Carroll Thayer Berry Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Carroll Thayer Berry Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 30, 2026
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978)
Est: $12,000 - $15,000
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978) "Sailing Day" oil painting on canvas three-fold folding screen, in the manner of the Brandywine school of Illustrators, painted in Chicago in 1931. Titled and dedicated in the lower center panel, signed by the artist in the lower left. Depicting a crowded harbor in the Age of the Galleon, each panel having brass-tacked edge and rawhide lace hinges. Done as a commission for Mr. Simon "Sy" Wexler (1898-1954,) an early 20th century industrialist whose Allied Radio Corp. was acquired in 1970 by Tandy Corporation to become part of Radio Shack.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 30, 2026
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978)
Est: $400 - $500
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978) "Rockport in Winter, Maine Coast," woodcut on paper, gray field, signed in print lower left, pencil signed and titled. In black stick frame, matted under glass. Water stain lower edge of mat..
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 30, 2026
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978)
Est: $300 - $500
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978) "Cradle Cove - Maine Coast," woodcut, signed in print, also pencil signed and titled. In gold carved and molded frame, matted under glass. Used as cover for the April 1959 issue of Down East Magazine.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 30, 2026
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978)
Est: $300 - $400
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978) "Hillside Farm, Maine," woodcut on paper, signed in print lower right, pencil signed and titled. In black stick frame, matted under glass.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 30, 2026
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978)
Est: $300 - $400
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978) "Bass Harbor Light, Maine Coast," two-color woodblock print, pencil signed and titled. In maple stick frame, matted under glass.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 15, 2026
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (MAINE, 1886 - 1978). ROCKPORT WINTER, MAINE COAST.
Est: $200 - $300
Signed in pencil. 12 x 13.5 inches, sight. Framed, 20 x 19.5 inches.
Casco Bay Auctions
Aug. 08, 2026
Carroll Thayer Berry (American, 1886-1978) woodcut
Est: $200 - $400
Retired from the Sea- Maine Coast woodcut, signed and titled in pencil. 7 5/8 x 9 5/8"
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
May. 29, 2026
Carroll Thayer Berry, Portland Head Lighthouse & Photos
Est: $500 - $750
Carroll Thayer Berry (American, 1886-1978). "Portland Head Light" color linocut, n.d. Hand-signed and dated beneath plate. Accompanied by two black and white photographs. In "Portland Head Light," Carroll Thayer Berry presents Maine's iconic lighthouse rising with quiet authority above rocky cliffs and curling surf, distilling one of New England's most recognized coastal landmarks into a composition of bold shapes and harmonious color. The tall white tower stands against a pale sky, flanked by low keeper's houses, while the sea below rolls in stylized bands of blue and cream. The simplified forms of rock and water reflect Berry's mastery of relief printmaking, where carved linoleum blocks yield crisp contours and flat planes that emphasize design over detail. The palette is restrained yet luminous - soft blues, muted greens, and sandy tones evoke the clarity of coastal light without excessive ornament. Size of linocut: 9" W x 14" H (22.9 cm x 35.6 cm); of paper: 13.25" W x 19.25" H (33.7 cm x 48.9 cm) Berry's approach, honed through decades of wood and linoleum block printing in his Rockport studio, favors strong silhouettes and balanced geometry. Here, the lighthouse becomes both architectural landmark and graphic emblem, anchored firmly against the restless Atlantic. Accompanying the print are two black and white photographs. One appears to show a harbor scene with clustered buildings and boats along the shoreline, while the other captures a close view of figures aboard a vessel, offering documentary glimpses of maritime life. Though secondary to the linocut, they provide contextual echoes of the working coast that so often informed Berry's imagery. Together, the materials underscore Berry's sustained engagement with Maine's seacoast, where structure, sea, and sky are reduced to their essential forms and rendered with clarity, restraint, and enduring coastal character. About the artist: Carroll Thayer Berry (September 4, 1886 - January 20, 1978) was an American artist closely identified with the character and coastline of New England, particularly Maine. Born in New Gloucester to a dairy farming family, he initially pursued engineering, studying at the University of Michigan before working as a mechanical draftsman. His career shifted after a 1910 assignment to Panama during construction of the Panama Canal. Following illness and a return to the United States, he began studying at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and was later commissioned to paint murals documenting the canal project. By 1915 Berry was working in New York as a commercial artist. When the United States entered World War I, he volunteered and became one of the first officers assigned to the American Camouflage Corps, serving in France near the war's end. Afterward he settled in Chicago, designing office interiors, before returning to Maine during the Depression. In Wiscasset, and later Rockport, he became a central figure in the region's artistic community. Berry was also commissioned during World War II to document shipbuilding at Bath Iron Works, producing paintings that recorded the intensity of wartime production. In Rockport he established a studio equipped with a nineteenth century printing press, where he refined his skills in wood engraving, woodcut, and linoleum block printing. His bold relief prints, often issued in multiple color editions, became especially popular. Across a career that spanned decades, Berry moved from early experimentation in oil and linocut to the distinctive wood engravings for which he is best known, and later explored geometric principles inspired by dynamic symmetry. He died in 1978 at age ninety, leaving behind a body of work that remains emblematic of Maine's landscape and coastal life. Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201290
Artemis Fine Arts
May. 27, 2026
CARROLL THAYER BERRY WOODBLOCK, COVE, MAINE COAST.
