George W. Platt Paintings & Artwork for Sale | George W. Platt Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 05, 2025
George Platt (IL,CO,1839-1899) oil painting antique
Est: $1,600 - $2,100
ARTIST: George W Platt (Illinois, Colorado, 1839 - 1899) NAME: Landscape - Approaching Night MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: 17 x 21 inches / 43 x 53 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: has artist's label on verso CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120889 US SHIPPING: $79 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: George Platt was born in Pennyslvania, in 1839. He was a survey artist as well as trompe l'oeil and landscape painter. In 1867, George Platt accompanied John Wesley Powell's Geological Survey and Exploration expedition that included the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Platt returned from Europe in 1874. His early education was at the University of Rochester.Following these western trips, George Platt took classes at the Pennsylvania Academy and there came under the influence of William Harnett and John Peto, trompe l'oeil painters. Platt later studied in Munich, Germany and Italy and then returned to the United States in the 1880's, going to Chicago and Rock Island, Illinois; and Davenport, Iowa.In 1881, he opened a studio in Chicago and during the 1890's, he went to Colorado where he was a teacher at the University of Denver. He did trompe paintings of western still-life subjects such as a buffalo skull, a saddle, a rifle, etc.One of his trompe l'oeil paintings was of a bowie knife that appeared to be stuck into the canvas. The bowie knife was just one element in a complex hunt scene painting that was Platt's masterpiece, Vanishing Glories, created in 1888 and exhibited at the St. Louis Exhibition.George Platt died in Denver Colorado in 1899.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jun. 16, 2024
George Platt (IL,CO,1839-1899) oil painting antique
Est: $1,700 - $2,200
ARTIST: George W Platt (Illinois, Colorado, 1839 - 1899) NAME: Landscape - Approaching Night MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: 17 x 21 inches / 43 x 53 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: has artist's label on verso CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120889 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: George Platt was born in Pennyslvania, in 1839. He was a survey artist as well as trompe l'oeil and landscape painter. In 1867, George Platt accompanied John Wesley Powell's Geological Survey and Exploration expedition that included the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Platt returned from Europe in 1874. His early education was at the University of Rochester.Following these western trips, George Platt took classes at the Pennsylvania Academy and there came under the influence of William Harnett and John Peto, trompe l'oeil painters. Platt later studied in Munich, Germany and Italy and then returned to the United States in the 1880's, going to Chicago and Rock Island, Illinois; and Davenport, Iowa.In 1881, he opened a studio in Chicago and during the 1890's, he went to Colorado where he was a teacher at the University of Denver. He did trompe paintings of western still-life subjects such as a buffalo skull, a saddle, a rifle, etc.One of his trompe l'oeil paintings was of a bowie knife that appeared to be stuck into the canvas. The bowie knife was just one element in a complex hunt scene painting that was Platt's masterpiece, Vanishing Glories, created in 1888 and exhibited at the St. Louis Exhibition.George Platt died in Denver Colorado in 1899.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jan. 07, 2024
George Platt (IL,CO,1839-1899) oil painting antique
Est: $1,700 - $2,200
ARTIST: George W Platt (Illinois, Colorado, 1839 - 1899) NAME: Landscape - Approaching Night MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: 17 x 21 inches / 43 x 53 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: has artist's label on verso CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120889 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: George Platt was born in Pennyslvania, in 1839. He was a survey artist as well as trompe l'oeil and landscape painter. In 1867, George Platt accompanied John Wesley Powell's Geological Survey and Exploration expedition that included the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Platt returned from Europe in 1874. His early education was at the University of Rochester.Following these western trips, George Platt took classes at the Pennsylvania Academy and there came under the influence of William Harnett and John Peto, trompe l'oeil painters. Platt later studied in Munich, Germany and Italy and then returned to the United States in the 1880's, going to Chicago and Rock Island, Illinois; and Davenport, Iowa.In 1881, he opened a studio in Chicago and during the 1890's, he went to Colorado where he was a teacher at the University of Denver. He did trompe paintings of western still-life subjects such as a buffalo skull, a saddle, a rifle, etc.One of his trompe l'oeil paintings was of a bowie knife that appeared to be stuck into the canvas. The bowie knife was just one element in a complex hunt scene painting that was Platt's masterpiece, Vanishing Glories, created in 1888 and exhibited at the St. Louis Exhibition.George Platt died in Denver Colorado in 1899.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Oct. 28, 2023
AMERICAN SEASCAPE OIL PAINTING BY GEORGE W. PLATT
Est: $100 - $150
Oil on board painting by George W. Platt, 1839 to 1899, an American artist. The piece represents a sea shore. Signed by the artist in the lower right. Wooden frame. Collectible Antique Fine Art, Nautical Maritime Landscape.
Antique Arena Inc
Sep. 10, 2023
George Platt (IL,CO,1839-1899) oil painting antique
Est: $900 - $1,150
ARTIST: George W Platt (Illinois, Colorado, 1839 - 1899) NAME: Still Life with Plums MEDIUM: oil on canvas. Canvas applied to board. CONDITION: Few minor scrathes/paint losses. Normal wear along edges. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left PROVENANCE: Garth's Auctioneers, Date 2013-01-12, Lot 279 CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120797 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: George Platt was born in Pennyslvania, in 1839. He was a survey artist as well as trompe l'oeil and landscape painter. In 1867, George Platt accompanied John Wesley Powell's Geological Survey and Exploration expedition that included the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Platt returned from Europe in 1874. His early education was at the University of Rochester.Following these western trips, George Platt took classes at the Pennsylvania Academy and there came under the influence of William Harnett and John Peto, trompe l'oeil painters. Platt later studied in Munich, Germany and Italy and then returned to the United States in the 1880's, going to Chicago and Rock Island, Illinois; and Davenport, Iowa.In 1881, he opened a studio in Chicago and during the 1890's, he went to Colorado where he was a teacher at the University of Denver. He did trompe paintings of western still-life subjects such as a buffalo skull, a saddle, a rifle, etc.One of his trompe l'oeil paintings was of a bowie knife that appeared to be stuck into the canvas. The bowie knife was just one element in a complex hunt scene painting that was Platt's masterpiece, Vanishing Glories, created in 1888 and exhibited at the St. Louis Exhibition.George Platt died in Denver Colorado in 1899.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jul. 02, 2023
George Platt (IL,CO,1839-1899) oil painting antique
Est: $1,900 - $2,400
ARTIST: George W Platt (Illinois, Colorado, 1839 - 1899) NAME: Landscape - Approaching Night MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: 17 x 21 inches / 43 x 53 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: has artist's label on verso CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120889 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: George Platt was born in Pennyslvania, in 1839. He was a survey artist as well as trompe l'oeil and landscape painter. In 1867, George Platt accompanied John Wesley Powell's Geological Survey and Exploration expedition that included the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Platt returned from Europe in 1874. His early education was at the University of Rochester.Following these western trips, George Platt took classes at the Pennsylvania Academy and there came under the influence of William Harnett and John Peto, trompe l'oeil painters. Platt later studied in Munich, Germany and Italy and then returned to the United States in the 1880's, going to Chicago and Rock Island, Illinois; and Davenport, Iowa.In 1881, he opened a studio in Chicago and during the 1890's, he went to Colorado where he was a teacher at the University of Denver. He did trompe paintings of western still-life subjects such as a buffalo skull, a saddle, a rifle, etc.One of his trompe l'oeil paintings was of a bowie knife that appeared to be stuck into the canvas. The bowie knife was just one element in a complex hunt scene painting that was Platt's masterpiece, Vanishing Glories, created in 1888 and exhibited at the St. Louis Exhibition.George Platt died in Denver Colorado in 1899.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jun. 11, 2023
George Platt (IL,CO,1839-1899) oil painting antique
Est: $900 - $1,200
ARTIST: George W Platt (Illinois, Colorado, 1839 - 1899) NAME: Still Life with Plums MEDIUM: oil on canvas. Canvas applied to board. CONDITION: Few minor scrathes/paint losses. Normal wear along edges. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left PROVENANCE: Garth's Auctioneers, Date 2013-01-12, Lot 279 CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120797 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: George Platt was born in Pennyslvania, in 1839. He was a survey artist as well as trompe l'oeil and landscape painter. In 1867, George Platt accompanied John Wesley Powell's Geological Survey and Exploration expedition that included the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Platt returned from Europe in 1874. His early education was at the University of Rochester.Following these western trips, George Platt took classes at the Pennsylvania Academy and there came under the influence of William Harnett and John Peto, trompe l'oeil painters. Platt later studied in Munich, Germany and Italy and then returned to the United States in the 1880's, going to Chicago and Rock Island, Illinois; and Davenport, Iowa.In 1881, he opened a studio in Chicago and during the 1890's, he went to Colorado where he was a teacher at the University of Denver. He did trompe paintings of western still-life subjects such as a buffalo skull, a saddle, a rifle, etc.One of his trompe l'oeil paintings was of a bowie knife that appeared to be stuck into the canvas. The bowie knife was just one element in a complex hunt scene painting that was Platt's masterpiece, Vanishing Glories, created in 1888 and exhibited at the St. Louis Exhibition.George Platt died in Denver Colorado in 1899.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Apr. 09, 2023
George Platt (IL,CO,1839-1899) oil painting antique
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
ARTIST: George W Platt (Illinois, Colorado, 1839 - 1899) NAME: Landscape - Approaching Night MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: 17 x 21 inches / 43 x 53 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: has artist's label on verso CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120889 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: George Platt was born in Pennyslvania, in 1839. He was a survey artist as well as trompe l'oeil and landscape painter. In 1867, George Platt accompanied John Wesley Powell's Geological Survey and Exploration expedition that included the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Platt returned from Europe in 1874. His early education was at the University of Rochester.Following these western trips, George Platt took classes at the Pennsylvania Academy and there came under the influence of William Harnett and John Peto, trompe l'oeil painters. Platt later studied in Munich, Germany and Italy and then returned to the United States in the 1880's, going to Chicago and Rock Island, Illinois; and Davenport, Iowa.In 1881, he opened a studio in Chicago and during the 1890's, he went to Colorado where he was a teacher at the University of Denver. He did trompe paintings of western still-life subjects such as a buffalo skull, a saddle, a rifle, etc.One of his trompe l'oeil paintings was of a bowie knife that appeared to be stuck into the canvas. The bowie knife was just one element in a complex hunt scene painting that was Platt's masterpiece, Vanishing Glories, created in 1888 and exhibited at the St. Louis Exhibition.George Platt died in Denver Colorado in 1899.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Mar. 12, 2023
George Platt (IL,CO,1839-1899) oil painting antique
Est: $950 - $1,250
ARTIST: George W Platt (Illinois, Colorado, 1839 - 1899) NAME: Still Life with Plums MEDIUM: oil on canvas. Canvas applied to board. CONDITION: Few minor scrathes/paint losses. Normal wear along edges. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left PROVENANCE: Garth's Auctioneers, Date 2013-01-12, Lot 279 CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120797 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: George Platt was born in Pennyslvania, in 1839. He was a survey artist as well as trompe l'oeil and landscape painter. In 1867, George Platt accompanied John Wesley Powell's Geological Survey and Exploration expedition that included the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Platt returned from Europe in 1874. His early education was at the University of Rochester.Following these western trips, George Platt took classes at the Pennsylvania Academy and there came under the influence of William Harnett and John Peto, trompe l'oeil painters. Platt later studied in Munich, Germany and Italy and then returned to the United States in the 1880's, going to Chicago and Rock Island, Illinois; and Davenport, Iowa.In 1881, he opened a studio in Chicago and during the 1890's, he went to Colorado where he was a teacher at the University of Denver. He did trompe paintings of western still-life subjects such as a buffalo skull, a saddle, a rifle, etc.One of his trompe l'oeil paintings was of a bowie knife that appeared to be stuck into the canvas. The bowie knife was just one element in a complex hunt scene painting that was Platt's masterpiece, Vanishing Glories, created in 1888 and exhibited at the St. Louis Exhibition.George Platt died in Denver Colorado in 1899.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jan. 02, 2023
George Platt (IL,CO,1839-1899) oil painting antique
Est: $2,100 - $2,700
ARTIST: George W Platt (Illinois, Colorado, 1839 - 1899) NAME: Landscape - Approaching Night MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: 17 x 21 inches / 43 x 53 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: has artist's label on verso CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120889 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: George Platt was born in Pennyslvania, in 1839. He was a survey artist as well as trompe l'oeil and landscape painter. In 1867, George Platt accompanied John Wesley Powell's Geological Survey and Exploration expedition that included the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Platt returned from Europe in 1874. His early education was at the University of Rochester.Following these western trips, George Platt took classes at the Pennsylvania Academy and there came under the influence of William Harnett and John Peto, trompe l'oeil painters. Platt later studied in Munich, Germany and Italy and then returned to the United States in the 1880's, going to Chicago and Rock Island, Illinois; and Davenport, Iowa.In 1881, he opened a studio in Chicago and during the 1890's, he went to Colorado where he was a teacher at the University of Denver. He did trompe paintings of western still-life subjects such as a buffalo skull, a saddle, a rifle, etc.One of his trompe l'oeil paintings was of a bowie knife that appeared to be stuck into the canvas. The bowie knife was just one element in a complex hunt scene painting that was Platt's masterpiece, Vanishing Glories, created in 1888 and exhibited at the St. Louis Exhibition.George Platt died in Denver Colorado in 1899.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Dec. 18, 2022
