Moses Soyer Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Moses Soyer Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 30, 2025
MOSES SOYER, H.G. (HARRY GOTTLIEB) WITH STANDING NUDE, OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $9,000 - $12,000
Artist: Moses Soyer, American (1899 - 1974) Title: H.G. (Harry Gottlieb) with Standing Nude Year: circa 1950 Medium: Oil on Canvas Size: 25 x 20 in. (63.5 x 50.8 cm) Frame Size: 32 x 28 inches Description: Moses Soyer's Social Realist painting of the American artist Harry Gottlieb sitting beside a standing female nude staring at her reflection in the floor-length mirror is full of character.
RoGallery
Mar. 28, 2025
Moses Soyer, oil portrait on canvas
Est: $200 - $300
Moses Soyer (Russian-American, 1899-1974), Untitled (Portrait of Alexander and Mabel Dobkin), signed and inscribed lower left, 30"h x 24"w
Millea Bros Ltd
Mar. 27, 2025
Moses Soyer, (2) charcoal and watercolor drawings
Est: $100 - $150
Moses Soyer (Russian-American, 1899-1974), Female Nudes, charcoal and watercolor on paper, 14"h x 16"w and 11"h x 14"w (sheets)
Millea Bros Ltd
Mar. 27, 2025
Moses Soyer, (4) drawings
Est: $100 - $150
Moses Soyer (Russian-American, 1899-1974), Female Figures, graphite and charcoal on paper, each signed "M Soyer", loose and unframed, 18"h x 12"w (largest), 14"h x 11"w (smallest)
Millea Bros Ltd
Mar. 27, 2025
Moses Soyer, (3) drawings
Est: $100 - $150
Moses Soyer (Russian-American, 1899-1974), Female Figures, graphite and charcoal on paper, loose and unframed, 18"h x 12"w and reverse (largest), 15.75"h x 10.75"w (smallest)
Millea Bros Ltd
Mar. 27, 2025
Moses and Raphael Soyer, screenprint & lithographs
Est: $100 - $150
Moses Soyer (Russian-American, 1899-1974), "Seamstress", screenprint, signed, inscribed and dated 1943, 22.5"h x 17.5"w (sheet); with, Raphael Soyer (Russian-American, 1899-1987), three lithographs, each pencil signed and inscribed, loose and unframed, approx. 21.5"h x 17"w (sheet)
Millea Bros Ltd
Mar. 26, 2025
Moses Soyer 1899-1974 Young Girl Portrait Painting
Est: $500 - $1,000
Moses Soyer (American, 1899-1974), original oil painting on board depicting a young girl with dark hair, wearing a white blouse with red accents and a red headband. Signed in the lower left, with the artist's name hand-inscribed on the verso. Presented in an ornate gold frame. Description created with SnapGenie Work Size: 16 x 12 in. Dimensions: 23.5 X 19.75 X 2 in. Condition: Good overall vintage condition with normal age related surface wear. The frame exhibits storage wear to edges and corners. Note: This condition statement is provided as a courtesy and reflects an opinion, not a statement of fact. Bidders are encouraged to inspect items in person or through an agent to assess condition. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Local Delivery: Florida door-to-door hand delivery service available for this lot; contact Toti@Zemaqua.com for an estimate.
Hill Auction Gallery
Mar. 22, 2025
Moses Soyer Dancer at Bar Oil Painting on Canvas
Est: $250 - $10,000
This painting, titled 'Dancer at Bar,' is an exquisite work by Moses Soyer (American/New York: 1899 - 1974), a notable American artist known for his depictions of dancers and intimate human figures. Rendered in oil on canvas, the painting captures a dancer poised at the bar, showcasing Soyer's signature style of expressive realism. The use of color and texture highlights the grace and poise of the dancer, set against a muted background. The piece is framed in a classic gold frame, enhancing its elegance. Hand signed to lower left. Measures: 10 x 20 inches. Frame: 16-3/8 x 27-1/4 inches. Retains ACA Galleries, New York label to verso.
Elite Auctioneers, LLC
Mar. 20, 2025
Moses Soyer, Crayon/Watercolor, Two Nudes
Est: $200 - $400
Moses Soyer (American, 1899-1974), conte crayon and watercolor depicting "Two Nudes". Signed lower right. Sight seen approx. 19-3/8" x 14-3/4", overall frame size approx. 27" x 23". Verso has label affixed from ACA Galleries, NYC and Margo Feiden Galleries, NYC. This lot is being offered on behalf of the Brooklyn Kings County Public Administrators Office from the Estate of Madeline Klings, #200134-181.
Weiss Auctions
Mar. 20, 2025
Moses Soyer Drawing, Sleeping Nude
Est: $200 - $400
Moses Soyer (1899-1974), charcoal/crayon drawing of a sleeping nude. Signed lower right. Sight seen approx. 24" x 13", overall frame size approx. 35-1/2" x 24'. This lot is being offered on behalf of the New York County Public Administrator from the Estate of Leonard Sydney, #24-0388.
