Arthur Putnam Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Arthur Putnam Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 30, 2024
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930), Untitled (Panther), 1908
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930) Untitled (Panther), 1908 Patinated bronze Signed and dated in the casting: Putnam / 08
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 10, 2024
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930), "Cub"
Est: $400 - $600
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930) "Cub" Patinated bronze Signed in the bronze: APutnam
John Moran Auctioneers
Feb. 14, 2024
Putnam, Bronze Sculpture "Combat"
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Arthur Putnam (Am. 1873-1930), depicting puma and cobra in battle, signed and numbered "A. Putnam No 3" and stamped with "Cire Perdue Foundry" mark on the base. 7 1/2" high, 23" wide, 9" deep. Provenance: Graham Gallery, NYC, stickers on base.
Schwenke Auctioneers
Jul. 15, 2023
Arthur Putnam - Pair of Saber-Toothed Tigers
Est: $700 - $1,000
Arthur Putnam (American, 1873-1930). "Pair of Saber-Toothed Tigers," Concrete Figural Group. Unsigned. H: 12.75 in., W: 28.5 in., D: 15.75 in.
Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc.
Jul. 15, 2023
Arthur Putnam - "Satyr and Bird," 1924
Est: $800 - $1,200
Arthur Putnam (American, 1873-1930). "Satyr and Bird," Patinated Bronze Figural Group, 1924. In dark brown patina, signed "APUTNAM," and inscribed with the initials "R.B.W." for the Roman Bronze Works" on one end. H: 11.5 in., W: 5.875 in., D: 5.125 in. Provenance: David Bahssin, Post Road Gallery, Larchmont, New York, October 25, 1999.
Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc.
Jul. 15, 2023
Arthur Putnam - "Bear Walking," 1910
Est: $500 - $700
Arthur Putnam (American, 1873-1930). "Bear Walking," Patinated Bronze Figure, 1910. In dark brown patina, signed "APUTNAM" on top of the base, inscribed "ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N.Y." across one short end, and initials "H.H." on the back long side. H: 4.5 in., W: 6.375 in., D: 2.75 in. Literature: Illustrated in Julie Helen Heyneman, "Arthur Putnam, Sculptor," plate between pp. 140-141.
Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc.
Jul. 15, 2023
Arthur Putnam - "Descending Panther," 1908-10
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Arthur Putnam (American, 1873-1930). "Descending Panther," Patinated Bronze Figure, 1908-10. In dark brown patina, signed "PUTNAM," inscribed "cHs" and "3." H: 8.75 in., W: 8.5 in., D: 5.75 in. Provenance: "California Western & American Paintings, Drawings & Sculpture," Christie's, Los Angeles, October 28, 1999, lot 111.
Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc.
Jun. 03, 2023
AMERICAN BRONZE SCULPTURE TIGER BY ARTHUR PUTNAM
Est: $100 - $150
A cast bronze sculpture by Arthur Putnam, 1873 to 1930, was an American sculptor and animalier. The artwork represents a resting tiger. Titled Sable Tooth Tiger 1910, signed by the artist and dated 1914 on the back part of the piece. Collectible Fine Art, Sculpture And Decor.
Antique Arena Inc
Apr. 25, 2023
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930) Snarling Jaguar 3 in. high (Modeled in 1906, cast circa 1909.)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930) Snarling Jaguar inscribed 'Putnam / Copyright by AP No. 9 / ROMAN BRONZE WORKS, N-Y-' (along the edge of the base) bronze with dark brown patina 3 in. high Modeled in 1906, cast circa 1909.
