William C Emerson Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William C Emerson Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 16, 2024
Tonalist Landscape Painting by William Emerson.
Est: $400 - $800
Artist(s): William C. Emerson (England, 1865-1937) Medium: Oil on board. Signature(s): "Emerson", lower right. Paperwork: N/A Damage: Craquelure - mainly to portions of sky. Build-up of debris behind protective glass. Measurement(s): 28" x 36" (board), 34 1/2" x 42 1/2" (frame). It weighs 21 lbs. Third-party shipping or personal pickup is required. Please see our website for our shipping recommendations.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
May. 30, 2024
William C. Emerson (1865 - 1937) American
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William C. Emerson (1865 - 1937) oil on canvas, Signed lower right, measures 7 x 9 inches Born in London, England, William Emerson was an architect and a painter of tonalist landscapes. He was active in Chicago and New Preston, Connecticut. He was a member of the New York Watercolor Club, Chicago Watercolor Club, Chicago Society of Artists, and the Westchester Art Institute and exhibited at the Chicago Art Institute.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Dec. 14, 2023
William C. Emerson (1865 - 1937) American
Est: $800 - $1,200
William C. Emerson (1865 - 1937) oil on canvas, Signe, measures 7 x 9 inches Born in London, England, William Emerson was an architect and a painter of tonalist landscapes. He was active in Chicago and New Preston, Connecticut. He was a member of the New York Watercolor Club, Chicago Watercolor Club, Chicago Society of Artists, and the Westchester Art Institute and exhibited at the Chicago Art Institute.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Sep. 14, 2023
William C. Emerson (1865 - 1937) American
Est: $800 - $1,200
William C. Emerson (1865 - 1937) oil on canvas, Signe, measures 7 x 9 inches Born in London, England, William Emerson was an architect and a painter of tonalist landscapes. He was active in Chicago and New Preston, Connecticut. He was a member of the New York Watercolor Club, Chicago Watercolor Club, Chicago Society of Artists, and the Westchester Art Institute and exhibited at the Chicago Art Institute.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jul. 01, 2023
William C. Emerson (1865 - 1937) American
Est: $800 - $1,200
William C. Emerson (1865 - 1937) oil on canvas, Signe, measures 7 x 9 inches Born in London, England, William Emerson was an architect and a painter of tonalist landscapes. He was active in Chicago and New Preston, Connecticut. He was a member of the New York Watercolor Club, Chicago Watercolor Club, Chicago Society of Artists, and the Westchester Art Institute and exhibited at the Chicago Art Institute.
Cutler Bay Auctions
May. 25, 2023
William C. Emerson (1865 - 1937) American
Est: $800 - $1,200
William C. Emerson (1865 - 1937) oil on canvas, Signe, measures 7 x 9 inches Born in London, England, William Emerson was an architect and a painter of tonalist landscapes. He was active in Chicago and New Preston, Connecticut. He was a member of the New York Watercolor Club, Chicago Watercolor Club, Chicago Society of Artists, and the Westchester Art Institute and exhibited at the Chicago Art Institute.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Oct. 30, 2022
William C. Emerson (1865 - 1937) American
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
William C. Emerson (1865 - 1937) oil on canvas, Signed , measures 7 x 9 inches
Cutler Bay Auctions
Sep. 21, 2022
William C. Emerson (1865 - 1937) American
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
William C. Emerson (1865 - 1937) oil on canvas, Signe, measures 7 x 9 inches
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jun. 29, 2022
WILLIAM C. EMERSON, AMERICAN 1865-1937, TONALIST LANDSCAPE, Oil on canvas, 18 1/2 x 24 in. (46.99 x 60.96 cm.), Frame: 23 1/4 x 29 in. (59.06 x 73.66 cm.)
Est: $300 - $500
WILLIAM C. EMERSON AMERICAN, 1865-1937 TONALIST LANDSCAPE Oil on canvas Lower right signed: Emerson
Potomack Company
Jun. 09, 2021
William C. Emerson, (American, 1865-1937), A Pair of Tonalist Landscapes, oil on board, 6 7/8" x 10 7/8"; 4 1/4" x 6 1/8"
Est: $500 - $700
William C. Emerson (American, 1865-1937) A Pair of Tonalist Landscapes oil on board signed lower left and lower right 6 7/8" x 10 7/8"; 4 1/4" x 6 1/8"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 17, 2021
WILLIAM C. EMERSON (AMERICAN, 1865-1937)
Est: $200 - $400
WILLIAM C. EMERSON (AMERICAN, 1865-1937) Revelation Oil on board, signed lower right. A misty, towering grove of ethereal trees structured and reaching in a way reminiscent of brain stems. Behind glass and gilt framed. Provenance: Collection of Dr. & Mrs. Luis Schwarz, St. Louis, MO Sight: 27" height, 39.5" width; frame: 35.25" height, 43.25" width
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Feb. 08, 2020
William C. Emerson, Conn. and California (1865-1937)
Est: $200 - $300
William C. Emerson, Conn. and California (1865-1937), Tonalist mixed medium painted landscape of forest, signed lower left "Emerson 08", framed with linen liner under glass 26 3/4" x 21 5/8" framed, one of his earlier works.
