John William Casilear Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John William Casilear Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 08, 2024
John William Casilear (American, 1811-1893) Twilight, 1875
Est: $6,000 - $10,000
John William Casilear (American, 1811-1893) Twilight, 1875 oil on canvas signed with initials JWC and dated (lower right) 12 x 20 in. Property from a Private Southwestern Collection.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Nov. 03, 2024
John William Casilear (1811-1893) Antique American Hudson River School Signed Landscape Oil Painting
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Antique American landscape oil painting by John William Casilear (1811 - 1893). Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Measuring 17 by 19 inches overall and 9.5 by 12.25 painting alone. Please see all images for condition. Size is measured and written on the back of the painting. The first size is the overall size, the second size is the image size. For detailed condition questions please text 617-835-2496
Curated Gallery Auctions
Oct. 26, 2024
JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR 19TH C AMERICAN OIL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
John William Casilear, American, 1811 to 1893, an antique oil on canvas painting depicting a view of a harbor with sailing ships and pleasure boats and mountains in the distance. Housed in an original period wooden frame with a metal name plate below. John Casilear was a leading Hudson River School painter. He began his study with master engraver Peter Maverick and then studied landscape painting with Asher Durand. He exhibited landscape paintings beginning 1833 at the National Academy of Design. From 1840 to 1843, he traveled in Europe with Durand, John Kensett and Thomas Rossiter, but for most of his life, he worked either out of his studio in New York City or in upstate New York or in Vermont, where he spent many summers. From 1854, he devoted himself to landscape painting and was a leader among the Hudson River School Luminist painters who focused on special effects of air, light, and mood. Views of Lake George were his most frequent subjects. He was elected an Academician of the National Academy in 1851, and his work is at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. One of a kind artwork. Antique American Landscape Paintings, Hudson River School Art, Fine Art Collectibles.
Antique Arena Inc
Sep. 11, 2024
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR (AMERICAN 1811-1893) A PAIR OF SKETCHES, ONE OF A LANDSCAPE NEAR ULLSWATER
Est: £70 - £100
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR (AMERICAN 1811-1893) A PAIR OF SKETCHES, ONE OF A LANDSCAPE NEAR ULLSWATER Inscribed. Possibly from a sketchbook Watercolour and chalk over pencil (16.5cm x 23.5cm each) Qty: (2)
Elstob Auctioneers
Jan. 30, 2024
JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR - WOODLAND SCENE
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Lot 50 John William Casilear American (1811-1893) Woodland Scene (1877) oil on canvas signed lower left 12 x 10 inches frame dimensions: 16 1/4 x 14 1/4 x 2 inches, wood frame Provenance: Collection of Paul Ehrlich sold at Doyle, New York, NY, American Furniture, Decorative Arts and 19th Century Paintings, October 16, 2013
Capsule Gallery Auction
Jan. 20, 2024
John William Casilear - Seascape
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
The Hudson River School in Focus: Property from the Friedman Collection John William Casilear 1811 - 1893 Seascape signed with the initials JWC and dated 92 (lower right) oil on canvas 12 by 20 in. 30.5 by 50.8 cm. Executed in 1892.
Sotheby's
Nov. 15, 2023
JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR O/C, COWS AT RIVERS EDGE.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John William Casilear (1811-1893) Hudson River School oil on canvas, with a luminous hazy sky, reflective water, and cows on river’s edge, signed lower left, J.W.C. ‘77. Canvas 20.25” x 36”, Overall in a period gesso wood frame 29.5” x 45.5” .
