Daniel Sweeney Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Daniel Sweeney Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 30, 2024
Dan Sweeney (CA,1880-1958) watercolor painting
Est: $340 - $425
ARTIST: Dan C Sweeney (California, 1880 - 1958) TITLE: Illustration MEDIUM: watercolor on board CONDITION: One scratch. Some faint foxing. Minor age toning. ART SIZE: 10 x 15 inches / 25 x 38 cm FRAME SIZE: 15 x 20 inches / 38 x 50 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 122782 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Dan Sweeney, a native of Sacramento, California, began his career as a newspaper illustrator for the San Francisco Chronicle.Sweeney also painted posters for theater lobbies, which led to doing travel posters. He began work for several steamship lines and traveled around the world, to many out-of-the-way places, doing background research for unusual poster subjects. One of his most successful series of pictures was of pirate subjects for the Grace Lines.For many years, Sweeney was a steady contributor of fiction illustrations to Collier's magazine, particularly of sea and Western subjects rendered in wash or transparent watercolor.Most of Dan Sweeney's illustrations were done for newspapers and magazines as the San Francisco Chronicle, Collier's, Overboard Monthly, World Traveler and others. He also did theater and travel posters and other illustrations. He was considered a specialist in western and marine subjects.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Dec. 17, 2023
Dan Sweeney (CA,1880-1958) watercolor painting
Est: $360 - $450
ARTIST: Dan C Sweeney (California, 1880 - 1958) TITLE: Illustration MEDIUM: watercolor on board CONDITION: One scratch. Some faint foxing. Minor age toning. ART SIZE: 10 x 15 inches / 25 x 38 cm FRAME SIZE: 15 x 20 inches / 38 x 50 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 122782 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Dan Sweeney, a native of Sacramento, California, began his career as a newspaper illustrator for the San Francisco Chronicle.Sweeney also painted posters for theater lobbies, which led to doing travel posters. He began work for several steamship lines and traveled around the world, to many out-of-the-way places, doing background research for unusual poster subjects. One of his most successful series of pictures was of pirate subjects for the Grace Lines.For many years, Sweeney was a steady contributor of fiction illustrations to Collier's magazine, particularly of sea and Western subjects rendered in wash or transparent watercolor.Most of Dan Sweeney's illustrations were done for newspapers and magazines as the San Francisco Chronicle, Collier's, Overboard Monthly, World Traveler and others. He also did theater and travel posters and other illustrations. He was considered a specialist in western and marine subjects.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Sep. 10, 2023
Dan Sweeney (CA,1880-1958) watercolor painting
Est: $360 - $450
ARTIST: Dan C Sweeney (California, 1880 - 1958) TITLE: Illustration MEDIUM: watercolor on board CONDITION: One scratch. Some faint foxing. Minor age toning. ART SIZE: 10 x 15 inches / 25 x 38 cm FRAME SIZE: 15 x 20 inches / 38 x 50 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 122782 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Dan Sweeney, a native of Sacramento, California, began his career as a newspaper illustrator for the San Francisco Chronicle.Sweeney also painted posters for theater lobbies, which led to doing travel posters. He began work for several steamship lines and traveled around the world, to many out-of-the-way places, doing background research for unusual poster subjects. One of his most successful series of pictures was of pirate subjects for the Grace Lines.For many years, Sweeney was a steady contributor of fiction illustrations to Collier's magazine, particularly of sea and Western subjects rendered in wash or transparent watercolor.Most of Dan Sweeney's illustrations were done for newspapers and magazines as the San Francisco Chronicle, Collier's, Overboard Monthly, World Traveler and others. He also did theater and travel posters and other illustrations. He was considered a specialist in western and marine subjects.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jun. 11, 2023
