John R. McDermott Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John R. McDermott Art Value Price Guide

May. 05, 2024
John McDermott (CO,1919-1977) gouache painting
Est: $280 - $360
ARTIST: John R McDermott (Colorado, 1919 - 1977) NAME: Under Attack MEDIUM: gouache on board CONDITION: Very good. SIGHT SIZE: 7 x 4 inches / 17 x 10 cm BOARD SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121051 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John McDermott, also known under the pen names J.M. Ryan and Mariner, was an American illustrator and author noted for action and adventure illustrations. McDermott worked as an in-between and effects animator for Walt Disney Studios and as a US Marine combat artist, before establishing himself as a cover illustrator for 1950s paperbacks and pulp magazines such as Argosy, American Weekly, and Outdoor Life. Under his J.M. Ryan pen name, he wrote the novels The Rat Factory (1971), a derogatory satire of Walt Disney and the Disney studio; Brooks Wilson Ltd (1967), on which the 1970 film Loving was based; and "Mother's Day" (1969) about Ma Barker. Under his own name, he novelized director-writer Bo Widerberg's screenplay for the 1971 film Joe Hill, which would be his final published book.
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May. 05, 2024
John McDermott (CO,1919-1977) gouache painting
Est: $280 - $360
ARTIST: John R McDermott (Colorado, 1919 - 1977) NAME: Wagon Guard MEDIUM: gouache on board CONDITION: Very good. SIGHT SIZE: 7 x 4 inches / 17 x 10 cm BOARD SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121050 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John McDermott, also known under the pen names J.M. Ryan and Mariner, was an American illustrator and author noted for action and adventure illustrations. McDermott worked as an in-between and effects animator for Walt Disney Studios and as a US Marine combat artist, before establishing himself as a cover illustrator for 1950s paperbacks and pulp magazines such as Argosy, American Weekly, and Outdoor Life. Under his J.M. Ryan pen name, he wrote the novels The Rat Factory (1971), a derogatory satire of Walt Disney and the Disney studio; Brooks Wilson Ltd (1967), on which the 1970 film Loving was based; and "Mother's Day" (1969) about Ma Barker. Under his own name, he novelized director-writer Bo Widerberg's screenplay for the 1971 film Joe Hill, which would be his final published book.
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Mar. 17, 2024
John McDermott (CO,1919-1977) gouache painting
Est: $280 - $360
ARTIST: John R McDermott (Colorado, 1919 - 1977) NAME: Night Chase MEDIUM: gouache on board CONDITION: Very good. SIGHT SIZE: 7 x 4 inches / 17 x 10 cm BOARD SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned but has artist's estate stamp on verso CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121049 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John McDermott, also known under the pen names J.M. Ryan and Mariner, was an American illustrator and author noted for action and adventure illustrations. McDermott worked as an in-between and effects animator for Walt Disney Studios and as a US Marine combat artist, before establishing himself as a cover illustrator for 1950s paperbacks and pulp magazines such as Argosy, American Weekly, and Outdoor Life. Under his J.M. Ryan pen name, he wrote the novels The Rat Factory (1971), a derogatory satire of Walt Disney and the Disney studio; Brooks Wilson Ltd (1967), on which the 1970 film Loving was based; and "Mother's Day" (1969) about Ma Barker. Under his own name, he novelized director-writer Bo Widerberg's screenplay for the 1971 film Joe Hill, which would be his final published book.
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Jan. 07, 2024
John McDermott (CO,1919-1977) gouache painting
Est: $280 - $360
ARTIST: John R McDermott (Colorado, 1919 - 1977) NAME: Night Chase MEDIUM: gouache on board CONDITION: Very good. SIGHT SIZE: 7 x 4 inches / 17 x 10 cm BOARD SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned but has artist's estate stamp on verso CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121049 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John McDermott, also known under the pen names J.M. Ryan and Mariner, was an American illustrator and author noted for action and adventure illustrations. McDermott worked as an in-between and effects animator for Walt Disney Studios and as a US Marine combat artist, before establishing himself as a cover illustrator for 1950s paperbacks and pulp magazines such as Argosy, American Weekly, and Outdoor Life. Under his J.M. Ryan pen name, he wrote the novels The Rat Factory (1971), a derogatory satire of Walt Disney and the Disney studio; Brooks Wilson Ltd (1967), on which the 1970 film Loving was based; and "Mother's Day" (1969) about Ma Barker. Under his own name, he novelized director-writer Bo Widerberg's screenplay for the 1971 film Joe Hill, which would be his final published book.
