Theodore Nikolai Lukits Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Theodore Nikolai Lukits Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 27, 2024
Theodore Nicolai Lukits (1897 - 1992): Sunset
Est: $400 - $600
Theodore Nicolai Lukits (1897 - 1992): Sunset c. 1945; pastel; signed and inscribed "H.C." lower left
Abell Auction
Apr. 30, 2024
Theodore Nicolai Lukits (1897 - 1992) American/Hungary
Est: $800 - $1,200
Theodore Nicolai Lukits (1897 - 1992) Watercolor on Paper, Signed lower left "T.N. Lukits H.C." and on right "San Gabriel Mission, California", piece measures 10 x 13.5 and 14 x 17 inches w/frame. Known for his portraits of celebrities in Los Angeles, Theodore Lukits was born in Temesvar, Hungary and came to the United States in 1898. He studied at Washington University and later at the Art Institute of Chicago with Wellington Reynolds and Alphonse Mucha. In 1922, he moved to Los Angeles and established the Lukits Academy of Fine Art, which operated for 65 years.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jul. 01, 2023
Theodore Nicolai Lukits (1897 - 1992) American/Hungary
Est: $800 - $1,200
Theodore Nicolai Lukits (1897 - 1992) Watercolor on Paper, Signed, Measures ( x inches ) w/frame ( x. inches ) Known for his portraits of celebrities in Los Angeles, Theodore Lukits was born in Temesvar, Hungary and came to the United States in 1898. He studied at Washington University and later at the Art Institute of Chicago with Wellington Reynolds and Alphonse Mucha. In 1922, he moved to Los Angeles and established the Lukits Academy of Fine Art, which operated for 65 years.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Aug. 18, 2022
THEODORE LUKITS (1897 - 1992): SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO MISSION
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
oil on board; signed lower left; 28 3/4 x 35 3/4 inches; 34 3/4 x 41 1/2 inches frame
Abell Auction
May. 22, 2022
THEODORE LUKITS (1897 - 1992): SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO MISSION
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
oil on board; signed lower left; 28 3/4 x 35 3/4 inches; 34 3/4 x 41 1/2 inches frame
Abell Auction
Nov. 12, 2020
Theodore Nicolai Lukits (Hungarian/American, 1897-1992) Indian Campfire Pastel o
Est: $800 - $1,200
Theodore Nicolai Lukits (Hungarian/American, 1897-1992) Indian Campfire Pastel on paper 10-3/4 x 14-7/8 inches (27.3 x 37.8 cm) (sight) Signed lower left: Lukits- H.C: PROVENANCE: Kerwin Galleries, Burlingame, California. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Mar. 08, 2020
A BOARD ARTWORK BY THEODORE LUKITS
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Signature by American artist Theodore Nikolai Lukits' 'Woman in her boudoir'
Artingstall & Hind Auctioneers
Mar. 08, 2020
PHOTOGRAPH OF A THEODORE LUKITS' PAINTING
Est: $100 - $300
Photograph of the painting of Theodore Lukits
Artingstall & Hind Auctioneers
Sep. 08, 2019
Theodore Lukits "Sunrise" Painting
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Theodore Lukits (1897-1992), oil on board, scenic monument Valley painting, signed lower left "Lukits 22", mounted in frame, good condition, 16" x 20", framed 23" x 26.5"
Treasureseeker Auctions LLC
Aug. 25, 2019
Theodore Lukits, (1897-1992 Los Angeles, CA), Two women (study for a fashion magazine), Gouache on board under glass, Sight: 13.5" H x
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Theodore Lukits (1897-1992 Los Angeles, CA) Two women (study for a fashion magazine) Gouache on board under glass Signed lower right: T.N. Lukits Sight: 13.5" H x 10.5" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Aug. 25, 2019
Theodore Lukits, (1897-1992 Los Angeles, CA), Woman in her boudoir (Athena Underwear), Gouache on board under glass, Sight: 13.5" H x 1
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Theodore Lukits (1897-1992 Los Angeles, CA) Woman in her boudoir (Athena Underwear) Gouache on board under glass Signed left center: T. Lukits Sight: 13.5" H x 10.5" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 24, 2019
Theodore Lukits, (1897-1992 Los Angeles, CA), Moonlit landscape, Pastel on paper under glass, Sight: 14.75" H x 10.25" W
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Theodore Lukits (1897-1992 Los Angeles, CA) Moonlit landscape Pastel on paper under glass Signed lower right: Lukits Sight: 14.75" H x 10.25" W Provenance: Johnathan Art Foundation, Los Angeles, CA.
