John Spelman Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John Spelman Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 21, 2024
JOHN ADAMS SPELMAN, AMERICAN, MINNESOTA, ILLINOIS 1880-1941, DRYING FISH NETS, GLOUCESTER, MASS., 1925, Oil on canvas, 24 x 27 in. (61 x 68.6 cm.), Frame: 31 1/2 x 34 1/4 in. (80 x 87 cm.)
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
JOHN ADAMS SPELMAN AMERICAN, MINNESOTA, ILLINOIS, 1880-1941 DRYING FISH NETS, GLOUCESTER, MASS., 1925 Oil on canvas Lower right signed and dated: J.A. Spelman '25
Potomack Company
Nov. 17, 2024
JOHN SPELMAN MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE OIL ON CANVAS
Est: -
John Adams Spelman (1880 - 1941) Mountain Landscape Oil on Canvas. Born in Owatonna, Minnesota, John Spelman began painting in childhood. He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago under John H. Vanderpoel and Charles F. Browne and was known for his Minnesota and Great Lakes area landscapes. He was a member of the Austin, Oak Park and River Forest Art League, a member of the Palette and Chisel Club, the Chicago Galleries Association and the Academy of Fine Arts. He was the recipient of many honors and awards from fellow artists' groups, museums and galleries. Artist: John Spelman Title: Mountain Landscape Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Left Site Measurement: 28" x 32" Keywords: Southwestern, Western Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1923
Bradford's
Nov. 17, 2024
JOHN SPELMAN AUTUMN LANDSCAPE OIL ON CANVAS
Est: -
John Adams Spelman (1880 - 1941) Autumn Landscape Oil on Canvas. Born in Owatonna, Minnesota, John Spelman began painting in childhood. He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago under John H. Vanderpoel and Charles F. Browne and was known for his Minnesota and Great Lakes area landscapes. He was a member of the Austin, Oak Park and River Forest Art League, a member of the Palette and Chisel Club, the Chicago Galleries Association and the Academy of Fine Arts. He was the recipient of many honors and awards from fellow artists' groups, museums and galleries. Artist: John Spelman Title: Autumn Landscape Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 27" x 30" Keywords: Southwestern, Western Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1923
Bradford's
Sep. 30, 2023
ANTIQUE AMERICAN PAINTING BY JOHN ADAMS SPELMAN
Est: $100 - $150
John Adams Spelman, American, 1880 to 1941, an Impressionist watercolor on paper painting depicting a landscape overlooking a pond with floating ships. The painting is distinguished by its harmonious coloring and balanced composition. Signed by the artist lower right. Framed. Circa: early 20th century. Minnesota born artist John Spelman studied at the Art Institute of Chicago under John H. Vanderpoel and Charles F. Browne and was known for his Minnesota and Great Lakes area landscapes. He also spent time in the South painting the mountains around Gatlinburg and Asheville, North Carolina with Chicago painter Rudolph Ingerle, with whom he shared a similar style. Spelman's landscapes are broadly brushed and rich in color. To heighten their visual impact, he often used strong contrasts of light and dark. One of a kind artwork. Impressionist And Modernist Paintings, American Fine Art And Wall Decor Collectibles.
