Louis Agassiz Fuertes Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Louis Agassiz Fuertes Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 23, 2024
LOUIS AGASSIZ FUERTES ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR OF AN ALASKAN BROWN BEAR ILLUSTRATED IN NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
FUERTES, Louis Agassiz (1874-1927). Alaskan Brown Bear. Watercolor and gouache on board. 16 1/2" x 13 1/2" board. Provenance: Commissioned by the National Geographic Society and illustrated in National Geographic magazine, November 1916, supplement.
Arader Galleries
Nov. 23, 2024
LOUIS AGASSIZ FUERTES ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR OF A ST. BERNARD PREPARED FOR THE BOOK OF DOGS
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
FUERTES, Louis Agassiz (1874-1927). St. Bernards. Watercolor and gouache on board. Original watercolor prepared for The Book of Dogs: An Intimate Study of Mankind’s Best Friend. Washington, DC: National Geographic Society, 1919. 16" x 13" board. Fuertes wrote, “The St. Bernard won both his name and his fame in the Swiss Alps, where for many years the monks of the Hospice St. Bernard have used dogs to assist them in saving the lives of travelers lost in the snow. One of these dogs, Barry, saved 40 people and was killed by the 41st, who mistook him for a wolf. But the dogs used by the monks have changed greatly in appearance from time to time. Occasionally an avalanche will destroy a large number, and those remaining will be bred to Newfoundlands, Pyrenean sheep dogs, and others having similar characteristics. Some of the dogs kept at the hospice now resemble powerful foxhounds and would never be admitted to an American bench show in competition with modern St. Bernards, cither smooth or rough coated, such as are pictured on page 51. The old-time working hospice dog had none of the grandeur of this more modern successor to his name, which has been compounded rather recently of several other dogs. Still he is about the most distinct of any of the large dogs, the Newfoundland being the only dog even remotely resembling him. Like all very large heavy dogs, this breed is greatly given to weakness in the legs, cowhocks and weak hips being rather the rule than the exception. The “dewclaw,” or extra hind toe, is also generally present (and was formerly considered desirable). The perfect St. Bernard is a very large, very strong, straight-backed, strong-legged, and heavily organized dog, the colors, as shown, being those most eagerly sought. They may be either rough or smooth in coat. The best American dogs are those of Mr. Jacob Rupert, of Newark, N. J., and Miss C. B. Trask, of California. Indeed, it is doubtful if their dogs are to be surpassed anywhere. The benign St. Bernard should show, in both types, broad, domed, massive head, loose skin, deep-set, rather mournful, eye, haw quite pronounced, and deep-folded flews and dewlap, though he should not be too “throaty.” What is not mentioned in most brief accounts of this dog is the tremendously impressive voice in which he speaks. Probably no other dog has such a deep bass voice, nor such a volume of it. Yet it is as benign and kindly as his expression of countenance, and would tend rather to inspire hope and confidence than fear, even with the timid. The deep personal affection with which St. Bernard owners invariably invest their companions is the best expression of the character of these great, dignified and rather somber dogs, which inspire no fear, even in little children, and which return the stranger’s gaze with a look of calm, steady, and indulgent tolerance, and endure the advances of the unacquainted with a patience and dignity that speak worlds for their gracious and enduring disposition.” Fuertes’ intention was plainly laid out in the introduction to this beautifully illustrated work. Writing, “The dog is a species without known beginning, and of all man’s dependent animals the most variable in size, form, coat, and color.…The illustrator’s problem in preparing this series was not the production of a ‘standard of perfection’ of the various “breeds” of dogs. It was to give, as far as possible, the proper appearance of acceptable types that have been dignified by a name, and to show in what way they are entitled to the friendship and care and companionship of man. Let it not be thought that it was an easy task, nor that had time, opportunity, early concentration, and a larger acquaintance with the field been part of the artist’s equipment, the result would not have been far more satisfactory to the reader and to him… If these pictures it has been less his notion to establish types and a pictorial standard than to show the “man on the street” the general appearance and the special reason for being of the seventy- odd “kinds” of dogs that seemed to the editor and the artist best included in such an exposition as this. There are, of course, other recognized varieties of dogs, but those shown are the kinds best known.” Fuertes relied on readily available titles such as Leighton’s “Book of the Dog” and Watson’s “Dog Book” (first 2 vol. ed.) to “Field and Fancy,’’ and to the illustrated supplements to “Our Dogs,” as well as photographs provided to him from various kennels and helpful men and women known to him. From which he created these charming canine illustrations.
Arader Galleries
Nov. 02, 2024
LOUIS AGASSIZ FUERTES, (American, 1874-1927), Shorebirds, watercolor en grisaille, sight: 19 1/2 x 13 in., frame: 26 3/4 x 20 in.
