Alexander F. Harmer Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Alexander F. Harmer Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 22, 2024
Alexander Francis Harmer (1856-1925) California Watercolor "Santa Barbara Oaks" 1896
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Alexander Francis Harmer (1856-1925) California Watercolor "Santa Barbara Oaks" 1896. Signed. Excellent condition. Holton custom hand-carved oak frame. 15"h x 23.5"w. Frame 22 5/8"h x 31"w.
California Historical Design, Inc
Jun. 30, 2024
Alexander Francis Harmer (1856-1925) California Watercolor "Santa Barbara Oaks" 1896
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
Alexander Francis Harmer (1856-1925) California Watercolor "Santa Barbara Oaks" 1896. Signed. Excellent condition. Holton custom hand-carved oak frame. 15"h x 23.5"w. Frame 22 5/8"h x 31"w. Active/lived in California, New Jersey. Alexander Harmer is known for Indian life and landscape painting, illustration. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Alexander Harmer "is considered Southern California's first great painter of the 19th century" (Edan Hughes). He began painting as a child, and at age 13 left home and wandered to Lincoln, Nebraska, where he spent three years before joining the army in Cincinnati, Ohio. Stationed in California for two years, he got a discharge to study art at the Pennsylvania School of Fine Arts in Philadelphia with Thomas Eakins and Thomas Anshutz. In 1881, to get West to paint Indians, he re-enlisted in the Army and was assigned cavalry duty in Arizona. His expeditions against Geronimo and the Apaches earned him the title "Artist of the Apaches," and his illustrations were in Harper's Weekly. He took his field sketches and notes of the Apaches, and returned to the Pennsylvania Academy where he produced a series of oil paintings and watercolors. In the 1890s, he settled in Santa Barbara, and began painting portraits and genre scenes depicting 19th-century California during the mission era when Mexico ruled California. He married into one of the old families of the area. His adobe gallery and home on De La Guerra Plaza was a popular place for artists. Spend $7500 or more at our two day auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. We deliver most larger pieces ourselves on the west coast and we make a loop around the US within approximately 60 days after the auction. No matter where you live in the lower 48 states, we look forward to personally meeting you and delivering larger pieces directly to your house. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $500-$600 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.
California Historical Design, Inc
May. 04, 2024
Attributed to Alexander Francis Harmer
Est: $200 - $400
(1856-1925, California, New Jersey) Portrait of an African American. Dated 1886. Oil on canvas painting, most likely a study. Signed with initials and dated lower right. Initialed on verso AFH. In an old gilt oak frame. Sight size 13" h x 9" w. Overall 17 1/2" h x 13 1/4" w. Overall good untouched condition.
Marion Antique Auctions
Mar. 24, 2024
Alexander Francis Harmer (1856-1925) California Watercolor "Santa Barbara Oaks" 1896
Est: $4,500 - $5,500
Alexander Francis Harmer (1856-1925) California Watercolor "Santa Barbara Oaks" 1896. Â Signed. Â Excellent condition. Â Holton custom hand-carved oak frame. Â 15"h x 23.5"w. Â Frame 22 5/8"h x 31"w. Active/lived in California, New Jersey. Alexander Harmer is known for Indian life and landscape painting, illustration. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Alexander Harmer "is considered Southern California's first great painter of the 19th century" (Edan Hughes). He began painting as a child, and at age 13 left home and wandered to Lincoln, Nebraska, where he spent three years before joining the army in Cincinnati, Ohio. Stationed in California for two years, he got a discharge to study art at the Pennsylvania School of Fine Arts in Philadelphia with Thomas Eakins and Thomas Anshutz. In 1881, to get West to paint Indians, he re-enlisted in the Army and was assigned cavalry duty in Arizona. His expeditions against Geronimo and the Apaches earned him the title "Artist of the Apaches," and his illustrations were in Harper's Weekly. He took his field sketches and notes of the Apaches, and returned to the Pennsylvania Academy where he produced a series of oil paintings and watercolors. In the 1890s, he settled in Santa Barbara, and began painting portraits and genre scenes depicting 19th-century California during the mission era when Mexico ruled California. He married into one of the old families of the area. His adobe gallery and home on De La Guerra Plaza was a popular place for artists. Spend $7500 or more at our two day auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. We deliver most larger pieces ourselves on the west coast and we make a loop around the US within approximately 60 days after the auction. No matter where you live in the lower 48 states, we look forward to personally meeting you and delivering larger pieces directly to your house. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $500-$600 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.
