Nunzio Vayana Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Nunzio Vayana Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 03, 2024
Nunzio Vayana (1878-1960) Oil on Panel, Housed in Paul Carter Goodnow Frame
Est: $600 - $800
Nunzio Vayana (1878-1960) Italian/American, Oil on Panels, Housed in Paul Carter Goodnow Frame. Four separate miniature views divided into corners of the board. Housed in a signed gilt custom arts and crafts frame made by Paul Carter Goodnow (1958-2012). Frame is signed Paul Carter Goodnow. Artwork signed on back, beneath frame backing. Overall Size: 12 5/8 x 16 7/8 in. Sight Size: 6 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. #3680 . Paul Goodnow (1958 - 2012) was active/lived in Rhode Island, Massachusetts. Paul Goodnow is known for landscape, human activity and harbor scene painting. Paul won many awards for his art workand his hand-carved gilded frames. He was a member at many art associations including Rockport Art, Lyme Art and North Shore. His work was shown at many galleries throughout New England. Nunzio Vayana (1878 - 1960) was very active in the arts in Palm Beach, Florida in the 1930's, 40's and 50's. He had a large gallery and also taught painting to a limited number of students. His gallery represented many noted artists of that period. It is not widely known that Italian-American artist Nunzio Vayana (1878-1960) was involved in the development of camouflage during World War I. Beginning in May 1918, while living and teaching near South Glastonbury CT, he worked with two other artists, Albertus Jones and James Goodwin McManus, and with students in a sketching class to apply paint in such a way as to “conceal something by making it look like nothing.” They claimed that this was better than the commonly-practiced alternative of making something appear to look like something else. They announced that they were “willing to enter the service of the government to demonstrate the worth of their theory in any way it can be worked out.”
Sarasota Estate Auction
Sep. 20, 2024
Nunzio Vayana"Ogunquit, Maine Shore", oil on board
Est: $200 - $300
Nunzio Vayana (Italian/Maine, 1878-1960), "Ogunquit, Maine Shore", oil on board, signed lower right, 10 in. x 14 in., framed with artist and title plaque, overall 16 in. x 20 in. x 1 3/4 in. Provenance: Estate of a Louisiana Gentleman Collector.
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 14, 2024
Nunzio Vayana (ITALY 1878-1960) Landscape Oil
Est: $150 - $350
Nunzio Vayana (ITALIAN / UNITED STATES / FLORIDA / MAINE, 1878 - 1960) oil painting on canvas depicting a landscape scene with trees and lake. Signed to lower right. Mounted in a brown tone wooden frame withmat. Canvas on stretcher measures approx. 24" height x 30" width. Measures approx. 29" height x 34 1/2" width overall including frame. Appears in overall good condition.JD/B13/SH:15B
Joshua Kodner
Sep. 14, 2024
Nunzio Vayana (ITALY 1878-1960) Landscape Oil
Est: $300 - $600
Nunzio Vayana (ITALIAN / UNITED STATES / FLORIDA / MAINE, 1878 - 1960) oil painting on canvas depicting a landscape scene with trees. Verso of canvas has artist stamp mark. Mounted in a gray painted woodenframe. Canvas on stretcher measures approx. 20" height x 24" width. Measures approx. 26 1/4" height x 30 1/2" width overall including frame. Appears in overall good condition.JD/B13/SH:20B
Joshua Kodner
Sep. 14, 2024
Nunzio Vayana (ITALY 1878-1960) Landscape Oil
Est: $300 - $600
Nunzio Vayana (ITALIAN / UNITED STATES / FLORIDA / MAINE, 1878 - 1960) oil painting on canvas depicting a landscape scene with trees. Signed to lower left. Verso of canvas has artist stamp mark. Mounted in agold painted wooden frame with mat. Canvas on stretcher measures approx. 16" height x 20" width. Measures approx. 23" height x 27 1/4" width overall including frame. Appears in overall good condition. JD/B13/SH:19B
