Ralph Chesse Sold at Auction Prices

Painter, Freskomaler, b. 1900 - d. 1991

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      • Ralph Lauren Cheese Knife Set - Nib
        Dec. 08, 2022

        Ralph Lauren Cheese Knife Set - Nib

        Est: -

        All items are sold as-is. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free of defects, imperfections, or wear and tear. The pickup address will be released on your invoice. Invoices are sent after the entire auction has ended. Be sure to bring boxes and packing material to pickup. If you purchase a large item, be sure to bring moving help. Shipping is NOT AVAILABLE. Items not picked up by the pickup deadline will be forfeited and you will still be charged. Items cannot be held after the pickup date. Items not picked up will be automatically charged to the card on file.

        Aether Auctions
      • Ralph Chesse (1900-1991) Red Fish Screenprint in colors on paper 9-1/4 x 11-3/4
        Dec. 05, 2022

        Ralph Chesse (1900-1991) Red Fish Screenprint in colors on paper 9-1/4 x 11-3/4

        Est: $500 - $700

        Ralph Chesse (1900-1991) Red Fish Screenprint in colors on paper 9-1/4 x 11-3/4 inches (23.5 x 29.8 cm) (image) Ed. 20/30 Signed, numbered, and titled in pencil along lower edge Chesse was a San Francisco artist, although originally from New Orleans. African-American subjects often figure in his art – and Chesse's own racial background is complicated. He came from a mixed race family, which meant he was considered black in the Jim Crow south. In San Francisco, however, he identified as white when asked to state his race. I point this out because Chesse is now sometimes called an African-American artist (especially in relation to his African-American themed work), although his own sense of identity may be unclear. HID01801242017

        Heritage Auctions
      • Work on Paper, Ralph Alexander Chesse
        Dec. 18, 2021

        Work on Paper, Ralph Alexander Chesse

        Est: $400 - $600

        Ralph Alexander Chesse (American, 1900-1991), "Chartres Street, New Orleans," 1972, ink and watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower right, titled lower left, sight: 5"h x 4.75"w, overall (with frame): 10.75"h x 8.75"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Work on Paper, Ralph Alexander Chesse
        Nov. 21, 2021

        Work on Paper, Ralph Alexander Chesse

        Est: $600 - $900

        Ralph Alexander Chesse (American, 1900-1991), "Chartres Street, New Orleans," 1972, ink and watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower right, titled lower left, sight: 5"h x 4.75"w, overall (with frame): 10.75"h x 8.75"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Work on Paper, Ralph Alexander Chesse
        Oct. 17, 2021

        Work on Paper, Ralph Alexander Chesse

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        Ralph Alexander Chesse (1900-1991), "Chartres Street, New Orleans," 1972, ink and watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower right, titled lower left, sight: 5"h x 4.75"w, overall (with frame): 10.75"h x 8.75"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Ralph Alexander Chesse, 1900-1991, Praline Woman
        May. 22, 2021

        Ralph Alexander Chesse, 1900-1991, Praline Woman

        Est: $8,000 - $12,000

        Ralph Alexander Chesse 1900-1991 Praline Woman 1941 oil on canvas 18 x 22 inches signed and dated Exhibited: "One Man Show" , San Francisco Museum of Art; March 1, 1944 (label verso)

        Black Art Auction
      • Ralph Chessé Praline Woman
        Nov. 24, 2019

        Ralph Chessé Praline Woman

        Est: $10,000 - $15,000

        Ralph Chessé (1900-1991) Praline Woman, 1941 oil on canvas signed and dated, titled 18 x 22 inches framed Exhibited: "One Man Show", San Francisco Museum of Art, March 1, 1944 (label verso)

        Treadway Gallery
      • RALPH CHESSE (AFRICAN AMERICAN, 1900-1991).
        Mar. 10, 2019

        RALPH CHESSE (AFRICAN AMERICAN, 1900-1991).

        Est: $8,000 - $12,000

        Oil on Canvas. "Lot's Wife and Family (Escape from Sodom and Gomorrah)". 1944. Signed and dated lower right. Signed and titled verso. Originally from estate of the artist. From a Larchmont, NY collection. Born in New Orleans, LA on Jan. 6, 1900. Chessé began painting at age 17 and remained a self-taught artist except for a few months spent at the AIC in 1918. He came to California in 1923 and, after a brief time in Hollywood, settled in San Francisco. In 1934 he was one of 26 artists chosen by the federal government under the Public Works of Art Project to paint the frescoes in Coit Tower. His work there is entitled, Playground. Motivated by color, he explored many styles of modern painting. In 1984 Chessé retired to Ashland, OR where he remained until his demise on March 17, 1991. As well as a painter, he was a well-known puppeteer.

        Clarke Auction Gallery
      • Painting, Ralph Alexander Chesse
        Aug. 12, 2017

        Painting, Ralph Alexander Chesse

        Est: $700 - $1,000

        Ralph Alexander Chesse (American, 1900-1991), Untitled (Nuns), oil on canvas, signed lower right, overall (unframed): 34"h x 44"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Ralph Chessé, (American, 1900-1991), Lethargy, 1941, color screenprint, 9.25" x 12.25"
        Dec. 06, 2014

        Ralph Chessé, (American, 1900-1991), Lethargy, 1941, color screenprint, 9.25" x 12.25"

        Est: $300 - $500

        Ralph Chessé (American, 1900-1991) Lethargy, 1941 color screenprint signed, titled and numbered in pencil in the margin 9.25" x 12.25"

        Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
      • Ralph Chesse silkscreen
        Jun. 14, 2014

        Ralph Chesse silkscreen

        Est: $200 - $400

        Ralph Chesse- ''Lethargy''- silkscreen in colors, 1941, signed, titled and numbered 20/30, very good condition. 9 x 12 1/4''

        Rachel Davis Fine Arts
      • Ralph Chesse (American, 1900-1991) Canaan
        Jun. 01, 2014

        Ralph Chesse (American, 1900-1991) Canaan

        Est: $7,000 - $9,000

        Ralph Chesse (American, 1900-1991) "Canaan", c. 1943; oil/canvas, 22" x 26", signed and dated lower right.

        Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
      • Ralph Chesse (American, 1900-1991), Moses and the Idolaters
        Jun. 01, 2014

        Ralph Chesse (American, 1900-1991), Moses and the Idolaters

        Est: $6,000 - $8,000

        Ralph Chesse (American, 1900-1991), "Moses and the Idolaters", c. 1943; oil/canvas, 15.5" x 21.5", signed and dated. Exhibited: San Francisco Museum of Art, One Man Show, 1944.

        Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
      • Ralph Alexander Chesse, "Sleeping Gondolier," oil on canvas
        Mar. 17, 2013

        Ralph Alexander Chesse, "Sleeping Gondolier," oil on canvas

        Est: $4,000 - $6,000

        Ralph Alexander Chesse (American, 1900-1991), "Sleeping Gondolier," 1961, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, KQED label verso showing work was contributed to KQED auction by the artist, canvas: 24"h x 34"w, overall: 24.75"h x 34.75"w

        Clars Auctions
      • RALPH ALEXANDER CHESSE, American (1900-1991), "Lot and His Family", oil on canvas, signed and dated 44, dated and inscribed "Lot's W..
        Apr. 26, 2012

        RALPH ALEXANDER CHESSE, American (1900-1991), "Lot and His Family", oil on canvas, signed and dated 44, dated and inscribed "Lot's W..

        Est: $7,000 - $10,000

        RALPH ALEXANDER CHESSE American (1900-1991) "Lot and His Family" oil on canvas, signed and dated 44, dated and inscribed "Lot's Wife and Family Escape from Sodom and Gamora" 34 x 40 Provenance: Bruce Chesse, the artist's son.

        Shannon's
      • RALPH A. CHESSÉ (1900 - 1991) Backyard Jazz.
        Jun. 24, 2010

        RALPH A. CHESSÉ (1900 - 1991) Backyard Jazz.

        Est: $1,500 - $2,500

        RALPH A. CHESSÉ (1900 - 1991) Backyard Jazz. Woodcut on imitation Japan paper, 1928. 241x200mm; 9 1/2x7 7/8 inches, full margins. Signed, titled and dated in pencil, lower margin. A very good, dark impression of this scarce print.

        Swann Auction Galleries
      • RALPH A. CHESSÉ (1900 - 1991) Untitled (Flapper).
        Jun. 24, 2010

        RALPH A. CHESSÉ (1900 - 1991) Untitled (Flapper).

        Est: $1,200 - $1,800

        RALPH A. CHESSÉ (1900 - 1991) Untitled (Flapper). Ink and ink wash on thin board, 1926. 362x286mm; 14 1/4x11 1/4 inches, full margins. Signed in ink, lower right. Ralph Chessé grew up in New Orleans, and moved to San Francisco in 1924. While he is recognized as a puppeteer and movie set designer, famous for marionettes such as those he created for the 1937 production of Eugene O'Neil's The Emperor Jones, Chessé also had an early career as a painter and printmaker during the WPA. In 1934, he was one of 26 artists chosen to paint the frescoes in San Francisco's Coit Tower as part of the Public Works of Art Project, the first New Deal program benefiting artists. His drawing of a 1920s flapper evokes the theatricality found in his later stage creations.

        Swann Auction Galleries
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