Weiss Auctions
Mar. 19, 2025
Moses Soyer, New York / Russia (1899-1974), female nudes, graphite on paper, 18"H x 24"W (largest)
Est: -
Moses Soyer New York / Russia, (1899-1974) female nudes graphite on paper Each signed lower edge. Biography from the Archives of askART: Dedicated to art expression with social-realist themes of the Depression Era in America, Moses Soyer was born in Czarist Russia in 1899, and was one of three artistic brothers, the others being Raphael and Isaac. Raphael Soyer was Moses' identical twin. Later in his career, Moses Soyer turned to the depiction of female figures, especially ballet dancers. The Soyer brothers were raised in an intellectual atmosphere created by their father, a Hebrew scholar. In 1912, the Soyers emigrated to the United States and eventually settled in New York City. Moses Soyer's artistic studies began in 1916, and included classes in New York at Cooper Union, the National Academy of Design, the Educational Alliance, and the Modern School, where he was influenced by Robert Henri and George Bellows. After traveling to Europe on a fellowship, Soyer taught at several schools until The Depression made such teaching positions scarce. The Depression, in fact, set the mood for most of Soyer's art expression. The Works Project Administration provided him with work as well as the fellowship of other artists, but the era itself provided the social sentiments which permeate most of Soyer's work. Using some of the techniques of his favorite artists, such as Van Rijn Rembrandt and Gustave Courbet, he portrayed his subjects in the perseverance of hard work or in the uncertainty of unemployment. As an artist, Soyer was particularly sensitive to the lack of work during the Depression and to the fact the Works Projects Administration provided employment for many artists who would have remained unemployed. He was opposed to landscape painting, and pursued the opportunity to use art for the purpose of making realistic social statements about his time. Together, Moses and his twin worked on some large projects, such as a mural commissioned by the Works Projects Administration for the Kingsessing Station Post Office in Philadelphia. After the Depression, Soyer tended towards ballet subjects, reminiscent of Degas, yet his work retained his own personal style of conveying sentimental moods. His paintings remained popular throughout his life. Soyer died in 1974.
Ripley Auctions
Mar. 19, 2025
Moses Soyer, New York / Russia (1899-1974), female portrait / street scene, ink wash / watercolor, 7 1/2"H x 9 3/4"W (street scene)
Est: -
Moses Soyer New York / Russia, (1899-1974) female portrait / street scene ink wash / watercolor Female portrait signed and dedicated "To Julia Evergood". Street scene signed lower edge. Biography from the Archives of askART: Dedicated to art expression with social-realist themes of the Depression Era in America, Moses Soyer was born in Czarist Russia in 1899, and was one of three artistic brothers, the others being Raphael and Isaac. Raphael Soyer was Moses' identical twin. Later in his career, Moses Soyer turned to the depiction of female figures, especially ballet dancers. The Soyer brothers were raised in an intellectual atmosphere created by their father, a Hebrew scholar. In 1912, the Soyers emigrated to the United States and eventually settled in New York City. Moses Soyer's artistic studies began in 1916, and included classes in New York at Cooper Union, the National Academy of Design, the Educational Alliance, and the Modern School, where he was influenced by Robert Henri and George Bellows. After traveling to Europe on a fellowship, Soyer taught at several schools until The Depression made such teaching positions scarce. The Depression, in fact, set the mood for most of Soyer's art expression. The Works Project Administration provided him with work as well as the fellowship of other artists, but the era itself provided the social sentiments which permeate most of Soyer's work. Using some of the techniques of his favorite artists, such as Van Rijn Rembrandt and Gustave Courbet, he portrayed his subjects in the perseverance of hard work or in the uncertainty of unemployment. As an artist, Soyer was particularly sensitive to the lack of work during the Depression and to the fact the Works Projects Administration provided employment for many artists who would have remained unemployed. He was opposed to landscape painting, and pursued the opportunity to use art for the purpose of making realistic social statements about his time. Together, Moses and his twin worked on some large projects, such as a mural commissioned by the Works Projects Administration for the Kingsessing Station Post Office in Philadelphia. After the Depression, Soyer tended towards ballet subjects, reminiscent of Degas, yet his work retained his own personal style of conveying sentimental moods. His paintings remained popular throughout his life. Soyer died in 1974.
Ripley Auctions
Mar. 19, 2025
Moses Soyer, New York / Russia (1899-1974), seated nude woman, oil pastel / crayon on paper, 22 1/4"H x 17"W
Est: -
Moses Soyer New York / Russia, (1899-1974) seated nude woman oil pastel / crayon on paper Signed lower right. Biography from the Archives of askART: Dedicated to art expression with social-realist themes of the Depression Era in America, Moses Soyer was born in Czarist Russia in 1899, and was one of three artistic brothers, the others being Raphael and Isaac. Raphael Soyer was Moses' identical twin. Later in his career, Moses Soyer turned to the depiction of female figures, especially ballet dancers. The Soyer brothers were raised in an intellectual atmosphere created by their father, a Hebrew scholar. In 1912, the Soyers emigrated to the United States and eventually settled in New York City. Moses Soyer's artistic studies began in 1916, and included classes in New York at Cooper Union, the National Academy of Design, the Educational Alliance, and the Modern School, where he was influenced by Robert Henri and George Bellows. After traveling to Europe on a fellowship, Soyer taught at several schools until The Depression made such teaching positions scarce. The Depression, in fact, set the mood for most of Soyer's art expression. The Works Project Administration provided him with work as well as the fellowship of other artists, but the era itself provided the social sentiments which permeate most of Soyer's work. Using some of the techniques of his favorite artists, such as Van Rijn Rembrandt and Gustave Courbet, he portrayed his subjects in the perseverance of hard work or in the uncertainty of unemployment. As an artist, Soyer was particularly sensitive to the lack of work during the Depression and to the fact the Works Projects Administration provided employment for many artists who would have remained unemployed. He was opposed to landscape painting, and pursued the opportunity to use art for the purpose of making realistic social statements about his time. Together, Moses and his twin worked on some large projects, such as a mural commissioned by the Works Projects Administration for the Kingsessing Station Post Office in Philadelphia. After the Depression, Soyer tended towards ballet subjects, reminiscent of Degas, yet his work retained his own personal style of conveying sentimental moods. His paintings remained popular throughout his life. Soyer died in 1974.