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 27, 2018
Theodore Lukits, (1897 - 1992 Los Angeles, CA), Seascape, Oil on canvas, 30" H x 40" W
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Theodore Lukits (1897 - 1992 Los Angeles, CA) Seascape Oil on canvas Signed lower left: Lukits 30" H x 40" W Provenance: Private Collection, Tucson, AZ. Notes: Framed size: 37" H x 47" W x 2.25" D.
John Moran Auctioneers
Feb. 20, 2018
THEODORE NICOLAI LUKITS (California/Hungary, 1897-
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
THEODORE NICOLAI LUKITS (California/Hungary, 1897-1992) oil on board, "Solitude," a tonalist nocturnal landscape in the Sierra Mountains. Signed lower left and dated 1927. Image measures 23.75" x 29.75". In a wood frame; 31" x 36.75" overall.
O'Gallerie
Jan. 23, 2018
Theodore Lukits, (1897 - 1992 Los Angeles, CA), "Sunlit Clouds", Pastel on paper under glass, Sight size: 9.25" H x 12.5" W
Est: $600 - $800
Theodore Lukits (1897 - 1992 Los Angeles, CA) "Sunlit Clouds" Pastel on paper under glass Signed lower right: Lukits, titled on a gallery label affixed verso Sight size: 9.25" H x 12.5" W Notes: Paper size: 10" H x 13" W; framed size: 19.5" H x 22.5" W x 1.25" D.
John Moran Auctioneers
Dec. 08, 2017
Theodore Lukits, landscape painting
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Theodore Lukits (American, 1897-1992), "Desert Dawn", oil on board, signed lower left, signed and titled verso, 17.5"h x 15"w (sight), 25"h x 22.5"w (frame)
Millea Bros Ltd
Oct. 24, 2017
Theodore Lukits, (1897 - 1992 Los Angeles, CA), 'Solitude', Eastern Sierra nocturnal, Lake Mary and Crystal Crag, Oil on panel, 2
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Theodore Lukits (1897 - 1992 Los Angeles, CA) 'Solitude', Eastern Sierra nocturnal, Lake Mary and Crystal Crag Oil on panel Signed lower left: Lukits 20' H x 24' W Provenance: with, Robert Henry Adams Fine Art, Chicago, IL; Private Collection, Pasadena, CA. Notes: Framed size: 26.25' H x 32.25' W x 2' D.
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 01, 2017
Theodore Lukits "Sunrise" Painting
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Theodore Lukits (1897-1992), oil on board, scenic monument Valley painting, signed lower left "Lukits 22", mounted in frame, good condition, sight 16" x 20", framed 23" x 26.5"
Treasureseeker Auctions LLC
Aug. 08, 2017
Theodore Lukits, (1897 - 1992 Los Angeles, CA), Sunset in a lakeside landscape, Pastel on paper under glass, Sight size: 10' H x 14.
Est: $500 - $700
Theodore Lukits (1897 - 1992 Los Angeles, CA) Sunset in a lakeside landscape Pastel on paper under glass Signed lower right: Lukits Sight size: 10' H x 14.5' W Provenance: Jonathan Art Foundation, Los Angeles, CA; Private Collection, Altadena, CA. Notes: Framed size: 17.5' H x 22' W x 1.25' D.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 30, 2016
Theodore Lukits (1897-1992 Los Angeles, CA)
Est: $700 - $900
Two works of a sunset in a eucalyptus landscape, signed lower right and left: Lukits, each: unframed oil pastel on paper, the first: image size: 11'' H x 15.5'' W; the second: image size: 11'' H x 12.75'' W, est: $700/900. Note: Paper size: each: 11.75'' H x 16.25'' W.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 30, 2016
Theodore Lukits (1897-1992 Los Angeles, CA)
Est: $700 - $900
Sunset mountain landscape, signed lower left: Lukits, unframed oil pastel on paper, image size: 11'' H x 15.5'' W, est: $700/900. Note: Paper size: 12'' H x 16.25'' W.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 30, 2016
Theodore Lukits (1897-1992 Los Angeles, CA)
Est: $700 - $900
Atmospheric landscape with thunder clouds, signed lower right: Lukits, unframed oil pastel on paper, image size: 11'' H x 15.5'' W, est: $700/900. Note: Paper size: 12'' H x 16.25'' W.
