Collette Pope Heldner Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Collette Pope Heldner Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 22, 2024
Colette Pope Heldner, American/Louisiana 1902-1990, Patio, Old Brulatour Mansion, Royal St., French Quarter, 'Old New Orleans', (Paris of America), oil on canvas, 24 in. x 30 in
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Colette Pope Heldner American/Louisiana, 1902-1990 Patio, Old Brulatour Mansion, Royal St., French Quarter, 'Old New Orleans', (Paris of America) oil on canvas Signed lower left, signed and titled en verso, conservation label on stretcher, 24 in. x 30 in., unframed.
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 29, 2024
Colette Pope Heldner (MN,LA,1902-1990) oil painting
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
ARTIST: Colette Pope Heldner (Minnesota, Louisiana, 1902 - 1990) TITLE: Swamp Idyl, Louisiana Bayou Country (titled on verso) MEDIUM: oil on canvas board CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 16 x 20 inches / 40 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: 20 x 24 inches / 50 x 60 cm SIGNATURE: lower left and on verso NAME VARIANTS: Collett S Pope, Collette Pope Heldner CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 131851 US SHIPPING: $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: When women marry fellow artists, their careers are often overshadowed by those of their husbands, a subordination that was particularly true throughout the twentieth century. Such was the case for Dorothy Colette Pope Heldner, who married her art teacher, Knute Heldner. Born in Waupaca, Wisconsin, Colette was raised in Duluth, Minnesota. Fiercely independent and headstrong, she unsuccessfully attempted to leave home at the age of fourteen, cutting her hair, and obtaining a job as a delivery “boy” for Western Union. She took art lessons at the Rachel McFadden Art Studio in Duluth while working as McFadden’s secretary. It was there that she met Knute, a charismatic Swede twenty-five years her senior. After eloping in 1923, the couple visited New Orleans, eager to escape the brutal Midwestern cold. For much of their married life, they alternated between the two cities, enjoying winters in the South and spending summers up north. The Heldners traveled abroad between 1929 and 1932, a sojourn underwritten by grant funds from the city of Duluth and prize money Knute had won at the Chicago Art Show. They especially enjoyed the Latin Quarter in Paris, and their paintings began to reflect the influence of the Impressionists. Colette delighted in the bohemian life Paris offered and depicted urban street life in lighthearted caricature sketches. Back in New Orleans, the pair settled in the French Quarter. The neighborhood’s energy and eccentricity captivated Colette, who described the milieu as “compelling, completely fascinating, narrow streets, balconies, plants, clotheslines by the galleries.” She rendered colorful cityscapes that reflected her enchantment. It was around this time that she began to sign her objects simply as “Colette,” a practice presumably inspired by the bold French writer. Colette also took part in New Orleans’ active cultural community which included several other female artists—Caroline Durieux, Ida Kohlmeyer, and Helen Turner—as well as the playwright Tennessee Williams, among others.Southern artists had long been in the habit of capturing Louisiana’s sultry bayous on canvas. Both Colette and Knute approached the subject with fresh perspective, creating what she called “swamp idylls.” In the early 1950s, the Heldners’ marriage became strained. Some sources note the couple as having separated, while others contend they divorced; Colette was not listed among Knute’s survivors in his 1952 obituary. Following his death, Colette’s paintings became bolder, characterized by richer colors and expressionistic brushwork.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Sep. 22, 2024
Colette Pope Heldner (1902-1990) "Swamp Idyl"
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Oil on canvas by American artist from Louisiana Colette Heldner, signed Colette on front and written on back "Swamp Idyl" (Louisiana swamp country) by Colette. Size: 30" tall x 24" wide, with frame 37" x 31". Condition: excellent. BIOGRAPHY: Dorothy Colette Pope Heldner's artistic career was overshadowed by her husband, Knute Heldner. Born in Waupaca, Wisconsin, and raised in Duluth, Minnesota, Colette was fiercely independent, attempting to leave home at fourteen. She met Knute while taking art lessons and they eloped in 1923, dividing their time between New Orleans and Duluth. They traveled to Paris from 1929-1932, where Colette embraced the bohemian lifestyle and her art reflected Impressionist influences. In New Orleans, she became part of the vibrant cultural community and signed her works simply as "Colette." Her marriage to Knute became strained in the early 1950s, and they eventually separated. After Knute's death in 1952, Colette's art grew bolder with richer colors and expressionistic brushwork.
