Gertrude Abercrombie Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Gertrude Abercrombie Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 11, 2025
GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE SURREALIST PASTEL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Pastel on paper painting by Gertrude Abercrombie, 1909 to 1977, an American painter based in Chicago famous for her bohemian lifestyle. The artwork represents a Surrealist night landscape with a house and tree. Titled Green House. Signed by the artist and dated 1945 in the lower right. Grey mat, wooden frame. Philadelphia Museum label and stamp on the reverse. Collectible Postwar American Modernist Fine Art.
Antique Arena Inc
Dec. 14, 2024
ATTR TO GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE PORTRAIT OIL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Attributed to Gertrude Abercrombie, American, 1909 to 1977, an oil painting on canvas depicting a female portrait against green background, 1956. Signed and dated lower right. Framed. Gertrude Abercrombie, 1909 to 1977, was an American painter based in Chicago. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Her work evolved into incorporating her love for jazz music, inspired by parties and jam sessions she hosted in her Hyde Park home. Her works are painted in a precise, controlled style. She took little interest in other artists work, although she admired Magritte. Musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Jackie Cain and the Modern Jazz Quartet were considered friends. American Mid Century Fine Art For Collectors. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Dec. 11, 2024
Gertrude Abercrombie (American, 1909-1977) Owl for Emil, 1958
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
Gertrude Abercrombie (American, 1909-1977) Owl for Emil, 1958 oil on masonite signed Abercrombie and dated (lower right); inscribed PRIEBE (verso) 4 5/8 x 5 7/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Parr
Freeman’s | Hindman
Dec. 07, 2024
GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE ORIGINAL PAINTING AFTER
Est: $2,000 - $10,000
Gertrude Abercrombie (American, 1909-1977) original oil painting depicting an owl and tree. This is an original painting made by an unknown artist in the same manner and style as Abercrombie. Called "the queen of the bohemian artists", Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Size: 17.5 X 23.5", 21 X 27" Frame Condition: Very fine.
Florida Estate Sales Inc.
Nov. 24, 2024
GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE PORTRAIT OIL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Gertrude Abercrombie, American, 1909 to 1977, an oil painting on board depicting a self portrait in a seascape, 1938, painted in the manner of Magical Realism. Signed and dated lower left. Framed. Gertrude Abercrombie, 1909 to 1977, was an American painter based in Chicago. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Her work evolved into incorporating her love for jazz music, inspired by parties and jam sessions she hosted in her Hyde Park home. Her works are painted in a precise, controlled style. She took little interest in other artists work, although she admired Magritte. Musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Jackie Cain and the Modern Jazz Quartet were considered friends. American Mid Century Fine Art For Collectors. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Nov. 20, 2024
GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE (1909-1977) Silo at Aledo 36 1/4 x 24 in (92 x 60.9 cm) (Painted in 1953)
Est: $100,000 - $150,000
GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE (1909-1977) Silo at Aledo signed and dated 'Abercrombie '53' (lower left) oil on canvas 36 1/4 x 24 in (92 x 60.9 cm) Painted in 1953 For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Nov. 19, 2024
Carnations
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Property from a Private Collection, Chicago Gertrude Abercrombie 1909 - 1977 Carnations signed Abercrombie and dated ‘60. (lower right) oil on Masonite 10 ¼ by 9 in. 26 by 22.9 cm. Executed in 1960.
Sotheby's
Nov. 19, 2024
The Flight
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Property from a Private Collection Gertrude Abercrombie 1909 - 1977 The Flight signed Abercrombie and dated ‘49 (lower right) oil on Masonite 5 ¼ by 7 in. 13.3 by 17.8 cm. Executed in 1949.
Sotheby's
Nov. 19, 2024
Snail
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
Property from a Private Collection, Chicago Gertrude Abercrombie 1909 - 1977 Snail signed Abercrombie and dated ‘67 (lower left) oil on Masonite 4 by 6 in. 10.1 by 15.2 cm. Executed in 1967.
Sotheby's
Nov. 16, 2024
GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE SURREAL AMERICAN OIL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Gertrude Abercrombie, German, American, 1909 to 1977, oil painting on masonite board, Offering, depicting a Surreal interior scene, 1957. Signed and dated lower left. Framed, bears a paper label attached to the back side. Gertrude Abercrombie is known for Surreal imagery, gloves, grapes, hats, block printing. Gertrude Abercrombie was an American painter based in Chicago. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Her work evolved into incorporating her love for jazz music, inspired by parties and jam sessions she hosted in her Hyde Park home. Her works are painted in a precise, controlled style. She took little interest in other artists work, although she admired Magritte. One of a kind artwork. Postwar Fine Art, Mid Century American Paintings And Wall Decor Collectibles.
Antique Arena Inc
Nov. 10, 2024
ATTR TO GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE PORTRAIT OIL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Attributed to Gertrude Abercrombie, American, 1909 to 1977, an oil painting on canvas depicting a self portrait with a cat, 1954, painted in the manner of Magical Realism. Signed and dated lower right. Gertrude Abercrombie, 1909 to 1977, was an American painter based in Chicago. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Her work evolved into incorporating her love for jazz music, inspired by parties and jam sessions she hosted in her Hyde Park home. Her works are painted in a precise, controlled style. She took little interest in other artists work, although she admired Magritte. Musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Jackie Cain and the Modern Jazz Quartet were considered friends. American Mid Century Fine Art For Collectors. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Nov. 10, 2024
ATTR TO GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE CATS DOORS OIL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Attributed to Gertrude Abercrombie, American, 1909 to 1977, an oil painting on masonite board depicting a scene with a pair of cats and four doors, 1957, painted in the manner of Magical Realism. Signed and dated lower right. Gertrude Abercrombie, 1909 to 1977, was an American painter based in Chicago. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Her work evolved into incorporating her love for jazz music, inspired by parties and jam sessions she hosted in her Hyde Park home. Her works are painted in a precise, controlled style. She took little interest in other artists work, although she admired Magritte. Musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Jackie Cain and the Modern Jazz Quartet were considered friends. American Mid Century Fine Art For Collectors. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Nov. 10, 2024
ATTR TO GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE CHICKEN OIL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Attributed to Gertrude Abercrombie, American, 1909 to 1977, an oil painting on masonite board depicting a composition with a chicken, an egg, an egg holder, and a key, 1963, painted in the manner of Magical Realism. Signed and dated lower right. Gertrude Abercrombie, 1909 to 1977, was an American painter based in Chicago. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Her work evolved into incorporating her love for jazz music, inspired by parties and jam sessions she hosted in her Hyde Park home. Her works are painted in a precise, controlled style. She took little interest in other artists work, although she admired Magritte. Musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Jackie Cain and the Modern Jazz Quartet were considered friends. American Mid Century Fine Art For Collectors. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Nov. 08, 2024
Gertrude Abercrombie monograph
Est: $500 - $700
Gertrude Abercrombie monograph 2018 bound printed paper 9.25 h x 7.5 w x 2 d in (23 x 19 x 5 cm) This work is from the edition of 1000 published by Karma, New York. Provenance: Strand Bookstore, New York | Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Nov. 02, 2024
SURREALIST OIL PAINTING BY GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE
Est: $100 - $150
Oil on masonite board painting by Gertrude Abercrombie, 1909 to 1977, an American painter based in Chicago famous for her bohemian lifestyle. The artwork represents a Surrealist composition, a seashell and dice in a night sea landscape. Untitled. Signed by the artist and dated 1956 in the lower left. Golden frame. Collectible Postwar American Modernist Fine Art.
Antique Arena Inc
Oct. 31, 2024
Gouache on Masonite 'Options' by Gertrude Abercrombie (1909-1977)
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
A gouache on masonite by American artist Gertrude Abercrombie (1909-1977) titled 'Options'. Shows two towers in a vast, moonlit field with women looking out the top windows. Signed at the bottom left and dated 1955, label on verso with title and identification. Gilt frame measures 14 1/2" x 12 1/2", 6" x 8" site.
