Harry Sefarbi Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Harry Sefarbi Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 27, 2024
SEFARBI HAUNTING PAINTING
Est: $800 - $1,200
SEFARBI, Harry, (American, 1917-2009): Abstract Composition with Haunting Figure in a Window, Oil/Masonite, 24” x 12”, signed lower right, original frame, 31.5” x 19.5”. Harry Sefarbi, born in Chester, PA7. He attended the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and studied 2 yrs at the Barnes Foundation enrolling in a course developed by the brilliant scientist and art collector, Dr. Albert C. Barnes. He became a teacher there for 52 years. Sefarbi passed at 92 yrs of age. Barnes had bought a portrait that Sefarbi had painted and hung it in Room IX among the Renoirs and Rousseaus.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Aug. 22, 2024
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) Three Abstract Works
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) Three Abstract Works 1) Nude & Gentleman Caller signed Sefarbi bottom right, signed again and dated 86 verso oil on masonite 16 x 16 1/2 in. (40.6 x 41.9cm) 2) Circular Dinner Party: Tiles signed Sefarbi top right, signed again bottom left, signed again and dated 96 verso oil on masonite 22 x 18 1/8 in. (55.9 x 46cm) 3) Gentleman Caller Seen Coming Through the Window signed Sefarbi twice bottom right, signed twice again and dated 81-87-91 verso oil on masonite 24 x 28 in. (61 x 71.1cm)
Freeman’s | Hindman
May. 20, 2023
Harry Sefarbi Painting, Two Figures, 48"H
Est: $800 - $1,200
Provenance: Nimton Family Estate, Pennsylvania | Private Collection, Lake Worth Beach, Florida.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
May. 20, 2023
Harry Sefarbi Painting, Abstract Figures
Est: $800 - $1,200
Work has an unsigned portrait on reverse. Provenance: Nimton Family Estate, Pennsylvania | Private Collection, Lake Worth Beach, Florida.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
May. 20, 2023
Harry Sefarbi Watercolor Painting
Est: $300 - $500
Written notation to reverse reads "reframed 2.1.1985." Provenance: Nimton Family Estate, Pennsylvania | Private Collection, Lake Worth Beach, Florida.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Mar. 08, 2023
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) Interior with Figures
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) Interior with Figures Signed bottom right, mixed media on masonite. (15 1/2 x 18 1/4 in. (39.4 x 46.4cm)) Provenance The Artist. Private Collection, Pennsylvania (acquired directly from the above).
Freeman's | Hindman
Mar. 08, 2023
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) Figures
Est: $800 - $1,200
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) Figures Signed and dated 73 bottom right, also signed to frame verso, mixed media on masonite. (23 3/4 x 16 in. (60.3 x 40.6cm)) Provenance Private Collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Freeman's | Hindman
Mar. 08, 2023
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) Beach Umbrellas
Est: $800 - $1,200
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) Beach Umbrellas Signed bottom right, also signed and titled to frame verso, mixed media on masonite. (16 1/4 x 10 5/8 in. (41.3 x 27cm)) Provenance The Artist. Private Collection, Pennsylvania (acquired directly from the above). Overall excellent original condition. Some very slight craquelure is present in some of the yellow impastoed areas. A small spot of probable soiling is present to lower left corner – this is unobtrusive to the image. See Specialist photos for details. Frame: 22 3/4 x 17 x 1 1/2 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Mar. 08, 2023
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) Two Figures
Est: $800 - $1,200
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) Two Figures Signed bottom right, mixed media on masonite. (14 x 12 in. (35.6 x 30.5cm)) Provenance The Artist. Private Collection, Pennsylvania (acquired directly from the above).
Freeman's | Hindman
Sep. 29, 2022
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) Carousel
Est: $800 - $1,200
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) Carousel Signed bottom right, oil on canvas. (18 x 10 3/4 in. (45.7 x 27.3cm)) Provenance The Artist. Private Collection, Pennsylvania. Framed Dimensions: 24 x 16 1/2 x 1 1/4 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Sep. 29, 2022
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) The Wedding
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) The Wedding Signed and dated '66' bottom right, oil on canvas. (16 x 24 1/8 in. (40.6 x 51.1cm)) Provenance Private Collection, New Jersey. Overall good original condition. Some scattered miniscule losses to extreme edges and corners - generally unobtrusive. Frame: 21 x 29 x 1 1/2 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Sep. 29, 2022
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) The Parting Guest
Est: $800 - $1,200
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) The Parting Guest Signed twice bottom left, also signed to frame verso, oil on canvas. (16 1/8 x 13 7/8 in. (41 x 35.2cm)) Provenance Private Collection, New Jersey. Largely good original condition. Slight undulation throughout canvas. Slight indentation to left hand side, near midline. Relatively heavy, shiny varnish. Portrait of a woman painted verso. Frame: 19 x 16 3/4 x 1 1/4 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Sep. 29, 2022
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) Café Scene, Paris
Est: $800 - $1,200
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) Café Scene, Paris Oil on canvas. Executed circa 1950. (24 x 19 3/4 in. (61 x 50.2cm)) Provenance Private Collection, New Jersey. Note Café Scene, Paris was probably completed between 1950-1953, when Sefarbi was studying at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris. Largely good original condition. Relatively heavy, shiny varnish. Mild indent along top extreme edge with some associated loss and slight undulation to bottom right corner. Some scattered raised ridges throughout canvas - most notably a 1 1/4 inch half-moon to top, center in hair and a vertical 3 ¼ inch to center midline. Small bump to top right hand corner, unobtrusive. Inscribed verso, 'To Jane Adriance, with love, Ruth Sefarbi 9/5/10'. Frame: 25 1/4 x 20 7/8 x 1 3/8 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 29, 2022
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) Joseph's Coat
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) Joseph's Coat Oil on masonite. (17 1/8 x 24 7/8 in. (43.5 x 63.2cm)) Provenance Property from the Collection of Ruth Perlmutter, Philadelphia. Exhibition "157th Annual Exhibition, American Oil Painting and Sculpture," The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 12 - February 25, 1962. Frame: 22 3/4 x 30 3/4 x 1 1/2 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 29, 2022
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) Triptych
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) Triptych Each signed at bottom, signed again and titled verso, oil on board. (each: 16 3/8 x 7 7/8 in. (41.6 x 20cm)) Qty: (3) Provenance Private Collection, New Jersey. Frame 1: 18 5/8 x 10 1/4 x 1 1/8 in. Frame 2: 18 5/8 x 10 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. Frame 3: 18 3/4 x 10 1/2 x 1 1/8 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 29, 2022
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) Untitled
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) Untitled Oil on masonite. (15 7/8 x 23 3/4 in. (40.3 x 60.3cm)) Provenance Property from the Collection of Ruth Perlmutter, Philadelphia. Frame: 22 3/4 x 30 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 29, 2022
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) Untitled
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) Untitled Signed bottom right, signed again top left, also signed on frame with another study in oil verso, oil on panel. (24 x 18 in. (61 x 45.7cm)) Provenance Private Collection, Pennsylvania. Frame: 26 3/4 x 20 3/4 x 1 1/2 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Oct. 10, 2021
HARRY SEFARBI (AMERICAN, 1917-2009).
Est: $500 - $700
Oil on board. Still Life. Signed lower right. From a Brooklyn, NY collection.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Jul. 29, 2020
Harry Sefarbi (1917-2009) American Oil Painting
Est: $100 - $1,000
Original oil on board painting by Harry Sefarbi (1917 - 2009) Pennsylvania. Depicts a modernist abstract figural nude female scene. Tilted on verso " Brief Encounter ". Signed and dated 1975 lower right . Artwork measures 16 in. x 24 in. Frame measures 21 in x 29 in. Good condition with mild surface wear to the frame. Hill Auction Gallery in house continental USA shipping $150 plus insurance. Gallery will refer a local shipper for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
Hill Auction Gallery
Jul. 29, 2020
Harry Sefarbi (1917-2009) American Oil Painting
Est: $100 - $1,000
Original oil on board painting by Harry Sefarbi (1917 - 2009) Pennsylvania. Depicts a modernist abstract figural scene. Tilted on verso " Circular Dinner Party". Signed and dated 1975 lower right and upper left. Artwork measures 20 in. x 14 1/2 in. Frame measures 26 in x 20 1/2 in. Good condition with mild surface wear to the frame. Hill Auction Gallery in house continental USA shipping $125 plus insurance. Gallery will refer a local shipper for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
Hill Auction Gallery
Jul. 14, 2020
HARRY SEFARBI (USA 1917-2009) OIL WORK ON MASONITE
Est: $600 - $800
Harry Sefarbi (UNITED STATES / PENNSYLVANIA, 1917 - 2009) abstract impressionism oil painting on masonite board depicting a mother and child titled "Big Mama". No apparent signature. Circa 1960's. Mounted inoriginal gallery wooden frame. Board measures approx. 14 3/8" height x 15 3/4" width (36.5cm x 40cm). Measures approx. 23 3/4" height x 24 3/4" width (60.3cm x 62.9cm) overall including frame. Provenance:acquired from Dennis Hornstein, nephew of Harry Sefarbi. Includes original receipt from Friend's Neighborhood Guild, Philadelphia showing a purchase price of $150.00 plus tax and a sale date of April27th, 1964.
Elite Auctioneers, LLC
Jun. 26, 2020
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009), , Twins
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) Twins Signed and dated 66 bottom right, inscribed with artist''s name and title verso, oil on Masonite. 36 x 24 in. (91.4 x 61cm) provenance: Private Estate, Virginia.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 09, 2020
HARRY SEFARBI (USA 1917-2009) OIL WORK ON MASONITE
Est: $600 - $800
Harry Sefarbi (UNITED STATES / PENNSYLVANIA, 1917 - 2009) abstract impressionism oil painting on masonite board depicting a mother and child titled "Big Mama". No apparent signature. Circa 1960's. Mounted inoriginal gallery wooden frame. Board measures approx. 14 3/8" height x 15 3/4" width (36.5cm x 40cm). Measures approx. 23 3/4" height x 24 3/4" width (60.3cm x 62.9cm) overall including frame. Provenance:acquired from Dennis Hornstein, nephew of Harry Sefarbi. Includes original receipt from Friend's Neighborhood Guild, Philadelphia showing a purchase price of $150.00 plus tax and a sale date of April27th, 1964.
Elite Auctioneers, LLC
May. 21, 2020
HARRY SEFARBI: "TWO FIGURES"
Est: $200 - $300
oil on panel signed lower right 14 1/2 x 11 1/8 inches
Abell Auction
Apr. 07, 2020
HARRY SEFARBI (USA 1917-2009) OIL WORK ON MASONITE
Est: $600 - $800
Harry Sefarbi (UNITED STATES / PENNSYLVANIA, 1917 - 2009) abstract impressionism oil painting on masonite board depicting a mother and child titled "Big Mama". No apparent signature. Circa 1960's. Mounted inoriginal gallery wooden frame. Board measures approx. 14 3/8" height x 15 3/4" width (36.5cm x 40cm). Measures approx. 23 3/4" height x 24 3/4" width (60.3cm x 62.9cm) overall including frame. Provenance:acquired from Dennis Hornstein, nephew of Harry Sefarbi. Includes original receipt from Friend's Neighborhood Guild, Philadelphia showing a purchase price of $150.00 plus tax and a sale date of April27th, 1964.
Elite Auctioneers, LLC
Apr. 07, 2020
HARRY SEFARBI (USA 1917-2009) OIL WORK ON MASONITE
Est: $600 - $800
Harry Sefarbi (UNITED STATES / PENNSYLVANIA, 1917 - 2009) abstract impressionism oil painting on masonite board depicting a family. Signed to lower left and dated 1966. Verso of board marked "28' 6/29/64".Mounted in original gallery wooden frame. Board measures approx. 14 1/4" height x 16 3/8" width (36.2cm x 41.6cm). Measures approx. 21" height x 23 1/4" width (53.3cm x 59cm) overall including frame. Provenance:acquired from Dennis Hornstein, nephew of Harry Sefarbi.
Elite Auctioneers, LLC
Apr. 04, 2020
Harry Sefarbi Smokers
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Harry Sefarbi (American, 1917-2009) Smokers 1959 Signed and dated Sefarbi 59, upper left; Titled and signed in pencil, verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Mar. 25, 2020
Harry Sefarbi, Untitled
Est: $1,800 - $2,400
Harry Sefarbi Untitled 1968 oil on Masonite 48 h × 35.75 w in (122 × 91 cm) Signed and dated to lower right edge 'Sefarbi 68'. condition: A couple small nicks to the Masonite alonge edges, lower left corner is bent, some small areas of accretion left mid quadrant, otherwise in good condition. Framed without glazing measuring 56 x 34 inches.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Mar. 09, 2020
Harry Sefarbi (1917-2009) « Personnage »
Est: €500 - €700
Harry Sefarbi (1917-2009) « Personnage » Huile sur panneau signée – oil on panel signed
Tempera
Feb. 18, 2020
HARRY SEFARBI (USA 1917-2009) OIL WORK ON MASONITE
Est: $800 - $1,200
Harry Sefarbi (UNITED STATES / PENNSYLVANIA, 1917 - 2009) abstract impressionism oil painting on masonite board depicting a mother and child titled "Big Mama". No apparent signature. Circa 1960's. Mounted in original gallery wooden frame. Board measures approx. 14 3/8" height x 15 3/4" width (36.5cm x 40cm). Measures approx. 23 3/4" height x 24 3/4" width (60.3cm x 62.9cm) overall including frame. Provenance: acquired from Dennis Hornstein, nephew of Harry Sefarbi. Includes original receipt from Friend's Neighborhood Guild, Philadelphia showing a purchase price of $150.00 plus tax and a sale date of April 27th, 1964.
Elite Auctioneers, LLC
Feb. 18, 2020
HARRY SEFARBI (USA 1917-2009) OIL WORK ON MASONITE
Est: $800 - $1,200
Harry Sefarbi (UNITED STATES / PENNSYLVANIA, 1917 - 2009) abstract impressionism oil painting on masonite board depicting a family. Signed to lower left and dated 1966. Verso of board marked "28' 6/29/64".Mounted in original gallery wooden frame. Board measures approx. 14 1/4" height x 16 3/8" width (36.2cm x 41.6cm). Measures approx. 21" height x 23 1/4" width (53.3cm x 59cm) overall including frame. Provenance:acquired from Dennis Hornstein, nephew of Harry Sefarbi.
Elite Auctioneers, LLC
Feb. 18, 2020
HARRY SEFARBI (USA 1917-2009) OIL WORK ON MASONITE
Est: $600 - $800
Harry Sefarbi (UNITED STATES / PENNSYLVANIA, 1917 - 2009) abstract impressionism oil painting on masonite board depicting two figures. Signed to lower left and dated 1967. Verso of board marked "C: 5.1.66" and"NM 5.13.66". Mounted in original gallery wooden frame with mat. Board measures approx. 16 5/8" height x 6 1/2" width (16.6cm x 16.5cm). Measures approx. 23 1/4" height x 13 1/4" width (59cm x 33.7cm) overallincluding frame. Provenance: acquired from Dennis Hornstein, nephew of Harry Sefarbi.
Elite Auctioneers, LLC
Feb. 18, 2020
HARRY SEFARBI (USA 1917-2009) OIL WORK ON MASONITE
Est: $600 - $800
Harry Sefarbi (UNITED STATES / PENNSYLVANIA, 1917 - 2009) abstract impressionism oil painting on masonite board depicting two figures. No apparent signature to work. Signed in two places on hardware to verso.Circa 1960's. Mounted in original gallery wooden frame with mat. Board measures approx. 16 1/2" height x 4 3/8" width (41.9cm x 11.1cm). Measures approx. 23 1/2" height x 11 /2" width (59.7cm x 29.2cm) overallincluding frame. Provenance: acquired from Dennis Hornstein, nephew of Harry Sefarbi.
Elite Auctioneers, LLC
Sep. 11, 2019
HARRY SEFARBI, (AMERICAN, B. 1917), UNTITLED
Est: $200 - $300
HARRY SEFARBI (american, b. 1917) UNTITLED Pencil signed bottom left "Sefarbi," watercolor on paper mounted on board 8 1/8 x 4 7/8 in. (20.6 x 12.4cm) provenance: Private Estate, Philadelphia.
Freeman's | Hindman
May. 08, 2019
HARRY SEFARBI, (AMERICAN, 1917-2009), FIGURES
Est: $800 - $1,200
HARRY SEFARBI (american, 1917-2009) FIGURES Signed and dated 65 bottom right, signed again verso, oil on masonite in artist's frame. 16 3/8 x 5 in. (41.6 x 12.7cm) overall: 20 5/8 x 9 3/4 in. (52.4 x 24.8cm) provenance: The Artist. Private Collection, Pennsylvania. By family descent. Private Collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 24, 2018
Harry Sefarbi Large Oil on Masonite "Family"
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Philadelphia artist Harry Sefarbi (1917 - 2009) large oil on masonite painting titled "Family", signed lower right, and signed verso "Sefarbi 76", 46 1/2"h x 34 1/2"w; student of the Barnes Foundation and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts; works of the artist are in the collections of museums to include the Barnes, where he taught painting for 54 years
Wiederseim Associates, Inc.
Nov. 13, 2018
Harry Sefarbi (1914-2009) Woman
Est: €500 - €600
Harry Sefarbi (1914-2009) Woman Oil on panel signed
Tempera
Nov. 13, 2018
HARRY SEFARBI, (AMERICAN, 1917-2009), UNTITLED (FIGURE)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
HARRY SEFARBI (american, 1917-2009) UNTITLED (FIGURE) Signed and dated 66 bottom center right, inscribed with the artist's name on stretcher bar verso, oil on Masonite. 21 x 24 in. (53.3 x 61cm) provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania.
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 13, 2018
HARRY SEFARBI, (AMERICAN, 1917-2009), UNTITLED (COLORFUL FIGURES)
Est: $800 - $1,200
HARRY SEFARBI (american, 1917-2009) UNTITLED (COLORFUL FIGURES) Signed and dated 66 bottom right, inscribed with the artist's name on stretcher bar verso, oil on Masonite. 16 x 18 in. (40.6 x 45.7cm) provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Freeman's | Hindman
Sep. 15, 2018
HARRY SEFARBI OIL ON MASONITE PAINTING "STROLLERS"
Est: $800 - $1,200
Harry Sefarbi (American,1917-2009) oil on masonite titled, "Strollers", signed lower right, mounted in its original artist-made frame, 16"h x 15"w sight
Wiederseim Associates, Inc.
Sep. 12, 2018
Harry Sefarbi (1914-2009) - "Woman", oil on panel
Est: €700 - €850
Harry Sefarbi (1914-2009) "Woman" Oil on panel Signed lower right, signed on the back Dated 1992 41 x 15 cm
Plazzart
Jun. 14, 2018
HARRY SEFARBI "ICON" OIL ON MASONITE SIGNED DATED
Est: $400 - $600
Harry Sefarbi (Pennsylvania, 1917-2009) "Icon", oil on masonite, signed lower right and dated 1989 en verso. Image size: 16" x 4.75" Provenance:From the estate of Estelle Rubens, Philadelphia
Kamelot Auctions
Jun. 11, 2018
Harry Sefarbi (1917-2009) Bride Oil Painting
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Harry Sefarbi (1917-2009) Bride, oil painting on masonite board, signed. Framed. Size: 14'' x 16.5'' (36 x 42 cm); 19'' x 21.5'', 48 x 55 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Jun. 08, 2018
Harry Sefarbi Oil on Panel, Night Out
Est: $500 - $700
Harry Sefarbi (Philadelphia, 1917-2005). An oil on panel abstract with figures titled "Night Out". Signed lower right and on back. Dated '84. 24 in x 24 in.
Briggs Auction, Inc.
Feb. 23, 2018
Harry Sefarbi Oil on Panel, Twins and Donor
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Harry Sefarbi (Philadelphia, 1917-2009). An oil on panel titled "Twins and Donor". Signed lower right and dated '68. 48 in x 23-3/4 in.
Briggs Auction, Inc.
Nov. 07, 2017
HARRY SEFARBI, (AMERICAN, B. 1917), SUSANNA
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
HARRY SEFARBI (american, b. 1917) SUSANNA Signed and dated 66, signed again and dated 66 - 01 verso, oil on masonite. 18 x 24 in. (45.7 x 61cm) provenance: The Artist. Private Collection, New Jersey (acquired directly from the above).
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 07, 2017
HARRY SEFARBI, (AMERICAN, B. 1917), "BOUQUET"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
HARRY SEFARBI (american, b. 1917) "BOUQUET" Signed bottom right, signed again and dated '01 verso, oil on masonite within artist's frame. 18 x 14 in. (45.7 x 35.6cm) overall: 22 x 18 in. (55.9 x 45.7cm) provenance: The Artist. Private Collection, New Jersey (acquired directly from the above).
Freeman's | Hindman
Dec. 13, 2016
HARRY SEFARBI. (American, 1917-2009). ABSTRACT FIGURES IN LANDSCAPE, signed lower right. Pastel.
Est: $300 - $500
HARRY SEFARBI. (American, 1917-2009). ABSTRACT FIGURES IN LANDSCAPE, signed lower right. Pastel - Framed, sight: 6 in. x 9 in.
Sloans & Kenyon