Francis McComas Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Francis McComas Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 12, 2024
Francis John McComas (1875-1938), Oak trees, 1917
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Oak trees, 1917 Watercolor on paper Signed and dated lower right: Francis McComas 1917
John Moran Auctioneers
Aug. 06, 2024
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Monterey Trees sight 29 x 39 in. framed 44 x 54 in.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Monterey Trees signed 'Francis McComas / per G McC' (lower right) charcoal and pencil on paper sight 29 x 39 in. framed 44 x 54 in.
Bonhams
Aug. 06, 2024
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Trees and Cart sheet 20 3/4 x 26 3/4 in. framed 31 x 37 in. (Executed circa 1900.)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Trees and Cart signed 'Francis McComas' (lower right) watercolor on paperboard sheet 20 3/4 x 26 3/4 in. framed 31 x 37 in. Executed circa 1900.
Bonhams
Aug. 06, 2024
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Courtyard sight 68 x 86 in. framed 78 x 95 1/2 in.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Courtyard signed 'Francis McComas' (lower right) charcoal and pencil on paper sight 68 x 86 in. framed 78 x 95 1/2 in.
Bonhams
Aug. 06, 2024
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) The Bridge sight 44 x 75 in. framed 47 1/2 x 78 1/2 in.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) The Bridge signed 'Francis McComas' (lower left) and titled on an exhibition label (on the reverse) charcoal and pencil on paper sight 44 x 75 in. framed 47 1/2 x 78 1/2 in.
Bonhams
May. 09, 2024
Francis McComas (1875-1938): Pueblo
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Francis McComas Californian, 1875-1938 Pueblo oil on canvas The Inn at Spanish Bay: North Conference Hallway; In 1918, Samuel F. B.Morse, Pebble Beach developer, commissioned McComas to paint murals for the new lobby at the Lodge. Installed in 1919, McComas created two large-scale, tonalist Pueblo paintings, which hung over the fireplaces in the Terrace Lounge of the new Lodge. McComas was known for his paintings and murals that interpreted the mood of Arizona pueblos and Hopi villages with broad washes and muted colors, like this painting.
Abell Auction
May. 09, 2024
Francis McComas (1875-1938): Polynesian Scene
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Francis McComas Californian, 1875-1938 Polynesian Scene oil on canvas circa 1920, signed lower left; Hung in the Beach Club for 60 years, This painting can be seen in the 1956 movie, Julie, staring Doris Day, and filmed in the Beach Club at Pebble Beach.
Abell Auction
May. 09, 2024
Francis McComas (1875-1938): Pueblo
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Francis McComas Californian, 1875-1938 Pueblo oil on canvas The Inn at Spanish Bay: North Conference Hallway; In 1918, Samuel F. B.Morse, Pebble Beach developer, commissioned McComas to paint murals for the new lobby at the Lodge. Installed in 1919, McComas created two large-scale, tonalist Pueblo paintings, which hung over the fireplaces in the Terrace Lounge of the new Lodge. McComas was known for his paintings and murals that interpreted the mood of Arizona pueblos and Hopi villages with broad washes and muted colors, like this painting.
Abell Auction
Dec. 09, 2023
Francis McComas (1875-1938) Watercolor Trees & Cart c1900s San Francisco
Est: $7,500 - $9,500
Francis McComas (1875-1938) Watercolor Trees & Cart c1900s San Francisco. McComas studied with Arthur Mathews. This location may very well be Golden Gate Park. Signed. Excellent condition. 20"h x 26.5"w. Frame 31"h x 37.25"w. Spend $7500 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. We deliver most larger pieces ourselves on the west coast and we make a loop around the US within approximately 60 days after the auction. No matter where you live in the lower 48 states, we look forward to personally meeting you and delivering larger pieces directly to your house. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $500-$600 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.
California Historical Design, Inc
Nov. 14, 2023
Francis John McComas (1875-1938), Mountain reflections, Oil on panel, 6" H x 8.5" W
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Mountain reflections Oil on panel Signed in pencil, verso: Francis McComas
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 03, 2023
Francis McComas Watercolor Trees & Cart c1900s San Francisco
Est: $9,000 - $12,000
Francis McComas (1875-1938) Watercolor Trees & Cart c1900s San Francisco. McComas studied with Arthur Mathews. This location may very well be Golden Gate Park. Signed. Excellent condition. 20"h x 26.5"w. Frame 31"h x 37.25"w. Spend $5000 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. We deliver most larger pieces ourselves on the west coast and we make a loop around the US within approximately 60 days after the auction. No matter where you live in the lower 48 states, we look forward to personally meeting you and delivering larger pieces directly to your house. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $300 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.
