Henry R. Rittenberg Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Henry R. Rittenberg Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 21, 2024
HENRY R. RITTENBERG (American, 1879 - 1969). Still Life with Summer Fruits, circa 1923, Oil on canvas. Signed upper left-hand corner. F
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
HENRY R. RITTENBERG (American, 1879 - 1969). Still Life with Summer Fruits, circa 1923, Oil on canvas. Signed upper left-hand corner. Framed. Provenance / Notes: In 1923, the painting was a wedding gift to the artist's nephew Lew Sachs (the consignor's father) and his bride Marguerite Macht. In the 1950s, the painting was reframed and later conserved (restored). - 24 x 30 inches; Frame: 30 x 36 inches
Sloans & Kenyon
Sep. 12, 2024
HENRY R. RITTENBERG (American, 1879 - 1969). Still Life with Summer Fruits, circa 1923, Oil on canvas. Signed upper left-hand corner. F
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
HENRY R. RITTENBERG (American, 1879 - 1969). Still Life with Summer Fruits, circa 1923, Oil on canvas. Signed upper left-hand corner. Framed. Provenance / Notes: In 1923, the painting was a wedding gift to the artist's nephew Lew Sachs (the consignor's father) and his bride Marguerite Macht. In the 1950s, the painting was reframed and later conserved (restored). - 24 x 30 inches; Frame: 30 x 36 inches
Sloans & Kenyon
Aug. 08, 2024
HENRY R. RITTENBERG (American, 1879 - 1969). Still Life with Summer Fruits, circa 1923, Oil on canvas. Signed upper left-hand corner. F
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
HENRY R. RITTENBERG (American, 1879 - 1969). Still Life with Summer Fruits, circa 1923, Oil on canvas. Signed upper left-hand corner. Framed. Provenance / Notes: In 1923, the painting was a wedding gift to the artist's nephew Lew Sachs (the consignor's father) and his bride Marguerite Macht. In the 1950s, the painting was reframed and later conserved (restored). - 24 x 30 inches; Frame: 30 x 36 inches
Sloans & Kenyon
May. 18, 2024
Henry R. Rittenberg (America, 1879-1969), Portrait of Caroline Rittenberg
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Henry R. Rittenberg (America, 1879-1969) Portrait of Caroline Rittenberg oil on canvas signed "Rittenberg" and inscribed "Caroline Rittenberg by Henry R. Rittenberg" (verso) 57 1/2 x 39 1/2 inches (sight) 61 1/2 x 43 1/2 inches (frame)
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
May. 01, 2024
Henry R. Rittenberg (1879-1969) The Shaded Porch 20 1/4 x 24 1/4 in. (51.4 x 61.6 cm.)
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Henry R. Rittenberg (1879-1969) The Shaded Porch signed 'Rittenberg' (lower right) oil on canvas 20 1/4 x 24 1/4 in. (51.4 x 61.6 cm.)
Bonhams
Nov. 07, 2023
Henry R. Rittenberg (1879-1969) The Jewel Box 30 1/4 x 25 1/4 in. (76.8 x 64.1 cm.) (Painted in 1919.)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Henry R. Rittenberg (1879-1969) The Jewel Box signed 'Rittenberg' (upper left) oil on canvas 30 1/4 x 25 1/4 in. (76.8 x 64.1 cm.) Painted in 1919.
Bonhams
Apr. 09, 2022
AMERICAN GEORGE MORGAN PORTRAIT HENRY RITTENBERG
Est: $100 - $150
Henry R. Rittenberg, American, 1879 to1969. Oil on canvas portrait of George P. Morgan. Labeled on the stretcher and signed on the canvas and dated 1914. Framed. Henry R. Rittenberg was born in Libau, Latvia and later immigrated to the United States. He studied art at the Bavarian Academy in Germany, and by 1906, was in Philadelphia, where he attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art. Rittenberg painted landscapes and still life works, yet his forte was portraiture. The artist was commissioned to paint a number of portraits of American dignitaries including Attorney General Homer Stille Cummings and a group portrait of President Harry S. Truman alongside British politician Clement Attlee and Joseph Stalin at the Potsdam Conference of 1945.
Antique Arena Inc
Dec. 01, 2021
Henry Rittenberg 1879-1969 Portrait Oil Painting
Est: $1 - $1,000
Henry R Rittenberg, (American, 1879-1969). Known for his portrait, figures and still life paintings. Subject matter features well groomed elegant lady in a formal white gown wearing a white pearl choker necklace, bracelet and a diamond ring. Estate fresh condition with tears and losses to the artwork. Storage related wear to the frame which has few scuffs. Measures 10 1/8 in. x 38 1/8 in. Work measures 52 5/8 in x 32 3/8. Signed as shown in the picture. MMB Inc will not ship. Gallery will refer a local shipper for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
MiddleManBrokers
Dec. 23, 2017
Henry Rittenberg (1879-1969) Oil On Canvas
Est: -
Portrait. Listed Artist. Faint Name Visible In Upper Right. In Good Condition. Frame Measures Approximately 34" X 29" And Canvas Measures Approximately 30" X 25". Tm4662
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Sep. 23, 2017
Henry Rittenberg (1879-1969)
Est: $300 - $500
Henry Rittenberg (N.Y./Penna./Latvia 1879-1969), "Miss Patsy", portrait of a woman. Oil on canvas. Signed LRC. Label verso. 50" x 32".
Copake Auction Inc.
Sep. 23, 2017
HENRY RITTENBERG, New York/Pennsylvania, 1879-1969, Artist en plein air., Oil on canvas, 24" x 18". Framed 28" x 22".
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
HENRY RITTENBERG New York/Pennsylvania, 1879-1969 Artist en plein air. Inscribed lower right "To My Very Dear Friends Mr. and Mrs. Karl Schneider H.R. Rittenberg 19...". Likely depicts the artist Susan Hayward Schneider and her husband on Nantucket. Provenance: A Nantucket Estate. Oil on canvas, 24" x 18". Framed 28" x 22".
Eldred's
Sep. 09, 2017
South Carolina Portraits by Henry R. Rittenberg
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Portraits of John Wilkins Norwood, Jr., and his wife, Margaret Dial Norwood; Greenville, South Carolina; oil on canvas by Henry R. Rittenberg (1879-1969)-----John Wilkins Norwood, Jr., was the son of John Wilkins and Frances Conyers Norwood; Greenville, South Carolina (see previous lot). He married Margaret Dial of Columbia, South Carolina, in 1933.---Mr. Norwood's portrait signed upper left by artist, handwritten verso on canvas "John Wilkins Norwood, Jr. at 33 / By Henry R. Rittenberg N.A. / July 1941 Greenville S.C.---Mrs. Norwood's portrait signed upper right by artist, handwritten verso on canvas "Mrs. John Wilkins Norwood Jr. (Margaret Dial) / Painted By Henry R. Rittenberg N.A. / Greenville S.C. July 1941---25" x 30" portraits, carved wood and gesso frames 32" x 37"; frames with minor abrasions---Henry R. Rittenberg was a well-respected artist especially known for his portraits. He was commissioned to paint a number of portraits of American dignitaries and notables including a group portrait of President Harry S Truman with British politician Clement
Ivy Auctions
Sep. 09, 2017
South Carolina Portraits by Henry R. Rittenberg
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Portraits of John Wilkins Norwood and his wife, Frances (Fannie) Conyers Norwood; Greenville, South Carolina; oil on canvas by Henry R. Rittenberg (1879-1969)------John Wilkins Norwood (1865-1945) was a prominent and heralded banker in Greenville, South Carolina. He founded the Norwood National Bank of Greenville in 1907; and under his leadership, it became one of the most successful banks in all of South Caroina. In 1926, the Bank of Charleston combined with The Carolina National Bank in Columbia and The Norwood National Bank to become the South Carolina National Bank. In 1993, Wachovia bought the South Carolina National Bank; and in 2008, Wells Fargo took over Wachovia. Mr. Norwood also served on the boards of many companies and was a pillar of the Greenville community. The Greenville County Library came into being and existed for its first years on funds donated by Mr. Norwood and Thomas F. Parker.---Mr. Norwood's portrait signed upper left by artist, handwritten verso on canvas "John Wilkins Norwood at 76 / By Henry R. Rittenberg N.A. / Greenville
Ivy Auctions
Apr. 08, 2017
HENRY RITTENBERG, New York/Pennsylvania, 1879-1969, Artist en plein air., Oil on canvas, 24" x 18". Framed 28" x 22".
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
HENRY RITTENBERG New York/Pennsylvania, 1879-1969 Artist en plein air. Inscribed lower right "To My Very Dear Friends Mr. and Mrs. Karl Schneider H.R. Rittenberg 19...". Likely depicts the artist Susan Hayward Schneider and her husband on Nantucket. Provenance: A Nantucket Estate. Oil on canvas, 24" x 18". Framed 28" x 22".
Eldred's
Jul. 30, 2016
HENRY R. RITTENBERG | Kitchen Still Life with Onions and Brass
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE. Signed 'Rittenberg' (upper right); dedicated and dated 'To My Best Friend / F. Loving Preston / Henry R. Rittenberg / winter 1922' (on the reverse); oil on canvas.
Sotheby's
Jun. 16, 2016
HENRY R. RITTENBERG, American (1879-1969), Interior of Artist’s Home, Irvington on Hudson, oil on canvas, signed lower left., 20 x 2...
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
HENRY R. RITTENBERG American (1879-1969) Interior of Artist's Home, Irvington on Hudson oil on canvas, signed lower left. 20 x 24 inches Provenance: Mr. B. Albert Stern, grandson of the artist; Kennedy Galleries, Inc., New York; Acquired from the above in 1979; Property of an American Collection. Exhibitions: Kennedy Galleries, Inc., New York, "Sixty American Paintings, 1840-1980", April 17-May 23, 1980 (color illus.).
Shannon's
Feb. 27, 2016
HENRY RITTENBERG, New York/Pennsylvania, 1879-1969, Artist en plein air., Oil on canvas, 24" x 18". Framed 28" x 22".
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
HENRY RITTENBERG New York/Pennsylvania, 1879-1969 Artist en plein air. Inscribed lower right "To My Very Dear Friends Mr. and Mrs. Karl Schneider H.R. Rittenberg 19...". Likely depicts the artist Susan Hayward Schneider and her husband on Nantucket. Provenance: A Nantucket Estate. Oil on canvas, 24" x 18". Framed 28" x 22".
Eldred's
Jan. 14, 2016
HENRY R. RITTENBERG, American (1879-1969), Interior of Artist’s Home, Irvington on Hudson, oil on canvas, signed lower left., 20 x 2...
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
HENRY R. RITTENBERG American (1879-1969) Interior of Artist's Home, Irvington on Hudson oil on canvas, signed lower left. 20 x 24 Provenance: Mr. B. Albert Stern, grandson of the artist; Kennedy Galleries, Inc., New York; Acquired from the above in 1979; Property of an American Collection. Exhibitions: Kennedy Galleries, Inc., New York, "Sixty American Paintings, 1840-1980", April 17-May 23, 1980 (color illus.).
Shannon's
Jan. 14, 2016
HENRY R. RITTENBERG, American (1879-1969), William Merritt Chase's Studio Interior, Shinnecock Hills, oil on canvas, unsigned., 29 x..
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
HENRY R. RITTENBERG American (1879-1969) William Merritt Chase's Studio Interior, Shinnecock Hills oil on canvas, unsigned. 29 x 34 Provenance: Kennedy Galleries, Inc., New York; Acquired from the above in 1980; Property of an American Collection. Exhibitions: Greenwich Historical Society, Cos Cob, CT, "A View from the Goldfish Window," October 3, 2012-January 6, 2013.
Shannon's
Jan. 14, 2016
HENRY R. RITTENBERG, American (1879-1969), Interior of Artist's Home, oil on canvas, signed with initials lower center (on book)., 3..
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
HENRY R. RITTENBERG American (1879-1969) Interior of Artist's Home oil on canvas, signed with initials lower center (on book). 39 1/2 x 39 1/2 Provenance: Mrs. Carol Stern, daughter of the artist; Kennedy Galleries, Inc., New York; Acquired from the above in 1980; Property of an American Collection.
Shannon's
Dec. 10, 2015
Henry Rittenberg (1879-1969, New York/Pennsylvania) Farmhouse with Chickens
Est: $800 - $1,200
Oil on canvas. Signed in lower right. 20"h x 24"w
Alderfer Auction
Nov. 21, 2015
HENRY RITTENBERG, New York/Pennsylvania, 1879-1969, Artist en plein air., Oil on canvas, 24" x 18". Framed 28" x 22".
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
HENRY RITTENBERG New York/Pennsylvania, 1879-1969 Artist en plein air. Inscribed lower right "To My Very Dear Friends Mr. and Mrs. Karl Schneider H.R. Rittenberg 19...". Likely depicts the artist Susan Hayward Schneider and her husband on Nantucket. Provenance: A Nantucket Estate. Oil on canvas, 24" x 18". Framed 28" x 22".
Eldred's
Oct. 29, 2015
HENRY R. RITTENBERG, American (1879-1969), Interior of Artist's Home, oil on canvas, signed with initials lower center (on book)., 3..
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
HENRY R. RITTENBERG American (1879-1969) Interior of Artist's Home oil on canvas, signed with initials lower center (on book). 39 1/2 x 39 1/2 Provenance: Mrs. Carol Stern, daughter of the artist; Kennedy Galleries, Inc., New York; Acquired from the above in 1980; Property of an American Collection.
Shannon's
Oct. 29, 2015
HENRY R. RITTENBERG, American (1879-1969), Interior of Artist’s Home, Irvington on Hudson, oil on canvas, signed lower left., 20 x 2...
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
HENRY R. RITTENBERG American (1879-1969) Interior of Artist's Home, Irvington on Hudson oil on canvas, signed lower left. 20 x 24 Provenance: Mr. B. Albert Stern, grandson of the artist; Kennedy Galleries, Inc., New York; Acquired from the above in 1979; Property of an American Collection. Exhibitions: Kennedy Galleries, Inc., New York, "Sixty American Paintings, 1840-1980", April 17-May 23, 1980 (color illus.).
Shannon's
Oct. 29, 2015
HENRY R. RITTENBERG, American (1879-1969), William Merritt Chase's Studio Interior, Shinnecock Hills, oil on canvas, unsigned., 29 x..
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
HENRY R. RITTENBERG American (1879-1969) William Merritt Chase's Studio Interior, Shinnecock Hills oil on canvas, unsigned. 29 x 34 Provenance: Kennedy Galleries, Inc., New York; Acquired from the above in 1980; Property of an American Collection. Exhibitions: Greenwich Historical Society, Cos Cob, CT, "A View from the Goldfish Window," October 3, 2012-January 6, 2013.
Shannon's
Jul. 31, 2015
HENRY RITTENBERG, New York/Pennsylvania, 1879-1969, Artist en plein air., Oil on canvas, 24" x 18". Framed 28" x 22".
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
HENRY RITTENBERG New York/Pennsylvania, 1879-1969 Artist en plein air. Inscribed lower right "To My Very Dear Friends Mr. and Mrs. Karl Schneider H.R. Rittenberg 19...". Likely depicts the artist Susan Hayward Schneider and her husband on Nantucket. Provenance: A Nantucket Estate. Oil on canvas, 24" x 18". Framed 28" x 22".
Eldred's
Apr. 25, 2013
HENRY R. RITTENBERG, American (1879-1969), "On the Porch", oil on canvas board, signed upper left., 20 1/4 x 24 1/4
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
HENRY R. RITTENBERG American (1879-1969) "On the Porch" oil on canvas board, signed upper left. 20 1/4 x 24 1/4 Provenance: Estate of the artist; Kennedy Galleries, Inc., New York. Other Notes: Property of a Corporate Collection
Shannon's
May. 02, 2012
Henry R. Rittenberg, (American, 1879-1969), Portrait of a Lady
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Henry R. Rittenberg (American, 1879-1969) Portrait of a Lady oil on canvas signed Rittenberg (upper left) 36 1/4 x 25 inches.
Hindman
Sep. 02, 2011
PORTRAIT OF A MAN BY HENRY R. RITTENBERG (NEW YORK, 1879-1969).
Est: $800 - $1,200
PORTRAIT OF A MAN BY HENRY R. RITTENBERG (NEW YORK, 1879-1969). Oil on canvas, signed lower right. Seated man identified as Joseph Hartley Esq., reputedly a doctor. 44"h. 30"w., in a frame, 34"h. 50"w.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 28, 2011
HENRY R. RITTENBERG, American (1879-1969), "William Chase's Studio Interior, Shinnecock Hills", oil on canvas, unsigned., 29 x 34
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
HENRY R. RITTENBERG American (1879-1969) "William Chase's Studio Interior, Shinnecock Hills" oil on canvas, unsigned. 29 x 34 Provenance: Kennedy Galleries, Inc., New York; Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York, New York.
Shannon's
Sep. 24, 2008
Henry R. Rittenberg 1879-1969 , The Red Lacquer Box oil on canvas
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
signed Rittenberg , l.l.; signed Henry R. Rittenberg three times, on the stretcher, the backing and on an old exhibition label affixed to the frame oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Sep. 13, 2008
Henry R. Rittenberg (American, 1879-1969) Portrait
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Henry R. Rittenberg (American, 1879-1969) Portrait of Jonas Lie, President of the National Academy; Oil on canvas (framed); Signed; 56" x 36"; Provenance: Estate of the artist; Private Collection, New York
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jun. 13, 2007
u - Henry R. Rittenberg 1879-1969 , Still life with Tôle Urn and Kraak Bowl
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
signed Rittenberg (lower left) oil on canvas Condition Note: generally good visual condition, canvas unlined, under UV light inpainted diagonal scratch under tea urn, inpainting to upper right and upper left corners, inpainted stretcher-bar marks to right, small flaw to lower left edge We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Sotheby's
Dec. 20, 2006
Henry R. Rittenberg (American, 1879-1969)
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Self Portrait with wife signed '-Rittenberg-' (lower right) oil on canvas 50 x 39 3/4 in. (127 x 101 cm.)
Christie's
Apr. 28, 2005
HENRY R. RITTENBERG American (1879-1969)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
oil on canvas, 18 x 24, signed lower right.
Shannon's
Mar. 03, 2005
Henry R. Rittenberg (1879-1969)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Cyclamen signed and dated 'Rittenberg 1919' (lower left) oil on canvas 45 1/4 x 35 in. (114.9 x 88.9 cm.)
Christie's
Apr. 26, 2001
HENRY R. RITTENBERG American (1879-1971)
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Still Life with Fruit, Flute and Bronze oil on canvas, 30 x 36. Provenance: Estate of the artist, until 1971; private collection, New York, New York.
Shannon's