California Historical Design, Inc
Apr. 26, 2023
Alexander Francis Harmer (1856-1925) Hostage from a Raid 20 x 24 in. framed 30 x 34 in.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Alexander Francis Harmer (1856-1925) Hostage from a Raid signed 'ALEXANDER F. HARMER.' (lower right) and signed again and indistinctly titled (on the reverse) oil on canvas in sepia tones 20 x 24 in. framed 30 x 34 in.
Bonhams
Mar. 14, 2023
Alexander Francis Harmer, (1856-1925), "San Marcos Ranch," 1904, Oil on waxed canvas, 16" H x 20" W
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Alexander Francis Harmer (1856-1925) "San Marcos Ranch," 1904 Oil on waxed canvas Signed, dated, and inscribed lower right: Alex F. Harmer / San Marcos Ranch, Santa Barbara, Cal, 1904
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 14, 2023
Alexander F. Harmer, (1856-1925), Vaqueros riding at night, Oil on canvas, 18" H x 24" W
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Alexander Francis Harmer (1856-1925) Vaqueros riding at night Oil on canvas Signed and monogrammed lower left: Alexander F. Harmer
John Moran Auctioneers
Feb. 07, 2023
Alexander Francis Harmer (1856-1925) Sketch of Inez 14 x 10 1/4 in. framed 21 x 17 in.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Alexander Francis Harmer (1856-1925) Sketch of Inez signed, dated, and titled 'Alex F. Harmer. 1910' (on the reverse) and estate stamped (on the reverse) oil on canvas 14 x 10 1/4 in. framed 21 x 17 in.
Bonhams
Nov. 21, 2022
Alexander Francis Harmer (1856-1925) Mission San Juan Capistrano 22 x 33 in. framed 32 x 42 in.
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Alexander Francis Harmer (1856-1925) Mission San Juan Capistrano signed and dated 'A.F. Harmer 1886' (lower right) oil on canvas 22 x 33 in. framed 32 x 42 in.
Bonhams
May. 24, 2022
Alexander F. Harmer, (1856-1925, Santa Barbara, CA), Two sketch books: First: A Water Color Sketches book with sketches of Native Ameri
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Alexander F. Harmer (1856-1925, Santa Barbara, CA) Two sketch books: First: A Water Color Sketches book with sketches of Native American textiles and jewelry; The second: A Cambridge "Press" Sketch Book with military costume designs and furniture sketches, circa 1900s Each with various mediums throughout: watercolor, pencil, charcoal, and colored pencil Unsigned The first: 4.75" H x 6.25" W x 0.5" D; The second: 7.25" H x 4.5" W x 0.5" D Notes: Each in a clam shell case by David Weinstein Bookbinder, previously with Heritage Books, Beverly Hills, CA. This lot is accompanied by a prior listing from Michael Sharpe Rare & Antiquarian Books, Pasadena, CA.