Bonhams
Nov. 01, 2022
Arthur Putnam (American, 1897-1986) Combat: Indian, Horse and Buffalo
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Arthur Putnam (American, 1897-1986) Combat: Indian, Horse and Buffalo bronze signed A Putnam and stamped A. Rudier Fondeur Paris (base) height 13 3/4 x width 11 1/2 x depth 8 inches
Hindman
Jun. 19, 2022
ARTHUR PUTNAM (American, 1873-1930) BRONZE
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
recumbent mountain lion sgn. PUTNAM ‘08, 4”h; base 9.5”long Collection of G.W. Samaha
CRN Auctions
Nov. 23, 2021
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930) The Mermaid 32in high
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930) The Mermaid inscribed 'AP' (on the base) bronze with green patina 32in high For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Dec. 09, 2020
Arthur Putnam American, 1873-1930 Child Wrestling a Lynx
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Arthur Putnam American, 1873-1930 Child Wrestling a Lynx Signed A Putnam within artist's device and stamped Cast by L. DE ROME. S.F. at the base Bronze with a green patina Height 21 inches C Estate of Mary Elizabeth Scripps
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 09, 2020
Arthur Putnam American, 1873-1930 Child with Lynx
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Arthur Putnam American, 1873-1930 Child with Lynx Signed A Putnam within artist's device and stamped L. De Rome / Bronze Foundry S. F. at the base Bronze with a green patina Height 21 1/5 inches C Estate of Mary Elizabeth Scripps
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 13, 2020
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930) Bronze (CA,MS/France)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Bronze statue, Boy with Ram. Stamped Foundry FD Rome's San Francisco, Putnam's first Foundry. Signed A. Putnam. Provenance: E.W. Scripps original Commission, Miramar,California. 20w x 16d x 25 1/8. Scripps commission Putnam received his first major commission from the newspaperman, E. W. Scripps (1854-1926), for the creation of five monumental figures from California history and lore. Putnam's brother, George, worked for Scripps' secretary, and this arrangement led to Putnam visiting the Scripps Ranch at Miramar, where he was awarded the commission. Five works were initially planned for locations on the Scripps estate, and the designs were to be approved by Scripps.
Main Auction Galleries
Sep. 13, 2020
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930) Bronze (CA,MS/France)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Bronze statue, Boy with Ram. Stamped Foundry FD Rome's San Francisco, Putnam's first foundry. Signed A. Putnam. Provenance: E.W. Scripps original Commission, Miramar,California. 18w x 14d 23h. Scripps commissionScripps commissionPutnam received his first major commission from the newspaperman, E. W. Scripps (1854Â1926), for the creation of five monumental figures from California history and lore. Putnam's brother, George, worked for Scripps' secretary, and this arrangement led to Putnam visiting the Scripps Ranch at Miramar, where he was awarded the commission. Five works were initially planned for locations on the Scripps estate, and the designs were to be approved by Scripps.
Main Auction Galleries
Aug. 04, 2020
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930) Puma and snakes (a posthumous cast) 14in high (Modeled in 1906.)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930) Puma and snakes (a posthumous cast) inscribed 'APUTNAM PARIS 06' (on the base) bronze with light brown patina 14in high Modeled in 1906. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Aug. 04, 2020
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930) Standing Cougar 11in high (Modeled in 1903.)
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930) Standing Cougar inscribed with artist's device and date 'AP 03' (on the base) bronze with dark green patina 11in high Modeled in 1903. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Nov. 19, 2018
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930) Puma and Deer, or Puma Carrying Deer 11 1/2 high Executed circa 1912
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930) Puma and Deer, or Puma Carrying Deer signed in ligature 'APutnam' and stamped with foundry mark 'ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N-Y-' (on the base)bronze with dark brown patina11 1/2 highExecuted circa 1912 LiteratureJulie Helen Heyneman, Arthur Putnam, Sculptor,, San Francisco, Johnck & Seeger, 1932, p. 165 (full page illustration, different cast pictured).
Bonhams
Nov. 19, 2018
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930) Tiger Love 6in high
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930) Tiger Love signed in ligature 'APutnam' and stamped with foundry mark 'ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N-Y-' (on the base)bronze with dark brown patina6in high
Bonhams
Aug. 07, 2018
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930) Reclining panther 2 1/2in high US$ 3,000 - 5,000
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930) Reclining panther inscribed with the artist's device (on the base), stamped 'CORYRICHT 1908 EY ABTHUR PUTNAM' [sic] (along the base)bronze with brown patina 2 1/2in high
Bonhams
Jul. 15, 2018
Bronze, Arthur Putnam
Est: $400 - $600
Arthur Putnam (American 1873-1930), Rabbit, bronze sculpture (paperweight), initialed lower left, overall: 5"h x 3.5"w x .5"d
Clars Auctions
Jun. 09, 2018
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930) Bronze Circus Bear Dated 1908
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930) bronze of a circus bear dated 1908. Excellent original patina. 9.75"h x 3" x 3" Spend $5000 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. Larger piece are shipped via Steve Auger Shipping. He travels coast to coast every month delivering antiques and fine furniture blanket wrap coast to coast. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $300 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of large pieces, please call or email us before you bid.
