William Torgerson Sold at Auction Prices

Naval painter

See Artist Details

0 Lots

Sort By:

Categories

Auction Date

Seller

Seller Location

Price Range

to
  • William Torgerson, Illinois 1833-1890, Ships in Moonlight, Oil on Canvas
    Jan. 22, 2025

    William Torgerson, Illinois 1833-1890, Ships in Moonlight, Oil on Canvas

    Est: $500 - $1,500

    William Torgerson Illinois, 1833-1890 Ships in Moonlight Oil on Canvas Signed l.l.

    Nye & Company
  • William Torgerson, Illinois 1833-1890, Clipper Ship at Sunset, Oil on Canvas
    Jan. 22, 2025

    William Torgerson, Illinois 1833-1890, Clipper Ship at Sunset, Oil on Canvas

    Est: $500 - $1,500

    William Torgerson Illinois, 1833-1890 Clipper Ship at Sunset Oil on Canvas Signed l.r.

    Nye & Company
  • William Torgerson (IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique
    Oct. 27, 2024

    William Torgerson (IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    ARTIST: Alex William Torgerson (Illinois, 1833 - 1890) NAME: Seascape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Some craquelure. Few scattered inpaited areas in sky and along edges. SIGHT SIZE: 22 x 36 inches / 55 x 91 cm FRAME SIZE: 26 x 39 inches / 66 x 99 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120341 US SHIPPING: $120 + insurance.

    Broward Auction Gallery LLC
  • William Torgerson (IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique
    Mar. 31, 2024

    William Torgerson (IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique

    Est: $1,600 - $2,100

    ARTIST: Alex William Torgerson (Illinois, 1833 - 1890) NAME: Seascape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Some craquelure. Few scattered inpaited areas in sky and along edges. SIGHT SIZE: 22 x 36 inches / 55 x 91 cm FRAME SIZE: 26 x 39 inches / 66 x 99 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120341 US Shipping $120 + insurance.

    Broward Auction Gallery LLC
  • William Torgerson (IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique
    Jan. 07, 2024

    William Torgerson (IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique

    Est: $1,600 - $2,100

    ARTIST: Alex William Torgerson (Illinois, 1833 - 1890) NAME: Seascape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Some craquelure. Few scattered inpaited areas in sky and along edges. SIGHT SIZE: 22 x 36 inches / 55 x 91 cm FRAME SIZE: 26 x 39 inches / 66 x 99 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120341 US Shipping $120 + insurance.

    Broward Auction Gallery LLC
  • William Torgerson (IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique
    Jul. 02, 2023

    William Torgerson (IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique

    Est: $1,800 - $2,300

    ARTIST: Alex William Torgerson (Illinois, 1833 - 1890) NAME: Seascape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Some craquelure. Few scattered inpaited areas in sky and along edges. SIGHT SIZE: 22 x 36 inches / 55 x 91 cm FRAME SIZE: 26 x 39 inches / 66 x 99 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120341 US Shipping $120 + insurance.

    Broward Auction Gallery LLC
  • William Torgerson (Sweden,IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique
    Jul. 02, 2023

    William Torgerson (Sweden,IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique

    Est: $3,500 - $4,250

    ARTIST: Alex William Torgerson (Swedish, Illinois, 1833 - 1890) NAME: Seascape with Fishing Boat YEAR: 1883 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor scrathes/paint losses. Normal wear along edges. Very minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 30 x 48 inches / 76 x 121 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121173 US Shipping $249 + insurance.

    Broward Auction Gallery LLC
  • William Torgerson (IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique
    Apr. 09, 2023

    William Torgerson (IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique

    Est: $1,900 - $2,400

    ARTIST: Alex William Torgerson (Illinois, 1833 - 1890) NAME: Seascape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Some craquelure. Few scattered inpaited areas in sky and along edges. SIGHT SIZE: 22 x 36 inches / 55 x 91 cm FRAME SIZE: 26 x 39 inches / 66 x 99 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120341 US Shipping $120 + insurance.

    Broward Auction Gallery LLC
  • William Torgerson (Sweden,IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique
    Apr. 09, 2023

    William Torgerson (Sweden,IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique

    Est: $3,600 - $4,500

    ARTIST: Alex William Torgerson (Swedish, Illinois, 1833 - 1890) NAME: Seascape with Fishing Boat YEAR: 1883 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor scrathes/paint losses. Normal wear along edges. Very minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 30 x 48 inches / 76 x 121 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121173 US Shipping $249 + insurance.

