Milton Avery Sold at Auction Prices

Painter, b. 1885 - d. 1965

Born in New York, painter Milton Avery moved to Connecticut where he began brief art studies at both the Connecticut League of Art Students and Hartford's School of the Art Society, but he was mostly self taught. Milton Avery art often featured his daughter March, and was painted using bright vibrant colors to create soft facial contours. The first exhibition of Milton Avery art was held In 1927, and the artist's subjects consisted of landscapes, still-life, and figures done in abstract-expressionist style.

A majority of the Milton Avery abstract paintings for sale today, particularly the landscapes and still-life subjects, were painted on scene. In 1949 Avery fell ill and was unable to paint outside any longer, so he began painting in his studio. Browse other delicate portraits and mind-bending abstract paintings online to find artwork that ignites your imagination.

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              • Milton Avery (1885-1965) American, Pastel 'Beach Loungers'
                Aug. 25, 2024

                Milton Avery (1885-1965) American, Pastel 'Beach Loungers'

                Est: $20,000 - $40,000

                Milton Clark Avery (American, 1885-1965) pastel on paper, 'Beach Loungers'. Depicting two women lounging on a golden beach, beach umbrellas in the background at the edge of the ocean. Framed. Signed lower left. Titled and attributed on reverse. Written on reverse signed and dated as authenticated by his daughter coexecutor of the Milton Avery Estate: "This pastel was done by my father in the late 30s - March Avery Cavanaugh 10/2/69". Includes original documentation. There is an appraisal from Reese Palley / Atlantic City for $9,000 and dated on the back of the document Feb 13, 1976. There is also a certificate from October 29, 1969 saying that ‘Beach Loungers’ pastel is an original work by Milton Avery, signed by Sally M. Avery. Gallery label verso identifies Gallery Reese Palley in Atlantic City New Jersey. Original price was asking $2,200 with original title 'Beach Loungers'. This work was exhibited in the late 60's and early 70's at Gallery Reese Palley. Gallery Reese Palley handled the living estate of Milton Avery. This particular painting also has additional corroboration on the back. A similar composition in oil recently sold at auction for 1.3 million.  Provenance, by descent from Milton Avery exhibited Gallery Reece Palley sold to the relative of the current owner.  Overall Size: 25 1/2 x 20 in.  Sight Size: 16 1/2 x 10 3/4 in.  #5601 Artist Biography: Milton Avery (1885–1965) was an influential American modernist painter known for his vibrant use of color and simplified forms. Born in Altmar, New York, Avery moved to Hartford, Connecticut, in 1898 and began his art studies at the Connecticut League of Art Students. He later settled in New York City, where he became a central figure in the American art scene. Avery's work, characterized by a blend of abstraction and representation, often depicted serene landscapes, domestic scenes, and portraits, rendered in flat, bold colors. His unique style influenced subsequent generations of artists, including Mark Rothko and Adolph Gottlieb. Despite initial struggles for recognition, Avery's work eventually gained acclaim, and he is now celebrated for his significant contributions to American modern art.

                Sarasota Estate Auction
              • MILTON CLARK AVERY (1885-1965) AMERICAN
                Aug. 24, 2024

                MILTON CLARK AVERY (1885-1965) AMERICAN

                Est: $6,000 - $8,000

                Rare original Limited Edition Woodcut "Birds & Sea". Circa 1965. Limited Edition 8/25. Image 9 3/4" X 24", Overall framed 20" x 33 1/2".

                Chamberlain Auction Gallery
              • Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965) Child Cutting, 1936
                Aug. 22, 2024

                Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965) Child Cutting, 1936

                Est: $400 - $600

                Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965) Child Cutting, 1936 etching on paper pencil signed and dated, and numbered 77/100, with margins image: 5 1/4 x 7 in. (13.3 x 17.8cm) sheet: 11 3/4 x 13 1/2 in. (29.8 x 34.3cm)

                Freeman’s | Hindman
              • Milton Avery, March with Babushka (Head of March)
                Jul. 24, 2024

                Milton Avery, March with Babushka (Head of March)