California Historical Design, Inc
Aug. 01, 2017
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930) Puma and deer 11 1/2 x 15 x 11in Executed circa 1912
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930) Puma and deer signed in ligature and dated 'APutnam 1902' and inscribed 'Copyright 1912 by A. Putnam' along with foundry mark 'ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N-Y-' (along the base) bronze with brown patina 11 1/2 x 15 x 11in Executed circa 1912 Footnotes Provenance Private collection, San Francisco, California. Charles Phillip Johnson, San Francisco, circa 1950 (gift from the above). Thence by descent. Literature Julie Helen Heyneman, Arthur Putnam, Sculptor, San Francisco: Johnck & Seeger, 1932, p. 165 (full page illustration, different cast pictured).
Bonhams
Mar. 22, 2016
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930 San Francisco, CA)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
''Hardrock Miner'', signed and dated on the base: APutnam 98, stamped on the base: Roman Bronze Works Inc. N.Y., bronze with golden patina, 12'' H x 10.5'' W x 7.5'' D, est: $4000/6000. Literature: J.A. Baird, Jr., ''The West Remembered, Selections from the Collection of Earl C. Adams'', California Historical Society, San Francisco and San Marino, CA, 1973, p.68, fig. 140.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 17, 2016
ARTHUR PUTNAM (American 1873-1930) Posthumous Bronze
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Signed and dated 1970's 6 x 12.5 inches
Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Jan. 17, 2016
ARTHUR PUTNAM (American 1873-1930) Posthumous Bronze
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Wolf. Signed and dated 1970's 5 x 7 inches
Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Nov. 16, 2014
Bronze, Arthur Putnam, Rabbit
Est: $800 - $1,200
Arthur Putnam (American, 1873-1930), Rabbit, patinated bronze paper weight sculpture, initialed lower left, dimensions: 5"h x 3.5"w x .75"d
Clars Auctions
Jun. 07, 2014
Arthur Putnam Bronze Rabbit Paper Weight
Est: $300 - $400
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930) bronze rabbit paper weight, oval shape with rabbit form in relief, monogrammed and dated, 5" x 3 1/2", good condition. From the Estate of Janet Collier San Rafael, California.
San Rafael Auction Gallery
Feb. 16, 2014
Bronze, Arthur Putnam, Reclining Panther
Est: $800 - $1,200
Arthur Putnam (Californian/French, 1873-1930), Reclining Panther, bronze sculpture, circa 1908, unsigned, overall: 2.5"h x 10"w x 4"d. Provenance: Created from Putnam's original casting by Louis DeRome Bronze Foundry, Oakland, California, by familial descent to current owner.
Clars Auctions
May. 11, 2013
ARTHUR PUTNAM AMERICAN 1873-1930
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
ARTHUR PUTNAM AMERICAN 1873-1930 , "The Lovers, Nuzzling Pumas", 1904 , Bronze , 7 in height (17.8 cm) , signed on base, dated 1904
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
Dec. 09, 2012
Bronze, Arthur Putnan, Puma and a Water Buffalo, 1906
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Bronze sculpture, Puma and a Water Buffalo, 1906, by Arthur Putnam (Californian/French, 1873-1930), signed "A Putnam" on base and dated "06", with foundry mark, mounted on wood base, overall: 12.5"h x 7"w x 7.5"d,
Clars Auctions
May. 24, 2012
Arthur Putnam (California/France, 1873-1930)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Seated Lynx. Cast bronze with dark patina, signed in the base with the artist's cypher. View on AspireAuctions.com"
Aspire Auctions Fine Art & Antiques
May. 24, 2012
Arthur Putnam (California/France, 1873-1930)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Crouching Lynx. Cast bronze with dark brown patina, artist's cypher impressed in the base. View on AspireAuctions.com"
Aspire Auctions Fine Art & Antiques
May. 24, 2012
Arthur Putnam (California/France, 1873-1930)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Crouching Panther. Cast bronze with dark brown patina, signed with the artist's cypher on the base, also "copyright Arthur Putnam 1911". View on AspireAuctions.com"
Aspire Auctions Fine Art & Antiques
May. 01, 2012
