Marshall Johnson Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Marshall Johnson Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 22, 2024
Marshall Johnson (1850-1921)
Est: $800 - $1,000
Oil on canvas, sailboat in storm sea, clearly signed lower left, 14" x 18; in turn of the century frame, 17 1/2" x 21 1/2". Good condition, a few areas of paint loss, no evidence of any repairs or in-painting. Marshall was born and raised in Boston. He set sail for South America aboard the ship Sunbeam at 18 years old. The ship caught fire and burned at sea, with Johnson as one of only 12 survivors. He returned to New England and studied at the Lowell Institute and the Boston Art Club, then studied with the notable marine painter William Norton. In the 1880's, Marshall opened his own studio on West Street in downtown Boston.
Peterborough Auctions
Aug. 09, 2024
MARSHALL JOHNSON, JR. (Massachusetts, 1850-1921), "Comin' Up the Bay"., Oil on canvas, 21.5" x 26.5". Framed 32" x 37".
Est: $1,400 - $2,200
MARSHALL JOHNSON, JR. Massachusetts, 1850-1921 "Comin' Up the Bay". Signed lower left. Titled on frame plaques (both front and back).
Eldred's
Aug. 09, 2024
MARSHALL JOHNSON, JR. (Massachusetts, 1850-1921), "Clipper Signaling a Pilot"., Oil on canvas, 24" x 36". Framed 37" x 49".
Est: $3,500 - $5,000
MARSHALL JOHNSON, JR. Massachusetts, 1850-1921 "Clipper Signaling a Pilot". Signed faintly lower left "Marshall Johnson".
Eldred's
Jul. 11, 2024
MARSHALL JOHNSON, JR. (Massachusetts, 1850-1921), Ship under sail near a rocky coast., Oil on canvas, 12" x 20". Framed 18" x 25".
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
MARSHALL JOHNSON, JR. Massachusetts, 1850-1921 Ship under sail near a rocky coast. Signed lower left "Marshall Johnson Jr.".
Eldred's
Jul. 01, 2024
MARSHALL JOHNSON, CRASHING WAVES (SEASCAPE), OIL ON BOARD
Est: $1,700 - $2,000
Artist: Marshall Johnson, American (1850 - 1921) Title: Crashing Waves (Seascape) Medium: Oil on board Size: 6 x 8.5 in. (15.24 x 21.59 cm) Frame Size: 10.5 x 13.5 inches
RoGallery
Mar. 07, 2024
MARSHALL JOHNSON, JR. (Massachusetts, 1850-1921), Fishing schooner off the coast., Watercolor on paper, 17" x 23" sight. Framed 28.5" x 34.5".
Est: $400 - $700
MARSHALL JOHNSON, JR. Massachusetts, 1850-1921 Fishing schooner off the coast. Signed lower left "Marshall Johnson".
Eldred's
Feb. 25, 2024
MARSHALL JOHNSON, JR (1850-1921)
Est: $500 - $1,000
"Busy Harbor / Probably Boston" oil on canvas 14 x 18 inches. signed. presented in a gilt custom frame 21 x 25 inches (overall)
John McInnis Auctioneers
Jan. 01, 2024
MARSHALL JOHNSON, CRASHING WAVES (SEASCAPE), OIL ON BOARD
Est: $1,700 - $2,000
Artist: Marshall Johnson, American (1850 - 1921) Title: Crashing Waves (Seascape) Medium: Oil on board Size: 6 x 8.5 in. (15.24 x 21.59 cm) Frame Size: 10.5 x 13.5 inches
RoGallery
Dec. 06, 2023
Marshall Johnson Jr., Oil on Canvas, Sailboat
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
(American, 1850-1921) signed l.l. "Marshall Johnson" Losses to frame. Sight size: 23-1/2"h x 17-3/4"w Overall: 30"h x 24-1/2"w
Nye & Company
Oct. 07, 2023
Marshall Johnson O/C Nautical Painting, American Clipper Ship
Est: $500 - $550
Marshall Johnson, Jr. (American, c.1850-1921) oil on canvas marine painting of an American clipper ship in choppy seas, rendered in grisaille. Signed lower left. Housed in a molded lemon-gilt style wood frame. Sight - 23 1/2" x 17 1/2". Frame - 28 1/2" x 22 1/2". Biography: Marshall Johnson was born in Boston and attended Lowell Institute. In his youth, he was one of twelve sailors to survive a fire on board a ship and its subsequent sinking off the coast of South America in 1870. He studied with marine painter William E. Norton for three years and in England, Holland, and France in the late 1880s. Upon his return to the United States, he maintained a studio in Boston. During his lifetime, he exhibited at the Jordan Art Gallery, Boston Art Club, and Copley Society. His depiction of the USS Constitution was used for many years as the logo for a New England insurance company. Source: Michael David Zellman, "300 Years of American Art".
