Lewis William Rubenstein Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Lewis William Rubenstein Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 20, 2024
Lewis Rubenstein Lithograph AP SIGNED
Est: $50 - $100
Lewis Rubenstein (1908-2003) lithograph pencil signed lower right, 'Artist's Proof' lower left. Image measures 14.25 in. x 20.5 in. Sheet measures 19 in. x 22.5 in. Vertical tears upper and lower edges, creased at edges and corners. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. Provenance: Estate collection of William Greenbaum, Gloucester, Massachusetts, Proprietor of William Greenbaum Fine Prints. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as condition can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 14x14x14 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio if it is not fragile or over 25lbs. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. Books maximum box size will be 14x14x14 inch or equivalent and will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. If your invoice is for multiple items, we will use our discretion on requiring the use of an outside shipper. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction even if not stated.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Mar. 23, 2024
Lewis Rubenstein (American, 1908-2003) lithograph
Est: $80 - $150
Macumba lithograph, c. 1940-45, signed, titled and annotated 'Ed 250' in pencil, matted and framed. 10 x 13 3/4''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Nov. 01, 2023
LEWIS RUBENSTEIN AAA LITHO AND RALPH FLETCHER ETCHING
Est: $50 - $500
1) Lewis W. Rubenstein (1908-2003) Macumba (1963). The lithograph published by Associated American Artists in an edition of 250 prints is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right and titled lower center. Image size 9.75 x 13.75, sheet measures 13.25 x 17.75 inches. 2) Ralph Fletcher Seymour (1876-1966) A Paris Wine Shop (1935). The etching is signed by the artist in pencil lower right and titled lower left, marked with a Chicago Society of Etchers blindstamp. Image size 9.75 x 7.75, sheet measures 13 x 11 inches. Please see description for measurements. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Oct. 18, 2023
Lewis W. Rubenstein Modernist Lithograph
Est: $100 - $200
Signed in pencil to the lower right and initialed in the plate.Numbered 22/30. Housed in a nice frame and matted. Sight size: 15" ht. x 21" wd., framed size: 23" ht. x 28.5" wd.
Caza Sikes
Dec. 21, 2022
Lewis William Rubenstein (1908-2008) Copper Miner, 1938 Lithograph on BFK Rives
Est: $500 - $700
Lewis William Rubenstein (1908-2008) Copper Miner, 1938 Lithograph on BFK Rives paper 20 x 16 inches (50.8 x 40.6 cm) (sheet) A.P. Signed, titled, and annotated in pencil along lower edge Property from a Distinguished New York Estate HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Nov. 16, 2022
Lewis William Rubenstein (1908-2008) Foundry, 1938 Lithograph on BFK Rives paper
Est: $500 - $700
Lewis William Rubenstein (1908-2008) Foundry, 1938 Lithograph on BFK Rives paper 21-5/8 x 14-1/2 inches (54.9 x 36.8 cm) (sheet) A.P. Signed and annotated in pencil along lower edge Property from a Distinguished New York Estate HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Nov. 16, 2022
Lewis William Rubenstein (1908-2008) Copper Miner, 1938 Lithograph on wove paper
Est: $500 - $700
Lewis William Rubenstein (1908-2008) Copper Miner, 1938 Lithograph on wove paper 20 x 16 inches (50.8 x 40.6 cm) (sheet) A.P. Signed and annotated in pencil along lower edge Property from a Distinguished New York Estate HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 13, 2022
Lewis William Rubenstein (American, 1908-2008) Watch Watercolor and pencil on he
Est: $500 - $700
