Arthur William Brown Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Arthur William Brown Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 12, 2024
Arthur William Brown
Est: $1,200 - $2,400
Canadian, 1881-1966 The Architect's Dilemma, 1941 and In the Parlor, 1924: two works Signed Arthur / William / Brown and dated 41 (ll) and signed Arthur William Brown and dated 24 (lr), respectively Charcoal, wash, and gouache on paper and charcoal on paper, respectively Sight (larger) 15 1/4 x 10 inches (38.7 x 25.4 cm) (Framed (larger) 19 x 21 1/2 inches)
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 14, 2023
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN "And I says, 'His place is at home with me,' and she says, 'You couldn't keep him there before, could you?'"
Est: $600 - $900
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN "And I says, 'His place is at home with me,' and she says, 'You couldn't keep him there before, could you?'" Story illustration for part four of "Mr. Noodle" by J.P. McEvoy, published in The Saturday Evening Post, December 20, 1930. Charcoal and wash on reinforced board. 445x584 mm; 17 1/2x23 inches. Signed and dated [19]30 in lower right with a later inscription above that reads "To John Williams, my friend. Brownie. 1963." Outer edges have the usual chipping, flaking and cracking.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 14, 2023
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN Party scene.
Est: $700 - $1,000
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN Party scene. Story illustration for an unknown publication. Charcoal and ink wash on board. 419x635 mm; 16 1/2x25 inches. Signed and dated [19]25 in lower left image. Board has the typical chips along the edges.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jan. 19, 2023
Arthur William Brown (1881 - 1966) Illustration
Est: $500 - $800
Pencil & Graphite on board. Signed lower left 14" x 14 1/2" Dated 1923.
Weiss Auctions
Jan. 19, 2023
Arthur William Brown (1881 - 1966) Illustration
Est: $600 - $900
Watercolor, Graphite on board. Signed lower right. 16" x 22" Dated 1931.
Weiss Auctions
Feb. 05, 2022
Original Vintage 1918 US WW I Poster For Your Boy YMCA
Est: $200 - $250
Brown, Arthur William 1881 - 1966 For Your Boy (YMCA) Letterpress Print 1918 29.9 x 20 in. (76 x 51 cm) Printer: Ketterlinus, Philadelphia Condition Details: (B/B+) edge tears, one of the 15 in./38 cm at the top edge through the sitting man's head, small margin loss in the bottom left corner
PosterConnection Inc.
Jan. 28, 2021
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN (1881-1966) Argument over Golf Rules. [GOLF]
Est: $600 - $900
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN (1881-1966) Argument over Golf Rules. Illustration for unknown publication, circa 1920s. Mixed media, including charcoal, wash, and gouache on board. 305x320 mm; 12x12 1/4 inches, on 14x13 1/4-inch board. Signed "Arthur William Brown" in lower left image. A Christmas card to the artist from the syndicated golf columnist, Alex Morrison, accompanies the lot. Provenance: Illustration House, January 1993; thence to Dick McDonough. The Canadian-born A.W. Brown began his illustrative career at the Hamilton Spectator as a chalk plate artist. At 19, he came to New York and studied at the Art Students League under Walter Appleton Clark, Frank DuMond, and F.R. Gruger. Shortly thereafter, he embarked on a successful career as a popular artist of WWI posters and story illustrations (though never covers) for novels and magazines, including a 40-year association with the Saturday Evening Post. He was president of the Society of Illustrators from 1944-47 and inducted into its Hall of Fame in 1964.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 22, 2020
Arthur William Brown Watercolor Painting on Paper
Est: $100 - $300
Arthur William Brown (American/Canadian: 18811966) Hand signed to lower left. Author's dedication to verso. Sheet: 12-1/2" x 15". Matte: 18" x 15". Local Pick Up or Third Party Shipping Required.
Napoleon's Fine Art
Jun. 26, 2020
Original Vintage 1918 US WW I Poster For Your Boy YMCA
Est: $200 - $350
Brown, Arthur William 1881 - 1966. For Your Boy (YMCA). Letterpress Print 1918. Size: 29.9 x 20 in. (76 x 51 cm). Printer: Ketterlinus, Philadelphia. Condition Details: (B/B+) edge tears, one of the 15 in./38 cm at the top edge through the sitting man's head, small margin loss in the bottom left corner.
PosterConnection Inc.