Treasureseeker Auctions LLC
Sep. 20, 2024
Colette Pope Heldner "Swamp Idyll", oil on canvas
Est: $800 - $1,200
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990), "Swamp Idyll", oil on canvas laid on masonite, signed lower left, 18 in. x 36 in., unframed.
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 14, 2024
Colette Pope Heldner (New Orleans/Minnesota, 1902-1990, "Swamp Idyl (Louisiana Bayou Country)," 20th c., H.- 11 1/2 in., W.- 27 1/2 in., Framed- H.- 15 1/2 in., W.- 31 1/2 in.
Est: $900 -
† Colette Pope Heldner (New Orleans/Minnesota, 1902-1990, "Swamp Idyl (Louisiana Bayou Country)," 20th c., oil on canvas, signed lower left, titled and signed en verso, presented in a painted wood frame,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Sep. 14, 2024
Colette Pope Heldner (New Orleans/Minnesota, 1902-1990), "Little Theatre St. Peter Street, Old French Quarter, Old New Orleans (Paris of America)," 20th c., H.- 24 1/2 in., W.- 29 1/2 in., Framed- H.- 28 3/4 in., W.- 33
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
† Colette Pope Heldner (New Orleans/Minnesota, 1902-1990), "Little Theatre St. Peter Street, Old French Quarter, Old New Orleans (Paris of America)," 20th c., oil on canvas, signed lower left, signed and titled en verso, presented in a silvered frame,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Sep. 14, 2024
Colette Pope Heldner (New Orleans/Minnesota, 1902-1990), "Famous Old Brulatour Patio, Royal St., Old French Quarter, Old New Orleans (Paris of New Orleans)," 20th c., H.- 25 in., W.- 29 3/4 in., Framed- H.- 30 1/4 in., W
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
† Colette Pope Heldner (New Orleans/Minnesota, 1902-1990), "Famous Old Brulatour Patio, Royal St., Old French Quarter, Old New Orleans (Paris of New Orleans)," 20th c., oil on canvas, signed lower left, signed and titled en verso, presented in a wood frame,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Jun. 28, 2024
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990), "Rue de la Paix, Paris", 1929, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left, signed, titled and dated en verso, 25 in. x 30 in., framed, overall 31 in. x 36 in. x 1 1/2 in.
Neal Auction Company
Jun. 28, 2024
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990), "Old Brulatour Patio, Royal St., Old French Quarter, Old New Orleans (Paris of America)", oil on canvas, signed lower left, signed and titled en verso, "A.F. Brown Co., Shreveport, LA" label on reverse of frame, 25 in. x 30 in., framed, overall 30 1/2 in. x 35 in. x 2 in.
Neal Auction Company
Jun. 11, 2024
Colette Pope Heldner (1902-1990), "Rue de la Gaîté," 1929-31
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Colette Pope Heldner (1902-1990) "Rue de la Gaîté," 1929-31 Oil on canvas Signed, dated, and inscribed lower left: Colette / Paris; signed, dated, and inscribed again, and titled, all verso
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 30, 2024
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana)
Est: $500 - $700
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990), "Swamp Idyl (Louisiana Bayou Country)", oil on canvas board, signed lower left, signed and titled en verso, 16 in. x 20 in., framed, overall 22 1/8 in. x 26 1/8 in. x 1 1/2 in.
Neal Auction Company
May. 30, 2024
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana)
Est: $500 - $700
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990), "Swamp Idyll (Louisiana Bayou Country)", oil on canvas, signed lower left, signed and titled en verso, 20 in. x 36 in., framed, overall 24 5/8 in. x 40 5/8 in. x 2 1/4 in.
