Morris Atkinson Blackburn Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Morris Atkinson Blackburn Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 21, 2024
Morris Blackburn (American 1902-1979)
Est: $200 - $400
Morris Blackburn (American 1902-1979) "Ranchitos Mesa" Mixed media, pastel, watercolor, gouache on paper Signed lower right Morris Blackburn 22" x 30"
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Nov. 21, 2024
Morris Blackburn (American 1902-1979)
Est: $200 - $400
Morris Blackburn (American 1902-1979) "Stormy Sky, New Mexico" Mixed media, pastel, watercolor, gouache on paper Unsigned 22" x 30"
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Nov. 21, 2024
Morris Blackburn (American 1902-1979)
Est: $200 - $400
Morris Blackburn (American 1902-1979) "Village Church", circa 1959 Mixed media, pastel, watercolor, gouache on paper Signed lower left Morris Blackburn 22" x 30"
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Jun. 04, 2024
Morris Blackburn (American, 1902-1979) - Abstraction with Blue Dot
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Morris Blackburn (American, 1902-1979) - Abstraction with Blue Dot Signed and dated ‘Morris Blackburn 46’' bottom left, oil on canvas 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61cm) Provenance Dolan Maxwell, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Acquired directly from the above. Property from the Collection of Dr. Julian Katz and Dr. Sheila Moriber Katz, Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. Lot Essay Please note that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the present lot will go to the Julian and Sheila Katz Scholarship Fund at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine. To learn more about Dr. Julian Katz and Dr. Sheila Moriber Katz, please visit our website. For other works from the Katz Collection, see lots 69 - 90.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 20, 2023
Morris Blackburn (American, 1902-1979) harbor scene painting, tempera on masonite, signed "Morris Blackman Blackburn", mounted in o...
Est: $400 - $800
Morris Blackburn (American, 1902-1979) harbor scene painting, tempera on masonite, signed "Morris Blackman Blackburn", mounted in original wormy chestnut frame, 16" x 20", framed 22-1/4" x 26-1/4", very good condition
William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
Apr. 27, 2023
Morris Atkinson Blackburn
Est: $200 - $300
Morris Atkinson Blackburn (Pennsylvania, 1902-1979) LAHINCHE aquatint, framed, signed & numbered 3/20 plate H9" W8 1/2" Provenance: Property deaccessioned from a Southern museum to benefit the collections fund
Charlton Hall
Apr. 03, 2023
Morris Blackburn (American, 1902-1979) Self Portrait
Est: $500 - $1,000
Morris Blackburn (American, 1902-1979) Self-Portrait Head Study, oil painting on canvas, signed. Framed. Size: 18'' x 15'', 46 x 38 cm (stretcher); 27'' x 24'', 69 x 61 cm (frame). Note: Relined with paint losses. Provenance: Newman Galleries, Philadelphia (label on verso).
Material Culture
Mar. 22, 2023
MORRIS BLACKBURN (PA/NM, 1902-1979)
Est: $300 - $400
"Society Hill", (Philadelphia), aquatint etching, pencil signed and titled, marked as an artist's proof, having an inscription that reads "To Barbara Pettitwith all best wishes, MB". In a gold bullnosed frame, matted and glazed, OS: 19" x 25", impression: 10 3/4" x 17 3/4". Print is good, mat foxed, frame damaged.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Feb. 24, 2023
MORRIS BLACKBURN (PA/NM, 1902-1979)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
"Lime Kiln Ruins, Rockport, Maine", ink on paper, signed lower right, depicting the archaic looking shell of the furnaces, built of stone and iron, the second largest industry after shipbuilding in the late 19th c. Housed in a fatigued molded frame, matted and glazed, OS: 33" x 41", SS: 22" x 30". Drawing in good condition, foxing to mat.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Nov. 12, 2022
MORRIS BLACKBURN (PA/NM, 1902-1979)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Ship Yard, Rockport, Maine, black ink on paper, signed lower right, in weathered grey molded frame, dimensional cream mat, OS: 32 1/2" x 40 1/2", SS; 21 1/2" x 29 1/2". Good condition. Inscribed verso "Lent by Mrs. Horace Pettit, Bear Point, Rockport, Maine."
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Feb. 27, 2022
MORRIS BLACKBURN (PA/NM, 1902-1979)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Bar Harbor Maine Islands, watercolor/gouache on paper, signed lower left, circa 1965, in bleached oak domed frame, matted and glazed, OS: 26 1/2" x 32 1/2", SS: 17 1/2" x 23". Good condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Nov. 14, 2021
MORRIS BLACKBURN (PA/NM, 1902-1979)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Ship Yard, Rockport, Maine, black ink on paper, signed lower right, in weathered grey molded frame, dimensional cream mat, OS: 32 1/2" x 40 1/2", SS; 21 1/2" x 29 1/2". Good condition. Inscribed verso "Lent by Mrs. Horace Pettit, Bear Point, Rockport, Maine."
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Nov. 14, 2021
MORRIS BLACKBURN (PA/NM, 1902-1979)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Lime Kiln Ruins, Rockport, Maine", ink on paper, signed lower right, depicting the archaic looking shell of the furnaces, built of stone and iron, the second largest industry after shipbuilding in the late 19th c. Housed in a fatigued molded frame, matted and glazed, OS: 33" x 41", SS: 22" x 30". Drawing in good condition, foxing to mat.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Nov. 11, 2021
Morris Blackburn, The Quarry
Est: $800 - $1,200
Morris Blackburn The Quarry oil on canvas 24.5 h × 32.25 w in (62 × 82 cm) Signed to lower left 'Morris Blackburn'. Provenance: Newman Galleries, Philadelphia condition: Work is in good overall condition with some areas of minor hairline cracking. Few spots of inpainting predominantly to left half, visible under UV light. One bulge along left side of upper edge. Work presents well. Framed without glazing measuring 28 x 37 inches.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Oct. 28, 2021
MORRIS BLACKBURN - DOCKSIDE PAINTING
Est: $600 - $800
Morris Blackburn (American, 1902-1979) - Dockside Painting. Size: Frame: 17.5" H x 21.5" W x 1.5" D; Sight: 15.5" H x 19.5" W
Ashcroft and Moore
Sep. 25, 2021
3 Morris Blackburn woodblocks
Est: $300 - $500
Morris Blackburn (1902-1979) 1.) ''Arnold's Wharf''- woodblock, signed and titled in pencil. 8 1/8 x 10 1/8'' 2.) ''Jersey Shore''- woodblock, signed and titled in pencil. 2 3/4 x 3 3/4'' 3.) ''Sail Loft''- woodblock, signed, titled and numbered 3/50 in pencil. 7 x 5''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Dec. 08, 2020
Morris Blackburn (American, 1902–1979, , Rooftops
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Morris Blackburn (American, 1902–1979 Rooftops Signed 'Morris Blackburn' bottom left, watercolor and gouache on laid paper Sheet size (sight): 18 7/8 x 25 1/8 in. (47.9 x 63.1cm) provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jul. 14, 2020
Morris Blackburn "Cloud Planes" Serigraph
Est: $400 - $600
Morris Blackburn "Cloud Planes" Serigraph. an excellent framed, abstract screenprint by American artist Morris Atkinson Blackburn (1902-1989). signed lower right, titled lower left, numbered 2/49. Mid-20th c. image 9 1/2" x 7 3/8", frame 21 1/8" x 17 1/4". Condition; very slight "Window" around image from old mat. Not archivally matted
Barry S. Slosberg Inc
May. 08, 2019
MORRIS BLACKBURN, (AMERICAN, 1902–1979), LINEAR PATTERN
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
MORRIS BLACKBURN (american, 1902–1979) LINEAR PATTERN Signed bottom right, watercolor on heavy paper. Executed circa 1940. image: 19 5/8 x 25 5/8 in. (49.8 x 65.1cm) sheet (approx.): 22 x 28 in. (55.9 x 71.1cm) provenance: Dolan/Maxwell, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. David & Ruth Robinson Eisenberg, Lakewood, New Jersey (acquired directly from the above in 1987). By family descent. Howard Eisenberg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Freeman's | Hindman
Feb. 10, 2019
MORRIS BLACKBURN (American 1902-1979), A PAINTING, "Taos Mountains,"
Est: $800 - $1,200
MORRIS BLACKBURN (American 1902-1979), A PAINTING, "Taos Mountains," watercolor on paper, signed L/R, gallery labels verso, "Valley House Gallery...Dallas, Tx," and, "Mathews Gallery." 22.5" x 30"