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Dec. 17, 2023
John McDermott (CO,1919-1977) gouache painting
Est: $280 - $360
ARTIST: John R McDermott (Colorado, 1919 - 1977) NAME: Under Attack MEDIUM: gouache on board CONDITION: Very good. SIGHT SIZE: 7 x 4 inches / 17 x 10 cm BOARD SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121051 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John McDermott, also known under the pen names J.M. Ryan and Mariner, was an American illustrator and author noted for action and adventure illustrations. McDermott worked as an in-between and effects animator for Walt Disney Studios and as a US Marine combat artist, before establishing himself as a cover illustrator for 1950s paperbacks and pulp magazines such as Argosy, American Weekly, and Outdoor Life. Under his J.M. Ryan pen name, he wrote the novels The Rat Factory (1971), a derogatory satire of Walt Disney and the Disney studio; Brooks Wilson Ltd (1967), on which the 1970 film Loving was based; and "Mother's Day" (1969) about Ma Barker. Under his own name, he novelized director-writer Bo Widerberg's screenplay for the 1971 film Joe Hill, which would be his final published book.
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Dec. 17, 2023
John McDermott (CO,1919-1977) gouache painting
Est: $280 - $360
ARTIST: John R McDermott (Colorado, 1919 - 1977) NAME: Wagon Guard MEDIUM: gouache on board CONDITION: Very good. SIGHT SIZE: 7 x 4 inches / 17 x 10 cm BOARD SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121050 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John McDermott, also known under the pen names J.M. Ryan and Mariner, was an American illustrator and author noted for action and adventure illustrations. McDermott worked as an in-between and effects animator for Walt Disney Studios and as a US Marine combat artist, before establishing himself as a cover illustrator for 1950s paperbacks and pulp magazines such as Argosy, American Weekly, and Outdoor Life. Under his J.M. Ryan pen name, he wrote the novels The Rat Factory (1971), a derogatory satire of Walt Disney and the Disney studio; Brooks Wilson Ltd (1967), on which the 1970 film Loving was based; and "Mother's Day" (1969) about Ma Barker. Under his own name, he novelized director-writer Bo Widerberg's screenplay for the 1971 film Joe Hill, which would be his final published book.
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Sep. 10, 2023
John McDermott (CO,1919-1977) gouache painting
Est: $280 - $360
ARTIST: John R McDermott (Colorado, 1919 - 1977) NAME: Under Attack MEDIUM: gouache on board CONDITION: Very good. SIGHT SIZE: 7 x 4 inches / 17 x 10 cm BOARD SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121051 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John McDermott, also known under the pen names J.M. Ryan and Mariner, was an American illustrator and author noted for action and adventure illustrations. McDermott worked as an in-between and effects animator for Walt Disney Studios and as a US Marine combat artist, before establishing himself as a cover illustrator for 1950s paperbacks and pulp magazines such as Argosy, American Weekly, and Outdoor Life. Under his J.M. Ryan pen name, he wrote the novels The Rat Factory (1971), a derogatory satire of Walt Disney and the Disney studio; Brooks Wilson Ltd (1967), on which the 1970 film Loving was based; and "Mother's Day" (1969) about Ma Barker. Under his own name, he novelized director-writer Bo Widerberg's screenplay for the 1971 film Joe Hill, which would be his final published book.
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Sep. 10, 2023
John McDermott (CO,1919-1977) gouache painting
Est: $280 - $360
ARTIST: John R McDermott (Colorado, 1919 - 1977) NAME: Wagon Guard MEDIUM: gouache on board CONDITION: Very good. SIGHT SIZE: 7 x 4 inches / 17 x 10 cm BOARD SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121050 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John McDermott, also known under the pen names J.M. Ryan and Mariner, was an American illustrator and author noted for action and adventure illustrations. McDermott worked as an in-between and effects animator for Walt Disney Studios and as a US Marine combat artist, before establishing himself as a cover illustrator for 1950s paperbacks and pulp magazines such as Argosy, American Weekly, and Outdoor Life. Under his J.M. Ryan pen name, he wrote the novels The Rat Factory (1971), a derogatory satire of Walt Disney and the Disney studio; Brooks Wilson Ltd (1967), on which the 1970 film Loving was based; and "Mother's Day" (1969) about Ma Barker. Under his own name, he novelized director-writer Bo Widerberg's screenplay for the 1971 film Joe Hill, which would be his final published book.
