Gregorio Prestopino Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Gregorio Prestopino Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 17, 2024
Gregorio Prestopino, American 1907-1984, City Skyline Scene
Est: $150 - $250
Gregorio Prestopino American, 1907-1984 City Skyline Scene serigraph pencil signed and numbered 16/40 lower left
Abell Auction
Nov. 14, 2024
Gregorio Prestopino, Factory
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Gregorio Prestopino Factory oil on canvas 30.375 h x 24.375 w in (77 x 62 cm) Signed to lower left 'Gregorio Prestopino'. Provenance: Skinner, Boston, Discovery, 13 November 2013, Lot 334 | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
May. 12, 2024
Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984) African American Girl Holding a Rooster, Signed Lithograph
Est: $100 - $200
Description: A modernist lithograph depicting an African American girl holding a rooster with a colorful tail. Type: Lithograph Materials: Paper Markings & Inscriptions: Signed & numbered bottom right Date: Mid 20th century Maker: Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984) Dimensions: 26" x 19" mat opening, 33" x 27" framed. Provenance: From a Lewes, Delaware collection.
Hoch LTD.
Jan. 11, 2024
Gregorio Prestopino Finian's Rainbow Car Study
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Gregorio Prestopino (1907-1984). Mixed media including gouache and pencil, Car Study for Finian's Rainbow. Unsigned, Prestopino written in pencil on verso and with paper label on verso "By: Gregorio Prestopino, For: Finian's Rainbow, Car Study, 15 x 22, Dec. 54" and an additional paper label "No. 1". 15" x 22". Unframed. Stored rolled. Scuff marks, small creases and tears along edges and to corners, pin holes upper left and right and lower center. Gregorio Prestopino was hired as an art director for Michael Shore and John Hubley's animated adaptation of the musical Finian's Rainbow. Maurice Binder was brought on to help raise funds for the film. Hubley began work on Finian's Rainbow in 1953, but the film was never made. Production was stopped in 1955 when the project lost its funding, due in part to Hubley's refusal to testify before the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Provenance: From the estate of Maurice Binder. Born in 1918, Maurice Binder was an American film title designer, best known for his work on 14 James Bond films, including Dr. No. He died in 1991 at the age of 72.
Willow Auction House
Dec. 14, 2023
Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984) Summer, 1952
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984) Summer, 1952 oil on canvas signed Prestopino (lower left) 24 x 30 inches. Provenance: The Collection of Joseph Hirschhorn Nordness Gallery, New York Sold: Sotheby's Arcade, April 5, 1995, Lot 277 The Philip and Suzanne Schiller Collection of American Social Commentary Art, 1930 - 1970, Highland Park, Illinois
Hindman
Nov. 09, 2023
Gregorio Prestopino Finian's Rainbow Car Study
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Gregorio Prestopino (1907-1984). Mixed media including gouache and pencil, Car Study for Finian's Rainbow. Unsigned, Prestopino written in pencil on verso and with paper label on verso "By: Gregorio Prestopino, For: Finian's Rainbow, Car Study, 15 x 22, Dec. 54" and an additional paper label "No. 1". 15" x 22". Unframed. Stored rolled. Scuff marks, small creases and tears along edges and to corners, pin holes upper left and right and lower center. Gregorio Prestopino was hired as an art director for Michael Shore and John Hubley's animated adaptation of the musical Finian's Rainbow. Maurice Binder was brought on to help raise funds for the film. Hubley began work on Finian's Rainbow in 1953, but the film was never made. Production was stopped in 1955 when the project lost its funding, due in part to Hubley's refusal to testify before the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Provenance: From the estate of Maurice Binder. Born in 1918, Maurice Binder was an American film title designer, best known for his work on 14 James Bond films, including Dr. No. He died in 1991 at the age of 72.
Willow Auction House
Sep. 14, 2023
GREGORIO PRESTOPINO, THE TROLLEY, LITHOGRAPH
Est: $500 - $700
Artist: Gregorio Prestopino, American (1907 - 1984) Title: The Trolley Year: circa 1965 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 30/65 Image Size: 20.5 x 29 inches Frame Size: 30.5 x 38.5 inches
RoGallery
Sep. 12, 2023
Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984) painting "Resting Nudes", watercolor and pencil, signed "Prestopino", 28" x 38" sight, fra...
Est: $400 - $800
Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984) painting "Resting Nudes", watercolor and pencil, signed "Prestopino", 28" x 38" sight, framed 41" x 51", excellent condition
William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
Jul. 27, 2023
Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984) Untitled, c. 1968
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984) Untitled, c. 1968 oil on canvas 71 3/4 x 90 inches. Provenance: The Hirshorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, D.C. Sold: Christie's New York, June 30 - July 1, 2009, Lot 55 Private Collection, New Jersey
Hindman
Jul. 18, 2023
Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984) Lithograph
Est: $100 - $1,000
DESCRIPTION: Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984) Lithograph depicts a man holding a rooster accented with multi colors, numbered "31/75" and hand signed. CIRCA: 20th Cent. ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: H: 31" x 25" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Akiba Galleries
Jun. 28, 2023
Gregorio Prestopino American, 1907-1984 Homage to Cezanne (The Black Marble Clock)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Gregorio Prestopino American, 1907-1984 Homage to Cezanne (The Black Marble Clock) Signed Prestopino (lr) Oil on canvas 33 3/4 x 38 1/4 inches (85.7 x 97.2 cm) C Estate of Ruth G. Castor
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 22, 2023
Gregorio Prestopino Print Two Nudes
Est: $80 - $100
Gregorio Prestopino (American, New York, 1907-1984). Print, two nudes. Signed in the plate lower left and pencil signed lower right, numbered 49/100 in pencil lower left. 21 1/4" x 30" (with frame 28" x 36 5/8"). Large tear upper right.
Willow Auction House
Jun. 21, 2023
GREGORIO PRESTOPINO - DEITY - W/C
Est: $100 - $150
Gregorio Prestopino, American 1907-1984, Deity, watercolor on paper, signed lower left
Litchfield Auctions
May. 20, 2023
Gregorio Prestopino Nude Lithograph, Signed Edition
Est: $100 - $200
Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Apr. 25, 2023
GREGORIO PRESTOPINO - DEITY - W/C
Est: $300 - $500
Gregorio Prestopino, American 1907-1984, Deity, watercolor on paper, signed lower left
Litchfield Auctions
Feb. 28, 2023
GREGORIO PRESTOPINO - DEITY - W/C
Est: $600 - $900
Gregorio Prestopino, American 1907-1984, Deity, watercolor on paper, signed lower left
Litchfield Auctions
Feb. 22, 2023
Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984) Untitled (Seated Nude)
Est: $600 - $800
Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984) Untitled (Seated Nude) watercolor signed Prestopino (lower right) sight: 36 1/2 x 29 inches. This lot is located in Palm Beach.
Hindman
Sep. 13, 2022
Gregorio Prestopino (American 1907-1984) oil on Masonite board, black and white street scene, 9 x 6-1/2 inches
Est: $500 - $750
Gregorio Prestopino (American 1907-1984) oil on Masonite board, black and white street scene, 9 x 6-1/2 inches
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Sep. 13, 2022
GREGORIO PRESTOPINO (AMERICAN 1907-1984)
Est: $10 - $1,000
Untitled (TWO FIGURES BATHING IN A STREAM.) Lithograph on paper, edition 139/225, and signed lower left. Dimensions: (Frame) H 24" x W 32", (Sight) H 21.5" x W 29.5" Condition: Few dings to frame.
Westport Auction
Aug. 26, 2022
G. PRESTOPINO "SLEEPING INFANT" ED. II SERIGRAPH
Est: $200 - $400
Gregorio Prestopino (American 1907-1984), "Sleeping Infant," silkscreen on rice paper, signed and numbered 41/60, in pencil in bottom margin. Note: Early in his career Prestopino came under the influence of the Ashcan School painters, whose work led him directly to the study of urban life. Provenance: From the Estate of Marilyn "Mickey" Bord, New York, NY. A native New Yorker, Bord formed a deep personal and professional relationship with famed dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey. Mickey dyed and sewed costumes for the Alvin Ailey Dance Company and eventually served as archivist. Ailey's foundational interest in the African American cultural experience informed the art collection that he assisted Marilyn in acquiring, much of which is offered in this auction. Sight approx. h. 22 ", w. 30" Overall. h. 25", w. 34".
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Aug. 22, 2022
Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984) Untitled Nude
Est: $400 - $600
Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984) Untitled Nude watercolor on paper signed Prestopino (lower right) 28 x 37 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Leona Chanin
Hindman
Jul. 28, 2022
Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984) Untitled
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984) Untitled oil on canvas signed Prestopino (lower left) 52 x 60 inches. Property from the Estate of Leona Chanin
Hindman
Jun. 16, 2022
Gregorio Prestopino Watercolor Nude in Garden
Est: $500 - $700
Gregorio Prestopino (American, New York, 1907-1984). Watercolor on paper nude in garden. Signed lower left Prestopino. 28 3/4" x 38 1/2" (with frame 48" x 38 1/4").
Willow Auction House
Jun. 16, 2022
Gregorio Prestopino Serigraph Park Bench
Est: $80 - $100
Gregorio Prestopino (American, New York, 1907-1984). Serigraph Park Bench. On Strathmore Artist paper, with blindstamp. Pencil signed and numbered 39/60 lower left, with additional info on verso. 29" x 21" (with frame 38 3/4" x 30 3/4"). Waviness to paper, minor staining throughout.
Willow Auction House
Jun. 16, 2022
Gregorio Prestopino Lithograph Nudes Bathing
Est: $80 - $100
Gregorio Prestopino (American, New York, 1907-1984). Lithograph nudes bathing. Pencil signed Prestopino and numbered 215/225 lower left. On watermarked CMF Fabriano paper. 22" x 30" (with frame 28 1/2" x 36 1/2"). Crease to upper and lower left corners.
Willow Auction House
Jun. 10, 2022
Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984) Untitled Nude
Est: $800 - $1,200
Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984) Untitled Nude watercolor on paper signed Prestopino (lower right) 28 x 37 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Leona Chanin
Hindman
Sep. 30, 2021
Gregorio Prestopino Social Realist WC Painting
Est: $300 - $500
New York,1907-1984 Titled "Man and Tree," depicts the figure of an African American man with stern expression in front of a tree.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Sep. 30, 2021
Gregorio Prestopino The Trolley Car Lithograph
Est: $100 - $200
New York,1907-1984 Depicts nuns and other travelers packed in to a trolley car comprised of pink, yellow, purple, and black.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 24, 2021
Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984) Lithograph
Est: $100 - $1,000
DESCRIPTION: Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984) Lithograph depicts a man holding a rooster accented with multi colors, numbered "31/75" and hand signed. CIRCA: 20th Cent. ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: H: 31" x 25" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Akiba Galleries
Feb. 10, 2021
Gregorio Prestopino (1907 - 1984), Signed Litho
Est: $200 - $400
Gregorio Prestopino (1907 - 1984) New York. Lithograph of an indigenous lying woman, sight 26.5" x 16.5", condition good, but has not been examined out of frame. Signed & numbered 23/50 lower right
Weiss Auctions
Nov. 07, 2020
Gregorio Prestopino, (New York, 1907-1984), Little Grandma, ink wash / watercolor on board, 27 1/2"H x 20 1/2"W
Est: $100 - $200
Gregorio Prestopino (New York, 1907-1984) Little Grandma ink wash / watercolor on board signed lower right. 27 1/2"H x 20 1/2"W
Ripley Auctions
Sep. 16, 2020
Gregorio Prestopino, Signed Etching
Est: $100 - $200
"Sleeping Child", circa 1960's, signed and inscribed with limited edition 44/50. Approx. 22" x 30".
Weiss Auctions
Jun. 14, 2020
Gregorio Prestopino, (New York, 1907-1984), Little Grandma, ink wash / watercolor on board, 27 1/2"H x 20 1/2"W
Est: $150 - $300
Gregorio Prestopino (New York, 1907-1984) Little Grandma ink wash / watercolor on board signed lower right. Biography from the Archives of askART Biography photo for Gregorio Prestopino Gregorio Prestopino was born in New York City's Little Italy and attended the National Academy of Design at the age of 14. There he was influenced by the Ashcan painters and their depiction of urban life. In 1934, Prestopino summered at the MacDowell Colony in Peterborough, N.H. and became a director in 1954, which influenced his art. Prestopino's work ranged from the "citizens of Harlem and ending with imaginary creatures inhabiting the landscapes of New Hampshire." Throughout his career he taught painting at the Brooklyn Museum School (1946-51); New School of Social Research (1950-67); and was an artist-in-residence at Michigan State University (1960). 27 1/2"H x 20 1/2"W
Ripley Auctions
May. 21, 2020
Gregorio Prestopino (American 1907 - 1984)
Est: $600 - $900
"Two Nudes, Standing and Sitting" Color lithograph. Signed, titled and numbered 41/85 in pencil. 29 1/2 x 41 in. (sight. Framed. 49 1/2 x 37 in. (overall).
Vallot Auctioneers
May. 16, 2020
Gregorio Prestopino, (New York, 1907-1984), Little Grandma, ink wash / watercolor on board, 27 1/2"H x 20 1/2"W
Est: $150 - $300
Gregorio Prestopino (New York, 1907-1984) Little Grandma ink wash / watercolor on board signed lower right. 27 1/2"H x 20 1/2"W
Ripley Auctions
Feb. 15, 2020
Gregorio Prestopino (1907-1984)
Est: $75 - $100
Gregorio Prestopino (1907-1984), abstract, pastel or oil on paper. Sight 15" x 11 1/3". Signed "Prestopino".
Copake Auction Inc.
Jan. 08, 2020
Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984) Untitled (Seated Nude)
Est: $600 - $800
Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984) Untitled (Seated Nude) watercolor signed Prestopino (lower right) Sight size: 36 1/2 x 29 inches.
Hindman
Aug. 06, 2019
Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984), Watercolor, nudes bathing on rock. Image 38-1/2 high x 29
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984), Watercolor, nudes bathing on rock. Image 38-1/2 high x 29 inches wide. Overall framed size is 45-1/2 x 36 inhces
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Jun. 23, 2019
Gregorio Prestopino, (1907-1984 New York, NY), Sleeping child, Watercolor on paper under glass, Sight: 21" H x 27" W
Est: $400 - $600
Gregorio Prestopino (1907-1984 New York, NY) Sleeping child Watercolor on paper under glass Signed lower right: Prestopino Sight: 21" H x 27" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 20, 2019
Gregorio Prestopino 1907-1984
Est: $400 - $600
Gregorio Prestopino (1907-1984). Watercolor, ink and oil stick on paper. Signed LL. paper size 22-1/4" x 30-1/4". Framed size 32-7/8" x 40-1/2".
New England Auctions
May. 14, 2019
Gregorio Prestopino, (American, 1907-1984), Church on a Hill, circa 1930
Est: $700 - $900
Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984) Church on a Hill, circa 1930 oil on canvas signed (lower left) 23 3/4 x 19 3/4 inches.
Hindman
May. 05, 2019
Gregorio Prestopino (1907-1984) Two Serigraphs and Poster
Est: $300 - $500
Gregorio Prestopino (American, 1907-1984) Two Serigraphs: 1) "Brass Bed", signed and numbered, from an edition of 65; 2) "Old Man", signed and numbered, from an edition of 50. Along with an offset lithograph poster. Each Framed. Ranging in size from 30.25'' x 22.25'', 77 x 57 cm (sheet); 36.25'' x 28'', 92 x 71 cm (frame) to 26'' x 20'', 66 x 51 cm (sheet); 30.25'' x 24.25'', 77 x 62 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Apr. 24, 2019
Gregorio Prestopino, Signed Etching
Est: $200 - $400
"Sleeping Child", circa 1960's, signed and inscribed with limited edition 44/50. Approx. 22" x 30".
Weiss Auctions
Dec. 08, 2018
Gregorio Prestopino silkscreen
Est: $100 - $200
Gregorio Prestopino (American 1907-1984)- Cityscape with Figure Walking- silkcreen in colors, signed and annotated 'artist proof' in pencil, several vertical creases from being rolled, some breakage to ink surface. 22 3/4 x 35''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Nov. 19, 2018
Gregorio Prestopino (American 1907 - 1984) Sketch on Paper
Est: $200 - $300
Titled "Two Nudes #18", signed at the lower right and on the frame verso.
Locati LLC
Oct. 15, 2018
Gregorio Prestopino (American 1907 - 1984) Sketch on Paper
Est: $200 - $300
Titled "Two Nudes #18", signed at the lower right and on the frame verso.
Locati LLC
Oct. 15, 2018
Gregorio Prestopino (American 1907 - 1984) Lithograph
Est: $200 - $300
Titled "Swamp Iris", artists' proof, pencil signed by the artist at the lower left.
Locati LLC
Aug. 11, 2018
Gregorio Prestopino silkscreen
Est: $100 - $200
Gregorio Prestopino (American 1907-1984)- ''Mother and Child''- silkscreen in colors, signed, titled and numbered 16/75 in pencil, inscribed 'For Monette Morrow - Prestopino', handling creases throughout, soft horizontal creases from being rolled. 24 3/4 x 18 3/4''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts