Diana Thorne Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Diana Thorne Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 23, 2025
DIANA THORNE (USA 1894/95 - 1963)
Est: $100 - $1,000
"At your service". Pencil signed and titled etching. From a Westchester NY estate.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Jun. 11, 2023
Diana Thorne (Canadian, 1894-1953) Etching with Drypoint
Est: $100 - $200
Title: Untitled Subject: Figures Type: Etching with drypoint Materials: Paper Markings & Inscriptions: Signed Date: Ca. 1930 Maker: Diana Thorne (Canadian, 1894-1953) Description: An etching depicting a girl on roller skates being pulled by a running dog. Dimensions: 6.5" x 10" mat opening, 13.5" x 16" framed. Provenance: From a Maple Glen, Pennsylvania collection.
Hoch LTD.
Jul. 31, 2021
AN AMERICAN ETCHING ON PAPER DOG BY DIANA THORNE
Est: $100 - $150
Diana Thorne (American, Canadian, Russian, 1894/95 - 1963) etching on paper, Tail of Hoffman 1935. Signed lower right. Titled lower left. Presented in the mat.
Antique Arena Inc
Jul. 18, 2020
Diana Thorne Etching "Jack Dempsey vs Argentine Heavyweight Luis Angel Firpo"
Est: $300 - $400
Diana Thorne (1894-1963) Etching “Jack Dempsey vs Argentine Heavyweight Luis Angel Firpo”, circa 1923, signed in the print and pencil signed lower right Dianne Thorne. Dempsey was defending his title and after being knocked out of the ring in the first round, Dempsey battered Firpo into defeat in the 2nd. In addition to dog etchings Diane Thorne executed a series of popular sports etchings featuring skiing and boxing which were characterized by multiple images engraved on the same plate. 10 ⅝ in. x 14 ¼ in. Overall 16 ¾ in. x 20 ¾ in.
Rafael Osona Auctions
Aug. 25, 2019
LOT OF (5) DOG PRINTS
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
LOT OF (5) DOG PRINTS All circa 1920-30s etchings, signed, unframed, including: (2) by Diana Thorne (NY/CAN/RUSSIA, 1894/95-1963): "Store Keeper", Scottie Dog confronting a Cat, imp: 4" x 4 7/8" & "Junior League Committee", imp: 6" x 9"; PLUS Two Scottie Heads by Edith Derry Wilson (CA/CO, 1899-1996), imp: 10" x 8", laid down; PLUS "Rags" a Scottie Dog head by Jackson Simpson (UK, fluent ca. 1930-40), imp: 7" x 4 7/8"; PLUS "Jack & Jill", by Morgan Dennis (NY/CA/F//MA, 1892-1960), imp: 5 1/2" X 3 7/8". Good condition, mostly cleaned.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Feb. 10, 2019
Diana Thorne Pencil Signed Etching "All is Vanity"
Est: $500 - $700
Diana Thorne Pencil Signed Etching "All is Vanity". Depicting a young girl and a dog, pencil signed in the lower right by the artist Diana Thorne (Russian/Canadian, 1894/95- 1963). Frame measures 13 inches x 15
Greenwich Auction
Dec. 13, 2018
Diana Thorne Signed Etching
Est: $75 - $150
Diana Thorne (Russian/American, 1894/95 - 1963) pencil signed original etching. Pencil signed "Diana Thorne" lower right. Titled "Play Ball!" lower left. Measures 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" image size and 11.5" x 14 1/8" sheet size . Tape at top edge corners. Etching image area is in excellent condition. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Dec. 13, 2018
Diana Thorne Signed Etching
Est: $100 - $150
Diana Thorne (Russian/American 1894/95 - 1963) pencil signed original etching. Pencil signed "Diana Thorne" lower right. Title "Round the Mulberry Bush" in pencil lower left (also lower center of sheet). Measures 10-3/8" x 8-5/8" image size, 18" x 12-5/8" sheet size. Excellent condition. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Dec. 13, 2018
Diana Thorne Signed Trial Proof Etching