Lewis William Rubenstein (American, 1908-2008) Watch Watercolor and pencil on heavy paper 22-1/2 x 15-1/2 inches (57.2 x 39.4 cm) Signed lower left: L W REUBENSTEIN Property from a Distinguished New York Estate HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 13, 2022
Lewis William Rubenstein (American, 1908-2008) Portrait of a Miner Pencil on BFK
Est: $300 - $500
Lewis William Rubenstein (American, 1908-2008) Portrait of a Miner Pencil on BFK paper 16 x 11-1/4 inches (40.6 x 28.6 cm) Signed lower left: LEWIS RUBENSTEIN Property from a Distinguished New York Estate HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Aug. 11, 2022
Lewis Rubenstein, (American, 1908-2003), Gleaners II, lithograph, 14 1/2" x 20 3/4"
Est: $150 - $250
Lewis Rubenstein (American, 1908-2003) Gleaners II lithograph signed and numbered in pencil lower margin initialed in plate lower right edition of 30 inscribed 2nd ed. 14 1/2" x 20 3/4" Provenance: Frederick Baker Inc., Chicago, Illinois (label on mat recto)
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 13, 2021
Lewis Rubenstein, (American, 1908-2003), Macumba, lithograph, 9 15/16" x 13 7/8"
Est: $100 - $200
Lewis Rubenstein (American, 1908-2003) Macumba lithograph signed, titled and numbered in pencil lower margin edition of 250 9 15/16" x 13 7/8"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 13, 2021
Lewis Rubenstein, (American, 1908-2003), Pouring Molten Steel, 1938, color lithograph, 16" x 10 5/16"
Est: $500 - $700
Lewis Rubenstein (American, 1908-2003) Pouring Molten Steel, 1938 color lithograph signed and numbered in pencil lower margin edition of 25 16" x 10 5/16"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
May. 23, 2021
LEWIS RUBENSTEIN (1908 - 2003)
Est: $200 - $300
"Norrie Point - Staatsburg, NY"; c. 1980; Watercolor on Paper; 14.25" x 21.5"; Signed Lower Right; Framed (under glass).
James Cox Gallery
May. 23, 2021
LEWIS RUBENSTEIN (1908 - 2003)
Est: $400 - $500
"Double Dutch"; c. 1970; Oil on Board; 19.5" x 29.25"; Signed Lower Right; Framed.
James Cox Gallery
Apr. 10, 2021
(2) Lewis Rubenstein (1908-2003) American
Est: $200 - $400
Pair of Lewis Rubenstein (American, 1908-2003). Mixed Media & Lithograph. Signed lower right. Sight size: 19 x 24 1/2 in. Overall size: 28 x 34 in. Lewis Rubenstein was born in 1908 in Buffalo, NY, the son of Emil and Hannah (Hirshman) Rubenstein. In 1930 he graduated from Harvard University with a B.A. in Fine Arts. He then spent two years as a Harvard Travelling Fellow in Europe, studying in France and Italy. From 1935 to 1938 he accepted commissions to paint frescoes murals in Harvard museums, as well as buildings in Detroit. In 1937 he began his long career as an art educator, joining the faculty of Vassar in 1939 as Instructor in Art. After a year's leave of absence to paint another commission, Rubenstein returned to Vassar in 1941. In 1942 he married Erica Beckh and took another leave of absence from Vassar to paint ship camoflage for the U.S. Navy during the Second World War. In 1946 he returned to Vassar as an Assistant Professor of Art. He became Associate Professor in 1951 and remained at the college until his retirement in 1974. As an artist, Rubenstein worked in a variety of media, from oil paint to "water-based techniques" such as ink, fresco, and watercolor (see "Introduction," Lewis Rubenstein: Retrospective Exhibition). He also continued to draw and sketch, producing during a series of sketched portraits of Vassar colleagues during faculty meetings. Rubenstein exhibited his work widely in gallerys such as Harvard's Busch-Reisinger Museum, the Albany Institute of History and Art, the National Academy of Design, and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. Lewis Rubenstein died in June 2003 at age 94 in Shelborne, Vermont.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Feb. 04, 2021
LEWIS RUBENSTEIN (1908-2003) Foundry.
Est: $500 - $750
LEWIS RUBENSTEIN (1908-2003) Foundry . Lithograph. 406x260 mm; 16x10 1/4 inches, full margins. Signed and numbered 6/40 in pencil, lower margin. 1938. A very good impression. Muralist Rubenstein was most well-known for his controversial anti-fascist and anti-German mural commissioned by his alma mater Harvard University in 1930. His painting for the Wareham, Massachusetts post office commissioned by the Treasury Section of the Fine Arts in 1940 was less controversial. "Cranberry Pickers" celebrated the harvesters of Massachusetts' most important agricultural export. The migrant workers depicted in the mural are dignified and are painted in a style reminiscent of the Renaissance, which Lewis had studied on a fellowship from Harvard.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jan. 28, 2021
LEWIS W. RUBENSTEIN (New York, b. 1908), "Drums, Fore River Plant"., Ink wash and pencil on paper, 12" x 9". Mounted on backboard. Framed 19.5" x 15".
Est: $300 - $400
LEWIS W. RUBENSTEIN New York, b. 1908 "Drums, Fore River Plant". Artist identified and titled on label verso. Ink wash and pencil on paper, 12" x 9". Mounted on backboard. Framed 19.5" x 15".
Eldred's
Nov. 21, 2019
Lewis Rubenstein Lithograph [AAA, WPA, Religious]
Est: $20 - $40
Lewis Rubenstein (New York b. 1908) WPA-era lithograph. Signed 'Lewis Rubenstein' in pencil lower right. Title 'Macumba' in pencil lower center. Measures 9.875-in. x 13.875-in. image size, 13-in. x 18-in. sheet size. Image in VG/EX condition. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Oct. 20, 2019
LEWIS RUBENSTEIN LITHOGRAPH 1963 'MACUMBA'
Est: $100 - $300
LEWIS RUBENSTEIN (AMERICAN, 1908-2003) LITHOGRAPH 1963 H 10.75" W 14.5" 'MACUMBA' Lewis Rubenstein "Macumba," lithograph, 1963, edition of 250, titled and signed in pencil lower right, "Lewis Rubenstein,"
DuMouchelles
Sep. 18, 2019
Two Lithographs, Lewis W. Rubenstein
Est: $200 - $400
Together with a print by J. Herr titled "Mission Impossible." Size" 15 1/2"h x 22"w Provenance: The Collection of the Estate of Elayne and Monroe Weinstein, Poughkeepsie, NY.
Nye & Company
Aug. 13, 2019
Lewis W. Rubenstein (born 1908), Signed
Est: $200 - $400
Lewis W. Rubenstein (born 1908), Signed lower left. unstretched and unframed oil on canvas. Rubenstein is known for industrial genre painting-fresco, lithography, teaching. Size: 36 x 26 in.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Aug. 01, 2019
Lewis Rubenstein Lithograph [AAA, WPA, Religious]
Est: $30 - $60
Lewis Rubenstein (New York b. 1908) WPA-era lithograph. Signed 'Lewis Rubenstein' in pencil lower right. Title 'Macumba' in pencil lower center. Numbered 'Ed.250' in pencil lower left. Measures 9.875-in. x 13.875-in. image size, 13-in. x 18-in. sheet size. Image in VG/EX condition. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Jul. 28, 2019
Lewis W. Rubenstein (born 1908), Signed
Est: $200 - $400
Lewis W. Rubenstein (born 1908), Signed lower left. unstretched and unframed oil on canvas. Rubenstein is known for industrial genre painting-fresco, lithography, teaching. Size: 36 x 26 in.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Jun. 22, 2019
Lewis Rubenstein (b. 1908)
Est: $50 - $100
Lewis Rubenstein (b. 1908), landscape, charcoal. Pencil signed LRC. Sight 33" x 23'.
Copake Auction Inc.
Apr. 11, 2019
Lewis Rubenstein WPA Era Signed Lithograph
Est: $50 - $80
Lewis Rubenstein (American b. 1908) signed lithograph. Signed 'Lewis Rubenstein' in pencil lower right. Titled 'Macumba - Brazil' in pencil lower center. 'Ed. 250' in pencil lower left. Image measures 9.875-in. x 13.875-in., sheet measures 13-in. x 18-in. Light creases in lower left margins, overall VG/VG-EX. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Oct. 21, 2018
Lewis Rubenstein "Macumba" Lithograph 1963
Est: -
Lewis Rubenstein (American 1908-2003) "Macumba," lithograph, 1963, edition of 250, titled and signed in pencil lower right, "Lewis Rubenstein," Label on reverse, "Associated American Artists." Image: 10.75" H x 14.5" W; frame: 16.75" H x 20.75" W. Overall toning.
Auctions at Showplace
Aug. 16, 2018
Lewis Rubenstein Lithograph
Est: $50 - $80
Lewis Rubenstein original pencil signed lithograph. Signed in pencil lower right. Titled in pencil lower center and stated to be an "Ed. 250" in pencil lower left. Measures 13" x 18" (sheet size). Overall image is in Ex+/Near Mint condition. Sheet has tape pn verso at top from hinges. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship all items in this auction in-house with the most fair shipping charges possible.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Jun. 10, 2017
Lewis Rubenstein lithograph
Est: $250 - $350
Lewis Rubenstein (American 1908-2003)- ''Copper Miner''- lithograph, 1938, signed in pencil, artist's proof, foxing, handling creases. 14 x 11 3/4''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Nov. 12, 2016
LEWIS RUBENSTEIN (1908-2003) PENCIL SIGNED LITHOGRAPH
Est: $200 - $300
Titled 'Sea Gleaners' lower center, edition 78/250 lower left, signed lower right, AAA label verso, image measures 10 x 13.75 inches, sheet size 13 x 17, frame size is 17.75 x 21 inches. We ship in-house for all items with the exception of very large and or very fragile pieces and some international shipments.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Oct. 29, 2016
Rubenstein, Forest Scene, Crayon
Est: $100 - $200
Lewis W. Rubenstein (American, 1908-2003), forest scene, crayon drawing, signed lower left, 8 1/8" h x 10 5/8" w (view), 16" h x 18 1/4" w (frame). Provenance: From the estate of Robert C. Brooks, Portland, Maine.
Kaminski Auctions
Sep. 23, 2016
LEWIS RUBENSTEIN (1908-2003) PENCIL SIGNED LITHOGRAPH
Est: $200 - $300
Titled 'Sea Gleaners' lower center, edition 78/250 lower left, signed lower right, AAA label verso, image measures 10 x 13.75 inches, sheet size 13 x 17, frame size is 17.75 x 21 inches. We ship in-house for all items with the exception of very large and or very fragile pieces and some international shipments.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Jun. 05, 2016
Rubenstein, Forest Scene, Crayon
Est: $100 - $200
Lewis W. Rubenstein (American, 1908-2003), forest scene, crayon drawing, signed lower left, 8 1/8" h x 10 5/8" w (view), 16" h x 18 1/4" w (frame). Provenance: From the estate of Robert C. Brooks, Portland, Maine.
Kaminski Auctions
Dec. 12, 2015
Lewis W. Rubenstein lithograph
Est: $80 - $150
Lewis W. Rubenstein (American 1908- )- ''Macumba''- lithograph, c. 1940-45, signed, titled and annotated 'Ed 250' in pencil. 10 x 13 3/4''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Sep. 27, 2015
Rubenstein, Forest Scene, Crayon
Est: $100 - $200
Lewis W. Rubenstein (American, b. 1908), forest scene, crayon drawing, signed lower left, 8 1/8" h x 10 5/8" w (view), 16" h x 18 1/4" w (frame). Provenance: From the estate of Robert C. Brooks, Portland, ME.
