Robert Dowd Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Robert Dowd Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 28, 2024
Robert Dowd (aka O'Dowd) (1936-1996) Mixed Media Pop Art Oreo Cookie Brooch
Est: $150 - $300
Robert Dowd (aka O'Dowd) (1936-1996) Mixed Media Pop Art Oreo Cookie Brooch. Pop art brooch sculpted in shape of acookie, with "Oreo" written in purple paint. Approx: 1.75 in Dia x .5 in H. Weight: 11 grams. Robert Dowd (Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1936-1996) was an American artist, who also painted under the name Robert O'Dowd. After his discharge from the U.S. Marines in 1957 he entered the Society of Arts and Crafts/Center for Creative Studies, Detroit, Michigan where he studied painting. In 1958-59 he began drawing common objects, including 'Stop' signs. His work first appeared in an Art in America article on the "Young Artists Group" in Detroit. In 1960 he moved to San Francisco and began work on his first images of postage stamps. In 1961 he moved to Los Angeles and began work on his currency paintings. By 1962 he was getting attention for his ground breaking paintings of common objects. Around the country several other artists were experimenting with this new concept and in 1962 he was invited to show his work at the Pasadena Art Museum. In 1962 Dowd's work was included, along with Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Jim Dine, Phillip Hefferton, Joe Goode, Edward Ruscha, and Wayne Thiebaud, in the historically important and ground-breaking New Painting of Common Objects, curated by Walter Hopps at the Pasadena Art Museum. This exhibition is historically considered the first "Pop Art" Exhibition in America. These painters started a movement, in a time of social unrest, which shocked America and the Art world and changed Art forever, "Pop Art". Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Dowd_(artist)
Hughes Auctions
Feb. 29, 2024
Package
Est: $800 - $1,200
Art House: The Collection of Chara Schreyer Robert Dowd 1936 – 1995 Package signed and dated 1964 (on the underside) painted mixed media construction 5¾ by 9⅛ by 9⅛ in. 14.6 by 23.3 by 23.2 cm. Executed in 1964. Please note that this lot will not be on view during the sale exhibition. It is located at our Long Island City, New York storage facility. If you would like to examine it in person before the sale please contact Montserrat Palacios at Montserrat.Palacios@sothebys.com
Sotheby's
Feb. 25, 2024
Robert Dowd (aka Robert O'Dowd) (1936-1996) Mixed Media Pop Art Oreo Cookie Brooch
Est: $300 - $600
Robert Dowd (aka Robert O'Dowd) (1936-1996) Mixed Media Pop Art Oreo Cookie Brooch. Pop art brooch sculpted in shape of a cookie, with "Oreo" written in purple paint. Approx: 1.75 in Dia x.5 in H. Weight: 11 grams. Robert Dowd (Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1936-1996) was an American artist, who also painted under the name Robert O'Dowd. After his discharge from the U.S. Marines in 1957 he entered the Society of Arts and Crafts/Center for Creative Studies, Detroit, Michigan where he studied painting. In 1958-59 he began drawing common objects, including 'Stop' signs. His work first appeared in an Art in America article on the "Young Artists Group" in Detroit. In 1960 he moved to San Francisco and began work on his first images of postage stamps. In 1961 he moved to Los Angeles and began work on his currency paintings. By 1962 he was getting attention for his ground breaking paintings of common objects. Around the country several other artists were experimenting with this new concept and in 1962 he was invited to show his work at the Pasadena Art Museum. In 1962 Dowd's work was included, along with Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Jim Dine, Phillip Hefferton, Joe Goode, Edward Ruscha, and Wayne Thiebaud, in the historically important and ground-breaking New Painting of Common Objects, curated by Walter Hopps at the Pasadena Art Museum. This exhibition is historically considered the first "Pop Art" Exhibition in America. These painters started a movement, in a time of social unrest, which shocked America and the Art world and changed Art forever, "Pop Art". Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Dowd_(artist)
Hughes Auctions
Nov. 29, 2023
Robert Dowd (American, 1936-1996) "Sawbuck"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Acrylic on canvas. Signed 'Dowd' (lower right), titled 'Sawbuck', and dated ''65' (on reverse).
