Bela de Tirefort Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Bela de Tirefort Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 06, 2025
Bela De Tirefort (NY,FL,Austria,1894-1993) oil painting antique
Est: $750 - $950
ARTIST: Bela De Tirefort (New York, Florida, Austrian, 1894 - 1993) TITLE: Steam Locomotives YEAR: 1940 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Some craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. Wear to frame. ART SIZE: 20 x 24 inches / 50 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: 26 x 30 inches / 66 x 76 cm SIGNATURE: lower right LOCATION: This lot is located at our Mamaroneck, NY office. NAME VARIANTS: Bela deTirefort, Bela de Tirefort, D E Tirefort CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 139941 US SHIPPING: $139 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Bela De Tirefort was born in Austria. He painted in New York City, and retired to St. Petersburg, Florida. Known for his striking New York scenes, De Tirefort left an enduring record of the metropolis between the 1930s and '50s. Using muted tones, strong silhouettes, and incisive textures, his paintings capture the structure of the city in the decades between the Great Depression, the Second World War, and the growth of the New York art scene. He often depicted the areas surrounding the Flatiron Building, Broadway, and the New York Harbor, and sold many of his paintings directly from Washington Square.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Feb. 02, 2025
Bela de Tirefort (American, 1894-1993), New York Street Scene with Figures
Est: $600 - $800
Bela de Tirefort (American, 1894-1993) New York Street Scene with Figures oil on canvas signed and dated "B. Tirefort, '62" (lower right) 23 3/4 x 35 3/4 inches (sight) 29 1/2 x 41 1/2 inches (frame)
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Oct. 24, 2024
BELA DE TIREFORT (New York/Florida/Austria, 1894-1993), "Cabin in the Swamp"., Oil on canvas, 34" x 24". Framed 42" x 31.5".
Est: $200 - $400
BELA DE TIREFORT New York/Florida/Austria, 1894-1993 "Cabin in the Swamp". Signed and dated lower right "De Tirefort 63".
Eldred's
Oct. 02, 2024
Bela de Tirefort
Est: $600 - $800
Austrian/American, 1894-1993 New York Street in the Snow Signed De Tirefort and dated 55 (ll)) Oil on board 16 x 20 inches (40.7 x 50.8 cm) Provenance: Sale, Doyle New York, July 18, 2024, lot 14 (Framed 21 x 25 inches)
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jul. 18, 2024
Bela de Tirefort
Est: $600 - $800
Austrian/American, 1894-1993 New York Street in the Snow Signed De Tirefort and dated 55 (ll)) Oil on board 16 x 20 inches (40.7 x 50.8 cm) Frame 21 x 25 inches (53.4 x 63.5 cm)
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 26, 2024
Bela de Tirefort
Est: $600 - $800
American, 1894–1993 Snowfall in Washington Square Park, 1954 Signed De Tirefort and dated 54 (ll) Oil on canvasboard 16 x 20 inches (40.6 x 50.8 cm) (Frame 21 1/4 x 25 1/4 inches) Not examined out of the frame. Frame abrasion with associated wear along the edges.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jan. 18, 2024
BELA DE TIREFORT, American 1894-1993, The El Train, 1939, oil on canvasboard, 11 3/4 x 16 in. (29.8 x 40.6 cm.), Frame: 16 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 20 3/4 in. (42.5 x 3.2 x 52.7 cm.)
Est: $800 - $1,200
BELA DE TIREFORT American, 1894-1993 The El Train, 1939 oil on canvasboard signed and dated lower left "De Tirefort. 39."
Shannon's
Oct. 14, 2023
Bela De Tirefort NYC Painting, Flatiron Building & Madison Square Park 1952
Est: $400 - $600
Bela De Tirefort NYC Painting, Flatiron Building & Madison Square Park 1952. Large oil on canvas painting depicting a street scene on a rainy evening in Madison Square Park, with the Flatiron Building in the background. Signed by the artist Bela De Tirefort (American 1894-1993) lower left and dated 1952. In a green washed wood frame. Dimensions are 30.75 in h x 39.75 in w x 1.75 in d. Condition is good with scuffs & marks to frame and crazing on the painting . Please call or email for a detailed condition report.
