James Fitton Paintings & Artwork for Sale | James Fitton Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 12, 2024
James Fitton RA, British 1899–1982 - The Chorus, 1974; oil on canvas,
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
James Fitton RA, British 1899–1982 - The Chorus, 1974; oil on canvas, signed and dated on the reverse 'James Fitton 1974, 76 x 101.4 cm (ARR) Provenance: private collection, US Note: this is one of a celebrated series of works the artist made, humorously depicting a band of singers. The artist exhibited at major British galleries such as Arthur Tooth & Sons during his lifetime, as well as a retrospective at the Dulwich Picture Gallery in 1986 and at Crane Kalman Gallery in 2004-05. His works are in major UK collections including the Jerwood, the Government Art Collection and the Tate.
Roseberys
Feb. 10, 2024
Posters (3) by James Fitton - Turn over a New Leaf Eat Vegetables
Est: €160 - €280
Turn over a New Leaf Eat Vegetables - 48,5x73, 1942, added: same artist, size, A clear plate; F. Henrion, same size, For Vitality, both ca. 1943 by James Fitton (1899-1982)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Nov. 29, 2023
James Fitton RA, The Chorus, 1974;
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
James Fitton RA, British 1899–1982 - The Chorus, 1974; oil on canvas, signed and dated on the reverse 'James Fitton 1974, 76 x 101.4 cm (ARR) Provenance: private collection, US Note: this is one of a celebrated series of works the artist made, humorously depicting a band of singers. The artist exhibited at major British galleries such as Arthur Tooth & Sons during his lifetime, as well as a retrospective at the Dulwich Picture Gallery in 1986 and at Crane Kalman Gallery in 2004-05. His works are in major UK collections including the Jerwood, the Government Art Collection and the Tate.
Roseberys
Oct. 25, 2023
James Fitton (1899-1982) Kind Hearts and Coronets
Est: £500 - £700
James Fitton (1899-1982) Kind Hearts and Coronets lithographic poster, 1949, Ealing Film Studios, Double Crown, condition B+; not backed 22 x 28 in. (56 x 71 cm)
Lyon & Turnbull
Oct. 25, 2023
λ JAMES FITTON (BRITISH 1899-1982), THE ANGEL TAVERN
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
λ JAMES FITTON (BRITISH 1899-1982)THE ANGEL TAVERNOil on board71.5 x 88cm (28 x 34½ in.)
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Sep. 12, 2023
James Fitton RA, The Chorus, 1974
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
James Fitton RA, British 1899–1982 - The Chorus, 1974; oil on canvas, signed and dated on the reverse 'James Fitton 1974, 76 x 101.4 cm (ARR) Provenance: private collection, US Note: this is one of a celebrated series of works the artist made, humorously depicting a band of singers. The artist exhibited at major British galleries such as Arthur Tooth & Sons during his lifetime, as well as a retrospective at the Dulwich Picture Gallery in 1986 and at Crane Kalman Gallery in 2004-05. His works are in major UK collections including the Jerwood, the Government Art Collection and the Tate.
Roseberys
Jul. 12, 2023
James Fitton (British, 1899-1982) Woman Resting (Painted circa 1946)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
James Fitton (British, 1899-1982) Woman Resting signed, titled and inscribed with Artist's address 'Woman Resting/James Fitton/10 Pond Cottage, College Rd/Dulwich Village/London S.E.21.' (on Artist's label attached to backboard) oil, pastel and ink on paper, laid on thick card 60.5 x 50.5cm (23 13/16 x 19 7/8in). Painted circa 1946
Bonhams
Oct. 20, 2022
JAMES FITTON, R.A. (1899-1982) Café JAMES FITTON, R.A. (1899-1982) /Café/ signed and inscribed 'Cafe
Est: £5,000 - £8,000
JAMES FITTON, R.A. (1899-1982) Café JAMES FITTON, R.A. (1899-1982) /Café/ signed and inscribed 'Cafe/James Fitton' (on the artist's label attached to the reverse) oil on card 18 1/2 x 25 3/4 in. (47 x 65.4 cm.) Painted /circa/ 1948.
Christie's
Oct. 19, 2022
λ JAMES FITTON (BRITISH 1899-1982), SAILOR'S FAREWELL
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
λ JAMES FITTON (BRITISH 1899-1982)SAILOR'S FAREWELLOil on board50 x 30.5cm (19½ x 12 in.)Painted in 1944.Provenance:Crane Kalman Gallery, LondonPrivate Collection (acquired from the above in December 1972)Exhibited:Artists of Chelsea (date unknown)Chenil Galleries, London (date unknown)
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Oct. 15, 2022
JAMES FITTON (BRITISH 1899-1982)
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
JAMES FITTON (BRITISH 1899-1982) Conversation Piece,circa 1971 oil on canvas 61 x 51.5 cm (24 x 20 1/4 in.) framed dimensions: 79 x 68 cm (31 1/8 x 26 3/4 in.) PROVENANCE Estate of Artist Crane Kalman Gallery, London (label on verso.) Acquired at the above by the present owner, 4 January 2005 (copy of invoice available upon request.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Jun. 02, 2022
JAMES FITTON. WWII BRITISH MILK POSTER. C.1942.