William Smith Auctions
May. 07, 2023
JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR (1811-1893) MOUNTAIN LAKE
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Framed oil on canvas painting, Mountain Lake, John William Casilear (American, 1811-1893), estate stamp verso J.W. Casilear sale, Robert Rice Gallery label verso, sight: approx 8.5"h, 14.5"w, overall: 17.5"h, 23.5"w, 7.75lbs **Provenance: A prominent Houstonian's River Oaks Estate** Start Price: $800.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Apr. 27, 2023
JOHN W. CASILEAR, American (1811-1893), Afternoon by the Lake, 1884, oil on canvas, 12 x 10 inches
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
JOHN W. CASILEAR American, (1811-1893) Afternoon by the Lake, 1884 oil on canvas initialed and dated lower left "JWC 84"
Shannon's
Apr. 08, 2023
JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR (AMERICAN 1811-1893)
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR (AMERICAN 1811-1893) Cattle at the Stream oil on board 17.8 x 25.4 cm (7 x 10 in.) framed dimensions: 30 x 39 cm (11 3/4 x 15 3/8 in.) initialed JWC†lower left PROVENANCE Sotheby's, New York, December 19, 2003, Lot 1109
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Mar. 11, 2023
John William Casilear (1811 - 1893) American
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John William Casilear (1811 - 1893) Watercolor on paper , Monogram Signed , measures 7" x 11" , w/frame 14" x 18"
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jan. 12, 2023
John William Casilear (1811 - 1893) American
Est: $800 - $1,200
John William Casilear (1811 - 1893) Watercolor on paper , Monogram Signed , measures 7" x 11" , w/frame 14" x 18"
Cutler Bay Auctions
Nov. 29, 2022
John William Casilear (1811 - 1893) American
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John William Casilear (1811 - 1893) Watercolor on paper , Monogram Signed , measures 7" x 11" , w/frame 14" x 18"
Cutler Bay Auctions
Nov. 03, 2022
John William Casilear American, 1811-1893 A Glimpse at the Mohawk, 1861
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
John William Casilear American, 1811-1893 A Glimpse at the Mohawk, 1861 Initialed JWC and dated 61 (lc) Oil on canvas 15 1/4 x 12 1/8 inches Provenance: Hawthorne Fine Art, New York C Property from a Distinguished New York Collection
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 27, 2022
JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR, American (1811–1893), Landscape, 1843, oil on canvas, 14 1/2 x 22 7/8 inches
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR American, (1811–1893) Landscape, 1843 oil on canvas initialed and dated lower left "JWC 43"
Shannon's
Jun. 19, 2022
attrib. JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR (American, 1811-1893)
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
Ceders unsigned with title/artist plaque on frame, o/b, woman and child walking in woods; 10 by 12.5 in.; framed, 15.5 by 17.75 in. Collection of G.W. Samaha
CRN Auctions
Mar. 26, 2022
Attr. JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR (American 1811-1893)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Attributed to JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR (American 1811-1893), Alpine landscape, oil on board, bears monogram lower left. Board 4-3/4''h, 6-3/4''w.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Nov. 19, 2021
JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR (New York/Vermont, 1811-1893), “Study of a Tree”., Pencil on paper, 11” x 9.5” sight. Framed 15.75” x 14.25”.
Est: $500 - $1,000
JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR New York/Vermont, 1811-1893 "Study of a Tree". Inscribed and dated lower right "Shandaken Aug 15. 76". Titled on label verso.
Eldred's
Nov. 19, 2021
JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR (New York/Vermont, 1811-1893), Study of trees., Pencil on paper, 10.5” x 13.5”. Unframed.
Est: $500 - $1,000
JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR New York/Vermont, 1811-1893 Study of trees. Unsigned. Identified on gallery label verso.
Eldred's
Jul. 07, 2021
John William Casilear (American 1811-1893), North Conway Birch, Oil on Board, 18-1/2 x 12-1/2 inches
Est: $500 - $700
John William Casilear (American 1811-1893) North Conway Birch Inscribed John William Casilear and titled in graphite on verso Oil on board 18-1/2 x 12-1/2 in (47 x 30.5 cm)
Weschler's
Feb. 27, 2021
JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR (NY/VT, 1811-1893)
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Cows Watering at Lake's Edge, Distant Mountains; monumental oil on canvas, signed lower right, in ornate bronzed gesso Impressionist frame, OS: 33 1/2" x 52 1/2", SS: 24 1/2" x 32 1/2". Good condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Sep. 24, 2020
John William Casilear, two works
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John William Casilear two works 1876 graphite on paper 10.625 h × 13.625 w in (27 × 35 cm) Signed to one work. Dated to another work. Provenance: Childs Gallery, Boston | Private Collection, Texas | Doyle, American and European Paintings, 10 December 2002, Lot 9 (one work) condition: Larger work is double-sided. Works in overall good condition. Framed work not examined outside of frame. Measurements are of sight. Unframed work is hinged to backing board. Additional drawings to verso of sheet. Toning throughout both works with darker discoloration along edge as well as some minor foxing to unframed work. Small tear to the right edge of framed work. Both present well. One framed behind glass measuring 16 x 15 inches.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Sep. 18, 2020
John William Casilear (American 1811-1893), North Conway Birch, Oil on Board, 18-1/2 x 12-1/2 inches
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John William Casilear (American 1811-1893) North Conway Birch Inscribed John William Casilear and titled in graphite on verso Oil on board 18-1/2 x 12-1/2 in (47 x 30.5 cm)
Weschler's
Aug. 29, 2020
JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR (NY/VT, 1811-1893)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Miniature Landscape of a Fisherman on a River, with Distant White-Capped Mountain (an old inscription on backing indicating this is Mount Chocorua, White Mountains, NH), oil on canvas, loose, no stretcher, unsigned, also inscribed on backing as being by Casilear, and stylistically consistent. Housed in an American red walnut molded cove frame with ebonized ranks, gilt liner, OS: 6 3/4" x 8 1/4", SS: 3" x 4 1/2". Fine condition. Casilear was a member of the Hudson River School of painters in the mid-late 19th c. Born in New York City, his initial artistic bent was satisfied by working as an engraver, where he met fellow engraver Asher Brown Durand (1796-1886), who would become a close friend and influence, and leader of the Hudson River movement after the death of Cole. After traveling to Europe with Durand, Kensett and Rossiter, Casilear developed his painting skills sufficiently to be named a member of the National Academy by 1851. He ended his days in the upstate New York resort town of Saratoga Springs.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jul. 30, 2020
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR, New York/Vermont, 1811-1893, Moonlit cliff., Oil on canvas, 9" x 7". Framed 14.5" x 11.5".
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR New York/Vermont, 1811-1893 Moonlit cliff. Monogrammed lower right "JWC". Oil on canvas, 9" x 7". Framed 14.5" x 11.5".
Eldred's
Jul. 14, 2020
JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR (USA 1811-1893) HUDSON OIL
Est: $800 - $1,200
Attributed to John William Casilear (UNITED STATES / NEW YORK / VERMONT, 1811 - 1893) oil painting on canvas depicting a landscape scene with stream. Original signed to verso however the painting was re-lined some timeago and subsequently the signature is no longer there. Mounted in a gold painted wooden frame with mounted museum light. Canvas measures approx. 49 1/2" width x 30 height (125.7cm x 76.2cm) to sight. Measures approx. 55 1/2" width x 36" width (141cm x 91.4cm) overall including frame. Provenance: was purchased many decades ago at an auction and we have the original description card...see photos.
Elite Auctioneers, LLC
Jun. 27, 2020
JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR (AMERICAN, 1811-1893) LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Est: $300 - $500
JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR (AMERICAN, 1811-1893) LANDSCAPE PAINTING, oil on canvas, depicting a figure fly fishing with mountains in the background, signed "JWC" in lower right corner. Housed in likely original gilt molded frame, with illegible plaque.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Apr. 07, 2020
JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR (USA 1811-1893) OIL / CANVAS
Est: $800 - $1,200
Attributed to John William Casilear (UNITED STATES / NEW YORK / VERMONT, 1811 - 1893) oil painting on canvas depicting a landscape scene with stream. Original signed to verso however the painting was re-lined some timeago and subsequently the signature is no longer there. Mounted in a gold painted wooden frame with mounted museum light. Canvas measures approx. 49 1/2" width x 30 height (125.7cm x 76.2cm) to sight. Measures approx. 55 1/2" width x 36" width (141cm x 91.4cm) overall including frame.
