John Alexander Noble Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John Alexander Noble Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 16, 2025
John Noble (1913 - 1986) "Heart of the Boneyard"
Est: $200 - $400
John Alexander Noble (French/American, 1913 - 1986) "Heart of the Boneyard" - 1971 Pencil signed, numbered (40/200) and titled lower margin. Lithograph. Sight Size: 14.5 x 21.5 in. Overall Framed Size: 24 x 30 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Feb. 16, 2025
John Noble (1913 - 1986) "Ghost of a Bygone Ferry"
Est: $300 - $600
John Alexander Noble (French/American, 1913 - 1986) "Ghost of a Bygone Ferry" (Downtown Trilogy #1) Pencil signed, numbered (62/225) and titled lower margin. Sight Size: 13.5 x 18 in. Overall Framed Size: 25 x 29 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Feb. 16, 2025
John Noble (1913-1986)"Ghost of Bygone Ferry" NYC
Est: $300 - $600
John Alexander Noble (French/American, 1913 - 1986) "Ghost of a Bygone Ferry" New York City East River Lithograph. (Downtown Trilogy #1) Pencil signed, numbered (70/225) and titled lower margin. Sight Size: 13.5 x 18 in. Overall Framed Size: 24 x 27.5 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Feb. 16, 2025
John Noble (1913 - 1986) "Gleaner on the Flats"
Est: $200 - $400
John Alexander Noble (French/American, 1913 - 1986) "Gleaner on the Flats" (Mast + Man #3) with the New York City skyline in the distance. Pencil signed and titled lower margin. Sight Size: 12 x 16 in. Overall Framed Size: 21 x 24 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Feb. 16, 2025
John Noble (1913 - 1986) "Pied et Paquebot"
Est: $350 - $700
John Alexander Noble (French/American, 1913 - 1986) "Pied et Paquebot" (Downtown Triology #2) Depicting the Statue of Liberty with a tugboat in the foreground, the New York City skyline in the distance. Pencil signed, numbered (30/240) and titled lower margin. Sight Size: 14.5 x 20 in. Overall Framed Size: 26 x 32 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Dec. 05, 2024
John Alexander Harrison Noble, French/New York 1913-1983, "Quickwater", lithograph laid on board, 9 3/4 x 13 1/2 in. (24.8 x 34.3 cm.), Frame: 17 x 21 x 1 in. (43.2 x 53.3 x 2.5 cm.)
Est: $150 - $250
John Alexander Harrison Noble French/New York, 1913-1983 "Quickwater" lithograph laid on board pencil-signed lower right, titled lower left, framed.
Neal Auction Company
Oct. 17, 2024
Gleaner on the Flats Lithograph - John Noble
Est: $50 - $100
"Gleaner on the Flats" Mast and Man #3 Lithograph by John A. Noble (1913-1983). Signed lower right. Some foxing under the frame to the matte and the lithograph. Measures 19" tall x 23.25" wide. Born in Paris in 1913, John A. Noble is the son of the noted American painter, John "Wichita Bill" Noble. He spent his early years in the studios of his father and his father's contemporaries, innovative artists and writers of the early part of this century. He moved with his family to this country in 1919, a year which had great significance to him and foreshadowed his life's work. "It was the greatest wooden ship launching year in the history of the world," he wrote. From 1928 until 1945, Noble worked as a seaman on schooners and in marine salvage. In 1928, while on a schooner that was towing out down the Kill van Kull, the waterway that separates Staten Island from New Jersey, he saw the old Port Johnston coal docks for the first time. It was a sight, he later asserted, which affected him for life. Port Johnston was "the largest graveyard of wooden sailing vessels in the world." Filled with new but obsolete ships, the great coalport had become a great boneyard. In 1941, Noble began to build his floating studio there, out of parts of vessels he salvaged and from 1946 on, he worked as a full-time artist, setting off from his studio in a rowboat to explore the Harbor. These explorations resulted in a unique and exacting record of Harbor history in which its rarely documented characters, industries, and vessels are faithfully recorded. All invoices must be paid within 24 hours of the sale. We offer multiple shipping options please read the shipping terms to understand your options. We also offer Pick-Ups Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday immediately following the sale. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Bodnar's Auction Sales
Oct. 17, 2024
Schnooners Running For Cover Behind Cape Henry Lithograph - John Noble
Est: $75 - $150
