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b. 1914 - d. 1970

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  • Leon Franks (American/Canadian 1914 - 1970), Portrait of a Woman, Oil on Canvas, Signed and inscribed l.r., Frame: 21 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. (54.6 x 44.5 cm.)
    Apr. 15, 2025

    Leon Franks (American/Canadian 1914 - 1970), Portrait of a Woman, Oil on Canvas, Signed and inscribed l.r., Frame: 21 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. (54.6 x 44.5 cm.)

    Est: $50 - $100

    Leon Franks (American/Canadian 1914 - 1970), Portrait of a Woman, Oil on Canvas, Signed and inscribed l.r.,

    Weschler's
  • LEON FRANKS OIL ON CANVAS
    Dec. 03, 2024

    LEON FRANKS OIL ON CANVAS

    Est: $200 - $300

    LEON FRANKS (California/Canada, 1914-1970) oil on canvas, floral still-life with hydrangeas and cosmos. Signed lower left, 24" x 30" (image), 31.5" x 37.5" (frame).

    O'Gallerie
  • Leon Franks (Canada) Oil Painting Girl Clown
    Jun. 29, 2024

    Leon Franks (Canada) Oil Painting Girl Clown

    Est: $50 - $15,000

    Leon Franks (Canada, 1914 - 1970) Oil on Board Girl Clown. 18 inches H x 14 W, frame measures 23.5 x 19.5 inches.

    Kavanagh Auctions
  • Leon Franks (1914-1970), Portrait of a woman
    Jun. 25, 2024

    Leon Franks (1914-1970), Portrait of a woman

    Est: $500 - $700

    Leon Franks (1914-1970) Portrait of a woman Oil on canvas Signed lower left: Leon Franks

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • LEON FRANKS (Edmonton, Canada, 1914 -California, 1970). "Indian." Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower left corner.
    Dec. 28, 2022

    LEON FRANKS (Edmonton, Canada, 1914 -California, 1970). "Indian." Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower left corner.

    Est: €600 - €700

    LEON FRANKS (Edmonton, Canada, 1914 -California, 1970). "Indian". Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower left corner. Measurements: 60 x 50 cm. Leon Franks studied art in Paris at Academie Julian and Grande Chaumiere. Later he extended his studies in Los Angeles at the Chouinard Art Institute and the Art Center of Los Angeles. He studied privately with Nicolai Fechin, Will Foster and F. Tolles Chamberlain. He painted portraits and decorations for theatres in Vancouver before settling in Los Angeles around 1936. Throughout his career he exhibited in numerous shows, most notably: Palm Desert Art Center in Palm Springs, California or the California Palace of the Legion of Honour, 1947 (honourable mention).

    Setdart Auction House
  • LEON FRANKS CLOWN OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING
    Nov. 05, 2022

    LEON FRANKS CLOWN OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING

    Est: $250 - $350

    20" by 24" framed. Leon Franks (1914 - 1970) was active/lived in California, Alberta / Canada. Leon Franks is known for Landscape, still life, figure painting. Born in Edmonton, Canada on April 28, 1914. Franks studied in Paris at Académie Julian and Grande Chaumiére. He painted portraits and scenery for Vancouver theaters before settling in Los Angeles about 1936. There he further studied with Fechin, Chamberlin, Will Foster, at Chouinard's and the Art Center while doing titles and designing for the movie industry. He taught art at Los Angeles City Parks & Recreation (1949), Los Angeles Businessmens Art Club (1955-56), and Laguna Beach Art & Design School (1962-65). Franks died in Laguna Beach, CA on Nov. 11, 1970. His work includes portraits and still lifes. He was the author of several "How to Paint" books. Exh: CPLH, 1947; Arizona State Fair, 1947 (2nd prize); Painters & Sculptors of LA, 1947, 1948 (1st prize); Glendale Public Library, 1954; Calif. Art Club, 1951-64; Calif. State Fair, 1958 (award); Friday Morning Club (LA), 1959 (1st prize); Laguna Beach AA, 1960 (1st prize), 1962 (2nd prize); Ebell Club (LA), 1964 (2nd prize).

    Davis Brothers Auction
  • LEON FRANKS (California/Canada, 1914-1970) oil on
    Jun. 06, 2022

    LEON FRANKS (California/Canada, 1914-1970) oil on

    Est: $200 - $300

    LEON FRANKS (California/Canada, 1914-1970) oil on canvas, floral still-life with hydrangeas and cosmos. Signed lower left. Image measures 24" x 30". In a wood frame; 31.5" x 37.5" overall.

