John William Bentley Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John William Bentley Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 23, 2025
JOHN W. BENTLEY (American, b. 1880)
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Winter stream at sunset Oil on canvas h. 20 w. 24 in. Signed lower right, framed overall: 25 x 29 in. (frame)
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
Mar. 23, 2025
JOHN W. BENTLEY (American, b. 1880)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Grey Winter Oil on board h. 12 w. 16 in. Signed lower right, titled, etc. on verso, framed overall: 18 x 21-1/2 in. (frame) [In Situ Item] This item will not be on display in our salesroom during our preview period. If you wish to view it in-person, please make a request with the gallery.
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
Jan. 26, 2025
JOHN W BENTLEY (1880-1951) EVERGREEN MOUNTAIN
Est: $2,100 - $2,600
Original Oil on Board by John W. Bentley (1880-1951) Evergreen Mountain. Signed lower right. Professionally framed. In frame 16.5"x21.5"x2". Weight 4.8 lbs. John William Bentley was born in Paterson, NJ on Jan. 3, 1880. A student at the Art Students League with George Bridgman, Frank DuMond, and Robert Henri, John Bentley became a landscape painter. He was an early member of the Woodstock Art Colony, and exhibited at the Buffalo Society of Artists. He was also a WPA artist, and his work is in several buildings in New York City and the Dutch Reformed Church of Woodstock. While based in Woodstock, NY, he made trips to California where he painted on the Monterey Peninsula and at Mission Capistrano.
Charleston Estate Services Auctions & Appraisals
Jul. 20, 2024
John William Bentley (1880-1951) "Hazy Winter Light"
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John William Bentley (1880-1951) Oil on canvas board, signed lower left "John W Bentley", piece is titled "Hazy Winter Light" and "Woodstock, NY" and measures 8 x 10 and 12 x 14 inches w/frame. Upstate New York Collection. A student at the Art Students League with George Bridgman, Frank DuMond, and Robert Henri, John Bentley became a landscape painter. He was an early member of the Woodstock Art Colony, and exhibited at the Buffalo Society of Artists. He was also a WPA artist, and his work is in several buildings in New York City and the Dutch Reformed Church of Woodstock. John William Bentley was born in Paterson, NJ on Jan. 3, 1880. Bentley was a pupil of George Bridgman, Frank V. DuMond, and Robert Henri. While based in Woodstock, NY, he made trips to California where he painted on the Monterey Peninsula and at Mission Capistrano.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jul. 02, 2024
John W. Bentley, "Roadside Poplars"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John W. Bentley (American, 1880-1951), oil on board depicting colorful poplars along a Woodstock road, signed l.l., 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" board, 12 3/4" x 14 3/4" framed.
Old Kinderhook Auction Company
Jun. 15, 2024
John William Bentley (1880-1951) "Hazy Winter Light"
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
John William Bentley (1880-1951) Oil on canvas board, signed lower left "John W Bentley", piece is titled "Hazy Winter Light" and "Woodstock, NY" and measures 8 x 10 and 12 x 14 inches w/frame. Upstate New York Collection. A student at the Art Students League with George Bridgman, Frank DuMond, and Robert Henri, John Bentley became a landscape painter. He was an early member of the Woodstock Art Colony, and exhibited at the Buffalo Society of Artists. He was also a WPA artist, and his work is in several buildings in New York City and the Dutch Reformed Church of Woodstock. John William Bentley was born in Paterson, NJ on Jan. 3, 1880. Bentley was a pupil of George Bridgman, Frank V. DuMond, and Robert Henri. While based in Woodstock, NY, he made trips to California where he painted on the Monterey Peninsula and at Mission Capistrano.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Apr. 30, 2024
John William Bentley (1880 - 1951) American
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John William Bentley (1880 - 1951) Oil on Canvas board, signed lower left, measures 11.5 x 15 and 15 x 18.5 inches w/ frame. John William Bentley was born in Paterson, NJ on Jan. 3, 1880. Bentley was a pupil of George Bridgman, Frank V. DuMond, and Robert Henri. While based in Woodstock, NY, he made trips to California where he painted on the Monterey Peninsula and at Mission Capistrano.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Mar. 02, 2024
John W. Bentley of Woodstock, “Hazy Winter Light", Impressionist
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
An antique Impressionist painting titled “Hazy Winter Light” by John W. Bentley of Woodstock, NY offers oil on board landscape scene with barn, artist signed lower right, seated in giltwood frame, c1930. Measures- 9.75''H x 12''W x 1.25''D; 10.25'' x 8.25'' sight. *** OPTIONAL SHIPPING & DELIVERY - While onsite retrieval is always welcome at no charge, we offer IN-HOUSE SHIPPING & DELIVERY within the continental US with Quick Quotes available UPON REQUEST. Also, free storage is available for up to 60 days UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.***
Winfield Auction Gallery
Sep. 12, 2023
John W. Bentley - Winter Scene Oil on Board
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Signed John W. Bentley - Winter Scene Oil on Board. Dimensions 20x24
Regency Auction House
Aug. 22, 2023
John William Bentley (1880 - 1951) American
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John William Bentley (1880 - 1951) Oil on Canvasboard, Signed Lower Left, Measures ( 11.5 x 15 inches ) w/frame ( 15 x 18.5 inches ) John William Bentley was born in Paterson, NJ on Jan. 3, 1880. Bentley was a pupil of George Bridgman, Frank V. DuMond, and Robert Henri. While based in Woodstock, NY, he made trips to California where he painted on the Monterey Peninsula and at Mission Capistrano.
