Robert R Bliss Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Robert R Bliss Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 02, 2024
ROBERT BLISS, (American, 1925-1981), The Young Man, oil on masonite, 11 x 17 in., frame: 12 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
ROBERT BLISS (American, 1925-1981) The Young Man oil on masonite signed R. Bliss upper left
Grogan & Company
Nov. 02, 2024
ROBERT BLISS, (American, 1925-1981), Seated Male Figure, 1970, oil on board, 18 7/8 x 16 5/8 in., frame: 20 x 17 3/4 in.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
ROBERT BLISS (American, 1925-1981) Seated Male Figure 1970, oil on board signed and dated R Bliss 70 lower left
Grogan & Company
Oct. 19, 2024
ROBERT BLISS (1925-1981) FIGURE ON BAR, C. 1970'S, OIL ON PANEL, 14 /12 X 8 1/2", 16 X 10" FRAMED
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Robert Bliss (1925-1981) Figure on Bar, c. 1970's, Oil on panel, 14 /12 x 8 1/2", 16 x 10" framed
Bakker Auctions
Oct. 19, 2024
ROBERT BLISS (1925-1981) BLUE BATHING SUIT, 1971, OIL ON PANEL, 16 X 8 1/4", 16 3/4 X 9" FRAMED
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Robert Bliss (1925-1981) Blue Bathing Suit, 1971, Oil on panel, 16 x 8 1/4", 16 3/4 x 9" framed
Bakker Auctions
Oct. 19, 2024
ROBERT BLISS (1925-1981) CRUNCH, 1971, OIL ON PANEL, 9 1/2 X 15", 10 1/4 X 15 3/4" FRAMED
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Robert Bliss (1925-1981) Crunch, 1971, Oil on panel, 9 1/2 x 15", 10 1/4 x 15 3/4" framed
Bakker Auctions
Aug. 22, 2024
ROBERT BLISS (1925-1981) The Swimmer.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
ROBERT BLISS (1925-1981) The Swimmer. Oil on masonite. 790x609 mm; 31x24 inches. Signed and dated in oil, lower right recto. 1976. Provenance: Private collection, Virginia.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 22, 2024
ROBERT BLISS (1925-1981) White Jeans.
Est: $800 - $1,200
ROBERT BLISS (1925-1981) White Jeans. Oil on masonite. 609x381 mm; 24x15 inches. Signed and dated in oil, lower right recto. 1969. Selected Artists Galleries, New York (with the gallery label verso); private collection, New York (2003). Provenance: Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art Collection, New York.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 22, 2024
ROBERT BLISS (1925-1981) Seated Nude with Raised Arms.
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
ROBERT BLISS (1925-1981) Seated Nude with Raised Arms. Color pastels on paper. 905x600 mm; 35⅛x23⅝ inches. Signed and dated in pencil, lower right recto. 1962. Provenance: private collection; Georgia.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 22, 2024
ROBERT BLISS (1925-1981) Boy Sitting on Ledge.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
ROBERT BLISS (1925-1981) Boy Sitting on Ledge. Oil on masonite, circa 1961. 543x900 mm; 21¼x35⅜ inches. Signed and dated in oil (indistinctly), lower right recto. Provenance: private collection; Georgia.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 22, 2024
ROBERT BLISS (1925-1981) Boy Against a Blue Background.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
ROBERT BLISS (1925-1981) Boy Against a Blue Background. Oil on masonite, 1961. 1370x1080 mm; 54x42⅜ inches. Signed and dated in oil, lower right recto. Provenance: private collection; Georgia.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 10, 2024
Robert Bliss (1925-1981) Toweling Off, Oil on panel, 9 3/4 x 18", 18 3/4 x 19 3/4" framed
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Robert Bliss (1925-1981) Toweling Off, Oil on panel, 9 3/4 x 18", 18 3/4 x 19 3/4" framed
Bakker Auctions
Aug. 10, 2024
