Willard E. Worden Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Willard E. Worden Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 06, 2024
Willard E. Worden (1868-1946)
Est: £100 - £200
Willard E. Worden (1868-1946) Willard E. Worden (1868-1946) SAN FRANCISCO BAY, early 1900s. Vintage silver gelatin print, flush-mounted to period board, overall measuring 178 x 242mm, with Worden's 'SF' blindstamp lower right image.
Chiswick Auctions
Apr. 19, 2024
Photographs, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $500 - $700
(lot of 4) Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "The Mint," "Flower Sellers and Call Building, A Yuletide Street Scene," "Mid-night in Chinatown," and "City Hall," from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver prints, each titled in pen lower left, each numbered and stamped verso, largest image: 5"h x 8"w, largest back sheet (unframed):7.5"h x 10.75"w
Clars Auctions
Apr. 19, 2024
Photographs, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $400 - $600
(lot of 3) Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "Illumination from G.A.R Convention, August 1903" from "San Francisco Views" portfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver prints, titled in pen lower left, each signed in photograph lower right, largest image: 9.5"h x 6.25"w, overall back sheet (unframed): 15"h x 17.5"w
Clars Auctions
Sep. 15, 2023
Photographs, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $500 - $700
(lot of 3) Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "Double Bow Knot Mt Tamalpais, Golden Gate and Cliff House in Distance," "Ferry Building," and "Along the Lakes, Golden Gate Park Century Plants in Bloom," from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver prints, each titled in pen lower left, two stamped verso, largest image: 7.5"h x 9.25"w, largest back sheet (unframed): 15"h x 16"w
Clars Auctions
Sep. 15, 2023
Photograph, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $400 - $600
Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "Presidio and Golden Gate" from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver print, titled in plate lower left, stamped "Worden SF" in plate lower right, stamped verso, image: 10.5"h x 13.5"w, back sheet (unframed): 15"h x 16.75"w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 22, 2023
Willard Elmer Worden (1868 - 1946) American
Est: $700 - $1,200
Willard Elmer Worden (1868 - 1946) Oil on Board, Signed, Measures ( x. inches ) w/frame ( x. inches ) . Photographer. Born in Smyrna, DE on Nov. 20, 1868. Worden moved with his family to Philadelphia as a child. He grew up there and studied painting at the PAFA. While serving in the Spanish-American War, he became interested in photography. After settling in San Francisco in 1902, he established a studio and turned his lens to the Sierra Nevada, the northern coast, and the San Francisco Bay area. His photograph Portals of the Past (the Greek columns of the Towne mansion destroyed in the 1906 fire) was popular with the public and resulted in the columns being placed in Golden Gate Park. He served as official photographer for the PPIE of 1915 and, for over 30 years, had a studio at 316 Stockton Street. His work was exhibited at the Louvre in Paris and was known in Europe earlier in the century. His poetic, hand-painted photographs of Chinatown and pre-earthquake San Francisco have become much sought after by collectors of California art. Worden died in Palo Alto, CA on Sept.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Aug. 11, 2023
Photographs, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $500 - $700
(lot of 3) Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "The Chutes," "Stone Bridge, Golden Gate Park" and "Mission Delores" from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver prints, each titled in pen lower left, one stamped "W.E. Worden" in plate lower right, largest image: 3.75"h x 9.5"w, largest back sheet (unframed): 8"h x 16.75"w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 11, 2023
Photograph, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $400 - $600
Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "The Breakers" from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver print, titled in pen lower left, image: 10.75"h x 13.5"w, back sheet (unframed): 15"h x 16.75"w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 11, 2023
Photograph, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $400 - $600
Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "Seal Rocks" from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver print, titled in plate lower left, stamped "Worden SF" in plate lower right, image: 10.5"h x 13.5"w, back sheet (unframed): 15"h x 17"w
Clars Auctions
Apr. 15, 2023
Photograph, Willard E. Worden
Est: $100 - $200
Willard E. Worden (American, 1868-1946), Sailboat on the Water, photograph, signed in plate lower right, artist stamp affixed verso, overall (with frame): 17"h x 14"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 18, 2023
Photograph, Willard E. Worden
Est: $200 - $400
Willard E. Worden (American, 1868-1946), Sailboat on the Water, photograph, signed in plate lower right, artist stamp affixed verso, overall (with frame): 17"h x 14"w
Clars Auctions
Jan. 28, 2023
WORDEN, Willard E. (1868 - 1946). San Francisco Earthquake ...
