: $800 - $1,200
Dorothy Strauser (American, 1908-2005). Oil and ink on board, ca. 1960s. Signed at the upper left. A fabulous painting of a camel by self-taught folk artist, Dorothy Strauser. Strauser delineated the endearing camel and its environs in a dreamy color palette of sky blue, petal pink, golden ochre, and chocolate brown hues - and boldly delineated the features of the animal's visage in black. Strauser's style captured a delightful playfulness with a fantastic folk art sensibility. A wonderful example from this important figure in the world of American Folk Art. Size: 36" L x 12" W (91.4 cm x 30.5 cm) Size of frame: 36.75" L x 12.75" W (93.3 cm x 32.4 cm) Dorothy "Dot" Strauser had solo exhibitions at the Everhart and Burliuk Museums and also exhibited her art at Bertha Shafer and Frank Lee Galleries as well as the Museum of American Folk Art in New York City. A very accomplished self-taught artist, Dorothy Strauser's works were collected by respected private and corporate collections as well as famous artists including sculptor Louise Nevelson and painter Red Grooms. In addition to painting, Dorothy Strauser made hooked rug pictures from textiles that she collected and dyed. Furthermore, Dorothy Strauser and her husband, the self-taught artist Sterling Strauser, were important figures in the American folk art scene. They championed the works of folk and outsider artists such as Jack Savitsky, Victor Joseph Gatto, Ironside Pry, Charlie Dieter, Joseph Polinski, and Justin McCarthy - credited with the discovery and support of many of these self-taught artists. Honoring their contributions to folk art in America, Chuck and Jan Rosenak dedicated their Encyclopedia of Twentieth-Century American Folk Art and Artists to the Strausers in 1991. In their dedication, the Rosenaks stated, "They taught us to see, and that seeing could be fun." In addition, the Folk Art Society of America presented the couple with its Annual Award of Distinction in 1993 and Dorothy won CoTA's (Collaborations: Teachers and Artists) award for the visual arts in 2003. Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #171221
Artemis Gallery
Apr. 21, 2022
Signed Dorothy Strauser Painting - Fireman (1965)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Dorothy Strauser (American, 1908-2005). Oil on board, 1965. Signed and dated at the lower right. A wonderful painting of a horse-drawn fire truck by self-taught folk artist, Dorothy Strauser. Strauser captured the excitement of the scene as the fireman and his horses race through an otherwise peaceful residential neighborhood. All is delineated in a vibrant color palette with Strauser's playful sensibility. A wonderful example from this important figure in the world of American Folk Art. Size of painting: 9.875" L x 23.75" W (25.1 cm x 60.3 cm) Size of frame: 10.625" L x 24.7" W (27 cm x 62.7 cm) Dorothy "Dot" Strauser had solo exhibitions at the Everhart and Burliuk Museums and also exhibited her art at Bertha Shafer and Frank Lee Galleries as well as the Museum of American Folk Art in New York City. A very accomplished self-taught artist, Dorothy Strauser's works were collected by respected private and corporate collections as well as famous artists including sculptor Louise Nevelson and painter Red Grooms. In addition to painting, Dorothy Strauser made hooked rug pictures from textiles that she collected and dyed. Furthermore, Dorothy Strauser and her husband, the self-taught artist Sterling Strauser, were important figures in the American folk art scene. They championed the works of folk and outsider artists such as Jack Savitsky, Victor Joseph Gatto, Ironside Pry, Charlie Dieter, Joseph Polinski, and Justin McCarthy - credited with the discovery and support of many of these self-taught artists. Honoring their contributions to folk art in America, Chuck and Jan Rosenak dedicated their Encyclopedia of Twentieth-Century American Folk Art and Artists to the Strausers in 1991. In their dedication, the Rosenaks stated, "They taught us to see, and that seeing could be fun." In addition, the Folk Art Society of America presented the couple with its Annual Award of Distinction in 1993 and Dorothy won CoTA's (Collaborations: Teachers and Artists) award for the visual arts in 2003. Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #171220
Artemis Gallery
Aug. 14, 2021
A PAIR OF DOROTHY STRAUSER WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS
Est: $100 - $150
A pair of watercolor paintings on paper with images of flowers, 1964, by Dorothy Strauser (American, 1908-2005). Both are signed and dated, framed in the same style. Please refer to the original paper labels on the back.
Antique Arena Inc
Jul. 10, 2021
Dorothy Strauser, W/C/P Large Floral Work
Est: $200 - $300
Dorothy Strauser, W/C/P Large Floral Work (Am. 1907-2005) signed LR with "Christmas 2001". Unframed. 20" high, 15" wide. Some yellow spots near signature. Provenance: Property of a New Jersey Collector.
Schwenke Auctioneers
Jul. 10, 2021
Dorothy Strauser, W/C/P "Sunflowers"
Est: $100 - $200
Dorothy Strauser, W/C/P "Sunflowers" (Am. 1907-2005) signed LR with "2001". Unframed. 14" high, 10" wide. Provenance: Property of a New Jersey Collector.
Schwenke Auctioneers
Jul. 10, 2021
Dorothy Strauser, W/C/P Poinsettia Flowers
Est: $100 - $200
Dorothy Strauser, W/C/P Poinsettia Flowers (Am. 1907-2005) signed LR with "2000". Unframed. 15" high, 11" wide. Provenance: Property of a New Jersey Collector.
Schwenke Auctioneers
Nov. 13, 2020
Dorothy Strauser (American, 1908 –2005), , Sterling Listening to the News
Est: $500 - $800
Dorothy Strauser (American, 1908 –2005) Sterling Listening to the News Signed and dated 1975 bottom right, titled on label verso, watercolor and pen on paper. Executed in 1975. sight: 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (24.1 x 31.8cm) together with: Mums Signed bottom right, watercolor on paper. Executed circa 1980. 12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9cm) together with: Twelve additional watercolors by Dorothy Strauser, all unframed provenance: The Artist. Private Collection, Princeton, New Jersey (by descent in family).
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 13, 2020
Dorothy Strauser (American, 1908 –2005), , Courthouse Outdoor Art Show, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Est: $300 - $500
Dorothy Strauser (American, 1908 –2005) Courthouse Outdoor Art Show, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania Signed and dated 58 bottom left, signed again and partially titled verso, acrylic on artist's board. 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8) together with: Cat's Kingdom Signed and dated 59 bottom right, acrylic on artist's board. 24 x 20 in. (61 x 50.8cm) together with: Ladies' Fashions #1 and #2 Each signed bottom center, dated 1970 and 1971 bottom right respectively, acrylic on board. each: 21 1/4 x 2 1/8 in. (54 x 53.7cm) (4) provenance: The Artist. Private Collection, Princeton, New Jersey (by descent in family). exhibited: Hazelton Pennsylvania Regional Art Exhibition, 1959 (Cat's Kingdom). note: Courthouse Outdoor Art Show, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania features Justin McCarthy, with crossed arms, in front of the large tree and Cat's Kingdom features Sterling and Dorothy's cat Judy in the back yard. Judy lived to be 21." - the Artist's granddaughter. Sterling and Dorothy were college sweethearts and married in June of 1928. She was a very gifted and prolific artist in her own right- also self-taught like her husband. She preferred to work with watercolor and textiles which she collected, dyed and crafted into complex hooked rugs. Together with Sterling, she was extremely instrumental in the development of contemporary American folk art in Pennsylvania. In fact, it was Dorothy who discovered Justin McCarthy at the Courthouse Square Outdoor Art Fair in Stroudsburg circa 1960. In 1993, the Folk Art Society of America presented Dorothy and Sterling with their annual Award of Distinction.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jan. 26, 2020
Dorothy Strauser Weaving,"Checkers"
Est: $200 - $250
Dorothy Strauser (American/Pennsylvania, 1908-2005) folk art hooked rug wall hanging, double sided, depicting a couple engaged in a game of checkers. 15 1/2" H x 16" W. Affixed to a wood hanging bar, 27 1/2" W. Note: Dorothy Strauser was a folk art painter and textile artist and the wife of artist Sterling Strauser.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
May. 05, 2019
Dorothy F. Strauser (1908-2005) "Sterling Painting in His Studio"
Est: $300 - $500
Dorothy F. Strauser (American, 1908-2005) "Sterling Painting in His Studio", Hooked Rug, signed. Framed. Size: 14.5'' x 12'', 37 x 30 cm (rug); 22'' x 18'', 56 x 46 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Mar. 20, 2019
Dorothy Strauser, 2 floral still lifes, 1974.