Elite Auctioneers, LLC
Mar. 13, 2020
John William Casilear (American 1811-1893), North Conway Birch, Oil on Board, 18-1/2 x 12-1/2 inches
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John William Casilear (American 1811-1893) North Conway Birch Inscribed John William Casilear and titled in graphite on verso Oil on board 18-1/2 x 12-1/2 in (47 x 30.5 cm)Property of Various Owners
Weschler's
Feb. 23, 2020
AMERICAN SCHOOL PAINTING ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN CASILEAR
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
AMERICAN SCHOOL PAINTING ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN CASILEAR: Mountain River Valley Scene, Oil on Canvas, 16" x 20", monogram on lower right, framed, 19" x 23".
Burchard Galleries Inc
Jan. 21, 2020
JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR (USA 1811-1893) OIL / CANVAS
Est: $1,000 - $5,000
Attributed to John William Casilear (UNITED STATES / NEW YORK / VERMONT, 1811 - 1893) oil painting on canvas depicting a landscape scene with stream. Original signed to verso however the painting was re-lined some timeago and subsequently the signature is no longer there. Mounted in a gold painted wooden frame with mounted museum light. Canvas measures approx. 49 1/2" width x 30 height (125.7cm x 76.2cm) to sight. Measures approx. 55 1/2" width x 36" width (141cm x 91.4cm) overall including frame.
Elite Auctioneers, LLC
Nov. 24, 2019
John William Casilear (New York 1811-1893)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
John William Casilear was an American landscape artist who belonged to the Hudson River School of painters. He was born in New York City and turned to landscape painting in the 1830's. He became a member of the National Academy of Design in 1851 and his works are in collections at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., among others. This bright attractive painting is signed with his initials and dated 1882. Original gilt carved American frame. The overall size is 11 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. and the sight size is 5 in. in diameter.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Oct. 24, 2019
JOHN W. CASILEAR, American (1811-1893), "Roger's Slide, Lake George", oil on board, signed and titled on the reverse, 12 1/4 x 20 1/..
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
JOHN W. CASILEAR American (1811-1893) "Roger's Slide, Lake George" oil on board, signed and titled on the reverse 12 1/4 x 20 1/2 inches Provenance: Private Collection, Connecticut. Other Notes: Capt. Robert Rogers, of Rogers' Rangers, while scouting in March of 1758 during the French and Indian Wars, was pursued by Native Americans. Halting at the crest, he threw his pack down the precipitous slide in the snow, making it appear he had fallen. Backtracking to the ice below, he was seen by the Native Americans. Thinking him under the Great Spirit's protection, they abandoned the chase. Tags: oil paintings, listed artist, 19th century, Adirondack Mountains, New York, Queen of American Lakes, Hudson River School
Shannon's
Oct. 08, 2019
John William Casilear American, 1811-1893 Distant View of the Catskills, 1891
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
John William Casilear American, 1811-1893 Distant View of the Catskills, 1891 Initialed JWC and dated 91 (ll) Oil on canvas 30 1/8 x 45 3/4 inches Provenance: Rebecca A. Goldsmith The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 97.37.2 (gift of the above in 1897) C Property of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 06, 2019
Attributed to John William Casilear, (American, 19th century), Rocky Waterfront, August 8, 1881, watercolor, 5 1/2" x 7 3/4"
Est: $200 - $300
Attributed to John William Casilear (American, 19th century) Rocky Waterfront, August 8, 1881 watercolor initialed "JWC" and dated lower right 5 1/2" x 7 3/4"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 29, 2019
Hudson River School Attributed to John W. Casilear
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
Fine large 19th century Hudson River School oil on canvas attributed to John William Casilear (American, 1811 - 1893), evening landscape with figures harvesting wheat, unsigned, relined, sight 25 1/2"h x 39 1/2"w
Wiederseim Associates, Inc.