Embassy Auctions International
Oct. 27, 2024
ATTR GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE AMERICAN CAT OIL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Attributed to Gertrude Abercrombie, American, 1909 to 1977, an oil painting on board depicting a double portrait of cats. Signed lower left. Framed. Gertrude Abercrombie, was an American painter based in Chicago. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Her work evolved into incorporating her love for jazz music, inspired by parties and jam sessions she hosted in her Hyde Park home. Her works are painted in a precise, controlled style. She took little interest in other artists work, although she admired Magritte. Musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Jackie Cain and the Modern Jazz Quartet were considered friends. American Mid Century Fine Art, Animals Pets Portraits Oil Paintings For Collectors. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Oct. 12, 2024
GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE ORIGINAL PAINTING AFTER
Est: $2,000 - $10,000
Gertrude Abercrombie (American, 1909-1977) original oil painting depicting an owl and tree. This is an original painting made by an unknown artist in the same manner and style as Abercrombie. Called "the queen of the bohemian artists", Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Size: 17.5 X 23.5", 21 X 27" Frame Condition: Very fine.
Florida Estate Sales Inc.
Oct. 05, 2024
AMERICAN OIL PAINTING BY GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE 1957
Est: $100 - $150
Gertrude Abercrombie, American, 1909 to 1977, oil on masonite painting depicting a woman in a long blue dress with a white cat sitting next to her. In the background is a shadow of this woman holding a balloon in her hand. Signed lower left and dated 1957. Matted and framed. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Mid Century Surreal Paintings And American Art Collectibles.
Antique Arena Inc
Oct. 01, 2024
Gertrude Abercrombie, Snail Shell with Flags
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Gertrude Abercrombie Snail Shell with Flags 1956 oil on Masonite 3.75 h x 4.75 w in (10 x 12 cm) Signed and dated to lower left 'Abercrombie '56'. This work has been authenticated by Dr. Susan Weininger, professor emerita of art history at Roosevelt University, Chicago and leading scholar of Gertrude Abercrombie. Provenance: Gift from the artist to Cesar Rotondi and Johann Gardner | Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Paintings, Prints, Drawings and Sculpture, 4 May 2009, Lot 397 | Private Collection Literature: Gertrude Abercrombie, Karma, pg. 397 This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Oct. 01, 2024
Gertrude Abercrombie, Girl with Balloon
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Gertrude Abercrombie Girl with Balloon 1951 oil on Masonite 7 h x 5 w in (18 x 13 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'Abercrombie 51'. This work has been authenticated by Dr. Susan Weininger, professor emerita of art history at Roosevelt University, Chicago and leading scholar of Gertrude Abercrombie. Provenance: Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Chicago, Modern and Contemporary Art: Day 1, 15 May 2011, Lot 145 | Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Oct. 01, 2024
Gertrude Abercrombie, Beckoning
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
Gertrude Abercrombie Beckoning 1948 oil on Masonite 4.375 h x 5.5 w in (11 x 14 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'Abercrombie '48'. This work has been authenticated by Dr. Susan Weininger, professor emerita of art history at Roosevelt University, Chicago and leading scholar of Gertrude Abercrombie. Provenance: Associated American Artists Gallery, New York | Dirk Soulis Auctions, Lone Jack, MO, December 2014 Fine Art, 5 December 2014, Lot 4 | Private Collection Literature: Gertrude Abercrombie, Karma, pg. 276 This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Oct. 01, 2024
Gertrude Abercrombie, Lonely Table
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
Gertrude Abercrombie Lonely Table 1963 oil on board 8.125 h x 10 w in (21 x 25 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'Abercrombie '63'. This work has been authenticated by Dr. Susan Weininger, professor emerita of art history at Roosevelt University, Chicago and leading scholar of Gertrude Abercrombie. Provenance: Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Paintings, Prints, Drawings and Sculpture, 7 September 2008, Lot 104 | Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Oct. 01, 2024
Gertrude Abercrombie, Cat and Ball
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Gertrude Abercrombie Cat and Ball 1940 oil on Masonite in artist's frame 3.125 h x 4 w in (8 x 10 cm) Signed and dated 'Abercrombie '40'. Signed, titled and inscribed to original frame 'K, B, J & C Cat on Table Gertrude Abercrombie'. This work has been authenticated by Dr. Susan Weininger, professor emerita of art history at Roosevelt University, Chicago and leading scholar of Gertrude Abercrombie. Provenance: Marshall Field and Company, Chicago | Sally Sherman, Chicago and Los Angeles | Acquired from the previous in the 1980s by the present owner Exhibited: Katharine Kuh Gallery, Chicago, 1940 | Passedoit Gallery, New York, 1942-43 | Art Institute, Kalamazoo, MI, 1943 | Art Institute, Milwaukee, 1943 | Marshall Field and Company, Chicago, 1943 This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Sep. 25, 2024