Ripley Auctions
Mar. 19, 2025
Moses Soyer, New York / Russia (1909 - 2007), 2 male portraits / self portrait?, graphite on paper, 18"H x 22 3/4"W (largest)
Est: -
Moses Soyer New York / Russia, (1909 - 2007) 2 male portraits / self portrait? graphite on paper Signed lower. One signature is a stamp. Biography from the Archives of askART: Dedicated to art expression with social-realist themes of the Depression Era in America, Moses Soyer was born in Czarist Russia in 1899, and was one of three artistic brothers, the others being Raphael and Isaac. Raphael Soyer was Moses' identical twin. Later in his career, Moses Soyer turned to the depiction of female figures, especially ballet dancers. The Soyer brothers were raised in an intellectual atmosphere created by their father, a Hebrew scholar. In 1912, the Soyers emigrated to the United States and eventually settled in New York City. Moses Soyer's artistic studies began in 1916, and included classes in New York at Cooper Union, the National Academy of Design, the Educational Alliance, and the Modern School, where he was influenced by Robert Henri and George Bellows. After traveling to Europe on a fellowship, Soyer taught at several schools until The Depression made such teaching positions scarce. The Depression, in fact, set the mood for most of Soyer's art expression. The Works Project Administration provided him with work as well as the fellowship of other artists, but the era itself provided the social sentiments which permeate most of Soyer's work. Using some of the techniques of his favorite artists, such as Van Rijn Rembrandt and Gustave Courbet, he portrayed his subjects in the perseverance of hard work or in the uncertainty of unemployment. As an artist, Soyer was particularly sensitive to the lack of work during the Depression and to the fact the Works Projects Administration provided employment for many artists who would have remained unemployed. He was opposed to landscape painting, and pursued the opportunity to use art for the purpose of making realistic social statements about his time. Together, Moses and his twin worked on some large projects, such as a mural commissioned by the Works Projects Administration for the Kingsessing Station Post Office in Philadelphia. After the Depression, Soyer tended towards ballet subjects, reminiscent of Degas, yet his work retained his own personal style of conveying sentimental moods. His paintings remained popular throughout his life. Soyer died in 1974.
Ripley Auctions
Mar. 19, 2025
Moses Soyer, New York / Russia (1899 - 1974), 2 reclined female nudes, graphite & sanguine on paper / graphite on paper, 19"H x 26"W (one)
Est: -
Moses Soyer New York / Russia, (1899 - 1974) 2 reclined female nudes graphite & sanguine on paper / graphite on paper Signed lower. Biography from the Archives of askArt: Dedicated to art expression with social-realist themes of the Depression Era in America, Moses Soyer was born in Czarist Russia in 1899, and was one of three artistic brothers, the others being Raphael and Isaac. Raphael Soyer was Moses' identical twin. Later in his career, Moses Soyer turned to the depiction of female figures, especially ballet dancers. The Soyer brothers were raised in an intellectual atmosphere created by their father, a Hebrew scholar. In 1912, the Soyers emigrated to the United States and eventually settled in New York City. Moses Soyer's artistic studies began in 1916, and included classes in New York at Cooper Union, the National Academy of Design, the Educational Alliance, and the Modern School, where he was influenced by Robert Henri and George Bellows. After traveling to Europe on a fellowship, Soyer taught at several schools until The Depression made such teaching positions scarce. The Depression, in fact, set the mood for most of Soyer's art expression. The Works Project Administration provided him with work as well as the fellowship of other artists, but the era itself provided the social sentiments which permeate most of Soyer's work. Using some of the techniques of his favorite artists, such as Van Rijn Rembrandt and Gustave Courbet, he portrayed his subjects in the perseverance of hard work or in the uncertainty of unemployment. As an artist, Soyer was particularly sensitive to the lack of work during the Depression and to the fact the Works Projects Administration provided employment for many artists who would have remained unemployed. He was opposed to landscape painting, and pursued the opportunity to use art for the purpose of making realistic social statements about his time. Together, Moses and his twin worked on some large projects, such as a mural commissioned by the Works Projects Administration for the Kingsessing Station Post Office in Philadelphia. After the Depression, Soyer tended towards ballet subjects, reminiscent of Degas, yet his work retained his own personal style of conveying sentimental moods. His paintings remained popular throughout his life. Soyer died in 1974.
Ripley Auctions
Mar. 13, 2025
In The Manner of Moses Soyer (American, 1899-1974) Offset Lithograph on Paper, 'Danger At Rest'
Est: $75 - $125
Offset lithograph depicting a young woman seated on the floor in front of a mirror. Signed lower right "M. Soyer" in plate. Titled on frame label. Provenance: Part of a family collection inherited by a Delray Beach FL consignor Dimensions: 1 PC x H 24" W 20" Frame Size: H 32" W 27"
DuMouchelles
Mar. 11, 2025
Moses Soyer (Russian, 1899-1974) Oil on Canvas
Est: $100 - $1,000
DESCRIPTION: Moses Soyer (Russian, 1899-1974) Oil on Canvas painting portrays the inevitable passage of time through the image of an hourglass. Encased within the top half is an unborn child, symbolizing birth and beginnings, while the lower half contains a human skull, representing mortality and the end of life. To the side, a single burning candle suggesting the fragility and fleeting nature of existence. Framed in a wooden frame. CIRCA: Mid 20th Century ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: (Image) H: 11.5" L: 7.5" (Overall) H: 14.25" W: 1.5" L: 10.25" CONDITION: Good condition Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email.