Cutler Bay Auctions
May. 19, 2023
John William Bentley (American, 1880–1951) Hutchin Hill, New York
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John William Bentley (American, 1880–1951) Hutchin Hill, New York oil on canvas signed John W. Bentley (lower right) 29 x 36 1/4 inches.
Hindman
May. 09, 2023
John William Bentley (1880-1951), Mission courtyard with flowers, oil on canvas, 24" H x 30" W
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John William Bentley (1880-1951) Mission courtyard with flowers Oil on canvas Signed lower right: John W Bentley
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 09, 2023
John William Bentley (1880-1951), A snowy landscape, Oil on canvas, 25.5" H x 30" W
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
John William Bentley (1880-1951) A snowy landscape Oil on canvas Signed lower left: John W Bentley
John Moran Auctioneers
Dec. 11, 2022
JOHN W. BENTLEY (1880 - 1951)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
"Snowbound Brook"; c. 1940; Oil on Canvas; 25" x 30"; Signed Lower Right; Framed; Note: inscribed on canvas stretcher "Artist: John W. Bentley / Title: Snowbound Brook / Address: Woodstock, NY".
James Cox Gallery
Jul. 03, 2022
John Bentley (NY,CA,NJ,1880-1951) oil painting
Est: $950 - $1,250
ARTIST: John William Bentley (New York, California, New Jersey, 1880 - 1951) NAME: Autumn Landscape YEAR: 1910 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Missing few flakes of paint. No visible inpaint under UV light. Wear to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 8 x 10 inches / 20 x 25 cm FRAME SIZE: 12 x 14 inches / 30 x 35 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 119586 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John W. Bentley was born in Patterson, New Jersey and studied at the Art Students League with George Bridgeman, Frank DuMond and Robert Henri. He arrived in Woodstock to study with Birge Harrison and John Carlson and became a respected and lifelong member of the Woodstock Art Colony.Bentley made many painting tours traveling throughout the country and even lived in the South Sea Islands. He summered annually in Key West, Florida but his home base remained in Woodstock until his death in 1951.He received numerous awards for his paintings and his works are in many public buildings due to his participation in the WPA projects including the U.S. Government Buildings and City Hall, Kingston, New York.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
May. 22, 2022
JOHN W. BENTLEY (1880 - 1951)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
"Mountain Ridge in Winter"; 1914; Oil on Board; 8" x 10"; Signed Lower Right; Framed.
