George Louis Viavant Paintings & Artwork for Sale | George Louis Viavant Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 01, 2024
George Louis Viavant (New Orleans/Louisiana, 1872-1924), "Natur Morte of Birds," 20th c., H.- 15 3/4 in., W.- 12 3/4 in., Framed- H.- 32 in., W.- 28 1/2 in.
Est: $300 - $500
† George Louis Viavant (New Orleans/Louisiana, 1872-1924), "Natur Morte of Birds," 20th c., pastel on paper, signed lower left, presented in a gilt and wood frame,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Apr. 21, 2023
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872)
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1925), "Nature Morte: Crawfish", 1920, watercolor on paper mounted to board and affixed to mat, signed, dated and inscribed lower left, 19 1/4 in. x 12 1/4 in., framed, 22 1/2 in. x 16 1/2 in. x 1 1/4 in.
Neal Auction Company
Apr. 21, 2023
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872)
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1925), "Nature Morte: Blue Crab", 1920, watercolor on paper mounted to board and affixed to frame, signed, dated and inscribed "N.O." lower left, sight 15 3/8 in. x 9 3/8 in., framed, overall 22 1/2 in. x 16 1/2 in. x 1 1/4 in.
Neal Auction Company
Jan. 21, 2023
†George Louis Viavant (New Orleans/Louisiana, 1872-1924), "Natur Morte of Birds," 20th c., pastel on paper, signed lower left, presen..
Est: $300 - $500
George Louis Viavant (New Orleans/Louisiana, 1872-1924), "Natur Morte of Birds," 20th c., pastel on paper, signed lower left, presented in a gilt and wood frame, H.- 15 3/4 in., W.- 12 3/4 in., Framed- H.- 32 in., W.- 28 1/2 in. Provenance: The Estate of Lisa Montgomery, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Jan. 21, 2023
†George Louis Viavant (Louisiana, 1872-1925), "Nature Morte: Crawfish," watercolor on paper, signed lower left, presented in a wide m..
Est: $4,000 - $8,000
George Louis Viavant (Louisiana, 1872-1925), "Nature Morte: Crawfish," watercolor on paper, signed lower left, presented in a wide mat and wood frame, H.- 13 3/8 in., W.- 7 3/4 in., Framed H.- 20 in., W.- 14 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Sep. 09, 2022
†George Louis Viavant (New Orleans/Louisiana, 1872-1924), "Natur Morte of Birds," 20th c., pastel on paper, signed lower left, presen..
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
George Louis Viavant (New Orleans/Louisiana, 1872-1924), "Natur Morte of Birds," 20th c., pastel on paper, signed lower left, presented in a gilt and wood frame, H.- 15 3/4 in., W.- 12 3/4 in., Framed- H.- 32 in., W.- 28 1/2 in. Provenance: The Estate of Lisa Montgomery, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
May. 14, 2022
†George Louis Viavant (1872-1924, New Orleans/Louisiana), "Natur Morte of Birds," 20th c., pastel on paper, signed lower left, presen..
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
George Louis Viavant (1872-1924, New Orleans/Louisiana), "Natur Morte of Birds," 20th c., pastel on paper, signed lower left, presented in a gilt and wood frame, H.- 15 3/4 in., W.- 12 3/4 in., Framed- H.- 32 in., W.- 28 1/2 in. Provenance: The Estate of Lisa Montgomery, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Jan. 22, 2022
†George Louis Viavant (1872-1924, New Orleans/Louisiana), "Natur Morte of Birds," 20th c., pastel on paper, signed lower left, presen..
