Larissa Geiss Osby Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Larissa Geiss Osby Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 07, 2024
Larissa Osby Dormant Forms Oil on Canvas
Est: $200 - $400
Osby, Larissa (Russian/American/Western PA, 1928-2017), Dormant Forms, 1960s or 1970s, oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled on the verso, 47 x 36.5 inches, in a gold painted floater frame 48 x 38 inches.
Concept Art Gallery
Sep. 21, 2024
Larissa Osby Nevada Gulch Large Oil on Canvas
Est: $300 - $500
Osby, Larissa (Russian/American/Western PA, 1928-2017), Nevada Gulch, undated, c.1960s or 1970s, oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled on the stretcher bar, 43.25 x 66 inches, in a wood floater frame 44.5 x 67.5 inches.
Concept Art Gallery
Jun. 08, 2024
Pair of Larissa Osby Paintings with Fabric Collage
Est: $150 - $300
Osby, Larissa (Russian/American/Western PA, 1928-2017), Pair of Original pieces with painting and fabric collage: Blue Window and Fujiyama, c.1970s, both signed at a lower corner, and also signed and titled on the backing board, framed 24 x 22 inches, and slightly smaller. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Marshall S. and Lois G. Levy, Pittsburgh.
Concept Art Gallery
May. 19, 2024
Larissa Geiss Osby (PA,German,1928-2017) mixed media painting
Est: $400 - $500
ARTIST: Larissa Geiss Osby (Pennsylvania, Germany, 1928 - 2017) TITLE: Variation on a Theme 4 (titled on verso) MEDIUM: mixed media on board CONDITION: Very good. Framed under glass. Wear to frame. ART SIZE: 18 x 12 inches / 45 x 30 cm FRAME SIZE: 27 x 20 inches / 68 x 50 cm SIGNATURE: lower right ATTENTION: This lot is located at our Mamaroneck, NY office. CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 132125 US Shipping $75 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born June 7, 1928 in Artemowsk, Ukraine, Larissa Geiss Osby escaped Stalinist Russia alone at the age of 15 and fled to Germany. She graduated from the University of Gottingen and was eventually reunited with her parents. She had to interrupt her work on a PhD in Philology in Munich when her application to immigrate to the US was accepted. The voyage to her new life was treacherous, and the ship developed a large crack while en route. Larissa's knowledge of five languages made her a valuable asset to the ship's staff, as she was asked to translate their announcements over the loudspeakers into the various languages of the passengers each day. Upon arriving in the US, she began work in the medical labs of the University of Pittsburgh, using her lifelong interest in drawing and painting to create medical sketches of the day's work. One day, while preparing for an art exhibition, Larissa met her future husband, Howard Osby, when he viewed an available apartment where the landlord was allowing her to store her paintings. Known for her large abstract oil paintings and collages, Larissa was a leader in the Pittsburgh art community. Over the decades, her works were purchased by many of Pittsburgh's largest corporations, private collectors, and the Carnegie Museum of Art. She exhibited throughout the US and abroad, including annual shows with the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, the Carnegie International, Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, and in more than a dozen one-man shows. The themes of many of her paintings were inspired by her love of nature and natural beauty and were fed by her vacations with Howard to the country's national parks, mountain ranges, and coastlines. In 1983, Larissa was honored as Pittsburgh's Artist of the Year. In the 1980s and 90s, Larissa was an adjunct painting teacher at Pittsburgh's High School for the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA), taking a personal interest in her students and helping them develop talents that would lead them to acceptance by some of the top art institutions in the country. Larissa was an avid collector and refinisher of primitive antiques, an incredible cook who always had plenty of room at her table, and a maker of custom jewelry. She changed the lives in large and small ways of everyone she met and passionately shared her vibrant love of life and her knowledge of art, language, and world history with everyone. In 1991, Larissa returned to the Soviet Union for a visit and was caught up in the coup attempt against then-President Gorbachev. Because she spoke English, she posed as an American reporter to gain access to soldiers and hear their stories firsthand. An article about her trip was featured in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette upon her return. Larissa will be missed by family, friends, and the wonderful people who cared for her at St. Barnabas, but she has left a lasting impression with everyone she touched.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Dec. 02, 2023
Larissa Osby painting Ever Dream of Hang Gliding
Est: $400 - $800
Osby, Larissa (Russian/American/Western PA, 1928-2017), Ever Dream of Hang Gliding, oil on canvas, 57 x 57 inches, signed lower right and signed and titled on stretcher bar reverse, strip frame
Concept Art Gallery
Sep. 30, 2023
Larissa Geiss Osby Oil on Canvas Autumn Light
Est: $300 - $500
Osby, Larissa Geiss (Ukrainian/German/American/Pittsburgh, 1928-2017), Autumn Light, oil on canvas, mid to late 20th century, abstract signed lower right, paper label with artist name and title verso. Canvas 28 x 40 inches, in wood strip frame with gilt detailing 27.25 x 41.25 inches. Known for her large abstract oil paintings and collages, Osby was a leader in the Pittsburgh art community. Over the decades, her works were purchased by many of Pittsburgh's largest corporations, private collectors, and the Carnegie Museum of Art. She exhibited throughout the US and abroad, including annual shows with the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, the Carnegie International, Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, and in more than a dozen solo shows.
Concept Art Gallery
Sep. 14, 2023
LARISSA GEISS OSBY (Ukrainian / American, 1928-2017). Variations on a Theme, IV, Mixed media on canvas. Pencil signed lower right hand
Est: $150 - $250
LARISSA GEISS OSBY (Ukrainian / American, 1928-2017). Variations on a Theme, IV, Mixed media on canvas. Pencil signed lower right hand corner. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - 18 x 11 inches; frame: 27.5 x 20 inches
Sloans & Kenyon
Jun. 28, 2023
Larissa Osby 1928-2017 Abstract Birds Oil Painting
Est: $50 - $150
Larissa Osby (Ukrainian American, 1928-2017). An original oil painting on canvas. An abstract work depicting birds in flight in a pleasing lavender, purple, white, and pink palette. Artist signature lower right. Presented in a silver gilt wood frame. Work Size: 46 x 59 in. Dimensions: 48 X 61 X 2 in. Condition: Good overall condition having normal surface wear. Frame having storage wear to edges and corners. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
Hill Auction Gallery
Apr. 26, 2023
Larissa Osby 1928-2017 Abstract Birds Oil Painting
Est: $100 - $1,000
Larissa Osby (Ukrainian American, 1928-2017). An original oil painting on canvas. An abstract work depicting birds in flight in a pleasing lavender, purple, white, and pink palette. Artist signature lower right. Presented in a silver gilt wood frame. Work Size: 46 x 59 in. Dimensions: 48 X 61 X 2 in. Condition: Good overall condition having normal surface wear. Frame having storage wear to edges and corners. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Got something to sell? Contact us at HillAuctionGallery.com
Hill Auction Gallery
Aug. 24, 2022
Larissa Osby 1970's Untitled Abstraction on paper
Est: $80 - $150
Osby, Larissa Geiss (Russian/American, 1928-2017), Untitled Abstract, circa 1970, ink and watercolor, 7.75 x 11.5 inches, signed Larissa Osby lower right, framed size 15.75 x 19.5 inches
Concept Art Gallery
Sep. 29, 2021
Larissa Geiss Osby (Ukrainian/American, 1928-1917) Asteroid, Oil and collage on illustration board,
Est: $200 - $400
Larissa Geiss Osby (Ukrainian/American, 1928-1917) Asteroid, Oil and collage on illustration board, Signed lower right. Framed dimensions: H: 25 1/2 x W: 30 3/8 in. H: 19 5/8 W: 24 in.
Gray's Auctioneers
Jun. 27, 2020
Larissa Osby Oil Delicate Relations
Est: $300 - $600
Osby, Larissa (Russian/American/Western PA, 1928-2017), Delicate Relations, oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled and signed again on reverse, 46.75 x 59.25 inches in a wood frame.
Concept Art Gallery
Jun. 08, 2019
Larissa Osby oil Sierra Nevada
Est: $300 - $600
Osby, Larissa Geiss (Russian/American, 1928-2017), Sierra Nevada, oil on canvas, 45 x 90 inches, signed and dated lower right, Provenance; Pittsburgh Plan for Art, with strip frame 46.25 x 91.25 inches
Concept Art Gallery
Jun. 08, 2019
Larissa Osby Untitled Abstraction
Est: $400 - $600
Osby, Larissa Geiss (Russian/American, 1928-2017), untitled abstract oil on canvas, signed lower right, measures 36.75" x 44.75" inches in wood strip frame.