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 24, 2022
Alexander F. Harmer, (1856-1925, Santa Barbara, CA), "Land of Sunshine", Ink and wash on paper under glass, 7.75 7.75" H x 5.375" W
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Alexander F. Harmer (1856-1925, Santa Barbara, CA) "Land of Sunshine" Ink and wash on paper under glass Signed lower right: A.F. Harmer; titled by repute; photocopy affixed verso: "The forms were [indistinct] and [indistinct] until they came between him and the light" 7.75 7.75" H x 5.375" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 29, 2022
Alexander F. Harmer W/C Painting, A Sly Sip
Est: $600 - $700
Alexander Francis Harmer (California/New Jersey, 1856-1925) watercolor on paper painting titled "A Sly Sip" depicting a young African American child holding a broom and a wicker bottle in an interior setting. Signed and dated "Alex F. Harmer 1887" lower right. R. H. Lowe Galleries, Chicago, IL labels, en verso. Housed and matted under glass in a giltwood frame. Sight: 13 1/4" H x 9 1/4" W. Framed: 26 1/4" H x 22 1/4" W.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Nov. 18, 2021
ALEXANDER F. HARMER (1856-1925): CALIFORNIA MISSION SCENE
Est: $600 - $800
mixed media on paper; unsigned; Provenance: George Stern Fine Art West Hollywood; 8 x 11 1/2 inches; 17 x 21 inches frame
Abell Auction
Sep. 09, 2021
ALEXANDER F. HARMER (1856-1925): CALIFORNIA MISSION SCENE
Est: $600 - $800
mixed media on paper; unsigned; Provenance: George Stern Fine Art West Hollywood; 8 x 11 1/2 inches; 17 x 21 inches frame
Abell Auction
Jun. 26, 2021
Alexander F. Harmer Painting âMountains Near Santa Barbaraâ 1908
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Alexander Francis Harmer (1856 - 1925) Painting âMountains Near Santa Barbaraâ 1908. Written on back âSan Marcos Ranch â Near Santa Cruz Creek Look in North Painted about 1908.â Signed. Excellent condition. 14.25"h x 12.5"w. Tim Holton custom oak frame 19.75"h x 17.75"w. Spend $5000 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. We deliver most larger pieces ourselves on the west coast and we make a loop around the US within approximately 60 days after the auction. No matter where you live in the lower 48 states, we look forward to personally meeting you and delivering larger pieces directly to your house. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $300 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.
California Historical Design, Inc
Jul. 13, 2020
Alexander Francis Harmer (1856-1925) Too Much to Drink 9 1/2 x 13 1/2in (Painted in 1890. )
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Alexander Francis Harmer (1856-1925) Too Much to Drink signed in ligature and dated 'AF Harmer 890' (center left) watercolor on paperboard 9 1/2 x 13 1/2in Painted in 1890. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jul. 13, 2020
Alexander Francis Harmer (1856-1925) Oak Dean 16 1/4 x 20 1/4in
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Alexander Francis Harmer (1856-1925) Oak Dean signed 'ALEX. F. HARMER.' (lower right) oil on canvas 16 1/4 x 20 1/4in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Nov. 24, 2019
Alexander Harmer, (American, 1856-1925), Women sewing, De La Guerra Adobe, Santa Barbara, watercolor on paper, 9 3/4 x 7 3/4in (25 x 20
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Alexander Harmer (American, 1856-1925) Women sewing, De La Guerra Adobe, Santa Barbara watercolor on paper signed lower right A.F. Harmer 9 3/4 x 7 3/4in (25 x 20cm) Provenance: Property from a Santa Barbara, California collector.
Andrew Jones Auctions
Oct. 20, 2019
Alexander Harmer, (American, 1856-1925), Women sewing, De La Guerra Adobe, Santa Barbara, watercolor on paper, 9 3/4 x 7 3/4in (25 x 20
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Alexander Harmer (American, 1856-1925) Women sewing, De La Guerra Adobe, Santa Barbara watercolor on paper signed lower right A.F. Harmer 9 3/4 x 7 3/4in (25 x 20cm) Provenance: Property from a Santa Barbara, California collector.