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Sep. 24, 2023
Marshall Johnson, Jr. (American, 1850-1921), Sailing Ship in Rough Seas
Est: $600 - $800
Marshall Johnson, Jr. (American, 1850-1921) Sailing Ship in Rough Seas oil on canvas signed "Marshall Johnson" (lower left) 13 1/2 x 17 1/2 inches (sight) 17 1/2 x 21 1/2 inches (frame)
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Aug. 11, 2023
MARSHALL JOHNSON, JR. (Massachusetts, 1850-1921), “Boating in the Bay”., Oil on canvas, 24” x 36”. Framed 35” x 47”.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
MARSHALL JOHNSON, JR. Massachusetts, 1850-1921 "Boating in the Bay". Signed lower left "Marshall Johnson". Reverse with exhibit label and label for Veerhoff Galleries, Washington, D.C.
Eldred's
Aug. 11, 2023
MARSHALL JOHNSON, JR. (Massachusetts, 1850-1921), "Out of the Fog"., Oil on canvas, 28" x 48". Framed 36" x 56".
Est: $9,000 - $12,000
MARSHALL JOHNSON, JR. Massachusetts, 1850-1921 "Out of the Fog". Signed lower left "Marshall Johnson Jr.". Titled on gallery label verso.
Eldred's
Aug. 11, 2023
MARSHALL JOHNSON, CRASHING WAVES (SEASCAPE), OIL ON BOARD
Est: $1,700 - $2,000
Artist: Marshall Johnson, American (1850 - 1921) Title: Crashing Waves (Seascape) Medium: Oil on board Edition: Size: 6 x 8.5 in. (15.24 x 21.59 cm) Frame Size: 10.5 x 13.5 inches
RoGallery
Jul. 08, 2023
Marshall Johnson Oil on Canvas - "The Battleship"
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Description: This lot includes an oil on canvas painting by Marshall Johnson (1850 - 1921) titled "The Battleship - Night Scene". The painting is signed on the lower left side (Though difficult to see). The frame appears to be original to the piece and includes a few reference tags and marks. A couple of the notable ones is a pencil writing that reads ("Anderson Gallery" "Sale - May 10, 1933"), and a second engraved into the frame that appears to originate from Vose Galleries in Boston MA that reads ("1923" "R.C.N.M. Vose Boston" "#3372"). Condition: The painting has been in storage for over 40 years in our clients estate. Painting is dark and would benefit from a professional cleaning. Measurements: 54.5"L x 34.5"W
East-Wing Estate Sales & Auction Co.
Jun. 27, 2023
Marshall Johnson (American, 1850-1921) Nautical Oil on Canvas Painting
Est: $100 - $1,000
DESCRIPTION: Marshall Johnson (American, 1850-1921) Oil on canvas painting depicting a nautical scene with sailing vessel and accenting figures. Signed (Lower Left) "Marshall Johnson" mounted in gilt carved frame. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: (Image) H: 24" x L: 18" (Frame) H: 30"x L: 24" - CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained upon sms or email.
Akiba Galleries
May. 07, 2023
MARSHALL JOHNSON, JR (1850 - 1921)
Est: $750 - $1,500
"Tall Ship at Dawn" oil on canvas. 24 x 30 inches (overall) signed lower left Marshall Johnson.
