Robert O. Blechman Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Robert O. Blechman Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 12, 2024
R.O. BLECHMAN (1930- ) / THE INK TANK Homeless Homer, Dogs and Cats Animation Cel Setup.
Est: $400 - $600
R.O. BLECHMAN (1930- ) / THE INK TANK Homeless Homer, Dogs and Cats Animation Cel Setup. Multiple animation cel and background setup (most likely key master) for an animal welfare commercial, circa 1980. Watercolor and ink on acetate. 246x308 mm; 9¾x12¼ inches. An adorable depiction of Homeless Homer and his canine and feline friends from a commercial for an animal welfare organization. The commercial was produced at The Ink Tank, the New York City-based animation studio founded by celebrated illustrator and cartoonist R.O. Blechman. The elaborate image features thirteen animal characters on meticulously hand-inked and tinted cel cutouts over a watercolor background, and is a very faithful translation of Blechman's unmistakable style of art.
Swann Auction Galleries
Sep. 26, 2024
R.O. BLECHMAN (1930- ) The New Yorker. 1979.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
R.O. BLECHMAN (1930- ) The New Yorker. 1979. Offset lithograph poster. 106¾x72½ cm, 42x28½ inches. Between 1974 and 1996, R.O. Blechman created fifteen New Yorker covers. This poster uses his design that was printed on the October 1, 1979 issue. New York p. 222.
Swann Auction Galleries
Sep. 26, 2024
R.O. BLECHMAN (1930- ) Museum Mile 5th Ave. New York. 1981.
Est: $700 - $1,000
R.O. BLECHMAN (1930- ) Museum Mile 5th Ave. New York. 1981. Offset lithograph poster. 59¾x51½ cm, 23½x20¼ inches. Blechman is an award-winning animator, illustrator, children's book author, graphic novelist and editorial cartoonist.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 15, 2024
R. O. Blechman: Success; and Seated Mouse
Est: $500 - $800
Ink on card and ink on paper, inscribed 'To Jay and Jackie with warm regards--Bob' and signed 'RO Blechman' respectively. 13 x 11 in. (sheet), 18 x 15 1/2 in. (frame)., 6 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. (sheet), 81/4 x 10 1/4 in. (frame).
STAIR
Jul. 11, 2024
The New York Times : Two Posters.
Est: $800 - $1,000
ARTIST: R.O. BLECHMAN (1930- ) SIZE: Each: 30 x 45 7/8 in./76.2 x 116.6 cm PRINTER: DESCRIPTION: Blechman's illustrations for The New York Times are prolific; here, he employs his typical charm and paired-back aesthetic to promote the newspaper with their slogan "These times demand the Times." Whether using a more straightforward approach or imbuing his wry sense of humor, they're classic examples of his unique eye for design. (2) (Contemporary; Literary; New York; American)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Jun. 06, 2024
R. O. Blechman: Success; and Seated Mouse
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Ink on card and ink on paper, inscribed 'To Jay and Jackie with warm regards--Bob' and signed 'RO Blechmanr' respectively. 13 x 11 in. (sheet), 18 x 15 1/2 in. (frame)., 6 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. (sheet), 81/4 x 10 1/4 in. (frame).
STAIR
May. 18, 2024
Signed & Framed R.O. Blechman 'Whistler's Mother' Watercolor Collage
Est: $300 - $600
Signed & Framed R.O. Blechman 'Whistler's Mother' Watercolor Collage. This pen and ink cartoon drawing by illustrator R.O. Blechman (American, b. 1930) portrays a lady in a bonnet on a mid-century lounge chair, beside a picture of nude women. Signed 'Blechman' bottom-right of painting, marked with title and details on back. Dimensions are 14.25 in h x 15.75 in w x 1.5 in d. Condition is good with minimal signs of wear. Please call or email for a detailed condition report.
Public Sale Auction House
Apr. 26, 2024
The New Yorker Rare
Est: €4,500 - €9,000
The New Yorker Rare Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen T.B.E. A - The New Yorker Magazine Inc New York U. S. A. TRAVEL POSTER 1979 The New Yorker Magazine Inc New York T.B.E. A -
Maison de Ventes Good
Dec. 07, 2023
R.O. Blechman (b. 1930): Story
Est: $300 - $500
Screenprint in black and beige on wove paper, signed in pencil, inscribed 'A/P'. 18 1/4 x 13 3/4 in. (sight), 19 3/4 x 15 1/2 in. (frame).
