Van Day Truex Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Van Day Truex Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 27, 2024
VAN TRUEX OWL WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
TRUEX, Van Day, (American/French, 1904-1979): Profile of an Owl, Watercolor, sight size 26.5” x 19.5”, signed lower right, gilded frame, 33.5” x 27”.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Oct. 24, 2024
Van Day Truex (1904-1979) Singing Trees Ranch, Desert Hot Springs, California sight 11 3/8 x 14 in. (28.9 x 35.6 cm)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Van Day Truex (1904-1979) Singing Trees Ranch, Desert Hot Springs, California signed, dedicated, titled and dated 'For dear Janet and Paul - with love- Van Singing Trees - December 1968' (lower left and lower center) ink and ink wash on paper sight 11 3/8 x 14 in. (28.9 x 35.6 cm)
Bonhams
Dec. 17, 2023
Van Day Truex (American, 1904-1979) Watercolor
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Van Day Truex (American, 1904-1979) Self Portrait, Watercolor on Paper, signed at the lower right. (provenance is available upon request) Dimensions: the sheet size is 20" x 12", the frame 27" x 21".
Locati LLC
Dec. 17, 2023
Van Day Truex (American, 1904-1979) Watercolor on Paper
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Watercolor on Paper, Inscribed verso, "Old town of Forio on the island of Ischia in the Bay of Naples by Van Day Truex" , signed at the lower right. A small note taped to the back reads, "Dear Madame B. a Christmas memento, a corner of the old town of Forio on the island of Ischia, in the Bay of Naples, Merry Xmas, V.D.T". The lot includes the book, Van Day Truex, the man who defined 20th century taste and style, by Adam Lewis. Dimensions: Sight 16" x 14"; Frame 20" x 18".
Locati LLC
Jun. 20, 2023
Van Day Truex (1904-1979) Portrait of Clifton Webb Ink and wash on paper 23-1/4
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Van Day Truex (1904-1979) Portrait of Clifton Webb Ink and wash on paper 23-1/4 x 19-1/2 inches (59.1 x 49.5 cm) (sight) Signed lower right: Truex Property from the Naomi Caryl Hirshhorn Estate PROVENANCE: Carstairs Gallery, New York. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
May. 18, 2023
Van Day Truex, View of Venice
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Van Day Truex View of Venice gouache and ink on paper 13.625 h x 22 w in (35 x 56 cm) Signed to lower right 'Truex'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
May. 18, 2023
Van Day Truex, Accademia Bridge Across the Grand Canal
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Van Day Truex Accademia Bridge Across the Grand Canal gouache and ink on paper 13.625 h x 22.125 w in (35 x 56 cm) Signed to lower right 'Truex'. Titled to verso 'Accademia Bridge Across Grand Canal'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jan. 17, 2023
Van Day Truex American/French, 1904-1979 Garden Flowers
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Van Day Truex American/French, 1904-1979 Garden Flowers Signed Truex (lr) Ink and wash on paper 26 3/4 x 20 5/8 inches (68 x 52.4 cm) C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 18, 2022
VAN DAY TRUEX (1904-1979), LILLY, PEN AND WASH
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Property of a Savannah Private Collection Description: Van Day Truex (NY/KS/France, 1904-1979), Lilly, Pen and Wash on Paper, signed lower right, with label from James Graham & Sons, 1014 Madison Ave, NY, NY verso, matted and framed. Frame size: 18 3/4 in. x 15 7/8 in. Measurements: Height: by sight 14 in. x Width: 11 1/2 in. Condition: Good condition, some toning, paper slightly wavy, not viewed out of frame.
Everard Auctions and Appraisals
Dec. 02, 2021
Van Day Truex (1904-1979): Cathedral
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
Ink and wash on paper, signed 'Truex' lower right. 21 3/4 x 14 3/4 in. (sheet), 30 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. (frame).
STAIR
Dec. 02, 2021
Van Day Truex (1904-1979): Boat
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Ink and wash on paper, signed 'Truex' lower right. 22 x 30 in. (sheet), 25 1/2 x 33 3/4 in. (frame).