Robert Bliss (1925-1981) Trapeze, 1958, Oil on panel, 21 x 7", 24 1/2 x 10 1/2" framed
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Robert Bliss (1925-1981) Trapeze, 1958, Oil on panel, 21 x 7", 24 1/2 x 10 1/2" framed
Bakker Auctions
Aug. 10, 2024
Robert Bliss (1925-1981) Looking Up, Oil on masonite, 48 x 32", 51 x 35" framed
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Robert Bliss (1925-1981) Looking Up, Oil on masonite, 48 x 32", 51 x 35" framed
Bakker Auctions
Aug. 10, 2024
Robert Bliss (1925-1981) Two Boys by the Sea, Oil on panel, 9 x 17", 9 3/4 x 17 3/4" framed
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Robert Bliss (1925-1981) Two Boys by the Sea, Oil on panel, 9 x 17", 9 3/4 x 17 3/4" framed
Bakker Auctions
May. 19, 2024
Robert R. Bliss (American, 1925-1981), "Fortuno"
Est: $500 - $750
Robert R. Bliss (American, 1925-1981) "Fortuno" oil on canvas signed and dated "Bliss, 69" 40 1/4 x 50 1/4 inches (sight) 41 3/4 x 52 1/4 inches (frame)
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
May. 18, 2024
Robert R. Bliss (American, 1925-1981), Lindos, Rhodes, Greece
Est: $800 - $1,200
Robert R. Bliss (American, 1925-1981) Lindos, Rhodes, Greece oil on board signed "Bliss" (lower right) 16 3/4 x 43 3/4 inches (sight) 19 1/4 x 46 1/4 inches (frame)
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
May. 18, 2024
Robert R. Bliss (American, 1925-1981), "The Swimmer"
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Robert R. Bliss (American, 1925-1981) "The Swimmer" oil on masonite signed and dated "R. Bliss, '59" and with label for Vose Galleries, Boston 48 x 32 inches (sight) 50 x 34 inches (frame)
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Apr. 29, 2024
Robert Bliss (1925-1981) "Boy with Orange Hat"
Est: $500 - $1,000
Robert Bliss (American, 1925-1981) "Boy with Orange Hat", 1966, oil painting on board, signed. Framed. Size: 29.5'' x 26.25'', 75 x 67 cm (board); 30.75'' x 27.75'', 78 x 70 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Apr. 29, 2024
Robert Bliss (American, 1925-1981) "Puck"
Est: $500 - $1,000
Robert Bliss (American, 1925-1981) "Puck", 1961, oil painting on board, signed and dated. Framed. Size: 25'' x 19'', 64 x 48 cm (board); 25.75'' x 19.75'', 65 x 50 cm (frame). Provenance: The Marble Arch Gallery, Miami (label on verso).
Material Culture
Apr. 29, 2024
Robert Bliss (1925-1981) "Boy Looking Up"
Est: $400 - $800
Robert Bliss (American, 1925-1981) "Boy Looking Up", 1963, oil painting on board, signed and dated. Framed. Size: 27.75'' x 17.75'', 70 x 45 cm (sight); 32.5'' x 22.25'', 83 x 57 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Apr. 29, 2024
Robert Bliss (American, 1925-1981) "Nude Youth"
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Robert Bliss (American, 1925-1981) "Nude Youth", oil painting on board, signed. Framed. Size: 16'' x 12'', 41 x 30 cm (board); 18.5'' x 14.5'', 47 x 37 cm (frame). Provenance: Selected Artists Galleries, Inc., New York (label on verso).
Material Culture
Feb. 25, 2024
Robert R. Bliss (American, 1925-1981) Portrait
Est: $400 - $800
Title:Untitled Subject: Portrait Type: Painting Materials: Oil on canvas Markings & Inscriptions: Signed and dated bottom right Date: 1969 Maker: Robert R. Bliss (American, 1925-1981) Description: An oil on canvas portrait depicting a mouthless male figure, reaching its skeletal hand for the floating knob of a door. Dimensions: 48.5" x 35.5', 51" x 38" framed. Provenance: From a local collection.
Hoch LTD.
Jan. 26, 2024
ROBERT R. BLISS (Massachusetts, 1925-1981), Young man in repose., Oil on masonite, 16" x 12". Unframed.
Est: $800 - $1,200
ROBERT R. BLISS Massachusetts, 1925-1981 Young man in repose. Signed lower right "R. Bliss" and dated.