STAIR
Dec. 03, 2023
The New Yorker Rare
Est: €4,500 - €9,000
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen
Maison de Ventes Good
Nov. 16, 2023
The New Yorker Rare
Est: €4,500 - €9,000
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen
Maison de Ventes Good
Jun. 11, 2023
The New Yorker Rare
Est: €3,000 - €6,000
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen
Mirabaud-Mercier
May. 11, 2023
The New Yorker Rare
Est: €3,000 - €6,000
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen
Mirabaud-Mercier
Jan. 15, 2023
The New Yorker Rare
Est: €3,000 - €6,000
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen
Millon Riviera
Jan. 12, 2023
R.O. Blechman (b. 1930): Story
Est: $300 - $500
Screenprint in black and beige on wove paper, signed in pencil, inscribed 'A/P'. 18 1/4 x 13 3/4 in. (sight), 19 3/4 x 15 1/2 in. (frame).
STAIR
Nov. 30, 2022
The New Yorker Rare
Est: €3,000 - €6,000
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen
Millon Riviera
Aug. 25, 2022
R.O. Blechman (b. 1930): Story
Est: $700 - $900
Screenprint in black and beige on wove paper, signed in pencil, inscribed 'A/P'. 18 1/4 x 13 3/4 in. (sight), 19 3/4 x 15 1/2 in. (frame).
STAIR
Jun. 25, 2022
The New Yorker RareThe New Yorker Magazine Inc New York Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen T.B.E. A - 107 x 74cm
Est: €3,000 - €6,000
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen T.B.E. A -
Mirabaud-Mercier
Jun. 09, 2022
R.O. BLECHMAN (1930-) "If people don't swat you . . . then something else happens."
Est: $500 - $750
R.O. BLECHMAN (1930-) "If people don't swat you . . . then something else happens." Illustration for Blechman's popular book Franklin the Fly (Mankato, MN: Creative Editions, 2007). Watercolor, pen and ink on paper. 215x280 mm; 8 1/2x11 inches, sheet. Signed "R.O. Blechman," lower right. A charming image from the award-winning illustrator's uplifting book about a persevering and optimistic fly.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 12, 2022
The New Yorker RareThe New Yorker Magazine Inc New York Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen T.B.E. A - 107 x 74cm
Est: €3,000 - €6,000
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen T.B.E. A -
Mirabaud-Mercier
Sep. 05, 2021
The New Yorker Rare 1979
Est: €1,500 - €3,000
392 The New Yorker Rare 1979 BLECHMAN R.O. The New Yorker Magazine Inc New York Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen T.B.E. A - 1500/3000 € 107 x 74 cm U. S. A. TRAVEL POSTER
Mirabaud-Mercier
Jul. 06, 2021
The New Yorker Rare 1979
Est: €1,500 - €3,000
392 The New Yorker Rare 1979 BLECHMAN R.O. The New Yorker Magazine Inc New York Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen T.B.E. A - 1500/3000 € 107 x 74 cm U. S. A. TRAVEL POSTER
Mirabaud-Mercier
Jun. 05, 2021
R.O. BLECHMAN "THE NEW YORKER" 1979 POSTER
Est: $150 - $200
Very nice original poster. Framed it measures 30" by 43".
Davis Brothers Auction
May. 09, 2021
The New Yorker Rare 1979
Est: €1,500 - €3,000
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen T.B.E. A -
Mirabaud-Mercier
Apr. 07, 2021
The New Yorker Rare 1979
Est: €1,500 - €3,000
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen T.B.E. A -
Mirabaud-Mercier
Nov. 15, 2020
New York Times : Maquette. ca. 1980.
Est: $1,400 - $1,700
ARTIST: R.O. BLECHMAN (1930- ) SIZE: 15 x 22 3/8 in./38 x 56.7 cm PRINTER: DESCRIPTION: Blechman lets us in on his creative process in this maquette for the New York Times; we see his color layering process under two sheets of acetate. His "Monday morning quarterback" is armed with all the sports accessories he can manage to carryan exaggeration of hindsight and alternative problem-solving. This is hand-signed by Blechman. (Contemporary; American; New York; Literary; Sports)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 15, 2020
The New York Times : 3 Posters. ca. 1980.
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
ARTIST: R.O. BLECHMAN (1930- ) SIZE: Each: 30 1/8 x 46 1/8 in./76.5 x 117.2 cm PRINTER: DESCRIPTION: Blechman's illustrations for The New York Times are prolific; here, he employs his typical charm and paired-back aesthetic to promote the newspaper with their slogan "These times demand the Times." Whether using a more straightforward approach or imbuing his wry sense of humor, they're classic examples of his unique eye for design. These are hand-signed by Blechman. (3) (Contemporary; American; New York; Literary)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 15, 2020
Museum Mile. 1981.