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
LOUIS AGASSIZ FUERTES (American, 1874-1927) Shorebirds watercolor en grisaille signed Louis Agassiz Fuertes lower right
Grogan & Company
Sep. 21, 2024
LOUIS AGASSIZ FUERTES AUTOGRAPH & SKETCH FOR WALDO C. MOORE
Est: $200 - $400
FUERTES, Louis Agassiz (1874-1927). Original sketch of a bird. Pen and ink on bank check. Ca. 1923. 3 1/8” x 8 1/2”. Fuertes was an American ornithological artist, perhaps the best since Audubon. His personal bank check drawn on the Ithaca Trust Company, filled in and signed by him in full to Waldo C. Moore for one cent. Fine, with a small original sketch of a meadowlark or thrush sitting on a fencepost singing. A wonderful example of his work. Waldo Moore was an active autograph collector of the 1920’s who would send celebrities a one cent check of his and ask the person to send one of theirs in return.
Arader Galleries
Oct. 07, 2023
Fuertes Original Watercolor, Dalmatian
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
FUERTES, Louis Agassiz (American, 1874-1927). "Dalmatian, or Coach Dog". Watercolor and gouache on board. Original watercolor prepared for The Book of Dogs: An Intimate Study of Mankind's Best Friend. Washington, DC: National Geographic Society, 1919. 7 7/8" x 13" board. Fuertes described several dog breeds within the context of their former categorization. Writing here, "The Dalmatian was originally a "pointer" and in his native country was used for sporting purposes. But in England he was found to be very inferior to the native pointer, and, as he showed a marked fondness for horses and stables, he was specially trained as a "coach" or "carriage" dog. For more than a hundred years before the day of the automobile, it was a common thing on English roads to see one of these muscular, deep-lunged, spotted dogs trotting easily between the hind wheels of a fashionable �turnout��so close, in fact, that it had the appearance of �weaving� in and out as the horses� heels flew back. The automobile has virtually done away with it as a vehicle guardian and companion; still its unusual appearance has been sufficient to maintain it among the fancy and a goodly number find their way to the big shows. The coach dog strongly resembles a small, straight-legged pointer in general conformation, and differs chiefly in the shorter ear, straight front, and less arched stifle. In color it must be white, evenly spangled all over with round, clearly defined spots of black or dark brown. Black is preferable and more usual. These spots must be sharp, and the more even and uniformly distributed the better. They may be confluent on the ears "it is a virtue to have dark ears" but elsewhere on the body it is a fault. In size they should be from half an inch to an inch in diameter, roughly. The legs should be strong and straight, of good bone, for speed and endurance. The feet should not be large, but compact, and with toes well arched and pads deep and elastic. The coach dog should be from 19 to 23 inches high and weigh from 35 to 50 pounds."
Arader Galleries
May. 03, 2023
Louis Agassiz Fuertes American, 1874-1927 Eagles Fishing
Est: $700 - $1,000
Louis Agassiz Fuertes American, 1874-1927 Eagles Fishing Signed (lr) Signed Louis Agassiz Fuertes (lr) Watercolor and pencil on paper 5 5/8 x 4 1/4 inches C Estate of a Mill Neck, New York Collector
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 03, 2023
Louis Agassiz Fuertes American, 1874-1927 June Wood Duck, 1905
Est: $2,500 - $4,500
Louis Agassiz Fuertes American, 1874-1927 June Wood Duck , 1905 Signed Louis Agassiz Fuertes (lr); inscribed on the mount copyright 1905 (lr) and inscribed as titled (lc) and on the reverse Watercolor on paper 8 1/4 x 11 inches C Estate of a Mill Neck, New York Collector
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 29, 2023
Fuertes Antique Bird Print Set (6)
Est: $100 - $200
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927). Set of 6 late 19th Century chromolithographs of New York bird species. . 12" x 9 1/2".
Copake Auction Inc.
Mar. 12, 2023
LOUIS AGASSIZ FUERTES WOOD DUCKS
Est: $100 - $150
Louis Agassiz Fuertes wood ducks lithograph. Professionally framed and matted, In frame measures 25"x19"x 1/2". Weight 5 pds. Louis Agassiz Fuertes was an American ornithologist, illustrator and artist who set the rigorous and current-day standards for ornithological art and naturalist depiction and is considered one of the most prolific American bird artists, second only to his guiding professional predecessor John James Audubon.