Cottone Auctions
Jun. 13, 2023
Robert Dowd (1936-1996), United States 6-cent stamp, 1968, Oil on canvas, 56" H x 48" W
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Robert Dowd (1936-1996) United States 6-cent stamp, 1968 Oil on canvas Signed lower right: Dowd; signed again twice and dated in pencil, verso
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 13, 2023
Robert Dowd (1936-1996), 2 cent James A. McNeill Whistler stamp, Oil on canvas, 61" H x 54.5" W
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Robert Dowd (1936-1996) 2 cent James A. McNeill Whistler stamp, 1968 Oil on canvas Signed lower right: Dowd; signed again and dated in pencil, verso
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 13, 2023
Robert Dowd (1936-1996), Ulysses S. Grant 50 dollar bill, Oil on canvas, 42" H x 58" W
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Robert Dowd (1936-1996) Ulysses S. Grant 50 dollar bill Oil on canvas Signed lower right: Dowd; signed again and dated in pencil, verso
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 13, 2022
Robert Dowd, Mercury Dime
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Robert Dowd Mercury Dime 1964 acrylic on canvas 36 h × 36 w in (91 × 91 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso 'O'Dowd 1964 Mercury Dime'. Signed to lower right 'O'Dowd'. Provenance: The Artist | David J. Davis Associates, Los Angeles | Private Collection, New York This work will ship from Wright in Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Jun. 26, 2022
ROBERT DOWD THE VINCENT DOLLAR" HAND COLORED LITHOGRAPH HAND SIGNED
Est: -
Robert Dowd (1936 - 1996) The Vincent Dollar" Hand Colored Lithograph on Paper. Robert Dowd is most recognized for his paintings of United States currency and stamps. His style was loosely based on the Pop movement of the 1960's and abstract expressionist ideas. He developed his own style during his academic career and admired the work of Jasper Johns and Willem de Kooning. Artist: Robert Dowd Title: The Vincent Dollar" Medium: Hand Colored Lithograph Circa/Year: 1965 Signature Type: Pencil Signature Location: Lower Right Edition: AP from an Ed. of 25 Site Measurement: 18in x 24in Keywords: Modern, contemporary, artwork; Ref: BD2021
Bradford's
Oct. 23, 2021
Robert Dowd The Vincent Dollar
Est: $300 - $500
Robert Dowd (American, 1936-1996) The Vincent Dollar, 1965 Hand-colored lithograph on paper AP from an ed. of 25 Signed in pencil Dowd, lower right Dated in the plate, lower right. Framed in a clear plastic frame.
Larsen Art Auction
Feb. 23, 2021
ROBERT DOWD (O'DOWD)(California/Michigan, 1936-199
Est: $400 - $600
ROBERT DOWD (O'DOWD)(California/Michigan, 1936-1996) oil on canvas, portrait of a clown. Signed "O'Dowd" lower right and dated 1966. Image measures 62" x 52"; mounted to a stretcher, unframed.
O'Gallerie
Oct. 26, 2020
ROBERT DOWD (O'DOWD)(California/Michigan, 1936-199
Est: $800 - $1,200
ROBERT DOWD (O'DOWD)(California/Michigan, 1936-1996) oil on canvas, portrait of a clown. Signed "O'Dowd" lower right and dated 1966. Image measures 62" x 52"; mounted to a stretcher, unframed.
O'Gallerie
Jan. 26, 2020
ROBERT DOWD
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
DOWD, Robert, (American, 1936 - 1996): ''One and a Half Dollars'', Mixed Media, 18'' x 16'', signed lower right, dated '68, Gross McCleaf Gallery, Philadelphia, label affixed verso, framed, 22.25'' x 21''.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Dec. 15, 2019
ROBERT DOWD "ONE AND A HALF DOLLARS" TRUMP LOIEL
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
DOWD, Robert, (American, 1936 - 1996): "One and a Half Dollars", Mixed Media, 18" x 16", signed lower right, dated '68, Gross McCleaf Gallery, Philadelphia, label affixed verso, framed, 22.25" x 21".
Burchard Galleries Inc
Nov. 13, 2018
Robert Dowd, (1936 - 1996 San Francisco, CA), "$20 Bank," 1968, Mixed-media sculpture on cardboard, 21" H x 20" W
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Robert Dowd (1936 - 1996 San Francisco, CA) "$20 Bank," 1968 Mixed-media sculpture on cardboard Signed and dated lower right: Dowd, signed and dated again and titled on the backing board 21" H x 20" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 03, 2018
ROBERT DOWD, (American, 1936-1996), Silver Certificate, oil on canvas, 1963
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
ROBERT DOWD (American, 1936-1996) Silver Certificate oil on canvas, 1963 signed Dowd, l.r.; titled, signed, and dated, verso; 20 x 20 in., frame: 21 x 21 in. Together with: Robert Dowd (American, 1936-1996) Brick pencil, 1972, signed and dated Dowd ''72, u.r. 15 x 20 in. Provenance: The Estate of Thomas W. Leavitt, Director of the Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University. Other Notes: Cornell University Professor Thomas W. Leavitt (1930-2010) was the founder of The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell University and director of the museum from 1973-1991. Prior to founding the Johnson Museum, Professor Leavitt as director of the University''s A.D. White Museum of Art, and he was President of the Association of Art Museum Directors from 1977-1978. Robert Dowd was commissioned to create a work of art for Cornell University in 1970, and in 1972, there was an exibition of Dowd''s recent works at the Johnson Museum.
Grogan & Company
Mar. 12, 2017
Dowd, "The Vincent Dollar," Lithograph
Est: $200 - $400
Robert Dowd (American, 1936-1996), "The Vincent Dollar," hand-colored lithograph, pencil signed lower right, editioned 15/25 lower left. Provenance: From a Los Angeles, California estate.
Kaminski Auctions
Nov. 06, 2016
Dowd, "The Vincent Dollar," Hand-Colored Lithograph
Est: $300 - $500
Robert Dowd (American, 1936-1996), "The Vincent Dollar," hand-colored lithograph, signed in pencil lower right, numbered 15/25 in pencil lower left. Provenance: from a Los Angeles, California estate.
Kaminski Auctions
Dec. 12, 2015
ROBERT DOWD (AMERICAN 1936-1996)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
ROBERT DOWD (AMERICAN 1936-1996) Sawbuck, 1965 oil on canvas 76 x 101.5 cm (30 3/4 x 40 in.) signed lower right; signed, titled, and dated on verso
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Jun. 06, 2015
Robert Dowd, Acrylic on Canvas, C Note, USA, 1966
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
Acrylic on canvas USA, 1966 Robert Dowd (1936-1996) – American artist Signed lower right ‘Dowd’ Signed, titled, inscribed and dated verso ‘Dowd 66 ‘C NOTE’ #43’ Dimensions: 24 x 48 in. (61 x 121.9 cm.) Very good condition Estimate $8,000-$10,000 Known for his images of common objects that helped shape the American Pop Art movement, Robert Dowd often used currency and postage stamps as subjects. This particular work uses the $100 bill as its foundation, heightening aspects of the format with color and visible brushstrokes effectively turning a commonplace object into an object of art. Painted in 1966, this acrylic on canvas is signed, titled, inscribed and dated, measuring 24 x 48 inches. Minor wear at edges, otherwise in appears in good condition. Robert Dowd (American, 1936-1996) American artist Robert Dowd began drawing common objects in the late 1950s after studying painting at the Society of Arts and Crafts/Center for Creative Studies in Detroit. After moving to California, Dowd began working on images of postage stamps and his acclaimed currency paintings. In 1962, Dowd’s work was included in the seminal exhibition “New Painting of Common Objects” curated by Walter Hopps at the Pasadena Art Museum, historically considered the first “Pop Art” exhibition in the United States. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata US
Jul. 26, 2014
Robert Dowd (1936-1996) California
Est: $100 - $200
HUNDRED-DOLLAR RESERVE NOTE, 1994, color lithograph, signed in pencil, from the numbered edition 200, sheet 22" x 40", hand-print blindstamp lower right, creases and soft handling creases in margins, otherwise in good condition.
Clark's Fine Art & Auctioneers Inc.
Sep. 08, 2012
Dowd, Robert [American/California, 1936-1996] oil
Est: $300 - $400
Dowd, Robert [American/California, 1936-1996] oil on canvas painting of half of a one-dollar bill, 1965 series, signed l.r. "Dowd". 29.5"x39.5"
Wiederseim Associates, Inc.
Nov. 23, 2010
Robert Dowd (American, 1936-1996) World's Fair 48 x 59in
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
World's Fair acrylic on canvas 48 x 59in
Bonhams
Nov. 17, 2009
Robert Dowd (American, 1936-1996) Lindbergh (The Spirit of St. Louis), 1964 overall 50 x 84in
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Lindbergh (The Spirit of St. Louis), 1964 signed 'O'Dowd' (center right) and signed and inscribed 'To the Silvermans, The Best Always, R. O'Dowd' (on the stretcher) oil on canvas on two panels overall 50 x 84in
Bonhams
May. 04, 2009
Robert Dowd (American, 1936-1996) One Dollar 34 x 34in (86 x 86cm)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
One Dollar signed 'Dowd' (lower right) and further signed (on the reverse) oil on canvas 34 x 34in (86 x 86cm)
Bonhams
Feb. 10, 2008
Robert O. Dowd Oreo Circa 1967 Signed O'Dowd verso
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Robert O. Dowd Oreo Circa 1967 Signed O'Dowd verso 12diameter x 3
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Feb. 10, 2008
Robert O. Dowd $10 1967 Oil on canvas Signed lower
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Robert O. Dowd $10 1967 Oil on canvas Signed lower right Dowd 30 x 40
Los Angeles Modern Auctions