Est: $400 - $600
A Carroll Thayer Berry (1886-1978) woodblock print, titled in margin “The Cove, Maine Coast”, and signed Carroll Thayer Berry. An unusual two-color print in black and light blue. #63 in catalogue raisonnÃ© by Elwyn Dearborn. Block 11” x 12.5”, Frame 21” x 17”.
William Smith Auctions
Apr. 20, 2026
Carroll Thayer Berry, Portland Head Lighthouse & Photos
Est: $600 - $900
Carroll Thayer Berry (American, 1886-1978). "Portland Head Light" color linocut, n.d. Hand-signed and dated beneath plate. Accompanied by two black and white photographs. In "Portland Head Light," Carroll Thayer Berry presents Maine's iconic lighthouse rising with quiet authority above rocky cliffs and curling surf, distilling one of New England's most recognized coastal landmarks into a composition of bold shapes and harmonious color. The tall white tower stands against a pale sky, flanked by low keeper's houses, while the sea below rolls in stylized bands of blue and cream. The simplified forms of rock and water reflect Berry's mastery of relief printmaking, where carved linoleum blocks yield crisp contours and flat planes that emphasize design over detail. The palette is restrained yet luminous - soft blues, muted greens, and sandy tones evoke the clarity of coastal light without excessive ornament. Size of linocut: 9" W x 14" H (22.9 cm x 35.6 cm); of paper: 13.25" W x 19.25" H (33.7 cm x 48.9 cm) Berry's approach, honed through decades of wood and linoleum block printing in his Rockport studio, favors strong silhouettes and balanced geometry. Here, the lighthouse becomes both architectural landmark and graphic emblem, anchored firmly against the restless Atlantic. Accompanying the print are two black and white photographs. One appears to show a harbor scene with clustered buildings and boats along the shoreline, while the other captures a close view of figures aboard a vessel, offering documentary glimpses of maritime life. Though secondary to the linocut, they provide contextual echoes of the working coast that so often informed Berry's imagery. Together, the materials underscore Berry's sustained engagement with Maine's seacoast, where structure, sea, and sky are reduced to their essential forms and rendered with clarity, restraint, and enduring coastal character. About the artist: Carroll Thayer Berry (September 4, 1886 - January 20, 1978) was an American artist closely identified with the character and coastline of New England, particularly Maine. Born in New Gloucester to a dairy farming family, he initially pursued engineering, studying at the University of Michigan before working as a mechanical draftsman. His career shifted after a 1910 assignment to Panama during construction of the Panama Canal. Following illness and a return to the United States, he began studying at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and was later commissioned to paint murals documenting the canal project. By 1915 Berry was working in New York as a commercial artist. When the United States entered World War I, he volunteered and became one of the first officers assigned to the American Camouflage Corps, serving in France near the war's end. Afterward he settled in Chicago, designing office interiors, before returning to Maine during the Depression. In Wiscasset, and later Rockport, he became a central figure in the region's artistic community. Berry was also commissioned during World War II to document shipbuilding at Bath Iron Works, producing paintings that recorded the intensity of wartime production. In Rockport he established a studio equipped with a nineteenth century printing press, where he refined his skills in wood engraving, woodcut, and linoleum block printing. His bold relief prints, often issued in multiple color editions, became especially popular. Across a career that spanned decades, Berry moved from early experimentation in oil and linocut to the distinctive wood engravings for which he is best known, and later explored geometric principles inspired by dynamic symmetry. He died in 1978 at age ninety, leaving behind a body of work that remains emblematic of Maine's landscape and coastal life. Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. Please note that buyers are responsible for understanding and complying with the import regulations of their destination country. While we carefully prepare and document all shipments, we cannot be held responsible for customs delays, clearance issues, additional duties or taxes, or any seizure of property. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions. #201290
Artemis Fine Arts
Apr. 17, 2026
Carroll Thayer Berry, Portland Head Lighthouse & Photos