Akiba Galleries
Mar. 11, 2025
Moses Soyer (Russian, 1899-1974) Oil on Canvas
Est: $200 - $2,000
DESCRIPTION: Moses Soyer (Russian, 1899-1974) oil on canvas, depicting a male figure draped in a shawl, head pointed upward, eyes closed, as if in deep in prayer. Signed bottom right "M. Soyer" Framed in wooden frame. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: (Image) H: 11.5" L: 8.25" (Overall) H: 16" W: 2.5" L: 13" CONDITION: Good condition Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email.
Akiba Galleries
Mar. 08, 2025
MOSES SOYER, RECLINING NUDE (SEPIA), PASTEL ON PAPER
Est: $1,050 - $1,450
Artist: Moses Soyer, Russian/American (1899 - 1987) Title: Reclining Nude (Sepia) Year: circa 1965 Medium: Pastel on paper, signed lower center Edition: Size: 10.5 x 17 in. (26.67 x 43.18 cm) Frame Size: 16 x 22.5 inches
RoGallery
Feb. 23, 2025
MOSES SOYER (NY, 1899-1974)
Est: $600 - $800
MOSES SOYER (NY, 1899-1974) Seated Nude Woman in Profile, oil on canvas, in Impressionist gilt frame with linen liner and nametag, OS: 14 1/2" x 12 1/2", SS: 9 3/4" x 7 3/4".
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Feb. 22, 2025
Moses Soyer, New York / Russia (1899-1974), 2 female nude studies, graphite on paper, 12 3/4"H x 19 3/4"W (largest)
Est: $200 - $400
Moses Soyer New York / Russia, (1899-1974) 2 female nude studies graphite on paper Signed lower. Biography from the Archives of askART: Dedicated to art expression with social-realist themes of the Depression Era in America, Moses Soyer was born in Czarist Russia in 1899, and was one of three artistic brothers, the others being Raphael and Isaac. Raphael Soyer was Moses' identical twin. Later in his career, Moses Soyer turned to the depiction of female figures, especially ballet dancers. The Soyer brothers were raised in an intellectual atmosphere created by their father, a Hebrew scholar. In 1912, the Soyers emigrated to the United States and eventually settled in New York City. Moses Soyer's artistic studies began in 1916, and included classes in New York at Cooper Union, the National Academy of Design, the Educational Alliance, and the Modern School, where he was influenced by Robert Henri and George Bellows. After traveling to Europe on a fellowship, Soyer taught at several schools until The Depression made such teaching positions scarce. The Depression, in fact, set the mood for most of Soyer's art expression. The Works Project Administration provided him with work as well as the fellowship of other artists, but the era itself provided the social sentiments which permeate most of Soyer's work. Using some of the techniques of his favorite artists, such as Van Rijn Rembrandt and Gustave Courbet, he portrayed his subjects in the perseverance of hard work or in the uncertainty of unemployment. As an artist, Soyer was particularly sensitive to the lack of work during the Depression and to the fact the Works Projects Administration provided employment for many artists who would have remained unemployed. He was opposed to landscape painting, and pursued the opportunity to use art for the purpose of making realistic social statements about his time. Together, Moses and his twin worked on some large projects, such as a mural commissioned by the Works Projects Administration for the Kingsessing Station Post Office in Philadelphia. After the Depression, Soyer tended towards ballet subjects, reminiscent of Degas, yet his work retained his own personal style of conveying sentimental moods. His paintings remained popular throughout his life. Soyer died in 1974.
Ripley Auctions
Feb. 22, 2025
Moses Soyer, New York / Russia (1899-1974), lounging female nude studies, graphite on paper, 20"H x 25"W (largest)
Est: $200 - $400
Moses Soyer New York / Russia, (1899-1974) lounging female nude studies graphite on paper Each work signed in pencil. Biography from the Archives of askART: Dedicated to art expression with social-realist themes of the Depression Era in America, Moses Soyer was born in Czarist Russia in 1899, and was one of three artistic brothers, the others being Raphael and Isaac. Raphael Soyer was Moses' identical twin. Later in his career, Moses Soyer turned to the depiction of female figures, especially ballet dancers. The Soyer brothers were raised in an intellectual atmosphere created by their father, a Hebrew scholar. In 1912, the Soyers emigrated to the United States and eventually settled in New York City. Moses Soyer's artistic studies began in 1916, and included classes in New York at Cooper Union, the National Academy of Design, the Educational Alliance, and the Modern School, where he was influenced by Robert Henri and George Bellows. After traveling to Europe on a fellowship, Soyer taught at several schools until The Depression made such teaching positions scarce. The Depression, in fact, set the mood for most of Soyer's art expression. The Works Project Administration provided him with work as well as the fellowship of other artists, but the era itself provided the social sentiments which permeate most of Soyer's work. Using some of the techniques of his favorite artists, such as Van Rijn Rembrandt and Gustave Courbet, he portrayed his subjects in the perseverance of hard work or in the uncertainty of unemployment. As an artist, Soyer was particularly sensitive to the lack of work during the Depression and to the fact the Works Projects Administration provided employment for many artists who would have remained unemployed. He was opposed to landscape painting, and pursued the opportunity to use art for the purpose of making realistic social statements about his time. Together, Moses and his twin worked on some large projects, such as a mural commissioned by the Works Projects Administration for the Kingsessing Station Post Office in Philadelphia. After the Depression, Soyer tended towards ballet subjects, reminiscent of Degas, yet his work retained his own personal style of conveying sentimental moods. His paintings remained popular throughout his life. Soyer died in 1974.