Est: $700 - $900
ARTIST: R.O. BLECHMAN (1930- ) SIZE: 23 7/8 x 20 3/8 in./60.8 x 51.6 cm PRINTER: DESCRIPTION: If New York is the melting pot of the world, then Blechman's running man is a composite of the city's fine art offerings. For the 1981 Museum Mile Festival, Blechman annotates each participating institution (the Met, the Guggenheim, Cooper Hewitt, et al) as a different color and shape in the man's body and clothes. It's an altogether clever design that exhibits the artist's graphic whimsy. This is hand-signed by Blechman. (Contemporary; American; New York; Exhibitions)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 15, 2020
The New Yorker / New York at Night. 1979.
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
ARTIST: R.O. BLECHMAN (1930- ) SIZE: 29 x 42 1/4 in./73.8 x 107.4 cm PRINTER: DESCRIPTION: R.O. Blechman's "New York at Night" is an elegant and refined depiction of the city that never sleeps. The buildings of midtown and lower Manhattan are gently outlined in black ink, while colored details draw attention to some of New York's architectural wonders: Grand Central Station, the Empire State Building, and the Chrysler Building, their spires and facades glowing like jewels in the night. Blechman is an accomplished animator, illustrator, children's book author, graphic novelist, and editorial cartoonist; he created 15 iconic covers for the New Yorker between 1974 and 1996. This is hand-signed by Blechman. (Contemporary; American; New York; Literary)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 14, 2020
Blechman, R.O (b. 1930). The New Yorker. 1979. Large poster...
Est: $200 - $300
Blechman, R.O (b. 1930). The New Yorker. 1979. Large poster of the artist’s stylized illustration of the New York City skyline at night, which appeared on the Oct. 1, 1979 cover of the magazine. 40 x 30”. Expertly repaired touch-ups and restoration to corners. Linen backed. B+.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Jun. 04, 2019
R.O. BLECHMAN. "Shine On, Virginia Woolf!"
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
R.O. BLECHMAN. "Shine On, Virginia Woolf!" Cover illustration for The New York Times Book Review, published June 8, 1997. Airbrush on paper with mylar overlay with marker. 273x248 mm; 10 3/4x9 3/4 inches, on 17x14-inch sheet. Signed "Blechman" on overlay. Archivally hinged to matte.
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 24, 2019
The New Yorker / New York at Night. 1979.
Est: $1,400 - $1,700
ARTIST: R.O. BLECHMAN (1930- ) SIZE: 29 x 42 in./73.5 x 106.8 cm PRINTER: DESCRIPTION: R.O. Blechman's "New York at Night" is an elegant and refined depiction of the city that never sleeps. The buildings of midtown and lower Manhattan are gently outlined in black ink, while colored details draw attention to some of New York's architectural wonders: Grand Central Station, the Empire State Building, and the Chrysler Building, which glow atop the water towers and spires that flit across the skyline like jewels. Blechman is an accomplished animator, illustrator, children's book author, graphic novelist, and editorial cartoonist; he created 15 iconic covers for the New Yorker between 1974 and 1996. For another New Yorker poster, see Steinberg's image, No. 365. (New York; Contemporary)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 20, 2018
R.O. Blechman (b.1930) - The New Yorker
Est: £400 - £600
R.O. Blechman (b.1930) The New Yorker 41 ½ x 29 in. (106 x 74 cm.)
Christie's
Jun. 23, 2018
R.O BLECHMAN (Né en 1930) Eléphant
Est: €40 - €60
R.O BLECHMAN (Né en 1930) Eléphant Dessin à l'encre de chine sur papier à entête de l'Hôtel des Indes, Voorburg, Hollande ,signée en bas à droite. 30 x 21 cm
Louiza Auktion & Associés
Sep. 05, 2014
R.O. Blechman (b. 1930): First Columbians
Est: $100 - $200
R.O. Blechman (b. 1930): First Columbians Lithograph in black and red. 17 x 13 in. (sight), 24 x 20 in. (frame). Property Removed from Brookbound
STAIR
Jan. 23, 2014
R.O. BLECHMAN. Robot (á la Rodin).
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
R.O. BLECHMAN. Robot (á la Rodin). Watercolor and ink, 292x210 mm; 11 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches, image. Signed, lower right. Handsomely matted and framed. The New Yorker cover, October 7, 1991.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jan. 23, 2014
R.O. BLECHMAN. Justice.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
R.O. BLECHMAN. Justice. Pen and ink and watercolor drawing submitted to the German Lawyers' Association for a poster on the occasion of winning their annual award for outstanding international artist. 803x159 mm; 8x6 1/4 inches, image. Signed in ink, lower right. Archivally matted and framed. Blechman ultimately submitted another design.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jan. 23, 2014
R.O. BLECHMAN. Japan's Imperial Marriage.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
R.O. BLECHMAN. Japan's Imperial Marriage. Mixed media on paper. Signed vertically, lower right. 350 x 260 cm; 12 x 10 inches, image. Matted and framed. Purchased by The New Yorker but never used. 1999.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jan. 23, 2014
R.O. BLECHMAN. Christmas Wrapping (Modern Laocoön).
