Walter Barron Currier Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Walter Barron Currier Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 28, 2025
Walter Barron Currier (1879-1934), "Wild Flowers of Ojai," 1931
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Walter Barron Currier (1879-1934) "Wild Flowers of Ojai," 1931 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right: Walter Barron Currier / 1931; titled in ink on a label affixed to the stretcher
John Moran Auctioneers
Aug. 25, 2024
Walter Barron Currier (1879-1934) American, Oil on Canvasboard
Est: $200 - $400
Walter Barron Currier (1879-1934) American, Oil on Canvasboard. Signed and dated 1923 bottom right. Informational studio tags on back give title: "Afterglow, Laguna." Overall: 15 X 13 in. Sight: 11 1/2 X 9 1/2 in. Depth: 1 1/2 in. #2811 . Walter Barron Currier was born in Springville, Massachusetts on May 3rd, 1879. From an early age he was interested in art, and attended both Brown and Cornell Universities, studying with Arthur Dow, Eben Comins, and Kenyon Cox. In 1913 he moved to Los Angeles and began to paint California landscapes and waterscapes. He also learned etching, printmaking, and illustration, which led him to a desire to pass on the knowledge. He became the head of the art department of Lincoln High School, and was a formative part of the local art scene. In 1926 he began teaching summer sessions at the University of California, Berkeley, and opened the Currier Creative Art School in Santa Monica. He died unexpectedly on January 11th, 1934, at the age of 55. His work can be found in the permanent collection of the San Diego Fine Art Gallery, and on display in various high schools across the state where he gave lectures and workshops.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Aug. 17, 2024
WALTER BARRON CURRIER AMERICAN LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Walter Barron Currier, American, 1879 to 1934, an antique oil painting on board depicting a costal landscape, 1923. Signed and dated, lower right. Framed. Walter Currier is known for Landscape, illustrator, printmaker. Painter, craftsman, illustrator, etcher. Born in Springville, MA on May 3, 1879. Currier was educated at Brown and Cornell universities. Opting for an art career, he studied with Arthur Dow, Eben Comins, and Kenyon Cox. By 1913 he had settled in Los Angeles. While head of the art department of Lincoln High School, he was active in the local art scene. In 1926 he opened the Currier Creative Art School in Santa Monica. Antique American Fine Art, Landscape Oil Paintings, Wall Art, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Mar. 24, 2024
Walter Barron Currier (1879-1934) California Desert Painting "Coachilla Wild Flowers" 1929
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
Walter Barron Currier (1879-1934) California Desert Painting "Coachilla Wild Flowers" 1929. Oil painting on masonite. Signed. Needs cleaning, otherwise excellent condition. Likely a very vibrant painting hiding under a layer a grime. 16"h x 20"w. Original frame 20.75"h x 24.75"w. Spend $7500 or more at our two day auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. We deliver most larger pieces ourselves on the west coast and we make a loop around the US within approximately 60 days after the auction. No matter where you live in the lower 48 states, we look forward to personally meeting you and delivering larger pieces directly to your house. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $500-$600 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.
California Historical Design, Inc
Jan. 31, 2024
Walter Barron Currier, O/C "Wild Verbana"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Offered is an oil on canvas board painting by Walter Barron Currier (Cali/Mass 1879-1934). Signed lower left and dated 1930. Titled on the verso "Wild Verbana". Sight seen approx. 11-1/2" x 9-1/2", overall frame size approx. 14-3/4" x 13". Frame has some edge and surface wear.