Est: $100 - $200
After Fitton, James (English 1899 - 1982). WWII poster. Milk - The Backbone of Young Britain. c.1942. Published by the Ministry of Food. Fosh & Cross ltd. Framed: 20 1/4" x 30 1/2". Condition: Sight fine. Under glass, not examinedout of frame.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
May. 14, 2022
JAMES FITTON (BRITISH 1899-1982)
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
The Proposition or Every Picture Tells a Story oil on board circa mid-1960s 63.4 x 51.3 cm (25 x 20 1/4 in.) framed dimensions: 78.5 x 68 cm (30 7/8 x 26 3/4 in.) PROVENANCE Estate of the Artist Crane Kalman Gallery, London Acquired at the above by the present owner, 11 August 2005 (copy of invoice available upon request.) EXHIBITION Crane Kalman Gallery, London Dulwich Picture Gallery, London James Fitton, RA (1899-1982): a very English painter, 16 November 2004-15 January 2004 LITERATURE Exhibition catalogue, James Fitton, R.A., 1899-1982, London, Dulwich Picture Gallery, 1986, p. 59, no. 35, illustrated. CONDITION Observed in frame, the painting is in very good condition. Inspection under UV light shows no sign of restoration. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
May. 14, 2022
JAMES FITTON (BRITISH 1899-1982)
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Conversation Piece oil on canvas 61 x 51.5 cm (24 x 20 1/4 in.) framed dimensions: 79 x 68 cm (31 1/8 x 26 3/4 in.) PROVENANCE Estate of Artist Crane Kalman Gallery, London (label on verso.) Acquired at the above by the present owner, 4 January 2005 (copy of invoice available upon request. CONDITION Observed in frame, the painting is in very good condition. Inspection under UV light shows no sign of restoration. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Mar. 02, 2021
JAMES FITTON, R.A. (1889-1982) London MarketJAMES FITTON, R.A. (1889-1982),
Est: £7,000 - £10,000
JAMES FITTON, R.A. (1889-1982) London MarketJAMES FITTON, R.A. (1889-1982), London Market, signed 'Fitton' (lower right), oil on board, 23 ¾ x 32 ½ in. (60.3 x 82.5 cm.), Painted in 1973."
Christie's
Sep. 17, 2020
§ James Fitton RA (British 1899-1982)
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
§ James Fitton RA (British 1899-1982) The Bedroom, circa 1928 signed 'FITTON' (upper right) oil on canvas 45 x 50cm Footnote: Provenance Sale; Anderson & Garland, Scotland, 30 January 2017, lot 1442 where acquired by the present owner Exhibited London, Dulwich Picture Gallery, James Fritton, 1899 - 1982 , November 1986-January 1987 He wont be good at anything that is except drawing, remarked the headteacher of Watersheddings Board School, following James Fittons departure from the school aged 14. An unsuccessful mastoid operation, performed on a kitchen table, and subsequent infections, had rendered Fitton completely deaf in one ear. Although his ill health had adversely affected him academically, his time convalescing had borne in him a great passion for drawing. After leaving school, Fitton studied alongside L.S. Lowry at the Manchester School of Art, before moving to London in 1920, where he attended classes at the Central School of Arts and Crafts under the tutelage of Archibald Standish Hartrick. Fitton was an active member of the London Group and from 1928, had become a regular exhibitor with the Royal Academy. He held his inaugural solo show, which was received with great critical acclaim, at the Arthur Tooth and Sons Gallery in 1933. In 1954 Fitton was elected a member of the Royal Academy and was appointed as a Senior Member in 1974. Fittons paintings are notable for his use of bold colours and for his empathetic and candid treatment of scenes from everyday life.
Cheffins
Apr. 10, 2018
JAMES FITTON (1899-1982) Clown signed and inscribed 'James FITTON/CLOWN' (on the backboard on the reverse) watercolour, gouache and chalk 29 x 21 ½ in. (73.8 x 54.5 cm.) Artist's Resale Right may apply on this lot.
Est: £600 - £800
JAMES FITTON (1899-1982) Clown signed and inscribed 'James FITTON/CLOWN' (on the backboard on the reverse) watercolour, gouache and chalk 29 x 21 ½ in. (73.8 x 54.5 cm.) Artist's Resale Right may apply on this lot.
