Nina Tryggvadóttir Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Nina Tryggvadóttir Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 10, 2024
Nina Tryggvadottir, 1913-1968 (Iceland/France/USA)
Est: £4,000 - £8,000
Nina Tryggvadottir (1913-1968). 2 pcs. 1960. Oil, Masonite, size first 26 x 30 cm (10 1/4 x 11 3/4 inches). Frame dimensions 28 x 32 cm (11 x 12 2/3 inches), size second 21 x 25 cm (8 1/4 x 9 3/4 inches). Frame dimensions 27,5 x 31,5 cm (10 3/4 x 12 1/3 inches). Both are signed and dated in the lower right corner. Born in Iceland, she lived and studied in Reykjavik until 1935. Studied from 1935 to 1939 at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, and then in Paris (1939). After her return to Iceland, her paintings were shown in several exhibitions and the National Museum in Reykjavik bought several of her works. In 1943, a grant from the Icelandic government made it possible for her to go New York to complete her art studies. There she worked under the direction of Fernand Leger and Hans Hofmann. At that time she also studied with Hans Richter techniques of filmmaking. In 1945, she had her first solo show at the New Art Circle (J.B. Neuman Gallery) in New York. The same year she designed the decor and costumes for "L'Histoire du Soldat" by Stravinsky, which was shown at the MacMillan Theater of Columbia University under the direction of Mitropoulos. In 1948 she had her second solo show at the New Art Circle. Subsequently, there were many solo shows in different capitals of the world, like Paris, Reykjavik, Brussels (Palais des Beaux-Arts), Copenhagen, and Oslo. She also participated in numerous group shows.
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Dec. 10, 2024
Nina Tryggvadottir, 1913-1968 (Iceland/France/USA)
Est: £4,000 - £8,000
Nina Tryggvadottir (1913-1968). 2 pcs. 1959. Oil, Masonite, size first 38,5 x 23,5 cm (15 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches). Frame dimensions 41,5 x 26,5 cm (16 1/3 x 10 1/2 inches), size second 36 x 24,5 cm (14 1/4 x 9 2/3 inches). Frame dimensions 39 x 27,5 cm (15 1/3 x 10 3/4 inches). Both are signed and dated in the lower right corner. Born in Iceland, she lived and studied in Reykjavik until 1935. Studied from 1935 to 1939 at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, and then in Paris (1939). After her return to Iceland, her paintings were shown in several exhibitions and the National Museum in Reykjavik bought several of her works. In 1943, a grant from the Icelandic government made it possible for her to go New York to complete her art studies. There she worked under the direction of Fernand Leger and Hans Hofmann. At that time she also studied with Hans Richter techniques of filmmaking. In 1945, she had her first solo show at the New Art Circle (J.B. Neuman Gallery) in New York. The same year she designed the decor and costumes for "L'Histoire du Soldat" by Stravinsky, which was shown at the MacMillan Theater of Columbia University under the direction of Mitropoulos. In 1948 she had her second solo show at the New Art Circle. Subsequently, there were many solo shows in different capitals of the world, like Paris, Reykjavik, Brussels (Palais des Beaux-Arts), Copenhagen, and Oslo. She also participated in numerous group shows.
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Dec. 10, 2024
Nina Tryggvadottir, 1913-1968 (Iceland/France/USA)
Est: £4,000 - £8,000
Nina Tryggvadottir (1913-1968). 4 pcs. 1957. Linen on cardboard, size 16 x 21 cm (6 1/3 x 8 1/4 inches). Frame dimensions 17,5 x 22,5 cm (7 x 8 3/4 inches). Signed and dated in the lower right corner. Born in Iceland, she lived and studied in Reykjavik until 1935. Studied from 1935 to 1939 at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, and then in Paris (1939). After her return to Iceland, her paintings were shown in several exhibitions and the National Museum in Reykjavik bought several of her works. In 1943, a grant from the Icelandic government made it possible for her to go New York to complete her art studies. There she worked under the direction of Fernand Leger and Hans Hofmann. At that time she also studied with Hans Richter techniques of filmmaking. In 1945, she had her first solo show at the New Art Circle (J.B. Neuman Gallery) in New York. The same year she designed the decor and costumes for "L'Histoire du Soldat" by Stravinsky, which was shown at the MacMillan Theater of Columbia University under the direction of Mitropoulos. In 1948 she had her second solo show at the New Art Circle. Subsequently, there were many solo shows in different capitals of the world, like Paris, Reykjavik, Brussels (Palais des Beaux-Arts), Copenhagen, and Oslo. She also participated in numerous group shows.
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Oct. 01, 2024
Nina Tryggvadottir, 1913-1968 (Iceland/France/USA)
Est: £4,000 - £8,000
Nina Tryggvadottir (1913-1968). Untitled. 1957. Oil on linen on cardboard, size 27 x 46 cm (10 2/3 x 18 inches). Frame dimensions 36 x 58 cm (14 1/4 x 22 3/4 inches) Signed and dated lower right. Born in Iceland, she lived and studied in Reykjavik until 1935. Studied from 1935 to 1939 at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, and then in Paris (1939). After her return to Iceland, her paintings were shown in several exhibitions and the National Museum in Reykjavik bought several of her works. In 1943, a grant from the Icelandic government made it possible for her to go New York to complete her art studies. There she worked under the direction of Fernand Leger and Hans Hofmann. At that time she also studied with Hans Richter techniques of filmmaking. In 1945, she had her first solo show at the New Art Circle (J.B. Neuman Gallery) in New York. The same year she designed the decor and costumes for “L'Histoire du Soldat” by Stravinsky, which was shown at the MacMillan Theatre of Columbia University under the direction of Mitropoulos. In 1948 she had her second solo show at the New Art Circle. Subsequently, there were many solo shows in different capitals of the world, like Paris, Reykjavik, Brussels (Palais des Beaux-Arts), Copenhagen, and Oslo. She also participated in numerous group shows.
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Oct. 01, 2024
Nina Tryggvadottir, 1913-1968 (Iceland/France/USA)
Est: £3,000 - £6,000
Nina Tryggvadottir (1913-1968). Untitled. 1957. Oil on linen on cardboard, size 24 x 29 cm (9 1/2 x 11 1/3 inches). Frame dimensions 26,5 x 31,5 cm (10 1/2 x 12 1/3 inches) Signed and dated lower right. Born in Iceland, she lived and studied in Reykjavik until 1935. Studied from 1935 to 1939 at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, and then in Paris (1939). After her return to Iceland, her paintings were shown in several exhibitions and the National Museum in Reykjavik bought several of her works. In 1943, a grant from the Icelandic government made it possible for her to go New York to complete her art studies. There she worked under the direction of Fernand Leger and Hans Hofmann. At that time she also studied with Hans Richter techniques of filmmaking. In 1945, she had her first solo show at the New Art Circle (J.B. Neuman Gallery) in New York. The same year she designed the decor and costumes for “L'Histoire du Soldat” by Stravinsky, which was shown at the MacMillan Theatre of Columbia University under the direction of Mitropoulos. In 1948 she had her second solo show at the New Art Circle. Subsequently, there were many solo shows in different capitals of the world, like Paris, Reykjavik, Brussels (Palais des Beaux-Arts), Copenhagen, and Oslo. She also participated in numerous group shows.
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Jun. 11, 2024
Nina Tryggvadottir, 1913-1968 (Iceland/France/USA)
Est: £7,000 - £14,000
Nina Tryggvadottir (1913-1968). 1959. Oil on canvas on cardboard, size 45,5 x 61 cm (18 x 24 inches). Frame dimensions 54,5 x 70 cm (21 1/2 x 27 1/2 inches). Signed and dated lower right. (Born in Iceland, she lived and studied in Reykjavik until 1935. Studied from 1935 to 1939 at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, and then in Paris (1939). After her return to Iceland, her paintings were shown in several exhibitions and the National Museum in Reykjavik bought several of her works. In 1943, a grant from the Icelandic government made it possible for her to go New York to complete her art studies. There she worked under the direction of Fernand Leger and Hans Hofmann. At that time she also studied with Hans Richter techniques of filmmaking. In 1945, she had her first solo show at the New Art Circle (J.B. Neuman Gallery) in New York. The same year she designed the decor and costumes for "LHistoire du Soldat" by Stravinsky, which was shown at the MacMillan Theatre of Columbia University under the direction of Mitropoulos. In 1948 she had her second solo show at the New Art Circle. Subsequently, there were many solo shows in different capitals of the world, like Paris, Reykjavik, Brussels (Palais des Beaux-Arts), Copenhagen, and Oslo. She also participated in numerous group shows).
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Jun. 11, 2024
Nina Tryggvadottir, 1913-1968 (Iceland/France/USA)
Est: £3,000 - £6,000
Nina Tryggvadottir (1913-1968). 1957. Oil on linen on cardboard, size 20 x 27,5 cm (7 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches). Frame dimensions 22 x 29,5 cm (8 2/3 x 11 2/3 inches). Signed and dated lower right. (Born in Iceland, she lived and studied in Reykjavik until 1935. Studied from 1935 to 1939 at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, and then in Paris (1939). After her return to Iceland, her paintings were shown in several exhibitions and the National Museum in Reykjavik bought several of her works. In 1943, a grant from the Icelandic government made it possible for her to go New York to complete her art studies. There she worked under the direction of Fernand Leger and Hans Hofmann. At that time she also studied with Hans Richter techniques of filmmaking. In 1945, she had her first solo show at the New Art Circle (J.B. Neuman Gallery) in New York. The same year she designed the decor and costumes for "L'Histoire du Soldat" by Stravinsky, which was shown at the MacMillan Theatre of Columbia University under the direction of Mitropoulos. In 1948 she had her second solo show at the New Art Circle. Subsequently, there were many solo shows in different capitals of the world, like Paris, Reykjavik, Brussels (Palais des Beaux-Arts), Copenhagen, and Oslo. She also participated in numerous group shows).
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Jun. 11, 2024
Nina Tryggvadottir, 1913-1968 (Iceland/France/USA)
Est: £3,000 - £6,000
Nina Tryggvadottir (1913-1968). 1957. Oil on linen on cardboard, size 20 x 26 cm (7 3/4 x 10 1/4 inches). Frame dimensions 25,5 x 30,5 cm (10 x 12 inches). Signed and dated lower right. (Born in Iceland, she lived and studied in Reykjavik until 1935. Studied from 1935 to 1939 at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, and then in Paris (1939). After her return to Iceland, her paintings were shown in several exhibitions and the National Museum in Reykjavik bought several of her works. In 1943, a grant from the Icelandic government made it possible for her to go New York to complete her art studies. There she worked under the direction of Fernand Leger and Hans Hofmann. At that time she also studied with Hans Richter techniques of filmmaking. In 1945, she had her first solo show at the New Art Circle (J.B. Neuman Gallery) in New York. The same year she designed the decor and costumes for "L'Histoire du Soldat" by Stravinsky, which was shown at the MacMillan Theatre of Columbia University under the direction of Mitropoulos. In 1948 she had her second solo show at the New Art Circle. Subsequently, there were many solo shows in different capitals of the world, like Paris, Reykjavik, Brussels (Palais des Beaux-Arts), Copenhagen, and Oslo. She also participated in numerous group shows).
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Jun. 11, 2024
Nina Tryggvadottir, 1913-1968 (Iceland/France/USA)
Est: £5,000 - £10,000
Nina Tryggvadottir (1913-1968). 1955. Oil on Masonite, size 35,5 x 61 cm (14 x 24 inches). Frame dimensions 39 x 65 cm (15 1/3 x 25 2/3 inches). Signed and dated lower right. (Born in Iceland, she lived and studied in Reykjavik until 1935. Studied from 1935 to 1939 at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, and then in Paris (1939). After her return to Iceland, her paintings were shown in several exhibitions and the National Museum in Reykjavik bought several of her works. In 1943, a grant from the Icelandic government made it possible for her to go New York to complete her art studies. There she worked under the direction of Fernand Leger and Hans Hofmann. At that time she also studied with Hans Richter techniques of filmmaking. In 1945, she had her first solo show at the New Art Circle (J.B. Neuman Gallery) in New York. The same year she designed the decor and costumes for "LHistoire du Soldat" by Stravinsky, which was shown at the MacMillan Theatre of Columbia University under the direction of Mitropoulos. In 1948 she had her second solo show at the New Art Circle. Subsequently, there were many solo shows in different capitals of the world, like Paris, Reykjavik, Brussels (Palais des Beaux-Arts), Copenhagen, and Oslo. She also participated in numerous group shows).
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Feb. 27, 2024
Nina Tryggvadottir, 1913-1968 (Iceland/France/USA)
Est: £4,000 - £8,000
Nina Tryggvadottir (1913-1968). 1962. Oil on linen on cardboard, size 35 x 47 cm (13 3/4 x 18 1/2 inches). Frame dimensions 40 x 51 cm (15 3/4 x 20 inches). Signed and dated lower right. (Born in Iceland, she lived and studied in Reykjavik until 1935. Studied from 1935 to 1939 at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, and then in Paris (1939). After her return to Iceland, her paintings were shown in several exhibitions and the National Museum in Reykjavik bought several of her works. In 1943, a grant from the Icelandic government made it possible for her to go New York to complete her art studies. There she worked under the direction of Fernand Leger and Hans Hofmann. At that time she also studied with Hans Richter techniques of filmmaking. In 1945, she had her first solo show at the New Art Circle (J.B. Neuman Gallery) in New York. The same year she designed the d?cor and costumes for "L'Histoire du Soldat" by Stravinsky, which was shown at the MacMillan Theater of Columbia University under the direction of Mitropoulos. In 1948 she had her second solo show at the New Art Circle. Subsequently, there were many solo shows in different capitals of the world, like Paris, Reykjavik, Brussels (Palais des Beaux-Arts), Copenhagen, and Oslo. She also participated in numerous group shows.)
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Feb. 27, 2024
Nina Tryggvadottir, 1913-1968 (Iceland/France/USA)
Est: £4,000 - £8,000
Nina Tryggvadottir (1913-1968). 1955-56. Oil on hardboard, size 38,5 x 38,5 cm (15 1/4 x 15 1/4 inches). Frame dimensions 42 x 42 cm (16 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches). Signed lower right, dated on the verso. (Born in Iceland, she lived and studied in Reykjavik until 1935. Studied from 1935 to 1939 at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, and then in Paris (1939). After her return to Iceland, her paintings were shown in several exhibitions and the National Museum in Reykjavik bought several of her works. In 1943, a grant from the Icelandic government made it possible for her to go New York to complete her art studies. There she worked under the direction of Fernand Leger and of Hans Hofmann. At that time she also studied with Hans Richter techniques of filmmaking. In 1945, she had her first solo show at the New Art Circle (J.B. Neuman Gallery) in New York. The same year she designed the d?cor and costumes for "L'Histoire du Soldat" by Stravinsky, which was shown at the MacMillan Theater of Columbia University under the direction of Mitropoulos. In 1948 she had her second solo show at the New Art Circle. Subsequently, there were many solo shows in different capitals of the world, like Paris, Reykjavik, Brussels (Palais des Beaux-Arts), Copenhagen, and Oslo. She also participated in numerous group shows.)
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Jun. 22, 2023
NINA TRYGGVADOTTIR, French / American 1913-1968, New Mexico, 1943, oil on paper on board, 21 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (54.6 x 47 cm.), Frame: 28 1/4 x 25 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (71.8 x 64.1 x 3.8 cm.)
Est: $800 - $1,200
NINA TRYGGVADOTTIR French / American, 1913-1968 New Mexico, 1943 oil on paper on board unsigned, titled and inscribed by the estate of the artist on the reverse, artist estate number "NT-OP-43/02"
Shannon's
Jun. 09, 2023
Marie Atkinson Hull (1890-1980) American (Mississippi)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Marie Atkinson Hull (1890-1980) American ; Untitled abstract ; 1960s ; oil on canvas / framed ; dimensions 80 x 70 cm (31 1/2 x 27 1/2 in.) ; signed lower right ; Shipping to USA - DHL $550 , National post with tracking service $350 / Shipping to EU, Middle Assia - DHL $420 , National post with tracking service $280
Art-Torg
Jun. 09, 2023
Adolphe MILICH (1884-1964) Polish - French
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Abram Adolphe MILLICH - Adolf Abram MILICH (1884-1964) ; Landscape ; 2nd quarter of the 20th century ; oil on cardboard / framed ; dimensions 41 x 52 cm (16 x 20 1/2 in.) ; frame size 60 x 70 cm (23 2/3 x 27 1/2 in.) ; signed lower right corner ; Shipping to USA - DHL $300 , National post with tracking service $155 / Shipping to EU, Russia, Middle Assia - DHL $200 , National post with tracking service $85
Art-Torg
Jun. 21, 2022
Nina Tryggvadottir (1913 - 1968) oil on canvas, Abstract Composition. burlap and wood frame, signed lower right and dated 1964. 20 x 11 1/2 inches sight, 24 x 16 1/4 inches overall.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Nina Tryggvadottir (1913 - 1968) oil on canvas, Abstract Composition. burlap and wood frame, signed lower right and dated 1964. 20 x 11 1/2 inches sight, 24 x 16 1/4 inches overall.
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Dec. 15, 2019
NINA TRYGGVADOTTIR (1913-1968) "Sans titre, 1952." Gouache sur papier.
Est: €800 - €1,200
NINA TRYGGVADOTTIR (1913-1968) "Sans titre, 1952." Gouache sur papier. Signée et datée en bas à droite. Plakaatverf op papier. Gesigneerd en gedateerd rechtsonder. 45 x 35 cm
Cornette de Saint-Cyr-Bruxelles
Nov. 14, 2019
§ Nina Tryggvadottir (Icelandic 1913-1968) Design for table linen
Est: £500 - £700
Signed in pen (lower right), collage (Dimensions: 31cm x 42cm (12.25in x 16.5in)) (31cm x 42cm (12.25in x 16.5in))
Lyon & Turnbull
Oct. 22, 2015
Nina Tryggvadóttir (Icelandic, 1913-1968) - Untitled, 1957 - signed lower right "Tryggvadottir" '57
Est: £300 - £500
Nina Tryggvadóttir (Icelandic, 1913-1968) Untitled, 1957 signed lower right "Tryggvadottir" '57 oil on board mounted on to canvas h:15 w:19 cm Provenance: Gimpel Fils, 30 Davies Street, London, W1. Nína Tryggvadóttir (March 16, 1913 – June 18, 1968) was born Jónína Tryggvadóttir in Seyðisfjörður, Iceland. Nína Tryggvadóttir is one of Iceland's most important abstract expressionist artists and one of very few Icelandic female artists of her generation. Mainly working in painting she also did paper collage, stained glass work, mosaic and more. She frequently based her compositions on nature where Icelandic landscape and the Nordic light played an important role. Nína started studying art in Iceland and moved to Copenhagen in 1935 where she studied art at the Royal Academy of Art. After graduating from the Academy in 1939 she spent time studying in Paris and was quite taken by the city. In 1942 she moved to New York to study at the Art Students League of New York and develop her art further. There she took an active part in the city's art scene.
Cheffins
Nov. 29, 2011
Nina Tryggvadottir (1913-1968)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Nina Tryggvadottir (1913-1968) Untitled signed and dated 'Tryggvadottir '57' (lower right) oil on canvas 5¾ x 7¼in. (14½ x 18.5cm.)
Christie's
Sep. 14, 2011
Nina Tryggvadottir (1913-1968)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Nina Tryggvadottir (1913-1968) Untitled signed 'TRYGGVADOTTIR' (lower right) oil on canvas laid on panel 23½ x 53in. (59.5 x 134.5cm.) Executed circa 1957-1959
Christie's
Nov. 30, 2010
Nina Tryggvadottir (American, born 1913) Reykjavik 36 x 31in
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Reykjavik initialed 'N.T.' (lower right) and signed, titled and dated 'Nina Tryggvadottir/Reykjavik/1942' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 36 x 31in
Bonhams
Jun. 13, 2007
Nina Tryggvadottir 1913 - 1968 , Iceland
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
signed TRYGGVADOTTIR (lower right); signed TRYGGVADOTTIR (on the backing) oil on unstretched canvas Condition Note: SURFACE: in good condition (framed under glass), pinholes at corners UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: no apparent inpainting We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Sotheby's
Oct. 31, 2006
Nína Tryggvadóttir (Icelandic, b. 1913)
Est: £18,000 - £25,000
Untitled oil on canvas 51 x 63 7/8 in. (130 x 162.2 cm.) Painted circa 1959
Christie's