Charleston Estate Auctions
Jan. 28, 2023
Fuertes Original Watercolor of a Group of Thrashers
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
FUERTES, Louis Agassiz (1874-1927). Sennet's Thrasher, San Lucas Thrasher, Bendire's Thrasher, Curve-Billed Trasher. Watercolor on board. Signed in full lower right, titled and dated in ink en verso "Thrashers / B-L/ No. 5 1916". 15" x 11 1/4” board, 23 1/2" x 20” framed. Louis Agassiz Fuertes is the most widely acclaimed American ornithological artist of his time. Born in Ithaca, New York, Fuertes began drawing birds at an early age, inspired by Audubon's "Birds of America". In a letter to Frank Chapman, dated December 25, 1917, he stated: "This set was for ten years or more my daily bread. By it I was so thrilled that it melts me now to remember it." By the time he was seventeen, his illustrations had qualified him as an associate member of the American Ornithologists Union whose active membership was limited to fifty people in the entire United States
Arader Galleries
Jan. 28, 2023
Fuertes Original Watercolor of a Bohemian Waxwing
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
FUERTES, Louis Agassiz (1874-1927). Bohemian Waxwing. Original watercolor and gouache on paper. Signed lower center, “Louis Agassiz Fuertes, August 18th, 1926.” Verso contains small pencil sketch of another unidentified bird. 13 1/8" x 9 1/2” sheet, 22 3/4" x 19” framed. Louis Agassiz Fuertes is the most widely acclaimed American ornithological artist of his time. Born in Ithaca, New York, Fuertes began drawing birds at an early age, inspired by Audubon's "Birds of America". In a letter to Frank Chapman, dated December 25, 1917, he stated: "This set was for ten years or more my daily bread. By it I was so thrilled that it melts me now to remember it." By the time he was seventeen, his illustrations had qualified him as an associate member of the American Ornithologists Union whose active membership was limited to fifty people in the entire United States.
Arader Galleries
Jan. 28, 2023
Fuertes Original Drawing of a Peregrine Falcon
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
FUERTES, Louis Agassiz (1874-1927). Peregrine Falcon. Original pastel and pencil on paper. Signed lower right “for Anne and Maude from their Uncle Louis, Feb. 16, 1924.” Title inscribed lower left. 11 3/4" x 8 7/8” sheet, 17 7/8" x 15” framed. Louis Agassiz Fuertes is the most widely acclaimed American ornithological artist of his time. Born in Ithaca, New York, Fuertes began drawing birds at an early age, inspired by Audubon's "Birds of America". In a letter to Frank Chapman, dated December 25, 1917, he stated: "This set was for ten years or more my daily bread. By it I was so thrilled that it melts me now to remember it." By the time he was seventeen, his illustrations had qualified him as an associate member of the American Ornithologists Union whose active membership was limited to fifty people in the entire United States.
Arader Galleries
Jan. 24, 2023
Louis Agassiz Fuertes "Warblers" Watercolor
Est: $3,000 - $6,000
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (American, 1874-1927). Watercolor on paper painting depicting two Nashville warblers perched atop a flowering branch, 1899. Signed along the lower center; with an inscription along the lower right. Further inscribed along the lower left and dated May 1, 1899. Provenance information inscribed along the verso. Provenance: Directly from the artist to Prof. Chas Babcock; gift to Prof. Frederick M. Smith; gift to Ann B. Sampson; Private Collection, Minnesota. Lot Essay: Louis Agassiz Fuertes was an ornithologist, illustrator, and artist and is considered one of the most prolific American bird artists, second only to John James Audubon. Born and raised in New York, he fostered a fascination with birds from a young age. At the age of 17 he became the youngest member ever named when he was inducted as an Associate Member of the American Ornithologists' Union. After studing at the Institute of Keller in Zurich for a year he returned to America to study architecture at Cornell University. However, he lacked a passion for the study of mathematics and geometry and was still fascinated by birds. One apocryphal story tells of him climbing out a window during a college lecture to sit in a tree, completey still, to study a strange bird call. Finally, in 1895, he exhibited fifty of his works at the congress of the American Ornitholgists' Union at Washington and received the first of many commisions for illustrating birds before he graduated. After graduating he studied with Abbott H. Thayer and traveled throughout the United States to study birds. He collaborated with Frank Chapman, the curator of the American Museum of Natural History, on many assignments and even discovered a new species of oriiole with him while in Mexico. His fame led to him returning to Cornell University to lecture on ornithology beginning in 1923. He was killed prematurely by an a train at a crossing near his hometown of Unadilla, New York, when the train was obscured by a load of hay. The paintings in his car extraordinarily survived undamaged.
