James Arthur Merriam Paintings & Artwork for Sale | James Arthur Merriam Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 07, 2024
JAMES A. MERRIAM (1880-1951) OIL ON BOARD, ROCKY L
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JAMES A. MERRIAM (1880-1951) OIL ON BOARD, ROCKY LANDSCAPE, DATED 1944 OR 1949
O'Gallerie
Jun. 27, 2024
JAMES ARTHUR MERRIAM, AMERICAN 1880-1951, AFTER THE REPAST (READING SCENE), Oil on canvas, 23 3/4 x 20 in. (60.3 x 50.8 cm.), Frame: 35 3/4 x 32 in. (90.8 x 81.3 cm.)
Est: $100 - $150
JAMES ARTHUR MERRIAM AMERICAN, 1880-1951 AFTER THE REPAST (READING SCENE) Oil on canvas Signed lower left: J. Merriam Catalogue note: James Arthur Merriam was born in Chatham, Ontario, Canada on March 18, 1880. He studied art with Francis Petrus Paulis in Detroit. He worked there as a commercial artist before settling in Los Angeles in 1920. After establishing a studio, he made painting forays into the desert near Palm Springs, the redwoods, the high Sierra, Monterey, Yosemite, and Arizona. Merriam died in Los Angeles on September 8, 1951. He was the father of artist Eleanor Merriam Lukits. Source: Edan Hughes Collection (https://www.edanhughescollection.com/)
Potomack Company
Apr. 30, 2024
JAMES ARTHUR MERRIAM, AMERICAN 1880-1951, AFTER THE REPAST (READING SCENE), Oil on canvas, 23 3/4 x 20 in. (60.3 x 50.8 cm.), Frame: 35 3/4 x 32 in. (90.8 x 81.3 cm.)
Est: $200 - $300
JAMES ARTHUR MERRIAM AMERICAN, 1880-1951 AFTER THE REPAST (READING SCENE) Oil on canvas signed lower left: J. Merriam Catalogue note: James Arthur Merriam was born in Chatham, Ontario, Canada on March 18, 1880. He studied art with Francis Petrus Paulis in Detroit. He worked there as a commercial artist before settling in Los Angeles in 1920. After establishing a studio, he made painting forays into the desert near Palm Springs, the redwoods, the high Sierra, Monterey, Yosemite, and Arizona. Merriam died in Los Angeles on September 8, 1951. He was the father of artist Eleanor Merriam Lukits. Source: Edan Hughes Collection (https://www.edanhughescollection.com/)
Potomack Company
Apr. 30, 2024
JAMES ARTHUR MERRIAM, AMERICAN, CALIFORNIA, ONTARIO 1880-1951, AMERICAN SCENE -- WESTERN, Oil on board, 24 x 18 1/2 in. (61 x 47 cm.), Frame: 36 1/2 x 41 in. (92.7 x 104.1 cm.)
Est: $300 - $500
JAMES ARTHUR MERRIAM AMERICAN, CALIFORNIA, ONTARIO, 1880-1951 AMERICAN SCENE -- WESTERN Oil on board Lower left signed: J.A. Merriam Catalogue note: James Arthur Merriam was born in Chatham, Ontario, Canada on March 18, 1880. He studied art with Francis Petrus Paulis in Detroit. He worked there as a commercial artist before settling in Los Angeles in 1920. After establishing a studio, he made painting forays into the desert near Palm Springs, the redwoods, the high Sierra, Monterey, Yosemite, and Arizona. Merriam died in Los Angeles on September 8, 1951. He was the father of artist Eleanor Merriam Lukits. Source: Edan Hughes Collection (https://www.edanhughescollection.com/)
Potomack Company
Jul. 28, 2023
James Arthur Merriam (American, 1880-1951) Oil On Canvas, California Desert Landscape, H 25.5" W 30.25"
Est: $300 - $600
Signed in the lower left. Depicting a California desert landscape with desert flowers in bloom, and a mountain range in the background under clouds. Bearing a plaque that reads: "Presented To The Recess by K.T. Keller President 1929-1930". Recess Club, Detroit. Kaufman Thuma Keller, President of the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation shortly after the purchase of Dodge in 1928, later President of the Chrysler Corporation 1935-1950. Having a giltwood frame, H 33.25", W 38". Provenance: From the Estate of Prominent Collector, Leon Zielinski, Macomb County, MI. DuMouchelle Art Galleries, 9-21-1990 lot #2122.