Est: $50 - $100
Diana Thorne (Russian/American 1894/95 - 1963) signed etching. Pencil signed "Diana Thorne" lower right. Artist's name in plate, also lower right. "Trial Proof I" in pencil lower right of sheet. Measures 14" x 10.25" image size, 15-3/8" x 11.75" sheet size. Good condition with toning. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Dec. 13, 2018
Diana Thorne Signed Etching
Est: $100 - $200
Diana Thorne (Russian/American 1894/95 - 1963) signed etching. Pencil signed "Diana Thorne" lower right. Numbered "17/30" in pencil lower left. Title "Bigger an' Better!" in pencil lower left of sheet. Measures 7" x 10-7/8" image size, 10.75" x 14-5/8" sheet size. Excellent condition. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Dec. 13, 2018
Diana Thorne Signed Etching
Est: $75 - $150
Diana Thorne (Russian/American 1894/95 - 1963) signed etching. Pencil signed "Diana Thorne" lower right. Numbered and titled "XIII Linberg!" in pencil lower left. Title also written in pencil lower left of sheet. Measures 7" x 10-7/8" image size, 10.75" x 14-5/8" sheet size. VG-EX/Ex condition with very light toning over image area. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Dec. 13, 2018
Diana Thorne Signed Etching
Est: $50 - $100
Diana Thorne (1894/5 - 1963) original pencil signed etching. Pencil signed "Diana Thorne" lower right. Titled in pencil "The Complete Angles" lower left. Measures 6" x 7.5" image size and 10" x 9.75" sheet size. Etching is in excellent condition, sheet has tape stains and pinholes on edges. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Dec. 13, 2018
Diana Thorne Signed Drypoint
Est: $75 - $150
Diana Thorne (Canadian/American 1894/95 - 1963) signed dry-point engraving. Pencil signed ("Diana Thorne") lower right. Title "Pan of Puck's Hill" in pencil lower left of sheet. Additional information included with engraving "Edition 100, 1927". Measures 9.5" x 11.5" image size, 10-7/8" x 16" sheet size. Very good condition with light toning over image area. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Dec. 13, 2018
Diana Thorne Signed Etching
Est: $75 - $125
Diana Thorne (Canadian-American 1894/95 - 1963) pencil signed etching. Pencil signed "Diana Thorne" lower right. Titled "November Morning" lower left. Measures 8.75" x 10 7/8" image size and 12" x 14" sheet size. Excellent condition. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Dec. 13, 2018
Diana Thorne Signed Etching
Est: $50 - $100
Diana Thorne (1894/95 - 1963) original pencil signed etching. Pencil signed "Diana Thorne" lower right. Titled "School Days" lower left. Numbered "17/30" lower left. Measures 7 1/8" x 8 5/8" image size and 9.75:" x 12" sheet size . VG-EX/EX condition. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Dec. 13, 2018
Diana Thorne Signed Etching
Est: $50 - $100
Diana Thorne (American, 1894/95 - 1963) pencil signed original etching. Pencil signed "Diana Thorne" lower right. Titled "Pals" lower left. Measures 7.25" x 9" image size and 10.25" x 12 7/8" sheet size. VG-EX/EX condition. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Dec. 13, 2018
Diana Thorne Signed Etching
Est: $100 - $200
Diana Thorne (American, 1894/95 - 1963) original pencil signed etching. Pencil signed "Diana Thorne" lower right. Titled and numbered "Gentleman of Leisure" "17/30" lower left. Measures 10" x 8" image size and 13" x 10 1/8" sheet size. Excellent condition. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Oct. 29, 2018
Diana Thorne (Russian, 1895-1963), drypoint etching on paper "Boxers", pencil signed, 9-13/16" x 13-7/8" pl, 13" x 17" sheet, excell...
