Fanny Brennan Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Fanny Brennan Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 23, 2024
Fanny Brennan (French/American 1921-2001), Group of (3), Lithographs in Color
Est: $300 - $500
Fanny Brennan French/American, 1921-2001 Group of (3) Lithographs in Color initialed "FMB" in pencil lower right margin, numbered in pencil lower left, to include: "Book Circle", 219/250; "Chateau", 211/250; and "Tagged Tree", 203/250. Matted and framed under acrylic. Provenance: Property of a prominent Manhattan AD100 interior designer.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Oct. 23, 2024
Fanny Brennan (French/American 1921-2001), "Pearl Chute", 1999, oil on board
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Fanny Brennan French/American, 1921-2001 "Pearl Chute", 1999 oil on board unsigned on recto, titled and dated on Salander-O'Reilly Galleries label adhered to frame verso. Float mounted in recessed open-mat frame. Provenance: Property of a prominent Manhattan AD100 interior designer.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Oct. 23, 2024
Fanny Brennan (French/American 1921-2001), "Waiting", 1988, oil on panel
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Fanny Brennan French/American, 1921-2001 "Waiting", 1988 oil on panel unsigned on recto, titled and dated on Coe Kerr Gallery label adhered to frame verso. Float mounted in recessed open-mat frame. Provenance: Property of a prominent Manhattan AD100 interior designer.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Oct. 23, 2024
Fanny Brennan (French/American 1921-2001), "Oasis", 1988, oil on panel
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Fanny Brennan French/American, 1921-2001 "Oasis", 1988 oil on panel unsigned on recto, titled and dated on Coe Kerr Gallery label adhered to frame verso. Float mounted in recessed open-mat frame. Provenance: Property of a prominent Manhattan AD100 interior designer.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Oct. 23, 2024
Fanny Brennan (French/American 1921-2001), "Sheet", 1985, oil on panel
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Fanny Brennan French/American, 1921-2001 "Sheet", 1985 oil on panel unsigned on recto, titled and dated on Coe Kerr Gallery label adhered to frame verso. Float mounted in recessed open-mat frame. Provenance: Property of a prominent Manhattan AD100 interior designer.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Oct. 12, 2024
Fanny Brennan Signed & Numbered Folio Prints
Est: -
Signed and numbered on the lower left and right corners. Frame measures approximately 20.25in x 28.25in. Largest artwork measures approximately 2.25in x 4.75in. Scuffs and scratches present on frame please see photos for condition consideration. NR30176 BP
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Oct. 12, 2024
Fanny Brennan Signed & Numbered Folio Prints
Est: -
Signed and numbered on the lower right and left corners. Frame measures approximately 20.25in x 28in. Largest artwork measures approximately 4.25in x 4in. Scuffs and scratches present on frame please see photos for condition consideration. NR30176 BP
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Oct. 12, 2024
Fanny Brennan Signed & Numbered Folio Prints
Est: -
Signed and numbered on the lower right and left corners. Frame measures approximately 20.25in x 28.25in. Largest artwork measures approximately 3in x 5.75in. Scuffs and scratches present on frame please see photos for condition consideration. NR30176 BP
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Sep. 17, 2024
Fanny Brennan - Morning Mist - 1992 Lithograph - SIGNED 7" x 6"
Est: $120 - $150
"Morning Mist" by Fanny Brennan, 1992 Signed Lithograph. Paper size is 7 x 6 inches, with an image size of 3.25 x 2.75 inches. The Lithograph is from an edition size of 250 and is not framed. The condition was rated A: Mint. Additional details: Morning Mist by Fanny Brennan is a captivating lithograph from the Miniatures from the Folio Suite, printed in 1992. This piece showcases Brennan’s delicate and detailed style, reflecting her mastery of capturing subtle nuances in her work. The lithograph is a beautiful addition to any collection, highlighting Brennan’s unique artistic vision.
DUMBO Auctions
Sep. 17, 2024
Fanny Brennan - Mont Saint-Michel - 1992 Lithograph - SIGNED 7" x 6"
Est: $150 - $180
"Mont Saint-Michel" by Fanny Brennan, 1992 Signed Lithograph. Paper size is 7 x 6 inches, with an image size of 3.5 x 3.25 inches. The Lithograph is from an edition size of 250 and is not framed. The condition was rated A: Mint. Additional details: Mont St Michel by Fanny Brennan is a captivating lithograph featuring the iconic Mont St Michel on the horizon. Printed in 1992, this piece reflects Brennan’s signature style, combining delicate detail and whimsical charm. It is an enchanting addition to any collection, showcasing Brennan’s ability to capture the beauty of her subjects.
DUMBO Auctions
Sep. 17, 2024
Fanny Brennan - Fuji Under Siege - 1992 Lithograph - SIGNED 6" x 7"
Est: $120 - $150
"Fuji Under Siege" by Fanny Brennan, 1992 Signed Lithograph. Paper size is 6 x 7 inches, with an image size of 2.25 x 3 inches. The Lithograph is from an edition size of 250 and is not framed. The condition was rated A: Mint. Additional details: Fuji Under Siege by Fanny Brennan is a striking lithograph, signed with initials in the lower right corner. From an edition of 250, this piece exemplifies Brennan's unique blend of detail and whimsy. It is a captivating addition to any collection, showcasing her distinctive style and artistic vision.
DUMBO Auctions
Sep. 17, 2024
Fanny Brennan - Deardorff - 1992 Lithograph - SIGNED 6" x 7"
Est: $120 - $150
"Deardorff" by Fanny Brennan, 1992 Signed Lithograph. Paper size is 6 x 7 inches, with an image size of 2.5 x 3 inches. The Lithograph is from an edition size of 250 and is not framed. The condition was rated A: Mint. Additional details: Deardorff by Fanny Brennan is part of the Miniatures from the Folio Suite, printed in 1992. This lithograph showcases Brennan’s meticulous attention to detail and whimsical style, making it a delightful addition to any collection. Her work captures the charm and intricacy of her subjects, reflecting her unique artistic vision.
DUMBO Auctions
Sep. 17, 2024
Fanny Brennan - Christmas Tree - 1992 Lithograph - SIGNED 6" x 7"
Est: $150 - $180
"Christmas Tree" by Fanny Brennan, 1992 Signed Lithograph. Paper size is 6 x 7 inches, with an image size of 2.25 x 2.25 inches. The Lithograph is from an edition size of 250 and is not framed. The condition was rated A: Mint. Additional details: Christmas Tree by Fanny Brennan is a captivating lithograph, signed with the artist's initials on the right-hand side below the image and numbered on the lower left side from an edition of 250. This piece showcases Brennan's attention to detail and whimsical style, making it a charming addition to any collection.
DUMBO Auctions
Sep. 17, 2024
Fanny Brennan - Book Circle - 1992 Lithograph - SIGNED 6" x 7"
Est: $150 - $180
"Book Circle" by Fanny Brennan, 1992 Signed Lithograph. Paper size is 6 x 7 inches, with an image size of 2.25 x 3 inches. The Lithograph is from an edition size of 250 and is not framed. The condition was rated A: Mint. Additional details: Book Circle by Fanny Brennan is a captivating lithograph, signed with the artist's initials on the right-hand side below the image and numbered on the lower left side from an edition of 250. This piece highlights Brennan's attention to detail and whimsical style, making it a unique addition to any collection.
DUMBO Auctions
Sep. 17, 2024
Fanny Brennan - Big Horn - 1992 Lithograph - SIGNED 6" x 7"
Est: $120 - $150
"Big Horn" by Fanny Brennan, 1992 Signed Lithograph. Paper size is 6 x 7 inches, with an image size of 2.25 x 2.25 inches. The Lithograph is from an edition size of 250 and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: Big Horn by Fanny Brennan is a captivating lithograph, signed with the artist's initials on the right-hand side below the image and numbered on the lower left side from an edition of 250. This piece highlights Brennan's attention to detail and whimsical style, making it a unique addition to any collection.
