Nison Tregor Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1904 - d. 1972

See Artist Details

0 Lots

Sort By:

Categories

Auction Date

Seller

Seller Location

Price Range

to
  • Nison Tregor Bronze Bust of Eisenhower
    Jan. 27, 2024

    Nison Tregor Bronze Bust of Eisenhower

    Est: $1,200 - $1,400

    Nison Tregor (District of Columbia / Lithuania, 1904-1972), Bronze bust of Dwight Eisenhower on black marble plinth, Titled with bronze plaque on base: "Dwight Eisenhower". Signed and dated to back of bronze: "Nison Tregor / 1957", Loose gum lable to back of plinth reads: "The Property Belonging to Honorable Ralph E. Becker". Bronze: 19" x 16 1/2" W x 11" D. Overall: 24 3/4" H x 16 1/2" W x 11" D. Note: Included in the photo sequence is a 1957 photograph of President Eisenhower with the original clay model used for the present bronze. Alongside him is Tregor and Eisenhower's brother, Milton, who was also portrayed by Tregor. Biography: Lithuanian-born Nison Tregor served in the Russian Army as a teenager before emigrating to the U.S. in 1922. Once in the states, he studied sculpture with Malvina Hoffman and Herman Atkins McNeil, but his art career was interrupted by World War II. In 1943 Tregor volunteered for service with the U.S. Army where he attained the grade of captain. He initially served as a medical photographer for the Army Medical Museum at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. His primary duty was as a sculptor, assisting the plastic surgeons in determining the best method of reconstructing facial features disfigured by war injuries. He was released from active duty in 1946 but served with the famed "Monuments Men" who recovered works of art looted by Nazis during World War II. Tregor went on to create busts of General Douglas MacArthur, Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York, Henry Ford, Knute Rochne of Notre Dame and many others. In 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower had two sittings with Tregor at the White House, and from them, Tregor produced several variants in bronze including one in the collection of the White House. It is believed to be the only time Eisenhower sat for a sculpted likeness during his Presidency.

    Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
  • TREGOR, Nison (Lithuanian-American, 1904-1972). Large Bronz...
    Dec. 06, 2023

    TREGOR, Nison (Lithuanian-American, 1904-1972). Large Bronz...

    Est: $400 - $600

    TREGOR, Nison (Lithuanian-American, 1904-1972). Large Bronze Plaque Profile of a Man. [New York: Cellini Bronze Works, 1932]. Heavy bronze plaque with raised profile portrait. Signed in plate at lower right corner. 28 ¾ x 20”. Minor rubbing. Excellent condition.

    Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
  • NISON TREGOR - PORTRAIT OF A BOY
    Mar. 16, 2023

    NISON TREGOR - PORTRAIT OF A BOY

    Est: $300 - $500

    Lot 110 Nison Tregor Lithuanian/American (1904-1972) Portrait of a Boy bronze signature incised to back height: 11 3/4 inches Provenance: From a Cape Cod collection

    Capsule Gallery Auction
  • NISON TREGOR (American, 1904-1972). KNUTE ROCKNE, signed and dated 1931. Spelt sculpture.
    Feb. 19, 2021

    NISON TREGOR (American, 1904-1972). KNUTE ROCKNE, signed and dated 1931. Spelt sculpture.

    Est: $100 - $150

    NISON TREGOR (American, 1904-1972). KNUTE ROCKNE, signed and dated 1931. Spelt sculpture. - 8 in. high

    Sloans & Kenyon
  • Eisenhower Leadership Prize and Associated Memorabilia 11 pieces
    Sep. 27, 2020

    Eisenhower Leadership Prize and Associated Memorabilia 11 pieces

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Eisenhower Leadership Prize and Associated Memorabilia including: The Eisenhower Leadership Prize: a patinated bronze bust of Dwight D. Eisenhower by Nison A. Tregor (1904-1972), New Art Foundry, Baltimore, Maryland, presented on a wood base with brass presentation plaque to Secretary Lloyd Bentsen, June 15, 1994, h. 17-1/2", w. 5-3/8", d. 6"; Memorabilia from the June 15, 1994 presentation of the Eisenhower Leadership Prize to Treasury Secretary Lloyd Bentsen, including two staple-bound copies of the introductory speech by Dr. Donald B. Rice, 9" x 4", two staple-bound dinner programs, 10-1/2" x 8-1/2", a Fall 1994 copy of the Fall 1994 Bulletin of the Eisenhower World Affairs Institute covering the presentation and with photograph of Bentsen receiving the award, 11" x 8-1/2"; and Four cased proof 1971 Eisenhower One Dollar coins, dia. 1-1/2", in plastic case and pasteboard box, overall 7-1/2" x 5-1/4". 11 pieces Provenance: The Estate of The Honorable Lloyd & Beryl Ann Bentsen. The family will be donating their proceeds from the sale of this lot to charity. Notes: Nison Tregor, a Lithuanian-born artist who used his talents to create reconstructive models of soldiers' damaged faces for plastic surgeons during World War II, was later appointed by Eisenhower to be one of the acclaimed "Monuments Men" responsible for securing the recovery of looted artworks.

