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Illustrator, b. 1883 - d. 1928

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      • Worth Brehm (Indiana, 1883-1928)
        Jan. 27, 2024

        Worth Brehm (Indiana, 1883-1928)

        Est: $400 - $800

        Charming early 20th century painting depicting a little brother peeping around a corner spying on a young courting couple in parlor as they sit on the sofa looking at a photo album; nearby table with lamp, box of chocolates and stereoviewer; signed lower left "Worth Brehm"; oil on paper mounted on masonite; 32"W, 33"H; painted wood frame 38"W, 39"H---Worth Brehm grew up in Noblesville, Indiana, and later moved to New York. He was known for his illustrations of children and created iconic images for national magazine covers and classic novels by drawing upon memories of his Indiana childhood. He had a series of drawings published in Outing Magazine in 1907-1909. His first Saturday Evening Post cover was in June, 1908. He followed this up with illustrations for a 1910 edition of Mark Twain's TOM SAWYER and a 1912 edition of HUCKLEBERRY FINN. He created many other illustrations for stories about young people. He was widely recognized for his work before his untimely death in 1928. (Inv. 1)

        Ivy Auctions
      • Worth Brehm - Snake Surprise
        Feb. 11, 2020

        Worth Brehm - Snake Surprise

        Est: $200 - $400

        Lot 379 Worth Brehm American (1883-1928) Snake Surprise charcoal signed lower right 16 x 24 1/2 inches Provenance: From the collection of J.N. Bartfield Galleries

        Capsule Gallery Auction
      • Worth Brehm, (American, 1883-1928), Circus, 1910, charcoal on paper, 22 x 15in (55.8 x 38.1cm)
        Jun. 16, 2019

        Worth Brehm, (American, 1883-1928), Circus, 1910, charcoal on paper, 22 x 15in (55.8 x 38.1cm)

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        Worth Brehm (American, 1883-1928) Circus, 1910 charcoal on paper signed 'Worth Brehm' lower left. 22 x 15in (55.8 x 38.1cm) Provenance: with Sullivan Goss, Santa Barbara, California.

        Andrew Jones Auctions
      • WORTH BREHM. (COLLIER'S) "Chaw Beef!"
        Jun. 04, 2019

        WORTH BREHM. (COLLIER'S) "Chaw Beef!"

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        WORTH BREHM. "Chaw Beef!" Cover illustration for Collier's, published August 17, 1912, with their stamps and notations on verso. Watercolor, gouache, and gum arabic over charcoal on board. 610x476 mm; 24x18 3/4 inches. Signed and dated in lower left image. Modestly framed.

        Swann Auction Galleries
      • Worth Brehm, Church & Co. Arm & Hammer Soda Poster
        Oct. 13, 2018

        Worth Brehm, Church & Co. Arm & Hammer Soda Poster

        Est: $200 - $400

        Worth Brehm (1883-1928), "Wal-ef I Aint put them Shot in First!", chromolithograph, advertising poster for Church & Co's Arm & Hammer Soda, Copyright Church & Dwight Co,  25 x 16.75" Illustrator James Ellsworth "Worth" Brehm (b. 1883 - d. 1928) was a native of Hamilton County, Indiana. He graduated from Noblesville High School in 1902 and attended Indiana University, DePauw University, and the Herron Institute art school in Indianapolis. He and his older brother George, also an artist, worked for short time at the Indianapolis Star. Around 1905 the two Brehm brothers moved to New York where Worth attended the Art Students League. By 1907 Worth Brehm's work was appearing in national magazines. A June 1908 issue of School Arts magazine lists Worth Brehm, his brother George and another Indiana born artist Franklin Booth as instructors in the National School of Art in New York City for the Fall 1908 semester. Throughout his career Worth Brehm worked with American Magazine, Cosmopolitan, McClure's, Woman's Home Companion, Scribner's, Harper's Monthly Magazine, Century, Collier's and Good Housekeeping specializing in drawing pictures of young boys. In 1916 he illustrated Booth Tarkington's Penrod and Sam. Brehm died at age 44 in 1928 at Norwolk, Connecticut where he had been a resident of Silvermine, an artists' colony, for fifteen years.

        Vogt Galleries Texas
      • Worth Brehm American Illustration Art Drawing
        Sep. 26, 2018

        Worth Brehm American Illustration Art Drawing

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        Worth Brehm [ 1883 - 1928 ] American. Untitled . Subject matter features a young woman in the 1920's attire standing by a fence looking towards the house she is leaving. Original pencil and charcoal. Signed lower right corner. Image size measures 22 1/4" x 18 1/2". Frame measures 31" x 27 1/2": Good to very good condition. Estate fresh to market. Frame having mild storage related wear. Guaranteed Authentic. Hill Auction Gallery in house continental USA domestic shipping $150 USD plus insurance. INV (18)

        Hill Auction Gallery
      • Worth Brehm (1883 - 1928) Oil On Canvas.
        Feb. 15, 2018

        Worth Brehm (1883 - 1928) Oil On Canvas.

        Est: $250 - $450

        19 1/2" x 29 1/2" Signed lower right and dated. "Shoot Durn it Shoot.

        Weiss Auctions
      • BREHM, WORTH (JAMES ELLSWORTH). 1883-1928.- "'How's that for high, Penrod?' he said,"
        Dec. 11, 2013

        BREHM, WORTH (JAMES ELLSWORTH). 1883-1928.- "'How's that for high, Penrod?' he said,"

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        "'How's that for high, Penrod?' he said," charcoal on illustration board, 435 x 570 mm. Matted and framed. Published : "Walter-John" by Booth Tarkington, Cosmopolitan , November 1917, p 22. "Worth" Brehm was a highly admired American book and magazine illustrator best known for his drawings of boys for Booth Tarkington's Penrod and Sam (1916) and Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1923). He studied at the Herron Institute art school in Indianapolis and The Art Students' League in New York City, and taught at the National School of Art also in New York. His brother George Brehm was also a well known illustrator. This picture appeared in the magazine serialization of Penrod and Sam , but not in the published book.

        Bonhams
      • Worth Brehm (American, 1883-1928) "Roddy joined the scuffle, trying to retain the horn,"
        Jun. 22, 2011

        Worth Brehm (American, 1883-1928) "Roddy joined the scuffle, trying to retain the horn,"

        Est: $3,000 - $4,000

        "Roddy joined the scuffle, trying to retain the horn," illustration for Booth Tarkington's "Horn of Fame," Cosmopolitan, October 1916. With a reference photograph of two boys struggling for the horn, taken by the artist. Signed. Charcoal on illustration board. 57 x 37cm (22 7/16 x 14 9/16in). Matted and framed.

        Bonhams
      • Worth Brehm (American, 1883-1928) "'Quee-yut!' Penrod shouted, grasping the handle of the rake so that Sam could not use it,"
        Jun. 22, 2011

        Worth Brehm (American, 1883-1928) "'Quee-yut!' Penrod shouted, grasping the handle of the rake so that Sam could not use it,"

        Est: $3,000 - $4,000

        "'Quee-yut!' Penrod shouted, grasping the handle of the rake so that Sam could not use it," illustration for Booth Tarkington's "Salvage," Cosmopolitan, July 1915. Signed. Charcoal on illustration board. 57 x 37cm (22 7/16 x 14 9/16in). Matted and framed.

        Bonhams
      • Brehm, Worth - Sam's Beau, Cosmopolitan illustration
        May. 07, 2010

        Brehm, Worth - Sam's Beau, Cosmopolitan illustration

        Est: $100 - $300

        WORTH BREHM (American, 1883-1928) Sam's Beau, Cosmopolitan illustration, April 1917 Charcoal on board 25.5 x 17 in. Signed lower left From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

        Heritage Auctions
      • Worth Brehm, American illustrator, 1883-1928, color lithographic advertisement for DuPont Black Sporting Powder, 19 3/4" x 14" sheet...
        Sep. 29, 2009

        Worth Brehm, American illustrator, 1883-1928, color lithographic advertisement for DuPont Black Sporting Powder, 19 3/4" x 14" sheet...

        Est: $600 - $900

        Worth Brehm, American illustrator, 1883-1928, color lithographic advertisement for DuPont Black Sporting Powder, 19 3/4" x 14" sheet size, likely original fumed oak frame, signed and dated in plate 1909, matches Hagley Museum accession number 68.1.G54.1.41

        William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
      • WORTH BREHM (1883-1928)
        Oct. 29, 2004

        WORTH BREHM (1883-1928)

        Est: $500 -

        WORTH BREHM (1883-1928) Original Magazine Story Illustration Good Housekeeping Magazine, 1920 Pencil on board 23.5in. x 17in. (sight size) Initialed lower left: WB A coverless copy of the magazine is included with this lot. Provenance: Morris Weiss collection 2 items

        Heritage Auctions
      • WORTH BREHM (1883-1928)
        Oct. 29, 2004

        WORTH BREHM (1883-1928)

        Est: $700 -

        WORTH BREHM (1883-1928) Original Magazine Story Illustration Cosmopolitan Magazine, 1925 Pencil on board 18in. x 19in. (sight size) Initialed lower left: WB Provenance: Morris Weiss collection

        Heritage Auctions
      • Worth Brehm (American, 1883-1928)
        May. 25, 2004

        Worth Brehm (American, 1883-1928)

        Est: £400 - £600

        'Sam's Bean', with a monochrome illustration of a War-time couple, by George Brehm (American, 1878-1966), signed, charcoal, 51 x 39.5 cm, (2).

        Bonhams
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