California Historical Design, Inc
Apr. 25, 2023
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Monterey Cypress 17 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. framed 26 x 32 in.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Monterey Cypress signed with conjoined in initials and dated 'FMcComas 99' (lower left) watercolor on paper 17 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. framed 26 x 32 in.
Bonhams
Apr. 25, 2023
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Study of Pine Trees, Lake Majella, Monterey sight 27 1/4 x 11 1/2 in. framed 33 3/4 x 17 1/2 in.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Study of Pine Trees, Lake Majella, Monterey titled, inscribed, dedicated and signed 'Study of Pine Trees / Lake Majella / Monterey / Emile Schmoll / from Francis McComas' (lower right) graphite and charcoal on paper sight 27 1/4 x 11 1/2 in. framed 33 3/4 x 17 1/2 in.
Bonhams
Mar. 28, 2023
FRANCIS JOHN MCCOMAS (1875-1938) WATERCOLOR
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Sight- 20" x 25" Overall- 32 1/2" x 35" Third party shipping only
Robert Slawinski Auctioneers, Inc.
Mar. 19, 2023
McCOMAS Francis (1874-1938), 'Hawkesbury Landscape,' 1898., W/Clr, 38.5x12.5cm
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
McCOMAS, Francis (1874-1938) 'Hawkesbury Landscape,' 1898. W/Clr 38.5x12.5cm PROVENANCE: Mrs John Young (John Young was the founder of Macquarie Galleries, Sydney); thence by descent - private collection, QLD. EXHIBITIONS: National Art Gallery of N.S.W 'All Australian Art Exhibition,' Jan - Apr 1938, possibly cat #378 (label verso).
Davidson Auctions
Nov. 21, 2022
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Cliff Dwellings 111 x 104 in. framed 115 x 108 in.
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Cliff Dwellings signed 'FRANCIS MCCOMAS' (lower left) oil on canvas 111 x 104 in. framed 115 x 108 in.
Bonhams
Oct. 01, 2022
Francis J. McComas. Cliff Dwellings, watercolor
Est: $10,000 - $12,000
Francis John McComas (American, 1874-1938). Watercolor on paper, 1910, pencil signed and dated "Francis McComas" ll, sight size: 21 1/2 x 26 1/2 in., framed.
Alex Cooper
Sep. 18, 2021
FRANCIS MCCOMAS
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
FRANCIS MCCOMAS (Australian-American, 1875-1938), wide open landscape, 1912, watercolor on paper, signed and dated lower right. Matted and framed under glass. Mild toning. Sight 11''h, 13-1/4''w.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Aug. 03, 2021
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) City by the Sea 10 1/2 x 16 1/2in framed 19 1/4 x 25in (Painted in 1898.)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) City by the Sea signed and dated 'FMcComas 98' (lower left) and titled on labels (on the backing) gouache, watercolor and graphite on paper 10 1/2 x 16 1/2in framed 19 1/4 x 25in Painted in 1898. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Apr. 20, 2021
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Farm pasture 21 x 29in framed 29 x 36in
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Farm pasture signed 'Francis McComas' (lower right) pencil on green paper 21 x 29in framed 29 x 36in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Aug. 04, 2020
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Cliff Dwellings (Pueblos, New Mexico) 18 3/8 x 24 1/2in (framed 20 x 26in)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Cliff Dwellings (Pueblos, New Mexico) signed 'Francis McComas' (lower left) charcoal on laid paper 18 3/8 x 24 1/2in framed 20 x 26in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Aug. 06, 2019
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Indian Village, Arizona, alternatively titled, Mesa and Village, Arizona sheet 21 x 27 1/4in
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Indian Village, Arizona, alternatively titled, Mesa and Village, Arizona signed and dated 'Francis McComas 1913' (lower left) watercolor and graphite on paper sheet 21 x 27 1/4in Painted in 1913. Footnotes Provenance California Historical Society, San Francisco, 1958. From the Collection of John H. Garzoli, San Rafael, California. Exhibited Philadelphia, The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 13th Annual Water Color Exhibition, 1913, no. 739.
Bonhams
Aug. 06, 2019
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) The Wide Open 13 x 15 1/4in
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) The Wide Open signed and dated 'Francis McComas 1910' (lower right) and titled on a period label (on the reverse) watercolor on illustration board 13 x 15 1/4in Painted in 1910. Footnotes Provenance From the Collection of John H. Garzoli, San Rafael, California.
Bonhams
Nov. 19, 2018
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Village in the sky 9 3/4 x 11 3/4in overall: 18 x 20in
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Village in the sky signed 'Francis McComas' (lower right)watercolor on paper9 3/4 x 11 3/4inoverall: 18 x 20in Provenance: Private collection, Beverly Hills, California.