Gertrude Abercrombie (American, 1909-1977) The Magician, 1956
Est: $70,000 - $90,000
Gertrude Abercrombie (American, 1909-1977) The Magician, 1956 oil on Masonite signed Abercrombie and dated (lower right) 7 3/4 x 10 inches. Property from the Estate of Charles H. Reich Sr.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Sep. 21, 2024
AMERICAN DOORS OIL PAINTING BY GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE
Est: $100 - $150
Gertrude Abercrombie, American, 1909 to 1977, an oil painting on masonite board depicting an interior with two doors and a column with a green apple on the top, 1964, painted in the manner of Magical Realism. Signed and dated lower left. Framed. Provenance: from the collection Houston Texas, USA. Gertrude Abercrombie, 1909 to 1977, was an American painter based in Chicago. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Her work evolved into incorporating her love for jazz music, inspired by parties and jam sessions she hosted in her Hyde Park home. Her works are painted in a precise, controlled style. She took little interest in other artists work, although she admired Magritte. Musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Jackie Cain and the Modern Jazz Quartet were considered friends. American Mid Century Fine Art For Collectors. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Sep. 21, 2024
AMERICAN SHELL OIL PAINTING BY GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE
Est: $100 - $150
Gertrude Abercrombie, American, 1909 to 1977, an oil painting on masonite board depicting a seashell in a night landscape, 1969, painted in the manner of Magical Realism. Signed and dated lower right. Framed. Provenance: from the collection Houston Texas, USA. Gertrude Abercrombie, 1909 to 1977, was an American painter based in Chicago. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Her work evolved into incorporating her love for jazz music, inspired by parties and jam sessions she hosted in her Hyde Park home. Her works are painted in a precise, controlled style. She took little interest in other artists work, although she admired Magritte. Musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Jackie Cain and the Modern Jazz Quartet were considered friends. American Mid Century Fine Art For Collectors. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Sep. 21, 2024
AMERICAN SHELL OIL PAINTING BY GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE
Est: $100 - $150
Gertrude Abercrombie, American, 1909 to 1977, an oil painting on masonite board depicting a seashell in a landscape, 1968, painted in the manner of Magical Realism. Signed and dated lower left. Framed. Provenance: from the collection Houston Texas, USA. Gertrude Abercrombie, 1909 to 1977, was an American painter based in Chicago. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Her work evolved into incorporating her love for jazz music, inspired by parties and jam sessions she hosted in her Hyde Park home. Her works are painted in a precise, controlled style. She took little interest in other artists work, although she admired Magritte. Musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Jackie Cain and the Modern Jazz Quartet were considered friends. American Mid Century Fine Art For Collectors. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Sep. 14, 2024
ATTR TO GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE SHELL OIL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Attributed to Gertrude Abercrombie, American, 1909 to 1977, an oil painting on masonite board depicting a composition with a shell in a night landscape, 1954, painted in the manner of Magical Realism. Signed by the artist and dated lower left. Framed. Gertrude Abercrombie, 1909 to 1977, was an American painter based in Chicago. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Her work evolved into incorporating her love for jazz music, inspired by parties and jam sessions she hosted in her Hyde Park home. Her works are painted in a precise, controlled style. She took little interest in other artists work, although she admired Magritte. Musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Jackie Cain and the Modern Jazz Quartet were considered friends. American Mid Century Fine Art For Collectors. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Sep. 14, 2024
ATTR TO GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE CATS DOORS OIL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Attributed to Gertrude Abercrombie, American, 1909 to 1977, an oil painting on masonite board depicting a scene with a pair of cats and four doors, 1957, painted in the manner of Magical Realism. Signed and dated lower right. Gertrude Abercrombie, 1909 to 1977, was an American painter based in Chicago. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Her work evolved into incorporating her love for jazz music, inspired by parties and jam sessions she hosted in her Hyde Park home. Her works are painted in a precise, controlled style. She took little interest in other artists work, although she admired Magritte. Musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Jackie Cain and the Modern Jazz Quartet were considered friends. American Mid Century Fine Art For Collectors. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Sep. 14, 2024