Ripley Auctions
Feb. 15, 2025
Moses SOYER: "Repose" (Dancers & Chairs).
Est: $70 - $100
Moses SOYER (Russian American, 1899-1974): "Repose" (Dancers & Chairs). Lithograph in brown ink on Rives wove paper, 1950. Artist's proof, from the edition of 100, surprisingly scarce. Signed and inscribed in pencil. Image size: 15 5/8 x 18 1/8 inches. Sheet size: 19 x 24 inches.
Armstrong Fine Art
Feb. 13, 2025
Moses Soyer "Dancers Resting" Lithograph
Est: $100 - $200
Moses Soyer (American,1899-1974), "Dancers Resting", Lithograph, numbered edition "13/75" lower left, signed in pencil lower right, giltwood frame. Image: 16" H x 12" W; frame: 23" H x 19" W. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Prints, Multiples, Figural group, Figurative, Female figures, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Social Realism
Auctions at Showplace
Feb. 01, 2025
Moses Soyer (American 1899-1974) Reclining Semi Nude Woman on a Bed Oil on canvas Signed lower right M.Soyer 18" x 25"
Est: $800 - $1,200
Moses Soyer (American 1899-1974) Reclining Semi Nude Woman on a Bed Oil on canvas Signed lower right M.Soyer 18" x 25"
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Jan. 30, 2025
Moses Soyer "Dancers Resting" Lithograph
Est: $200 - $400
Moses Soyer (American, 1899-1974), "Dancers Resting", Lithograph, depicting three female dancers, numbered "ed. 28-50" lower left, signed lower right. label to verso, silver-tone metal frame. Image: 20.5" H x 16" W; frame: 27.25" H 22.25" W. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Prints, Multiples, Ballerina, Figural, Figurative, Female figures, Social Realism, Post-War and Contemporary Art
Auctions at Showplace
Jan. 30, 2025
Moses Soyer Reclining Nude Woman Mixed Media
Est: $200 - $400
Moses Soyer (Russian/American, 1899-1974), Reclining Nude Woman, Mixed Media on Paper, signed lower right, Keen Gallery label to verso, wood frame. Image: 10.25" H x 14.25" W; frame: 15.75" H x 19.75. Provenance: From a Manhattan Collector. Keywords: Drawing, Painting, Works on Paper, Figural, Figurative, Female figure, Charcoal, Watercolor, 20th Century Art
Auctions at Showplace
Jan. 25, 2025
Moses Soyer, New York / Russia (1899-1974), pair of female nude portraits, graphite and sanguine on paper, 15 3/4"H x 21 1/4"W (larger)
Est: $200 - $300
Moses Soyer New York / Russia, (1899-1974) pair of female nude portraits graphite and sanguine on paper Pair of women signed lower right, standing woman signed lower left. Biography from the Archives of askART: Dedicated to art expression with social-realist themes of the Depression Era in America, Moses Soyer was born in Czarist Russia in 1899, and was one of three artistic brothers, the others being Raphael and Isaac. Raphael Soyer was Moses' identical twin. Later in his career, Moses Soyer turned to the depiction of female figures, especially ballet dancers. The Soyer brothers were raised in an intellectual atmosphere created by their father, a Hebrew scholar. In 1912, the Soyers emigrated to the United States and eventually settled in New York City. Moses Soyer's artistic studies began in 1916, and included classes in New York at Cooper Union, the National Academy of Design, the Educational Alliance, and the Modern School, where he was influenced by Robert Henri and George Bellows. After traveling to Europe on a fellowship, Soyer taught at several schools until The Depression made such teaching positions scarce. The Depression, in fact, set the mood for most of Soyer's art expression. The Works Project Administration provided him with work as well as the fellowship of other artists, but the era itself provided the social sentiments which permeate most of Soyer's work. Using some of the techniques of his favorite artists, such as Van Rijn Rembrandt and Gustave Courbet, he portrayed his subjects in the perseverance of hard work or in the uncertainty of unemployment. As an artist, Soyer was particularly sensitive to the lack of work during the Depression and to the fact the Works Projects Administration provided employment for many artists who would have remained unemployed. He was opposed to landscape painting, and pursued the opportunity to use art for the purpose of making realistic social statements about his time. Together, Moses and his twin worked on some large projects, such as a mural commissioned by the Works Projects Administration for the Kingsessing Station Post Office in Philadelphia. After the Depression, Soyer tended towards ballet subjects, reminiscent of Degas, yet his work retained his own personal style of conveying sentimental moods. His paintings remained popular throughout his life. Soyer died in 1974.
Ripley Auctions
Jan. 25, 2025
Moses Soyer, New York / Russia (1899-1974), two seated female nude sketches, one graphite on paper, one charcoal and watercolor on parchment, 18 3/4"H x 24"W (largest)
Est: $200 - $400
Moses Soyer New York / Russia, (1899-1974) two seated female nude sketches one graphite on paper, one charcoal and watercolor on parchment Paper work signed lower right and has watermark in upper right corner. Parchment paper work signed lower right. Biography from the Archives of askART: Dedicated to art expression with social-realist themes of the Depression Era in America, Moses Soyer was born in Czarist Russia in 1899, and was one of three artistic brothers, the others being Raphael and Isaac. Raphael Soyer was Moses' identical twin. Later in his career, Moses Soyer turned to the depiction of female figures, especially ballet dancers. The Soyer brothers were raised in an intellectual atmosphere created by their father, a Hebrew scholar. In 1912, the Soyers emigrated to the United States and eventually settled in New York City. Moses Soyer's artistic studies began in 1916, and included classes in New York at Cooper Union, the National Academy of Design, the Educational Alliance, and the Modern School, where he was influenced by Robert Henri and George Bellows. After traveling to Europe on a fellowship, Soyer taught at several schools until The Depression made such teaching positions scarce. The Depression, in fact, set the mood for most of Soyer's art expression. The Works Project Administration provided him with work as well as the fellowship of other artists, but the era itself provided the social sentiments which permeate most of Soyer's work. Using some of the techniques of his favorite artists, such as Van Rijn Rembrandt and Gustave Courbet, he portrayed his subjects in the perseverance of hard work or in the uncertainty of unemployment. As an artist, Soyer was particularly sensitive to the lack of work during the Depression and to the fact the Works Projects Administration provided employment for many artists who would have remained unemployed. He was opposed to landscape painting, and pursued the opportunity to use art for the purpose of making realistic social statements about his time. Together, Moses and his twin worked on some large projects, such as a mural commissioned by the Works Projects Administration for the Kingsessing Station Post Office in Philadelphia. After the Depression, Soyer tended towards ballet subjects, reminiscent of Degas, yet his work retained his own personal style of conveying sentimental moods. His paintings remained popular throughout his life. Soyer died in 1974.
Ripley Auctions
Jan. 21, 2025
Moses Soyer (1899 - 1974) signed upper right, portrait of pensive woman, oil on canvas, 20" x 16" canvas, 29" x 25" overall
Est: $500 - $1,000
Moses Soyer (1899 - 1974) signed upper right, portrait of pensive woman, oil on canvas, 20" x 16" canvas, 29" x 25" overall
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Jan. 19, 2025
Moses Soyer (1899-1974) American, Ballet Dancer Lithograph
Est: $100 - $200
Moses Soyer (1899-1974) American, Ballet Dancer Lithograph. Signed in the plate bottom right. Label on back with information about the artist, title, and authentication of the piece. Overall Size: 18 1/4 x 15 1/4 in. Sight Size: 12 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. #4742 Moses Soyer was born on December 25th, 1899 in Borisoglebsk, Tambov, a southern province of Russia. He and his identical twin brother, Raphael, were born with the last name Schoar, children of a Hebrew scholar, writer, and teacher. Although they were an intellectual and artistic family with good connections in the area, they faced the pogroms with the rest of the Jewish population, and were forced to immigrate to the United States in 1912, whereupon they adopted their Anglicized last name. They settled in the Bronx, where Moses continued to be exposed to art as well as changing political and social philosophies. Soyer married Ida Chassner, a dancer, in 1922, and together they had one son, David. Soyer studied art in New York with Raphael, first at Cooper Union and then at the National Academy of Design. He diverged from his twin and attended Educational Alliance, then studied at the Ferrer Art School under the Ashcan painters Robert Henri and George Bellows. He had his first solo exhibition in 1926 and began teaching art the following year at the Contemporary Art School and The New School. During the Great Depression Moses and his brother Raphael both gravitated to Social Realism, demonstrating empathy with the struggles of the working class. In 1939, the twins worked together with the Works Project Administration, Federal Art Project (WPA-FAP) mural at the Kingsessing Station post office in Philadelphia. Soyer also wrote a weekly column for a Yiddish newspaper called “In the World of Art.” Soyer died in the Chelsea Hotel in New York on September 2th, 1974, while painting dancer and choreographer Phoebe Neville. His works can be found around the country in the Brooklyn Museum, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, the Honolulu Museum of Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Walker Art Center, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and many more galleries and institutions.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Jan. 01, 2025
MOSES SOYER, GIRL IN YELLOW, OIL ON BOARD
Est: $2,700 - $3,500
Artist: Moses Soyer, American (1899 - 1974) Title: Girl in Yellow Year: 1959 Medium: Oil on Board, signed Size: 10 x 11 in. (25.4 x 27.94 cm) Frame Size: 16 x 15 inches Description: An impressionist-style portrait of a nude woman with a yellow scarf on her head. The work is accompanied by an ornate frame and is signed.
