Murray Percival Bewley Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Murray Percival Bewley Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 18, 2024
Murray Bewley, American (1884-1964), Bewley In Florence, self-portrait, watercolor on paper, 6 3/4"H x 6"W (sight), 14 3/4"H x 13 3/4"W (frame)
Est: $300 - $500
Murray Bewley American, (1884-1964) Bewley In Florence, self-portrait watercolor on paper Note in pen on verso reads "On reverse 'Bewley in Florence' Murry P. Bewley, Painter 1884. Fort Worth, Texas. Estate stamp #77". Biography from the Archives of askART: Murray Percival Bewley is most often noted for his oil portraits of children, and, to a lesser extent, his watercolor landscapes. He is considered by some to have been the leading Texas portrait painter of the twentieth century, although he spent much time away from Texas. Bewley was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas in June 1884 and graduated from high school there. His initial exposure to art training was in Fort Worth with a teacher named Viginia Linnen, and then he went to Denver where he studied at the Denver Staudents School of Art during summer school. He also studied at the Art Institute in Chicago, the National Academy of Design in New York, and the Pennsylvania Fine Art Academy in Philadelphia. William Merritt Chase, Celia Beaux, and Robert Henri are some of the well-known artists with whom he studied, and in 1906 he went to Florence, Italy with Chase and then to Paris when Chase advised him to establish a studio and stay out of school.. Bewley was a traveler most of his career, although he continued to return to Fort Worth, Texas to paint portraits of friends and family. He spent time in Paris, France, between 1905 and 1910, and his works were seen in the Paris Salons through 1914. In 1913, he returned to Fort Worth where he spent time painting, and then in 1916 he went to New York, where he taught and painted until 1924. Then he moved to California until the mid 1930s when he returned to Paris. After that he returned to California, living in Beverly Hills, and then again went to France where he died in 1956 in Lyons. Memberships for Bewley include the Allied Artists of America, the Salmagundi Club, and the Texas Fine Arts Association. Among his exhibition venues are the Paris Salon, 1908-1909; the Art Institute of chicaog, and the Pennyslvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Source: John and Deborah Powers, "Texas Painters, Sculptors, and Graphic Artists"
Ripley Auctions
Jun. 01, 2024
Murray P. Bewley, American / France (1884-1964), Bewley In Florence, watercolor on paper, 6 3/4"H x 6"W (sight), 14 3/4"H x 13 3/4"W (frame)
Est: $400 - $600
Murray P. Bewley American / France, (1884-1964) Bewley In Florence watercolor on paper Note in pen on verso reads "On reverse 'Bewley in Florence' Murry P. Bewley, Painter 1884. Fort Worth, Texas. Estate stamp #77". Biography from the Archives of askART: Murray Percival Bewley is most often noted for his oil portraits of children, and, to a lesser extent, his watercolor landscapes. He is considered by some to have been the leading Texas portrait painter of the twentieth century, although he spent much time away from Texas. Bewley was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas in June 1884 and graduated from high school there. His initial exposure to art training was in Fort Worth with a teacher named Viginia Linnen, and then he went to Denver where he studied at the Denver Staudents School of Art during summer school. He also studied at the Art Institute in Chicago, the National Academy of Design in New York, and the Pennsylvania Fine Art Academy in Philadelphia. William Merritt Chase, Celia Beaux, and Robert Henri are some of the well-known artists with whom he studied, and in 1906 he went to Florence, Italy with Chase and then to Paris when Chase advised him to establish a studio and stay out of school.. Bewley was a traveler most of his career, although he continued to return to Fort Worth, Texas to paint portraits of friends and family. He spent time in Paris, France, between 1905 and 1910, and his works were seen in the Paris Salons through 1914. In 1913, he returned to Fort Worth where he spent time painting, and then in 1916 he went to New York, where he taught and painted until 1924. Then he moved to California until the mid 1930s when he returned to Paris. After that he returned to California, living in Beverly Hills, and then again went to France where he died in 1956 in Lyons. Memberships for Bewley include the Allied Artists of America, the Salmagundi Club, and the Texas Fine Arts Association. Among his exhibition venues are the Paris Salon, 1908-1909; the Art Institute of chicaog, and the Pennyslvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Source: John and Deborah Powers, "Texas Painters, Sculptors, and Graphic Artists"
