Karl Mattern Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Karl Mattern Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 07, 2024
Karl Mattern, "Iowa Landscape" Pen/Ink On Paper
Est: -
Signed on the lower center. Unframed and in protective sleeve, artwork measures approximately 9.85in x 12.25in. Some scuffs present on sleeve please see photos for condition consideration. BH40179 BP
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Aug. 11, 2024
Karl Mattern (IA,KS,1892-1969) oil painting
Est: $425 - $550
ARTIST: Karl Mattern (Iowa, Kansas, 1892 - 1969) TITLE: Landscape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Missing a few flakes of paint. Some craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. Minor damages to frame. ART SIZE: 12 x 16 inches / 30 x 40 cm FRAME SIZE: 15 x 19 inches / 38 x 48 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 127517 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Karl Mattern was born in Durkheim, Germany, on March 22, 1892. He studied at the Gymnasium in Germany, receiving art instruction there. During his time in the Gymnasium, he also developed life-long interests in history, languages, music and literature. After his father's death, Mattern left Germany and traveled to New York where he spent two years doing odd jobs. He then traveled to Kansas to be with family friends. From Kansas, he moved to Denver where he was able to study painting for the first time. After a few years, he moved yet again, to Chicago, where he enrolled at the Chicago Art Institute. There he learned the techniques of drawing, painting and illustration taught in part by the artist George Bellows. Mattern taught classes from 1922-1923 at the Chicago Academy of Art. The artist Albert Bloch, a painter who was associated with the Bauhaus group in Weimar and Dessau, invited Mattern to teach at the University of Kansas in 1925. During his time at Kansas, Mattern supervised and coordinated some Works Progress Administration artists working in Kansas. In 1948, Mattern and his wife, Mary, moved to Des Moines, Iowa, where he began to teach at Drake University. In Iowa, he served on the Acquisitions Committee at the Des Moines Art Center which opened that same year. He had one-man exhibitions of his works there in 1948, 1951, 1954 and 1960. Mattern continued teaching at Drake until the age of 70 when he taught one year at nearby Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, before retiring from teaching. Mattern died on January 18, 1969, in Des Moines.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Feb. 11, 2024
Karl Mattern (IA,KS,1892-1969) oil painting
Est: $425 - $550
ARTIST: Karl Mattern (Iowa, Kansas, 1892 - 1969) TITLE: Landscape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Missing a few flakes of paint. Some craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. Minor damages to frame. ART SIZE: 12 x 16 inches / 30 x 40 cm FRAME SIZE: 15 x 19 inches / 38 x 48 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 127517 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Karl Mattern was born in Durkheim, Germany, on March 22, 1892. He studied at the Gymnasium in Germany, receiving art instruction there. During his time in the Gymnasium, he also developed life-long interests in history, languages, music and literature. After his father's death, Mattern left Germany and traveled to New York where he spent two years doing odd jobs. He then traveled to Kansas to be with family friends. From Kansas, he moved to Denver where he was able to study painting for the first time. After a few years, he moved yet again, to Chicago, where he enrolled at the Chicago Art Institute. There he learned the techniques of drawing, painting and illustration taught in part by the artist George Bellows. Mattern taught classes from 1922-1923 at the Chicago Academy of Art. The artist Albert Bloch, a painter who was associated with the Bauhaus group in Weimar and Dessau, invited Mattern to teach at the University of Kansas in 1925. During his time at Kansas, Mattern supervised and coordinated some Works Progress Administration artists working in Kansas. In 1948, Mattern and his wife, Mary, moved to Des Moines, Iowa, where he began to teach at Drake University. In Iowa, he served on the Acquisitions Committee at the Des Moines Art Center which opened that same year. He had one-man exhibitions of his works there in 1948, 1951, 1954 and 1960. Mattern continued teaching at Drake until the age of 70 when he taught one year at nearby Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, before retiring from teaching. Mattern died on January 18, 1969, in Des Moines.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Nov. 12, 2023