Public Sale Auction House
Jul. 16, 2023
Bela De Tirefort, Impressionist Horse & Carriage Scene, Oil On Canvas
Est: $300 - $500
Bela De Tirefort, Impressionist Horse & Carriage Scene, Oil On Canvas. Signed "De Tirefort 62." As Framed Approximately 36.25H x 28.25W x 1.75D in. Sight Approximately 30.75H x 22.75W in.
Clark's Auction Company
Apr. 20, 2023
BELA DE TIREFORT, NEW YORK CITY RIVER SCENE, OIL
Est: $500 - $700
Bela De Tirefort (American 1894-1993), untitled, 1958, oil on canvas academy/board, New York Hudson or East river scene with multiple ships including a tug and skyline in the distance, signed and dated lower right, framed. Approximate dimensions: Board h. 16, w. 24. 5; Overall h. 21. 75, w. 25. 75, d. 1.
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Oct. 08, 2022
Bela de TIREFORT: "Trains in Yard" - Painting
Est: $400 - $600
Bela de Tirefort (American, 1894-1998) oil on canvas, 1940, "Trains in the Yard" depicting locomotives with steam, signed and dated lower right. [Sight: 19 1/2" H x 23 1/2|" W; Frame: 26" H x 30 1/2" W]. Large rectangular impression; wear to frame.
Roland Auctions NY
Jul. 24, 2022
Bela De Tirefort 'Greenwich Village Street' Oil
Est: $400 - $600
Bela De Tirefort (American, 1894-1993) oil on canvas impressionistic painting depicting a brownstone-lined street in the rain, likely Greenwich Village, New York, signed and dated 1956 to lower right, housed in a gilt wood frame. Image: 8.5" H x 11.25" W; frame: 18" H x 21" W x 1.5" D.
Auctions at Showplace
Jan. 27, 2022
BELA DE TIREFORT (New York/Florida/Austria, 1894-1993), Washington Square Park., Oil on board, 16" x 20". Framed 23.75” x 26.5”.
Est: $800 - $1,200
BELA DE TIREFORT New York/Florida/Austria, 1894-1993 Washington Square Park. Signed and dated lower left "De Tirefort ‘47".
Eldred's
Jan. 27, 2022
BELA DE TIREFORT (New York/Florida/Austria, 1894-1993), A tug boat steaming past a dock., Oil on board, 18.5" x 21.75". Framed 22" x 26".
Est: $800 - $1,200
BELA DE TIREFORT New York/Florida/Austria, 1894-1993 A tug boat steaming past a dock. Signed lower left "De Tirefort".
Eldred's
Jan. 27, 2022
BELA DE TIREFORT (New York/Florida/Austria, 1894-1993), A rocky coastline., Oil on canvas, 24” x 34”. Framed 31” x 41”.
Est: $500 - $1,000
BELA DE TIREFORT New York/Florida/Austria, 1894-1993 A rocky coastline. Signed and dated lower right "De Tirefort 62".
