J. Edgar Paintings & Artwork for Sale | J. Edgar Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 23, 2024
J. Edgar Hoover - signed letters
Est: $300 - $400
1936-51, 8x11, U.S., Qty. 3, B+ condition Letters to Ken Murray thanking him. With a raised stamp one the first letter and on original wartermarked stationary.
Premier Auction Galleries
Sep. 25, 2024
J. Edgar Hoover Signed Typed Letter Signed
Est: $100 - $200
Typed letter signed by FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover on United State Department of Justice letterhead. Dated September 15th, 1971. Framed and matted alongside a photograph of Hoover with President Franklin Roosevelt. Frame measures 14 1/2" by 24".
Weiss Auctions
Aug. 07, 2024
J. Edgar Hoover Signed Photo Frame
Est: $240 - $480
J. Edgar Hoover Signed Letter Photo Frame
Joe R. Pyle Complete Auction & Realty LLC
Jun. 09, 2024
EDGAR ESPICIO FELIPE & NICOLAS ESPICIO J.
Est: $200 - $300
LOT OF TWO: A. Edgar Espicio Felipe; "Red and Black Flower and Bird" Vase; 20th Century; Hand Painted Ceramic; 8.5" H x 8.25" W x 8.25" D; Signed on Bottom; Note: "Huancito Michoacan Mexico - Edgar Espicio Felipe" painted on bottom / B. Nicolas Espicio J.; "Black and White Flower and Bird" Vase; 20th Century; Hand Painted Ceramic; 10.25" H x 8.5" W x 8.5" D; Signed on Bottom; Note: "Nicolas Espicio J. - Huancito Michoacan" painted on bottom.
James Cox Gallery
Sep. 26, 2023
Edgar Gorer and J
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Edgar Gorer and J
Sotheby's
Apr. 26, 2023
J. EDGAR HOOVER
Est: $120 - $160
JOHN EDGAR HOOVER (1895-1972) First Director of the FBI. War-date TLS, one page, December 29, 1943 on his official FBI letterhead, 8 x 7 inches, sent to Loren Leininger, a Fingerprint Classifier with the FBI, confirming Leininger's promotion within the department. Signed at conclusion in blue ink. Small tear at bottom margin, one mailing fold.
Fairhill Auction LLC
Sep. 28, 2021
J. EDGAR HOOVER AUTOGRAPHED EDITION – MASTERS OF DECEIT – 1959
Est: $300 - $500
1959. New York. Henry Holt and Company. In Very Good condition, 5th printing. Autographed by J. Edgar Hoover in 1960. (see pictures) Red and gold trim and lettering on the spine. Pages for each volume are clean with sharp corners, no bends or folds, no stains or markings, and better than typical color of pages in a book of this age.
The Rug Life Auctions
Aug. 28, 2021
J. Edgar Hoover Signed Letter To FBI
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Addressing Mr. Leland V. Boardman Page Stained From Adhesive. Measures Approximately 9.5in X 7.25. Nr8904 Zh
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Aug. 28, 2021
J. Edgar Hoover Signed Letter To FBI
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Page stained from adhesive. Measures approximately 7in x 8in. Nr8904 Zh
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Aug. 28, 2021
J. Edgar Hoover Signed Letter To FBI
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Addressing Mr. leland V. Boardman. Page stained from adhesive. Measures approximately 9.5in x 7.25. Nr8904 Zh
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Dec. 17, 2020
J. Edgar Hoover Signed 'Masters of Deceit...''
Est: $175 - $262
J. Edgar Hoover signed copy of ''Masters of Deceit: The Story of Communism in America and How to Fight It''. New York: Henry Holt and Co.,1958. The FBI Director signs on the front free endpaper, ''To Bea & Warren Matthew / Best wishes / J. Edgar Hoover / 12.25.60''. At this time in the early 1960s, Hoover's secret counter intelligence program had been implemented to weed out perceived communist infiltration. Measures 5.75'' x 8.5''. Some dampstaining most prominent to rear board, and some foxing and discoloration. Very good condition.
Nate D Sanders Auctions
Mar. 23, 2019
J. Edgar Hoover Signed Letter on his FBI Director's Letterhead
Est: $150 - $300
J. Edgar Hoover (1895 - 1972) Signed Letter on his FBI Director's Letterhead | Letter is dated December 28, 1971; Hoover died just 4 months later on May 2, 1972 | Very clear and bold signature using felt tipped pen |
Worthington Galleries
Nov. 03, 2018
J. Edgar Hoover Signed Typed Letter on FBI Letter Head in Framed Presentation W/PSA DNA Authentication
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J. Edgar Hoover Signed Typed Letter on FBI Letter Head in Framed Presentation W/PSA DNA Authentication - This typed letter is printed on Federal Bureau of Investigation letter head, and was sent by FBI director John Edgar Hoover to advise the recipient of a promotion and pay raise. The letter is dated July 8, 1937, and has been signed by Hoover in blue ink at the conclusion. The letter is framed in a wonderful presentation, along with a photograph of Hoover and a copies of the U.S. Department of Justice Identification Order for the notorious criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Inside the presentation is also a copy of the Identification Order for John Dillinger which includes the criminal's fingerprints, as Hoover is credited with instituting a number of modernizations to police technology, including a centralized fingerprint file and forensic laboratories. The signed letter has been authenticated by PSA DNA, and the piece will be accompanied by a copy of the letter of authenticity affixed to the back of the frame. Please note: the letter of authenticity encompasses a collection of assorted typed letters signed by Hoover in which this document was part of, and references certification numbers B16226-B16237. Measurements: 16" x 36".
GWS Auctions
Aug. 01, 2018
J. EDGAR HOOVER
Est: $75 - $100
J. EDGAR HOOVER (1895 - 1972) Controversial Director of the F.B.I. who built the organization into the world's finest investigative agency. T.L.S., 1p. 4to., Washington, D.C., Feb. 3, 1951, to an agent on the occasion of her tenth anniversary with the FBI, and presenting her with the "Ten –Year Service Award Key" (not present). Hoover signs at the conclusion in blue ink. Shows folds, else very good. Includes the original transmittal envelope, heavily toned.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Aug. 01, 2018
J. EDGAR HOOVER
Est: $75 - $100
J. EDGAR HOOVER (1895 - 1972) Controversial Director of the F.B.I. who built the organization into the world's finest investigative agency. I.S.P., 9 1/4" x 11 1/4", reproducing an engraving showing a chest-up view of Hoover. The FBI director signs at lower left in blue ink, adding a dedication to FBI employee Stella M. Rynell, with the date "6.28.44". Shows minor creases, else very good. Also present is a printed document, 9 1/2" x 13", an FBI "War Service Certificate" awarded to Rynell for her work handling "...counterespionage, countersabotage, and other internal security and national defense investigations..." during World War II. The certificate bears Hoover's facsimile signature at the conclusion. Very good. Two pieces.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Aug. 01, 2018
J. EDGAR HOOVER
Est: $75 - $100
J. EDGAR HOOVER (1895 - 1972) Controversial Director of the F.B.I. who built the organization into the world's finest investigative agency. T.L.S., 1p. 4to., Washington, D.C., Jan. 24, 1962, to Mr. George E. Deming. Hoover thanks his correspondent for his kind remarks on an address Hoover made on receiving an award, and states that he cannot further assist him: "...the FBI being an investigative agency of the Federal Government neither makes evaluations nor draws conclusions as to the character or integrity of an organization, individual or publication..." The subject of this cryptic statement is not made clear. Hoover signs at the conclusion in blue ink. Shows original mailing folds, else very good. Also present is a printed document, 8pp. 4to., the text of the above-mentioned address given by Hoover on Dec. 7, 1961, entitled "The Faith to be Free", as well as five contemporary issues of the conservative newsletter "Human Events", with other related ephemera.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Aug. 01, 2018
J. EDGAR HOOVER
Est: $100 - $150
J. EDGAR HOOVER (1895 - 1972) Controversial Director of the F.B.I. who built the organization into the world's finest investigative agency. Signed book, "Our FBI", by John J. Floherty (Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Company), 1951, First Edition, 155pp. 8vo. Hoover signs in blue ink on the front flyleaf, beneath the signature of the author. The book shows some water damage to the covers, with chipping and wear to the original dust jacket, else very good.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
May. 05, 2018
J. EDGAR HOOVER - Rare FBI Founder Original Signature
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
J. Edgar Hoover (Jan. 1, 1895 - May 2, 1972) joined the Justice Department in 1917 and was named Director of the Departments Bureau of Investigation in 1924. When the Bureau (reorganized by Hoover as the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 1935), Hoover instituted strenuous agent-recruiting and advanced intelligence-gathering techniques. During his tenure he confronted gangsters, Nazis and Communists, some very Notorious bringing the FBI enormous popularity. Later, Hoover ordered illegal surveillance against suspected enemies of the state and political opponents. Despite receiving harsh criticism from the public, Hoover remained Director of the FBI until his death on May 2, 1972. Rare original index card signature. Custom framed in our new 'Signature Series' presentation. Framing details below.
Antiquities Of California
Apr. 18, 2018
J. EDGAR HOOVER
Est: $100 - $150
J. EDGAR HOOVER (1895 - 1972) Controversial Director of the F.B.I. who built the organization into the world''s finest investigative agency. Pair of T.L.S.s on FBI letterhead, each 1p. 8vo., Washington, 1954 and 1965, both sent to a Pennsylvania police chief and discussing training, sending an agent, etc. Trimmed, else fine.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Dec. 20, 2017
J. EDGAR HOOVER
Est: $100 - $150
J. EDGAR HOOVER (1895 - 1972) Controversial Director of the F.B.I. who built the organization into the world''s finest investigative agency. Signed book, his "Masters of Deceit" (New York: Hold, Rinehart & Winston), 1958. 374pp. 8vo. with dust jacket. A history of communism in America, Hoover''s favorite topic, inscribed and signed on the front flyleaf. Very good.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
May. 10, 2017
J. EDGAR HOOVER
Est: $100 - $150
J. EDGAR HOOVER (1895-1972) Controversial Director of the F.B.I. who built the organization into the world''s finest investigative agency. I.S.P. 6 1/2" x 8 1/2", b/w, a chest-up profile of Hoover dated Oct. 9, 1951 and signed at bottom. Faded a bit.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
May. 10, 2017
J. EDGAR HOOVER
Est: $100 - $150
J. EDGAR HOOVER (1895 - 1972) Controversial Director of the F.B.I. who built the organization into the world''s finest investigative agency. (1895 - 1972) Signed copy of his book: "Master of Deceit" [New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston], 1958. 374pp. 8vo. in dust jacket. Inscribed and signed on the front flyleaf: "Edgar Hoover", 1962''
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Nov. 09, 2014
J. EDGAR MITCHELL (British 1871-1922) A PAIR OF PAINTINGS, "Autumn" and "Sheep,"
Est: $400 - $600
J. EDGAR MITCHELL (British 1871-1922) A PAIR OF PAINTINGS, "Autumn" and "Sheep," watercolor on paper or artist's board. 12 1/4" x 9" and 10 1/4" x 13 1/4". Framed.
Houston Auction Company