Karl Mattern (IA,KS,1892-1969) oil painting
Est: $425 - $550
ARTIST: Karl Mattern (Iowa, Kansas, 1892 - 1969) TITLE: Landscape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Missing a few flakes of paint. Some craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. Minor damages to frame. ART SIZE: 12 x 16 inches / 30 x 40 cm FRAME SIZE: 15 x 19 inches / 38 x 48 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 127517 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Karl Mattern was born in Durkheim, Germany, on March 22, 1892. He studied at the Gymnasium in Germany, receiving art instruction there. During his time in the Gymnasium, he also developed life-long interests in history, languages, music and literature. After his father's death, Mattern left Germany and traveled to New York where he spent two years doing odd jobs. He then traveled to Kansas to be with family friends. From Kansas, he moved to Denver where he was able to study painting for the first time. After a few years, he moved yet again, to Chicago, where he enrolled at the Chicago Art Institute. There he learned the techniques of drawing, painting and illustration taught in part by the artist George Bellows. Mattern taught classes from 1922-1923 at the Chicago Academy of Art. The artist Albert Bloch, a painter who was associated with the Bauhaus group in Weimar and Dessau, invited Mattern to teach at the University of Kansas in 1925. During his time at Kansas, Mattern supervised and coordinated some Works Progress Administration artists working in Kansas. In 1948, Mattern and his wife, Mary, moved to Des Moines, Iowa, where he began to teach at Drake University. In Iowa, he served on the Acquisitions Committee at the Des Moines Art Center which opened that same year. He had one-man exhibitions of his works there in 1948, 1951, 1954 and 1960. Mattern continued teaching at Drake until the age of 70 when he taught one year at nearby Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, before retiring from teaching. Mattern died on January 18, 1969, in Des Moines.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jun. 16, 2022
Karl Mattern "Road Uphill" Watercolor on Paper
Est: $200 - $400
Karl Mattern (American, 1892 - 1969). Watercolor on paper titled "Road Uphill," depicting a road passing through hilly farm fields. Initialed along the lower right. Further signed, titled, and inscribed with the dimensions and the artist's address to the verso.
Revere Auctions
Oct. 22, 2021
KARL MATTERN (1892-1969) OIL PAINTINGS, FOUR WORKS
Est: $300 - $400
Karl Mattern (1892-1969) Four oils on panel titled and dated verso: 'Main Street Interior' 1927; 'Corn' 1957; 'January Evening' 1965 and 'Summer Storm' 1968. January Evening measures 20 x 24, frame is 24.5 x 28.5 inches. Summer Storm measures 20 x 15 inches, Corn measures 23 x 17.75 inches, and Main Street Interior measures 23.75 x 19.25 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Apr. 24, 2021
KARL MATTERN (1892-1969) OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $400 - $600
Karl Mattern (1892-1969) Premonition 1937 Initialed lower right and dated '37, titled verso with a label. The title, date and subject matter appear to be prophecy of World War Two. Canvas measures 28 x 33 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Mar. 13, 2021
KARL MATTERN (1892-1969) WORKS ON PAPER
Est: $100 - $200
Karl Mattern (1892-1969) Late 20th Century. The collection of works on paper by Karl Mattern includes watercolors, ink wash and mixed media pieces, initialed by the artist. Sheet sizes range from 16 x 12 to 22.25 x 14.75 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Jun. 24, 2020
THREE ORIGINAL KARL MATTERN PAINTINGS
Est: $100 - $150
THREE ORIGINAL KARL MATTERN PAINTINGS. Comprising three original paintings by noted Iowa artist Karl Mattern (1892-1969) including two oil paintings and a watercolor, the largest being an oil on canvas of grazing animals, 32 inches x 40 inches, signed lower right and dated 1960, the other oil painting depicting a road in a rural landscape with approaching storm, 20 inches x 24 inches, and the watercolor depicting a cemetery with pine trees, 21 inches x 16 inches. SHIPPING NOTICE: Jackson's is your sole and only source for one stop packing and shipping. With over 50 years of experience, our professional, affordable and efficient in-house shipping department will be happy to provide you a fair and reasonable shipping quote on this lot. Simply email us before the auction for a quick quote: shipping@jacksonsauction.com or call 1-800-665-6743. Jackson's can expertly pack and ship to meet any of your needs. To ensure quality control Jackson's DOES NOT release to third party shippers.