Jun. 09, 2020
Original Vintage 1918 US WW I Poster For Your Boy YMCA
Est: $200 - $350
Brown, Arthur William 1881 - 1966. For Your Boy (YMCA). Letterpress Print 1918. Size: 29.9 x 20 in. (76 x 51 cm). Printer: Ketterlinus, Philadelphia. Condition Details: (B/B+) edge tears, one of the 15 in./38 cm at the top edge through the sitting man's head, small margin loss in the bottom left corner.
PosterConnection Inc.
Dec. 12, 2019
Pencil Illustration by Arthur William Brown, Plus
Est: $200 - $400
Pencil Illustration by Arthur William Brown, Plus Arthur William Brown (American-Canadian, 1881-1966). Pencil and gouache on cardboard, unframed. Signed l.r.; 12.5 x 13.75 in. (sheet). PLUS, a pencil illustration, possibly by Julius Adam III.; 17.5 x 17 in. (mat).
Cowan's Auctions
Nov. 16, 2019
YMCA For Your Boy. WWI Poster.
Est: $100 - $200
Brown, Arthur William (Canadian, 1881-1966). "YMCA For Your Boy United War Work Campaign." 1918. Lithograph poster in colors. Printed by Ketterlinus, Philadelphia. With International Alliance of Bill Posters & Billers of America stamp, l.r. Sheet: 30" x 20". Condition Very good +. Foldmarks, closed tears to margins, minor loss to upper left corner.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Jun. 04, 2019
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN. (SATURDAY EVENING POST) "And I says, 'His place is at home with me,' and she says, 'You couldn't keep him the
Est: $600 - $900
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN. "And I says, 'His place is at home with me,' and she says, 'You couldn't keep him there before, could you?' and I says, 'What business is that of yours, young lady?'" Story illustration for part four of "Mr. Noodle" by J.P. McEvoy, published in The Saturday Evening Post, December 20, 1930. Charcoal and wash on reinforced board. 445x584 mm; 17 1/2x23 inches. Signed and dated [19]30 in lower right with a later inscription above that reads "To John Williams, my friend. Brownie. 1963." Outer edges have the usual chipping, flaking and cracking.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 04, 2019
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN. Party Scene.
Est: $700 - $1,000
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN. Party Scene. Story illustration for an unknown publication. Charcoal and ink wash on board. 419x635 mm; 16 1/2x25 inches. Signed and dated [19]25 in lower left image. Board has the typical chips along the edges.
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 01, 2019
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN (NY/CANADA, 1881-1966)
Est: $600 - $800
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN (NY/CANADA, 1881-1966) Four Original Conte Crayon Drawings from the WWI Era, with "Collier's" covers and pages of stories that features the artist's work, in large black stick frames under glass, laid to board, the drawings on 14" x 12" & 13" x 16" cardstock, 31" x 38" overall. Good condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jan. 30, 2019
Arthur William Brown 1881-1966 Parlor Drawing
Est: $200 - $500
Signed original watercolor and pencil illustration drawing by Arthur William Brown (1881-1966 Canada / New York) Depicts a distinguished gentleman and a young couple in a parlor dressed in formal attire. Artist signature lower right, dated 27. Mr. Brown is best known for his work for the Saturday Evening Post. Work window measures 12" x 18 1/2" Frame measures 23" x 28" Good condition with tear to paper lower left, repair to paper lower center, toning, cockling to matting and mild wear to frame. Hill Auction Gallery in house USA continental shipping $125 plus insurance.
Hill Auction Gallery
Nov. 20, 2018
Arthur William Brown American, 1881-1966 Ephraim Tutt, 1936
Est: $100 - $200
Arthur William Brown American, 1881-1966 Ephraim Tutt, 1936 Signed Arthur William Brown and dated 36 (lr), Saturday Evening Post reproduction label affixed to the reverse Watercolor on paper 15 x 20 1/2 inches C The Patricia and Donald Oresman Collection
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 14, 2017
Arthur William Brown, (1881 - 1966 Canadian), Two men and a woman having a heated discussion in an office, Watercolor and graphite on b
Est: $300 - $500
Arthur William Brown (1881 - 1966 Canadian) Two men and a woman having a heated discussion in an office Watercolor and graphite on board under glass Signed and dated lower left: Arthur William Brown - 38 13.25" H x 23.25" W Provenance: Private Collection, San Diego, CA. Notes: Board size: 15" H x 25" W; framed size: 24" H x 34" W x 1" D.