Arthur Putnam (American, 1873-1930)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Saber toothed tiger inscribed 'Saber tooth tiger / 1910 (on the left side of the bronze base) and 'Putnam' (near the tail) and further inscribed '1914 A.R.' (on the side of the bronze base) bronze with light brown patina height: 3in
Bonhams
Nov. 21, 2011
Arthur Putnam (American, 1873-1930) Pumas, male and female (The lovers) height: 7in
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Pumas, male and female (The lovers) inscribed and dated 'A Putnam 04' (on the top of the base) and initialed and dated '© AP '12' (on the edge of the base) bronze with greenish brown patina height: 7in
Bonhams
Nov. 21, 2011
Arthur Putnam (American, 1873-1930) Tigers walking, 1912 (two) first height: 7 1/4in; second height: 6 1/2in
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Tigers walking, 1912 (two) first signed in the cartouche and dated '© APutnam C '12' (on the base); second unsigned each bronze with green patina first height: 7 1/4in; second height: 6 1/2in
Bonhams
Apr. 06, 2011
Arthur Putnam (American, 1873-1930) Reclining nude with panther and birds 11 x 12 x 8 1/2in
Est: $12,000 - $16,000
Reclining nude with panther and birds signed 'A. Putnam' (along the base) bronze with dark brown patina and marble base 11 x 12 x 8 1/2in
Bonhams
Apr. 06, 2011
Attributed to Arthur Putnam (American, 1873-1930) Puma at rest 4 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 3 1/4in
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Puma at rest unsigned patinated bronze with dark brown patina on a wooden base 4 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 3 1/4in
Bonhams
Mar. 03, 2011
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Arthur Putnam (1873-1930) Reclining Panther inscribed with the artist's device and '08' (on the base)-- stamped 'COPYRIGHT 1908 BY ARTHUR PUTNAM' (along the base) bronze with brown patina 2½ in. (6.4 cm.) high
Christie's
Nov. 22, 2010
Arthur Putnam (American, 1873-1930) Fawning jaguar height: 3in
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Fawning jaguar signed 'A Putnam' (on the base near the tail) bronze with brown patina height: 3in
Bonhams
Nov. 22, 2010
Arthur Putnam (American, 1873-1930) Skunked lynx kitten height: 5in
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Skunked lynx kitten inscribed 'A Putnam' (on the base near the right hind leg) and inscribed 'A. Rudier. fondeur. Paris' (on the side of the base) bronze with a dark green patina height: 5in
Bonhams
Aug. 17, 2010
Arthur Putnam (American, 1873-1930) Lion and lioness height: 6in, diameter: 12in
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Lion and lioness signed 'Putnam' (on the base) and inscribed 'Roman Bronze Works N-Y-' (on the edge of the base) bronze with brown patina height: 6in, diameter: 12in
Bonhams
Aug. 17, 2010
Attributed to Arthur Putnam (American, 1873-1930) Standing puma height with base: 5in
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Standing puma unsigned bronze with dark greenish brown patina on a marble base height with base: 5in
Bonhams
Apr. 20, 2010
Arthur Putnam (American, 1873-1930) The lovers, nuzzling pumas, 1904 height: 7in
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
The lovers, nuzzling pumas, 1904 signed 'A Putnam / 04' (on the base) and stamped 'Roman Bronze Works N-Y-' (on the edge of the base) and numbered '12[..] No. 26' with copywrite insignia (also on the base) bronze with brown patina height: 7in
Bonhams
Nov. 23, 2009
Arthur Putnam (American, 1873-1930) Tiger Walking, 1912 (a group of two) the first, height: 7 1/4in; the second, height: 6 1/2in
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Tiger Walking, 1912 (a group of two) the first, signed in the cartouche and dated with copyright insignia 'APutnam C ' 12' (on the base); the second, unsigned each bronze with green patina the first, height: 7 1/4in; the second, height: 6 1/2in
Bonhams
Apr. 07, 2009
Arthur Putnam (American, 1873-1930) 'Prospector' height: 10 3/4in
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
'Prospector' signed with artist's cipher (on the base) and inscribed 'Alexis Rudier Fondeur Paris' (on the base) bronze with dark brown patina height: 10 3/4in
Bonhams