Jo Mielziner Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Jo Mielziner Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 14, 2024
Jo Mielziner
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
American, 1901-1976 Sketch for "Merrily We Roll Along" Inscribed and dated To Marietta + Walter from Jo 1934 on the mat (lr) Watercolor, ink, and pencil on board Sight 6 3/8 x 16 7/8 inches (16.2 x 42.9 cm) The inscription is to actor Walter Abel, who was in the original cast, and his wife Marietta. (Framed 11 1/8 x 21 inches) The paperboard is toned. Affixed to mat along the margins, with some adhesive residue visible beneath. There is a break to the mat at upper - center left.
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Nov. 14, 2024
Jo Mielziner
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
American, 1901-1976 Sketch for the 1954 Broadway production of "Fanny" Signed Jo Mielziner (lr); inscribed First Sketch For "Fanny" Mar 1954 (ll) and To My Friend Mich With Affection (lr) Pastel, ink, and gouache on tracing paper 7 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches (19.7 x 29.8 cm) The dedication is to "Mich" refers to Michael Abel, son of actor Walter Abel, who was a stagehand on the show. (Framed 11 3/4 x 15 3/4 inches) Paper is toned. A crease at lower right. Rippling to paper near the edges. Taped to support along top edge.
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Jun. 20, 2024
(BROADWAY) JO MIELZINER (1901-1976) Fire backdrop.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
JO MIELZINER (1901-1976) Fire backdrop. Scenic design for a the 1952 Broadway production of Wish You Were Here, directed by Joshua Logan at the Imperial Theatre. Gouache, watercolor, ink, and wash on paper. 19 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches, sight size, on 15 x 21 1/2-inch sheet. Signed and inscribed by Mielziner to producer Leland Hayward and director Joshua Logan in lower right margin. Includes Mielziner's notes in margins and Local 829 stamp. Mielziner's design was one of the most elaborate on Broadway at the time, and included a full-sized swimming pool onstage. Due to the extensive construction, the production had a lengthy preview period in New York instead of an out-of-town tryout.
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 04, 2023
MIELZINER, JO Original Costume Design Watercolor
Est: $400 - $800
MIELZINER, JO Original Costume Design Watercolor. Painter and draftsman. Born in Paris, France, March 19, 1901. Pupil of Leo Mielziner; National Academy of Design; Art Students League of NY; Penna. Academy of Fine Arts; American Federation of Arts; Joseph Urban; Robert Edmond Jones. Member: Salma. Club. Specialty: Stage Designs. Address 1929, 148 E 53rd St., New York, NY. Overall Size: 21 x 17 in. Sight Size: 14 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. #1894 Location BOX 4
Sarasota Estate Auction
Nov. 04, 2023
MIELZINER, JO Original Costume Design Watercolor
Est: $400 - $800
MIELZINER, JO Original Costume Design Watercolor. Painter and draftsman. Born in Paris, France, March 19, 1901. Pupil of Leo Mielziner; National Academy of Design; Art Students League of NY; Penna. Academy of Fine Arts; American Federation of Arts; Joseph Urban; Robert Edmond Jones. Member: Salma. Club. Specialty: Stage Designs. Address 1929, 148 E 53rd St., New York, NY. Overall Size: 21 1/4 x 17 1/4 in. Sight Size: 14 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. #1897 Location BOX 4
Sarasota Estate Auction
Jun. 09, 2022
JO MIELZINER (1901-1976) "Finian's Rainbow." Broadway
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
JO MIELZINER (1901-1976) "Finian's Rainbow." Scenic design for a the 1947 Broadway production of "Finian's Rainbow" directed by Bretaigne Windust at the 46th Street Theatre. Gouache, watercolor, ink, and wash on paper. 130x250 mm; 5x10 inches, sight size, on 7x10-inch sheet; cornered to original matte which is signed and inscribed by Mielziner to conductor and composer Morton Gould: "with the admiration & affection of Jo Mielziner 1950." Original simple wood frame. Provenance: The artist, gifted to Morton Gould; Private Collection, Long Island, New York. Finian's Rainbow was a keen example of Mielziner's perfectionism. In the essence of economy, he used four columns and a painted transparent drop to represent a Colonial estate. The play, which was a rather unusual musical about the American South, was a critical hit, but when it was sent on the road, the producers cut down the set and lighting to make it more profitable, infuriating Mielziner who felt it so vandalized that he asked for his name to be removed from the credits. He was so fond of the set that he re-worked them for a 1949 production of Prince Littler in London.
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 06, 2021
Joseph Mielziner. Set Design, "The Lake," ink
Est: $600 - $800
(French, 1901-1976). Pen and ink, watercolor on paper, 1933, pencil signed and dated "J Mielziner" lr, pencil titled "The Lake for Jed Harris" ll, from the production at the Martin Beck Theatre, staring Katharine Hepburn, production document with autograph by Katharine Hepburn affixed on verso, sheet size: 5 1/2 x 10 1/4 in., framed.
