Myron Angelo Oliver Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Myron Angelo Oliver Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 05, 2023
Myron Angelo Oliver (1891-1967) American O/B
Est: $600 - $900
Myron Angelo Oliver (1891-1967) American O/B. Possibly Gloucester MA. Born in Fulton, KS on June 16, 1891. At age two Oliver moved to Monterey, CA where his father established an art supplies-framing shop. He began painting as a child and studied locally with Lester Boronda and William M. Chase. In 1916 he graduated from the art department at Stanford University, had further instruction from Armin Hansen and Clark Hobart, and then went to NYC to study at the ASL under Frank V. DuMond. His art career was interrupted while serving in the Army during WWI. After marrying art student Dorothy Welsh, the Olivers returned to Monterey in 1923 and helped run the family business. In 1926 he abandoned painting to devote his energies to cabinet work, gold leaf frames, furniture and other crafts. As an oil painter, his specialties were Italian cityscapes, New York scenes, and California landscapes. Oliver served on the board of directors of the Carmel Art Ass'n from its inception in 1927 and was president five times. He died in Monterey on Feb. 19, 1967. Member: Monterey History and AA; Monterey Guild. Exh: San Francisco Art Association, 1924; Oakland Art Gallery, 1924. In: Orange Co. (CA) Museum; Monterey Peninsula Museum. Overall Size: 11 x 9 in. Sight Size: 9 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. #1864 Location O WALL
Sarasota Estate Auction
Dec. 08, 2018
Oliver, Myron Angelo -- Important, Historic, Beloved, California Coastal Artist
Est: $500 -
Oliver, Myron Angelo -- Important, Historic, Beloved, California Coastal Artist. Monterey, California (1891-1967) Celebrated California artist of landscapes, cityscapes and the California coastline. A long time resident of Monterey, California, Oliver began painting at a young age, studied art at Stanford then New York City at the Art Students League. He joined the Army and fought in WWI, married a fellow art student and returned to Monterey where he founded the Carmel Art Association. He painted regularly throughout his life as well as pursuing interests in fine frames and furniture. Offered here is a piece dated 1950 (on verso.) Oil on board 20 x 16" and framed to 24 x 20". Here he has captured in his most playful style the colors of the harbor that define Monterey under beautiful blue skies. A wonderful piece, Oliver has signed in lower right corner and this work is in excellent condition. Estimated Value $500-UP.
Goldberg Coins & Collectibles
Dec. 08, 2018
Oliver, Myron Angelo -- Celebrated Early 20th Century Landscape Artist
Est: $600 -
Oliver, Myron Angelo -- Celebrated Early 20th Century Landscape Artist. Edgewater, Hudson River (1891-1967) Celebrated artist of landscapes, cityscapes, the California coastline and Eastern seaboard. Oliver was a long time resident of Monterey, California, who began painting at a young age, studied art at Stanford then New York City at the Art Students League. He joined the Army and fought in WWI, married a fellow art student and returned to Monterey where he founded the Carmel Art Association. He painted a great deal during his life as well as pursuing his interests in fine frame and furniture making. Here he captures a distressed building on the Hudson River ca. 1930s, very representative of his expressionist eye for landscape and colors. Oil on canvas 16 x 20" framed to 20 x 24". Painting is in fine condition. Estimated Value $600-UP.
Goldberg Coins & Collectibles
Dec. 08, 2018
Oliver, Myron Angelo -- Celebrated Early 20th Century Coastal California Artist
Est: $800 -
Oliver, Myron Angelo -- Celebrated Early 20th Century Coastal California Artist. Monterey Fishing Boats (1891-1967) Celebrated California artist of landscapes, cityscapes and the California coastline. A long time resident of Monterey, California, Oliver began painting at a young age, studied art at Stanford then New York City at the Art Students League. He joined the Army and fought in WWI, married a fellow art student and returned to Monterey where he founded the Carmel Art Association. He painted throughout much of his life, as well as pursuing his interests in fine frame and furniture making. Offered is an exemplary example of his work, likely from the early 1930s boasting spectacular colors and capturing perfectly the soft light that is so very much a part of Monterey. Bold strokes and an abstract interpretation of the harbor is why Oliver is treasured by so many. Oil on canvas, 25" x 30" framed to 30 x 36". Painting is in excellent condition with some of Oliver's sketch lines still visible on canvas in upper right corner which adds immeasurably to the interest in this work. The frame has a chip at bottom and a slight split in corner. Estimated Value $800-UP.
Goldberg Coins & Collectibles
Jun. 30, 2018
Oliver, Myron Angelo -- Outstanding and Celebrated Coastal California Artist
Est: $1,000 -
Oliver, Myron Angelo -- Outstanding and Celebrated Coastal California Artist. Fishing Boat, Monterey Harbor (1891-1967) Celebrated artist of landscapes, cityscapes, the California coastline and Eastern seaboard. Oliver was a long time resident of Monterey, California, who began painting at a young age, studied art at Stanford then New York City at the Art Students League. He joined the Army and fought in WWI, married a fellow art student and returned to Monterey where he founded the Carmel Art Association. He painted most of his life as well as pursuing his interests in fine frames and furniture making. Offered here is a beautiful watercolor on paper of a fishing boat in Monterey Harbor. Here one can clearly see his command for detail as well as his ability to capture color and light typical of the gorgeous California coast. Work measures 9 x 12", recently matted and framed in Monterey to 15 x 18". Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Goldberg Coins & Collectibles
Jun. 30, 2018
Oliver, Myron Angelo -- Important, Historic, Beloved, California Coastal Artist
Est: $1,000 -
Oliver, Myron Angelo -- Important, Historic, Beloved, California Coastal Artist. Monterey, California (1891-1967) Celebrated California artist of landscapes, cityscapes and the California coastline. A long time resident of Monterey, California, Oliver began painting at a young age, studied art at Stanford then New York City at the Art Students League. He joined the Army and fought in WWI, married a fellow art student and returned to Monterey where he founded the Carmel Art Association. He painted regularly throughout his life as well as pursuing interests in fine frames and furniture. Offered here is a piece dated 1950 (on verso.) Oil on board 20 x 16" and framed to 24 x 20". Here he has captured in his most playful style the colors of the harbor that define Monterey under beautiful blue skies. A wonderful piece, Oliver has signed in lower right corner and this work is in excellent condition. Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Goldberg Coins & Collectibles
Jun. 30, 2018
Oliver, Myron Angelo -- Celebrated Early 20th Century Landscape Artist
Est: $1,500 -
Oliver, Myron Angelo -- Celebrated Early 20th Century Landscape Artist. Edgewater, Hudson River (1891-1967) Celebrated artist of landscapes, cityscapes, the California coastline and Eastern seaboard. Oliver was a long time resident of Monterey, California, who began painting at a young age, studied art at Stanford then New York City at the Art Students League. He joined the Army and fought in WWI, married a fellow art student and returned to Monterey where he founded the Carmel Art Association. He painted a great deal during his life as well as pursuing his interests in fine frame and furniture making. Here he captures a distressed building on the Hudson River ca. 1930s, very representative of his expressionist eye for landscape and colors. Oil on canvas 16 x 20" framed to 20 x 24". Painting is in fine condition. Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Goldberg Coins & Collectibles
Jun. 30, 2018
Oliver, Myron Angelo -- Celebrated Early 20th Century Coastal California Artist
Est: $2,500 -
Oliver, Myron Angelo -- Celebrated Early 20th Century Coastal California Artist. Monterey Fishing Boats (1891-1967) Celebrated California artist of landscapes, cityscapes and the California coastline. A long time resident of Monterey, California, Oliver began painting at a young age, studied art at Stanford then New York City at the Art Students League. He joined the Army and fought in WWI, married a fellow art student and returned to Monterey where he founded the Carmel Art Association. He painted throughout much of his life, as well as pursuing his interests in fine frame and furniture making. Offered is an exemplary example of his work, likely from the early 1930s boasting spectacular colors and capturing perfectly the soft light that is so very much a part of Monterey. Bold strokes and an abstract interpretation of the harbor is why Oliver is treasured by so many. Oil on canvas, 25" x 30" framed to 30 x 36". Painting is in excellent condition with some of Oliver's sketch lines still visible on canvas in upper right corner which adds immeasurably to the interest in this work. The frame has a chip at bottom and a slight split in corner. Estimated Value $2,500-UP.