"Schnooners Running For Cover Behind Cape Henry" Lithograph by John A. Noble (1913-1983). Signed Lower Right. Numbered 289/290. Framed. Measures 25.5" tall x 20" wide. Born in Paris in 1913, John A. Noble is the son of the noted American painter, John "Wichita Bill" Noble. He spent his early years in the studios of his father and his father's contemporaries, innovative artists and writers of the early part of this century. He moved with his family to this country in 1919, a year which had great significance to him and foreshadowed his life's work. "It was the greatest wooden ship launching year in the history of the world," he wrote. From 1928 until 1945, Noble worked as a seaman on schooners and in marine salvage. In 1928, while on a schooner that was towing out down the Kill van Kull, the waterway that separates Staten Island from New Jersey, he saw the old Port Johnston coal docks for the first time. It was a sight, he later asserted, which affected him for life. Port Johnston was "the largest graveyard of wooden sailing vessels in the world." Filled with new but obsolete ships, the great coalport had become a great boneyard. In 1941, Noble began to build his floating studio there, out of parts of vessels he salvaged and from 1946 on, he worked as a full-time artist, setting off from his studio in a rowboat to explore the Harbor. These explorations resulted in a unique and exacting record of Harbor history in which its rarely documented characters, industries, and vessels are faithfully recorded. All invoices must be paid within 24 hours of the sale. We offer multiple shipping options please read the shipping terms to understand your options. We also offer Pick-Ups Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday immediately following the sale. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Bodnar's Auction Sales
Aug. 17, 2024
TWO JOHN NOBLE ETCHINGS
Est: $400 - $600
NOBLE, John Alexander Harrison, (American/French, 1913-1983): Two Etchings: 1) "Top Sail Sheet Hook, Mast Man, #4", sight size 18.25" x 14.5", pencil signed lower right, titled lower left, framed, 27.5" x 22.5"; 2) "Pump Man Accursed", sight size 18.5" x 15", pencil signed lower right, numbered 62/295, titled lower left, framed, 27.25" x 23.25".
Burchard Galleries Inc
May. 30, 2024
John Alexander Harrison Noble (1913 -1983) ''Young and Drying Sails''
Est: $300 - $600
John Alexander Harrison Noble (1913 - 1983) Lithograph, signed lower right, ''Young and Drying Sails", Edition of 200 from Schooner's Progress. Measures 1 1/2 x 15 1/4''. Born in Paris in 1913, John A. Noble is the son of the noted American painter, John "Wichita Bill" Noble. He spent his early years in the studios of his father and his father's contemporaries, innovative artists and writers of the early part of this century. He moved with his family to this country in 1919, a year which had great significance to him and foreshadowed his life's work. "It was the greatest wooden ship launching year in the history of the world," he wrote."About 1929 I started my crude drawings and paintings," the artist recalled. "In the wintertime, while still going to school, I was a permanent fixture on the old McCarren line tugs, which had the monopoly on the schooner towing in New York Harbor. This kept them constantly before my eyes. In the summertime, I would go to sea."A graduate of the Friends Seminary in New York City, Noble returned to France in 1931, where he studied for one year at the University of Grenoble.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jan. 27, 2024
JOHN NOBLE LITHOGRAPH OF THE EAST RIVER
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
NOBLE, John (1913 - 1983). Towing out - End of Sail in the East River. Lithograph (152/295). Signed and titled below in pencil. From the "Downtown Trilogy", #3. 18 1/2" x 23" sheet. John A. Noble, NA (1913-83) is recognized as one of America’s distinguished marine artists.
Arader Galleries
Oct. 07, 2023
John NOBLE: "Quickwater".
Est: $150 - $200
John NOBLE (American, 1913-1983): "Quickwater". Lithograph on wove paper, 1952. Reference: Urban 26. Edition of 100. Published by "W. & A. K. Johnston", New York. Signed and titled in pencil. Plate size: 9 5/8 x 13 1/2 inches.
Armstrong Fine Art
Jan. 26, 2023
JOHN ALEXANDER HARRISON NOBLE (New York/France, 1913-1983), “Overhaul”., Lithograph, 12” x 15.75”. Framed 19.25” x 23.5”.
Est: $500 - $700
JOHN ALEXANDER HARRISON NOBLE New York/France, 1913-1983 "Overhaul". Titled lower left. Signed in pencil lower right.
Eldred's
Jan. 26, 2023
JOHN ALEXANDER HARRISON NOBLE (New York/France, 1913-1983), "Oncoming Night"., Lithograph on paper, 12.75" x 16.5" sight. Framed 19.25" x 23.25".
Est: $300 - $500
JOHN ALEXANDER HARRISON NOBLE New York/France, 1913-1983 "Oncoming Night". Titled lower left.
Eldred's
Jan. 12, 2023
John A. Noble Maritime Lithograph
Est: $200 - $400
John Alexander Noble (American, New York, 1913-1983). "Old Sails-Old Clothes-Old Man". 1979. Numbered "52 /290" in pencil lower right. Signed and dated in pencil lower right. 13 7/8" x 17 7/8" image, 20 3/4" x 24 7/8" frame.
Willow Auction House
Jan. 12, 2023
John A. Noble Lithograph Ultimate Tow
Est: $100 - $200
John Alexander Noble (American, New York, 1913-1983). Lithograph Ultimate Tow. Titled lower left, and numbered 180/290, dated 1983 and pencil signed by John Noble's son, lower right. With COA on verso. 16" x 22" (with frame 23 1/8" x 29 1/8"). Some waviness to paper.
Willow Auction House
Sep. 08, 2022
JOHN ALEXANDER HARRISON NOBLE (New York, 1913-1983), "Oncoming Night"., Lithograph on paper, 12.75" x 16.5" sight. Framed 19.25" x 23.25".
Est: $300 - $500
JOHN ALEXANDER HARRISON NOBLE New York, 1913-1983 "Oncoming Night". Titled lower left.
Eldred's
Aug. 24, 2022
John Noble Mortara Genova Signed Lithograph 1948 AAA
Est: $100 - $200
Noble, John (American, 1913-1983), Mortara Genova, 1948, lithograph pencil signed lower right, image 8.75 x 12 inches, sheet 12 x 16 inches, unframed. Published by Associated American Artists with the original label.
Concept Art Gallery
Mar. 26, 2022
AMERICAN SAILOR ENGRAVING SIGNED JOHN NOBLE 1981
Est: $100 - $150
John Alexander Noble, 1913 to 1983, an American artist known for nautical images of ships and harbors around New York City. An engraving depicting a sailor who tries to fix the sails during the storm. Signed in the lower right, titled Topsail Sheet Hook No.2, dated 1981, numbered 169 out of 295. White mat, wooden frame. American Mid Century Graphic Art.
Antique Arena Inc
Mar. 10, 2022
John A. Noble Lithograph Downtown Trilogy
Est: $400 - $600
John A. Noble (American, New York, 1913-1983). Lithograph, titled in pencil in the lower margin Downtown Trilogy #1 - Ghost of a Bygone Ferry. Pencil signed lower right and numbered 137/225. Sight Size: 18" x 14 1/4". Overall Size: 23" x 19".
Willow Auction House
Mar. 10, 2022
John A. Noble Lithograph Mast & Man
Est: $400 - $600
John A. Noble (American, New York, 1913-1983). Lithograph, titled in pencil in the lower margin Oncoming Night - Mast & Man #1. Pencil signed lower right. Sight Size: 16" x 12 1/4". Overall Size: 23" x 19".
Willow Auction House
Oct. 15, 2021
JOHN ALEXANDER HARRISON NOBLE (New York/France, 1913-1982), "Mast & Man #4"., Lithograph, 18.25" x 14.5" sight. Framed 27" x 23".
Est: $150 - $250
JOHN ALEXANDER HARRISON NOBLE New York/France, 1913-1982 "Mast & Man #4". Inscribed lower left "Topsail Sheet Hook", titled lower center and signed "John A. Noble NA" lower right.
Eldred's
Apr. 08, 2021
Pair Framed Vintage John Noble Ship Lithographs
Est: $100 - $200
Pair Framed Vintage John Noble Ship Lithographs. "Schooners Running for Cover Behind Cape Henry" & "Wrecks & Barrels". Pencil signed in bottom corner "John A. Noble" American (born in France) artist (1913-1983). Largest piece measures 18.5 inches high x 14 inches wide, framed measures 27 inches high x 22.5 inches wide.
Greenwich Auction
Feb. 08, 2020
2 John Noble lithographs
Est: $200 - $400
John Noble (American 1913-1983)- ''Dismasting'' & ''Floating Grain Elevators''- 2 lithographs, both signed and titled in pencil, good condition. 21 1/2 x 16 1/4''; 16 x 20''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Aug. 10, 2019
John Noble lithograph
Est: $200 - $400
John Noble (American 1913-1983)- ''Wild Calm'' (Urban 25)- lithograph, 1952, signed and titled in pencil, edition of 200, from 'Schooner's Progress'. 11 3/4 x 15 3/4''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
May. 05, 2019
John A. Noble American1913-1983 Marine Illustrator
Est: $100 - $200
John A. Noble (American,1913-1983). Pencil signed lithograph. Illustration of ships in a stormy sea titled, "Sandy Hook Pilots Making a Lee in an Easterly". Excellent condition. Art measures 22" x 16". Frame measures 22" x 16.5".
Neely Auction
May. 05, 2019
2 John Noble American 1913-1983 Final Sail Lithos
Est: $200 - $400
(2) John A. Noble (American,1913-1983) Pencil signed and numbered lithographs depicting commercial wood sailing vessels at the end of their era. (1) "Towing Out - End of Sail in the East River" 214 / 295, from the "Downtown Trilogy #3" (excellent condition; art measures 18.5" x 15" ; frame measures 29" x 25.5". (1) "Wreck Master in the Fore Top", numbered 145 / 295, circa 1982 (excellent condition; art measures 22" x 16"; frame measures 29" x 23".
Neely Auction
May. 05, 2019
2 John A. Noble American1913-1983 Sailing Lithos
Est: $200 - $400
(2) John A. Noble (American,1913-1983). Pencil signed and numbered lithographs depicting commercial wood sailing vessels at sea. (1) "Schooners Running for Cover Behind Fort Henry" 183 / 290, circa 1930 (excellent condition; art measures 14" x 18"; frame measures 24" x 28". (1) "Top Sail Sheet Hook #2", numbered 158 / 295 circa 1983. Excellent condition. Art measures 19" x 15". Frame measures 29.5" x 25.5".
Neely Auction
May. 05, 2019
(2) John Noble (American1913-1983) WPA Lithographs
Est: $200 - $400
(2) John A. Noble (American,1913-1983) Pencil signed and numbered WPA style lithographs depicting East Coast shipyard workers. (1) "Blacksmith & Sons" unnumbered (excellent condition; art measures 17" x 13"; frame measures 26.5" x 22.5". (1) "Pump Man Accursed", numbered 107 / 295, circa 1981 (excellent condition; art measures 14" x 18"; frame measures 21.5" x 25.5".
Neely Auction
May. 05, 2019
(3) John Noble American 1913-1983 Orig Lithographs
Est: $200 - $400
(3) John A. Noble (American,1913-1983) Pencil signed and numbered lithographs depicting derelict wood sailing vessels abandoned in East Coast Industrial harbors. (1) "Iron Pirate" 173 / 290 circa 1979 (excellent condition; art measures 15" x 18.5"; frame measures 24.5" x 28"). (1) "Splintered Spanker of the Molfetta", numbered 21 / 295, circa 1983 (excellent condition--minor flocking; art measures 13" x 17.5"; frame measures 20" x 24.5"). (1) "Wood Mud & Water" numbered 139 / 229, circa 1982, depicts a scrapper picking iron (excellent condition; art measures 9.5" x 13"; frame measures 16.5" x 20").
Neely Auction
Mar. 23, 2019
John Noble lithograph
Est: $200 - $400
John Noble (American 1913-1983)- ''Sand Tow- Henry Steers'' (Urban 18)- lithograph,, 1949, signed and titled in pencil, edition of 150, this print was commissioned by the J. Rich Steers Co. NY. 11 1/4 x 16''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Mar. 23, 2019
John Noble lithograph
Est: $200 - $400
John Noble (American 1913-1983)- ''Arthur Kill'' (Urban 7)- lithograph, 1947, signed and titled in pencil, edition of 200, from 'Schooner's Progress'. 12 x 16''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Feb. 09, 2019
John Noble lithograph
Est: $200 - $400
John Noble (American 1913-1983)- ''The Florida, 1892-1947'' (Urban 54)- lithograph, 1964, signed and titled in pencil, edition of about 150, This print was commissioned by the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Co. 11 3/4 x 15 7/8''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Feb. 09, 2019
John Noble lithograph
Est: $200 - $400
John Noble (American 1913-1983)- ''Coal Pirate'' (Urban 70)- lithograph, 1979, signed, titled and numbered 71/290 in pencil. 12 x 17 3/8''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Feb. 09, 2019
John Noble lithograph
Est: $200 - $400
John Noble (American 1913-1983)- ''Towing Ont-End of Sail in The East River'' Downtown Trilogy (Urban 63, 65 and 66)- lithograph, 1975, signed, titled and numbered 186/295 in pencil. 13 3/4 x 18''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Feb. 09, 2019
John Noble lithograph
Est: $200 - $400
John Noble (American 1913-1983)- Heart of The Boneyard (Urban 61)- lithograph, 1971, signed, titled and numbered 91/200 in pencil. 14 5/8 x 21 1/2''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Feb. 09, 2019