Alex Cooper
Jun. 24, 2021
JO MIELZINER (1901-1976) "Garage Scene." [THEATER / F. SCOTT FITZGERALD / GATSBY]
Est: $600 - $900
JO MIELZINER (1901-1976) "Garage Scene." Proposed scenic design for a stage production of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Gouache, watercolor, ink, pencil, and wash on paper. 153x340 mm; 6x13 1/2 inches, on 8 1/2x16-inch sheet. Unsigned, but with a letter of provenance by performing arts specialist Richard Stoddard to purchaser, stating that it was acquired by him from the heirs to the Mielziner Estate; from purchaser to private collection, New York.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 13, 2021
Jo Mielziner "First Study for Daughters of Atreus" 1936
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Jo Mielziner (Paris born American, 1901-1976) "The First Study for 'Daughters of Atreus" - graphite on paper, 1936. Initialed on lower right of drawing. Handwritten title, date, and signature on lower center of matte. Inscription on lower right of matte reads, "For Prince & Barbara - Jo Mielzian - May 1945". A fascinating drawing by scene designer Jo Mielziner for the Broadway play "Daughters of Atreus" which went up at the 44th Street Theatre in October of 1936. In addition to "Daughters of Atreus," Mielziner, who was described as "the most successful set designer of the Golden era of Broadway," also created set designs for A Streetcar Named Desire, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Death of a Salesman, South Pacific, Guys and Dolls, The King and I, Carousel, and Gypsy to name a few. Size of drawing: 10.75" W x 8.25" H (27.3 cm x 21 cm) Size of frame: 22.375" W x 20.125" H (56.8 cm x 51.1 cm) Written by Robert Turney, the plot of "Daughters of Atreus" condensed the entire Agamemnon-Elektra cycle into one play, though told from the point of view of Klytaimnestra, whose daughter Iphegeneia was tragically sacrificed at Aulis before the Argives had a chance to sail for Troy. What ensues closely follows the famous narrative. Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #161942
Artemis Gallery
Apr. 28, 2021
Jo Mielziner French/American, 1901-1976 Set Design for Miss Moffat, Act II, Sc. 1, 1974
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Jo Mielziner French/American, 1901-1976 Set Design for Miss Moffat, Act II, Sc. 1, 1974 Signed with artist's mark and dated July 17 1974 within United Scenic Artists stamp (lr), stamped Miss Moffat and inscribed Act II Sc Sc 1 (lc), stamped by Jo Mielziner/Wolsk & Logan (ll) Watercolor and gouache on illustration board Overall 19 x 24 inches (48.3 x 61 cm) A musical adaptation of the Emlyn Williams play The Corn is Green, Bette Davis was set to reprise her role as the titual character Miss Moffat in the 1945 film version. Sadly, after opening for a short run in Philadelphia before an intended move to Broadway, the production was shut down due to Davis' extended illnesses. Estate of Thomas P. Lacy
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Apr. 28, 2021
Jo Mielziner French/American, 1901-1976 Set Design for Whoop-Up, 1958
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Jo Mielziner French/American, 1901-1976 Set Design for Whoop-Up, 1958 Initialed JM(lr), initialed JM within United Scenic Artists stamp (ul), artist's stamp with date (ul), stamped WHOOP-UP!/for Feuer and Martin/Designed by Jo Mielziner and dated 10.2.58 (ur), inscribed with notations (lc) Watercolor on illustration board Overall 14 1/4 x 21 3/4 inches (36.2 x 55.3 cm), image size 6 7/8 x 19 1/2 inches (17.4 x 49.6 cm) Mielziner created this set design for the two-act musical comedy Whoop-Up, which debuted on Broadway December 22nd, 1958. Estate of Thomas P. Lacy
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Apr. 28, 2021
Jo Mielziner French/American, 1901-1976 Stage Design for Me and Juliet, 1953
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Jo Mielziner French/American, 1901-1976 Stage Design for Me and Juliet, 1953 Inscribed and dated R&H '53 - for Rodgers & Hammerstein (ll), signed and inscribed Des. by Jo Mielziner/II-1 Lounge (lr) Ink, watercolor and colored pencils on mylar Sheet size 9 x 12 inches (22.9 x 30.5 cm), image size 5 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (14 x 24.2 cm) Mielziner produced this set design for the 1953 Broadway musical Me and Juliet by Rodgers & Hammerstein Estate of Thomas P. Lacy
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Apr. 28, 2021
Jo Mielziner French/American, 1901-1976 Costume Design for Tallula Bankhead as Cleopatra, 1937
Est: $700 - $900
Jo Mielziner French/American, 1901-1976 Costume Design for Tallula Bankhead as Cleopatra, 1937 Inscribed with artist's mark, dated and inscribed Bankhead/Cleopatra/1937Colored pencil and watercolor on tracing paper 12 1/2 x 8 1/8 inches (31.8 x 20.6 cm) This costume design was created for actress Tallula Bankhead in her role as Cleopatra in the 1937 Broadway revival of Antony and Cleopatra. Estate of Thomas P. Lacy
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Apr. 28, 2021
Jo Mielziner American, 1901-1976 Costume Design for Saint Joan, circa 1936
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Jo Mielziner American, 1901-1976 Costume Design for Saint Joan, circa 1936 Graphite and watercolor on paper 16 3/8 x 10 5/8 inches (41.6 x 27 cm) Mielziner created this design for the 1936 revival of George Bernard Shaw's landmark theatrical adaptation of the life of Joan of Arc. Estate of Thomas P. Lacy
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Apr. 28, 2021
Jo Mielziner French/American, 1901-1976 Costume Design for Saint Joan, 1936
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Jo Mielziner French/American, 1901-1976 Costume Design for Saint Joan, 1936 Signed with artist's mark (lr) Graphite and watercolor on paper 16 x 10 5/8 inches (40.6 x 27 cm) Exhibited: Jo Mielziner Designs for the Theatre, Jan. 5 - Jan 31, 1969, Utah Museum of Fine Arts, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City This costume design is for Grand Chamberlain of France, Georges de la Tremouille, from the 1936 Broadway production of George Bernard Shaw's classic portrayal of Joan of Arc. Estate of Thomas P. Lacy
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Apr. 28, 2021
Jo Mielziner French/American, 1901-1976 Set Design for Uncle Vanya, Act I, 1930
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Jo Mielziner French/American, 1901-1976 Set Design for Uncle Vanya, Act I, 1930 Signed with artist's mark and dated 30 (lr), signed Jo Mielziner, inscribed as titled, and stamped MAR 20 1930 with United Scenic Artists stamp on the reverse Graphite, watercolor and gouache on Bainbridge illustration board 20 x 30 inches (50.8 x 76.2 cm) Provenance: Wright/Hepburn/Webster Gallery, New York Mielziner created this design for the 1930 Broadway production of Anton Chekhov's classic Uncle Vanya. Estate of Thomas P. Lacy
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Sep. 12, 2020
Jo Mielziner Graphic sketch
Est: $300 - $500
Jo Mielziner Graphic sketch, flapper era woman signed with monogram and dated 1922, 12” x 8.25” sight overall 21” x 15”
William Smith Auctions
Jun. 04, 2019
JO MIELZINER. (THEATER / BROADWAY / PAL JOEY) "Pet Shop Drop."
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
JO MIELZINER. "Pet Shop Drop." Backdrop design for Act One, Scene Two of the 1940 Broadway production of Pal Joey, directed by George Abbott at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Mixed media, with chalk, wash, airbrush, and correction fluid on blue paper. 500x650 mm; 19 3/4x25 3/4 inches. Titled in lower margin, with Mielziner's stamp in lower left margin, the United Scenic Artists union stamp in lower right, and their official registration stamp on verso, titled and marked "Design No. 4085." Loosely taped to window matte.
Swann Auction Galleries
Apr. 25, 2019
Jo Mielziner (American 1901 - 1976)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
"The Lark (L'Alouette)" "(Joan of Arc before) The Court At Chinon (French Royal Court)" Set design illustration. Signed bottom right, annotated on verso with Jo Mielziner's copyright stamp and hand notations. Jo Mielziner received a 1956 Tony Award nomination for "The Lark" for Best Scenic Design. Watercolor, graphite, wash, ink on artist board. 21'' x 26 1/2'' (18 x 23 1/2'' image) ["The Lark" Leonard Bernstein composer. Christopher Plummer, Boris Karloff, Paul Roebling, Julie Harris, etc.].
Vallot Auctioneers
Sep. 20, 2013
Jo Mielziner (American, 1901-1976), Five Costume Designs from Shadow of the Wind, c. 1948, Unsigned, ballet identified in a letter from
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Jo Mielziner (American, 1901-1976) Five Costume Designs from Shadow of the Wind, c. 1948 Unsigned, ballet identified in a letter from Richard Stoddard, Performing Arts Books, New York. Pencil and colored pencil on tracing paper, sheet sizes 11 x 9 3/4 in. (29.8 x 23.0 cm), unmatted, unframed. Condition: Fragile, three with tears, one with loss to u.r. corner, all with creasing. N.B. American Ballet Theatre, choreography by Anthony Tudor, scenery, costumes, and lighting by Jo Mielziner, premiere: New York Metropolitan Opera House, April 14, 1948. The above referenced letter from Richard Stoddard, dated October 5, 1992, accompanies the lot.
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