Jess Hobby Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Jess Hobby Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 16, 2024
Large Landscape of Cottages by Jesse Hobby.
Est: $200 - $400
Artist(s): Jesse Carl Hobby (American, 1871-1938) Medium: Oil on canvas. Signature(s): "Jess Hobby, '36", lower right. Paperwork: N/A Damage: Paint loss to the frame. Minor signs of craquelure to the work. Measurement(s): 32" x 34" (canvas), 39" x 41" (frame). It weighs 16 lbs. Third-party shipping or personal pickup is required. Please see our website for our shipping recommendations.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Jun. 01, 2024
Jesse Hobby (USA 1871-1938) 1934 Landscape Oil
Est: $400 - $800
Jesse Carl Hobby (AMERICAN / ILLINOIS, 1871 - 1938) oil painting on canvas depicting a landscape scene with cottages and figures. Signed to lower right and dated 1934. Mounted in a gold painted wooden frame. Canvas measures approx. 31 1/2" height x 35 1/2" width to sight. Measures approx. 36 1/2" height x 40 1/2" width overall including frame. Appears in overall good condition. JD/B13/FW
Joshua Kodner
Jun. 01, 2024
Jesse Hobby (USA 1871-1938) Landscape Oil/Canvas
Est: $400 - $800
Jesse Carl Hobby (AMERICAN / ILLINOIS, 1871 - 1938) oil painting on canvas depicting a landscape scene with figures on a small boat. Signed to lower right. Mounted in a gold painted wooden frame. Canvas on stretcher measures approx. 30" height x 36" width. Measures approx. 33 3/4" height x 37 3/4" width overall including frame. Appears in overall good condition. JD/B13/FW
Joshua Kodner
Jun. 01, 2024
Jesse Hobby (USA 1871-1938) Portrait Oil/Canvas
Est: $500 - $1,500
Jesse Carl Hobby (AMERICAN / ILLINOIS, 1871 - 1938) oil painting on canvas depicting the portrait of a black man with flowers. Signed to lower right. Mounted in a gold painted wooden frame with mat. Canvas on stretcher measures approx. 30" height x 27" width. Measures approx. 35 1/2" height x 321/4" width overall including frame. Shows cracqueleture. Otherwise, appears in overall good condition. JD/B13/FW
Joshua Kodner
Jun. 01, 2024
Jesse Hobby (USA 1871-1938) Landscape Oil/Canvas
Est: $400 - $800
Jesse Carl Hobby (AMERICAN / ILLINOI, 1871 - 1938) oil painting on canvas depicting a landscape scene with houses, lake and mountains. Signed to lower right. Mounted in a silver painted wooden frame with mat. Canvas on stretcher measures approx. 37" height x 30" width. Measures approx. 33 3/4" height x 36 3/4" width overall including frame. Appears in overall good condition. JD/B13/FW
Joshua Kodner
Apr. 30, 2024
Jesse Hobby (American 1871-1938), Mountain Landscape, Oil on Canvas Frame: 39 1/2 x 43 1/2 in. (100.3 x 110.5 cm.)
Est: $600 - $900
Jesse Hobby (American 1871-1938), Mountain Landscape, Oil on Canvas
Weschler's
Feb. 25, 2024
JESSE CARL HOBBY (IL, 1871-1938)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
JESSE CARL HOBBY (IL, 1871-1938) "Spring Thaw", oil on canvasboard, signed lower left, depicting sloped banks of stream having emerging green grass under snow, in a molded Dutch gold frame, OS: 20 1/2" x 23 1/2", SS: 17 1/2" x 20 1/2". Fine craquelure.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Oct. 28, 2023
Jess Hobby Farm Boy Oil Painting on Canvas
Est: $200 - $400
Artists signature on bottom right corner, Frame measures 40 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches, Canvas measures 35 1/2 x 26 1/2 inches.
Matthew Bullock Auctioneers
Oct. 10, 2023
Jess Hobby, Barn Scene in Autumn
Est: $700 - $900
Jess Hobby Barn Scene in Autumn oil on canvas 27 h x 30.25 w in (69 x 77 cm) Signed to lower right 'Jess Hobby'. Provenance: Collection of Governor Jim Thompson, Chicago This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
May. 20, 2023
JESSE CARL HOBBY (American 1871-1938) A PAINTING, "Summer Landscape with Farm Buildings," 20TH CENTURY
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
JESSE CARL HOBBY (American 1871-1938) A PAINTING, "Summer Landscape with Farm Buildings," 20TH CENTURY, oil on board, signed L/R, "Jess Hobby;" 17 1/2" x 23 1/2", framed 24" x 30 1/4".
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Oct. 23, 2022
Jesse Carl Hobby - Landscape
Est: $1,500 - $3,500
Jesse Hobby (1871-1938) Snowy landscape. Oil on canvas. Signed by the artist LR. Frame appears original. Condition: Excellent original condition. Frame H 35 3/4" W 37 1/2". Canvas H 30 3/8" W 32 1/4". Copy and paste link for high-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ndf0lmnakvvkfua/AACraZn9EnDlXElVvbzim_Eua?dl=0
New England Auctions
Jul. 24, 2022
Jesse Carl Hobby (1871-1938) American, Oil
Est: $600 - $800
A covered bridge in Autumn, oil on canvas, signed lower right. Jesse Carl Hobby studied painting in his native Cooperstown, New York. He moved to Omaha, Nebraska to learn the craft of scenic design, and later to Chicago, Illinois where he gained a modest reputation for his landscapes. Overall Size: 33 1/2 x 43 1/2 in. Sight Size: 27 3/4 x 37 1/2 in.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Mar. 02, 2022
Jess Hobby, (American, 1871-1938), Still Life of Chrysanthemums, oil on canvas, 30" x 34"
Est: $400 - $600
Jess Hobby (American, 1871-1938) Still Life of Chrysanthemums oil on canvas signed lower right 30" x 34"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jan. 26, 2022
Jess Hobby 1871-1938 Pastoral Cottage Oil Painting
Est: $100 - $1,000
Jess Hobby (American, 1871-1938) Oil painting on canvas. An enchanting flower cottage scene encompassed by a leafy and inviting landscape. Titled "Cottage & Flowers Dwight Ill" on verso. Artist signature lower right. Exhibited in a gilt wood frame. Work Size: 21.5 x 23.5 in. SHIPPING Hill Auction Gallery will not ship. Gallery will refer a local shipper for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Got something to sell? Contact us at HillAuctionGallery.com.
Hill Auction Gallery
Dec. 08, 2021
Jess Hobby, From Studio Window
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Jess Hobby From Studio Window 1934 oil on canvas 27 h × 30 w in (69 × 76 cm) Signed to lower right 'Jess Hobby 34'. Exhibited: The All-Illinois Society of the Fine Arts, Chicago, 1935 condition: Work is in good overall condition with some minor undulation to canvas. Areas of hairline cracking throughout with one pinpoint of associated loss at lower edge and another at upper left quadrant within roof. Work presents well. Framed without glazing measuring 31 x 34 inches.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Nov. 14, 2021
JESSE CARL HOBBY (IL, 1871-1938)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
"Spring Thaw", oil on canvasboard, signed lower left, depicting sloped banks of stream having emerging green grass under snow, in a molded Dutch gold frame, OS: 20 1/2" x 23 1/2", SS: 17 1/2" x 20 1/2". Fine craquelure.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Oct. 06, 2021
Jesse Carl Hobby (American, 1871-1938)
Est: $200 - $300
Jesse Carl Hobby (American, 1871-1938) , "Cabin in the Woods", oil on board, signed lower left, inscribed en verso, 12 in. x 16 in., framed Condition: Overall good condition. Ext. Frame: 15 5/8 in. x 19 5/8 in. x 1 3/4 in
Neal Auction Company
Jul. 24, 2021
Jesse Hobby Oil on Canvas Snow Landscape
Est: $800 - $1,000
Jesse Carl Hobby (American/Illinois, 1871 - 1938) oil on canvas landscape painting depicting a river running below a stone bridge flanked by snow-covered riverbanks, with a small village visible in the background. Signed lower right "Jess Hobby". Housed in an Arts & Crafts style carved giltwood frame. Sight: 33 1/2" H x 35 1/4" W. Framed: 43 3/4" H x 45 1/2" W. Jesse Carl Hobby (1871-1938) studied painting with Elbridge Grafton and H. B. Hewley in his native Cooperstown, New York. He later moved to Omaha, Nebraska where he studied landscape painting under Mart S. Hazelton. He spent time touring with theater companies and eventually settled in the Chicago region where gained notoriety for his decorative scenes and theater commissions including a curtain for the Warrington Theatre, formerly the Warrington Opera House. By the end of his career, he specialized in landscape paintings, often featuring the views of the Oak Park region outside of Chicago where he resided. While exhibiting his work independently and with groups in the area, he was recognized for his skill by Chicago newspapers and won the All-Illinois Society of the Fine Arts' first gold medal at their annual exhibition in 1935. (Source: Wendy Greenhouse, PhD. from the M. Christine Schwartz Collection. Chicago, Illinois.) Provenance: The Collection of Sylvia Roberts, Nashville, TN.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
May. 06, 2021
Jess Hobby (American, 1871-1938) Indian Woman
Est: $700 - $900
Jess Hobby (American, 1871-1938) Indian Woman oil on canvas signed Jess Hobby (lower right) 34 x 32 inches
Hindman
Feb. 27, 2021
Jess Hobby, Floral Still Life, Oil on Canvas
Est: $400 - $600
Jess Hobby, floral still life, oil on canvas, signed L/R, 27" x 30", framed 31" x 33". Provenance: West Palm Beach, Florida estate.
Kaminski Auctions
Feb. 10, 2021
Jesse Hobby Autumnal Farm Scene Oil on Canvas
Est: $250 - $350
Jesse Carl Hobby (American, 1871-1938). Oil on canvas painting depicting an autumnal landscape with a farm scene of a gray barn and cows in the foreground. A house can be seen to the left of the barn in the background. Signed along the lower right. Height: 32 in x width: 34 in.
Revere Auctions
Oct. 28, 2020
Jesse Hobby Autumnal Farm Scene Oil on Canvas
Est: $500 - $700
Jesse Carl Hobby (1871-1938). Oil on canvas painting depicting an autumnal landscape with a farm scene of a gray barn and cows in the foreground. A house can be seen to the left of the barn in the background. Signed along the lower right. Height: 32 in x width: 34 in.
Revere Auctions
Feb. 09, 2020
Jesse Hobby Flowers in Vase Oil Painting
Est: $250 - $500
Jesse Hobby Flowers in Vase Oil Painting on board in frame. Listed Illinois artist born 1871-193814 1/2 x 19 3/4, Image: 11 1/2 x 15 1/2 Shipping in continental US $35.00 Please ask any questions before bidding Good Luck!
Lodestar Auctions
Jun. 09, 2019
Jesse Hobby, (American, 1871-1938), Stone Bridge, oil on canvas, 30" x 34"
Est: $600 - $800
Jesse Hobby (American, 1871-1938) Stone Bridge oil on canvas signed lower right 30" x 34"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 30, 2018
Jess Hobby (AM 1871-1938)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Jess Hobby (American 1871-1938) Old Stone Bridge-Winter oil on canvas signed lower right dated '31 25 x 27"
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 17, 2018
JESS HOBBY IMPRESSIONIST LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
HOBBY, Jess, (American, 1871-1938): Impressionist Landscape with Pond, Oil/Canvas, 27" x 30", signed lower right, period carved and gilded Impressionist frame, 31" x 33.5".
Burchard Galleries Inc
Mar. 03, 2018
Jess Hobby (IL, 1871-1938), Afternoon in Oak Park
Est: $800 - $1,200
oil on canvas, signed at lower left, presented in the likely original gilt frame, retaining an exhibition label to the verso. SS 26.5 x 23.5 in.; DOA 30.75 x 27.75 in. A noted Illinois artist, in 1935 Hobby was awarded The All-Illinois Society of the Fine Arts' first gold medal for the painting From Studio Window. He was also a talented scenic painter and was known to hand-carve his own frames. Exhibited: The All-Illinois Society of the Fine Arts, Spring Salon, May 18 - June 30, 1935. Estate of Ann T. Pope Haddonfield, NJ & Durham, NC Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Dec. 02, 2017
Jesse Carl Hobby, (American, 1871-1938), October on Horse Creek, oil on canvas, 25" x 30"
Est: $500 - $700
Jesse Carl Hobby (American, 1871-1938) October on Horse Creek oil on canvas signed lower left 25" x 30"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 07, 2017
Jess Hobby | House by the Pond
Est: $1,000 - $1,300
Artist: Jess Hobby | 1871-1938 | House by the Pond Title: House by the Pond Signed: l/r Jess Hobby Medium: Oil on board Dimensions: 27 by 30 inches
Altermann Galleries
Dec. 19, 2016
Jess Hobby | House by the Pond
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Description: Artist: Jess Hobby|1871-1938 Title: House by the Pond Signed l/r: Jess Hobby Media: Oil on board Dimensions: 27 by 30 inches
Altermann Galleries
Dec. 03, 2016
Jesse Carl Hobby, (American, 1871-1938), Chicago Industrial Scene, oil on canvas, 25" x 30"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Jesse Carl Hobby (American, 1871-1938) Chicago Industrial Scene oil on canvas signed twice in the lower right "Jess Hobby" and "J. Leech" 25" x 30"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Sep. 24, 2016
Jesse Hobby, American (1871-1938), Floral still life, oil on canvas, 30 x 32 inches
Est: $600 - $900
Jesse Hobby American (1871-1938) Floral still life, oil on canvas, signed lower right, gilt-framed. 30 x 32 inches
Link Auction Galleries
Jun. 04, 2016
Jesse Carl Hobby, (American, 1871-1938), Kent Creek, Rockford Illinois, oil on canvas on board, 10" x 13.5"
Est: $200 - $300
Jesse Carl Hobby (American, 1871-1938) Kent Creek, Rockford Illinois oil on canvas on board signed lower right 10" x 13.5"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 04, 2016
Jesse Carl Hobby, (American, 1871-1938), Landscape with House, oil on canvas board, 10" x 13.5"
Est: $200 - $300
Jesse Carl Hobby (American, 1871-1938) Landscape with House oil on canvas board signed lower right 10" x 13.5"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
May. 20, 2016
Jesse Hobby, American (1871-1938), Floral still life, oil on canvas, 30 x 32 inches
Est: $800 - $1,200
Jesse Hobby American (1871-1938) Floral still life, oil on canvas, signed lower right, gilt-framed. 30 x 32 inches
Link Auction Galleries
Mar. 05, 2016
Jesse Carl Hobby, (American, 1871-1938), Winter Landscape with Mountains, oil on canvas, 25" x 27"
Est: $600 - $800
Jesse Carl Hobby (American, 1871-1938) Winter Landscape with Mountains oil on canvas signed lower right 25" x 27"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Feb. 20, 2016
Jesse Hobby, American (1871-1938), Floral still life, oil on canvas, 30 x 32 inches
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Jesse Hobby American (1871-1938) Floral still life, oil on canvas, signed lower right, gilt-framed. 30 x 32 inches
Link Auction Galleries
Dec. 05, 2015
Jesse Carl Hobby, (American, 1871-1938), A Summer Day, oil on canvas, 25" x 34"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Jesse Carl Hobby (American, 1871-1938) A Summer Day oil on canvas signed lower right 25" x 34"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Dec. 05, 2015
Jesse Carl Hobby, (American, 1871-1938), Starved Rock, Illinois, oil on canvas, 34" x 36"
Est: $700 - $900
Jesse Carl Hobby (American, 1871-1938) Starved Rock, Illinois oil on canvas 34" x 36"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Sep. 12, 2015
Jesse Carl Hobby, (American, 1871-1938), Landscape with Distant Barn, oil on canvas, 24.5" x 36"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Jesse Carl Hobby (American, 1871-1938) Landscape with Distant Barn oil on canvas signed lower right 24.5" x 36"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Sep. 12, 2015
Jesse Carl Hobby, (American, 1871-1938), Landscape with Red Barn, oil on canvas, 25" x 34"
Est: $600 - $800
Jesse Carl Hobby (American, 1871-1938) Landscape with Red Barn oil on canvas signed lower right 25" x 34"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Aug. 19, 2015
Jesse Carl Hobby, (American, 1871-1938), Winter Stream, oil on artist board, 13.5" x 9.5"
Est: $200 - $300
Jesse Carl Hobby (American, 1871-1938) Winter Stream oil on artist board signed lower right 13.5" x 9.5"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Aug. 19, 2015
Jesse Carl Hobby, (American, 1871-1938), Wilmington, Illinois, Fall Colors, oil on canvas, 22" x 27"
Est: $400 - $600
Jesse Carl Hobby (American, 1871-1938) Wilmington, Illinois, Fall Colors oil on canvas signed lower right 22" x 27"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 06, 2015
Jesse Carl Hobby, (American, 1871-1938), The Elgin Hills, Elgin, Illinois, oil on canvas, 30" x 36"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Jesse Carl Hobby (American, 1871-1938) The Elgin Hills, Elgin, Illinois oil on canvas signed lower right 30" x 36"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 06, 2015
Jesse Carl Hobby, (American, 1871-1938), Oak Park El Tracks in Winter, oil on canvas, 25" x 34.5"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Jesse Carl Hobby (American, 1871-1938) Oak Park El Tracks in Winter oil on canvas signed lower right 25" x 34.5"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Mar. 08, 2015
Jess Hobby: Homestead with Figures
Est: $2,500 - $5,000
27x30, O/C, SLR
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
Dec. 03, 2014
JESSE CARL HOBBY OIL ON CANVAS (Illinois, 1871-1938) Creek in Summer, Impressionist landscape. Image measures 24" x 27.25", signed "Jess Hobby" lower right. In a gilt wood frame.
Est: $1,800 - $2,500
JESSE CARL HOBBY OIL ON CANVAS (Illinois, 1871-1938) Creek in Summer, Impressionist landscape. Image measures 24" x 27.25", signed "Jess Hobby" lower right. In a gilt wood frame.
O'Gallerie
Sep. 13, 2014
Jesse Carl Hobby, (American, 1871-1938), Stone Bridge, oil on canvas, 32" x 36"
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Jesse Carl Hobby (American, 1871-1938) Stone Bridge oil on canvas signed lower right 32" x 36"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers