George Gay Paintings & Artwork for Sale | George Gay Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 12, 2024
GEORGE CARON ENOLA GAY
Est: $100 - $160
(1919-1994) Tail gunner of the famed B-29 bomber Enola Gay. Facing the rear of the B-29, he was the first to see the mushroom cloud. Caron was given a camera at the last moment and snapped a roll of photographs as the mushroom cloud ascended. His photographs of the explosion were printed on millions of leaflets that were dropped over Japan the next day. Signed 8 x 10 in. b/w photograph of Enola Gay Tail Gunner George Caron posing in his military uniform, signed in black ink 'George R. Caron'. Fine condition.
Fairhill Auction LLC
Jul. 10, 2024
George Howell Gay, Wisconsin, Chicago, New York (1858-1931), rural landscape with wetlands, watercolor on paper, 17 1/4"H x 26"W, 23"H x 32"W (frame)
Est: $20 - $40
George Howell Gay Wisconsin, Chicago, New York, (1858-1931) rural landscape with wetlands watercolor on paper Signed lower left. Biography from the Archives of askART: George H. Gay was well known for his watercolor landscapes, seascapes and paintings of rivers and ships, mostly along the shores of New England. Gay also painted snowscapes, but these are scarcer. It is unusual to find an oil painting by this artist, as he worked mainly in watercolor. Some of his works display a tonalist aesthetic. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 2, 1858, and lived in Chicago and then in 1889, settled in Bronxville, New York. Gay was a pupil of Paul Brown and Henry Elkins in Chicago. He is known to have exhibited at the National Academy of Design in 1890; Boston Art Club, 1890-1900; and Boston Art Club, 1897. Shortly before his death in 1931, George Gay's address in 1929 was known to be 100 Kraft Ave., Bronxville, NY. Sources:Peter Hastings Falk, Editor, Who Was Who in American Art Websites of Litchfield Galleries and Don and Nancy's Antiques
Ripley Auctions
Jun. 11, 2024
GEORGE HOWELL GAY LANDSCAPE WATERCOLOR PAINTING.
Est: $100 - $150
George Howell Gay Landscape Watercolor Painting. Dimensions: Frame Height: 22 inches, Frame Width: 34.5 inches. - Image Size: Image Height: 14 inches, Image Width: 26 inches. --- - - We offer curbside delivery to NYC, Manhattan, Close Brooklyn, Hoboken about a week after the auction at reasonable rates. Next Trip June 18. See details at our website. https://www.uniquesandantiques.com/nyc/
Uniques & Antiques
Apr. 12, 2024
GEORGE HOWELL GAY SEASCAPE
Est: $300 - $400
George Howell Gay (1858-1931, American) watercolor seascape sunset titled "New England Coast". 13.5" x 23.5" ss / 19.5" x 29.5" oa
Wiederseim Associates, Inc.
Feb. 29, 2024
GEORGE CARON & RICHARD NELSON ENOLA GAY BIRTH OF THE ATOMIC AGE
Est: $120 - $220
Two autographed copies of the first page of 'Birth of the Atomic Age' by Joseph F. Papalia, one copy is signed by GEORGE CARON (1919-1994) Tail gunner of the famed B-29 bomber Enola Gay. Facing the rear of the B-29, Caron was the first to see the mushroom cloud. The second excerpt is signed by RICHARD H. NELSON (1925-2003) youngest crew member of the Enola Gay and radio operator on the historic bombing mission. Each one page, light mailing folds, 8.5 x 11 inches. Joseph Papalia is an official historian of the 509th Composite Group, the US Army Air Force unit created specifically for dropping atomic bombs during World War II.
Fairhill Auction LLC
Aug. 04, 2023
George R. Caron Enola Gay Tail Gunner WWII Signed bank cheque . Good condition. All autographs are
Est: £10 - £12
George R. Caron Enola Gay Tail Gunner WWII Signed bank cheque . Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10.
Chaucer Auctions
May. 26, 2023
GEORGE HOWEL GAY SIGNED WATERCOLOR
Est: $150 - $300
GEORGE HOWEL GAY SIGNED WATERCOLOR WINTER SCENE W/STREAM & BIRCH TREES, APPROXIMATELY 15 IN X 21 IN OVERALL
Dennis Auction Service
Apr. 26, 2023
GEORGE CARON ENOLA GAY
Est: $80 - $120
(1919-1994) Tail gunner of the famed B-29 bomber Enola Gay. Facing the rear of the B-29, he was the first to see the mushroom cloud. ALS, Feb 9,1981, 2 pages, from George Caron to collector George Rinsland, with transmittal envelope.