Est: $250 - $350
WORDEN, Willard E. (1868 - 1946). San Francisco Earthquake Photograph. San Francisco, ca. 1906. Silver gelatin photograph of the three-day earthquake in San Francisco, smoke and debris floating in the air above the city. Mounted on cardstock, framed. Credited in the negative. Gilt plaque with title and year of photograph. 7 ¼ x 9”. Not examined out of frame. Very good. Willard E. Worden quickly became a prominent photographer of the California landscape after his move to San Francisco in 1901, eventually capturing the 1915 World’s Fair. By photographing architecture, neighborhoods, and the reconstruction of his city, Worden’s images have become canonized depictions of early 20th century California.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Oct. 16, 2022
Photograph, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $500 - $700
Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "877. Str. 'Progresso' after the Explosion of Oil Tank, Dec. 3, 1902 At Fulton Iron Works, S.F CAL" from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver print, titled in plate lower left, stamped "W.E. Worden Photo" in plate lower right, image: 6.5"h x 8.25"w, back sheet (unframed): 10.25"h x 10.25"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 16, 2022
Photographs, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $500 - $700
Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "Wreck of the Gifford at Mussel Rock, Pacific Beach" from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver prints, titled lower left, each stamped "Willard E. Worden Photo, S.F, Cal." verso, images: 7"h x 5"w/7"h x 4.75"w, back sheet (unframed): 15"h x 15.5"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 16, 2022
Photograph, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $500 - $700
Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "The Parapet, Sutro Heights" from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver print, titled lower left, stamped "W.E. Worden Photo" in plate lower right, image: 7.5"h x 9.5"w, back sheet (unframed): 15"h x 16"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 16, 2022
Photograph, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $500 - $700
Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "Light-house and Citadel, Top of Alcatraz Island" from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver print, titled lower left, signed "Copyright 1904 by W.E. Worden" in plate lower right, image: 10.5"hx 13.25"w, back sheet (unframed): 15"h x 17"w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 14, 2022
Photographs, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $500 - $700
Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "U.S Battleship Oregon, SF Bay" and "Foggy Morning, SF Bay" from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver prints, each titled lower left, each stamped "Willard E. Worden Photo, S.F, Cal." verso, images: 4"h x 9"w/4.75"h x 7.75"w, back sheet (unframed): 15"h x 17"w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 14, 2022
Photograph, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $500 - $700
Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "Japanese Tea Garden, Golden State Park" from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver print, titled lower left, stamped "Willard E. Worden Photo, S.F, Cal." verso, images: 7.25"h x 9"w, back sheet (unframed): 15"h x 15.5"w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 14, 2022
Photograph, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $500 - $700
Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "Observatory on Strawberry Hill, Golden Gate Park" from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver print, titled lower left, stamped "Willard E. Worden Photo, S.F, Cal." verso, images: 7.75"h x 9.25"w, back sheet (unframed): 15"h x 15.5"w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 14, 2022
Photograph, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $500 - $700
Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "Seal Rocks" from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver print, signed in plate lower right, titled lower left, stamped "Willard E. Worden Photo, S.F, Cal." verso, images: 10.25"h x 13.25"w, back sheet (unframed): 15"h x 18"w
Clars Auctions
Jul. 22, 2022
WILLARD WORDEN (AMERICAN, 1868-1946) HAND PAINTED GELATIN SILVER PRINT ON PAPER, LAID DOWN TO BOARD, H 10" W 13.25" MONTEREY DUNES
Est: $200 - $400
Signed 'Worden S.F.' lower right. Frame Measurements: H 16.5" W 19" Accompanied by 'Portals of the Past: The Photographs of Willard Worden' by James A Ganz, Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco.
DuMouchelles
Apr. 24, 2022
Painting, Willard Worden
Est: $500 - $700
Willard Worden (American, 1868-1946), "Monterrey Dune," oil on photograph laid down on paper mounted on board, signed lower right, board: 10.5"h x 13.5"w, overall (with frame): 16"h x 19"w
Clars Auctions
Feb. 20, 2022
Photograph, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $500 - $700
Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "Live-Oak on the Campus at Berkeley College" from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver print, titled lower left, stamped "Willard E. Worden Photo, S.F, Cal." verso, image: 9.25"h x 7.25"w, back sheet: 15"h x 17.5"w
Clars Auctions
Feb. 20, 2022
Photographs, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $500 - $700
(lot of 2) Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "Palo Alto (Tall Staff) from which the College Town Takes it's Name" and "Cactus Garden at Stanford University," from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver prints, each titled below image, images: 9.5"h x 4"w/9.5"h x 7.75"w, back sheet: 15"h x 17.75"w
Clars Auctions
Jan. 16, 2022
Photographs, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $500 - $700
(lot of 2) Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "Market St and Palace Hotel" and "Inner Court at Palace Hotel" from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver print, each titled, each stamped "Willard E. Worden Photo, S.F, Cal." verso, image: 5"h x 7"w/5"h x 8"w, back sheet: 15"h x 17"w
Clars Auctions
Jan. 16, 2022
Photograph, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $500 - $700
Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "Storm on the Ocean Beach" from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver print, titled lower left, image: 10.75"h x 13.5"w, back sheet: 15"h x 17"w
Clars Auctions
Dec. 19, 2021
Photograph, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $500 - $700
Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "Mt. Tamalpais and Alcatraz Island, S.F. Bay" from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver print, titled lower left, stamped "Willard E. Worden Photo, S.F, Cal." verso, image: 5.5"h x 13.25"w, back sheet: 15"h x 17"w
Clars Auctions
Dec. 19, 2021
Photograph, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $600 - $900
Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "Looking out Through the Golden Gate at Sunset" from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver print, unsigned, titled lower left/center, image: 10.5"h x 13.5"w, back sheet: 15"h x 16.75"w
Clars Auctions
Sep. 11, 2021
Willard E. Worden, American (1868-1946), Seal Rocks, San Francisco; Windmill; and View of the Half Dome from Sentinel Point, Yosemite Valley (three pieces), three photographs, 9 1/2 x 7 1/4 inches; 16 1/2 x 8 inches; 14
Est: $700 - $900
Willard E. Worden American, (1868-1946) Seal Rocks, San Francisco; Windmill; and View of the Half Dome from Sentinel Point, Yosemite Valley (three pieces) three photographs each stamped on the reverse, unframed.
Link Auction Galleries
Aug. 15, 2021
Painting, Willard Worden
Est: $400 - $600
Willard Worden (American, 1868-1946), Sailboat at Night, oil on photograph laid down on panel, signed lower right, board: 24.5"h x 18"w, overall (with frame): 31.25"h x 24.75"w
Clars Auctions
May. 22, 2021
Photograph, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $300 - $500
Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate" from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver print, titled lower left, stamped "Willard E. Worden Photo, S.F, Cal." verso, image: 5.5"h x 13.5"w, back sheet: 15"h x 16.75"w
Clars Auctions
Apr. 18, 2021
Photograph, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $500 - $700
Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "Ocean Beach So From Cliff House" from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver print, titled lower left, stamped "Willard E. Worden Photo, S.F, Cal." verso, image: 10.75"h x 13.5"w, back sheet: 15"h x 17"w
Clars Auctions
Apr. 18, 2021
Photograph, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $500 - $700
Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "Waterfall, Golden Gate Park" from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver print, titled lower left, stamped "Willard E. Worden Photo, S.F, Cal." verso, image: 9.5"h x 7.5"w, back sheet: 15"h x 15.75"w
Clars Auctions
Apr. 18, 2021
Photograph, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $500 - $700
Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate" from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver print, titled lower left, stamped "Willard E. Worden Photo, S.F, Cal." verso, image: 5.5"h x 13.5"w, back sheet: 15"h x 16.75"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 21, 2021