STAIR
Dec. 02, 2021
Van Day Truex, ink and wash on paper
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Van Day Truex (American, 1904-1979), Quarry, Oppede, signed and titled lower right, matted and framed under glass, 11.5"h x 14"w (sight), 15.25"h x 18.25"w (frame)
Millea Bros Ltd
Jan. 16, 2020
Van Day Truex (1904-1979) Painting
Est: $1,000 - $2,500
Framed Van Day Truex (1904-1979) still life painting. Gouache and mixed media on board. Signed lower left. Handwritten on cardboard backing verso, "Original painting by / Van Day Truex (Cousin of / Catherine Day Pease) / Designer for Tiffany's / The J.F. Kennedy's, etc." Dimensions: (sight) 21.37"h x 15.37"w; (overall) 26.25"h x 20.25"w. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $68.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.
Witherell's
Aug. 24, 2019
(2) VAN DAY TRUEX (ATTRIB.) ART DECO LOUNGE CHAIRS
Est: $150 - $300
(lot of 2) Art Deco lounge chairs, c.1940s, design attributed to Van Day Truex (United States, 1904-1979), in red woven twill upholstery, having wide button-tufted back, seat cushion with multicolored cord trim, skirted base concealing wood legs, (one) with tears to upholstery, approx 32.75"h, 37.5"w, 31"d Start Price: $80.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Nov. 24, 2018
VAN DAY TRUEX (1904-1979, KANSAS, NYC, FRANCE)
Est: $400 - $500
WATERCOLOR ON PAPER, SIGNED LOWER LEFT, DEPICTING AN ITALIAN STYLE VILLA. SIGHT SIZE 12" X 9", OVERALL WITH FRAME 17" X 13 1/4". IN A GILDED FRAME. PROVENANCE: FROM THE BOKARA LEGENDRE ESTATE.
Marion Antique Auctions
Jun. 06, 2018
Van Day Truex (American, 1904-1979) Falcon watercolor and ink on paper 14 x 11 ½ in. (35.6 x 29.2 cm.)
Est: $400 - $600
Van Day Truex (American, 1904-1979)Falconsigned 'Truex' (lower left)watercolor and ink on paper14 x 11 ½ in. (35.6 x 29.2 cm.)
Christie's
May. 20, 2018
TRUEX, Van Day. Two Ink Wash Drawings on Paper.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
"Two Roses" - signed lower right, sight - 10" high x 11" wide; faint foxing throughout. "Single Rose" - signed lower right, sight - 9.5" high x 9" wide, faint foxing throughout. Both with Maynard Walker Gallery, New York labels verso and stamped: by Bernard Walsh. Van Day Truex (American, c.1904-c.1979).
Clarke Auction Gallery
Jan. 06, 2018
Tiffany Atelier Le Tallec ''Black Shoulder'' China
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Designed by Van Day Truex (American, 1904-1979) for Tiffany & Co. (American, founded 1837) Hand painted French china, private stock, in the "Black Shoulder" pattern comprising: Twelve dinner plates Thirteen salad/dessert plates Twelve large rim soup bowls Twelve cream soup bowls with saucers Large fruit cooler Large oval platter Octagonal vegetable bowl with lid Footed casserole with lid Flower urn Biscuit/cookie box with lid Covered box Small lidded trinket or pill box All pieces inscribed on base "Tiffany & Co/Private Stock/ Hand Painted/ Made in France, along with Atelier Le Talec marks 69 pieces total (not separately counting lids) Provenance: From the Collection of Hillman Holland of Atlanta, Georgia.
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Dec. 15, 2016
Truex (Van Day) - Villa in an Italian landscape,
Est: £400 - £600
pen and black ink with wash, 265 x 350mm., signed Truex, lower right, under glass in substantial antique gilt frame. Provenance: the estate of Eardley Knollys (1902-1991), artist, dealer and critic who ran the Storran Gallery, Piccadilly, between 1938 and 1944. Van Day Truex (1904-1979) was a famous and highly influential American interior designer and painter, president of the Parsons School of Design, and director of design for Tiffany & Co. He was appointed Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur) in 1951.
Dreweatts 1759
Sep. 24, 2016
VAN DAY TRUEX (1904-1979): ASTERS
Est: $600 - $900
VAN DAY TRUEX (1904-1979): ASTERS Ink and watercolor on paper, 1964, signed 'Truex' lower right, with label from Maynard Walker, NY. 10 1/2 x 13 in. (sight), 14 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. (frame). The Collection of Kenneth Paul Block
STAIR
May. 28, 2016
Van Day Truex, Drawing "Lake Palace Hotel Udaipur"
Est: $100 - $200
Van Day Truex (American, b. after 1904d. after 1979); Pen and ink Drawing on paper, Signed & titled lower right recto, "In the Gardens, Lake Palace Hotel Udaipur, Truex" circa 1970. Framed. Good condition. Height of art 12 3/4 inches (32.5 cm.) X width 15 3/4 inches (40.2 cm.).
Eddie's Auction
Oct. 14, 2015
Van Day Truex, "Large Vase of Roses", 1965, w/c
Est: $800 - $1,200
Van Day Truex, American, 1904-1979, "Large Vase of Roses", 1965, watercolor in grisaille, signed on recto at lower right Provenance: Maynard Walker Gallery, New York Note: Bernard Walsh frame {AM} (LEFF6400) Property from a Milton CT Home. Measurements: sight 15" x 19"; framed 20" x 24.5" Please view our Terminology page to learn how we define terms such as Attributed to, In the manner of, Style, etc.
Litchfield Auctions
Jun. 06, 2015
DAY VAN TRUEX (1904-1977): NEAR EAST ENCAMPMENT
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
DAY VAN TRUEX (1904-1977): NEAR EAST ENCAMPMENT Gouache and watercolor on paper, signed 'Truex' lower right. 15 x 22 in. (sheet), 23 1/2 x 30 in. (frame).
STAIR
Oct. 10, 2014
Van Day Truex (1904-1979): Roman Ruins
Est: $200 - $300
Van Day Truex (1904-1979): Roman Ruins Ink and wash on wove paper, signed 'Truex'. 20 1/8 x 27 in. (image, sight, sheet), 29 x 35 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (frame). Property from Hawkins/Moore Collection
STAIR
Jun. 28, 2014
Van Day Truex (Am 1904-1979) wash drawing "Late
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Van Day Truex (Am 1904-1979) wash drawing "Late Afternoon I Roussillon" 19.5' x 26.5"
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 01, 2014
VAN DAY TRUEX (NY/FR, 1904-1979) - "Brooke's Boulder, August Moon", ink drawing, signed & titled lr, dated Aug '74. In water gilt sti
Est: $400 - $600
VAN DAY TRUEX (NY/FR, 1904-1979) - "Brooke's Boulder, August Moon", ink drawing, signed & titled lr, dated Aug '74. In water gilt stick frame, linen mat, glazed. From the estate of Brooke Astor. OS: 19 1/4" x 16 1/4". SS: 15" x 10". Fine condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jun. 01, 2014
VAN DAY TRUEX, (NY/FR, 1904-1979); "Eagle" , watercolor on paper, signed lower right, titled verso on Graham Gallery of NYC label
Est: $600 - $800
VAN DAY TRUEX, (NY/FR, 1904-1979); "Eagle" , watercolor on paper, signed lower right, titled verso on Graham Gallery of NYC label. In gilt box frame, linen mat, glazed. From the estate of Brooke Astor. OS: 25 1/2" x 31 3/4". SS: 19 1/4" x 26 1/4". Fine condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jun. 01, 2014
VAN DAY TRUEX, (NY/FR, 1904-1979); "Holly Hill", ink on paper, signed lower right, titled on Maynard Walker Gallery NYC label, depictin
Est: $700 - $900
VAN DAY TRUEX, (NY/FR, 1904-1979); "Holly Hill", ink on paper, signed lower right, titled on Maynard Walker Gallery NYC label, depicting the Vincent Astor country home in Westchester, NY. From the estate of Brooke Astor. In gilt molded frame, matted and glazed. OS: 27" x 33 1/2". SS: 20" x 26 1/2". Lifting at bottom edge, otherwise fine.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Nov. 17, 2012
Van Day Truex, (American, 20th century), Ruined Chapel, St. Saturnin (Vaucluse)
Est: $400 - $600
Van Day Truex (American, 20th century) Ruined Chapel, St. Saturnin (Vaucluse) ink on paper signed Truex (lower right) 11 3/4 x 14 inches.
Hindman
Oct. 15, 2011
Van Day Truex (American, 1904-1979) Four Architectural Views of Venice, Parma, and Mexico Signed "Truex" in pen or pencil l.r. or u....
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Van Day Truex (American, 1904-1979) Four Architectural Views of Venice, Parma, and Mexico Signed "Truex" in pen or pencil l.r. or u.l., respectively. Ink on paper, sheet sizes to 25 x 19 in. (63.5 x 48.3 cm), framed. Condition: Not examined out of frames. Provenance: Through the collections of Mrs. Meldrum Robinson, New York; and Maude and Edith Wetmore, Chateau sur Mer, Newport, Rhode Island.
Skinner
Nov. 21, 2009
Van Day Truex (1904-1979, American), ink drawing
Est: $700 - $1,000
Van Day Truex (1904-1979, American), ink drawing: Roman church steps, ink and wash on paper, signed "Truex", lower right, 25.25 x 19.25" (sight), matted and framed under glass -- Condition Report: overall good, not examined out of frame -- Provenance: Collection of Caral Gimbel Lebworth
Millea Bros Ltd
Mar. 06, 2009
Van Day Truex (American, 1904-1979) Avignon Signed and titled "... Truex" l.r., identif...
Est: $800 - $1,200
Van Day Truex (American, 1904-1979) Avignon Signed and titled "... Truex" l.r., identified on label from James Graham & Sons, New York, on the reverse. Pen and ink on paper, sight size 11 1/2 x 14 in. (29.2 x 35.6 cm), framed. Condition: Foxing, not examined out of frame. Provenance: From the collection of Louis Albert McMillen. N.B. Van Day Truex was an influential 20th Century interior designer and tastemaker. He was not only an accomplished artist but a successful executive in his commercial and academic ventures. Truex had a long-time affiliation and allegiance to the Parsons School of Design-he was a student and instructor, but also served as an administrator. He was director of the Paris branch between 1930 to 1939, and president from 1942 to 1953. (1) Following his Paris post, Truex continued to live between New York and Provence, spending half of the year in each location.(2) In his lifetime, Truex designed for such companies as Baccarat, Tiffany and Co., and Edward Fields. Regardless of the kind of decorative art, Truex believed in a balance between contemporary and classical design elements, observing that trends in fashion can be taken too far. "One needs to remain aloof, to recognize changes and influences, but to keep at the same time a certain objectivity." (3) (1) Van D. Truex, Designer, 75. New York Times. April 25, 1979. pg. D23. (2) Ibid. (3) Van Truex: Designer and Catalyst. New York Times. November 16, 1978. Pg. C1.
Skinner
Apr. 02, 2006
TRUEX van, DAY
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Ink and wash. Ruins with figure. Signed lower right. 26.5 x 20.5" full paper. (1904-1979).
Stamford Auction
Jun. 23, 2004
Van Day Truex
Est: $700 - $900
American, 1904-1979 SIESTA, GARDEN, VILLA AURELIA, ROME Ink on paper 20 1/16 x 26 3/16 inches Lightly toned. Creases in corners and few along edges. 8 x 1 inch area of water damage at bottom right edge. Few spots of foxing. Some burning along edges.
Doyle New York