Tauni DeLesseps Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Tauni DeLesseps Art Value Price Guide

May. 19, 2024
A BRONZE GROUPING OF MERMAIDS BY TAUNI DE LESSEPS, FRENCH-AMERICAN, 1920 - 2001
Est: $1,100 - $1,300
Tauni De Lesseps, French-American, 1920 - 2001, a cast bronze sculpture of Mermaid and Merman embracing. Signed on the arm of a Merman. Note: Countess de Lesseps was born in Paris, a daughter of the much-decorated French aviator and war hero Jacques de Lesseps. She kept the de Lesseps name after becoming a United States citizen and had several marriages. Her Connecticut neighbor, German G. Glidden, founder of the National Art Museum of Sport, painted her portrait with a red fan which hangs in his former studio in Norwalk, Conn. She served as a NAMOS trustee. As a sculptor and painter, de Lesseps has worked in the White House, the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C., and embassies, corporations, private collections and museums around the world. She also was known for her philanthropic work. French-American - 1920-2001
Helios Auctions
Apr. 06, 2024
MID CENT AMERICAN BRONZE SCULPTURE BY TAUNI DE LESSEPS
Est: $100 - $150
Patinated bronze sculpture by Countess Tauni de Lesseps, 1920 to 2001, a French-born American artist and philanthropist whose works can be seen in the White House, the Hirshhorn Museum, and numerous private collections around the world. The artwork represents a nude man in combat with a lion. Titled Hercules Fights the Nemean Lion. The figure is mounted on a black granite base. Provenance: acquired by the artists grandson upon her death in 2001. Collectible American Modernist Art And Sculpture.
Antique Arena Inc
Jan. 13, 2024
MID CENT AMERICAN BRONZE SCULPTURE BY TAUNI DE LESSEPS
Est: $100 - $150
Green-patinated bronze sculpture by Countess Tauni de Lesseps, 1920 to 2001, a French-born American artist and philanthropist whose works can be seen in the White House, the Hirshhorn Museum, and numerous private collections around the world. The artwork represents a nude man and an ox. Titled Bull Dancer of Crete. The figure is mounted on a marble base. Provenance: acquired by the artists grandson upon her death in 2001. Collectible American Modernist Art And Sculpture.
Antique Arena Inc
Jan. 13, 2024
MID CENT AMERICAN BRONZE SCULPTURE BY TAUNI DE LESSEPS
Est: $100 - $150
Patinated bronze sculpture by Countess Tauni de Lesseps, 1920 to 2001, a French-born American artist and philanthropist whose works can be seen in the White House, the Hirshhorn Museum, and numerous private collections around the world. The artwork represents a nude man in combat with a lion. Titled Hercules Fights the Nemean Lion. The figure is mounted on a black granite base. Provenance: acquired by the artists grandson upon her death in 2001. Collectible American Modernist Art And Sculpture.
Antique Arena Inc
Jan. 02, 2024
TAUNI DE LESSEPS BRONZE SCULPTURE SIGNED
Est: $40 - $80
Tauni de Lesseps (US/France 1920-2001). A bronze griffin sculpture. The work is signed. Note that one wing has separated from the sculpture. Provenance: Collection of Dick Polich, Polich Tallix Fine Art Foundry. Polich and Tallix produced significant sculptural works over many years. He is known to have produced art with artists such as, Willem de Kooning, Measures: H 5" x W 4" x D 1 1/2"
Austin York LLC
Dec. 02, 2023
MID CENT AMERICAN BRONZE SCULPTURE BY TAUNI DE LESSEPS
Est: $100 - $150
Green-patinated bronze sculpture by Countess Tauni de Lesseps, 1920 to 2001, a French-born American artist and philanthropist whose works can be seen in the White House, the Hirshhorn Museum, and numerous private collections around the world. The artwork represents a nude man and an ox. Titled Bull Dancer of Crete. The figure is mounted on a marble base. Provenance: acquired by the artists grandson upon her death in 2001. Collectible American Modernist Art And Sculpture.
Antique Arena Inc
Dec. 02, 2023
MID CENT AMERICAN BRONZE SCULPTURE BY TAUNI DE LESSEPS
Est: $100 - $150
Patinated bronze sculpture by Countess Tauni de Lesseps, 1920 to 2001, a French-born American artist and philanthropist whose works can be seen in the White House, the Hirshhorn Museum, and numerous private collections around the world. The artwork represents a nude man in combat with a lion. Titled Hercules Fights the Nemean Lion. The figure is mounted on a black granite base. Provenance: acquired by the artists grandson upon her death in 2001. Collectible American Modernist Art And Sculpture.
