Elmer Wachtel Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Elmer Wachtel Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 15, 2025
American Elmer Wachtel ( 1864-1929) Watercolor Painting
Est: $800 - $1,600
Very fine vintage watercolor painting by well listed American artist Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929). Framed. Signed lower left. Size: Framed: 15" x 26 1/2"; Unframed: 8 1/4" x 19 5/8". Elmer Wachtel was active/lived in California, New York. Elmer Wachtel is known for landscape and figure painting, illustration.Elmer Wachtel was one of California's most important impressionist painters from the early twentieth century. Born in Maryland in 1864, he showed an early interest in music, learning to play the violin. When the family moved from Illinois to Southern California in 1882, he continued with his musical pursuits and became the first violinist of the newly formed Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra.Eventually looking more and more to a career in art, he went to New York to study for one year at the Art Student's League under William Merritt Chase. Upon his return to California he continued both his music and artistic endeavors, beginning to teach art around 1903.In 1904 he married Marion Kavanaugh and the two built studios in Los Angeles before settling permanently in Pasadena in their home in the Arroyo Seco. The Wachtels became a very important influence in the art scene of Southern California and exhibited widely throughout the state. Elmer painted primarily in oils, though in his earlier career he found more favor with watercolors. Ever deferring to one another, Marion turned to watercolors in an effort not to compete with her husband.After his sudden death in Mexico in 1929, she eventually turned to painting exclusively in oils. Both artist palettes brightened over the years, keeping up with the impressionist trend towards an ever more colorful approach to landscape painting, although Elmer's interest in tonalist devices remained with him throughout his career. Provenance: private art collector estate Denver, Colorado.Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com. ***All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and SOFE AUCTIONS does not give refunds.SOFE AUCTIONS ARE PLEASED TO OFFER IN-HOUSE PACKAGING AND SHIPPING SERVICES. PACKAGING SERVICE ONLY: start at $25 and up depending on item/s. Available IN-HOUSE shipping is within the USA of small, medium, semi-large, NON-FRAGILE items. SOFE WON'T ship items in glass frames. After paying for your item/s please call us at 469-268-1177, or email us at info@sofedesignauctions.com to request a quote. All item/s will be shipped via UPS or FedEx, FULLY insured, unless insurance declined in writing by the buyer. SOFE AUCTIONS does not use USPS. We do have a list of suggested third-party shippers. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.
Sofe Design Auctions
Dec. 19, 2024
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) San Gabriel Valley 12 x 20 in. framed 19 x 27 in.
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) San Gabriel Valley signed 'Wachtel' (lower right) oil on canvas 12 x 20 in. framed 19 x 27 in.
Bonhams
Dec. 19, 2024
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) Home in the Valley 24 x 32 in. framed 33 1/4 x 41 1/4 in.
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) Home in the Valley signed 'Wachtel' with artist's device (lower left) oil on canvas 24 x 32 in. framed 33 1/4 x 41 1/4 in.
Bonhams
Dec. 01, 2024
Elmer Wachtel Walpi Pueblo Arizona Oil Painting
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Title is Walpi Pueblo Arizona. Oil on Canvas. 12" by 16" unframed. 22" by 18" framed. Provenance: Maureen Murphy Fine Arts, Montecito, California (label verso) Elmer Wachtel (1864 - 1929) was active/lived in California, New York. Elmer Wachtel is known for Landscape and figure painting, illustration. A prominent landscape painter of late 19th and early 20th-century California, Elmer Wachtel specialized in panoramic desert and mountain landscapes using impressionist brushstrokes. His early works were tonalist in mood, and his later paintings were more decorative and light hearted. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and raised in Lanark, Illinois where he worked on a farm. In 1882, he moved to San Gabriel, California to join his rancher-brother who, married to the sister of artist Guy Rose, managed the extensive Rose ranch. Wachtel taught himself to play the violin, and then, while working as a furniture store clerk, became first violinist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. He began sketching still lifes and saved enough money to study briefly at the Art Students League in New York with William Merritt Chase. However, he did not like the teaching methods, so he showed his work, much of it city street scenes, privately to Chase. He then went to London and enrolled at the Lambeth School. Returning to California, he combined his music with giving art lessons by setting up a studio in the back of his parent's home on Griffin Avenue in Los Angeles. In 1904, he married a student, Marion Kavanaugh, referred to Elmer by William Keith, and they first had a studio on Sichel Street and later in the Arroyo Seco of Pasadena. But they spent most of the twenty-five years of their marriage traveling around Southern California and the Southwest in a specially artist-equipped motor car. In Arizona, they painted Hopi Reservation scenes and desert landscapes, and they also painted in New Mexico. Elmer died suddenly in Guadalajara, Mexico on a sketching trip. He was a co-founder of the Los Angeles Art Association, and his works are held at the Laguna Museum of Art.