Dan Sweeney (CA,1880-1958) watercolor painting
Est: $380 - $475
ARTIST: Dan C Sweeney (California, 1880 - 1958) TITLE: Illustration MEDIUM: watercolor on board CONDITION: One scratch. Some faint foxing. Minor age toning. ART SIZE: 10 x 15 inches / 25 x 38 cm FRAME SIZE: 15 x 20 inches / 38 x 50 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 122782 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Dan Sweeney, a native of Sacramento, California, began his career as a newspaper illustrator for the San Francisco Chronicle.Sweeney also painted posters for theater lobbies, which led to doing travel posters. He began work for several steamship lines and traveled around the world, to many out-of-the-way places, doing background research for unusual poster subjects. One of his most successful series of pictures was of pirate subjects for the Grace Lines.For many years, Sweeney was a steady contributor of fiction illustrations to Collier's magazine, particularly of sea and Western subjects rendered in wash or transparent watercolor.Most of Dan Sweeney's illustrations were done for newspapers and magazines as the San Francisco Chronicle, Collier's, Overboard Monthly, World Traveler and others. He also did theater and travel posters and other illustrations. He was considered a specialist in western and marine subjects.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Mar. 12, 2023
Dan Sweeney (CA,1880-1958) watercolor painting
Est: $380 - $475
ARTIST: Dan C Sweeney (California, 1880 - 1958) TITLE: Illustration MEDIUM: watercolor on board CONDITION: One scratch. Some faint foxing. Minor age toning. ART SIZE: 10 x 15 inches / 25 x 38 cm FRAME SIZE: 15 x 20 inches / 38 x 50 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 122782 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Dan Sweeney, a native of Sacramento, California, began his career as a newspaper illustrator for the San Francisco Chronicle.Sweeney also painted posters for theater lobbies, which led to doing travel posters. He began work for several steamship lines and traveled around the world, to many out-of-the-way places, doing background research for unusual poster subjects. One of his most successful series of pictures was of pirate subjects for the Grace Lines.For many years, Sweeney was a steady contributor of fiction illustrations to Collier's magazine, particularly of sea and Western subjects rendered in wash or transparent watercolor.Most of Dan Sweeney's illustrations were done for newspapers and magazines as the San Francisco Chronicle, Collier's, Overboard Monthly, World Traveler and others. He also did theater and travel posters and other illustrations. He was considered a specialist in western and marine subjects.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Dec. 06, 2022
DAN SWEENEY, AMERICAN (1880-1958) WATERCOLOR
Est: $50 - $1,000
Watercolor of two costumes, lengthy inscription on subject verso. Signed lower left. Dimensions: (Mat) H 20" x W 15", (Sight) H 14.5" x W 9.75" Condition: Some foxing. Light handling marks.
Westport Auction
Dec. 06, 2022
DAN SWEENEY, AMERICAN (1880-1958) WATERCOLOR
Est: $50 - $1,000
Watercolor of three jesters. Signed lower right. Dimensions: (Mat) H 15" x W 20", (Sight) H 10.25" x W 15.25" Condition: Minor handling wear.
Westport Auction
Dec. 06, 2022
DAN SWEENEY, AMERICAN (1880-1958) WATERCOLOR
Est: $50 - $1,000
Watercolor of jester performing for audience. Signed lower right. Dimensions: (Mat) H 15" x W 20", (Sight) H 10.25" x W 15.25" Condition: Some foxing and discoloration.
Westport Auction
Sep. 20, 2022
DAN SWEENEY, AMERICAN (1880-1958) WATERCOLOR
Est: $50 - $1,000
Watercolor of two costumes, lengthy inscription on subject verso. Signed lower left. Dimensions: (Mat) H 20" x W 15", (Sight) H 14.5" x W 9.75" Condition: Some foxing. Light handling marks.
Westport Auction
Sep. 20, 2022
DAN SWEENEY, AMERICAN (1880-1958) WATERCOLOR
Est: $50 - $1,000
Costume study watercolor. Signed lower right. Dimensions: (Mat) H 14.75" x W 20", (Sight) H 10.5" x W 15.25" Condition: Some foxing and toning.
