Robert (1923) Watson Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Robert (1923) Watson Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 18, 2025
Painting, Robert Watson
Est: $600 - $900
Robert Watson (American, 1923-2004), "The Beast," oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled verso, canvas: 14"h x 8"w, overall (with frame): 20.25"h x 14.25"w
Clars Auctions
Feb. 23, 2025
Robert Watson (American, 1923-2004)
Est: $300 - $500
Robert Watson (American, 1923-2004) Surrealist seascape with figures Signed l/r Oil on canvas 17 1/2in. x 13in (45cm x 33cm) Framed: 24 1/2in. x 20 1/2 in (62cm. x 52cm) Robert Watson provided the cover art for Ray Bradbury's The Martian Chronicles, second edition, printed in 1953. On May 17, 1997, Watson had a 50-year retrospective show at the Weinstein Gallery in San Francisco, California.
Fine Estate Inc.
Feb. 23, 2025
Robert Watson (American, 1923-2004)
Est: $400 - $600
Robert Watson (American, 1923-2004) Figure in a Surrealist landscape Oil on canvas Unsigned. 23 1/2in. x 17in (59cm. x 43cm) Framed: 30in. x 24in (76cm. x 61cm) Robert. Watson provided the cover art for Ray Bradbury's The Martian Chronicles, second edition, printed in 1953. On May 17, 1997, Watson had a 50-year retrospective show at the Weinstein Gallery in San Francisco, California.
Fine Estate Inc.
Oct. 31, 2023
ROBERT WATSON, UNTITLED - FIGURE AND ARCHWAY, LITHOGRAPH
Est: $1,800 - $2,200
Artist: Robert Watson, American (1923 - 2004) Title: Untitled - Figure and Archway Year: 1975 Medium: Lithograph, signed in pencil Edition: AP Size: 30 x 24 in. (76.2 x 60.96 cm)
RoGallery
Oct. 07, 2023
Robert Watson O/C Surrealist Painting, Rendevous
Est: $300 - $350
Robert James Watson (Arizona/California, 1923-2004) Surrealist oil on canvas painting entitled "Rendevous" depicting two figures conversing in a sparse, Mission-style courtyard. Signed lower right and titled and inscribed "Watson" to back of stretcher. With additional title and attribution on sticker affixed to verso. Housed in a grey wooden frame with gilt fillet. Sight: 7 1/2" H x 9 1/2" W. Frame: 11" H x 13" W.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Mar. 28, 2023
Robert Watson (American, 1923-2004) Oil on Canvas Paintings
Est: $200 - $2,000
DESCRIPTION: Robert Watson (American, 1923-2004) Oil on canvas painting featuring a surrealist scene, signed lower right: "R. Watson, 66" torn gallery label at verso, mounted in silver painted frame. CIRCA: 1966 ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: (Image) H: 12" x L: 16" (Framed) H: 15" x L: 18.75" Have a similar item to sell? Contact: https://www.akibagalleries.com/consign CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Akiba Galleries
Mar. 25, 2022
Painting, Robert Watson
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Robert Watson (American, 1923-2004), Lighthouse, oil on canvas, signed lower right, canvas: 32"h x 28"w, overall (with frame): 39.5"h x 35.5"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 23, 2021
Robert Watson Venetian Backwaters
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Robert Watson (American, 1923-2004) Venetian Backwaters, 1979 Oil on canvas Signed and dated R Watson 79, lower left
Larsen Art Auction
Aug. 10, 2021
Robert Watson, (1923-2004, Poway, CA), "Silver Light," 1970, Oil on canvas, 12" H x 20" W
Est: $600 - $800
Robert Watson (1923-2004, Poway, CA) "Silver Light," 1970 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower left: R. Watson, titled and numbered on the stretcher: 24 12" H x 20" W
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 22, 2021
Painting, Manner of Robert Watson
Est: $150 - $250
Manner of Robert Watson (American, 1923-2004), Entering the Tower, oil on panel signed "Abrazzi" upper left, overall (with frame): 29.5"h x 11.5"w
Clars Auctions
May. 15, 2021
WATSON, Robert (American/California, 1923-2004). Lone Figur...
Est: $300 - $500
WATSON, Robert (American/California, 1923-2004). Lone Figure Landscape. Oil on canvas. Signed lower left. 7 3/8 x 9 3/8”. Framed, overall 13 x 15”.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
May. 15, 2021
WATSON, Robert (American/California, 1923-2004). Lone Figur...