ATTR TO GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE CHICKEN OIL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Attributed to Gertrude Abercrombie, American, 1909 to 1977, an oil painting on masonite board depicting a composition with a chicken, an egg, an egg holder, and a key, 1963, painted in the manner of Magical Realism. Signed and dated lower right. Gertrude Abercrombie, 1909 to 1977, was an American painter based in Chicago. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Her work evolved into incorporating her love for jazz music, inspired by parties and jam sessions she hosted in her Hyde Park home. Her works are painted in a precise, controlled style. She took little interest in other artists work, although she admired Magritte. Musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Jackie Cain and the Modern Jazz Quartet were considered friends. American Mid Century Fine Art For Collectors. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Sep. 07, 2024
AMERICAN LADY OIL PAINTING BY GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE
Est: $100 - $150
Gertrude Abercrombie, American, 1909 to 1977, an oil painting on masonite board, Lady in Red, 1953, painted in the manner of Magical Realism. Signed and dated lower left. Framed. Provenance: from the Devorah Sherman Gallery. An original paper label of the gallery is on the backside. An original paper label of the Associated American Artists, on the backside. Gertrude Abercrombie, 1909 to 1977, was an American painter based in Chicago. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Her work evolved into incorporating her love for jazz music, inspired by parties and jam sessions she hosted in her Hyde Park home. Her works are painted in a precise, controlled style. She took little interest in other artists work, although she admired Magritte. Musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Jackie Cain and the Modern Jazz Quartet were considered friends. American Mid Century Fine Art For Collectors. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Aug. 31, 2024
GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING
Est: $1,000 - $10,000
Gertrude Abercrombie (American, 1909-1977) original oil painting depicting titled "tied to the tree". Painting is signed Abercrombie '46. Called "the queen of the bohemian artists", Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Size: 8.75 X 8", 14.5 X 13.75" Frame Condition: Very fine.
Florida Estate Sales Inc.
Aug. 04, 2024
ATTR TO GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE STILL LIFE OIL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Attributed to Gertrude Abercrombie, American, 1909 to 1977, an oil painting on masonite board depicting a still life with a shell, an egg and dominoes, 1954, painted in the style of Magical Realism. Signed by the artist and dated lower right. Framed. Gertrude Abercrombie, 1909 to 1977, was an American painter based in Chicago. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Her work evolved into incorporating her love for jazz music, inspired by parties and jam sessions she hosted in her Hyde Park home. Her works are painted in a precise, controlled style. She took little interest in other artists work, although she admired Magritte. Musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Jackie Cain and the Modern Jazz Quartet were considered friends. American Mid Century Fine Art For Collectors. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Jul. 27, 2024
GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE 'BEHIND THE CURTAIN' OIL
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Style of Gertrude Abercrombie (American, 1909-1977) oil painting on masonite depicting a female figure standing behind a red curtain with crescent moon and black cat. Signed and dated 1956 lower left. Titled 'Hiding Behind the Curtain' to verso. Viewable measures 9 1/2" x 7 1/2". Frame measures 18" x 16".
Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
Jul. 20, 2024
ATTRIBUTED TO GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE CAT OIL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Attributed to Gertrude Abercrombie, American, 1909 to 1977, an oil painting on board depicting a portrait of a black cat, 1966, painted in the style of Magical Realism. Signed by the artist and dated lower left. Framed. Gertrude Abercrombie, 1909 to 1977, was an American painter based in Chicago. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Her work evolved into incorporating her love for jazz music, inspired by parties and jam sessions she hosted in her Hyde Park home. Her works are painted in a precise, controlled style. She took little interest in other artists work, although she admired Magritte. Musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Jackie Cain and the Modern Jazz Quartet were considered friends. American Mid Century Fine Art For Collectors. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Jul. 18, 2024
Gertrude Abercrombie (American, 1909-1977) Snail (J.B.), 1964