Goldberg Coins & Collectibles
Jun. 17, 2018
Painting, Myron Oliver
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
**Painting title should read: "Inner Harbor, St. Tropez" and date should read 1921** Myron Angelo Oliver (American, 1891-1967), Monterey Harbor Scene, oil on canvas, signed lower right, canvas: 25"h x 30"w, overall (with frame): 30.75"h x 36.25"w
Clars Auctions
May. 20, 2018
Painting, Myron Oliver
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Myron Angelo Oliver (American, 1891-1967), Monterey Harbor Scene, oil on canvas, signed lower right, canvas: 25"h x 30"w, overall (with frame): 30.75"h x 36.25'w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 04, 2017
MYRON ANGELO OLIVER, California/Kansas, 1891-1967, Gloucester Harbor., Oil on canvas, 25" x 30". Framed 34.5" x 39".
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
MYRON ANGELO OLIVER California/Kansas, 1891-1967 Gloucester Harbor. Signed lower left "Myron A. Oliver". Housed in a Guido carved gilt frame. Label verso for "Vandeuren Los Angeles". Provenance: Private Collection, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Oil on canvas, 25" x 30". Framed 34.5" x 39".
Eldred's
Sep. 05, 2016
MYRON A. OLIVER (1891-1967), OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $800 - $1,200
Bridge over the Hudson Signed lower left Sight- 5 1/2" x 6 3/4" Overall- 9 1/2" x 10 3/4"
Robert Slawinski Auctioneers, Inc.
Sep. 12, 2015
†Myron Oliver (1891-1967, American), "Tree Lined River Bank," 20th c., oil on canvas, signed l.r., presented in a period gilt and ges..
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Myron Oliver (1891-1967, American), "Tree Lined River Bank," 20th c., oil on canvas, signed l.r., presented in a period gilt and gesso frame, H.- 14 1/2 in., W.- 22 1/8 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Jun. 30, 2013
Myron Angelo Oliver (American, 1891-1967)
Est: -
Half Dome in winter signed 'Myron A Oliver' (lower right) and signed and titled '"Half Dome in Winter" Yosemite Myron A Oliver' (on the reverse) oil on panel 13 x 15 1/2in
Bonhams
Jan. 22, 2012
Myron Angelo Oliver (American, 1891-1967) Rooftops and bay, Boston 17 3/4 x 24in unframed
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Rooftops and bay, Boston unsigned oil on canvas affixed to board 17 3/4 x 24in unframed
Bonhams
Aug. 09, 2011
Myron Angelo Oliver (American, 1891-1967) Rooftops and bay, Boston 17 3/4 x 24in unframed
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Rooftops and bay, Boston unsigned oil on canvas affixed to board 17 3/4 x 24in unframed
Bonhams
Aug. 09, 2011
Myron Angelo Oliver (American, 1891-1967) Fisherman's cove, Martigues, France 25 x 30 1/4in unframed
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Fisherman's cove, Martigues, France signed 'Myron A. Oliver' (lower right) oil on canvas 25 x 30 1/4in unframed
Bonhams
Apr. 06, 2011
Myron Angelo Oliver (American, 1891-1967) Lady in a garden, 1921 30 x 25in unframed
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Lady in a garden, 1921 signed and dated 'Myron A Oliver '21' (lower right) oil on canvas 30 x 25in unframed
Bonhams
Apr. 06, 2011
Myron Oliver (American, 1891-1967) Boston harbor 25 1/4 x 30 1/4in unframed
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Boston harbor signed 'Myron A. Oliver.' (lower left) oil on canvas 25 1/4 x 30 1/4in unframed
Bonhams
Oct. 19, 2010
Myron A. Oliver (1891-1967 Monterey, CA)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
''Mill and Bay, Monterey'', Windmill on the Tevis-Murray Estate, signed lower right: Myron A. Oliver, signed again and titled verso, oil on canvas board. Provenance: Emma E. Opey, acquired directly from the artist; by descent in the family to the present owner, Property from an Important Texas Collector; Beatrice Rice; Property from an Important Texas Collector
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 27, 2010
Myron J. Oliver (1923-2009 California)
Est: $800 - $1,200
signed and dated lower right: Myron J. Oliver 50, signed again and titled on a remnant from the original paper backing affixed verso, watercolor on paper under Plexiglass. Provenance: Property from a Private Collection, Whittier, CA
John Moran Auctioneers