Joshua Kodner
Sep. 14, 2024
Nunzio Vayana Estate Oil/Canvas "Beach Scene"
Est: $100 - $300
Nunzio Vayana (Italian, 1878-1960) Estate Oil on Canvas "Beach Scene". Stamped verso. Unframed. good condition. Measures 24" x 30". JD/B13/SH:15B
Joshua Kodner
Sep. 14, 2024
Nunzio Vayana Oil on canvas "Landscape"
Est: $200 - $400
Nunzio Vayana,American/Italian (1878 - 1960) Oil on canvas "Landscape" Signed lower right, stamped verso. Unframed. Good condition. Measures 30" x 25".JD/B13/SH:19B
Joshua Kodner
Sep. 14, 2024
Nunzio Vayana O/C "Autumnal Landscape"
Est: $200 - $400
Nunzio Vayana, Florida, Maine / Italy (1878 - 1960) Oil on canvas "Autumnal Landscape". Signed lower right, estate stamp verso. Good condition. Measures 25" x 30". Unframed.JD/B13/SH:19B
Joshua Kodner
Sep. 14, 2024
Nunzio Vayana Oil/Board "Country Landscape"
Est: $300 - $500
Nunzio Vayana, Italian/American (1878 - 1960) Oil on artists board "Ogunquit, Maine". Signed lower left. Good condition. Measures 10" x 14", frame measures 16-3/4" x 20-3/4".JD/B13/SH:19B
Joshua Kodner
Sep. 14, 2024
Nunzio Vayana Oil/Canvas "Florida Farmhouse"
Est: $200 - $400
Nunzio Vayana, American (1878 - 1960) Oil on Canvas "Florida Farmhouse". Signed lower right, stamped verso. Good condition. Measures 30" x 36", frame measures 38-1/4" x 43-3/4". JD/B13/BW
Joshua Kodner
Aug. 11, 2024
Nunzio Vayana (FL,ME,Italy,1878-1960) oil painting
Est: $425 - $550
ARTIST: Nunzio Vayana (Florida, Maine, Italian, 1878 - 1960) TITLE: Autumn River Landscape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Some flaking/paint losses mostly in the upper left quadrant (see pictures carefully). Some craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 24 x 30 inches / 60 x 76 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 133208 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Nunzio Vayana. It is not widely known that Italian-American artist Nunzio Vayana (1878-1960) was involved in the development of camouflage during World War I. Beginning in May 1918, while living and teaching near South Glastonbury CT, he worked with two other artists, Albertus Jones and James Goodwin McManus, and with students in a sketching class to apply paint in such a way as to "conceal something by making it look like nothing." They claimed that this was better than the commonly-practiced alternative of making something appear to look like something else. They announced that they were "willing to enter the service of the government to demonstrate the worth of their theory in any way it can be worked out."
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Aug. 03, 2024
Nunzio Vayana (ITALY 1878-1960) Landscape Oil
Est: $300 - $600
Nunzio Vayana (ITALIAN / UNITED STATES / FLORIDA / MAINE, 1878 - 1960) oil painting on canvas depicting a landscape scene with road, bridge and houses. Signed to lower right. Unframed. Canvas on stretchermeasures approx. 25 1/2" height x 30 1/4" width. Appears in overall good condition. JD/B13/SH:20B
Joshua Kodner
Jun. 23, 2024
NUNZIO VAYANA OIL PAINTING IN PAUL GOODNOW FRAME
Est: $500 - $700
Attrib. Unusual oil in panels by Italian American artist Nunzio Vayana (1878-1960). Consists of 4 different miniature paintings divided as one painting. Framed in a signed gilt custom Arts &Crafts design frame made by Paul Carter Goodnow. Paul Goodnow (1958 - 2012) was active/lived in Rhode Island, Massachusetts. Paul Goodnow is known for landscape, human activity and harbor scene painting. Paul won many awards for his art workand his hand-carved gilded frames. He was a member at many art associations including Rockport Art, Lyme Art and North Shore. His work was shown at many galleries throughout New England. Image measures 7 inches x 11 inches. Overall 12 1/2inches x 16 3/4 inches. Good condition.
