Donald Putman Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Donald Putman Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 05, 2025
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) oil painting
Est: $850 - $1,100
ARTIST: Donald Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Morning Braid MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 36 x 24 inches / 91 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 132399 US SHIPPING: $139 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Donald "Putt" Putman was born in Spokane, Washington in 1926. Although born in Washington, he has spent most of his life in California. Putt attended high school in Los Angeles, and then joined the Navy during World War II. After the war he received a scholarship to California State University Fresno. While in college his passion for the arts convinced him to transfer to Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jan. 05, 2025
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) acrylic painting
Est: $1,050 - $1,350
ARTIST: Donald Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Lake Landscape with Swans MEDIUM: acrylic on paper. Paper applied to board. CONDITION: Minor damages to corners. Some warping mostly by the right edge. Some scratches/paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. Normal wear along edges. ART SIZE: 30 x 40 inches / 76 x 101 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 132400 US SHIPPING: $139 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Donald "Putt" Putman was born in Spokane, Washington in 1926. Although born in Washington, he has spent most of his life in California. Putt attended high school in Los Angeles, and then joined the Navy during World War II. After the war he received a scholarship to California State University Fresno. While in college his passion for the arts convinced him to transfer to Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Dec. 01, 2024
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) acrylic painting
Est: $850 - $1,100
ARTIST: Donald Putt Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Mexican Dance (titled on verso) MEDIUM: acrylic on paper. Paper applied to board. CONDITION: Few minor scratches/paint losses mostly along edges. No visible inpaint under UV light. Normal wear along edges. ART SIZE: 20 x 26 inches / 50 x 66 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right and on verso NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 135019 US SHIPPING: $75 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Was born 1926, Donald Putnam taught Sketching for Illustration at Art Center School of Design when it was located off Third Street in Downtown Los Angeles. He then began his own school in Hermosa Beach where he lived with his family. His school had a permanent stage that was slanted to give students a better eye level. He built and furnished it himself with all kind of great props. His ability to paint beautiful women was beyond comparison and his color sense is seldom duplicated. His early paintings of circus life are very much prized, but he is known largely for his western paintings. He did work for the circus in Florida in his early days. He retired to Coarse Gold, California and painted Thursdays with a group of talented artist near Yosemite. He was a great colorist and an understanding teacher. Don was on the art faculty at the Art Center College of Design during the mid to late '60s when it was located in Los Angeles. His primary area of instruction was illustration.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Dec. 01, 2024
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) acrylic painting
Est: $950 - $1,250
ARTIST: Donald Putt Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Stage Right (titled on verso) YEAR: 1984 MEDIUM: acrylic on paper. Paper applied to board. CONDITION: Some air bubbles by the lower edge. Some warping. Minor scratches/paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. Normal wear along edges. ART SIZE: 40 x 30 inches / 101 x 76 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right and on verso NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 135020 US SHIPPING: $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Was born 1926, Donald Putnam taught Sketching for Illustration at Art Center School of Design when it was located off Third Street in Downtown Los Angeles. He then began his own school in Hermosa Beach where he lived with his family. His school had a permanent stage that was slanted to give students a better eye level. He built and furnished it himself with all kind of great props. His ability to paint beautiful women was beyond comparison and his color sense is seldom duplicated. His early paintings of circus life are very much prized, but he is known largely for his western paintings. He did work for the circus in Florida in his early days. He retired to Coarse Gold, California and painted Thursdays with a group of talented artist near Yosemite. He was a great colorist and an understanding teacher. Don was on the art faculty at the Art Center College of Design during the mid to late '60s when it was located in Los Angeles. His primary area of instruction was illustration.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Nov. 13, 2024
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), Reclining nude female
Est: $400 - $600
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) Reclining nude female Acrylic on canvas laid to Masonite Signed lower left: Putt
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 13, 2024
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), Prepping for a Indian ceremony
Est: $400 - $600
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) Prepping for a Indian ceremony Acrylic on paperboard Signed lower right: Putt
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 13, 2024
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), Cowboy reading
Est: $400 - $600
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) Cowboy reading Acrylic on canvas laid to board Signed near the right edge, at center: Putt
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 29, 2024
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), Equestrian course
Est: $300 - $500
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) Equestrian course Oil on canvas Unsigned
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 29, 2024
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), "Getting Ready"
Est: $300 - $500
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) "Getting Ready" Watercolor on paper Signed lower right: Putt ©; titled by repute
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 29, 2024
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), Reclining figure with shawl
Est: $300 - $500
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) Reclining figure with shawl Acrylic on illustration board Signed lower right: Putt
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 29, 2024
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), "Jacky's Boat"
Est: $300 - $500
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) "Jacky's Boat" Acrylic on canvasboard Signed lower right: Putt; titled by repute
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 01, 2024
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) oil painting
Est: $850 - $1,100
ARTIST: Donald Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Morning Braid MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 36 x 24 inches / 91 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 132399 US Shipping $120 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Donald "Putt" Putman was born in Spokane, Washington in 1926. Although born in Washington, he has spent most of his life in California. Putt attended high school in Los Angeles, and then joined the Navy during World War II. After the war he received a scholarship to California State University Fresno. While in college his passion for the arts convinced him to transfer to Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Sep. 01, 2024
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) acrylic painting
Est: $1,050 - $1,350
ARTIST: Donald Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Lake Landscape with Swans MEDIUM: acrylic on paper. Paper applied to board. CONDITION: Minor damages to corners. Some warping mostly by the right edge. Some scratches/paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. Normal wear along edges. ART SIZE: 30 x 40 inches / 76 x 101 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 132400 US Shipping $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Donald "Putt" Putman was born in Spokane, Washington in 1926. Although born in Washington, he has spent most of his life in California. Putt attended high school in Los Angeles, and then joined the Navy during World War II. After the war he received a scholarship to California State University Fresno. While in college his passion for the arts convinced him to transfer to Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Aug. 25, 2024
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) oil painting
Est: $1,450 - $1,800
ARTIST: Donald Putt Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Mirror Mirror on the Wall (titled on verso) MEDIUM: oil on canvas. Canvas applied to board. CONDITION: Some paint losses by the upper edge. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 24 x 30 inches / 60 x 76 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 132397 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Was born 1926, Donald Putnam taught Sketching for Illustration at Art Center School of Design when it was located off Third Street in Downtown Los Angeles. He then began his own school in Hermosa Beach where he lived with his family. His school had a permanent stage that was slanted to give students a better eye level. He built and furnished it himself with all kind of great props. His ability to paint beautiful women was beyond comparison and his color sense is seldom duplicated. His early paintings of circus life are very much prized, but he is known largely for his western paintings. He did work for the circus in Florida in his early days. He retired to Coarse Gold, California and painted Thursdays with a group of talented artist near Yosemite. He was a great colorist and an understanding teacher. Don was on the art faculty at the Art Center College of Design during the mid to late '60s when it was located in Los Angeles. His primary area of instruction was illustration.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Aug. 25, 2024
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) oil painting
Est: $800 - $1,000
ARTIST: Donald Putt Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Harbor Scene MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: One small patch with corresponding inpainting. Few small faint scratches. ART SIZE: 24 x 30 inches / 60 x 76 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 132393 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Was born 1926, Donald Putnam taught Sketching for Illustration at Art Center School of Design when it was located off Third Street in Downtown Los Angeles. He then began his own school in Hermosa Beach where he lived with his family. His school had a permanent stage that was slanted to give students a better eye level. He built and furnished it himself with all kind of great props. His ability to paint beautiful women was beyond comparison and his color sense is seldom duplicated. His early paintings of circus life are very much prized, but he is known largely for his western paintings. He did work for the circus in Florida in his early days. He retired to Coarse Gold, California and painted Thursdays with a group of talented artist near Yosemite. He was a great colorist and an understanding teacher. Don was on the art faculty at the Art Center College of Design during the mid to late '60s when it was located in Los Angeles. His primary area of instruction was illustration.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jul. 20, 2024
Donald “Putt” Putman (1926-2007) Acrylic On Board
Est: -
Frame is in good condition. Frame measures approximately 13in x 11in. Signed in the lower right corner. KT20214 SA
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Jul. 16, 2024
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), "Stage Right," 1984
Est: $200 - $400
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) "Stage Right," 1984 Acrylic on artist board Signed lower right: Putt; signed again twice more, titled, and dated, all verso: © Donald "Putt" Putman
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 16, 2024
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007, American), "Mexican Dance"
Est: $150 - $250
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) "Mexican Dance" Acrylic on wove paper laid to Masonite Signed lower right: Putt; signed again and titled, verso
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 08, 2024
Donald Putman, Untitled (Dressing)
Est: $600 - $900
Donald Putman (1926 - 2007) Untitled (Dressing) gouache on paper signed right of lower center: Putt ©
Santa Fe Art Auction
Apr. 23, 2024
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007, American), "Mexican Dance"
Est: $300 - $500
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007, American) "Mexican Dance" Acrylic on wove paper laid to Masonite Signed lower right: Putt; signed again and titled, verso
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 16, 2024
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), "Stage Right," 1984
Est: $400 - $600
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) "Stage Right," 1984 Acrylic on artist's board Signed lower right: Putt; signed again (twice), titled, and dated, all verso: © Donald "Putt" Putman
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 12, 2024
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), Two works: "Jullia Parker & Two Great Grandchildren," 2004, Acrylic on canvasboard, 20" H x 24" W; and Independence Day rodeo, Acrylic on Masonite, 12.125" H x 10.75" W
Est: $400 - $600
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) Two works: "Jullia Parker & Two Great Grandchildren," 2004 Acrylic on canvasboard Signed lower right: Putt; titled and dated verso 20" H x 24" W Independence Day rodeo Acrylic on Masonite Signed lower left: Putt 12.125" H x 10.75" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 12, 2024
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), Native and the buffalo, Oil on canvas, 40" H x 30" W
Est: $500 - $700
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) Native and the buffalo Oil on canvas Signed lower right: Putt
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 23, 2024
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), Swans, Acrylic on paper laid to board, 30" H x 40" W
Est: $500 - $700
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) Swans Acrylic on paper laid to board Signed lower left: Putt
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 23, 2024
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), "Morning Braid," Oil on canvas, 36" H x 24" W
Est: $400 - $600
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) "Morning Braid" Oil on canvas Signed lower left: Putt
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 23, 2024
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), "Mirror Mirror on the Wall," Oil on canvas laid to board, 24" H x 30" W
Est: $300 - $500
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) "Mirror Mirror on the Wall" Oil on canvas laid to board Signed lower right: Putt; titled in ink, verso
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 23, 2024
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007)Two works: Red-headed nude woman, Acrylic and watercolor on paper laid to Masonite, 24" H x 20" W, and, Couple in the grass, Acrylic on illustration board, 17.75" H x 30" W
Est: $300 - $500
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) Two works: Red-headed nude woman Acrylic and watercolor on paper laid to Masonite Signed lower right: Putt 24" H x 20" W Couple in the grass Acrylic on illustration board Signed lower left: Putt 17.75" H x 30" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 23, 2024
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), Monterey harbor, Oil on canvas, 24" H x 30" W
Est: $400 - $600
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) Monterey harbor Oil on canvas Signed lower left: Putt ©
John Moran Auctioneers
Dec. 02, 2023
Donald Putman (1926-2007) Watercolor On Paper
Est: -
Frame has scuffs and scratches. Frame measures approximately 23.5in x 31.5in. Image measures approximately 16.5in x 24in. NR30112 SA
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Sep. 19, 2023
DONALD "PUTT" PUTMAN OIL ON BOARD
Est: $300 - $500
DONALD "PUTT" PUTMAN (California, 1926-2007) oil on board, horses in a creek. Signed "Putt" lower left, stamp on verso from Antonio Mendoza Fine Arts, New Mexico. Image measures 14" x 18". In a wood frame; 22.25" x 26.25" overall.
O'Gallerie
Sep. 12, 2023
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), Winter landscape with a hunter in a canoe and moose, 29.75" H x 39.75" W
Est: $800 - $1,200
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) Winter landscape with a hunter in a canoe and moose Oil on canvas Signed lower right: Putt
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 12, 2023
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), "Bareback," Acrylic on illustration board, 20" H x 30" W
Est: $800 - $1,200
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) "Bareback" Acrylic on illustration board Signed lower right: Putt; titled verso
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 12, 2023
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), "Roper," Acrylic on paper laid to illustration board, watermark Mi-Teintes Canson, 20" H x 24" W
Est: $500 - $700
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) "Roper" Acrylic on paper laid to illustration board, watermark Mi-Teintes Canson Signed near the left edge, at center: Putt
John Moran Auctioneers
Aug. 27, 2023
DONALD 'PUTT' PUTMAN (CA, 1926-2007)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Bordello Scene, oil on board, signed and dated lower left "Putt, '73". Depicting a cowboy thief reclining on a bed while the lady eyes reams of cash spilling from his saddlebags as she disrobes. In replica silver leaf matched corner frame with linen liner, OS: 39" x 48", SS: 29 1/2" x 39 1/2", fine condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 26, 2023
Donald (Putt) Putman, "Thinkin"
Est: $800 - $1,200
Painting
Scottsdale Art Auction, LLC
Aug. 26, 2023
Donald (Putt) Putman, "Braiding"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Painting
Scottsdale Art Auction, LLC
Aug. 26, 2023
Donald (Putt) Putman, "In the Plains"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Painting
Scottsdale Art Auction, LLC
Aug. 26, 2023
Donald (Putt) Putman, "Russell - The Storyteller"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Painting
Scottsdale Art Auction, LLC
Aug. 01, 2023
Donald Putman (1926-2007), Monterey harbor, Oil on canvas, 24" H x 30" W
Est: $400 - $600
Donald Putman (1926-2007) Monterey harbor Oil on canvas Signed lower left: Putt ©
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 03, 2023
Donald Putman (1926 - 2007) Warm Night Light
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Title: Donald Putman (1926 - 2007) Warm Night Light Medium: oil on board Dimensions: 20 x 24 inches Framed Dimensions:33 1/8 x 37 1/4 x 1 5/8 inches
Jackson Hole Art Auction
Jun. 03, 2023
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), Colt Lightning
Est: $800 - $1,200
Title: Colt Lightning Dimensions: 26 x 21 1/2 Framed/Base dimensions: 32 3/4 x 28 1/2 x 3 1/2
Jackson Hole Art Auction
Jun. 03, 2023
Donald Puttman (aka Putt), High Stakes, Poster
Est: $250 - $350
Artist: Donald Puttman (aka Putt), American (1926 - 2007) Title: High Stakes Year: 1982 Medium: Poster Image Size: 18 x 23.5 inches Size: 19.5 x 25.3 in. (49.53 x 64.26 cm) Description: Printed poster based on an acrylic on canvas of the same name by American painter Donald "Putt" Putman.
RoGallery
Feb. 26, 2023
DONALD 'PUTT' PUTMAN (CA, 1926-2007)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Bordello Scene, oil on board, signed and dated lower left "Putt, '73". Depicting a cowboy thief reclining on a bed while the lady eyes reams of cash spilling from his saddlebags as she disrobes. In replica silver leaf matched corner frame with linen liner, OS: 39" x 48", SS: 29 1/2" x 39 1/2", fine condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Feb. 07, 2023
Donald 'Putt' Putman (1926-2007) Four Mexican Women in an Interior 20 x 30 in. framed 27 x 37 in.
Est: $400 - $600
Donald 'Putt' Putman (1926-2007) Four Mexican Women in an Interior signed 'Putt' (lower center) oil on board 20 x 30 in. framed 27 x 37 in.
Bonhams
Apr. 26, 2022
Donald 'Putt' Putman (1926-2007) Four Mexican women in an interior 20 x 30 in. framed 27 x 37 in.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Donald 'Putt' Putman (1926-2007) Four Mexican women in an interior signed 'Putt' (lower center) oil on board 20 x 30 in. framed 27 x 37 in. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Apr. 03, 2022
DONALD PUTMAN "WHISTLER'S DAUGHTER" GOUACHE
Est: -
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926 - 2007) "Whistler's Daughter" Gouache. Donald "Putt" Putman was born in Spokane, Washington in 1926. Although born in Washington, he has spent most of his life in California. Putt attended high school in Los Angeles, and then joined the Navy during World War II. After the war he received a scholarship to California State University Fresno. While in college his passion for the arts convinced him to transfer to Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles. Over the year's Putt's passion for portraying the people and the history of the American West earned him a reputation as an accomplished Western Painter. His Western works include Native American portraits and scenes, frontier life, colonial Spanish ladies and Vaqueros, dance halls, saloons, and bordellos. While he is best known as a Western artist, his works cover a wide range of other subjects including portraiture, dance, circus life, nudes, and landscape. Artist: Donald Putman Title: "Whistler's Daughter" Medium: Gouache Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Left Site Measurement: 17.25x13.25 in. Keywords: Southwest, Western, Painting, OriginalArt; Ref: BD1082
Bradford's
Feb. 19, 2022
Trade Beads by Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Trade Beads by Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), acrylic on board, 22 x 30
Jackson Hole Art Auction
Jan. 17, 2022
DONALD "PUTT" PUTMAN OIL ON BOARD
Est: $300 - $500
DONALD "PUTT" PUTMAN (California, 1926-2007) oil on board, horses in a creek. Signed "Putt" lower left. Stamp on verso from Antonio Mendoza Fine Arts, New Mexico. Image measures 14" x 18". In a wood frame; 22.25" x 26.25" overall.
O'Gallerie