Est: $100 - $200
Diana Thorne (Russian, 1895-1963), drypoint etching on paper "Boxers", pencil signed, 9-13/16" x 13-7/8" pl, 13" x 17" sheet, excellent condition
William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
Oct. 27, 2018
"Pan of Puck's Hill",Diana Thorne (1894/95-1963)
Est: $500 - $1,000
"Pan of Puck's Hill" signed bottom right Size: 11 x 9 Provenance verso Newman Galleries, Philadelphia
Sarasota Estate Auction
Aug. 16, 2018
Diana Thorne Etching
Est: $50 - $100
Diana Thorne original pencil signed etching. Signed in pencil lower right. Titled in pencil "Breakers" lower left. Measures 10.5" x 11.5" (sheet size). VG/VG+ condition. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship all items in this auction in-house with the most fair shipping charges possible.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Mar. 22, 2018
Diana Thorne Etching [Late Again]
Est: $50 - $80
Diana Thorne original pencil signed etching. Signed in pencil 'by Diana Thorne' lower right. Titled in pencil "Late Again" lower left. Measures 9" x 6" (plate size) and 14 3/8" x 10" (sheet size). Good to very good condition with some light creases top right. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship all items in this auction in-house.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Jan. 13, 2018
Diana Thorne Signed Etching
Est: $75 - $150
Diana Thorne original pencil signed etching. Signed in pencil 'Diana Thorne' lower right. Measures 7.75" x 6" (plate size), and measures 9 3/4" x 7 3/4" (sheet size). Excellent condition. Loose, unframed and not mounted or glued down. Provenance: The Amity Arts Foundation Collection. We ship most items in-house with the exception of furniture, large or heavy artwork, heavier items or extremely fragile items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Jan. 13, 2018
Diana Thorne Signed Etching
Est: $75 - $150
Diana Thorne original pencil signed etching. Signed in pencil 'Diana Thorne' lower right. Measures 7.75" x 6" (plate size), and measures 9 5/8" x 7 3/4" (sheet size). Very good condition. Loose, unframed and not mounted or glued down. Provenance: The Amity Arts Foundation Collection. We ship most items in-house with the exception of furniture, large or heavy artwork, heavier items or extremely fragile items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Jan. 13, 2018
Diana Thorne Signed Etching
Est: $75 - $150
Diana Thorne original signed etching. Signed in pen 'Diana Thorne' lower right and titled "A Boston Sub-Deb" in pen lower left. Measures 6" x 5" (plate size), and measures 11 3/8" x 9" (sheet size). Ex/Ex+ condition. Loose, unframed and not mounted or glued down. Provenance: The Amity Arts Foundation Collection. We ship most items in-house with the exception of furniture, large or heavy artwork, heavier items or extremely fragile items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Jan. 13, 2018
Diana Thorne (Canadian 1894/95-1953) Etching
Est: $150 - $250
Diana Thorne (Canadian 1894/95-1963) original pencil signed etching. Signed and titled in pencil. Signed 'Diana Thorne' in pencil lower right and titled 'Fast-Life' in pencil lower left. Measures 8" x 13 3/8" (plate size) and 10 1/4" x 16" (sheet size). Loose, unframed and not mounted or glued. Very good to excellent condition. Provenance: The Amity Arts Foundation Collection. We ship most items in-house with the exception of furniture, large or heavy artwork, heavier items or extremely fragile items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Jan. 13, 2018
Diana Thorne (Canadian 1894/95-1953) Etching
Est: $100 - $200
Diana Thorne (Canadian 1894/95-1963) original signed etching. Signed and titled in pen (faded). Signed 'Diana Thorne' in pen lower right and titled When Greek Meets Greek in pen lower left. Measures 6 3/4" x 9 7/8" (plate size) and 11 5/8" x 14 7/8" (sheet size). Loose, unframed and not mounted or glued down but is tape and hinged at top corners. Excellent condition. Provenance: The Amity Arts Foundation Collection. We ship most items in-house with the exception of furniture, large or heavy artwork, heavier items or extremely fragile items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Jun. 24, 2017
Diana Thorne Dog Etching: Plate XXIX "The Problem Play"
Est: $100 - $200
Diana Thorne (1894-1963) Dog Etching: Plate XXIX "The Problem Play": great etching by Diana Thorne. Matted and framed and measures 20 x 15.