Photographs, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $500 - $700
Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946) "Sutro Baths" and "Palm Ave. Sutro Heights Park" from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver prints, each titled lower left, each stamped "Willard E. Worden Photo, S.F, Cal." verso, images (each): 5"h x 7.75"w, back sheet: 15"h x 16.25"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 21, 2021
Photograph, Elmer Worden
Est: $500 - $700
Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946), "Golden Gate" from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver print, signed in plate lower right, titled lower left, stamped "Willard E. Worden Photo, S.F, Cal." verso, image: 10.75"h x 13.5"w, back sheet: 15"h x 17"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 21, 2021
Photograph, Willard Elmer Worden
Est: $500 - $700
Willard Elmer Worden (American, 1868-1946) "Fort McDowell, Angel Island - Sausalito, Belvedere, Tiburon, and Mount Tamalpais in Distance" from "San Francisco Views" porfolio, 1903-1904, gelatin silver print, titled lower left, stamped "Willard E. Worden Photo, S.F, Cal." verso, image: 10.5"h x 13.5"w, back sheet: 15"h x 17"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 07, 2020
Willard Worden (American, 1868-1946)
Est: $200 - $300
Willard Worden (American, 1868-1946), "Trees in the Mist," oil on board (painted on mounted photograph), signed "Worden, S.F." lower right. Dimensions: Sight: 9 1/4 in. high x 7 1/4 in. wide. Frame: 13 3/4 in. high x 11 3/4 in. wide. Weight: 1.30 lbs.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
May. 26, 2019
Willard Worden, Oil Colored Photograph, California Dunes
Est: $400 - $600
Willard E Worden (1868-1946), signed Worden S.F. Oil on paper, painted over photograph and laid down. Approximately 18.25 x 15.25 in , sight 13.25 x 10.25in
Clark's Auction Company
Jan. 20, 2019
Photograph, Willard E. Worden
Est: $300 - $500
Willard E. Worden (American, 1868-1946), The San Francisco Cliff House, 1904, gelatin silver print, signed and dated in negative lower right, sheet: 10.5"h x 13"w, overall (with frame): 16"h x 18.5"w
Clars Auctions
Jan. 06, 2019
Willard Worden, Monterey Dunes, Hand Colored Photograph
Est: $400 - $600
Willard Worden 1868-1946. Hand colored photograph of Monterey dunes framed in glass. Unsigned in sight, not removed from frame. 16.5 x 13.5 sight 13.5 x 10.5 in.
Clark's Auction Company
Dec. 15, 2018
Photograph, Willard E. Worden
Est: $200 - $400
Willard E. Worden (American, 1868–1946), Star of Alaska (Balcutha) Under Sail (Pacific Queen), 1906, photograph, signed and dated lower right, overall (with frame): 31"h x 25.25"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 03, 2018
WILLARD E. WORDEN (AMERICAN, 1868-1946) SAN FRANCISCO COASTAL SCENE WITH DUNES AND WILDFLOWERS Oil on canvas: 10 x 13 1/4 in.
Est: $200 - $300
WILLARD E. WORDEN (AMERICAN, 1868-1946) SAN FRANCISCO COASTAL SCENE WITH DUNES AND WILDFLOWERS Oil on canvas: 10 x 13 1/4 in. Framed; lower right signed: copyright Warden/S.F.
Potomack Company
Aug. 11, 2018
Photograph, Willard E. Worden
Est: $100 - $200
Willard E. Worden (American, 1868-1946) View of San Francisco Bay, 1900, photograph, artist''s stamp lower right, photo (unframed): 9.75"h x 13"w
Clars Auctions
Jul. 30, 2018
WILLARD E. WORDEN (AMERICAN, 1868-1946) SAN FRANCISCO COASTAL SCENE WITH DUNES AND WILDFLOWERS Oil on canvas: 10 x 13 1/4 in.
Est: $400 - $600
WILLARD E. WORDEN (AMERICAN, 1868-1946) SAN FRANCISCO COASTAL SCENE WITH DUNES AND WILDFLOWERS Oil on canvas: 10 x 13 1/4 in. Framed; lower right signed: copyright Warden/S.F.
Potomack Company
Aug. 13, 2017
Vintage Photographs, San Francisco, CA
Est: $500 - $700
(lot of 3) Willard E. Worden (American, 1868-1946), San Francisco Bay, 1904, vintage gelatin silver print, signed in print lower right and dated, vintage aerial print of the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands, unisgned, and "Goat Island, S.F. Bay," vintage photograph, unsigned, overall (largest/with frame): 15.25"h x 19"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 03, 2016
Willard E. Worden (1868-1946) - Street Afire, California, 7 April 1906
Est: £100 - £150
Gelatin silver print hinge mounted to contemporary card, photographer's copyright inscribed in the negative with title and photographer's name stamped verso, titled, dated and numbered "1229" in pencil on card recto, 24 x 18.2cm (9 1/2 x 7 1/8in) This lot is offered without reserve
Dreweatts 1759
Jan. 25, 2015
Willard E. Worden (American, 1868-1946) Selected Images of San Francisco
Est: -
Willard E. Worden (American, 1868-1946) Selected Images of San Francisco
Bonhams