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Painter, Etcher, Illustrator, Wall painter, b. 1884 - d. 1955

Artist Louis Jambor's talents began to shine at an early age, and after studying at the Royal Academy of Art in Budapest, he moved to the United States in 1922. Louis Jambor's paintings often portrayed religious images, as he was well known for his decorative murals in various churches and buildings in Hungary and America — his two main places of residence. Louis Jambor's paintings have a classical, post-impressionistic style and the artist created unique light and shade by clever use of subtle colors. Jambor's most famous image was for the cover of the novel Little Women in 1947. Louis Jambor's painting prices at auction are reasonable for an artist of his caliber. Browse other mesmerizing figural paintings online at Invaluable, and discover masterful artwork to expand your collection.

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    • LOUIS JAMBOR (HUNGARIAN, 1884-1955).
      Jan. 10, 2021

      LOUIS JAMBOR (HUNGARIAN, 1884-1955).

      Est: $600 - $900

      Oil on board. Women. Signed lower right. Labeled verso. From a Hasbrouck Heights, NJ collection. Returned to sale because of non-payment by Shain Gallery.

      Clarke Auction Gallery
    • LOUIS JAMBOR (HUNGARIAN, 1884-1955).
      Nov. 08, 2020

      LOUIS JAMBOR (HUNGARIAN, 1884-1955).

      Est: $600 - $900

      Oil on board. Women. Signed lower right. Labeled verso. From a Hasbrouck Heights, NJ collection.

      Clarke Auction Gallery
    • LOUIS JAMBOR (1884 - 1955): "AT THE MARKETPLACE"
      Nov. 05, 2020

      LOUIS JAMBOR (1884 - 1955): "AT THE MARKETPLACE"

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      oil on camvas board signed lower right 14 x 10 inches board; 20 1/4 x 16 1/2 inches frame

      Abell Auction
    • LOUIS JAMBOR (NY/HUNGARY, 1884-1955)
      Jul. 18, 2020

      LOUIS JAMBOR (NY/HUNGARY, 1884-1955)

      Est: $10,000 - $15,000

      LOUIS JAMBOR (NY/HUNGARY, 1884-1955) "The Picnic", oil on burlap with central horizontal seam, signed lower left, dated 1920, in a custom 22K gold leaf, Arts & Crafts frame, OS; 76" x 64", SS: 66" x 54". Good condition. From a Connecticut estate.

      Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
    • Louis Jambor (Hungarian 1884 - 1955) watercolor/gouache, signed lower right, landscape multiple figures and activities, painting size 5 1/2 x 8 inches
      Jun. 30, 2020

      Louis Jambor (Hungarian 1884 - 1955) watercolor/gouache, signed lower right, landscape multiple figures and activities, painting size 5 1/2 x 8 inches

      Est: $400 - $600

      Louis Jambor (Hungarian 1884 - 1955) watercolor/gouache, signed lower right, landscape multiple figures and activities, painting size 5 1/2 x 8 inches

      Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
    • LOUIS (LAJOS) JAMBOR, Hungarian (1884-1955), Still Life with Roses on Tabletop, oil on canvas, signed lower left, 21 x 26 inches
      Jan. 23, 2020

      LOUIS (LAJOS) JAMBOR, Hungarian (1884-1955), Still Life with Roses on Tabletop, oil on canvas, signed lower left, 21 x 26 inches

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      LOUIS (LAJOS) JAMBOR Hungarian (1884-1955) Still Life with Roses on Tabletop oil on canvas, signed lower left 21 x 26 inches Provenance: Hanover Square Gallery, New York, New York; Private Collection, Essex Fells, New Jersey. Other Notes: Tags: still-life, 20th century, roses, oil painting, European, listed artist

      Shannon's
    • Louis Jambor (Hungarian, 1884-1955) Watercolor
      Jul. 21, 2019

      Louis Jambor (Hungarian, 1884-1955) Watercolor

      Est: $200 - $300

      Louis Jambor (Hungarian, 1884-1955) Watercolor Undated; signature lower right; image depicting Jesus' crucifixion Condition: Very Good, image, mat and wood frame having light wear consistent with age and normal use; image having light paint loss, fading and light warping of the paper including two small holes below Mary's right shoulder; mat having light warping and discoloration including two areas with water stains; no water stains on image noted; wood frame having chips and areas of paint loss; overall dust and dirt accumulation; not examined out of the frame(s) Height: 13.00 inches, Width: 9.75 inches (sight) Frame Size: 24.50 inches by 16.50 inches Category: Fine Art > European Paintings Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Approximate Sale Time: 12:15 pm CST Links to High Resolution Images: Image #1 Image #2 Image #3 Image #4 Image #5

      Leonard Auction
    • LOUIS JAMBOR (NY/HUNGARY, 1884-1955)
      Jun. 02, 2019

      LOUIS JAMBOR (NY/HUNGARY, 1884-1955)

      Est: $15,000 - $25,000

      LOUIS JAMBOR (NY/HUNGARY, 1884-1955) "The Picnic", oil on burlap with central horizontal seam, signed lower left, dated 1920, in a custom 22K gold leaf, Arts & Crafts frame, OS; 76" x 64", SS: 66" x 54". Good condition. From a Connecticut estate.

      Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
    • Louis Jambor. Mother Reading to Children
      May. 16, 2019

      Louis Jambor. Mother Reading to Children

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      (Hungarian, 1884-1955). Oil on canvas, signed "L. Jambor" lr, 22 x 26 in., framed

      Alex Cooper
    • Painting, Louis Jambor
      Mar. 17, 2019

      Painting, Louis Jambor

      Est: $1,000 - $2,000

      Louis Jambor (American/Hungarian, 1884-1955), Dancing Lessons, oil on board, signed lower right, board: 15.5"h x 20.5"w, overall: 26.25"h x 31.5"w

      Clars Auctions
    • Painting, Louis Jambor
      Jan. 20, 2019

      Painting, Louis Jambor

      Est: $1,500 - $2,500

      Louis Jambor (American/Hungarian, 1884-1955), Dancing Lessons, oil on board, signed lower right, board: 15.5"h x 20.5"w, overall: 26.25"h x 31.5"w

      Clars Auctions
    • Louis Jambor (1884-1955), watercolor, "Water's Edge", signed lower right L. Jambor, sight size 20 1/2" x 25".
      Oct. 13, 2018

      Louis Jambor (1884-1955), watercolor, "Water's Edge", signed lower right L. Jambor, sight size 20 1/2" x 25".

      Est: $300 - $500

      Louis Jambor (1884-1955), watercolor, "Water's Edge", signed lower right L. Jambor, sight size 20 1/2" x 25".

      Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    • Louis Jambor (Hungarian, b.1884-1955) Watercolor
      May. 27, 2018

      Louis Jambor (Hungarian, b.1884-1955) Watercolor

      Est: $200 - $400

      Louis Jambor (Hungarian, b.1884-1955) Watercolor. 10.5" h x 6.5" w, 2.5" mat and frame. Signed "L. Jambor" lower center.

      Bruce Kodner Galleries
    • Louis Jambor (Hungarian, b.1884-1955) Watercolor
      Mar. 25, 2018

      Louis Jambor (Hungarian, b.1884-1955) Watercolor

      Est: $400 - $600

      Louis Jambor (Hungarian, b.1884-1955) Watercolor. 10 1/2" h x 6 1/2" w in a 2 1/2" mat and frame. Signed "L. Jambor" lower center.

      Bruce Kodner Galleries
    • Louis Jambor Decorative Print
      Nov. 30, 2017

      Louis Jambor Decorative Print

      Est: $30 - $50

      DESCRIPTION: A Louis Jambor decorative, framed print. Features a depiction of two woman in a room, spectating a younger girl playing a violin. CIRCA: 20th Ct. DIMENSIONS: (With Frame) H:28.25" L:34 7/8" CONDITION: See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

      Akiba Galleries
    • Lajos (Louis) Jambor (Hungarian 1884-1955), Autumn, oil on panel
      Jun. 07, 2016

      Lajos (Louis) Jambor (Hungarian 1884-1955), Autumn, oil on panel

      Est: $700 - $900

      Lajos (Louis) Jambor (Hungarian 1884-1955) Autumn Signed L. Jambor l.r. Oil on panel 20 x 26 in (50.8 x 66 cm)

      Weschler's
    • Lajos (Louis) Jambor (Hungarian 1884-1955), Autumn, Signed Oil on Panel, 20 x 26 inches
      Mar. 18, 2016

      Lajos (Louis) Jambor (Hungarian 1884-1955), Autumn, Signed Oil on Panel, 20 x 26 inches

      Est: $1,500 - $2,500

      Lajos (Louis) Jambor (Hungarian 1884-1955) Autumn Signed L. Jambor l.r. Oil on panel 20 x 26 in (50.8 x 66 cm)Property from the Estate of Kathryn Onody

      Weschler's
    • Louis Jambor Painting
      Aug. 15, 2015

      Louis Jambor Painting

      Est: -

      Girls at piano, signed.

      EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
    • Remembrance
      Dec. 17, 2014

      Remembrance

      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

      Louis Jambor (Hungarian, 1884-1955) Remembrance signed 'L. JAMBOR.' (lower right) oil on canvas 36 x 30 in. (91.4 x 76.2 cm.)

      Christie's
    • LAJOS (LOUIS) JAMBOR UNDER THE ARCH PAINTING
      Jan. 26, 2014

      LAJOS (LOUIS) JAMBOR UNDER THE ARCH PAINTING

      Est: $1,500 - $2,500

      JAMBOR, Lajos (Louis), (Hungarian-American, 1884-1955): ''Under the Arch'', Young Maiden Fetching Water from the Well with Village in the Distance, Oil/Canvas laid down on wood panel 25 1/2'' x 21'', signed lower left, encased in superb period carved and gilded nouveau motif gesso frame with minor wear 34'' x 29 1/2''.

      Burchard Galleries Inc
    • LAJOS (LOUIS) JAMBOR ''UNDER THE ARCH'' PAINTING
      Nov. 17, 2013

      LAJOS (LOUIS) JAMBOR ''UNDER THE ARCH'' PAINTING

      Est: $3,000 - $5,000

      JAMBOR, Lajos (Louis), (Hungarian-American, 1884-1955): ''Under the Arch'', Young Maiden Fetching Water from the Well with Village in the Distance, Oil/Canvas laid down on wood panel 25 1/2'' x 21'', signed lower left, encased in superb period carved and gilded nouveau motif gesso frame with minor wear 34'' x 29 1/2''.

      Burchard Galleries Inc
    • Louis Jambor, Remembrance, oil on canvas
      Feb. 17, 2013

      Louis Jambor, Remembrance, oil on canvas

      Est: $12,000 - $16,000

      Louis Jambor (American, 1884-1955), Remembrance, oil on canvas, signed lower right, canvas: 36"h x 30"w, overall (with frame): 44"h x 37.25"w. Provenance: Descended through the artist's family. Private collection (Belvedere, California).

      Clars Auctions
    • Louis Jambor, Travelers by Moonlight, oil on canvas
      Feb. 17, 2013

      Louis Jambor, Travelers by Moonlight, oil on canvas

      Est: $12,000 - $16,000

      Louis Jambor (American, 1884-1955), Travelers by Moonlight, oil on canvas, signed lower right, canvas: 45"h x 38"w, overall (with frame): 53"h x 45.25"w. Provenance: Descended through the artist's family. Private collection (Belvedere, California).

      Clars Auctions
    • Lajos (Louis) Jambor (Hungarian, 1884-1955)
      Dec. 02, 2012

      Lajos (Louis) Jambor (Hungarian, 1884-1955)

      Est: $5,000 - $8,000

      Lajos (Louis) Jambor (Hungarian, 1884-1955), "The Reflection", oil on canvas, signed lower right, 31-1/4" x 23-3/4". Framed. Please Note: Start Price USD $4000

      New Orleans Auction Galleries
    • IN THE STYLE OF LAJOS[LOUIS] JAMBOR [HUN./AM 1884-1955], OIL ON CANVAS, TWO WOMEN IN BOAT, ONE NUDE
      May. 18, 2012

      IN THE STYLE OF LAJOS[LOUIS] JAMBOR [HUN./AM 1884-1955], OIL ON CANVAS, TWO WOMEN IN BOAT, ONE NUDE

      Est: $2,500 - $3,500

      IN THE STYLE OF LAJOS[LOUIS] JAMBOR [HUN./AM 1884-1955], OIL ON CANVAS, TWO WOMEN IN BOAT, ONE NUDE: 16" x 34", signed in monogram lower left, gilt wood frame;

      DuMouchelles
    • Lajos (Louis) Jambor (HUNGARIAN, 1884-1955) oil on
      Mar. 13, 2012

      Lajos (Louis) Jambor (HUNGARIAN, 1884-1955) oil on

      Est: $4,000 - $6,000

      Lajos (Louis) Jambor (HUNGARIAN, 1884-1955) oil on canvas, "Woman before a mirror", Height 31 in.; Width 23.8 in

      Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
    • Jambor, Louis, 1884-1955, New York, Workers in the Field. Oil on Board.
      Dec. 15, 2011

      Jambor, Louis, 1884-1955, New York, Workers in the Field. Oil on Board.

      Est: $800 - $1,000

      Jambor, Louis, 1884-1955, New York, Workers in the Field. Oil on Board. Signed "Louis Jambor" in lower left. h:16 w:20 in.