Andrew Jones Auctions
Oct. 06, 2019
ALEXANDER F. HARMER: "SISTER OF CHIEF GEORGE"
Est: $800 - $1,200
watercolor initialed lower left 8 x 6 inches
Abell Auction
Sep. 08, 2019
Alexander F. Harmer (1856-1925 Santa Barbara, CA)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Alexander F. Harmer (1856-1925 Santa Barbara, CA) A large collection of the artist's work including five oils on board; a large group of the artist's loose sketches in various mediums and sizes; some works signed Additional works by Richmond Irwin Kelsey (1905-1987 Oxnard, CA), Edward Borein (1872-1945 Santa Barbara, CA), and other artist's works, in various mediums and sizes; some works signed (approximately 130 works) Largest: 12" H x 15.25" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 15, 2018
Watching Signal Fires at Sunset by Alexander Harmer
Est: $50,000 - $100,000
Alexander Harmer (1856-1925), oil on canvas, 29 x 49, signed lower right
Jackson Hole Art Auction
Aug. 27, 2017
Alexander Frances Harmer (1856-1925) w/color
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
10" x 13 7/8" "View of the Grand Canyon w the Colorado Northern Arizona looking East toward Peach Springs" 1885
California Auctioneers
May. 04, 2017
ALEXANDER F. HARMER, American (1856-1925), Portrait of a Plains Chief, oil on wood panel, unsigned., 18 x 12 inches
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
ALEXANDER F. HARMER American (1856-1925) Portrait of a Plains Chief oil on wood panel, unsigned. 18 x 12 inches Provenance: Hirum Beales Collection; Private Collection, New York. Other Notes: This work was acquired by the owner with another bust portrait of an Apache male. The Apache portrait was sold to the Arizona Historical Society who confirmed the authenticity of both works (documentation available upon request) (acc. no. 04.30.1). The present Plains male portrait was deemed to be outside of the geographical collecting scope of the Society. Please visit our website for additional information. Tags: Painting / Paintings, Native American, Portrait / Portraiture
Shannon's
Apr. 11, 2017
Alexander Francis Harmer ( 1856-1925) Sunset on the coast near Santa Barbara 18 x 24in overall: 25 3/4 x 31 1/2in
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Sunset on the coast near Santa Barbara signed 'Alex F. Harmer.' (lower right) oil on canvas 18 x 24in overall: 25 3/4 x 31 1/2in Footnotes This view is believed to be from 1000 Steps Beach, which is just below Shoreline Park, Santa Barbara.
Bonhams
Apr. 11, 2017
Alexander Francis Harmer ( 1856-1925) Mission San Luis Rey 18 x 24in overall: 27 x 33in
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Mission San Luis Rey signed 'Alex.F.Harmer.' (lower right) oil on canvas 18 x 24in overall: 27 x 33in Footnotes Provenance Private collection, Hawaii. The church depicted was founded in 1798 by Padre Fermín Francisco de Lasuén and built in 1811.
Bonhams
Oct. 25, 2016
Alexander F. Harmer (1856-1925 Santa Barbara, CA)
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
''Sunset on the Coast near Santa Barbara, Cal'', California coastal, signed lower right: Alex F. Harmer, oil on canvas laid to canvas, 18'' H x 24'' W, est: $15,000/20,000. Note: Signed again, dated, inscribed and titled on the original canvas prior to lining: To Chris F. Phillips, From Alex F. Harmer, May 1895 - Sunset on the Coast near Santa Barbara, Cal.
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 25, 2016
Alexander F. Harmer (1856-1925 Santa Barbara, CA)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
''Chihuahua, Mex'', figures by a stream, signed in pencil on the matting lower right: Alexander Harmer, titled and dated in pencil on the matting lower left:1888, titled again verso, watercolor on board under glass, sight size: 6.5'' H x 9.75'' W, est: $1500/2500. Note: Board size: 6.75'' H x 10'' W.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 26, 2014
Alexander W. Harmer (1854-1924)
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
The Pioneer - Vaqueros (1905)
Coeur d’Alene Art Auction
Nov. 12, 2013
Alexander F. Harmer (1856-1925 Santa Barbara, CA)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
''San Marcos Ranch, Santa Barbara, CA'', Rural California landscape, signed lower right: Alex F. Harmer and with the artist's Apache crossed peace pipes device, signed again and titled on the stretcher verso, oil on canvas laid to canvas, 16'' H x 20'' W, est: $2000/3000.
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 22, 2013
Alexander F. Harmer (1856-1925 Santa Barbara, CA)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
''Arroyo Burro Canyon, Santa Barbara, Wade Ranch House'', signed lower left: Alex J. Harmer, titled verso, oil on canvas laid to canvas, 16'' H x 20'' W, est: $3000/5000.
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 22, 2013
Alexander F. Harmer (1856-1925 Santa Barbara, CA)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
''Mission Concepcion Purisima'', San Antonio, signed and dated lower left: Alexander Harmer 1890, titled on gallery label verso, watercolor on paper under glass, sight size: 9'' H x 13.5'' W, est: $4000/6000.
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 22, 2013
Alexander F. Harmer (1856-1925 Santa Barbara, CA)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
'Returning from the Rodeo'', Figures on horseback in the San Marcos Pass, signed, inscribed and dated lower left: Alex. F. Harmer / San Marcos Pass, Santa Barbara, Cal. / 1905, with the artist's Apache crossed peace pipes device, watercolor and gouache on paper under glass, sight size: 19.75'' H x 28.75'' W, est: $6000/8000. Exhibited: The Valley Club of Montecito, Santa Barbara, CA, September - December 2002. Note: Harmer's work is at once romantic and historical with a focus on capturing the vanishing life in and around the old missions during the Mexican Rule period. The present work is a strong example of this style and has great attention to detail and a dynamic composition. As with many of the artist's works, Harmer used his wife and other family members as models for the figures in this scene. Marcos Ranch extends far northward into the San Rafael backcountry and once contained over 35,000 acres purchased from Governor Pico on June 8, 1846 by Don Nicholas Den of Ranchos Dos Pueblos and his physician brother Richard. The ranch still exists today with a portion of the property renamed Rancho San Fernando Rey. The ranch was once the site of the 'Assestencia de Santa Cruz' that was one of the Royal 'kitchen' ranches operated by the Santa Barbara Mission beginning in 1804.
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 22, 2013
Alexander F. Harmer (1856-1925 Santa Barbara, CA)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
''Beyond These Infinities Lies Gold?'', signed lower right: Alexander F. Harmer, with the artist's Apache crossed peace pipes device, signed again and titled verso , oil on canvas laid to canvas, 24'' H x 36.25'' W, est: $10,000/15,000.
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 01, 2012
Alexander Harmer (1856-1925)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Alexander Harmer (1856-1925) The Santa Barbara Mission signed 'Alexander Harmer./Santa Barbara CA' (lower right) watercolor and pencil on paper 15 x 21½ in. (38.1 x 54 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 13, 2011
Alexander Francis Harmer: Sioux Indians Lighting Back Fires
Est: $35,000 - $45,000
Painting
Altermann Galleries
May. 01, 2011
Alexander Harmer (1856-1925) 20" x 30 o/c 'Sioux Indians Lighting the Backfires' oil on canvas signed lower right
Est: $30,000 - $40,000
Alexander Harmer (1856-1925) 20" x 30 o/c 'Sioux Indians Lighting the Backfires' oil on canvas signed lower right
California Auctioneers
Mar. 13, 2011
Alexander Harmer (1856-1925) pen & ink drawing 9"x13" Apache ceremonial dance Alexander Harmer was with General Crook around 1883
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Alexander Harmer (1856-1925) pen & ink drawing 9"x13" Apache ceremonial dance Alexander Harmer was with General Crook around 1883
California Auctioneers
Nov. 23, 2009
Alexander F. Harmer (American, 1856-1925) The caballero 15 1/4 x 10in
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
The caballero signed 'Alex F. Harmer' (lower left) oil on canvas affixed to board 15 1/4 x 10in
Bonhams
Nov. 23, 2009
Alexander F. Harmer (American, 1856-1925) Young Geronimo 18 x 24in
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Young Geronimo signed 'Alexander F. Harmer' (lower right) and signed and titled 'The Apache / By Alexander F. Harmer - / Young Gerinimo[sic.]' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 18 x 24in
Bonhams
Jun. 08, 2004
Harmer Figurative Painting
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Alexander Francis Harmer 1856-1925 An Indian Encampment oil on canvas 9 x 11 3/4 inches ( 22.9 x 29.8 cm ) Provenance: Property from the Baird Collection. Sold to Benefit the Monterey Museum of Art's Exhibition Program. Collection of Bette Johansing, by descent through the artist. Note: A letter of authentication from Bette Johansing, grandaughter of the artist, accompanies this lot.
Bonhams
Jun. 11, 2003
Harmer Wagon Horses Camp Fire Oil
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Signed with monogram l/r: {Alexander Harmer} and inscribed on the reverse: {Beyond these infinities lies gold.. by Ale xander Harmer Santa Barbara, Cal.} 24 x 36 inches ( 61.0 x 91.4 cm )
Bonhams