RoGallery
Dec. 14, 2024
Moses Soyer, New York / Russia (1899 - 1974), seated female nude, sanguine on paper, 12 1/2"H x 9 3/4"W(sight), 19"H x 15 1/2"W(frame)
Est: $140 - $250
Moses Soyer New York / Russia, (1899 - 1974) seated female nude sanguine on paper Signed lower right. Biography from the Archives of askArt: Dedicated to art expression with social-realist themes of the Depression Era in America, Moses Soyer was born in Czarist Russia in 1899, and was one of three artistic brothers, the others being Raphael and Isaac. Raphael Soyer was Moses' identical twin. Later in his career, Moses Soyer turned to the depiction of female figures, especially ballet dancers. The Soyer brothers were raised in an intellectual atmosphere created by their father, a Hebrew scholar. In 1912, the Soyers emigrated to the United States and eventually settled in New York City. Moses Soyer's artistic studies began in 1916, and included classes in New York at Cooper Union, the National Academy of Design, the Educational Alliance, and the Modern School, where he was influenced by Robert Henri and George Bellows. After traveling to Europe on a fellowship, Soyer taught at several schools until The Depression made such teaching positions scarce. The Depression, in fact, set the mood for most of Soyer's art expression. The Works Project Administration provided him with work as well as the fellowship of other artists, but the era itself provided the social sentiments which permeate most of Soyer's work. Using some of the techniques of his favorite artists, such as Van Rijn Rembrandt and Gustave Courbet, he portrayed his subjects in the perseverance of hard work or in the uncertainty of unemployment. As an artist, Soyer was particularly sensitive to the lack of work during the Depression and to the fact the Works Projects Administration provided employment for many artists who would have remained unemployed. He was opposed to landscape painting, and pursued the opportunity to use art for the purpose of making realistic social statements about his time. Together, Moses and his twin worked on some large projects, such as a mural commissioned by the Works Projects Administration for the Kingsessing Station Post Office in Philadelphia. After the Depression, Soyer tended towards ballet subjects, reminiscent of Degas, yet his work retained his own personal style of conveying sentimental moods. His paintings remained popular throughout his life. Soyer died in 1974.
Ripley Auctions
Dec. 14, 2024
MOSES SOYER AMERICAN MALE PORTRAIT OIL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Oil on canvas painting by Moses Soyer, 1899 to 1974, a Russian-born American artist associated with the Ashcan School, twin brother of the painter Raphael Soyer. The artwork depicts a male portrait. Undated. Signed by the artist in the upper right. Wooden frame. Collectible Mid Century Figurative Fine Art, Portraiture.
Antique Arena Inc
Dec. 08, 2024
MOSES SOYER (AMERICAN, 1899-1974).
Est: $500 - $700
'Semi Nude Woman Holding Hair'. Signed Twice, Upper Right and Lower left. Property from a New Rochelle, NY estate. Dimensions: 14.125" h x 10.125" w. Frame: 22.75" h x 18.75" w.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Dec. 07, 2024
MOSES SOYER (1899-1974) PENCIL SIGNED COLOR LITHOGRAPH
Est: $200 - $300
Moses Soyer (Russia, 1899-1974) Three Women The color lithograph, numbered 125 in an edition of 175 prints, is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right. Image measures 14.25 x 20.75 with a framed size of 25.5 x 31.5 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Dec. 05, 2024
Moses Soyer, oil on canvas
Est: $700 - $1,000
Moses Soyer (Russian-American, 1899-1974), Hamptons or Cape Cod landscape, signed "M Soyer" lower left, 15.25"h x 19.5"w (sight), 24"h x 28"w (frame)
Millea Bros Ltd
Dec. 05, 2024
Moses Soyer, oil on canvas, 1943, ex museum
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Moses Soyer (Russia-American, 1899-1974), Portrait of Abraham Walkowitz, signed "M Soyer 1943" lower left, remnant exhibition label verso, 23.5"h x 19.5"w (sight), 29.5"h x 25.5"w (frame)
Millea Bros Ltd
Dec. 05, 2024
Moses Soyer, oil on canvas
Est: $600 - $800
Moses Soyer (Russian-American, 1899-1974), Portrait of a girl, signed "M Soyer" lower left, 12.75"h x 8.75"w (sight), 18.5"h x 14.5"w (frame)
Millea Bros Ltd
Dec. 04, 2024
Moses Soyer (American, 1899-1974) Signed Dancers Silk Screen
Est: $100 - $250
Moses Soyer (American, 1899-1974) Signed Dancers Silk Screen. Approx. 34.5 inches tall x 31 wide.
Absolute Auction Gallery
Nov. 21, 2024
Painting, Moses Soyer
Est: $800 - $1,200
Moses Soyer (American, 1899-1974), Dancer, oil on canvas, signed lower left, canvas: 18"h x 12"w, overall (with frame): 20.75"h x 14.75"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 29, 2024
Moses Soyer (NY, 1899-1974), Resting Dancers, Lithograph
Est: $300 - $500
Property from the Collection of Esther Shaver, Beaufort, SC Description: Moses Soyer (NY, 1899-1974), Resting Dancers, Lithograph, pencil signed lower right, inscribed 'Artist Proof' lower left., matted and framed. Frame size: 27 1/2 in. x 31 3/4 in. Moses SoyerÕs work has been exhibited at many major art institutions including the Carnegie Institute, and the Pennsylvania Museum of Fine Arts and is included in the permanent collections of the Whitney Museum, the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Soyer is also the author of Painting the Human Figure, which was published in 1964. Moses Soyer was a Jewish Russian-American painter and printmaker. He was born in Borisoglebsk, Russia on December 25, 1899 to a large, impoverished Jewish family. SoyerÕs father was a Hebrew teacher and writer and encouraged his children to explore artistic and intellectual pursuits. MosesÕs twin, Raphael Soyer, and younger brother, Isaac, also became successful artists. (Jewishvirtuallibrary.org) Measurements: Height: of sheet 19 3/4 in. x Width: 24 in. Condition: Good condition, not viewed out of frame. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS ISÕ, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
Everard Auctions and Appraisals
Oct. 27, 2024
Moses Soyer Oil on Panel
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Moses Soyer (American 1899 - 1974) oil on panel 20" x 16" Frame: 25.25" x 21.5" Portrait of a Lady with a Rose. "The Rose"
1stBid
Oct. 22, 2024
M. Soyer, Lithograph "Two Dancers"
Est: $80 - $100
Moses Soyer (Rus./Am. 1899-1974), two dancers at rest, signed and numbered 122/150 at lower margin. Sight size: 16" high, 13 1/4" wide. Frame size: 21 7/8" high, 17 3/4" wide. Not examined out of frame. Property from a New Jersey Private Collection.
