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

Mar. 26, 2025
Charles Christian Nahl (German/American, 1818-1878)
Est: £400 - £600
Charles Christian Nahl (German/American, 1818-1878) Study of two peacocks signed 'Charles Nahl' (lower centre) gouache 26 x 31.5cm Provenance: William Permain, London; The Collection of Barnet Lewis, Christie's, 2nd March 1930, Lot 167 (according to label verso)
Cheffins
Dec. 31, 2024
Charles Christian Nahl (1818 - 1878) Antique Early American Woman Portrait Framed Oil Painting
Est: $800 - $1,200
Antique American realist portrait oil painting by Charles Christian Nahl (1818 - 1878). Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Measuring 8 by 10 inches overall and 6 by 7.75 painting alone. Please see all images for condition. Size is measured and written on the back of the painting. The first size is the overall size, the second size is the image size. For detailed condition questions please hello@curatedgallery.com
Curated Gallery Auctions
Oct. 19, 2024
Attributed to Charles Christian Nahl (German American, 1818-1878) oil
Est: $200 - $400
Tavern Scene oil on canvas, framed. 15 1/4 x 12 3/4"
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Oct. 06, 2023
Lady with a Parrot
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Property from a Private Collection, United States Charles Christian Nahl German 1818-1878 Lady with a Parrot signed and dated lower left: Charles Nahl Paris 1849 oil on canvas canvas: 45 by 35 ¾ in.; 114.3 by 90.8 cm framed: 53 ½ by 44 ½ in.; 135.8 by 113 cm
Sotheby's
Apr. 15, 2022
Charles Nahl, Untitled (Indian Family on Boat)
Est: $500 - $1,000
Charles Nahl (German, 1818 - 1878) Untitled (Indian Family on Boat) ink wash on paper
Santa Fe Art Auction
Aug. 03, 2021
Charles Christian Nahl (1818-1878) Visit to Grandpa 30 x 25 1/4in framed 47 x 38 1/2in (Painted in 1850.)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Charles Christian Nahl (1818-1878) Visit to Grandpa signed, inscribed and dated 'Charles Nahl Brooklyn near New Jork [sic] 1850. (lower left) oil on canvas 30 x 25 1/4in framed 47 x 38 1/2in Painted in 1850. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Apr. 24, 2021
Karl (Charles Christian) Nahl, 1818 Kassel- 1878 San
Est: €4,500 - €13,000
Karl (Charles Christian) Nahl, 1818 Kassel- 1878 San Francisco, studied at the Kassel Academy at the age of 12, moved to Paris in 1846 and presented a.o. in the Salon de Paris,emigrated to the USA in 1848/49 and quickly became one of the most important Californian artists, often found his motifs in history, literature and mythology, here: The Saxon prince robbery, oil / canvas, rest ., doubled,signed and dated lower left 1843, approx. 110x90cm, R. . German Description: Karl (Charles Christian) Nahl, 1818 Kassel-1878 San Francisco, studierte bereits mit 12 Jahren an der Akademie Kassel, siedelte 1846 nach Paris über und stellte u.a. im Salon de Paris aus, wanderte 1848/49 in die USA aus und wurde dort schnell zu einem der bedeutendsten kalifornischen Künstler, fand seine Motive häufig in der Geschichte, der Literatur und der Mythologie, hier: Der sächsische Prinzenraub, Öl/Lwd, rest., doubl., links unten signiert und dat. 1843, ca. 110x90cm, R.
Henry's Auktionshaus
Apr. 17, 2021
Charles Nahl, Untitled (Six Asian Merchants)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Charles Nahl (1818 - 1878) Untitled (Six Asian Merchants) ink wash on paper 4 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. (11.43 x 14.61 cm.)
Santa Fe Art Auction
Apr. 17, 2021
Charles Nahl, Untitled (Six Indians)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Charles Nahl (1818 - 1878) Untitled (Six Indians) ink wash on paper 5 x 8 in. (12.70 x 20.32 cm.)
Santa Fe Art Auction
Apr. 17, 2021
Charles Nahl, Untitled (Travelers on Horseback)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Charles Nahl (1818 - 1878) Untitled (Travelers on Horseback) ink wash on paper 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (11.43 x 16.51 cm.)
