Joseph E. Frederic Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1916 - d. 2005

Rochester-based artist Joseph E. Frederic (1916-2005) built a career in illustration starting with detailed pen and ink drawings for military-technical operations manuals that lead to rich and varied illustration work for magazines and other publications in that post-war Mad Men heyday of graphic arts. Working comfortably in a variety of styles from 1950s Modern to detailed architectural renderings to affable portraiture, his ability to work deftly in many different styles sets him apart from other post-war graphic artists.

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      • Pair of Joseph Frederic Watercolor Paintings
        Mar. 21, 2023

        Pair of Joseph Frederic Watercolor Paintings

        Est: $200 - $400

        Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005). Two watercolor paintings on paper. One painting depicting a conservatory or greenhouse, signed along the lower right. One painting depicting a bustling street market, signed along the lower right, inscribed PBH, and dated 1984.

        Revere Auctions
      • Joseph E. Frederic (1916-2005, Rochester, NY)
        Sep. 13, 2022

        Joseph E. Frederic (1916-2005, Rochester, NY)

        Est: $300 - $500

        Joseph E. Frederic (1916-2005, Rochester, NY) Five works Untitled abstracts Each: Watercolor on Arches paper Three works signed lower right: Frederic or J. Frederic; two works unsigned, but stamped verso: Joseph E. Frederick, artist Largest: 22.5" H x 30" W

        John Moran Auctioneers
      • Watercolors, Joseph Frederic
        Dec. 18, 2021

        Watercolors, Joseph Frederic

        Est: $50 - $100

        (lot of 3) Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), New England Scenes, watercolors on paper, each signed lower left/right, largest sheet overall (unframed): 30.5"h x 22"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolors, Joseph Frederic
        Nov. 20, 2021

        Watercolors, Joseph Frederic

        Est: $150 - $250

        (lot of 3) Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), New England Scenes, watercolors on paper, each signed lower left/right, largest sheet overall (unframed): 30.5"h x 22"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolors, Joseph Frederic
        Oct. 16, 2021

        Watercolors, Joseph Frederic

        Est: $300 - $500

        (lot of 3) Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), New England Scenes, watercolors on paper, each signed lower left/right, largest sheet overall (unframed): 30.5"h x 22"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolor, Joseph E Frederic
        Jul. 17, 2021

        Watercolor, Joseph E Frederic

        Est: $50 - $100

        Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), View of the Massachusetts State House, watercolor on paper, signed lower right, overall (with frame): 35.5"h x 45.5"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolor, Joseph E. Frederic
        Jul. 17, 2021

        Watercolor, Joseph E. Frederic

        Est: $50 - $100

        Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), Turn of the Century Boston, watercolor on paper, signed lower right, overall (with frame): 29.75"h x 39.5"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolor, Joseph E Frederic
        Jul. 17, 2021

        Watercolor, Joseph E Frederic

        Est: $50 - $100

        Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), The Flagship Motel, Rochester, New York City, watercolor, signed lower right, overall (with frame): 27"h x 43"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolors, Joseph E. Frederic
        Apr. 17, 2021

        Watercolors, Joseph E. Frederic

        Est: $200 - $400

        (lot of 3) Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), Russell Station, Playtime in the Field (double sided), and Stormy Seas, watercolors, two signed lower right, one signed lower left, largest overall (unframed): 22"h x 28"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolors, Joseph E. Frederic
        Apr. 17, 2021

        Watercolors, Joseph E. Frederic

        Est: $200 - $400

        (lot of 3) Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), Perfect Wave, At Cliff's Edge, and Outer Space, watercolors, two signed lower right, one with artist stamp verso, largest overall (unframed): 20"h x 16"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolors, Joseph E. Frederic
        Apr. 17, 2021

        Watercolors, Joseph E. Frederic

        Est: $200 - $400

        (lot of 3) Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), She's a Model, Paint my Portrait, and "Divorce," watercolors, all signed lower right, one titled on mat lower right, largest overall (with mat): 24"h x 18"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolors, Joseph E. Frederic
        Apr. 17, 2021

        Watercolors, Joseph E. Frederic

        Est: $200 - $400

        (lot of 3) Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), Graduation, Field Trip to the Park, and School Outing, watercolors, two signed lower right, one with artist stamp verso, largest overall (unframed): 15"h x 22.5"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolors, Joseph E. Frederic
        Mar. 20, 2021

        Watercolors, Joseph E. Frederic

        Est: $300 - $500

        (lot of 4) Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), Beach Day, 1982, Conservation of Flowers, School Girls' Outing, 1984, and At The Flower Market, 1984, watercolors, each signed lower right, sheets (each/unframed): 22.5"h x 30"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolors, Joseph E. Frederic
        Mar. 20, 2021

        Watercolors, Joseph E. Frederic

        Est: $300 - $500

        (lot of 4) Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), Playing Golf, Field Trip Day, 1983, Carriage Ride in Town, 1983, and Town Plaza, watercolors, three signed lower right, sheet (largest/unframed): 22.5"h x 30"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolor, Joseph E. Frederic
        Dec. 12, 2020

        Watercolor, Joseph E. Frederic

        Est: $300 - $500

        Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), Beach Day, watercolor, signed lower left, overall (with frame): 24.25"h x 40.25"w. Provenance: Property from the Joseph E. Frederic estate.

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolor, Joseph E. Frederic
        Dec. 12, 2020

        Watercolor, Joseph E. Frederic

        Est: $200 - $400

        Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), Yosemite, watercolor, signed lower right, overall (with frame): 27"h x 30.5"w. Provenance: Property from the Joseph E. Frederic estate.

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolor, Joseph E. Frederic
        Dec. 12, 2020

        Watercolor, Joseph E. Frederic

        Est: $200 - $400

        Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), Highland Park, watercolor, signed lower right, overall (with frame): 24.25"h x 32.5"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolor, Joseph E. Frederic
        Dec. 12, 2020

        Watercolor, Joseph E. Frederic

        Est: $400 - $600

        Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), Boston Tourists, 1983, watercolor, signed and dated lower right, overall (with frame): 37.5"h x 47.5"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolor, Joseph E. Frederic
        Dec. 12, 2020

        Watercolor, Joseph E. Frederic

        Est: $100 - $200

        Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), Backyard Concert, watercolor, signed lower right, sheet (unframed): 22.5"h x 30"w. Provenance: Property from the Joseph E. Frederic estate.

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolor, Joseph E Frederic
        Dec. 12, 2020

        Watercolor, Joseph E Frederic

        Est: $100 - $200

        Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), Cape Ann, watercolor, signed lower right-center, overall (with frame): 36.5"h x 42.25"w. Provenance: Property from the Joseph E. Frederic estate.

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolor, Joseph E. Frederic
        Nov. 14, 2020

        Watercolor, Joseph E. Frederic

        Est: $200 - $400

        Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), Backyard Concert, watercolor, signed lower right, sheet (unframed): 22.5"h x 30"w. Provenance: Property from the Joseph E. Frederic estate.

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolor, Joseph E Frederic
        Nov. 14, 2020

        Watercolor, Joseph E Frederic

        Est: $200 - $400

        Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), Snowy Evening at Church, watercolor, signed lower right, overall (with frame): 32"h x 26"w. Provenance: Property from the Joseph E. Frederic estate.

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolor, Joseph E Frederic
        Nov. 14, 2020

        Watercolor, Joseph E Frederic

        Est: $200 - $400

        Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), Sunrise Harbor, watercolor, unsigned, overall (with frame): 28.75"h x 36.5"w. Provenance: Property from the Joseph E. Frederic estate.

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolor, Joseph E Frederic
        Nov. 14, 2020

        Watercolor, Joseph E Frederic

        Est: $200 - $400

        Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), Snowfall on Main Street, watercolor, unsigned, overall (with frame): 30.25"h x 24.15"w. Provenance: Property from the Joseph E. Frederic estate.

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolor, Joseph E Frederic
        Oct. 10, 2020

        Watercolor, Joseph E Frederic

        Est: $200 - $400

        Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), Cape Ann, watercolor, signed lower right-center, overall (with frame): 36.5"h x 42.25"w. Provenance: Property from the Joseph E. Frederic estate.

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolors, Joseph E Frederic
        Oct. 10, 2020

        Watercolors, Joseph E Frederic

        Est: $200 - $400

        (lot of 2) Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), Whimsical Street Scenes, 1983, watercolors, each signed lower left/right, one dated lower left, largest overall (unframed): 22.5"h x 30"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolors, Joseph E Frederic
        Oct. 10, 2020

        Watercolors, Joseph E Frederic

        Est: $150 - $250

        (lot of 2) Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), Country Field and Tropical Towncenter, watercolors, each signed lower left, largest overall (unframed): 18"h x 24"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolors, Joseph E. Frederic
        Oct. 10, 2020

        Watercolors, Joseph E. Frederic

        Est: $150 - $250

        (lot of 2) Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), Abstract Street Scene and Summer Sunset, watercolors, first signed lower left, second stamped verso, largest overall (unframed): 22.5"h x 29.5"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolor, Joseph E. Frederic
        Sep. 13, 2020

        Watercolor, Joseph E. Frederic

        Est: $700 - $1,000

        Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), "At Main Street West," watercolor, signed lower right, sight: 19.25"h x 27"w, overall (with frame): 29.5"h x 37.5"w. Provenance: Property from the Joseph E. Frederic estate.

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolor, Joseph E. Frederic
        Sep. 13, 2020

        Watercolor, Joseph E. Frederic

        Est: $700 - $1,000

        Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), "The Old South Meeting House, Boston," watercolor, signed lower right, sight: 27.5"h x 27.5"w, overall (with frame): 34.5"h x 34.5"w. Provenance: Property from the Joseph E. Frederic estate.

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolor, Joseph E Frederic
        Sep. 12, 2020

        Watercolor, Joseph E Frederic

        Est: $300 - $500

        Joseph E Frederic (American, 1916-2005), Blonde Nude before Frederic, 1987 watercolor, signed lower right, signed, dated, and inscribed "PBH" right-center, overall (with frame): 32.5"h x 26.25"w. Provenance: property from the Joseph E. Frederic estate.

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolors, Joseph E Frederic
        Sep. 12, 2020

        Watercolors, Joseph E Frederic

        Est: $400 - $600

        (lot of 2) Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), Whimsical Street Scenes, 1983, watercolors, each signed lower left/right, one dated lower left, largest overall (unframed): 22.5"h x 30"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolors, Joseph E Frederic
        Sep. 12, 2020

        Watercolors, Joseph E Frederic

        Est: $300 - $500

        (lot of 2) Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), Country Field and Tropical Towncenter, watercolors, each signed lower left, largest overall (unframed): 18"h x 24"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Watercolors, Joseph E. Frederic
        Sep. 12, 2020

        Watercolors, Joseph E. Frederic

        Est: $300 - $500

        (lot of 2) Joseph E. Frederic (American, 1916-2005), Abstract Street Scene and Summer Sunset, watercolors, first signed lower left, second stamped verso, largest overall (unframed): 22.5"h x 29.5"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005, Rochester, NY), 5 untitled abstracts (five works), Watercolor on Arches paper, The largest: 22.5" H x 3
        Jun. 24, 2020

        Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005, Rochester, NY), 5 untitled abstracts (five works), Watercolor on Arches paper, The largest: 22.5" H x 3

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        Joseph E. Frederic (1916-2005, Rochester, NY) 5 untitled abstracts (five works) Watercolor on Arches paper Three works signed lower right: Frederic or J. Frederic, two works unsigned, but stamped verso: Joseph E. Frederick, artist The largest: 22.5" H x 30" W

        John Moran Auctioneers
      • Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), Blonde nude woman with abstract painting, 1987, Watercolor on Arches paper, Sight: 26" H
        Nov. 19, 2019

        Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), Blonde nude woman with abstract painting, 1987, Watercolor on Arches paper, Sight: 26" H

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        Signed lower right: Frederic , signed again, dated and inscribed right center: Frederic / PBH

        John Moran Auctioneers
      • Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), Cable car in San Francisco, Watercolor on paper, Sheet: 18" H x 22" W
        Nov. 19, 2019

        Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), Cable car in San Francisco, Watercolor on paper, Sheet: 18" H x 22" W

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        Joseph E. Frederic (1916-2005 Rochester, NY) Cable car in San Francisco Watercolor on paper Signed lower right: Frederic Sheet: 18" H x 22" W

        John Moran Auctioneers
      • Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), Abstract, Mixed media paper laid to masonite, 24" H x 36" W
        Nov. 19, 2019

        Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), Abstract, Mixed media paper laid to masonite, 24" H x 36" W

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        Joseph E. Frederic (1916-2005 Rochester, NY) Abstract Mixed media paper laid to masonite Signed lower right: J. Frederic 24" H x 36" W

        John Moran Auctioneers
      • Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), Abstract landscape, Mixed media on paper, Sheet: 19.5" H x 23.5" W
        Nov. 19, 2019

        Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), Abstract landscape, Mixed media on paper, Sheet: 19.5" H x 23.5" W

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        Joseph E. Frederic (1916-2005 Rochester, NY) Abstract landscape Mixed media on paper Signed lower right: J. Frederic Sheet: 19.5" H x 23.5" W

        John Moran Auctioneers
      • Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), "Route 390, Henrietta, NY", Watercolor on Arches paper, Sheet: 22.5" H x 29.75" W
        Oct. 13, 2019

        Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), "Route 390, Henrietta, NY", Watercolor on Arches paper, Sheet: 22.5" H x 29.75" W

        Est: $500 - $1,000

        Joseph E. Frederic (1916-2005 Rochester, NY) "Route 390, Henrietta, NY" Watercolor on Arches paper Signed twice lower right: J. Frederic P.B.H. and with the copyright symbol, titled by repute Sheet: 22.5" H x 29.75" W Notes: There is an unfinished work of the same image verso.

        John Moran Auctioneers
      • Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), Abstract cityscape, 1983, Watercolor on Arches paper, Sheet: 20.25" H x 30" W
        Oct. 13, 2019

        Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), Abstract cityscape, 1983, Watercolor on Arches paper, Sheet: 20.25" H x 30" W

        Est: $500 - $1,000

        Joseph E. Frederic (1916-2005 Rochester, NY) Abstract cityscape, 1983 Watercolor on Arches paper Signed and dated lower left: J. Frederic and with the copyright symbol Sheet: 20.25" H x 30" W

        John Moran Auctioneers
      • Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), Abstract street scene with woman holding an umbrella, Watercolor on Arches paper, Sheet:
        Oct. 13, 2019

        Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), Abstract street scene with woman holding an umbrella, Watercolor on Arches paper, Sheet:

        Est: $500 - $1,000

        Joseph E. Frederic (1916-2005 Rochester, NY) Abstract street scene with woman holding an umbrella Watercolor on Arches paper Signed lower right: Frederic DBH and with the copyright symbol Sheet: 22.5" H x 30" W

        John Moran Auctioneers
      • Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), Harbor with seagulls, Glouchester, MA, Watercolor on paper under glass, Sight: 19" H x 2
        Oct. 13, 2019

        Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), Harbor with seagulls, Glouchester, MA, Watercolor on paper under glass, Sight: 19" H x 2

        Est: $500 - $1,000

        Joseph E. Frederic (1916-2005 Rochester, NY) Harbor with seagulls, Glouchester, MA Watercolor on paper under glass Unsigned Sight: 19" H x 26.5" W

        John Moran Auctioneers
      • Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), Main & State Street, Rochester, NY, Watercolor on paper, Sheet: 22.5" H x 30.5" W
        Aug. 25, 2019

        Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), Main & State Street, Rochester, NY, Watercolor on paper, Sheet: 22.5" H x 30.5" W

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        Joseph E. Frederic (1916-2005 Rochester, NY) Main & State Street, Rochester, NY Watercolor on paper Signed lower right: Frederic Sheet: 22.5" H x 30.5" W

        John Moran Auctioneers
      • Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), Old Town Quebec, Watercolor on paper, Sheet: 18" H x 22" W
        Aug. 25, 2019

        Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), Old Town Quebec, Watercolor on paper, Sheet: 18" H x 22" W

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        Joseph E. Frederic (1916-2005 Rochester, NY) Old Town Quebec Watercolor on paper Signed lower right: Frederic Sheet: 18" H x 22" W

        John Moran Auctioneers
      • Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), Main Street, Rochester, NY, Watercolor on paper, Sheet: 18.25" H x 21.75" W
        Aug. 25, 2019

        Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), Main Street, Rochester, NY, Watercolor on paper, Sheet: 18.25" H x 21.75" W

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        Joseph E. Frederic (1916-2005 Rochester, NY) Main Street, Rochester, NY Watercolor on paper Signed lower left: J.E. Frederic Sheet: 18.25" H x 21.75" W

        John Moran Auctioneers
      • Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), Democrat & Chronicle building, Rochester, NY, Watercolor on paper, Sheet: 30" H x 22" W
        Aug. 25, 2019

        Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), Democrat & Chronicle building, Rochester, NY, Watercolor on paper, Sheet: 30" H x 22" W

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        Joseph E. Frederic (1916-2005 Rochester, NY) Democrat & Chronicle building, Rochester, NY Watercolor on paper Signed lower left: J. Frederic Sheet: 30" H x 22" W

        John Moran Auctioneers
      • Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), Harbor with seagulls, Glouchester, MA, Watercolor on paper under glass, Sight: 19" H x 2
        Jun. 23, 2019

        Joseph E. Frederic, (1916-2005 Rochester, NY), Harbor with seagulls, Glouchester, MA, Watercolor on paper under glass, Sight: 19" H x 2

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        Joseph E. Frederic (1916-2005 Rochester, NY) Harbor with seagulls, Glouchester, MA Watercolor on paper under glass Unsigned Sight: 19" H x 26.5" W

        John Moran Auctioneers
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