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
George Louis Viavant (1872-1924, New Orleans/Louisiana), "Natur Morte of Birds," 20th c., pastel on paper, signed lower left, presented in a gilt and wood frame, H.- 15 3/4 in., W.- 12 3/4 in., Framed- H.- 32 in., W.- 28 1/2 in. Provenance: The Estate of Lisa Montgomery, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Nov. 20, 2021
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1925) , "Ducks in Flight", 1925, watercolor on paper mounted to board, signed and dated lower left, 29 3/4 in. x 20 7/8 in., framed Provenance: Descended in the family of the artist. Note: George Louis Viavant, the son of a New Orleans cotton broker, grew up within the city limits of New Orleans fishing and hunting from his fathers hunting lodge located on Gentilly Road. He began art lessons at the Southern Art Union in 1884 with Achille Perelli, a student of John James Audubon. Viavant drew inspiration for his subjects from the bayous, marshes and creatures of South Louisiana and painted scenes that combined his interest in the natural beauty of wildlife with a naturalists close attention to detail. According to the monograph on the artist by George E. Jordan, Viavant created most of his sunrise and sunset swamp landscapes during the hot summer months, capturing the views from memory in his studio and imbuing many of the scenes with a touch of fantasy. Descended in the family of the artist, the large-scale watercolor offered here from Viavants last year of life depicts an expansive bayou with a group of ducks taking flight over the water. The composition is framed by tall grass in the foreground and a distant tree-lined shore in the background. Viavants mature mastery of the watercolor medium and the meticulous detail that was the hallmark of his well-known nature morte paintings blend into a scene that perfectly portrays the artists knowledge of and intimacy with the landscape of Louisiana. Ref.: Jordan, George E. George L. Viavant: Artist of the Hunt. New Orleans: The Historic New Orleans Collection, 2003
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 20, 2021
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1925) , "Sheepshead", 1923, watercolor on paper mounted to board, signed, dated and inscribed "N.O." lower left, 20 7/8 in. x 15 in., framed Provenance: Gift of the artist; Private Collection, New Orleans; thence by descent
Neal Auction Company
Oct. 24, 2021
George L. Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1925), "Nature Morte"
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
George L. Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1925) "Nature Morte", 1912 watercolor on paper signed, dated and localized "N.O." lower left. Matted, glazed and framed. sight 18-1/2" x 7-1/2", framed 25-1/2" x 14-1/2"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Mar. 13, 2021
†George Louis Viavant (1872-1925, New Orleans), "Cedar Wax Wing and Eastern Blue Bird," 1913, watercolor, signed and dated lower left,.
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
George Louis Viavant (1872-1925, New Orleans), "Cedarwax Wing and Eastern Blue Bird," 1913, watercolor, signed and dated lower left, presented in a stained oak frame, H.- 19 1/2 in., W.- 12 1/2 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Nov. 21, 2020
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1925) , "Nature Morte: Fish", watercolor on paper, signed and inscribed "N.O.L.A." lower right, "Wisdom Collection" label and typed label with artist on backing paper, 16 3/4 in. x 9 1/2 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 12, 2020
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1925), "Bob White Quail", 1921, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower left, 23 11/16 in. x 15 7/8 in., unframed
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 14, 2019
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1925) , "Nature Morte: Goggle-Eye Perch", 1920, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower left, 15 3/4 in. x 11 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 14, 2019
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1925) , "Nature Morte: Woodcock", 1916, watercolor on paper, signed, dated and inscribed "N.O." lower left, 25 1/4 in. x 19 1/2 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Jun. 22, 2019
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872)
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1925), "Nature Morte: Pintail Drake", 1913, watercolor on paperboard, signed, dated and inscribed "N.O." lower left, 28 3/4 in. x 21 1/4 in., framed . Provenance: Acquired from the artist; thence by descent. Note: Descended in an important New Orleans family, this meticulously detailed watercolor by George Louis Viavant of a pintail drake was acquired directly from the artist and has been maintained in pristine condition. A lifelong New Orleanian, Viavants paintings of fresh game from his hunts along the swamps and bayous surrounding the city were his particular forte. Only two artists in Louisiana, Viavant and Achille Perelli, worked predominantly in the nature morte genre, an historic and nationally popular subject matter which seemed a perfect fit given Louisianas reputation as a hunters paradise with a wide variety of wildlife species. During his career, Viavant successfully invented a tool for modifying a camel-hair brush that allowed him to scrumble the gouache and watercolor until he achieved the exact hues and texture needed in the brief time allowed by the medium. He often spent three to four days on one painting, and his attention to detail accomplished a completely accurate image in line, texture, and color of the fish and fowl he and his friends hunted throughout his lifetime. According to Viavant biographer and expert George E. Jordan regarding the pintail drake offered here: "This is Viavant at his finest! Every piece is detailed to perfection! Such a beauty!" Ref.: Jordan, George E. George L. Viavant: Artist of the Hunt. New Orleans: The Historic New Orleans Collection, 2003. Neal Auction Company would like to thank George E. Jordan for his assistance with this note.