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Gertrude Abercrombie (American, 1909-1977) Snail (J.B.), 1964 oil on masonite signed Abercrombie and dated (lower right); inscribed with initials JB (upper left) 1 7/8 x 2 inches. Property from the Estate of Shirley Mann, Chicago, Illinois We are grateful for the research conducted by Susan Weininger, Professor Emerita, Roosevelt University. Provenance: The Artist John Beck, Chicago, acquired from the Artist Shirley Mann, Chicago Thence by descent to the present owners Lot note: Snail (J. B.), painted in 1964, was originally owned by John Beck, a good friend of Gertrude Abercrombie, and is undoubtedly the J. B. referred to on the pennant flag next to the shell in the present painting. The artist began doing tiny paintings such as this one, often mounted as pins or brooches (or intended for that purpose), to sell at art fairs in the early 1950s. She began to produce these miniature paintings to increase her income after her marriage to Bob Livingston dissolved and she married Frank Sandiford, a much less reliable provider. These small paintings sold very well and became a consistent form of income, and the artist continued to make these diminutive paintings into the late 1960s. Shells became a very important subject in Abercrombie’s work beginning in the early 1950s. Many of these small paintings depict shells of different shapes as their subject, with variations in detail, typical of Abercrombie. The shell in Snail (J.B.) is certainly one she owned and used as a frequent model. With its distinctive tiny, almost circular crack in the lower left area, it is seen in numerous iterations. Many of these small shell paintings were made for and given as present to people with whom Abercrombie was close, including for artist friends Karl Priebe, Jerry Karidis and Frances Strain Biesel; family members such as her cousin Maurine Campbell; musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie; and friends Hugh Cameron, Bill O’Nan, and Esther Wilcox. This indicates that these were frequently made as special gifts, often inscribed or identified with the recipients’ initials in pennant flags such as the one seen in the present painting. The shell was a significant subject for Abercrombie, who was drawn to interior spaces from an early point in her career. She painted the austere interior of her first apartment in the Weinstein Building in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago as an impenetrable, inescapable space, which corresponds to her own feelings of entrapment, insecurity and loneliness. The shell is another kind of room, a simple space from which there is no escape, echoing the constructed spaces she so often painted. Even in seemingly simple images like Snail (J.B.), the artist modified her compositions so that each is unique. One of the ways she distinguished the small paintings of single shells was by varying the backgrounds, colors, and size relationship between the setting and shell. In this painting, the inner part of the shell is Abercrombie’s hallmark turquoise blue, which is echoed in the background, while the rest of the shell is pink fading to gray. The flag is curved to resonate with the curvature of the shell below it. Even in a tiny work such as this, the artist takes care to create shadows that indicate a consistent light source, demonstrating her care in crafting a carefully balanced and believable composition. The combination of a personal, enigmatic subject and precise craftsmanship amplifies the characteristic mystery and enchantment of her work.
Hindman
Jul. 18, 2024
Gertrude Abercrombie (American, 1909-1977) Little Black Cat, 1958
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Gertrude Abercrombie (American, 1909-1977) Little Black Cat, 1958 oil on masonite signed Abercrombie and dated (lower right) 3 1/2 x 4 3/8 inches. Property from the Estate of Shirley Mann, Chicago, Illinois We are grateful for the research conducted by Susan Weininger, Professor Emerita, Roosevelt University. Provenance: The Artist John Beck, Chicago, acquired from the Artist, 1958 Shirley Mann, Chicago Thence by descent to the present owners Lot note: Gertrude Abercrombie was a cat lover and always had multiple cats in her home. Cats were not only beloved pets for the artist, but also served as an alter ego. From the beginning of her career, the animals appeared in her work, alone or accompanying the solitary woman (always Abercrombie herself). In her frequent guise as a witch, Abercrombie was accompanied by her familiar, the cat, who aided in the creation of the powerful persona that she projected in her work to counter the self-doubt she felt in her life. So close did the artist feel to these creatures that in her woodcut print, Cat and I (1940), the pale Abercrombie and the black cat share facial features in reverse colors. Although she often claimed to be untutored, Abercrombie studied perspective and chiaroscuro in the traditional art classes offered when she was at the University of Illinois. She learned to render believable three-dimensional objects, still lifes, and architectural structures, but it seems that she did not make it to figure drawing, where she would have learned to render people and other animate creatures However, Abercrombie learned to work with her limitations, devising flat silhouettes for the ubiquitous female figures in her work. The cats who appear in more complicated compositions are often depicted as undifferentiated shapes, as well. But in the paintings where the cat is the focus, she had to attempt to create a plausible animal. The artist seems to have settled on a couple of templates for cats in different poses. The seated