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 25, 2014
Theodore Lukits (1897-1992 Los Angeles, CA)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
''Venetian Glass & Tulips'', signed lower left: Lukits, titled verso, oil on panel under glass, 18'' H x 13.75'' W, est: $2000/3000.
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 08, 2014
Theodore Nicolai Lukits 1897 - 1992.
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
"Zaida". Oil on canvas. Signed lower right. Signed with artist's copyright lower left. Painted in 1927. See online catalog for a full biography.
Morphy Auctions
Apr. 23, 2013
Theodore Lukits (1897-1992 Los Angeles, CA)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Landscape and stormy sky, signed lower left: Lukits - H.C., pastel on paper, sight size: 11'' H x 15'' W, est: $800/1200.
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 23, 2013
Theodore Lukits (1897-1992 Los Angeles, CA)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
''Monument Valley'', signed and dated lower left: Lukits '22, titled verso, unframed oil on board, 16'' H x 20'' W, est: $2000/3000.
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 08, 2012
Theodore Nicolai Lukits (1897-1992 Los Angeles, CA)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Sycamore in a moonlit dusk landscape, signed with conjoined initials lower right: TLukits., inscribed upper left: E. AM., pastel on paper under Plexiglas. est:$800/1200. Provenance: Private Collection, West Hills, CA
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 22, 2012
Theodore N. Lukits (American, 1897-1992) Ivory Jade and Gold 23 x 18in
Est: $800 - $1,200
Ivory Jade and Gold signed 'Lukits' (upper left) and inscribed 'MFA - ARU -' oil on panel 23 x 18in
Bonhams
Jan. 22, 2012
Theodore N. Lukits (American, 1897-1992) Still life with an Asian theme 20 x 16in
Est: $800 - $1,200
Still life with an Asian theme signed 'Lukits' (lower right) oil on panel 20 x 16in
Bonhams
Sep. 18, 2011
Theodore N. Lukits (American, 1897-1992) Contemplation 29 x 25in
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Contemplation signed 'Lukits' (upper left) oil on board 29 x 25in
Bonhams
May. 22, 2011
California and American Works of Art Property of various owners
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Sunset on Pasadena and the San Gabriel Mountains signed 'T Lukits' (lower right) pastel on paper 11 x 15in
Bonhams
May. 22, 2011
California and American Works of Art Property of various owners
Est: $800 - $1,200
Misty Evening signed 'Lukits 'HC' (lower left) pastel on paper 9 x 13in
Bonhams
Feb. 15, 2011
Theodore Lukits (1897-1992 Los Angeles, CA)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
''Rose and Old Gold'', signed upper right: Lukits, titled verso, numbered on a gum label affixed verso: 4071, oil on board. Provenance: Private Collection, Laguna Niguel; by descent in the family to the present owner
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 19, 2009
Theodore Nicolai Lukits American, 1897-1992 Idle Hour, circa 1918
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Theodore Nicolai Lukits American, 1897-1992 Idle Hour, circa 1918 Signed Theo Nicolai Lukits (lr); titled, inscribed and possibly dated 1918 on the reverse Oil on canvas 40 x 38 1/4 inches Provenance: The artist Beverly Wilshire Gallery, Beverly Hills, California, 1980 Edenhurst Gallery Fine Art, Palm Desert, California Private collection, Washington, D.C. Exhibited: Los Angeles, California, Painters and Sculptors of Southern California, 1926 Montmartre Gallery, Los Angeles, Annual Winter Exhibition, 1926 Literature: Art and Antiques, October 2002, p. 19 A child prodigy, Theodore Nicolai Lukits began formal studies at the Washington University School of Fine Arts before his twelfth birthday. At the age of fifteen, he progressed to the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, studying with Victor Higgins, Richard Emil Miller, and Edwin H. Blashfield. Enrolling at the Art Institute of Chicago, he worked with Charles Webster Hawthorne and George Bellows, and won several awards and honors during his tenure, including the Prix de Rome. Returning for post-graduate study, Lukits received a scholarship to study