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Feb. 09, 2019
MORRIS BLACKBURN (American 1902-1979), A PAINTING, "Cordova,"
Est: $800 - $1,200
MORRIS BLACKBURN (American 1902-1979), A PAINTING, "Cordova," watercolor on paper, signed L/L, gallery labels verso, "Valley House Gallery...Dallas, Tx," and, "Mathews Gallery." 22 7/8" x 32 1/8
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Dec. 08, 2018
Morris Blackburn silkscreen
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Morris Blackburn (American 1902-1979)- ''Space Planes''- silkscreen in color, ca. 1950, signed, titled and numbered 7/35 in pencil, a few tiny specks in image, very faint toning in margin. 9 x 12''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jul. 12, 2018
MORRIS BLACKBURN, (AMERICAN 1902–1979), HOUSE BY THE RIVER
Est: $600 - $1,000
MORRIS BLACKBURN (american 1902–1979) HOUSE BY THE RIVER Watercolor on paper Sheet size (sight): 10 1/8 x 14 1/4 in. (25.7 x 36.2cm) together with: "DUNE" Signed 'Niblock' bottom right, oil, pastel and gouache on Rives paper Sheet size (sight): 8 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. (22.2 x 29.8cm) provenance: The Collection of Perry & June Ottenberg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 14, 2018
MORRIS BLACKBURN "LANDSCAPE FORMS" SCREEN PRINT
Est: $500 - $1,000
Morris Blackburn (American, 1902-1979) "Landscape Forms", screen print in colours, edition 7/50, signed lower right and dated 1944. Image size: 10" x 12.5" Provenance:From the estate of Estelle Rubens, Philadelphia
Kamelot Auctions
Apr. 21, 2018
Attr. Morris Blackburn (American, 1902-1979)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Morris Atkinson Blackburn. Initialed "M.B. 71", oil on canvas, abstraction "Linked Forms". Excellent condition. 23.75 x 17.75 inches - Frame: 24.75 x 18.75 inches. Weight: 4 lbs.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Nov. 08, 2017
MORRIS BLACKBURN "RIVER BRIDGES" GOUACHE SIGNED
Est: $200 - $400
Morris Blackburn (Pennsylvania, 1902-1979) "River Bridges" gouache on paper, signed lower left.
Kamelot Auctions
Nov. 08, 2017
MORRIS BLACKBRUN MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER SIGNED
Est: $200 - $400
Morris Blackburn (Pennsylvania, 1902-1979). Houses in a valley, mixed media on paper, signed lower left. Image size: 15" x 21.5"
Kamelot Auctions
Oct. 29, 2017
Morris Blackburn - Emergence (Etching in two states)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
"EMERGENCE" [TWO STATES] Born in 1902 in Philadelphia, PA, Blackburn began studying art in 1922 eventually continuing his education at The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Blackburn was ingenius with his use of materials, exploring traditional and new painting and printmaking techniques. He was one of the first to use silkscreen (screenprint) for fine art prints in the early 1940’s. As a faculty member at The Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Art and at The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Blackburn was legendary. He was honored in 1928 and 1929 with two Cresson Traveling Scholarships and with The John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship in 1952. His work was included in almost every Annual Exhibition at The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts from 1930 to 1968. Morris Blackburn died in Philadelphia in 1979 leaving a legacy to benefit The Scholarship Fund of The School of The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Abstract, 20th Century, Prints, Signed, Pop, Post War, Oil, Acrylic, Figurative
New River Auctions
Oct. 01, 2017
MORRIS BLACKBURN (AMERICAN 1902-1979), OIL ON CANVAS, ABSTRACT FEMALE, SIGNED. 27 X 19"; FRAMED 33 X 25"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
MORRIS BLACKBURN (AMERICAN 1902-1979), OIL ON CANVAS, ABSTRACT FEMALE, SIGNED. 27 X 19"; FRAMED 33 X 25"
William J Jenack Auctioneers
Jun. 27, 2017
Lot of 20 Morris Blackburn assorted artworks, including watercolors and prints, largest 22-3/4" x 30-1/4", fair to good condition, 1...