Eldred's
Dec. 09, 2021
BELA DE TIREFORT - HORSE AND CART BY CENTRAL PARK, IN THE RAIN
Est: $400 - $600
Lot 111 Bela de Tirefort American (1894-1993) Horse and Cart by Central Park, In the Rain oil on board signed lower right 9 x 12 inches
Capsule Gallery Auction
Dec. 09, 2021
BELA DE TIREFORT - PUBLIC LIBRARY IN THE SNOW
Est: $400 - $600
Lot 98 Bela de Tirefort American (1894-1993) Public Library in the Snow oil on board signed lower right 9 x 12 inches
Capsule Gallery Auction
Dec. 09, 2021
BELA DE TIREFORT - TUGBOAT UNDER A BRIDGE
Est: $400 - $600
Lot 96 Bela de Tirefort American (1894-1993) Tugboat Under a Bridge oil on board signed lower right 9 x 12 inches
Capsule Gallery Auction
Dec. 09, 2021
BELA DE TIREFORT - TUGBOAT ON THE HUDSON
Est: $400 - $600
Lot 11 Bela de Tirefort American (1894-1993) Tugboat on the Hudson oil on board signed lower right 9 x 12 inches
Capsule Gallery Auction
Dec. 09, 2021
BELA DE TIREFORT - TUGBOAT ON THE EAST RIVER
Est: $400 - $600
Lot 8 Bela de Tirefort American (1894-1993) Tugboat on the East River oil on board signed lower right 9 x 12 inches
Capsule Gallery Auction
Dec. 09, 2021
BELA DE TIREFORT - WASHINGTON SQUARE ARCH
Est: $400 - $600
Lot 4 Bela de Tirefort American (1894-1993) Washington Square Arch oil on board signed lower left 9 x 12 inches
Capsule Gallery Auction
Aug. 11, 2021
BELA DE TIREFORT Signed Oil Painting 1959
Est: $100 - $400
BELA DE TIREFORT (1894-1993) Signed Oil on canvas board Painting 1959, signature to lower right reads De Tirefort 59, subject a view of a street in a town, measures 29 3/4 x 33 3/4 inches, decorative wooden frame, surface wear and losses to frame, some losses to surface of painting, not examined out of frame, BELA De Tirefort, signed, oil painting, townscape, 20th century art, wall art, home decor. 11
The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Jul. 14, 2021
BELLA DE TIREFORT Signed Oil Painting 1962
Est: $100 - $300
BELLA DE TIREFORT(1894-1993)Signed Oil on board Painting 1962, signature to lower right reads De TIREFORT 62, label to reverse reads Bela De TIREFORT, subject a view of the Brooklyn Bridge, measures 21 3/8 x 17 5/8 inches, gilt and green wooden frame, surface wear to frame, not examined out of frame, BELLA De TIREFORT, signed, abstract art, oil painting, artwork, 20th century art, wall art, home decor. 11
The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Apr. 02, 2021
BELA DE TIREFORT (New York/Florida/Austria, 1894-1993), New York City street scene., Oil on canvas board, 20" x 24". Framed 27" x 32".
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
BELA DE TIREFORT New York/Florida/Austria 1894-1993 New York City street scene. Signed lower left "De Tirefort". Oil on canvas board, 20" x 24". Framed 27" x 32".
Eldred's
Jan. 08, 2021
BELA DE TIREFORT, New York/Florida, 1894-1993, A tug at sea., Oil on board, 9" x 12". Unframed.
Est: $200 - $300
BELA DE TIREFORT New York/Florida, 1894-1993 A tug at sea. Signed and dated lower right "De Tirefort '55". Oil on board, 9" x 12". Unframed.
Eldred's
Nov. 20, 2020
BELA DE TIREFORT, New York/Florida/Austria, 1894-1993, A New York City park., Oil on board, 9" x 12". Framed 16" x 19".
Est: $800 - $1,200
BELA DE TIREFORT New York/Florida/Austria, 1894-1993 A New York City park. Signed and dated lower left "De Tirefort '53". De Tirefort is known for his New York City scenes including views of the Flat Iron Building, Washington Square and the harbor. He would often sell his paintings in Washington Square. Oil on board, 9" x 12". Framed 16" x 19".
