Samuel Johnson Woolf Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Samuel Johnson Woolf Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 19, 2024
Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948) Poultry Shop 16 1/8 x 20 in. (41 x 50.8 cm.) (Painted circa 1914.)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948) Poultry Shop signed 'S.J. Woolf.' (lower left) oil on canvas 16 1/8 x 20 in. (41 x 50.8 cm.) Painted circa 1914.
Bonhams
Sep. 22, 2024
Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948) Pushcart Peddler
Est: $100 - $150
Etching, signed lower left, 5" x 6 7/8".
Peterborough Auctions
Jun. 21, 2024
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF (AMERICAN, 1880-1948) LITHOGRAPH OF MARK TWAIN
Est: $100 - $200
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF (AMERICAN, 1880-1948) LITHOGRAPH OF MARK TWAIN, lithograph on paper, depicts Mark Twain reclining with his pipe on a table next to him. Pencil signed "S. J. Woolf" lower right. Housed in possibly original black-painted molded frame. First half 20th century. 12" x 14 1/2" sight, 18 3/4" x 21 1/4" OA.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Jun. 06, 2024
Signed Lithograph of Abraham Lincoln by S.J. Woolf
Est: $60 - $120
A lithograph portrait of Abraham Lincoln by American artist Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948). Unframed and signed at the bottom right, comes with additional info. Measures 12 1/4" x 17"
Embassy Auctions International
Feb. 10, 2024
Samuel Johnson Woolf, American (1880--1948), Portrait of Abraham Lincoln, lithograph
Est: $100 - $150
Samuel Johnson Woolf American, (1880--1948) Portrait of Abraham Lincoln lithograph signed in pencil lower margin, framed.
Link Auction Galleries
Feb. 07, 2024
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF, AMERICAN, NEW YORK 1880-1948, PORTRAIT OF ALICE ACHESON, Graphite on paper, Sight: 19 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (49.5 x 36.8 cm.), Frame: 34 x 27 in. (86.4 x 68.6 cm.)
Est: $200 - $300
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF AMERICAN, NEW YORK, 1880-1948 PORTRAIT OF ALICE ACHESON Graphite on paper Lower left titled: Alice; lower right signed: Woolf (?) Catalogue note: Artist and journalist Samuel Johnson Woolf is best known for his portraits of influential 20th century figures, commissioned by publications like Newsweek, the New York Herald Tribune and Collier's. Previously, Woolf had made a name for himself serving as a war artist during World War I, a position he would resume during World War II. Beginning in 1923, the New York Times regularly published Woolf's "personality interviews" of famous subjects alongside his charcoal portraits. In Woolf's 1948 obituary, the Times wrote, "The human touch was, in fact, the key to Mr. Woolf's success. He saw his subjects as persons rather than as reputations. He sympathized with them. In this office his visits were always looked forward to. He had endless stories to tell about the people he had known and about human nature in general. His eyes sparkled with enthusiasm behind his spectacles."
Potomack Company
Feb. 07, 2024
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF, AMERICAN, NEW YORK 1880-1948, PORTRAIT OF RUTH OWEN, CIRCA 1935, Charcoal on paper, Sight: 20 x 15 in. (50.8 x 38.1 cm.), Frame: 31 x 25 1/4 in. (78.7 x 64.1 cm.)
Est: $200 - $300
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF AMERICAN, NEW YORK, 1880-1948 PORTRAIT OF RUTH OWEN, CIRCA 1935 Charcoal on paper Drawn for Newsweek. circa 1935; lower left signed: S.J. Woolf; verso label: Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Inc. / Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948) / APG 13948D.075 / Portrait of Ruth Bryan Owen / Charcoal on Paper / 25 3/4 x 19 3/4 inches / c.1935 Catalogue note: Artist and journalist Samuel Johnson Woolf is best known for his portraits of influential 20th century figures, commissioned by publications like Newsweek, the New York Herald Tribune and Collier's. Previously, Woolf had made a name for himself serving as a war artist during World War I, a position he would resume during World War II. Beginning in 1923, the New York Times regularly published Woolf's "personality interviews" of famous subjects alongside his charcoal portraits. In Woolf's 1948 obituary, the Times wrote, "The human touch was, in fact, the key to Mr. Woolf's success. He saw his subjects as persons rather than as reputations. He sympathized with them. In this office his visits were always looked forward to. He had endless stories to tell about the people he had known and about human nature in general. His eyes sparkled with enthusiasm behind his spectacles."