Concept Art Gallery
May. 11, 2019
Larissa Osby Untitled Abstraction
Est: $150 - $300
Osby, Larissa Geiss (Russian/American, 1928-2017), oil on canvas untitled abstraction, signed lower right, 16.5 x 29.5 inches in gold strip frame 25.25 x 38.25 inches.
Concept Art Gallery
May. 11, 2019
Larissa Osby Earthly Forms Painting
Est: $300 - $500
Osby, Larissa Geiss (Russian/American, 1928-2017), abstract oil on canvas titled 'Earthly Forms,' signed and dated lower right ('63), pencil inscription on verso 'cleaned and repaired Sept. 7, 1969,' 34 x 47 inches in wood strip frame.
Concept Art Gallery
Nov. 03, 2018
Larissa Osby Untitled Abstract acrylic on canvas
Est: $300 - $500
Osby, Larissa Geiss (Russian/American 1928-2017), Untitled Abstraction, circa 1970, acrylic on canvas, 46 x 32.5 inches, signed lower right, Provenance: The Pittsburgh Plan for Art, framed with an artist's strip frame measuring 48 x 34 inches
Concept Art Gallery
Oct. 21, 2017
Larissa Osby Blue Harbour Oil Painting
Est: $150 - $200
Osby, Larissa (Pittsburgh/American, 1928-2017) Blue Harbour, oil on canvas, measuring 10.5 by 16.5 inches, in a gold leaf frame measuring 21 by 26 inches.
Concept Art Gallery
Jun. 03, 2017
Larissa Osby collage When Systems Fail
Est: $300 - $600
Osby, Larissa (American/American, 1928-2017), When Systems Fail1917, collage and mixed media, signed lower right, 40 x 31 inches, framed 51 x 40 inches,
Concept Art Gallery
Jun. 03, 2017
Larissa Osby 1970's abstract oil Low Tide
Est: $300 - $600
Osby, Larissa (American, 1928-2017); Low Tide, circa 1970's oil on canvas, 31 x 68 inches, signed lower right. Provenance: Pittsburgh Plan for Art, with a strip wood frame measuring 32 x 69 inches
Concept Art Gallery
May. 06, 2017
Larissa Osby abstract Late Afternoon
Est: $300 - $700
Osby, Larissa (American, 1928-2017); Late Afternoon, oil on canvas, 45 x 66.5 inches, signed lower right. Provenance: A Pittsburgh Corporate Collection
Concept Art Gallery
Dec. 05, 2015
Larissa Osby Bald Mountain mixed media painting
Est: $200 - $400
Larissa Osby Bald Mountain mixed media painting
Concept Art Gallery
Oct. 16, 2010
Larissa Osby Abstract Painting and Collage on Paper
Est: $40 - $80
Osby, Larissa Geiss Untitled Abstract1966 painting and collage on paper 29.25 x 17.25 inches (sight) signed lower right gold wood 41 x 27.5 inches
Concept Art Gallery
Oct. 16, 2010
Larissa Osby Abstract Painting
Est: $200 - $400
Osby, Larissa Geiss Untitled Abstract1960 acrylic on canvas 49 x 39 inches signed and dated lower right black painted wood 51 x 41 inches
Concept Art Gallery
Feb. 08, 2009
LARISSA OSBY (Pittsburgh 1928- ) 'Pearl Oyster',
Est: $200 - $400
LARISSA OSBY (Pittsburgh 1928- ) 'Pearl Oyster', oil on illustration board, signed lower right. Titled on verso. Contained in matted gilt frame under glass. Condition: no visible defects. Dimensions: window 29 5/8'' X 38 1/2'', frame 41'' X 48 1/4''.
Dargate Auction Galleries
Nov. 09, 2008
LARISSA OSBY (Pittsburgh 1928- ) 'Pearl Oyster', oil on illustration board, signed lower right. Titled on verso. Contained in matted gilt frame under glass. Condition: no visible defects. Dimensions: window 29 5/8'' X 38 1/2'', frame 41'' X 48 1/4''.
Est: $300 - $500
LARISSA OSBY (Pittsburgh 1928- ) 'Pearl Oyster', oil on illustration board, signed lower right. Titled on verso. Contained in matted gilt frame under glass. Condition: no visible defects. Dimensions: window 29 5/8'' X 38 1/2'', frame 41'' X 48 1/4''.
Dargate Auction Galleries