DUMBO Auctions
Sep. 17, 2024
Fanny Brennan - Aqueduct - 1992 Lithograph - SIGNED 6" x 7"
Est: $120 - $150
"Aqueduct" by Fanny Brennan, 1992 Signed Lithograph. Paper size is 6 x 7 inches, with an image size of 2.5 x 3.5 inches. The Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A: Mint. Additional details: Aqueduct by Fanny Brennan is a stunning lithograph printed in 1992. This piece exemplifies Brennan’s detailed and whimsical style, capturing the essence of her artistic vision. It is a beautiful addition to any collection, reflecting Brennan’s mastery of lithography and her ability to evoke emotion through her work.
DUMBO Auctions
Jun. 11, 2024
Fanny Brennan
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
American, 1921-2001 Golden Nib, 1994 Oil on board 1 3/4 x 1 7/8 inches (4.4 x 4.7 cm) Provenance: Babcock Galleries, New York Salander-O'Reilly Galleries, New York (Framed: 7 3/4 x 7 3/4 x 1 inches)
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 11, 2024
Fanny Brennan
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
American, 1921-2001 White Pencil, 1996 Oil on board 3 x 1 1/2 inches (7.6 x 3.8 cm) Provenance: Salander-O'Reilly Galleries, New York (Framed dimensions: 8 5/8 x 7 1/8 x 1 inches) Board is adhered to backing. No apparent issues detected during inspection. Overall very good condition.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 11, 2024
Fanny Brennan
Est: $2,500 - $4,000
American, 1921-2001 Inner Glow, 1994 Oil on board 1 3/4 x 2 3/4 inches (4.4 x 7 cm) Provenance: Babcock Galleries, New York Salander-O'Reilly Galleries, New York (Framed dimensions: 7 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 1 inches) Board is adhered to backing. Very small rubs (approximately 1/32nd of an inch) at upper left and lower left corners.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 15, 2023
Tweezer
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Fanny Brennan 1921 - 2001 Tweezer signed with the artist's initials (along the lower edge) oil on gesso panel 1¾ by 2⅜ in. 4.4 by 6 cm. Executed in 1987.
Sotheby's
Dec. 15, 2023
Taking a Rest
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Fanny Brennan 1921 - 2001 Taking a Rest signed with the artist's initials (along the lower edge) oil on panel 2⅝ by 2⅜ in. 5.1 by 5.1 cm. Executed in 1989.
Sotheby's
Nov. 09, 2023
Big Horn
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
The Emily Fisher Landau Collection: An Era Defined Fanny Brennan 1921 - 2001 Big Horn signed with the initials (on the lower turning edge) oil on panel 2⅛ by 2¼ in. 5.4 by 5.7 cm. Executed in 1992.
Sotheby's
Sep. 28, 2022
Fanny Brennan (French/American, 1921-2001) Pearl on Rock, 1979
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Fanny Brennan (French/American, 1921-2001) Pearl on Rock, 1979 oil on gesso panel 3 3/4 x 1 3/4 inches. Provenance: Betty Parsons Gallery, New York Lot Essay: A Small Wonder "They were always trying to get me to fill the entire page of drawing paper. I only wanted to make very, very small pictures." - Fanny Brennan, describing her time at the Atelier Art et Jeunesse Fanny Brennan (nee Francis Lee Myers) (1921-2001) was a painter best known for her capricious contributions to the surrealist movement. Her small-scale reflections combining the domestic with the magical (mostly done from her bathroom, the place she deemed most ideal for a studio) never measured more than six square inches. Hindman is pleased to offer Pearl on Rock, an excellent example of her unfairly overlooked oeuvre - the quietly domestic turned both graceful and mystifying, distilled from her life-long collection of captivating experiences. Born to American expatriates in France in 1921, Brennan was the daughter of Richard and Alice Lee Myers, socialites at the center of the Parisian art scene. The Myers were close friends with jazz-age patrons Sara and Gerald Murphy, as well as Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, who was said to have drawn his inspiration for The Great Gatsby and Tender is the Night from their social circle as they raised their children together on the French Riviera at the home they dubbed Villa America. Brennan went on to study at the noted Parisian art-training program, Atelier Art et Jeunesse, defying social customs by refusing to wear a hat and aggravating her professors with her hesitance to stray from a miniature scale. A spirited personality, she was asked to leave her all-girl boarding house after calling the concierge a cow and was known for her frequent visits to the Cafe de Flore. There, she taught Picasso to play Chinese Checkers, befriended Tristan Tzara, and rubbed peanut shells into Giacometti's hair - an act that wouldn't deter him from painting her portrait. The "girl painter," -- as Mondaine and noir novelist Patricia Highsmith would call her -- was getting an education like no other, until the war forced her stateside. Back in New York, Brennan found work at Harper's Bazaar and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, while the up-and-coming gallerist Betty Parsons included her paintings in two Wakefield Bookshop shows. The war continued to take center stage and Brennan was drawn back to Europe to help, taking a job with The Office of War Information and eventually marrying its Chief of Graphics and Exhibitions. Then, she did something almost unthinkable - Fanny Brennan stopped painting for almost 20 years. The Brennans bounced between New York and Europe, with Fanny raising two children and caring for their aging parents. When her boys reached adulthood in 1973, she was finally ready to return to the fantastical world she had created. With Brennan back to painting, Betty Parsons - now the owner of the eponymous Betty Parsons Gallery - immediately presented her work in several exhibitions, among them aptly titled Small Paintings and Still Life. Parsons, a dealer, collector, and artist herself, was one of the most important figures in American avant-garde, offering early-career representation to Ellsworth Kelly, Robert Rauschenberg, and Mark Rothko, among others. Each of Brennan's paintings took one month to complete, and Brennen kept Sundays for rest and entertaining. Among the archived gallery records are notes from clients, urgently wondering if they had missed Brennan's new pieces and enclosing checks as assurance. Upon the closure of the gallery in 1983, Brennan moved to Cole Kerr Gallery, eventually publishing Skyshades, a retrospective book of sixty paintings that was, appropriately, quite small. Her paintings were insular reflections of a combination of the normal (buttons, safety pins, pearls, books) and the magical (a needle piercing the ocean, a landscape in a nutshell, cutting through a cloud with scissors). Pearl on Rock, 1979 is the summation of what critic Calvin Tompkins would call "convincing and unsetting": a precious gem precariously atop a rock without regard for gravity, harshly and almost ominously contrasted in their realism, finely detailed with great mechanical control at a size suitable for installation above a dollhouse couch. Her subjects were always inanimate and her titles always straightforward, though frequently set in fantasyland. They could be whimsical and jovial, or tongue-in-cheek reflections on domestic value and escapism, but either way the viewer must look closely. It is in this uneasiness that a comparison can be found between Fanny Brennan and her contemporary surrealist, Gertrude Abercrombie. Both women participated in a largely male-dominated movement, they each crafted meticulous yet disorienting realities in their work, almost inside jokes existing solely in an ethereal otherworld. There are similarities in their subject matter as well: familiar symbols and glowing objects reappearing, like characters setting up for another scene in a fever dream. Parallels also develop in their social influence: in Chicago, Gertrude entertained jazz legends from her dilapidated Hyde Park mansion; in New York, Brennan (a close friend of Julia Child) hosted what New York Magazine would call "four-star lunches" for her ever-evolving coterie. These associations and devotion to the arts would be tenderly noted in each of their obituaries. With the art world only now breathlessly catching up to the brilliance of Abercrombie's career, it is hopefully now Brennan's turn to reclaim her well-deserved spotlight, as the work of both women was quietly overshadowed in the surrealist cannon.