    Broward Auction Gallery LLC
  • William Torgerson Marine Ship Scene Oil Painting on Canvas
    Mar. 18, 2023

    William Torgerson Marine Ship Scene Oil Painting on Canvas

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    William Torgerson (American, 1833-1890) Canvas painting mounted to stretched canvas, Chicago Illinois, Artist name printed on back, Canvas measures 14 x 12in.

    Matthew Bullock Auctioneers
  • William Torgerson (IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique
    Jan. 02, 2023

    William Torgerson (IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique

    Est: $2,000 - $2,500

    ARTIST: Alex William Torgerson (Illinois, 1833 - 1890) NAME: Seascape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Some craquelure. Few scattered inpaited areas in sky and along edges. SIGHT SIZE: 22 x 36 inches / 55 x 91 cm FRAME SIZE: 26 x 39 inches / 66 x 99 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120341 US Shipping $120 + insurance.

    Broward Auction Gallery LLC
  • William Torgerson (Sweden,IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique
    Jan. 02, 2023

    William Torgerson (Sweden,IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique

    Est: $3,800 - $4,750

    ARTIST: Alex William Torgerson (Swedish, Illinois, 1833 - 1890) NAME: Seascape with Fishing Boat YEAR: 1883 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor scrathes/paint losses. Normal wear along edges. Very minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 30 x 48 inches / 76 x 121 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121173 US Shipping $249 + insurance.

    Broward Auction Gallery LLC
  • William Torgerson (IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique
    Oct. 09, 2022

    William Torgerson (IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique

    Est: $2,000 - $2,600

    ARTIST: Alex William Torgerson (Illinois, 1833 - 1890) NAME: Seascape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Some craquelure. Few scattered inpaited areas in sky and along edges. SIGHT SIZE: 22 x 36 inches / 55 x 91 cm FRAME SIZE: 26 x 39 inches / 66 x 99 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120341 US Shipping $120 + insurance.

    Broward Auction Gallery LLC
  • William Torgerson (Sweden,IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique
    Oct. 09, 2022

    William Torgerson (Sweden,IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique

    Est: $3,800 - $4,750

    ARTIST: Alex William Torgerson (Swedish, Illinois, 1833 - 1890) NAME: Seascape with Fishing Boat YEAR: 1883 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor scrathes/paint losses. Normal wear along edges. Very minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 30 x 48 inches / 76 x 121 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121173 US Shipping $249 + insurance.

    Broward Auction Gallery LLC
  • William Torgerson (IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique
    Jul. 03, 2022

    William Torgerson (IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique

    Est: $2,100 - $2,700

    ARTIST: Alex William Torgerson (Illinois, 1833 - 1890) NAME: Seascape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Some craquelure. Few scattered inpaited areas in sky and along edges. SIGHT SIZE: 22 x 36 inches / 55 x 91 cm FRAME SIZE: 26 x 39 inches / 66 x 99 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120341 US Shipping $120 + insurance.

    Broward Auction Gallery LLC
  • William Torgerson (Sweden,IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique
    Jul. 03, 2022

    William Torgerson (Sweden,IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique

    Est: $3,800 - $4,750

    ARTIST: Alex William Torgerson (Swedish, Illinois, 1833 - 1890) NAME: Seascape with Fishing Boat YEAR: 1883 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor scrathes/paint losses. Normal wear along edges. Very minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 30 x 48 inches / 76 x 121 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121173 US Shipping $249 + insurance.

    Broward Auction Gallery LLC
  • William Torgerson (IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique
    Apr. 17, 2022

    William Torgerson (IL,1833-1890) oil painting antique

    Est: $2,100 - $2,700

    ARTIST: Alex William Torgerson (Illinois, 1833 - 1890) NAME: Seascape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Some craquelure. Few scattered inpaited areas in sky and along edges. SIGHT SIZE: 22 x 36 inches / 55 x 91 cm FRAME SIZE: 26 x 39 inches / 66 x 99 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120341 US Shipping $120 + insurance.

    Broward Auction Gallery LLC
  • William Torgerson (American, 1833-1890) Seascape, 1883
    Mar. 10, 2022

    William Torgerson (American, 1833-1890) Seascape, 1883

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    William Torgerson (American, 1833-1890) Seascape, 1883 oil on canvas signed and dated to lower right 30 x 48 inches Property from the Collection of Mrs. Joan Worrall

    Hindman
  • William Torgerson (1833-1890) Swedish/Amer O/C
    Dec. 12, 2021

    William Torgerson (1833-1890) Swedish/Amer O/C

    Est: $400 - $800

    William Torgerson (1833-1890) Swedish, American artist. Oil on canvas, signed The Shipwreck of the Frank Jones in 1877 off the Golden Gate. Overall size: 25 1/2 x 39 3/4 in. Sight size: 21 1/2 x 35 1/2 in.

    Sarasota Estate Auction
  • WILLIAM TORGERSON, Illinois, 1833-1890, Ship under sail in New York Harbor., Oil on canvas, 13.5" x 11.5". Framed 22" x 19.5".
    Aug. 13, 2020

    WILLIAM TORGERSON, Illinois, 1833-1890, Ship under sail in New York Harbor., Oil on canvas, 13.5" x 11.5". Framed 22" x 19.5".

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    WILLIAM TORGERSON Illinois, 1833-1890 Ship under sail in New York Harbor. Artist identified on label verso. Oil on canvas, 13.5" x 11.5". Framed 22" x 19.5".

    Eldred's
  • WILLIAM TORGERSON (AMERICAN, 1833-1890) HARBOR SCENE OIL ON CANVAS 18-1/4 X 15 I
    Nov. 08, 2018

    WILLIAM TORGERSON (AMERICAN, 1833-1890) HARBOR SCENE OIL ON CANVAS 18-1/4 X 15 I

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    William Torgerson (American, 1833-1890) Harbor Scene Oil on canvas 18-1/4 x 15 inches (46.4 x 38.1 cm) Signed and inscribed lower left: Wm Torgerson Chicago PROVENANCE: Private collection, New York. HID04901242017

    Heritage Auctions
  • WILLIAM TORGERSON (AMERICAN, 1833-1890) SIDE WHEELER AT BATTLE Oil on canvas: 24 x 36 in.
    Oct. 03, 2018

    WILLIAM TORGERSON (AMERICAN, 1833-1890) SIDE WHEELER AT BATTLE Oil on canvas: 24 x 36 in.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    WILLIAM TORGERSON (AMERICAN, 1833-1890) SIDE WHEELER AT BATTLE Oil on canvas: 24 x 36 in. Framed; lower left signed: W. Togerson; verso label: Colorado Historical Society inv. no. 301.C3.C

    Potomack Company
  • WILLIAM TORGERSON (AMERICAN, 1833-1890) SIDE WHEELER AT BATTLE Oil on canvas: 24 x 36 in.
    Jul. 30, 2018

    WILLIAM TORGERSON (AMERICAN, 1833-1890) SIDE WHEELER AT BATTLE Oil on canvas: 24 x 36 in.

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    WILLIAM TORGERSON (AMERICAN, 1833-1890) SIDE WHEELER AT BATTLE Oil on canvas: 24 x 36 in. Framed; lower left signed: W. Togerson; verso label: Colorado Historical Society inv. no. 301.C3.C

    Potomack Company
  • William Torgerson, Am. 1833-1890, "Harbor Scene", Oil on canvas, 18 x 14"
    May. 17, 2018

    William Torgerson, Am. 1833-1890, "Harbor Scene", Oil on canvas, 18 x 14"

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    William Torgerson Am. 1833-1890 "Harbor Scene" Oil on canvas Signed "Wm Torgerson, Chicago" l.r. 18 x 14"

    Barridoff Auctions
  • TWO MARITIME PAINTING. T. Sanchis (Spain, 20th ce
    Jan. 16, 2018

    TWO MARITIME PAINTING. T. Sanchis (Spain, 20th ce

    Est: $250 - $350

    TWO MARITIME PAINTING. T. Sanchis (Spain, 20th century) oil on board, harbor at sunset, signed lower left, image measures 7" x 9". William Torgerson (Illinois, 1833-1890) oil on canvas, nocturnal seascape with tall ships, image measures 6" x 11.5". In wood frames.

    O'Gallerie
  • William Torgerson - Ships in New York Harbor
    Aug. 04, 2017

    William Torgerson - Ships in New York Harbor

    Est: $7,000 - $10,000

    William Torgerson Am. 1833–1890 Ships in New York Harbor Signed "W. Torgerson" l.r. Oil on canvas 14 x 12 in. 35.6 x 30.5 cm

    Barridoff Auctions
  • William Torgerson - Antique Marine Oil Painting
    Apr. 23, 2017

    William Torgerson - Antique Marine Oil Painting

    Est: $3,000 - $4,000

    William Torgerson - Antique American 19th Century Marine Oil Painting on Canvas in Carved Gilt Wood Frame. Titled, "A Paddle Steamer in an Engagement" or "Side Wheeler at Battle." This painting sold at Christie's Rockefeller Center in 2004. Paperwork accompanies sale. Label from Colorado Historical Society on back. Canvas is marked "Painted by Wm Torgerson Chicago." William Torgerson (1833 - 1890) was active/lived in Illinois. William Torgerson is known for marine-ship painter, sporting genre. Canvas measures 24 x 38 inches, frame measures 30 x 41 inches.

    Greenwich Auction
  • William Torgerson (1833-1890) Union Fleet in Mobile Bay oil on canvas sight: 25 ¼ x 41 ¼ in. (64 x 104.8 cm.)
    Jan. 19, 2017

    William Torgerson (1833-1890) Union Fleet in Mobile Bay oil on canvas sight: 25 ¼ x 41 ¼ in. (64 x 104.8 cm.)

    Est: $5,000 - $10,000

    WILLIAM TORGERSON (1833-1890) Union Fleet in Mobile Bay oil on canvas sight: 25.25 x 41.25 in. (64 x 104.8 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Marine Scene by William Torgerson, Oil on Canvas
    Feb. 20, 2010

    Marine Scene by William Torgerson, Oil on Canvas

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    William Torgerson (American, 1833-1890), signed and dated 1878, l.l.; 22 x 36 in. The work depicts a pair of ships, along with smaller vessel, passing through an artic landscape of snow capped mountains.

    Cowan's Auctions
  • William Torgerson, (American, 1833-1890), Clipper in Distress
    Sep. 08, 2008

    William Torgerson, (American, 1833-1890), Clipper in Distress

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    William Torgerson (American, 1833-1890) Clipper in Distress oil on canvas signed (lower left) 21 1/2 x 35 inches.

    Hindman
  • William Torgerson Ship on Stormy Waters 19thC Oil
    Feb. 10, 2008

    William Torgerson Ship on Stormy Waters 19thC Oil

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    William Torgerson (Swedish/American, 1833-1890), large ship sailing in the midst of a storm, oil on canvas; 21 3/8" x 35 3/8"; signed lower left.

    Ripley Auctions
  • WILLIAM TORGERSON (American 1833-1890)
    Jan. 31, 2008

    WILLIAM TORGERSON (American 1833-1890)

    Est: $400 - $600

    WILLIAM TORGERSON (American, 1833-1890) THE ONCOMING SHIP.Oil on canvas seascape shows an oncoming three-mast ship in half sail with figures aboard and a two-mast sailboat off the the side. Painting is signed bottom right but chipping obscures most of the name. Housed in its original gesso decorated frame with some losses. Back of canvas is stamped Painted by "W.M. Torgerson, Chicago". SIZE: 14" x 12". CONDITION: Some chipping to bottom edge, very dirty, tiny puncture on horizon. Otherwise good. 9-91032

    James D. Julia
Lots Per Page:

Popular Artists

Devices

Get Invaluable on Your Phone

Download the app via text link to get instantly notified if you’re outbid and receive auction reminders so you never miss out!

Bid On-the-Go!

Download the Invaluable app and never miss an auction from your iOS or Android device.

App Store badgeGoogle Play badge
Invaluable Logo

As the world's leading online auction marketplace, thousands of auction houses use Invaluable to deepen relationships with millions of clients around the world. Stay connected to the things you love with curated items and auctions sent to your inbox.

You can unsubscribe at any time. View ourPrivacy Policy.

© 1986-2025 Invaluable, LLC. and participating auction houses. All Rights Reserved.

TermsSubscription AgreementPrivacy PolicyCopyrightGDPR InfoPrivacy ChoiceYour Privacy ChoicesSite Map