Weiss Auctions
Oct. 13, 2023
Painting, Walter Barron Currier
Est: $600 - $900
Walter Barron Currier (American, 1879-1934), "Baldy from Dalton Canyon," oil on canvas, signed lower right, exhibition label with title (Exhibition of Painters and Sculptors of Southern California, April 8th to May 15th, 1920) verso, sight: 15.25"h x 11"w, overall (with frame): 18.5"h x 15"w
Clars Auctions
Sep. 15, 2023
Painting, Walter Barron Currier
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Walter Barron Currier (American, 1879-1934), "Baldy from Dalton Canyon," oil on canvas, signed lower right, exhibition label with title (Exhibition of Painters and Sculptors of Southern California, April 8th to May 15th, 1920) verso, sight: 15.25"h x 11"w, overall (with frame): 18.5"h x 15"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 26, 2021
Walter Barron Currier, (1879-1934, Santa Monica, CA), "Serenity, Arch Beach Laguna," 1924, Oil on board, 20" H x 16" W
Est: $800 - $1,200
Walter Barron Currier (1879-1934, Santa Monica, CA) "Serenity, Arch Beach Laguna," 1924 Oil on board Signed lower right: Walter Barron Currier; titled and dated on the artist's studio label affixed verso 20" H x 16" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 17, 2020
Walter Barron Currier, (1879-1934, Santa Monica, CA), "Moonrise," 1928, Oil on canvas, 30" H x 20" W
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Walter Barron Currier (1879-1934, Santa Monica, CA) "Moonrise," 1928 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right: Walter Barron Currier, signed again, titled and inscribed verso: San Gabriel Valley 30" H x 20" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 20, 2020
Walter Barron Currier, (1879-1934, Santa Monica, CA), "Fairy Woods," 1928, Oil on canvasboard, 15.25" H x 12" W
Est: $800 - $1,200
Walter Barron Currier (1879-1934, Santa Monica, CA) "Fairy Woods," 1928 Oil on canvasboard Signed and dated lower right: Walter Barron Currier, titled on an artist's label affixed verso 15.25" H x 12" W
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 17, 2020
Walter Barron Currier, (1879-1934 Santa Monica, CA), "Moonrise," 1928, Oil on canvas, 30" H x 20" W
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Walter Barron Currier (1879-1934 Santa Monica, CA) "Moonrise," 1928 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right: Walter Barron Currier, signed again, titled and inscribed verso: San Gabriel Valley 30" H x 20" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Aug. 25, 2019
Walter Barron Currier, (1879-1934 Santa Monica, CA), Catalina cliffs with boat, 1932, Oil on canvas laid to waxed canvas, 18" H x 24" W
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Walter Barron Currier (1879-1934 Santa Monica, CA) Catalina cliffs with boat, 1932 Oil on canvas laid to waxed canvas Signed and dated lower right: Walter Barron Currier 18" H x 24" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 22, 2019
Walter Barron Currier (1879-1934) Oil on Canvas Board
Est: $800 - $1,500
Mountain landscape. Signed and dated 1920 at lower right. Painting measures approx. 20 in W x 16 in H. Frame measures 26.5 in W x 22.25 in H. Walter Barron Currier was active/lived in California, Massachusetts. Walter Currier is known for landscapes, illustration, and printmaking.
Hughes Auctions
Apr. 11, 2018
Walter Barron Currier, painting
Est: $800 - $1,200
Walter Barron Currier (American, 1879-1934), California landscape, 1933?, oil on masonite, signed and dated lower right and inscribed "WB Currier" verso, 17.75"h x 22.75"w, framed
Millea Bros Ltd
Apr. 07, 2018
WALTER BARRON CURRIER CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Est: $800 - $1,200
BIO (American California 1879-1934) Fine oil n board featuring California landscape with trees & bushes in the foreground set against distant hills. No apparent signature on painting but is signed 'Currier' to verso along with additional handwritten info. SIZE 15 1/2" x 11 1/2" overall 21" x 16" Housed in gilt wood frame. CONDITION: Painting very good may benefit from a clean, frame is solid but cracked in several places. BIO: Painter, craftsman, illustrator, etcher. Born in Springville, MA, Settled in Los Angeles California 1913, opened his own Art School in Santa Monica in 1926. Many of his landscapes have been & are exhibited in Los Angeles.
Midnight Sun Antique Auction
Mar. 11, 2018
WALTER BARRON CURRIER (1879-1934) SPRING TIME IN THE DESERT, 1929 OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $600 - $800
Walter Barron Currier (1879-1934) Spring Time in the Desert, 1929 Oil on canvas 26 x 32 inches (66.0 x 81.3 cm) Signed and dated lower right: Walter Barron Currier 1929 EXHIBITED: Santa Monica Art Association, Santa Monica, California, 1931; Pasadena Art Institute, Pasadena, California, "Fifth Annual Exhibition of California Artist," n.d.; California State Fair, Sacramento, California, n.d. HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Sep. 23, 2017
WALTER BARRON CURRIER (1879-1934) SPRING TIME IN THE DESERT, 1929 OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Walter Barron Currier (1879-1934) Spring Time in the Desert, 1929 Oil on canvas 26 x 32 inches (66.0 x 81.3 cm) Signed and dated lower right: Walter Barron Currier 1929 EXHIBITED: Santa Monica Art Association, Santa Monica, California, 1931; Pasadena Art Institute, Pasadena, California, "Fifth Annual Exhibition of California Artist," n.d.; California State Fair, Sacremento, California, n.d. HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Sep. 20, 2017
Walter Barron Currier California Seascape Painting
Est: $300 - $500
Walter Barron Currier (1854-1916) Seascape oil on canvas. Titled : Summer Glory. Canvas measures 20" x 30" frame measures 30" x 40". Good condition with mild storage related wear. In house continental USA shipping $175 plus insurance.
Hill Auction Gallery
Nov. 30, 2016
Walter Barron Currier California Seascape Painting
Est: $1,200 - $1,600
Signed California impressionist landscape oil painting on canvas by listed artist Walter Barron Currier (1879-1934) "Summer Glory, Santa Monica, Cal." depicts a gorgeous day along the coast. Painted in great colors with lots of action in the waves. Signed lower right. Titled and dated 1921 on verso with artist label. Multiple gallery labels on verso Housed in an art nouveau style frame. Work window measures 19 1/2" x 29 1/2" Frame measures 29 1/2" x 38 1/2" Good condition with wear and losses to frame. Will not ship. Will refer a local shipper.
Hill Auction Gallery
Jan. 24, 2016
WALTER BARRON CURRIER, OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
From the collection of the late American Art Dealer, Edan Milton Hughes Blue Cove Laguna, 1924 Sight- 25 1/2" x 31 1/2" Overall- 34 1/4" x 40"
Robert Slawinski Auctioneers, Inc.
Nov. 24, 2013
Walter Barron Currier (1879-1934) desertscape
Est: $3,000 - $5,500
"Spring in the Antelope Valley" measures 30" x 40" oil on canvas signed and dated lower right, First Annual California Art Exhibition, Los Angeles label verso
California Auctioneers
Apr. 23, 2013
Walter Barron Currier (1879-1934 Santa Monica, CA)
Est: $800 - $1,200
''The Witches Pool'', seascape, signed and dated lower right: Walter Baron Currier 1926, titled, dated and inscribed on the artist's label affixed verso, oil on canvasboard, 20'' H x 16'' W, est: $800/1200.
John Moran Auctioneers
Dec. 02, 2012
WALTER BARRON CURRIER, (American, 1879-1934), INDIAN COUNTRY, WYOMING, oil on canvas;, 30 x 40 inches
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
WALTER BARRON CURRIER (American, 1879-1934) INDIAN COUNTRY, WYOMING oil on canvas; signed Walter Barron Currier, l.r.; c. 1928; signed with pen by Currier affixed to verso; original label on stretcher; 30 x 40 inches Other Notes: "Away and afar I went one day. Where the mountains are big and bold, As they touch the sky embracing it. I felt as big as they that day. While I was painting them, I loved them so much. Whose big fellows told me how I was enthralled and my Soul answered them that day." -Walter Barron Currier
Grogan & Company
Sep. 28, 2010
Walter B. Currier (1879-1934 Santa Monica, CA)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
''Painters Paradise'', signed lower right: Walter Barron Currier, titled and dated on artist label verso: Aug 15, 1932, oil on canvas board
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 16, 2008
Walter Barron Currier (American, 1879-1934) Indian Country, Wyoming Signed "Walter Barr...
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Walter Barron Currier (American, 1879-1934) Indian Country, Wyoming Signed "Walter Barron Currier" l.r., identified on period labels and in an inscription the reverse. Oil on canvas, 30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm), framed. Condition: Retouch, craquelure with mild lifting, surface grime.
Skinner
Feb. 10, 2008
Walter Barron Currier (American, 1879-1934) A Group of Three Sketch Books with a variety of tracings, sketches and drawings various sizes
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
A Group of Three Sketch Books with a variety of tracings, sketches and drawings some unsigned; many signed or monogrammed pencil and ink on paper various sizes
Bonhams
Nov. 11, 2007
Walter Barron Currier (American, 1879-1934) A Group of Three Sketch Books with a variety of tracings, sketches and drawings various sizes
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
A Group of Three Sketch Books with a variety of tracings, sketches and drawings some unsigned; many signed or monogrammed pencil and ink on paper various sizes
Bonhams