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Jun. 11, 2023
John McDermott (CO,1919-1977) gouache painting
Est: $300 - $380
ARTIST: John R McDermott (Colorado, 1919 - 1977) NAME: Under Attack MEDIUM: gouache on board CONDITION: Very good. SIGHT SIZE: 7 x 4 inches / 17 x 10 cm BOARD SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121051 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John McDermott, also known under the pen names J.M. Ryan and Mariner, was an American illustrator and author noted for action and adventure illustrations. McDermott worked as an in-between and effects animator for Walt Disney Studios and as a US Marine combat artist, before establishing himself as a cover illustrator for 1950s paperbacks and pulp magazines such as Argosy, American Weekly, and Outdoor Life. Under his J.M. Ryan pen name, he wrote the novels The Rat Factory (1971), a derogatory satire of Walt Disney and the Disney studio; Brooks Wilson Ltd (1967), on which the 1970 film Loving was based; and "Mother's Day" (1969) about Ma Barker. Under his own name, he novelized director-writer Bo Widerberg's screenplay for the 1971 film Joe Hill, which would be his final published book.
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Jun. 11, 2023
John McDermott (CO,1919-1977) gouache painting
Est: $300 - $380
ARTIST: John R McDermott (Colorado, 1919 - 1977) NAME: Wagon Guard MEDIUM: gouache on board CONDITION: Very good. SIGHT SIZE: 7 x 4 inches / 17 x 10 cm BOARD SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121050 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John McDermott, also known under the pen names J.M. Ryan and Mariner, was an American illustrator and author noted for action and adventure illustrations. McDermott worked as an in-between and effects animator for Walt Disney Studios and as a US Marine combat artist, before establishing himself as a cover illustrator for 1950s paperbacks and pulp magazines such as Argosy, American Weekly, and Outdoor Life. Under his J.M. Ryan pen name, he wrote the novels The Rat Factory (1971), a derogatory satire of Walt Disney and the Disney studio; Brooks Wilson Ltd (1967), on which the 1970 film Loving was based; and "Mother's Day" (1969) about Ma Barker. Under his own name, he novelized director-writer Bo Widerberg's screenplay for the 1971 film Joe Hill, which would be his final published book.
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Jun. 11, 2023
John McDermott (CO,1919-1977) gouache painting
Est: $300 - $380
ARTIST: John R McDermott (Colorado, 1919 - 1977) NAME: Night Chase MEDIUM: gouache on board CONDITION: Very good. SIGHT SIZE: 7 x 4 inches / 17 x 10 cm BOARD SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned but has artist's estate stamp on verso CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121049 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John McDermott, also known under the pen names J.M. Ryan and Mariner, was an American illustrator and author noted for action and adventure illustrations. McDermott worked as an in-between and effects animator for Walt Disney Studios and as a US Marine combat artist, before establishing himself as a cover illustrator for 1950s paperbacks and pulp magazines such as Argosy, American Weekly, and Outdoor Life. Under his J.M. Ryan pen name, he wrote the novels The Rat Factory (1971), a derogatory satire of Walt Disney and the Disney studio; Brooks Wilson Ltd (1967), on which the 1970 film Loving was based; and "Mother's Day" (1969) about Ma Barker. Under his own name, he novelized director-writer Bo Widerberg's screenplay for the 1971 film Joe Hill, which would be his final published book.
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Mar. 12, 2023
John McDermott (CO,1919-1977) gouache painting
Est: $300 - $400
ARTIST: John R McDermott (Colorado, 1919 - 1977) NAME: Under Attack MEDIUM: gouache on board CONDITION: Very good. SIGHT SIZE: 7 x 4 inches / 17 x 10 cm BOARD SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121051 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John McDermott, also known under the pen names J.M. Ryan and Mariner, was an American illustrator and author noted for action and adventure illustrations. McDermott worked as an in-between and effects animator for Walt Disney Studios and as a US Marine combat artist, before establishing himself as a cover illustrator for 1950s paperbacks and pulp magazines such as Argosy, American Weekly, and Outdoor Life. Under his J.M. Ryan pen name, he wrote the novels The Rat Factory (1971), a derogatory satire of Walt Disney and the Disney studio; Brooks Wilson Ltd (1967), on which the 1970 film Loving was based; and "Mother's Day" (1969) about Ma Barker. Under his own name, he novelized director-writer Bo Widerberg's screenplay for the 1971 film Joe Hill, which would be his final published book.
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Mar. 12, 2023
John McDermott (CO,1919-1977) gouache painting
Est: $300 - $400
ARTIST: John R McDermott (Colorado, 1919 - 1977) NAME: Wagon Guard MEDIUM: gouache on board CONDITION: Very good. SIGHT SIZE: 7 x 4 inches / 17 x 10 cm BOARD SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121050 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John McDermott, also known under the pen names J.M. Ryan and Mariner, was an American illustrator and author noted for action and adventure illustrations. McDermott worked as an in-between and effects animator for Walt Disney Studios and as a US Marine combat artist, before establishing himself as a cover illustrator for 1950s paperbacks and pulp magazines such as Argosy, American Weekly, and Outdoor Life. Under his J.M. Ryan pen name, he wrote the novels The Rat Factory (1971), a derogatory satire of Walt Disney and the Disney studio; Brooks Wilson Ltd (1967), on which the 1970 film Loving was based; and "Mother's Day" (1969) about Ma Barker. Under his own name, he novelized director-writer Bo Widerberg's screenplay for the 1971 film Joe Hill, which would be his final published book.
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Mar. 12, 2023
John McDermott (CO,1919-1977) gouache painting
Est: $300 - $400
ARTIST: John R McDermott (Colorado, 1919 - 1977) NAME: Night Chase MEDIUM: gouache on board CONDITION: Very good. SIGHT SIZE: 7 x 4 inches / 17 x 10 cm BOARD SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned but has artist's estate stamp on verso CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121049 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John McDermott, also known under the pen names J.M. Ryan and Mariner, was an American illustrator and author noted for action and adventure illustrations. McDermott worked as an in-between and effects animator for Walt Disney Studios and as a US Marine combat artist, before establishing himself as a cover illustrator for 1950s paperbacks and pulp magazines such as Argosy, American Weekly, and Outdoor Life. Under his J.M. Ryan pen name, he wrote the novels The Rat Factory (1971), a derogatory satire of Walt Disney and the Disney studio; Brooks Wilson Ltd (1967), on which the 1970 film Loving was based; and "Mother's Day" (1969) about Ma Barker. Under his own name, he novelized director-writer Bo Widerberg's screenplay for the 1971 film Joe Hill, which would be his final published book.
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Dec. 18, 2022
John McDermott (CO,1919-1977) gouache painting
Est: $320 - $400
ARTIST: John R McDermott (Colorado, 1919 - 1977) NAME: Under Attack MEDIUM: gouache on board CONDITION: Very good. SIGHT SIZE: 7 x 4 inches / 17 x 10 cm BOARD SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121051 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John McDermott, also known under the pen names J.M. Ryan and Mariner, was an American illustrator and author noted for action and adventure illustrations. McDermott worked as an in-between and effects animator for Walt Disney Studios and as a US Marine combat artist, before establishing himself as a cover illustrator for 1950s paperbacks and pulp magazines such as Argosy, American Weekly, and Outdoor Life. Under his J.M. Ryan pen name, he wrote the novels The Rat Factory (1971), a derogatory satire of Walt Disney and the Disney studio; Brooks Wilson Ltd (1967), on which the 1970 film Loving was based; and "Mother's Day" (1969) about Ma Barker. Under his own name, he novelized director-writer Bo Widerberg's screenplay for the 1971 film Joe Hill, which would be his final published book.
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Dec. 18, 2022
John McDermott (CO,1919-1977) gouache painting
Est: $320 - $400
ARTIST: John R McDermott (Colorado, 1919 - 1977) NAME: Wagon Guard MEDIUM: gouache on board CONDITION: Very good. SIGHT SIZE: 7 x 4 inches / 17 x 10 cm BOARD SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121050 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John McDermott, also known under the pen names J.M. Ryan and Mariner, was an American illustrator and author noted for action and adventure illustrations. McDermott worked as an in-between and effects animator for Walt Disney Studios and as a US Marine combat artist, before establishing himself as a cover illustrator for 1950s paperbacks and pulp magazines such as Argosy, American Weekly, and Outdoor Life. Under his J.M. Ryan pen name, he wrote the novels The Rat Factory (1971), a derogatory satire of Walt Disney and the Disney studio; Brooks Wilson Ltd (1967), on which the 1970 film Loving was based; and "Mother's Day" (1969) about Ma Barker. Under his own name, he novelized director-writer Bo Widerberg's screenplay for the 1971 film Joe Hill, which would be his final published book.
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Dec. 18, 2022
John McDermott (CO,1919-1977) gouache painting
Est: $320 - $400
ARTIST: John R McDermott (Colorado, 1919 - 1977) NAME: Night Chase MEDIUM: gouache on board CONDITION: Very good. SIGHT SIZE: 7 x 4 inches / 17 x 10 cm BOARD SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned but has artist's estate stamp on verso CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121049 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John McDermott, also known under the pen names J.M. Ryan and Mariner, was an American illustrator and author noted for action and adventure illustrations. McDermott worked as an in-between and effects animator for Walt Disney Studios and as a US Marine combat artist, before establishing himself as a cover illustrator for 1950s paperbacks and pulp magazines such as Argosy, American Weekly, and Outdoor Life. Under his J.M. Ryan pen name, he wrote the novels The Rat Factory (1971), a derogatory satire of Walt Disney and the Disney studio; Brooks Wilson Ltd (1967), on which the 1970 film Loving was based; and "Mother's Day" (1969) about Ma Barker. Under his own name, he novelized director-writer Bo Widerberg's screenplay for the 1971 film Joe Hill, which would be his final published book.
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Sep. 11, 2022
John McDermott (CO,1919-1977) gouache painting
Est: $340 - $425
ARTIST: John R McDermott (Colorado, 1919 - 1977) NAME: Under Attack MEDIUM: gouache on board CONDITION: Very good. SIGHT SIZE: 7 x 4 inches / 17 x 10 cm BOARD SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121051 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John McDermott, also known under the pen names J.M. Ryan and Mariner, was an American illustrator and author noted for action and adventure illustrations. McDermott worked as an in-between and effects animator for Walt Disney Studios and as a US Marine combat artist, before establishing himself as a cover illustrator for 1950s paperbacks and pulp magazines such as Argosy, American Weekly, and Outdoor Life. Under his J.M. Ryan pen name, he wrote the novels The Rat Factory (1971), a derogatory satire of Walt Disney and the Disney studio; Brooks Wilson Ltd (1967), on which the 1970 film Loving was based; and "Mother's Day" (1969) about Ma Barker. Under his own name, he novelized director-writer Bo Widerberg's screenplay for the 1971 film Joe Hill, which would be his final published book.
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Sep. 11, 2022
John McDermott (CO,1919-1977) gouache painting
Est: $340 - $425
ARTIST: John R McDermott (Colorado, 1919 - 1977) NAME: Wagon Guard MEDIUM: gouache on board CONDITION: Very good. SIGHT SIZE: 7 x 4 inches / 17 x 10 cm BOARD SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121050 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John McDermott, also known under the pen names J.M. Ryan and Mariner, was an American illustrator and author noted for action and adventure illustrations. McDermott worked as an in-between and effects animator for Walt Disney Studios and as a US Marine combat artist, before establishing himself as a cover illustrator for 1950s paperbacks and pulp magazines such as Argosy, American Weekly, and Outdoor Life. Under his J.M. Ryan pen name, he wrote the novels The Rat Factory (1971), a derogatory satire of Walt Disney and the Disney studio; Brooks Wilson Ltd (1967), on which the 1970 film Loving was based; and "Mother's Day" (1969) about Ma Barker. Under his own name, he novelized director-writer Bo Widerberg's screenplay for the 1971 film Joe Hill, which would be his final published book.
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Sep. 11, 2022
John McDermott (CO,1919-1977) gouache painting
Est: $340 - $425
ARTIST: John R McDermott (Colorado, 1919 - 1977) NAME: Night Chase MEDIUM: gouache on board CONDITION: Very good. SIGHT SIZE: 7 x 4 inches / 17 x 10 cm BOARD SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned but has artist's estate stamp on verso CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121049 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John McDermott, also known under the pen names J.M. Ryan and Mariner, was an American illustrator and author noted for action and adventure illustrations. McDermott worked as an in-between and effects animator for Walt Disney Studios and as a US Marine combat artist, before establishing himself as a cover illustrator for 1950s paperbacks and pulp magazines such as Argosy, American Weekly, and Outdoor Life. Under his J.M. Ryan pen name, he wrote the novels The Rat Factory (1971), a derogatory satire of Walt Disney and the Disney studio; Brooks Wilson Ltd (1967), on which the 1970 film Loving was based; and "Mother's Day" (1969) about Ma Barker. Under his own name, he novelized director-writer Bo Widerberg's screenplay for the 1971 film Joe Hill, which would be his final published book.
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Jun. 12, 2022
John McDermott (CO,1919-1977) gouache painting
Est: $340 - $425
ARTIST: John R McDermott (Colorado, 1919 - 1977) NAME: Under Attack MEDIUM: gouache on board CONDITION: Very good. SIGHT SIZE: 7 x 4 inches / 17 x 10 cm BOARD SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121051 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John McDermott, also known under the pen names J.M. Ryan and Mariner, was an American illustrator and author noted for action and adventure illustrations. McDermott worked as an in-between and effects animator for Walt Disney Studios and as a US Marine combat artist, before establishing himself as a cover illustrator for 1950s paperbacks and pulp magazines such as Argosy, American Weekly, and Outdoor Life. Under his J.M. Ryan pen name, he wrote the novels The Rat Factory (1971), a derogatory satire of Walt Disney and the Disney studio; Brooks Wilson Ltd (1967), on which the 1970 film Loving was based; and "Mother's Day" (1969) about Ma Barker. Under his own name, he novelized director-writer Bo Widerberg's screenplay for the 1971 film Joe Hill, which would be his final published book.
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Jun. 12, 2022
John McDermott (CO,1919-1977) gouache painting
Est: $340 - $425
ARTIST: John R McDermott (Colorado, 1919 - 1977) NAME: Wagon Guard MEDIUM: gouache on board CONDITION: Very good. SIGHT SIZE: 7 x 4 inches / 17 x 10 cm BOARD SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121050 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John McDermott, also known under the pen names J.M. Ryan and Mariner, was an American illustrator and author noted for action and adventure illustrations. McDermott worked as an in-between and effects animator for Walt Disney Studios and as a US Marine combat artist, before establishing himself as a cover illustrator for 1950s paperbacks and pulp magazines such as Argosy, American Weekly, and Outdoor Life. Under his J.M. Ryan pen name, he wrote the novels The Rat Factory (1971), a derogatory satire of Walt Disney and the Disney studio; Brooks Wilson Ltd (1967), on which the 1970 film Loving was based; and "Mother's Day" (1969) about Ma Barker. Under his own name, he novelized director-writer Bo Widerberg's screenplay for the 1971 film Joe Hill, which would be his final published book.
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Jun. 12, 2022
John McDermott (CO,1919-1977) gouache painting
Est: $340 - $425
ARTIST: John R McDermott (Colorado, 1919 - 1977) NAME: Night Chase MEDIUM: gouache on board CONDITION: Very good. SIGHT SIZE: 7 x 4 inches / 17 x 10 cm BOARD SIZE: 10 x 8 inches / 25 x 20 cm SIGNATURE: unsigned but has artist's estate stamp on verso CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121049 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John McDermott, also known under the pen names J.M. Ryan and Mariner, was an American illustrator and author noted for action and adventure illustrations. McDermott worked as an in-between and effects animator for Walt Disney Studios and as a US Marine combat artist, before establishing himself as a cover illustrator for 1950s paperbacks and pulp magazines such as Argosy, American Weekly, and Outdoor Life. Under his J.M. Ryan pen name, he wrote the novels The Rat Factory (1971), a derogatory satire of Walt Disney and the Disney studio; Brooks Wilson Ltd (1967), on which the 1970 film Loving was based; and "Mother's Day" (1969) about Ma Barker. Under his own name, he novelized director-writer Bo Widerberg's screenplay for the 1971 film Joe Hill, which would be his final published book.
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Aug. 05, 2021
J.R. MCDERMOTT (1919-1977). ENLIST NOW / U.S. MARINE CORPS / OKINAWA. 1945. 38¾x27¾ inches, 98½x70½ cm.
Est: $700 - $1,000
J.R. MCDERMOTT (1919-1977) ENLIST NOW / U.S. MARINE CORPS / OKINAWA. 1945. 38 3/4x27 3/4 inches, 98 1/2x70 1/2 cm. Condition A: small abrasion in right margin.
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Jun. 24, 2021
JOHN McDERMOTT (1919-1977) Indian Chief. [NATIVE AMERICAN / VENTURE MAGAZINE]
Est: $500 - $750
JOHN McDERMOTT (1919-1977) Indian Chief. Illustration for the story "Cause Without a Rebel" by John Keats, published in Venture Magazine, August 1964. Acrylic on board. 725x470 mm; 28 1/2x18 1/2 inches. Signed in image, center right, with artist's stamp on verso. Simple wooden frame. Provenance: The Artist; Estate of William F. Brown and Tina Tippit Brown. Exhibited: "Paintings & Illustrations, John McDermott, 1919-1977."Mort Rosenfeld Gallery, Westport Arts Center, 1996.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jan. 28, 2021
JOHN McDERMOTT (1919-1977) Keep Quiet. [COVER ART / GOLF]
Est: $400 - $600
JOHN McDERMOTT (1919-1977) Keep Quiet. Preliminary study for the cover of The Elks Magazine, June 1967. Mixed media on board. 281x213; 11x8 1/4 inches, on 15x12 1/2-inch board. Unsigned, but with the artist's stamp on verso. Provenance: Heritage Auctions, May 7, 2014, lot 78512; thence to Dick McDonough.
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 11, 2014
John McDermott: Two Towers — The Bayon —Angkor, Siem Reap Cambodia, 2010/2014, archival pigment print, 6/40, with signature card
Est: $1,200 - $2,400
Two Towers — The Bayon —Angkor, Siem Reap Cambodia, 2010/2014, archival pigment print, 6/40, with signature card, Image size: 20"x30", Sheet Size: 24.25"x35"
The Photo Review
Apr. 05, 2008
JOHN R. MCDERMOTT (American, 1919-1977), trapeze
Est: -
JOHN R. MCDERMOTT (American, 1919-1977), trapeze artist, gouache on board illustration, signed l/r, 12-3/4"h, 16-3/4"w; appears to be in good condition.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Oct. 09, 2007
EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL WINCHESTER ADVERTISING ART FOR THE WINCHESTER MODEL 61 PUMP ACTION RIFLE.
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL WINCHESTER ADVERTISING ART FOR THE WINCHESTER MODEL 61 PUMP ACTION RIFLE.This is the orig illustration in acrylic on artist board by John R. McDermott (American 1919-1970). Extremely colorful image depicting a gentleman in 1950's clothing wearing a hat with work boots aiming a Winchester Model 61 Pump 22 rifle at crows in a planted field in the immediate background. He is seated against a tree with a stone wall to his front with rolling farm lands in the far background. The artist's signature is in right lower corner. The image is archival mounted with complimentary green matting with an original, from the factory, brass plaque with "WINCHESTER" trademark in red at bottom, in an equally complimentary oak frame. Accompanied by an identically framed & mounted page from a magazine with this exact image, advertising "SUPER X 22 MAGNUM" ammunition and the Model 61 Magnum Rimfire rifle for $66.50. PROVENANCE: Winchester archives, New Haven, CT. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Image is crisp & bright with intense vivid colors with both frames & matting in equally new condition. A truly rare set that belongs in a premiere Model 61 collection. 4-59862 JR634
James D. Julia
Oct. 29, 2004
JOHN R. MCDERMOTT (1919-1977)
Est: $1,000 -
JOHN R. MCDERMOTT (1919-1977) Original Illustration, c.1958 Gouache on paper 16.5in.x 23.5in.(sight size) Initialed lower right: MCD Provenance: Morris Weiss collection John McDermott began his art career as an animator for Walt Disney Studios. He served in the Marine Corps and made war drawings of the action in the Pacific Theatre. McDermott also authored four books, as "J.M. Ryan," including Loving which served as the springboard for a 1970 film starring George Segal and Eva-Marie Saint.
Heritage Auctions