Bjorn Rye Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1942 - d. 1998

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  • Bjorn Rye (1942-1998), "Valley Gold Sky," 1996
    Jun. 25, 2024

    Bjorn Rye (1942-1998), "Valley Gold Sky," 1996

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Bjorn Rye (1942-1998) "Valley Gold Sky," 1996 Oil on canvas Signed lower left: Bjorn Rye; titled and dated, verso

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Bjorn Rye (1942-1998), River scene
    Jun. 25, 2024

    Bjorn Rye (1942-1998), River scene

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Bjorn Rye (1942-1998) River scene Oil on canvas over panel Signed lower left: Bjorn Rye

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Bjorn Rye (1942-1998) California, Oil on Canvas
    Jan. 21, 2024

    Bjorn Rye (1942-1998) California, Oil on Canvas

    Est: $600 - $1,200

    Bjorn Rye (1942-1998) California, Oil on Canvas. Hills near Santa Barbara. Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower left. Signed, dated 1998, titled 'Homage to Ray, 1998) on the back. Overall Size: 24 x 27 7/8 in. Sight Size: 15 3/8 x 19 3/8 in. #1008 . Bjorn Rye and Ray Strong were members of the Oak Group. A group of artists dedicated to painting and preserving the natural landscape. Ray Strong was recognized as one of the leaders of the Oak Group in Santa Barbara County. Born in Los Angeles and raised in Utah, he traveled widely, living in San Francisco, New York City, Athens, Munich, and London. After studying art history and creative writing at Columbia University, he published two novels and wrote art criticism for "Artforum" magazine. In 1989, he returned to the Santa Barbara area and began to paint landscapes so successfully that he had sell-out exhibitions in New York, San Francisco, and Santa Barbara in 1997 and 1998.

    Sarasota Estate Auction
  • Bjorn Rye (1942-1998), “North Country,” 1996
    Jul. 18, 2023

    Bjorn Rye (1942-1998), “North Country,” 1996

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Bjorn Rye 1942-1998 "North Country," 1996 Oil on canvas Signed lower left: Bjorn Rye; signed again, titled, dated, and numbered verso: 1088

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Bjorn Rye "Nude Dialogue" Gouache on Paper
    Oct. 10, 2021

    Bjorn Rye "Nude Dialogue" Gouache on Paper

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Bjorn Rye (American, 1942-1998), "Nude Dialogue," gouache on paper, signed lower right, artist's bio affixed to frame reverse. Sheet: 40" H x 31" W; frame: 54" H x 45" W x 3" D. The subject matter of the work is unusual for the artist and reportedly hung in his own home above a chesterfield sofa.

    Auctions at Showplace
  • Painting, Attributed to Bjorn Rye
    Jul. 15, 2017

    Painting, Attributed to Bjorn Rye

    Est: $150 - $250

    Attributed to Bjorn Rye (American, 1942-1998), California Landscape, oil on board, unsigned, overall (with frame): 26"h x 44"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Bjorn Rye (American/California, 1942-1998) Portrait of Man in Green Jacket Oil on Canvas
    Dec. 10, 2016

    Bjorn Rye (American/California, 1942-1998) Portrait of Man in Green Jacket Oil on Canvas

    Est: $200 - $400

    Bjorn Rye (American/California, 1942-1998)Portrait of Man in Green Jacket Oil on Canvas, 18" x 14" Provenance Clayton Willis Estate

    ZQ Art & Auction
  • BJORN RYE (1942-1998): MORNING FOG, SANTA YUEZ
    Apr. 02, 2016

    BJORN RYE (1942-1998): MORNING FOG, SANTA YUEZ

    Est: $300 - $600

    BJORN RYE (1942-1998): MORNING FOG, SANTA YUEZ Oil on board, signed 'Bjorn Rye' lower right. 12 x 16 in., 17 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. (frame). The Collection of Alan Wanzenberg

    STAIR
  • Bjorn Rye (American 1942-1998) Oil Pastel
    Aug. 02, 2015

    Bjorn Rye (American 1942-1998) Oil Pastel

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Bjorn Rye (American 1942-1998) Oil Pastel. Measures - 28 1/2" wide x 22" high, + 5" matted frame. Known for tonalistic landscapes. Pencil signed lower right.

    Bruce Kodner Galleries
  • Bjorn Rye (American 1942-1998) Oil Pastel
    Jul. 16, 2015

    Bjorn Rye (American 1942-1998) Oil Pastel

    Est: $3,000 - $4,000

    Bjorn Rye (American 1942-1998) Oil Pastel. Measures - 28 1/2" wide x 22" high, + 5" matted frame. Known for tonalistic landscapes. Pencil signed lower right.

    Bruce Kodner Galleries
  • Bjorn Rye (American 1942-1998) Oil Pastel
    Jul. 05, 2015

    Bjorn Rye (American 1942-1998) Oil Pastel

    Est: $3,000 - $4,000

    Bjorn Rye (American 1942-1998) Oil Pastel. Measures - 28 1/2" wide x 22" high, + 5" matted frame. Known for tonalistic landscapes. Pencil signed lower right.

    Bruce Kodner Galleries
  • Bjorn Rye (American 1942-1998) Oil Pastel
    Jun. 07, 2015

    Bjorn Rye (American 1942-1998) Oil Pastel

    Est: $3,000 - $4,000

    Bjorn Rye (American 1942-1998) Oil Pastel. Measures - 28 1/2" wide x 22" high, + 5" matted frame. Known for tonalistic landscapes. Pencil signed lower right.

    Bruce Kodner Galleries
  • Bjorn Rye (American 1942-1998) Oil Pastel
    May. 24, 2015

    Bjorn Rye (American 1942-1998) Oil Pastel

    Est: $3,000 - $4,000

    Bjorn Rye (American 1942-1998) Oil Pastel. Measures - 28 1/2" wide x 22" high, + 5" matted frame. Known for tonalistic landscapes. Pencil signed lower right.

    Bruce Kodner Galleries
  • Bjorn Rye (American 1942-1998) Oil Pastel
    May. 09, 2015

    Bjorn Rye (American 1942-1998) Oil Pastel

    Est: $3,000 - $4,000

    Bjorn Rye (American 1942-1998) Oil Pastel. Measures - 28 1/2" wide x 22" high, + 5" matted frame. Known for tonalistic landscapes. Pencil signed lower right.

    Bruce Kodner Galleries
  • Painting by Bjorn Rye
    Aug. 10, 2014

    Painting by Bjorn Rye

    Est: $700 - $900

    Bjorn Rye (California, 1942-1998), "Sage Hill," 1997, oil on canvas, signed, titled and dated verso, canvas: 12''h x 16''w, overall (with frame): 19.25''h x 23''w

    Clars Auctions
  • Rye, Abstract, O/B
    Jan. 12, 2014

    Rye, Abstract, O/B

    Est: $300 - $500

    Bjorn Rye (1942-1998), abstract, oil on board, unsigned, framed under glass, 6 1/2"h x 10 1/4"w (view), 11"h x 14 1/2"w (frame). Provenance: Malibu, CA collector.

    Kaminski Auctions
  • Rye, Abstract, O/B
    Jan. 12, 2014

    Rye, Abstract, O/B

    Est: $300 - $500

    Bjorn Rye (1942-1998), abstract, oil on board, unsigned, framed under glass, 6 1/4"h x 4 1/4"w (view), 10 1/2"h x 8 3/4"w (frame). Provenance: Malibu, CA collector.

    Kaminski Auctions
  • Bjorn Rye (California, 1942-1998) Haiku: A Moonlit Cloud Resting on the Flank of Diamond Mountain, 1998 12 x 12in
    Feb. 13, 2012

    Bjorn Rye (California, 1942-1998) Haiku: A Moonlit Cloud Resting on the Flank of Diamond Mountain, 1998 12 x 12in

    Est: -

    Haiku: A Moonlit Cloud Resting on the Flank of Diamond Mountain, 1998 signed 'Bjorn Rye' (lower right) and titled, signed and dated 'March 1998' on the oil on canvas 12 x 12in

    Bonhams
  • Bjorn Rye (California, 1942-1998) Haiku: A Moonlit Cloud Resting on the Flank of Diamond Mountain, 1998 12 x 12in
    Feb. 12, 2012

    Bjorn Rye (California, 1942-1998) Haiku: A Moonlit Cloud Resting on the Flank of Diamond Mountain, 1998 12 x 12in

    Est: $300 - $500

    Haiku: A Moonlit Cloud Resting on the Flank of Diamond Mountain, 1998 signed 'Bjorn Rye' (lower right) and titled, signed and dated 'March 1998' on the oil on canvas 12 x 12in

    Bonhams
  • Bjorn Rye (1942-1998 Santa Barbara, CA)
    Oct. 13, 2009

    Bjorn Rye (1942-1998 Santa Barbara, CA)

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Tonalist landscape, signed lower left: Bjorn Rye, oil on board

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Bjorn Rye (American, 1942-1998) Still Life with Fruit, 1992 14 1/4 x 21 3/4in
    Nov. 16, 2008

    Bjorn Rye (American, 1942-1998) Still Life with Fruit, 1992 14 1/4 x 21 3/4in

    Est: $700 - $900

    Still Life with Fruit, 1992 signed and dated 'Bjorn Rye 1992' (lower right) pencil and pastel on paper 14 1/4 x 21 3/4in

    Bonhams
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