Revere Auctions
Oct. 06, 2022
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (American, 1874-1927) A Blue Headed Thrasher 11 1/4 x 13in (28.6 x 33cm) (sight)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (American, 1874-1927) A Blue Headed Thrasher signed 'Louis Agassiz Furetes' (lower left) watercolor and gouache on paper 11 1/4 x 13in (28.6 x 33cm) (sight) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Sep. 24, 2022
FUERTES WATERCOLOR OF A FRIGATE BIRD
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
FUERTES, Louis Agassiz (American, 1874-1927). Frigate Bird. Watercolor and pencil on paper. Signed lower right: "Louis Agassiz Fuertes" 30" x 21 3/4" sheet. Louis Agassiz Fuertes was the most widely acclaimed American ornithological artist of his time. Born in Ithaca, New York, Fuertes began drawing birds at an early age, inspired by Audubon’s Birds of America. By the time he was seventeen, his illustrations had qualified him as an associate member of the American Ornithologists’ Union. Fuertes quickly became associated with leading ornithological scientists and artists, and he received professional commissions while still an undergraduate at Cornell. Fuertes went on to produce a vast body of work for an extensive range of projects. His paintings and drawings invariably convey the artist’s meticulous study of his subjects’ form and behavior. His diligence, precision, and skill in draftsmanship produced some of the most animated and engaging bird illustrations of the twentieth century. Fuertes was determined to study and draw birds as they behaved in their natural habitats, unlike his predecessors, including Audubon, who took the easier route of drawing from stuffed specimens. As a result of this scrupulous and sensitive study of living birds, Fuertes’ works are characterized by much greater accuracy and a sense of vitality. Perhaps more than any of the other great bird artists, Fuertes’ birds are always full of life. In the book “A Celebration of Birds: The Life and Art of Louis Agassiz Fuertes,” the noted specialist on ornithological art Roger Tory Peterson notes that even today, “most bird painters are still influenced directly or indirectly by Fuertes...” Fuertes traveled widely to broaden his knowledge of birds and their habitats. In 1899, for example, he accompanied the Harriman Expedition to Alaska, a group that traveled up the coast as far as Plover Bay in Siberia. Sponsored by the railroad and mining magnate Edward Harriman, the elaborately outfitted expedition included well-known scientists such as John Burroughs and John Muir, landscape artists Frederick Dellenbaugh and Robert Swain Gifford, and photographer Edward Curtis. By that time, Fuertes has widely acclaimed himself, his illustrations have been disseminated in several publications. Yet his original watercolors, the most compelling testaments to this great bird artist’s unparalleled abilities, are quite rare.
Arader Galleries
Sep. 21, 2022
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) Five Depictions of Shore Birds and Ducks sizes to 22 1/4 x 14 7/8 in. (56.5 x 37.8 cm) two framed 28 x 20 3/4 x 1/2 in.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) Five Depictions of Shore Birds and Ducks four signed 'Louis Agassiz Fuertes' (lower right), two dated '1909' (lower right), one unsigned and undated three watercolors of ducks, two ink wash drawings of wading birds sizes to 22 1/4 x 14 7/8 in. (56.5 x 37.8 cm) two framed 28 x 20 3/4 x 1/2 in. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Aug. 31, 2022
Louis Agassiz Fuertes 1874-1927 Ravens WC Painting
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (American, 1874-1927). Original watercolor painting on paper. An ornithological study of three (3) raven type black birds. Artist signature lower right. The artist set the rigorous, current-day standards for ornithological art and naturalist depiction, and is considered one of the most prolific American bird artists, second only to John James Audubon. Framed and matted. Work Size: 20 x 14 in. Dimensions: 26 X 20 X 1.25 in. Condition: Good to fair overall condition with normal surface wear. Frame having mild storage wear to edges and corners. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Got something to sell? Contact us at HillAuctionGallery.com
Hill Auction Gallery
Jul. 09, 2022
Louis Fuertes Watercolor Painting, Woodpeckers
Est: $1,800 - $2,200