George Platt (IL,CO,1839-1899) oil painting antique
Est: $1,000 - $1,300
ARTIST: George W Platt (Illinois, Colorado, 1839 - 1899) NAME: Still Life with Plums MEDIUM: oil on canvas. Canvas applied to board. CONDITION: Few minor scrathes/paint losses. Normal wear along edges. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left PROVENANCE: Garth's Auctioneers, Date 2013-01-12, Lot 279 CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120797 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: George Platt was born in Pennyslvania, in 1839. He was a survey artist as well as trompe l'oeil and landscape painter. In 1867, George Platt accompanied John Wesley Powell's Geological Survey and Exploration expedition that included the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Platt returned from Europe in 1874. His early education was at the University of Rochester.Following these western trips, George Platt took classes at the Pennsylvania Academy and there came under the influence of William Harnett and John Peto, trompe l'oeil painters. Platt later studied in Munich, Germany and Italy and then returned to the United States in the 1880's, going to Chicago and Rock Island, Illinois; and Davenport, Iowa.In 1881, he opened a studio in Chicago and during the 1890's, he went to Colorado where he was a teacher at the University of Denver. He did trompe paintings of western still-life subjects such as a buffalo skull, a saddle, a rifle, etc.One of his trompe l'oeil paintings was of a bowie knife that appeared to be stuck into the canvas. The bowie knife was just one element in a complex hunt scene painting that was Platt's masterpiece, Vanishing Glories, created in 1888 and exhibited at the St. Louis Exhibition.George Platt died in Denver Colorado in 1899.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Oct. 09, 2022
George Platt (IL,CO,1839-1899) oil painting antique
Est: $2,100 - $2,700
ARTIST: George W Platt (Illinois, Colorado, 1839 - 1899) NAME: Landscape - Approaching Night MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: 17 x 21 inches / 43 x 53 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: has artist's label on verso CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120889 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: George Platt was born in Pennyslvania, in 1839. He was a survey artist as well as trompe l'oeil and landscape painter. In 1867, George Platt accompanied John Wesley Powell's Geological Survey and Exploration expedition that included the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Platt returned from Europe in 1874. His early education was at the University of Rochester.Following these western trips, George Platt took classes at the Pennsylvania Academy and there came under the influence of William Harnett and John Peto, trompe l'oeil painters. Platt later studied in Munich, Germany and Italy and then returned to the United States in the 1880's, going to Chicago and Rock Island, Illinois; and Davenport, Iowa.In 1881, he opened a studio in Chicago and during the 1890's, he went to Colorado where he was a teacher at the University of Denver. He did trompe paintings of western still-life subjects such as a buffalo skull, a saddle, a rifle, etc.One of his trompe l'oeil paintings was of a bowie knife that appeared to be stuck into the canvas. The bowie knife was just one element in a complex hunt scene painting that was Platt's masterpiece, Vanishing Glories, created in 1888 and exhibited at the St. Louis Exhibition.George Platt died in Denver Colorado in 1899.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Sep. 11, 2022
George Platt (IL,CO,1839-1899) oil painting antique
Est: $1,050 - $1,350
ARTIST: George W Platt (Illinois, Colorado, 1839 - 1899) NAME: Still Life with Plums MEDIUM: oil on canvas. Canvas applied to board. CONDITION: Few minor scrathes/paint losses. Normal wear along edges. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left PROVENANCE: Garth's Auctioneers, Date 2013-01-12, Lot 279 CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120797 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: George Platt was born in Pennyslvania, in 1839. He was a survey artist as well as trompe l'oeil and landscape painter. In 1867, George Platt accompanied John Wesley Powell's Geological Survey and Exploration expedition that included the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Platt returned from Europe in 1874. His early education was at the University of Rochester.Following these western trips, George Platt took classes at the Pennsylvania Academy and there came under the influence of William Harnett and John Peto, trompe l'oeil painters. Platt later studied in Munich, Germany and Italy and then returned to the United States in the 1880's, going to Chicago and Rock Island, Illinois; and Davenport, Iowa.In 1881, he opened a studio in Chicago and during the 1890's, he went to Colorado where he was a teacher at the University of Denver. He did trompe paintings of western still-life subjects such as a buffalo skull, a saddle, a rifle, etc.One of his trompe l'oeil paintings was of a bowie knife that appeared to be stuck into the canvas. The bowie knife was just one element in a complex hunt scene painting that was Platt's masterpiece, Vanishing Glories, created in 1888 and exhibited at the St. Louis Exhibition.George Platt died in Denver Colorado in 1899.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jul. 03, 2022
George Platt (IL,CO,1839-1899) oil painting antique
Est: $2,100 - $2,700
ARTIST: George W Platt (Illinois, Colorado, 1839 - 1899) NAME: Landscape - Approaching Night MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: 17 x 21 inches / 43 x 53 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: has artist's label on verso CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120889 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: George Platt was born in Pennyslvania, in 1839. He was a survey artist as well as trompe l'oeil and landscape painter. In 1867, George Platt accompanied John Wesley Powell's Geological Survey and Exploration expedition that included the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Platt returned from Europe in 1874. His early education was at the University of Rochester.Following these western trips, George Platt took classes at the Pennsylvania Academy and there came under the influence of William Harnett and John Peto, trompe l'oeil painters. Platt later studied in Munich, Germany and Italy and then returned to the United States in the 1880's, going to Chicago and Rock Island, Illinois; and Davenport, Iowa.In 1881, he opened a studio in Chicago and during the 1890's, he went to Colorado where he was a teacher at the University of Denver. He did trompe paintings of western still-life subjects such as a buffalo skull, a saddle, a rifle, etc.One of his trompe l'oeil paintings was of a bowie knife that appeared to be stuck into the canvas. The bowie knife was just one element in a complex hunt scene painting that was Platt's masterpiece, Vanishing Glories, created in 1888 and exhibited at the St. Louis Exhibition.George Platt died in Denver Colorado in 1899.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jun. 12, 2022
George Platt (IL,CO,1839-1899) oil painting antique
Est: $1,050 - $1,350
ARTIST: George W Platt (Illinois, Colorado, 1839 - 1899) NAME: Still Life with Plums MEDIUM: oil on canvas. Canvas applied to board. CONDITION: Few minor scrathes/paint losses. Normal wear along edges. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left PROVENANCE: Garth's Auctioneers, Date 2013-01-12, Lot 279 CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120797 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: George Platt was born in Pennyslvania, in 1839. He was a survey artist as well as trompe l'oeil and landscape painter. In 1867, George Platt accompanied John Wesley Powell's Geological Survey and Exploration expedition that included the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Platt returned from Europe in 1874. His early education was at the University of Rochester.Following these western trips, George Platt took classes at the Pennsylvania Academy and there came under the influence of William Harnett and John Peto, trompe l'oeil painters. Platt later studied in Munich, Germany and Italy and then returned to the United States in the 1880's, going to Chicago and Rock Island, Illinois; and Davenport, Iowa.In 1881, he opened a studio in Chicago and during the 1890's, he went to Colorado where he was a teacher at the University of Denver. He did trompe paintings of western still-life subjects such as a buffalo skull, a saddle, a rifle, etc.One of his trompe l'oeil paintings was of a bowie knife that appeared to be stuck into the canvas. The bowie knife was just one element in a complex hunt scene painting that was Platt's masterpiece, Vanishing Glories, created in 1888 and exhibited at the St. Louis Exhibition.George Platt died in Denver Colorado in 1899.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Feb. 12, 2022
GEORGE W. PLATT (American 1839-1899) A TONALIST PAINTING, "Approaching Night,"
Est: $800 - $1,200
GEORGE W. PLATT (American 1839-1899) A TONALIST PAINTING, "Approaching Night," oil on canvas wrapped cardboard, signed L/L, "G.W. PLATT." 10" x 14" Provenance: Collection of Mark Harrison, Houston, Texas
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Jan. 30, 2022
George W. Platt - Still-Life of Plums
Est: $500 - $800
George W. Platt (American, 1839-1899) Still-life depicting a plate of plums upon a fringed tablecloth and bare table. Oil on artist board (10 x 14 inches). H: 13 in., W: 17 in., D: 2 in. (overall)
Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc.