James Cox Gallery
Apr. 17, 2022
John Bentley (NY,CA,NJ,1880-1951) oil painting
Est: $1,000 - $1,300
ARTIST: John William Bentley (New York, California, New Jersey, 1880 - 1951) NAME: Autumn Landscape YEAR: 1910 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Missing few flakes of paint. No visible inpaint under UV light. Wear to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 8 x 10 inches / 20 x 25 cm FRAME SIZE: 12 x 14 inches / 30 x 35 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 119586 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John W. Bentley was born in Patterson, New Jersey and studied at the Art Students League with George Bridgeman, Frank DuMond and Robert Henri. He arrived in Woodstock to study with Birge Harrison and John Carlson and became a respected and lifelong member of the Woodstock Art Colony.Bentley made many painting tours traveling throughout the country and even lived in the South Sea Islands. He summered annually in Key West, Florida but his home base remained in Woodstock until his death in 1951.He received numerous awards for his paintings and his works are in many public buildings due to his participation in the WPA projects including the U.S. Government Buildings and City Hall, Kingston, New York.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jan. 02, 2022
John Bentley (NY,CA,NJ,1880-1951) oil painting
Est: $1,000 - $1,300
ARTIST: John William Bentley (New York, California, New Jersey, 1880 - 1951) NAME: Autumn Landscape YEAR: 1910 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Missing few flakes of paint. No visible inpaint under UV light. Wear to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 8 x 10 inches / 20 x 25 cm FRAME SIZE: 12 x 14 inches / 30 x 35 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 119586 US Shipping $42 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: John W. Bentley was born in Patterson, New Jersey and studied at the Art Students League with George Bridgeman, Frank DuMond and Robert Henri. He arrived in Woodstock to study with Birge Harrison and John Carlson and became a respected and lifelong member of the Woodstock Art Colony.Bentley made many painting tours traveling throughout the country and even lived in the South Sea Islands. He summered annually in Key West, Florida but his home base remained in Woodstock until his death in 1951.He received numerous awards for his paintings and his works are in many public buildings due to his participation in the WPA projects including the U.S. Government Buildings and City Hall, Kingston, New York.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Dec. 12, 2021
JOHN W. BENTLEY (1880 - 1951)
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
"Snowbound Brook"; c. 1940; Oil on Canvas; 25" x 30"; Signed Lower Right; Framed; Note: inscribed on canvas stretcher "Artist: John W. Bentley / Title: Snowbound Brook / Address: Woodstock, NY"; Condition: was restored in 2021.
James Cox Gallery
Dec. 12, 2021
JOHN W. BENTLEY (1880 - 1951)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
"New York Farms"; c. 1940; Oil on Canvas; 25" x 30"; Signed Lower Right; Framed; Note: was restored in 2021.
James Cox Gallery
Dec. 12, 2021
JOHN W. BENTLEY (1880 - 1951)
Est: $400 - $600
"Dutch Reform Church - Woodstock, NY"; c. 1955; Oil on Canvas Mounted on Masonite; 11.5" x 15.5"; Unsigned; Framed.
James Cox Gallery
Jun. 24, 2021
John W. Bentley (1880-1951) Oil On Canvas Painting
Est: $100 - $1,000
DESCRIPTION: John W. Bentley (1880-1951) Oil on canvas painting featuring a vibrant architectural scene with monument like structure surrounded by tall trees. Possibly signed lower right, verso signed "Painted by John W. Bentley ,Unfinished" label attached: "Gate House Galleries, Wyckoff, N.J." mounted in a wood frame. CIRCA: 20th Cent. ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: (Image) H: 16" x L: 20.25" (Framed) H: 19.5" x L: 23.75" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email ([email protected]) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Akiba Galleries
May. 23, 2021
JOHN W. BENTLEY (1880-1951)
Est: $800 - $1,200
"Landscape"; c. 1940; Oil on Board; 12" x 16"; Signed Lower Left; Framed; Note: inscribed on verso "Dear Elise, Hoping this little creation of mine thrills you as much as your brown eyes thrill me. Yours affectionately, John W. Bentley".
James Cox Gallery
May. 23, 2021
JOHN W. BENTLEY (1880-1951)
Est: $800 - $1,200
"Concrete Bridge - Twilight Park, NY"; c. 1940; Oil on Board; 11.5" x 15.25"; Signed Lower Right; Framed.
