Thomas B Allen Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Thomas B Allen Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 20, 2024
THOMAS B. ALLEN (1928-2004) Lester Young.
Est: $500 - $750
THOMAS B. ALLEN (1928-2004) Lester Young. Record album cover illustration for The Lester Young Story, Volume 1 (Columbia Records, 1976). Graphite on illustration board. 13 13/4 x 12 1/2 inches, matted and framed to 20 1/2 x 20 1/2 inches. Signed in lower right image. The Lester Young Story was the first volume in a five-part series commemorating the legendary saxophone player. This volume features recordings from 1936-37, including performances with Teddy Wilson's orchestra (with Benny Goodman and Billie Holiday on vocals), The Jones-Smith Incorporated (with Count Basie on piano), and the Billie Holiday Orchestra. Thomas B. Allen was an illustrator renowned for pushing the boundaries of commercial art in the 1950s and 60s. He was often associated with fellow illustration mavericks Robert Weaver and Robert Andrew Parker. Together, they challenged the saccharine atmosphere of the post-war magazine scene, preferring to observe the world and draw from life. Allen contributed to prestigious magazines such as The New Yorker, Esquire, and Sports Illustrated, and was also celebrated for his album covers for country and jazz musicians. Allen frequently attended recording sessions at CBS records, enabling him to hone his observation skills and produce work that felt "more authentic."
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 28, 2024
THOMAS B. ALLEN, HAROLD "RED" GRANGE, THE GALLOPING GHOST, OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $5,200 - $7,000
Artist: Thomas B. Allen, American (1928 - 2004) Title: Harold "Red" Grange, The Galloping Ghost Year: circa 1970 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed lower right Size: 30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm) Description: The National Football League was in its infancy in 1925 and in desperate need of a major gate attraction. The league's wishes were granted on Thanksgiving Day as the Chicago Bears introduced their newest member - "The Galloping Ghost."Just days after his collegiate career ended, a standing-room crowd of 36,000 - the largest in pro football history at the time - packed Wrigley Field to get a glimpse of Harold "Red" Grange in action. Although the Bears and cross-town rival Chicago Cardinals played to 0-0 tie, the NFL had its first bona fide star.Grange played respectably in his professional debut as the crowd, and the Cardinals, keyed on the famous player. In fact the crowd booed whenever the play was not directed toward Grange. Aside from gaining a black eye, Grange totaled 92 yards from scrimmage, added 56 yards on punt returns, threw six passes and had an interception to break up the Cardinals' only real scoring threat of the day. Newspapers reported that he pulled in an astronomical $12,000 for his day's work - much of which most likely found its way to his manager, C.C. "Cash and Carry" Pyle.Over the next several months, Grange and his Chicago Bears traveled the country on a barnstorming tour. More than 400,000 spectators - from coast to coast - saw the fabled All-America from the University of Illinois display his athletic talents on the football field.Using Grange as his star attraction, Pyle organized a rival league called the American Football League in 1926. Grange starred for the New York Yankees. While the Yankees had moderate success, the league failed. Grange rejoined the Bears in 1927 but suffered a serious knee injury that sidelined him through the entire 1928 season. He came back in 1929 and played with Chicago through 1934.
RoGallery
Sep. 08, 2023
THOMAS B. ALLEN, HAROLD "RED"GRANGE, THE GALLOPING GHOST, OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Artist: Thomas B. Allen, American (1928 - 2004) Title: Harold "Red"Grange, The Galloping Ghost Year: circa 1970 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed lower right Size: 30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm) Description: The National Football League was in its infancy in 1925 and in desperate need of a major gate attraction. The league's wishes were granted on Thanksgiving Day as the Chicago Bears introduced their newest member - "The Galloping Ghost."Just days after his collegiate career ended, a standing-room crowd of 36,000 - the largest in pro football history at the time - packed Wrigley Field to get a glimpse of Harold "Red"Grange in action. Although the Bears and cross-town rival Chicago Cardinals played to 0-0 tie, the NFL had its first bona fide star.Grange played respectably in his professional debut as the crowd, and the Cardinals, keyed on the famous player. In fact the crowd booed whenever the play was not directed toward Grange. Aside from gaining a black eye, Grange totaled 92 yards from scrimmage, added 56 yards on punt returns, threw six passes and had an interception to break up the Cardinals' only real scoring threat of the day. Newspapers reported that he pulled in an astronomical $12,000 for his day's work - much of which most likely found its way to his manager, C.C. "Cash and Carry"Pyle.Over the next several months, Grange and his Chicago Bears traveled the country on a barnstorming tour. More than 400,000 spectators - from coast to coast - saw the fabled All-America from the University of Illinois display his athletic talents on the football field.Using Grange as his star attraction, Pyle organized a rival league called the American Football League in 1926. Grange starred for the New York Yankees. While the Yankees had moderate success, the league failed. Grange rejoined the Bears in 1927 but suffered a serious knee injury that sidelined him through the entire 1928 season. He came back in 1929 and played with Chicago through 1934.
