Laverne Nelson Black Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Laverne Nelson Black Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 01, 2024
La Verne Nelson Black Watercolor on Paper
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
La Verne Nelson Black (American, 1887-1938) watercolor on paper 37.5" x 30" frame 39x31.5" Indigenous person with bird
1stBid
Jun. 30, 2024
La Verne Nelson Black Watercolor on Paper
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
La Verne Nelson Black (American, 1887-1938) watercolor on paper, 37.5" x 30", depicting an Indigenous person with a bird. The framed dimensions are 39" x 31.5".
1stBid
Mar. 08, 2024
Laverne Nelson Black
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
(New Mexico/Illinois/Wisconsin, 1887-1938) Indian on Horseback, signed lower left "Laverne Nelson Black", oil on canvas, 13 x 11 in.; carved gilt wood frame, 20 x 17-3/4 in. Provenance: The John and Margaret Hill Collection of Western Art (label verso); Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund
Brunk Auctions
Nov. 07, 2023
Laverne Nelson Black (1887-1938) Pack Donkeys and Figures sight 9 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. framed 16 1/2 x 21 1/2 in.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Laverne Nelson Black (1887-1938) Pack Donkeys and Figures signed 'Laverne Nelson Black' (lower left) oil on brown paperboard sight 9 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. framed 16 1/2 x 21 1/2 in.
Bonhams
Jun. 06, 2023
Laverne Nelson Black (1887-1938), Western Native Americans on horseback, Oil on board, 10" H x 12" W
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Laverne Nelson Black (1887-1938) Native Americans on horseback Oil on board Signed verso: Laverne Nelson Black
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 06, 2022
LAVERNE NELSON BLACK "CATTLE HERDING, TAOS NEW MEXICO" OIL ON CANVAS
Est: -
Laverne Nelson Black (1887 - 1938) "Cattle Herding, Taos, New Mexico" Oil on Canvas. Signed on lower right. He did not receive much attention for his work during his lifetime but was much appreciated later for his pictorial record of western life. LaVerne Nelson Black was born in Viola, Wisconsin, in the Kickapoo River Valley. His interest in art came early, when he experimented with vegetable juices, earths and a soft stone called red keel as his first painting supplies. In 1906 Black's family moved to Chicago, where Black enrolled at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. During his second year at the Academy his work was of such outstanding quality that he was awarded a scholarship. In the late 1920's ill health forced Black to leave the East and settle with his wife and two children in Taos, New Mexico. Here, in a region rich in heritage, he did some of his best work depicting the pueblo architecture, Native Americans and the snow-covered Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Several years later, Black moved his family to the warmer climate of Phoenix, Arizona. During this Taos-Phoenix period, he completed commissions for the Santa Fe Railway Company with several of the paintings displayed in some of the line's largest offices. In Phoenix, he joined up with Oscar E. Berninghaus to paint murals for the Post Office with a WPA grant. Artist: Laverne Nelson Black Title: "Cattle Herding, Taos" Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 10.5 x 9.25 in. Keywords: Native American, Indian Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1175
Bradford's
Nov. 01, 2022
Laverne Nelson Black (1887-1938) Apache at Watering Hole 31 1/2 x 41 1/2 in. framed 38 x 48 in.
Est: $100,000 - $150,000
Laverne Nelson Black (1887-1938) Apache at Watering Hole signed 'LaVerne Nelson Black' (lower right) oil on canvas 31 1/2 x 41 1/2 in. framed 38 x 48 in. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Aug. 12, 2022
Laverne Nelson Black (1887-1938) Oil on Board
Est: -
Frame scuffed, measures approximately 17in x 16in. Art measures approximately 10in x 9in. Bh14700 Zh
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Sep. 17, 2021
LAVERNE NELSON BLACK (American, 1887-1938). INDIAN RIDER WITH DOGS IN SNOWY LANDSCAPE, Unsigned. Oil on paper. Reverse of paper bears n
Est: $5,000 - $10,000
LAVERNE NELSON BLACK (American, 1887-1938). INDIAN RIDER WITH DOGS IN SNOWY LANDSCAPE, Unsigned. Oil on paper. Reverse of paper bears notarized attestation by Mrs. Mary E. Black, widow of the artist, dated January 9, 1939, stating that the work was an original painting by her late husband. - 12 3/4 in. x 13 1/4 in.