Neal Auction Company
Mar. 23, 2019
†George Louis Viavant (1872-1925, New Orleans), "Natur Morte of a Phesant," 1920, signed, dated and placed lower left, present in a m..
Est: $4,000 - $8,000
George Louis Viavant (1872-1925, New Orleans), "Natur Morte of a Phesant," 1920, signed, dated and placed lower left, present in a mahogany frame, H.- 22 1/2 in., W.- 15 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Mar. 23, 2019
†George Louis Viavant (1872-1925, New Orleans), "Natur Morte of a Snipe," 1920, signed, dated and placed lower left, presented in a m..
Est: $4,000 - $8,000
George Louis Viavant (1872-1925, New Orleans), "Natur Morte of a Snipe," 1920, signed, dated and placed lower left, presented in a mahogany frame, H.- 22 1/2 in., W.- 15 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Mar. 23, 2019
†Attributed to George Louis Viavant (1872-1925, New Orleans), "Marsh Scene With Ducks in Flight," 20th c., watercolor, presented in a..
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Attributed to George Louis Viavant (1872-1925, New Orleans), "Marsh Scene With Ducks in Flight," 20th c., watercolor, presented in a period gilt frame, H.- 9 1/2 in., W.- 19 3/8 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Nov. 18, 2017
George Louis Viavant (American/New Orleans, 1872)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
George Louis Viavant (American/New Orleans, 1872-1925), "Nature Morte: Snipe", 1920, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower left, "Taylor Clark Fine Prints, Paintings and Framing, Baton Rouge" label en verso, sight 22 1/4 in. x 13 1/2 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 21, 2016
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1924), "Nature Morte: Finch", 1920, watercolor on paper, signed, dated and inscribed "N.O." lower left, sight 12 in. x 7 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 20, 2016
George Louis Viavant (American/New Orleans, 1872)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
George Louis Viavant (American/New Orleans, 1872-1925), "Nature Morte of a Red Fish", 1916, watercolor on paper board, signed, dated and inscribed "N.O." lower left, sight 26 3/4 in. x 15 3/8 in., original frame. Provenance: Ulisse Marinoni Nolan, New Orleans (1911-1998); by descent
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 20, 2016
George Louis Viavant (American/New Orleans, 1872)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
George Louis Viavant (American/New Orleans, 1872-1925), "Nature Morte of a Wood Duck", 1914, watercolor on paper board, signed, dated and inscribed "N.O." lower left, sight 22 1/4 in. x 16 3/4 in., original frame. Provenance: Ulisse Marinoni Nolan, New Orleans (1911-1998); by descent
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 21, 2015
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1925), "Mallard Ducks in the Louisiana Bayou", watercolor on paper, signed lower right, 6 1/2 in. x 4 1/2 in., framed. Provenance: D. Benjamin Kleinpeter, Sr. Collection, Baton Rouge
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 21, 2015
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1925), "Nature Morte: Large Mouth Bass", 1920, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower left, sight 27 in. x 15 1/2 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 21, 2015
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872)
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1925), "Nature Morte: Pintail Drake", 1924, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower left, "M.... Bros. Inc., 200-206 So. Wabash Ave, Chicago" label en verso, 28 3/4 in. x 21 in., framed. Provenance: D. Benjamin Kleinpeter, Sr. Collection, Baton Rouge
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 13, 2015
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1924)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1924), "Nature Morte of a Finch", 1920, watercolor on paper, signed, dated and inscribed "N.O." lower left, sight 12 in. x 7 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 12, 2015
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana)
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1924), "Nature Morte: Goggle-Eye Bream Fish", 1924, watercolor on paper, signed, dated and inscribed "N.O." lower left, sheet 20 1/4 in. x 13 3/4 in., period frame. Provenance: D. Benjamin Kleinpeter, Sr. Collection, Baton Rouge, LA
Neal Auction Company
Apr. 04, 2015
GEORGE LOUIS VIAVANT, Louisiana, 1872-1924, A hanging songbird., Watercolor, 14" x 9.5". Unframed.