    New Orleans Auction Galleries
  • Nison A. Tregor. Bust of Gen. Alfred M. Grunther
    Aug. 29, 2020

    Nison A. Tregor. Bust of Gen. Alfred M. Grunther

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    (Lithuanian, 1904-1972). Bronze bust, General Alfred Maximilian Gunther Supreme Allied Commander of Europe, 1953-56, foundry mark of Cire Perdue Bisceglia. 23 1/2" high, on black marble base.

    Alex Cooper
  • NIson A. Tregor. Bust of Gen. Alfred M. Grunther
    Jun. 18, 2020

    NIson A. Tregor. Bust of Gen. Alfred M. Grunther

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    (Lithuanian, 1904-1972). Bronze bust, General Alfred Maximilian Gunther Supreme Allied Commander of Europe, 1953-56, foundry mark of Cire Perdue Bisceglia. 23 1/2" high.

    Alex Cooper
  • Nison Alexander Tregor (1904-1972): Bust of Professor Mavor
    Jan. 10, 2020

    Nison Alexander Tregor (1904-1972): Bust of Professor Mavor

    Est: $500 - $800

    Bronze, 1925, signed and dated at left, titled lower center.23 in. (height). Gift of Professor James Mavor, 1925. Property of the Art Gallery of Ontario, Sold to Benefit Future Art Purchases

    STAIR
  • Nison A. Tregor (1904-1972): Serge Obolensky
    Oct. 26, 2019

    Nison A. Tregor (1904-1972): Serge Obolensky

    Est: $300 - $500

    Bronze, 1950, signed 'Nison Tregor' and dated on the base, with the Bedi-Rassy Foundry mark.23 in. high.p> Property from the Collection of Prince Ivan Obolensky

    STAIR
  • Nison Alexander Tregor (Lithuanian/Canadian), 1904-1972), SIR WILLIAM MULOCK
    Jun. 21, 2018

    Nison Alexander Tregor (Lithuanian/Canadian), 1904-1972), SIR WILLIAM MULOCK

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Nison Alexander Tregor (Lithuanian/Canadian), 1904-1972)SIR WILLIAM MULOCKpainted plaster bustProvenance:Gifted to the Art Gallery of Ontario by Mrs. Howard Burnham, September 16, 1957, inventory no. 57/3Deaccessioned to benefit art purchases at the AGO. Estimate: $800—1,200

    Waddington's
  • Nison Alexander Tregor (Lithuanian, 1904-1972), COLONEL A. KIRKPATRICK
    Jan. 25, 2018

    Nison Alexander Tregor (Lithuanian, 1904-1972), COLONEL A. KIRKPATRICK

    Est: $600 - $800

    Nison Alexander Tregor (Lithuanian, 1904-1972)COLONEL A. KIRKPATRICK, bronze head, together with plaster studyEst. $600/800Provenance: Gifted to the Art Gallery of Ontario by Mrs. Howard Burnham, September 16, 1957, inventory nos. 57/2 and 57/10Deaccessioned to benefit art purchases at the AGO.

    Waddington's
  • Nison Tregor (1904-1972)
    Apr. 24, 2015

    Nison Tregor (1904-1972)

    Est: $300 - $500

    "Bust" bronze. hieght 13 inches (not including base). signed Nicky Tegor 1970. Condition: Good, surface grime

    John McInnis Auctioneers
  • AN AMERICAN BRONZE BUST OF A GENTLEMAN
    Apr. 03, 2012

    AN AMERICAN BRONZE BUST OF A GENTLEMAN

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    AN AMERICAN BRONZE BUST OF A GENTLEMAN MID-20TH CENTURY, AFTER A MODEL BY NISON TREGOR (1904-1972) On rectangular black marble base, with cast signature 'Nison Tregor' with embossed foundry seal for 'FONDERIA ARTISTICA BATTAGLIA MILANO' 19 3/4 in. (50.2 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Nison Tregor (1904-1972)
    Sep. 25, 2008

    Nison Tregor (1904-1972)

    Est: $10,000 - $15,000

    Nison Tregor (1904-1972) The Kennedy Children inscribed 'N. Tregor/1929' and stamped 'Roman Bronze Works N.Y' (along the base) bronze with brown patina 18 in. (45.7 cm.) high

    Christie's
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