Est: $500 - $700
WATSON, Robert (American/California, 1923-2004). Lone Figure on Beach. Oil on canvas. Signed (somewhat indistinctly) lower left. Depicting a figure on a desolate beach, a pier extending on the right side, an abandoned boat at left. Sight 15 x 19 ½”. Framed, overall 26 x 30 ¼”.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Feb. 21, 2021
Painting, Robert Watson
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Robert Watson (American, 1923-2004), The Lonely Child, 1954, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, canvas: 40"h x 21"w, overall (with frame): 46.75"h x 26.75"w
Clars Auctions
Dec. 17, 2020
Robert Watson ''Woman'' 1964 Oil on Canvas
Est: $300 - $600
Robert Watson (1923-2004 California) ''Woman'' 1964 Oil on Canvas 16''x12'' Image. A surrealist female portrait. Signed l.r. with Maxwell Galleries, San Francisco label on verso. Original framing 26.5''x22.5''. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Dec. 17, 2020
Robert Watson ''Quiet Place'' 1950 Oil on Canvas
Est: $300 - $600
Robert Watson (1923-2004 California) ''Quiet Place'' 1950 Oil on Canvas 12''x16'' Image. An early surrealist landscape with figures. Signed and dated l.l. Framed 17''x21''. A few scratches lower center and one slight puncture. Stretcher bar mark and very slight craquelure. (M)
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Oct. 27, 2020
ROBERT WATSON (Arizona/California, 1923-2004) oil
Est: $800 - $1,200
ROBERT WATSON (Arizona/California, 1923-2004) oil on canvas, "The Quay," surrealist landscape with figure standing in a dilapidated building with sunlight shining through. Signed lower left and dated 1956, titled verso. Label attached verso from the Biltmore Galleries, Los Angeles, CA. Image measures 12" x 16". In a wood frame; 18.5" x 22.5" overall.
O'Gallerie
Oct. 25, 2020
ROBERT WATSON, "VENETIAN BACKWATER" SIGNED OIL
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Robert Watson (American/California, 1923-2004). "Venetian Backwater" -1967, oil on canvas. Signed and dated lower right; titled on stretcher.Approx. 32.5" x 24.5" (framed), 26" x 18" (canvas)
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Sep. 13, 2020
ROBERT WATSON (AMERICAN, 1923-2004).
Est: $800 - $1,200
Oil on Canvas. "Gates of the City". 1982. Signed and dated lower right. From a Rye, NY collection.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Jul. 11, 2020
2 Robert Watson Surrealist Oil Paintings
Est: $600 - $800
Two (2) Robert Watson (California, 1923-2004) surrealist oil paintings. 1st item: Oil on panel painting titled "Dream Ship" depicting a man and two figures on a shoreline with a sailboat in the distance. Signed lower right and titled on label en verso. Float mounted on a black silk matte in ebonized wood frame with silver metal liner. Panel - 5" H x 7" W. Framed - 12" H x 15" W. 2nd item: Painting of a man with blackened eyes in a hood, holding a staff. Signed and dated "R. Watson 74" lower right. Housed in a carved giltwood frame with linen liner. Sight - 15 3/8" H x 11 3/8" W. Framed - 23 7/8" H x 19 7/8" W. Provenance: private Nashville, TN collection.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jan. 29, 2020
Robert Watson, American (1923-2004), Tower I, oil on canvas, 35 3/4 x 23 1/2 in. (91 x 60 cm)
Est: $400 - $600
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Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
Jan. 12, 2020
Robert Watson "Duet + One" Oil on Canvas
Est: -
Original Oil Painting on Canvas Attributed to Robert Watson (1923-2004) Artist: Signed Title: "Duet + One" Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature Type: Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 30x40 in. Keywords: Impressionism Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1043
Bradford's
Nov. 19, 2019
Robert Watson, (1923-2004 Poway, CA), "Study of Wall Fragment with Figure", Oil on canvas, 8" H x 14" W
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Robert Watson (1923-2004 Poway, CA) "Study of Wall Fragment with Figure" Oil on canvas Signed lower right: R. Watson, titled by repute 8" H x 14" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 19, 2019
Robert Watson, (1923-2004 Poway, CA), Figures at a gate in a surrealist landscape, 1957, Oil on canvas, 32" H x 42" W
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Robert Watson (1923-2004 Poway, CA) Figures at a gate in a surrealist landscape, 1957 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right: Steinberg 32" H x 42" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 09, 2019
Robert James Watson Painting
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
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Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Oct. 26, 2019
Robert Watson Wall Study #4, 1960
Est: $400 - $600
Robert Watson (American, 1923-2004) 'Wall Study #4', 1960 Oil on canvas; Signed and dated R Watson 60, lower left; O'Brien's Art Emporium tag, verso
Larsen Art Auction
Sep. 19, 2019
Robert Watson (1923-2004 California) ''Woman'' 1964 Oil on Canvas 16''x12'' Image. A surrealist female portrait. Signed l.r. with Maxwell Galleries, San Francisco label on verso. Original framing 26.5''x22.5''. Excellent condition.