      Alderfer Auction
    • Lajos (Louis) Jambor (Hungarian, 1884-1955) "The ButterChurner,"
      Mar. 06, 2011

      Lajos (Louis) Jambor (Hungarian, 1884-1955) "The ButterChurner,"

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      Lajos (Louis) Jambor (Hungarian, 1884-1955) "The ButterChurner," c. 1920, oil on canvas, 26" x 32", signed lower right,framed

      Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
    • Louis Jambor (Am., 1884-1955), Boating Beauties
      Sep. 18, 2010

      Louis Jambor (Am., 1884-1955), Boating Beauties

      Est: $3,000 - $5,000

      oil on canvas, signed at lower left "L. Jambor," depicting two young woman in antebellum attire leisurely floating on a lake and collecting water lilies, likely a southern scene, housed in a later gilt wood frame. Louis Jambor, originally from Hungary, moved to the United States and traveled throughout the country. He spent some time in Florida and other southern states, painting murals and commissions. He completed a series of 26 panels for the grand Art Deco "The New Yorker" hotel in NYC. He was also commissioned to create frescoes for the patio at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach. He is also well-known for his illustrations for the 1947 edition of Louisa May Alcott's LITTLE WOMEN as well as the 1949 version of her JO'S BOYS. He also created backgrounds for the animated film version of GULLIVER'S TRAVELS. SS 23.5 x 29.5 in.; DOA 35 x 40 in. Private Collection, South Carolina

      Leland Little Auctions
    • LOUIS JAMBOR OIL ON CANVAS (New York, N.Y.
      Aug. 16, 2010

      LOUIS JAMBOR OIL ON CANVAS (New York, N.Y.

      Est: $700 - $1,000

      LOUIS JAMBOR OIL ON CANVAS (New York, N.Y. 1884-1955) French garden landscape with musketeer greeting two ladies. 24.25" by 34", signed L. Jambor lower left. In original gilt wood frame.

      O'Gallerie
    • Lajos (Louis) Jambor (Hungarian, 1884-1955) "The
      May. 23, 2010

      Lajos (Louis) Jambor (Hungarian, 1884-1955) "The

      Est: $1,000 - $2,000

      Lajos (Louis) Jambor (Hungarian, 1884-1955) "The Butter Churner," c. 1920, oil on canvas, 26" x 32", signed lower right, framed

      Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
    • Louis Jambor (1884-1955) Orchids In A Vase This is
      Jan. 22, 2010

      Louis Jambor (1884-1955) Orchids In A Vase This is

      Est: $1,500 - $2,500

      Louis Jambor (1884-1955) Orchids In A Vase This is a great still-life of orchids in a vase. The orchids appear life like with their fantastic colors. Jambors' artistic talents were recognized early, as the government provided him with a 5 year scholarship to attend the Royal Art Academy in Budapest. Upon graduating he spent several years studying religious art in Italy and under Frank Gebhard in Dusseldorf, Germany. Jambor received many awards and accolades and was elected to the Royal Academy of The Society Of Art before he moved to the United States in 1923. Signed lower left. Measures: 30" Tall X 36" Wide. Condition: Very Good, except for a small ding on upper left side of painting and surface dirt.

      Weiss Auctions
    • LOUIS JAMBOR OIL ON CANVAS (New York, N.Y.
      Jan. 20, 2010

      LOUIS JAMBOR OIL ON CANVAS (New York, N.Y.

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      LOUIS JAMBOR OIL ON CANVAS (New York, N.Y. 1884-1955) French garden landscape with musketeer greeting two ladies. 24.25" by 34", signed L. Jambor lower left. In original gilt wood frame.

      O'Gallerie
    • Lajos (Louis) Jambor (Hungarian, 1884-1955) A musical interlude 29 x 35 in.
      Dec. 02, 2009

      Lajos (Louis) Jambor (Hungarian, 1884-1955) A musical interlude 29 x 35 in.

      Est: $3,000 - $5,000

      A musical interlude signed 'L. Jambor' (lower left) oil on canvas laid to board 29 x 35 in.

      Bonhams
    • Louis Jambor (1884-1955) "The Horsemen"
      Sep. 26, 2009

      Louis Jambor (1884-1955) "The Horsemen"

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      Sgn. L. Jambor lower right. Oil/canvas board. Thumb Box Exhibition label on reverse.