Sloans & Kenyon
Aug. 04, 2021
Laverne Nelson Black (1887-1938) On the Way to Cimarron Canyon 8 x 10in framed 12 1/4 x 14 3/4in
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Laverne Nelson Black (1887-1938) On the Way to Cimarron Canyon signed 'Laverne Nelson Black' (lower right), titled (on the reverse) oil on canvas 8 x 10in framed 12 1/4 x 14 3/4in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Dec. 03, 2020
Laverne Nelson Black (American, 1887-1938) Fiesta in Taos Oil on canvas 32 x 42-
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Laverne Nelson Black (American, 1887-1938) Fiesta in Taos Oil on canvas 32 x 42-1/8 inches (81.3 x 107.0 cm) Signed lower left: Laverne Nelson Black PROVENANCE: Private collection; Sotheby's, New York, March 10, 1993, lot 54 (as Ration Days); Private collection, New Mexico. Proceeds from the sale of the present work will support the mission and vision of The Couse-Sharp Historic Site in Taos, New Mexico. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Dec. 03, 2020
Laverne Nelson Black (American, 1887-1938) Indian Rider Oil on board 12 x 10 in
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Laverne Nelson Black (American, 1887-1938) Indian Rider Oil on board 12 x 10 inches (30.5 x 25.4 cm) Signed lower left: Laverne Nelson Black / Taos PROVENANCE: Gerald Peters Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Altermann Galleries & Auctioneers, Santa Fe, New Mexico, November 18, 2012, lot 215; Acquired by the present owner from the above. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Nov. 17, 2020
LAVERNE NELSON BLACK OIL CANVAS(1887-1938 )TAOS NM
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
2 INDIANS ON HORSEBACK ABOUT 12" x 10" signed lower right .Growing up in Wisconsin, Black spent his time drawing his natural surroundings. In 1906, he moved with his family to Illinois and enrolled at the Chicago Art Academy. For two years he studied there, gaining skills in illustration, sculpture and painting. Over the summers between 1908 and 1925 he escaped the East to paint in the West, always returning to his jobs in Chicago and New York. In 1925, ill health moved him, his wife and two children to Taos, New Mexico where he began painting Southwest Indian subjects. He had several successful sales to Tiffany's and commissions from various clients for his Indian genre but he never gained substantial recognition for his work completed while living in this popular Southwest area. It was not until the late 1930's that Black received the recognition he deserved.
Elite Auctioneers, LLC
Oct. 13, 2020
Laverne Nelson Black (1887-1938) The New Foal 16 x 17in framed 21 x 22in
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Laverne Nelson Black (1887-1938) The New Foal signed and inscribed 'LaVerne Nelson Black NM' (lower right) oil on canvas 16 x 17in framed 21 x 22in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jul. 01, 2020
Laverne Nelson Black (American, 1887-1938) Pack Train at Night Oil on canvas 22
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Laverne Nelson Black (American, 1887-1938) Pack Train at Night Oil on board 22 x 30 inches (55.9 x 76.2 cm) Signed lower left: Laverne Nelson Black PROVENANCE: Walter Reed Bimson, Phoenix, Arizona, circa 1936; Valley National Bank of Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona; Acquired by the present owner from the above. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
May. 01, 2020
LAVERNE NELSON BLACK | INDIAN HEAD
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Laverne Nelson Black
Sotheby's
Nov. 25, 2019
Laverne Nelson Black (1887-1938) Indian Rider 10 x 8in
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Laverne Nelson Black (1887-1938) Indian Rider signed 'LaVerne Nelson Black' (lower right) oil on paper 10 x 8in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Feb. 08, 2019
Laverne Nelson Black (1887-1938) Indian on Horseback 13 1/2 x 12 1/2in
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Laverne Nelson Black (1887-1938) Indian on Horseback signed 'LaVerne Nelson Black' (lower left)gouache on paper13 1/2 x 12 1/2in Provenance: Sale, Jim Fowler's Period Gallery West, October 23, 1983, lot 41. Acquired by the late owner from the above.Literature: S.H. McGarry, Honoring The Western Tradition: The L.D. "Brink" Brinkman Collection, Kerrville, Texas, 2003, p. 67, illustrated.
Bonhams
Feb. 08, 2019
Laverne Nelson Black (1887-1938) Taos Scout 11 x 9in
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Laverne Nelson Black (1887-1938) Taos Scout signed 'LaVerne Nelson Black' (lower left)oil on canvas11 x 9in Provenance: Sale, Texas Art Gallery, Dallas, Texas, June 6, 1983, lot 7.Acquired by the late owner from the above.Literature: S.H. McGarry, Honoring The Western Tradition: The L.D. "Brink" Brinkman Collection, Kerrville, Texas, 2003, p. 66, illustrated.
Bonhams
Mar. 27, 2018
Laverne Nelson Black, (1887 - 1938 Taos, NM), Sheepherders resting against a wagon with sheep and horses, Oil on canvasboard, 16" H x 2
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Laverne Nelson Black (1887 - 1938 Taos, NM) Sheepherders resting against a wagon with sheep and horses Oil on canvasboard Signed lower right: Laverne Nelson Black 16" H x 20" W Provenance: Private Collection, Pasadena, CA. Notes: Framed size: 23.5" H x 27" W x 1.75" D.
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 15, 2017
LAVERNE NELSON BLACK: "NATIVE AMERICANS ON HORSEBACK"
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
oil on canvas signed lower right Provenance: from a Santa Monica estate 40 x 30 inches
Abell Auction
Apr. 11, 2017
Laverne Nelson Black ( 1887-1938) Three Indians on Horseback 21 1/4 x 28 1/2in overall: 31 1/4 x 39in
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Three Indians on Horseback signed 'LaVerne Nelson Black' (lower left) gouache and graphite on paperboard 21 1/4 x 28 1/2in overall: 31 1/4 x 39in Footnotes Provenance Private collection, San Francisco, California. Thence by descent. Private estate, Mill Valley, California.
Bonhams
Mar. 21, 2017
Laverne Nelson Black (1887-1938 Chicago, IL)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
''Corral, Taos, New Mexico'', signed lower left: Laverne Nelson Black, titled on a gallery label affixed to the backing board verso, oil on masonite, 10.5'' H x 14'' W, est: $10,000/15,000.
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 21, 2017
Laverne Nelson Black (1887-1938 Taos, NM)
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Sheepherders resting against a wagon with sheep and horses, signed lower right: Laverne Nelson Black, oil on canvasboard, 16'' H x 20'' W, est: $40,000/60,000.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 26, 2017
Attributed LaVerne Nelson Black Ceremonial at Taos
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Artist: Attributed to LaVerne Nelson Black (1887-1938); Title: "Ceremonial at Taos"; Medium: Oil painting on canvas; Year or Era Produced: 20th Century; Signature: Attributed painting; Sight Area ApproximateMeasurement: 19.5" x 23.5"; Frame Approximate Measurement: 27.5" x 31.25" x 2.25"; Approximate Weight: 12.5 Lbs; Frame: Wooden frame; Note: "Ceremonial at Taos" is hand written on the verso
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
Oct. 25, 2016
Laverne Nelson Black (1887-1938 Taos, NM)
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
Sheepherders resting against a wagon with sheep and horses, signed lower right: Laverne Nelson Black, oil on canvasboard, 16'' H x 20'' W, est: $60,000/80,000.
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 02, 2015
LAVERNE NELSON BLACK (American, 1887-1938) Indian Rider
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
LAVERNE NELSON BLACK (American, 1887-1938) Indian Riders and Wagon Oil and pencil on board 12 x 16-1/2 inches (30.5 x 41.9 cm) Signed lower right: Laverne Nelson Black
Heritage Auctions
Nov. 19, 2014
Laverne Nelson Black (American 1887-1938) Oil on artist board
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
LAVERNE NELSON BLACK(American 1887-1938) A Festive Indian Encampment Oil on artist board Signed lower right 16.5 inches x 23 inches
Jackson's International
Oct. 16, 2012
Laverne Nelson Black (1887-1938 Chicago, IL)
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Indian on horseback, signed lower right: Laverne Nelson Black, oil on canvasboard under glass, 20'' H x 16'' W, est:$6000/9000 *** Please click ''view more'', below right for more information. ***
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 13, 2011
Laverne Nelson Black: Taos Indians on Horseback (desc)
Est: $22,000 - $25,000
Painting
Altermann Galleries
Jul. 23, 2011
Three Horseman
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
240 --- Black, Laverne Nelson --- Three Horseman --- O/CB --- 14x12
Coeur d’Alene Art Auction
Apr. 01, 2011
Laverne Nelson Black - Two Pack Mules
Est: $4,000 - $7,000
Laverne Nelson Black Two Pack Mules Gouache and pastel on paper LaVerne Nelson Black l/l
Altermann Galleries
Apr. 01, 2011
Laverne Nelson Black - The Rider
Est: $4,000 - $7,000
Laverne Nelson Black The Rider Gouache and pastel on paper LaVerne Nelson Black l/l
Altermann Galleries
Nov. 22, 2010
Laverne Nelson Black (American, 1887-1938) Figures in a doorway 8 1/4 x 10in
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Figures in a doorway signed 'LaVerne Nelson Black' (lower right) watercolor on paper 8 1/4 x 10in overall: 22 x 24in
Bonhams
Aug. 25, 2010
LA VERNE NELSON BLACK (American, 1887-1938) TWO WORKS: WESTERN SCENES.
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Colorful mixed media, gouache, pastel on paper scenes. One showing a Native American brave seated atop a horse having a long gun across saddle. The other showing two pack mules standing in grass with Adobe like structure in the background. Both signed lower left. Both housed in simple gold frames with mattes. SIZE: Sight: 15-1/2" x 12" and 16" x 14". PROVENANCE: From a Central Maine Estate. CONDITION: No tears, paper has toned over time, otherwise very good. 9-98915
James D. Julia
Dec. 03, 2009
LAVERNE NELSON BLACK 1887 - 1938
Est: $150,000 - $250,000
PUEBLO MAIDEN signed LaVerne Nelson Black, l.l.
Sotheby's
Nov. 14, 2009
In the Manner of Laverne Nelson Black (1887-1938)
Est: $300 - $600
Colorful original oil on canvas - "Ceremonial at Black Lake." 19-1/2" x 23-1/2" (24-1/2" x 28-1/2" framed)
Allard Auctions
Jun. 23, 2009
Laverne Nelson Black (1887-1938 Phoenix, AZ)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Two Indians before a teepee, signed lower right: Laverne Nelson Black, watercolor on paper under glass
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 28, 2008
Laverne Nelson Black "Two Adobes" 20 1/2 by 19
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Laverne Nelson Black "Two Adobes" 20 1/2 by 19 Oil on Canvas
Altermann Galleries
May. 24, 2006
LAVERNE NELSON BLACK 1887-1938
Est: $150,000 - $250,000
FIESTA TIME AT TAOS measurements 30 by 36 in. alternate measurements (76.2 by 91.4 cm) signed LaVerne Nelson Black, l.l.; also inscribed Fiesta Time at Taos #23 on the stretcher oil on canvas PROVENANCE By descent in the family of the artist
Sotheby's
May. 24, 2006
LAVERNE NELSON BLACK 1887-1938
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
BUFFALO HUNT measurements 16 1/2 by 23 in. alternate measurements (41.9 by 58.4 cm) signed LaVerne Nelson Black twice (once indistinctly), l.r. oil on paper PROVENANCE By descent in the family of the artist
Sotheby's
May. 24, 2006
LAVERNE NELSON BLACK 1887-1938
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
TAOS - WINTER PLAZA TAOS - WINTER PLAZA measurements unframed: 16 by 20 in. alternate measurements (40.6 by 50.8 cm) signed LaVerne Nelson Black, l.r.; also titled Taos - Winter Plaza on the reverse oil on paper PROVENANCE By descent in the family of the artist
Sotheby's
May. 19, 2005
Laverne Nelson Black (1887-1938)
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Pueblo in Winter signed 'LaVerne Nelson Black' (lower right) oil on canvas laid down on board 9 3/4 x 12 in. (24.8 x 30.5 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 17, 2004
LAVERNE NELSON BLACK (1887-1938)
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Horses Saddled signed 'Laverne Nelson Black' (lower left) oil on canvas mounted on foam core 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 03, 2003
LAVERNE NELSON BLACK 1887-1938
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
SIGNED AND DATED (MAKER'S MARKS) signed LaVerne Nelson Black, l.l.
Sotheby's
May. 22, 2002
LAVERNE NELSON BLACK (1887-1938)
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
signed LaVerne Nelson Black, l.r.; also titled "He Dog"/Sioux Reservation on the reverse oil on board
Sotheby's