    O'Gallerie
  • LEON FRANKS (1914-1970): "STILL LIFE"
    Oct. 22, 2020

    LEON FRANKS (1914-1970): "STILL LIFE"

    Est: $200 - $300

    oil on board signed lower left Provenance: De Ru's Fine Arts, Bellflower, CA Estate of DeWitt McCall III 20 x 24 inches

    Abell Auction
  • Leon Franks (1914-1970) Still Life Oil On Canvas
    Oct. 10, 2020

    Leon Franks (1914-1970) Still Life Oil On Canvas

    Est: -

    Signed Lower Left Corner. In Very Good Condition. Frame Measures Approximately 26in X 30in. Artwork Measures Approximately 15.5in X 19.5in. Nr8209 Ad

    EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
  • Leon Franks (Canadian/American, 1914-1970) Eleanor Powell's Clown from the serie
    Jul. 16, 2020

    Leon Franks (Canadian/American, 1914-1970) Eleanor Powell's Clown from the serie

    Est: $300 - $500

    Leon Franks (Canadian/American, 1914-1970) Eleanor Powell's Clown from the series Ringling Brothers Oil on canvas 20 x 15-1/2 inches (50.8 x 39.4 cm) Signed and inscribed lower left: To Ellie / Best Wishes / Leon Franks PROVENANCE: Glenn Ford Estate; Heritage Auctions, Dallas, October 4-6th, 2008, lot 49349; Private collection, Nevada. This work is accompanied by a copy of the painting instruction book, "Clowns and Characters" by Leon Franks featuring this painting on the cover. HID01801242017

    Heritage Auctions
  • Leon Franks (Canadian/American, 1914-1970) Eleanor Powell's Clown from the serie
    Apr. 09, 2020

    Leon Franks (Canadian/American, 1914-1970) Eleanor Powell's Clown from the serie

    Est: $300 - $500

    Leon Franks (Canadian/American, 1914-1970) Eleanor Powell's Clown from the series Ringling Brothers Oil on canvas 20 x 15-1/2 inches (50.8 x 39.4 cm) Signed and inscribed lower left: To Ellie / Best Wishes / Leon Franks PROVENANCE: Glenn Ford Estate; Heritage Auctions, Dallas, October 4-6th, 2008, lot 49349; Private collection, Nevada. This work is accompanied by a copy of the painting instruction book, "Clowns and Characters" by Leon Franks featuring this painting on the cover. HID01801242017

    Heritage Auctions
  • Painting, Leon Franks
    Jan. 18, 2020

    Painting, Leon Franks

    Est: $100 - $200

    Leon Franks (American, 1914-1970), Still Life, oil on canvas, signed lower left, overall (with frame): 30"h x 54"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Leon Franks Original Oil on Canvas "White Flowers," California Artist
    Jul. 27, 2019

    Leon Franks Original Oil on Canvas "White Flowers," California Artist

    Est: $400 -

    Leon Franks Original Oil on Canvas "White Flowers," California Artist. (1914-1970) Born in Canada, longtime resident of Laguna, California. Active for decades in the Southern California arts community, Franks was well known for his floral still lifes. "White Flowers" is very representative of his popular and acessible works. Original oil on canvas, piece measures 16 x 20". Exceptionally well framed in distressed wood to 22 x 26", complimenting the composition. Painting is signed at lower right; attached plaque on frame with artist's name and title of painting. Estimated Value $400-UP.

    Goldberg Coins & Collectibles
  • Leon Franks Floral Still Life Oil On Canvas
    Jan. 19, 2019

    Leon Franks Floral Still Life Oil On Canvas

    Est: -

    Nice oil painting on canvas by listed California artist Leon Franks. Painting features flowers in a tall vase. Sight measures 11.75" across x 23.75" tall, framed it measures 17" across x 29" tall.

    Kraft Auction Service
  • Leon Franks (1914-1970) Oil On Board Still Life
    Sep. 30, 2017

    Leon Franks (1914-1970) Oil On Board Still Life

    Est: $200 - $400

    Listed artist. Signed in lower right. Some crackling in the paint along the very bottom. Frame Measures approximately 34" x 28" and artwork Measures approximately 24" x 18".

    EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
  • Leon Franks, Sunflowers, Poster
    Aug. 23, 2012

    Leon Franks, Sunflowers, Poster

    Est: $80 - $100

    Artist: Leon Franks, American (1914 - 1970) | Title: Sunflowers | Medium: Poster | Size: 21 in. x 18 in. (53.34 cm x 45.72 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Leon Franks, (Canadian, 1914-1970), Still Life
    Jan. 24, 2012

    Leon Franks, (Canadian, 1914-1970), Still Life

    Est: $100 - $200

    Leon Franks (Canadian, 1914-1970) Still Life oil on board signed Leon Franks (lower left) 18 1/4 x 14 inches.

    Hindman
  • Painting, Leon Franks, California, Woman
    Jan. 09, 2011

    Painting, Leon Franks, California, Woman

    Est: $200 - $400

    Framed oil on canvas, ''Study of a Head'', by Leon Franks (Californian, 1914-1970), signed ''Leon Franks'' lower right, overall: 25''h x 22''w

    Clars Auctions
  • Leon Franks (Canadian, 1914-1970) "Still Life with
    Jul. 25, 2009

    Leon Franks (Canadian, 1914-1970) "Still Life with

    Est: $300 - $500

    Leon Franks (Canadian, 1914-1970) "Still Life with Roses in a Blue Vase", oil on canvas, signed lower right "Leon Franks", 20" x 16". Presented in a carved giltwood and plaster frame with a beige linen mat.

    St Charles Gallery
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