Thomas Elston Thorne Sold at Auction Prices

Wall painter, Etcher, Illustrator, Sculptor, b. 1909 -

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  • THOMAS THORNE (AMERICAN, 1909-1976) UNTITLED ABSTRACT / MODERNIST PAINTING
    Oct. 19, 2024

    THOMAS THORNE (AMERICAN, 1909-1976) UNTITLED ABSTRACT / MODERNIST PAINTING

    Est: $200 - $300

    THOMAS THORNE (AMERICAN, 1909-1976) UNTITLED ABSTRACT / MODERNIST PAINTING, oil on canvas, painted in warm tones of blue, pink, yellow, and coral, housed in its original frame. Signed and dated "T. THORNE '67" to lower right of painting; frame's verso retaining a fragment of a gallery/submission label for the 1967 "Virginia Artists Exhibition" held at VMFA. Circa 1967. 41" x 51" OA. Catalogue Note: Thomas Elston Thorne (1909-1976) was a Maine- and later Virginia-based painter and master draughtsman, who taught at William & Mary from 1940 through 1975. As an educator and artist, he experimented with different styles and techniques that he shared with his many students over the years, including celebrated abstract artist Lynne Drexler and accomplished photographer Willie Anne Wright.

    Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
  • THOMAS THORNE (AMERICAN, 1909-1976) "EXPLORATION" ABSTRACT / MODERNIST PAINTING
    Oct. 19, 2024

    THOMAS THORNE (AMERICAN, 1909-1976) "EXPLORATION" ABSTRACT / MODERNIST PAINTING

    Est: $200 - $300

    THOMAS THORNE (AMERICAN, 1909-1976) "EXPLORATION" ABSTRACT / MODERNIST PAINTING, oil on canvas with sandy textured elements to the surface, thickly painted in tones of red and black with yellow streaks, signed "THORNE" to lower right of painting. Housed in the original painted-over frame signed and dated verso "Thomas Thorne 1965" and also inscribed with the apparent title "Exploration", and a $100 price. Circa 1965. 44 1/2" x 23 3/4" OA. Catalogue Note: Thomas Elston Thorne (1909-1976) was a Maine- and later Virginia-based painter and master draughtsman, who taught at William & Mary from 1940 through 1975. As an educator and artist, he experimented with different styles and techniques that he shared with his many students over the years, including celebrated abstract artist Lynne Drexler and accomplished photographer Willie Anne Wright.

    Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
  • THOMAS THORNE (AMERICAN, 1909-1976) UNTITLED ABSTRACT / MODERNIST PAINTING
    Oct. 19, 2024

    THOMAS THORNE (AMERICAN, 1909-1976) UNTITLED ABSTRACT / MODERNIST PAINTING

    Est: $200 - $300

    THOMAS THORNE (AMERICAN, 1909-1976) UNTITLED ABSTRACT / MODERNIST PAINTING, impasto-styled acrylic on canvas, a freeform miasma of dark color with pink flesh-toned border painted around the edge, housed in the original painted-over frame. Signed and dated "THORNE 69" to lower right of painting; frame's verso retaining a gallery/submission label for the 1969 "Virginia Artists Exhibition" held at VMFA. Circa 1969. 46 1/2" x 28 3/4" OA. Catalogue Note: Thomas Elston Thorne (1909-1976) was a Maine- and later Virginia-based painter and master draughtsman, who taught at William & Mary from 1940 through 1975. As an educator and artist, he experimented with different styles and techniques that he shared with his many students over the years, including celebrated abstract artist Lynne Drexler and accomplished photographer Willie Anne Wright.

    Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
  • Thomas Elston Thorne (AM 1909-) A Basque Courtyard Rue Chartres New Orleans
    Jul. 12, 2024

    Thomas Elston Thorne (AM 1909-) A Basque Courtyard Rue Chartres New Orleans

    Est: $200 - $400

    Thomas Elston Thorne (American 1909-) A Basque Courtyard Rue Chartres New Orleans watercolor on paper signed lower right dated 1937 15 x 20" 24 x 30" as framed.

    Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • THOMAS THORNE (b. 1909)
    Mar. 20, 2021

    THOMAS THORNE (b. 1909)

    Est: $100 - $200

    Nude Model painted in the Studio of the Artist oil on board 8 x 6 inches. signed and dated 1936 left of foot and annotated verso. framed 11 x 9 inches (overall) Condition: Good Temp No 6269

    John McInnis Auctioneers
  • Oil on Canvas, Boats at Sea with Lighthouse
    Feb. 05, 2014

    Oil on Canvas, Boats at Sea with Lighthouse

    Est: $250 - $500

    Lot consists of an oil on canvas painting signed lower right corner, appears to read "T.E. Thorne", however very difficult to make out. Great image of boats at sea with a lighthouse in the background. Canvas image size seen approx. 12" x18", overall frame size approx. 17" x 23". Some crackling to the canvas.

    Weiss Auctions
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