                Est: $800 - $1,200

                Milton Avery March with Babushka (Head of March) 1948 etching image: 9.625 h x 9.5 w in (24 x 24 cm) sheet: 14.875 h x 13.125 w in (38 x 33 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'Milton Avery 1948'. This work is from the edition of 100. Provenance: Private Collection | Thence by descent Literature: Lunn 27 This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

                Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
              • Milton Avery, Beach Birds
                Jul. 24, 2024

                Milton Avery, Beach Birds

                Est: $2,500 - $3,500

                Milton Avery Beach Birds 1954 woodcut image: 7.5 h x 12 w in (19 x 30 cm) sight: 9 h x 13 w in (23 x 33 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower margin '14/25 Milton Avery 1954'. This work is number 14 from the edition of 25. Provenance: Donald Morris Gallery, Detroit | Private Collection | Thence by descent Literature: Lunn 55 This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

                Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
              • Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965)
                Jul. 18, 2024

                Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965)

                Est: $400 - $600

                Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965), "Nursing Baby", 1933, drypoint etching, signed in plate, estate stamp, pencil-dated and numbered "31/100" lower margin, sight 4 1/4 in. x 4 in., framed, overall 16 1/4 in. x 14 1/4 in. x 1 1/8 in. Provenance: Neal Auction, Dec. 4, 2016, lot 857.

                Neal Auction Company
              • Towering Trees
                Jul. 17, 2024

                Towering Trees

                Est: $15,000 - $25,000

                Milton Avery 1885 - 1965 Towering Trees signed Milton Avery and dated 1953 (lower left) watercolor on paper 30 ⅜ by 22 ⅛ in. 77.2 by 56.2 cm. Executed in 1953.

                Sotheby's
              • Mountain Meadow
                Jul. 17, 2024

                Mountain Meadow

                Est: $30,000 - $50,000

                Milton Avery 1885 - 1965 Mountain Meadow signed Milton Avery and dated 1954 (lower right); signed Milton Avery, titled, and dated 1954 (on the reverse) watercolor on paper 22 by 30 in. 55.9 by 76.2 cm. Executed in 1954.

                Sotheby's
              • Little Brown Owl
                Jul. 17, 2024

                Little Brown Owl

                Est: $15,000 - $25,000

                Property from the Estate of Philip and Lois Macht, Baltimore Milton Avery 1885 - 1965 Little Brown Owl signed Milton Avery and dated 1963 (lower right); signed Milton (upper right); signed by Milton Avery, titled, dated 1964, and inscribed (on the reverse) oil on canvasboard 12 by 8 ⅞ in. 30.5 by 22.5 cm. Executed in 1963.

                Sotheby's
              • Artist by the Sea
                Jul. 17, 2024

                Artist by the Sea

                Est: $100,000 - $150,000

                Milton Avery 1885 - 1965 Artist by the Sea signed Milton Avery and dated 1944 (lower right); inscribed by Milton Avery and titled (on the reverse) watercolor, gouache, and pencil on paper 22 ⅛ by 30 ⅞ in. 56.2 by 78.4 cm. Executed in 1944.

                Sotheby's
              • MILTON AVERY (1885-1965). Cows on Hillside. watercolor and ink on paper 22
                Jul. 17, 2024

                MILTON AVERY (1885-1965). Cows on Hillside. watercolor and ink on paper 22

                Est: $40,000 - $60,000

                MILTON AVERY (1885-1965). Cows on Hillside. watercolor and ink on paper 22 3⁄8 x 30 ¾ in. (56.8 x 78.1 cm.).

                Christie's
              • Milton Avery, Provincetown Sunset; Untitled (three works)
                Jun. 19, 2024

                Milton Avery, Provincetown Sunset; Untitled (three works)

                Est: $1,500 - $2,000

                Milton Avery Provincetown Sunset; Untitled (three works) c. 1964 glazed stoneware 1.125 d x 10.625 dia in (3 x 27 cm) Printed signature to lower right of each work 'Milton Avery'. Printed manufacturer's mark to underside of each work 'Milton Avery Limited Edition/30'. These works are from the intended editions of 30 produced by Delano Studios, Setauket, NY and published by Art in America magazine. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

                Rago Arts and Auction Center
              • MILTON AVERY UNTITLED PAINTING IN THE MANNER OF
                Jun. 08, 2024

                MILTON AVERY UNTITLED PAINTING IN THE MANNER OF

                Est: $200 - $10,000

                180157 MILTON AVERY UNTITLED PAINTING IN THE MANNER OF Untitled painting in the manner of Milton Avery. Milton Clark Avery was an American modern painter. Born in Altmar, New York, he moved to Connecticut in 1898 and later to New York City. He was the husband of artistSally Michel Avery and the father of artist March Avery. Size: 30.625" X 26.625" X 2.25" Condition: Very fine.