Eldred's
Nov. 17, 2020
Bela de Tirefort (Austrian/American 1894-1993), Sailboats, Oil on Masonite and Oil on Board, Larger Framed, 9-1/2 x 12-1/2 inches
Est: $300 - $500
Bela de Tirefort (Austrian/American 1894-1993), Sailboats, Oil on Masonite and Oil on Board, Larger Framed, 9-1/2 x 12-1/2 inches
Weschler's
Oct. 27, 2020
Bela de Tirefort (American 1894-1993), View of the Brooklyn Bridge, Oil on Canvasboard, Frame: 25 x 21 inches
Est: $300 - $500
Bela de Tirefort (American 1894-1993), View of the Brooklyn Bridge, Oil on Canvasboard, Frame: 25 x 21 inches
Weschler's
Oct. 27, 2020
Bela de Tirefort (American 1894-1993), Winter Snow Scene, Oil on Canvas, Frame: 31 x 37 inches
Est: $300 - $500
Bela de Tirefort (American 1894-1993), Winter Snow Scene, Oil on Canvas, Frame: 31 x 37 inches
Weschler's
Oct. 27, 2020
Bela de Tirefort (American 1894-1993), View of Central Park, Oil on Canvas, Frame: 36 x 37 inches
Est: $600 - $800
Bela de Tirefort (American 1894-1993), View of Central Park, Oil on Canvas, Frame: 36 x 37 inches
Weschler's
Sep. 04, 2020
Bela De Tirefort (NY 1894-1993) Flatiron Building
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Bela De Tirefort (New York 1894-1993) Flatiron Building in Winter oil on canvas signed lower left dated 1943 20 x 24"
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 02, 2020
BELA DE TIREFORT, New York/Florida, 1894-1993, A tug at sea., Oil on board, 9" x 12". Unframed.
Est: $200 - $300
BELA DE TIREFORT New York/Florida, 1894-1993 A tug at sea. Signed and dated lower right "De Tirefort '55". Oil on board, 9" x 12". Unframed.
Eldred's
May. 05, 2020
Bela de Tirefort (American, 1894–1993), , Midnight Attack
Est: $600 - $1,000
Bela de Tirefort (American, 1894–1993) Midnight Attack Signed bottom right, oil on canvas. Executed circa 1945. 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8cm) provenance: Express Marine, Inc., Camden, New Jersey.
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 21, 2019
Bela de Tirefort, "Brooklyn Bridge" Oil on Canvas
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
Wonderful oil on canvas painting depicting The Brooklyn Bridge by Bela deTirefort (1894 - 1993). Signed lower right. Sight seen approx. 29.5" x 24", overall frame size approx. 36" x 30". Frame shows some wear.
Weiss Auctions
Sep. 21, 2019
1957 Bela de Tirefort O/B Winter Landscape.
Est: $800 - $2,000
This lot features a lovely 1957 oil on board Winter landscape painting with figures and vehicles by Bela de Tirefort (Eastern European 1894 - 1993). De Tirefort left an enduring record of the metropolis between the 1930s and 50s. Using muted tones, strong silhouettes, and incisive textures, his paintings capture the structure of the city in the decades between the Great Depression, the Second World War, and the growth of the New York art scene. He often depicted the areas surrounding the Flatiron Building, Broadway, and the New York Harbor and sold many of his paintings directly from Washington Square. Excellent condition! Framed, measures 13" x 16". Provenance: Estate of R. Dickenson. See Photos for Details. Shipping Available.
Weiss Lake Auction LLC
Jun. 30, 2019
BELA de TIREFORT (AUSTRIAN, ACTIVE IN AMERICA,
Est: $400 - $600
1894-1993). Oil on Panel. Landscape. 1984. Signed and dated lower left. From a Long Island, NY collection.
Clarke Auction Gallery
May. 19, 2019
Bela de Tirefort. New York City winter street scene painting with horse and
Est: $200 - $300
Bela de Tirefort. New York City winter street scene painting with horse and carriage. 1956. Oil on board. Signed lower right. Framed. Sight size: 9" x 12". Overall size: 13" x 16".
Tremont Auctions
May. 19, 2019
Bela de Tirefort. New York City winter street scene painting with horse and
Est: $200 - $300
Bela de Tirefort. New York City winter street scene painting with horse and carriage. 1956. Oil on board. Signed lower right. Framed. Sight size: 12"x 9". Overall size: 15-1/2" x 12-1/2".
Tremont Auctions
Dec. 15, 2018
1957 Bela de Tirefort O/B Winter Landscape
Est: $800 - $2,000
This lot features a lovely 1957 oil on board Winter landscape painting with figures and vehicles by Bela de Tirefort (Eastern European 1894 - 1993). De Tirefort left an enduring record of the metropolis between the 1930s and ’50s. Using muted tones, strong silhouettes, and incisive textures, his paintings capture the structure of the city in the decades between the Great Depression, the Second World War, and the growth of the New York art scene. He often depicted the areas surrounding the Flatiron Building, Broadway, and the New York Harbor and sold many of his paintings directly from Washington Square. Excellent condition! Framed, measures 13" x 16". Provenance: Estate of R. Dickenson. See Photos for Details. Shipping Available.
