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b. 1875 - d. 1962

Born in 1875 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Irving Bacon received his early art training at the Art School of the Detroit Museum of Art. Much of his early work concentrated on illustrations and cartoons; often his work reflected an influence of travels in the American West. From 1894 to 1900, he worked as an illustrator at the Detroit Evening News and the Detroit Free Press. In 1902 he went to New York City to study at the Chase School of Art and to illustrate for Harper's Weekly and McClure's. From 1906 to 1910, he studied under Heinrich von Zuget at the Royal Academy in Munich. After returning to Detroit, he sold a painting to Henry Ford and received permission to utilize Ford's large estate for creating landscape paintings. In 1913 he became an employee of the Ford Motor Company, drawing cartoons for the Ford Times and illustrations for the Dearborn Independent. He painted scenes that were of interest to Henry Ford and portraits of Ford's family and friends including Noah Webster, Luther Burbank, Mark Twain, George Washington Carver, Stephen Foster, John Burroughs, and others. Bacon's interest in photography and motion pictures led him to become the head of the Ford Motor Company's Photographic Department for a number of years. He was also responsible for creating paintings of Edison Institute (now The Henry Ford) artifacts, and he acted as stage designer for the museum's theater. He retired from the Edison Institute and Ford Motor Company in 1948 and died in Miami, Florida in 1962 at the age of 86.

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    • Irving Reuben Bacon
      Nov. 10, 2023

      Irving Reuben Bacon

      Est: $600 - $900

      Irving Reuben Bacon (Massachusetts/California, 1875-1962) OXEN PULLING CART oil on canvas, framed, signed H22 1/2" W30 1/4" Provenance: Private collection

      Charlton Hall
    • IRVING REUBEN BACON (FL/MI/CA/MA, 1875-1962)
      Aug. 27, 2023

      IRVING REUBEN BACON (FL/MI/CA/MA, 1875-1962)

      Est: $800 - $1,000

      Winter Landscape with Stream in Alpine Valley, oil on canvas, signed lower right and marked 'Munich', in massive green rubbed white vintage gesso frame, OS: 33 1/2" x 40 1/2", SS: 22" x 29", good condition.

      Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
    • Irving Reuben Bacon (American, 1875-1962) Oil On Canvas Mounted To Board, Ca. 1909, Dordrecht, Holland, H 12" W 16.5"
      Jul. 28, 2023

      Irving Reuben Bacon (American, 1875-1962) Oil On Canvas Mounted To Board, Ca. 1909, Dordrecht, Holland, H 12" W 16.5"

      Est: $500 - $1,000

      Signed, dated and located in the lower left. Depicting a bridge over a canal in Dordrecht with sloops and a rowboat. Having a giltwood acanthus leaf frame, H 21", W Provenance: From the Estate of Prominent Collector, Leon Zielinski, Macomb County, MI. J.L. Hudson's Gallery. DuMouchelle Art Galleries 10-16-1988 lot #2290.

      DuMouchelles
    • IRVING REUBEN BACON (FL/MI/CA/MA, 1875-1962)
      Aug. 28, 2022

      IRVING REUBEN BACON (FL/MI/CA/MA, 1875-1962)

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      Winter Landscape with Stream in Alpine Valley, oil on canvas, signed lower right and marked 'Munich', in massive green rubbed white vintage gesso frame, OS: 33 1/2" x 40 1/2", SS: 22" x 29", good condition.

      Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
    • Irving Reuben Bacon (FL,MI,CA,MA,1875-1962) oil painting
      Jul. 03, 2022

      Irving Reuben Bacon (FL,MI,CA,MA,1875-1962) oil painting

      Est: $675 - $850

      ARTIST: Irving Reuben Bacon (Florida, Michigan, California, Massachusetts, 1875 - 1962) NAME: Chioggia Canal Scene MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 16 x 12 inches / 40 x 30 cm FRAME SIZE: 23 x 20 inches / 58 x 50 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121087 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Irving Roscoe Bacon was born in Fitchburg, MA on Nov. 29, 1875. Irving Bacon received his early art training at the Art School of the Detroit Museum of Art. Bacon studied with Wm Chase, F. Luis Mora, and at the Royal Academy in Munich. He spent most of his career in Michigan where he was personal artist for Henry Ford. He died in El Cajon, CA on Nov. 21, 1962. Much of his early work concentrated on illustrations and cartoons; often his work reflected an influence of travels in the American West.

      Broward Auction Gallery LLC
    • Irving R Bacon 1875-1972 Arts & Crafts Illustrator
      Jun. 07, 2020

      Irving R Bacon 1875-1972 Arts & Crafts Illustrator

      Est: $100 - $200

      Irving R Bacon (American, 1875-1972) Arts & Crafts Illustration. Depiction of a gnome painting a frog in a forest glade with mushroom highlights. Excellent condition. Print on artist board measures 20" x 13.5". Frame measures 23.5" x 17".

      Neely Auction
    • IRVING RUBEN BACON OIL ON CANVAS VILLAGE LANDSCAPE
      Nov. 17, 2019

      IRVING RUBEN BACON OIL ON CANVAS VILLAGE LANDSCAPE

      Est: $250 - $350

      IRVING RUBEN BACON (AMERICAN, 1875-1962), OIL ON CANVAS, H 16", W 12", VILLAGE LANDSCAPE WITH FIGURE & COWS 16.5" x 12"; signed lower right and marked, "Munchen"; gilt frame, 23" x 20".

      DuMouchelles
    • Irving R. Bacon (1875-1962) "In the Mountains"
      Oct. 28, 2018

      Irving R. Bacon (1875-1962) "In the Mountains"

      Est: $2,000 - $4,000

      Irving Reuben Bacon (Florida, Michigan, California, Massachusetts, 1875 - 1962) Painting of a western American Landscape with snow capped mountains in the background. Signed lower right. Label verso. Oil/Canvas. Irving Roscoe Bacon was born in Fitchburg, MA on Nov. 29, 1875. Bacon studied with Wm Chase, F. Luis Mora, and at the Royal Academy in Munich. He spent most of his career in Michigan where he was personal artist for Henry Ford. Sight Size: 21.5 x 27.5 in. Overall Size: 27.5 x 33.75 in.

      Helmuth Stone
    • IRVING REUBEN BACON OIL ON CANVAS, H 16", W 23"
      Jul. 22, 2018

      IRVING REUBEN BACON OIL ON CANVAS, H 16", W 23"

      Est: $200 - $300

      IRVING REUBEN BACON, (AMERICAN, 1875-1962), OIL ON CANVAS, H 16", W 23" :A framed oil on canvas, signed in the lower left corner by Irving R. Bacon. Mr. Bacon was the "house" painter for Henry Ford and the Ford family. Visible size: H 16", W 23". Frame: H 22", W 29".

      DuMouchelles
    • Irving R. Bacon (1875-1962) "In the Mountains"
      Jul. 01, 2018

      Irving R. Bacon (1875-1962) "In the Mountains"

      Est: $3,000 - $6,000

      Irving Reuben Bacon (Florida, Michigan, California, Massachusetts, 1875 - 1962) Painting of a western American Landscape with snow capped mountains in the background. Signed lower right. Label verso. Oil/Canvas. Sight Size: 21.5 x 27.5 in. Overall Size: 27.5 x 33.75 in. Irving Roscoe Bacon was born in Fitchburg, MA on Nov. 29, 1875. Bacon studied with Wm Chase, F. Luis Mora, and at the Royal Academy in Munich. He spent most of his career in Michigan where he was personal artist for Henry Ford.

      Helmuth Stone
    • OOC "Sunset over Barn" by Irving R. Bacon
      May. 28, 2018

      OOC "Sunset over Barn" by Irving R. Bacon

      Est: -

      (1875 - 1962) This Painting was exhibited at the Detroit Museum in 1913. He was the personal artist for Henry Ford for 33 years. 23.5" x 20.5"

      Lilly Auction & Gallery
    • IRVING REUBEN BACON OIL ON CANVAS, H 16", W 23"
      May. 20, 2018

      IRVING REUBEN BACON OIL ON CANVAS, H 16", W 23"

      Est: $400 - $600

      IRVING REUBEN BACON, (AMERICAN, 1875-1962), OIL ON CANVAS, H 16", W 23" :A framed oil on canvas, signed in the lower left corner by Irving R. Bacon. Mr. Bacon was the "house" painter for Henry Ford and the Ford family. Visible size: H 16", W 23". Frame: H 22", W 29".

      DuMouchelles
    • Irving R. Bacon (1875-1962) "In the Mountains"
      Apr. 29, 2018

      Irving R. Bacon (1875-1962) "In the Mountains"

      Est: $3,000 - $6,000

      Irving Reuben Bacon (Florida, Michigan, California, Massachusetts, 1875 - 1962) Painting of a western American Landscape with snow capped mountains in the background. Signed lower right. Label verso. Oil/Canvas. Sight Size: 21.5 x 27.5 in. Irving Roscoe Bacon was born in Fitchburg, MA on Nov. 29, 1875. Bacon studied with Wm Chase, F. Luis Mora, and at the Royal Academy in Munich. He spent most of his career in Michigan where he was personal artist for Henry Ford.

      Sarasota Estate Auction
    • IRVING R. BACON (1875-1972) OIL ON CANVAS
      Feb. 27, 2018

      IRVING R. BACON (1875-1972) OIL ON CANVAS

      Est: $500 - $700

      HORSE DRAWN WAGON - SIGNED IRVING R BACON , MUNICH - 30" x 22 1/2"

      Echoes Antiques & Auction Gallery
    • Irving Bacon In the Shade
      Apr. 03, 2016

      Irving Bacon In the Shade

      Est: $1,800 - $2,400

      In the Shade (oil on canvas, 24" x 32")

      Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
    • Irving R. Bacon In the Shade
      Dec. 14, 2014

      Irving R. Bacon In the Shade

      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

      In the Shade

      Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
    • Irving Bacon In the Shade
      Aug. 07, 2014

      Irving Bacon In the Shade

      Est: $2,500 - $3,500

      In the Shade

      Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
    • Irving Bacon In the Shade
      Jun. 29, 2014

      Irving Bacon In the Shade

      Est: $2,400 - $2,800

      In the Shade

      Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
    • * Irving R. Bacon, (American, 1875-1962), Girl with Cow
      Nov. 15, 2012

      * Irving R. Bacon, (American, 1875-1962), Girl with Cow

      Est: $500 - $700

      Irving R. Bacon (American, 1875-1962) Girl with Cow oil on canvas signed (upper left) 17 1/2 x 21 3/4 inches.

      Hindman
    • * Irving R. Bacon, (American, 1875-1962), Woman by Building
      Nov. 15, 2012

      * Irving R. Bacon, (American, 1875-1962), Woman by Building

      Est: $600 - $800

      Irving R. Bacon (American, 1875-1962) Woman by Building oil on canvas signed and dated (lower left) 17 3/4 x 21 3/4 inches.

      Hindman
    • IRVING REUBEN BACON [AMERICAN 1875-1962], OIL ON CANVAS, 1908, 20" X 16", "GERMAN PEASANT HOUSE"
      Aug. 19, 2012

      IRVING REUBEN BACON [AMERICAN 1875-1962], OIL ON CANVAS, 1908, 20" X 16", "GERMAN PEASANT HOUSE"

      Est: $600 - $1,000

      IRVING REUBEN BACON [AMERICAN 1875-1962], OIL ON CANVAS, 1908, 20" X 16", "GERMAN PEASANT HOUSE": Signed and dated "Irving R Bacon, Munchen 1908" lower left; gilt frame is somewhat later.

      DuMouchelles
    • Irving R. Bacon, American, 1875-1962, "Evening in Dortrecht, Holland", oil on board, 11 1/2 x 16 3/4 in., framed
      Jun. 03, 2012

      Irving R. Bacon, American, 1875-1962, "Evening in Dortrecht, Holland", oil on board, 11 1/2 x 16 3/4 in., framed

      Est: $1,500 - $2,500

      Irving R. Bacon American, 1875-1962 "Evening in Dortrecht, Holland" oil on board signed and dated "Irving R. Bacon, Dort. Holland, '09" lr 11 1/2 x 16 3/4 in., framed

      Alex Cooper
    • Irving Bacon In the Shade
      Mar. 27, 2011

      Irving Bacon In the Shade

      Est: $4,000 - $6,000

      In the Shade

      Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
    • IRVING R. BACON [AMERICAN] OIL ON CANVAS 15 1/2" X
      Nov. 14, 2010

      IRVING R. BACON [AMERICAN] OIL ON CANVAS 15 1/2" X

      Est: $1,500 - $2,500

      IRVING R. BACON [AMERICAN] OIL ON CANVAS 15 1/2" X 24" 'FORD FARM': Signed lower left and framed. Ex. R.C. Dahling Collection.

      DuMouchelles
    • IRVING BACON, OIL ON CANVAS 10" X 6" BUFFALO BILL:
      Oct. 17, 2010

      IRVING BACON, OIL ON CANVAS 10" X 6" BUFFALO BILL:

      Est: $100 - $150

      IRVING BACON, OIL ON CANVAS 10" X 6" BUFFALO BILL: Not signed. Not on stretcher. Under glass. Estate of James O. Keene. From the Estate of James O. Keene

      DuMouchelles
    • Canal Scene by Irving Reuben Bacon, Oil on Canvas
      May. 22, 2010

      Canal Scene by Irving Reuben Bacon, Oil on Canvas

      Est: $400 - $600

      Irvin Reuben Bacon (American, 1875-1962), titled Chiogga and signed l.r.; 15.25 x 11.75 in.

      Cowan's Auctions
    • IRVING REUBEN BACON, OIL ON CANVAS, 22" X 28", "IN
      May. 16, 2010

      IRVING REUBEN BACON, OIL ON CANVAS, 22" X 28", "IN

      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

      IRVING REUBEN BACON, OIL ON CANVAS, 22" X 28", "IN THE MOUNTAINS": AMERICAN 1875-1962: Western landscape. Signed lower right; original 1930's gilt frame. Detroit Institute of Arts Annual Michigan Artists Exhibition label on verso.

      DuMouchelles
    • Irving Bacon, American, oil, cattle grazing
      Nov. 25, 2007

      Irving Bacon, American, oil, cattle grazing

      Est: $5,000 - $7,000

      IRVING R. BACON (American, 1875-1962) "In the Shade" Excellent oil on canvas, 24" x 32" (60.96 x 81.28cm.). Signed lower left & dated 'Munich 1908'.

      Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
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