Est: $500 - $1,000
Robert Watson (1923-2004 California) ''Woman'' 1964 Oil on Canvas 16''x12'' Image. A surrealist female portrait. Signed l.r. with Maxwell Galleries, San Francisco label on verso. Original framing 26.5''x22.5''. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Sep. 19, 2019
Robert Watson (1923-2004 California) ''Reverie'' Oil on Canvas 16''x20'' Image. Impressive surrealist landscape image with figure. Signed l.l. with Maxwell Galleries, San Francisco label on verso. Original framing 25.5''x29.5''. Excellent condition.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Robert Watson (1923-2004 California) ''Reverie'' Oil on Canvas 16''x20'' Image. Impressive surrealist landscape image with figure. Signed l.l. with Maxwell Galleries, San Francisco label on verso. Original framing 25.5''x29.5''. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Aug. 25, 2019
Robert Watson, (1923-2004 Poway, CA), "Study with Figure," 1963, Oil on canvas, 10" H x 14" W
Est: $500 - $700
Robert Watson (1923-2004 Poway, CA) "Study with Figure," 1963 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right: R. Watson, titled on a gallery label affixed verso 10" H x 14" W Provenance: Maxwell Galleries, San Francisco, CA
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 19, 2019
Painting, Robert Watson
Est: $800 - $1,200
Robert Watson (American, 1923-2004), Surreal Children in Landscape, 2001, oil painting, signed and dated lower right, canvas: 24"h x 30"w, overall (with frame): 32.25"h x 38.25"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 24, 2019
Robert Watson, (1923-2004 Poway, CA), "Matador," 1990, Oil on canvas, 14" H x 18" W
Est: $500 - $700
Robert Watson (1923-2004 Poway, CA) "Matador," 1990 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right: R Watson, signed again and titled on the stretcher 14" H x 18" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 24, 2019
Robert Watson, (1923-2004 Poway, CA), "The Causeway," 1996, Oil on canvas, 20" H x 24" W
Est: $700 - $900
Robert Watson (1923-2004 Poway, CA) "The Causeway," 1996 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower left: R Watson 20" H x 24" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 18, 2018
Painting, Robert Watson
Est: $800 - $1,200
Robert Watson (American, 1923-2004), "Silence," oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, titled verso, canvas: 11"h 8.25"w, overall (with frame): 17"h x 14"w
Clars Auctions
Jul. 17, 2018
Robert Watson, Figure and Archway, Lithograph
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
Artist: Robert Watson, American (1923 - 2004) Title: Untitled - Figure and Archway Year: 1975 Medium: Lithograph, signed in pencil Edition: AP Size: 30 x 24 in. (76.2 x 60.96 cm)
RoGallery
Jun. 27, 2018
Robert Watson, American (1923 - 2004) Oil on Canvas "Out of the Past" Signed Lower Right. Inscribed on the stretcher en verso.
Est: $300 - $500
Robert Watson, American (1923 - 2004) Oil on Canvas "Out of the Past" Signed Lower Right. Inscribed on the stretcher en verso. Typical rubbing along the border due to the frame. Unframed on stretcher. Measures 22" H x 28" W. Shipping $125.00 (estimate $300-$500)
Kodner Galleries
Jan. 28, 2018
Robert Watson (American/California, 1923-2004)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Robert Watson (American/California, 1923-2004), "Evening", 1986, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, "Lahaina Galleries, Maui, Hawaii" label en verso, 36 in. x 24 in., framed. Provenance: Collection of Judy and the late Morris (1939-2017) Massey, New Orleans
Neal Auction Company
Jan. 24, 2018
Robert Watson, Figure and Archway, Lithograph
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Artist: Robert Watson, American (1923 - 2004) Title: Untitled - Figure and Archway Year: 1975 Medium: Lithograph, signed in pencil Edition: AP Size: 30 x 24 in. (76.2 x 60.96 cm)
RoGallery
Nov. 18, 2017
ROBERT WATSON (1923-2004)
Est: $500 - $700
Artist: Robert Watson Signature: Lower right margin Artwork: 35 1/4 x 23 3/4 inches Frame: 39 1/4 x 27 inches Created: 1953 Medium: Oil on canvas
Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Jun. 24, 2016
ROBERT WATSON, Arizona/California, 1923-2004, Two works:, Oils on masonite, 9" x 12". Framed 16" x 19".
Est: $500 - $700
ROBERT WATSON Arizona/California, 1923-2004 Two works: "Grecian Remnant II" and "The Ivory Tower". Oils on masonite, 9" x 12". Framed 16" x 19".
Eldred's
Oct. 06, 2013
Painting, Robert Watson
Est: $800 - $1,200
Robert Watson (Californian, 1923-2004), ''Solitary and Boat,'' 1971, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, artist bio affixed verso, sight: 11.5''h x 8.5''w, overall (with frame): 15''h x 12''w
Clars Auctions
Jun. 16, 2013
Painting, Robert Watson, Old Monk, 1974
Est: $800 - $1,200
Robert Watson (Californian, 1923-2004), "Old Monk," 1974, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, canvas: 16"h x 12"w, overall (with frame): 24"h x 20"w. Provenance: Purchased at Copenhagen Galleri (Solvang, CA) in 1974
Clars Auctions
Sep. 15, 2012
Robert Watson
Est: $300 - $500
(American, 1923-2004)Surreal Landscape With Two Figures, signed lower left "R. Watson", oil on canvas, 8-1/8 x 14-1/8 in.; black-painted wood frame, good condition
Brunk Auctions
Aug. 10, 2008
Painting, Robert Watson, Surreal Framed oil on
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Painting, Robert Watson, Surreal Framed oil on canvas, Seascape, by Robert Watson (Californian, 1923-2004), signed lower right, sight 7.75''h x 14.75''w, overall: 12''h x 19''w...
Clars Auctions