Davis Brothers Auction
Nov. 12, 2024
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929), "Santa Barbara"
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) "Santa Barbara" Oil on canvas Signed lower right: Wachtel; titled on the stretcher and on a gallery label affixed to the frame's backing board
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 12, 2024
Elmer Wachtel (American, 1864-1929) Walpi, Arizona
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Elmer Wachtel (American, 1864-1929) Walpi, Arizona oil on canvas signed Wachtel (lower right) 12 x 16 inches This lot is located in Denver.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Oct. 22, 2024
Elmer Wachtel, Untitled (Afternoon Stroll)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Elmer Wachtel Untitled (Afternoon Stroll) c. 1925 watercolor on paper sight: 10.75 h x 14.25 w in (27 x 36 cm) Signed to lower right 'E. Wachtel'. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 15, 2024
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929), Coastal scene
Est: $700 - $900
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) Coastal scene Watercolor on paper Signed lower left: E. Wachtel
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 08, 2024
Elmer Wachtel (American, 1864-1929) Sierra Nevada 18 x 14in (45.7 x 35.5cm)
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Elmer Wachtel (American, 1864-1929) Sierra Nevada estate signed with quail device 'Wachtel' (lower right), titled and inscribed 'Painted by Elmer Wachtel / Signed by Marion K. Wachtel' (on the reverse) oil on canvas laid to board 18 x 14in (45.7 x 35.5cm)
Bonhams
Oct. 06, 2024
Elmer Wachtel (1864 - 1929): Santa Barbara Coast
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Elmer Wachtel 1864 - 1929 Santa Barbara Coast oil on canvas signed lower left
Abell Auction
Aug. 11, 2024
Landscape Watercolor, with a Signature Elmer Wachtel
Est: $500 - $2,000
Medium: Watercolor Painting Size: 11 x 16.5 inches Frame Size: 17.5 x 22 inches Condition: This artwork is in good overall condition for its age. With a signature Elmer Wachtel ( American, 1864-1929 ).
Topwells
May. 07, 2024
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929), Landscape with wildflowers
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) Landscape with wildflowers Oil on canvas Signed lower left: Wachtel, with artist's monogram
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 23, 2024
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) Convict Lake 18 x 24 in. framed 24 1/2 x 30 1/2 in.
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) Convict Lake estate stamped with the artist's device 'Wachtel' (lower right) oil on canvas 18 x 24 in. framed 24 1/2 x 30 1/2 in.
Bonhams
Nov. 08, 2023
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) Santa Barbara Coast 9 3/4 x 12 3/4 in. framed 15 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) Santa Barbara Coast signed 'E. Wachtel' (lower left) and titled in another hand (on the reverse) oil on canvas laid to board 9 3/4 x 12 3/4 in. framed 15 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.
Bonhams
Nov. 08, 2023
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) Mission San Juan Capistrano sight 11 1/2 x 17 in. framed 22 1/2 x 28 1/4 in.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) Mission San Juan Capistrano signed 'E. Wachtel' (lower right) watercolor on paper sight 11 1/2 x 17 in. framed 22 1/2 x 28 1/4 in.
Bonhams
Aug. 02, 2023
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) California Foothills 12 x 16 in. framed 18 1/4 x 22 1/4 in.
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) California Foothills signed with the artist's device 'Wachtel' (lower right) and estate stamped (on the stretcher bar) oil on canvas 12 x 16 in. framed 18 1/4 x 22 1/4 in.
Bonhams
May. 28, 2023
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) Watercolor on Paper, A Wooded River Landscape
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
A Wooded River Landscape, signed lower right "E. Wachtel". Approx. 12 5/8 x 16 1/8 in. Mounted to board. Wear to top edge and left corner. Tape residue on back top corners and bottom edge. Provenance: Christies East, May 4, 1993, no.89
Hughes Auctions
May. 09, 2023
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929), "View of Ocean Near Santa Barbara," circa 1910, Oil on canvas laid to artist board, 14" H x 17" W
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) "View of Ocean Near Santa Barbara," circa 1910 Oil on canvas laid to artist board With the stamped signature and artist device at the lower right: Wachtel; titled and dated on a label affixed verso; with the ink estate stamp verso; also inscribed in ink verso: This painting bears an / estate stamped signature for Elmer Wachtel / applied Sept. 2006 by / Michael Kelley / Kelley Gallery / Pasadena / representative of the Wachtel estate
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 01, 2023
ELMER WACHTEL OIL ON CANVAS LAID ON BOARD
Est: $200 - $300
ELMER WACHTEL (California/New York, 1864-1929) oil on canvas laid on board, landscape with snow-capped mountains in the distance. Signed lower right, 4.75" x 6.5" (image), 8.25" x 10" (frame).
O'Gallerie
Apr. 25, 2023
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) Street in Walpi 12 x 16 in. framed 21 x 25 in.
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) Street in Walpi signed with the artist's device 'Wachtel' (lower left) and titled (on the stretcher bar) oil on canvas 12 x 16 in. framed 21 x 25 in.
Bonhams
Feb. 07, 2023
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) Seascape sight 10 x 15 in. framed 20 1/2 x 26 1/2 in.
Est: $800 - $1,200
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) Seascape signed 'E. Wachtel' (lower left) watercolor on paper sight 10 x 15 in. framed 20 1/2 x 26 1/2 in.
Bonhams
Feb. 07, 2023
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) San Pedro Coast sight 7 x 12 in. framed 13 1/2 x 17 1/2 in.
Est: $600 - $800
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) San Pedro Coast signed 'E. Wachtel' (lower right) and titled and inscribed in another hand on a label (on the reverse) watercolor on paper sight 7 x 12 in. framed 13 1/2 x 17 1/2 in.
Bonhams
Jan. 15, 2023
Elmer Wachtel (American, 1864-1929), A pathway in Pasadena, oil on canvas, 16 x 20in (41 x 51cm)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Elmer Wachtel (American, 1864-1929) A pathway in Pasadena oil on canvas signed lower right Wachtel with the artist's device, a paper label to reverse of frame Kanst Art Gallery
Andrew Jones Auctions
Jan. 12, 2023
Elmer Wachtel (1864 - 1929) American
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Elmer Wachtel (1864 - 1929) "California Landscape Painting" Oil on canvas , Signed , measures 9.5" x 13" , w/frame 15.5" x 19"
Cutler Bay Auctions
Nov. 21, 2022
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) In San Jacinto Valley 14 x 18 in. framed 19 x 23 in.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) In San Jacinto Valley signed with the artist's device 'Wachtel' (lower left) oil on canvas 14 x 18 in. framed 19 x 23 in.
Bonhams
Nov. 21, 2022
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) California Landscape with Sycamores 20 x 24 in. framed 28 x 32 in.
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) California Landscape with Sycamores signed with the artist's device 'Wachtel' (lower left) oil on canvas 20 x 24 in. framed 28 x 32 in.
Bonhams
Nov. 21, 2022
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) A Burst of Spring 12 x 10 in. framed 18 x 16 in.
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) A Burst of Spring signed with the artist's device 'Wachtel' (lower right) oil on canvas 12 x 10 in. framed 18 x 16 in.
Bonhams
Oct. 30, 2022
Elmer Wachtel (1864 - 1929) American
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Elmer Wachtel (1864 - 1929) "California Landscape Painting" Oil on canvas , Signed , measures 9.5" x 13" , w/frame 15.5" x 19"
Cutler Bay Auctions
Oct. 16, 2022
Watercolor, Elmer Wachtel
Est: $700 - $1,000
Elmer Wachtel (American, 1864-1929), House Along the River, watercolor, signed lower left, sight: 8"h x 12"w, overall (with frame): 14.5"h x 18.5"w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 14, 2022
Watercolor, Elmer Wachtel
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Elmer Wachtel (American, 1864-1929), House Along the River, watercolor, signed lower left, sight: 8"h x 12"w, overall (with frame): 14.5"h x 18.5"w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 02, 2022
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) Snowcapped Mountains 30 x 40 in. framed 39 x 49 in.
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) Snowcapped Mountains signed 'E. Wachtel.' (lower right) oil on canvas 30 x 40 in. framed 39 x 49 in. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jul. 17, 2022
Watercolor, Elmer Wachtel
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Elmer Wachtel (American, 1864-1929), House Along the River, watercolor, signed lower left, sight: 8"h x 12"w, overall (with frame): 14.5"h x 18.5"w
Clars Auctions
Jul. 05, 2022
Elmer Wachtel (1864 - 1929) American " Mission "
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Elmer Wachtel (1864 - 1929) Oil on paper board , Signed , measures
Cutler Bay Auctions
May. 28, 2022
Elmer Wachtel, Untitled (Secret Spring), 1893
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Elmer Wachtel (1864 - 1929) Untitled (Secret Spring), 1893 watercolor on paper signed lower right: E. Wachtel-1893-
Santa Fe Art Auction
May. 22, 2022
Painting, Elmer Wachtel
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Elmer Wachtel (American, 1864-1929), Evening View, oil on canvas, signed lower left, canvas: 9"h x 15.25"w, overall (with frame): 17"h x 23.5"w
Clars Auctions
May. 17, 2022
Elmer Wachtel, (1864-1929, Pasadena, CA), Southwestern landscape, 1894, Watercolor on paper under glass, 10" H x 14" W
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929, Pasadena, CA) Southwestern landscape, 1894 Watercolor on paper under glass Signed and dated lower right: E. Wachtel, '94 10" H x 14" W
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 01, 2022
ELMER WACHTEL, (American, 1864-1929), Mountain Landscape, 1928, oil on canvas, 36 x 48 in., frame: 42 1/8 x 52 1/4 in.
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
ELMER WACHTEL (American, 1864-1929) Mountain Landscape 1928, oil on canvas signed E. W. and dated 28 lower left
Grogan & Company
Jan. 03, 2022
Elmer Wachtel (American- b1864, d.1929) "Ojai Canyon" Impressionist Oil on Board Painting FRAMED
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
This oil on canvas board painting is attributed to Elmer Wachtel. Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) was an listed American impressionist painter from Southern California. Its titled Ojai Canyon Cabin. Unsigned but has a Los Angels & Whittier California Art Shop label. Another label references Hollywoodland and the J. Kanst Art Gallery, who was known to have represented some of Wachtels works. It is housed in a simple gold arts and crafts era 16 x 20 wood frame. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
One Source Auctions
Dec. 05, 2021
ELMER WACHTEL (1864-1929) CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Framed oil on canvas painting, California Landscape, signed lower right Wachtel with the artist's device (Elmer Wachtel, active in California, 1864-1929), paint loss along lower edge, sight: 17.5"h, 29.5"w, overall: 26.25"h, 38.25"w, 8.75lbs **Provenance: The estate of Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Suzanne LaFever, Beverly Hills, California. Consignor identifies view as Stephens Ranch in San Bernardino, California.** Start Price: $2,000.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Aug. 03, 2021
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) View of the Valley 12 x 16in framed 18 1/2 x 22 1/2in
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) View of the Valley estate signature 'Wachel' [sic] (lower right) oil on canvas 12 x 16in framed 18 1/2 x 22 1/2in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Aug. 03, 2021
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) Secluded Mission, Santa Barbara 17 1/2 x 13 1/2in framed 25 x 21in
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) Secluded Mission, Santa Barbara signed 'Wachtel' with cipher (lower left) oil on canvas affixed to board 17 1/2 x 13 1/2in framed 25 x 21in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Apr. 20, 2021
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) Ojai Valley 12 x 20in framed 18 x 26in
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) Ojai Valley signed with the artist's device 'Wachtel' (lower left) and titled on a paper label (on the stretcher bar) oil on canvas 12 x 20in framed 18 x 26in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Mar. 23, 2021
Elmer Wachtel (American, 1864-1929) California landscape painting, oil on canvas, signed "E. Wachtel", 12" x 16", framed 17-3/4" x 2...
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Elmer Wachtel (American, 1864-1929) California landscape painting, oil on canvas, signed "E. Wachtel", 12" x 16", framed 17-3/4" x 21-3/4", good condition, age cracking in sky, needs cleaning
William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
Feb. 21, 2021
ELMER WACHTEL (1864 - 1929): FOOTHILL LANDSCAPE
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
oil on board signed lower right 9 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches sight;12 3/4 x 16 3/4 inches frame Condition: several spots of touch up scattered throughout the upper third of the painting in the sky and mountains. A tiny dot of paint loss to the upper right edge.
Abell Auction
Dec. 03, 2020
Elmer Wachtel (American, 1864-1929) Sierra Runoff Oil on canvas 32-1/4 x 24-1/4
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Elmer Wachtel (American, 1864-1929) Sierra Runoff Oil on canvas 32-1/4 x 24-1/4 inches (81.9 x 61.6 cm) Signed lower left: Wachtel PROVENANCE: Cannell and Chaffin, Inc., Los Angeles, California; Bonhams, California, August 8, 2015, lot 65; Private collection, San Clemente, California. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 13, 2020
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) Winter, San Jacinto 14 x 22in framed 21 1/2 x 29 1/2in
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) Winter, San Jacinto signed 'E. Wachtel.' (lower left) oil on canvas 14 x 22in framed 21 1/2 x 29 1/2in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 13, 2020
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) Santa Barbara looking West 24 x 32in framed 32 x 40in
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Elmer Wachtel (1864-1929) Santa Barbara looking West signed with the artist's device 'Wachtel' (lower left) oil on canvas 24 x 32in framed 32 x 40in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Sep. 23, 2020
Elmer Wachtel, Early Evening
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Elmer Wachtel Early Evening oil on canvas board 17.25 h × 22.25 w in (44 × 57 cm) Signed to lower right 'E Wachtel'. Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Rago upon request. Rago strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@ragoarts.com to request a condition report.
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