                Florida Estate Sales Inc.
              • MILTON AVERY (American 1885-1965) A PAINTING, "Lady with a Mandolin," CIRCA 1932
                Jun. 08, 2024

                MILTON AVERY (American 1885-1965) A PAINTING, "Lady with a Mandolin," CIRCA 1932

                Est: $15,000 - $25,000

                MILTON AVERY (American 1885-1965) A PAINTING, "Lady with a Mandolin," CIRCA 1932, gouache on paper, signed L/R, "Milton Avery," reverse inscribed in pencil, "'Girl with Mandolin' / by / Milton Avery / 18 x 12 / Gouache;" 17 1/2" x 12 1/4", framed 24 1/2" x 20 1/4".

                Simpson Galleries, LLC
              • MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) PENCIL SIGNED ARTIST'S PROOF
                Jun. 07, 2024

                MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) PENCIL SIGNED ARTIST'S PROOF

                Est: $600 - $900

                Milton Clark Avery (1885-1965) Sleeping Baby 1933 The etching signed in the plate and again in pencil by the artist lower right is also dated 1933. The inscription a/p in pencil lower left designates this as an Artist's Proof, a select print aside from the primary edition of 100 impressions. Image measures 5.5 x 7.5, sheet is 13 x 14.75, and frame is 15.25 x 16.5 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.

                Dirk Soulis Auctions
              • Milton Avery (1885-1965): Artist’s Wife
                Jun. 06, 2024

                Milton Avery (1885-1965): Artist’s Wife

                Est: $1,500 - $2,500

                Blue ink on paper, 1956, signed 'Milton Avery' lower left, signed and titled on the reverse, with label from Berry- Hill Galleries, NY. 17 x 13 3/4 in. (sheet), 25 1/2 x 22 in. (frame).

                STAIR
              • Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965) - Wine Glass with Bloom
                Jun. 04, 2024

                Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965) - Wine Glass with Bloom

                Est: $1,000 - $2,000

                Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965) - Wine Glass with Bloom Signed ‘Milton Avery’ bottom right, flobrush on paper Sheet size: 11 x 8 1/2 inches. (27.9 x 21.6cm) Executed in 1950.  Provenance Waddington and Gorge Inc., Montreal, Quebec, Canada. H.G. Foster Harmon Galleries of American Art, Sarasota, Florida. Acquired directly from the above on December 14, 1991. Property from the Collection of Dr. Julian Katz and Dr. Sheila Moriber Katz, Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. Lot Essay Please note that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the present lot will go to the Julian and Sheila Katz Scholarship Fund at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine. To learn more about Dr. Julian Katz and Dr. Sheila Moriber Katz, please visit our website. For other works from the Katz Collection, see lots 69 - 90.

                Freeman's | Hindman
              • Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965) - White Vase
                Jun. 02, 2024

                Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965) - White Vase

                Est: $50,000 - $80,000

                Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965) - White Vase Signed and dated ‘Milton Avery 1957’ bottom right; also titled, signed, and dated verso, oil on canvas laid down to board 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6cm) Provenance Dolan/Maxwell, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Property from the Collection of Dr. Julian Katz and Sheila Moriber Katz, Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. Lot Essay Please note that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the present lot will go to the Julian and Sheila Katz Scholarship Fund at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine. Milton Avery's still life paintings of the 1950s mark something of a turning point in his output. While he had always championed vibrant colors and simplified forms, a renewed focus emerged after a major heart attack in 1949. For Avery, according to his wife, Sally, “life became much more important because he had almost lost it. He began to look for different things. I think the very simple things he did were the result of having experienced such a dramatic event in his life. It scared him. It quickened the direction of his work–his colors became more sparse, his forms were more simplified.” Paintings like White Vase exemplify this shift, with even greater emphasis accorded to flat planes and a refined palette. Avery's utilization of color became even more central; here, broad juxtapositions of white, black, and red are prioritized over intricate details, heralding, arguably, the Color Field movement that would take root in the following decade.

