Les Welliver Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Les Welliver Art Value Price Guide

May. 22, 2024
Les Welliver Elk Bronze Sculpture 1973
Est: $300 - $600
Les Welliver (American, 1920-1989). Cast bronze sculpture in the form of a bellowing elk, 1973. Signed, dated, and numbered 1/50 along the base. Additionally stamped J.W. Tschache and dated 1977 along the base.
Revere Auctions
Jan. 27, 2024
Les Welliver (1920-1989) Peace Pipe to the Heavens
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Featured in this lot is a bronze sculpture of a Native man holding a peace pipe to the heavens by Montana artist, Les Welliver, born in 1920 and died in 1989. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction on a polished wood base that shows a Native American man holding a peace pipe to the heavens with his shield and his quiver and bow underneath the shield. The bronze is marked 'Les Welliver' and is numbered in the back 3/30. Les Welliver (1920-1989) was a contemporary American Western sculptor born in North Dakota who lived and worked in Kalispell, Montana. Welliver was best known for his wood carvings of Indians and his Western themed wildlife bronze sculptures. The overall condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this bronze sculpture are 9" x 8 1/2" x 8 1/4". The collective weight of this bronze sculpture is 7lb.*
North American Auction Company
Nov. 11, 2023
Les Welliver (1920-1989) Peace Pipe to the Heavens
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Featured in this lot is a bronze sculpture of a Native man holding a peace pipe to the heavens by Montana artist, Les Welliver, born in 1920 and died in 1989. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction on a polished wood base that shows a Native American man holding a peace pipe to the heavens with his shield and his quiver and bow underneath the shield. The bronze is marked 'Les Welliver' and is numbered in the back 3/30. Les Welliver (1920-1989) was a contemporary American Western sculptor born in North Dakota who lived and worked in Kalispell, Montana. Welliver was best known for his wood carvings of Indians and his Western themed wildlife bronze sculptures. The overall condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this bronze sculpture are 9" x 8 1/2" x 8 1/4". The collective weight of this bronze sculpture is 7lb.*
North American Auction Company
Nov. 11, 2023
Les Welliver (1920-1989) Native American Warrior
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Featured in this lot is a bronze sculpture of a Native American warrior, circa 1974, by Montana artist, Les Welliver, born in 1920 and died in 1989. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that shows a Native American warrior standing post with his spear in hand and shield slung on his back and his quiver on his hip. The scarf at his feet is marked 'Les Welliver' and '74' and is numbered 5/25. Les Welliver (1920-1989) was a contemporary American Western sculptor born in North Dakota who lived and worked in Kalispell, Montana. Welliver was best known for his wood carvings of Indians and his Western themed wildlife bronze sculptures. The overall condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this bronze sculpture are 18 1/2" x 6 1/4" x 5 7/8". The collective weight of this bronze sculpture is 12lb 4 oz.*
North American Auction Company
Nov. 11, 2023
Les Welliver (1920-1989) Shaman Buffalo Skull
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture of a Native shaman holding a buffalo skull to the heavens circa 1966 by Montana artist Les Welliver born in 1920 and died in 1989. The bronze sculpture features a Natve American shaman holding a buffalo skull to the heavens with his bow and quiver at his feet and is mounted on a polished wooden base. The bronze is marked 'Les Welliver' and '66' for the year and is numbered 3/30. Les Welliver (1920-1989) was a contemporary American Western sculptor born in North Dakota who lived and worked in Kalispell, Montana. Welliver was best known for his wood carvings of Indians and his Western themed wildlife bronze sculptures. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture is 18" x 6" x 8 1/2". The collective weight of this bronze sculpture is 13lbs.
North American Auction Company
Jan. 28, 2023
Les Welliver (1920-1989) Winner's Circle Bronze
Est: $900 - $1,800
Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture called "Winner's Circle," circa 1975 from Montana artist Les Welliver born in 1920 and died in 1989. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze and hardwood construction that features a jockey riding a thorough bred horse looking up in elation from winning and the horse is looking off to the left. The bronze is marked 'Winner's Circle,' and 'Welliver' with that date next to the signature. Les Welliver (1920-1989) was a contemporary American Western sculptor born in North Dakota who lived and worked in Kalispell, Montana. Les was best known for his wood carvings of Indians and his Western themed wildlife bronze sculptures. The condition of this bronze is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze are 14 3/4" x 11 1/2" x 6".
North American Auction Company
Jan. 28, 2023
Les Welliver (1920-1989) A New Champion Bronze
Est: $1,400 - $2,400
Featured in this lot is a bronze sculpture called "A New Champion" circa 1977, from Montana artist, Les Welliver, who was born in 1920 and died in 1989. The sculpture is wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze and hardwood construction featuring a mare with her foal standing in front of her. The bronze is marked '22/30 and Les Welliver' on the base of the bronze. The plaque on the front of the shield is titled "A New Champion" and is by Les Welliver. Les Welliver (1920-1989) was a contemporary American Western sculptor born in North Dakota who lived and worked in Kalispell, Montana. Welliver was best known for his wood carvings of Indians and his Western themed wildlife bronze sculptures. The condition of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this bronze is 12" x 16" x 8".*
North American Auction Company
Jan. 28, 2023
Les Welliver (1920-1989) All American Breed Bronze
Est: $1,200 - $2,200
Featured in this lot is a bronze sculpture titled "All American Breed" circa 1977 from Montana artist, Les Welliver, who was born in 1920 and died in 1989. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze and hardwood construction showing an elegant horse with tail switching and head cocked to the left. The bronze is marked 'Les Welliver' and '77' on the base of the bronze. Les Welliver (1920-1989) was a contemporary American Western sculptor born in North Dakota who lived and worked in Kalispell, Montana. Welliver was best known for his wood carvings of Indians and his Western themed wildlife bronze sculptures. The condition of this bronze is good with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this bronze sculpture is 13 3/4" x 12 5/8" x 6 1/2".*
North American Auction Company
Jan. 28, 2023
Les Welliver (1920-1989) Baby Antelope Bronze '73
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Featured in this lot is a bronze sculpture called "Baby Antelope" circa 1973 by Montana artist, Les Welliver, who was born in 1920 and died in 1989. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze and hardwood construction of a Native American brave mounted on his horse with a shield slung across his back and a spear in his hand while he looks to his left at a baby antelope. The bronze is marked "Baby Antelope" and 'Les Welliver' and '73' on the base of the bronze. Les Welliver (1920-1989) was a contemporary American Western sculptor born in North Dakota who lived and worked in Kalispell, Montana. Les was best known for his wood carvings of Indians and his Western themed wildlife bronze sculptures. The condition of this bronze shows good overall condition no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this bronze are 15 3/4" x 7" x 12 3/4".*
North American Auction Company
Apr. 17, 2021
Les Welliver Montana Indian Wood Carving
Est: $150 - $200
Very nice wood carving by Montana Artist Les Welliver. 13" tall.
Davis Brothers Auction
Oct. 23, 2020
LES WELLIVER (B.1920) WESTERN BISON BRONZE
Est: $200 - $400
Patinated bronze western sculpture, American Bison, signed Les Welliver (Leslie Welliver, Montana, North Dakota, b.1920), dated 1967, numbered 4/ 30, on live edge wood base, approx 9.75"h, 12"w, 8"d, 16.75lbs Start Price: $150.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Mar. 16, 2018
Les Welliver, bronze
Est: $600 - $900
Les Welliver (1920 - ) Old Bull 7" x 11" x 4" bronze Inscribed: Les Welliver, © 15/30, Powell Foundry $600-900
March In Montana
Mar. 16, 2018
Les Welliver, bronze
Est: $900 - $1,200
Les Welliver (1920 - ) Elk 22" x 21" x 11" bronze Inscribed: Les Welliver '76 #2/29, PNIC © 1978, Maiden Bronze, Walla Walla, WA. $900-1,200 Provenance: Ex Bokelman Collection.
March In Montana
Oct. 26, 2015
FOUR LES WELLIVER (AMERICAN, B. 1920) ORIGINAL BRO
Est: $400 - $600
FOUR LES WELLIVER (AMERICAN, B. 1920) ORIGINAL BRONZE ANIMAL SCULPTURES: 7.75"H "The Longhorn'; 4.25"H "Mountain Sheep"; 4"H "Mountain Goat" and 3"H x 7"L "Buffalo Bull," Dimensions exclude wood bases.
O'Gallerie
Sep. 26, 2009
Les Welliver (American b. 1920), Group of Five Native Americans, each a bronze, height of tallest: 9-1/4 in
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Les Welliver (American b. 1920) Crazy Horse, Gall, Low Dog, Sitting Bull and Two Moon: Group of Five Works Each signed LES Welliver, dated 74, titled and numbered 15/30 on base Each a bronze sculpture with dark-brown patina Height of tallest: 9-1/4 in (23.5 cm)
Weschler's