cats, for example, are all in similar still and simplified poses, legs stiffly in front, tail curled decoratively around their bodies. The same is true of the reclining cats, whose front paws are crossed, the visible back leg echoed in the tail curled in front of it. Yet the heads are somewhere between animal and human, the eyes rendered as elegant, elongated, upward turning forms, much like Abercrombie rendered her own eyes in her numerous self-portraits. In Little Black Cat, the cat’s eyes are a brilliant turquoise, one of Abercrombie’s signature colors. It is not surprising that the pupils of Abercrombie’s eyes in some of her best self-portraits (see, for example, Self Portrait of My Sister, 1941, Art Institute of Chicago) are a similar vivid color. The face of Little Black Cat is eerily human, unsurprising in the work of a woman who identified so closely with cats that when she was pregnant with her only child, Dinah, she commented that she could imagine giving birth to a cat but not to a human. Abercrombie’s paintings, even miniscule ones such as the present artwork, are completely original and beautifully composed. Here the turquoise of the cat’s eyes is repeated in the small ball in the foreground, as well as in the wispy cloud that drifts behind the cat’s head. This cloud links the cat to the crescent moon in the upper right of the composition, which itself echoes the ball. The less skilled passages in the anatomical rendering of the cat are compensated by the almost human connection we feel with this animal, a self-portrait of the artist without her presence. Abercrombie asserted that, “It is always myself that I paint,” and this extends to the many humanoid cats in her oeuvre. Despite the painting’s small size, it has an enormous emotional impact, full of the mystery and ambiguity, the nuance and subtlety, so characteristic of all the artist’s work.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Jul. 14, 2024
Original in the Manner of Gertrude Abercrombie "Cats"
Est: $600 - $800
Original in the manner of Gertrude Abercrombie(1909 - 1977). Title: Cats. Medium: Oil on masonite. Size: 2.8 x 3.9 in. Frame: 8 x 9 in. Condition: Very good. Gertrude Abercrombie was an American painter based in Chicago. Called "the queen of the bohemian artists", Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Four Seasons Auction Gallery/Aardvark Antiques, LLC does not authenticate thus the very low auction estimates. We welcome you to bring an expert in to examine any of our art. This piece is sold In the Manner of the artist, it is not accompanied by any authentication issued by the artist's authority. Our definition of In the manner of: The auction house believes that the work is done in the manner or style of the named artist and possibly after their lifetime. It is fully bidders' responsibility to check and inspect the artwork for accuracy, provenance, etc. before putting a bid. Congratulations to the winning bidder on this spectacular, original, artwork!
Four Seasons Auction Gallery
Jul. 06, 2024
ATTRIBUTED TO GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE SHELL OIL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Attributed to Gertrude Abercrombie, American, 1909 to 1977, an oil painting on masonite board depicting a composition with a shell in a night landscape, 1964, painted in the style of Magical Realism. Signed by the artist and dated lower right. Gertrude Abercrombie, 1909 to 1977, was an American painter based in Chicago. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Her work evolved into incorporating her love for jazz music, inspired by parties and jam sessions she hosted in her Hyde Park home. Her works are painted in a precise, controlled style. She took little interest in other artists work, although she admired Magritte. Musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Jackie Cain and the Modern Jazz Quartet were considered friends. American Mid Century Fine Art For Collectors. One of a kind artwork.
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Jul. 06, 2024
AMERICAN OIL PAINTING BY GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE
Est: $100 - $150
Gertrude Abercrombie, American, 1909 to 1977, an oil painting on masonite board depicting a scene with a pair of cats and four doors, 1957, painted in the manner of Magical Realism. Signed and dated lower left. Framed. Gertrude Abercrombie, 1909 to 1977, was an American painter based in Chicago. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Her work evolved into incorporating her love for jazz music, inspired by parties and jam sessions she hosted in her Hyde Park home. Her works are painted in a precise, controlled style. She took little interest in other artists work, although she admired Magritte. Musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Jackie Cain and the Modern Jazz Quartet were considered friends. American Mid Century Fine Art For Collectors. One of a kind artwork.
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Jun. 30, 2024
1969 OIL PAINTING ATTR TO GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE
Est: $100 - $150
Attrbuted to Gertrude Abercrombie, American, 1909 to 1977, oil painting on masonite depicting a snail shell, titled My View, 1969. Signed and dated lower right. Framed. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Mid Century Paintings And American Art Collectibles.