                Freeman's | Hindman
              • Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965) - Oxcart
                Jun. 02, 2024

                Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965) - Oxcart

                Est: $150,000 - $250,000

                Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965) - Oxcart Signed ‘Milton Avery’ bottom right, oil on canvas 27 ½ x 35 1/8 in. (69.9 x 89.2cm) Unframed. Provenance The Artist's Studio. Acquired directly from the above in May 1940. Valentine Gallery, New York, New York. Collection of Jack and Ann Warner. Thence by descent to the current owner. Lot Essay This lot is accompanied by a letter from The Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, New York. The paintings that Milton Avery produced in the Gaspé Bay are rare. Oxcart is no exception, as it appears on the market for the very first time, having sold directly from the artist’s studio in May 1940 to The Valentine Gallery in New York. The Gaspé landscapes are important as they represent a critical moment in the artist’s career, when Avery began to use color as his primary means of expression. Its structural function is reflected in the restricted, darker palette in the foreground, in which Avery channels the art of Pablo Picasso and George Braque to set the emotional tone of the scene–a difficult act of labor under the beating summer sun. In contrast, the sky and sea are set in striking blue and green tones, which elevate the overall composition and give it a sense of reverie and quietude. Following in the Cubists’ footsteps, Avery reinterprets a traditional pastoral scene as a two-dimensional arrangement of forms, tones, and textures–all simplified. The slightly skewed perspective reinforces the flatness of the pictorial space, allowing Avery to achieve his signature synthesis between realism and abstraction, making Oxcart a quintessential piece of his 1940s production. Above all, the work reflects Avery’s attachment to the landscape, specifically the New England seaside along Gloucester, a place he first visited in 1920 and often returned to between then and 1945 with his wife Sally. The sea held a profound meaning for Avery throughout his life. "We were followers of the sea,” Sally Avery reminisced. “On the beaches of Provincetown, Gloucester and Gaspe we braved the surf and rocky shore, spending endless hours contemplating the sea... Always the sea beckoned, at times with figures, at times with boats. But it was the sea, alternately black and mysterious or ruddy and gay that expressed the mystery and independence that makes its lure unfathomable. For Milton this was a subject to challenge again and again.” Here, the emerald-green sea occupies much of the composition. It enlivens it and acts as a literal pool of reflection and contemplation; it hints at a metaphorical space beyond, which contrasts with the prosaic scene in the foreground. 

                Freeman's | Hindman
              • Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965) - Draped Nude
                Jun. 02, 2024

                Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965) - Draped Nude

                Est: $20,000 - $30,000

                Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965) - Draped Nude Signed ‘Milton/Avery’ bottom right; also pencil titled, signed and dated ‘1931’ verso, oil on canvas laid down to board 15 ¾ x 11 ¾ in. (40 x 29.8cm) Provenance Dolan/Maxwell Gallery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Property from the Collection of Dr. Julian Katz and Sheila Moriber Katz, Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. Lot Essay Please note that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the present lot will go to the Julian and Sheila Katz Scholarship Fund at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine.

                Freeman's | Hindman
              • Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965) - Birds, Buoys, and Rocks
                Jun. 02, 2024

                Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965) - Birds, Buoys, and Rocks

                Est: $30,000 - $50,000

                Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965) - Birds, Buoys, and Rocks Signed and dated ‘Milton Avery/1945’ bottom right; also titled, signed and dated verso, watercolor on paper Sheet size: 22 ½ x 30 13/16 in. (57.2 x 78.3cm) Provenance Makler Gallery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Private Estate, Pennsylvania. 