May. 02, 2019
JOHN W. CASILEAR, American (1811-1893), Sheep in a Meadow, oil on canvas, initialed lower right "JWC", 19 1/4 x 16 inches
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
JOHN W. CASILEAR American (1811-1893) Sheep in a Meadow oil on canvas, initialed lower right "JWC" 19 1/4 x 16 inches Provenance: Cooley Gallery, Old Lyme, Connecticut; Private Collection, Connecticut. Other Notes: Tags: oil painting, listed artist, 19th century, landscape, Hudson River School
Shannon's
Feb. 09, 2019
JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR Hudson River Landscape
Est: $20,000 - $40,000
View of Lake George, with cows in the foreground, attributed to Casilear (American, 1811-1893). Oil on canvas. Measures 20" x 30" in 28" x 38" frame. Apparently unsigned. Could be a view of Cook Mountain from Spencer Point in Ticonderoga or possibly a view from Bolton Landing across the lake. In addition to the age, subject and style: 1) The canvas is stamped "William Schaus, 303 Broadway" etc. According to Malcolm Goldstein's Landscape with Figures, Casilear's art was sold through Schaus' gallery. 2) The 303 Broadway address was Schaus' location from 1854-1855. According to multiple biographies of Casilear, the artist began focusing on landscape painting in 1854, and views of Lake George were his most frequent subjects. 3) The center of this painting depicts a sidewheeler -- a steamboat -- and the only steamboats with that shape were the John Jay, which ran from 1850-56 and the Minne Ha Ha, which ran from 1857-78. All in all, an easy attribution.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
Nov. 11, 2018
JOHN CASILEAR, (American, 1811-1893), Plateau View, 1861, watercolor, sight: 6 x 6 in., sheet: 9 5/8 x 7 1/4 in., frame: 20 x 17 in.
Est: $800 - $1,200
JOHN CASILEAR (American, 1811-1893) Plateau View 1861, watercolor initialed and dated JWC 61, l.c. sight: 6 x 6 in., sheet: 9 5/8 x 7 1/4 in., frame: 20 x 17 in. Provenance: A Brookline, Massachusetts Lady.
Grogan & Company
Nov. 10, 2018
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR (American, 1811-1893). MOUNTAIN LAKE, identified and titled illegibly on paper verso. Oil on board.
Est: $500 - $700
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR (American, 1811-1893). MOUNTAIN LAKE, identified and titled illegibly on paper verso. Oil on board - Framed, sight: 3 in. x 4 1/2 in.
Sloans & Kenyon
Oct. 02, 2018
John William Casilear, (1811 - 1893 Saratoga Springs, NY), Landscape with stream and cows, 1871, Oil on panel, 7.25" H x 12.5" W
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John William Casilear (1811 - 1893 Saratoga Springs, NY) Landscape with stream and cows, 1871 Oil on panel Initialed and dated lower right: JWC 7.25" H x 12.5" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 21, 2018
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR (American, 1811-1893). MOUNTAIN LAKE, identified and titled illegibly on paper verso. Oil on board.
Est: $600 - $800
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR (American, 1811-1893). MOUNTAIN LAKE, identified and titled illegibly on paper verso. Oil on board - Framed, sight: 3 in. x 4 1/2 in.
Sloans & Kenyon
Dec. 03, 2017
JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR, (AMERICAN 1811–1893), "NEAR TAMWORTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR (american 1811–1893) "NEAR TAMWORTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE" Signed with initials 'J.W.C." bottom left, oil on canvas 11 5/8 x 21 in. (29.5 x 53.3cm) provenance: Patrick Orbe Fine Art, Teaneck, New Jersey. Acquired directly from the above in 1997. Private Collection, Pennsylvania.
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 18, 2017
JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR (AMERICAN, 1811-1893) ROCKY MOUNTAIN SCENE WITH RIVER AND SHORE Oil on canvas: 19 3/4 x 30 1/2 in.