Est: $100 - $200
Lot of 20 Morris Blackburn assorted artworks, including watercolors and prints, largest 22-3/4" x 30-1/4", fair to good condition, 16 are signed
William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
Jun. 03, 2017
Morris Atkinson Blackburn, (American, 1902-1979), Hillside, oil on canvas, 20" x 26"
Est: $400 - $600
Morris Atkinson Blackburn (American, 1902-1979) Hillside oil on canvas signed lower left 20" x 26" Provenance: The Milch Galleries (label on verso)
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 23, 2017
MORRIS BLACKBURN (AMERICAN 1902-1979), OIL ON CANVAS, "ISLE DE MAINE" (SAILOR'S ISLAND), SIGNED AND TITLED 1977. 18 X 24"
Est: $200 - $300
MORRIS BLACKBURN (AMERICAN 1902-1979), OIL ON CANVAS, "ISLE DE MAINE" (SAILOR'S ISLAND), SIGNED AND TITLED 1977. 18 X 24"
William J Jenack Auctioneers
Mar. 20, 2017
Morris Blackburn (1902 - 1979) Watercolor
Est: $200 - $300
Depicting Truchas Peak in New Mexico, signed at the lower left.
Locati LLC
Feb. 20, 2017
Morris Blackburn (1902 - 1979) Watercolor
Est: $200 - $300
Depicting Truchas Peak in New Mexico, signed at the lower left.
Locati LLC
Nov. 20, 2016
MORRIS ATKINSON BLACKBURN (PA/NM, 1902-1978) - Cubist Still Life with Fruit Compote, Mask and Chalice, oil on canvas, initialed lower left and dated ''47, in maple slat frame, OS: 26" x 31", SS: 25" x 30"
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
MORRIS ATKINSON BLACKBURN (PA/NM, 1902-1978) - Cubist Still Life with Fruit Compote, Mask and Chalice, oil on canvas, initialed lower left and dated ''47, in maple slat frame, OS: 26" x 31", SS: 25" x 30". Good condition. Blackburn was on the faculty at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jun. 29, 2016
Morris Atkinson Blackburn American, 1902-1979 Study for Appalachian Spring; Together with 20th Century School Bathers
Est: $500 - $700
Morris Atkinson Blackburn American, 1902-1979 Study for Appalachian Spring Gouache and ink on paper 7 3/4 x 10 5/8 inches Provenance: Susan Teller Gallery, New York; Together with 20th Century School, Bathers, gouache and pencil on board, irregularly shaped, 8 5/8 x 6 7/16 inches C A New England Collection
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 22, 2016
MORRIS BLACKBURN (AMERICAN, PA/NM 1902-1979), WATERCOLOR, RURAL PENNSYLVANIA LANDSCAPE, SIGNED. SIGHT 21 X 29 1/2"; FRAMED AND GLAZED-33 X 40"
Est: $500 - $700
MORRIS BLACKBURN (AMERICAN, PA/NM 1902-1979), WATERCOLOR, RURAL PENNSYLVANIA LANDSCAPE, SIGNED. SIGHT 21 X 29 1/2"; FRAMED AND GLAZED-33 X 40"
William J Jenack Auctioneers
May. 22, 2016
MORRIS BLACKBURN (AMERICAN, PA/NM 1902-1979), WATERCOLOR, HIGH PLAINS LANDSCAPE, SIGNED. SIGHT 22 X 29 1/2"; FRAMED AND GLAZED-33 X 41"
Est: $500 - $700
MORRIS BLACKBURN (AMERICAN, PA/NM 1902-1979), WATERCOLOR, HIGH PLAINS LANDSCAPE, SIGNED. SIGHT 22 X 29 1/2"; FRAMED AND GLAZED-33 X 41"
William J Jenack Auctioneers
Apr. 30, 2016
George Biddle (1885-1973) and Morris Blackburn (1902-1979) "Three Graces", 1926
Est: $300 - $500
George Biddle (1885-1973) and Morris Blackburn (1902-1979) "Three Graces", 1926, lithograph, signed, titled and dated. Size: 13.25" x 9.75", 33 x 25 cm (sight); 21" x 17", 53 x 43 cm (frame). Provenance: Bob Brand and Liz Werthan, Philadelphia.