Santa Fe Art Auction
Apr. 17, 2021
Charles Nahl, Untitled (Indian Family on Boat)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Charles Nahl (German, 1818 - 1878) Untitled (Indian Family on Boat) ink wash on paper 5 x 8 in. (12.70 x 20.32 cm.)
Santa Fe Art Auction
Apr. 11, 2021
Charles Nahl - Portrait of Lyman Parsons Frisbee
Est: $800 - $1,500
Charles Christian Nahl, (1818-1878) Portrait of Lyman Parsons Frisbie (1821-1875), circa 1860. Signed LR. Oil on canvas. Inspected under UV light. Minimal in-painting. Please see images under UV light. Canvas size H 24" W 20" Framed size H 29 W 24-3/4". Frisbee Family of Boston. Family archive related to this painting accompanies this item. The family owned the previous lot. Please refer to this link for a high-res image. https://www.dropbox.com/s/rgpw5ekktl7848i/1065047_1.jpg?dl=0
New England Auctions
Dec. 30, 2020
Karl (Charles Christian) Nahl, 1818 Kassel- 1878 San
Est: €6,500 - €13,000
Karl (Charles Christian) Nahl, 1818 Kassel- 1878 San Francisco, studied at the Kassel Academy at the age of 12, moved to Paris in 1846 and presented a.o. in the Salon de Paris,emigrated to the USA in 1848/49 and quickly became one of the most important Californian artists, often found his motifs in history, literature and mythology, here: The Saxon prince robbery, oil / canvas, rest ., doubled,signed and dated lower left 1843, approx. 110x90cm, R. . German Description: Karl (Charles Christian) Nahl, 1818 Kassel-1878 San Francisco, studierte bereits mit 12 Jahren an der Akademie Kassel, siedelte 1846 nach Paris über und stellte u.a. im Salon de Paris aus, wanderte 1848/49 in die USA aus und wurde dort schnell zu einem der bedeutendsten kalifornischen Künstler, fand seine Motive häufig in der Geschichte, der Literatur und der Mythologie, hier: Der sächsische Prinzenraub, Öl/Lwd, rest., doubl., links unten signiert und dat. 1843, ca. 110x90cm, R.
Henry's Auktionshaus
Dec. 07, 2019
Charles Nahl portrait of Deborah Beers
Est: $400 - $600
Nahl, Charles Christian (German/American living in San Francisco, 1818-1878), Deborah Beers (Sister to Antoinette), 1856, oil on canvas, 33 x 25 inches (oval shaped), signed and dated C. Nahl, 1856 mid lower right, a detailed three quarter length portrait of the sitter wearing a green velvet and transparent lace dress with multiple pieces of jewelry, Provenance: Frank Irving Beers (the sitter's aunt), Franklin Pa.; and thence by descent through the family of Frank Irving Beers, framed in a oval gilded frame 40 x 32 inches
Concept Art Gallery
Jun. 02, 2018
Charles Nahl portrait of Harriet Antoinette Beers
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Nahl, Charles Christian (German/American living in San Francisco, 1818-1878), Harriet Antoinette Forbes Beers, 1856, oil on canvas, 33 x 25 inches (oval shaped), signed and dated C. Nahl, 1856 mid lower right, a detailed three quarter length portrait of a high society mid Century San Francisco resident. Provenance: Frank Irving Beers (the sitter's mother), Franklin Pa.; and thence by descent through the family of Frank Irving Beers, framed in a oval gilded frame 40 x 32 inches
Concept Art Gallery
Jun. 02, 2018
Charles Nahl portrait of Frank Irving Beers as a Boy
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Nahl, Charles Christian (German/American living in San Francisco, 1818-1878), Portrait of Frank Irving Beers as a Boy, circa 1856, oil on canvas, lined, 40 x 30 inches, Provenance: Frank Irving Beers (the sitter), Franklin Pa.; and thence by descent through the family of Frank Irving Beers, framed in a gilded wood frame measuring 45 x 35 inches
Concept Art Gallery
Jun. 02, 2018
Charles Nahl portrait of Deborah Beers
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Nahl, Charles Christian (German/American living in San Francisco, 1818-1878), Deborah Beers (Sister to Antoinette), 1856, oil on canvas, 33 x 25 inches (oval shaped), signed and dated C. Nahl, 1856 mid lower right, a detailed three quarter length portrait of the sitter wearing a green velvet and transparent lace dress with multiple pieces of jewelry, Provenance: Frank Irving Beers (the sitter's aunt), Franklin Pa.; and thence by descent through the family of Frank Irving Beers, framed in a oval gilded frame 40 x 32 inches
Concept Art Gallery
Apr. 11, 2017
Charles Christian Nahl ( 1818-1878) The Henderson Children 41 x 31in overall: 51 1/2 x 41 1/2in
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
The Henderson Children signed 'C. Nahl' (lower right) oil on canvas 41 x 31in overall: 51 1/2 x 41 1/2in Footnotes Literature Moreland L. Stevens, Charles Christian Nahl: Artist of the Gold Rush, 1818-1878, Sacramento: E.B. Crocker Art Gallery, 1976, p. 104. Sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
Bonhams
Dec. 02, 2012
CHARLES CHRISTIAN NAHL, (American, 1818-1878), PORTRAIT OF A GIRL WITH DOG, oil on canvas;, 46 1/2 x 32 1/2 inches; framed: 57 x 42...