Fairhill Auction LLC
Jan. 29, 2023
George Howel Gay watercolor - coastal seascape
Est: $600 - $1,200
Watercolor and Gouache Signed bottom right Labeled verso Shinnecock Beach L. I. (Long Island) Geo Howell Gay image measures approx. 9.5" x 19" in period frame behind glass
California Auctioneers
Jan. 28, 2023
GEORGE HOWELL GAY
Est: $200 - $300
GEORGE HOWELL GAY (American, 1858-1931), moonlit coastal seascape, watercolor and pencil heightened with white on blue wove paper, signed ''Geo. Howell Gay'' lower left. Framed under glass. Laid down to cardboard. Toning, matburn. 10''h, 20''w.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Jan. 28, 2023
GEORGE HOWELL GAY
Est: $300 - $500
GEORGE HOWELL GAY (American, 1858-1931), ''Surf Off Southampton, L.I.'', watercolor with white heightening on wove paper, signed ''Geo. Howell Gay'' lower left, titled in pencil on paper verso. Framed under glass. Minor toning, acid burn to verso. 13-1/2''h, 31-3/8''w.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Aug. 13, 2022
George Howell Gay. Sailboats and Surf.
Est: $250 - $350
George Howell Gay (1858 - 1931). Watercolor on paper, 10 x 19.5 inches, signed lower left. Framed, frame 17 x 26.5 inches.
Casco Bay Auctions
Feb. 24, 2022
George Howell Gay, Seascape, Watercolor
Est: $200 - $300
Property of a Florida Collector Description: George Howell Gay (NY/WI, 1858-1931), Seascape, Watercolor, signed lower right, depicting a seascape with rocks and shoreline, matted and framed. Frame size: 25 1/2 in. x 35 1/4 in. Measurements: Height: of image 12 in. x Width: 22 in. Condition: Fair condition, paper yellowed, some staining to paper, paper mounted, slightly loose in frame, losses to frame.
Everard Auctions and Appraisals
Feb. 04, 2022
GEORGE CARON ENOLA GAY
Est: $80 - $100
GEORGE CARON ENOLA GAY (1919-1994) Tail gunner of the famed B-29 bomber Enola Gay. Facing the rear of the B-29, he was the first to see the mushroom cloud. Caron was given a camera at the last moment and snapped a roll of photographs as the mushroom cloud ascended. His photographs of the explosion were printed on millions of leaflets that were dropped over Japan the next day. Signed 8 x 10 in. b/w photograph of Enola Gay Tail Gunner George Caron posing in his military uniform, signed in blue ink 'George R. Caron Tail Gunner - Enola Gay.' Fine condition.
Fairhill Auction LLC
Oct. 15, 2021
GEORGE HOWELL GAY (New York/Wisconsin, 1858-1931), Seascape., Watercolor on paper, 17” x 27”. Framed 26” x 36”.
Est: $200 - $300
GEORGE HOWELL GAY New York/Wisconsin, 1858-1931 Seascape. Signed lower right "Geo. Howell Gay".
Eldred's
Oct. 09, 2021
George Howell Gay watercolor Seascape with Sailboat
Est: $200 - $400
Gay, George Howell (American 1858 - 1931), Seascape with Sailboat in Distance, watercolor, 15 x 28.5 inches, signed lower left corner, framed measuring 26 x 38 inches,
Concept Art Gallery
Sep. 26, 2020
George H. Gay watercolor
Est: $100 - $200
George Howell Gay (American 1858-1931)- Late Fall Landscape with Stream- watercolor on paper, signed Geo Howell Gay lower right, paper age toned, framed. 10 x 19 1/2''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Apr. 29, 2020
George Howell Gay watercolor coastal scene
Est: $100 - $200
George Howell Gay (American 1858-1931), watercolor coastal scene, signed lower left, 10" x 20".
Pook & Pook Inc.
