Louis Siegriest Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Louis Siegriest Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 21, 2024
Mixed Media, Louis Siegriest
Est: $800 - $1,200
Louis Siegriest (American, 1899-1989), "Planet In Motion #43," 1967, mixed media on board, signed lower left, signed, dated, and titled verso, board (unframed): 48.25"h x 36.25"w.
Clars Auctions
Sep. 06, 2024
LOUIS B. SIEGRIEST (AMERICAN 1899-1989) WPA NATIVE AMERICAN THEMED "INDIAN COURT" PRINTS, LOT OF FIVE
Est: $100 - $200
LOUIS B. SIEGRIEST (AMERICAN, 1899-1989) WPA NATIVE AMERICAN THEMED PRINTS / POSTERS, LOT OF FIVE, large format chromolithographic prints having been cut down to their current size, featuring Native American themed subjects comprising "Eskimo Mask - Western Alaska"; "Blanket Design of the Haida Indians - Alaska"; "Antelope Hunt from a Navajo Drawing - New Mexico"; "Chippewa Picture Writing - Seneca Mask - Eastern Woodlands"; and "Pomo Indian Basket - California". Circa 1939. Some with badly tattered pieces of glued-on mats. Posters each cut down to roughly 22" x 25". Catalogue Note: Siegriest created the designs for these prints, and others, as part of the advertising campaign for the San Francisco World's Fair / Golden Gate International Exposition of 1939, specifically for its "Indian Court" dedicated to showcasing Native American art. The posters originally were even larger and had a block of text below the illustration which read "INDIAN COURT" and gave the location/information about the Fair itself. They also would have been marked "SIEGRIEST" and "FEDERAL ART PROJECT" along the upper edges; these markings are mostly hidden under the glued-down matting. It seems sometime after the Fair ended, these particular posters were not thrown out but instead heavily cut down/altered to retain only the illustration and its title.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
May. 17, 2024
Mixed Media, Louis Siegriest
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Louis Siegriest (American, 1899-1989), "Planet In Motion #43," 1967, mixed media on board, signed lower left, signed, dated, and titled verso, board (unframed): 48.25"h x 36.25"w
Clars Auctions
May. 05, 2024
LOUIS SIEGRIEST UNTITLED (LANDSCAPE) OIL ON BOARD
Est: -
Louis Bassi Siegriest (1899 - 1989) Untitled (Landscape) Oil on Board. A prolific artist whose styles ranged from Impressionism, Fauvism to Mixed-Media Abstraction, Louis Siegriest had a long, distinguished career including association in the 1920s with a California Bay Area group called the Society of Six. His work is in the collections of the Oakland Museum, Stanford University Museum, and the University of Nevada, which houses several hundred of his paintings of Virginia City. Artist: Louis Siegriest Title: Untitled (Landscape) Medium: Oil on Board Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 15" x 20" Image Keywords: Southwestern, Western Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1801
Bradford's
Apr. 19, 2024
Mixed Media, Louis Siegriest
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Louis Siegriest (American, 1899-1989), "Planet In Motion #43," 1967, mixed media on board, signed lower left, signed, dated, and titled verso, board (unframed): 48.25"h x 36.25"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 26, 2024
Attributed to: Louis Siegriest (American, 1899-1989) French fauvist, abstract composition landscape, oil on board, blurred signature-signed lower left, sight 10 x 12 1/4 inches, overall size 14 x 16 inches.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Attributed to: Louis Siegriest (American, 1899-1989) French fauvist, abstract composition landscape, oil on board, blurred signature-signed lower left, sight 10 x 12 1/4 inches, overall size 14 x 16 inches.
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Mar. 24, 2024
Louis Siegriest (1899-1989) Society of Six Early Landscape c1920s
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Louis Siegriest (1899-1989) Society of Six Early Landscape c1920s. Oil painting on board. Signed. Excellent condition. 8"h x 10"w. Frame 12"h x 14"w.
California Historical Design, Inc
Mar. 21, 2024
Mixed Media, Louis Siegriest
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Louis Siegriest (American, 1899-1989), "Planet In Motion #43," 1967, mixed media on board, signed lower left, signed, dated, and titled verso, board (unframed): 48.25"h x 36.25"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 03, 2024
Indian Court / Seneca Mask. 1939.
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
ARTIST: LOUIS B. SIEGRIEST (1899-1989) SIZE: 25 1/8 x 36 in./63.8 x 91.3 cm PRINTER: Federal Arts Project, WPA DESCRIPTION: In this third silkscreen print created for the Indian Court, Siegrist replicates Chippewa picture writing and a Seneca mask, which hail from the Eastern woodlands. (Art Deco; Expositions; American)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Mar. 03, 2024
Indian Court / Indian Basket. 1939.
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
ARTIST: LOUIS B. SIEGRIEST (1899-1989) SIZE: 25 x 36 in./63.6 x 91.3 cm PRINTER: Federal Arts Project, WPA DESCRIPTION: In another silkscreen image for the Indian Court at the Golden Gate International Exposition, Siegriest keeps it simple by showcasing a Pomo Indian basket on a bright yellow background. (Art Deco; Expositions; American)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Mar. 03, 2024
Indian Court / Pueblo Turtle Dancers. 1939.
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
ARTIST: LOUIS B. SIEGRIEST (1899-1989) SIZE: 25 x 36 in./63.7 x 91.4 cm PRINTER: Federal Arts Project, WPA DESCRIPTION: This WPA poster was created for the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition. This was a kind of "World's Fair" on San Francisco's Treasure Island to inaugurate both the Golden Gate and Oakland Bay bridges, which had opened in recent years. Siegriest produced a portfolio of posters for the event; this one, of pueblo turtle dancers, was based on an Indian painting in New Mexico. This is a silkscreen print. (Art Deco; Expositions; American)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Feb. 16, 2024
Painting, Louis Siegriest
Est: $600 - $900
Louis Siegriest (American, 1899-1989), "The Red Barns, Wisconsin," oil on board, signed and titled verso, gallery label (Hidden Village, Monterey, CA) affixed verso, board: 19"h x 21"w, overall (with frame): 21"h x 23"w
Clars Auctions
Feb. 16, 2024
Painting, Louis Siegriest
Est: $600 - $900
Louis Siegriest (American, 1899-1989), "Mill Dam," 1948, oil on board, signed, titled, and dated verso, board: 18"h x 24"w, overall (with frame): 19.75"h x 25.5"w
Clars Auctions
Feb. 16, 2024
Painting, Louis Siegriest
Est: $600 - $900
Louis Siegriest (American, 1899-1989), "The Red Barn," 1948, oil on board, signed, titled, and dated verso, gallery label (Hidden Village, Monterey, CA) affixed verso, board: 19"h x 21"w, overall (with frame): 20.75"h x 22.75"w
Clars Auctions
Jan. 23, 2024
Louis Siegriest (1899 - 1989), "Morena Range," 1969, Oil and sand on board, 18" H x 18" W
Est: $300 - $500
Louis Siegriest (1899-1989) "Morena Range," 1969 Oil and sand on panel Signed, titled, and dated, verso: Siegriest; inscribed, possibly in another hand, verso: "Louis Siegriest Retrospective Catalog" + "Society of Six"
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 21, 2024
Louis Siegriest (American, 1895-1989)
Est: $250 - $350
Louis Siegriest (American, 1895-1989) 'Hurrying Home' Gouache on paper. Titled, signed in margin. 4in. x 6in (10cm. x 15cm)
Fine Estate Inc.
Jan. 21, 2024
Louis Siegriest (American, 1895-1989)
Est: $250 - $350
Louis Siegriest (American, 1895-1989) 'Off to Market' Gouache on paper. Titled, signed in margin. 4in. x 6in (10cm. x 15cm)
Fine Estate Inc.
Dec. 15, 2023
Mixed Media, Louis Siegriest
Est: $500 - $700
Louis Siegriest (American, 1899-1989), "East of Gallup," 1973, mixed media on board, signed and dated lower left, signed and titled verso, gallery label (Women's Board of the Oakland Museum Association) verso, board: 20"h x 24"w, overall (with frame): 20.75"h x 24.75"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 16, 2023
Painting, Louis Bassi Siegriest
Est: $600 - $900
Louis Bassi Siegriest (American, 1899-1989), "Donner Summit, oil on masonite, signed lower left, signed and titled verso, label (San Francisco Museum of Art) verso, masonite: 36"h x 28"w, overall (with frame): 38.25"h x 30.25"w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 01, 2023
Louis Siegriest (1899-1989), "Distant Mesas," Oil and sand on panel, 11.5" H x 12.5" W
Est: $400 - $600
Louis Siegriest (1899-1989) "Distant Mesas" Oil and sand on panel Signed lower left: Siegriest; signed again and titled, verso; titled again on a Bohemian Club label affixed verso
John Moran Auctioneers
Aug. 01, 2023
Louis Siegriest (1899 - 1989), "Morena Range," 1969, Oil and sand on board, 18" H x 18" W
Est: $500 - $700
Louis Siegriest (1899-1989) "Morena Range," 1969 Oil and sand on panel Signed, titled, and dated, verso: Siegriest; inscribed, possibly in another hand, verso: "Louis Siegriest Retrospective Catalog" + "Society of Six"
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 08, 2023
SIGNED FLORIDA ARTIST KURT GRIESSHABER (AMERICAN, 1926-2006) OIL ON CANVAS LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Est: $400 - $600
Signed Florida Artist Kurt Griesshaber (American, 1926-2006) Oil On Canvas Landscape Painting. Measures approx. 20" X 24", Sight measures approx. 11 1/4" X 15 1/4". Please carefully read our terms of sale, shipping information, and request any condition reports or photos prior to placing a bid. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Because artwork, antiques and collectibles are known to be copied from pre-existing examples, the dating of such objects is often difficult to ascertain and opinions vary from expert to expert. Due to this, RB Fine Arts CFL Inc strongly suggests all potential bidders or a representative to meticulously inspect any and all items prior to bidding. Any reference to a specific time period and/or culture are only the opinion of RB Fine Arts CFL Inc and are not a guarantee of authenticity. If the bidder or a representative cannot inspect an item in person prior to the auction, then RB Fine Arts CFL Inc strongly suggests that you do not place a bid on the lot. RB Fine Arts CFL INC. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Please email for a condition report and photos, if desired. Emails should be received at least 48 hours in advance of the date of the auction. Please make sure you have read the Terms and Conditions* before you bid. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS! Any registration and/or bid placed by you does guarantee RBFinearts CFL Inc. you have read and will abide by the following Terms and Conditions of the sale. We do expect all bidders and buyers to abide by the contracts they agree to when bidding and finalize ALL sales regardless of any reassessment. SHIPPING POLICY: RBFINEARTS SHIPPING IS OUR DEFAULT PACKING AND SHIPPING PARTNER. All lots will be released to them once payment has been received unless we are notified by email. RBFinearts Shipping 375 E Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778 shipping@rbfinearts.net or 877-660-3243. Alexandria is the manager of RBFinearts Shipping Inc., and you may contact her with any quotes or questions. IF YOU PREFER TO USE AN ALTERNATIVE SHIPPER YOU MUST EMAIL INFO@RBFINEARTS.NET TO ADVISE OUR OFFICES OF THE ALTERNATIVE COMPANY YOU WOULD PREFER TO PACK AND SHIP YOUR ITEM/S. No property will be released for shipping or pick-up until payment is made in full. Please note that a shipping charge is not included in the sale price. Any costs associated with the shipping, packing, and transport of an item are the responsibility of the buyer. RBFinearts CFL Inc. is not responsible for packing, shipping, or transport of any items from buyer’s invoice. Local Pick-up: Items for pick-up must be collected within fourteen (14) days of payment. Items remaining at RBFinearts CFL Inc offices at the expiration of fourteen (14) days past payment will be subject to storage fees of $10 per day per item. All storage fees must be paid before item/s will be released to the buyer or a representative. Any items remaining forty-five (45) calendar days following the date when the buyer completed payment on an invoice will be considered Abandoned Property of items on that invoice and will be subject to resale or disposal with no refund. Transportation for shipping of buyer's items: As a default upon payment, RBFinearts Shipping Inc. will pick up and transport your items from the offices of RBFinearts CFL Inc. ALL OTHER transport to any other third-party shipper there will be a 25.00 transport fee, there will be no exceptions for this condition. Your item/s will be transported one time per week only. Any issues with shipping or insurance are between the shipping company and the buyer. If you are not satisfied with our shipping options, please make other arrangements to ship your item and contact us about those shipping details. RBFinearts CFL Inc. is not responsible for any denied claims or damages from the shipping offices the buyer chooses. RBFinearts CFL Inc. does not make any warranty, guarantee, or promise as to the performance of any shipper. RBFinearts CFL Inc. (online auction) and RBFinearts Shipping Inc. (packing and shipping) are two separate companies and should not be assumed to be the same business. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@rbfinearts.net or 352-508-5738. ***We at RBFinearts can only attribute this work based upon the quality and the presence of a signature, we are not an authentication service. We can only declare the work as attributed to based upon the factors mentioned.***
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Jun. 25, 2023
Louis Siegriest (American 1895-1989)
Est: $300 - $500
Louis Siegriest (American 1895-1989) 'Hurrying Home' Gouache on paper Titled, signed in margin. 4in. x 6in (10cm. x 15cm)
Fine Estate Inc.
Jun. 25, 2023
Louis Siegriest (American 1895-1989)
Est: $300 -
Louis Siegriest (American 1895-1989) 'Off to Market' Gouache on paper Titled, signed in margin. 4in. x 6in (10cm. x 15cm)
Fine Estate Inc.
Feb. 16, 2023
LOUIS B. SIEGRIEST (1899-1989) Indian Court Federal Building / Chippewa Picture Writing.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
LOUIS B. SIEGRIEST (1899-1989) Indian Court Federal Building / Chippewa Picture Writing. Silkscreen poster, linen-backed. 914x648 mm, 36x25 1/2 inches. 1939. WPA 82, Posters for the People p. 92.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 14, 2022
Painting, Louis Siegriest
Est: $500 - $700
Louis Siegriest (American, 1899-1989), "Virginia Gold Hill Nevada," 1947, oil on board, signed lower right, board: 11.5"h x 12"w, overall (with frame): 19"h x 19.5"w. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist; Thence by descent.
Clars Auctions
Aug. 14, 2022
Painting, Louis Siegriest
Est: $600 - $900
Louis Siegriest (American, 1899-1989), "A Gold Hill Mine," 1947, oil on board, signed lower left, board: 12.5"h x 14.5"w, overall (with frame): 20"h x 22"w. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist; Thence by descent.
Clars Auctions
Aug. 14, 2022
Painting, Louis Siegriest
Est: $300 - $500
Louis Siegriest (American, 1899-1989), "Desert Landscape," 1968, oil and sand on masonite, signed, dated, and dedicated verso, masonite: 8.5"h x 8.5"w, overall (with frame): 9.25"h x 9.25"w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 14, 2022
Painting, Louis Siegriest
Est: $500 - $700
Louis Siegriest (American, 1899-1989), "Utah Landscape," 1962, oil and sand on masonite, signed lower left, signed, titled, and dated verso, masonite: 11.5"h x 16.25"w, overall (with frame): 11.75"h x 16.5"w
Clars Auctions
May. 27, 2022
Louis Siegriest, Indian Court Federal Building Poster, 1939
Est: $800 - $1,200
Louis Siegriest (1899 - 1989) Indian Court Federal Building Poster, 1939 print on linen signed upper left: SIEGRIEST
Santa Fe Art Auction
Oct. 30, 2021
LOUIS SIEGRIEST ACRYLIC ON BOARD, DESERT HILLS.
Est: $300 - $500
Louis Siegriest (1899 - 1989), Acrylic on board, Desert Hills. Signed lower left, Siegriest. 14 x 20 inches. Framed. Overall: 16 x 22 inches.
D.G.W. Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 15, 2021
Painting, Louis Siegriest
Est: $400 - $600
Louis Bassi Siegriest (American, 1899-1989), "Northern California Mountains," 1945, oil on canvas board, titled, signed and dated verso, board: 11.75"h x 15.75"w, overall (with frame): 17.25"h x 21.25"w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 14, 2021
Louis Siegriest, Indian Court Federal Building / Pueblo Turtle Dancers, 1939
Est: $800 - $1,200
Louis Siegriest (1899 - 1989) Indian Court Federal Building / Pueblo Turtle Dancers, 1939 silkscreen poster printed upper right: SIEGRIEST printed lower right: FEDERAL ART PROJECT W.P.A. Siegriest "had already made a major contribution to California painting as a member of the 'Society of Six,' the Oakland-based group of plein air or outdoor artists of the 1920s, prior to his working for the WPA / FAP. For the year and half of this employment, he was the sole artist on the Federal Art Project in San Francisco . . . [to promote an exhibition honoring Native American culture in the Indian Court at the Golden Gate International Exposition, Siegriest designed eight different posters, for which he] selected images representing the Navajo, Pueblo, Haida, Plains, Chippewa, Seneca, Eskimo and Apache tribal nations . . . the production of the posters was done by the WPA / FAP poster unit housed in the lower level of a boat anchored off Treasure Island."
Santa Fe Art Auction
Aug. 14, 2021
Louis Siegriest, Indian Court Federal Building / Antelope Hunt, 1939
Est: $800 - $1,200
Louis Siegriest (1899 - 1989) Indian Court Federal Building / Antelope Hunt, 1939 silkscreen poster printed upper right: SIEGRIEST printed lower right: FEDERAL ART PROJECT W.P.A. featuring design after painting by Narciso Abeyta [Ha-So-De] (Diné [Navajo], 1918 - 1998) Siegriest "had already made a major contribution to California painting as a member of the 'Society of Six,' the Oakland-based group of plein air or outdoor artists of the 1920s, prior to his working for the WPA / FAP. For the year and half of this employment, he was the sole artist on the Federal Art Project in San Francisco . . . [to promote an exhibition honoring Native American culture in the Indian Court at the Golden Gate International Exposition, Siegriest designed eight different posters, for which he] selected images representing the Navajo, Pueblo, Haida, Plains, Chippewa, Seneca, Eskimo and Apache tribal nations . . . the production of the posters was done by the WPA / FAP poster unit housed in the lower level of a boat anchored off Treasure Island."
Santa Fe Art Auction
Jul. 20, 2021
Indian Court. 1939.
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
ARTIST: LOUIS B. SIEGRIEST (1899-1989) SIZE: 25 1/8 x 35 7/8 in./64 x 91.3 cm PRINTER: Federal Art Project, WPA DESCRIPTION: An Eskimo mask, situated just so by Louis B. Siegriest, nearly becomes a work of abstract expressionism in this extraordinary poster for the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition. This was a kind of "World's Fair" on San Francisco's Treasure Island to inaugurate both the Golden Gate and Oakland Bay bridges, which had opened in recent years. The theme was "Pageant of the Pacific." FDR spoke: "May this, America's World's Fair on the Pacific in 1939, truly serve all nations in symbolizing their destinies, one with every other, through the ages to come." Siegriest produced a portfolio of posters for the event; this is perhaps the most fascinating of them. (Art Deco; Expositions; American)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Jul. 17, 2021
Painting, Louis Siegriest
Est: $200 - $400
Louis Bassi Siegriest (American, 1899-1989), "Sandy Bowers Mansion- Washoes City, Nevada," 1946, oil on board, signed, titled, and dated verso, board (unframed): 13"h x 16"w
Clars Auctions
Apr. 24, 2021
Louis Bassi Siegriest (1899 - 1989)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Artist: Louis Bassi Siegriest (1899 - 1989). Medium: Oil on canvas. Signed: Lower right. Size: Title: Seascape Condition: Good
Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Feb. 13, 2021
Thomas Swift Hutton (1875-1935)
Est: $200 - $300
Thomas Swift Hutton (1875-1935) Title: Cathcart Castle; Saw Mill; Village Scene (group of 3) Medium: Each watercolor on paper Signed: Each signed and dated lower right and titled lower left Size: First, sight: 8 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. Frame: 17 1/4 x 16 1/4 in. Second, sight: 5 3/4 x 8 in. Frame: 12 1/2 x 15 in. Third, sight: 5 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. Frame: 14 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. Condition: Each in very good condition. Faint time and light stainting. The sheets appear slightly toned.
Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Feb. 04, 2021
LOUIS B. SIEGRIEST (1899-1989) Indian Court Federal Building / Apache Devil Dancer.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
LOUIS B. SIEGRIEST (1899-1989) Indian Court Federal Building / Apache Devil Dancer. Silkscreen poster, linen-backed. 901x635 mm, 35 1/2x25 inches. 1939. WPA 86, Posters for the People p. 88.
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 04, 2021
LOUIS B. SIEGRIEST (1899-1989) Indian Court Federal Building / From An Indian Painting On Elk Skin.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
LOUIS B. SIEGRIEST (1899-1989) Indian Court Federal Building / From An Indian Painting On Elk Skin. Silkscreen poster, linen-backed. 902x622 mm, 35 1/2x24 1/2 inches. 1939. WPA 81, Posters For the People p. 91.
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 04, 2021
LOUIS B. SIEGRIEST (1899-1989) Indian Court Federal Building / Chippewa Picture Writing.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
LOUIS B. SIEGRIEST (1899-1989) Indian Court Federal Building / Chippewa Picture Writing. Silkscreen poster, linen-backed. 902x622 mm, 35 1/2x24 1/2 inches. 1939. WPA 82, Posters for the People p. 92.
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 04, 2021
LOUIS B. SIEGRIEST (1899-1989) Indian Court Federal Building / Pomo Indian Basket - California.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
LOUIS B. SIEGRIEST (1899-1989) Indian Court Federal Building / Pomo Indian Basket - California. Silkscreen poster, linen-backed. 902x622 mm, 35 1/2x24 1/4 inches. 1939. WPA 84, Posters for the People p. 92.
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 04, 2021
LOUIS B. SIEGRIEST (1899-1989) Indian Court Federal Building / Eskimo Mask - Western Alaska.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
LOUIS B. SIEGRIEST (1899-1989) Indian Court Federal Building / Eskimo Mask - Western Alaska. Silkscreen poster, linen-backed. 902x629 mm, 35 1/2x24 3/4 inches. 1939. WPA 85, Posters For the People p. 92.
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 04, 2021
LOUIS B. SIEGRIEST (1899-1989) Indian Court Federal Building / Antelope Hunt.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
LOUIS B. SIEGRIEST (1899-1989) Indian Court Federal Building / Antelope Hunt. Silkscreen poster, linen-backed. 902x622 mm, 35 1/2x24 1/2 inches. 1939. WPA 79, Posters For the People p. 91.
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 04, 2021
LOUIS B. SIEGRIEST (1899-1989) Indian Court Federal Building / Pueblo Turtle Dancers.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
LOUIS B. SIEGRIEST (1899-1989) Indian Court Federal Building / Pueblo Turtle Dancers. Silkscreen poster, linen-backed. 902x622 mm, 35 1/2x24 1/2 inches. 1939. Siegriest "had already made a major contribution to California painting as a member of the 'Society of Six,' the Oakland-based group of plein air or outdoor artists of the 1920s, prior to his working for the WPA / FAP. For the year and half of this employment, he was the sole artist on the Federal Art Project in San Francisco . . . [to promote an exhibition honoring Native American culture in the Indian Court at the Golden Gate International Exposition, Siegriest designed eight different posters, for which he] selected images representing the Navajo, Pueblo, Haida, Plains, Chippewa, Seneca, Eskimo and Apache tribal nations . . . the production of the posters was done by the WPA / FAP poster unit housed in the lower level of a boat anchored off Treasure Island" (WPA p. 55). WPA 80, Posters for the People p. 90.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 28, 2020
Louis Siegriest, (American, 1899-1989), Over Tashkent, circa 1965, oil and sand on masonite, 42" x 48"
Est: $600 - $800
signed lower left; signed and titled verso
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 14, 2020
Mixed Media, Louis Bassi Siegriest
Est: $700 - $1,000
Louis Bassi Siegriest (American, 1899-1989), "Planets in Space," 1965, mixed media on board, signed and dated verso, exhibition title label (Bohemian Club, San Francisco, CA) affixed verso, board: 24"h x 24"w, overall (with frame): 24.25"h x 24.25"w
Clars Auctions
Feb. 22, 2020
Mixed Media, Louis Siegriest
Est: $100 - $200
Louis Siegriest (American, 1899-1989), Untitled (Landscape), mixed media on panel, signed verso, overall (unframed): 10"h x 8.5"w
Clars Auctions