White's Auctions
Jun. 23, 2024
LARGE OIL PAINTING B NUNZIO VAYANA
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Large oil on canvas titled "From The Sea", unframed. Very detailed and colorful painting with different fish, eels, lobsters, octopus, wooden buckets, etc. Signed lower right in red.Measures 35 inchs x 40 inches. Nunzio Vayana, Italian born American artist (1878-1960) was active/lived in Florida, Maine / Italy. Nunzio Vayana is known for Tree landscape and marine painting, camouflage art, illustration and wasinvolved in the development of camouflage during World War I. He was a member of several Fine Arts societies and recipient of several award. His paintings vary greatly in subject, motifs and styles. His paintings are in a numerous private,public and corporate collections both here and abroad. Measures 25 inches x 40 inches. Weight 6 pounds. Good condition.
White's Auctions
Jun. 01, 2024
Nunzio Vayana (ITALY 1878-1960) Seascape Oil
Est: $400 - $600
Nunzio Vayana (ITALIAN / UNITED STATES / FLORIDA / MAINE, 1878 - 1960) impressionist oil painting on canvas depicting a seascape scene with sailboats and figures. No apparent signature. Has stamp to verso of canvas. Mounted in a gold leaf wooden frame. Canvas on stretcher measures approx. 24 1/4" height x 30 1/4" width. Measures approx. 30 1/4" height x 36" width overall including frame. Appears in overall good condition. JD/B15
Joshua Kodner
May. 30, 2024
Nunzio Vayana (Italian/American, 1878-1960) California Landscape
Est: $800 - $1,200
Oil on canvas. Signed 'N. Vayana' (lower right).
Cottone Auctions
Apr. 13, 2024
Nunzio Vayana (Italian, 1878-1960) Oil on Canvas
Est: $150 - $300
Nunzio Vayana (Italian, 1878-1960). Oil on Canvas. Landscape. Size: 24"H x 30"W. Signed lower right.
Joshua Kodner
Mar. 17, 2024
NUNZIO VAYANA FLORIDA SWAMP PAINTING
Est: $800 - $1,200
VAYANA, Nunzio, (American, 1887-1960): Florida Swamp, Oil/Board, 24" x 30", no visible signature, unframed.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Feb. 18, 2024
NUNZIO VAYANA FLORIDA SWAMP PAINTING
Est: $800 - $1,200
VAYANA, Nunzio, (American, 1887-1960): Florida Swamp, Oil/Board, 24" x 30", no visible signature, unframed.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Jun. 18, 2023
Five Nunzio Vayana Paintings
Est: $600 - $800
VAYANA, Nunzio, (Italian/American, 1887-1960): An assembled collection of five painting to include three coastal landscapes, trees, and urn in garden, Oil/Board, in signed lower left, another verso, the other three with no visible signature, each sight size 3.75" x 6.75", gilt frames, four measures 8.5" x 11.5", smallest 10" x 7".
Amero Auctions
Mar. 11, 2023
Nunzio Vayana Oil Painting, Boats on Still Waters.
Est: $200 - $300
An Oil painting on canvas of a sunset over water painted by Nunzio Vayana. It is signed lower left. There is some subtle crackling throughout, with the paint and image intact. The Frame is intact, with scuffing across the frame, especially the corners. The Painting measures 24" x 30". The Frame measures 33" x 38 3/4". Third-party shipping or personal pickup required.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Feb. 16, 2023
NUNZIO VAYANA (Florida/Maine/Italy, 1878-1960), “Selinute Village”., Oil on panel, 12” x 16”. Unframed.
Est: $300 - $500
NUNZIO VAYANA Florida/Maine/Italy, 1878-1960 "Selinute Village". Signed lower left "N. Vayana".
Eldred's
Feb. 03, 2023
NUNZIO VAYANA (Florida/Maine/Italy, 1887-1960), "Small Cove Kennebunkport Late Afternoon 1955"., Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20". Framed 24" x 28".
Est: $400 - $600
NUNZIO VAYANA Florida/Maine/Italy, 1887-1960 "Small Cove Kennebunkport Late Afternoon 1955". Signed lower left "N. Vayana". Titled verso.