The Cobbs
Jan. 23, 2020
WILLIAM C. EMERSON, American (1865-1937), Summer Dreams, oil on board, titled and inscribed "painted by William C Emerson" on revers...
Est: $400 - $600
WILLIAM C. EMERSON American (1865-1937) Summer Dreams oil on board, titled and inscribed "painted by William C Emerson" on reverse Framed dimensions - 32 x 40 inches 22 x 30 inches Other Notes: Tags: American Impressionism, Tonalism, oil painting, 19th century, 20th century, oil painting
Shannon's
Dec. 14, 2019
Painting, William C. Emerson
Est: $300 - $500
William C. Emerson (American, 1865-1937), Landscape with Clouds, oil on board, signed verso, overall (with frame): 17.5"h x 14.5"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 16, 2019
Painting, William C. Emerson
Est: $500 - $700
William C. Emerson (American, 1865-1937), Landscape with Clouds, oil on board, signed verso, overall (with frame): 17.5"h x 14.5"w
Clars Auctions
Jul. 14, 2019
Painting, William C. Emerson
Est: $600 - $900
William C. Emerson (American, 1865-1937), "Fall Harmonies," oil on board, signed lower right, title placard affixed verso, board: 21"h x 29.25"w, overall (with frame): 26"h x 34.25"w
Clars Auctions
Jul. 13, 2019
William C. Emerson, Conn. and California (1865-1937)
Est: $400 - $700
William C. Emerson, Conn. and California (1865-1937), Tonalist oil landscape of forest, signed lower left "Emerson 08", framed with linen liner under glass 26 3/4" x 21 5/8" framed, one of his earlier works.
The Cobbs
Jul. 13, 2019
William C. Emerson, Conn. and California (1865-1937)
Est: $400 - $700
William C. Emerson, Conn. and California (1865-1937), Tonalist oil on board landscape painting, unsigned but descended in a member of his family, 28" x 36" small losses to corners and one edge, depicting woman dancing under a large tree, unframes, marked "Donlon #1" on reverse.
The Cobbs
Jul. 13, 2019
William C. Emerson, Conn. and California (1865-1937)
Est: $400 - $700
William C. Emerson, Tonalist oil on board landscape painting, unsigned but descended in the family, marked "#4 Donlon" on the back, some edge loss to the paint in the upper right, 28 1/4" x 25 3/4", unframed.
The Cobbs
Jul. 13, 2019
William C. Emerson, Conn. and California (1865-1937)
Est: $400 - $700
William C. Emerson, Two tonalist oil on artist board paintings, both unsigned but descended in the artists family, 19 3/4" x 19 3/4", both with small corner loses and 23 3/4" x 23 3/4", both unframed.
The Cobbs
Jul. 13, 2019
William C. Emerson, Conn. and California (1865-1937)
Est: $300 - $500
William C. Emerson, Tonalist oil on canvas painting, unsigned but descended in his family, 28" x 36", marked on the back "Donlon #1", edge separation of paint, losses, crackle, unframed.
The Cobbs
Jul. 13, 2019
William C. Emerson, Conn. and California (1865-1937)
Est: $400 - $700
William C. Emerson, Tonalist oil on board landscape painting, unsigned but descended in the family, marked on back "#3 Donlon", 28" x 36" wide, some edge chipping to paint, also has a wooden stretcher attached to back.
The Cobbs
Jul. 13, 2019
William C. Emerson, Conn. and California (1865-1937)
Est: $300 - $500
William C. Emerson, Tonalist oil on artist board painting, unsigned but descended in the artists family, 28" x 36" wide, unframed, some bubbling of paint in the center and edge losses, marked on the back "Donlon #5".
The Cobbs
Jul. 13, 2019
William C. Emerson, Conn. and California (1865-1937)
Est: $400 - $700
William C. Emerson, Tonalist oil on artist board painting, unsigned but descended in his family, 28" x 36", unframed, marked on the back "Donlon #8".
