Ernest Tonk Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Ernest Tonk Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 10, 2024
Ernest Tonk (1889-1968), Horse and cowboy
Est: $500 - $700
Ernest Tonk (1889-1968) Horse and cowboy Watercolor on paper Signed near the center of the lower edge: Ernest Tonk
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 10, 2024
Ernest Tonk (1889-1968), "Enchantment"
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Ernest Tonk (1889-1968) "Enchantment" Oil on Masonite Signed lower right: Ernest Tonk; titled on a label affixed verso
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 26, 2024
Ernest A Tonk (1889-1968): Dog
Est: $100 - $200
Ernest A Tonk 1889-1968 Dog watercolor on paper signed lower right
Abell Auction
Apr. 19, 2024
Ernest Tonk (American, 1889-1968) Oil on Masonite, Western Action Scene H 18" W 24"
Est: $300 - $500
Signed in the lower right. Night scene in a Western town as a group of cowboys race through town, one firing a pistol in the are and another cracking a whip. They pass by the Brigg's Hotel and Silver Bar. Having a painted wood frame, H 24.5", W 30.5". Ernest Tonk traveled and painted the American West while finding employment as a cowboy, wrangler, logger and ranch hand. In 1923 he started painting action scenes for MGM and Universal Pictures. Provenance: Property of Prominent Collector, Birmingham, Michigan
DuMouchelles
Mar. 01, 2023
Ernest Tonk, American (1899-1968), Eat'in Dust, oil on board, 24 x 30 in. (60.96 x 76.20 cm.)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Ernest Tonk American, (1899-1968) Eat'in Dust oil on board signed and dated '66
Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
Feb. 07, 2023
Ernest Tonk (1889-1968) Foothills 24 x 30 in. framed 29 x 35 in.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Ernest Tonk (1889-1968) Foothills signed 'Ernest Tonk' (lower right) oil on canvas 24 x 30 in. framed 29 x 35 in.
Bonhams
Jan. 22, 2023
ERNEST TONK (1889-1968) WESTERN PAINTING 24" X 36"
Est: $800 - $1,200
Framed oil on Masonite painting, "Race to the Waterhole," signed lower right Ernest Tonk (American, 1889-1968), titled verso, Alex Fraser Galleries label, sight: approx 23.25"h, 35.25"w, overall: 32.25"h, 44.25"w, 11.25lbs Start Price: $400.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Mar. 15, 2020
Ernest A. Tonk, (1889-1968 Glendale, CA), "Leo & Roy," (Leo Carrillo & Roy Rogers), Oil on canvas, 29.25" H x 35.5" W
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Ernest A. Tonk (1889-1968 Glendale, CA) "Leo & Roy," (Leo Carrillo & Roy Rogers) Oil on canvas Signed lower right: Ernest Tonk, signed again and inscribed verso: This is the property of Ernest Tonk, titled by repute 29.25" H x 35.5" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 17, 2019
Painting, Ernest Tonk
Est: $600 - $900
Ernest Tonk (American, 1889-1968), Untitled (Shady Lane), oil om panel, signed lower right, panel: 11"h x 14"w, overall (with frame): 16"h x 19"w. Provenance: Estate of Edan Milton Hughes (San Francisco, CA)
Clars Auctions
Dec. 09, 2018
E. TONK - Shadows of the Past
Est: $800 - $1,200
Ernest Tonk (1889-1968) Shadows of the Past, signed lower right: Ernest Tonk
Santa Fe Art Auction
Jun. 19, 2018
Ernest A. Tonk, (1889 - 1968 Glendale, CA), Cowboy rustles cattle, 1949, Watercolor on paper under glass, Sight: 13" H x 18.5" W
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Ernest A. Tonk (1889 - 1968 Glendale, CA) Cowboy rustles cattle, 1949 Watercolor on paper under glass Signed and dated lower right: Ernest Tonk, signed again verso Sight: 13" H x 18.5" W Provenance: Private Collection, Glendale, CA.
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 12, 2017
Ernest Tonk (1889-1968) Watercolor and Gouache
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Moored sailboats at small country harbor. Signed lower right. Excellent condition. Mid 20th C. mahogany and linen (with age discoloration areas) frame with giltwood fillet. 21.75" x 29" paper; 27.25" x 34.75" frame
District Auction
Mar. 26, 2016
ERNEST TONK (1889-1968): WATERCOLOR ON PAPER OF SAIL BOATS MOORED ON A LAKE SHORE. FRAME IS 34.5" x 27.25". DISPLAY AREA 21 x 28.25.
Est: -
ERNEST TONK (1889-1968): WATERCOLOR ON PAPER OF SAIL BOATS MOORED ON A LAKE SHORE. FRAME IS 34.5" x 27.25". DISPLAY AREA 21 x 28.25.
Sunset Auction
Feb. 23, 2016
Ernest A. Tonk (1889-1968 Glendale, CA)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Cowboy driving cattle, signed lower right: Ernest Tonk, oil on canvas, 30'' H x 40'' W, est: $2000/3000.
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 16, 2015
Ernest A. Tonk (1889 - 1968) California Foothills
Est: $600 - $800
Artist: Ernest A. Tonk (1889 - 1968) Title: California Foothills Medium: Oil painting Media: Canvas Signature: Lower right of painting Sight Area Measurement: 19.375" x 23.625" Frame Measurement: 24.375" x 28.5" x 1.5" Weight: 6 lbs Some wear to frame.
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
Mar. 16, 2014
Painting by Ernest A. Tonk
Est: $800 - $1,200
Ernest A. Tonk (American, 1889-1968), California Foothills, oil on canvas, signed lower right, canvas: 20"h x 24"w, overall (with frame): 24.5"h x 28.5"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 05, 2013
ERNEST TONK (AMERICAN 1889-1968)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
"The Conversation" , watercolor 14 1/4 x 17 1/2 in (36.2 x 44.5 cm) ,signed lower right, dated 1955
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
Apr. 21, 2013
Ernest Tonk Cutting No. 2
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Ernest Tonk Cutting No. 2 oil on wood board Height [ inches ] 24 Width [ inches ] 35.75 signed lower right; framed; some surface dirt and handling marks noted
Levis Auction
Jul. 16, 2011
Ernest Tonk
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
(California, 1889-1968), "Ambushed", signed lower right "Ernest Tonk" and titled on label, oil on Masonite, 24 x 36 in.; painted and gilt wood frame, light grime; frame with abrasions Alex Fraser Galleries, Vancouver, B.C., Canada (label verso)
Brunk Auctions
Apr. 13, 2011
Ernest Albert Tonk (American, 1889-1968) View with Dancing Woodland Nymphs. Signed and dated "Ernest Albert Tonk- 1923" l.r. Oil on ...
Est: $500 - $700
Ernest Albert Tonk (American, 1889-1968) View with Dancing Woodland Nymphs. Signed and dated "Ernest Albert Tonk- 1923" l.r. Oil on canvas, 40 1/4 x 108 in., unframed. Condition: Mounted to foamcore, trimmed tacking edges.
Skinner
Nov. 30, 2010
Ernest Tonk American [1889-1968] THE N.W.M.P.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Ernest Tonk American [1889-1968] THE N.W.M.P. ESTABLISH FORT CALGARY (1886); 1958 oil on board 24 x 35 in. (61 x 88.9 cm) signed, titled & dated Provenance: Estate of Benton Mackid, Calgary, commissioned directly from the Artist.
Hodgins Art Auctions Ltd.
Jul. 20, 2010
Ernest Tonk (1889-1968 Glendale, CA)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Rancher overlooking a herd of cattle, signed and dated lower right: Ernest Tonk 1948, watercolor on paper under acrylic. Provenance: Property from a Private Collection, Orange, CA
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 10, 2010
WATERCOLOUR PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Ernest Tonk CHRISTMASTIME watercolour on paper 4 x 7.5 in.
Hall's Auction Services Ltd.
Nov. 08, 2009
ERNEST A. TONK OIL PAINTING
Est: $800 - $1,200
ERNEST A. TONK (1889-1968, California) - SIGNED OIL ON BOARD - ''Out Smarted'' - Tonk spent time in Cashmere, WA before working for MGM in California painting action scenes - Condition good - c.1950 - 17.75''H x 23''W
Pacific Galleries
Jan. 25, 2009
ERNEST TONK (American, 1889-1989) Boats in Harbor
Est: $300 - $500
ERNEST TONK (American, 1889-1989) Boats in Harbor Watercolor on paper 7 x 10-1/2 inches (17.8 x 26.7 cm) Signed lower right: Ernest Tonk
Heritage Auctions
May. 22, 2007
Ernest A. Tonk (1889-1968)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
spring California landscape. signed lower right: Ernest Tonk. framed oil on canvas. 24 H x 30 W. Provenance: Private collection, La Quinta, CA
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 22, 2007
Ernest A. Tonk (1889-1968)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
California mountain landscape. signed lower right: Ernest Tonk. framed oil on canvas. 20 H x 24 W. Provenance: Private collection, La Quinta, CA
John Moran Auctioneers
Dec. 10, 2006
Ernest Tonk, (American, 1889-1968), Mountains above River and Trees
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Ernest Tonk (American, 1889-1968) Mountains above River and Trees oil on board signed "Ernest Tonk 1953" (lower right) 23 1/2 x 29 1/2 inches.
Hindman
Oct. 01, 2006
TONK, ERNEST A. (1889-1968 American) Lake landscape with mountain in the distance, framed oil on canvas, approximate image 13 1/2'' x 10 1/2'', frame 21'' x 18'', signed lower right, dated 1913.
Est: $600 - $800
TONK, ERNEST A. (1889-1968 American) Lake landscape with mountain in the distance, framed oil on canvas, approximate image 13 1/2'' x 10 1/2'', frame 21'' x 18'', signed lower right, dated 1913.
Bunte Auction Services
Apr. 24, 2004
Ernest Tonk 1889 - 1968 oil on board Out of the Western Night AOL0404-E01834-01 21 x 21.5 inches 53.3 x 54.6 centimeters signed and on verso titled
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
Ernest Tonk 1889 - 1968 oil on board Out of the Western Night AOL0404-E01834-01 21 x 21.5 inches 53.3 x 54.6 centimeters signed and on verso titled
Heffel
Jun. 11, 2003
Tonk Cowboys Herding Cattle Oil
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Signed l/r: {Ernest Tonk} and inscribed on the reverse: {"To day's Old West"} 24 x 30 inches ( 61.0 x 76.2 cm )
Bonhams