Antique Arena Inc
Dec. 02, 2023
MID CENT AMERICAN BRONZE SCULPTURE BY TAUNI DE LESSEPS
Est: $100 - $150
Patinated bronze sculpture by Countess Tauni de Lesseps, 1920 to 2001, a French-born American artist and philanthropist whose works can be seen in the White House, the Hirshhorn Museum, and numerous private collections around the world. The artwork represents an abstract scenery with mountains, stairs, trees, and human figures. Titled Arches of the Years. Provenance: acquired by the artists grandson upon her death in 2001. Collectible American Modernist Art And Sculpture.
Antique Arena Inc
Nov. 04, 2023
MID CENT AMERICAN BRONZE SCULPTURE BY TAUNI DE LESSEPS
Est: $100 - $150
Green-patinated bronze sculpture by Countess Tauni de Lesseps, 1920 to 2001, a French-born American artist and philanthropist whose works can be seen in the White House, the Hirshhorn Museum, and numerous private collections around the world. The artwork represents a nude man and an ox. Titled Bull Dancer of Crete. The figure is mounted on a marble base. Provenance: acquired by the artists grandson upon her death in 2001. Collectible American Modernist Art And Sculpture.
Antique Arena Inc
Nov. 04, 2023
MID CENT AMERICAN BRONZE SCULPTURE BY TAUNI DE LESSEPS
Est: $100 - $150
Patinated bronze sculpture by Countess Tauni de Lesseps, 1920 to 2001, a French-born American artist and philanthropist whose works can be seen in the White House, the Hirshhorn Museum, and numerous private collections around the world. The artwork represents a nude man in combat with a lion. Titled Hercules Fights the Nemean Lion. The figure is mounted on a black granite base. Provenance: acquired by the artists grandson upon her death in 2001. Collectible American Modernist Art And Sculpture.
Antique Arena Inc
Nov. 04, 2023
MID CENT AMERICAN BRONZE SCULPTURE BY TAUNI DE LESSEPS
Est: $100 - $150
Patinated bronze sculpture by Countess Tauni de Lesseps, 1920 to 2001, a French-born American artist and philanthropist whose works can be seen in the White House, the Hirshhorn Museum, and numerous private collections around the world. The artwork represents an abstract scenery with mountains, stairs, trees, and human figures. Titled Arches of the Years. Provenance: acquired by the artists grandson upon her death in 2001. Collectible American Modernist Art And Sculpture.
Antique Arena Inc
Sep. 10, 2023
Tauni de Lesseps The Stalking Panther Bronze
Est: $300 - $500
de LESSEPS, Tauni, (French, 1920-2001): "The Stalking Panther", patinated bronze affixed to wood plinth, 4.5" h. x13" x 3.5". Sold with 1982 certificate from the Nelson Rockefeller Collection Inc. and copy of bill of sale.
Amero Auctions
May. 27, 2023
TAUNI DE LESSEPS BRONZE SCULPTURE MERMAID KISSING
Est: $100 - $150
Tauni De Lesseps, American, French, 1920 to 2001, a cast bronze sculpture of Mermaid and Merman Embracing. Signed on the arm of a Merman. Note: Countess de Lesseps was born in Paris, she was the daughter of the much decorated French aviator and war hero, Jacques de Lesseps. She kept the de Lesseps name after becoming a United States citizen and had several marriages. Her Connecticut neighbor, German G. Glidden, founder of the National Art Museum of Sport, painted her portrait with a red fan which hangs in his former studio in Norwalk, Conn. She served as a NAMOS trustee. As a sculptor and painter, de Lesseps has work in the White House, the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C., and in embassies, corporations, private collections and museums around the world. She also was known for her philanthropic work. European And American Cast Bronze Sculptures, Statues And Figurines, Metalware Collectibles, Room Accents And Accessories.
Antique Arena Inc
Dec. 31, 2022
Two Paintings by Tauni de Lesseps
Est: $100 - $300
Two paintings on board by noted artist Tauni de Lesseps (French / American, 1920 - 2001). One is entitled Scape, and dated to 1975. The other is entitled Bullfighter #2 and dated to 1963. Both are framed. Minor wear / patina, marks. About 24 by 31 (Scape board), 24 ¼ by 32 (framed). 20 by 16 (Bullfighter board), 25 ½ by 21 ¾ (framed). Keywords: house, home, household, France, America, USA, US, Florida, FL, fancy, decor, decoration, wall, leseps, taini
Nest Egg Auctions
Feb. 28, 2021
(3) BACCARAT HORSE BUST & HEART PAPERWEIGHTS
Est: $200 - $400
(lot of 3) French Baccarat crystal cabinet figures, including: (1) horse's head, designed by Tauni de Lesseps (French, 1920-2001), approx 6.75"h, 6"w, 2.25"d, (2) heart-shaped paperweights, approx 3.5"h, 3.75"w, 1"d; 5.5lbs total Start Price: $150.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Feb. 18, 2021
Signed Tauni de Lesseps Pastel Drawing Horse & Dog
Est: $50 - $100
Signed Tauni de Lesseps (French, 1920-2001) Pastel Drawing of a Horse & Dog. Professionally framed & matted. In silvered frame. Measures 12 inches high x 11 inches wide.