                Freeman's | Hindman
              • Milton Avery, Big Hat
                May. 22, 2024

                Milton Avery, Big Hat

                Est: $50,000 - $70,000

                Milton Avery Big Hat 1962 oil and pencil on canvas board 24 h x 18 w in (61 x 46 cm) Signed and dated to lower left 'Milton Avery 1962'. Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Big Hat by Milton Avery 1962'. Sold with original invoice and related documentation. Provenance: Sally Avery | Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Halper, New York | Vanderwoude Tananbaum Gallery, New York | Acquired from the previous in 1989, Collection of Martin and Enid Packard This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

                Rago Arts and Auction Center
              • Milton Avery, Cow Grazing
                May. 22, 2024

                Milton Avery, Cow Grazing

                Est: $10,000 - $15,000

                Milton Avery Cow Grazing 1954 gouache on Strathmore 18.875 h x 24.75 w in (48 x 63 cm) Signed and dated to lower left 'Milton Avery 1954'. Provenance: Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago | Acquired from the previous in 1968, Private Collection | Acquired from the previous in 1970, Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago | Acquired from the previous in 1970, Private Collection, Chicago | Heritage Auctions, Dallas, American Art, 4 May 2018, Lot 68140 | Private Collection Exhibited: Milton Avery: Exhibition of Paintings and Drawings, 7 November - 3 December 1966, Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago (as Speckled Calf) | Milton Avery: An Exhibition of Works on Paper-Monotype/Gouache/Crayon/Oil/Ink, 7 November - 4 December 1970, Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago (as Speckled Calf) Literature: Milton Avery, Richard Gray Gallery exhibition catalog, no. 13 (as Speckled Calf) This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

                Rago Arts and Auction Center
              • Milton Avery Painting, Nude Female Figure
                May. 18, 2024

                Milton Avery Painting, Nude Female Figure

                Est: $75,000 - $125,000

                Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965) Marking(s); notes: signed; 1958 (recto and verso) Materials: oil on canvas board Dimensions (H, W, D): 19.25"h, 15.25"w; 30"h, 26.25"w frame Additional Information: Work is titled "Red Rug." Provenance: Artist | Collection of Mrs. Barbara Schlang, Palm Beach, Florida. Mrs. Schlang purchased the painting from Milton and Sally Michel Avery at their New York home during the later years of his life. She recalls that Sally Michel answered the door, and advised that Milton was not well and was resting. She went into the bedroom, selected this work, and asked "Do you like this one?" The work has remained in Mrs. Schlang's collection since. (Consignor's recollections relayed via telecom 4.4.2024)

                Palm Beach Modern Auctions
              • Milton Avery, Still Life, Chalk on Paper
                May. 18, 2024

                Milton Avery, Still Life, Chalk on Paper

                Est: $400 - $800

                Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965), still life, chalk on paper, signed L/R, dated 1958, 24" x 20", framed 25" x 21". Tears to paper. Provenance: Estate of Alexander Goykhman, Marlborough, Massachusetts..

                Kaminski Auctions
              • Kite Flyer
                May. 16, 2024

                Kite Flyer

                Est: $700,000 - $1,000,000

                Property from the Collection of Jack Lemmon Milton Avery 1885 - 1965 Kite Flyer signed Milton Avery and dated 1958 (lower left) oil on canvas 28 by 36 in. 71.1 by 91.4 cm. Executed in 1958. This lot is accompanied by a letter of opinion from the Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation.

                Sotheby's
              • Figure by Lamp Light
                May. 16, 2024

                Figure by Lamp Light

                Est: $700,000 - $1,000,000

                Milton Avery 1885 - 1965 Figure by Lamp Light signed Milton Avery and dated 1948 (center right); signed Milton Avery, titled, and dated 1948 (on the reverse) oil on canvas 26 by 32 in. 66 by 81.3 cm. Executed in 1948. This lot is accompanied by a letter of opinion from the Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation.

                Sotheby's
              • MILTON CLARK AVERY, American 1885-1965, Portrait of March, 1956, oil on paper, 21 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. (54.6 x 41.9 cm.), Frame: 28 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 23 1/2 in. (72.4 x 3.2 x 59.7 cm.)
                May. 02, 2024

                MILTON CLARK AVERY, American 1885-1965, Portrait of March, 1956, oil on paper, 21 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. (54.6 x 41.9 cm.), Frame: 28 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 23 1/2 in. (72.4 x 3.2 x 59.7 cm.)