Kaminski Auctions
May. 17, 2015
Rubenstein, Forest Scene, Crayon
Est: $150 - $250
Lewis W. Rubenstein (American, b. 1908), forest scene, crayon drawing, signed lower left, 8 1/8"h x 10 5/8"w, 16"h x 18 1/4"w (frame). Provenance: from the estate of Robert C. Brooks, Portland, Maine.
Kaminski Auctions
Aug. 03, 2014
Lewis Rubenstein (American 1908) Capoeira Watercolor
Est: $500 - $600
Lewis Rubenstein (American 1908) Capoeira Watercolor. Very unusual the painting has a moving scroll. See photos. Comes with wooden stand. Picture measures - 14 3/4" wide x 11 1/4" high. The frame - 5 1/2".
Bruce Kodner Galleries
Jul. 20, 2014
Lewis Rubenstein (American 1908) Capoeira Watercolor
Est: $500 - $600
Lewis Rubenstein (American 1908) Capoeira Watercolor. Very unusual the painting has a moving scroll. See photos. Comes with wooden stand. Picture measures - 14 3/4" wide x 11 1/4" high. The frame - 5 1/2".
Bruce Kodner Galleries
May. 17, 2014
Print, Lewis Rubenstein
Est: $50 - $100
Lewis Rubenstein (American, 1908-1989), "Sea Gleaners", 1958, etching, signed lower right, titled lower center, edition 173/250, overall (with mat): 14'h x 18"w
Clars Auctions
Apr. 12, 2014
Print, Lewis Rubenstein
Est: $100 - $200
Lewis Rubenstein (American, 1908-1989), "Sea Gleaners", 1958, etching, signed lower right, titled lower center, edition 173/250, overall (with mat): 14'h x 18"w
Clars Auctions
Apr. 03, 2014
Lewis Rubenstein Print, Sea Gleaners 63/250 Signed
Est: $100 - $200
Lewis W. Rubenstein (American, 1908 - 2003) Lithograph "Sea Gleaners" 63 /250, Signed lower right. Beautifully matted and framed behind glass, the sight area is approximately 10.75 x 14" and frame 19.25 x 22.25 x 1" The shipping weight is about 4 lbs. Very good condition.
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
Feb. 09, 2014
Sea Gleaners - Signed by Lewis Rubenstein 63/250
Est: -
Lithograph Measures about 21x18
Monday Night Auction
Jun. 16, 2013
LEWIS RUBENSTEIN (B. 1908), LITHOGRAPH ON PAPER, 16" X 13"
Est: $75 - $150
LEWIS RUBENSTEIN (B. 1908), LITHOGRAPH ON PAPER, 16" X 13":Numbered 5 of 30. Pencil signed lower right. Matted and framed.
DuMouchelles
May. 15, 2008
Lewis Rubenstein (American, b. 1908) Gleaners. Oil
Est: $200 - $400
Lewis Rubenstein (American, b. 1908) Gleaners. Oil on canvasboard, signed in the lower left corner, signed titled and dated verso, ca. 1954, the canvas approx. 17-1/2 x 24, and with the framing overall 23 x 29
Aspire Auctions Fine Art & Antiques
Jun. 10, 2004
LEWIS RUBENSTEIN
Est: $700 - $1,000
American Milling Company. Watercolor, pencil and gouache on tan wove sketch book paper, 1937. 305x227; 12x8 7/8 inches. Signed, dated and inscribed "Dearborn" in watercolor, lower left, and titled and inscribed in ink, verso.
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 05, 2004
Lewis Rubenstein (American, b. 1908)
Est: $300 - $350
Macumba, edition of 250. Signed "Lewis Rubenstein" in pencil l.r., titled in pencil l.c., inscribed "Ed. 250" in pencil l.l., identified on label affixed to the backing. Lithograph on paper, image size 9 7/8 x 13 3/4 in. (25.1 x 34.9 cm), framed. Condition: Toning, not examined out of frame.
Skinner