The Cobbs
Jul. 13, 2019
William Emerson Tonalist Landscape
Est: $1,000 - $1,200
William Emerson (American/Connecticut, 1865-1937) pastel Tonalist landscape, oil on board, depicting four figures at left, mounting a hilltop, with a grove of trees in autumn colors at right. Signed "Emerson" lower right. Remnants of an old label en verso, illegible writing. Framed under glass in a whitewashed molded Rococo style frame with shell and scroll carving. Sight - 21 1/2" H x 29 1/2" W. Framed - 27" H x 35" W. Biography: Born in London, England, William Emerson was an architect and a painter of tonalist landscapes. He was active in Chicago and New Preston, Connecticut. He was a member of the New York Watercolor Club, Chicago Watercolor Club, Chicago Society of Artists, and the Westchester Art Institute and exhibited at the Chicago Art Institute. Sources: Peter Falk, "Who Was Who in American Art" and Glenn Opitz, "Mantle Fielding's Dictionary of American Painters, Sculptors, and Engravers". (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
May. 19, 2019
Painting, William C. Emerson
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
William C. Emerson (American, 1865-1937), "Fall Harmonies," oil on board, signed lower right, title placard affixed verso, board: 21"h x 29.25"w, overall (with frame): 26"h x 34.25"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 17, 2019
Painting, William C. Emerson
Est: $500 - $700
William C. Emerson (American, 1865-1937), "Blue and Gold Symphony," oil on board, artist title placard affixed lower center, sight: 12"h x 16"w, overall (with frame): 18.5"h x 23"w
Clars Auctions
Sep. 16, 2018
WILLIAM C. EMERSON OIL ON BOARD
Est: $300 - $500
WILLIAM C. EMERSON (1865-1937) OIL ON BOARD, H 26'', W 26'', "FIGURE AMONG THE TREES" New canaan, Connecticut artist. Signed lower right. W 17065 Main St. Curtis. 30 1/2'' x 30''
DuMouchelles
Mar. 27, 2018
WILLIAM C. EMERSON (Connecticut, 1865-1937) temper
Est: $500 - $700
WILLIAM C. EMERSON (Connecticut, 1865-1937) tempera on board, "Nymphs in Woodland Landscape." Signed lower right, dated 1910, brass name plaque attached to frame. Image measures 34" x 25". In a wood frame; 39" x 29.75" overall.
O'Gallerie
Jan. 20, 2018
TREES BY WILLIAM C. EMERSON (AMERICAN, 1865-1937).
Est: $300 - $600
TREES BY WILLIAM C. EMERSON (AMERICAN, 1865-1937). Watercolor, signed to the back board "W. C. Emerson To Mrs. Emily Hutchings, St. Louis Mo.". Children running among trees in a summer landscape. 16"h. 12"w. Framed 17.5"h. 21.5"w.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 05, 2017
William C. Emerson landscape, tempera on board
Est: $600 - $800
William C. Emerson (Connecticut, 1865-1937) egg tempera on board painting depicting a landscape with autumnal trees. Signed and dated, Emerson/ 09, lower right. Housed in a Rococo style giltwood frame. Sight - 21 3/4" H x 27 3/4" W. Framed - 29" H x 35" W. Provenance: Property private Louisville, KY collection. Biography (courtesy Askart): Born in London, England, William Emerson was an architect and a painter of tonalist landscapes. He was active in Chicago and New Preston, Connecticut. He was a member of the New York Watercolor Club, Chicago Watercolor Club, Chicago Society of Artists, and the Westchester Art Institute and exhibited at the Chicago Art Institute. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jul. 15, 2017
William C. Emerson, Conn./California (1865-1937)
Est: $800 - $1,200
William C. Emerson, Conn./California (1865-1937) oil on board of a tonalist landscape of a group of trees with women underneath, unsigned, 28" x 35 1/2" in a matted frame. Provenance is the same as #194.
The Cobbs
Jul. 15, 2017
William C. Emerson, Conn./California (1865-1937)
Est: $800 - $1,200
William C. Emerson, Conn./California (1865-1937) oil on board painting of a treed landscape with women dancing, signed lower right "W.E", 28" x 36", unframed, some small areas of paint loss. Provenance- New Hampshire collection who purchased from a descendant of the artist. Emerson moved to California from NE and changed his style of painting to be a tonalist and stayed there until his death. The Paintings here came from his grand-niece in Mass., who inherited them.
The Cobbs
Jun. 15, 2017
WILLIAM C. EMERSON, American (1865-1937), Figure Among the Trees, oil on board, signed "Emerson" lower left., 26 x 25 3/4 inches
Est: $700 - $900
WILLIAM C. EMERSON American (1865-1937) Figure Among the Trees oil on board, signed "Emerson" lower left. 26 x 25 3/4 inches Provenance: Private Collection, New York. Other Notes: Tags: Painting / Paintings, Impressionist / Impressionism, American, 19th / 20th Century, Tonalist / Tonalism, Landscape
Shannon's
May. 21, 2017
EMERSON, WILLIAM C.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
(Born 1865 American) Impressionist landscape, oil on wood panel in Newcomb Macklin frame, initialed lower right, approximate image size 28" x 36", frame 35 3/4" x 43 1/2".
Bunte Auction Services
Jan. 21, 2017
William C. Emerson landscape, tempera on board
Est: $900 - $1,200
William C. Emerson (Connecticut, 1865-1937) egg tempera on board painting depicting a landscape with autumnal trees. Signed and dated "Emerson 09" lower right. Housed in a Rococo style giltwood frame. Sight - 21 3/4" H x 27 3/4" W. Framed - 29" H x 35" W. Biography (courtesy Askart): Born in London, England, William Emerson was an architect and a painter of tonalist landscapes. He was active in Chicago and New Preston, Connecticut. He was a member of the New York Watercolor Club, Chicago Watercolor Club, Chicago Society of Artists, and the Westchester Art Institute and exhibited at the Chicago Art Institute. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Dec. 03, 2016
William C. Emerson, (American, 1865-1937), Tonalist Landscape with Figures, oil on board, 17.5" x 23.5"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
William C. Emerson (American, 1865-1937) Tonalist Landscape with Figures oil on board signed lower right 17.5" x 23.5"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jul. 29, 2016
William C. Emerson (1865-1937) Tonalist Landscape
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Artist: William C. Emerson (1865-1937); Title: "Tonalist Landscape"; Medium: Oil painting on board; Year or Era Produced: Circa 1910; Signature: Unsigned; Sight Area Approximate Measurement: 27.5" x 35"; Frame Approximate Measurement: 34.5" x 42.5" x 1.5"; Approximate Weight: 22 lbs; Frame: Framed and matted under glass
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
Jan. 20, 2016
WILLIAM C. EMERSON OIL ON CANVAS (Connecticut, 186
Est: $1,800 - $2,500
WILLIAM C. EMERSON OIL ON CANVAS (Connecticut, 1865-1937) Tonalist landscape with trees and figures. Image measures 30" x 40", signed "Emerson" lower left. In a period gilt wood and gesso frame.
O'Gallerie
Nov. 23, 2014
William C. Emerson mixed media & guache on board
Est: $500 - $1,500
17.25" x 23.25" painting on board. Signed lower right. Signed reverse. With artist inventory numbers. Original arts and crafts gold gilt frame. 23.5" x 29. Location: 59-case 16
Berner's Auction Gallery
Sep. 28, 2014
William C. Emerson, (American, b.1865), Landscape
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
William C. Emerson (American, b.1865) Landscape oil on board 28 x 36 inches.
Hindman
Dec. 11, 2013
William C. Emerson, (American, b. 1865), Valley with Trees
Est: $700 - $900
William C. Emerson (American, b. 1865) Valley with Trees oil on board signed Emerson (lower right) 10 1/2 x 14 1/4 inches.
Hindman
Sep. 24, 2013
William C. Emerson, (American, b. 1865), Band of Women Dancing
Est: $700 - $900
William C. Emerson (American, b. 1865) Band of Women Dancing oil on board 23 3/4 x 23 3/4 inches.
Hindman
Jan. 26, 2013
THE TRIO BY WILLIAM C. EMERSON (CONNECTICUT, B. 1865).
Est: $800 - $1,200
THE TRIO BY WILLIAM C. EMERSON (CONNECTICUT, B. 1865). Gouache on paper, signed lower right. Ethereal trees at sunrise. In a frame, 23"h. 30"w.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 15, 2012
William C. Emerson "Landscape," c. 1910, oil on board
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
William C. Emerson (American, b. 1865) "Landscape," c. 1910, oil on board, 17.5" x 23.5", signed lower right, framed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Aug. 21, 2012
William C. Emerson (1865) American, gouache on
Est: $200 - $400
William C. Emerson (1865) American, gouache on board, 17" x 24 1/4" signed lower right, Will Emerson "The Artful Indians"
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Aug. 21, 2012
WILLIAM C. EMERSON (American 1865-) "MORNING MIST".
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Oil on board scene shows three wood nymphs frolicking on the edge of woods with hills beyond. Signed lower left. Housed in a fine carved gilt wide frame with glass having an artist's plaque. SIZE: 12" x 16". CONDITION: Very good. 9-25499
James D. Julia
Nov. 17, 2011
*William C. Emerson, (American, b. 1865), Wooded Interior
Est: $200 - $400
William C. Emerson (American, b. 1865) Wooded Interior oil on canvas mounted on board signed Emerson (lower right) 28 1/4 x 36 inches.
Hindman