George Silk Paintings & Artwork for Sale | George Silk Art Value Price Guide

May. 15, 2024
George Silk, 1916-2004, Ali Shut Up, Archival Pigment Print
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
George Silk 1916-2004 Ali Shut Up Archival Pigment Print 1963, unframed.
Nye & Company
May. 15, 2024
George Silk, 1916-2004, Ali Shouting, Archival Pigment Print
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
George Silk 1916-2004 Ali Shouting Archival Pigment Print 1963, unframed.
Nye & Company
May. 12, 2024
George Silk "Pittsburgh, Students" Photo Print
Est: $400 - $600
George Silk (1916-2004) was a highly regarded New Zealand-born photojournalist known for his impactful and dramatic photographs, particularly from his work as a staff photographer for Life magazine. Here are some key points about George Silk and his career:1. **Early Life:** George Silk was born on November 17, 1916, in New Zealand. He initially studied dentistry at the University of Otago but developed a passion for photography during his time there.2. **Early Career:** Silk worked as a freelance photographer in Australia and New Zealand in the 1930s. He honed his skills and developed a reputation for his striking images.3. **World War II:** During World War II, Silk served as an official photographer for the Royal New Zealand Air Force. He documented aerial combat and other aspects of the war, earning recognition for his war photography.4. **Life Magazine:** After the war, Silk joined Life magazine as a staff photographer in 1944. His work for Life allowed him to cover a wide range of subjects, from sports to international events.5. **Iconic Photographs:** Silk is known for several iconic photographs, including "The Art of Volleyball," which captured the graceful motion of a volleyball player. He also covered the Korean War, capturing powerful images of conflict.6. **Diverse Subjects:** Silk's assignments for Life magazine took him all over the world, and he photographed subjects ranging from the Olympics to political leaders.7. **Awards and Recognition:** Silk received numerous awards and honors during his career, including the Overseas Press Club's Robert Capa Gold Medal for his Korean War coverage.8. **Innovations:** Silk was known for his innovative use of lighting and techniques to capture dramatic and often breathtaking images.9. **Legacy:** George Silk's photographs continue to be celebrated for their artistic and journalistic value. His work played a significant role in shaping the visual storytelling of the 20th century.10. **Retirement:** Silk retired from Life magazine in the 1970s but continued to photograph and teach photography. He spent his later years in New Zealand.George Silk's ability to capture the essence of a moment and his creative approach to photography left an indelible mark on the field of photojournalism. His work continues to inspire photographers and evoke emotions in viewers worldwide. Measures 32 x 24.
Morgan Auctions
Apr. 27, 2024
George Silk "Linda Lombard" Photo Print
Est: $400 - $800
George Silk (1916 – 2004) was a renowned New Zealand-born photojournalist known for his powerful and evocative images that captured key moments in history. Born in New Zealand
Morgan Auctions
Apr. 27, 2024
George Silk "Atop Cathedral, University of Pittsburgh" Photo Print
Est: $400 - $800
George Silk (1916 – 2004) was a renowned New Zealand-born photojournalist known for his powerful and evocative images that captured key moments in history. Born in New Zealand
Morgan Auctions
Mar. 21, 2024
GEORGE SILK (1916-2004) COLOR PHOTOGRAPH
Est: $50 - $10,000
Photograph of mountain stream, deer and rainbow trout. Signed in pen lower right. Dimensions: (Frame) H 25" x W 21.5" (Sight) H 20" x W 24" Condition: Photo mounted on backing. Frame without mat and glass. Couple stray marks on photo mount.
Westport Auction
Jul. 18, 2023
GEORGE SMITH ENGLISH SADDLE-ARM SOFA, STRIPED SILK
Est: $50 - $10,000
Signed George Smith on plaque under seat. Gorgeous striped silk upholstery, with down-filled cushions. Dimensions: H 41" x W 77.5" x D 42" x SH 20" Condition: In very good vintage condition overall; scattered pulled threads to fabric, a couple dings and rubs to legs. Interior liner of one cushion may be torn; a few stray feathers.
Westport Auction
Sep. 30, 2022
George II Carved Mahogany and Silk Damask Easy Chair
Est: $800 - $1,200
British, mid 18th century, with scrolled arms and leaf carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet, very pale yellow/green silk damask upholstery with loose down cushion, 44-1/2 x 32 x 31-1/2 in. Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut
Brunk Auctions
Sep. 22, 2022
George SILK (1916-2004) - Vim (gauche) et Easterner (droite) virant à la bouée de New-Port, durant une épreuve de la Coupe de l’América.