Bonhams
Nov. 19, 2018
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Cliff Dwellings 21 x 27in overall: 26 x 32in
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Cliff Dwellings signed 'Francis McComas' (lower right)watercolor and graphite on paper21 x 27inoverall: 26 x 32in Provenance: with Vickery, Atkins & Torrey, San Francisco, California.Private collection, Los Altos, California.
Bonhams
Aug. 07, 2018
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) View along the bay sheet 16 1/4 x 8 5/8in overall: 24 x 16 3/8in US$ 3,000 - 5,000
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) View along the bay signed and dated 'FMcComas 99' (lower left)watercolor on papersheet 16 1/4 x 8 5/8inoverall: 24 x 16 3/8inPainted in 1899
Bonhams
Aug. 07, 2018
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Monterey Twilight 26 1/8 x 34 3/4in overall: 31 3/4 x 40 3/8in US$ 10,000 - 15,000
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Monterey Twilight signed and dated 'Francis McComas 1902' (lower left)watercolor on wove paper26 1/8 x 34 3/4inoverall: 31 3/4 x 40 3/8inPainted in 1902 A copy of the documentary on DVD, Don't Pave Main Street: Carmel's Heritage, hosted and narrated by Clint Eastwood, accompanies the lot. Provenancewith Perlmutter Fine Arts, San Francisco, California.Collection of Penny L. Perlmutter and Alfredo F. Fernandez, San Francisco, California.Private collection, San Francisco, California.ExhibitedCarmel, The Carmel Art Association presents an exhibition of works by the Botkes, the McComases, the Seidenecks, August 4 - September 6, 1988, no. 83.Sacramento, Crocker Art Museum; Laguna Beach, Laguna Art Museum; Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Museum of Art; and Monterey, Monterey Museum of Art, Artists at Continent's End: The Monterey Peninsula Art Colony, 1875-1907 [traveling exhibition], February 17 - May 21, 2006, June 18 - October 1, 2006, October 21, 2006 - January 21, 2007, and February 3 - April 29, 2007, respectively.LiteratureEugen Neuhaus, The History and Ideals of American Art, Stanford, Stanford University Press, 1931.Ruth Westphal, Plein Air Painters of California: The North, Irvine, Westphal Publishing, 1986, p. 113, half page color illustration.Botke - McComas - Seideneck [exh. cat.], Carmel, Carmel Art Association, 1988, n.p., full page color illustration.William H. Gerdts, Art across America: Two Centuries of Regional Painting in America, 1710-1920, Vol. 3 (The Far Midwest, the Rocky Mountain West, the Southwest, the Pacific), New York, Abbeville Press, 1990, no. 3.213, p. 276, half page color illustration.William T. Cartwright and Julian Ludwig, Don't Pave Main Street: Carmel's Heritage [documentary], June 1994.
Bonhams
Jul. 29, 2018
Francis John McComas (Australian/California, 1875-1938), "Cliff Dwellings"
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Francis John McComas (Australian/California, 1875-1938) "Cliff Dwellings" watercolor on paper signed lower left. Framed. 20" x 24", framed 28-1/2" x 32-1/2"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Apr. 24, 2018
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Indian village 19 1/2 x 25in overall: 25
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Francis John McComas (1875-1938) Indian village 19 1/2 x 25in overall: 25 x 30 1/4in
Bonhams
Dec. 17, 2017
Painting, Francis John McComas
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Francis John McComas (American, 1875-1938), The Lone Oak, 1902, watercolor, signed and dated lower right, sight: 8.25"h x 10.25"w, overall (with frame): 18"h x 20.5"w
Clars Auctions
Apr. 11, 2017
Francis J. McComas ( 1875-1938) The Two Pines of Monterey 12 1/4 x 14 1/4in overall: 21 x 23in
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
The Two Pines of Monterey signed and dated 'Francis McComas 1912' (lower left), titled on a label (affixed to the reverse) watercolor and graphite on paper 12 1/4 x 14 1/4in overall: 21 x 23in Painted in 1912 Footnotes Provenance With Vickery, Atkins, & Torrey, San Francisco, California. With Trotter Galleries, Carmel, California. Private collection, Orange County, California.