Neal Auction Company
May. 30, 2024
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990), "Under a Cabildo Arch, Jackson Square, Old French Quarter, New Orleans", 1932, oil on board, signed, dated and inscribed "New Orleans" lower left, signed, titled and dated en verso, 14 15/16 in. x 11 3/4 in., framed, overall 18 3/8 in. x 15 5/16 in. x 1 3/8 in. Note: Wisconsin-born, Dorothy Colette Pope Heldner was raised in Duluth, Minnesota. A strong-willed, independent child and adolescent, Colette once ran away from home and cut off her hair, securing a job as a delivery boy for Western Union. Her deception was revealed when her mother recognized and apprehended her on one of her deliveries and dragged her home. Later she had a job as the secretary at Rachel McFadden Art Studio. It was there, while taking classes, that she eventually met her future husband in her instructor, Swedish artist Knute Heldner. The couple eloped in 1923 and, to find reprieve from the Minnesota winters, traveled to New Orleans. That fateful trip would alter the trajectory of their lives, and they spent a large part of their life together alternating between New Orleans winters and Minnesota summers. They also spent time from 1929 to1932 traveling throughout Europe. As Sara Saward points out: Colettes images of Paris are filled with abundant and humorous anecdotal detail: boisterous café clientele, fashionable women walking poodles, and sailors ogling brazen streetwalkers, all drawn as caricatures. This same style in which she documented the Quartier Latin was later transposed to her French Quarter scenes as she considered the two neighborhoods similar. Her sensitive portrayals of quaint French Quarter courtyards captured the romantic beauty of the city. The Heldners, upon their return to New Orleans, applied their impressionist, loose brushstrokes and unique visual language to the surrounding landscapes, reviving the more strictly rendered, Barbizon-like bayous of their predecessors such as Richard Clague, William Henry Buck and Joseph Rusling Meeker. Their fresh interpretations breathed new life into the genre, and she and Knute became integral fixtures of the New Orleans art scene. Following Knutes death in 1952, Colettes style became more expressionistic and her palette free, more brash and vibrant. She began executing her Swamp Idylls with improvised flourish as if to capture on canvas the wild forms of the bayous. While married, she was a devoted wife. While widowed, she was able to focus on her craft, reputedly then saying, I am the only artist in the family! Ref.: Saward, Susan. Colette Pope Heldner. 64 Parishes. Sept. 12, 2012. www.64parishes.org. Accessed May 2, 2024.
Neal Auction Company
May. 05, 2024
Colette Pope Heldner 1902 -1990 Antique American Impressionist New Orleans Swamp Bayou Oil Painting
Est: $800 - $1,200
Antique American oil painting by Colette Pope Heldner (1902 -1990). Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Please see all images for condition. Size is measured and written on the back of the painting. The first size is the overall size, the second size is the image size. For detailed condition questions please text 617-835-2496.
Curated Gallery Auctions
May. 05, 2024
Colette Pope Heldner (1902 - 1990) Antique American Impressionsit New Orleans Courtyard Oil Painting
Est: $800 - $1,200
Antique American oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Located on verso as the courtyard of "Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre". Artist Bio:Colette Pope Heldner (1902-1990) was married to the noted Swedish-born artist Knute Heldner (1877-1952). He had been established in Duluth, Minnesota, before they settled in New Orleans in 1923, residing on St Peters Street in the French Quarter (Vieux Carre).She was known for her impressionist style, painting scenes of the city's picturesque courtyards and favorite haunts of the local artists and musicians, plus darker atmospheric landscapes of the surrounding countryside, sometimes with figures included but not predominant.A number of her works bore the title Swamp Idyl - Louisiana Bayou Country, but were varied in content, some with a small dwelling or boat or dock, others composed only of cypress trees in the waters of a bayou. These are not numbered or dated. Besides her full three-name signature, some early works were signed only "by Colette".Colette Pope Heldner has received renewed critical acclaim in recent years, in such retrospecive exhibitions as "In a New Light: America's Brush with Impressionism", held March through May 2005 at the Morris Museum of Art in Augusta, Georgia, -- where her work was included with that of about thirty luminaries such as Wm J Glackens, Wm Merritt Chase, and Ernest Lawson.A number of public and private collections own works of hers, including the LSU Museum of Art, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, the Mr. and Mrs. Amon Carter Evans Collection in Columbia, Tennessee, and others.Please see all images for condition. Size is measured and written on the back of the painting. The first size is the overall size, the second size is the image size. For detailed condition questions please text 617-835-2496.