Eldred's
Jan. 26, 2024
ROBERT R. BLISS (Massachusetts, 1925-1981), Beach shed., Watercolor on paper, 11.5” x 16” sight. Framed 23.5” x 27”.
Est: $300 - $500
ROBERT R. BLISS Massachusetts, 1925-1981 Beach shed. Signed and dated lower left "Bliss 65".
Eldred's
Nov. 29, 2023
Robert Bliss (American, 1925-1981) Boy with Ball
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Oil on Panel. Signed (lower left).
Cottone Auctions
Nov. 29, 2023
Robert Bliss (American, 1925-1981) Standing Boy in Light Blue Trunks
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Oil on masonite. Signed (lower left).
Cottone Auctions
Nov. 08, 2023
Robert Bliss (1925-1981) "Reclining Boy"
Est: $5,000 - $10,000
Robert Bliss (American, 1925-1981) "Reclining Boy", oil painting on masonite, signed. Framed. Provenance: Golden Door Gallery, New Hope PA (label on verso). Size: 32'' x 48'', 81 x 122 cm (board); 33'' x 49'', 84 x 124 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Oct. 07, 2023
Robert Bliss (1925-1981) Young Man Standing, 1973, Oil on panel, 24 x 48", 24 1/2 x 48 1/2" framed
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Robert Bliss (1925-1981) Young Man Standing, 1973, Oil on panel, 24 x 48", 24 1/2 x 48 1/2" framed
Bakker Auctions
Aug. 17, 2023
ROBERT BLISS (1925-1981) The Swimmer.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
ROBERT BLISS (1925-1981) The Swimmer. Oil on masonite. 790x590 mm; 31x12 inches. Signed and dated in oil, lower right recto. 1976. Provenance: Private collection, Virginia.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 17, 2023
ROBERT BLISS (1925-1981) Reclining Figure.
Est: $5,000 - $7,500
ROBERT BLISS (1925-1981) Reclining Figure. Oil on masonite. 1050x610 mm; 41x24 inches. Signed and dated in oil, lower right recto. 1960. Provenance: Private collection, New York.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 17, 2023
ROBERT BLISS (1925-1981) Young Boy.
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
ROBERT BLISS (1925-1981) Young Boy. Oil on masonite. 408x503 mm; 16x19 3/4 inches. Signed and dated in oil, lower right recto. 1959. Provenance: Private collection, Massachusetts.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jul. 27, 2023
Robert Bliss (American, 1925-1981) Untitled (Beach Scene with Male Figure), 1970
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Robert Bliss (American, 1925-1981) Untitled (Beach Scene with Male Figure), 1970 oil on masonite signed Bliss and dated (lower right) 23 1/2 x 35 1/4 inches.
Hindman
Jun. 11, 2023
Robert R. Bliss (American, 1925-1981) Portrait
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Title:Untitled Subject: Portrait Type: Painting Materials: Oil on canvas Markings & Inscriptions: Signed and dated bottom right Date: 1969 Maker: Robert R. Bliss (American, 1925-1981) Description: An oil on canvas portrait depicting a mouthless male figure, reaching its skeletal hand for the floating knob of a door. Dimensions: 48.5" x 35.5', 51" x 38" framed. Provenance: From a local Pennsylvania collection.
Hoch LTD.
Apr. 27, 2023
ROBERT BLISS, American (1925-1981), "Time", 1956, oil on masonite, 32 x 54 inches
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
ROBERT BLISS American, (1925-1981) "Time", 1956 oil on masonite signed and dated lower right "Bliss 56"
Shannon's
Apr. 07, 2023
ROBERT R. BLISS (Massachusetts, 1925-1981), Lone male figure on the beach., Oil on masonite, 13” x 32”. Framed 13.75” x 32.75”.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
ROBERT R. BLISS Massachusetts, 1925-1981 Lone male figure on the beach. Signed and dated lower left "R Bliss 80".