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (American, 1874-1927) watercolor and gouache on cardstock depicting two Yellow Bellied Sapsuckers perched on the side of a birch tree. The male is depicted in the foreground with the female partially visible in the background. Signed in black "Louis Agassiz Fuertes" lower right. Pencil inscription en verso cardstock reading "17, Yellow Bellied, Male full f?, Female upper". Empire Molding Works, Rochester, New York label and additional identification label, en verso of frame. Housed in a carved wood frame with wood matte and giltwood liner. Sight: 10" H x 6 1/2" W. Framed: 16 3/4" H x 13" W. Provenance: Originally purchased in Rochester, NY. Biography: Born in New York and inspired as a child by John Audubon's Birds of America, Louis Fuertes became a prominent American ornithologist, illustrator, and artist. His bird paintings and sketches were based on studies in nature and details from fresh specimens across America, Mexico, Colombia, Europe, and Africa. Fuertes was educated at Cornell and went on to illustrate numerous books and articles including for National Geographic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and his three-volume Birds of Massachusetts, and in 1899 he accompanied the Harriman Expedition to Alaska as a biological surveyor. His name is commemorated in two species, including an oriole he helped discover while on a collecting expedition with Frank Chapman, curator of the American Museum of Natural History. Fuertes was killed in a tragic car-train accident at the age of 53. The Wilson Ornithological Society instituted an award in his memory in 1947.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jun. 26, 2022
RARE! LOUIS AGASSIZ FUERTES "ANAX JUNIUS" WATERCOLOR & GOUACHE ON PAPER
Est: -
Rare orginal insect painting by Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874 - 1927) "Anax Junius" (Green Darner) Watercolor & Gouache on Paper. Signed on lower right, along with scientific name inscribed, along with small drawing on reverse. Louis Agassiz Fuertes was an American ornithologist, illustrator and artist. He formed an interest in nature from childhood when he was inspired by John James Audubon's book, Birds of America. He set new standards for ornithological art and is considered as one of the most prolific American bird artists after John James Audubon. He made thousands of bird paintings and sketches, based on studies in nature and details from fresh specimens, that illustrate a range of ornithological works. He influenced several other wildlife artists after him, and the Wilson Ornithological Society instituted an award in his memory in 1947. The green darner or common green darner (Anax Junius), after its resemblance to a darning needle, is a species of dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae. One of the most common and abundant species throughout North America, it also ranges south to Panama. It is well known for its great migration distance from the northern United States south into Texas and Mexico. It also occurs in the Caribbean, Tahiti, and Asia from Japan to mainland China. It is the official insect for the state of Washington in the United States. Artist: Louis Agassiz Fuertes Title: "Anax Junius" Medium: Watercolor & Gouache Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 14x8.75 in. Keywords: Illustration, animals, specimen; Ref: BD2022
Bradford's
Mar. 24, 2022
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874 - 1927) American
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874 - 1927) American ,Watercolor and gouache and pencil / Paper ,Signed Lower Right,measures 10.5" x 7.5 " inches
Cutler Bay Auctions
Mar. 10, 2022
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (American, 1874-1927) The Day of the Big Wind, 1920 Pencil
Est: $600 - $800
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (American, 1874-1927) The Day of the Big Wind, 1920 Pencil on paper 10 x 8-1/4 inches (25.4 x 21.0 cm) (sight) Initialed, dated, titled, and dedicated along margins: To Little [...] / from her friend / the Point Protector, / L.A.F / The Day of the Big Wind / 1920 PROVENANCE: Skinner Inc. Marlborough, Massachusetts, March 9, 2001, lot 312; Private collection, Denver, Colorado. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Mar. 08, 2022
5 Matted 20th C. American Prints of Birds
Est: $400 - $600
**Originally Listed At $250** Louis Agassiz Fuertes (American, 1874-1927); Sherman Foote Denton (American, 1856-1937); John Livezy Ridgway (American, 1859-1947). Five prints of various species of birds by three prominent illustrators, all signed in the plate. Ornithologist and artist Louis Agassiz Fuertes was among the most prolific American bird illustrators. He created thousands of paintings and sketches of birds from life. Sherman Foote Denton was a naturalist, artist, world traveler, collector, author, and inventor. His passion for natural history encompassed not only birds, but also fish, butterflies and other insects, fossils, freshwater pearls, and gems. John Livezy Ridgway was an American naturalist illustrator who worked as a draftsman for the US Geological Survey, the Carnegie Institution of Washington, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, and the California Institute of Technology. Size of Denton image: 9" L x 11.5" W (22.9 cm x 29.2 cm) Size of matte: 15" L x 17.5" W (38.1 cm x 44.4 cm) Birds depicted include: "The Mongolian or Ring-Necked Pheasant. (Phasius Torquatus)" by Denton; "Screech Owl: Upper Figure, Gray Phase, Lower Figure, Rufous Phase of Plumage, about 3/8 Natural Size" by Fuertes; "Upper Figure, Kingbird about 1/2 Natural Size. Lower Figure, Phoebe about 2/3 Natural Size" by Fuertes; "Upper Figure, Golden-Crowned Kinglet / Lower Figure, Ruby-Crowned Kinglet / Left-Hand Figure, Brown Creeper / Natural Size" by Fuertes; and "Spruce Grouse (Dendragapus Canadensis)" by Ridgway. Provenance: private Colorado Collection; Private Collection of a Private Colorado Family All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #166600
Artemis Gallery