Greenwich Auction
Dec. 31, 2020
Tauni De Lesseps (NY/France 1920-2001) Bronze
Est: $300 - $500
Male and Female Dancers, Mounted to a green marble Plinth. Figure is unsigned, plaque on base reads: "Tauni De Lesseps" Varied patina, dusty. 24" x 10" x 10"
Nest Egg Auctions
Nov. 15, 2020
Tauni De Lesseps (1920 - 2001) "Swan Song"
Est: $200 - $400
Tauni De Lesseps (1920 - 2001) "Swan Song" oil on board painting. Signed lower right. Inscribed verso. Lesseps has work in the White House, the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C., and in embassies, corporations, private collections and museums around the world. Sight Size: 12 x 9 in. Overall Framed Size: 13.5 x 11 in.
Helmuth Stone
Mar. 01, 2020
TAUNI DE LESSEPS (NY/FRANCE, 1920-2001)
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
TAUNI DE LESSEPS (NY/FRANCE, 1920-2001) Mermaid and Merman Embracing, cast and patinated bronze, signed at the bottom, 10 1/2" x 10 1/2" x 4". Fine condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Dec. 01, 2019
Countess Tauni de Lesseps - Pegasus Mermaid Bronze
Est: $400 - $600
Countess Tauni de Lesseps, Am.,1920-2001, Pegasus Mermaid, bronze on agate base. Note: Purchased in 2002 , featured in the "Mythological Bronzes" exhibit presented by The Flinn Gallery in Greenwich ,Connecticut (ESYK935)(MM)
Litchfield Auctions
Feb. 26, 2019
TAUNI DE LESSEPS (NY/FRANCE, 1920-2001)
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
ATTRIBUTED TO TAUNI DE LESSEPS (1920-2001) DEPICTING MERMAID & MERMAN EMBRACING SIGNED - 11" x 4 1/2" x 11"
Echoes Antiques & Auction Gallery
Jul. 25, 2017
TAUNI DE LESSEPS (FRENCH, 1920-2001) PATINATED BRONZE REARING HORSE
Est: $200 - $300
TAUNI DE LESSEPS (FRENCH, 1920-2001) PATINATED BRONZE REARING HORSE signed Tauni de Lesseps, raised on a green marble base - h:11.75 w:15 in.
Potomack Company
Jul. 25, 2017
TAUNI DE LESSEPS (FRENCH, 1920-2001) PATINATED BRONZE MER-HORSE
Est: $200 - $300
TAUNI DE LESSEPS (FRENCH, 1920-2001) PATINATED BRONZE MER-HORSE signed Tauni de Lesseps 76 (?), on a split geode base - h:9.75 in.
Potomack Company
Jul. 25, 2017
TAUNI DE LESSEPS (FRENCH, 1920-2001) PATINATED BRONZE HORSE HEAD
Est: $300 - $500
TAUNI DE LESSEPS (FRENCH, 1920-2001) PATINATED BRONZE HORSE HEAD signed Tauni de Lesseps 1979 - h:11 in.
Potomack Company
Jul. 01, 2017
TAUNI DE LESSEPS 'BRAVE BULL' BRONZE SCULPTURE
Est: $60 - $80
Tauni De Lesseps (1920 - 2001) bronze sculpture. Titled 'Brave Bull'. Signed to right hind leg, holds Joes Meisner & Company foundry mark and numbered 3/1450. Measures 9 1/2" (24cm) length plus wood base.
Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
May. 06, 2017
E NAHCEPE RUSSIAN BRONZE BEAR SCULPTURE
Est: $200 - $300
Tauni De Lesseps (1920 - 2001) bronze sculpture. Titled 'Brave Bull'. Signed to right hind leg, holds Joes Meisner & Company foundry mark and numbered 3/1450. Measures 9 1/2" (24cm) length plus wood base.
Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
May. 06, 2017
TAUNI DE LESSEPS 'BRAVE BULL' BRONZE SCULPTURE
Est: $100 - $200
Tauni De Lesseps (1920 - 2001) bronze sculpture. Titled 'Brave Bull'. Signed to right hind leg, holds Joes Meisner & Company foundry mark and numbered 3/1450. Measures 9 1/2" (24cm) length plus wood base.
Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
May. 30, 2015
TAUNI DE LESSEPS (French, 1920-2001), reclining wo
Est: $300 - $500
TAUNI DE LESSEPS (French, 1920-2001), reclining woman, bronze set on wood base (unattached), signed along left leg. 12''l, 4''w, 1-1/2''h.
South Bay Auctions Inc