Michael Califano Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Michael Califano Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 21, 2024
MICHAEL CALIFANO (1890-1979) VENICE RIVER VIEW O/C
Est: $50 - $10,000
Inscribed on verso Michael Califano and titled "Venice". Signed lower right Califano. Dimensions: H 40.25" x W 30" Condition: Rubs and marks to canvas edge.
Westport Auction
Sep. 15, 2024
Michael Califano (NY,Austria,Italy,1890-1979) oil painting
Est: $650 - $800
ARTIST: Michael Califano (New York, Austrian, Italian, 1890 - 1979) TITLE: Landscape - Central Park (titled on verso) MEDIUM: oil on canvas. Canvas applied to board. CONDITION: Few tears by the edges (biggest 2" long). Few small paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 16 x 12 inches / 40 x 30 cm FRAME SIZE: 24 x 20 inches / 60 x 50 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 127109 US SHIPPING: $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Michael was appointed court painter and art teacher for Queen Elena. While painting war scenes a the Austrian front, Michael lost his hearing. In l922, upon arriving in New York, he was detained at Ellis Island due to his deafness. While waiting, he painted the portrait of a Dutch girl aboard the S.S. Duilio. His talent was recognized and he was admitted. Shortly thereafter he acquired portrait commissions to paint President Coolidge and Rudolph Valentino. Charles Lindbergh and later Wendell Wilkie, Franklin D. Roosevelt, etc. His portraits in Italy included Guglielmo Marconi, Francesco Matarazzo, and Mussolini.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Mar. 23, 2024
Michael Califano (1890-1979) Oil On Canvas
Est: -
Image is in good condition. Image measures approximately 19.75in x 15.75in. Signed in the lower right corner. KT20225 SA
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Mar. 05, 2024
MICHAEL CALIFANO - GARDEN WITH STATUARY
Est: $200 - $300
Michael Califano (NY, Austria, Italy, 1890-1979) Untitled Oil on Canvas Signed on verso Framed, measuring H 28.5 W 32.5 Some damage to the canvas, paint loss and line of separation on bottom Provenance: Private collector
Dallas Auction Gallery
Feb. 21, 2024
Michael Califano
Est: $100 - $200
Italian, 1890-1979 Maria Inscribed M. Califano and as titled on the stretcher Oil on canvas 12 x 16 inches (30.5 x 40.6 cm) Provenance: Galerie Internationale, New York Thence by descent to the estate (Frame dimensions: 20 x 23 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches) Not examined out of the frame. Some minor buckling to canvas. Areas of thin pigment throughout.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Feb. 18, 2024
Michael Califano (1890 - 1979) Oil on Canvas
Est: $500 - $700
After Irolli's Piazza San Marco, Venice, painted by Michael Califano (1890 - 1979). Signed at the lower right. In a good early 20th century carved and gilt frame. Dimensions: 25" x 28", the frame 32" x 34 1/2". Provenance: From a Maryland collection.
Locati LLC
Feb. 11, 2024
Michael Califano (NY,Austria,Italy,1890-1979) oil painting
Est: $650 - $800
ARTIST: Michael Califano (New York, Austrian, Italian, 1890 - 1979) TITLE: Landscape - Central Park (titled on verso) MEDIUM: oil on canvas. Canvas applied to board. CONDITION: Few tears by the edges (biggest 2" long). Few small paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 16 x 12 inches / 40 x 30 cm FRAME SIZE: 24 x 20 inches / 60 x 50 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 127109 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Michael was appointed court painter and art teacher for Queen Elena. While painting war scenes a the Austrian front, Michael lost his hearing. In l922, upon arriving in New York, he was detained at Ellis Island due to his deafness. While waiting, he painted the portrait of a Dutch girl aboard the S.S. Duilio. His talent was recognized and he was admitted. Shortly thereafter he acquired portrait commissions to paint President Coolidge and Rudolph Valentino. Charles Lindbergh and later Wendell Wilkie, Franklin D. Roosevelt, etc. His portraits in Italy included Guglielmo Marconi, Francesco Matarazzo, and Mussolini.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Nov. 18, 2023
Michael Califano - Garden with Statuary
Est: $200 - $300
Michael Califano - Garden with Statuary H 28.5 x W 32.5 in H 28.5 x W 32.5 in
Dallas Auction Gallery
Nov. 12, 2023
Michael Califano (NY,Austria,Italy,1890-1979) oil painting
Est: $650 - $800
ARTIST: Michael Califano (New York, Austrian, Italian, 1890 - 1979) TITLE: Landscape - Central Park (titled on verso) MEDIUM: oil on canvas. Canvas applied to board. CONDITION: Few tears by the edges (biggest 2" long). Few small paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 16 x 12 inches / 40 x 30 cm FRAME SIZE: 24 x 20 inches / 60 x 50 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 127109 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Michael was appointed court painter and art teacher for Queen Elena. While painting war scenes a the Austrian front, Michael lost his hearing. In l922, upon arriving in New York, he was detained at Ellis Island due to his deafness. While waiting, he painted the portrait of a Dutch girl aboard the S.S. Duilio. His talent was recognized and he was admitted. Shortly thereafter he acquired portrait commissions to paint President Coolidge and Rudolph Valentino. Charles Lindbergh and later Wendell Wilkie, Franklin D. Roosevelt, etc. His portraits in Italy included Guglielmo Marconi, Francesco Matarazzo, and Mussolini.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Aug. 24, 2023
Michael Califano
Est: $100 - $200
Michael Califano Italian, 1890-1979 Maria Inscribed M. Califano and as titled on the stretcher Oil on canvas 12 x 16 inches (30.5 x 40.6 cm) Provenance: Galerie Internationale, New York Thence by descent to the estate (Frame dimensions: 20 x 23 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches) Not examined out of the frame. Some minor buckling to canvas. Areas of thin pigment throughout.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 24, 2023
Michael Califano
Est: $100 - $200
Michael Califano Italian, 1890-1979 Landscape Inscribed M. Califano on the stretcher Oil on canvas 16 x 20 inches (40.6 x 50.8 cm) Provenance: Galerie Internationale, New York Thence by descent to the estate (Frame dimensions: 22 x 26 x 2 inches) Not examined out of the frame. Some areas of faint staining and scuffs, could benefit from a light cleaning.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 24, 2023
Michael Califano
Est: $100 - $200
Michael Califano Italian, 1890-1979 Irolli Signed M. Califano (lr); inscribed Michael Califano and as titled on the stretcher Oil on canvas 20 1/4 x 16 1/4 inches (51.4 x 41.3 cm) Provenance: Galerie Internationale, New York Thence by descent to the estate (Frame dimensions: 27 x 23 x 2 1/4 inches) Not examined out of the frame. Could benefit from a cleaning.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 10, 2023
Michael Califano
Est: $100 - $200
Michael Califano Italian, 1890-1979 Entryway at Nightfall Inscribed M. Califano on the stretcher Oil on canvas 16 x 12 inches (40.6 x 30.5 cm) Provenance: Galerie Internationale, New York Thence by descent to the estate Not examined out of frame. Frame rubbing with associated wear to edges.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 10, 2023
Michael Califano
Est: $100 - $200
Michael Califano Italian, 1890-1979 Hydrangeas and Landscape: two works One signed Califano (lr) and inscribed M. Califano / Hydrangeas on the reverse; the other inscribed Michael Califano on the reverse Oil on panel, canvasboard Larger 15 1/4 x 15 1/2 inches (38.7 x 39.4 cm) Provenance: Galerie Internationale, New York Thence by descent to the estate Each: not examined out of frame. Wear to edges and sides, including small losses. Could benefit from a light cleaning.Hydrangeas with fine network of vertical drying cracks to panel support.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 10, 2023
Michael Califano
Est: $100 - $200
Michael Califano Italian, 1890-1979 Idyllic Landscapes: two works One signed Califano (lr) and inscribed M. Califano on the reverse; the other inscribed Michael Califano on the reverse Oil on Masonite, canvasboard Larger 12 x 16 inches (30.5 x 40.6 cm) Provenance: Galerie Internationale, New York Thence by descent to the estate Each: not examined out of frame. Wear to the edges, including some losses. Scattered accretions and staining, would benefit from a light cleaning.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jul. 27, 2023
Michael Califano Italian, 1890-1979 Venice
Est: $300 - $500
Michael Califano Italian, 1890-1979 Venice Signed Califano (lr); inscribed Michael Califano / Italian and as titled on the stretcher Oil on canvas 40 x 30 inches (101.6 x 76.2 cm) Provenance: Galerie Internationale, New York Thence by descent to the estate C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jul. 27, 2023
Michael Califano Italian, 1890-1979 New England, 1941
Est: $300 - $500
Michael Califano Italian, 1890-1979 New England, 1941 Signed and dated Califano 1941 (lr); remnants of an inscription (ll); inscribed Michael Califano and as titled on the stretcher Oil on canvas 33 x 43 inches (83.8 x 109.2 cm) Provenance: Galerie Internationale, New York Thence by descent to the estate C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Mar. 01, 2023
Michael Califano Italian, 1890-1979 Yellow Flowers
Est: $300 - $500
Michael Califano Italian, 1890-1979 Yellow Flowers Inscribed Michael Califano - Italy and as titled on the stretcher Oil on canvas 30 x 24 inches (76.2 x 70 cm) C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Mar. 01, 2023
Michael Califano Italian, 1890-1979 Wooded Landscape
Est: $300 - $500
Michael Califano Italian, 1890-1979 Wooded Landscape Signed Califano (lr) Oil on panel 11 5/8 x 16 inches (29.5 x 40.6 cm) C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Feb. 07, 2023
MICHAEL CALIFANO (1890-1979) IMPRESSIONIST O/B
Est: $50 - $1,000
Signed lower left. Dimensions: (Frame) H 26.75" x W 22.5", (Board) H 20" x W 16" Condition: Board slightly warped. Frame with losses and wear.
Westport Auction
Feb. 07, 2023
MICHAEL CALIFANO (1890-1979) IMPRESSIONIST O/B
Est: $50 - $1,000
Signed lower right. Dimensions: (Frame) H 26.5" x W 22", (Board) H 20" x W 16" Condition: Some losses and fine cracks to frame. Board with some slight warping.
Westport Auction
Aug. 25, 2022
Michael Califano Italian/American, 1890-1979 Garden with Statuary
Est: $200 - $400
Michael Califano Italian/American, 1890-1979 Garden with Statuary Oil on canvas 24 x 20 inches (61 x 50.8 cm) Provenance: Galerie Internationale, New York Thence by descent to the current owner C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 25, 2022
Michael Califano Italian/American, 1890-1979 Paris
Est: $100 - $200
Michael Califano Italian/American, 1890-1979 Paris Oil on canvas 12 x 16 inches (30.5 x 40.6 cm) Provenance: Galerie Internationale, New York Thence by descent to the current owner C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 25, 2022
Michael Califano Italian/American, 1890-1979 Untitled (Women in a Surrealist Setting)
Est: $200 - $400
Michael Califano Italian/American, 1890-1979 Untitled (Women in a Surrealist Setting) Oil on canvas 40 x 30 inches (102 x 76.2 cm) Provenance: Galerie Internationale, New York Thence by descent to the current owner C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 25, 2022
Michael Califano Italian/American, 1890-1979 Maria
Est: $200 - $400
Michael Califano Italian/American, 1890-1979 Maria Signed Califano (ll) Oil on canvasboard 15 5/8 x 11 1/8 inches (39.7 x 28.3 cm) Provenance: Galerie Internationale, New York Thence by descent to the current owner C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 18, 2022
Michael Califano Ignominy of the XXth Century postcard
Est: $60 - $100
Califano, after Michael (Italian/American, 1889-1979), The Ignominy of the XXth Century, post card, 1934, reproduction of Califano's large scale painting depicting Adolf Hitler exiling Albert Einstein from Europe, 4 x 5.75 inches, with the quote "Neither hatred not persecution can stay the progress of science and civilization" on the reverse, not marked, written on or mailed. Califano sold these post cards to help raise money for Jewish refugees. As he once said, "Jews are my best friends here. They took care of my art and paid real money for it. I painted this picture as an expression of my feeling and sympathy for the Jewish people. Hitler must go to hell!" Rare.
Concept Art Gallery
Apr. 02, 2022
Michael Califano (American, 1890-1979)
Est: $100 - $25,000
Summer Landscape, Oil On Canvas Painting, Signed Lower Left, Canvas 24 X 36, Period Giltwood Frame 30 X 42 X 2 Inches, See Photos For Condition
J. Garrett Auctioneers
Sep. 29, 2021
Michael Califano (1890-1979) River Landscape, Oil on canvas,
Est: $200 - $400
Michael Califano (1890-1979) River Landscape, Oil on canvas, Signed lower left. Framed dimensions: H: 29 1/2 x W: 42 in. H: 24 W: 36 in.
Gray's Auctioneers
Jun. 07, 2021
Michael Califano (1890-1979),
Est: -
Michael Califano (1890-1979), Terrace with view of the Gulf of Naples, oil on cardboard, signed & dated 1922 lower right, 21 x 38 cm, framed behind glass & mount 33 x 48 cm
Historia Auctionata
Jan. 16, 2020
Michael Califano (1890-1979) Painting
Est: $500 - $1,000
Framed Michael Califano (1890-1979) oil on board painting depicting an autumn landscape. Signed lower right, "Califano". Dimensions: (sight) 10.5"h x 13.25"w; (overall) 16.5"h x 19.25"w. Bears David & Cindy Putnam, Framer, New Hampshire label verso. Provenance: Estate of William B. Ruger, Jr. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $45.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.
Witherell's
Oct. 14, 2018
Michael Califano, 1899-1979 O/C
Est: $350 - $500
New York/Austria/Italy, street scene with colorful umbrellas, flower market, tree-lined boulevard with fountain in background, original 41" x 23" frame, good condition.
A-1 Auction
May. 29, 2018
MICHAEL CALIFANO (AMERICAN , 1890-1972)
Est: $100 - $200
OIL ON CANVAS OF MOTHER & CHILD SIGNED M. CALIFANO , LOWER RIGHT - 24" x 30" , 31" x 37" FRAMED
Echoes Antiques & Auction Gallery
May. 29, 2018
MICHAEL CALIFANO (AMERICAN , 1890-1972)
Est: $100 - $200
OILON CANVAS OF WOMAN WITH GRAPES , SIGNED M.CALIFANO , LOWER RIGHT - 16" x 20" , 27 1/2" x 23 1/2" FRAMED
Echoes Antiques & Auction Gallery
Sep. 26, 2015
* Michael Califano, (American, 1890-1979), Cityscape with People
Est: $500 - $700
Michael Califano (American, 1890-1979) Cityscape with People oil on board signed Califano (lower left) 13 x 14 1/4 inches.
Hindman
Sep. 26, 2015
* Michael Califano, (American, 1890-1979), Seascape with Boats
Est: $500 - $700
Michael Califano (American, 1890-1979) Seascape with Boats oil on board signed Califano (lower left) 13 x 14 1/4 inches.
Hindman