Lillie May Nicholson Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Lillie May Nicholson Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 27, 2024
Lillie May Nicholson (American, 1884-1964), Flowering ocean dunes, oil on artist's board, 12 x 16in (30.5 x 40.5cm)
Est: $500 - $700
Lillie May Nicholson (American, 1884-1964) Flowering ocean dunes oil on artist's board signed lower right LM Nicholson
Andrew Jones Auctions
Mar. 16, 2024
LILLIE MAY NICHOLSON ( American 1884 - 1964 ) Coastal Sand Dunes
Est: $900 - $1,200
LILLIE MAY NICHOLSON ( American 1884 - 1964 ) Coastal Sand Dunes
Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
Nov. 16, 2023
LILLIE MAY NICHOLSON ( American 1884 - 1964 ) Coastal Sand Dunes
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
LILLIE MAY NICHOLSON ( American 1884 - 1964 ) Coastal Sand Dunes
Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
Nov. 14, 2023
Lillie May Nicholson (1884-1964), "California Hills at Reservoir," Oil on board, 10.5" H x 14" W
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Lillie May Nicholson (1884-1964) "California Hills at Reservoir" Oil on board Signed verso: L.M. Nicholson; titled on gallery label on the frame's backing board
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 15, 2023
Lillie May Nicholson ( American 1884 - 1964 ) - Coastal Sand Dunes
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
LILLIE MAY NICHOLSON ( American 1884 - 1964 ) Coastal Sand Dunes
Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
Apr. 29, 2023
Lillie May Nicholson - Coastal Sand Dunes
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
LILLIE MAY NICHOLSON ( American 1884 - 1964 )
Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
Feb. 25, 2023
Lillie May Nicholson - California Coast
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Sand Dunes, California Coast
Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
Sep. 24, 2022
Lillie May Nicholson - Coastal Sand Dunes
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Coastal Sand Dunes
Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
Jun. 25, 2022
Lillie May Nicholson - Coastal Sand Dunes
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Coastal Sand Dunes
Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
Nov. 23, 2021
Lillie May Nicholson (1884-1964) Three boats in Monterey Bay 11 x 7 1/2in framed 15 x 11in (Painted in 1922.)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Lillie May Nicholson (1884-1964) Three boats in Monterey Bay signed 'L.M. Nicholson' (lower right) and dated and inscribed 'Oct. 1922 Monterey' (on the reverse) oil on board 11 x 7 1/2in framed 15 x 11in Painted in 1922. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Nov. 16, 2021
Lillie May Nicholson, (1884-1964, Monterey, CA), "Fishing Boats and Cable with Catch, Monterey Bay" & Three figures in a townsquare (ve
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Lillie May Nicholson (1884-1964, Monterey, CA) "Fishing Boats and Cable with Catch, Monterey Bay" & Three figures in a townsquare (verso) Oil on double-sided board Faintly signed lower left: L. M. Nicholson 10.25" H x 13.5" W Provenance: The Artist Emma H. Nicholson Bllie H, 1981, gift from the above Trotter Galleries, Carmel, CA Private Collection, Southern California Literature: W. A. Nelson-Rees, "Lillie May Nicholson, 1884-1964: An Artist Rediscovered", WIM, Oakland, CA, 1981, p. 72, illustrated, fig. 61. P. 81, catalogue number: 246.