Antique Arena Inc
Aug. 19, 2023
John Spelman Impressionist Autumn Lake MN IL TN NC Landscape Oil Painting Minnesota Chicago Gatlinburg Asheville Arts Crafts Frame
Est: $2,500 - $7,500
Described By: Michelle HFA VX NFRRR Title: John Spelman Impressionist Autumn Lake MN IL TN NC Landscape Oil Painting Minnesota Chicago Gatlinburg Asheville Arts Crafts Frame Description: John Spelman Impressionist Autumn Lake MN IL TN NC Landscape Oil Painting Minnesota Chicago Gatlinburg Asheville Arts Crafts Frame. Oil on canvas board. Provenance: Southern states direct descendant retiree, never on market, name withheld. This is one of three oils by the artist from the same family home offered individually in this sale. Signature: Signed and dated 27 lower left Condition: A little dirty and darkened, some edge wear, frame displays a little wear Visible Site Line: 15.5 X 19.5 inches Frame Size: 20.5 X 24.5 inches Estimated Weight & Size of package: 30x24x5, 33 lbs, this weight is dimensional Other Shipping Info: Zip Code 33701 CALCULATE SHIPPING COSTS HERE F.A.Q.s: Commonly Asked Questions
Hess Fine Art
Aug. 19, 2023
John Spelman Impressionist Hilltop Landscape Oil Painting MN IL TN NC Minnesota Chicago Gatlinburg Asheville Arts Crafts Frame
Est: $2,500 - $7,500
Described By: Michelle HFA VX NFRRR Title: John Spelman Impressionist Hilltop Landscape Oil Painting MN IL TN NC Minnesota Chicago Gatlinburg Asheville Arts Crafts Frame Description: John Spelman Impressionist Hilltop Landscape Oil Painting MN IL TN NC Minnesota Chicago Gatlinburg Asheville Arts Crafts Frame. Oil on canvas. Provenance: Southern states direct descendant retiree, never on market, name withheld. This is one of three oils by the artist from the same family home offered individually in this sale. Signature: Signed lower right Condition: A little dirty and darkened, some small holes near edges, frame displays a little wear Stretcher Size: 15.5 X 19.5 inches Frame Size: 20.75 X 22.75 inches Estimated Weight & Size of package: 30x24x5, 33 lbs, this weight is dimensional Other Shipping Info: Zip Code 33701 CALCULATE SHIPPING COSTS HERE F.A.Q.s: Commonly Asked Questions
Hess Fine Art
Aug. 19, 2023
John Spelman Impressionist MN IL TN NC Landscape Oil Painting Autumn Farm Minnesota Chicago Gatlinburg Asheville Arts Crafts Frame
Est: $2,500 - $7,500
Described By: Michelle HFA VX NFRRR Title: John Spelman Impressionist MN IL TN NC Landscape Oil Painting Autumn Farm Minnesota Chicago Gatlinburg Asheville Arts Crafts Frame Description: John Spelman Impressionist MN IL TN NC Landscape Oil Painting Autumn Farm Minnesota Chicago Gatlinburg Asheville Arts Crafts Frame. Oil on cut canvas board. Provenance: Southern states direct descendant retiree, never on market, name withheld. This is one of three oils by the artist from the same family home offered individually in this sale. Signature: Signed and dated 25 lower right Condition: A little dirty and darkened, a little edge wear, frame displays a little wear Board Size: 9.875 X 13.875 inches Frame Size: 13.75 X 17.75 inches Estimated Weight & Size of package: 24x18x5, 21 lbs, this weight is dimensional Other Shipping Info: Zip Code 33701 CALCULATE SHIPPING COSTS HERE F.A.Q.s: Commonly Asked Questions
Hess Fine Art
Oct. 06, 2022
Spelman (John) The Life of Ælfred the Great, Oxford, Printed [by Guil. Lancaster] at the Theater for Maurice Atkins, 1709.
Est: £100 - £150
Spelman (John) The Life of Ælfred the Great, engraved portrait frontispiece, engraved title vignette of Sheldonian theatre, contemporary ink ownership inscription to front free endpaper, some slight browning or foxing, lower margin with worm trace from L gathering onwards, not affecting text, contemporary calf, rubbed, worn at extremities, 8vo, Oxford, Printed [by Guil. Lancaster] at the Theater for Maurice Atkins, 1709.
Forum Auctions - UK
Sep. 25, 2022
JOHN ADAMS SPELMAN (1880 - 1941): AUTUMN LANDSCAPE
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
oil on canvas; signed lower right; 30 inches x 36 inches; 33 1/2 inches x 39 1/2 inches frame;
Abell Auction
Apr. 10, 2022
JOHN SPELMAN "A MORNING MELODY" LANDSCAPE O/B
Est: $600 - $1,200
John Adams Spelman (American 1880-1941), "A Morning Melody", oil on board, signed lower right. Chicago Galleries Association label to verso. Fall mountain landscape scene. Accompanied by artist pamphlet. Approx. h. 15.325", w. 19.75" (frame), h. 12", w. 16" (board).
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Feb. 12, 2022
2 John A. Spelman woodblocks
Est: $100 - $200
John A. Spelman (1880-1941) ''Deserted''; ''Frozen Inlet'' 2 woodblocks in colors, 1950, both signed, titled and dated in pen. 6 x 8'' ea.; together with 2 copies of unsigned wood engravings.