Est: €1,500 - €2,500
George SILK (1916-2004) Vim (gauche) et Easterner (droite) virant à la bouée de New-Port, durant une épreuve de la Coupe de l’América. Newport, Rhode Island, États-Unis d’Amérique, 1958 Format de l’image : 41 × 60 cm – Format fini : 57 × 77 cm Tirage moderne à l’encre au charbon (piézographie) sur papier baryté Hahnemühle. Encadrement bois noir et passepartout. Edition spéciale 1/1. Tampon sec sur le tirage. Vim (Left) and Easterner (Right), competing in The America’s Cup sailing match race, near the turning buoy in Newport. Newport, Rhode Island, United States of America, 1958 Print format: 41 × 60 cm – Full size: 57 × 77 cm Modern print on Hahnemühle baryta paper, Piezography processing. Black wooden frame and mat. Special Edition 1/1. Embossed stamp.
Cornette de Saint-Cyr
Sep. 22, 2022
George SILK (1916-2004) - Scène de rue de l’île de Cozumel.
Est: €1,500 - €2,500
George SILK (1916-2004) Scène de rue de l’île de Cozumel. Cozumel, Mexique, 1964 Format de l’image : 40 × 60 cm – Format fini : 57 × 77 cm Tirage pigmentaire au charbon direct par procédé Fresson sur papier Bristol 250gr. Encadrement bois noir et passepartout. Edition spéciale 1/1. Tampon sec sur le tirage. Street scene of Conzumel Island. Cozumel, Mexico, 1964 Print format: 40 × 60 cm – Full size: 57 × 77 cm Modern carbon pigment Fresson print on Bristol paper. Black wooden frame and mat. Special Edition 1/1. Embossed stamp.
Cornette de Saint-Cyr
Sep. 22, 2022
George SILK (1916-2004) - L’actrice Marlène Dietrich se prépare à chanter lors du United Service Organisation show pour les troupes américaines.
Est: €1,500 - €2,500
George SILK (1916-2004) L’actrice Marlène Dietrich se prépare à chanter lors du United Service Organisation show pour les troupes américaines. Allemagne, 1945 Format de l’image : 55 × 46 cm – Format fini : 73 × 63 cm Tirage moderne à l’encre au charbon (piézographie) sur papier baryté Hahnemühle. Encadrement bois noir et passepartout. Edition spéciale 1/1. Tampon sec sur le tirage. Actress Marlene Dietrich preparing to perform onstage during USO show for Army troops. Germany, 1945 Print format: 55 × 46 cm – Full size: 73 × 63 cm Modern print on Hahnemühle baryta paper, Piezography processing. Black wooden frame and mat. Special Edition 1/1. Embossed stamp.
Cornette de Saint-Cyr
Sep. 02, 2022
GEORGE SILK: FUZZY WUZZY ANGEL
Est: $100 - $200
Framed photograph signed by George Silk "A fuzzy wuzzy angel" leading an Australian soldier, Buna area 1942. Signed to Neil McDonald, in appreciation. 22cm x 17cm, with frame 32.5cm x 27.5cm
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Oct. 28, 2021
George Smith Silk Damask Upholstered Sofa
Est: $700 - $900
George Smith Tufted Silk Damask Upholstered Sofa. Sofa with rolled arms and back and gimp trim with tassels. Measures 33.5 inches x 68.5 inches x 37 inches x 23 inches from floor to seat.
Greenwich Auction
Sep. 23, 2021
George III Painted Silk and Embroidered Picture
Est: $600 - $800
Signed Margaret Broggree, 1809 in the verre églomisè panel; together with a French Painted Silk-Embroidered and Chenille Picture of Oedlipe à Colonne, signed Eleanore Rouse and 'Offert au meilleur des Perès, par Eleonore Rouse, Églomisè par Hoet à Lyons. With a label on the reverse of the French work, 'Hoeth, Marchand de Gravures Francaises et Etrangères à la Glacière à Lyon...No. 670'. The largest 24 x 27 3/4 in.
STAIR
Apr. 29, 2021
GEORGE III SILK EMBROIDERED PANEL
Est: €80 - €120
enclosed in a painted oval frame.
Sheppards
Sep. 12, 2020
George Evening: Blue & Dusty Rose Crepe Silk Halterneck Evening Gown, Hot Pink Satin Cumberbund,
Est: $120 - $140
George Evening: Blue & Dusty Rose Crepe Silk Halterneck Evening Gown, Hot Pink Satin Cumberbund, good condition Size: 12
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Jul. 12, 2020
George Washington Embroidery, Penmanship Drawing, & Painting on Silk
Est: $350 - $450
George Washington embroidery, penmanship drawing and painting on silk. 3 items total. 1st item: Framed patriotic embroidery on silk depicting President George Washington on horseback, with the United States flag and Federal eagle above, titled lower margin "General George Washington" and flanked by US flag shields. Housed in a tiger maple frame. Sight - 8 1/4" H x 6 1/4" W. Framed - 15 1/2" H x 13 1/2" W. Late 19th century. 2nd item: Penmanship drawing, depicting a stylized feathered bird with the verse "All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them". Housed in a wood frame with black mat. Sight - 6 1/4" H x 10 3/4" W. Framed -13 1/2" H x 17 1/2" W. 3rd item: Miniature Continental painting on silk depicting three women walking along a forest path. Unsigned and housed in a tiger maple veneer frame. Sight: 3 1/2" H x 2 1/2" W. Framed: 6 7/8" H x 6" W. All items 19th century. Provenance: The estate of James (Jimmy) Neely, Smyrna, TN.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Oct. 03, 2018
George III Silk Needlework and Watercolor Mourning Picture
Est: $200 - $300
George III Silk Needlework and Watercolor Mourning Picture Inscribed To the memory of Christopher Farley obt. June 20 1788. Height overall 23 inches, width 21 3/4 inches. Property from a Prominent Connecticut Estate
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 21, 2018
George III period silk, of a ship above four flags and a crest to the centr
Est: £150 - £250
George III period silk, of a ship above four flags and a crest to the centre and the text DIEU ET MON DROIT, 49cm x 40cm - Stock Ref:4794-4
Bishop & Miller Auctioneers
Nov. 25, 2017
George III Mahogany Camelback Settee in Ecru Silk
Est: $200 - $300
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SETTEE, late 18th c., the serpentine back and tufted cushion upholstered in ecru silk damask, on straight legs joined by two rows of stretchers and with casters. (C21) (PSOR9010) [TC]
Litchfield Auctions
Oct. 21, 2017
George III double sided picture in silk embroidery of flowers in a vase. gi
Est: £50 - £70
George III double sided picture in silk embroidery of flowers in a vase. gilt frame one side, marble effect the other 39cm x 28cm - Stock Ref:4022-80
Bishop & Miller Auctioneers
Dec. 03, 2016
George Silk (1916-2004)
Est: $5,000 - $6,000
Note: Description Updated 11/29. Baseball Fans. B&W, 1960. Fiber-based silver gelatin. Older print. Framed. Baseball fans watching the World Series game from a rooftop. Edition no. 21/250. 16 x 20in. This framed work has been professionally framed by Mr. Leifer's preferred framer. The frame is handsome, created in a simple, modern design much preferred by museums. The woods is a light, natural shade; the glazing is a UV plexiglass of the highest quality; the backing board is generally a sheet of foam core. Many framed items also include a white matte. Framed works will be sold as-is, in frame. It is the bidders responsibility to remove the print from the frame if they so desire. More information on the specific framing can be provided by the auction house upon request. The photographs in this auction have been examined by an expert, whose opinions pertaining to the age of the prints, the printing process, and the type of paper used, are included in the description of each photograph. Although Guernsey’s believes these descriptions to be accurate, interested buyers are urged to personally inspect the prints either at the public preview or by appointment with Guernsey’s. As with all items in this auction, all lots are being sold as is. Please note the terms being used to describe photographic prints: Vintage print: Printed no more than 3-5 years after the negative was made. Older print: Also referred to by collectors as "printed later." Refers to a print that was made more than 3-5 years after the original negative was made, but not within the 21st century. Modern print: Refers to a print made in the 21st century from an earlier, 20th century negative.
Guernsey's
Dec. 03, 2016
George Silk (1916-2004)
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Note: Description Updated 11/22. U.S. Hurdlers. B&W, 1960. Fiber-based silver gelatin. Older print. U.S. hurdlers at a tryout for the Olympic Team for the Rome Olympics. This photograph was taken with a "strip" camera, similar to those used to photograph horse racing. Signed and inscribed in ink to Neil Leifer by photographer, "Best regards to Neil Leifer." 16 x 20in. Condition issue: pencil on verso. The photographs in this auction have been examined by an expert, whose opinions pertaining to the age of the prints, the printing process, and the type of paper used, are included in the description of each photograph. Although Guernsey’s believes these descriptions to be accurate, interested buyers are urged to personally inspect the prints either at the public preview or by appointment with Guernsey’s. As with all items in this auction, all lots are being sold as is.
Guernsey's
May. 29, 2013
Silk, George 1916 - 2004 Marlene Dietrich posing seductively as she exhibits her famous shapely leg while entertaining troops in Germany
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Silk, George 1916 - 2004 Marlene Dietrich posing seductively as she exhibits her famous shapely leg while entertaining troops in Germany Vintage or early gelatin silver print 1945 Photographer's stamp on the reverse as well as stamp: "USED IN LIFE MAR 5 1945 OVERSEAS EDITION", copyright stamp of "Time Inc." plus further stamp. Inscribed and numbered in pencil and blue crayon, markings in pencil 11 x 10 5/8 in. (12 3/4 x 10 5/8 in.)
Grisebach
Jan. 09, 2003
SILK, GEORGE
Est: $500 - $600
OpSail. C-print, 1980s. 1003x660 mm; 39 1/2 x26 inches. Signed and inscribed in ink, on image. Flush-mounted and affixed to a frame.
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