Jackson's International
Jun. 24, 2020
FOUR ORIGINAL KARL MATTERN WORKS
Est: $50 - $75
FOUR ORIGINAL KARL MATTERN WORKS. Comprising four original works by noted Iowa artist Karl Mattern (1892-1969) including three watercolors and a comical Halloween pencil drawing. Two watercolors depicting houses in rural landscapes, and one depicting a rural landscape with approaching storm. Each work initialed lower right K.M., the watercolors measuring 15.5 inches x 20.25 inches, 11.5 inches x 15.5 inches, 9.5 inches x 13.25 inches, and the drawing 6.75 inches x 5 inches. Each contained in a glazed frame. SHIPPING NOTICE: Jackson's is your sole and only source for one stop packing and shipping. With over 50 years of experience, our professional, affordable and efficient in-house shipping department will be happy to provide you a fair and reasonable shipping quote on this lot. Simply email us before the auction for a quick quote: shipping@jacksonsauction.com or call 1-800-665-6743. Jackson's can expertly pack and ship to meet any of your needs. To ensure quality control Jackson's DOES NOT release to third party shippers.
Jackson's International
Aug. 24, 2019
Karl Mattern, (Iowa / Kansas, 1892-1969), Wrigley Building, Chicago, IL, watercolor on paper, 7” H x 5” W
Est: $100 - $200
Karl Mattern (Iowa / Kansas, 1892-1969) Wrigley Building, Chicago, IL watercolor on paper signed lower left. From the personal collection of Chicago/Santa Fe artist Ramon Shiva (American; 1893-1963). Born Durkheim, Germany, Mar. 22, 1892; died Des Moines, IA, Jan. 18, 1969. Painter, specialized in watercolor. Teacher. He came to the U.S. when he was 13. Moved to Kansas in 1908. Studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and at the Art Students League. Pupil of George Bellows. His career as an artist and teacher began in 1922 when he taught at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and at the Denver (CO) Academy from 1923-24. He taught at University of Kansas, Lawrence in the painting department 1926- 48. In 1948, he moved to Des Moines, IA to join the Drake University faculty as Professor of Drawing and Painting. 7' H x 5' W
Ripley Auctions
Jul. 20, 2019
Karl Mattern, (Iowa / Kansas, 1892-1969), Wrigley Building, Chicago, IL, watercolor on paper, 7” H x 5” W
Est: $150 - $250
Karl Mattern (Iowa / Kansas, 1892-1969) Wrigley Building, Chicago, IL watercolor on paper signed lower left. From the personal collection of Chicago/Santa Fe artist Ramon Shiva (American; 1893-1963). Born Durkheim, Germany, Mar. 22, 1892; died Des Moines, IA, Jan. 18, 1969. Painter, specialized in watercolor. Teacher. He came to the U.S. when he was 13. Moved to Kansas in 1908. Studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and at the Art Students League. Pupil of George Bellows. His career as an artist and teacher began in 1922 when he taught at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and at the Denver (CO) Academy from 1923-24. He taught at University of Kansas, Lawrence in the painting department 1926- 48. In 1948, he moved to Des Moines, IA to join the Drake University faculty as Professor of Drawing and Painting. 7' H x 5' W
Ripley Auctions
Apr. 13, 2019
Karl Mattern (American, 1892-1969), Some of the Snow
Est: $25 - $25,000
Karl Mattern (American, 1892-1969), Some of the Snow oil on canvas, monogrammed at lower right, inscribed with title on the stretcher, monogrammed and dated "1960-62" on the verso of the canvas, presented in the likely original frame. DOA 28 x 34.25 in. Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Dec. 08, 2018
KARL MATTERN (1892-1969) OIL ON ARTIST'S BOARD
Est: $250 - $350
Karl Mattern (1892-1969) January Evening 1965 Initialed lower left, titled 'January Evening' verso on the board and dated 1965. titled again and attributed to the artist on the back of the frame. Work measures 20 x 24, frame is 24.5 x 28.5 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Dec. 08, 2018
KARL MATTERN (1892-1969) SELF PORTRAIT OIL ONBOARD
Est: $300 - $400
Self Portrait 1959 A portrait of the artist, painted on artist's board and signed K - M lower right. Work measures 16 x 12, frame is 17.5 x 13.75 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Dec. 08, 2018
KARL MATTERN (1892-1969) OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $300 - $400
Karl Mattern (1892-1969) Storm Over Lake 1965 Initialed lower right, initialed again verso, titled 'Storm Over Lake' and dated 1965 by the gallery label on the stretcher. Work measures 29.75 x 39.75, frame is 30.5 x 40.5 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Dec. 08, 2018
KARL MATTERN (1892 - 1969) OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $400 - $600
Karl Mattern An untitled abstracted farm landscape. Circa 1960. A stylized Midwestern landscape with cattle and a farmstead, initialed lower right. Work measures 23 x 36, frame is 24 x 37 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Dec. 10, 2017
Landscape w/ Trees by Karl Mattern
Est: $150 - $200
An original watercolor painting by listed American WPA era artist Karl Mattern. Nice Fauvist style landscape with a pool of water in a rocky area with trees high in the distance. Very fine quality work.
