Alan Foster Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Alan Foster Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 28, 2023
ALAN STEPHENS FOSTER GOUACHE INDIAN PAINTING
Est: $150 - $200
Jacques Cartier meeting Native American Indians. 12 3/4" by 13 1/2" framed. Gouache on paper. Alan Stephens Foster (1892 - 1969) was active/lived in New York. Alan Foster is known for Illustration-droll genre, sports. Alan Stephens Foster was born in Fulton, New York on November 2, 1892 to Langdon C. and Abby Stevens Foster. He was born in the same room as his mother at 218 South Forth Street, where he spent his childhood before moving to New York City to further pursue his artistic talents. After graduating from Fulton High School in 1911, he attended and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Art. Foster's first job was producing children's pages for The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. He performed as an actor for two years with "The Better Way" Company of Klaw & Erlanger and also worked as a motor truck salesman before becoming a self-taught illustrator. Alan Stephens Foster was one of the most prolific cover artists for The Saturday Evening Post, producing over thirty cover paintings for The Post between the years 1923 and 1933, almost all featuring youngsters, and many involving the world of sport. As a contemporary of Norman Rockwell, many have compared their work both in terms of style and content. Foster's illustrations and artwork have been featured in several other publications such as The New Yorker, Redbook, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Etude and Collier's Weekly among others. Fultonians may recall that he also created the earlier "Campbell Kids" cartoon for Campbell's Soup advertisements. In the late 1920s, Foster developed a unique three dimensional caricature technique in clay and later created an improved screen printing method. When asked about becoming a portrait sculptor Foster said, "There's something of the ridiculous in every human being. My portraits would bring it out. So people wouldn't buy from me unless they were interested in art instead of themselves." He began an art advertising business in the 1950s after undergoing five operations for glaucoma. Foster was first married to Stella Nary, which ended in divorce in 1924. He later married Mary Foley of Boston and they were divorced in 1956. Foster had two children, John Langdon and Edith Nary. Alan Stephens Foster was 76 years old when he died in New York City. He is buried in Mt. Adnah Cemetery in Fulton, New York.
Davis Brothers Auction
Aug. 27, 2022
ALAN STEPHENS FOSTER GOUACHE INDIAN PAINTING
Est: $400 - $600
Jacques Cartier meeting Native American Indians. 12 3/4" by 13 1/2" framed. Gouache on paper. Alan Stephens Foster (1892 - 1969) was active/lived in New York. Alan Foster is known for Illustration-droll genre, sports. Alan Stephens Foster was born in Fulton, New York on November 2, 1892 to Langdon C. and Abby Stevens Foster. He was born in the same room as his mother at 218 South Forth Street, where he spent his childhood before moving to New York City to further pursue his artistic talents. After graduating from Fulton High School in 1911, he attended and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Art. Foster's first job was producing children's pages for The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. He performed as an actor for two years with "The Better Way" Company of Klaw & Erlanger and also worked as a motor truck salesman before becoming a self-taught illustrator. Alan Stephens Foster was one of the most prolific cover artists for The Saturday Evening Post, producing over thirty cover paintings for The Post between the years 1923 and 1933, almost all featuring youngsters, and many involving the world of sport. As a contemporary of Norman Rockwell, many have compared their work both in terms of style and content. Foster's illustrations and artwork have been featured in several other publications such as The New Yorker, Redbook, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Etude and Collier's Weekly among others. Fultonians may recall that he also created the earlier "Campbell Kids" cartoon for Campbell's Soup advertisements. In the late 1920s, Foster developed a unique three dimensional caricature technique in clay and later created an improved screen printing method. When asked about becoming a portrait sculptor Foster said, "There's something of the ridiculous in every human being. My portraits would bring it out. So people wouldn't buy from me unless they were interested in art instead of themselves." He began an art advertising business in the 1950s after undergoing five operations for glaucoma. Foster was first married to Stella Nary, which ended in divorce in 1924. He later married Mary Foley of Boston and they were divorced in 1956. Foster had two children, John Langdon and Edith Nary. Alan Stephens Foster was 76 years old when he died in New York City. He is buried in Mt. Adnah Cemetery in Fulton, New York.
Davis Brothers Auction
Dec. 13, 2021
ALAN FOSTER (AMERICAN, 1892-1969) NOW - LET'S SEE
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Alan Foster (American, 1892-1969) Now - Let's See Signed bottom right, dated 'Feb 1931' verso, oil on canvas (23 3/8 x 20 5/8 in. (59.4 x 52.4cm)) Provenance Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Condition report: Frame: 27 1/2 x 24 5/8 x 1 1/2 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Oct. 29, 2020
Alan Stephens Foster (1892-1969)
Est: $300 - $500
Alan Stephens Foster (1892-1969), gouache on paper illustration, depicting Jacques Cartier meeting Native American Indians in Newfoundland to claim the territory for France in 1534, initialed lower right corner, 13" x 13 1/2".
Pook & Pook Inc.