Est: $800 - $1,200
GEORGE LOUIS VIAVANT Louisiana, 1872-1924 A hanging songbird. Signed lower left, "G.L. Viavant N.O. 1920". Watercolor, 14" x 9.5". Unframed.
Eldred's
Nov. 22, 2014
George Louis Viavant (American/New Orleans, 1872)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
George Louis Viavant (American/New Orleans, 1872-1925), "Nature Morte: Snipe", 1920, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower left, 21 1/8 in. x 13 3/4 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 22, 2014
George Louis Viavant (American/New Orleans, 1872)
Est: $2,500 - $5,000
George Louis Viavant (American/New Orleans, 1872-1925), "Nature Morte: Squirrel", 1920, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower left, 17 in. x 24 3/4 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Jun. 28, 2014
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1924), "Nature Morte: Snipe", 1914, watercolor on paper, signed, dated and inscribed "N.O." lower left, "E.G. Gagg Picture Framery, Knoxville, Tennessee" label en verso, sight 19 1/2 in. x 9 1/2 in., period frame
Neal Auction Company
Apr. 27, 2014
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1924), "Nature Morte: Two English Wrens", 1913, watercolor on paper, signed, dated and inscribed "N.O." lower left, "W... Picture Frames, Knoxville, Tennessee" label en verso, 20 in. x 11 in., period frame
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 08, 2014
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872)
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1924), "Nature Morte: Canvasback Drake", 1914, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower left, sight 29 1/2 in. x 19 5/8 in., period frame
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 23, 2013
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872)
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1924), "Nature Morte: Green Wing Teal Drake", 1915, watercolor on paper, signed, dated and inscribed "N.O." lower left, "E.G. Gagg, Picture Framery, Knoxville, Tennesse" label en verso, 22 in. x 16 in., period frame. Provenance: Acquired from the artist; thence by descent in a Tennessee Family
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 23, 2013
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872)
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1924), "Nature Morte: Pintail Drake", 1915, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower left, 30 in. x 20 in., period frame. Provenance: Acquired from the artist; thence by descent in a Tennessee Family.
Neal Auction Company
Oct. 13, 2013
George Louis Viavant (US/Louisiana, 1872-1925)
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1925), "Nature Morte - Bass", 1918, watercolor on paper, pencil signed and dated lower left, sight 13-3/4" x 18-1/4". Glazed, matted and framed.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Feb. 23, 2013
George Louis Viavant (American/New Orleans, 1872)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
George Louis Viavant (American/New Orleans, 1872-1924), "Nature Morte: Snipe", 1921, watercolor, signed and dated lower left, 20 in. x 16 in., framed Note: A similarly composed painting of a snipe by Viavant is illustrated on p. 87 of George E. Jordan, George L. Viavant: Artist of the Hunt, (The Historic New Orleans Collection, 2003) Start Price: USD 3000
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 10, 2013
George Louis Viavant,(1872-1925) Untitled, Hanging
Est: $500 - $900
George Louis Viavant,(1872-1925) Untitled, Hanging Ducks, Watercolour Artist Name and Dates Verso 28cm x 20.5cm Prov: Philips Auctions Lot 316, Sale 011, Private Collection Sydney
Aalders Auctions
Nov. 18, 2012
After George Louis Viavant (American/New Orleans)
Est: $500 - $700
After George Louis Viavant (American/New Orleans, 1872-1925), "Hanging Mallard Drake", "Hanging Mallard Hen", "Hanging Gadwall Drake", "Hanging Blue Wing Teal Drake", "Hanging Canvasback Drake" and "Hanging Hare", photo-lithographs, published by Upton Printing, New Orleans, c. 1970 for the Tally-Ho club, all signed in plate, four title printed in margin, four 33 in. x 23 3/4 in. and latter 32 in. x 16 3/4 in. all unframed Provenance: Acquired from the artist's son, James Viavant, c. 1980. Reference: Jordan, George E., George L. Vivant: Artist of the Hunt, The Historic New Orleans Collection: New Orleans, 2003, pp. 105-111. Starting Bid: $300
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 17, 2012
George Louis Viavant (American/New Orleans, 1872)
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
George Louis Viavant (American/New Orleans, 1872-1925), "Nature Morte: Two Quail", 1921, watercolor, signed and dated lower left, sight 25 in. x 17 in., original frame Note: Quail were a favored subject of George Louis Viavant. Examples are illustrated in George L. Viavant: Artist of the Hunt. What is most interesting about the painting offered here is that two quail are positioned so as to illustrate the breast of one and the back of the other. This large composition is finely executed and is a very good example of Viavant's accurate depictions of the wildlife in southeast Louisiana. Reference: Jordan, George E., George L. Viavant: Artist of the Hunt, The Historic New Orleans Collection, 2003. Starting Bid: $5000
Neal Auction Company
Jul. 01, 2012
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872)
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1925), "Nature Morte: Woodcock", 1921, watercolor, signed and dated lower left, accompanied by original cardboard backing bearing partial Seebold Gallery, New Orleans label, 25 1/2 in. x 19 1/2 in., period frame Please Note: Start Price USD $5000
Neal Auction Company
Apr. 21, 2012
George Louis Viavant (American/New Orleans,
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
George Louis Viavant (American/New Orleans, 1872-1924), "Nature Morte: Snip$E", 1921, watercolor and gouache, signed, dated and inscribed "N.O." lower left, 20 in. x 16 in., framed.
Neal Auction Company
Apr. 21, 2012
George Louis Viavant (American/New Orleans,
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
George Louis Viavant (American/New Orleans, 1872-1924), "Nature Morte: Woodcock", 1921, watercolor and gouache, signed, dated and inscribed "N.O." lower left, 20 in. x 16 in., framed.
Neal Auction Company
Apr. 21, 2012
George Louis Viavant (American/New Orleans,
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
George Louis Viavant (American/New Orleans, 1872-1925), "Nature Morte: Two Quail", 1921, watercolor, signed and dated lower left, sight 25 in. x 17 in., original frame. Note : Quail were a favored subject of George Louis Viavant. Examples are illustrated in George L. Viavant: Artist of the Hunt. What is most interesting about the painting offered here is that two quail are shown, one hanging above the other, and positioned so as to illustrate the breast of one and the back of the other. This large composition is finely executed and is a very good example of Viavant's accurate depictions of the wildlife in southeast Louisiana. Reference: Jordan, George E., George L. Viavant: Artist of the Hunt, The Historic New Orleans Collection, 2003."
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 05, 2012
After George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1
Est: $300 - $500
After George Louis Viavant (American/Louisiana, 1872-1924), "Wood Duck" and "Rabbit", offset lithographs, signed and dated in plate, sight 21 1/2 in. x 13 1/2 in. and 27 3/4 in. x 15 in., both framed Note: These works were reproduced by the Viavant family in the 1970s and printed by Upton Printing in an edition of 300. They are reproduced in George E. Jordans George L. Viavant: Artist of the Hunt, pp. 115 ans 116.
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 19, 2011
George Louis Viavant (American/New Orleans, 1872)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
George Louis Viavant (American/New Orleans, 1872-1924), "Nature Morte: Squirrel", 1913, watercolor, signed, dated and inscribed "N.O." lower left, sight 19 1/2 in. x 11 1/2 in., in a period wood frame Provenance: Descended in the family of Mrs. Joseph Airey, 555 Audubon Street, New Orleans. Note: Interestingly, both this George Louis Viavant and the Achille Perelli nature morte of a squirrel descended in the same local estate collection. When Viavant was 12 years old he began to study under Perelli at the Southern Art Union in 1884. These two artists were the most acclaimed for their skill in depicting the game of Louisiana in the nature morte style.
Neal Auction Company