William Hemmerling Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William Hemmerling Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 28, 2024
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana 1943-2009)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009), "Woman with Orange Tree", oil on found decorative print laid on board, unsigned, 48 in. x 36 in., framed, overall 55 5/8 in. x 43 1/2 in. x 3/4 in. Provenance: Neal Auction, Apr. 9, 2022, lot 449.
Neal Auction Company
Mar. 14, 2024
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009), "Woman with Orange Tree", oil on found decorative print laid on board, unsigned, 48 in. x 36 in., framed, overall 55 5/8 in. x 43 1/2 in. x 3/4 in. Provenance: Neal Auction, Apr. 9, 2022, lot 449. Note: Chicago-born William Hemmerling moved to Ponchatoula, Louisiana as a young man. While he had a lengthy creative career as a decorator for Sears, his calling as an artist would not begin until 2002 following his retirement. His time as a “painter” (as he would refer to himself) was short-lived yet impactful and began at the Louisiana Furniture and Art Gallery in Ponchatoula when he was invited to display his artwork after he remarked to the proprietors: “I think you need more color on your walls.” Hemmerling was a self-taught artist and utilized various mixed media, specifically house paint and found objects with wood being an important component. His main subject matter dealt with the daily activities of rural African-Americans. Hemmerling often used found paintings or prints as a basis for his artwork and once wrote: "This is an old painting someone gave me and I always paint over them leaving small bits of the original as background. It's called a piggy back." Ref.: Rose, Chris. “Louisiana Folk Artist Bill Hemmerling Dies at Home in Ponchatoula.” The Times-Picayune. June 16, 2009. www.nola.com. Accessed: Feb. 15, 2024.
Neal Auction Company
Dec. 02, 2022
William Hemmerling (1943-2009, Louisiana), "Life is good, Listen to the birds still sing their songs, Gods in heaven under a tree,"...
Est: $400 - $800
William Hemmerling (1943-2009, Louisiana), "Life is good, Listen to the birds still sing their songs, Gods in heaven under a tree," 20th c., giclee, gallery wrapped, H.- 36 in., W.- 20 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Nov. 19, 2022
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana 1943-2009)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009) , "Poppy", oil on wall paneling, signed lower right, titled upper right, 38 in. x 19 3/4 in., unframed.
Neal Auction Company
Jul. 16, 2022
†William Hemmerling (1943-2009, Louisiana/Illinois), "Our Lady of Guadalupe Church," 20th c., oil on board, signed lower right, prese..
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
William Hemmerling (1943-2009, Louisiana/Illinois), "Our Lady of Guadalupe Church," 20th c., oil on board, signed lower right, presented in a wood frame, H.- 35 1/2 in., W.- 23 1/2 in., Framed H.- 38 in., W.- 26 1/4 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Apr. 09, 2022
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009), "Biddies", 2007, paint on panel, signed, dated and inscribed en verso, 27 1/2 in. x 18 3/4 in., unframed.
Neal Auction Company
Mar. 19, 2022
†William Hemmerling (1943-2009, Louisiana/Illinois), "Our Lady of Guadalupe Church," 20th c., oil on board, signed lower right, prese..
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
William Hemmerling (1943-2009, Louisiana/Illinois), "Our Lady of Guadalupe Church," 20th c., oil on board, signed lower right, presented in a wood frame, H.- 35 1/2 in., W.- 23 1/2 in., Framed H.- 38 in., W.- 26 1/4 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Jun. 26, 2021
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009) , "Gulf of Mexico", 2003, oil on panel, signed lower right, titled lower center, signed and dated en verso, 35 5/8 in. x 43 5/8 in., unframed
Neal Auction Company
Jun. 05, 2021
William "Bill" Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009), "Sweet Olive"
Est: $4,000 - $7,000
William "Bill" Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009) "Sweet Olive" mixed media on wood crate slats signed and titled lower center. 47" x 17"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Jun. 05, 2021
William "Bill" Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009), "Sweet Olive"
Est: $4,000 - $7,000
William "Bill" Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009) "Sweet Olive" mixed media on wood crate slats signed lower left, titled lower center. 48" x 16-3/4"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
May. 09, 2021
William Hemmerling (1943-2009, Louisiana), "Down to the River," enhanced giclee on canvas, editioned 13/150, signed and numbered low...
Est: $400 - $800
William Hemmerling (1943-2009, Louisiana), "Down to the River," enhanced giclee on canvas, editioned 13/150, signed and numbered lower right, unframed, H.- 32 in., W.- 30 in. Provenance: The Estate of Dr. Sue LeBlanc, Hammond, Louisiana.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
May. 08, 2021
†William Hemmerling (1943-2009, Louisiana/Illinois), "Bombay Club," 2004, oil on canvas, signed and dated en verso, H.- 24 in., W.- 3..
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Hemmerling (1943-2009, Louisiana/Illinois), "Bombay Club," 2004, oil on canvas, signed and dated en verso, H.- 24 in., W.- 30 in. Provenance: Property from Gentleman Collector, Lower Garden District, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
May. 08, 2021
†William Hemmerling (1943-2009. Illinois/Louisiana), "New Orleans," 2004, oil on canvas, signed and dated en verso, unframed, H.- 29...
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Hemmerling (1943-2009. Illinois/Louisiana), "New Orleans," 2004, oil on canvas, signed and dated en verso, unframed, H.- 29 3/4 in., W.- 40 in. Provenance: Property from Gentleman Collector, Lower Garden District, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Nov. 22, 2020
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009) , "Sweet Olive", mixed media on panel, signed lower right, titled lower center, 29 in. x 13 1/2 in., unframed . Provenance: Hemmerling Gallery, Ponchatoula, LA
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 20, 2020
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009) , "Buster", 2008, mixed media on panel, signed lower left, signed, dated and extensively inscribed en verso, 37 1/2 in. x 11 in., unframed . Provenance: Hemmerling Gallery, Ponchatoula, LA. Note: A recurring subject in William Hemmerling's paintings, "Buster" was inspired by a client's dog of the same name who fascinated the artist upon their initial meeting in his gallery. In this original work, Hemmerling depicts the dog on a checkered floor with neutral background in a strong vertical format, emphasizing its black and white fur and inquisitive gaze. The artist's characteristic self-taught style elevates the dog to a human level while complementing the found materials utilized.
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 20, 2020
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009) , "Jesus Likes Pool", mixed media on panel, signed lower right, signed, titled, dated and extensively inscribed en verso, 26 1/4 in. x 48 1/8 in., unframed . Provenance: Hemmerling Gallery, Ponchatoula, LA
Neal Auction Company
Jun. 22, 2019
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana 1943-2009)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009), "Sudan Club Downtown", oil on masonite, signed lower right, 48 1/8 in. x 16 1/8 in., unframed
Neal Auction Company
Jun. 22, 2019
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana 1943-2009)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009), "Sweet Olive", oil on panel, signed twice lower right, titled upper and lower center, 36 1/2 in. x 17 in., unframed
Neal Auction Company
Jun. 22, 2019
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana 1943-2009)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009), "Waiting in Line", oil on panel, signed lower right, 40 in. x 48 1/4 in., original frame. Note: Chicago-born William Hemmerling moved to Ponchatoula, Louisiana as a young man. While he had a lengthy creative career as a decorator for Sears, his calling as an artist would not begin until 2002 after his retirement. His time as a painter (as he would refer to himself) was short-lived yet impactful and began at the Louisiana Furniture and Art Gallery in Ponchatoula when he was invited to display his artwork after he remarked to the proprietors: I think you need more color on your walls. Friend and fellow artist, George Rodrigue, described him as such: He paints from his heart, from his soul, he really paints what he feels...He has no boundaries. I think he's a free spirit. He's real sincere about himself. And the paintings are honest and straightforward. It's beautiful art." This open sincerity and wholesomeness is well reflected in the important painting offered here. School children waiting in line are depicted with sensitive grace, and the innocence of the artist and his intent are mirrored in the style and subject matter, resulting in a touching portrayal of the purity of childhood. Ref.: Rose, Chris. Louisiana folk artist Bill Hemmerling dies at home in Ponchatoula. The Times-Picayune. June 16, 2009. www.nola.com. Accessed: May 20, 2019.
Neal Auction Company
Apr. 13, 2019
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana 1943-2009)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009), "Love an Affection", oil on panel, signed and titled lower center, 22 in. x 13 1/4 in., unframed
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 17, 2018
†William Hemmerling (1943-2009, Louisiana), "I Danced in the Morning," 20th c., giclee, signed and numbered lower right, gallery wrap..
Est: $400 - $600
William Hemmerling (1943-2009, Louisiana), "I Danced in the Morning," 20th c., giclee, signed and numbered lower right, gallery wrapped, H.- 52 in., W.- 16 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
May. 13, 2017
†William Hemmerling (1943-2009, Louisiana), "Toussaint L'Ouverture," 20th c., oil on oak panel, signed lower right on the painted oak.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Hemmerling (1943-2009, Louisiana), "Toussaint L''Ouverture," 20th c., oil on oak panel, signed lower right on the painted oak frame, H.- 23 in., W.- 16 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Dec. 04, 2016
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009), "Sweet Olive: Look Mama, This Wood Has a Hole in It", mixed media on wood, 21 1/2 in. x 33 1/4 in., unframed. Note: William Hemmerling, born in Chicago, began his painting career in 2002 in Ponchatoula, LA. Hemmerling was a self-taught artist utilizing various mixed media, specifically house paint and found objects. His main subject matter dealt with the daily activities of rural African-Americans and Southern folk culture, incorporating many different themes. The work offered here combines these characteristics in a humorous composition emphasizing the spontaneous nature of found wood and its natural inconsistencies. The artist was known for using his medium as inspiration, and this series featuring holes as a compositional tool interacting with his figures was completed specifically for Jazz Fest (as inscribed en verso).
Neal Auction Company
Mar. 13, 2016
William Hemmerling (US/Louisiana, 1943-2009)
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009), "Plum Street Snowballs, New Orleans", unsigned, mixed media on wood panels, 60-3/4" x 38". Unframed.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Mar. 13, 2016
William Hemmerling (US/Louisiana, 1943-2009)
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009), "The Blessing", mixed media on canvas", signed lower center left, the edges inscribed with blessings of wisdom, 49" x 55". Unframed.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Feb. 20, 2016
William "Bill" Hemmerling (American/Louisiana)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
William "Bill" Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009), "Trio of Musicians ('Portraits' en verso)", double-sided oil on wood panel, signed lower left, 74 in. x 18 7/8 in., unframed
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 13, 2014
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009), "Musicians (Portraits en verso)", double-sided oil on board, signed lower left, 74 in. x 18 7/8 in., unframed
Neal Auction Company
Apr. 26, 2014
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009), "Jazz Angel (Sweet Oliver en verso)", double-sided oil on board, both sides signed lower center, 61 1/4 in. x 17 3/4 in., unframed
Neal Auction Company
Apr. 26, 2014
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009), "Musicians (Portraits en verso)", double-sided oil on board, signed lower left, 74 in. x 18 7/8 in., unframed
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 15, 2013
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009), "Down by Yazoo City", acrylic on corrugated metal, signed lower right, titled on plywood sign hanging from bottom, 26 1/2 in. x 47 1/4 in., sign 4 1/2 in. x 24 in., unframed Starting Price: USD 2600
Neal Auction Company
Jul. 13, 2013
William Hemmerling (American
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009), "Mint Choc Chip", 2004, acrylic on panel, signed lower right, titled and dated en verso, 24 in. x 18 1/4 in., artist-made frame surmounted by a cross.
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 24, 2013
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, c. 1943)
Est: $700 - $900
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, c. 1943-2009), "Family Gathering", multi-media painting and construction, signed lower center, 30 3/4 in. x 12 1/4 in. x 5 in. Start Price: USD 500
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 24, 2013
William Hemmerling (U.S./Louisiana, 1943-2009)
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009), "Louisiana Strawberry Growers Association, 1930", acrylic on wood panel, signed lower right, 26 1/2' x 26 3/4". Provenance: Purchased from the artist; Private Collection, New Orleans, Louisiana.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Feb. 24, 2013
William Hemmerling (U.S./Louisiana, 1943-2009)
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009), "Little Pass, Notre Cote de Mer", 2003, acrylic on wood panel, signed bottom right, inscribed, signed, and dated en verso, 42 3/4" x 16". Unframed. Provenance: Purchased from the artist; Private Collection, New Orleans, Louisiana.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Mar. 28, 2010
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana,
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009), "Sweet Olive", acrylic paint on wood cabinet door, signed lower left, 44 in. x 15 3/4 in., unframed.
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 21, 2009
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana,
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
William Hemmerling (American/Louisiana, 1943-2009), "Burning off the Sugar Cane", acrylic on particle board, signed lower right, 19 1/4 in. x 40 1/8 in., unframed
Neal Auction Company