Jan. 29, 2020
Alan Foster (American, 1892 - 1969) Off to the Beach, Gouache over black & white photograph,
Est: $200 - $400
Alan Foster (American, 1892 - 1969) Off to the Beach, Gouache over black & white photograph, Signature lower left, dated on verso in pencil. Mounted on board. Dimensions of board: h: 19 3/4 x w: 16 in H: 13 1/2 W: 10 1/2 in. From the estate of Illustrator Frederick Widlicka (1907 - 1944), thence by descent in the family. 'Alan Stephens Foster was one of the most prolific cover artists for The Saturday Evening Post, producing over thirty cover paintings for The Post between the years 1923 and 1933, almost all featuring youngsters, and many involving the world of sport. As a contemporary of Norman Rockwell, many have compared their work both in terms of style and content.' Friends of History In Fulton, N.Y. Inc
Gray's Auctioneers
Dec. 11, 2019
Alan Foster (American, 1892 - 1969) Off to the Beach, Gouache over black & white photograph,
Est: $300 - $500
Alan Foster (American, 1892 - 1969) Off to the Beach, Gouache over black & white photograph, Signature lower left, dated on verso in pencil. Mounted on board. Dimensions of board: h: 19 3/4 x w: 16 in H: 13 1/2 W: 10 1/2 in. From the estate of Illustrator Frederick Widlicka (1907 - 1944), thence by descent in the family. 'Alan Stephens Foster was one of the most prolific cover artists for The Saturday Evening Post, producing over thirty cover paintings for The Post between the years 1923 and 1933, almost all featuring youngsters, and many involving the world of sport. As a contemporary of Norman Rockwell, many have compared their work both in terms of style and content.' Friends of History In Fulton, N.Y. Inc
Gray's Auctioneers
Oct. 02, 2019
Alan Foster (American, 1892 - 1969) Off to the Beach, Gouache over black & white photograph,
Est: $500 - $700
Alan Foster (American, 1892 - 1969) Off to the Beach, Gouache over black & white photograph, Signature lower left, dated on verso in pencil. Mounted on board. Dimensions of board: h: 19 3/4 x w: 16 in H: 13 1/2 W: 10 1/2 in. From the estate of Illustrator Frederick Widlicka (1907 - 1944), thence by descent in the family. 'Alan Stephens Foster was one of the most prolific cover artists for The Saturday Evening Post, producing over thirty cover paintings for The Post between the years 1923 and 1933, almost all featuring youngsters, and many involving the world of sport. As a contemporary of Norman Rockwell, many have compared their work both in terms of style and content.' Friends of History In Fulton, N.Y. Inc
Gray's Auctioneers
May. 24, 2017
ALAN FOSTER (1892-1969) High In Energy signed ‘Alan Foster’ (lower left)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
ALAN FOSTER (1892-1969) High In Energy signed ‘Alan Foster’ (lower left) and numbered ‘#334’ (on the reverse) oil and collage on canvas 25 x 19 1/2in Painted in 1925.
Bonhams
Feb. 17, 2013
Alan Foster (American 1892-1969) signed oil on
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Alan Foster (American 1892-1969) signed oil on canvas boy w/ perch 12 x 9"
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 22, 2011
Alan Foster (American, born 1892) "High in Energy,"
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
"High in Energy," original advertising art for Cream of Wheat, 1925. Signed lower left. Oil and photograph on canvas. 61 x 49.5cm (24 x 19 1/2in). Framed.
Bonhams
Oct. 27, 2009
ALAN STEPHENS FOSTER (American, 1892-1969) Second
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
ALAN STEPHENS FOSTER (American, 1892-1969) Second Thought Oil on canvas 30 x 24 in. Signed lower left From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Heritage Auctions
Jul. 15, 2009
ALAN STEPHENS FOSTER (American, 1892-1969) Rough
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
ALAN STEPHENS FOSTER (American, 1892-1969) Rough Housing Oil on canvas 30 x 24 in. Signed lower right From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Heritage Auctions
Dec. 08, 2007
Alan S. Foster Advertisement, Cream of Wheat,
Est: -
Alan S. Foster Advertisement, Cream of Wheat, 1925; Boy on top of cow sign calling for help; a bear is below him.
Illustration House
Nov. 09, 2006
ALAN STEPHENS FOSTER (American 1892 - 1934)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
ALAN STEPHENS FOSTER (American 1892 - 1934) Illustration from Huckleberry Finn Watercolor and Ink 11-1/2 x 7-1/2in. Signed lower right Alan Stephens Foster was noted for his cover designs for The Saturday Evening Post, Collier's and American Boy
Heritage Auctions
May. 24, 2005
Alan Stephans Foster
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
1892-1934 COVER FOR THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, SEPTEMBER 26, 1931 Signed Alan Foster (ll) Oil on canvas 21 7/8 x 18 1/8 inches Accompanied by a framed color reproduction of the cover for the September 26, 1931 issue of The Saturday Evening Post. Frame rubbing. Dirty varnish. The only restoration appears to be some inpainting in the corners. May be a few small spots of inpainting within the painting.
Doyle New York