Jan. 29, 2022
Louis Fuertes, Bird Watercolor
Est: $900 - $1,000
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (American, 1874-1927) watercolor, gouache and pencil on paper depicting two birds perched on branches overlooking a wooded area; one bird holds a mouse in its claws. The sheet also includes pencil sketches in the right margin of two additional birds (one in flight, the other on a branch). Signed in pencil lower right of watercolor image and inscribed lower left "To my old friend 'Buck' Sept. 5, '04". Unframed. Sheet: 11 1/2" H x 9 1/2" W. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. Biography: Born in New York and inspired as a child by John Audubon's Birds of America, Louis Fuertes became a prominent American ornithologist, illustrator, and artist. His bird paintings and sketches were based on studies in nature and details from fresh specimens across America, Mexico, Colombia, Europe, and Africa. Fuertes was educated at Cornell and went on to illustrate numerous books and articles including for National Geographic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and his three-volume Birds of Massachusetts, and in 1899 he accompanied the Harriman Expedition to Alaska as a biological surveyor. His name is commemorated in two species, including an oriole he helped discover while on a collecting expedition with Frank Chapman, curator of the American Museum of Natural History. Fuertes was killed in a tragic car-train accident at the age of 53. The Wilson Ornithological Society instituted an award in his memory in 1947.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Dec. 29, 2021
5 Matted 20th C. American Prints of Birds
Est: $400 - $600
**Originally Listed At $250** Louis Agassiz Fuertes (American, 1874-1927); Sherman Foote Denton (American, 1856-1937); John Livezy Ridgway (American, 1859-1947). Five prints of various species of birds by three prominent illustrators, all signed in the plate. Ornithologist and artist Louis Agassiz Fuertes was among the most prolific American bird illustrators. He created thousands of paintings and sketches of birds from life. Sherman Foote Denton was a naturalist, artist, world traveler, collector, author, and inventor. His passion for natural history encompassed not only birds, but also fish, butterflies and other insects, fossils, freshwater pearls, and gems. John Livezy Ridgway was an American naturalist illustrator who worked as a draftsman for the US Geological Survey, the Carnegie Institution of Washington, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, and the California Institute of Technology. Size of Denton image: 9" L x 11.5" W (22.9 cm x 29.2 cm) Size of matte: 15" L x 17.5" W (38.1 cm x 44.4 cm) Birds depicted include: "The Mongolian or Ring-Necked Pheasant. (Phasius Torquatus)" by Denton; "Screech Owl: Upper Figure, Gray Phase, Lower Figure, Rufous Phase of Plumage, about 3/8 Natural Size" by Fuertes; "Upper Figure, Kingbird about 1/2 Natural Size. Lower Figure, Phoebe about 2/3 Natural Size" by Fuertes; "Upper Figure, Golden-Crowned Kinglet / Lower Figure, Ruby-Crowned Kinglet / Left-Hand Figure, Brown Creeper / Natural Size" by Fuertes; and "Spruce Grouse (Dendragapus Canadensis)" by Ridgway. Provenance: private Colorado Collection; Private Collection of a Private Colorado Family All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #166600
Artemis Gallery
Aug. 19, 2021
Louis Agassiz Fuertes&the Singular Beauty Of Birds
Est: $10 - $1,000
Paintings, Drawings, Letters Assembled And Edited By Fredrick George Marcham. 14.25" By 11.5"
Berner's Auction Gallery
Jun. 26, 2021
LOUIS A. FUERTES (1874-1927)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
"Gyrfalcon" watercolor on Japanese paper. 13 x 9 1/4 inches. framed. 19 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches (overall). Provenance: Purchased from Katherine Fuertes (the artist's sister) by Ruth Emery (aunt of consignor).
John McInnis Auctioneers
Jun. 26, 2021
LOUIS A. FUERTES (1874-1927)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
"Blue Bird (Sialia Sialis) Male and Female" watercolor and ink. 13 x 9 inches. framed. 19 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches (overall). Provenance: Purchased from Katherine Fuertes (the artist's sister) in December 1943 by Ruth Emery (aunt of consignor).
John McInnis Auctioneers
Jun. 26, 2021
LOUIS A. FUERTES (1874-1927)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
"Sapsucker Woodpeckers" watercolor and ink. 13 x 9 1/4 inches. framed. 19 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches (overall). Provenance: Purchased from Katherine Fuertes (the artist's sister) in 1940 by Ruth Emery (aunt of consignor).
John McInnis Auctioneers
Apr. 30, 2021
Watercolor on paper, Lewis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927).