with Alphonse Mucha, the Czech master of Art Nouveau, who was in the United States accompanying an exhibition of his masterful series of twenty paintings, The Slav Epic. In October 1918, Lukits was featured as artist of the month in an article in The Republic Item. [pp. 21-22] The unidentified author wrote of Lukits' early interest in piano, which he studied for five years, describing his interest in creating "beautiful things, sometimes finding expression in sound, sometimes in color, until, in his mind, there came to be a definite connection between the two modes of expression; until now colors come to him through the harmonies of sound and musical harmonies are awakened by the blending of colors." The writer continued to praise "the riot of joyous color, [and] a harmony of composition" in Lukits' work. The present painting is considered one of the artist's masterworks. Faintly inscribed on the reverse with what appears to be the date of 1918, it relates to other early subjects dating from Lukits' years at the Art Institute, when he often depicted women in contemplative modes. A pearlescent nude emerges from a muted background of deep green and persimmon, her arms enveloped in a loosely woven wrap of fuschia and teal. Brilliant hues throughout the composition attest to Lukits' facility with color. The pagoda at left reflects the artist's fascination with Asian art and antiquities that he began collecting during his years in Chicago; he often incorporated screens and other artifacts into his still life compositions. Idle Hour was widely exhibited in the 1920s; Vose Galleries of Boston priced it at $5,000. Lukits and Frank Tenney Johnson were the only West Coat painters represented by the gallery in the 1920s and 1930s. When the young painter moved to Los Angeles in 1922, he established the Lukits Academy of Fine Art, which he ran for sixty-five years, eschewing contemporary art movements and creating portraits and landscapes that differ utterly in character from the extraordinary compositions of his youth. A former student reminisced about the subtlety of Lukits' color - and of the difficulty in photographing them: "If you've ever seen a real Lukits painting, you'll know that more than any other artist I've ever known, photography does not do the work justice. Lukits was well aware of the fact that his paintings contained so many subtleties that would never come across in even the finest photograph - especially regarding color - and he was adamant about not allowing his pictures to be photographed. If it was absolutely necessary, then he insisted on black and white reproductions."
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 21, 2008
Theodore Lukits (1897-1992 Los Angeles, CA): still
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Theodore Lukits (1897-1992 Los Angeles, CA): still life, circa 1950s, signed upper right: Lukits MFA - ARU, oil on board, 24'' x 20''. Provenance: Property of an important Private Collection, Hidden Hills, CA: 24 H x 20 W: Guanyin and Tiffany Glass
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 21, 2008
Theodore Lukits (1897-1992 Los Angeles, CA): view
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Theodore Lukits (1897-1992 Los Angeles, CA): view of a field of California poppies through trees, signed lower right: Lukits, pastel on paper under glass, sight size: 9'' x 13''. Provenance: Property of an important Private Collection, Hidden Hills, CA: sight size: 9 H x 13 W:
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 19, 2007
Theodore Lukits (1897-1992)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Arroyo landscape, signed lower left: Lukits, pastel on paper under glass, sight size: 9.5 H x 14 W, est:$2000/3000. Provenance: Private Collection, Irvine, CA
John Moran Auctioneers
Feb. 20, 2007
Theodore Lukits (1897-1992 Los Angeles, CA)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
lake in a spring landscape, signed lower right: Lukits, numbered verso: 4065
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 11, 2003
Theodore Lukits Grand Canyon Oil
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Signed l/r: {Lukits} and inscribed on the reverse: {Grand Ca nyon} 18 x 24 inches ( 45.7 x 61.0 cm )
Bonhams