Schwenke Auctioneers
Oct. 17, 2024
Moses Soyer, signed screenprint, c. 1940
Est: $200 - $300
Moses Soyer (Russian-American, 1899-1974), "Seamstress", serigraph on paper, inscribed and signed "M Soyer" lower right, matted and framed under glass, 13.25"h x 11.5"w (sight), 21.75"h x 19.5"w (frame)
Millea Bros Ltd
Oct. 15, 2024
Moses Soyer "Dancers Resting" Lithograph
Est: $100 - $200
Moses Soyer (American,1899-1974), "Dancers Resting", Lithograph on Paper, numbered edition "13/75" lower left, signed in pencil lower right, giltwood frame. Image: 16" H x 12" W; frame: 23" H x 19" W. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Prints, Multiples, Figural group, Figurative, Female figures, Post-War & Contemporary Art, Social Realism
Auctions at Showplace
Oct. 09, 2024
Moses Soyer, New York / Russia (1899-1974), pair of seated women, lithograph, 19"H x 24"W (sheet)
Est: $50 - $100
Moses Soyer New York / Russia, (1899-1974) pair of seated women lithograph Signed in pencil lower right. "Printers Proof" in pencil lower center. Biography from the Archives of askART: Dedicated to art expression with social-realist themes of the Depression Era in America, Moses Soyer was born in Czarist Russia in 1899, and was one of three artistic brothers, the others being Raphael and Isaac. Raphael Soyer was Moses' identical twin. Later in his career, Moses Soyer turned to the depiction of female figures, especially ballet dancers. The Soyer brothers were raised in an intellectual atmosphere created by their father, a Hebrew scholar. In 1912, the Soyers emigrated to the United States and eventually settled in New York City. Moses Soyer's artistic studies began in 1916, and included classes in New York at Cooper Union, the National Academy of Design, the Educational Alliance, and the Modern School, where he was influenced by Robert Henri and George Bellows. After traveling to Europe on a fellowship, Soyer taught at several schools until The Depression made such teaching positions scarce. The Depression, in fact, set the mood for most of Soyer's art expression. The Works Project Administration provided him with work as well as the fellowship of other artists, but the era itself provided the social sentiments which permeate most of Soyer's work. Using some of the techniques of his favorite artists, such as Van Rijn Rembrandt and Gustave Courbet, he portrayed his subjects in the perseverance of hard work or in the uncertainty of unemployment. As an artist, Soyer was particularly sensitive to the lack of work during the Depression and to the fact the Works Projects Administration provided employment for many artists who would have remained unemployed. He was opposed to landscape painting, and pursued the opportunity to use art for the purpose of making realistic social statements about his time. Together, Moses and his twin worked on some large projects, such as a mural commissioned by the Works Projects Administration for the Kingsessing Station Post Office in Philadelphia. After the Depression, Soyer tended towards ballet subjects, reminiscent of Degas, yet his work retained his own personal style of conveying sentimental moods. His paintings remained popular throughout his life. Soyer died in 1974.
Ripley Auctions
Oct. 05, 2024
Moses Soyer, New York / Russia (1899-1974), reclined female nude and portrait, watercolor and graphite on paper, 15 1/8"H x 10 1/8"W (portrait)
Est: $300 - $500
Moses Soyer New York / Russia, (1899-1974) reclined female nude and portrait watercolor and graphite on paper Signed lower left. Biography from the Archives of askART: Dedicated to art expression with social-realist themes of the Depression Era in America, Moses Soyer was born in Czarist Russia in 1899, and was one of three artistic brothers, the others being Raphael and Isaac. Raphael Soyer was Moses' identical twin. Later in his career, Moses Soyer turned to the depiction of female figures, especially ballet dancers. The Soyer brothers were raised in an intellectual atmosphere created by their father, a Hebrew scholar. In 1912, the Soyers emigrated to the United States and eventually settled in New York City. Moses Soyer's artistic studies began in 1916, and included classes in New York at Cooper Union, the National Academy of Design, the Educational Alliance, and the Modern School, where he was influenced by Robert Henri and George Bellows. After traveling to Europe on a fellowship, Soyer taught at several schools until The Depression made such teaching positions scarce. The Depression, in fact, set the mood for most of Soyer's art expression. The Works Project Administration provided him with work as well as the fellowship of other artists, but the era itself provided the social sentiments which permeate most of Soyer's work. Using some of the techniques of his favorite artists, such as Van Rijn Rembrandt and Gustave Courbet, he portrayed his subjects in the perseverance of hard work or in the uncertainty of unemployment. As an artist, Soyer was particularly sensitive to the lack of work during the Depression and to the fact the Works Projects Administration provided employment for many artists who would have remained unemployed. He was opposed to landscape painting, and pursued the opportunity to use art for the purpose of making realistic social statements about his time. Together, Moses and his twin worked on some large projects, such as a mural commissioned by the Works Projects Administration for the Kingsessing Station Post Office in Philadelphia. After the Depression, Soyer tended towards ballet subjects, reminiscent of Degas, yet his work retained his own personal style of conveying sentimental moods. His paintings remained popular throughout his life. Soyer died in 1974.
Ripley Auctions