Chiswick Auctions
Nov. 25, 2017
James Fitton Signed, The Chorus
Est: $200 - $400
Fitton signed, the chorus, oil on canvas, signed verso James Fitton and dated 1974, 30" x 40", framed 31" x 41".
Kaminski Auctions
Sep. 11, 2017
'KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS' (1949) POSTER, BRITISH | James Fitton (1899-1982)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
James Fitton's poster for this film is one of the most beautiful Ealing posters ever created. In this black comedy directed by Robert Hamer, Alec Guinness brilliantly plays nine separate characters.
Sotheby's
Aug. 02, 2017
JAMES FITTON (1899-1992). TURN OVER A NEW LEAF. 1943. 28x19 inches, 73x48 cm. J. Howitt & Son Ltd., Nottingham.
Est: $400 - $600
JAMES FITTON (1899-1992) TURN OVER A NEW LEAF. 1943. 28 3/4x19 inches, 73x48 1/4 cm. J. Howitt & Son Ltd., Nottingham. Condition A-: reattached lower left corner, with archival tape on verso; minor creases at edges; skinning on verso. Paper. Modern British Posters p. 131.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 15, 2017
FITTON, James (1899-1982) - LONDON'S TRAMWAYS,Guildhall Museum
Est: £200 - £400
lithographic poster in colours, 1925, printed by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd., London, cond. A-, not backed 30 x 20ins. (76 x 51cm.)
Dreweatts 1759
Jul. 29, 2014
*James Fitton RA (1899-1982), GIRL WITH A GOLDFISH
Est: £500 - £700
*James Fitton RA (1899-1982), GIRL WITH A GOLDFISH Signed l.r., oil on canvas 100 x 64cm *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.
Sworders
Aug. 03, 2013
James Fitton RA, British 1899-1982- "Dancing
Est: £100 - £150
James Fitton RA, British 1899-1982- "Dancing Bear"; lithograph printed in colours, 35x33cm (may be subject to Droit de Suite)
Roseberys
Jun. 11, 2013
James Fitton RA, British 1899-1982- "Dancing
Est: £150 - £200
James Fitton RA, British 1899-1982- "Dancing Bear"; lithograph printed in colours, 35x33cm (may be subject to Droit de Suite)
Roseberys
Jan. 29, 2013
*James Fitton RA (1899-1982), GIRL WITH A GOLDFISH
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
*James Fitton RA (1899-1982), GIRL WITH A GOLDFISH Signed l.r., oil on canvas 100 x 64cm *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.
Sworders
Dec. 19, 2012
James Fitton (1899-1992) Its safer by London
Est: £300 - £400
James Fitton (1899-1992) Its safer by London Underground, (Clown on Tight rope) original poster (without title) printed for LT by Baynard 1937 - 102 x 63 cm
Onslows
Jun. 29, 2012
James Fitton (1899-1992) Its safer by London
Est: £400 - £500
James Fitton (1899-1992) Its safer by London Underground, (Clown on Tight rope) original poster (without title) printed for LT by Baynard 1937 - 102 x 63 cm
Onslows
Dec. 09, 2011
James Fitton (1899-1992) Its safer by London
Est: £400 - £500
James Fitton (1899-1992) Its safer by London Underground, (Clown on Tight rope) original poster (without title) printed for LT by Baynard 1937 - 102 x 63 cm
Onslows
Dec. 09, 2011
James Fitton (1899-1992) Inside its bright outside
Est: £200 - £300
James Fitton (1899-1992) Inside its bright outside its dark, original poster printed for London Transport by Waterlow 1941 - 63 x 49 cm
Onslows
Sep. 20, 2011
James Fitton (British, 1899-1982) Hallelujiah
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Hallelujiah signed 'Fitton' (lower right) oil on canvas 75 x 100cm (29 1/2 x 39 3/8in).
Bonhams
Mar. 22, 2011
James Fitton (British, 1899-1982) 'Clown'
Est: £800 - £1,200
'Clown' signed and titled (on frame verso), watercolour, bodycolour and white chalk 74.5 x 54.5cm (29 5/16 x 21 7/16in).
Bonhams
Mar. 09, 2011
James Fitton (British, 1899-1982) Hallelujiah 75 x 100 cm. (29 1/2 x 39 1/2 in.)
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Hallelujiah signed 'Fitton' (lower right) oil on canvas 75 x 100 cm. (29 1/2 x 39 1/2 in.) Painted in 1974
Bonhams
Dec. 10, 2010
James Fitton (1899-1992) Variety for a change by
Est: £200 - £300
James Fitton (1899-1992) Variety for a change by London Underground, original poster printed for LT by Baynard 1937 - 102 x 63 cm
Onslows
Dec. 10, 2010
James Fitton (1899-1992) Ballet just a step by
Est: £200 - £300
James Fitton (1899-1992) Ballet just a step by London Underground, original poster printed for LT by Baynard 1937 - 102 x 63 cm
Onslows
Dec. 10, 2010
James Fitton (1899-1992) Its safer by London
Est: £400 - £600
James Fitton (1899-1992) Its safer by London Underground, original poster (without title) printed for LT by Baynard 1937 - 102 x 63 cm
Onslows
Aug. 21, 2010
A James Fitton R.A. (1899-1982) 'The Artists Wife'
Est: £1,100 - £1,800
A James Fitton R.A. (1899-1982) 'The Artists Wife' oil on board 56cm x 90cm
Willingham Auctions
Mar. 31, 2009
James Fitton (1889-1982)
Est: £700 - £1,000
James Fitton (1889-1982) Sombre Clown watercolour, bodycolour and wax crayon 29 x 21½ in. (73.6 x 54.6 cm.)
Christie's
Sep. 16, 2008
James Fitton (British, 1899-1982) Stormy Landscape
Est: £400 - £600
Stormy Landscape pen and ink 56 x 78cm (22 1/16 x 30 11/16in).
Bonhams
Sep. 16, 2008
James Fitton (British, 1899-1982) Red Tarn 75.5 x 89.5 cm. (29 3/4 x 35 1/4 in.)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Red Tarn signed 'Fitton' (lower right); signed and titled (on board verso), oil on board 75.5 x 89.5 cm. (29 3/4 x 35 1/4 in.)
Bonhams
May. 09, 2007
James Fitton (British, 1899-1982)
Est: £300 - £500
It's Dangerous to flag a bus with your torch & Wear or Carry Something White 1941, two from the series, printed by The Baynard Press, for London Transport, 630 x 510mm (24 3/4 x 20in)(SH)(2)
Bonhams
Mar. 01, 2006
James Fitton, R.A. (1899-1982)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Fish Market signed 'James Fitton' (lower right) ink, watercolour, pastel and bodycolour 19 x 23 1/4 in. (48.3 x 59 cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 01, 2006
James Fitton, R.A. (1899-1982)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
The Public Bar signed 'Fitton' (lower right), signed again and inscribed '4 The Local/James Fitton/10 Pond Cottages./College Rd/Dulwich Village London S.E.21' (on a label attached to the backboard) ink, watercolour, pastel and bodycolour 19 x 23 in. (48.3 x 58.4 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 24, 2005
James Fitton, R.A. (1899-1982)
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Fish Market signed 'James Fitton' (lower right) ink, watercolour, pastel and bodycolour 19 x 23 1/4 in. (48.3 x 59 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 24, 2005
James Fitton, R.A. (1899-1982)
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
The Public Bar signed 'Fitton' (lower right), signed again and inscribed '4 The Local/James Fitton/10 Pond Cottages./College Rd/Dulwich Village London S.E.21' (on a label attached to the backboard) ink, watercolour, pastel and bodycolour 19 x 23 in. (48.3 x 58.4 cm.)
Christie's
Aug. 05, 2005
JAMES FITTON Br. 1899 -1982
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JAMES FITTON Br. 1899 -1982 Market Scene Signed "James Fitton" l.r. Mixed media (probably ink, gouache,and oil on paperboard-like material) 19 1/2 × 24 in. (49.5 × 61.0 cm)
Barridoff Auctions
Aug. 05, 2005
JAMES FITTON Br. 1899 -1982
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JAMES FITTON Br. 1899 -1982 Bar Scene Signed "James Fitton" l.r. Mixed media (probably ink, gouache,and oil on paperboard-like material) 19 1/2 × 24 in. (49.5 × 61.0 cm)
Barridoff Auctions
Jun. 08, 2005
JAMES FITTON R.A., 1899-1992 WINTER LANDSCAPE
Est: £8,000 - £12,000
titled and inscribed on an artist's label attached to the reverse oil on board
Sotheby's
Mar. 14, 2005
James Fitton
Est: -
Kind Hearts and Coronets Photo-lithographic poster, printed in colours, by Graphic Reproductions Ltd; in very good condition, 570 x 420mm (22 1/2 x 16 1/2in)(SH)(unframed)
Bonhams
Oct. 14, 2004
FITTON, JAMES (1889-1982)
Est: £300 - £500
GUILDHALL MUSEUM lithograph in colours, 1925, printed by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd., London, condition A-; and 'Kew in Autumn' by L.Porter; 'Victoria Embankment' by M.Rawlins; 'Speed'; and 'Travel by Tram' by S.Rear 30 x 20in. (76 x 51cm.) (5)
Christie's