John McInnis Auctioneers
Apr. 25, 2023
Marshall Johnson, Jr. (American, 1850-1921) Nautical Oil on Panel Painting
Est: $500 - $2,500
DESCRIPTION: Marshall Johnson JR (American, 1850-1921) Nautical oil on panel painting depicting a ship at sea, signed lower left, mounted in gilt carved frame. CIRCA: Late 19th - Early 20th Cent. ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: (Image) H: 14.5" x L: 20.25" (Framed) H: 23" x L: 28.5" Have a similar item to sell? Reach Out: https://www.akibagalleries.com/consign CONDITION: Great condition, craquelure. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305)-332-9274. 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
Apr. 23, 2023
MARSHALL JOHNSON (American, 1850-1921)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Clipper Signaling a Pilot faintly sgn. l.l. Marshall Johnson o/c, 24 by 36 in., 37 by 49 in., original gilt frame. NOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders during the auction.
CRN Auctions
Dec. 14, 2022
Marshall Johnson, Jr. (1850 - 1921) American
Est: $800 - $1,500
Marshall Johnson, Jr. (1850 - 1921) Watercolor and gauche on paper , Signed , measures 18" x 22" , w/frame 20" x 24"
Cutler Bay Auctions
Dec. 03, 2022
Attr. to Marshall Johnson, Am. 1850-1921, Sailing, Oil on canvas, framed, 10 5/8" x 15 1/2" sight, 17 1/2" x 22 1/4" framed
Est: $500 - $700
Attr. to Marshall Johnson Am., 1850-1921 Sailing Oil on canvas, framed
Barridoff Auctions
Nov. 26, 2022
Marshall Johnson Jr. (1850-1921, Boston, MA) oil
Est: $800 - $1,200
painting on canvas, depicting a three masted ship under sail in rough seas. Steam powered ship in the distance on a stormy day. Signed lower left. Sight size 24 1/2" x 29 1/2", overall with gilded frame 32 1/4" x 37 1/2". Provenance: estate of Merrill McGowan.
Marion Antique Auctions
Nov. 06, 2022
MARSHALL JOHNSON (American, 1850-1921)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Ranger off Minot’s light sgn. l.l. Marshall Johnson, o/c, 27 by 40 in.; poss. original gilt frame 34.5 by 47.5 in.
CRN Auctions
Nov. 03, 2022
Marshall Johnson, Jr. American, 1850-1921 The Constitution and the Guerriere, 1880
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Marshall Johnson, Jr. American, 1850-1921 The Constitution and the Guerriere, 1880 Signed Marshall Johnson Jr. (ll) Oil on canvas laid to Masonite 27 1/2 x 47 3/4 inches C Property from a Prominent Corporate Collection
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 03, 2022
Marshall Johnson, Jr. American, 1850-1921 The Constitution, 1883
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Marshall Johnson, Jr. American, 1850-1921 The Constitution, 1883 Signed Marshall Johnson Jr. (ll) Oil on canvas mounted to a cradled panel 33 1/4 x 59 7/8 inches C Property from a Prominent Corporate Collection
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 30, 2022
Marshall Johnson, Jr. (1850 - 1921) American
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Marshall Johnson, Jr. (1850 - 1921) Watercolor and gauche on paper , Signed , measures 18" x 22" , w/frame 20" x 24"
Cutler Bay Auctions
Aug. 28, 2022
Marshall Johnson Jr., Rowing Out, Oil on Canvas
Est: $400 - $600
Marshall Johnson, Jr. (Massachusetts artist, 1850-1921), "Rowing Out", oil on canvas, signed L/R and dated "M. Johnson Jr/89", 8" x 10", framed 15" x 17". Paint loss on bottom edge.
Kaminski Auctions
Aug. 05, 2022
MARSHALL JOHNSON, JR. (Massachusetts, 1850-1921), Ship sailing past a lighthouse., Oil on canvas, 20” x 30”. Framed 30” x 40”.
Est: $800 - $1,200
MARSHALL JOHNSON, JR. Massachusetts, 1850-1921 Ship sailing past a lighthouse. Signed lower left "Marshall Johnson".
Eldred's
Aug. 20, 2021
MARSHALL JOHNSON (Massachusetts, 1850-1921), Pilot boat meeting a ship., Oil on canvas, 25” x 30”. Framed 32” x 37.5”.
Est: $800 - $1,200
MARSHALL JOHNSON Massachusetts, 1850-1921 Pilot boat meeting a ship. Signed lower left "Marshall Johnson".
