Sam Doyle Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Sam Doyle Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 01, 2025
SAM DOYLE 'PENN SCHOOL' PAINTING ON METAL
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Paint on found rusted metal depicting a golfer after Sam Doyle. Signed lower right. Measures 48 1/2" x 27".
Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
Feb. 01, 2025
SAM DOYLE 'JACKIE ROBINSON' PAINTING ON METAL
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Paint on found rusted metal depicting a Dodgers baseball player after Sam Doyle. Titled 'Jackie' to top edge. Signed lower right. Measures 48 3/4" x 26 1/2".
Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
Dec. 03, 2024
SAM DOYLE PAINTING ON BOARD. SIGNED. COMES WITH BIOGRAPHY BOOK. GOST. CENTREVILLE, DE ESTATE.
Est: $600 - $900
Sam Doyle painting on board. Signed. Comes with biography book. Gost. Centreville, DE estate. Dimensions: Height: 33.5 inches, Width: 23.75 inches. --- US Packing and Shipping charge: In house shipping available. Will be calculated once destination known. Plus insurance at a rate of $1 per hundred. - We offer curbside delivery for most items to NYC, Manhattan, Close Brooklyn, Hoboken about a week after the auction at reasonable rates. Next Trip December 11. See details at our website. https://www.uniquesandantiques.com/nyc/
Uniques & Antiques
Oct. 29, 2024
Sam Doyle (SC, 1906-1985), Dr. Buz, Halo, Paint & Shell on Metal
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Property from a Private Collection, Savannah, GA Description: Sam Doyle (SC, 1906-1985), Dr. Buz, Halo, Paint and Shell on Metal, the figure in red pants and white shirt holding a conch shell to his ear. Often painted on flat or corrugated roofing tin or on large wooden panels, Thomas "Sam" DoyleÕs images depict representatives of the sea island community of St. Helena, South Carolina, as well as iconic historic and religious figures, and modern American pop icons. A frequent subject was the iconic St. Helena root doctor, Dr. Buz. Personifications of this healer, also called Dr. Buzzard, have existed as far back as 1700, and succeeding generations of Dr. Buz have served the spiritual needs of their communities for hundreds of years. According to Doyle, the Òconch shell was his [Dr. BuzzardÕs] phone line. He put it to his ear, he switch his hand in the air, and then must get an answer, cause he say ÔHalo, halo, halo, this the Dr. talkinÕ to you.Õ You could hear him grumbling and talkinÕ to the spirit with the conch shell to his ear. Notes; In Gullah culture, root doctors are recognized as conduits and conjurers who move between the world of the living and the spirit realm. DoyleÕs distinctive dialect reflects Gullah linguistics, which combine vernacular, grammar, and speech patterns from West and Central Africa, as well as the Caribbean. While they now appear in major museumsÑincluding the High Museum of Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, among others - Doyle's works remain deeply personal homages to his home, visual reminders that he hoped would help preserve rapidly vanishing Gullah culture. (The Johnson Collection) Measurements: Height: 54 1/2 in., x Width: 27 1/4 in. x Depth: 3 in. Condition: Good condition, some chipping to paint and rust near 'Dr', metal bent. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS ISÕ, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
Everard Auctions and Appraisals
Oct. 19, 2024
Sam Doyle
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
(South Carolina, 1906-1985) Original house paint and gauche work on cardboard. The piece signed lower right. The work also having a nice early gallery label on verso from Janet Fleisher Gallery of Philadelphia. Framed in original frame. W9 5/8 H11 1/2"
Wooten & Wooten Auctioneers
Sep. 28, 2024
SAM DOYLE 'ROCKING MARY' PAINTING ON METAL
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Paint on found rusted metal depicting a dancing woman after Sam Doyle (American, 1906-1985). Signed to lower edge. Measures 40" x 26".
Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
Jul. 16, 2024
Untitled
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Collection François Meyer: A Colorful Passion Sam Doyle 1906 - 1985 Untitled house paint and conch shell on metal 52 ⅛ by 23 ¼ in. 132.4 by cm. Executed circa 1979-1982.
Sotheby's
May. 11, 2024
SAM DOYLE 'MAN WITH HORN' PAINTING ON METAL
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Gouache and house paint on metal depicting a man with horn attributed to Sam Doyle (American, 1906-1985). Initialed lower right. Remnants of label to verso. Measures 11 1/2" x 9 1/4".
Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
May. 11, 2024
SAM DOYLE 'BROWN BOXER' PAINTING ON METAL
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Paint on found metal depicting a standing figure with boxing gloves attributed to Sam Doyle (American, 1906-1985). Titled along upper edge. Initialed lower right. Measures 36 1/4" x 27".
Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
Mar. 14, 2024
Sainte James Boudrot (American/Louisiana, 1948-2024)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Sainte James Boudrot (American/Louisiana, 1948-2024), “Abraham Lincoln and Sam Doyle at the Chapel of Ease”, oil on panel, unsigned, 23 7/8 in. x 48 in., unframed. Provenance: Collection of Charles and Susan Gillam, New Orleans, LA.
Neal Auction Company
Oct. 03, 2023
Untitled
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Collection François Meyer: A Colorful Passion Sam Doyle 1906 - 1985 Untitled house paint and conch shell on metal 52⅛ by 23¼ in. 132.4 by cm. Executed circa 1979-1982.
Sotheby's
May. 04, 2023
Sam Doyle (1906-1985) Washer Woman huile sur papier 37.5 x 28 cm.
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
Sam Doyle (1906-1985) Washer Woman huile sur papier 37.5 x 28 cm.
Christie's
Apr. 08, 2023
SAM DOYLE (AMERICAN 1906-1985)
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
SAM DOYLE (AMERICAN 1906-1985) Funeral Procession oil on tin sheet 69 x 111 cm (27 1/8 x 4 3/8 in.) [tin sheet] framed dimensions: 74 x 117 cm (29 1/8 x 46 in.) signed with artist's initials lower right PROVENANCE Barbara Archer Gallery, Atlanta Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 2000
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Jan. 18, 2023
SAM DOYLE (1906-1985) He/She enamel on repurposed metal siding 37 1/4 x 30
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
SAM DOYLE (1906-1985) He/She enamel on repurposed metal siding 37 1/4 x 30 in.
Christie's
Jan. 18, 2023
SAM DOYLE (1906-1985) I'll Hit You Man enamel on repurposed metal siding 56
Est: $15,000 - $30,000
SAM DOYLE (1906-1985) I'll Hit You Man enamel on repurposed metal siding 56 x 24 1/2 in.
Christie's
May. 03, 2022
Sam Doyle (1906-1985) Sans titre huile sur papier 37.5 x 28 cm.
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
Sam Doyle (1906-1985) Sans titre huile sur papier 37.5 x 28 cm.
Christie's
Mar. 19, 2022
SAM DOYLE (1906 - 1985)
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Sam Doyle. St. Helena Island, SC. Born 1906, Died 1985. purchased from the 1998 sale of the Warren and Silvia Lowe collection at lot #49. This piece was exhibited in the Baking in The Sun Traveling exhibit. Wood frame built for it to sit in. Pain on tin. titled "BLIND ZEL" Art measures 38"H x 25.5" W, Frame is 42"x 30".
Ledbetter Auctions
Mar. 09, 2022
Continental Cast Iron Console Table,
Est: $200 - $300
Continental Cast Iron Console Table, verdigris marble top, trestle base with molded pierced supports and beaded roundel stretchers, h. 32 1/2 in., w. 46 in., d. 16 in.
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 03, 2022
SAM DOYLE (1906-1985) Portrait of Jesus in Profile enamel on card 11 1/2 x
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
SAM DOYLE (1906-1985) Portrait of Jesus in Profile enamel on card 11 1/2 x 9 1/4 in.
Christie's
Feb. 03, 2022
SAM DOYLE (1906-1985) Annunciation enamel on metal 35 1/2 x 28 in.
Est: $5,000 - $10,000
SAM DOYLE (1906-1985) Annunciation enamel on metal 35 1/2 x 28 in.
Christie's
Feb. 03, 2022
SAM DOYLE (1906-1985) Aint Le Gal Lady at Keg enamel on corrugated metal 35
Est: $5,000 - $10,000
SAM DOYLE (1906-1985) Aint Le Gal Lady at Keg enamel on corrugated metal 35 1/2 x 38 in.
Christie's
Feb. 03, 2022
SAM DOYLE (1906-1985) St. Helen's Fisyst Black Midwife Cinder Ladson enamel
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
SAM DOYLE (1906-1985) St. Helen's Fisyst Black Midwife Cinder Ladson enamel on corrugated metal 38 1/2 x 24 in.
Christie's
Jan. 18, 2019
Sam Doyle (1906-1985) - Dr. Buz, circa 1983
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Sam Doyle (1906-1985) Dr. Buz, circa 1983 enamel and conch shell on repurposed metal 52 x 26 ¼ in.
Christie's
Jan. 18, 2019
Sam Doyle (1906-1985) - Try Me
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Sam Doyle (1906-1985) Try Me enamel and ink on repurposed corrugated sheet metal 48 x 28 in.
Christie's
Jan. 12, 2019
"ONK SAM" BY SAM DOYLE (SOUTH CAROLINA, 1906-1985).
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
"ONK SAM" BY SAM DOYLE (SOUTH CAROLINA, 1906-1985). Paint on metal, signed. Man with glasses on yellow and pink ground. Back of metal has "Keep Out" sign. 35.5"h. 17.25"w.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 29, 2017
Sam Doyle. Goat Head Sculpture.
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Sam Doyle. Goat Head Sculpture.c. 1979. Initialed. Painted found stump with applied metal and painted tongue. Excellent condition. 12" x 12" x 11". Provenance: The Louanne LaRoche Collection, purchased from Sam Doyle in 1981. Est. $2,000-4,000. Ship: $45
Slotin Folk Art Auction
Apr. 29, 2017
Sam Doyle. Eli.
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Sam Doyle. Eli.c. 1970's. Initialed twice and titled. House paint on found tin. Some environmental rust and wear, otherwise excellent condition. Image is 35" w x 25"h. Floated in box frame 41"w x 31"h. Provenance: Dr. Robert Dickens, Dutch Kuyk, Sam Doyle. Est. $8,000-12,000. Ship: $100
Slotin Folk Art Auction
Apr. 29, 2017
Sam Doyle. First Lady Undertacer (sic.)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Sam Doyle. First Lady Undertacer (sic.)Not signed. Titled and numbered (XV). House paint on found roofing tin. Excellent condition. 26" w x 39"h. Est. $10,000-15,000. Ship: $100
Slotin Folk Art Auction
Apr. 29, 2017
Sam Doyle. Witch Dr. Eagle.
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Sam Doyle (1906-1985). Witch Dr. Eagle.c. 1970's. Signed and titled. Housepaint on found tin. Excellent condition. Some environmental rust and wear, otherwise excellent condition. Image is 25" w x 45"h. Floated in black enamel painted wooden frame is 33" w x 53"h. Illustrated in Betty Kuyk's African Voices In African American Heritageâ (plate 6). Provenance: Collection of Dr. Robert Dickens, Dutch Kuyk, Sam Doyle. Est. $15,000-20,000. Ship: $150
Slotin Folk Art Auction
Jan. 20, 2017
SAM DOYLE (1906-1985) Ladsen, Nurse Midwife, circa 1980 initialed S.D. lowe
Est: $10,000 - $20,000
SAM DOYLE (1906-1985) Ladsen, Nurse Midwife, circa 1980 initialed S.D. lower right by the artist; inscribed Sam Doyle on fgure’s skirt enamel on repurposed metal siding 41 1/2 x 25 1/2 in.
Christie's
Sep. 20, 2016
Sam Doyle (1906-1985)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Sam Doyle (1906-1985) Pistol (Sleeping Deer), circa 1983 paint on repurposed board 37 ½ x 47 ½ in.
Christie's
Sep. 20, 2016
Sam Doyle (1906-1985)
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Sam Doyle (1906-1985) Lincoln, Indian Hill, circa 1980 paint on repurposed sheet metal 49 x 25 in.
Christie's
May. 15, 2014
Sam Doyle, (American, 1906-1985), Wos Sup Mon, c. 1980
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Sam Doyle (American, 1906-1985) Wos Sup Mon, c. 1980 paint on roofing tin initialed S.D. (lower left) 44 x 26 inches.
Hindman
Jan. 24, 2014
Sam Doyle (1906-1985)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Sam Doyle (1906-1985) Rocking Mary intialled S.D. lower right and titled Rocking Mary oil on metal 33 x 26½ in. (unframed) Painted circa 1970.
Christie's
Jan. 24, 2014
Sam Doyle (1906-1985)
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
Sam Doyle (1906-1985) Joe Louis oil on metal 48¾ x 25¾ in. Painted circa 1970.
Christie's
Jan. 24, 2014
Sam Doyle (1906-1985)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Sam Doyle (1906-1985) Alligator painted wood 9½ in. high, 44 in. long Executed circa 1970.
Christie's
May. 13, 2013
Sam Doyle, (American, 1906-1985), Wos Sup Mon, c. 1980
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Sam Doyle (American, 1906-1985) Wos Sup Mon, c. 1980 paint on roofing tin initialed S.D. (lower left) 44 x 26 inches.
Hindman
Nov. 24, 2012
STATUE OF LIBERTY (AMERICAN, LATE 20TH CENTURY).
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
STATUE OF LIBERTY (AMERICAN, LATE 20TH CENTURY). Oil on canvas, initialed "SD". Outsider art rendition of the Statue of Liberty. In a mat, 33.5"h. 19.75"w. NOTE: Additional research has identified the likely artist as Sam Doyle (South Carolina, 1906-1985).
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jan. 27, 2003
SAM DOYLE (1906-1985)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Go Down signed 'Sam Doyle' (lower edge) enamel on wood panel 381/2 x 203/4 x 43/4 in (98 x 53 x 12.1 cm) PROVENANCE Ricco/Maresca Gallery, New York LITERATURE L. LaRouche, Sam Doyle, Kyoto, Japan, 1989, (illustrated in color).
Christie's