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Sep. 30, 2021
Alfred the Great.- Spelman (Sir John) Aelfredi Magni Anglorum Regis invictissimi vita..., first edition, 1678.
Est: £200 - £300
Alfred the Great.- Spelman (Sir John) Aelfredi Magni Anglorum Regis invictissimi vita..., first edition, title with engraved vignette, 2 engraved portraits and 5 plates of coins, contemporary speckled calf, slightly rubbed, rebacked, spine rubbed, [Madan III, 3197; Wing S4394], folio, Oxford, Sheldonian Theatre, 1678. ⁂ Title records the fiction that Alfred the Great founded Oxford University.
Forum Auctions - UK
Jun. 28, 2020
John Spelman, (American, 1880-1941), Trail Stream, oil on canvas, 24" x 27 1/4"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
signed lower right
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 28, 2020
John Spelman, (American, 1880-1941), Mountains of Tennessee, 1930, oil on canvas, 28 1/4" x 31 7/8"
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
signed and dated lower right
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jul. 13, 2019
John Spelman O/C, Fall Landscape Scene
Est: $1,600 - $1,800
John Adams Spelman (Minnesota/Illinois, 1880-1941) oil on canvas fall landscape painting depicting trees on a small hill with a picket fence, a group of farmhouses on a field in the middle ground, a mountain range in the background under a cloudy blue sky. Signed and dated J' A' Spelman 24" lower right. Housed in a carved gilt wood frame. Sight - 23 1/2" H x 26 1/4" W. Framed - 29 3/4" H x 33 3/4" W. American, early 20th century. Biography: Minnesota born artist John Spelman studied at the Art Institute of Chicago under John H. Vanderpoel and Charles F. Browne. An avid outdoorsman, he was known for his Minnestota and Great Lakes area landscapes. He also spent time in the South painting the mountains around Gatlinburg and Asheville, North Carolina with Chicago painter Rudolph Ingerle, with whom he shared a similar style. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jul. 13, 2019
John Spelman O/C, Smoky Mountain Cabin
Est: $1,600 - $1,800
John Adams Spelman (Minnesota/Illinois, 1880-1941) oil on canvas landscape painting titled "The Old Mountain Home Near Big Smokey Mountains" depicting a cabin on a small hill surrounded by trees, a small pond and trees in the foreground, mountain range in the background, below a blue sky dotted with small clouds. Signed and dated "J' A' Spelman 24" lower left. Housed in a molded giltwood frame with rounded corners. Sight - 23 1/2" H x 26 1/2" W. Framed - 28 1/4" H x 31 1/4" W. American, early 20th century. Biography: Minnesota born artist John Spelman studied at the Art Institute of Chicago under John H. Vanderpoel and Charles F. Browne and was known for his Minnesota and Great Lakes area landscapes. He also spent time in the South painting the mountains around Gatlinburg and Asheville, North Carolina with Chicago painter Rudolph Ingerle, with whom he shared a similar style. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Mar. 10, 2019
John Adams Spelman, (American, 1880-1941), Loon Lake, oil on canvas, 28 1/4" x 32"
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John Adams Spelman (American, 1880-1941) Loon Lake oil on canvas signed lower right 28 1/4" x 32"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Mar. 02, 2019
John Spelman Fauvist Autumn Landscape Painting
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Minnesota, Illinois,1880-1941 Fauvist work depicting a rolling valley with farm houses and trees along a meandering river with a mountainous background. The painting exhibits influence from the work of Berger Sandzen (1871-1954) utilizing a vibrant color palette with bright amber and yellow with soft blues and purple.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Jan. 20, 2019
JOHN ADAMS SPELMAN (D.1941) FISHING BOATS PAINTING
Est: $400 - $600
Unframed oil painting on artist's board, Fishing Boats in Dock, signed lower left J.A. Spelman (John Adams Spelman, Minnesota, Illinois, 1880-1941), staining verso, overall: 16"h, 20"w, 1.25lbs Start Price: $200.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Jun. 24, 2018
John Adams Spelman, (American, 1880-1941), Autumn Landscape, 1929, oil on canvas, 22 1/4" x 26"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John Adams Spelman (American, 1880-1941) Autumn Landscape, 1929 oil on canvas signed and dated lower right 22 1/4" x 26"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jan. 21, 2018
Painting, John Adams Spelman
Est: $400 - $600
John Adams Spelman (American, 1880-1941), "Mt. Hood," oil on canvas, unsigned, gallery label verso, canvas: 11"h x 14"w, overall (with frame): 16.25"h x 19.25"w
Clars Auctions
Dec. 17, 2017
Painting, John Adams Spelman
Est: $800 - $1,200
John Adams Spelman (American, 1880-1941), "Mt. Hood," oil on canvas, unsigned, gallery label verso, canvas: 11"h x 14"w, overall (with frame): 16.25"h x 19.25"w
Clars Auctions
Dec. 18, 2016
JOHN ADAMS SPELMAN OIL ON BOARD 1929
Est: $500 - $1,000
JOHN ADAMS SPELMAN (AMERICAN, 1880-1991), OIL ON BOARD, 1929, H 12", W 16", THE SQUALL:Signed and dated lower left.