Eldred's
Jul. 10, 2021
MARSHALL JOHNSON, JR. (MA, 1850-1921)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Fishing Fleet Coming In, oil on canvas, signed lower left and dated '81, in Victorian gold gesso frame, OS: 19" x 29", SS: 11 1/2" x 21 1/2". Craquelure.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
May. 13, 2021
MARSHALL JOHNSON (Massachusetts, 1850-1921), Gunnery ship in a storm., Oil on canvas, 17.75" x 23.5". Framed 21" x 27".
Est: $400 - $600
MARSHALL JOHNSON Massachusetts, 1850-1921 Gunnery ship in a storm. Signed lower left "Marshall Johnson".
Eldred's
Mar. 13, 2021
Marshall Johnson. "Dropping the Tow."
Est: $600 - $900
Marshall Johnson, Jr. (American, 1850 - 1921). Watercolor and gauche on paper, 15.25 x 19.25 inches, sight. In a gilt frame, 22 x 26 inches. Provenance: Omell Galleries, London, 1983.
Casco Bay Auctions
Feb. 27, 2021
MARSHALL JOHNSON, JR. (MA, 1850-1921)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
"Rocky Coast", oil on canvas, signed lower left, possibly depicting Monhegan Island, Maine; housed in the original Victorian gilt gesso deep cove frame, OS: 21 1/2" x 29 1/2", SS: 11 1/2" x 19 1/2". Cleaned, light stretcher impression. As a young man, Boston born Johnson was one of twelve sailors who survived a fire on board a ship, and its subsequent sinking, off the South American coast in 1870. He studied under William Norton, traveled to England, France and the Netherlands, had his studio in Boston.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jan. 30, 2021
Marshall Johnson Jr. Maritime Painting
Est: $400 - $500
Marshall Johnson Jr. (American/ Massachusetts, 1850 - 1921) oil on canvas maritime painting depicting a fully masted sailing boat in a harbor with a smaller manned boat to the right at sunset or sunrise. Signed and dated lower left "Marshall Johnson Jr. / 82". Housed in a modern gilt carved wood frame. Sight: 8 5/8" H x 11 1/2" W. Framed: 13 1/2" H x 16 3/8" W. Provenance: the collection of Raymond White, Nashville, Tennessee.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Nov. 19, 2020
MARSHALL JOHNSON, Massachusetts, 1850-1921, Gunnery ship in a storm., Oil on canvas, 17.75" x 23.5". Framed 21" x 27".
Est: $800 - $1,200
MARSHALL JOHNSON Massachusetts, 1850-1921 Gunnery ship in a storm. Signed lower left "Marshall Johnson". Oil on canvas, 17.75" x 23.5". Framed 21" x 27".
Eldred's
Nov. 19, 2020
MARSHALL JOHNSON, Massachusetts, 1850-1921, Brigantine off a coast., Oil on canvas, 10" x 14". Framed 13" x 17".
Est: $800 - $1,200
MARSHALL JOHNSON Massachusetts, 1850-1921 Brigantine off a coast. Signed lower left "Marshall Johnson". Provenance: Private Collection, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Eldred's, November 22, 2008, Lot #1020. A New Hampshire Collection of Paintings. Oil on canvas, 10" x 14". Framed 13" x 17".
Eldred's
Nov. 14, 2020
MARSHALL JOHNSON (MASSACHUSETTS, 1850-1921) NAUTICAL PAINTING
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
MARSHALL JOHNSON (MASSACHUSETTS, 1850-1921) NAUTICAL PAINTING, oil on canvas, depicting a snow ship being lead out by a tug boat, signed in lower left corner "MARSHALL JOHNSON", canvas frame stamped on the back "BAY STATE STRETCHER". Housed in a fine Arts & Crafts frame with illegible pencil inscription on reverse.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Oct. 10, 2020
MARSHALL JOHNSON JR. (1850-1921, MA) OIL ON
Est: $800 - $1,200
CANVAS, UNDER SAIL, HEADING HOME. SIGNED LOWER LEFT, DATED 1881. MINOR INPAINTING IN SKY. SIGHT SIZE 12" X 20, WITH ORIGINAL CARVED AND GILDED FRAME 21" X 29".