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 19, 2017
Arthur William Brown (American, 1881-1966) Cafe Scene, possible magazine illustr
Est: $700 - $1,000
Arthur William Brown (American, 1881-1966) Cafe Scene, possible magazine illustration, 1927 Pencil and ink wash on board 14-1/2 x 24-1/2 inches (36.8 x 62.2 cm) (sight) Signed and dated lower center: Arthur / William / Brown / 27 HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Jan. 24, 2017
Arthur William Brown (1881-1966 New York, NY)
Est: $300 - $600
Three Saturday Evening Post illustrations, the first: signed and dated lower left: Arthur William Brown - 31; the second: signed and dated lower center: Arthur Willam Brown - 34; the third: signed and dated lower right: Arthur William Brown - 37, the first and second: ink wash, graphite and charcoal on paper under glass. The third: ink wash and graphite on paper under glass, sight size: the first: 16'' H x 17'' W; the second: 9.5'' H x 9'' W; the third: 8.5'' H x 15.5'' W, est: $300/600. Note: Each piece has a gum label affixed verso that reads: ''This picture must not be used in any newspaper or periodical except the Saturday Evening Post, nor may it be reproduced as an advertisement or in connection with advertising matter.'' The Saturday Evening Post, Philadelphia.
John Moran Auctioneers
Dec. 14, 2016
Charcoal on Paper of Women, Arthur William Brown
Est: $300 - $500
(American, 1881-1966), signed l.l. "Arthur William Brown." Sight size: 12-1/2"h x 24-1/2"w
Nye & Company
Dec. 10, 2014
Arthur William Brown, Canadian (1881-1966) Pencil "Couple at Home". Signed and Dated '25, Lower Right, Signed, Inscribed and Dated 1964 again lower right. Toning Otherwise Good Condition. Measures 15 Inches tall and 17-1/8 Inches Wide (sight), Frame
Est: $200 - $400
Arthur William Brown, Canadian (1881-1966) Pencil "Couple at Home". Signed and Dated '25, Lower Right, Signed, Inscribed and Dated 1964 again lower right. Toning Otherwise Good Condition. Measures 15 Inches tall and 17-1/8 Inches Wide (sight), Frame Measures 25 Inches Tall and 27-1/4 Inches Wide. Shipping $165.00
Kodner Galleries
Dec. 10, 2014
Arthur William Brown, Canadian (1881-1966) Watercolor on Paper, Portrait of Marlene Dietrich. Signed Lower Right, Pencil Inscription Lower right. Toning, Small Tear Upper Right Otherwise Good Condition. Measures 19 Inches Tall and 11 Inches Wide
Est: $200 - $400
Arthur William Brown, Canadian (1881-1966) Watercolor on Paper, Portrait of Marlene Dietrich. Signed Lower Right, Pencil Inscription Lower right. Toning, Small Tear Upper Right Otherwise Good Condition. Measures 19 Inches Tall and 11 Inches Wide (sight), Frame Measures 31 Inches Tall and 22-7/8 Inches Wide. Shipping $165.00 (estimate $200-$400)
Kodner Galleries
Oct. 09, 2011
Fashion illustration
Est: $500 - $700
Arthur William Brown Original Fashion illustration
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jun. 26, 2011
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN ILLUSTRATION
Est: $300 - $500
BROWN, Arthur William, (American, 1881-1966): Night Club Illustration Depicting an Argument between 2 Men over a Girl, Graphite, sight size 14 1/2'' x 19 1/2'', signed lower right, dated 1929, dedicated to Bill Fix, framed, 21'' x 25''.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Apr. 17, 2011
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN ILLUSTRATION
Est: $400 - $600
BROWN, Arthur William, (American, 1881-1966): Night Club Illustration Depicting an Argument between 2 Men over a Girl, Graphite, sight size 14 1/2" x 19 1/2", signed lower right, dated 1929, dedicated to Bill Fix, framed, 21" x 25".
Burchard Galleries Inc
Dec. 04, 2010
Arthur William Brown (1881-1966) Story
Est: -
Arthur William Brown (1881-1966) Story illustration; Young man and woman seated in parlor, she in dressing gown.
Illustration House
May. 22, 2010
Illustration by Arthur William Brown, Graphite on Paper
Est: $300 - $500
Arthur William Brown (American, 1881-1966), addressed to Allister McLellan I Wish the Best of Everything, signed and dated 1963 l.r.; 16 x 14.5 in.
Cowan's Auctions
Oct. 27, 2009
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN (American, 1881-1966)
Est: $300 - $500
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN (American, 1881-1966) Frisbie's Stock Charts, Saturday Evening Post illustration, May 21, 1932 Watercolor and pencil on board 19 x 10.5 in. Signed lower left A copy of the illustration is included with this lot.