John Moran Auctioneers
Aug. 03, 2021
Lillie May Nicholson (1884-1964) Monterey Bay from Under the Oak 12 x 16in (framed 14 1/8 x 18in)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Lillie May Nicholson (1884-1964) Monterey Bay from Under the Oak signed 'LM Nicholson' (lower right) and titled on a label (on the reverse) oil on board 12 x 16in framed 14 1/8 x 18in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Aug. 03, 2021
Lillie May Nicholson (1884-1964) Oak Trees, Pacific Grove 12 x 16in framed 14 1/2 x 18 1/2in
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Lillie May Nicholson (1884-1964) Oak Trees, Pacific Grove signed 'LM Nicholson' (lower right) and titled on a label (on the reverse) oil on board 12 x 16in framed 14 1/2 x 18 1/2in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Apr. 21, 2021
Lillie May Nicholson, (American, 1884-1964), California Landscape, oil on board, 9 1/2" x 12 1/2"
Est: $250 - $350
Lillie May Nicholson (American, 1884-1964) California Landscape oil on board signed lower left 9 1/2" x 12 1/2"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 20, 2021
Lillie May Nicholson (1884-1964) Colorful Precipice on Left: Rocks on Coast 12 x 16in framed 15 x 19in
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Lillie May Nicholson (1884-1964) Colorful Precipice on Left: Rocks on Coast signed 'LM Nicholson' (lower right) oil on board 12 x 16in framed 15 x 19in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Apr. 20, 2021
Lillie May Nicholson (1884-1964) Fallen Cypress at Blue Inlet 18 x 24in framed 22 x 29in
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Lillie May Nicholson (1884-1964) Fallen Cypress at Blue Inlet signed 'LM Nicholson' (lower right) oil on canvas 18 x 24in framed 22 x 29in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Apr. 20, 2021
Lillie May Nicholson (1884-1964) Asilomar Beach, Pacific Grove (Pino Lighthouse) 9 1/4 x 15 1/2in framed 12 1/2 x 18 1/2in (Painted circa 1923-1933.)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Lillie May Nicholson (1884-1964) Asilomar Beach, Pacific Grove (Pino Lighthouse) signed 'Lillie M. Nicholson', titled and inscribed with address (on the reverse) oil on board 9 1/4 x 15 1/2in framed 12 1/2 x 18 1/2in Painted circa 1923-1933. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Mar. 17, 2020
Lillie May Nicholson (1884-1964) Monterey fishermen tending nets 12 x 16in
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Lillie May Nicholson (1884-1964) Monterey fishermen tending nets signed 'L M Nicholson' (lower right) oil on Masonite 12 x 16in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Dec. 14, 2019
Watercolor, Lillie May Nicholson
Est: $100 - $200
Lillie May Nicholson (American, 1884-1964), Apple Blossoms, watercolor, overall (with frame): 22"h x 18.75"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 16, 2019
Watercolor, Lillie May Nicholson
Est: $200 - $400
Lillie May Nicholson (American, 1884-1964), Apple Blossoms, watercolor, overall (with frame): 22"h x 18.75"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 12, 2019
Watercolor, Lillie May Nicholson
Est: $400 - $600
Lillie May Nicholson (American, 1884-1964), Apple Blossoms, watercolor, overall (with frame): 22"h x 18.75"w
Clars Auctions
Sep. 15, 2019
LILLIE MAY NICHOLSON (1884-1964), OIL ON BOARD
Est: $600 - $900
Subject- Boulders, Ocean & Sky Sight- 12" x 15 1/2" Overall- 16 1/2" x 20 3/4" In-house shipping available within continental U.S. for $45 plus insurance. This lot to benefit the collections of the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. It was selected for deaccession because it falls outside the collecting scope of SCMNH. Prior to auction it was first offered to local museums all of whom declined acquisition.
Robert Slawinski Auctioneers, Inc.
Jun. 15, 2019
Painting, Lillie May Nicholson
Est: $400 - $600
Lillie May Nicholson (American, 1884-1964), "Pyramid Lake," oil on canvas board, signed lower left, titled verso, Bonhams inventory label affixed verso, overall (with frame): 16.25"h x 20.25"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 02, 2019
Lillie May Nicholson California Coastal Landscape
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Lillie May Nicholson (California / Japan 1884 - 1964) early California Impressionist oil on board Monterey coastal landscape with sand dunes, signed lower right, sight 11 1/2"h x 15 1/2"w
Wiederseim Associates, Inc.
Sep. 16, 2017
Lillie Mae Nicholson, (American, 1884-1964), California Landscape, oil on artist board, 9.25" x 12.5"
Est: $500 - $700
Lillie Mae Nicholson (American, 1884-1964) California Landscape oil on artist board signed lower left 9.25" x 12.5"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 09, 2016
Nicholson, California Landscape, Oil on Artist Board
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Lillie May Nicholson (American, 1884-1964), California landscape, oil on artist board, 10" h x 12" w. Provenance: from the lifelong collection of a Kansas City, Missouri family.