Potomack Company
Feb. 07, 2024
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF, AMERICAN, NEW YORK 1880-1948, PORTRAIT OF NORMAN DAVIS, Charcoal on paper, Sight: 14 x 12 in. (35.6 x 30.5 cm.), Frame: 28 x 22 in. (71.1 x 55.9 cm.)
Est: $200 - $300
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF AMERICAN, NEW YORK, 1880-1948 PORTRAIT OF NORMAN DAVIS Charcoal on paper Lower right signed: S.J. Woolf Catalogue note: Artist and journalist Samuel Johnson Woolf is best known for his portraits of influential 20th century figures, commissioned by publications like Newsweek, the New York Herald Tribune and Collier's. Previously, Woolf had made a name for himself serving as a war artist during World War I, a position he would resume during World War II. Beginning in 1923, the New York Times regularly published Woolf's "personality interviews" of famous subjects alongside his charcoal portraits. In Woolf's 1948 obituary, the Times wrote, "The human touch was, in fact, the key to Mr. Woolf's success. He saw his subjects as persons rather than as reputations. He sympathized with them. In this office his visits were always looked forward to. He had endless stories to tell about the people he had known and about human nature in general. His eyes sparkled with enthusiasm behind his spectacles."
Potomack Company
Feb. 07, 2024
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF, AMERICAN, NEW YORK 1880-1948, PORTRAIT OF HENRY STIMSON, Charcoal on paper, Sight: 15 1/4 x 13 in. (38.7 x 33 cm.), Frame: 25 3/4 x 22 3/4 in. (65.4 x 57.8 cm.)
Est: $200 - $300
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF AMERICAN, NEW YORK, 1880-1948 PORTRAIT OF HENRY STIMSON Charcoal on paper Drawn for New York Herald Tribune. circa 1928; lower right signed: S.J. Woolf; verso label: Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Inc. / Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948) / APG 13948D.023 / Portrait of Colonel Henry Lewis Stimson / Charcoal on Paper / 17 1/4 x 16 inches / 1928 Catalogue note: Artist and journalist Samuel Johnson Woolf is best known for his portraits of influential 20th century figures, commissioned by publications like Newsweek, the New York Herald Tribune and Collier's. Previously, Woolf had made a name for himself serving as a war artist during World War I, a position he would resume during World War II. Beginning in 1923, the New York Times regularly published Woolf's "personality interviews" of famous subjects alongside his charcoal portraits. In Woolf's 1948 obituary, the Times wrote, "The human touch was, in fact, the key to Mr. Woolf's success. He saw his subjects as persons rather than as reputations. He sympathized with them. In this office his visits were always looked forward to. He had endless stories to tell about the people he had known and about human nature in general. His eyes sparkled with enthusiasm behind his spectacles."
Potomack Company
Feb. 07, 2024
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF, AMERICAN, NEW YORK 1880-1948, PORTRAIT OF WILLIAM C. BULLITT, 1936, Charcoal on paper, Sight: 8 x 14 in. (20.3 x 35.6 cm.), Frame: 18 1/2 x 24 1/8 in. (47 x 61.3 cm.)
Est: $300 - $500
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF AMERICAN, NEW YORK, 1880-1948 PORTRAIT OF WILLIAM C. BULLITT, 1936 Charcoal on paper Drawn for New York Times. circa 1936; lower center-right signed: S.J. Woolf; verso label: Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Inc. / Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948) / APG 13948D.263 / Portrait of William C. Bullitt / Charcoal on Paper / 11 x 17 inches / 1936 Catalogue note: Artist and journalist Samuel Johnson Woolf is best known for his portraits of influential 20th century figures, commissioned by publications like Newsweek, the New York Herald Tribune and Collier's. Previously, Woolf had made a name for himself serving as a war artist during World War I, a position he would resume during World War II. Beginning in 1923, the New York Times regularly published Woolf's "personality interviews" of famous subjects alongside his charcoal portraits. In Woolf's 1948 obituary, the Times wrote, "The human touch was, in fact, the key to Mr. Woolf's success. He saw his subjects as persons rather than as reputations. He sympathized with them. In this office his visits were always looked forward to. He had endless stories to tell about the people he had known and about human nature in general. His eyes sparkled with enthusiasm behind his spectacles."