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
JOHN WILLIAM CASILEAR (AMERICAN, 1811-1893) ROCKY MOUNTAIN SCENE WITH RIVER AND SHORE Oil on canvas: 19 3/4 x 30 1/2 in. Framed; lower right initialed and dated: JWC 59/89
Potomack Company
Oct. 18, 2017
John W. Casilear (1811-1893)
Est: $100 - $150
John W. Casilear (1811-1893) American landscape artist belonging to the Hudson River School. Casilear was born in New York City. His first professional training was under prominent New York engraver Peter Maverick in the 1820s, then with Asher Durand, himself an engraver at the time. Casilear and Durand became friends, and both worked as engravers in New York through the 1830s. By the middle 1830s Durand had become interested in landscape painting through his friendship with Thomas Cole. Durand, in turn, drew Casilear's attention to painting. By 1840 Casilear's interest in art was sufficiently strong to accompany Durand, John Frederick Kensett, and artist Thomas P. Rossiter on a European trip during which they sketched scenes, visited art museums, and fostered their interest in painting. Casilear gradually developed his talent in landscape art, painting in the style that was later to become known as the Hudson River School. By the middle 1850s he had entirely ceased his engraving career in favor of painting full-time. He was elected a full member of the National Academy of Design in 1851, having been an associate member since 1831, and exhibited his works there for over fifty years. Casilear died in Saratoga Springs, New York in 1893. Today examples of his art are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, and Ringwood Manor, Ringwood, NJ. Original engraving, title "A SIBYL". Engraved in 1847 for the American Art-Union; after a painting by Daniel Huntington. The American Art Union was a major force in the development and promotion of American art. The print was reissued in 1880 by The American Art Review, the leading art publication of the 1880s, and a devoted supporter of the Etching Revival. This is the 1880 edition. Image approx. 9 7/8" x 7 5/8".
East Coast Books
Oct. 08, 2017
John William Casilear (1811 - 1893) "Alpine Lake"
Est: $600 - $1,200
John William Casilear (1811 - 1893) "Alpine Lake" Watercolor. Initialed lower right. Sight Size: 6 x 9.5 in. He was elected an Academician of the National Academy in 1851, and his work is at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington D.C.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Oct. 04, 2017
John William Casilear American, 1811-1893 Sweet William, 1863
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John William Casilear American, 1811-1893 Sweet William, 1863 Signed with conjoined initials JWC and dated 63 (lr) Oil on canvas laid to board 10 1/2 x 5 3/4 inches Provenance: Berry-Hill Galleries, New York C
Doyle New York
Sep. 13, 2017
John W. Casilear (1811-1893)
Est: $100 - $150
John W. Casilear (1811-1893) American landscape artist belonging to the Hudson River School. Casilear was born in New York City. His first professional training was under prominent New York engraver Peter Maverick in the 1820s, then with Asher Durand, himself an engraver at the time. Casilear and Durand became friends, and both worked as engravers in New York through the 1830s. By the middle 1830s Durand had become interested in landscape painting through his friendship with Thomas Cole. Durand, in turn, drew Casilear's attention to painting. By 1840 Casilear's interest in art was sufficiently strong to accompany Durand, John Frederick Kensett, and artist Thomas P. Rossiter on a European trip during which they sketched scenes, visited art museums, and fostered their interest in painting. Casilear gradually developed his talent in landscape art, painting in the style that was later to become known as the Hudson River School. By the middle 1850s he had entirely ceased his engraving career in favor of painting full-time. He was elected a full member of the National Academy of Design in 1851, having been an associate member since 1831, and exhibited his works there for over fifty years. Casilear died in Saratoga Springs, New York in 1893. Today examples of his art are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, and Ringwood Manor, Ringwood, NJ. Original engraving, title "A SIBYL". Engraved in 1847 for the American Art-Union; after a painting by Daniel Huntington. The American Art Union was a major force in the development and promotion of American art. The print was reissued in 1880 by The American Art Review, the leading art publication of the 1880s, and a devoted supporter of the Etching Revival. This is the 1880 edition. Image approx. 9 7/8" x 7 5/8".
East Coast Books