Jesselyn Benson Zurik Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Jesselyn Benson Zurik Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 29, 2024
Jesselyn Zurik (American, 1916-2012), Two Mixed Media Sculptures
Est: $700 - $1,000
† Jesselyn Zurik (American, 1916-2012) "Like the Circles That You Find in the Windmills of Your Mind" "Rooster" two carved, painted wood and found object sculptures former signed upper right and en verso, latter signed at base.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
May. 30, 2024
Jesselyn Benson Zurik (American/Louisiana)
Est: $400 - $600
Jesselyn Benson Zurik (American/Louisiana, 1916-2012), "Untitled", ink on paper, signed lower right, 11 in. x 13 3/4 in., unframed.
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May. 30, 2024
Jesselyn Benson Zurik (American/Louisiana)
Est: $400 - $600
Jesselyn Benson Zurik (American/Louisiana, 1916-2012), "Untitled", ink on paper laid on board, signed lower left, 13 11/16 in. x 10 3/4 in., unframed.
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May. 30, 2024
Jesselyn Benson Zurik (American/Louisiana)
Est: $400 - $600
Jesselyn Benson Zurik (American/Louisiana, 1916-2012), "Untitled", ink on paper, signed lower right, 13 3/4 in. x 11 in., matted, overall 17 1/2 in. x 12 in. Note: New Orleans native and important American minimalist artist, Jesselyn Benson Zurik excelled in creating sculptural assemblages imbued with architectural and industrial elements. Zurik attended Lafayette School and the Arts and Crafts School of New Orleans before enrolling in Isidore Newman School. While at Newman, she served as art editor of the Pioneer from 1931 to 1934. In 1934, Zurik then enrolled in Sophie Newcomb College at Tulane University, where she received a Bachelor of Design in 1938. During her time at Newcomb, Zurik studied under some of the great arts educators in the South of the time, including Xavier Gonzales, Will Henry Stevens and Caroline Durieux. In the pre-war years, Zurik worked as an illustrator for Katz & Besthoff Drug Company, Adler's Jewelry Store and D.H. Holmes. During World War II, she served as a naval draftsperson for Andrew Higgins of Higgins Industries. After the war, Zurik returned to a prolific art career, completing additional years of study at Newcomb College, and creating assemblage pieces, as well as oil paintings, charcoals and pen and inks. Zuriks work hangs in numerous public and private collections throughout the United States, Canada, England, France, Israel, Italy and Switzerland. Her art was exhibited in over 250 juried or invitational shows and thirty-four one-woman shows. She received twenty-one awards for her exemplary artwork, which has been documented in fifty-six art publications. Zurik was an original member-artist of the Glade Gallery of New Orleans and had a one-woman show there in 1966.
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Apr. 18, 2024
Jesselyn Zurik (American, 1916-2012), two mixed media sculptures
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
† Jesselyn Zurik (American, 1916-2012) "Like the Circles That You Find in the Windmills of Your Mind" "Rooster" two carved, painted wood and found object sculptures former signed upper right and en verso, latter signed at base.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Oct. 14, 2023
Jesselyn Zurik (American, 1916-2012), two mixed media sculptures
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Jesselyn Zurik (American, 1916-2012) "Like the Circles That You Find in the Windmills of Your Mind" "Rooster" two carved, painted wood and found object sculptures former signed upper right and en verso, latter signed at base. former h. 54-1/2", w. 11", d. 3-3/4"; latter h. 15", dia. 12" Provenance: Estate of Thomas B. Lemann, New Orleans, Louisiana. Notes: A native New Orleanian, Zurik graduated from Newcomb College, Tulane University. She worked for many years as a corporate illustrator and during World War II was a draftsperson for the Higgins Corporation. Zurik created complex sculptural assemblages composed of found objects and salvaged industrial materials.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Aug. 11, 2022
Jesselyn Benson Zurik (American/New Orleans)
Est: $300 - $500
Jesselyn Benson Zurik (American/New Orleans, 1916-2012), "Untitled", 1967, mixed media assemblage, signed and dated on reverse, 12 in. x 9 1/4 in. Condition: Overall good condition.
Neal Auction Company
Apr. 09, 2022
Jesselyn Benson Zurik (American/New Orleans)
Est: $500 - $700
Jesselyn Benson Zurik (American/New Orleans, 1916-2012), "Untitled", 1967, mixed media assemblage, signed and dated on reverse, 12 in. x 9 1/4 in.
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Apr. 09, 2022
Jesselyn Benson Zurik (American/New Orleans)
Est: $700 - $1,000
Jesselyn Benson Zurik (American/New Orleans, 1916-2012), "Bernini", mixed media assemblage, signed, inscribed, typed artist label with title and handwritten "Glade Gallery" 1966 exhibition label on reverse, dia. 18 in. Note: New Orleans native and important American minimalist artist, Jesselyn Benson Zurik excelled in creating sculptural assemblages imbued with architectural and industrial elements. Zurik attended Lafayette School and the Arts and Crafts School of New Orleans before enrolling in Isidore Newman School. While at Newman, she served as art editor of the Pioneer from 1931 to 1934. In 1934, Zurik then enrolled in Newcomb College at Tulane University, where she received a Bachelor of Design in 1938. During her time at Newcomb, Zurik studied under some of the great arts educators in the South of the time, including Xavier Gonzales, Will Henry Stevens and Caroline Durieux. In the pre-war years, Zurik worked as an illustrator for Katz & Besthoff Drug Company, Adler's Jewelry Store and D.H. Holmes. During World War II, she served as a naval draftsperson for Andrew Higgins of Higgins Industries. After the war, Zurik returned to a prolific art career, completing additional years of study at Newcomb College, and creating assemblage pieces, as well as oil paintings, charcoals and pen and inks. Zurik’s work hangs in numerous public and private collections throughout the United States, Canada, England, France, Israel, Italy and Switzerland. Her art was exhibited in over 250 juried or invitational shows and thirty-four one-woman shows. She received twenty-one awards for her exemplary artwork, which has been documented in fifty-six art publications. Zurik was an original member-artist of the Glade Gallery of New Orleans, and the monochromatic assemblage offered here was featured in a one-woman show at the gallery in 1966.
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 14, 2014
Jesselyn Benson Zurik (Louisiana, 1916-2012)
Est: $300 - $500
Jesselyn Benson Zurik (Louisiana, 1916-2012), "Roller Coaster", assembled wood sculpture, pencil signed, artist label on reverse, height 7 1/4 in
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Jul. 14, 2013
Jesselyn Benson Zurik (Louisiana
Est: $500 - $800
Jesselyn Benson Zurik (Louisiana, 1916-2012), "Roller Coaster", assembled wood sculpture, pencil signed, artist label en verso, height 7 1/4 in., width 27 3/4 in., depth 3 1/2 in.
Neal Auction Company
May. 03, 2008
Jesselyn Rose Benson Zurik (American/New Orleans,
Est: $700 - $900
Jesselyn Rose Benson Zurik (American/New Orleans, b. 1916, active Newcomb College, 1934-38) , A Collection of Six Life Drawing Class Sketches, including "Venus De Milo", pencil drawing, signed, dated and inscribed "Quiz, Nov. 4, 1935-Mon." lower right, te
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May. 03, 2008
Jesselyn Rose Benson Zurik (American/New Orleans,
Est: $700 - $900
Jesselyn Rose Benson Zurik (American/New Orleans, b. 1916, active Newcomb College, 1934-38) , A Collection of Four Works of Art on Paper including "Red Hibiscus ("Fishing by the Pier" en verso), watercolors, signed and dated "37" lower right, 19 3/4 in. x
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Feb. 23, 2008
Jesselyn Rose Benson Zurik (American New Orleans,
Est: $800 - $1,200
Jesselyn Rose Benson Zurik (American New Orleans, b. 1916, active Newcomb College, 1934-38), "View of Front St. - Bermuda", oil on canvas, signed lower right and dated "1956", signed, titled and dated "56" en verso, 1958 Art Association label en verso, 12 in. x 16 in., in a period frame.
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