Potomack Company
Feb. 07, 2024
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF, AMERICAN, NEW YORK 1880-1948, PORTRAIT OF CHARLES HUGHES, CIRCA 1930, Charcoal on paper, Sight: 12 x 10 in. (30.5 x 25.4 cm.), Frame: 22 1/4 x 19 3/4 in. (56.5 x 50.2 cm.)
Est: $300 - $500
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF AMERICAN, NEW YORK, 1880-1948 PORTRAIT OF CHARLES HUGHES, CIRCA 1930 Charcoal on paper Drawn for New York Herald Tribune. By Samuel J. Woolf. circa 1930; lower right signed: S.J. Woolf; verso label: Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Inc. / Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948) / APG 13948D.379 / Portrait of Charles Evans Hughes (1862-1948) / Charcoal on Paper / 15 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches / c.1930 Catalogue note: Artist and journalist Samuel Johnson Woolf is best known for his portraits of influential 20th century figures, commissioned by publications like Newsweek, the New York Herald Tribune and Collier's. Previously, Woolf had made a name for himself serving as a war artist during World War I, a position he would resume during World War II. Beginning in 1923, the New York Times regularly published Woolf's "personality interviews" of famous subjects alongside his charcoal portraits. In Woolf's 1948 obituary, the Times wrote, "The human touch was, in fact, the key to Mr. Woolf's success. He saw his subjects as persons rather than as reputations. He sympathized with them. In this office his visits were always looked forward to. He had endless stories to tell about the people he had known and about human nature in general. His eyes sparkled with enthusiasm behind his spectacles."
Potomack Company
Feb. 07, 2024
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF, AMERICAN, NEW YORK 1880-1948, PORTRAIT OF JAMES CONANT, Charcoal on paper, Sight: 17 x 14 in. (43.2 x 35.6 cm.), Frame: 29 x 25 1/2 in. (73.7 x 64.8 cm.)
Est: $200 - $300
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF AMERICAN, NEW YORK, 1880-1948 PORTRAIT OF JAMES CONANT Charcoal on paper Lower left signed: S.J. Woolf; verso label: Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Inc. / Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948) / APG 13948D.347 / Portrait of James B. Conant (1893-1978) / Charcoal on Paper / 25 5/8 x 19 3/4 inches Catalogue note: Artist and journalist Samuel Johnson Woolf is best known for his portraits of influential 20th century figures, commissioned by publications like Newsweek, the New York Herald Tribune and Collier's. Previously, Woolf had made a name for himself serving as a war artist during World War I, a position he would resume during World War II. Beginning in 1923, the New York Times regularly published Woolf's "personality interviews" of famous subjects alongside his charcoal portraits. In Woolf's 1948 obituary, the Times wrote, "The human touch was, in fact, the key to Mr. Woolf's success. He saw his subjects as persons rather than as reputations. He sympathized with them. In this office his visits were always looked forward to. He had endless stories to tell about the people he had known and about human nature in general. His eyes sparkled with enthusiasm behind his spectacles."
Potomack Company
Feb. 07, 2024
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF, AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA 1880-1948, PORTRAIT OF ELIHU ROOT, CIRCA 1929, Charcoal on paper, Sight: 18 1/2 x 16 in. (47 x 40.6 cm.), Frame: 29 1/4 x 26 in. (74.3 x 66 cm.)