RoGallery
Jul. 01, 2023
THOMAS B. ALLEN, HAROLD "RED" GRANGE, THE GALLOPING GHOST, OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $6,000 - $7,000
Artist: Thomas B. Allen, American (1928 - 2004) Title: Harold "Red"ť Grange, The Galloping Ghost Portfolio: Year: circa 1970 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed lower right Size: 30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm) Description: The National Football League was in its infancy in 1925 and in desperate need of a major gate attraction. The league"™s wishes were granted on Thanksgiving Day as the Chicago Bears introduced their newest member - "The Galloping Ghost."ťJust days after his collegiate career ended, a standing-room crowd of 36,000 - the largest in pro football history at the time - packed Wrigley Field to get a glimpse of Harold "Red"ť Grange in action. Although the Bears and cross-town rival Chicago Cardinals played to 0-0 tie, the NFL had its first bona fide star.Grange played respectably in his professional debut as the crowd, and the Cardinals, keyed on the famous player. In fact the crowd booed whenever the play was not directed toward Grange. Aside from gaining a black eye, Grange totaled 92 yards from scrimmage, added 56 yards on punt returns, threw six passes and had an interception to break up the Cardinals"™ only real scoring threat of the day. Newspapers reported that he pulled in an astronomical $12,000 for his day"™s work - much of which most likely found its way to his manager, C.C. "Cash and Carry"ť Pyle.Over the next several months, Grange and his Chicago Bears traveled the country on a barnstorming tour. More than 400,000 spectators - from coast to coast - saw the fabled All-America from the University of Illinois display his athletic talents on the football field.Using Grange as his star attraction, Pyle organized a rival league called the American Football League in 1926. Grange starred for the New York Yankees. While the Yankees had moderate success, the league failed. Grange rejoined the Bears in 1927 but suffered a serious knee injury that sidelined him through the entire 1928 season. He came back in 1929 and played with Chicago through 1934.
RoGallery
May. 20, 2023
Thomas Allen (1928 - 2004) American Pencil/Paper
Est: $100 - $200
Thomas Allen (1928 - 2004) American Pencil/Paper Titled "Puzzle Pieces" Signed along lower left. Graphic and pencil drawing created in 2001. Human face separated on smaller pieces of paper taped over other pieces of paper like a puzzle. Proceeds from this sale will benefit students at the Ringling College of Art & Design. Thomas B. Allen (1928 - 2004) was active/lived in New York, Tennessee. Thomas Allen is known for Magazine illustrator, genre, marine. Overall size: 23 1/2 x 28 1/4 in. Image size: 17 1/2 x 22 in. #1116. #22.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Mar. 11, 2023
THOMAS B. ALLEN, JOE LOUIS VS BILLY CONN (HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP), POSTER
Est: $75 - $100
Artist: Thomas B. Allen, American (1928 - 2004) Title: Joe Louis vs Billy Conn (Heavyweight Boxing Championship) Medium: Poster Size: 16.5 x 22 in. (41.91 x 55.88 cm)
RoGallery
Sep. 13, 2022
Thomas B. Allen, Harold “Red” Grange, The Galloping Ghost, Oil Painting
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Artist: Thomas B. Allen, American (1928 - 2004) Title: Harold “Red” Grange, The Galloping Ghost Year: circa 1970 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed lower right Size: 30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm) 1963 Inaugural Class - Pro Football Hall of Fame The National Football League was in its infancy in 1925 and in desperate need of a major gate attraction. The league’s wishes were granted on Thanksgiving Day as the Chicago Bears introduced their newest member – “The Galloping Ghost.”Just days after his collegiate career ended, a standing-room crowd of 36,000 – the largest in pro football history at the time – packed Wrigley Field to get a glimpse of Harold “Red” Grange in action. Although the Bears and cross-town rival Chicago Cardinals played to a 0-0 tie, the NFL had its first bona fide star. Grange played respectably in his professional debut as the crowd, and the Cardinals keyed on the famous player. In fact, the crowd booed whenever the play was not directed toward Grange. Aside from gaining a black eye, Grange totaled 92 yards from scrimmage, added 56 yards on punt returns, threw six passes, and had an interception to break up the Cardinals’ only real scoring threat of the day. Newspapers reported that he pulled in an astronomical $12,000 for his day’s work – much of which most likely found its way to his manager, C.C. “Cash and Carry” Pyle. Over the next several months, Grange and his Chicago Bears traveled the country on a barnstorming tour. More than 400,000 spectators – from coast to coast – saw the fabled All-America from the University of Illinois display his athletic talents on the football field. Using Grange as his star attraction, Pyle organized a rival league called the American Football League in 1926. Grange starred for the New York Yankees. While the Yankees had moderate success, the league failed. Grange rejoined the Bears in 1927 but suffered a serious knee injury that sidelined him through the entire 1928 season. He came back in 1929 and played with Chicago through 1934.