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
Watercolor on paper, Lewis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927). Signed and dated lower left, 1921. Rocky mountain elk standing atop of grassy foothills. A royal bull or 7x7 looking into the valley. Mounted in a hand carved period frame. Image measures 22" x 22.5".
Guyette & Deeter
Oct. 03, 2020
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) Bird Prints (6)
Est: $50 - $75
Set of 6 bird chromolithographs by renowned American artist Louis Agassiz Fuertes. New York, late 19th Century. 12" x 9 1/2".
Copake Auction Inc.
Sep. 24, 2020
Louis Agassiz Fuertes, Bald Eagle
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Louis Agassiz Fuertes Bald Eagle 1896 watercolor and gouache en grisaille on paper 9.125 h × 12.625 w in (23 × 32 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'LA Fuertes 96'. Provenance: Skinner, American & European Paintings, 10 November 2000, Lot 92 condition: Work is in overall good condition. Sheet is toned with darker discoloration along edges. Adhesive residue in margins of sheet. Work presents well. Unframed.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jan. 19, 2020
LOUIS FUERTES WATERCOLOR, "CANADA GEESE"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
LOUIS FUERTES (US, 1874-1927), WATERCOLOR, SIGHT: H 20", L 25", "CANADA GEESE" Framed, 29" x 34"; signed lower right; March 10, 1919 letter from the artist to Henry Ledyard, Detroit regarding the purchase of the geese painting. (see photo detail).
DuMouchelles
Jan. 19, 2020
LOUIS FUERTES WATERCOLOR, "MALLARD"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
LOUIS FUERTES (US, 1874-1927), WATERCOLOR. SIGHT: H 19", L 25", "MALLARD" Signed lower right; framed, 34" x 29". Letters from the the artist to the purchaser, Henry Ledyard, Detroit are available (see photo detail)
DuMouchelles
Sep. 28, 2019
Fuertes Peregrin Falcon Watercolor
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
FUERTES, Louis Agassiz (1874-1927). Peregrine Falcon Study (Diving). Watercolor on paper. Signed lower right: Louis Agassiz Fuertes / 2-19-24. 5 3/4" x 3 3/4" sheet, 12 1/2" x 10 3/4" framed. Fuertes went on to produce a vast body of work for an extremely broad range of projects. Initially, his drawings had been solely a means of ornithological study and thus, his paintings and drawings invariably convey the artists extremely careful study of his subjects form and behavior. His diligence, precision and skill in draftsmanship produced some of the most animated and engaging bird illustrations of the twentieth century.
Arader Galleries
Sep. 28, 2019
Fuertes Peregrin Falcon Watercolor
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
FUERTES, Louis Agassiz (1874-1927). Peregrine Falcon Study (Sitting). Watercolor on paper. Signed lower left: Louis Agassiz Fuertes / 2-19-24. 5 3/4" x 3 3/4" sheet, 12 1/2" x 10 3/4" framed. Fuertes went on to produce a vast body of work for an extremely broad range of projects. Initially, his drawings had been solely a means of ornithological study and thus, his paintings and drawings invariably convey the artists extremely careful study of his subjects form and behavior. His diligence, precision and skill in draftsmanship produced some of the most animated and engaging bird illustrations of the twentieth century.
Arader Galleries
Sep. 28, 2019
Fuertes Seagulls Watercolor
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
FUERTES, Louis Agassiz (1874-1927). Seagulls on the Beach. Watercolor and gouache on paper. Signed: "LA Fuertes". 5 1/2" x 10 3/4" sheet, 10" x 15" framed. Fuertes went on to produce a vast body of work for an extremely broad range of projects. Initially, his drawings had been solely a means of ornithological study and thus, his paintings and drawings invariably convey the artists extremely careful study of his subjects form and behavior. His diligence, precision and skill in draftsmanship produced some of the most animated and engaging bird illustrations of the twentieth century.
Arader Galleries
Aug. 01, 2019
LOUIS AGASSIZ FUERTES, New York, 1874-1927, "Horned Puffin"., Watercolor and gouache on paper, 6" x 5" sight. Framed 10.5" x 8.5".
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
LOUIS AGASSIZ FUERTES New York, 1874-1927 "Horned Puffin". Monogrammed "LAF" lower left. Watercolor and gouache on paper, 6" x 5" sight. Framed 10.5" x 8.5".
Eldred's
Dec. 06, 2018
LOUIS A. FUERTES (American, 1874 - 1927) COASTAL LANDSCAPE.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Stamped on reverse "I certify this is an original sketch by Louis A. Fuertes 1987" and signed by his wife "Margaret Sumner Fuertes". Artist: LOUIS A. FUERTES (American, 1874 - 1927) Condition: Very good, untouched condition Frame: Modern metallic gilt molded Medium: Watercolor Signature: Unsigned Title: COASTAL LANDSCAPE. Work Size: Sight: 11" x 13-1/2" Condition: Item Dimensions: Framed: 19" x 22 - 1/2".
