John O'Shea Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John O'Shea Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 14, 2023
Watercolor, John O'Shea
Est: $400 - $600
John O'Shea (American, 1876-1956), Untitled (Gray Trees), watercolor, signed lower left, sight: 17.25"h x 21.25"w, overall (with frame): 21.25"h x 25.25"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 17, 2023
Painting, John O'Shea
Est: $600 - $900
John O'Shea (American, 1876-1956), Untitled (Gray Trees), watercolor, signed lower left, sight: 17.25"h x 21.25"w, overall (with frame): 21.25"h x 25.25"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 16, 2023
John O'Shea ''Santa Cruz Hills'' Watercolor
Est: $500 - $1,000
John O'Shea (1876-1956 California) ''Santa Cruz Hills'' Watercolor on Paper 19''x25'' Image. Estate signed l.l. with labels on verso. Exhibited The Great O'Shea, Civic Arts Gallery and John O'Shea and Friends, The Carmel Art Association 1993 with labels on verso. Gilt framing 30''x36''. Excellent condition. Not examined outside of framing.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Mar. 16, 2023
John O'Shea ''Monterey Cypress'' Watercolor
Est: $500 - $1,000
John O'Shea (1876-1956 California) ''Monterey Cypress'' Watercolor on Paper 22''x29'' Sight. Signed l.r. Original gilt carved framing with titled placard 31''x38''. Excellent condition. Not examined outside of framing.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Aug. 03, 2021
John O'Shea (1876-1956) Tahitian (Youth) 30 x 25in framed 34 x 29in (Painted circa 1928.)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
John O'Shea (1876-1956) Tahitian (Youth) signed 'John O'Shea' (lower left) and titled on a label (on the reverse) oil on canvas 30 x 25in framed 34 x 29in Painted circa 1928. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Sep. 12, 2020
John O'Shea Oil, Cosmos
Est: $800 - $1,200
John O’Shea (CA, 1876-1956) oil on canvas, “Cosmos,” signed lower right, 30” x 25” stretcher, 35” x 30” frame.
William Smith Auctions
Sep. 12, 2020
John O'Shea Oil, Grand Canyon
Est: $1,000 - $1,200
John O’Shea (CA, 1876-1956) oil on canvas, “Grand Canyon #2," titled on reverse, stamped estate signature lower right, with certificate of authenticity by Emma Pine on reverse. Monterey Peninsula Museum of Art and other labels on reverse. 25” x 30” stretcher, 35.5” x 30.5” frame.
William Smith Auctions
Aug. 25, 2020
John O'Shea (American, 1876-1956) Cypress Trees 30 x 36in
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John O'Shea (American, 1876-1956) Cypress Trees signed with the estate signature 'JOHN O'SHEA' (lower left) oil on canvas 30 x 36in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Aug. 25, 2020
John O'Shea (American, 1876-1956) Untitled (Carmel Springtime) 14 x 20in
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John O'Shea (American, 1876-1956) Untitled (Carmel Springtime) signed 'JOHN O'SHEA' (lower center) oil on canvasboard 14 x 20in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jun. 16, 2020
John O'Shea (American, 1876–1956), A Baseball Game(For the New York Boost Club)
Est: $200 - $300
John O'Shea (American, 1876–1956) A Baseball Game(For the New York Boost Club) Signed 'J. O'SHEA' bottom right, ink on paper with ink-drawn borders Sheet size (sight): 13 1/2 x 10 5/8 in. (34.3 x 27cm) Executed circa 1905. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania. NOTE: John O'Shea, better known as a California impressionist painter, also created commercial work in New York City, providing drawings for various purposes, like many of his fine arts colleagues in the early 20th century. He was closely connected to the Boost Club of New York (A trade group promoting printers and publishers) circa 1905-1908. In the present work, two of the three "Reporters for The Booster" refer to William P. Christopher and Henry J. Berger, members of the Boost Club of New York.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jan. 18, 2018
Engraving The Bereaved Mother Mc Menamy Hess
Est: $50 - $75
Engraving The Bereaved Mother Mc Menamy Hess Name of Print - The Bereaved Mother Date - 1876 Source - Centennial History of Our Great Republic By - John Shea Size ? 10 1/4 x 7 1/2 in.
Hidden Treasures Antiques & Fine Arts
Aug. 12, 2017
John O'Shea | Red Rocks
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Artist: John O'Shea | 1876-1956 Title: Red Rocks Signed l/r: John O'Shea Medium: Conte crayon on paper Dimensions: 18 by 23 inches
Altermann Galleries
Jun. 18, 2017
Painting, John O'Shea, Oahu, Hawaii
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John O''Shea (American, 1876-1956), Oahu, watercolor, signed lower left, sight: 10.5"h x 14.5"w, overall (with frame): 16.5"h x 20.25"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 21, 2014
John O'Shea (1876-1956 Carmel, CA)
Est: $800 - $1,200
''Seascape'', signed lower left: John O'Shea, watercolor and charcoal on paper laid to board under glass, paper size: 13.5'' H x 16.5'' W, est: $800/1200. Literature: W.A. Nelson-Rees, ''John O'Shea, 1876-1956: The Artist's Life As I Know It'', San Francisco, CA, 1985, p. 163, no. 205.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 26, 2011
John O'Shea (1876-1956) 24"x20" Monterey Cypress 2
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
John O'Shea (1876-1956) 24"x20" Monterey Cypress 20" x 24" oil on canvas. John O'shea estate stamp verso, Provenance: Letter from O'Shea's sister in law Emma L. Pine (pictured) O'Shea, born in Ballintaylor, Dungarvan (Waterford County), Ireland on October 15, 1876, came to the United States when he was about twenty years of age. In New York City, he was a student at the Adelphi Academy and at the Art Students League, under George Bridgman (1864-1943), author of Constructive Anatomy.
California Auctioneers
Jun. 14, 2011
John O'Shea (1876-1956 Carmel, CA)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
''Tahiti Sketch'', unsigned, oil on canvas laid to board and mounted to stretchers. Exhibited: The Carmel Art Association, Carmel, CA, ''John O'Shea and Friends'', August 1993 (see verso label). Provenance: Estate of the artist Richard T. Taggart
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 13, 2011
Watercolor, John O'Shea, Tahiti Shore
Est: $600 - $800
Framed watercolor and graphite, ''Study for Tahiti Shore'', 1928, by John O'Shea (Irish/Californian, 1876-1956), signed ''O'Shea'' lower right, sight: 5.75''h x 8.75''w, overall: 11''h x 14''w. Note: part of Oakland Gallery 1933 Annual Exhibition, indicated on verso. This is a maquette for larger work.
Clars Auctions
Feb. 15, 2011
John O'Shea (1876-1956 Carmel, CA)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Crashing Waves on Rocks, Point Lobos, Carmel, bears signature lower left: O'Shea, stamped verso: O'Shea Estate, WIM Oakland, oil on board. Provenance: Estate of the artist; acquired from the above by the present owner
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 16, 2010
John O'Shea (1876-1956 Carmel, CA)
Est: $800 - $1,200
signed lower right: John O'Shea, titled and numbered on the original board backing affixed verso: #12, charcoal and conte crayon on paper under glass. Exhibited: Monterey Peninsula Museum of Art, Monterey, CA, n.d. Literature: W.A. Nelson-Rees, 'John O'Shea, 1876-1956: The Artist's Life As I Know It', Oakland, CA, 1985, no. 158, cat. No. 264, pp. 128, 164, illustrated. Provenance: With Holloway Howard, San Francisco, CA (see label verso)
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 17, 2009
John O'Shea (American, 1876-1956) Santa Cruz Hills 19 1/2 x 25 1/2in
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Santa Cruz Hills estate-stamped signature 'John O'Shea' (lower left) watercolor on paper 19 1/2 x 25 1/2in
Bonhams
Mar. 16, 2009
John O'Shea (American, 1876-1956) Santa Cruz Hills 19 1/2 x 25 1/2in
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Santa Cruz Hills estate-stamped signature 'John O'Shea' (lower left) watercolor on paper 19 1/2 x 25 1/2in
Bonhams
Mar. 15, 2009
John O'Shea (American, 1876-1956) Santa Cruz Hills 19 1/2 x 25 1/2in
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Santa Cruz Hills estate-stamped signature 'John O'Shea' (lower left) watercolor on paper 19 1/2 x 25 1/2in
Bonhams
Dec. 18, 2008
John O'Shea (AMERICAN, 1876-1956)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John O'Shea (AMERICAN, 1876-1956) Two Dogs Sleeping signed 'O'Shea' (lower right) charcoal on paper 21 x 16 in. (53.3 x 40.6 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 24, 2008
John O'Shea (American, 1876-1956) Coastal Rocks 9 1/2 x 13 1/4in
Est: -
Coastal Rocks signed 'O'Shea' (lower center) watercolor on paper 9 1/2 x 13 1/4in
Bonhams
Nov. 24, 2008
John O'Shea (American, 1876-1956) Santa Cruz Hills 19 1/2 x 25 1/2in
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Santa Cruz Hills estate-stamped signature 'John O'Shea' (lower left) watercolor on paper 19 1/2 x 25 1/2in
Bonhams
Nov. 23, 2008
John O'Shea (American, 1876-1956) Coastal Rocks 9 1/2 x 13 1/4in
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Coastal Rocks signed 'O'Shea' (lower center) watercolor on paper 9 1/2 x 13 1/4in
Bonhams