Bonhams
Feb. 19, 2017
Watercolor, Frances McComas
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Frances McComas (American. 1875-1938), Figures Under the Oaks, watercolor, signed lower left, sight: 14.5"h x 19.5"w, overall (with frame): 24.75"h x 30.75"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 21, 2016
FRANCIS J. MCCOMAS (1875-1938) A sprawling tree with farm houses in th
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
FRANCIS J. MCCOMAS (1875-1938) A sprawling tree with farm houses in the distance signed and dated ‘Francis McComas 1912’ (lower right) watercolor and pencil on paper sight: 20 x 26 1/4in overall: 27 x 33 1/2in Painted in 1912
Bonhams
Oct. 21, 2014
Francis McComas (1875-1938 Pebble Beach, CA)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Old Witch Tree on 17 Mile Drive, Monterey Peninsula, CA, signed lower left: Francis McComas, graphite on paper laid to paper laid to board under glass, sight size: 32.5'' H x 38.25'' W, est: $1000/1500.
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 21, 2014
Francis McComas (1875-1938 Pebble Beach, CA)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Stevenson House, Monterey, CA, signed lower left: Francis McComas, titled on an exhibition label verso, charcoal on brown paper under glass, 18'' H x 24'' W, est: $2000/3000. Exhibited: California Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco, CA, n.d..
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 22, 2013
Francis John McComas (1874-1938)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Francis John McComas (1874-1938) Hillside Dwelling signed 'Francis McComas' (lower left) charcoal on paper 44½ x 76 in. (111.8 x 193 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 23, 2012
Francis John MC Comas (1875-1938) Etude d’arbres Fusain sur papier Signé en bas à gauche 72 x 67 cm
Est: €800 - €1,200
Francis John MC Comas (1875-1938) Etude d'arbres Fusain sur papier Signé en bas à gauche 72 x 67 cm
Tajan
Nov. 23, 2012
Francis John MC Comas (1875-1938) Paysage à la charette Aquarelle sur papier Signée en bas à droite 52 x 68 cm
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
Francis John MC Comas (1875-1938) Paysage à la charette Aquarelle sur papier Signée en bas à droite 52 x 68 cm
Tajan
Oct. 26, 2011
Francis John McComas (American, 1874-1938)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Francis John McComas (American, 1874-1938) A Greek church signed and dated 'Francis Mccomas 1908' (lower left) pencil and watercolour on paper 9¼ x 10 5/8 in. (23.5 x 27 cm.) and a watercolour of a Greek temple at dusk by the same hand two in the lot (2)
Christie's
Sep. 30, 2011
Francis McComas (1874-1938) - Landscape watercolour on paper
Est: -
Francis McComas (1874-1938) Landscape watercolour on paper 26.0 x 34.0 cm signed lower left: McComas
Lawsons
Aug. 11, 2011
FRANCIS McCOMAS (1874-1938) - Landscape watercolour on paper
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
FRANCIS McCOMAS (1874-1938) Landscape watercolour on paper 26.0 x 34.0 cm signed lower left: McComas
Lawsons
May. 22, 2011
Property of various owners
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Indians above a Kiva inscribed and signed 'John Yallon from Francis McComas' (lower left) gouache and watercolor on board 6 x 8in
Bonhams
Nov. 22, 2010
Francis J. McComas (American, 1875-1938) English farmhouse, 1908 16 3/4 x 21 3/4in
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
English farmhouse, 1908 signed and dated 'Francis McComas 1908' (lower left) watercolor and paperboard affixed to board 16 3/4 x 21 3/4in
Bonhams
Oct. 19, 2010
Francis J. McComas (1875-1938 Pebble Beach, CA)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Monterey Home in a Landscape, signed and dated lower left: J. Francis McComas 99., watercolor on paper under Plexiglas. Provenance: Private Collection, Los Angeles, CA
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 18, 2010
Francis J. McComas (1875-1938) Cliff dwellings, 1912 21 x 27 1/4in
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Cliff dwellings, 1912 signed, dated and inscribed 'For Genevieve Barron / From Francis McComas Oct-31-12' (lower left) pencil and charcoal on paper 21 x 27 1/4in
Bonhams
Apr. 22, 2010
Francis John McComas (1874-1938)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Francis John McComas (1874-1938) The monastery of Vlacherna with the Island of Pontikonissi, Corfu signed and dated 'Francis McComas 1907' (lower left) watercolour on paper 20¼ x 26½in. (51.4 x 67.3cm.)
Christie's
Apr. 18, 2010
Francis J. McComas (1875-1938) Green rolling hills 7 1/2 x 10 3/4in
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Green rolling hills signed and inscribed 'E. Bruguiere Jr. / From Francis McComas' (lower left) watercolor on board 7 1/2 x 10 3/4in
Bonhams
Dec. 18, 2009
Francis McComas
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Santa Barbara Mission, California, watercolor, 12" x 15 1/2" (sight), SLR "Francis McComas". Artist: American, 1875 - 1938. Estimate: $2,000-3,000. Shipping: $70.00 plus insurance.
Alderfer Auction