Willy Seiler Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Willy Seiler Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 22, 2025
Willy Seiler, German (1903 - 1985/88), Japanese Rice Farmer / Farmer's Beauty, 2 lithographs, 12 1/4"H x 15 1/2"W (one)
Est: $200 - $400
Willy Seiler German, (1903 - 1985/88) Japanese Rice Farmer / Farmer's Beauty 2 lithographs Japanese Rice Farmer edition 25/180. Farmer's Beauty edition 35/250. Biography from Ronin Gallery.com: Willy Seiler was a German printmaker known for his hand-colored etchings of life in rural Japan. Born in Dresden, Seiler set off from Germany in 1928 to travel the world. Following World War II, he settled in Karuizawa, Japan. There he produced etchings and paintings of Japanese life. Willy Seiler found an eager audience for his work in American occupation force and served as an art instructor at the American Army College in Tokyo.
Ripley Auctions
Feb. 22, 2025
Print, Willy Seiler
Est: $100 - $200
Willy Seiler (German, 1903-1985), Japanese Scene, etching, pencil signed lower right, overall (with frame): 8.5"h x 7.5"w
Clars Auctions
Feb. 22, 2025
Print, Willy Seiler
Est: $100 - $200
Willy Seiler (German, 1903-1997), "Lighting Up," etching, pencil signed lower right, titled lower left, overall (with frame): 16.75"h x 13.75"w
Clars Auctions
Feb. 22, 2025
Willy Seiler (DE 1903-1985) Hand Painted Etchings
Est: $100 - $200
2 hand painted etchings by Willy Seiler (DE 1903-1985) titled "Youthful Geishas" and "Country Wedding" signed LR and titled LL in matching bamboo frames with linen matting. Actual art measures 8.25" x 11.25"; frames approx. 14" x 16.75".
Keystone Auctions LLC
Jan. 25, 2025
Willy Seiler, German (1903 - 1985/88), Japanese Rice Farmer / Farmer's Beauty, 2 lithographs, 12 1/4"H x 15 1/2"W (one)
Est: $200 - $400
Willy Seiler German, (1903 - 1985/88) Japanese Rice Farmer / Farmer's Beauty 2 lithographs Japanese Rice Farmer edition 25/180. Farmer's Beauty edition 35/250. Biography from Ronin Gallery.com: Willy Seiler was a German printmaker known for his hand-colored etchings of life in rural Japan. Born in Dresden, Seiler set off from Germany in 1928 to travel the world. Following World War II, he settled in Karuizawa, Japan. There he produced etchings and paintings of Japanese life. Willy Seiler found an eager audience for his work in American occupation force and served as an art instructor at the American Army College in Tokyo.
Ripley Auctions
Jan. 05, 2025
ETCHINGS BY WILLY SEILER AND JAPANESE LITHOGRAPHS
Est: $100 - $150
A portfolio of etchings by Willy Seiler, 1903 to 1988, a German printmaker known for his hand-colored etchings of life in rural Japan, where he settled after the end of World War II. A total of four etchings paper, each titled in the lower left and hand-signed in the lower right. Ca. 1960s. The lot also features 7 color reproductions of Japanese woodblocks of 16th to 19th centuries, the prints are matted. Collectible Oriental Asian Graphic Art Prints.
Antique Arena Inc
Nov. 05, 2024
Willy Seiler (German 1903-1985), Japanese Rice Farmer, Etching, Unframed: 11 3/4 x 15 1/4 in. (29.8 x 38.7 cm.)
Est: $20 - $40
Willy Seiler (German 1903-1985), Japanese Rice Farmer, Etching, Property from the Estate of George Zorin
Weschler's
May. 21, 2024
Willy Seiler, Five Japanese Theme Etchings
Est: $200 - $300
(German, b.1903) Five pencil signed etchings in paper sleeves, each titled and including one duplicate. Mid 20th century. Each: 13" high, 15" wide.
Schwenke Auctioneers
Apr. 14, 2024
Willy Seiler (1903-1988) Lot of 2 Etchings
Est: $100 - $150
Willy Seiler (1903-1988) Lot of 2 Etchings. "Fisherwomen Dragging Net" & One Other. Both Are Signed Lower Right & Titled on Lower Left. Both Are Framed Under Glass & Have Not Been Examined Out of Frames. Condition: Generally Good w/ Discoloration. Dimensions: Larger-Sight-12" x 9.5". Frame-17" x 13.25". Provenance: From a Long Island, NY Home. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.
World Auction Gallery
Feb. 08, 2024
WILLY SEILER (Germany, 1903-1985), Figures in two boats in open water., Oil on board, 24" x 36". Framed 34" x 45".
Est: $800 - $1,000
WILLY SEILER Germany, 1903-1985 Figures in two boats in open water. Signed lower right "W. Seiler".
Eldred's
Nov. 29, 2023
WILLY SEILER (Germany/Japan, 1903-1988), Three etchings depicting rural life
Est: $200 - $250
WILLY SEILER Germany/Japan, 1903-1988 Three etchings depicting rural life: 1) Playmates. Signed lower right. 15" x 12.5". 2) Houses in a neighborhood. Signed lower right. 7.5" x 6.75". 3) Women laborers. Signed lower right. 7.5" x 6.75". All with original folders, the two smallest folders numbered 114 and 121 and the largest numbered 50.
Eldred's
Nov. 28, 2023
WILLY SEILER (Germany/Japan, 1903-1985), Two figural landscapes: “Ochoa Party” and “The Farm”., Hand-colored etchings, 8.25” x 11” to the plate lines. Sheets 12” x 15”. Unframed.
Est: $200 - $300
WILLY SEILER Germany/Japan, 1903-1985 Two figural landscapes: "Ochoa Party" and "The Farm". Titled in pencil lower left. Signed lower right. Marked verso with plate numbers 52A and 55A.
Eldred's
Aug. 31, 2023
Willy Seiler, German (b. 1903), Opium Smoker / Lighting Up, etchings, 12"H x 8 1/2"W (sight), 20 3/4"H x 16 3/4"W (frame)
Est: $80 - $120
Willy Seiler German, (b. 1903) Opium Smoker / Lighting Up etchings Titled lower left, signed lower right.
Ripley Auctions
Jun. 27, 2023
WILLY SEILER (Germany/Japan, 1903-1985), Two figural landscapes: “Ochoa Party” and “The Farm”., Hand-colored etchings, 8.25” x 11” to the plate lines. Sheet sizes 12” x 15”.
Est: $200 - $300
WILLY SEILER Germany/Japan, 1903-1985 Two figural landscapes: "Ochoa Party" and "The Farm". Titled in pencil lower left. Signed lower right. Marked with plate numbers 52A and 55A verso.
Eldred's
Jun. 15, 2023
WILLY SEILER (Germany/Japan, 1903-1988), Three etchings depicting rural life., Original folders, smallest two numbered 114 and 121, largest 50.
Est: $200 - $250
WILLY SEILER Germany/Japan, 1903-1988 Three etchings depicting rural life. 1) Playmates. Signed lower right. 15" x 12.5". 2) Houses in a neighborhood. Signed lower right. 7.5" x 6.75". 3) Women laborers. Signed lower right. 7.5" x 6.75".
Eldred's
Mar. 30, 2023
Collection of Etchings by Willy Seiler (1903-1988)
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
A collection of 18 vintage etchings by German printmaker Willy Seiler (1903-1988), who lived and taught art in Japan and produced many views of rural Asian life. All come in numbered individual folders, each with information on the artist and his art. Lot includes a number of doubles as well, with some including both the base etching and an original hand colored version. Etchings include two #68 - Haggling, one #58 - Meditating, one #59 Village Elder, two #60 - After Work, one #61 - Growing Up, #62 - Homeless, two #63 - Korean Beauty, one #64 - Fisherman, two #65 - Relaxing, one #66 - Starting Life, #67 - Shrewd Bantering, one #57 - Reminiscences, and #28 - Rice Harvest. Folders measure 13" x 15 1/2", etchings 12 1/4" x 15" *note - one additional folder included has no art
Embassy Auctions International
Mar. 25, 2023
SEILER, Willy (*1903 Dresden †1988), Öl/ Hartfaserplatte,
Est: -
SEILER, Willy (*1903 Dresden †1988), Öl/ Hartfaserplatte, Blumenstillleben mit Mohn und Margeriten vor offenem Fenster, links unten sign und dat 1933, 60 x 50 cm, GR
zeitGenossen Antiquitäten - Kunst - Design
Dec. 08, 2022
WILLY SEILER (Germany/Japan, 1903-1985), Two figural landscapes:, Hand-colored etchings, 8.25” x 11” to the plate line. Sheet sizes 12” x 15”.
Est: $200 - $300
WILLY SEILER Germany/Japan, 1903-1985 Two figural landscapes: 1) "Ochoa Party". 2) "The Farm". Titled in pencil lower left. Signed lower right. Marked verso plates 52A and 55A.
Eldred's
Nov. 04, 2022
WILLY SEILER ETCHING CHINESE SMOKER
Est: $50 - $75
14 1/4" by 17 1/4" framed.
Davis Brothers Auction
Jun. 29, 2021
Willy Seiler, Chinese Smoker and Lighting Up, Two Etchings, each Signed and Titled in Pencil, 18 x 14 inches
Est: $10 - $20
Willy Seiler, Chinese Smoker and Lighting Up, Two Etchings, each Signed and Titled in Pencil, 18 x 14 inches
Weschler's
Jun. 22, 2021
Willy Seiler, Chinese Smoker and Lighting Up, Two Etchings, each Signed and Titled in Pencil, 18 x 14 inches
Est: $30 - $50
Willy Seiler, Chinese Smoker and Lighting Up, Two Etchings, each Signed and Titled in Pencil, 18 x 14 inches
Weschler's
Jun. 15, 2021
Willy Seiler, Chinese Smoker and Lighting Up, Two Etchings, each Signed and Titled in Pencil, 18 x 14 inches
Est: $200 - $300
Willy Seiler, Chinese Smoker and Lighting Up, Two Etchings, each Signed and Titled in Pencil, 18 x 14 inches
Weschler's
Dec. 05, 2019
WILLY SEILER "Japanese Children", "Pearl Divers" and "The Farm".
Est: $200 - $300
WILLY SEILER Three etchings "Japanese Children", "Pearl Divers" and "The Farm".
Eldred's
Oct. 27, 2019
Willy Seiler "Lake Hakone" Hand Embellished Etching
Est: -
Artist: Willy Seiler Title: "Lake Hakone" Medium: Hand Embellished Etching Signature Type: Pencil Signature Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 9.25x12 in. Keywords: Landscape Artwork, Art; Ref: BD
Bradford's
Aug. 04, 2019
WILLY SEILER ETCHING "LIGHTING UP"
Est: $50 - $100
WILLY SEILER ETCHING "LIGHTING UP" 11X8.5"
THOS. CORNELL GALLERIES, LTD.
Aug. 04, 2019
WILLY SEILER ETCHING "VILLAGE ELDER"
Est: $50 - $100
WILLY SEILER ETCHING "VILLAGE ELDER" 12X9"
THOS. CORNELL GALLERIES, LTD.
May. 11, 2019
Willy Seiler (German-Japanese, 1930-1980)
Est: $100 - $200
DESCRIPTION: Willy Seiler (German-Japanese, 1930-1980). Etching on paper. Little Mother. Signed in pencil lower right. Titled in pencil lower left. Matted in wood frame. MEASUREMENTS: Sight 12" x 9". Overall with frame 17" x14". CONDITION: Toning and light undulation.
Cordier Auctions & Appraisals
Mar. 31, 2019
Willy Seiler (1903) Colored Etching
Est: $100 - $200
Willy Seiler (1903) Colored Etching Sight Size: 6.5 x 4.5 in Overall Size: 13 x 11 in Medium: etching
Sarasota Estate Auction
Mar. 23, 2019
An Etching, "Shrewd Bartering", 1950, Korea Willy Seiler
Est: £300 - £600
Willy Seiler (1903-1988); Etching Shrewd Bartering; signed in pencil in margin lower right hand corner
Han Collection
Mar. 23, 2019
Etching, 'Korean Village Elder', Willy Seiler
Est: £300 - £600
Willy Seiler (1903-1988); Etching Korean Village Elder; signed in pencil in margin lower right; matted and framed. Appears in good condition, but not examined out of frame. 30.5 cm. X 22 cm.
Han Collection
Mar. 23, 2019
An Etching, 'Relaxing', 1950, Korea Willy Seiler.
Est: £300 - £600
Original limited edition black & white etching titled "Relaxing"by German-born artist Willy Seiler ( 1903-1988),
Han Collection
Mar. 23, 2019
An Etching, 'Reminiscences", 1950, Korea, Willy Seiler
Est: £300 - £600
An Etching, 'Reminiscenses', 1950, Korea Willy Seiler.
Han Collection
Mar. 23, 2019
An Etching, 'Meditating', 1950, Korea Willy Seiler.
Est: £300 - £600
An Etching, Hand Coloured 'Meditating', 1950, Korea Willy Seiler.
Han Collection
Mar. 23, 2019
Etching, 'A Korean Beauty', Willy Seiler
Est: £200 - £300
Etching, black and white 'A Korean Beauty', Willy Seiler, Signed in pencil
Han Collection
Mar. 23, 2019
An Etching, 'Haggling', Willy Seiler
Est: £300 - £600
Original limited edition hand-coloured etching titled "Haggling" featuring Korean women in a marketplace by German artist Willy Seiler (born 1903) from his Korean series. Signed in pencil on the lower margin. Stamped in red "original hand coloured," and with Seiler's address in Japan (see enlargements). Willy Seiler's etchings captured the essence of life in rural Japan. They were enormously popular with the post World War II Occupation Forces. This etching dates circa 1950’s. Excellent condition.
Han Collection
Mar. 23, 2019
An Etching, 'Growing Up", 1950, Korea, Willy Seiler
Est: £300 - £600
WILLY SEILER "Growing Up". Depicting three children in a landscape. One print in colour
Han Collection
Mar. 23, 2019
An Etching, "After Work", 1950, Korea Willy Seiler
Est: £200 - £300
After Work, Etching in black and white, circa 1950. signed in the bottom right corner.
Han Collection
Feb. 24, 2019
Willy Seiler Etching "Lighting Up" Asian & Tobacco
Est: $200 - $300
Willy Seiler (1903-1988); Etching "Lighting Up", portrait of an Asian Man lighting his tobacco pipe; titled in pencil to lower left margin with additional inscriptions lower right; matted and framed with an old red stamp of Willy Seiler's Karuizawa, Japan address affixed to back of frame. Appears in good condition, not examined out of frame. Height of art 12 3/8 inches (31.5 cm.) X width of art 9 3/8 inches (23.8 cm.).
Eddie's Auction
Feb. 24, 2019
Willy Seiler; Korean Village Elder; Etching Signed
Est: $200 - $300
Willy Seiler (1903-1988); Etching Korean Village Elder; signed in pencil in margin lower right; matted and framed. Appears in good condition, but not examined out of frame. Height of art 12 inches (30.5 cm.) X width 8 5/8 inches (22 cm.).
Eddie's Auction
Jan. 13, 2019
Willy Seiler (1903) Colored Etching
Est: $100 - $200
Willy Seiler (1903) Colored Etching Sight Size: 6.5 x 4.5 in Overall Size: 13 x 11 in Medium: etching
Sarasota Estate Auction
Dec. 15, 2018
Prints, Willy Seiler
Est: $50 - $100
(lot of 2) Willy Seiler (American, 1903-1988), "House Maids" and "Farmers Beauty," offset etchings, each pencil signed lower right, largest overall (with frame): 15.25"h x 19.25"w
Clars Auctions
Jul. 28, 2018
Willy Seiler - Japanese Print - Seated Nude
Est: -
Artist: Seiler, Willy Title: Seated Nude Date: c. 1950s
Floating World Auctions
Jun. 13, 2018
Willy Seiler, German (1903 - 1988) Two Etchings, "Cormorant Fishing" and "The Pipe Smoker", Each Si
Est: $100 - $150
Willy Seiler, German (1903 - 1988) Two Etchings, "Cormorant Fishing" and "The Pipe Smoker", Each Signed and Titled in Pencil. Each in good condition. Smoking scene measures 17-5/8" H x 14-3/4" W. fishing scene 14-3/4" H x 17-5/8" W. Shipping $95.00 (estimate $100-$150)
Kodner Galleries
May. 19, 2018
Portfolio, Willy Seiler, Korea
Est: $200 - $400
Willy Seiler (German, 1903-c.1988), "Korea," portfolio of etchings, overall: 16.5"h x 13.5"w
Clars Auctions
Apr. 21, 2018
WILLY SEILER (German, b. 1903). GROUP LOT OF FOUR PRINTS, each signed and titled in pencil lower margin. Etchings.
Est: $100 - $200
WILLY SEILER (German, b. 1903). GROUP LOT OF FOUR PRINTS, each signed and titled in pencil lower margin. Etchings - Unframed, plate: 11 1/2 in. x 8 1/2 in., each
Sloans & Kenyon
Jan. 27, 2018
Willy Seiler Etching
Est: $50 - $75
Willy Seiler original pencil signed etching. Signed in pencil 'Willy Seiler' lower right. Titled in rubber stamp "The Public Bath" lower left. Measures 8 5/8" x 11 1/2" (plate size) and measures 12 3/8" x 15 1/8" (sheet size). Excellent condition. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. Provenance: The Amity Arts Foundation Collection. We ship most items in-house with the exception of furniture, large or heavy artwork, heavier items or extremely fragile items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Nov. 20, 2017
Willy Seiler (German 1903 - c. 1988) Four Etchings
Est: $150 - $250
Comprising: A hand colored etching titled "Chinese Smoker", unsigned, but stamped on the back for Will Seiler Art Studio and numbered 24A of 40; an uncolored print titled "Fisherwomen", pencil signed by the artist at the lower right; an uncolored print titled "Haggling", pencil signed by the artist at the lower right, and stamped on the back for Willy Seiler Art Studio; and an uncolored print titled "Show Window", pencil signed by the artist at the lower right, stamped on the back for Willy Seiler Art Studio, and numbered 54; includes two original portfolio envelopes.
Locati LLC
Oct. 16, 2017
Willy Seiler (German 1903 - c. 1988) Four Etchings
Est: $150 - $250
Comprising: A hand colored etching titled "Chinese Smoker", unsigned, but stamped on the back for Will Seiler Art Studio and numbered 24A of 40; an uncolored print titled "Fisherwomen", pencil signed by the artist at the lower right; an uncolored print titled "Haggling", pencil signed by the artist at the lower right, and stamped on the back for Willy Seiler Art Studio; and an uncolored print titled "Show Window", pencil signed by the artist at the lower right, stamped on the back for Willy Seiler Art Studio, and numbered 54; includes two original portfolio envelopes.
Locati LLC