Westport Auction
Sep. 20, 2022
DAN SWEENEY, AMERICAN (1880-1958) WATERCOLOR
Est: $50 - $1,000
Watercolor of three jesters. Signed lower right. Dimensions: (Mat) H 15" x W 20", (Sight) H 10.25" x W 15.25" Condition: Minor handling wear.
Westport Auction
Sep. 20, 2022
DAN SWEENEY, AMERICAN (1880-1958) WATERCOLOR
Est: $50 - $1,000
Watercolor of jester performing for audience. Signed lower right. Dimensions: (Mat) H 15" x W 20", (Sight) H 10.25" x W 15.25" Condition: Some foxing and discoloration.
Westport Auction
Sep. 20, 2022
DAN SWEENEY, AMERICAN (1880-1958) GOUACHE
Est: $50 - $1,000
Signed lower right. Depicting Indo-Chinese performer in costume. With inscription verso describing subject. Dimensions: H 30" x W 21.75" Condition: Wear and losses to edges from previous mounting being removed. Handling wear. Some spotting to surface.
Westport Auction
Sep. 21, 2021
DAN SWEENEY, AMERCAN (1880-1958) WATERCOLOR
Est: $50 - $1,000
Untitled (Textile dealers selling from their boats). Watercolor on paper, signed on the lower right: Dan Sweeney. Dimensions: H 13.5" x W 9" Condition: Foxing throughout/ Provenance: Arthur and Joe Robinson Collection, Harrison, New York
Westport Auction
Sep. 21, 2021
DAN SWEENEY, AMERICAN (1880-1958) WATERCOLOR
Est: $50 - $1,000
Untitled (musician playing at a bizarre). Watercolor on paper, signed lower right Sweeney Dimensions: H 14" x W 8" Condition: Foxing throughout the surface. Provenance: Arthur and Joe Robinson Collection, Harrison, New York
Westport Auction
Sep. 23, 2018
DAN SWEENEY ( AMERICAN 1880-1958)
Est: $500 - $800
Watercolor illustration, unsigned. Label on verso from Diana T. North literary agents with artist's name and "For the Grace Line." Matted and wrapped in plastic, appears to be on artist board. Dimensions: (Mat) H 22" x W 18", (Sight) H 13.25" x W 11.75" Condition: Some foxing.
Westport Auction
Aug. 05, 2015
DAN SWEENEY (DATES UNKNOWN). HOLD / RE - ELECT JAMES D. PHELAN. 1920. 13x8 inches, 35x21 cm. Henry Wehr, San Francisco.
Est: $600 - $900
DAN SWEENEY (DATES UNKNOWN) HOLD / RE - ELECT JAMES D. PHELAN. 1920. 13 3/4x8 1/2 inches, 35x21 1/2 cm. Henry Wehr, San Francisco. Condition A. Hinged to paper.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 19, 2013
DAN SWEENEY (AMERICAN 1880-1958)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Untitled (musician playing at a bizarre) Watercolor on paper, Signed lower right Sweeney Dimensions:14" x 8" Condition:foxing throughout the surface
Westport Auction
May. 19, 2013
DAN SWEENEY (AMERCAN 1880-1958)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Untitled (Textile dealers selling from there boats) inside Illustration for the Cunard Line World Cruise Folder Watercolor on paper, Signed on the lower right DAN
Westport Auction
May. 19, 2013
DAN C.SWEENEY (AMERICAN 1880 -1958)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Untitled (Balinese dancer & on looker's, ca.1930's Watercolor on illustration board Dimensions:H13.5" x W12", Matted H 22" x W18" Label: Diana T. North,Literary Agents, 160 E 55th St., New York 22 N.Y.
Westport Auction
May. 19, 2013
DAN C.SWEENEY (AMERICAN 1880 -1958)
Est: $600 - $800
Nautch Dancer, ca.1920, Illustration for Ladies Home Journal Signed lower right Dan Sweeney Water on illustration board
Westport Auction