      Cottone Auctions
    • Lajos (Louis) Jambor (Hungarian, 1884-1955) A woman in her bedroom 22 3/4 x 19in
      Aug. 17, 2008

      Lajos (Louis) Jambor (Hungarian, 1884-1955) A woman in her bedroom 22 3/4 x 19in

      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

      A woman in her bedroom signed 'Jambor.' (lower right) oil on canvas 22 3/4 x 19in

      Bonhams
    • Louis (Lajos) Jambor (Hungarian, 1884-1955)
      Mar. 06, 2008

      Louis (Lajos) Jambor (Hungarian, 1884-1955)

      Est: $1,500 - $2,500

      Louis (Lajos) Jambor (Hungarian, 1884-1955) Musical interior scene with lovely ladies. Oil on canvas, signed in the lower right corner, framed in a fancy gilt frame, the canvas size 24" x 28", and with the frame overall 30-1/2" x 34-1/2".

      Aspire Auctions Fine Art & Antiques
    • Lajos (Louis) Jambor "(Nagyvarad 1884-1955) The
      Dec. 10, 2007

      Lajos (Louis) Jambor "(Nagyvarad 1884-1955) The

      Est: €1,800 - €2,400

      Lajos (Louis) Jambor "(Nagyvarad 1884-1955) The Prayer, signed Jambor, Oil on canvas, 180 x 130 cm, various small losses to the paintwork, framed, (Rei)"

      Dorotheum
    • Lajos (Louis) Jambor (Hungarian, 1884-1955) "Suffer the little children to come unto me" 18 x 22in unframed
      Nov. 18, 2007

      Lajos (Louis) Jambor (Hungarian, 1884-1955) "Suffer the little children to come unto me" 18 x 22in unframed

      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

      "Suffer the little children to come unto me" signed 'L. Jambor' (lower left) oil on canvas 18 x 22in unframed

      Bonhams
    • Louis Jambor (Hungarian, 1884-1955) "The Summer
      Sep. 30, 2007

      Louis Jambor (Hungarian, 1884-1955) "The Summer

      Est: $8,000 - $12,000

      Louis Jambor (Hungarian, 1884-1955) "The Summer Bouquet", oil on canvas, 39-1/2" x 29-1/2", signed lower right "Jambor". Presented in a handsome giltwood and gesso frame

      New Orleans Auction Galleries
    • Louis Jambor (American 1884-1955) Still-Life of
      Sep. 15, 2007

      Louis Jambor (American 1884-1955) Still-Life of

      Est: $700 - $1,000

      Louis Jambor (American 1884-1955) Still-Life of Bottles oil on canvas, signed 'L. Jambor' lower left, several surface scratches; varnish yellowed. 25" x 30"

      Rachel Davis Fine Arts
    • JAMBOR, LOUIS
      Nov. 26, 2006

      JAMBOR, LOUIS

      Est: $1,500 - $2,500

      JAMBOR, LOUIS (1884-1955 European-American) Vessel merchant, framed oil on canvas, approximate image 30'' x 40'', frame 35'' x 45'', signed lower left.

      Bunte Auction Services
    • LOUIS JAMBOR
      Jan. 13, 2005

      LOUIS JAMBOR

      Est: $300 - $500

      Seated Man Drawing. Pencil on wove paper mounted to cardstock, with blue watercolor wash, 1939. 280x215 mm; 11x8 1/2 inches. Signed and dated in pencil, lower right.

      Swann Auction Galleries
    • Louis (Lajos) Jambor
      Sep. 24, 2003

      Louis (Lajos) Jambor

      Est: $3,000 - $5,000

      Hungarian/American, 1884-1955 WOMAN WITH PARASOL Signed Jambor L. (lr) Oil on canvas 31 5/8 x 23 7/8 inches

      Doyle New York
    • Louis (Lajos) Jambor
      Sep. 24, 2003

      Louis (Lajos) Jambor

      Est: $3,000 - $5,000

      Hungarian/American, 1884-1955 WOMAN WITH FLOWERS Signed Jambor L. (ll) Oil on canvas 29 1/2 x 21 5/8 inches

      Doyle New York
    • Louis Jambor (1884-1955)
      Aug. 29, 2002

      Louis Jambor (1884-1955)

      Est: $924 - $1,232

      Perfecting the ensemble signed 'Jambor' (lower right) oil on canvas 47 3/8 x 313/4 in. (120.3 x 80.7 cm.).

      Christie's
    • LOUIS JAMBOR (HUNGARIAN/AMERICAN, 1884-1955)
      Sep. 09, 1994

      LOUIS JAMBOR (HUNGARIAN/AMERICAN, 1884-1955)

      Est: $10,000 - $15,000

      THE READING HOUR/A SCENE IN SOUTHAMPTON Signed "L. Jambor" l.r. Oil on mounted canvas, 30 1/2 x 30 1/4 in. (77.5 x 76.8 cm.), framed. CONDITION Good, retouched.

      Skinner
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