Hindman
May. 02, 2021
FANNY BRENNAN, (French, 1921-2001), Walnut with Landscape and Seascape, oil on board, 2 x 2 3/4 in., frame: 7 1/2 x 8 1/4 in.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
FANNY BRENNAN (French, 1921-2001) Walnut with Landscape and Seascape oil on board titled and signed verso
Grogan & Company
Aug. 15, 2020
Fanny Brennan, Am/Fr. 1921-2001, "Castle with Pencils" 1981, Oil on board, 3.25" x 2.25" actual,10" x 9.25" framed
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
Fanny Brennan Am/Fr. 1921-2001 "Castle with Pencils" 1981 Oil on board Betty Parsons Gallery label on verso with title, artist, date, and medium 3.25" x 2.25" actual,10" x 9.25" framed Provenance: Private Collection Connecticut
Barridoff Auctions
Feb. 22, 2020
Fanny Brennan, Am./Fr. 1921-2001, Road Blocks, 1944, Oil on panel, 1 7/8" x 2 3/4" actual, 7.5" x 8.5" framed
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Fanny Brennan Am./Fr. 1921-2001 Road Blocks, 1944 Oil on panel "Babcock Galleries" label on verso 1 7/8" x 2 3/4" actual, 7.5" x 8.5" framed Provenance: Private Collection Connecticut
Barridoff Auctions
Jan. 30, 2020
Fanny Brennan (20th c.) Two Miniature Lithographs
Est: $150 - $250
Fanny Brennan (American, 20th c.) Two Miniature Lithographs: 1) Artist Proof, untitled, numbered and signed. Framed; 2) "Nuage a la Neige", Folio IX, from an edition of 250, numbered and signed. Framed. Sizes: 1) 1.5'' x 2'', 4 x 5 cm (sight); 9.5'' x 9.75'', 24 x 25 cm (frame); 2) 2.25'' x 3'', 6 x 8 cm (sight); 9.5'' x 10.25'', 24 x 26 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Jul. 25, 2019
Fanny Brennan "Time Stood Still" Mini Oil on Panel
Est: $1,500 - $1,800
Mini oil on gesso panel, titled "Time Stood Still", 1988. Approx. 2-1/2" x 3-1/4". Unsigned. Coe Kerr Gallery label on verso with artist name, title, and medium. Overall fram size approx. 10" x 9".
Weiss Auctions
Jan. 24, 2019
Fanny Brennan (20th Century) Oil on Panel
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
"Trapped" Salander-O'reilly Gallery Label. Done in 1996 the piece is 2" x 2 1/2"
Weiss Auctions
Sep. 27, 2018
Fanny Brennan "Compass" Mini Oil on Panel
Est: $1,000 - $1,200
Mini oil on gesso panel, titled "Compass" 1987. Approx. 3-1/4" x 2-7/8". Bottom edge of panel is initialed "F.B.". Coe Kerr Gallery label on verso with artist name, title, and medium. Overall frame size approx. 9-1/2' x 10".Please Note: When bidding on items that are framed, we are auctioning the artwork alone, and consider the frame to be a bonus. Weiss Auctions will not be responsible for any damage to the frame that is present or may occur duringshipping. Contact us if you wish to have the frame removed prior to shipping which may help to reduce the cost.
Weiss Auctions
May. 17, 2018
Fanny Brennan "Little Black Box" Mini Oil on Panel
Est: $1,000 - $1,200
Mini oil on panel, titled "Little Black Box". Betty Parsons Gallery Stamp on verso. Frame has engraved "Kulicke" name, and also label on verso. Approx. 1-15/16" x 2-1/16". Examine. When bidding on items that are framed, we are auctioning theartwork alone, and consider the frame to be a bonus. Weiss Auctions will not be responsible for any damage to the frame that is present or may occur during shipping. Contact us if you wish to have the frame removed prior to shipping which may help to reduce the cost.
Weiss Auctions
Feb. 15, 2018
Fanny Brennan "Draft" Mini Oil on Panel
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Original Babcock Galleries label on verso, oil on panel, 2-15/16" x 1-3/4". "Draft", 1993.
Weiss Auctions
Nov. 20, 2015
Fanny Brennan, (French, 1921-2011), Collection of eight miniatures: Sky Swing, 95/250 Beach to Sky, AP 13/50 Eclipse, 58/250 Safety Pin
Est: $800 - $1,200
Fanny Brennan (French, 1921-2011) Collection of eight miniatures: Sky Swing, 95/250 Beach to Sky, AP 13/50 Eclipse, 58/250 Safety Pin Cloud, 119/250 Bell Aloft, 106/250 Still Life with Pear, AP 4/50 Nuage a la Neige, 192/250 Sandy's Moon, 50/250 color lithographs pencil signed FMB (lower right) largest 3 7/8 x 3 inches
Hindman