John Grossman Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1932 - d. 2016

John Grossman was born in Des Moines, Iowa in 1932. Grossman began copying Buck Rogers comics at an early age. He received a scholarship to the Minneapolis School of Art in 1950. After serving in the Army during 1952-54, he became a commercial artist in San Francisco. During 1956-58 he further studied in Paris at Cours de la Civilization Francaise at the Sorbonne. From 1960 to 1966 he taught lettering and design at the San Francisco Art Institute. In 1966 he began to paint in oils. Ronald Reagon appointed him to the California Arts Commision in 1967. Reagan presented one of his California landscapes to the Empress of Japan and another to the President of Mexico on a trip to that country.

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  • Painting, John Grossman
    Aug. 16, 2024

    Painting, John Grossman

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    John Grossman (American, b. 1932), Serene Valley, oil on board, signed lower right, sight: 12.5"h x 18.5"w, overall (with frame): 17.5"h x 23.5"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Painting, John Grossman
    Jul. 14, 2023

    Painting, John Grossman

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    John Grossman (American, b. 1932), "Prospect," 1973, oil on board, signed lower right, title and date on label verso, board: 24"h x 30"w, overall (with frame): 29.25"h x 35.25"w

    Clars Auctions
  • John Grossman Signed Elk Oil On Canvas
    Jun. 12, 2021

    John Grossman Signed Elk Oil On Canvas

    Est: -

    Depicting An Elk In A Field. Signed On The Lower Right Corner. Measures Approximately 33in X 29.25in. Artwork Measures Approximately 23.5in X 19.5in. Nr12701 Ja

    EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
  • John Grossman, (b. 1932, Californian), Still life with daisies, Oil on masonite, 8.25" H x 9.25" W
    Jan. 26, 2021

    John Grossman, (b. 1932, Californian), Still life with daisies, Oil on masonite, 8.25" H x 9.25" W

    Est: $500 - $700

    John Grossman (b. 1932, Californian) Still life with daisies Oil on masonite Signed lower right: John Grossman 8.25" H x 9.25" W

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • John Grossman (CA,IA,1932-2016) oil painting
    Feb. 09, 2020

    John Grossman (CA,IA,1932-2016) oil painting

    Est: $575 - $650

    ARTIST: John Grossman (California, Iowa, 1932 - 2016) NAME: Landscape - Evening Shadows - Point Reyes National Seashore, near Park Ranger Station YEAR: 1968 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Excellent. No visible inpaint under UV light. Minor wear to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: 15 x 19 inches / 38 x 48 cm SIGNATURE: Lower right and on verso CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 115866 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $60 + insurance. John Grossman (California, Iowa, born 1932) John Grossman was born in Des Moines, Iowa in 1932. Grossman began copying Buck Rogers comics at an early age. He received a scholarship to the Minneapolis School of Art in 1950. After serving in the Army during 1952-54, he became a commercial artist in San Francisco. During 1956-58 he further studied in Paris at Cours de la Civilization Francaise at the Sorbonne. From 1960 to 1966 he taught lettering and design at the San Francisco Art Institute. In 1966 he began to paint in oils. Ronald Reagon appointed him to the California Arts Commision in 1967. Reagan presented one of his California landscapes to the Empress of Japan and another to the President of Mexico on a trip to that country.

    Broward Auction Gallery LLC
  • John Grossman, (1932 - * California), "Contemplation", tree in a rolling hills landscape, oil on masonite, 18" H x 24" W
    May. 23, 2017

    John Grossman, (1932 - * California), "Contemplation", tree in a rolling hills landscape, oil on masonite, 18" H x 24" W

    Est: $1,800 - $2,000

    John Grossman (1932 - * California) "Contemplation", tree in a rolling hills landscape oil on masonite signed lower left: John Grossman, titled by repute 18" H x 24" W Provenance: Private Collection, Alhambra, CA Notes: Framed size: 28" H x 22" W x 2" D.

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • John Grossman
    Mar. 30, 2008

    John Grossman

    Est: $700 - $1,000

    John Grossman California (b. 1932) A DAY OF SAILING oil on canvas, framed, signed: lower right H24" W20"

    Charlton Hall
  • JOHN GROSSMAN, CALIFORNIA COUNTRY LANE, OIL
    Apr. 17, 2007

    JOHN GROSSMAN, CALIFORNIA COUNTRY LANE, OIL

    Est: $700 - $1,000

    signed lower right: John Grossman (1932-* Point Richmond, CA), framed oil on board, 20 H x 36 W, est:$700/1000.

    John Moran Auctioneers
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