RoGallery
Jun. 24, 2021
THOMAS B. ALLEN (1928-2004) "Withdrawal Phase." [HEALTH]
Est: $800 - $1,200
THOMAS B. ALLEN (1928-2004) "Withdrawal Phase." Illustration for article "Public Health Hospital at Lexington, Kentucky, Part One," published in the 25th Anniversary issue of What's New; date unknown. Oil on canvas. 710x555 mm; 28x22 inches. Signed "Thomas B. Allen" in lower left image. Framed. Provenance: Albert Landry Galleries (with their label on verso); private collection, New York.
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 21, 2019
Thomas B Allen (1928 - 2004) Pen and Watercolor.
Est: $100 - $300
5 1/2" x 7" Signed, Inscribed and Initialed.
Weiss Auctions
Mar. 27, 2019
Thomas B Allen Original Illustrations President Lincoln
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Thomas B Allen, "5 untitled illustrations showing President Lincoln, Ulysses S Grant, Mary Todd, Gettysburg Address & 1 spot illustration of American eagle E Pluribus Unum", pencil on paper, (1) 3" x 4", (5) 8" x 11", at least 2 are signed JBA
Wilson's Auctioneers and Appraisers
May. 13, 2015
Thomas B. Allen American, 1928-2004 (i) Lester Young (ii) Eric Gale - I Know that's Right
Est: $400 - $600
Thomas B. Allen American, 1928-2004 (i) Lester Young Intitialed T.B.A. (ll) Pastel on mat board, mounted to 8-ply archival board 12 1/2 x 25 inches, framed size 15 3/4 x 28 x 1 inches (ii) Eric Gale - I Know that's Right, 1983 Signed Thomas B. Allen (ll) Pastel on paper 14 x 19 1/2 inches, framed size 22 1/2 x 27 1/4 x 1 1/8 inches C The Collection of Bruce Lundvall
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 25, 2014
Thomas B. Allen American, 1928-2004 (i) Lester Young (ii) Eric Gale - I Know that's Right
Est: $800 - $1,200
Thomas B. Allen American, 1928-2004 (i) Lester Young Intitialed T.B.A. (ll) Pastel on mat board, mounted to 8-ply archival board 12 1/2 x 25 inches (ii) Eric Gale - I Know that's Right, 1983 Signed Thomas B. Allen (ll) Pastel on paper 14 x 19 1/2 inches C The Collection of Bruce Lundvall
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 25, 2014
Thomas B. Allen American, 1928-2004 Lester Young - The Lester Young Story Volume 1, 1975
Est: $800 - $1,200
Thomas B. Allen American, 1928-2004 Lester Young - The Lester Young Story Volume 1, 1975 Signed Thomas B. Allen (lr) Graphite on paper 14 1/2 x 14 inches This is the original artwork for The Lester Young Story Vol. 1, Columbia Records CG-33502 C The Collection of Bruce Lundvall
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 17, 2013
Thomas B. Allen Lithograph, Shepherds
Est: $600 - $800
Thomas B. "Tommy" Allen (American, 1928-2004), "Shepherds," ca. 1960's, stone lithograph. Size: 16.5" x 14".
Material Culture
Nov. 17, 2013
Thomas B. Allen Etching, Dream
Est: $300 - $500
Thomas B. "Tommy" Allen, (American, 1928-2004), "Dream", ca. 1960's, etching and wash A/P. Size: 7" x 6".
Material Culture
Nov. 17, 2013
Thomas B. Allen Watercolor, Two Nudes
Est: $100 - $200
Thomas B. "Tommy" Allen (American, 1928-2004), "Two Nudes", ca. 1960's, watercolor. Size: 13.875" x 10.75".
Material Culture