Nov. 17, 2018
George Gay Navy Cross Recipient "Sole Survivor" S/N lithograph
Est: $200 - $350
George Gay was the only survivor of the attack on the Japanese Fleet at Midway by Torpedo Squadron Eight. Gay was severely wounded and spent 30 hours in enemy infested water before being rescued. He was awarded the U.S. Navy's highest honor, the Navy Cross. The lithograph is signed by George wit the added inscription, "Best of the Good Lick I had Here" Also signed by the artist 606/1000 issued. Suggested bid $250
Fusco Auctions
Aug. 15, 2018
George Howell Gay - Watercolor of inlet
Est: $10 - $1,000
George Howell Gay - Watercolor of inlet. 27" x 36.5"
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Jul. 24, 2018
George Howell Gay (American. 1911-2002) watercolor, CRAHING WAVES, signed, approx. 14" x 23"
Est: $500 - $750
George Howell Gay (American. 1911-2002) watercolor, CRAHING WAVES, signed, approx. 14" x 23"
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Jun. 03, 2018
George Gay Navy Cross Recipient "Sole Survivor" S/N lithograph
Est: $200 - $350
George Gay was the only survivor of the attack on the Japanese Fleet at Midway by Torpedo Squadron Eight. Gay was severely wounded and spent 30 hours in enemy infested water before being rescued. He was awarded the U.S. Navy's highest honor, the Navy Cross. The lithograph is signed by George wit the added inscription, "Best of the Good Lick I had Here" Also signed by the artist 606/1000 issued. Suggested bid $250
Fusco Auctions
Jun. 01, 2018
George Howell Gay
Est: $600 - $900
George Howell Gay (New York, 1858-1931) THE BATHERS oil on canvas, framed, signed H24" W30 1/2" Provenance: South Carolina collection
Charlton Hall
Dec. 03, 2017
GEORGE HOWELL GAY
Est: $300 - $600
Moonlight on the Beach. Moonlight Shoreline beach (Framed) Signature: SLR
Lotus International Auctions
Nov. 11, 2017
George Howell Gay Rocky Seascape Painting
Est: $600 - $800
One painting depicting a seascape with a wall of rock and misty sailboats in the distance. Impasto is strongest at the tips of waves, which the seagulls fly near. This oil painting is rare, as most of his artworks were produced through watercolor.Keywords: New England, tonalist, Paul Brown, Henry Elkins, National Academy of Design (exh.), Boston Art Club (exh.)
Revere Auctions
Oct. 24, 2017
GEORGE GAY, PARIS | Table "Soleil"
Est: £250 - £400
with adjustable lectern
Sotheby's
Feb. 20, 2016
George Gay (American, d. 1914, act. New Orleans)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
George Gay (American, d. 1914, act. New Orleans, 1884-1897), "Cattle Grazing by the Shore" and "Pirogue Docked by the Wooden Bridge", 1891, 2 oils on canvas, each signed and dated lower right, former with "W.E. Seebold, NOLA" label en verso, each 12 in. x 15 in., matching period gilt frames
Neal Auction Company
Jan. 12, 2015
GEORGE HOWELL GAY (American. 1911-2002)
Est: $600 - $800
"Coastal Seascape". Signed Geo. Howell Gay l/r. Watercolor. Measuring 11" by 26 1/2". Framed.
Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
Nov. 15, 2014
GEORGE HOWELL GAY, WATERCOLOR, SEASCAPE, 1919
Est: $600 - $900
Surf along coast with gulls and sailboat, artist signed and dated lower left. Fine gilt frame under beige matting.Sight size: 15 1/2" x 29" Frame size 25 1/2" x 39 1/4" George H. Gay was well known for his watercolor landscapes, seascapes and paintings of rivers and ships, mostly along the shores of New England. Gay also painted snowscapes, but these are scarcer. It is unusual to find an oil painting by this artist, as he worked mainly in watercolor. Some of his works display a tonalist aesthetic.He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 2, 1858, and lived in Chicago and then in 1889, settled in Bronxville, New York. Gay was a pupil of Paul Brown and Henry Elkins in Chicago.He is known to have exhibited at the National Academy of Design in 1890; Boston Art Club, 1890-1900; and Boston Art Club, 1897.Shortly before his death in 1931, George Gay's address in 1929 was known to be 100 Kraft Ave., Bronxville, NY.
Mid-Atlantic Auctions and Appraisals
Sep. 14, 2013
George Gay (American/Louisiana d. 1914)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
George Gay (American/Louisiana d. 1914), "Lake Pontchartrain Night Scenes", 1891, pair of oils on canvas, each signed and dated lower right, each 12 in. x 15 in., original frames (2 pcs.). Provenance: Discovered in a New Orleans residence Starting Price: USD 2600
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 21, 2010
George Gay (American/New Orleans, d. 1914), "Lake
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
George Gay (American/New Orleans, d. 1914), "Lake Ponchartrain", oil on canvas, signed and dated "1891" lower right, 12 in. x 15 in., in a giltwood frame.
Neal Auction Company
Apr. 24, 2008
GAY, GEORGE HOWELL "AUTUMN LANDSCAPE WITH STREAM"
Est: $500 - $750
GAY, GEORGE HOWELL "AUTUMN LANDSCAPE WITH STREAM" 1923. Watercolor on paper. 11 1/2 x 17 in. Matted and shrink wrapped.
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