Morris Henry Hobbs Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Morris Henry Hobbs Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 09, 2024
Morris Henry Hobbs "The Butterflies" Etching (1930)
Est: $200 - $300
Morris Henry Hobbs (American, 1892-1967) The Butterflies, 1930 Etching on paper 7 3/4" x 5 3/4" Edition of 100 Pencil-signed, dated, titled, and editioned to the bottom margin. The glazed frame measures 16" x 12 1/2".
Circle Auction
Oct. 20, 2024
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892-1967), "Conti St. and Exchange Alley, Old New Orleans", "Iron Lace, Old New Orleans", 1948, "St. Louis Cathedral, Old New Orleans", and "Decatur Street, Old New Orleans", 1945
Est: $800 - $1,200
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892-1967) "Conti St. and Exchange Alley, Old New Orleans" "Iron Lace, Old New Orleans", 1948 "St. Louis Cathedral, Old New Orleans" and "Decatur Street, Old New Orleans", 1945 three etchings and one aquatint on paper each pencil-signed, titled and inscribed edition of 200 and two dated in lower margins. Three matted and unframed and one unframed.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Oct. 20, 2024
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892-1967), "Great Blue Heron"
Est: $600 - $900
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892-1967) "Great Blue Heron" etching on paper pencil-signed, titled, inscribed and "Ed/200" lower margin. Matted, glazed and framed.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Oct. 20, 2024
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892-1967), "Madame John's Legacy, Old New Orleans", 1939, "St. Louis Cathedral, Old New Orleans", "Old New Orleans", 1948
Est: $600 - $900
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892-1967) "Madame John's Legacy, Old New Orleans", 1939 "St. Louis Cathedral, Old New Orleans" "Old New Orleans", 1948 three etchings on paper each pencil-signed and titled in lower margins. Two matted, glazed and framed, and latter unframed.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Oct. 20, 2024
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892-1967), "Morning Coffee, Old New Orleans"
Est: $800 - $1,200
† Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892-1967) "Morning Coffee, Old New Orleans" aquatint on paper pencil-signed, titled and numbered "ed/100" lower margin. Matted, glazed and framed.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Oct. 20, 2024
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892-1967), "Jambalaya"
Est: $600 - $900
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892-1967) "Jambalaya" etching on paper pencil-signed, titled, dated and embossed monogram lower margin, and copyright-right marked, artist and date in plate lower right. Unframed.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Aug. 17, 2024
Morris Henry Hobbs (Am. 1892-1967), Nine Nudes with Floral Names, 1946, Etching, framed under glass
Est: $600 - $800
Morris Henry Hobbs (Am. 1892-1967) Nine Nudes with Floral Names, 1946 Etching, framed under glass Each panel: signed in pencil l.r., titled and dated in pencil l.l. Each panel: 2 9/16" x 2" sight, entire piece: 19 1/8" x 17 1/8" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Aug. 07, 2024
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana)
Est: $400 - $600
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892-1967), "Fairplayx", 1945, watercolor and graphite on paper, signed and dated lower left, 11 3/4 in. x 16 in., framed, overall 15 1/2 in. x 20 1/2 in. x 7/8 in. Condition: Overall good condition.
Neal Auction Company
Aug. 07, 2024
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892-1967
Est: $300 - $500
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892-1967), "Foo Dog", 1945, watercolor on paper, signed lower right, dated lower left, artist label en verso, 13 3/4 in. x 10 1/2 in., framed, overall 22 3/4 in. x 19 1/2 in. x 1 in. Condition: Overall good condition.
Neal Auction Company
Jul. 27, 2024
Lot of 2 Etchings - Morris Henry Hobbs Nudes, etc.