Marion Antique Auctions
Aug. 29, 2020
MARSHALL JOHNSON, JR. (MA, 1850-1921)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
"Rocky Coast", oil on canvas, signed lower left, possibly depicting Monhegan Island, Maine; housed in the original Victorian gilt gesso deep cove frame, OS: 21 1/2" x 29 1/2", SS: 11 1/2" x 19 1/2". Cleaned, light stretcher impression. As a young man, Boston born Johnson was one of twelve sailors who survived a fire on board a ship, and its subsequent sinking, off the South American coast in 1870. He studied under William Norton, traveled to England, France and the Netherlands, had his studio in Boston.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 27, 2020
Marshall Johnson, Crashing Waves (Seascape), Oil Painting
Est: $1,800 - $2,000
Artist: Marshall Johnson, American (1850 - 1921) Title: Crashing Waves (Seascape) Medium: Oil on board Size: 6 x 8.5 in. (15.24 x 21.59 cm) Frame Size: 10.5 x 13.5 inches
RoGallery
Aug. 13, 2020
MARSHALL JOHNSON, Massachusetts, 1850-1921, Brigantine off a coast., Oil on canvas, 10" x 14". Framed 13" x 17".
Est: $800 - $1,200
MARSHALL JOHNSON Massachusetts, 1850-1921 Brigantine off a coast. Signed lower left "Marshall Johnson". Provenance: Private Collection, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Eldred's auction, November 22, 2008, Lot #1020. A New Hampshire Collection of Paintings. Oil on canvas, 10" x 14". Framed 13" x 17".
Eldred's
Mar. 27, 2020
Marshall Johnson, U.S.S. Constitution print
Est: $40 - $60
After Marshall Johnson (American, 1850-1921), "U.S. Frigate Constitution 'Old Ironsides' ", vintage color print on paper or board, 27.5"h x 21.5"w (sight), 33.5"h x 27.5"w (frame)
Millea Bros Ltd
Jan. 26, 2020
Marshall Johnson, Jr. (1850-1932) American, O/C
Est: $700 - $1,000
This is an oil on canvas by Marshall Johnson, Jr, an American artist from Boston who specialized in marine paintings. The painting here is signed in the lower left. The overall size is 13 7/8 x 17 7/8 in. wide and the sight size is 9 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. wide.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Nov. 21, 2019
Marshall Johnson, Jr. Watercolor on Paper.
Est: $750 - $1,000
Massachusetts, 1850-1921 Ship tilted: waves crashing. Signed lower left Marshall Johnson. Watercolor on paper, 23 x 17, sight.
Weiss Auctions
Oct. 20, 2019
MARSHALL JOHNSON OIL ON CANVAS:
Est: $800 - $1,200
Marshall Johnson (American 1850-1921). U SS Constitution ship with full sails in open rough seas. Signed lower left. Image 24 inches x 18 inches. Original gilt frame.
White's Auctions
Aug. 24, 2019
MARSHALL JOHNSON (MA, 1846-1921)
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
MARSHALL JOHNSON (MA, 1846-1921) "Inward Bound", oil on canvas, signed lower left and dated '82, depicting a Bark passing a small boat on her way into harbor, housed in what is probably the original gold molded gesso frame, OS: 22 3/4" x 34 3/4", SS: 17 1/2" x 29 1/2". Fine overall craquelure.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jul. 25, 2019
MARSHALL JOHNSON, JR., Massachusetts, 1850-1921, A tug and a full-rigged ship. Possibly a scene of Boston Harbor., Oil on canvas, 18...
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
MARSHALL JOHNSON, JR. Massachusetts, 1850-1921 A tug and a full-rigged ship. Possibly a scene of Boston Harbor. Signed faintly lower left "Marshall ...". Oil on canvas, 18" x 30". Framed 32" x 44".
Eldred's
Jul. 13, 2019
Marshall Johnson, Jr. O/C, "Brig Becalmed"
Est: $400 - $500
Marshall Johnson, Jr. (Massachusetts, 1850-1921) oil on canvas marine painting titled "Brig Beclamed" depicting a large ship on still waters, figures looking down at two people in a small boat moored to its hull in the foreground, two smaller ships in the middle ground, and several ships in the background against an early morning sky. Signed "Marshall Johnson" lower left. Exhibition label with title, artist's name, return to address, and price, en verso. Housed in a gilt wood frame with carved foliate swag and bead course running pattern. Sight - 17 3/4" H x 23 3/4" W. Framed - 20" H x 26 1/8" W. American, late 19th/early 20th century. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals