James Robert Watson Paintings & Artwork for Sale | James Robert Watson Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 19, 2024
ROBERT WATSON, UNTITLED - FIGURE AND ARCHWAY, LITHOGRAPH
Est: $1,700 - $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
May. 01, 2024
ROBERT WATSON, (1923 - 2004), Highland Cattle, oil on canvas, 60 x 90 cm (frame: 75 x 105 x 5 cm)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
ROBERT WATSON (1923 - 2004) Highland Cattle oil on canvas titled and Artist details on label verso
Lawsons
Jun. 01, 2023
Robert Watson (1923-2004): Seascape
Est: $300 - $400
Robert Watson 1923-2004 Seascape acrylic on canvas 1963; signed lower right, signed again, dated and titled verso
Abell Auction
Mar. 28, 2023
Robert Watson (American, 1923-2004) "'Reverie" Oil on Canvas Painting
Est: $200 - $2,000
DESCRIPTION: Robert Watson (American, 1923-2004) Oil on canvas painting titled: "'Reverie'' featuring a surrealist scene, signed lower left: "R. Watson, 66" 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. 21, 2023
Watson, O/C Surrealist Work 1959
Est: $50 - $5,000
Robert Watson (Am.,1923 - 2004), California artist. Surrealist work signed lower left "R. Watson '59". 21 1/8" high, 17" wide. Canvas with some slack, frame with losses to edges.
Schwenke Auctioneers
Mar. 05, 2023
ROBERT WATSON "INNER HARBOR" OIL ON BOARD
Est: -
Robert Watson (1923 - 2004) "Inner Harbor" Oil on Board. Robert has been represented in one man art shows in all the major U.S. cities as well as London, Paris, Venice, Athens and Jerusalem. Robert has had dozens of one- man shows in San Francisco. Robert Watson's art is in many international private collections and museums, including the National Gallery in Washington DC. Artist: Robert Watson Title: "Inner Harbor" Medium: Oil on Board Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 12 x 16 in. Image Keywords: Surrealism, modern, landscape; Ref: BD1043
Bradford's
Mar. 01, 2023
Robert Watson American, 1923-2004 The Arsenal, 1953
Est: $300 - $500
Robert Watson American, 1923-2004 The Arsenal, 1953 Signed and dated R Watson 53 (ll); inscribed Robt Watson and as titled on the stretcher Oil on canvas 28 x 42 inches (71.1 x 106.7 cm) C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Feb. 24, 2022
ROBERT WATSON (1923 - 2004): FIGURE BEFORE A DOORWAY
Est: $300 - $400
1969; oil on canvas; signed and dated lower right; 14 x 18 inches; 24 x 27 3/4 inches frame
Abell Auction
Jan. 29, 2022
Robert Watson (1923-2004) Oil "Lady of The Sea" Signed and Dated
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Robert Watson (1923-2004) Oil Lady of The Sea Signed and Dated 81. Framed-black backing W18 x 16.25. Oil W10 x H8 NAVIS Pack and Ship will be handling the shipping of all items from this auction. Go to: http://blockauction.gonavis.com/ for a shipping quote or: Email: MI1053@gonavis.com with a link to the lot that you would like to bid on along with your zip code.
Block Auction House
Dec. 14, 2021
Robert Watson (California, 1923-2004) surrealist oil painting MORNING LIGHT PHROPHET, oil on Masonite board. painting 11 x 14 inches overall framed size 20 x 17 inches.
Est: $300 - $500
Robert Watson (California, 1923-2004) surrealist oil painting MORNING LIGHT PHROPHET, oil on Masonite board. painting 11 x 14 inches overall framed size 20 x 17 inches.
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Apr. 11, 2021
ROBERT WATSON (1923-2004) OIL "LADY OF THE SEA" SIGNED
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
Robert Watson (1923-2004) Oil "Lady of The Sea" Signed and Dated 81. Framed-black backing W18" x 16.25". Oil W10" x H8" Good vintage condition, flaking of paint at top, scratches on frame, bottom left corner slight separation, see photos for details NAVIS Pack and Ship will be handling the shipping of all items from this auction. Go to: http://blockauction.gonavis.com/ for a shipping quote or: Email: MI1053@gonavis.com with a link to the lot that you would like to bid on along with your zip code.
Block Auction House
Jan. 06, 2021
Robert Watson, British (1855 - 1921)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Robert Watson, British (1855 - 1921) Oil on Canvas "Pastoral Scene with Sheep Resting in a Landscape" Signed and Dated 1883 Lower Right. Hewitt & Co. label attached en verso of canvas. Measures 24-1/8" x 26", frame measures 29-1/2" x 41-1/2". Condition: Some small in painting, has not been black lighted overall good condition. Estimate: $1500.00 - $2500.00 Domestic Shipping: Third party
Kodner Galleries
Dec. 17, 2020
Robert Watson ''Reverie'' Oil on Canvas
Est: $500 - $1,000
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
Oct. 25, 2020
Robert Watson painting
Est: $500 - $700
Robert Watson painting (American, 1923-2004) oil on board signed 11.25" x 5.25" overall: 15" x 9
Treadway Gallery
Oct. 25, 2020
Robert Watson painting
Est: $800 - $1,100
Robert Watson painting (American, 1923-2004) oil on board signed 11.75" x 19.5" overall: 18.75" x 26.75"
Treadway Gallery
Sep. 22, 2020
ROBERT WATSON (Arizona/California, 1923-2004) oil
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
ROBERT WATSON (Arizona/California, 1923-2004) oil on canvas, surrealist landscape with two figures and a wall. Signed lower right and dated 1957. Image measures 22" x 36". In a wood frame; 25" x 39" overall.
O'Gallerie
Mar. 12, 2019
Robert Watson (fl.1877-1920) Highland cattle and sheep in landscapes 9.5 x 13.5in.
Est: £500 - £800
Robert Watson (fl.1877-1920) pair of oils on canvas Highland cattle and sheep in landscapes signed and dated 1882 9.5 x 13.5in.
Gorringes
Sep. 16, 2018
Painting, Robert Watson
Est: $800 - $1,200
Robert Watson (American, 1923-2004), "The Old and The New," oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled verso on stretcher bar, canvas: 16"h x 12.25"w, overall (with frame): 17"h x 13"w
Clars Auctions
Jul. 16, 2017
Painting, Robert Watson
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Robert Watson (American, 1923-2004), The Space Between, oil on canvas, signed lower right, sight: 12.5"h x 17.5"w, overall (with frame): 18.25"h x 23.25"w
Clars Auctions
May. 31, 2017
Robert Watson Brighton 1855 - Ramsey 1921 Sheep
Est: €575 -
Robert Watson Brighton 1855 - Ramsey 1921 Sheep Oil paint on canvas Firmado y fechado en 1894 35,5x54 cm Robert Watson Brighton 1855 - Ramsey 1921 Ovejas Óleo sobre lienzo Firmado y fechado en 1894 35,5x54 cm
Balclis
Dec. 21, 2016
Robert Watson Brighton 1855 - Ramsey 1921 Ovejas Óleo sobre lienzo
Est: €950 -
Robert Watson Brighton 1855 - Ramsey 1921 Ovejas Óleo sobre lienzo Firmado y fechado en 1894 35,5x54 cm
Balclis
Nov. 20, 2015
Robert Watson, (American, 1923-2004), Guardian Angel, 1982
Est: $500 - $700
Robert Watson (American, 1923-2004) Guardian Angel, 1982 oil on canvas signed R Watson (lower left) 10 x 8 inches.
Hindman
Nov. 20, 2015
Robert Watson, (American, 1923-2004), Girl in a White Dress, 1982
Est: $500 - $700
Robert Watson (American, 1923-2004) Girl in a White Dress, 1982 oil on Masonite signed R. Watson (lower right) 9 3/4 x 7 3/4 inches.
Hindman
Sep. 29, 2015
Robert Watson (1923-2004 Poway, CA)
Est: $500 - $700
Surreal landscape with figure, signed and dated lower left: R Watson 53, oil on canvas, 14'' H x 18'' W, est: $500/700.
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 20, 2014
Ray Bradbury Personally Owned Lot of 12 Lithographs of Robert Watson's Cover Art From the 1958 Issue of ''The Martian Chronicles''
Est: $250 - $375
Ray Bradbury personally owned lot of 12 lithographs of Robert Watson's art for ''The Martian Chronicles''. Watson's art graced the cover of the edition published by Doubleday in 1958, though the art was done in reddish-brown tones rather than the monochromatic blue seen here. From the 1995 edition by Woods Lithographics of Phoenix, AZ. Posters measure 22'' x 30''. Near fine. With a COA fom the Ray Bradbury estate.
Nate D Sanders Auctions
Nov. 20, 2014
Ray Bradbury Personally Owned Lot of 12 Lithographs of Robert Watson's Cover Art From the 1958 Issue of ''The Martian Chronicles''
Est: $300 - $450
Ray Bradbury personally owned lot of 12 lithographs of Robert Watson's art for ''The Martian Chronicles''. Watson's art graced the cover of the edition published by Doubleday in 1958, though the art was done in reddish-brown tones rather than the monochromatic blue seen here. From the 1995 edition by Woods Lithographics of Phoenix, AZ. Posters measure 22'' x 30''. Near fine. With a COA from the Ray Bradbury estate.
Nate D Sanders Auctions
Sep. 25, 2014
Ray Bradbury Personally Owned Lot of 13 Lithographs of Robert Watson's Cover Art From the 1958 Issue of ''The Martian Chronicles''
Est: $500 - $750
Ray Bradbury personally owned lot of 13 lithographs of Robert Watson's art for ''The Martian Chronicles''. Watson's art graced the cover of the edition published by Doubleday in 1958, though the art was done in reddish-brown tones rather than the monochromatic blue seen here. From the 1995 edition by Woods Lithographics of Phoenix, AZ. Posters measure 22'' x 30''. Near fine. With a COA from the Ray Bradbury estate.
Nate D Sanders Auctions
Sep. 25, 2014
Collection of Five ''Martian Chronicles'' Artist Proofs -- Signed by Ray Bradbury & Robert Watson, The Artist Who Created Cover Art for the Famous Book
Est: $500 - $750
Lot of 5 ''The Martian Chronicles'' artist proofs signed by both Ray Bradbury and Robert Watson. Watson created the stunning cover art for the second 1953 edition of Bradbury's famous tome. Poster is headed ''Ray Bradbury / The Martian Chronicles'' and portrays a solitary human being, surrounded by decaying structural columns. Signed ''Ray Bradbury'' in pencil to center and ''R. Watson'' in pencil to right side. Each poster is numbered, ''A/P 14/200'', ''A/P 15/200'', ''A/P 17/200'', ''A/P 29/200'', and the fifth duplicated again ''A/P 17/200'' as a mistake. Posters measure 22'' x 30''. Each has some dampstaining along bottom and two posters have tiny tears to edges, overall very good condition. From the Ray Bradbury estate.
Nate D Sanders Auctions
Sep. 25, 2014
Collection of Five ''Martian Chronicles'' Artist Proofs -- Signed by Ray Bradbury & Robert Watson, The Artist Who Created Cover Art for the Famous Book
Est: $500 - $750
Lot of 5 ''The Martian Chronicles'' artist proofs signed by both Ray Bradbury and Robert Watson. Watson created the stunning cover art for the second 1953 edition of Bradbury's famous tome. Poster is headed ''Ray Bradbury / The Martian Chronicles'' and portrays a solitary human being, surrounded by decaying structural columns. Signed ''Ray Bradbury'' in pencil to center and ''R. Watson'' in pencil to right side. Each poster is numbered, ''A/P 21/200'', ''A/P 25/200'', ''A/P 26/200'', ''A/P 27/200'', and ''A/P 31/200''. Posters measure 22'' x 30''. Very good to near fine. With a COA from the Ray Bradbury estate.
Nate D Sanders Auctions
Sep. 25, 2014
Collection of Six ''Martian Chronicles'' Artist Proofs -- Signed by Ray Bradbury & Robert Watson, The Artist Who Created Cover Art for the Famous Book
Est: $500 - $750
Lot of 6 ''Martian Chronicles'' artist proofs signed by both Ray Bradbury and Robert Watson. Watson created the stunning cover art for the second 1953 edition of Bradbury's famous tome. Poster is headed ''Ray Bradbury / The Martian Chronicles'' and portrays a solitary human being, surrounded by decaying structural columns. Signed ''Ray Bradbury'' in pencil to center and ''R. Watson'' in pencil to right side. Each poster is numbered, ''A/P 16/200'', ''A/P 18/200'', ''A/P 20/200'', ''A/P 28/200'', ''A/P 29/200'' and ''A/P 30''. Posters measure 22'' x 30''. Very good to near fine. With a COA from the Ray Bradbury estate.
Nate D Sanders Auctions
Sep. 25, 2014
Collection of Five ''Martian Chronicles'' Artist Proofs -- Signed by Ray Bradbury & Robert Watson, The Artist Who Created Cover Art for the Famous Book
Est: $500 - $750
Lot of 5 ''The Martian Chronicles'' artist proofs signed by both Ray Bradbury and Robert Watson. Watson created the stunning cover art for the second 1953 edition of Bradbury's famous tome. Poster is headed ''Ray Bradbury / The Martian Chronicles'' and portrays a solitary human being, surrounded by decaying structural columns. Signed ''Ray Bradbury'' in pencil to center and ''R. Watson'' in pencil to right side. Each poster is numbered, ''A/P 22/200'', ''A/P 23/200'', ''A/P 24/200'', ''A/P 32/200'' and ''A/P 33/200''. Posters measure 22'' x 30''. Each has some dampstaining along bottom. Very good condition. With a COA from the Ray Bradbury estate.
Nate D Sanders Auctions
Sep. 25, 2014
Ray Bradbury Personally Owned Oil Painting by Robert Watson
Est: $3,000 - $4,500
Ray Bradbury's own Robert Watson painting, signed ''R. Watson '59'' at lower left. Watson had earlier been commissioned to design the cover art for the second edition of Bradbury's ''The Martian Chronicles'', printed in 1953. This oil on Masonite painting depicts a solitary figure between two thick, stone walls, against a beautiful, but desolate blue sky background. Painting is housed in a thin wooden frame to an overall size of 17.25'' x 21.5''. Minor chipping to frame's corners, else near fine condition. With a COA from the Ray Bradbury estate.
Nate D Sanders Auctions
Sep. 20, 2014
Robert Watson
Est: $800 - $1,200
Robert Watson (Arizona/California, 1923-2004) FISHERMAN'S SHACK, 1982 oil on board, framed, signed & dated lower right H16" W24" Provenance: Isle of Palms, South Carolina private collection Purchased from Magna Gallery, San Francisco, California
Charlton Hall
Jul. 19, 2014
Robert Watson (American) surreal landscape painting
Est: $700 - $900
Robert Watson (California, 1923-2004) oil on canvas, surreal landscape, titled en verso "Carthage Revisited", signed and dated '69 lower right. Martin Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona label en verso. 11" x 20-1/2" sight, 16" x 24" framed. Provenance: the collection of Stephen and Lisa Steiner Small, Nashville, Tennessee, purchased Watson Gallery, 1969 (receipt retained). Biography (Courtesy Askart: The Artists' Bluebook): California born Robert Watson studied art in New York and with Frederick Taubes at the University of Wisconsin and had his first one man show in 1948 at Gumps in San Francisco. He would exhibit in that city many times over the course of his career, as well as in London, Paris, and Jerusalem. One of his best known paintings was the cover art for Ray Bradbury's book, The Martian Chronicles. A 50 year retrospective of his work was held at Weinstein Galleries of San Francisco in 1997, a few years before his death.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jul. 01, 2014
Robert Watson, (1923-2004), Portrait
Est: $500 - $1,000
Oil on Canvas portrait of a woman by surrealist and neo-romanticist listed artist, Robert Watson (1923-2004). Watson painted the cover art for the 1953 edition of Ray Bradbury's "The Martian Chronicles". (8"H x 10"W), Unframed.
J. James Auctioneers and Appraisers
Jun. 17, 2014
Robert Watson (1923-2004 Poway, CA)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Surrealist figures in a structure, signed and dated lower left: R. Watson '59, oil on canvas, 33'' H x 17.25'' W, est: $800/1200.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 17, 2014
ROBERT WATSON (British, active 1877-1920) Sheep grazing on a hillside
Est: -
ROBERT WATSON (British, active 1877-1920) Sheep grazing on a hillside
Bonhams
Jun. 10, 2014
ROBERT WATSON (British, active 1877-1920) Highland
Est: -
ROBERT WATSON (British, active 1877-1920) Highland cattle by the lochside
Bonhams
Mar. 18, 2014
Robert Watson-(British, active 1877-1920)- Highland cattle by the loch side
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Highland cattle by the loch side signed 'R. Watson/1898.' (lower right) oil on canvas 61 x 91cm (24 x 35 13/16in).
Bonhams
Oct. 21, 2013
Robert Watson (1923 - 2004) Oil on Canvas
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Titled "Building Study" in pencil on one of the stretchers, signed and dated for 1966 in the lower right corner.
Locati LLC
Sep. 16, 2013
Robert Watson (1923 - 2004) Oil on Canvas
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Titled "Building Study" in pencil on one of the stretchers, signed and dated for 1966 in the lower right corner.
Locati LLC
Sep. 05, 2013
Robert Watson (British, active 1877-1920) 'Scotch
Est: -
Robert Watson (British, active 1877-1920) 'Scotch sheep, Ben clough(?), Ayrshire'
Bonhams
Sep. 03, 2013
Robert Watson (British, active 1877-1920)
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
'Scotch sheep, Ben clough(?), Ayrshire' signed 'R. Watson 1891' (lower right), also signed, indistinctly inscribed and dated on stretcher oil on canvas 71 x 102cm (27 15/16 x 40 3/16in).
Bonhams
Aug. 25, 2013
Robert Watson (American, 1923-2004)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Waiting for Evening, 1959 signed and dated 'R Watson 59' (lower right), and numbered and titled (on the reverse) oil on canvas 18 x 24in
Bonhams
Jul. 17, 2013
Robert Watson Munford (American, 1925-1991) Two Works: Lighthouse and Study for a Decorative Screen. Both signed "Robert Munford" in pe
Est: $200 - $300
Robert Watson Munford (American, 1925-1991) Two Works: Lighthouse and Study for a Decorative Screen. Both signed "Robert Munford" in pen l.r., watercolors and graphite on paper, sight size 23 1/4 x 33 3/4 in., both framed.
Skinner
Jun. 16, 2013
Painting, Robert Watson, Homeward, 1974
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Robert Watson (Californian, 1923-2004), "Homeward," 1974, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, canvas: 12"h x 16"w, overall (with frame): 20"h x 24"w. Provenance: Purchased at Copenhagen Galleri (Solvang, CA) in 1974
Clars Auctions
Jun. 16, 2013
Painting, Robert Watson, Duo, 1973
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Robert Watson (Californian, 1923-2004), "Duo," 1973, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, canvas: 20"h x 24"w, overall (with frame): 26.25"h x 30.25'w. Provenance: Purchased at Copenhagen Galleri (Solvang, CA) in 1974
Clars Auctions
Jun. 16, 2013
Painting, Robert Watson, Wanderer, 1965
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Robert Watson (Californian, 1923-2004), "Wanderer," 1965, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, canvas: 16"h x 28"w, overall (with frame): 23.75"h x 35.5'w. Provenance: Purchased at Copenhagen Galleri (Solvang, CA)
Clars Auctions