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
R.O. BLECHMAN. Christmas Wrapping (Modern Laocoön). Watercolor and ink on paper. 330x229 mm; 13x9 inches, image. Handsomely matted and framed. The New Yorker cover, December 17, 1990.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jan. 23, 2014
R. O. BLECHMAN. Christmas Tree Chasing an Axe.
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
R. O. BLECHMAN. Christmas Tree Chasing an Axe. Watercolor on paper. Preliminary cover design for The New Yorker, December 19, 1988. 432x304 mm; 17x12 inches. Signed lower right.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 23, 2012
Five Works by R.O. Blechman (American, b. 1930)
Est: $400 - $600
Five drawings by R.O. Blechman. All ink and water color on paper, 20th century. Man Underwater. Signed in ink (l.l.). Sight Size 10 x 8 inches. Mice on Stilts. Signed in pencil (l.r.). Sight size 8 1/2 x 11 3/4 inches. Ice Skating Mice. Signed in pencil (l.r.). Sight size 8 1/2 x 11 3/4 inches. Mouse in Maze. Signed in pencil (l.r.). Sight size 8 1/2 x 11 3/4 inches. Two wind mills. Unsigned. Sheet size 8 1/2 x 11. All unframed. Ex-collection: Robert C. Graham, Sr., by descent.
Capo Auction
Jun. 22, 2011
Ed Smith after Maurice Sendak Five drawings and one acetate cell for PBS Christmas special Simple Gifts, 1977.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Five drawings and one acetate cell for PBS Christmas special Simple Gifts, 1977. Each signed by Smith, Sendak and the producer-director R. O. Blechman. Watercolor and ink. Various sizes.
Bonhams
Jun. 22, 2011
R.O. Blechman (American, born 1930) Mona Lisa's Smile / Le Sourire de Mona Lisa / Il Sorriso della Gioconda
Est: $500 - $600
Mona Lisa's Smile / Le Sourire de Mona Lisa / Il Sorriso della Gioconda [Milan]: Olivetti, 1969. 3 vols. 12mo (143 x 112 mm). Blue, olive, and brown card covers. Lightly worn at edges. With an Autograph Note Signed ("Giorgio" [Soavi], "Jean Michel" [Folon]), November 9, 1970, 1 p, including a sketch by Folon. A complete set of the English, French and Italian editions of an advertising booklet for the Olivetti S.P.A. With a note from Giorgio Soavi and Jean-Michel Folon to "Bob," additionally illustrated by Folon with a chest of drawers with the top drawer opened to reveal "B O B" at bottom.
Bonhams
Jun. 22, 2011
R.O. Blechman (American, born 1930) "Robot (after Rodin),"
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
"Robot (after Rodin)," cover design for The New Yorker, 1991. Signed. Watercolor and ink. 29 x 21cm (11 7/16 x 8 1/4in).
Bonhams
Jun. 22, 2011
R.O. Blechman (American, born 1930) "Legal Mischief, "
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
"Legal Mischief, " unused design for the German Bar Association, 2008. Signed lower right. Pen and ink and watercolor. 19.3 x 17.2cm (7 5/8 x 6 3/4in).
Bonhams
Jun. 22, 2011
R.O. Blechman (American, born 1930) [William Blake's Poetry and Proverbs of Hell.]
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
[William Blake's Poetry and Proverbs of Hell.] Suite of 6 serigraphs and airbrush with some gouache, 460 x 355 mm (sheet size), including one repeated print ("Proverbs of Hell"), matted to 465 x 405 mm. Loose in a cloth clamshell portfolio (485 x 380 mm) with Blechman illustration mounted to upper cover; housed in board box. Various sizes.
Bonhams
Oct. 29, 2004
R.O. BLECHMAN (b.1930)
Est: $800 -
R.O. BLECHMAN (b.1930) Original Cartoon Drawing Watercolor with ink on paper, mounted on board 10.75in. x 13.25in. Signed lower right: Blechman A smiling Sol points a ray of warmth towards a lone figure, who casts a long shadow. Blechman has illustrated covers for The New Yorker, Atlantic Monthly and Story.
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 29, 2004
R.O. BLECHMAN (b.1930)
Est: $800 -
R.O. BLECHMAN (b.1930) Original Cartoon Drawing Watercolor with ink on paper, mounted on board 13in. x 10in. Signed lower right: Blechman An anthropomorphized painter's palette with drab, neutral hues wears a frown on its face, while its vividly colored companion appears more upbeat. Blechman's brilliance at conveying complex ideas and moods through the simplest graphic means is showcased.
Heritage Auctions