John Noble lithograph
Est: $200 - $400
John Noble (American 1913-1983)- ''Blacksmith and Sons - The Marin Family'' (Urban 53)- lithograph, 1964, signed and titled in pencil. 12 1/8 x 16 1/8''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Feb. 09, 2019
John Noble lithograph
Est: $200 - $400
John Noble (American 1913-1983)- ''Export'' (Urban 22)- lithograph, 1951, signed and numbered in pencil, edition of 200, This print was commissioned by John T. Clark and Sons. 12 x 15 5/8''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Feb. 09, 2019
John Noble lithograph
Est: $200 - $400
John Noble (American 1913-1983)- ''Old and Underway'' (Urban 6)- lithograph, 1947, signed and titled in pencil, edition of 200, from Schooner's Progress. 12 x 15 7/8''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Feb. 09, 2019
John Noble lithograph
Est: $200 - $400
John Noble (American 1913-1983)- ''Young and Drying Sails'' (Urban 5)- lithograph, 1946, signed and titled in pencil, edition of 200, from Schooner's Progress. 11 1/2 x 15 1/4''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 09, 2018
John A. Noble (1913-1983) Etching of Ship
Est: $60 - $90
Etching of a ship being guided into harbor by artist John A. Noble (American, 1913-1983). Signed lower right, titled lower left in pencil. Good condition. View measures approx. 12" high x 16-1/4" wide. Frame measures approx. 19-1/2" high x 23" wide.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
Feb. 12, 2018
NOBLE, John A. Lithograph. "Young and Drying Souls
Est: $50 - $1,000
Schooners Progress". Signed lower right. Titled lower left and lower center. John A Noble (American, 1913-1983). From a Larchmont, NY storage.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Jan. 02, 2018
John A. Noble lithograph on paper
Est: $100 - $200
John A. Noble lithograph on paper "Outer Jib", signed and titled lower margin, sight size 12" x 16", frame size 17 1/2" x 21 1/2", artist's bio attached on verso
Stephenson's Auction
Dec. 03, 2017
JOHN A.H. NOBLE (AMERICAN 1913-1983), PHOTOGRAPH, "THE PENROSE AND THE MOLFETTA", 1935. 13 1/2 X 9 1/2"; FRAMED AND GLAZED-20 X 15 1/2"
Est: $80 - $120
JOHN A.H. NOBLE (AMERICAN 1913-1983), PHOTOGRAPH, "THE PENROSE AND THE MOLFETTA", 1935. 13 1/2 X 9 1/2"; FRAMED AND GLAZED-20 X 15 1/2"
William J Jenack Auctioneers
Oct. 21, 2017
John Noble lithograph
Est: $350 - $450
John Noble (American 1913-1983)- ''Gleaner on the Flats'' (Mast & Man 3)- lithograph, 1968, signed and titled in pencil, edition of about 200, slight toning, very faint foxing. 12 x 15 7/8''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Aug. 05, 2017
JOHN A.H. NOBLE (AMERICAN 1913-1983), PHOTOGRAPH, "THE PENROSE AND THE MOLFETTA" 1935. 13 1/2 X 9 1/2"; FRAMED AND GLAZED-20 X 15 1/2" LABELED VERSO
Est: $200 - $400
JOHN A.H. NOBLE (AMERICAN 1913-1983), PHOTOGRAPH, "THE PENROSE AND THE MOLFETTA" 1935. 13 1/2 X 9 1/2"; FRAMED AND GLAZED-20 X 15 1/2" LABELED VERSO
William J Jenack Auctioneers
Jul. 05, 2017
John A. Noble, American (1913-1983) Lithograph
Est: $100 - $200
John A. Noble, American (1913-1983) Lithograph 'The Guadalhorce Leaves Bayonne Forever -- Bayonne Centennial Commemorative Lithograph 1869-1969" Pencil Signed and Numbered 80/200 Lower Right. Artist's History of Ship en verso. Good Condition or Better. Measures 14-3/4 Inches Tall and 17-7/8 Inches Wide, Frame Measures 21 Inches Tall and 25 Inches Wide. Shipping $145.00 (estimate $100-$200)
Kodner Galleries
Jun. 15, 2017
JOHN A. NOBLE, American (1913-1983), A Pair of Marine Prints, lithographs, signed "John A. Noble" lower right (each), (a) numbered 4...
Est: $600 - $800
JOHN A. NOBLE American (1913-1983) A Pair of Marine Prints lithographs, signed "John A. Noble" lower right (each), (a) numbered 49/65, (b) titled "Mon. Moon & Bowsprit(?)" (a) 8 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches (b) 10 x 7 3/4 inches Provenance: Private Collection, New York, New York. Other Notes: Tags: American, Coastal, Sailing
Shannon's