Fusco Auctions
Mar. 13, 2016
DIANA THORNE (AMERICAN 1895-), ETCHING, "MADE IN AMERICA", SIGNED AND TITLED. SIGHT 10 X 7 3/4"; FRAMED AND GLAZED-16 1/4 X 13 3/4"
Est: $140 - $200
DIANA THORNE (AMERICAN 1895-), ETCHING, "MADE IN AMERICA", SIGNED AND TITLED. SIGHT 10 X 7 3/4"; FRAMED AND GLAZED-16 1/4 X 13 3/4"
William J Jenack Auctioneers
Jan. 23, 2016
Diana Thorne (1894/95 -1963) Dog Etching
Est: -
A Matted And Framed Behind Glass Etching By A Listed Artist Entitled "the Inconsolable," Hand Signed By Artist Lower Right Margin, Titled Lower Left. Overall Measurements
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Dec. 06, 2015
DIANA THORNE DRYPOINT ETCHING THE SPELLBINDER
Est: $300 - $400
Rare Original Diana Thorne Engraving The Spellbinders. Titled and signed by the artist in pencil c. 1925-1928. This illustration went on to be drypoint etching Plate 5 in the book the Human Comedy with the title changed to Bigger an' Better. This is a very scarce impossible to find etching. Measures 19x15x.50 Weight 3 pds. PROVENANCE: From the estate of her fellow illustrator and friend R. John Holmgren. Measures Diana Thorne was born Ann Woursell on October 7, 1895 in Odessa, Russia. Thorne's parents were Chaim and Rose Woursell. In 1910, Canada opened its doors to immigrants fleeing Russia. The family then left Canada for Germany around 1912 where Thorne took her first formal art studies at the Imperial Academy in Munich and Charlottenburg Technical College in Berlin. The First World War began two years later and Thorne and her family were subsequently detained by the German government. They managed to escape to England, where Thorne was said to have supported herself as a reporter, librarian, writer, bicycle shop owner, and typewriter repair person. At this time she began her first experiments in both illustration and etching and was said to have studied with artist William Strang. On September 27, 1920, Thorne and several of her family members arrived in the United States. Her first published etching, titled "Rollin' Home", was well received in 1926. From this point on, she became an established artist. Thorne began commercial artwork in New York City in 1929. The author-illustrator of more than forty books and illustrator of more than fifty, Thorne's main reason for success was a total dedication to her drawing and a deep love for her subject matter. A sportswoman and owner of dogs herself, Thorne illustrated (and often authored) children's books dealing with dogs and animal life. In addition to dog etchings, she is also known for a series of socially sensitive etchings published in a 1928 portfolio, "The Human Comedy". Thorne also executed a series of popular sports etchings featuring topics such as skiing and boxing which were characterized by multiple images engraved on the same plate. Diana Thorne was most active between the 1920s and 1940s. Sadly, she was diagnosed as mentally ill and committed to New York City's Belleville Hospital in September 1962. Thorne died in July 1963. Reference: Dianathorne.com
Charleston Estate Auctions
Jun. 13, 2015
Diana Thorne etching
Est: $60 - $120
Diana Thorne (Canadian 1894-1963)- ''Laugh, Clown, Laugh''- etching, signed and titled in pencil, laid down. 10 3/4 x 8''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jan. 06, 2015
DIANA THORNE (1895-1963, NY) ETCHING - Pencil signed at lower right. Etching of one black Scottish terrier and one white Westie terr...
Est: $100 - $300
DIANA THORNE (1895-1963, NY) ETCHING - Pencil signed at lower right. Etching of one black Scottish terrier and one white Westie terrier, running. Pencil signed at lower right. Condition good. Early 20th century. 21" x 16" framed.
Pacific Galleries
Sep. 24, 2014
Diana Thorne (1895-1963) American/Canadian.
Est: £200 - £400
Diana Thorne (1895-1963) American/Canadian. "Skiing", Etching, Signed in Pencil, Unframed, 12.5" x 16.5".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Mar. 15, 2014
Diana Thorne (1894-1963), Two Etchings
Est: $200 - $400
Diana Thorne (1894-1963), Two Etchings the first an etching featuring an anxious terrier, angry cat, and a fish dinner, signed in pencil at lower right "Diana Thorne," inscribed at lower left "To Albert Schwartz" (Image 6.75 x 9.75 in.; Sheet 11 1/8 x 13.25 in.); the second an etching on wove paper with watermark at lower right, featuring studies of a spaniel, signed and dated 1937 in the plate, pencil signed at lower right (Image 13 x 7.5 in.; Sheet 11 1/8 x 16 1/8 in.). Both in fair condition.
Leland Little Auctions
Jan. 25, 2014
Three piece lot to include Albany Howard (1872-1936) HAYING etching 6 3/4" x 8 1/4", Diana Thorne (1894 - ) SKATING TO-DAY etching s...
Est: $100 - $300
Three piece lot to include Albany Howard (1872-1936) HAYING etching 6 3/4" x 8 1/4", Diana Thorne (1894 - ) SKATING TO-DAY etching signed lower right Diana Thorne, Closson Art Gallery label on back 7 1/2" x 11 1/2", and Paul Ashbrook (1867-1989) BUST OF MAN etching pencil signed lower right Paul Ashbrook, plate size 9 1/2" x 7 1/4".
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Oct. 19, 2013
Diane Thorne drypoint
Est: $150 - $250
Diane Thorne (Canadian 1895-1965)- ''The Title Bout''- etching and drypoint, ca. 1945, signed in pencil, good condition. 9 7/8 x 13 3/4''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 16, 2013
DIANA THORNE (b.1894, American)
Est: $200 - $300
"Fathers Day", drypoint, 8" x 9 3/4" (plate), pencil signe and titled, framed
Black Rock Galleries
Jan. 24, 2013
DIANA THORNE. "Whiskers."
Est: $400 - $600
DIANA THORNE. "Whiskers." Graphite and color pencil. Illustration for an unidentified publication. 215x215 mm; 8 1/2x8 1/2 inches. Signed in full in pencil to the right of the dog. Nd.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jan. 24, 2013
DIANA THORNE. Forlorn cat with empty bowl.
Est: $400 - $600
DIANA THORNE. Forlorn cat with empty bowl. Charcoal. Illustration for an unidentified publication. 190x240 mm; 7 1/2x9 1/2 inches. Signed in full in pencil under the cat. Nd.
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 20, 2012
DIANA THORNE ETCHING (New York, born 1895)
Est: $150 - $200
DIANA THORNE ETCHING (New York, born 1895) "English Setter." Image measures 8.75" x 12.75", pencil signed "Diana Thorne" lower right and dated 1937. Set in a wood frame.
O'Gallerie
Jul. 23, 2011
Diana Thorne, b. 1895, Canada, USA, "Exciting Moment", an etching on paper, paper size 10 1/2" high, 13 1/4" wide
Est: $100 - $150
Diana Thorne b. 1895, Canada, USA "Exciting Moment" an etching on paper pencil signed and titled beneath image, double matted for framing, slight toning paper size 10 1/2" high, 13 1/4" wide
Harlowe-Powell Auction Gallery
Oct. 25, 2009
Diana Thorne American, b. 1895 Wire Hair Fox Terrier etching
Est: $100 - $200
Diana Thorne American, b. 1895 Wire Hair Fox Terrier etching signed in pencil "Diana Thorne" lr 9 x 7 in., framed
Alex Cooper
Jul. 12, 2008
Diana Thorne (Russian/New Orleans, b. 1895), "New
Est: $800 - $1,200
Diana Thorne (Russian/New Orleans, b. 1895), "New Orleans", watercolor, signed, titled and dated "1937" lower center, sight 14 1/2 in. x 19 1/2 in., matted and framed.
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 15, 2005
Diana Thorne
Est: $800 - $1,200
American, b.1894 COVER DESIGN FOR 'AROUND THE WORLD WITH CHILDREN AND DOGS' BY DIANA THORNE Watercolor and gouache with white Sight 11 1/4 x 8 3/4 inches This drawing is accompanied by a copy of Around the World with Children and Dogs, by Diana Thorne, as well as a color proof from the printer
Doyle New York