Weiss Lake Auction LLC
Sep. 29, 2018
1957 Bela de Tirefort O/B Winter Landscape
Est: $800 - $2,000
This lot features a lovely 1957 oil on board Winter landscape painting with figures and vehicles by Bela de Tirefort (Eastern European 1894 - 1993). De Tirefort left an enduring record of the metropolis between the 1930s and ’50s. Using muted tones, strong silhouettes, and incisive textures, his paintings capture the structure of the city in the decades between the Great Depression, the Second World War, and the growth of the New York art scene. He often depicted the areas surrounding the Flatiron Building, Broadway, and the New York Harbor and sold many of his paintings directly from Washington Square. Excellent condition! Framed, measures 13" x 16". Provenance: Estate of R. Dickenson. See Photos for Details. Shipping Available.
JD's Auctions
Sep. 16, 2018
BELA DE TIREFORT OIL ON ACADEMY BOARD
Est: $50 - $75
BELA DE TIREFORT, USA 1894 - 93, OIL ON ACADEMY BOARD H 9" W 12" AUTUMN SCENE Signed. Frame size 11" x 14"
DuMouchelles
Sep. 16, 2018
BELA DE TIREFORT OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $500 - $700
BELA DE TIREFORT, USA 1894 - 93, OIL ON CANVAS, H 24" W 30" "EVENING - CENTRAL PARK" Signed, dated 1975. Born in Austria, painted in New York City, retired to St. Petersburg, Florida. Purchased from the artist by parents of consignor.
DuMouchelles
Jul. 22, 2018
BELA DE TIREFORT OIL ON ACADEMY BOARD
Est: $100 - $150
BELA DE TIREFORT, USA 1894 - 93, OIL ON ACADEMY BOARD H 9" W 12" AUTUMN SCENE :Signed. Frame size 11" x 14"
DuMouchelles
Jul. 22, 2018
BELA DE TIREFORT OIL ON ACADEMY BOARD
Est: $100 - $150
BELA DE TIREFORT, USA 1894 - 93, OIL ON ACADEMY BOARD H 9" W 12" FLORIDA RIVER :Frame size 11" x 14". Signed, dated 1974. Probably Manatee River.
DuMouchelles
Jul. 22, 2018
BELA DE TIREFORT OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
BELA DE TIREFORT, USA 1894 - 93, OIL ON CANVAS, H 24" W 30" "EVENING - CENTRAL PARK" :Signed, dated 1975. Born in Austria, painted in New York City, retired to St. Petersburg, Florida. Purchased from the artist by parents of consignor.
DuMouchelles
May. 11, 2018
BELLA DE TIREFORT (1894-1993): WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK
Est: $400 - $600
BELLA DE TIREFORT (1894-1993): WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK Oil on canvasboard, 1954, signed 'De Tirefort' and dated lower left. 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 in., 12 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. (frame). Condition: Two stray paint marks. Surface soiling and staining. Otherwise in good condition.
STAIR
Jun. 21, 2016
Oil on Canvas, Winter Landscape, Bela de Tirefort
Est: $400 - $600
Signed l.l Bela de Tirefort(1894-1993) 6"h x 10"w
Nye & Company
Mar. 13, 2016
BELA DE TIREFORT (AMERICAN/NY 1894-1993) OIL ON CANVAS BOARD, HANSOM CARRIAGE, CENTRAL PARK, NY. SIGNED. 12 X 15"; FRAMED 18 X 21"
Est: $300 - $500
BELA DE TIREFORT (AMERICAN/NY 1894-1993) OIL ON CANVAS BOARD, HANSOM CARRIAGE, CENTRAL PARK, NY. SIGNED. 12 X 15"; FRAMED 18 X 21"
William J Jenack Auctioneers