James Cox Gallery
Mar. 30, 2021
JOHN WILLIAM BENTLEY (1880-1951) PAYSAGE SOUS LA NEIGE HUILE SUR CARTON SIGNÉ ET DATÉ 1916 EN BAS
Est: €400 - €600
John William BENTLEY (1880-1951) Paysage sous la neige Huile sur carton Signé et daté 1916 en bas à droite 20 x 26 cm Avec cadre : 36 x 41 cm Oil on cardboard signed and dated 1916 lower right 7 7/8 x 10 15/64 in with frame : 14 11/64 x 16 9/64 in
Osenat
Feb. 13, 2021
John W. Bentley, Am. 1880-1951, Nude with Lantern, Oil on canvas, framed, 15 5/8" x 19 3/4" actual, 22 3/4" x 26 3/4" framed
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John W. Bentley Am. 1880-1951 Nude with Lantern Oil on canvas, framed Signed l.r. 15 5/8" x 19 3/4" actual, 22 3/4" x 26 3/4" framed Provenance: Private Collection Rye Beach, New Hampshire
Barridoff Auctions
Dec. 13, 2020
JOHN BENTLEY (1880 - 1951)
Est: $200 - $300
"Church at Hurley"; c. 1930; Oil on Board; 7.5" x 9.5"; Signed Lower Right; Framed
James Cox Gallery
Jun. 24, 2020
John W. Bentley, (1880-1951, Kingston, NY), "Wintry Afternoon," circa 1920, Oil on board, 8.25" H x 10.25" W
Est: $700 - $900
John W. Bentley (1880-1951, Kingston, NY) "Wintry Afternoon," circa 1920 Oil on board Signed lower right: John W. Bentley, titled and dated on a gallery label affixed verso 8.25" H x 10.25" W Provenance: Edenhurst Gallery Fine Art, Los Angeles, CA
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 14, 2020
JOHN W. BENTLEY, (American, 1880-1951), Winter in Highbridge , oil on canvas, 25 x 30 in., frame: 34 1/2 x 39 1/2 in.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
JOHN W. BENTLEY (American, 1880-1951) Winter in Highbridge oil on canvas signed John W. Bentley lower left 25 x 30 in., frame: 34 1/2 x 39 1/2 in.
Grogan & Company
Mar. 27, 2020
John W. Bentley (1880-1951): Ye Olde Woodstock Inn
Est: $800 - $1,200
Oil on canvasboard, signed 'John W. Bentley' lower left. 12 x 16 in., 15 3/4 x 19 3/4 in. (frame).
STAIR
Mar. 10, 2020
John William Bentley American 1880-1951 Back of the Village Green, 1943
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
John William Bentley American 1880-1951 Back of the Village Green, 1943 Signed John W. Bentley (ll) Oil on canvasboard 12 x 16 inches (30.48 x 40.64 cm) C Property of a Princeton Private Collector
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Feb. 03, 2020
John William Bentley (American, 1880-1951) Mission By A Road; Moonlit Mission; Waves Crashing On A Rocky Coast; Waves On The Beach (a group of four) sizes to 8 x 10in
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John William Bentley (American, 1880-1951) Mission By A Road; Moonlit Mission; Waves Crashing On A Rocky Coast; Waves On The Beach (a group of four) each signed 'John W. Bentley' (lower left or lower right, respectively) each oil on canvas sizes to 8 x 10in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 26, 2019
Attributed to John W. Bentley (1880-1951): Landscape Painter
Est: $800 - $1,200
Oil on canvasboard, unsigned.12 x 16 in., 18 x 22 in. (frame).p>
STAIR
Oct. 23, 2018
John Bentley, (1880 - 1951 Woodstock, NY), House in the woods, Oil on canvas, 25" H x 30" W
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
John Bentley (1880 - 1951 Woodstock, NY) House in the woods Oil on canvas Signed lower right: John W. Bentley 25" H x 30" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 07, 2018
John Bentley Impressionist Landscape The Thaw
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Bentley, John William (American 1880 - 1951), The Thaw, oil on canvas, signed John W. Bentley lower right, 25 x 30 inches (63.50cm x 76.20cm) Provenance: Skinner 11/17/2006, lot # 316, framed in a period Arts and Crafts Frame measuring 28.5 x 33.5 inches
Concept Art Gallery
Jun. 03, 2017
John W. Bentley oil Tahiti Hillside Misty Landscape
Est: $800 - $1,400
Bentley, John William (American 1880 - 1951), South Sea Mists, Tahiti, circa 1940, oil on canvasboard, 8.25 x 10 inches, signed lower right and signed titled and inscribed Woodstock N.Y. on board reverse, framed in a mid century cove style white-washed frame measuring 12 x 13.5 inches Provenance: A Philadelphia Family
Concept Art Gallery
Jun. 03, 2017
John W. Bentley 1940 oil ptg. Isle of The South Seas
Est: $900 - $1,400
Bentley, John William (American 1880 - 1951), Isle of the South Seas, (Tahiti), 1940, oil on canvasboard, 8.25 x 10.2 inches, signed John W. Bentley lower right and signed, titled, and inscribed Woodstock N.Y. on the board reverse, framed in a period white-washed cove style frame measuring 11.5 x 13.5 inches
Concept Art Gallery
Apr. 08, 2017
JOHN WILLIAM BENTLEY, New York/California, 1880-1951, "Grey Day"., Oil on board, 12" x 16". Framed 18" x 22".
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
JOHN WILLIAM BENTLEY New York/California, 1880-1951 "Grey Day". Signed lower left "John W. Bentley". Titled verso "Grey Day". Possibly Woodstock, New York. Oil on board, 12" x 16". Framed 18" x 22".
Eldred's
Mar. 21, 2017
John William Bentley (1880-1951 Woodstock, NY)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
''Winter Hush'', houses in a snow-covered landscape, signed and dated lower right: John W. Bentley / 1917, oil on canvas laid to canvas, 25'' H x 30'' W, est: $2000/3000.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 24, 2017
John William Bentley (1880-1951 Woodstock, NY)
Est: $800 - $1,200
''Red Roof Cottages'', signed lower left: John W. Bentley, signed again and inscribed verso: Woodstock, NY / Midsummer, titled on a gallery label affixed verso, inscribed indistinctly by Edith Stendahl verso, oil on canvas laid to board, 12'' H x 16'' W, est: $800/1200.
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 19, 2016
JOHN BENTLEY (1880-1951), OIL ON BOARD, A QUIET DAY (WOODSTOCK), N.D., SLL. 8" X 10", FRAMED
Est: $800 - $1,600
JOHN BENTLEY (1880-1951), OIL ON BOARD, A QUIET DAY (WOODSTOCK), N.D., SLL. 8" X 10", FRAMED
William J Jenack Auctioneers
Nov. 19, 2016
JOHN BENTLEY (1880-1951), OIL ON BOARD, WINTER WILLOWS (WOODSTOCK), N.D., SLL. 8 1/2 " X 10 1/2", FRAMED
Est: $800 - $1,600
JOHN BENTLEY (1880-1951), OIL ON BOARD, WINTER WILLOWS (WOODSTOCK), N.D., SLL. 8 1/2 " X 10 1/2", FRAMED
William J Jenack Auctioneers
May. 21, 2016
JOHN W. BENTLEY AMERICAN 1880-1951
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Saw Mill at Shady New York in Winter, oil on canvas, 32 x 40 in (81.2 x 101.6 cm), signed lower left
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
Apr. 30, 2016
JOHN BENTLEY (1880-1951): FARM IN SPRING (BACKYARDS)
Est: $600 - $900
JOHN BENTLEY (1880-1951): FARM IN SPRING (BACKYARDS) Oil on paperboard, 1923, signed 'J. Bentley' and dated lower right, with label from Paradox Gallery, Woodstock, NY. 9 x 12 in., 14 3/4 x 17 3/4 in. (frame).
STAIR
Feb. 20, 2016
JOHN W. BENTLEY AMERICAN 1880-1951
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Saw Mill at Shady New York in Winter, oil on canvas, 32 x 40 in (81.2 x 101.6 cm), signed lower left, PROVENANCE: Private collection Stony Point, NY.
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
Jan. 13, 2016
John William Bentley American, 1880-1951 Dutch Reformed Church, Woodstock, N.Y.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
John William Bentley American, 1880-1951 Dutch Reformed Church, Woodstock, N.Y. Signed John W. Bentley. (lr); inscribed as titled on an old label affixed to the stretcher Oil on canvas 20 x 24 inches C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 10, 2015
John W. Bentley (1880-1951, NY/CA/NJ) "Woodstock Landscape"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Oil on canvas. Signed "John W. Bentley" in lower left. Partial label on reverse. 20"h x 24"w
Alderfer Auction
Nov. 14, 2015
John W. Bentley River Landscape Oil Painting
Est: $1,500 - $8,000
Artist: John W. Bentley (1880-1951, New York/California/New Jersey). Image size: 30" x 25". Medium: oil on canvas. Subject: winter river landscape. Signed lower left hand corner.
Neale and Sons