DuMouchelles
Nov. 27, 2015
LAKE SCENE BY JOHN ADAMS SPELMAN (MINNESOTA, 1880-1941).
Est: $750 - $1,250
LAKE SCENE BY JOHN ADAMS SPELMAN (MINNESOTA, 1880-1941). Oil on canvas, signed and dated 1924 lower right. Rustic cabin with dock. 16"h. 20"w., framed, 21.5"h. 25.5"w.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 12, 2015
John Adams Spelman, (American, 1880-1941), Autumn Landscape, oil on canvas, 27" x 30"
Est: $800 - $1,200
John Adams Spelman (American, 1880-1941) Autumn Landscape oil on canvas signed lower left 27" x 30"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jul. 24, 2015
LANDSCAPE BY JOHN ADAMS SPELMAN (MINNESOTA, 1880-1941).
Est: $900 - $1,200
LANDSCAPE BY JOHN ADAMS SPELMAN (MINNESOTA, 1880-1941). Oil on canvas, signed lower right. Autumn lake scene. 20"h. 24"w., in a frame, 23.5"h. 27.5"w.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 06, 2014
John Adams Spelman, (American, 1880-1941), Winter Landscape, 1925, oil on canvas, 36" x 36"
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
John Adams Spelman (American, 1880-1941) Winter Landscape, 1925 oil on canvas signed and dated lower right 36" x 36"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Sep. 20, 2014
†J. A. Spelman (1880-1941, Minnesota), "Lake Scene," early 20th c., oil on board, signed l.r., framed, H.- 6 7/8 in., W.- 4 3/4 in.
Est: $200 - $400
J. A. Spelman (1880-1941, Minnesota), "Lake Scene," early 20th c., oil on board, signed l.r., framed, H.- 6 7/8 in., W.- 4 3/4 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Sep. 13, 2014
John Adams Spelman, (American, 1880-1941), In the Smokies, 1924, oil on board, 29.5" x 35.5"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John Adams Spelman (American, 1880-1941) In the Smokies, 1924 oil on board signed and dated lower right 29.5" x 35.5" Exhibitions: Exhibited: Chicago Artists 29th Annual Exhibition, 1925
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 08, 2013
John Adams Spelman Landscape oil on board
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John Adams Spelman (American, 1880-1941) "Landscape," 1926, oil on board, 21.75" x 25.5", signed and dated lower right, framed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
May. 12, 2013
John Adams Spelman, (American, 1880-1941), Reflective Lake
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John Adams Spelman (American, 1880-1941) Reflective Lake oil on canvas signed JA Spelman (lower left) 24 x 27 1/4 inches.
Hindman
Mar. 23, 2013
John Adams Spelman
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
(Minnesota/Illinois, 1880-1941)Tennessee Landscape, signed lower right "J.A. Spelman, oil on Masonite, 14 x 16 in.; original 20th century carved and gilt wood frame, good condition; frame with abrasions Provenance: The Charleston Renaissance Gallery, Charleston, South Carolina
Brunk Auctions
Nov. 07, 2012
John Adams Spelman (1880-1941) Mountain Landscape, Oil on canvas,
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
John Adams Spelman (1880-1941) Mountain Landscape, Oil on canvas, Signed lower right. h:28 w: 32 in.
Gray's Auctioneers
Mar. 04, 2012
John Adams Spelman Fishing Cove
Est: $200 - $400
John Adams Spelman (American, 1880-1941) "Fishing Cove," c. 1920, woodcut, 7.25" x 6.25", pencil signed lower right, titled lower left, framed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jan. 23, 2012
John Adams Spelman, (American, 1880-1941), Seaside Clouds, 1927
Est: $600 - $800
John Adams Spelman (American, 1880-1941) Seaside Clouds, 1927 oil on board signed J.A. Spelman and dated (lower right) 24 x 27 inches.
Hindman
Jan. 23, 2012
John Adams Spelman, (American, 1880-1941), The Shore, 1926
Est: $500 - $700
John Adams Spelman (American, 1880-1941) The Shore, 1926 oil on board signed J.A. Spelman and dated (lower left) 20 x 18 1/2 inches.
Hindman
Sep. 18, 2011
John Adams Spelman
Est: $800 - $1,200
John Adams Spelman (American, 1880-1941) "Autumn Landscape," 1928, oil on board, 15.5" x 19.5", signed and dated lower right, framed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Sep. 18, 2011
John Adams Spelman
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John Adams Spelman (American, 1880-1941) "Landscape," 1927, oil on canvas, 24" x 27.25", signed and dated lower right, framed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jul. 17, 2011
John Adams Spelman (American, 1880-1941) Rocky shore, 1927 22 x 26in
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Rocky shore, 1927 signed and dated 'J.A. Spelman 27' (lower right) oil on panel 22 x 26in
Bonhams
May. 22, 2011
John Adams Spelman (American, 1880-1941) Rocky shore, 1927 22 x 26in
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Rocky shore, 1927 signed and dated 'J.A. Spelman 27' (lower right) oil on panel 22 x 26in
Bonhams
Jun. 23, 2009
John Adams Spelman (1880-1941 Chicago, IL)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Great Smoky Mountains landscape, circa 1925, signed lower right: J.A. Spelman, oil on canvas
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 08, 2009
John Adams Spelman (American, 1880-1941) "Smoky
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Adams Spelman (American, 1880-1941) "Smoky Mountain Landscape," c. 1925, oil on canvas, 24" x 27", signed lower right, framed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
May. 04, 2008
John Adams Spelman (American, 1880-1941) "Farm
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
John Adams Spelman (American, 1880-1941) "Farm Scene," c. 1920, oil on masonite, 14.75" x 15.75", signed lower right, framed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Mar. 15, 2008
John Adams Spelman (MN/Il,1880-1941), At the Lake,
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John Adams Spelman (MN/Il,1880-1941), At the Lake, oil on canvas, signed lower right "J. A. Spelman" and with artist symbol, depicting fishing shacks and boats along a blue lakeshore with gently rolling hills beyond, housed in a period appropriate carved gilt wood frame. Spelman studied at both the Minneapolis Museum of Art and the Chicago Art Institute. An avid outdoorsman, he spent many summers and winters on the shores of Lake Superior and is most recognized for his views of the lake. He also spent time painting in the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee. SS 23.75" x 26.5"; DOA 31.5" x 34.5"
Leland Little Auctions
Sep. 29, 2004
John Adams Spelman.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Autumn landscape with rolling hills, roadside house in distance, oil on canvas, 16" x 20", SLR, "J.A. Spelman". Artist: b. 1880, d. 1941, American. Condition: cracquelure
Alderfer Auction
Sep. 19, 2004
John Adams Spelman (American 1880-1941)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Autumn Landscape oil on canvas signed "J.A. Spelman" (lower right) 27 x 30 inches.
Hindman
May. 23, 2004
John A. Spelman (American, b. 1880)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
"Western Landscape", c. 1930; oil/canvas, size, signed.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Mar. 07, 2004
John A. Spelman
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John A. Spelman (American, b. 1880), "Rocky Coast", c. 1920; oil/canvas, 28" x 32", signed, original frame. Chicago landscape painter.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers