Joseph Watson Little Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1915 - d. 1986

Joe Watson Little - (1915 - 1986)

Had a considerable run for Hearst publications, doing covers and story arts from the 40s through the 60s. Also did PWPs (Post War Pulps) like Master Detective, True Detective, Saga. Advertising for Coke and covers for football programs. Given artist credit as: Joe Little, Joseph Little, Watson Little, Joe Watson, etc.

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  • JOSEPH LITTLE (NY, 1915-1986)
    Nov. 12, 2023

    JOSEPH LITTLE (NY, 1915-1986)

    Est: $400 - $600

    A Pair of ca. 1940 Farming Themed Magazine Illustrations, oil on board, one signed 'Little', the other initialed 'JL': A Woman on a Tractor looking towards the sky with the ghost of her ancestor ploughing above her; PLUS A Man Carrying a Young Foal wrapped in a blanket out of the snow, in matching grey stick frame, matted under plexiglass, OS: 12 3/4" x 12 3/4", SS: 8 1/2" x 7 1/2".

    Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
  • Joe Little : Original Oil "Family Praying"
    Apr. 20, 2019

    Joe Little : Original Oil "Family Praying"

    Est: $250 - $500

    Joseph Watson Little (American 20th Century illustrator:1915-1986) A cover and story artist/illustrator for Hearst publications from the 1940s - 1960s. "Family Praying" was used as an illustration painting in the 1948 Saturday Evening Post. Vividly detailed oil on canvas board image is framed under glass. Image size 15 x 23 inches. Framed 21 x 29 inches.

    Matthew Bullock Auctioneers
  • JOSEPH WATSON LITTLE (AMERICAN 1915 -1986)
    Mar. 23, 2014

    JOSEPH WATSON LITTLE (AMERICAN 1915 -1986)

    Est: $100 - $200

    UNTITLED ( a group of people having cocktails), ca.1940's Watercolor on artist board Dimensions: H 20" X W21 1/2" Condition: Surface dirt, stains and tape marks.

    Westport Auction
  • JOSEPH WATSON LITTLE (AMERICAN 1915 -1986)
    Mar. 23, 2014

    JOSEPH WATSON LITTLE (AMERICAN 1915 -1986)

    Est: $100 - $200

    Little ca.1940 Watercolor on artist board Dimensions: H 22 1/2" X W16 1/2' Condition: Surface dirt, and glue stains. Provenance: From the estate of Bruce Howson, IIIustrator, Westport, CT

    Westport Auction
  • JOSEPH WATSON LITTLE (AMERICAN 1915 -1996)
    Mar. 23, 2014

    JOSEPH WATSON LITTLE (AMERICAN 1915 -1996)

    Est: $100 - $200

    UNTITLED ( couples dancing to a band.),1944 Watercolor on artist board Dimensions: H 21 1/4" X W17" Condition: Surface dirt, stains holes glue and tape marks. Provenance: From the estate of Bruce Howson, IIIustrator, Westport, CT

    Westport Auction
  • JOSEPH WATSON LITTLE (AMERICAN 1915 - 1986)
    Mar. 23, 2014

    JOSEPH WATSON LITTLE (AMERICAN 1915 - 1986)

    Est: $100 - $200

    UNTITLED (a group of three seals playing) Watercolor on artist board Dimensions: H 20 1/2" X W10 1/2" Condition: Surface dirt, stains holes glue and tape marks. Provenance: From the estate of Bruce Howson, IIIustrator, Westport, CT

    Westport Auction
  • Joseph Watson Little, 1915-1986, New York, Illustration, Oil on Canvas.
    Jun. 08, 2011

    Joseph Watson Little, 1915-1986, New York, Illustration, Oil on Canvas.

    Est: $400 - $600

    Joseph Watson Little, 1915-1986, New York, Illustration, Oil on Canvas. Slave powering a mill. Signed "Joseph Watson Little" in lower right. h:32 w:23 in.

    Alderfer Auction
  • JOSEPH WATSON LITTLE (American, 20th Century) "RUTH" (The American Weekly Cover Illustration)
    Jan. 26, 2005

    JOSEPH WATSON LITTLE (American, 20th Century) "RUTH" (The American Weekly Cover Illustration)

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Oil on canvas cover illustration for the American Weekly featuring Ruth from the woman in the Bible series. Illustration shows Ruth leaning down gathering grasses while in back men and oxen barter and work. Signed lower right "Joseph Watson Little". Housed in a fancy white and gilt gesso decorated frame. Accompanying lot is a similarly framed print proof for the cover of the American Weekly.

    James D. Julia
  • JOSEPH WATSON LITTLE (American, 20th Century) "REBECCA" (The American Weekly Cover Illustration)
    Jan. 26, 2005

    JOSEPH WATSON LITTLE (American, 20th Century) "REBECCA" (The American Weekly Cover Illustration)

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Oil on canvas cover illustration for the American Weekly featuring Rebecca from the woman in the bible series. Illustration shows standing Rebecca holding vase next to wise man in Mediterranean setting. Housed in a fancy white and gilt gesso decorated frame. Accompanying lot is a similarly framed print proof for the cover of the American Weekly.

    James D. Julia
  • JOSEPH WATSON LITTLE (American, 20th Century) "REBECCA" (The American Weekly Cover Illustration)
    Aug. 27, 2004

    JOSEPH WATSON LITTLE (American, 20th Century) "REBECCA" (The American Weekly Cover Illustration)

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Oil on canvas cover illustration for the American Weekly featuring Rebecca from the woman in the bible series. Illustration shows standing Rebecca holding vase next to wise man in Mediterranean setting. Housed in a fancy white and gilt gesso decorated frame. Accompanying lot is a similarly framed print proof for the cover of the American Weekly.

    James D. Julia
  • JOSEPH WATSON LITTLE (American, 20th Century) "RUTH" (The American Weekly Cover Illustration)
    Aug. 27, 2004

    JOSEPH WATSON LITTLE (American, 20th Century) "RUTH" (The American Weekly Cover Illustration)

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Oil on canvas cover illustration for the American Weekly featuring Ruth from the woman in the Bible series. Illustration shows Ruth leaning down gathering grasses while in back men and oxen barter and work. Signed lower right "Joseph Watson Little". Housed in a fancy white and gilt gesso decorated frame. Accompanying lot is a similarly framed print proof for the cover of the American Weekly.

    James D. Julia
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