Eldred's
Feb. 15, 2023
Robert R. Bliss American, 1925-1981 Boy and Girl on Beach - Blue Sky, 1961
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Robert R. Bliss American, 1925-1981 Boy and Girl on Beach - Blue Sky, 1961 Signed and dated Bliss '61 (ll) Oil on Masonite 24 x 48 inches (61 x 122 cm) Provnenance: Voss Galleries, Boston C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Feb. 15, 2023
Robert R. Bliss American, 1925-1981 Fortuno, 1969
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Robert R. Bliss American, 1925-1981 Fortuno, 1969 Signed and dated Bliss 69 (ul) Oil on canvas 40 x 50 inches (102 x 127 cm) Provenance: Selcted Artist Galleries, Inc., New York C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Feb. 08, 2023
Robert Bliss American, 1925-1981 Landscape
Est: $600 - $800
Robert Bliss American, 1925-1981 Landscape Signed R. Bliss and dated indistinctly (ll) Oil on Masonite 32 x 48 inches (81.3 x 121.9 cm) C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Feb. 03, 2023
ROBERT R. BLISS (Massachusetts, 1925-1981), "The Swimmer"., Oil on masonite, 48" x 32". Framed 50" x 34".
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
ROBERT R. BLISS Massachusetts, 1925-1981 "The Swimmer". Signed lower right "Robert Bliss".
Eldred's
Dec. 08, 2022
ROBERT BLISS - SEATED SWIMMER
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Lot 281 Robert Bliss American (1925-1981) Seated Swimmer (1960) oil on masonite signed lower right 10 1/2 x 12 inches frame dimensions: 13 x 14 5/8 x 1 3/4 inches, wood frame
Capsule Gallery Auction
Oct. 08, 2022
ROBERT BLISS (1925-1981) Father and Child, 1971, Oil on canvas
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
ROBERT BLISS (1925-1981) Father and Child, 1971, Oil on canvas
Bakker Auctions
Sep. 22, 2022
ROBERT BLISS Baseball Field.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
ROBERT BLISS Baseball Field. Oil on board. 405x608 mm; 16x24 inches. Provenance: Private collection Massachusetts; thence by descent to current owner, private collection, Massachusetts.
Swann Auction Galleries
Sep. 22, 2022
ROBERT BLISS Two oils.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
ROBERT BLISS Two oils. Boy in Yellow Shirt. 356x257 mm; 14x10 1/4 inches. Signed in oil, lower right recto * Lacrosse Player, 1962, 910x610mm; 36x24 inches. Signed and dated in pencil, lower right recto. Provenance: Private collection Massachusetts; thence by descent to current owner, private collection, Massachusetts.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 18, 2022
ROBERT BLISS (1925-1981) Seated Figure.
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
ROBERT BLISS (1925-1981) Seated Figure. Oil on board. 490x430 mm; 19 3/8x17 inches. Signed and dated in oil, lower left recto. 1970. Provenance: Private collection, Ohio.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 18, 2022
ROBERT BLISS (1925-1981) Two paintings on board.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
ROBERT BLISS (1925-1981) Two paintings on board. Old Woman 609x914 mm; 24x36 inches; Babcock Gallery, New York, with the gallery label on the frame back; Wall and Low Tide 800x393 mm; 31 1/2x15 1/2 inches. Both oil on illustration board. Both signed and dated in oil, lower right. 1956. Provenance: Private collection Massachusetts; thence by descent to current owner, private collection, Massachusetts.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jul. 10, 2022
Robert Bliss "Yellow Torso" Oil on Masonite
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Robert Bliss (American, 1925 - 1981), "Yellow Torso," oil on masonite, 1969, signed lower right. Image: 15.5" H x 10.5" W; frame: 16.75" H x 11.75" W.
Auctions at Showplace
Jun. 12, 2022
Robert Bliss, Young Man, Oil on Board
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Robert Bliss (American, 1925-1981), young man, oil on board, 46" x 32", framed 49 1/4" x 34 1/2". Provenance: Salisbury, Massachusetts collection.
Kaminski Auctions
Apr. 28, 2022
Robert Bliss Painting Man Undressing
Est: $3,000 - $6,000
Robert Bliss (American, 1925-1981). Oil on canvas painting depicting a young man undressing, pulling a yellow shirt over his head. Signed and dated 1968 along the lower right.
Revere Auctions