Est: $100 - $200
This lot contains a pencil signed embossed etching, and "Les Femmes Trois", a pencil signed etching with aquatint by Morris Henry Hobbs (America, 1892-1967). The works are housed in matching aluminum frames with off-white mats. There is minor foxing to Hobbs' work. The frames measure 12 1/4" x 12 1/4". In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Jun. 26, 2024
Morris Henry Hobbs (1892-1967)
Est: $100 - $200
ST. ANN STREET, FROM ROYAL OLD NEW ORLEANS Etching, 1943, on wove paper, signed, titled and inscribed ed/200 in pencil, framed. Plate 6 7/8 x 5 3/8 inches; 175 x 137 mm. Frame 13 3/4 x 11 1/8 inches; 349 x 283 mm.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 30, 2024
Morris Henry Hobbs (1892 - 1967) American
Est: $600 - $900
Morris Henry Hobbs (1892 - 1967) Watercolor on paper, Signed lower left in pencil "Morris Henry Hobbs", piece measures 5.5 x 3.5 and 10.5 x 8.5 inches w/ frame. Morris Henry Hobbs was born in 1892 in Rockford, Illinois. He studied at the Chicago Art Institute and under J. Ernest Dean, Ralph Fletcher Seymour and American and British artists while living in Estaples, France.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Apr. 19, 2024
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana)
Est: $500 - $700
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892-1967), "Mardi Gras on Royal St., Old New Orleans", 1940, etching, pencil-signed, titled and inscribed "Ed./100" lower margin, dated and inscribed in plate, 11 3/4 in. x 8 3/4 in., framed, overall 22 1/8 in. x 18 1/8 in. x 1 in. Ill.: Isbell, Reed W. Morris Henry Hobbs - A Catalogue Raisonné of Etchings, Engravings & Lithographs. McLean, VA: Coffee Street Publishing, 2017, p. 142.
Neal Auction Company
Apr. 19, 2024
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana)
Est: $600 - $800
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892-1967), "Hennepin Canal", oil on board, signed lower right, "Arvey, Hodes & Mantynband, Chicago" label with artist and title en verso, handwritten label with artist on reverse of frame, "No. 43 Nicholls Collection" plaque on side of frame, 9 in. x 12 in., framed, overall 13 5/8 in. x 16 3/4 in. x 1 in.
Neal Auction Company
Apr. 13, 2024
Morris Henry Hobbs (Am. 1892-1967), "Mardi Gras on Royal St. Old New Orleans" 1940, Etching, framed under glass
Est: $600 - $800
Morris Henry Hobbs (Am. 1892-1967) "Mardi Gras on Royal St. Old New Orleans" 1940 Etching, framed under glass Signed in pencil l.r., titled and editioned "Ed/100" in pencil and dated "New Orleans 1940" in plate l.l. 12 11/16" x 9 3/8" sight, 16 5/16" x 10 9/16"framed
Barridoff Auctions
Apr. 13, 2024
Morris Henry Hobbs (Am. 1892-1967), "Morning", "Sun Bathing", "After the Siesta" and "Evening", Etching, framed under glass
Est: $500 - $700
Morris Henry Hobbs (Am. 1892-1967) "Morning", "Sun Bathing", "After the Siesta" and "Evening" Etching, framed under glass Each panel: signed in pencil l.r. and titled in pencil l.l. Each panel: 2 1/2" x 2" sight, entire piece: 14 7/8" x 14 1/4" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Apr. 13, 2024
Morris Henry Hobbs (Am. 1892-1967), "Boats at Plougastel Brittany", Etching, framed under glass
Est: $400 - $600
Morris Henry Hobbs (Am. 1892-1967) "Boats at Plougastel Brittany" Etching, framed under glass Signed in pencil l.r., titled and editioned "ed/50" in pencil l.l. 9 1/8" x 9 3/8" sight, 16 1/16" x 16 1/4" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Mar. 08, 2024
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892-1967), "Piquante," 1935, H.- 10 3/8 in., W.- 8 1/2 in.
