Charles David Saxon Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Charles David Saxon Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 21, 2025
CARTOON ART, DOCTOR HUMOR, CA 1975, BY CHARLES SAXON (1920-1988)
Est: $1,000 - $1,250
CARTOON ART, DOCTOR HUMOR, CA 1975, BY CHARLES SAXON (1920-1988) India ink and watercolor, "Yoohoo! Here I am in the Garden", signed by Charles Saxon, inscribed and signed, 10" x 15". See: Illustration House Inc. Feb 20, 2003, lot 150, sold for $1100. From the collection of Gus Turbeville, President of Coker College of Hartsville SC, who was a well-known collector of cartoon art.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Feb. 05, 2025
Charles Saxon (American 1920-1988), Group of (4) Cartoons, charcoal, ink wash, collage and white heightening on paper
Est: $300 - $500
Charles Saxon American, 1920-1988 Group of (4) Cartoons charcoal, ink wash, collage and white heightening on paper signed. Matted and framed under glass.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Aug. 31, 2024
Charles Saxon, Der Rennsieger
Est: -
Charles Saxon, Der Rennsieger humorvolle Karikatur mit Jockey auf seinem Pferd mit üppigem Siegerkranz, Bleistiftzeichnung mit geringer Gelbhöhung auf Papier, um 1970, rechts unten signiert "Saxon", minimale Altersspuren, hinter Glas und Passepartout gerahmt, Passepartoutausschnitt ca. 21 x 17 cm. Künstlerinfo: eigentlich Charles David Isaacson, genannt Chuck, nannte sich als Künstler "Saxon", us-amerikanischer Illustrator, Gebrauchs- und Werbegraphiker sowie Karikaturist, Zeichentrickfilmgestalter und Musiker (1920 Brooklyn/New York City bis 1988 Stamford/Connecticut), studierte 1936–40 an der Columbia University New York City, künstlerisch Autodidakt, parallel Schlagzeuger in diversen Jazzbands und Herausgeber des Humormagazins "Jester", später Anstellung als Redakteur beim Verlag Dell Publishing, 1943–45 Teilnahme als Pilot des United States Army Air Corps am 2. Weltkrieg, anschließend Rückkehr nach New York und Redakteur von "Modern Screen", schuf parallel Karikaturen für "The Saturday Evening Post", 1948–49 Cartoon-Redakteur der Zeitschrift „This Week“, 1950–56 Herausgeber verschiedener Zeitschriften der Dell Public Company, ab 1956 Anstellung als Cartoonist der Zeitschrift "The New Yorker", parallel Werbegraphiker für diverse Firmen wie American Airlines, Kodak etc., 1972 Ehrung als Ehrendoktor der Geisteswissenschaften durch das Hamilton College Clinton/New York, erhielt diverse Auszeichnungen und war Preisträger für Zeichentrickfilme bei den Filmfestspielen von Venedig, 1963 Goldmedaille des Art Directors Club und 1980 Ehrung mit dem Reuben Award, ab 1954 tätig in New Canaan/Connecticut, Quelle: Wikipedia und Internet. Charles Saxon, Der Rennsieger humorous caricature with a jockey on his horse with an opulent winner's wreath, pencil drawing with slight yellowing on paper, around 1970, signed "Saxon" lower right, minimal traces of age, framed behind glass and mat, mat opening approx. 21 x 17 cm. humorous caricature with a jockey on his horse with an opulent winner's wreath, pencil drawing with slight yellowing on paper, around 1970, signed "Saxon" lower right, minimal traces of age, framed behind glass and mat, mat opening approx. 21 x 17 cm. Artist info: actually Charles David Isaacson, called Chuck, called himself "Saxon" as an artist, us-American illustrator, commercial and advertising artist as well as cartoonist, animated film designer and musician (1920 Brooklyn/New York City to 1988 Stamford/Connecticut), studied at Columbia University in New York City from 1936-40, artistically self-taught, at the same time drummer in various jazz bands and editor of the humour magazine "Jester", later employed as an editor at Dell Publishing, 1943-45 participated in World War 2 as a pilot in the United States Army Air Corps, then returned to New York. He then returned to New York and became editor of "Modern Screen", while also creating cartoons for "The Saturday Evening Post", 1948-49 cartoon editor of "This Week" magazine, 1950-56 editor of various Dell Public Company magazines, from 1956 employed as a cartoonist for "The New Yorker" magazine, while also working as a commercial artist for various companies such as American Airlines, Kodak etc., In 1972 he was awarded an honorary doctorate in the humanities by Hamilton College Clinton/New York, received various awards and was a prizewinner for cartoons at the Venice Film Festival, 1963 Gold Medal of the Art Directors Club and 1980 Reuben Award, from 1954 he worked in New Canaan/Connecticut, source: Wikipedia and Internet.
Auktionshaus Mehlis GmbH
Apr. 30, 2024
CHARLES SAXON, AMERICAN, NEW YORK 1920-1988, AU VIEUX CARRE, 1983, Lithograph, Sight: 15 x 11 3/4 in. (38.1 x 29.8 cm.), Frame: 21 x 17 1/2 in. (53.3 x 44.5 cm.)
Est: $100 - $200
CHARLES SAXON AMERICAN, NEW YORK, 1920-1988 AU VIEUX CARRE, 1983 Lithograph Lower left: 77/250; lower right signed: Saxon Catalogue note: Charles Saxon was a cartoonist who created 92 covers for The New Yorker. In Saxon's New York Times obituary, The New Yorker's art editor and fellow cartoonist Lee Lorenz wrote: "Chuck's elegantly designed and meticulously rendered covers and drawings were in the classic tradition of social satire that reaches back to Daumier and Gavarni ... Seen as a whole, his work constitutes a unique social history of our time."
Potomack Company
Nov. 10, 2023
SAXON, Charles (1920-1988). The New Yorker. The New Yorker ...
Est: $400 - $600
SAXON, Charles (1920-1988). The New Yorker. The New Yorker Magazine, Inc., [1971]. This illustration appeared on the cover of the March 6, 1971 issue. 45 ½ x 29 ¼”. Linen backed. A.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Nov. 05, 2023
Charles Saxon (1920-1988) American Cartoonist
Est: $300 - $600
Charles Saxon (1920-1988) American Cartoonist. Marker and Conte / Paper. Charles David Saxon (November 13, 1920-December 6, 1988) was an American cartoonist. Born in Brooklyn, he graduated from Columbia University in 1940. He worked as an editor at Dell Publishing and served as a bomber pilot in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Overall Size: 19 1/2 x 25 1/4 in. Sight Size: 10 x 13 3/4 in. #1902 Location BOX 4
Sarasota Estate Auction
May. 21, 2022
Charles David Saxon
Est: $800 - $1,200
(New York/Connecticut, 1920-1988) Stuffed Animal Band, The New Yorker Magazine cover, from December 7, 1981, crayon on paper, sight, 14-1/2 x 10-1/2 in.; gilt wood frame, 21 x 17 in. Provenance: Property Deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation from the Joseph and June Hennage Collection; all proceeds to benefit the Joseph and June Hennage Collection Acquisition Fund
Brunk Auctions
May. 13, 2021
Charles Saxon (1920-1988): Rooster
Est: $500 - $800
Pencil, crayon and watercolor on paper, signed 'Saxon' lower right. 15 x 11 1/4 in. (sheet), 19 1/4 x 14 1/2 in. (frame).
STAIR
Jan. 28, 2021
CHARLES SAXON (1920-1988) Practice Swing. [COVER ART / NEW YORKER / GOLF]
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
CHARLES SAXON (1920-1988) Practice Swing. Cover illustration study for The New Yorker, published April 18, 1970. Charcoal and watercolor on paper laid to thin board. 343x248 mm; 13 1/2x9 3/4 inches, laid to 19 1/4x16-inch board. Signed "Saxon" in lower right image. Hinged to matte; framed. A tear sheet of the printed cover accompanies the lot. Provenance: Swann Galleries, June 4, 2019, Lot 196; thence to Dick McDonough. The final study for Saxon's well-known cover of a man eagerly anticipating that first game of the season.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 10, 2020
Charles D. Saxon Ink on Paper Comic Illustration
Est: $100 - $200
Charles D. Saxon (American, 1920-1988) charcoal and ink wash on paper comic illustration depicting man in rowboat, signed lower right. Image: 8.5" H x 12" W; frame: 13.25" H x 16.25" W.
Auctions at Showplace
May. 10, 2020
Charles D. Saxon Ink on Paper Comic Illustration
Est: $100 - $200
Charles D. Saxon (American, 1920-1988) charcoal and ink wash on paper comic illustration depicting man in business suit with boy on tricycle, signed lower right. Image: 11.75" H x 6.75" W; frame: 15.25" H x 10.25" W.
Auctions at Showplace
May. 10, 2020
Charles D. Saxon Ink on Paper Comic Illustration
Est: $100 - $200
Charles D. Saxon (American, 1920-1988) charcoal and ink wash on paper comic illustration depicting man on his back rolling a barrel on his feet, signed lower right. Image: 9" H x 7.75" W; frame: 13.25" H x 12.25" W.
Auctions at Showplace
Jul. 31, 2019
Charles Saxon (1920-1988) British. "Is that you over there? This is me?", Pencil, Signed and Inscribed, and Inscribed on a label on the reverse, 12" x 15.5". Provenance; Langton Gallery Ltd, London, March 1981.
Est: £100 - £200
Charles Saxon (1920-1988) British. "Is that you over there? This is me?", Pencil, Signed and Inscribed, and Inscribed on a label on the reverse, 12" x 15.5". Provenance; Langton Gallery Ltd, London, March 1981.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Jun. 04, 2019
CHARLES SAXON. (THE NEW YORKER / COVER / GOLF) Practice Swing.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
CHARLES SAXON. Practice Swing. Cover illustration study for The New Yorker, published April 18, 1970. Charcoal and watercolor on paper laid to thin board. 343x248 mm; 13 1/2x9 3/4 inches, laid to 19 1/4x16-inch board. Signed "Saxon" in lower right image. Hinged to matte; framed.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 29, 2019
Charles Saxon (1920-1988) British. "Is that you over there? This is me?", Pencil, Signed and Inscribed, and Inscribed on a label on the reverse, 12" x 15.5". Provenance; Langton Gallery Ltd, London, March 1981.
Est: £150 - £200
Charles Saxon (1920-1988) British. "Is that you over there? This is me?", Pencil, Signed and Inscribed, and Inscribed on a label on the reverse, 12" x 15.5". Provenance; Langton Gallery Ltd, London, March 1981.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Feb. 27, 2019
Charles Saxon (1920-1988) British. "Is that you over there? This is me?", Pencil, Signed and Inscribed, and Inscribed on a label on the reverse, 12" x 15.5". Provenance; Langton Gallery Ltd, London, March 1981.
Est: £200 - £300
Charles Saxon (1920-1988) British. "Is that you over there? This is me?", Pencil, Signed and Inscribed, and Inscribed on a label on the reverse, 12" x 15.5". Provenance; Langton Gallery Ltd, London, March 1981.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Dec. 19, 2018
Charles Saxon (1920-1988) British. "Is that you over there? This is me?", Pencil, Signed and Inscribed, and Inscribed on a label on the reverse, 12" x 15.5". Provenance; Langton Gallery Ltd, London, March 1981.
Est: £300 - £400
Charles Saxon (1920-1988) British. "Is that you over there? This is me?", Pencil, Signed and Inscribed, and Inscribed on a label on the reverse, 12" x 15.5". Provenance; Langton Gallery Ltd, London, March 1981.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Nov. 20, 2018
Charles Saxon (1920-1988) - It was nice. Hard times give everyone such a sense of camaraderie (i); Wouldn't...
Est: £400 - £600
Charles Saxon (1920-1988) It was nice. Hard times give everyone such a sense of camaraderie (i); Wouldn't... pencil and black crayon heightened with touches of white on paper (i); pen and black ink and black crayon on paper (ii) 13 x 10 ½ in. (33 x 26.5 cm.), and Doubtful sympathy by J. Atkinson (circa 1863) (iii) (3)
Christie's
Nov. 20, 2018
Charles Saxon American, 1920-1988 Deck Chairs
Est: $600 - $800
Charles Saxon American, 1920-1988 Deck Chairs Signed Saxon (lr) Conte and marker on paper mounted on board 14 x 16 5/8 inches Provenance: Davis and Langdale company, Inc., New York C The Patricia and Donald Oresman Collection
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 05, 2018
Charles Saxon (1920-1988) British. "Is that you over there? This is me?", Pencil, Signed and Inscribed, and Inscribed on a label on the reverse, 12" x 15.5". Provenance; Langton Gallery Ltd, London, March 1981.
Est: £400 - £600
Charles Saxon (1920-1988) British. "Is that you over there? This is me?", Pencil, Signed and Inscribed, and Inscribed on a label on the reverse, 12" x 15.5". Provenance; Langton Gallery Ltd, London, March 1981.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Jan. 01, 2018
Saxon-Signed & Framed New Yorker Magazine Cartoon
Est: $150 - $300
Charles Saxon (American 1920-1988) Signed & Framed New Yorker Magazine Cartoon. Matted, with a simple black frame. From The Hanson Collection; paperwork on back. Measures 21 x 16 inches.
Greenwich Auction
Sep. 27, 2017
Charles Saxon "Lady With Casserole" MM/Paper
Est: $400 - $600
(American, 1920-1988), original cartoon by the well known New Yorker cartoonist, signed lower right. Artist stamp, titled and dated 1968 verso. Small creases to lower edge. Framed, not examined out of frame. 21 1/2" wide, 17 1/2" high overall.
Schwenke Auctioneers
Jan. 24, 2017
CHARLES DAVID SAXON, Connecticut/New York, 1920-1988, Illustration of a seated man holding a book, Mixed media on paper, 8" x 8" sig...
Est: $200 - $300
CHARLES DAVID SAXON Connecticut/New York, 1920-1988 Illustration of a seated man holding a book and looking disapprovingly at a bent-over child. Mixed media on paper, 8" x 8" sight. Framed 14" x 14".
Eldred's
Apr. 14, 2013
SAXON, CHARLES. 1920-1988.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Group of 7 preliminary and 6 finished illustrations in Conté crayon on paper, [1980]. Preliminaries 225 x 300 mm, finished drawings 265 x 340 mm, all mounted on illustration board, finished illustrations signed ("Saxon"). Accompanied by 2 annual reports and a sheet of printed captions. Generally fine, occasional toning, smudges and adhesive residue. Charles Saxon's rubberstamp to rectos of preliminaries and versos of finished illustrations. Illustrations by the New Yorker cartoonist for the California Casualty Group 1980 Annual Report. Gags revealing the foibles of businessmen were a specialty of Saxon's, who received the National Cartoonist Society Advertising Award in 1977 and a Reuben Award in 1980.
Bonhams
Apr. 16, 2012
SAXON, CHARLES. 1920-1988.
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Group of 7 preliminary and 6 finished illustrations in Conté crayon on paper, [1980]. Preliminaries 225 x 300 mm, finished drawings 265 x 340 mm, all mounted on illustration board, finished illustrations signed ("Saxon"). Accompanied by 2 annual reports and a sheet of printed captions. Generally fine, occasional toning, smudges and adhesive residue. Charles Saxon's rubberstamp to rectos of preliminaries and versos of finished illustrations. Illustrations by the New Yorker cartoonist for the California Casualty Group 1980 Annual Report. Gags revealing the foibles of businessmen were a specialty of Saxon's, who received the National Cartoonist Society Advertising Award in 1977 and a Reuben Award in 1980.
Bonhams
May. 26, 2004
Charles David Saxon
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
1920-1988 (i) I NEVER CAN REMEMBER... Signed Saxon (lr), inscribed on the mat "I never can remember. Is it Manet or Monet who isn't as good as the other?" Pen and ink with charcoal heightened with white on paper Sight 15 x 10 1/2 inches (ii) GALLERY OPENING Signed Saxon (lc) Charcoal and watercolor on paper Sight 14 x 9 inches Provenance: Nicholls Gallery, New York
Doyle New York