Henry Ames Wight Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Henry Ames Wight Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 15, 2015
Henry Ames Wight (American, Early 20th C)
Est: $100 - $200
DESCRIPTION: Henry Ames Wight (American, Early 20th C). Twenty-seven prints in color, black and white, and sepia toned. Each unsigned. Some on tissue paper. Depict various surrealist scenes. Henry Ames Wight was an artist active during the 1920's and could be considered one of the earliest Surrealist artists. He held several exhibitions of his work during this time including an Exhibition of Monotypes in Color at The Ehrich Galleries from February 17 to March 3, 1923 in New York which was also held at the Worcester Art Museum. Mr. Raymond Henniker-Heaton wrote a prologue for the Exhibition at the Worcester Art Museum where he noted Wight's first works as manifesting itself in landscapes and small figures conceived in a spirit of romanticism while his later monotypes are more emotional, more abstract and more original. MEASUREMENTS: Various. CONDITION: Toning to paper. Thinning to tissue, translucent. Rough edges, bending to edges and paper.
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Aug. 15, 2015
Henry Ames Wight (American, Early 20th C)
Est: $100 - $200
DESCRIPTION: Henry Ames Wight (American, Early 20th C). Eighty-two prints in color, black and white, and sepia toned. Each signed by the artist, some titled. Depict various surrealist scenes. Henry Ames Wight was an artist active during the 1920's and could be considered one of the earliest Surrealist artists. He held several exhibitions of his work during this time including an Exhibition of Monotypes in Color at The Ehrich Galleries from February 17 to March 3, 1923 in New York which was also held at the Worcester Art Museum. Mr. Raymond Henniker-Heaton wrote a prologue for the Exhibition at the Worcester Art Museum where he noted Wight's first works as manifesting itself in landscapes and small figures conceived in a spirit of romanticism while his later monotypes are more emotional, more abstract and more original. MEASUREMENTS: Various. CONDITION: Light toning to paper. Rough edges, bending to edges.
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Aug. 15, 2015
Henry Ames Wight (American, Early 20th C)
Est: $100 - $200
DESCRIPTION: Henry Ames Wight (American, Early 20th C). Eighty-eight color prints. All signed by the artist, some are also titled. Depict various surrealist scenes. Henry Ames Wight was an artist active during the 1920's and could be considered one of the earliest Surrealist artists. He held several exhibitions of his work during this time including an Exhibition of Monotypes in Color at The Ehrich Galleries from February 17 to March 3, 1923 in New York which was also held at the Worcester Art Museum. Mr. Raymond Henniker-Heaton wrote a prologue for the Exhibition at the Worcester Art Museum where he noted Wight's first works as manifesting itself in landscapes and small figures conceived in a spirit of romanticism while his later monotypes are more emotional, more abstract and more original. MEASUREMENTS: Various. CONDITION: Light toning to paper. Rough edges with bending.
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Feb. 15, 2015
Henry Ames Wight (American, Early 20th C)
Est: $200 - $400
DESCRIPTION: Henry Ames Wight (American, Early 20th C). Seven circular colored prints of amorphous figures in surrealist backgrounds. All signed and dated in pencil lower right. Titled "Sun Goddesses 7/21/21", "The Star Goddess 6/8th/21", "The Cradle of Thought 7/25/21", "Spirit of the Pool 4/1/23", "Purity 10/22/22", "Rebirth 6/5/22", and "The Supreme Light 11/18/22". Henry Ames Wight was an artist active during the 1920's and could be considered one of the earliest Surrealist artists. He held several exhibitions of his work during this time including an Exhibition of Monotypes in Color at The Ehrich Galleries from February 17 to March 3, 1923 in New York which was also held at the Worcester Art Museum. Mr. Raymond Henniker-Heaton wrote a prologue for the Exhibition at the Worcester Art Museum where he noted Wight's first works as manifesting itself in landscapes and small figures conceived in a spirit of romanticism while his later monotypes are more emotional, more abstract and more original. MEASUREMENTS: Sheet sizes range from 9" x 8-1/2" to 13-3/4" x 10-1/2". CONDITION: Light wear, handling and mild toning.
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Feb. 15, 2015
Henry Ames Wight (American, Early 20th C)
Est: $200 - $400
DESCRIPTION: Henry Ames Wight (American, Early 20th C). Five colored prints of nudes in surrealist backgrounds. All signed and dated in pencil lower right. One entitled "Dawn of Life". Henry Ames Wight was an artist active during the 1920's and could be considered one of the earliest Surrealist artists. He held several exhibitions of his work during this time including an Exhibition of Monotypes in Color at The Ehrich Galleries from February 17 to March 3, 1923 in New York which was also held at the Worcester Art Museum. Mr. Raymond Henniker-Heaton wrote a prologue for the Exhibition at the Worcester Art Museum where he noted Wight's first works as manifesting itself in landscapes and small figures conceived in a spirit of romanticism while his later monotypes are more emotional, more abstract and more original. MEASUREMENTS: All approximately 14" x 11" to 16" x 12" sheet size. CONDITION: Light wear, creases and handling marks. Dawn of Life with missing upper right corner, does not affect image.
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Feb. 15, 2015
Henry Ames Wight (American, Early 20th C)
Est: $150 - $300
DESCRIPTION: Henry Ames Wight (American, Early 20th C). Four colored prints of figures and nudes in surrealist backgrounds. All signed and dated in pencil lower right. Henry Ames Wight was an artist active during the 1920's and could be considered one of the earliest Surrealist artists. He held several exhibitions of his work during this time including an Exhibition of Monotypes in Color at The Ehrich Galleries from February 17 to March 3, 1923 in New York which was also held at the Worcester Art Museum. Mr. Raymond Henniker-Heaton wrote a prologue for the Exhibition at the Worcester Art Museum where he noted Wight's first works as manifesting itself in landscapes and small figures conceived in a spirit of romanticism while his later monotypes are more emotional, more abstract and more original. MEASUREMENTS: Sheet sizes range from 10-1/4" x 8-1/4" to 14" x 8-1/4". CONDITION: Light wear, mild handling creases and mild toning.
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Feb. 15, 2015
Henry Ames Wight (American, Early 20th C)
Est: $150 - $300
DESCRIPTION: Henry Ames Wight (American, Early 20th C). Four colored prints of figures in surrealist backgrounds. All signed and dated in pencil lower right. Titled "Judgement", "Fear of the Unknown", "Aurora", and "Birth of Color". Henry Ames Wight was an artist active during the 1920's and could be considered one of the earliest Surrealist artists. He held several exhibitions of his work during this time including an Exhibition of Monotypes in Color at The Ehrich Galleries from February 17 to March 3, 1923 in New York which was also held at the Worcester Art Museum. Mr. Raymond Henniker-Heaton wrote a prologue for the Exhibition at the Worcester Art Museum where he noted Wight's first works as manifesting itself in landscapes and small figures conceived in a spirit of romanticism while his later monotypes are more emotional, more abstract and more original. MEASUREMENTS: Sheet sizes range from 8-1/4" x 10-3/4" to 11-1/4" x 10-1/4". CONDITION: Light wear and mild toning.
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Feb. 15, 2015
Henry Ames Wight (American, Early 20th C)
Est: $200 - $400
DESCRIPTION: Henry Ames Wight (American, Early 20th C). Five colored prints of single female figures. All signed and dated in pencil lower right. Some with print date notations to lower left. Henry Ames Wight was an artist active during the 1920's and could be considered one of the earliest Surrealist artists. He held several exhibitions of his work during this time including an Exhibition of Monotypes in Color at The Ehrich Galleries from February 17 to March 3, 1923 in New York which was also held at the Worcester Art Museum. Mr. Raymond Henniker-Heaton wrote a prologue for the Exhibition at the Worcester Art Museum where he noted Wight's first works as manifesting itself in landscapes and small figures conceived in a spirit of romanticism while his later monotypes are more emotional, more abstract and more original. MEASUREMENTS: Sheet sizes range from 8-3/4" x 7-1/4" to 12" x 10-1/4". CONDITION: Minor wear.
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Aug. 24, 2014
Art Archive of Henry A. Wight
Est: $200 - $400
DESCRIPTION: Art archive of Henry A. Wight. Art includes: five framed etchings, one painting on wood board, six paintings on porcelain tiles, two albums of etchings, crayon drawings and poems, three colored etchings on loose paper, nine black and white etchings in mattes, eight colored etchings in mattes, file of photographs of his art with etchings, various postcards and advertising from gallery exhibitions, photograph of the artist, and artist's personal leatherbound notebook containing handwritten poems, notes, drawings. Matted etchings and works on paper contained in a black artist's portfolio. Includes a file folder with handwritten titles of etchings. Henry Ames Wight was an artist active during the 1920's and could be considered one of the earliest Surrealist artists. He held several exhibitions of his work during this time including an Exhibition of Monotypes in Color at The Ehrich Galleries from February 17 to March 3, 1923 in New York which was also held at the Worcester Art Museum - one monotype in this archive, "Symphony of the Universe", still bears the number "58" per the catalogue of monotypes shown during this exhibit. Mr. Raymond Henniker-Heaton wrote a prologue for the Exhibition at the Worcester Art Museum where he noted Wight's first works as manifesting itself in landscapes and small figures conceived in a spirit of romanticism while his later monotypes are more emotional, more abstract and more original. MEASUREMENTS: Various. CONDITION: Works on paper with tears, bending, and folds to edges. Toning throughout etchings and works. Rubbing to edges, binding, and surface of notebook.
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Aug. 23, 2014
Henry Ames Wight Military Archive
Est: $200 - $400
DESCRIPTION: Military archive of Henry Ames Wight Jr. who retired from the Air Force on April 1 ,1966 as a Master Sergeant. Archive includes; framed certificate of retirement, 1977 retirement plaque from the Bureau of Employment Security of the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Social Security Identification card, framed Freemason's certificate of induction into the Grand Army of Princes of the Royal Secret Thirty-Second Degree, framed certificate of induction as a worthy Companion Royal Select and Super Excellent Master of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, two photo albums of his overseas service in the 1940s and 1950s, three personalized name plates, a signed photo of General MacArthur, personalized zippo lighter, MATS N.C.O. Academy lighter, 9117th AFRRS, Rutland, VT. pen set, dog tags and necklaces, Sergeant's stripes, numerous good conduct, service and victory medals and bars, buttons, insignias, retirement pin, coins and pocket knife. MEASUREMENTS: Various CONDITION: The MacArthur photo has damaged glass. The pocketknife has a blade that is broken in half. The water skin's leather is stiff but intact. The leather holster is very good with supple leather. Two medallions are missing from the flap. ESTIMATE: $200-$400.
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