Curated Gallery Auctions
Mar. 17, 2024
Colette Pope Heldner (MN,LA,1902-1990) oil painting
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
ARTIST: Colette Pope Heldner (Minnesota, Louisiana, 1902 - 1990) TITLE: Swamp Idyl, Louisiana Bayou Country (titled on verso) MEDIUM: oil on canvas board CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 16 x 20 inches / 40 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: 20 x 24 inches / 50 x 60 cm SIGNATURE: lower left and on verso NAME VARIANTS: Collett S Pope, Collette Pope Heldner CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 131851 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: When women marry fellow artists, their careers are often overshadowed by those of their husbands, a subordination that was particularly true throughout the twentieth century. Such was the case for Dorothy Colette Pope Heldner, who married her art teacher, Knute Heldner. Born in Waupaca, Wisconsin, Colette was raised in Duluth, Minnesota. Fiercely independent and headstrong, she unsuccessfully attempted to leave home at the age of fourteen, cutting her hair, and obtaining a job as a delivery “boy” for Western Union. She took art lessons at the Rachel McFadden Art Studio in Duluth while working as McFadden’s secretary. It was there that she met Knute, a charismatic Swede twenty-five years her senior. After eloping in 1923, the couple visited New Orleans, eager to escape the brutal Midwestern cold. For much of their married life, they alternated between the two cities, enjoying winters in the South and spending summers up north. The Heldners traveled abroad between 1929 and 1932, a sojourn underwritten by grant funds from the city of Duluth and prize money Knute had won at the Chicago Art Show. They especially enjoyed the Latin Quarter in Paris, and their paintings began to reflect the influence of the Impressionists. Colette delighted in the bohemian life Paris offered and depicted urban street life in lighthearted caricature sketches. Back in New Orleans, the pair settled in the French Quarter. The neighborhood’s energy and eccentricity captivated Colette, who described the milieu as “compelling, completely fascinating, narrow streets, balconies, plants, clotheslines by the galleries.” She rendered colorful cityscapes that reflected her enchantment. It was around this time that she began to sign her objects simply as “Colette,” a practice presumably inspired by the bold French writer. Colette also took part in New Orleans’ active cultural community which included several other female artists—Caroline Durieux, Ida Kohlmeyer, and Helen Turner—as well as the playwright Tennessee Williams, among others.Southern artists had long been in the habit of capturing Louisiana’s sultry bayous on canvas. Both Colette and Knute approached the subject with fresh perspective, creating what she called “swamp idylls.” In the early 1950s, the Heldners’ marriage became strained. Some sources note the couple as having separated, while others contend they divorced; Colette was not listed among Knute’s survivors in his 1952 obituary. Following his death, Colette’s paintings became bolder, characterized by richer colors and expressionistic brushwork.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Dec. 22, 2023
LARGE COLETTE POPE HELDNER SWAMP IDYL LOUISIANA BAYOU COUTRY SIGNED
Est: $4,000 - $8,000
51 in W x 27 in H Louisiana Bayou Country by American artist Colette Pope Heldner (18 May 1902 - 3 May 1990) Amazing and large oil on canvas signed bottom left and on back, en verso reads, "Swamp Idyl Louisiana Bayou Country" Collette Pope Heldner, born Dorothy Colette Pope was an American painter. She married Knute Heldner, who was her instructor at a school in Minnesota. The two lived and painted in New Orleans from 1923 onward spending sometime in Paris Shipping: Shipping costs are not included but both international and national shipping quotes are available using UPS. We are happy to give a quote for UPS shipping prior to bidding. If you are bidding on multiple lots or you have your own shipping preference please email philippe@longlake.art for more information. In person pick up of winning items can be scheduled. Everything ships from Florida, USA
PHILIPPE'S
Dec. 03, 2023
Colette Pope Heldner, (1902-1990), "Old Creole Patio, Royal St., French Quarter, Old New Orleans (Paris of America)"
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990) "Old Creole Patio, Royal St., French Quarter, Old New Orleans (Paris of America)" oil on canvas signed lower left, and signed and titled en verso. Framed. 24" x 30", framed 25" x 31"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Nov. 17, 2023
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana,)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990), "Swamp Idyll (Louisiana Bayou Country)", oil on canvas board, signed lower left, signed, titled and inscribed "Victor" en verso, 20 in. x 16 in., framed, overall 20 1/4 in. x 16 1/4 in. x 7/8 in.
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 17, 2023
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990), "The Sabbath (Louisiana Bayou Country)", oil on canvas, signed lower left, signed and titled en verso, 36 in. x 30 in., unframed.
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 17, 2023
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana)
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990), "Old Street, Rue St. Etienne du Mont (Quartier Latin), Paris", 1929-31, oil on canvas, signed, inscribed and dated lower left, signed, titled and dated en verso, 24 in. x 30 in., framed, overall 28 1/2 in. x 34 1/2 in. x 2 1/4 in.
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 17, 2023
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990), "Pirate's Alley", oil on canvas board, signed lower left, titled and inscribed on backing board, sight 6 in. x 4 in., framed, overall 11 in. x 8 5/8 in. x 2 in.
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 17, 2023
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990), "Old Spanish Courtyard", oil on canvas board, signed lower right, titled and inscribed on backing board, sight 6 in. x 4 in., framed, overall 11 in. x 8 5/8 in. x 2 in.
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 17, 2023
Painting, Collette Pope Heldner
Est: $600 - $900
Collette Pope Heldner (American, 1902-1990), "Swamp Idyl (Louisiana Bayou Country)," oil on canvasboard, signed lower left, signed and titled verso, board: 16"h x 20"w, overall (with frame): 20"h x 24"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 04, 2023
Colette Pope Heldner (American/New Orleans, 1902-1990), "Swamp Idyl, (Louisiana Bayou Country)," 20th c., H.- 50 in., W.- 40 in., Framed- H.- 60 in., W.- 51 in.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
† Colette Pope Heldner (American/New Orleans, 1902-1990), "Swamp Idyl, (Louisiana Bayou Country)," 20th c., oil on canvas, signed lower left, signed and titled en verso with provenance later inscribed en verso, presented in a gilt and gesso wood frame,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Oct. 14, 2023
Colette Pope Heldner (American, 1902-1990), "St. Louis St. (Antoine's)"
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990) "St. Louis St. (Antoine's Famous Restaurant, Old Napoleon House), French Quarter 'Old New Orleans' (Paris of America)" oil on canvas signed lower left, and signed and titled en verso. Framed. 25" x 30", framed 26-1/2" x 32"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Sep. 08, 2023
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990), "Swamp Idyl (Louisiana Bayou Country)", oil on canvas board, signed lower left, signed and titled en verso, 16 in. x 20 in., framed, overall 22 1/8 in. x 26 1/8 in. x 1 1/2 in.
Neal Auction Company
Jul. 30, 2023
Colette Pope Heldner, (American/New Orleans, 1902-1990), "Patio - Antoine's Famous Restaurant (Old Spanish Commandancia)" "Antoine's.
Est: $1,800 - $2,500
Colette Pope Heldner (American/New Orleans, 1902-1990) "Patio - Antoine's Famous Restaurant (Old Spanish Commandancia)" "Antoine's Restaurant, St. Peter St." "Old Creole Courtyard, French Quarter" oil on wooden box oil on metal cigarette case oil on wood tray each signed lower left. 7-1/4" x 4" x 2", 3" x 6-1/4" x 1/4" and 8-1/2" x 8-1/2" x 1", respectively
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Jul. 14, 2023
Painting, Colette Pope Heldner
Est: $700 - $1,000
Colette Pope Heldner (American, 1902-1990), "Swamp Idyl (Louisiana Bayou Country)," oil on canvas, signed lower left, signed and titled verso, sight: 11.25"h x 27.25"w, overall (with frame): 15.5"h x 31.5"w
Clars Auctions
Jul. 14, 2023
Painting, Colette Pope Heldner
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Colette Pope Heldner (American, 1902-1990), "Swamp Idyl (Louisiana Bayou Country)," oil on canvas, signed lower left, signed and titled verso, canvas: 24"h x 30"w, overall (with frame): 27.5"h x 33.5"w
Clars Auctions
Jun. 15, 2023
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana)
Est: $600 - $800
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990), "Swamp Idyll (Louisiana Bayou Country)", oil on canvas, signed lower left, signed and titled en verso, 40 in. x 34 in., framed, overall 44 1/8 in. x 38 in. x 2 1/8 in.
Neal Auction Company
Jun. 15, 2023
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana)
Est: $700 - $1,000
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990), "Swamp Idyll (Louisiana Bayou Country)", oil on canvas, signed lower left, signed and titled en verso, 24 in. x 36 in., framed, overall 29 3/4 in. x 41 3/4 in. x 2 1/2 in.
Neal Auction Company
Jun. 15, 2023
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana)
Est: $700 - $1,000
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990), "Swamp Idyll (Louisiana Bayou Country)", oil on canvas, signed lower left, signed and titled en verso, 34 in. x 20 in., framed, overall 39 1/8 in. x 25 1/8 in. x 1 3/4 in.
Neal Auction Company
Jun. 03, 2023
Collette Pope Heldner Courtyard Genre Oil Painting
Est: $2,500 - $5,000
Genre Courtyard Oil Painting by Popular Well-Listed American Artist Collette Pope Heldner (New Orleans, Louisiana, 1902-1990) | Signed by the artist in the lower left of canvas | Housed in a custom wood frame | Approx. Size: 29" H x 35" W.
Worthington Galleries
May. 25, 2023
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana)
Est: $400 - $600
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990), "Swamp Idyll", oil on canvas board, signed lower left, signed and titled en verso, 8 in. x 10 in., framed, overall 12 3/8 in. x 14 1/2 in. x 1 1/4 in. Condition: Overall good condition.
Neal Auction Company
May. 14, 2023
Collette Pope Heldner Courtyard Genre Oil Painting
Est: $2,500 - $5,000
Genre Courtyard Oil Painting by Popular Well-Listed American Artist Collette Pope Heldner (New Orleans, Louisiana, 1902-1990) | Signed by the artist in the lower left of canvas | Housed in a custom wood frame | Approx. Size: 29" H x 35" W.
Worthington Galleries
Mar. 30, 2023
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902)
Est: $600 - $900
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990) , "Old Patio, Royal Street, French Quarter, Old New Orleans, The Paris of America", oil on canvas, signed lower left, signed and titled en verso, 24 in. x 30 in., framed, overall 28 3/8 in. x 34 3/8 in. x 3 in.
Neal Auction Company
Mar. 30, 2023
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990) , "Courtyard of Little Theater Rue St. Pierre - Old French Quarter - New Orleans", 1944, oil on canvas board, signed lower right, signed, titled and dated en verso, artist label on backing, 8 in. x 6 in., framed, overall 10 5/8 in. x 8 5/8 in. x 1 in.
Neal Auction Company
Mar. 30, 2023
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902)
Est: $800 - $1,000
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990) , "Old Creole Courtyard (Marchand's Tin Shop) Rue Royale - Old French Quarter - New Orleans", 1944, oil on canvas board, signed lower right, signed, titled and dated en verso, artist label on backing, 8 in. x 6 in., framed, overall 10 5/8 in. x 8 5/8 in. x 1 in.
Neal Auction Company
Mar. 30, 2023
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902)
Est: $600 - $800
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990) , "St. Augustine Courtyard", oil on plate, signed lower center, dia. 10 in., shadow box frame, overall 15 in. x 15 in. x 2 in.
Neal Auction Company
Mar. 30, 2023
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990) , "French Quarter Courtyard", oil on board, signed lower left, 19 1/2 in. x 15 3/4 in., framed, overall 23 in. x 19 1/2 in. x 1 5/8 in.
Neal Auction Company
Mar. 30, 2023
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902)
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990) , "Old Creole Courtyard Rue St. Peter (Artist's Studio) - Old French Quarter - New Orleans", 1944, oil on canvas board, signed lower right, signed, titled and dated en verso, artist label on backing, 10 in. x 8 in., framed, overall 13 5/8 in. x 11 3/4 in. x 1 in.
Neal Auction Company
Mar. 18, 2023
†Colette Pope Heldner (New Orleans, 1902-1990), "Swamp Idyl: Louisiana Bayou Country," 20th c., oil on canvas board, signed lower lef..
Est: $700 - $1,200
Colette Pope Heldner (New Orleans, 1902-1990), "Swamp Idyl: Louisiana Bayou Country," 20th c., oil on canvas board, signed lower left, titled and signed en verso, presented in a white frame, H.- 15 1/2 in., W.- 19 5/8 in., Framed H.- 19 3/4 in., W.- 23 7/8 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Mar. 11, 2023
Colette Pope Heldner (1902 - 1990) American
Est: $800 - $1,500
Colette Pope Heldner (1902 - 1990) (Louisiana Bayou Country) Oil on Board , Signed , measures 12" x 16" , w/frame 13.5" x 17.5"
Cutler Bay Auctions
Feb. 12, 2023
ATTRIB Colette Pope Heldner (MN,LA,1902-1990) oil painting
Est: $650 - $800
ARTIST: ATTRIBUTED TO Colette Pope Heldner (Minnesota, Louisiana, 1902 - 1990) TITLE: Landscape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 11 x 14 inches / 27 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: 15 x 18 inches / 38 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NAME VARIANTS: Collett S Pope CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 123603 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: When women marry fellow artists, their careers are often overshadowed by those of their husbands, a subordination that was particularly true throughout the twentieth century. Such was the case for Dorothy Colette Pope Heldner, who married her art teacher, Knute Heldner. Born in Waupaca, Wisconsin, Colette was raised in Duluth, Minnesota. Fiercely independent and headstrong, she unsuccessfully attempted to leave home at the age of fourteen, cutting her hair, and obtaining a job as a delivery “boy” for Western Union. She took art lessons at the Rachel McFadden Art Studio in Duluth while working as McFadden’s secretary. It was there that she met Knute, a charismatic Swede twenty-five years her senior. After eloping in 1923, the couple visited New Orleans, eager to escape the brutal Midwestern cold. For much of their married life, they alternated between the two cities, enjoying winters in the South and spending summers up north. The Heldners traveled abroad between 1929 and 1932, a sojourn underwritten by grant funds from the city of Duluth and prize money Knute had won at the Chicago Art Show. They especially enjoyed the Latin Quarter in Paris, and their paintings began to reflect the influence of the Impressionists. Colette delighted in the bohemian life Paris offered and depicted urban street life in lighthearted caricature sketches. Back in New Orleans, the pair settled in the French Quarter. The neighborhood’s energy and eccentricity captivated Colette, who described the milieu as “compelling, completely fascinating, narrow streets, balconies, plants, [and] clotheslines by the galleries.” She rendered colorful cityscapes that reflected her enchantment. It was around this time that she began to sign her objects simply as “Colette,” a practice presumably inspired by the bold French writer. Colette also took part in New Orleans’ active cultural community which included several other female artists—Caroline Durieux, Ida Kohlmeyer, and Helen Turner—as well as the playwright Tennessee Williams, among others.Southern artists had long been in the habit of capturing Louisiana’s sultry bayous on canvas. Both Colette and Knute approached the subject with fresh perspective, creating what she called “swamp idylls.” In the early 1950s, the Heldners’ marriage became strained. Some sources note the couple as having separated, while others contend they divorced; Colette was not listed among Knute’s survivors in his 1952 obituary. Following his death, Colette’s paintings became bolder, characterized by richer colors and expressionistic brushwork.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Feb. 03, 2023
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990), "New Orleans", 1932, oil on board, signed, dated and titled lower left, partial sketch en verso, 20 in. x 16 in., framed, overall 22 7/8 in. x 18 7/8 in. x 1 1/8 in. Provenance: Acquired from the artist in New Orleans; Private Collection, Germany, c. 1932
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 19, 2022
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990) , "Swamp Idyll (Louisiana Bayou Country)", oil on canvas board, signed lower left, signed and titled en verso, 20 in. x 16 in., framed.
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 19, 2022
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Colette Pope Heldner (American/Louisiana, 1902-1990) , "Antoine's, New Orleans, LA", 1928, oil on board, signed lower right, titled and dated on backing board, 10 in. x 8 in., framed.
Neal Auction Company