Eldred's
May. 20, 2021
Nunzio Vayana Coastal Landscape Painting
Est: $200 - $300
Florida, Maine, Italy,1878 - 1960 Impressionist depiction of waves crashing against a jagged shoreline.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Aug. 08, 2020
Nunzio Vayana (Florida, Maine, Italy, 1878-1960)
Est: $400 - $600
Pair of oils on board, each depicting boats on the water, each signed lower right, in matching gilt wood frames; paintings approx. 8 1/2"W x 5 1/4"H; frames 13"W x 9 3/4"H; some loss to gilding on frames
Ivy Auctions
Jun. 30, 2019
NUNZIO VAYANA RIVERSIDE LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Est: $500 - $800
VAYANA, Nunzio, (Italian, 1878-1960): Riverside Landscape with Figures, Oil/Canvas, 20" x 24", signed lower left, artist's stencil verso, estate stamp verso, unframed.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Jun. 09, 2019
Nunzio Vayana (Florida, Maine, Italy, 1878 - 1960)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Nunzio Vayana (Florida, Maine, Italy, 1878 - 1960) "Seminole Indians Fishing" Painting. Signed lower left. Oil on Canvas. Vayana studied with Grosso, Morelli and Pisani and was Founder and Director of the Palm Beach Art Center, Florida; Founder and Director of the Ogunquit Art Center, Maine; and President of the Artist Club of Hartford, Connecticut. He was also a member of The Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts; Society of Connecticut Artists; Springfield Art League; American Federation of Arts; Gloucester Art Society; Venetian Art Club, Venice, Italy; American Art Club, Paris, France; International Art Society, Rome, Italy; Archaeological Institute, Rome, Italy; National Association American Prof. Artists; Palm Beach Art League, (Hon. Member); Daytona Beach Art League,(Hon. Member); Ridge Art Association, Florida (Hon. Member); & Royal Society of Arts, London, England. Awards included Venice Art Club, Selective Prize, 1921; Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts, Popular Prize,1924; International Exhibition in Rome, Honorary Mention, 1925; Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts, William Gedney Bunce Prize, 1926; & several others. He is listed as a major figure in the Florida Lost Colony Artists of Saint Augustine. His paintings are in a numerous private, public and corporate collections both here and abroad. Sight Size: 29.5 x 35.5 in. Overall Size: 35 x 41 in.
Helmuth Stone
Oct. 21, 2018
VAYANA FLORIDA SWAMP PAINTING
Est: $500 - $800
VAYANA, Nunzio, (1887-1960): Florida River Scene with Two Figures in a Boat, Oil/Canvas, 36" x 30", signed lower right and on the canvas verso, unframed.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Oct. 21, 2018
JOHN DEMOTT MOUNTAIN MAN PAINTING
Est: $500 - $700
DE MOTT, John, (American, 1954-): Full Length Mountain Man Portrait Holding a Long Rifle, Oil/Board, sight size 11.5" x 5.75", signed lower right and dated 1980, framed, 22.5" x 16.75.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Jul. 15, 2018
Nunzio Vayana (Italian/American, 1878-1960)
Est: $600 - $800
Nunzio Vayana (Italian/American, 1878-1960, act. St. Augustine, FL, 1940s), "Seminole Indians Fishing", oil on canvas, signed lower left, inscribed en verso, 30 in. x 36 in., framed. Provenance: Blackwood March Auction, Essex, MA, Jan. 10, 2007, lot 546; Estate of Faith K. Tiberio, St. Augustine, FL
Neal Auction Company
Mar. 25, 2018
Nunzio Vayana (Italian/American, 1878-1960)
Est: $400 - $600
Nunzio Vayana (Italian/American, 1878-1960, act. St. Augustine, FL, 1940s), "Farmhouse in Spuds, Florida", oil on canvas board, signed lower right, 16 1/4 in. x 20 in., framed. Provenance: Estate of Faith K. Tiberio, St. Augustine, FL. Ill.: Torchia, Robert W. Lost Colony: The Artists of St. Augustine, 1930-1950. St. Augustine, FL: The Lightner Museum, 2001, p. 113
Neal Auction Company
Mar. 24, 2018
Nunzio Vayana (Italian/American, 1878-1960)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Nunzio Vayana (Italian/American, 1878-1960, act. St. Augustine, FL, 1940s), "Seminole Indians Fishing", oil on canvas, signed lower left, inscribed en verso, 30 in. x 36 in., framed. Provenance: Blackwood March Auction, Essex, MA, Jan. 10, 2007, lot 546; Estate of Faith K. Tiberio, St. Augustine, FL
Neal Auction Company
Aug. 27, 2017
NUNZIO VAYANA (1878-1960) FRAMED OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $200 - $400
Framed oil on canvas, Boats on the Water, signed lower right N. Vayana (Nunzio Vayana, Italy, Florida, 1878-1960), approx sight: 11.5"h, 15.5"w, overall: 20.75"h, 24.5"w, 4.25lbs Start Price: $150.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Nov. 12, 2016
Nunzio Vayana (Italian, 1878-1960) Boats at the Shore
Est: $300 - $500
Signed lower right, N. Vayana. Oil on canvas.