Ripley Auctions
Apr. 27, 2024
Murray P. Bewley, American / France (1884-1964), Bewley In Florence, watercolor on paper, 6 3/4"H x 6"W (sight), 14 3/4"H x 13 3/4"W (frame)
Est: $700 - $900
Murray P. Bewley American / France, (1884-1964) Bewley In Florence watercolor on paper Note in pen on verso reads "On reverse 'Bewley in Florence' Murry P. Bewley, Painter 1884. Fort Worth, Texas. Estate stamp #77". Biography from the Archives of askART: Murray Percival Bewley is most often noted for his oil portraits of children, and, to a lesser extent, his watercolor landscapes. He is considered by some to have been the leading Texas portrait painter of the twentieth century, although he spent much time away from Texas. Bewley was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas in June 1884 and graduated from high school there. His initial exposure to art training was in Fort Worth with a teacher named Viginia Linnen, and then he went to Denver where he studied at the Denver Staudents School of Art during summer school. He also studied at the Art Institute in Chicago, the National Academy of Design in New York, and the Pennsylvania Fine Art Academy in Philadelphia. William Merritt Chase, Celia Beaux, and Robert Henri are some of the well-known artists with whom he studied, and in 1906 he went to Florence, Italy with Chase and then to Paris when Chase advised him to establish a studio and stay out of school.. Bewley was a traveler most of his career, although he continued to return to Fort Worth, Texas to paint portraits of friends and family. He spent time in Paris, France, between 1905 and 1910, and his works were seen in the Paris Salons through 1914. In 1913, he returned to Fort Worth where he spent time painting, and then in 1916 he went to New York, where he taught and painted until 1924. Then he moved to California until the mid 1930s when he returned to Paris. After that he returned to California, living in Beverly Hills, and then again went to France where he died in 1956 in Lyons. Memberships for Bewley include the Allied Artists of America, the Salmagundi Club, and the Texas Fine Arts Association. Among his exhibition venues are the Paris Salon, 1908-1909; the Art Institute of chicaog, and the Pennyslvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Source: John and Deborah Powers, "Texas Painters, Sculptors, and Graphic Artists"
Ripley Auctions
Sep. 09, 2023
Murray Percival Bewley, American, Texas, 1884-1964
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Betty, Portrait Of A Girl In A Hat, Oil On Board, Signed Lower Right, David Dike Gallery Label Verso, 16 X 12 Inches, Gilt Wood Frame With Plaque Center And Artist's Framing Co. Label Verso, 22 X 18 X 2 Inches. See Photos For Additional Condition Information.
J. Garrett Auctioneers
Aug. 21, 2022
Murray Bewley Woman with Bowl of Fruit Painting
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
BEWLEY, Murray Percival, (American, 1884-1964): Portrait of a woman holding a bowl of fruit, Oil/Canvas, signed lower right, partial exhibition label verso, 30" x 25", framed 38" x 33". From the estate of Hazel Hanlon, lifetime collector and fine antiques dealer from Tampa, Florida. Condition: Craquelure, frame with chips and losses.
Amero Auctions
Jul. 14, 2022
Murray Bewley (American, 1884-1964) Portrait of a Mother and Daughter (Artist's Wife Bernice Wren Bewley and Daughter betty), Circa 1922
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Murray Bewley (American, 1884-1964) Portrait of a Mother and Daughter (Artist's Wife Bernice Wren Bewley and Daughter betty), Circa 1922 oil on canvas Signed (lower right) 30 x 25 inches. Label on verso: The Old Jail Art Center, Albany, TX Brock & Co., Carlisle, Massachusetts
Hindman
Sep. 11, 2019
MURRAY PERCIVAL BEWLEY, (AMERICAN, 1884-1964), "ADELE"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
MURRAY PERCIVAL BEWLEY (american, 1884-1964) "ADELE" Signed 'Murray Bewley' bottom right, oil on canvas. 29 1/4 x 24 1/4 in. (74.3 x 61.6cm) provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania.