Est: $300 - $500
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892-1967), "Piquante," 1935, etching, pencil signed and titled on bottom, now shrink wrapped on board,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Feb. 16, 2024
Morris Henry Hobbs (American, 1892-1967) Etchings on Paper 1946, "Camellia; Jungle Dancers", Group of Three Prints H 2" W 1.75"
Est: $150 - $250
Each is signed in pencil lower right and titled lower left, with margins. Frame Measurements (Camellia) H 5" W 4" (Jungle Dancers, Framed Together) H 5.5" W 5.25" Provenance: From the Estate of Prominent Collector, Leon Zielinski, Macomb County, MI
DuMouchelles
Feb. 16, 2024
Morris Henry Hobbs (American, 1892-1967) Etchings on Paper, "Sun Worshipers; the Dancer; Juanta", H 3.7" W 3"
Est: $200 - $400
Each work is signed in pencil lower right and titled in pencil lower left, with margins. The Dancer Image 2.7" x 2". Juanta Image Size 1.7" x 1.2". The Dancer Image Size H 2.75" W 2" Wood Frame 8" x 14". Provenance: From the Estate of Prominent Collector, Leon Zielinski, Macomb County, MI
DuMouchelles
Feb. 16, 2024
Morris Henry Hobbs (American, 1892-1967) Etchings on Paper, Ca. 1935, "Louise; Piquante", Two Prints, H 4.25" W 3.5"
Est: $300 - $500
Each signed in pencil lower right and titles lower left, published by the Associated American Artists (with their paper label affixed verso of each print), with margins. Literature: Isbell, Reed W. Morris Henry Hobbs: A Catalogue Raisonné of Etchings, Engravings & Lithographs. McLean, VA: Coffee Street Publishing. Frame Measurements H 18.25" W 13.75" Provenance: From the Estate of Prominent Collector, Leon Zielinski, Macomb County, MI
DuMouchelles
Nov. 18, 2023
Morris Henry Hobbs (Am. 1892-1967), Three Works, Etching, framed under glass and etching, matted
Est: $800 - $1,200
Morris Henry Hobbs (Am. 1892-1967) Three Works: 1] "Patio of the Daniel Clark House, Old New Orleans" Etching, framed under glass Signed in pencil l.r., titled in pencil l.l., editioned "Ed/200" in pencil l.c. 9 1/2" x 6 5/8" sight, 16 7/16" x 13 9/16" framed 2] "A Creole Courtyard, Old New Orleans" Etching, framed under glass Signed in pencil l.r., titled in pencil l.l., editioned "Ed/200" in pencil l.c. 9 11/16" x 6 3/8" sight, 16 1/2" x 13 1/4" framed 3] "Atchafalaya Swamp, Louisiana" 1944 Etching, matted Signed in pencil l.r., titled and dated in pencil l.l., editioned "ed/160" in pencil l.c. 14" x 11 1/4" actual, 18 9/16" x 15 5/16" matted
Barridoff Auctions
Nov. 18, 2023
Morris Henry Hobbs (Am. 1892-1967), Three Works, Etching, framed under glass
Est: $800 - $1,200
Morris Henry Hobbs (Am. 1892-1967) Three Works: 1] "Nostalgia" Etching, framed under glass Signed in pencil l.r., titled in pencil l.l.
Barridoff Auctions
Nov. 18, 2023
Morris Henry Hobbs (Am. 1892-1967), Three Works, Etching, framed under glass
Est: $800 - $1,000
Morris Henry Hobbs (Am. 1892-1967) Three Works: 1] "Youth" 1942 Etching, framed under glass Signed in pencil l.r., titled in pencil and dated in plate l.l., editioned "Ed/50" in pencil l.c. 5 9/16" x 3 3/4" sight, 11 3/4" x 10" framed 2] "Doorway to the Haunted House, Old New Orleans" 1925 Etching, framed under glass Signed in pencil l.r., titled in pencil l.l., dated and inscribed "Old New Orleans" in plate l.c. 5 1/2" x 3 3/4" sight, 12 7/16" x 10 5/8" framed 3] "Absinthe House, Old New Orleans" 1939 Etching, framed under glass Signed in pencil l.r., titled in pencil l.l., dated and inscribed "Old New Orleans" in plate l.c. 4 1/2" x 4 1/4" sight, 11 3/8" x 11 3/16" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Nov. 17, 2023
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana,)
Est: $700 - $1,000
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892-1967), "Green Door", 1938, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower left, inscribed "New Orleans" lower right, "Jean Bragg Gallery, New Orleans" label with artist and title and "Holmes Art Gallery, New Orleans" label on backing paper, 13 7/8 in. x 9 7/8 in., framed, overall 25 1/8 in. x 19 1/2 in. x 1/2 in.