                Est: $20,000 - $30,000

                MILTON CLARK AVERY American, 1885-1965 Portrait of March, 1956 oil on paper signed and dated lower left "Milton Avery 1956"

                Shannon's
              • MILTON CLARK AVERY, American 1885-1965, The Coal Elevator, New York, ca. 1930, oil on canvas, 23 1/2 x 29 in. (59.7 x 73.7 cm.), Frame: 34 3/4 x 40 x 2 in. (88.3 x 101.6 x 5.1 cm.)
                May. 02, 2024

                MILTON CLARK AVERY, American 1885-1965, The Coal Elevator, New York, ca. 1930, oil on canvas, 23 1/2 x 29 in. (59.7 x 73.7 cm.), Frame: 34 3/4 x 40 x 2 in. (88.3 x 101.6 x 5.1 cm.)

                Est: $40,000 - $60,000

                MILTON CLARK AVERY American, 1885-1965 The Coal Elevator, New York, ca. 1930 oil on canvas signed lower right "Milton Avery"

                Shannon's
              • Milton Avery 1960 oil Dunes and Dune Grass
                Apr. 27, 2024

                Milton Avery 1960 oil Dunes and Dune Grass

                Est: $50,000 - $70,000

                Avery, Milton Clark (American, 1885-1965), Dunes and Dune Grass, 1960, (AV 82.684.1), oil on paper, 23 x 35 inches, signed and dated lower left, Provenance: Marianne Friedland Gallery, Toronto Canada; The Estate of Jacquelin Wechsler, Pittsburgh, Pa. Exhibited Whitney Museum of American Art, 'Milton Avery 9/15/82 - 12/5/82, no. 114; Exhibited Marianne Friedland Gallery 'Major Paintings and Works on Paper' 1981, illustrated in color in catalogue for the exhibition.

                Concept Art Gallery
              • Milton Avery "Dunes and Sea II, 1960" Offset Lithograph
                Apr. 27, 2024

                Milton Avery "Dunes and Sea II, 1960" Offset Lithograph

                Est: $500 - $1,000

                Milton Avery (1885–1965) was an American modernist painter known for his colorful and evocative depictions of landscapes, figures, and still lifes. He is celebrated for his unique blend of abstraction and representation, as well as his use of bold color and simplified forms to create compositions that are both visually striking and emotionally resonant.Born in New York City, Avery initially pursued a career as a draftsman and illustrator before turning to painting full-time in the 1920s. He was largely self-taught as an artist, and he developed his distinctive style through experimentation and exploration.Avery's early work was influenced by European modernism, particularly the work of Henri Matisse and the Fauvists. He was drawn to the expressive potential of color and form, and he sought to capture the essence of his subjects through simplified and stylized compositions.One of Avery's most famous series is his paintings of the sea and shore, which he began in the 1930s. These works, such as "Sea Grasses" (1944) and "Two Figures by the Sea" (1955), are celebrated for their vibrant colors, fluid brushwork, and sense of tranquility and harmony.In addition to his landscapes, Avery also painted portraits, still lifes, and interior scenes, all of which displayed his mastery of color and form. He was known for his ability to distill complex subjects into their essential elements, creating compositions that are both intimate and universal.Avery's work received widespread acclaim during his lifetime, and he was recognized as one of the leading American painters of the mid-20th century. He was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the National Institute of Arts and Letters, and his paintings are held in major museums and collections around the world.Milton Avery's legacy as a pioneering modernist painter endures to this day, and his vibrant and expressive works continue to inspire artists and audiences alike. He remains celebrated for his bold use of color, his innovative approach to composition, and his ability to capture the beauty and essence of the world around him. Measures 40 x 28.75.

                Morgan Auctions
              • Milton Avery "Sea Gazers, 1956" Offset Lithograph
                Apr. 27, 2024

                Milton Avery "Sea Gazers, 1956" Offset Lithograph

                Est: $500 - $1,000

                Milton Avery (1885–1965) was an American modernist painter known for his colorful and evocative depictions of landscapes, figures, and still lifes. He is celebrated for his unique blend of abstraction and representation, as well as his use of bold color and simplified forms to create compositions that are both visually striking and emotionally resonant.Born in New York City, Avery initially pursued a career as a draftsman and illustrator before turning to painting full-time in the 1920s. He was largely self-taught as an artist, and he developed his distinctive style through experimentation and exploration.Avery's early work was influenced by European modernism, particularly the work of Henri Matisse and the Fauvists. He was drawn to the expressive potential of color and form, and he sought to capture the essence of his subjects through simplified and stylized compositions.One of Avery's most famous series is his paintings of the sea and shore, which he began in the 1930s. These works, such as "Sea Grasses" (1944) and "Two Figures by the Sea" (1955), are celebrated for their vibrant colors, fluid brushwork, and sense of tranquility and harmony.In addition to his landscapes, Avery also painted portraits, still lifes, and interior scenes, all of which displayed his mastery of color and form. He was known for his ability to distill complex subjects into their essential elements, creating compositions that are both intimate and universal.Avery's work received widespread acclaim during his lifetime, and he was recognized as one of the leading American painters of the mid-20th century. He was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the National Institute of Arts and Letters, and his paintings are held in major museums and collections around the world.Milton Avery's legacy as a pioneering modernist painter endures to this day, and his vibrant and expressive works continue to inspire artists and audiences alike. He remains celebrated for his bold use of color, his innovative approach to composition, and his ability to capture the beauty and essence of the world around him. Measures 40 x 27.25.

                Morgan Auctions
              • Milton Avery March with Babushka (Head of March) (Lunn 27), 1948
                Apr. 20, 2024

                Milton Avery March with Babushka (Head of March) (Lunn 27), 1948

                Est: $1,000 - $2,000

                Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965) March with Babushka (Head of March) (Lunn 27), 1948 Drypoint etching on paper Artist's Proof from an ed. of 100 Dated and signed in the plate 1948 Milton Avery, middle left Image measures 9.75 x 9.75 (in). Covington Gallery tag, verso.

                Larsen Art Auction
              • Milton Clark Avery (1885 - 1965) American
                Apr. 18, 2024

                Milton Clark Avery (1885 - 1965) American

                Est: $4,000 - $6,000

                Milton Clark Avery (1885 - 1965) Watercolor and graphite on paper, signed lower right, measures 8 x 10.5 inches and 11.5 x 14 inches w/frame. Great condition. Known as a colorist focused on serene mood, harmony, and rounded shapes, Milton Avery was primarily a self-taught painter whose work combining abstraction and realism suggests dialogue between line, shape, muted color, and subdued emotions. Most of his subjects were either marine scenes or figure studies.Although never associated with a particular movement, Avery was a key modernist who influenced succeeding generations of artists including Color Field painters Mark Rothko and Adolph Gottlieb.Born in Altmar, New York, Avery studied art in Hartford at the Connecticut League of Art Students before settling in New York City in 1925.1944 was a watershed year for Avery, largely because of a new gallery association with Paul Rosenberg in New York. Rosenberg had fled to New York from Europe with both a strong interest and inventory of avant-garde paintings, which he wanted to enhance.

                Cutler Bay Auctions
              • MILTON AVERY Nude.
                Apr. 18, 2024

                MILTON AVERY Nude.

                Est: $1,500 - $2,500

                MILTON AVERY Nude. Color woodcut printed in blue on Japan paper, 1953. 90x270 mm; 3½x10⅝ inches, full margins. Edition of 500. Signed and dated "1960" in pencil, lower left. Published by Art in America, 1960. A very good impression. Lunn 49.

                Swann Auction Galleries
              • MILTON AVERY Trees by the Sea.
                Apr. 18, 2024

                MILTON AVERY Trees by the Sea.

                Est: $2,000 - $3,000

                MILTON AVERY Trees by the Sea. Color woodcut printed in brown and black on Japan paper, 1953. 248x353 mm; 9¾x13¾ inches, full margins. Artist's proof, aside from the edition of 20. Signed, dated and inscribed "artist's proof" in pencil, lower margin. A very good impression of this scarce color woodcut. Lunn 53.

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              • MILTON AVERY Beach Birds.
                Apr. 18, 2024

                MILTON AVERY Beach Birds.

                Est: $2,500 - $3,500

                MILTON AVERY Beach Birds. Woodcut on Japan paper, 1954. 195x311 mm; 7¾x12¼ inches, full margins. Signed and numbered 10/25 in pencil, lower margin. A very good impression of this extremely scarce woodcut. Lunn 55.

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              • MILTON AVERY Child Cutting.
                Apr. 18, 2024

                MILTON AVERY Child Cutting.

                Est: $1,500 - $2,500

                MILTON AVERY Child Cutting. Drypoint, 1936. 130x172 mm; 5⅛x6¾ inches, full margins. Signed, dated and numbered 57/100 in pencil, lower margin. A very good impression. A portrait of the artist's daughter, March Avery. Lunn 9.

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              • MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Pink Island, White Waves oil on canvasboard 18 x 2
                Apr. 18, 2024

                MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Pink Island, White Waves oil on canvasboard 18 x 2

                Est: $80,000 - $120,000

                MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Pink Island, White Waves oil on canvasboard 18 x 24 in. (45.7 x 61 cm.)

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              • MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Hoisting Sail mixed media on paper 26 ½ x 20 in. (
                Apr. 18, 2024

                MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Hoisting Sail mixed media on paper 26 ½ x 20 in. (

                Est: $20,000 - $30,000

                MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Hoisting Sail mixed media on paper 26 ½ x 20 in. (67.3 x 50.8 cm.)

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              • MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Burned Hill by the Sea watercolor and pencil on pa
                Apr. 18, 2024

                MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Burned Hill by the Sea watercolor and pencil on pa

                Est: $40,000 - $60,000

                MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Burned Hill by the Sea watercolor and pencil on paper 22 ½ x 30 ¾ in. (57.2 x 78.1 cm.)

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              • MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Tree Fantasy watercolor on paper 22 x 30 ¼ in. (55
                Apr. 18, 2024

                MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Tree Fantasy watercolor on paper 22 x 30 ¼ in. (55

                Est: $20,000 - $30,000

                MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Tree Fantasy watercolor on paper 22 x 30 ¼ in. (55.9 x 76.8 cm.)

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              • MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Bullrushes monotype in watercolor on tissue paper
                Apr. 18, 2024

                MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Bullrushes monotype in watercolor on tissue paper

                Est: $4,000 - $6,000

                MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Bullrushes monotype in watercolor on tissue paper 15 x 24 in. (38.1 x 61 cm.)

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              • MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Harbor Gulls gouache and watercolor on paper 22 ½
                Apr. 18, 2024

                MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Harbor Gulls gouache and watercolor on paper 22 ½

                Est: $50,000 - $70,000

                MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Harbor Gulls gouache and watercolor on paper 22 ½ x 30 ½ in. (57.2 x 77.5 cm.)

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              • MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Goat Wading oil on canvasboard 24 x 36 in. (61 x 9
                Apr. 18, 2024

                MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Goat Wading oil on canvasboard 24 x 36 in. (61 x 9

                Est: $120,000 - $180,000

                MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Goat Wading oil on canvasboard 24 x 36 in. (61 x 91.4 cm.)

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              • MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Mother and Child oil on canvas 44 x 32 in. (111.8
                Apr. 18, 2024

                MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Mother and Child oil on canvas 44 x 32 in. (111.8

                Est: $300,000 - $500,000

                MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Mother and Child oil on canvas 44 x 32 in. (111.8 x 81.3 cm.)

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              • MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Female Painter oil on canvas 32 x 40 in. (81.3 x 1
                Apr. 18, 2024

                MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Female Painter oil on canvas 32 x 40 in. (81.3 x 1

                Est: $1,500,000 - $2,500,000

                MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Female Painter oil on canvas 32 x 40 in. (81.3 x 101.6 cm.)

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              • MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Night Nude Image: 9 5⁄8 x 24 in. (243 x 610 mm.) S
                Apr. 16, 2024

                MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Night Nude Image: 9 5⁄8 x 24 in. (243 x 610 mm.) S

                Est: $2,000 - $3,000

                MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Night Nude Image: 9 5⁄8 x 24 in. (243 x 610 mm.) Sheet: 12 ¼ x 28 3⁄8 in. (311 x 721 mm.)

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