Will Ousley Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Will Ousley Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 16, 2025
William Ousley HILL COUNTRY BLUE BONNETS
Est: $500 - $1,000
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953) LANDSCAPE OF HILL COUNTRY BLUE BONNETS PAINTING . SIGNED IN THE LOWER RIGHT. Height: 12 in. by Width: 19.6 in.
Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions
Sep. 20, 2024
William Ousley "Flower Field at Sunset", oil on board
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953), "Flower Field at Sunset", oil on board, signed lower right, 8 in. x 15 in., framed, overall 11 5/8 in. x 18 5/8 in. x 1 in. Provenance: Estate of a Louisiana Gentleman Collector.
Neal Auction Company
Aug. 28, 2024
Willie Ousley American Landscape Oil Painting
Est: $400 - $800
Willie C. (William) Ousley (1866 - 1953). An antique early 20th century Louisiana landscape oil painting on canvas titled 'Barnes Creek, LA'. Dated: 1930. Hand signed and titled to the lower right corner. Date and hand dedication is present to verso. Provenance: Private Collection – Osage Beach, MO. Work Size 23.75 x 15 Dimensions: 26.5 X 17.5 X 2 in. Condition: The painting is in good overall condition having mild to moderate age-related surface wear. The frame has mild to moderate storage wear to edges and corners. The painting is loose in the frame and requires remounting. 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. Local Delivery: Florida door-to-door hand delivery service available for this lot; contact Toti@Zemaqua.com for an estimate.
Hill Auction Gallery
Feb. 20, 2024
Will Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $400 - $600
Will Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953), "Willow Drive, Lake Charles Road, Louisiana", oil on canvas affixed to board, signed lower right, titled lower left, heavily inscribed en verso, 10 in. x 18 1/2 in., framed, overall 12 1/2 in. x 21 1/4 in. x 1 in. Condition: Overall fair to poor condition.
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 17, 2023
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953), "Bluebonnets", 1931, oil on canvas, signed lower right, signed and dated en verso, provenance information attached to stretcher, 17 1/8 in. x 31 7/8 in., framed, 19 1/2 in. x 34 1/2 in. x 1 in. Provenance: Neal Auction Company, Oct. 11, 2002, lot 457.
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 17, 2023
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Est: $1,000 - $1,500
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Neal Auction Company
Sep. 10, 2023
Will Ousley, American, Louisiana, 1866-1953
Est: $800 - $1,200
Scene On Tchefuncte River, Oil On Canvas, Signed Lower Right, Titled Signed And Dated 1930 Verso, 16 X 32.5 Inches, Period Giltwood Frame 19 X 25 X 2 Inches, Surface Dirt Overall. See Photos For Additional Condition Information.
J. Garrett Auctioneers
Sep. 09, 2023
Willie C. (William) Ousley (Louisiana, 1866-1953), "The Old Cypress Tree at Ousley Landing at Bagdad, LA," 1937, oil on canvas H.- 23 1/8 in., W.- 14 1/4 in., Framed- H.- 27 in., W.- 18 1/4 in.
Est: $800 - $1,200
† Willie C. (William) Ousley (Louisiana, 1866-1953), "The Old Cypress Tree at Ousley Landing at Bagdad, LA," 1937, oil on canvas Willie C. (William) Ousley (Louisiana, 1866-1953), "The Old Cypress Tree at Ousley Landing at Bagdad, LA," 1937, oil on canvas, signed bottom right, titled and dated in pencil en verso, with a long inscription in pencil commemorating "sacred memories" and "sentiment of the painter" en verso, presented in a wood frame,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
May. 13, 2023
Willie C. (William) Ousley (Louisiana, 1866-1953), "The Old Cypress Tree at Ousley Landing at Bagdad, LA," 1937, oil on canvas, signed bottom right, titled and dated in pencil en verso, with a long inscription in penc...
Est: $800 - $1,200
† Willie C. (William) Ousley (Louisiana, 1866-1953), "The Old Cypress Tree at Ousley Landing at Bagdad, LA," 1937, oil on canvas, signed bottom right, titled and dated in pencil en verso, with a long inscription in pencil commemorating "sacred memories" and "sentiment of the painter" en verso, presented in a wood frame, H.- 23 1/8 in., W.- 14 1/4 in., Framed H.- 27 in., W.- 18 1/4 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Apr. 21, 2023
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953), "West Fork of the Calcasieu River, SW LA", oil on canvas, signed lower right, inscribed lower center, signed, titled and heavily inscribed en verso, 20 1/4 in. x 38 1/4 in., framed, overall 25 1/4 in. x 43 3/8 in. x 2 1/2 in.
Neal Auction Company
Apr. 21, 2023
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953), "The Old Tree at Ousley's Landing at Bagdad, LA", 1933, oil on canvas, signed lower right, signed, titled, dated and heavily inscribed en verso, 24 3/4 in. x 15 1/8 in., framed, overall 29 1/4 in. x 19 3/4 in. x 1 3/4 in.
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 03, 2023
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953), "West Fork of Calcasieu River LA No. 541", 1931, oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled and inscribed "Spring" lower center, signed, titled, dated and inscribed en verso, 18 in. x 34 in., framed, overall 22 in. x 38 1/8 in. x 1 1/4 in. Sold to Benefit the Angelina and Michael Bloise Endowed Fund at Ochsner Cancer Institute.
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 03, 2023
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953) "West Fork of Calcasieu River, LA", oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled and inscribed "Autumn" lower center, signed, titled and inscribed en verso, inscribed on stretcher, 15 7/8 in. x 27 1/4 in., framed, overall 17 1/4 in. x 28 3/8 in. x 1 1/4 in. Sold to Benefit the Angelina and Michael Bloise Endowed Fund at Ochsner Cancer Institute.
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 03, 2023
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953) "LA Sunset", 1928, oil on canvas, signed and titled lower right, signed, dated and inscribed en verso, 14 7/8 in. x 30 in., framed, overall 15 5/8 in. x 33 5/8 in. x 1 1/4 in. Sold to Benefit the Angelina and Michael Bloise Endowed Fund at Ochsner Cancer Institute.
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 03, 2023
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953), "West Fork of Calcasieu River, LA", 1928, oil on canvas, signed, titled and dated lower right, dated and inscribed en verso, 15 in. x 25 3/4 in., framed, overall 20 in. x 30 3/4 in. x 1 1/4 in. Sold to Benefit the Angelina and Michael Bloise Endowed Fund at Ochsner Cancer Institute.
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 19, 2022
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953) , "West Fork of Calcasieu River, LA. No. 412, Autumn", 1930, oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled lower center, signed, titled and inscribed en verso, 19 1/8 in. x 34 in., framed.
Neal Auction Company
Aug. 13, 2022
WILLIE OUSLEY "West Fork, Calcasieu" (1937 Oil w/ Poem)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Willie Ousley (Louisiana, 1866-1953) The West Fork of CalcasieuRiver S.W.La. (No. 823), 1937 Oil on canvas 18" x 34" Signed and titled along the bottom edge, with extensive inscriptions on the reverse. Presented in a frame that measures 22 1/2" x 38 1/2". The artist wrote a lengthyparagraph with detailsof the work and of his personal resume in pencil tothe reverse of the canvas, including the many exotic locations around the world he's sold his paintings (including one presented to Eleanor Roosevelt). After that paragraph, he wrote this poem: "P.S. Sentiment of the Painter - Beautiful scenes comes to your view - as you drift along on the Calcasieu - The Spanish moss in wondrous grace -adorns the trees like fairy lace - like long grey beards hangs from the trees - sways back and forth in the summer breeze / and this may be the last by me - no. 823 - Will Ousley- If I am a poet I don't know it." Alternate names: Will Ousley, William Ousley
Circle Auction
Jul. 24, 2022
WILLIAM OUSLEY (D.1953) CALCASIEU RIVER, LOUISIANA
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Framed oil on canvas painting, "West Fork of Calcasieu River, Louisiana," signed lower right W. Ousley (William [Willie] C. Ousley, American, 1866-1953), titled lower center, sight: approx 15.5"h, 27.75"w, overall: 19.75"h, 32"w, 4lbs Start Price: $700.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Jun. 25, 2022
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $600 - $800
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953), "West Fork of Calcasieu River, LA, Spring", 1930, oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled lower center, signed, titled, dated and inscribed en verso, 18 1/2 in. x 34 in., framed.
Neal Auction Company
Jun. 25, 2022
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953), "West Fork of Calcasieu River, LA", 1928, oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled lower center, signed, titled, dated and inscribed en verso, 17 1/2 in. x 34 in., framed.
Neal Auction Company
May. 14, 2022
†Will Ousley (1866-1953, Louisiana), "Moonlight Bayou," early 20th c., oil on board, signed lower right, presented in a red velvet an..
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Will Ousley (1866-1953, Louisiana), "Moonlight Bayou," early 20th c., oil on board, signed lower right, presented in a red velvet and gilt frame, H.- 10 1/8 in., W.- 18 3/4 in., Framed H.- 15 1/8 in., W.- 23 7/8 in. Provenance: The Estate of Carroll Bowers, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Nov. 20, 2021
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953) , "Louisiana Sunset / One of the Many Beautiful Scenes in Southwest, La.", 1928, oil on canvas, signed and titled lower right, signed, titled, dated and inscribed en verso, 15 in. x 30 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 20, 2021
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953) , "West Fork of Calcasieu River S.W. La., No. 541", 1931, oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled lower center, titled, dated and inscribed en verso, 18 in. x 34 1/8 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 18, 2021
†Will Ousley (1866-1953, Louisiana), "Texas Blue Bonnets," c. 1935, oil on board, signed lower right, signed, dated and titled en ver..
Est: $700 - $900
Will Ousley (1866-1953, Louisiana), "Texas Blue Bonnets," c. 1935, oil on board, signed lower right, signed, dated and titled en verso, presented in a polychromed wood frame, H.- 10 1/4 in., W.- 18 3/4 in., Framed- H.- 13 1/4 in., W.- 21 3/4 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Apr. 18, 2021
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953) , "West Fork of the Calcasieu River, LA", 1928, oil on canvas, signed and inscribed "Westlake" lower right, titled lower center, dated and inscribed "Westlake, La" en verso, 15 in. x 25 3/4 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 20, 2020
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953) , "The West Fork of Calcasieu River, S.W., Louisiana", 1938, oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled and inscribed "909" lower center, signed, titled, dated and heavily inscribed en verso, 18 in. x 34 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 13, 2020
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953), "West Fork of Calcasieu River, LA, Autumn", oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled lower center, signed and pencil-inscribed en verso and on stretcher, 15 3/4 in. x 27 1/8 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 09, 2020
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $700 - $1,000
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953) , "Texas Bluebonnets", oil on canvas, signed lower right, 14 in. x 23 3/4 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 09, 2020
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953) , "West Fork of Calcasieu River, La, No. 315, Moonlight", 1929, oil on canvas, signed lower right, signed, dated and inscribed en verso, 17 3/4 in. x 34 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 09, 2020
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953) , "The Old Tree at the Ousley Landing, Westlake, La.", 1928, oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled, dated and inscribed en verso, 24 in. x 14 3/4 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Jan. 18, 2020
†Will Ousley (1866-1953, Louisiana), "Sunset on Barney Creek, LA," pastel on canvas, 1936, signed lower right, signed, titled and dat..
Est: $400 - $800
Will Ousley (1866-1953, Louisiana), "Sunset on Barney Creek, LA," pastel on canvas, 1936, signed lower right, signed, titled and dated verso with a pencil inscription "Sentiment of the Painter," presented in a period oak frame with a gold velvet liner, H.- 24 in., W.- 14 1/2 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Dec. 08, 2019
Will Ousley (1866-1953), "Garden of Dreams", oil on canvas, 23.75 x 14.75"
Est: $800 - $1,200
Will Ousley (1866-1953), "Garden of Dreams", oil on canvas, 23.75 x 14.75", frame: 27.75 x 18.75" Will Ousley was born 28 April 1866 in Marietta, Georgia. In 1880, Willie Ousley, age 14, was living in the household of A. K. Kingrey in the Vincent settlement of Calcasieu Parish. As a child, Will began drawing and painting on anything he could find and eventually created his own style, painting pictures of the nearby swamps and the Calcasieu River. In 1890 his family sent him to New Orleans to study under the noted German painter, Humbreight. During his lifetime he painted over 2,000 pictures. In 1927, art dealers began buying up all of his paintings, and he first became aware they were worth something. He died 3 June 1953.