Est: $200 - $300
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, 1880-1948 PORTRAIT OF ELIHU ROOT, CIRCA 1929 Charcoal on paper Lower right signed: SJ Woolf; verso label: Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Inc. / Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948) / APG 13948D.065 / Portrait of Elihu Root (1845-1937) / Charcoal on Paper / 24 3/4 x 19 inches / c.1929 Catalogue note: Artist and journalist Samuel Johnson Woolf is best known for his portraits of influential 20th century figures, commissioned by publications like Newsweek, the New York Herald Tribune and Collier's. Previously, Woolf had made a name for himself serving as a war artist during World War I, a position he would resume during World War II. Beginning in 1923, the New York Times regularly published Woolf's "personality interviews" of famous subjects alongside his charcoal portraits. In Woolf's 1948 obituary, the Times wrote, "The human touch was, in fact, the key to Mr. Woolf's success. He saw his subjects as persons rather than as reputations. He sympathized with them. In this office his visits were always looked forward to. He had endless stories to tell about the people he had known and about human nature in general. His eyes sparkled with enthusiasm behind his spectacles."
Potomack Company
Feb. 07, 2024
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF, AMERICAN, NEW YORK 1880-1948, PORTRAIT OF FRANK KELLOGG, Charcoal on paper, Sight: 16 3/4 x 14 in. (42.5 x 35.6 cm.), Frame: 27 x 24 in. (68.6 x 61 cm.)
Est: $200 - $300
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF AMERICAN, NEW YORK, 1880-1948 PORTRAIT OF FRANK KELLOGG Charcoal on paper Lower left signed: S.J. Woolf; lower right titled: Frank B. Kellogg; verso label: Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Inc. / Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948) / APG 13948D.426 / Portrait of Frank Billings Kellogg (1856-1937) / Charcoal on Paper / 22 1/8 x 17 5/8 inches Catalogue note: Artist and journalist Samuel Johnson Woolf is best known for his portraits of influential 20th century figures, commissioned by publications like Newsweek, the New York Herald Tribune and Collier's. Previously, Woolf had made a name for himself serving as a war artist during World War I, a position he would resume during World War II. Beginning in 1923, the New York Times regularly published Woolf's "personality interviews" of famous subjects alongside his charcoal portraits. In Woolf's 1948 obituary, the Times wrote, "The human touch was, in fact, the key to Mr. Woolf's success. He saw his subjects as persons rather than as reputations. He sympathized with them. In this office his visits were always looked forward to. He had endless stories to tell about the people he had known and about human nature in general. His eyes sparkled with enthusiasm behind his spectacles."
Potomack Company
Oct. 14, 2023
SAMUEL WOOLF AND AMY WORTHEN PENCIL SIGNED PRINTS
Est: $150 - $250
1. Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948) Abraham Lincoln, a lithograph signed lower right, Image measures 13 x 6.5, sheet is 17.25 x 12.75 inches. 2. Amy Worthen The Tulip Queen Visits Iowa State Senate, an etching in edition of 30/50 signed and titled below the image, composition measures 12 x 9, sheet is 16 x 11.75 inches. See the listing for measurements. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Aug. 12, 2022
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF (AMERICAN, 1880-1948)
Est: $50 - $100
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF American, 1830-1948 Portrait of Arthur M. Hyde Graphite, white crayon on toned paper Signed lower right. Portrait of the former governor of Missouri and later Secretary of Agriculture from 1929 to 1933. Matted behind glass, white painted wooden frame.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jul. 17, 2022
SAMUEL J. WOOLF (American, 1880-1948)
Est: $50 - $100
Portrait of Herbert Hoover Lithograph Pencil signed lower right, "S. J. Woolf" h. 16 w. 11-1/2 in. (sheet) [In Situ Item] This item will not be on display in our saleroom during our preview period. If you wish to view it in-person please make a request with the gallery.
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
Jan. 31, 2022
Samuel Johnson Woolf (United States 1880-1948), "Portrait of Whistler by His Etching Press", lithograph, c. 1900, Ed: unknown, rare,...
Est: $200 - $400
Samuel Johnson Woolf (United States 1880-1948), "Portrait of Whistler by His Etching Press", lithograph, c. 1900, Ed: unknown, rare, Ref: not described in Gallitan, printed by the artist with black ink on soft white laid paper with complete margins, copyright "C" lower right, framed, not examined out of frame, 9 7/8" h. x 13 1/2" w.
Winter Associates, Inc.