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Jun. 30, 2024
1972 OIL PAINTING ATTR TO GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE
Est: $100 - $150
Attributed to Gertrude Abercrombie, American, 1909 to 1977, oil painting on masonite depicting an owl. Signed and dated 1972 lower right. Framed. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Mid Century Paintings And American Art Collectibles.
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Jun. 30, 2024
ATTR TO GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE OIL PAINTING 1968
Est: $100 - $150
An oil on masonite board painting attributed to Gertrude Abercrombie and depicting a composition with a shell in a desert, 1968, painted in the style of Magical Realism. Signed by the artist and dated lower right. One of a kind artwork. Provenance: Private collection from Houston Texas. Gertrude Abercrombie, 1909 to 1977, was an American painter based in Chicago. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Her work evolved into incorporating her love for jazz music, inspired by parties and jam sessions she hosted in her Hyde Park home. Her works are painted in a precise, controlled style. She took little interest in other artists work, although she admired Magritte. Musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Jackie Cain and the Modern Jazz Quartet were considered friends. American Mid Century Fine Art For Collectors.
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Jun. 30, 2024
ATTR TO GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE SURREALIST OIL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
An oil on masonite board painting attributed to Gertrude Abercrombie and depicting a composition with a giraffe and a tree in a desert, 1970, painted in the style of Magical Realism. Signed by the artist and dated lower left. One of a kind artwork. Provenance: Private collection from Houston Texas. Gertrude Abercrombie, 1909 to 1977, was an American painter based in Chicago. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Her work evolved into incorporating her love for jazz music, inspired by parties and jam sessions she hosted in her Hyde Park home. Her works are painted in a precise, controlled style. She took little interest in other artists work, although she admired Magritte. Musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Jackie Cain and the Modern Jazz Quartet were considered friends. American Mid Century Fine Art For Collectors.
Antique Arena Inc
Jun. 29, 2024
AMERICAN DOORS OIL PAINTING BY GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE
Est: $100 - $150
Gertrude Abercrombie, American, 1909 to 1977, an oil painting on masonite board depicting an interior with two doors and a column with a green apple on the top, 1964, painted in the manner of Magical Realism. Signed and dated lower left. Framed. Provenance: from the collection Houston Texas, USA. Gertrude Abercrombie, 1909 to 1977, was an American painter based in Chicago. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Her work evolved into incorporating her love for jazz music, inspired by parties and jam sessions she hosted in her Hyde Park home. Her works are painted in a precise, controlled style. She took little interest in other artists work, although she admired Magritte. Musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Jackie Cain and the Modern Jazz Quartet were considered friends. American Mid Century Fine Art For Collectors. One of a kind artwork.
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Jun. 29, 2024
AMERICAN SHELL OIL PAINTING BY GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE
Est: $100 - $150
Gertrude Abercrombie, American, 1909 to 1977, an oil painting on masonite board depicting a seashell in a night landscape, 1969, painted in the manner of Magical Realism. Signed and dated lower right. Framed. Provenance: from the collection Houston Texas, USA. Gertrude Abercrombie, 1909 to 1977, was an American painter based in Chicago. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Her work evolved into incorporating her love for jazz music, inspired by parties and jam sessions she hosted in her Hyde Park home. Her works are painted in a precise, controlled style. She took little interest in other artists work, although she admired Magritte. Musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Jackie Cain and the Modern Jazz Quartet were considered friends. American Mid Century Fine Art For Collectors. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Jun. 29, 2024
AMERICAN SHELL OIL PAINTING BY GERTRUDE ABERCROMBIE
Est: $100 - $150
Gertrude Abercrombie, American, 1909 to 1977, an oil painting on masonite board depicting a seashell in a landscape, 1968, painted in the manner of Magical Realism. Signed and dated lower left. Framed. Provenance: from the collection Houston Texas, USA. Gertrude Abercrombie, 1909 to 1977, was an American painter based in Chicago. Called the queen of the bohemian artists, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan, whose music inspired her own creative work. Her work evolved into incorporating her love for jazz music, inspired by parties and jam sessions she hosted in her Hyde Park home. Her works are painted in a precise, controlled style. She took little interest in other artists work, although she admired Magritte. Musicians such as Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Jackie Cain and the Modern Jazz Quartet were considered friends. American Mid Century Fine Art For Collectors. One of a kind artwork.
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