Heritage Auctions
Sep. 18, 2008
AN ORIGINAL GRAPHITE AND WATERCOLOR
Est: $100 - $200
AN ORIGINAL GRAPHITE AND WATERCOLOR ILLUSTRATION BY ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN Signed and dated l.l.c. Arthur William Brown `30 (Canadian, 1881 - 1966). Depicting an elegantly-dressed couple, the image was most likely used in a magazine. Brown studied at the Art Studentâ€™s League, becoming known for his illustration skills. This talent led to a 40-year stint illustrating at the Saturday Evening Post, but also drew for other magazines such as Collier`s, College Humor, Redbook and Cosmopolitan. He also contributed artwork for WW I recruiting and home front posters. Sight size 18 1/2"h x 11"w
Nye & Company
Jan. 26, 2008
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN (American, 1881-1966), mother
Est: -
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN (American, 1881-1966), mother and child, charcoal drawing, signed l/l with later inscription "To Helen and Claus", 9-3/4"h, 11-1/4"w. Provenance: Estate of Claus Hoie, Long Island, New York. Mr. Hoie, a noted graphic designer and watercolorist, was a personal friend of the artist.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Jan. 26, 2008
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN (American, 1881-1966), woman
Est: -
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN (American, 1881-1966), woman consoling, charcoal drawing, signed l/l with later inscription "TO CLAUS A FINE FRIEND AND ARTIST", 13-1/4"h, 14-1/2"w; unframed, light mat burn to paper, some remnants around image of old mat. Provenance: Estate of Claus Hoie, Long Island, New York. Mr. Hoie, a noted graphic designer and watercolorist, was a personal friend of the artist.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Oct. 25, 2007
1940s Arthur William Brown Original Artwork
Est: -
Arthur William Brown (1881-1966) was best known as a magazine illustrator whose most prolific period occurred from just prior to World War I through the 1940s. Around 1910, Brown moved to New York to study under Walter Appleton Clark at the Art Student League. It was not long after this that he began his 40-year association with The Saturday Evening Post. Brown was later honored by his election as president of the Society of Illustrators, a post he would hold from 1944 to 1947. Offered here is an undated, 13-1/2" x 11", gouache on board work that appears to have been created as an accompanying illustration for an unknown magazine story. (Probably from the late 1940s.) But despite its unknown reason for creation, it is an image to which many viewers can relate - a new father viewing his child through the hospital nursery's window, as a maternity nurse assists with the viewing. The look of awe and wonder on the father's face tells the entire tale. A few very light surface rubs can be seen when the work is held at an angle, but these do not break color. Overall, the work remains in outstanding condition, with some of the penciled construction lines still visible under the paint. Brown has fully signed the piece in the lower right hand corner.
Mastro Auctions
Oct. 29, 2004
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN (1881-1966)
Est: $400 -
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN (1881-1966) Original Illustration (1917) Ink on paper 9in. x 17in. (sight size) Signed and dated lower left Provenance: Morris Weiss collection
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 29, 2004
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN (1881-1966)
Est: $550 -
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN (1881-1966) Original Magazine Story Illustration, c.1927 The Saturday Evening Post Charcoal and ink on paper 15.5in. x 19.5in. (sight size) Signed lower left Inscribed lower left: "To Stan Repp with best wishes A.W.B. 1964" Provenance: Morris Weiss collection
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 29, 2004
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN (1881-1966)
Est: $300 -
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN (1881-1966) Original Magazine Illustration, c.1933 Graphite on paper 14in. x 11in. (sight size) Signed lower left Inscribed lower left to cartoonist Morris Weiss. Provenance: Morris Weiss collection This work by the Hall of Fame illustrator may have appeared in The Saturday Evening Post.
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 29, 2004
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN (1881-1966)
Est: $500 -
ARTHUR WILLIAM BROWN (1881-1966) Original Magazine Story Illustration, c.1935 Mixed-media on paper 14.5in. x 10.5in. (sight size) Signed upper left: Arthur William Brown Inscribed upper left: To Lee with best wishes Provenance: Morris Weiss collection
Heritage Auctions
Jul. 17, 2004
Drawing by Arthur William Brown
Est: $50 - $100
Drawing by Arthur William Brown (New York, 1881-1966), couple leaning against balustrade, signed lower right and inscribed "To Jimmy Walker, His Honor the Mayor...Arthur William Brown.26...", charcoal on paperboard, 2-1/2 x 3/4" loss at right edge, large tears with retouch, stains upper middle and bottom, small loss at bottom edge, 17-1/4 x 15-1/8", modern gilt wood frame
Brunk Auctions