Loran Wilford Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Loran Wilford Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 19, 2025
Loran F. Wilford (1892-1972) American, Landscape Watercolor on Paper
Est: $400 - $800
Loran F. Wilford (1892-1972) American, Landscape Watercolor on Paper. Sweeping hills in the distance beneath a turbulent sky, with sharp clear trees in the foreground juxtaposed against the misty background. Signed bottom right. Label from the Frank Oehlschlaeger Gallery on the back includes title: "Distant Hills." Overall Size: 18 x 22 in. Sight Size: 11 x 15 in. #8695 Loran Frederick Wilford was born in Wamego, Kansas in 1892, and demonstrated a gift for art by the time he was five. In 1910 Wilford got a job at the Kansas City Star doing lettering and small drawings for advertisements and began taking art classes at the Kansas City Art Institute. The Star quickly recognized his skill as a rapid sketch artist, adopting many of his techniques for future layout designs. William Rockhill Nelson, publisher of the Star, art collector, and founder of Kansas City’s Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, urged Wilford to try his hand as a freelance artist in the competitive environment of New York City. In 1920 Wilford married and had a daughter, taking them with him in 1922 when he moved to Manhattan with no work prospects and a single portfolio. Over the next ten years Wilford developed a reputation as one of America’s outstanding illustrators, his work shown in over 100 galleries and his illustrations appearing in magazines including, Colliers, Cosmopolitan, The Ladies Home Journal, Scribner’s, McCall’s, Century, Good Housekeeping, and The American. At a showing at the Argent Gallery in Brooklyn in 1935 he reconnected with George Pearse Ennis, who he had studied with in Kansas City, and accepted a position teaching landscape classes at the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida, where Ennis was the head of the art faculty. Although he only taught three days a week to start, after Ennis’ tragic death in 1936 he quickly rose to become a full-time professor, remaining with the school for twenty-eight years until retiring due to health issues. Listed in Who’s Who in American Art and called the “Dean of Florida Romantic Realistic Painters,” Wilford was included in the 1955 Ringling Museums exhibit Fifty Florida Painters. In the summer of 1963, the Florida Federation of Art held a reception for Wilford as the new artist-in residence at the DeBary mansion, calling him, “a master craftsman who has been winner of the International Print Prize and shown by invitation of the Royal Watercolor Society at the Royal Academy in England…his prizes and credits could fill a printed page.” He passed away due to natural causes in 1972 in his home in Sarasota.
Sarasota Estate Auction
May. 30, 2024
Loran Frederick Wilford (1893 - 1972) "Rainy Day Newtown Sarasota"
Est: $800 - $1,500
Loran Frederick Wilford (1893 - 1972) Watercolor & Gouache on paper, Signed Lower Right & Signed/Titled on verso "Rainy Day Newtown Sarasota", Measures 7.5 x 11 and 22 x 26 inches with custom sold southern wood frame. He was a magazine illustrator in the 30s and again in the 40s and taught art, mostly watercolor, at Ringling School Of Art at Sarasota FL, for 33 years. He was a member of the Salmagundi Club, Sarasota Art Association, Bradenton, (FL) Art League and Royal Water Color Society in London England. The various members of the Wilford Family have many original paintings, watercolors and original magazine illustrations back to 1920s
Cutler Bay Auctions
Apr. 18, 2024
Loran Frederick Wilford (1893 - 1972) American
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Loran Frederick Wilford (1893 - 1972) Watercolor & Gouache on paper, Signed Lower Right & Signed/Titled on verso "Rainy Day Newtown Sarasota", Measures (7.5 x 11 inches) w/frame (22 x 26 inches) He was a magazine illustrator in the 30s and again in the 40s and taught art, mostly watercolor, at Ringling School Of Art at Sarasota FL, for 33 years. He was a member of the Salmagundi Club, Sarasota Art Association, Bradenton, (FL) Art League and Royal Water Color Society in London England. The various members of the Wilford Family have many original paintings, watercolors and original magazine illustrations back to 1920s
Cutler Bay Auctions
Feb. 29, 2024
Loran Frederick Wilford (1893 - 1972) American
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Loran Frederick Wilford (1893 - 1972) Watercolor & Gouache on paper, Signed Lower Right & Signed/Titled on verso "Rainy Day Newtown Sarasota", Measures (7.5 x 11 inches) w/frame (22 x 26 inches) He was a magazine illustrator in the 30s and again in the 40s and taught art, mostly watercolor, at Ringling School Of Art at Sarasota FL, for 33 years. He was a member of the Salmagundi Club, Sarasota Art Association, Bradenton, (FL) Art League and Royal Water Color Society in London England. The various members of the Wilford Family have many original paintings, watercolors and original magazine illustrations back to 1920s
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jan. 30, 2024
Loran Frederick Wilford (1893 - 1972) American
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Loran Frederick Wilford (1893 - 1972) Watercolor & Gouache on paper, Signed Lower Right & Titled on verso "Rainy Day", Measures (7.5 x 11 inches) w/frame (22 x 26 inches) He was a magazine illustrator in the 30s and again in the 40s and taught art, mostly watercolor, at Ringling School Of Art at Sarasota FL, for 33 years. He was a member of the Salmagundi Club, Sarasota Art Association, Bradenton, (FL) Art League and Royal Water Color Society in London England. The various members of the Wilford Family have many original paintings, watercolors and original magazine illustrations back to 1920s
Cutler Bay Auctions
Oct. 07, 2023
Loran Wilford, Oil on Board Painting of Nude Woman
Est: $500 - $600
Loran Wilford (American, 1893-1972) oil on board impressionist style painting depicting a nude brunette young woman with red cloth draped over her legs, seated and leaning forward with her eyes cast away from the viewer, against a plain red-brown background. Signed "LF Wilford" lower right corner. Newer elaborately molded giltwood frame. Sight - 15 1/2" x 11 1/2". Frame - 27" x 23". Biography: Loran Wilford was a painter, illustrator and teacher. He studied at the Kansas City Art Institute and with Charles Wilimovsky and George Pearse Ennis. He began his career as an illustrator for the Kansas City Star in 1917. In 1923 he moved east to Stamford, CT and lived in Connecticut until 1953 working for publications such as Cosmopolitan, Everybody's, McCall's, and Hearst's International. He illustrated several children's books written by Mabel Harmer in the 1950s and taught at the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, FL from 1936-43 and 1948-69. Source: Susan Craig, "Biographical Dictionary of Kansas Artists (Active Before 1945)."
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jul. 28, 2023
LORAN FREDERICK WILFORD (New York/Connecticut/Kansas/Florida, 1893-1972), "Conversation"., Oil on board, 16" x 20". Framed 24" x 27".
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
LORAN FREDERICK WILFORD New York/Connecticut/Kansas/Florida, 1893-1972 "Conversation". Signed lower right "Wilford". Titled and signed verso.
Eldred's
Jan. 09, 2022
LORAN WILFORD (1893 - 1972) "NEWTOWN, SARASOTA"
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Loran Frederick Wilford (New York, Connecticut, Kansas, Florida, 1893 - 1972) 1940's/50's painting of Newtown Sarasota Florida. Signed lower left. Oil on Canvas. Wilford was a member of the Salmagundi Club, Sarasota Art Association, Bradenton, (FL) Art League and Royal Water Color Society in London England. He also taught art, mostly watercolor, at Ringling School Of Art at Sarasota FL, for 33 years. Sight Size: 34 x 39.5 in. Overall Framed Size: 25.25 x 31.25 in.
Helmuth Stone
Apr. 18, 2021
Loran Wilford (1893 - 1972) "Newtown, Sarasota"
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Loran Frederick Wilford (New York, Connecticut, Kansas, Florida, 1893 - 1972) 1940's/50's painting of Newtown Sarasota Florida. Signed lower left. Oil on Canvas. Wilford was a member of the Salmagundi Club, Sarasota Art Association, Bradenton, (FL) Art League and Royal Water Color Society in London England. He also taught art, mostly watercolor, at Ringling School Of Art at Sarasota FL, for 33 years. Sight Size: 34 x 39.5 in. Overall Framed Size: 25.25 x 31.25 in.
Helmuth Stone
Feb. 06, 2021
Loran Wilford Watercolor
Est: -
Matted and framed -image size 9 x 11.5 inches. Signed lower right.This auction includes items from the Estate of Weston Breed Warren (1922-2013) of Brookfield, NH. After attending Syracuse University, Wes traveled extensively, studied at the Academie Julian in Paris and at the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, and joined artists’ groups in both New Hampshire and Florida. Throughout his life, Wes summered at his family house on Kingswood Lake in Brookfield and wintered in Sarasota. Wes was an avid collector, and this sale includes works by his instructors and fellow students at the Ringling School and by his many artist friends. Wilford-Born Wamego, Sept. 13, 1892; died Stamford, CT., Dec. 5, 1972. Painter. Illustrator. Teacher. Studied at Kansas City Art Institute and with Charles Wilimovsky and George Pearse Ennis. Began with artwork in the art department of the Kansas City Star in 1917 living in Kansas City from 1917-23. Moved east to Stamford, CT and lived in Connecticut until 1953 working for publications such as Cosmopolitan, Everybody's, McCall's, and Hearst's International. Illustrated several children's books written by Mabel Harmer in the 1950s. Taught at the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, FL from 1936-43 and 1948-69.