Oct. 16, 2021
GEORGE PLATT (AMERICAN, 1839-1899)
Est: $100 - $300
GEORGE PLATT (AMERICAN, 1839-1899) Oil on canvas, signed lower right. Coastal scene along a rocky shore at dawn, gulls circling in a softening sky. Decorative gilt frame. Sight: 15.5" height, 35.5" width; frame: 24.5" height, 44.5" width
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 12, 2021
GEORGE W. PLATT (American 1839-1899) A TONALIST PAINTING, "Approaching Night,"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
GEORGE W. PLATT (American 1839-1899) A TONALIST PAINTING, "Approaching Night," oil on canvas wrapped cardboard, signed L/L, "G.W. PLATT." 10" x 14" Provenance: Collection of Mark Harrison, Houston, Texas
Simpson Galleries, LLC
May. 22, 2018
George W. Platt, (1839 - 1899 Denver, CO), Still life with pineapple, bananas and grapes, Oil on canvas laid to canvas, 21" H x 17" W
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
George W. Platt (1839 - 1899 Denver, CO) Still life with pineapple, bananas and grapes Oil on canvas laid to canvas Signed lower center: G.W. Platt 21" H x 17" W Provenance: Private Collection, Los Alamitos, CA.
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 24, 2017
George W. Platt, (1839 - 1899 Denver, CO), Still life with pineapple, bananas and grapes, Oil on canvas laid to canvas, 21' H x 17'
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
George W. Platt (1839 - 1899 Denver, CO) Still life with pineapple, bananas and grapes Oil on canvas laid to canvas Signed lower center: G.W. Platt 21' H x 17' W Provenance: Private Collection, Los Alamitos, CA. Notes: Framed size: 28.25' H x 24.25' W x 2.5' D.
John Moran Auctioneers
Dec. 14, 2015
* George W. Platt, (American, 1839-1899), Untitled, 1881
Est: $800 - $1,200
George W. Platt (American, 1839-1899) Untitled, 1881 oil on canvas signed G.W. Platt and dated (lower left) 20 1/2 x 16 3/8 inches.
Hindman
Oct. 07, 2015
George W. Platt American, 1839-1899 Still Life with Melon and Grapes
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
George W. Platt American, 1839-1899 Still Life with Melon and Grapes Signed G. W. Platt (lc) Oil on canvas 30 1/8 x 25 inches Provenance: Dr. William H. and Abigail Booth Gerdts, New York C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 21, 2014
George W. Platt (1839-1899 Denver, CO)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Still life with pineapple, signed lower center: G.W. Platt, oil on canvas laid to canvas, 21'' H x 17'' W, est: $4000/6000.
John Moran Auctioneers
Aug. 19, 2013
GEORGE W. PLATT (AMERICAN, 1839-1899) STILL LIFE PAINTING, fruit on table, original oil on canvas, 20 x 24 inches, artist signed G. W. PLATT lower left and dated (18)62.
Est: $500 - $700
GEORGE W. PLATT (AMERICAN, 1839-1899) STILL LIFE PAINTING, fruit on table, original oil on canvas, 20 x 24 inches, artist signed G. W. PLATT lower left and dated (18)62.
O'Gallerie
Jan. 12, 2013
STILL LIFE BY GEORGE W. PLATT (ILLINOIS, 1839-1899).
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
STILL LIFE BY GEORGE W. PLATT (ILLINOIS, 1839-1899). Oil on artist board, signed lower left. Plums. 10"h. 14"w., in a frame, 13"h. 17.5"w.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 10, 2010
George W. Platt American, 1839-1899 Still Life with Fruit, Book and Recorder, 1873
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
George W. Platt American, 1839-1899 Still Life with Fruit, Book and Recorder, 1873 Signed Platt, dated 73 and inscribed Munchen (ll) Oil on canvas 27 3/4 x 21 1/8 inches
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 15, 2010
George W. Platt (1839-1899 Denver, CO)
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Still life, two apples and a knife, signed lower left: G.W. Platt, oil on canvas board
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 22, 2009
GW PLATT STILL LIFE PAINTING WITH APPLES
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
PLATT, G. W., (American, 1839-1899): Still Life of Apples, OIL/Canvas, 17" x 27", period gilded and carved overpainted frame, 27" x 31".
Burchard Galleries Inc
Nov. 20, 2002
GEORGE W. PLATT (1839-1899)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Still Life with Cantaloupe and Grapes signed 'G.W. Platt' (lower left) oil on canvas 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm.).
Christie's