Freeman's | Hindman
Sep. 11, 2019
MURRAY PERCIVAL BEWLEY, (AMERICAN, 1884-1964), "BARBARA"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
MURRAY PERCIVAL BEWLEY (american, 1884-1964) "BARBARA" Signed 'Murray Bewley' bottom right, oil on canvas. 29 1/4 x 24 1/4 in. (74.3 x 61.6cm) provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 09, 2019
Murray Bewley, (American, 1884-1964), Girl in White, oil on canvas, 20" x 18"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Murray Bewley (American, 1884-1964) Girl in White oil on canvas signed lower right 20" x 18" Provenance: Treadway Toomey Auctions, Oak Park, Illinois, 03 December 2016, Lot 494 Collection of Wilbert and Marilyn Hasbrouck, Chicago, Illinois
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 07, 2017
Murray Pervical Bewley. The Love Letter, oil
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
(American, 1884-1964). Oil on artist board, signed "M. Bewley" lr, 16 x 13 in., framed
Alex Cooper
Dec. 03, 2016
Murray Percival Bewley, (American, 1884-1964), Young Girl with Flowers, oil on canvas, 20" x 17.5"
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Murray Percival Bewley (American, 1884-1964) Young Girl with Flowers oil on canvas signed lower right 20" x 17.5"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
May. 11, 2013
MURRAY PERCIVAL BEWLEY (British, 1884-1964) Goldfish Oi
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
MURRAY PERCIVAL BEWLEY (British, 1884-1964) Goldfish Oil on canvas 30 x 25 inches (76.2 x 63.5 cm) Signed lower right: Murray Bewley
Heritage Auctions
May. 11, 2013
MURRAY PERCIVAL BEWLEY (British, 1884-1964) Nude (Murei
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
MURRAY PERCIVAL BEWLEY (British, 1884-1964) Nude (Mureille, the artist's wife), circa 1944 Oil on panel 15-1/2 x 12-1/2 inches (39.4 x 31.8 cm) (image) PROVENANCE: Estate of Mureille Bewley, wife of the artist; By descent through the artist's family to the present owner, 1989. NOTE: This painting is accompanied by a handwritten note from the artist's wife, Mureille Murray, confirming the authenticity of the work.
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 24, 2012
Murray Percival Bewley, "Young Girl with a Bowl
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Murray Percival Bewley, "Young Girl with a Bowl Berries" oil on canvas. Signed and indistinctly inscribed lower right "M. Bewley". Canvas: 32"H x 26"W; Frame: 40.25"H x 33.75"W. Murray Percival Bewley (American, 1884-1964) was born in Fort Worth, Texas. Bewley attended the Art Institute in Chicago and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. He continued his studies in Europe and was a student of Robert Henri and William Merritt Chase. He is known for his exquisite portraits of children.
Dallas Auction Gallery
Sep. 11, 2010
Murray Percival Bewley (Texas, 1884-1964),
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Murray Percival Bewley (Texas, 1884-1964), "Betty", signed lower right "M. Bewley" and titled on label verso, oil on artist board, 9-5/8 x 8 in., modern carved and gilt wood Arts and Crafts style frame, good condition, frame with abrasions Private Collection, Vero Beach, Florida
Brunk Auctions
Apr. 20, 2010
Murray Percival Bewley (American, 1884-1964) The green necklace 30 x 25in
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
The green necklace signed 'Murray Bewley' (lower right) oil on canvas 30 x 25in overall: 40 x 35in
Bonhams
Mar. 08, 2007
MURRAY PERCIVAL BEWLEY 1884-1964
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
IN HER SUNDAY BEST IN HER SUNDAY BEST measurements 30 1/4 by 25 in. alternate measurements 76.8 by 63.5 signed MURRAY BEWLEY, l.r. oil on canvas Condition Note: canvas with wax lining, signature somewhat abraded, under Uv light, varnish somewhat opaque, scattered fine touches of inpaint along edges of face and hat, to frame abrasion, and particularly above lower edge We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE. PROVENANCE Hamilton Collection Acquired from the above by the Fort Wayne Art Museum, 1941 (Sale: Litchfield Auction Gallery, Connecticut, 1990) Acquired from the above by the present owner
Sotheby's
Jan. 01, 2006
BEWLEY, MURRAY PERCIVAL
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Oil on canvas. "Girl with Fruit." Signed lower right. 30 x 25." Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts, Annual Exhibition 1927, label on verso. (1884-1964).Some horizontal crackelure across girl.
Stamford Auction