Frank William Cuprien Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Frank William Cuprien Art Value Price Guide

May. 08, 2024
Frank W. Cuprien Bird Rock, Laguna Beach
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
American,.1871-1948 Rocks with Gulls Initialed FWC. (ll) Gouache on paper mounted to board 5 3/4 x 6 7/8 inches (14.6 x 17.5 cm) (Framed 14 3/4 x 15 3/4 inches)
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May. 08, 2024
Frank W. Cuprien Laguna Beach
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
American, 1871-1948 Laguna Beach, California, 1942 Signed F. W. Cuprien. (lr); inscribed Painted by / F. w. Cuprien / Laguna Beach, cal / 1942. on the reverse Oil on Masonite 5 1/4 x 7 1/4 inches (13.3 x 18.4 cm) (Framed 11 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches) In good overall condition with no restorations visible under UV light.
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May. 08, 2024
Frank W. Cuprien The Majestry of Laguna Beach
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
American, 1871-1948 The Majesty of Laguna Beach Signed F. W. Cuprien (lr); signed F. W. Cuprien and inscribed as titled on the reverse Oil on illustration board 10 x 26 1/4 inches (25.4 x 66.7 cm) (Framed 15 7/8 x 32 1/4 inches) Frame rub; scattered touches of inpainting; remnants of an old varnish layer.
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May. 08, 2024
Frank W. Cuprien The Splendor of Arch Beach
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
American, 1871-1948 The Splender of Arch Beach Signed F. W. Cuprien (lr); signed F. W. Cuprien and inscribed as titled on the reverse Oil on illustration board 10 1/8 x 26 1/4 inches (25.7 x 66.7 cm) (Framed 16 1/4 x 32 1/4 inches) Frame rub; scattered inpainting including in the upper right, center right, and at the left edge at the center.
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Mar. 22, 2024
Painting, Frank William Cuprien
Est: $600 - $900
Frank William Cuprien (American, 1871-1948), "Golden Sunset, Laguna Beach, CA," oil on canvas, signed lower left, signed and titled verso, canvas: 14"h x 18"w, overall (with frame): 21.5"h x 25.25"w
Clars Auctions
Sep. 19, 2023
Frank William Cuprien (American, 1871-1948) Evening's Splendor 24 x 32 in. framed 29 1/4 x 37 x 2 1/2 in.
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Frank William Cuprien (American, 1871-1948) Evening's Splendor signed 'F.W. CUPRIEN.' (lower left), titled, signed, and inscribed '...BY F.W. CUPRIEN . LAGUNA BEACH CALIF.' (on the stretcher) oil on canvas 24 x 32 in. framed 29 1/4 x 37 x 2 1/2 in.
Bonhams
Aug. 02, 2023
Frank William Cuprien (1871-1948) Opalescent Evening 16 x 24 in. framed 23 1/4 x 31 1/2 in.
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Frank William Cuprien (1871-1948) Opalescent Evening signed 'F.W. Cuprien.' (lower left) and signed again, titled and inscribed 'Laguna Beach Cal' (on the reverse) oil on Masonite 16 x 24 in. framed 23 1/4 x 31 1/2 in.
Bonhams
Aug. 02, 2023
Frank William Cuprien (1871-1948) Opalescence 40 1/8 x 50 1/8 in. framed 44 3/4 x 54 3/4 in. (Painted in 1928.)
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Frank William Cuprien (1871-1948) Opalescence signed 'F.W. CUPRIEN-' (lower left) and signed again, titled and inscribed 'Painted by / F.W. Cuprien / Laguna Beach / Calif.' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 40 1/8 x 50 1/8 in. framed 44 3/4 x 54 3/4 in. Painted in 1928.
Bonhams
Jan. 13, 2023
Painting, Frank Cuprien
Est: $800 - $1,200
Frank Cuprien (American, 1871-1948), "Laguna Beach Sunset," oil on panel, signed lower left, artist label with title verso, panel: 8.25"h x 10.25"w, overall (with frame): 16.25"h x 18.5"w
Clars Auctions
Apr. 24, 2022
Painting, Frank Cuprien
Est: $800 - $1,200
Frank William Cuprien (American, 1871-1948), Seascape, oil on masonite, signed lower left, board: 16"h x 20"w, overall (with frame): 20.5"h x 24.5"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 23, 2021
Frank William Cuprien (1871-1948) Shadows of Evening 24 x 28in framed 29 x 33in
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Frank William Cuprien (1871-1948) Shadows of Evening signed 'F.W. Cuprien' (lower left), and signed again and titled (on the stretcher bar) oil on canvas 24 x 28in framed 29 x 33in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Aug. 03, 2021
Frank William Cuprien (1871-1948) In Golden Mist 20 x 26in framed 26 x 32in
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Frank William Cuprien (1871-1948) In Golden Mist signed and dated 'F.W. Cuprien 1942' (lower right) and titled, signed and dated '1942' (on the reverse) oil on board 20 x 26in framed 26 x 32in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Aug. 03, 2021
Frank William Cuprien (1871-1948) The Playfullness of the Waves 24 x 30in framed 28 1/2 x 34 3/4in (Painted prior to 1923.)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Frank William Cuprien (1871-1948) The Playfullness of the Waves signed 'F.W. CUPRIEN.' (lower right), signed again, titled and inscribed 'BY F-W- CUPRIEN - LAGUNA BEACH / CALIFORNIA-' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 24 x 30in framed 28 1/2 x 34 3/4in Painted prior to 1923. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
May. 19, 2021
Frank W. Cuprien, (1871-1948, Laguna Beach, CA), Waves along a rocky coastline, Oil on canvas board, 9" H x 12" W
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Frank W. Cuprien (1871-1948, Laguna Beach, CA) Waves along a rocky coastline Oil on canvas board Signed lower right: F.W. Cuprien 9" H x 12" W
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 19, 2021
Frank W. Cuprien, (1871-1948, Laguna Beach, CA), "After Sunset", Oil on panel, 10" H x 12.75" W
Est: $500 - $700
Frank W. Cuprien (1871-1948, Laguna Beach, CA) "After Sunset" Oil on panel Signed lower right: F.W. Cuprien, titled and numbered verso: #68 10" H x 12.75" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 17, 2020
Frank Cuprien, (1871-1948, Laguna Beach, CA), "The Dreamship", Oil on canvas, 20" H x 30" W
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
Frank Cuprien (1871-1948, Laguna Beach, CA) "The Dreamship" Oil on canvas Signed lower right: F.W. Cuprien, signed again, titled and inscribed on the stretcher: Laguna Beach, Cal. 20" H x 30" W Provenance: The Redfern Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA Sale: Bonhams California, "California and American Paintings and Sculpture," April 6, 2011, Lot 1104 Estate of Dewitt McCall III, Los Alamitos, CA Exhibitions: Los Angeles, California, Los Angeles County Museum, "First Annual Exhibition of Artists of Los Angeles and Vicinity," 1940 Santa Monica, California, The California Heritage Museum, "Behold, the Pacific! California Coastal Views," September 23, 2005 through February 26, 2006. Irvine, California, The Irvine Museum, "El Camino de Oro, Journey Through Early California," February 23 - June 5, 2010.
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 13, 2020
Frank William Cuprien (1871-1948) Shadows of Evening 24 x 28in framed 29 x 33in
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Frank William Cuprien (1871-1948) Shadows of Evening signed 'F.W. Cuprien' (lower left), signed again and titled (on the stretcher bar) oil on canvas 24 x 28in framed 29 x 33in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 13, 2020
Frank William Cuprien (1871-1948) When Day is Done 7 1/2 x 8 1/2in framed 12 3/4 x 13 3/4in (Painted in 1929.)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Frank William Cuprien (1871-1948) When Day is Done signed 'F.W. CUPRIEN' (lower right), signed again, titled and dated 'F. CUPRIEN / NOV - 9 - 1929.' (on the reverse) oil on canvas affixed to board 7 1/2 x 8 1/2in framed 12 3/4 x 13 3/4in Painted in 1929. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jun. 07, 2020
Frank Cuprien (German,CA,NY,1871-1948) oil painting
Est: $1,900 - $2,100
ARTIST: Frank William Cuprien (California, New York, Germany, 1871 - 1948) NAME: Seascape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Two punctures. One of them repaired with patch. Very minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 18 x 25 inches / 45 x 63 cm FRAME SIZE: 24 x 31 inches / 60 x 78 cm SIGNATURE: Lower right SIMILAR ARTISTS: Anna Althea Hills, Benjamin Chambers Brown, Franz Arthur Bischoff, John Marshall Gamble, William Griffith, Maurice Braun, Elmer Wachtel, Alson Skinner Clark, George Kennedy Brandriff, Dana Bartlett, William Lees Judson, William Wendt, Percy Henry Percy Gray, Alice Brown Chittenden, Joseph Kleitsch, E Charlton Fortune CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 116589 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $90 + insurance. Frank William Cuprien (California, New York, Germany, 1871 - 1948) A resident of Southern California from 1912, Frank Cuprien lived and painted primarily at Laguna Beach where he became known for seascapes and coastal scenes with dramatic lighting effects. He was also a musician, and from his home, known as the "Viking" overlooking the ocean, he had many piano recitals and art exhibitions. He was a member of the California Art Club and President of the Laguna Beach Art Association. His work is in the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
May. 17, 2020
Frank W. Cuprien, (1871-1948 Laguna Beach, CA), "A Laguna Sunset," looking towards Catalina, Oil on board, 8" H x 10" W
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Frank W. Cuprien (1871-1948 Laguna Beach, CA) "A Laguna Sunset," looking towards Catalina Oil on board Signed lower left: F.W. Cuprien, signed again, titled and inscribed verso: Laguna Beach, Cal. 8" H x 10" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 17, 2020
Frank William Cuprien (1871-1948) Twilight Hour 16 x 22in
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Frank William Cuprien (1871-1948) Twilight Hour signed 'F.W. Cuprien' (lower right) oil on canvas 16 x 22in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Nov. 25, 2019
Frank William Cuprien (1871-1948) End of a Perfect Day 24 x 32in
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Frank William Cuprien (1871-1948) End of a Perfect Day signed 'F.W. Cuprien -' (lower right), signed with the artist's device and titled (on the reverse) oil on canvas 24 x 32in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Nov. 03, 2019
Frank W. Cuprien, (1871-1948 Laguna Beach, CA), "Natural Arch, Laguna Beach", Oil on canvas laid to board, 14" H x 19" W
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Frank W. Cuprien (1871-1948 Laguna Beach, CA) "Natural Arch, Laguna Beach" Oil on canvas laid to board Signed lower left: F.W. Cuprien, titled by repute 14" H x 19" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 06, 2019
FRANK WILLIAM CUPRIEN: "EVENING SHADOWS, LA JOLLA"
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
oil on canvas signed lower left 24 x 28 inches
Abell Auction
Aug. 07, 2018
Frank William Cuprien (1871-1948) Sunset, Laguna Beach, Cal. 28 x 40in overall: 37 x 49in US$ 8,000 - 12,000
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Frank William Cuprien (1871-1948) Sunset, Laguna Beach, Cal. signed 'F.W. CUPRIEN.' (lower right) and signed with the artist's monogram, dated, and titled 'FWC 1915' (on the reverse)oil on canvas28 x 40inoverall: 37 x 49inPainted in 1915 ProvenancePrivate collection, Southern California.
Bonhams
Mar. 12, 2018
Frank W. Cuprien, (1871 - 1948 Laguna Beach, CA), "Sunset with Sea and Rocks", seascape, Oil on canvasboard, 8" H x 10" W
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Frank W. Cuprien (1871 - 1948 Laguna Beach, CA) "Sunset with Sea and Rocks", seascape Oil on canvasboard Signed and dated lower left: F.W. Cuprien / 1944, titled verso 8" H x 10" W Provenance: Private Collection, Altadena, CA. Exhibitions: The Laguna Beach Museum of Art, Laguna Beach, CA, n.d. Notes: Framed size: 12.5" H x 14.5" W x 1.25" D.
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 12, 2018
Frank W. Cuprien, (1871 - 1948 Laguna Beach, CA), "Sunset", seascape, Oil on board, 8" H x 10" W
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Frank W. Cuprien (1871 - 1948 Laguna Beach, CA) "Sunset", seascape Oil on board Signed lower left: F.W Cuprien, titled and numbered verso: #7 8" H x 10" W Provenance: David and Sons Fine Art, Laguna Beach, CA; Private Collection, Mansfield, TX. Notes: Framed size: 14" H x 16" W x 2" D.
John Moran Auctioneers
Dec. 17, 2017
Painting, Frank Cuprien
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Frank Cuprien (American, 1871-1948), "The End of a Perfect Day," oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled and monogrammed verso, canvas: 24"h x 30"w, overall (with frame): 30"h x 46"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 04, 2017
FRANK CUPRIEN (1871-1948, CA/NY) SAND CLIFFS & SURF - Oil on canvasboard composition of waves coming into a beach with sand and boul...
Est: $400 - $800
FRANK CUPRIEN (1871-1948, CA/NY) SAND CLIFFS & SURF - Oil on canvasboard composition of waves coming into a beach with sand and boulders. Condition is good with some light grime over the work. Signed lightly in the bottom right corner, titled on the back of panel as per note on the backside of the frame. Cuprien is best known as one of the early influencers of the Laguna Beach art scene. Measure 5"L x 7"W; in a frame under glass measuring 8"L x 10"W
Pacific Galleries
Nov. 03, 2017
FRANK CUPRIEN (AMERICAN, 1871-1948) LAGUNA COAST OIL ON CANVAS 18 X 24 INCHES (4
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Frank Cuprien (American, 1871-1948) Laguna Coast Oil on canvas 18 x 24 inches (45.7 x 61.0 cm) Signed lower right: F.W. Cuprien N.A. Signed with artist's monogram on the reverse PROVENANCE: Private collection, Fallbrook, California. HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 24, 2017
Frank W. Cuprien, (1871 - 1948 Laguna Beach, CA), 'Driping [sic] Rock, Arch Beach, Cal', Oil on canvas, 28' H x 40' W
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Frank W. Cuprien (1871 - 1948 Laguna Beach, CA) 'Driping [sic] Rock, Arch Beach, Cal' Oil on canvas Signed lower right: F.W. Cuprien, monogrammed and titled verso 28' H x 40' W Notes: Framed size: 39' H x 51' W x 3' D.
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 23, 2017
Painting, Frank William Cuprien
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Frank William Cuprien (American, 1871-1948), Sunlight on the Waves, oil on canvas, signed lower right, canvas: 21.25"h x 28"w, overall (with frame): 26.5"h x 33"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 21, 2017
Frank W. Cuprien N.A. (1871-1948 Laguna Beach, CA)
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
''Radiance of Summer'', Laguna Beach coastal, signed and dated lower right: F.W. Cuprien 1943, signed and dated again and titled verso, oil on canvas, 27.25'' H x 36'' W, est: $7000/9000.
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 21, 2016
FRANK CUPRIEN (1871-1948) Oh, Radiant Sea signed ‘F.W. Cuprien’ (
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
FRANK CUPRIEN (1871-1948) Oh, Radiant Sea signed ‘F.W. Cuprien’ (lower right) and titled and monogrammed (on the reverse) oil on canvas 36 x 50in overall: 50 x 64in
Bonhams
Nov. 14, 2016
Frank William Cuprien (American, 1871-1948) Natural Arch, No. 1
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Frank William Cuprien (American, 1871-1948) Natural Arch, No. 102 14 x 19in (35.6 x 48.3cm)
Bonhams
Oct. 25, 2016
Frank W. Cuprien N.A. (1871-1948 Laguna Beach, CA)
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
''Radiance of Summer'', Laguna Beach coastal, signed and dated lower right: F.W. Cuprien 1943, signed and dated again and titled verso, oil on canvas, 27.25'' H x 36'' W, est: $15,000/20,000.
John Moran Auctioneers
Aug. 02, 2016
FRANK WILLIAM CUPRIEN (1871-1948) A Summer Evening
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
FRANK WILLIAM CUPRIEN (1871-1948) A Summer Evening signed ‘F.W. Cuprien’ (lower left) and titled and signed (on the reverse) oil on canvas affixed to board 11 x 17in overall: 15 x 21in
Bonhams
Jul. 17, 2016
Frank William Cuprien, painting
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Frank William Cuprien (American, 1871-1948), Rolling Waves, oil on canvas, signed lower left, canvas: 24"h x 32"w, overall (with frame): 30.25"h x 37.25"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 22, 2016
Frank W. Cuprien N.A. (1871-1948 Laguna Beach, CA)
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
''Evening's Glow - San Juan Point, Cal'', signed lower left: F.W. Cuprien, signed again with monogram and titled verso, oil on canvas, 24'' H x 36'' W, est: $15,000/20,000.
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 22, 2016
Frank W. Cuprien N.A. (1871-1948 Laguna Beach, CA)
Est: $18,000 - $22,000
''Parting Day, Arch Beach, Cal'', signed lower right: F.W. Cuprien, monogrammed and titled verso, oil on canvas, 28'' H x 40'' W, est: $18,000/22,000.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 17, 2016
Painting, Frank William Cuprien
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Frank William Cuprien (American, 1871-1948), Clouds and Waves, oil on canvas, signed lower right, canvas: 24"h x 32"w, overall (with frame): 29.5"h x 37.5"w
Clars Auctions
Jan. 16, 2016
Painting, Attributed to Frank Cuprien
Est: $300 - $500
Attributed to Frank Cuprien (American, 1871-1948), Sunset at Laguna, oil on canvas board, unsigned, title label verso, overall (with frame): 14.5"h x 17.5"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 14, 2015
Painting, Frank Cuprien
Est: $300 - $500
Frank Cuprien (American, 1871-1948), "Evening Cloud Shadows on the Desert," oil on masonite, signed and titled verso, board: 11.5"h x 15.5"w, overall (with frame): 14.25"h x 18.5"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 20, 2015
Frank W. Cuprien N.A. (1871-1948 Laguna Beach, CA)
Est: $20,000 - $25,000
''The End of a Perfect Day'', coastal, signed lower right: F.W. Cuprien, monogrammed and titled verso, oil on canvas, 24'' H x 32'' W, est: $20,000/25,000.
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 20, 2015
Frank W. Cuprien N.A. (1871-1948 Laguna Beach, CA)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
''Evening Magic'', coastal, signed lower right: F.W. Cuprien, signed again, titled and inscribed verso: Laguna Beach, California, oil on board, 10'' H x 12'' W, est: $4000/6000. Note: The painting retains its original artist-carved frame.
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 18, 2015
Painting, Frank William Cuprien
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Frank William Cuprien (American, 1871-1948), Sunlight on the Waves, oil on canvas, signed lower right, canvas: 21.25"h x 28"w, overall (with frame): 26.5"h x 33"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 18, 2015
Painting, Frank Cuprien
Est: $600 - $900
Frank Cuprien (American, 1871-1948), "Evening Cloud Shadows on the Desert," oil on masonite, signed and titled verso, board: 11.5"h x 15.5"w, overall (with frame): 14.25"h x 18.5"w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 25, 2015
FRANK WILLIAM CUPRIEN (American, 1871-1948) THREE WORKS AND PHOTOGRAPH AND ARTIST'S LITERATURE
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
1) Oil on canvas 2 & 3) Watercolors. All housed in wood frames. 1) Signed lower right "F.W. Cuprien" 2) Signed lower left "FWC" 3) Signed lower left "F.W. Cuprien". NOTE: Accompanying the three paintings is a small lot of ephemera relating to the artist including a photograph signed portrait postcard with note from artist, newspaper clippings and two handwritten letters from the artist dated 1933. SIZE: 1) 27" x 39". Overall 32" x 43-3/4". 2) Sight 4-1/4" x 6-1/2". Overall 8-1/4" x 10-1/2". 3) Sight 4" x 6-1/2". Overall 6" x 8-1/2". PROVENANCE: Acquired from a NY collector who had ties to the artist. CONDITION: 1) Some flecking in bottom right waves, surface dirt, good. 2 & 3) Good 1021-1
James D. Julia