Cottone Auctions
Feb. 16, 2015
O/B Boats, Vayana 16x20
Est: $200 - $300
Description: A painting of 2 sailboats docking in the water, there is one smaller boat pulled up to the side of the green sailboat. Artist signature is on the lower right hand corner and signed N Jayana. Material: Oil on board Maker/Artist: N Vayana Date: 20th century Provenance: n/a Size of Artwork: H. 16 x W. 20 in Weight (LBS) 4.4 Condition: Lined or not lined: not linedCraquelure or no craquelure: no craquelure No markings under UV inspection History: Nunzio Vayana, (1878-1960) painter, etcher, sculptor, teacher, photographer and lecturer was born in Castelvetrano, Italy August 28, 1878 and died in December, 1960. He studied with Grosso, Morelli and Pisani and was Founder and Director of the Palm Beach Art Center, Florida; Founder and Director of the Ogunquit Art Center, Maine; and President of the Artist Club of Hartford, Connecticut. He was also a member of The Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts; Society of Connecticut Artists; Springfield Art League; American Federation of Arts; Gloucester Art Society; Venetian Art Club, Venice, Italy; American Art Club, Paris, France; International Art Society, Rome, Italy; Archaeological Institute, Rome, Italy; National Association American Prof. Artists; Palm Beach Art League, (Hon. Member); Daytona Beach Art League,(Hon. Member); Ridge Art Association, Florida (Hon. Member); & Royal Society of Arts, London, England. Awards included Venice Art Club, Selective Prize, 1921; Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts, Popular Prize,1924; International Exhibition in Rome, Honorary Mention, 1925; Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts, William Gedney Bunce Prize, 1926; & several others.He is listed as a major figure in the Florida Lost Colony Artists of Saint Augustine. His paintings are in a numerous private, public and corporate collections both here and abroad.Submitted December 2004 by Arthur Garrity of Hingham, Maine. Sources are the personal papers and records of Nunzio Vayana in the Historical Reference Library of A. T. Garrity.
Louis J. Dianni, LLC
Nov. 09, 2014
Nunzio Vayana (American 1887-1960) Oil Painting on Canvas
Est: $4,000 - $5,000
Nunzio Vayana (American 1887-1960) Oil Painting on Canvas. Measures - 24 1/8" high x 30" wide + 3" frame.
Bruce Kodner Galleries
Jun. 16, 2014
VAYANA, Nunzio. Oil on Canvas. Spring Landscape
Est: $300 - $500
with Creek. Signed 'N. Vayana' lower right. Nunzio Vayana (Italian, 1878 - 1960), also active in Palm Beach, Connecticut and Maine. From a New Providence, NJ location. Dimensions: 28" high x 36" wide. Condition: Surface grime, buckling, cracking upper center to right.
Clarke Auction Gallery
May. 15, 2011
Nunzio, Vayana (American, 1878-1960)
Est: $200 - $400
Nunzio, Vayana (American, 1878-1960) Oil on board of rocky seascape, probably painted on the coast near Ogunquit, Maine. 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" s.s., framed to 6 3/4" x 9".
Farmer Auctions
Aug. 01, 2008
NUNZIO VAYANA - SAINT AUGUSTINE FLORIDA
Est: $800 - $1,200
NUNZIO VAYANA American, 1887-1960 Florida landscape, possibly St. Augustine. Unsigned. Estate stamp verso. Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16". Framed.
Eldred's