Gary R. Wallace Auctioneers Inc.
Feb. 06, 2021
Loran Wilford "Ice House" Water Color on Paper
Est: -
Loran Wilford "Ice House" Water Color on Paper. 12" x 15" image size, Matted under glass. Signed lower right. ---------------This auction includes items from the Estate of Weston Breed Warren (1922-2013) of Brookfield, NH. After attending Syracuse University, Wes traveled extensively, studied at the Academie Julian in Paris and at the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, and joined artists’ groups in both New Hampshire and Florida. Throughout his life, Wes summered at his family house on Kingswood Lake in Brookfield and wintered in Sarasota. Wes was an avid collector, and this sale includes works by his instructors and fellow students at the Ringling School and by his many artist friends.
Gary R. Wallace Auctioneers Inc.
Jun. 26, 2020
LORAN FREDERICK WILFORD (CONNECTICUT, 1892-1972) COASTAL GENRE SCENE
Est: $100 - $200
LORAN FREDERICK WILFORD (CONNECTICUT, 1892-1972) COASTAL GENRE SCENE, oil on board, impressionist depiction of a couple walking along the beach, she carrying a purse / basket, retains original Salmagundi Club label pasted verso, giving title as "FISHMAN AND WIFE", signed lower right. Housed in a modern frame.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Jan. 31, 2019
Loran Wilford (1893 - 1972) Signed Woodblock Print
Est: $50 - $80
Loran Wilford (1893 - 1972) signed woodblock print. Signed and dated by artist in pencil lower right. Title "Going to Market" in pencil lower left. Measures 8" x 10.25" image size, 11-1/8" x 13" sheet size. Image area is in very good condition, sheet has foxing and damage in margins. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Oct. 03, 2017
Loran Frederick Wilford (AMERICAN, 1892-1972) Watercolor Indian in the Pueblo, 14 x 16 inches
Est: $600 - $800
Loran Frederick Wilford (AMERICAN, 1892-1972) Watercolor Indian in the Pueblo, 14 x 16 inches
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Aug. 17, 2017
FRAMED NATIVE AMERICAN WATERCOLOR PAINTING WILFORD
Est: $40 - $100
Framed & matted Native American watercolor painting by artist Loran F. Wilford (1882-1972). Measures 23 1/2" x 19 3/4" (framed). Tape residue on glass, some wear to paint & matte. Good condition.
Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC
May. 28, 2016
Loran Wilford (1893 - 1972) Original Drawing
Est: $800 - $1,600
Loran Wilford (1893 - 1972) Original Drawing. Born Wamego, Sept. 13, 1892; died Stamford, CT., Dec. 5, 1972. Painter. Illustrator. Teacher. Studied at Kansas City Art Institute and with Charles Wilimovsky and George Pearse Ennis. Began with artwork in the art department of the Kansas City Star in 1917 living in Kansas City from 1917-23. Moved east to Stamford, CT and lived in Connecticut until 1953 working for publications such as Cosmopolitan, Everybody's, McCall's, and Hearst's International. Illustrated several children's books written by Mabel Harmer in the 1950s. Taught at the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, FL from 1936-43 and 1948-69. Unframed. Size: 24 x 30 in.
Sarasota Estate Auction
May. 15, 2010
Figures at Sunset
Est: $2,500 - $5,000
LORAN WILFORD (American, 1892-1972) Figures at Sunset Oil on board 9 x 10 inches (22.9 x 25.4 cm) Signed indistinctly lower right
Heritage Auctions
Dec. 08, 2009
Loran Frederick Wilford (1893-1972), VENUS WITH CUPID, Oil on canvas; partially strengthened signature J.L. Wilfert lower right, 36" x 23.75" - 91.4 x 60.3 cm.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Loran Frederick Wilford (1893-1972), American VENUS WITH CUPID; Oil on canvas; partially strengthened signature J.L. Wilfert lower right 36" x 23.75" - 91.4 x 60.3 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Dr. Mustafa K. Alkan, New England and Carp, Ontario purchased at John McInnis auctioneers, NH in 1983 Literature: See Peter Hasting Falk's, "Who's Who in American Art, 1564-1975", Sound View Press, 1999 edition, pg. 3568 for an example of the artist's signature. Note: According to Falk, Loran Frederick Wilford signed his works "J.F. Wilford". The signature on this lot has been slightly altered during the old cleaning and restoration of the painting.
Waddington's