Vogt Galleries Texas
Nov. 23, 2019
William Ousley (American/Louisiana)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953), "The West Fork of Calcasieu River, S.W. La., No. 712", 1933, oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled lower center, signed, titled, dated and extensively inscribed en verso, 17 1/2 in. x 34 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 16, 2019
†Will Ousley (1866-1953, Louisiana), "Nature Morte of Fish," early 20th c., oil on canvas, signed l.r., presented in original gilt fr..
Est: $600 - $900
Will Ousley (1866-1953, Louisiana), "Nature Morte of Fish," early 20th c., oil on canvas, signed l.r., presented in original gilt frame, H.- 29 1/2 in., W.- 16 3/4 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Sep. 14, 2019
†Will Ousley (1870-1953, Louisiana), "Moonlight on Calcasieu River," 20th c., oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled lower right c..
Est: $600 - $900
Will Ousley (1870-1953, Louisiana), "Moonlight on Calcasieu River," 20th c., oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled lower right center, presented in a gilt frame, H.- 15 3/4 in., W.- 26 3/4 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Apr. 14, 2019
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $400 - $600
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953), "The Old Tree at Ousley's Landing at Bagdad La", 1934, oil on board, signed lower right, signed, titled, dated and heavily inscribed en verso, 15 3/4 in. x 10 1/2 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Apr. 14, 2019
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $500 - $700
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953), "Barnes Creek, LA.", 1931, oil on canvas, signed and titled lower right, signed, titled, dated and inscribed en verso, 24 in. x 14 3/4 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Apr. 13, 2019
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953), "West Fork of Calcasieu River, LA, No. 342, Moonlight", 1929, oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled lower center, signed, titled, dated and inscribed en verso, 17 3/4 in. x 33 3/4 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Mar. 24, 2019
Will Ousley (U.S., 1866-1953), "Calcasieu River, LA."
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Will C. Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953) "Willow Point, Calcasieu River, LA." oil on canvas signed and titled lower right. In a period frame. 18-1/2" x 34-1/2", framed 22" x 38"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Mar. 24, 2019
Will Ousley (U.S., 1866-1953), "Calcasieu River"
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Will C. Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953) "West Forks at Calcasieu River, S.W. LA.", 1937 oil on canvas signed lower right and titled and numbered "8551" lower center; signed, titled, dated and inscribed en verso. Framed. 18-1/4" x 34", framed 21-3/4" x 37-1/4"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Jan. 27, 2019
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $500 - $700
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953), "Whispering Pines", 1934, oil on canvas, signed and titled lower right, signed, titled, dated and heavily inscribed en verso, 24 in. x 16 1/2 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Jan. 27, 2019
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $400 - $600
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953), "Moonlight Scene Houston River a Branch of the Calcasieu", oil on board, signed lower right, signed, titled and inscribed en verso, 19 in. x 12 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Jan. 27, 2019
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $700 - $1,000
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953), "Red Buds of La.", 1934, oil on canvas, signed and titled lower right, signed, titled, dated and inscribed en verso, 16 1/2 in. x 25 3/4 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 18, 2018
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953), "West Fork of the Calcasieu River, LA, No. 545 - Autumn", 1931, oil on canvas, signed and titled lower right, signed, titled, dated and inscribed en verso, 18 1/4 in. x 34 1/2 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 18, 2018
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953), "Water Hiacynths in Bloom on the Calcasieu River S.W. La", [sic], 1934, oil on canvas, signed lower right, signed, titled, dated and heavily inscribed en verso, 16 in. x 28 1/2 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 16, 2018
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $500 - $700
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953), "Texas Blue Bonnets, Westlake, LA", 1938, oil on canvas board, signed lower right, signed, titled, dated and inscribed en verso, 12 in. x 20 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 16, 2018
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $700 - $1,000
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953), "The Evangeline Oak at St. Martinville La.", 1934, oil on canvas, signed and titled lower right, signed, titled, dated and heavily inscribed en verso, 16 in. x 27 1/8 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 16, 2018
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953)
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Ousley (American/Louisiana, 1866-1953), "The West Fork of the Calcasieu River La. No. 683", 1934, oil on canvas, signed and titled lower right, signed, titled, dated and heavily inscribed en verso, 18 in. x 34 1/8 in., framed
Neal Auction Company