Jul. 17, 2021
Framed Lithograph Print of Beethoven Signed,S.J.Woolf
Est: $50 - $100
Framed Lithograph Print of Beethoven Signed,S.J.Woolf. This is a handsome print of Beethoven by the artist Samual Johnson Woolf (American 1880-1948). Signature of the artist is in the bottom left-hand corner. It is nicely matted and framed. Dimensions are 21 in h x 23.25 in w x .5 in d. Condition is good. There is some browning on the paper. Please call or email for a detailed condition report.
Public Sale Auction House
Jun. 17, 2021
Samuel J. Woolf Lithographs [Franklin, Roosevelt]
Est: $40 - $60
Two (2) Samuel Johnson Woolf (New York 1880-1948) lithographs. 1) AAA print of Benjamin Franklin signed by artist in pencil lower Left. Measures 16-in. x 11-in. sheet size. 2) Franklin D Roosevelt print signed by artist in pencil lower right. Measures 16-in. x 12-in. sheet size. Both in VG/VG+ condition. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 14x14x14 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio if it is not fragile or over 25lbs. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. Books maximum box size will be 14x14x14 inch or equivalent and will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. If your invoice is for multiple items, we will use our discretion on requiring the use of an outside shipper. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction even if not stated.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Jul. 16, 2020
Woolf and Rosen Lithographs [Patriotic]
Est: $60 - $120
Two patriotic lithographs. 1) Samuel Johnson Woolf (American, 1880 - 1948) lithograph. Image of 'Benjamin Franklin.' Signed by artist in pencil lower left. Sheet measures 16-in. x 11-in. In VG/VG+ condition. 2) Pledge of Allegiance illuminated chromolithograph. Beautifully designed by J.R. Rosen, Harvard university engrosser. Portraits of George Washington and Betsy Ross. Measures 16.75-in. x 12.5-in. sheet size. In EX/NrMt condition. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
May. 21, 2020
Samuel Woolf Nude Figure Study Pastel Drawing
Est: $100 - $200
New York,1880-1948 Natural depiction of a nude woman standing to the side and reaching above her head.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
May. 17, 2020
SAMUEL WOOLF (1880-1948) PENCIL SIGNED ETCHING
Est: $10 - $1,000
The Organ Grinder. Pencil signed lower left. Excellent impression. Dimensions: (Paper) 12.25 x 9.5 Condition: Slight toning from prior framing.
Westport Auction
Apr. 09, 2020
Samuel J. Woolf Lithograph [AAA, Benjamin Franklin]
Est: $30 - $60
Samuel Johnson Woolf (New York 1880 - 1948) lithograph. Signed by artist in pencil lower right. Measures 12.5-in. x 8.5-in. image size, 16-in. x 11-in. sheet size. In G/G+ condition with tape residue upper edge verso, toning and pencil erased lower edge. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Feb. 16, 2020
SAMUEL J. WOOLF CHARCOAL ON PAPERBOARD
Est: $50 - $150
SAMUEL J. WOOLF (AMER, 1880-1948), CHARCOAL ON PAPERBOARD, H 18", W 16", "MAYOR LAGUARDIA" A charcoal drawing titled "Mayor LaGuardia" by Samuel J. Woolf. Exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art (April 15, 1940 - May 7, 1940) Exhibition No. 105 "The Artist an Reporter." No. 639. From the estate of Gerald Torrence, Chicago.
DuMouchelles
Sep. 20, 2019
SAMUEL J. WOOLF DRAWING, 1934, H 18", W 12"
Est: $100 - $200
SAMUEL J. WOOLF (AMERICAN, 1880-1948), DRAWING, 1934, H 18", W 12" :A portrait drawing by the famous illustrator Samuel J. Woolf, known for his portraits and correspondence for Time magazine during the First World War. This portrait is addressed to Woolf's friend, and inscribed "To Harold From An Old Friend Sam J. Woolf 1934". Framed and matted under glass.
DuMouchelles
Sep. 20, 2019
SAMUEL J. WOOLF DRAWING, 1930
Est: $100 - $200
SAMUEL J. WOOLF (AMERICAN, 1880-1948), DRAWING, 1930, H 18", W 12", "HARRY GLOSTER ARMSTRONG" :A drawing by Samuel J. Woolf, known for his First World War correspondence for Time magazine. This portrait drawing is illegibly attributed.
DuMouchelles
Aug. 01, 2019
Samuel J. Woolf Lithograph [B. Franklin, Portrait]
Est: $30 - $60
Samuel Johnson Woolf (New York 1880 - 1948) lithograph. Signed 'S. J. Woolf' in pencil lower left. Measures 12.625-in. x 8.625-in. image size, 16-in. x 11-in. sheet size. Image in VG/EX condition, with minor warping at the bottom and top of the sheet. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Aug. 01, 2019
Samuel J Woolf Signed Litho [Franklin D Roosevelt]
Est: $30 - $60
Samuel Johnson Woolf (New York 1880 - 1948) signed lithograph. Signed 'S. J. Woolf' in pencil lower right. Title 'Franklin Delano Roosevelt' in pencil lower right of mat. Measures 15.125-in. x 11.25-in. sheet size. Image in VG/EX condition. Measures 13.5-in. x 9-in. for image window cut in mat. Image protected by thin clear plastic sheet. Unframed, with custom mat (19.5-in. x 15-in.). Print is hinge mounted and not glued to mat. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Apr. 24, 2019
Samuel Johnson Woolf Signed Lithograph
Est: $30 - $50
Samuel Johnson Woolf (American 1880 - 1948) signed lithograph. Signed 'S. J. Woolf' in pencil lower right. Number '74/28' in pencil lower right of sheet. Measures 11-in. x 15.25-in. image size, 14.25-in. x 18.5-in. sheet size. Small tears and creases in margins. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. 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
Feb. 28, 2019
Samuel Johnson Woolf. Abraham Lincoln. 20th c.
Est: $100 - $200
[Lincoln] Woolf, Samuel Johnson (American, 1880-1948). "Abraham Lincoln." 20th century. Lithograph. Signed in pencil, l.r. Published by Associated American Artists. Framed: 22" x 16 1/2" Condition Under glass, not examined out of frame.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Oct. 27, 2018
Samuel J. Woolf (N.Y. 1880-1948)
Est: $40 - $60
Samuel J. Woolf (N.Y. 1880-1948), Portrait of President Herbert Hoover, lithograph, 15 5/8" x 11 3/8", signed in pencil at lower right "SJ Woolf".
Copake Auction Inc.
Jul. 28, 2018
Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948)
Est: $25 - $50
Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948), "Portrait of Herbert Hoover", signed LRC "S. J. Woolf". From the estate of the artist.15 3/4" x 11 1/4". Pencil signed LRC.
Copake Auction Inc.
Jun. 23, 2018
Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948)
Est: $25 - $50
Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948), "Portrait of Herbert Hoover", signed LRC "S. J. Woolf". From the estate of the artist.15 3/4" x 11 1/4". Pencil signed LRC.
Copake Auction Inc.
Jun. 24, 2017
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF (American, 1880-1948). CITY HALL INTERIOR, NEW YORK, signed and titled lower right. Charcoal.
Est: $250 - $300
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF (American, 1880-1948). CITY HALL INTERIOR, NEW YORK, signed and titled lower right. Charcoal - Framed, sight: 18 1/2 in. x 24 1/2 in.
Sloans & Kenyon
May. 31, 2017
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF (1880-1948) American Portrait of Helen Wills Moody (1905-1998) American Charcoal heightened with chalk Signed and inscribed with dedication For Helen Wills Moody with appreciation 27.5 x 34 cm, framed and glazed Note: Helen Wills
Est: £200 - £300
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF (1880-1948) American Portrait of Helen Wills Moody (1905-1998) American Charcoal heightened with chalk Signed and inscribed with dedication For Helen Wills Moody with appreciation 27.5 x 34 cm, framed and glazed Note: Helen Wills Moody was a multiple ladies world tennis champion during the 1920s and 30s, including eight times Wimbledon Champion, thirty-one Grand Slams and a one-hundred and eighty game unbeaten run between 1927 and 1933.
Rowley Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers
Feb. 27, 2017
Samuel Johnson Woolf (American, 1880-1948) Group of Three Historical Portraits L
Est: $200 - $300
Samuel Johnson Woolf (American, 1880-1948) Group of Three Historical Portraits Lithograph, each Ed. 250 Each signed in pencil in lower margin Published by Associated American Artists, New York Benjamin Franklin 16 x 11 inches (sheet) Thomas Jefferson 16 x 12 inches (sheet) Franklin Delano Roosevelt 16 x 12 inches (sheet) HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Feb. 18, 2017
Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948)
Est: $50 - $75
Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948), "Portrait of Herbert Hoover", signed LRC "S. J. Woolf". From the estate of the artist.
Copake Auction Inc.
Nov. 19, 2016
Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948)
Est: $200 - $300
Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948), "Portrait of Babe Ruth" (1895-1948), Charcoal, heightened with white chalk. 25 5/8" x 19 3/4". Signed LRC "S. J. Woolf". From the estate of the artist.
Copake Auction Inc.
Nov. 19, 2016
Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948)
Est: $40 - $60
Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1942), "Portrait of Herbert Hoover (1874-1964), lithograph, 16" x 11 1/2", signed LRC in pencil, estate stamp verso.
Copake Auction Inc.
May. 21, 2016
Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948)
Est: $40 - $60
Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948), Portrait of Herbert Hoover, signed LRC in pencil, from the estate of the artist. Work 11 1/2" x 16".
Copake Auction Inc.
Feb. 13, 2016
Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948)
Est: $50 - $100
Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948), "Portrait of John F. O' Ryan", charcoal drawing heightened with white chalk, 25 5/8" x 19 3/4", signed (by the subject , at center): "John F. O' Ryan", inscribed (on the back): L3596.8, stamed (at lower right): FEB 4 1934, Estate stamp (at lower right): "S. J. Woolf", from the estate of the artist.
Copake Auction Inc.
Nov. 21, 2015
Samuel J. Woolf (1880-1948)
Est: $50 - $75
Samuel J. Woolf (1880-1948), "Portrait of President Herbert Hoover", lithograph, 16" x 11 1/2", signed (at lower right): "S. J. Woolf", from the estate of the artist.
Copake Auction Inc.
Nov. 21, 2015
Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948)
Est: $50 - $100
Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948), "Portrait of George A. Sloan", charcoal drawing heightened with white chalk, 25 5/8" x 19 3/4", signed by subject (at center): "Geo. A. Sloan". From the estate of the artist.
Copake Auction Inc.
Nov. 21, 2015
Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948)
Est: $50 - $100
Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948), "Portrait of John F. O' Ryan", charcoal drawing heightened with white chalk, 25 5/8" x 19 3/4", signed (by the subject , at center): "John F. O' Ryan", inscribed (on the back): L3596.8, stamed (at lower right): FEB 4 1934, Estate stamp (at lower right): "S. J. Woolf", from the estate of the artist.
Copake Auction Inc.
May. 16, 2015
Samuel Johnson Woof (1880-1948)
Est: $50 - $100
Samuel Johnson Woolf (1880-1948), Portrait of Hebert Clark Hoover (1874-1964), 31st President (1929-1933), lithograph. 16" x 11 1/2", signed LRC in pencil "S.J. Woolf", provenance estate of the artist.
Copake Auction Inc.
Jun. 09, 2014
Samuel Johnson Woolf (American, 1880- 1948), two framed pieces: "Edgar Allen Poe", lithograph on grey paper, signed in pencil LR, de...
Est: $75 - $175
Samuel Johnson Woolf (American, 1880- 1948), two framed pieces: "Edgar Allen Poe", lithograph on grey paper, signed in pencil LR, depicts the writer seated with arms crossed, mounted on mat under glass, minor creases to right edge of paper, 17" h. x 13´w.; and "The Conductor: Richard Wagner", etching, waist high portrait of the gentleman with arms upraised, not signed in block, matted under glass, two dots in LL margin, waving of paper, 8 3/4" h. x 6 3/4" w., both pieces not examined out of frame and with expected surface wear to frame.
Winter Associates, Inc.
Jun. 15, 2013
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF (American, 1880-1948). CITY HALL, NY, signed and titled lower right. Charcoal.
Est: $300 - $400
SAMUEL JOHNSON WOOLF (American, 1880-1948). CITY HALL, NY, signed and titled lower right. Charcoal - Framed, sight: 18 1/2 in. x 24 1/2 in.
Sloans & Kenyon