DuMouchelles
Jan. 15, 2023
James Arthur Merriam (Canadian/American, 1880-1951), Courtyard view, Mission San Juan Capistrano, oil on canvas, 22 x 30in (56 x 76cm)
Est: $300 - $500
James Arthur Merriam (Canadian/American, 1880-1951) Courtyard view, Mission San Juan Capistrano oil on canvas signed lower left Jas A. Merriam
Andrew Jones Auctions
Nov. 17, 2022
JAMES ARTHUR MERRIAM (1880 - 1951): DESERT LANDSCAPE
Est: $200 - $300
oil on canvas; signed lower left; 40 x 50 1/4 inches; 47 1/2 x 57 1/2 inches frame
Abell Auction
Oct. 19, 2022
JAMES MERRIAM (1880-1951), DESSERT LANDSCAPE, O/C
Est: $300 - $500
Property from the Collection of John and Virginia Duncan, Savannah, GA Description: James Merriam (CA/Ontario, 1880-1951), Dessert Landscape, Oil on Canvas, signed lower left, depicting a desert landscape with cactus and flowers, with pencil inscription 'purchased from Ann Lemley, Waters Ave. Antiques Mall, Savannah, GA, Aug. 7, 1991, John D. Duncan' on verso, in a giltwood frame. Frame size: 19 7/8 in. x 23 7/8 in. Measurements: Height: by sight 15 1/2 in. x Width: 20 in. Condition: Good condition, relined, craquelure, areas of inpainting throughout sky.
Everard Auctions and Appraisals
Jul. 20, 2022
JAMES MERRIAM - WESTERN LANDSCAPE - O/C
Est: $600 - $900
James Merriam, American,1880-1951, Western Landscape, O/C
Litchfield Auctions
Feb. 17, 2022
JAMES A. MERRIAM (1880 - 1951): CALIFORNIA DESERT
Est: $200 - $300
oil on canvas; signed lower right; 30 x 40 inches; 35 1/2 x 45 1/2 inches frame
Abell Auction
Oct. 28, 2021
JAMES A. MERRIAM (1880 - 1951: MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE
Est: $200 - $300
oil on canvas; signed lower left; another, incomplete landscape painted to verso; 36 x 29 inches; 43 x 34 1/2 inches frame
Abell Auction
Apr. 02, 2021
James Arthur Merriam
Est: $300 - $500
James Arthur Merriam (California, 1880-1951) DESERT LANDSCAPE oil on canvas, unframed, signed H25" W30" Provenance: Property from a Texas Estate
Charlton Hall
Nov. 10, 2020
James Arthur Merriam, (American, 1880-1951), Desert landscape, oil on canvas, 29 x 40in (74 x 102cm)
Est: $500 - $700
James Arthur Merriam (American, 1880-1951) Desert landscape oil on canvas signed lower right JAMES MERRIAM 29 x 40in (74 x 102cm)
Andrew Jones Auctions
Oct. 17, 2020
James Arthur Merriam (1880-1951) Oil On Canvas
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Signed Towards The Bottom Right Hand Corner. In Overall Good Condition. Frame Measures Approximately 31in X 35in. Art Measures Approximately 24in X 29in. Nr12613 Zh
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Oct. 19, 2019
James A. Merriam oil
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James A. Merriam (American 1880-1951)- Western Landscape- oil on canvas, signed lower right, framed. 27 x 34 3/4''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 15, 2019
Painting, James Arthur Merriam
Est: $200 - $400
James Arthur Merriam (American, 1880-1951), Road Through the Desert, oil on canvas, signed lower left, overall (with frame): 22"h x 26"w
Clars Auctions
Dec. 15, 2018
Painting, James Merriam
Est: $300 - $500
James Arthur Merriam (American, 1880-1951), "Desert Landscape," oil on board, signed lower , gallery label (Biltmore Galleries, Los Angeles, CA) affixed verso, overall (with frame): 22"h x 28"w. Provenance: Estate of Edan Milton Hughes (San Francisco, CA)
Clars Auctions
Dec. 06, 2018
James Arthur Merriam Oil On Canvas Landscape
Est: $300 - $600
James Arthur Merriam (American, 1880-1951). Signed lower left. Framed. Canvas size: 25 in. H x 30.125 in. W, Frame: 30 in. H x 35 in. W x 1.75 in. D.
Hughes Auctions
Nov. 17, 2018
Painting, James Merriam
Est: $500 - $700
James Arthur Merriam (American, 1880-1951), "Desert Landscape," oil on board, signed lower , gallery label (Biltmore Galleries, Los Angeles, CA) affixed verso, overall (with frame): 22"h x 28"w. Provenance: Estate of Edan Milton Hughes (San Francisco, CA)
Clars Auctions
Sep. 23, 2018
American Oil On Canvas Painting By James Marriam
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
American Oil On Canvas Painting By James Marriam Oil on canvas painting by James Arthur Merriam. Title: Desert Road Size: 30 inches by 40 1/2 inches (76.2 cm. by 102.9 cm.) Frame: 34 by 44 1/2 inches (86.4 cm. by 86.4 cm.).
Hidden Treasures Antiques & Fine Arts
Apr. 29, 2018
James Arthur Merriam (1880 - 1951)
Est: $500 - $1,000
James Arthur Merriam (California, Ontario / Canada, 1880 - 1951) Painting of a Western American River landscape with mountains in the background. Oil on canvas. Signed lower left. Sight size: 19 x 23 inches.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Dec. 17, 2017
Painting, James Arthur Merriam
Est: $700 - $1,000
James Arthur Merriam (American, 1880-1951), "Mission San Juan Capistrano," oil on canvas, signed lower left, canvas: 26"h x 30"w, overall (with frame): 30"h x 34.5"w
Clars Auctions
Dec. 16, 2017
Painting, James Merriam
Est: $500 - $700
James Merriam (American, 1880-1951) Road to Palm Springs, oil on canvas, signed lower left, overall (unframed): 25.5"h x 30"w. Provenance: Estate of Edan Milton Hughes (San Francisco, CA)
Clars Auctions
Oct. 22, 2017
JAMES ARTHUR MERRIAM OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $400 - $600
JAMES ARTHUR MERRIAM (AMERICAN, 1880-1951), OIL ON CANVAS, H 8", W 10", SHIP AT SEA:Signed. Canvas size 8" x 10". James Merriam studied under Robert Hopkin, a respected American artist. . Wood frame is 13" x 15".
DuMouchelles
Sep. 09, 2017
JAMES ARTHUR MERRIAM (1880-1951, California/Canada) BEACH AT SUNSET - Oil on canvas composition depicting the sun setting over the P...
Est: $300 - $600
JAMES ARTHUR MERRIAM (1880-1951, California/Canada) BEACH AT SUNSET - Oil on canvas composition depicting the sun setting over the Pacific ocean with waves rolling into the beach. Canvas and oil are in good condition for the age. Isolated areas of craquelure occurring. Measures 21.5"L x 29.5"W 25"L x 33"W
Pacific Galleries
Aug. 20, 2017
JAMES MERRIAM OIL ON CANVAS LAID ON BOARD
Est: $400 - $700
JAMES MERRIAM OIL ON CANVAS, LAID ON BOARD, H 21" W 17" YOSEMITE PATH:James Arthur Merriam [American, 1880-1951]. Depicting a man on horseback with cattle, foliage and a mountain in the background. Signed lower right. Framed
DuMouchelles
Jan. 24, 2017
James Arthur Merriam (1880-1951 Los Angeles, CA)
Est: $300 - $400
Desert landscape, signed lower right: James Merriam, oil on canvas, 27'' H x 40'' W, est: $300/400.
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 24, 2016
James Arthur Merriam (1880-1951 Los Angeles, CA)
Est: $600 - $800
Desert landscape, signed lower right: James Merriam, oil on canvas, 27'' H x 40'' W, est: $600/800.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 30, 2016
James Arthur Merriam (1880-1951 Los Angeles, CA)
Est: $400 - $600
Flowering desert landscape, signed lower left: James Artur [sic] Merriam, oil on canvas, 20'' H x 24'' W, est: $400/600.
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 16, 2014
James Merriam (1880-1951) Southwest Painting
Est: $400 - $600
Listed artist, oil on canvas painting, signed lower left. Southwestern desert mountain scene. Good condition, some craquelure in the paint. Image size is approximately 21.5" x 27.5", frame 30" x 36" x 2" and weighs 9.5 pounds.
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
Sep. 25, 2014
JAMES MERRIAM (1880-1951) Southwest Painting
Est: $800 - $1,200
Listed artist, oil on canvas painting, signed lower left. Southwestern desert mountain scene. Good condition, some craquelure in the paint. Image size is approximately 21.5" x 27.5", frame 30" x 36" x 2" and weighs 9.5 pounds.
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
Mar. 23, 2014
James Arthur Merriam, "Southwest Landscape" O/C
Est: $700 - $900
James Arthur Merriam, (California, 1880 -1951), "Southwest Landscape", oil on canvas, signed lower right "James Merriam". Sight size: 25 1/2" high, 29 1/2" wide; frame size: 34 1/2" high, 38 1/4" wide. Condition: light soiling, crazing,
Schwenke Auctioneers
Aug. 11, 2013
Painting, James Arthur Merriam, Palm Springs
Est: $700 - $900
James Arthur Merriam (Californian, 1880-1951), "Palm Springs," oilon canvas, signed lower left, sight: 28''h x 36''w, overall (with frame): 35.5''h x 43''w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 11, 2013
Painting, James Arthur Merriam, Desert Landscape
Est: $800 - $1,200
James Arthur Merriam (Californian, 1880-1951) Desert Landscape, oil on canvas, signed lower right, sight: 29.5''h x 39.5''w, overall (with frame): 38''h x 47.75''w
Clars Auctions
Apr. 14, 2013
James Arthur Merriam (American, 1880-1951)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Mission San Juan Capistrano signed indistinctly 'Ja..s Merriam' (lower left) and signed 'James Merriam' (on the stretcher bar) oil on canvas 25 x 30in
Bonhams
Dec. 01, 2012
James Arthur Merriam, "Landscape," c. 1930, oil
Est: $500 - $700
James Arthur Merriam (American, 1880-1951) "Landscape," c. 1930, oil on canvas, 20" x 30", signed lower right, framed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Nov. 13, 2012
James Arthur Merriam (1880-1951 Los Angeles, CA)
Est: $700 - $1,000
Mission arches, signed lower left: James Merriam, oil on masonite, 30'' H x 36'' W, est:$700/1000 *** Please click ''view more'', below right for more information. ***
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 16, 2012
JAMES ARTHUR MERRIAM ORIGINAL LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Est: $500 - $800
(American 1880-1951) Large framed oil on canvas entitled 'The Reconnoiter'. For more details please contact the auction house directly.
Midnight Sun Antique Auction
Nov. 03, 2011
James Merriam. Oil on Canvas.
Est: $300 - $600
Lot includes oil on canvas Signed lower right. Colorful landscape image depicted. Image size 24.5" X 30". Exterior dimensions includes frame 31" X 37". Examine.
Weiss Auctions
Sep. 24, 2011
James Arthur Merriam (1880 - 1951) Desert Landscape - Oil on Canvas
Est: $600 - $800
Measures 30 by 24 inch canvas, signed lower left. Has some craquelure and needs cleaning.
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
Jan. 23, 2011
JAMES MERRIAM WESTERN LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Est: $500 - $800
MERRIAM, James, (Canadian, 1880-1951): Western River Valley Landscape, OIL/Canvas, 20" x 24", signed, period carved and gilded frame with minor wear, 24 1/2" x 28 1/2".
Burchard Galleries Inc
Nov. 29, 2010
JAMES ARTHUR MERRIAM OIL ON CANVAS (California,
Est: $900 - $1,400
JAMES ARTHUR MERRIAM OIL ON CANVAS (California, 1880-1951) titled "Desert" depicting a wagon trail in the California desert. Image measures 30" x 40", signed "James Merriam" lower right and also signed verso "Desert - Painted By James Merriam L.A." Set in a period gilt wood frame. Provenance: One of three paintings by Merriam commissioned by Edward Dale and passed down within the family.
O'Gallerie
May. 25, 2010
James Merriam (1880-1951 Los Angeles, CA)
Est: $700 - $1,000
San Juan Capistrano courtyard, signed lower right: James Merriam, oil on waxed canvas
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 12, 2009
JAMES ARTHUR MERRIAM (American, 1880-1951) Coastal
Est: $400 - $600
JAMES ARTHUR MERRIAM (American, 1880-1951) Coastal Landscape, c. 1920s Oil on canvas 12 x 14-1/2 inches (30.5 x 36.8 cm) Signed lower right: James Merriam
Heritage Auctions
Mar. 08, 2009
James Arthur Merriam (American, 1880-1951)
Est: $500 - $700
James Arthur Merriam (American, 1880-1951) "California Landscape," c. 1940, oil on canvas, 25" x 30", signed lower left, framed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Feb. 08, 2009
James Arthur Merriam (American, 1880-1951) Desert Scene 25 x 30in
Est: $400 - $600
Desert Scene signed 'James Merriam' (lower left) oil on canvas 25 x 30in
Bonhams
Feb. 08, 2009
James Arthur Merriam (American, 1880-1951) Desert in Bloom (Palm Springs) 25 x 30in
Est: $500 - $750
Desert in Bloom (Palm Springs) signed 'James Merriam' (lower left) oil on canvas 25 x 30in
Bonhams
Jan. 25, 2009
James Arthur Merriam (American, 1880-1951) Desert in Bloom with Mountains in the Distance 25 x 30in
Est: $300 - $500
Desert in Bloom with Mountains in the Distance signed 'James Merriam' (lower left) oil on canvas 25 x 30in
Bonhams