Material Culture
Apr. 30, 2016
Morris Blackburn (American, 1902-1979) Seated Nude, 1939
Est: $200 - $300
Morris Blackburn (American, 1902-1979) Seated Nude, 1939, Linocut, from and edition of approximately 30, signed. Size: 12.5" x 8.5", 32 x 22 cm (sight); 19.25" x 15.25", 49 x 39 cm (frame). Provenance: Bob Brand and Liz Werthan, Philadelphia.
Material Culture
Jan. 24, 2016
MORRIS BLACKBURN (AMERICAN/PA/N. MEXICO 1902-1979), WATERCOLOR AND GOUACHE, RIVER LANDSCAPE, SIGNED. SIGHT 15 X 21 1/2"; FRAMED AND GLAZED-22 1/2 X 28 1/8"
Est: $600 - $900
MORRIS BLACKBURN (AMERICAN/PA/N. MEXICO 1902-1979), WATERCOLOR AND GOUACHE, RIVER LANDSCAPE, SIGNED. SIGHT 15 X 21 1/2"; FRAMED AND GLAZED-22 1/2 X 28 1/8"
William J Jenack Auctioneers
Dec. 12, 2015
Morris Blackburn serigraph
Est: $400 - $600
Morris Blackburn (American 1902-1979)- ''Radar and Exhust [sic].''- serigraph in 10 colors, signed, titled and numbered 1/35, slight abrasion and glue residue upper margin corners well away from image. 11 7/8 x 9''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Sep. 17, 2015
Morris Blackburn (1902-1979, Pennsylvania/New Mexico) "Fish Net"
Est: $400 - $600
Lithograph. Edition 17/25. Signed in lower right. 11.75"h x 8.75"w
Alderfer Auction
Sep. 17, 2015
Morris Blackburn (1902-1979, Pennsylvania/New Mexico) "Street Scene"
Est: $400 - $600
Lithograph. Edition 20/30. Signed in lower right. 9"h x 12"w
Alderfer Auction
Jul. 25, 2015
Morris Blackburn (American, 1902-1979)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Farm scene. Oil on canvas. Signed (l.l.). Canvas size 24 x 32 inches. Framed. Notice to bidders: Condition reports and additional photographs are provided by request as a courtesy to our clients, as such any condition report is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free of defects, imperfections, restoration, wear and tear, or the effects of aging. Capo Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission, additionally all lots are sold 'As Is' and in accordance with the conditions of sale.
Capo Auction
Jun. 27, 2015
Morris Blackburn (American, 1902-1979)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Farm scene. Oil on canvas. Signed (l.l.). Canvas size 24 x 32 inches. Framed. Notice to bidders: Condition reports and additional photographs are provided by request as a courtesy to our clients, as such any condition report is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free of defects, imperfections, restoration, wear and tear, or the effects of aging. Capo Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission, additionally all lots are sold 'As Is' and in accordance with the conditions of sale.
Capo Auction
Jun. 27, 2015
Morris Blackburn (American, 1902-1979)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Farm Factory. Oil on canvas. Signed (l.r.). Canvas size 20 x 30 inches. Framed. Notice to bidders: Condition reports and additional photographs are provided by request as a courtesy to our clients, as such any condition report is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free of defects, imperfections, restoration, wear and tear, or the effects of aging. Capo Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission, additionally all lots are sold 'As Is' and in accordance with the conditions of sale.
Capo Auction
May. 03, 2015
MORRIS BLACKBURN, (AMERICAN, 1902-1979)"EMERGENCE" [TWO STATES]
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
MORRIS BLACKBURN (american, 1902-1979)/span "EMERGENCE" [TWO STATES] 1948, one pencil signed, titled and numbered 'Imp 1/30'; the other unsigned, presumably a working proof, both with wide margins. Two etchings on wove paper; one with aquatint and one with extensive hand-additions in mixed media. both images: 9 x 5 7/8 in. (22.8 x 14.8cm) (2)
Freeman's | Hindman