Est: $10 - $10,000
Strauser, Dorothy (American, 1907-2005). A group of two floral still lifes. 1974. Watercolor on paper. Signed l.r. 11 1/2" x 8 1/2". Frame: 20 1/4" x 16 1/4". Provenance: Purchased from the Coleman estate in Florida.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Mar. 20, 2019
Dorothy Strauser, Hooked Wall Hanging, 20th c.
Est: $10 - $10,000
Strauser, Dorothy (American, 1907-2005). A hooked wall hanging featuring a couple at a table with a "painting" of a nude woman hanging above them. 20th century. Wool on burlap. Signed l.r. 19" x 22". Provenance: From the Coleman estate in Florida.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Jan. 26, 2019
Dorothy Strauser, 2 floral stilll lifes, 1974.
Est: $200 - $300
Strauser, Dorothy (American, 1907-2005). A group of two floral still lifes. 1974. Watercolor on paper. Signed l.r. 11 1/2" x 8 1/2". Frame: 20 1/4" x 16 1/4".
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Jan. 26, 2019
Dorthy Strauser, Hooked Wall Hanging, 20th c.
Est: $200 - $300
Strauser, Dorothy (American, 1907-2005). A hooked wall hanging featuring a couple at a table with a "painting" of a nude woman hanging above them. 20th century. Wool on burlap. Signed l.r. 19" x 22".
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Dec. 16, 2018
Dorothy Strauser (1908-2005) 2 Watercolor Paintings
Est: $200 - $300
Dorothy Strauser (American, 1908-2005) 2 Watercolor Paintings: each still life with flower, signed and dated. Sizes: 1) 15'' x 11'', 38 x 28 cm (sheet); 2) 20'' x 15'', 51 x 38 cm (sheet).
Material Culture
Jan. 07, 2018
Dorothy Strauser (American, 1908-2005)- Oil
Est: -
Dorothy Strauser mid-century folk art painting of two giraffes, circa 1957, depicting two standing giraffes in purples, greens and white, signed lower right; reverse signed and dated. Image: 27.25" H X 7.25" W; frame: 31" X 11.
Auctions at Showplace
Nov. 21, 2015
(2) Dorothy Strauser Water Color's
Est: $50 - $100
5 1/2 x 8 1/2 Dorothy Strauser Water color dated 1976 "Floral" 11 3/4 x 8 1/2 Dorothy Strauser Water color dated 1974 "Floral"
Hartzell's Auction Gallery, Inc.
Oct. 12, 2015
Dorothy Strauser (American, 1908-2005) Landscape Watercolor
Est: $100 - $200
Dorothy Strauser (American, 1908-2005) Landscape watercolor painting. Size: 5" x 7", 13 x 18 cm (board); 12.25" x 14", 31 x 36 cm (frame). Provenance: A New York gentleman's collection. Proceeds from the sale of this item to benefit the Sterling Strauser Gallery at East Stroudsburg University.
Material Culture
Oct. 12, 2015
Dorothy Strauser (American, 1908-2005) Watercolor
Est: $100 - $200
Dorothy Strauser (American, 1908-2005) Still Life with Vegetables, 1975, watercolor painting. Size: 8.25" x 10.25", 21 x 26 cm (sight); 15.5" x 17.5", 39 x 44 cm (frame). Proceeds from the sale of this item to benefit the Sterling Strauser Gallery at East Stroudsburg University.
Material Culture
Jun. 21, 2015
Dorothy Strauser, Hooked Rug
Est: $200 - $300
Dorothy Strauser (American, 1908-2005), Hooked Rug, depicting a Man Plowing a Field, with the help of a rooster, framed. Size: 15" x 20", 38 x 51 cm (sight); 19.25" x 24.25", 49 x 62 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Jun. 21, 2015
Dorothy Strauser "Carousel" Hooked Rug
Est: $200 - $300
Dorothy Strauser (American, 1908-2005), Hooked Rug, depicting a Carousel Ride, framed. Size: 25.5" x 19", 65 x 48 cm (sight); 29.5" x 23.25", 75 x 59 cm (frame).
Material Culture