Kaminski Auctions
Jul. 12, 2014
Lillie May Nicholson
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
(California, 1884-1964)Wharf Number Two; Eight Boats at Anchor, signed lower right (or stamped ?) "L. M. Nicholson", oil on fiber board, 12 x 16 in.; fine gilt wood frame, good condition. Notes: With letter of authenticity dated May 5, 1979 attached verso backing on Emma H. Nicholson's letterhead and with her signature, catalog No. 96. Provenance: WIM Antiques, Oakland, California, No. 38; Private Collection
Brunk Auctions
May. 18, 2013
Watercolor, Two Carnations, attributed to Lillie May Nicholson
Est: $50 - $100
Attributed to Lillie May Nicholson (Californian, 1884-1964), Two Carnations, watercolor, unsigned, overall: 16.5"h x 11.75"w
Clars Auctions
Apr. 13, 2013
Watercolor, Two Carnations, attributed to Lillie May Nicholson
Est: $200 - $400
Attributed to Lillie May Nicholson (Californian, 1884-1964), Two Carnations, watercolor, unsigned, overall: 16.5"h x 11.75"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 16, 2013
Watercolor, Two Carnations, attributed to Lillie May Nicholson
Est: $400 - $600
Framed watercolor, Two Carnations, attributed to Lillie May Nicholson (Californian, 1884-1964), unsigned, overall: 16.5"h x 11.75"w
Clars Auctions
Dec. 16, 2012
Lillie May Nicholson
Est: $800 - $1,200
20th Century. Oil on board. California Landscape. Minor losses and minor surface abrasions. Provenance. Measures 16" x 20".
Estates Unlimited
Oct. 16, 2012
Lillie May Nicholson (1884-1964 Oakland, CA)
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Tree in a California landscape, signed indistinctly lower left: L.M. Nicholson, oil on canvasboard, 20'' H x 16'' W, est:$1500/2000 *** Please click ''view more'', below right for more information. ***
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 10, 2012
LILLIE MAY NICHOLSON ORIGINAL LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
(American California 1884-1964) Fine oil on board by this noted & well listed artist depicting trees in the foreground & distant foothills. Signed 'L.M.Nicholson' LL. Housed in period frame. Painting is generally vg condition but would benefit from a clean. Frame has missing applied decorations to corners.
Midnight Sun Antique Auction
Oct. 16, 2011
Lillie May Nicholson (American, 1884-1964) Monterey coast 8 1/2 x 12in
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Monterey coast signed 'L.M. Nicholson' (lower right) oil on board 8 1/2 x 12in
Bonhams
Aug. 17, 2010
Lillie May Nicholson (American, 1884-1964) Four boats at anchor with mountains beyond 16 x 12in
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Four boats at anchor with mountains beyond signed 'LM Nicholson' (lower left) oil on board 16 x 12in overall: 16 1/2 x 20 1/2in
Bonhams
Nov. 11, 2009
Lillie May Nicholson American, 1884-1964 Sand Dunes in Spring, Pacific Grove, California
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Lillie May Nicholson American, 1884-1964 Sand Dunes in Spring, Pacific Grove, California Signed L.M. Nicholson (lr); titled and authenticated by the sister of the artist on label affixed to the backing Oil on board 12 x 16 inches Provenance: WIM Antiques, Watsonville, California, no. 322, WIM no. 115, 1979 The North Point Gallery, San Francisco, California Garzoli Gallery, San Rafael California Exhibited: Monterey, California, Monterey Peninsula Museum of Art, Lillie May Nicholson 1884-1964: An Artist Rediscovered, Apr. 4-May 3, 1981, no. 322
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jan. 24, 2009
LILLIE MAY NICHOLSON (American, 1884-1964) Spider
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
LILLIE MAY NICHOLSON (American, 1884-1964) Spider Web Net Oil on board 12 x 16 inches (30.5 x 40.6 cm) Signed lower right: L. M. Nicholson PROVENANCE: Estate of Lillie May Nicholson; WIM Fine Art, Oakland, California, 1979. EXHIBITED: Monterey Peninsula Museum of Art, Monterey, California, "Lillie May Nicholson 1884-1964: An Artist Rediscovered", April 4-May 3, 1981; The Sequoias Auditorium, San Francisco, October 25, 1981; The Art Museum of Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz, "Lillie May Nicholson: A California Impressionist", March 9-May 4, 1986.
Heritage Auctions
Jan. 24, 2009
LILLIE MAY NICHOLSON (American, 1884-1964) Two
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
LILLIE MAY NICHOLSON (American, 1884-1964) Two Fishing Boats at Anchor Oil on canvas laid on board 15 x 11-1/2 inches (38.1 x 29.2 cm) PROVENANCE: Estate of Lillie May Nicholson; WIM Fine Art, Oakland, California, 1979; Acquired by the current owner in 1988. EXHIBITED: Monterey Peninsula Museum of Art, Monterey, California, "Lillie May Nicholson 1884-1964: An Artist Rediscovered", April 4-May 3, 1981; The Sequoias Auditorium, San Francisco, October 25, 1981; The Art Museum of Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz, "Lillie May Nicholson: A California Impressionist", March 9-May 4, 1986.
Heritage Auctions
Jun. 24, 2008
Lillie May Nicholson (1884-1964 Oakland, CA)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Lillie May Nicholson (1884-1964 Oakland, CA) signed lower right: L.M. Nicholson, titled verso, oil on canvasboard, 12'' x 16'', 12 H x 16 W
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 20, 2008
Lillie May Nicholson American, 1884-1964 Sand Dunes in Spring, Pacific Grove, California
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Lillie May Nicholson American, 1884-1964 Sand Dunes in Spring, Pacific Grove, California Signed L.M. Nicholson (lr); titled and authenticated by the sister of the artist on label affixed to the backing Oil on board 12 x 16 inches Provenance: WIM Antiques, Watsonville, California, no. 322, WIM no. 115, 1979 The North Point Gallery, San Francisco, California Garzoli Gallery, San Rafael California Exhibited: Monterey, California, Monterey Peninsula Museum of Art, Lillie May Nicholson 1884-1964: An Artist Rediscovered, April 4-May 3, 1981, no. 322.
Doyle New York
Oct. 23, 2007
Lillie May Nicholson (1884-1964 Oakland, CA)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
boats moored in calm waters, signed lower left: L.M. Nicholson, oil on board, 12'' x 16'', est:$5000/7000. Provenance: Private Collection, Seattle, WA
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 23, 2007
Lillie May Nicholson (1884-1964 Oakland, CA)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
blooming coastal dunes, signed lower right: L.M. Nicholson, oil on board, 12'' x 16'', est:$5000/7000. Provenance: Private Collection, Seattle, WA
John Moran Auctioneers
Feb. 20, 2007
Lillie May Nicholson (1884-1964 Pacific Grove, CA)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
("Double Ender" Monterey style salmon troller boat), signed lower left: L.M. Nicholson
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 17, 2004
LILLIE MAY NICHOLSON (1884-1964)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Bit of California Coast - Monterey Peninsula signed 'LM Nicholson' (lower right)--signed again, inscribed with title and '667 Lighthouse Ave/Pacific Grove, Calif.' (on the reverse) oil on board 11 7/8 x 16 in. (30.2 x 40.6 cm.)
Christie's
Jun. 08, 2004
Lillie May Nicholson Six Fishing Boats Oil
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Lillie May Nicholson 1884-1964 Six Fishing Boats at Anchor with Mt. Toro beyond signed l/r: L. M. Nicholson oil on board 12 x 15 3/4 inches ( 30.5 x 40.0 cm ) Provenance: Private Collection, Rancho Mirage, California Exhibition: Lillie May Nicholson 1884-1964: An Artist Rediscovered, Monterey Peninsula Museum of Art, Monterey, California, April 4-May 3, 1981, No. 245. Literature: Walter A. Nelson Rees, Lillie May Nicholson, 1981.
Bonhams
Feb. 17, 2004
Lillie May Nicholson (1884-1964 Pacific Grove, CA)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
"Fishing Boats - Monterey, Calif" titled verso s l/r: L.M. Nicholson s again verso with the artist Pacific Grove address o/b
John Moran Auctioneers