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 15, 2023
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892-1967), "Autumn Landscape", 1925, oil on canvas board, signed and dated lower left, "Devoe Studio" label en verso, "Jean Bragg Gallery of Southern Art, New Orleans" label on backing paper, 18 in. x 23 3/4 in., framed, overall 24 1/2 in. x 30 in. x 1 1/2 in. Provenance: Estate of W. Wayne Lake, New Orleans, LA.
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 05, 2023
Morris Henry Hobbs (1892 - 1967) American
Est: $800 - $1,500
Morris Henry Hobbs (1892 - 1967) Watercolor on paper, Signed Lower Left, Measures (5.5 x 3.5 inches) w/frame (10.5 x 8.5 inches) Morris Henry Hobbs, etcher, engraver, painter, illustrator, woodcarver and teacher was born on January 1, 1892 in Rockford, Illinois. He studied drawing at the Art Institute of Chicago and with Ernest Dean, Clarissa Keith, and Ralph Fletcher Seymour, primarily illustrators. He later branched off into the study of architecture, and was identified with that profession for many years. In 1921, several years after his return from overseas service with the American Expeditionary Force at which time he lost his hearing, he moved to Toledo, Ohio, and practiced architecture. He traveled throughout Europe, including, England, Belgium and France to draw, paint, and study etching. One of his small prints was accepted for an exhibition by the Brooklyn Society of Etchers, and his work began to appear here and there in exhibitions. This was in 1926 and 1927, when his first etchings and dry points were made. I
Cutler Bay Auctions
Nov. 04, 2023
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/New Orleans, 1892-1967), "Old Stores, New Orleans," 1942, H.- 7 5/8 in., W.- 9 1/4 in., Framed- H.- 13 7/8 in., W.- 15 3/4 in.
Est: $800 - $1,200
† Morris Henry Hobbs (American/New Orleans, 1892-1967), "Old Stores, New Orleans," 1942, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower left and titled lower right, with "Pineapple Gallery, Mandeville, LA" stamp en verso, presented in a wood frame,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Nov. 04, 2023
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/New Orleans, 1892-1967), "Marchand Patio, Old New Orleans," 1942, H.- 9 1/2 in., W.- 7 1/2 in., Framed- H.- 15 3/4 in., W.- 13 3/4 in.
Est: $800 - $1,200
† Morris Henry Hobbs (American/New Orleans, 1892-1967), "Marchand Patio, Old New Orleans," 1942, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower left and titled lower right, with "Pineapple Gallery, Mandeville, LA" stamp en verso, presented in a wood frame,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Sep. 24, 2023
Morris Henry Hobbs (American, 1892-1967) Old Madison St., New Orleans
Est: $100 - $200
Description: A realist etching depicting Old Madison Street, New Orleans in 1939. Type: Etching Materials: Paper Markings & Inscriptions: Signed, titled, and indicated as an editoin of 300 Date: 1939 Maker: Morris Henry Hobbs (American, 1892-1967) Dimensions: 9.75" x 7" image, 19" x 15" framed. Provenance: From a Chester Springs, Pennsylvania collection.
Hoch LTD.
Sep. 08, 2023
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892-1967), "Blue Tugboat on the Mississippi, New Orleans" and "Boats and Dock on the Mississippi, New Orleans", 1938, 2 watercolors on paper mounted to board, both signed, dated and inscribed "New Orleans" lower right, "Pickwick Galleries, Winnetka, IL" labels on backing paper, 8 7/8 in. x 11 7/8 in. and 9 7/8 in. x 13 7/8 in., framed alike, overall 16 in. x 19 in. x 1 in. and 17 in. x 21 in. x 3/4 in. (2 pcs.)
Neal Auction Company
Aug. 22, 2023
Morris Henry Hobbs (1892 - 1967) American
Est: $800 - $1,200
Morris Henry Hobbs (1892 - 1967) Watercolor on Paper, Signed Lower Right, Measures ( 11.5 x 18 inches ) w/frame ( 20 x 24 inches ) Morris Henry Hobbs, etcher, engraver, painter, illustrator, woodcarver and teacher was born on January 1, 1892 in Rockford, Illinois. He studied drawing at the Art Institute of Chicago and with Ernest Dean, Clarissa Keith, and Ralph Fletcher Seymour, primarily illustrators. He later branched off into the study of architecture, and was identified with that profession for many years. In 1921, several years after his return from overseas service with the American Expeditionary Force at which time he lost his hearing, he moved to Toledo, Ohio, and practiced architecture. He traveled throughout Europe, including, England, Belgium and France to draw, paint, and study etching. One of his small prints was accepted for an exhibition by the Brooklyn Society of Etchers, and his work began to appear here and there in exhibitions. This was in 1926 and 1927, when his first etchings and dry points were made.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Aug. 09, 2023
Morris Henry Hobbs (1892-1967) Louisiana Illinois
Est: $200 - $400
NEREIDA, 1945, dry-point etching, signed, dated and titled in pencil, from an edition of 150, plate 10 x 8 ¾”, sheet 15 ½ x 12 ¼”, mat 20 x 16”.
Clark's Fine Art & Auctioneers Inc.
Jul. 15, 2023
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/New Orleans, 1892-1967), H.- 9 1/2 in., W.- 7 1/2 in., Framed- H.- 15 3/4 in., W.- 13 3/4 in.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
† Morris Henry Hobbs (American/New Orleans, 1892-1967), "Marchand Patio, Old New Orleans," 1942, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower left and titled lower right, with "Pineapple Gallery, Mandeville, LA" stamp en verso, presented in a wood frame,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Jul. 15, 2023
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/New Orleans, 1892-1967), H.- 7 5/8 in., W.- 9 1/4 in., Framed- H.- 13 7/8 in., W.- 15 3/4 in.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
† Morris Henry Hobbs (American/New Orleans, 1892-1967), "Old Stores, New Orleans," 1942, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower left and titled lower right, with "Pineapple Gallery, Mandeville, LA" stamp en verso, presented in a wood frame,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
May. 27, 2023
Morris Henry Hobbs Etching Old New Orleans, Limited Run of 200 Signed by Morris
Est: $100 - $120
Original Morris Hobbs etching entitled “Old New Orleans”. Limited edition of 200 written in pencil and signed by Morris. The etching measures 9.5” x 6” inches. Nicely matted. Morris Henry Hobbs was born in Rockford, Illinois in 1892. While living in Estaples, France, he studied at the Chicago Art Institute and with J. Ernest Dean, Ralph Fletcher Seymour, and other American and British artists. The Smithsonian Institute recognized his work, and he was given a one-man show from November 29, 1936 to January 3, 1937. Hobbs relocated to New Orleans in 1938, where he continued his work with his now-famous series of French Quarter Etchings. Hobbs was also the founder of the New Orleans Etcher's Society and was well-known for his miniature "postage stamp" female nudists. Hobbs later worked for Favrot, Reed, Mathes, and Bergman, a New Orleans architectural firm. He finished a number of original pencil drawings of significant buildings there.
Britannic Auctions
Apr. 21, 2023
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892-1967), "Blue Tugboat on the Mississippi, New Orleans", 1938, watercolor on paper mounted to board, signed, dated and inscribed "New Orleans" lower right, "Pickwick Galleries, Winnetka, IL" label on backing paper, 8 7/8 in. x 11 7/8 in., framed, overall 16 in. x 19 in. x 1 in.
Neal Auction Company
Apr. 21, 2023
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892-1967), "Boats and Dock on the Mississippi, New Orleans", 1938, watercolor on paper mounted to board, signed, dated and inscribed "New Orleans" lower right, "Pickwick Galleries, Winnetka, IL" label on backing paper, 9 7/8 in. x 13 7/8 in., framed, overall 17 in. x 21 in. x 3/4 in.
Neal Auction Company
Mar. 17, 2023
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/New Orleans, 1892-1967), Four Framed Etchings, consisting of: "The Cabildo, Old New Orleans," "St. Loui...
Est: $300 - $600
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/New Orleans, 1892-1967), Four Framed Etchings, consisting of: "The Cabildo, Old New Orleans," "St. Louis Cathedral, Old New Orleans," "Corner of St. Peter and Royal, Old New Orleans," "Napoleon House, Old New Orleans," each signed in pencil lower right and titled in pencil lower left, presented in a carved wood frame, each measuring H.- 3 1/4 in., W.- 2 5/8 in.; Framed H.- 17 in., W.- 15 3/4 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Nov. 19, 2022
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892)
Est: $700 - $1,000
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/Louisiana, 1892-1967) , "Green Door", 1938, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower left, inscribed "New Orleans" lower right, "Jean Bragg Gallery" label with title and artist attached to backing paper, 14 in. x 10 in., framed.
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 12, 2022
Morris Henry Hobbs
Est: $800 - $1,200
(American/Louisiana, 1892-1967) Mardi Gras on Royal of Old New Orleans, 1940, signed lower right "Morris Henry Hobbs", etching, plate 11-3/4 x 8-3/4 in.; modern silvered frame, 20-1/2 x 16-1/2 in. Provenance: Private New Orleans Collection
Brunk Auctions
Nov. 05, 2022
MORRIS HENRY HOBBS NUDE ENGRAVINGS
Est: $300 - $400
9" by 9 3/4" framed. Morris Henry Hobbs (1892 - 1967) was active/lived in Louisiana, Illinois. Morris Hobbs is known for Etching, engraving, painting. Morris Henry Hobbs, etcher, engraver, painter, illustrator, woodcarver and teacher was born on January 1, 1892 in Rockford, Illinois. He studied drawing at the Art Institute of Chicago and with Ernest Dean, Clarissa Keith, and Ralph Fletcher Seymour, primarily illustrators. He later branched off into the study of architecture, and was identified with that profession for many years. In 1921, several years after his return from overseas service with the American Expeditionary Force at which time he lost his hearing, he moved to Toledo, Ohio, and practiced architecture. He traveled throughout Europe, including, England, Belgium and France to draw, paint, and study etching. One of his small prints was accepted for an exhibition by the Brooklyn Society of Etchers, and his work began to appear here and there in exhibitions. This was in 1926 and 1927, when his first etchings and dry points were made. In 1930, after he returned to Europe to work and study, he made a series of plates of England, France and Brittany. Early in his career he had the rare distinction of having two one-man exhibitions of his works at the Smithsonian Institution. Later, Hobbs was drawn to New Orleans in 1938 with plans for creating a series of small prints of the French Quarter and many of the historic buildings scattered throughout the old section of New Orleans. He lived there for the remainder of his life. He formed the Society of Louisiana Etchers and was it's first president. Two summers were spent as a resident colonist at the McDowell Art Colony, Peterborough, N.H., where he started a series of etchings of the old Beacon Hill district of Boston. By 1950, Hobbs has become acquainted with the tropical plant family known as Bromeliaceae and had built a small greenhouse at his country home in Mandeville, where he spent weekends photographing and sketching the plants. He was awarded first prize in 1953 by the Chicago Society of Etchers for his dry point entitled Vresia Splendens. During his career, Morris Hobbs was known to have created many Architectural drawings; he painted nudes, landscapes and still life works, and made wood carvings. He worked in oil, watercolor, and pencil, as well as, being a master etcher and engraver. Hobbs taught etching for many years and many of his students went on to become famous artists in their own right. He was a member of the New Orleans Art League (president emeritus), the Louisiana Society of Etchers, the Society of American Graphic Artist, the Society of American Etchers, the Chicago Society of Etchers, the Cleveland Print Makers, the Toledo Print Club, the National Arts Club, the Evanston Art Club, the Allied Illinois Society of Fine Art, the California Society of Etchers, the Southern Printmakers, the Northwest Printmakers, the Southern States Art League, the Boston Society of Independent Artists, the Mississippi Art Association, the MacDowell Art Colony, and the North Shore Art League. Hobbs exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution, Evanston Art Club 1930 (prize), the Toledo Museum of Art 1930 (prize), 1931 (prize), 1936 (prize), the Southern States Art League (1941 (prize), and the Louisiana State Museum Memorial Exhibition 1986. His work is represented in many public and private collections, including, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, University of New Orleans, The Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C., the Art Institute of Chicago, the Carnegie Institute, the New York Public Library, the Toledo Museum of Art, the Library of Congress, the Historic New Orleans Collection, the Mobile Museum of Art, The University of Michigan Museum of Art, The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, and the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco. Morris Henry Hobbs died at the Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana, after a brief illness, on January 24, 1967.
Davis Brothers Auction
Nov. 04, 2022
MORRIS HENRY HOBBS (Louisiana/Illinois, 1892-1967), “Burlesque”., Etching on pale blue paper, 7.5" x 5.75” sight. Framed 16” x 13.25”.
Est: $200 - $400
MORRIS HENRY HOBBS Louisiana/Illinois, 1892-1967 "Burlesque". Signed in pencil lower right "Morris Henry Hobbs". Titled in pencil lower left. Ed. 50.
Eldred's
Oct. 20, 2022
MORRIS HENRY HOBBS, OLD MAISON ST., ETCHING
Est: $100 - $150
Property from the Collection of John and Virginia Duncan, Savannah, GA Description: Morris Henry Hobbs (American, 1892-1967), Old Maison St., New Orleans, Etching, pencil signed lower right, titled and numbered 'Ed./300' lower left, and captioned in print 'Old New Orleans, 1939', depicting a street scene with figures, matted and framed. Frame size: 17 3/4 in. x 14 7/8 in. Measurements: Height: by sight 10 1/2 in. x Width: 7 5/8 in. Condition: Good condition, paper slightly toned, foxing spot upper left edge, not viewed out of frame.
Everard Auctions and Appraisals
Sep. 28, 2022
Morris Henry Hobbs Chicago Street Scene Etching
Est: $100 - $200
Morris Henry Hobbs (American, 1892-1967). Drypoint etching on paper titled "Street Scene - Chicago," ca. 1930, depicting families and individuals strolling along an urban street with the sprawl of the city seen in the background. Pencil signed along the lower right; titled along the lower left; illegibly numbered from an edition of 50 along the lower left. Provenance: Frederick Baker Inc., Chicago; Distinguished corporate collection, Minnesota.
Revere Auctions
Jul. 27, 2022
Morris Henry Hobbs (1892 - 1967)
Est: $200 - $300
Morris Henry Hobbs, American (1892 - 1967) Artist Proof Etching on Paper "Portrait of a Nude, 1942" Signed, Edition of 50. Marked Youth 1948 lower left. Sight measures 5" x 3". Frame measures 10-1/8" x 8-1/4". Condition: Good condition. Estimate: $200.00 - $300.00 Domestic Shipping: $75.00
Kodner Galleries
Jul. 16, 2022
Morris Henry Hobbs Etching "Judith" Female Nude 1942
Est: $100 - $200
Morris Henry Hobbs Framed Etching Judith, Signed. Incredible etching by Morris Henry Hobbs (American, 1892-1967), titled "Judith" from 1942. Beautiful light and shadow play capturing the form of the female nude. Titled, in pencil, in the left lower corner and signed in the lower right. Mounted with a white mat and a blonde wood frame. Dimensions are 19.5 in h x 12.75 in w x 1 in d. Condition is very good. Etching has minor discoloration around the edges, minor wear to frame and back paper is torn up top. Please call or email for a detailed condition report.
Public Sale Auction House
Jun. 25, 2022
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/New Orleans, 1892)
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Morris Henry Hobbs (American/New Orleans, 1892-1967), "Nude with Dotted-Swiss Stole", watercolor and graphite on paper mounted to board, signed with artist cipher lower left, 20 7/8 in. x 14 5/8 in., framed.
Neal Auction Company