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
CHARLES CHRISTIAN NAHL (American, 1818-1878) PORTRAIT OF A GIRL WITH DOG oil on canvas; signed and dated C. Nahl 1858, l.r.; 46 1/2 x 32 1/2 inches; framed: 57 x 42 inches Other Notes: Charles Christian Nahl was born in Germany and immigrated to New York in 1848 with his mother and siblings. Within the year, he and his brotherwent west to seek their fortunes in the Gold Rush. With no success, the brothers opened a portrait studio in San Francisco after the 1852 Sacremento fire.
Grogan & Company
Feb. 03, 2012
Charles Christian Nahl (American, 1818-1878) Arab Horsemen Fleeing a Lion Signed and dated "C...Nahl 1848" l.l. Oil on canvas, 10 1/...
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Charles Christian Nahl (American, 1818-1878) Arab Horsemen Fleeing a Lion Signed and dated "C...Nahl 1848" l.l. Oil on canvas, 10 1/4 x 13 1/4 in. (26.0 x 34.0 cm), framed. Condition: Tear l.r. quadrant, retouch, scattered abrasions, paint losses, craquelure, varnish discoloration, surface grime.
Skinner
Mar. 09, 2007
The Courtship
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Charles Christian Nahl (1818-1878) The Courtship signed 'Charles Nahl' and inscribed and dated indistinctly (lower right) oil on canvas 25 x 19½ in. (63.5 x 49.5 cm.) Painted circa 1850s.
Christie's
Mar. 09, 2007
The Courtship
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Charles Christian Nahl (1818-1878) The Courtship signed 'Charles Nahl' and inscribed and dated indistinctly (lower right) oil on canvas 25 x 19½ in. (63.5 x 49.5 cm.) Painted circa 1850s.
Christie's
Nov. 17, 2004
CHARLES CHRISTIAN NAHL (1818-1878)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
The Courtship signed, inscribed and dated indistinctly 'Charles Nahl/*** 185*'(lower right) oil on canvas 25 x 19 1/2 in. (63.5 x 49.5 cm.)
Christie's
Jun. 11, 2003
Charles Nahl Portrait Girl Oil
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Signed l/c: {C. Nahl} 6 3/4 x 5 1/4 inches ( 17.1 x 13.3 cm )
Bonhams
May. 25, 1994
*CHARLES C. NAHL (1818-1878) BOATING ON THE CHAGRES RIVER
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
signed C. Nahl and dated 1855, l.r. oil on tin 6 1/4 by 7 3/4 in.15.9 by 19.7 cm. Located in Central America, the Chagres River played a vital role in the steamship travel between New York and San Francisco during the gold rush. As depicted in the present work, passengers had to cross the Isthmus of Panama via the Chagres in a bongo river boat poled by natives. While taking this route in 1851, Nahl made detailed sketches of the local landscape, now lost, which probably served as the basis for works such as this. Another Chagres River scene, painted in 1867, is in the Honeyman Collection, the Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley (cf. Moreland L. Stevens, Charles Christian Nahl, Artist of the Gold Rush, Sacramento, 1976, no. 31, p. 137).
Sotheby's