East Coast Fine Arts
Nov. 12, 2016
Karl Mattern, American (1892-1969), Abstract winter landscape, 1956, oil on canvas, 12 x 20 inches
Est: $200 - $300
Karl Mattern American (1892-1969) Abstract winter landscape, 1956, oil on canvas, monogrammed and dated, gilt-framed. 12 x 20 inches
Link Auction Galleries
Sep. 24, 2016
Karl Mattern, American (1892-1969), Abstract winter landscape, 1956, oil on canvas, 12 x 20 inches
Est: $300 - $500
Karl Mattern American (1892-1969) Abstract winter landscape, 1956, oil on canvas, monogrammed and dated, gilt-framed. 12 x 20 inches
Link Auction Galleries
Jul. 30, 2016
Karl Mattern (1892 - 1969)
Est: $1,000 - $1,750
Karl Mattern (1892 - 1969) oil on canvas depicting cows grazing in a wooded landscape. Initialed lower left. Sight Size: 29 x 25 in. Overall Size: 35.75 x 31 in.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Jun. 19, 2016
Karl Mattern Landscape W/ Trees By Karl Mattern
Est: $150 - $200
Art,Painting,W/C,Karl Mattern Landscape W/ Trees By Karl Mattern,An original watercolor painting by listed American WPA era artist Karl Mattern. Nice Fauvist style landscape with a pool of water in a rocky area with trees high in the distance. Very fine quality work.,20 1/4H_17 1/8W,25 3/4H_23 1/4W
East Coast Fine Arts
Apr. 30, 2016
KARL MATTERN (1892-1969) PENCIL SIGNED LITHOGRAPH
Est: $150 - $250
Dated 1955 and initialed lower right, dedication reads 'To Andy & John', image measures 11 x 15, frame measures 20.75 x 25 inches.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Jul. 25, 2014
Karl Mattern, (American, 1892-1969), Reclining Nude
Est: $100 - $200
Karl Mattern (American, 1892-1969) Reclining Nude ink on paper signed illegibly (lower right) 9 x 12 inches.
Hindman
Apr. 25, 2014
KARL MATTERN (1892 - 1962) PORTRAIT OF BIRGER SANDZEN
Est: $100 - $150
A sketch of the artist and teacher Birger Sandzen. As an artist, Mattern is typically associated with the states of Kansas and Iowa having taught at state universities of each. The image here is initialed by the artist lower left and titled across the top. The size is 4 x 2.75 inches. The overall framed size is 13.25 x 14.25 inches overall.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Sep. 25, 2010
KARL MATTERN (1892-1969 AMERICAN) OIL ON BOARD LANDSCAPE WITH BRIDGE, INITIALED, 4" X 6"
Est: $200 - $300
KARL MATTERN (1892-1969 AMERICAN) OIL ON BOARD LANDSCAPE WITH BRIDGE, INITIALED, 4" X 6"
Apple Tree Auction Center
Aug. 26, 2010
Karl Mattern, (American, 1892-1969), Untitled (Rural scene with road, trees by house, barn)
Est: $50 - $100
Karl Mattern (American, 1892-1969) Untitled (Rural scene with road, trees by house, barn) lithograph 8 1/4 x 10 inches.
Hindman
May. 04, 2009
Karl Mattern, (American, 1892-1969), Untitled (Wooded Landscape), 1951-54
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Karl Mattern (American, 1892-1969) Untitled (Wooded Landscape), 1951-54 oil on canvas initialed, signed and dated (stretcher) 43 x 39 inches.
Hindman
Dec. 04, 2004
KARL MATTERN (American 1892-1969)
Est: $200 - $300
KARL MATTERN (American 1892-1969) Still Life with Vegetables, 1962. Oil on canvas, signed with initials upper left and dated on verso. 20 inches x 16 inches.
Jackson's International