Morphy Auctions
Oct. 27, 2018
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927), pencil sketch on paper, Owl, unsigned, sight size: 9 1/2" x 7", Provenance: From the Estate ...
Est: $300 - $500
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927), pencil sketch on paper, Owl, unsigned, sight size: 9 1/2" x 7", Provenance: From the Estate of Charles B. Ferguson of Bloomfield, Connecticut
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Oct. 27, 2018
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927), ink on paper, Falcon Perched on Limb, From L.A. Fuertes Ithaca, N.Y., initialed lower...
Est: $300 - $500
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927), ink on paper, Falcon Perched on Limb, From L.A. Fuertes Ithaca, N.Y., initialed lower left: L.A.F., 6 3/4" x 4" Provenance: From the Estate of Charles B. Ferguson of Bloomfield, Connecticut
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Oct. 27, 2018
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927), set of four pencil on paper sketches, (1) bird perched on limb, sight size: 5 3/4" x 5", (2)...
Est: $500 - $1,000
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927), set of four pencil on paper sketches, (1) bird perched on limb, sight size: 5 3/4" x 5", (2) zebra, sight size: 6 1/2" x 5 1/2", (3) birds, sight size: 5 1/2" x 6 3/4", (4) birds, sight size: 6 1/2" x 5 3/4", all unsigned, each stamped: Fishers Island, N.Y., Provenance: From the Estate of Charles B. Ferguson of Bloomfield, Connecticut
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Sep. 29, 2018
Fuertes Watercolor, Auks
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
FUERTES, Louis Agassiz (1874-1927). Birds of the Auk Family. [ca 1925]. Fine original watercolour and gouache painting (20 x 15 inches, matted and framed) of birds of the Auk family, preliminary artwork for plate 3 in Edward Howe Forbush's book "Birds of Massachusetts and other New England States", 1925. Provenance: Sotheby's Sale, November 17, 1978, lot 541 Comparable: Nadeau Auctions, April 2018 - $42,000
Arader Galleries
Sep. 29, 2018
Fuertes Watercolor, Birds and Butterfly
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
FUERTES, Louis Agassiz (1874-1927). Birds and Butterfly. Watercolor on Paper. Signed l.r.: "Louis A. Fuertes". 14 1/2 x 21 1/4 inches sheet, 24 x 31 inches framed Louis A. Fuertes was the most widely acclaimed American ornithological artist of his time. His original watercolors, the most compelling testaments to the unparalleled abilities of this great artist, are quite rare.
Arader Galleries
Sep. 29, 2018
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (American, 1874-1927) Mallard Ducks in a Marsh
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
Watercolor. signed 'Louis Agassiz Fuertes' and dated '1916' (lower right).
Cottone Auctions
Aug. 29, 2018
Louis A. Fuertes.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Note: Stamped on reverse "I certify this is an original sketch by Louis A. Fuertes 1987" and signed by his wife "Margaret Sumner Fuertes". Very good, untouched condition.Dates: (American, 1874 - 1927).Frame: Modern Metallic Gilt Molded.Medium: Watercolor. Signature: Unsigned.Title: "Original Sketch". Condition: Dimensions: Frame: 19" x 22 - 1/2".
Morphy Auctions
Apr. 07, 2018
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) pencil and color pencil on paper Fishers Island Shore Birds Sep 21 22 signed lower left: Louis ...
Est: $500 - $1,000
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) pencil and color pencil on paper Fishers Island Shore Birds Sep 21 22 signed lower left: Louis Agassiz Fuertes sight size: 8 3/4" x 11 3/4" Provenance: From the Estate of Charles B. Ferguson of Bloomfield, Connecticut
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Apr. 07, 2018
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) ink on paper Falcon Perched on Limb From L
Est: $300 - $500
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) ink on paper Falcon Perched on Limb From L.A. Fuertas Ithaca, N.Y. initialed lower left: L.A.F. 6 3/4" x 4" Provenance: From the Estate of Charles B. Ferguson of Bloomfield, Connecticut
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Apr. 07, 2018
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) pencil sketch on paper Owl unsigned sight size: 9 1/2" x 7" Provenance: From the Estate of Ch...
Est: $300 - $500
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) pencil sketch on paper Owl unsigned sight size: 9 1/2" x 7" Provenance: From the Estate of Charles B. Ferguson of Bloomfield, Connecticut
Nadeau's Auction Gallery