Est: $600 - $900
Carroll Thayer Berry (American, 1886-1978). "Portland Head Light" color linocut, n.d. Hand-signed and dated beneath plate. Accompanied by two black and white photographs. In "Portland Head Light," Carroll Thayer Berry presents Maine's iconic lighthouse rising with quiet authority above rocky cliffs and curling surf, distilling one of New England's most recognized coastal landmarks into a composition of bold shapes and harmonious color. The tall white tower stands against a pale sky, flanked by low keeper's houses, while the sea below rolls in stylized bands of blue and cream. The simplified forms of rock and water reflect Berry's mastery of relief printmaking, where carved linoleum blocks yield crisp contours and flat planes that emphasize design over detail. The palette is restrained yet luminous - soft blues, muted greens, and sandy tones evoke the clarity of coastal light without excessive ornament. Size of linocut: 9" W x 14" H (22.9 cm x 35.6 cm); of paper: 13.25" W x 19.25" H (33.7 cm x 48.9 cm) Berry's approach, honed through decades of wood and linoleum block printing in his Rockport studio, favors strong silhouettes and balanced geometry. Here, the lighthouse becomes both architectural landmark and graphic emblem, anchored firmly against the restless Atlantic. Accompanying the print are two black and white photographs. One appears to show a harbor scene with clustered buildings and boats along the shoreline, while the other captures a close view of figures aboard a vessel, offering documentary glimpses of maritime life. Though secondary to the linocut, they provide contextual echoes of the working coast that so often informed Berry's imagery. Together, the materials underscore Berry's sustained engagement with Maine's seacoast, where structure, sea, and sky are reduced to their essential forms and rendered with clarity, restraint, and enduring coastal character. About the artist: Carroll Thayer Berry (September 4, 1886 - January 20, 1978) was an American artist closely identified with the character and coastline of New England, particularly Maine. Born in New Gloucester to a dairy farming family, he initially pursued engineering, studying at the University of Michigan before working as a mechanical draftsman. His career shifted after a 1910 assignment to Panama during construction of the Panama Canal. Following illness and a return to the United States, he began studying at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and was later commissioned to paint murals documenting the canal project. By 1915 Berry was working in New York as a commercial artist. When the United States entered World War I, he volunteered and became one of the first officers assigned to the American Camouflage Corps, serving in France near the war's end. Afterward he settled in Chicago, designing office interiors, before returning to Maine during the Depression. In Wiscasset, and later Rockport, he became a central figure in the region's artistic community. Berry was also commissioned during World War II to document shipbuilding at Bath Iron Works, producing paintings that recorded the intensity of wartime production. In Rockport he established a studio equipped with a nineteenth century printing press, where he refined his skills in wood engraving, woodcut, and linoleum block printing. His bold relief prints, often issued in multiple color editions, became especially popular. Across a career that spanned decades, Berry moved from early experimentation in oil and linocut to the distinctive wood engravings for which he is best known, and later explored geometric principles inspired by dynamic symmetry. He died in 1978 at age ninety, leaving behind a body of work that remains emblematic of Maine's landscape and coastal life. Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. Please note that buyers are responsible for understanding and complying with the import regulations of their destination country. While we carefully prepare and document all shipments, we cannot be held responsible for customs delays, clearance issues, additional duties or taxes, or any seizure of property. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions. #201290
Artemis Fine Arts
Apr. 03, 2026
Carroll Thayer Berry, Portland Head Lighthouse & Photos
Est: $700 - $1,050
Carroll Thayer Berry (American, 1886-1978). "Portland Head Light" color linocut, n.d. Hand-signed and dated beneath plate. Accompanied by two black and white photographs. In "Portland Head Light," Carroll Thayer Berry presents Maine's iconic lighthouse rising with quiet authority above rocky cliffs and curling surf, distilling one of New England's most recognized coastal landmarks into a composition of bold shapes and harmonious color. The tall white tower stands against a pale sky, flanked by low keeper's houses, while the sea below rolls in stylized bands of blue and cream. The simplified forms of rock and water reflect Berry's mastery of relief printmaking, where carved linoleum blocks yield crisp contours and flat planes that emphasize design over detail. The palette is restrained yet luminous - soft blues, muted greens, and sandy tones evoke the clarity of coastal light without excessive ornament. Size of linocut: 9" W x 14" H (22.9 cm x 35.6 cm); of paper: 13.25" W x 19.25" H (33.7 cm x 48.9 cm) Berry's approach, honed through decades of wood and linoleum block printing in his Rockport studio, favors strong silhouettes and balanced geometry. Here, the lighthouse becomes both architectural landmark and graphic emblem, anchored firmly against the restless Atlantic. Accompanying the print are two black and white photographs. One appears to show a harbor scene with clustered buildings and boats along the shoreline, while the other captures a close view of figures aboard a vessel, offering documentary glimpses of maritime life. Though secondary to the linocut, they provide contextual echoes of the working coast that so often informed Berry's imagery. Together, the materials underscore Berry's sustained engagement with Maine's seacoast, where structure, sea, and sky are reduced to their essential forms and rendered with clarity, restraint, and enduring coastal character. About the artist: Carroll Thayer Berry (September 4, 1886 - January 20, 1978) was an American artist closely identified with the character and coastline of New England, particularly Maine. Born in New Gloucester to a dairy farming family, he initially pursued engineering, studying at the University of Michigan before working as a mechanical draftsman. His career shifted after a 1910 assignment to Panama during construction of the Panama Canal. Following illness and a return to the United States, he began studying at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and was later commissioned to paint murals documenting the canal project. By 1915 Berry was working in New York as a commercial artist. When the United States entered World War I, he volunteered and became one of the first officers assigned to the American Camouflage Corps, serving in France near the war's end. Afterward he settled in Chicago, designing office interiors, before returning to Maine during the Depression. In Wiscasset, and later Rockport, he became a central figure in the region's artistic community. Berry was also commissioned during World War II to document shipbuilding at Bath Iron Works, producing paintings that recorded the intensity of wartime production. In Rockport he established a studio equipped with a nineteenth century printing press, where he refined his skills in wood engraving, woodcut, and linoleum block printing. His bold relief prints, often issued in multiple color editions, became especially popular. Across a career that spanned decades, Berry moved from early experimentation in oil and linocut to the distinctive wood engravings for which he is best known, and later explored geometric principles inspired by dynamic symmetry. He died in 1978 at age ninety, leaving behind a body of work that remains emblematic of Maine's landscape and coastal life. Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. Please note that buyers are responsible for understanding and complying with the import regulations of their destination country. While we carefully prepare and document all shipments, we cannot be held responsible for customs delays, clearance issues, additional duties or taxes, or any seizure of property. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions. #201290
Artemis Fine Arts
Mar. 09, 2026
Two Linocuts by Carroll Thayer Berry - Old Coaster
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Carroll Thayer Berry (American, 1886-1978). (1)"Old Coaster - Before the Wind" and (2)"Old Coaster - On the Wind" two color linocuts, ca. 1936 CE. Each hand-signed and titled beneath plate. This dynamic pair of color linocuts captures a coastal vessel in two distinct moments of motion, revealing Carroll Thayer Berry's command of bold line and rhythmic composition. In "Old Coaster - Before the Wind," the ship presses forward against churning seas, its sails angled and taut as waves crest in layered bands of blue and white. A smaller vessel with a pink sail appears in the distance, adding scale and quiet contrast to the dominant prow cutting through the water. In "Old Coaster - On the Wind," the perspective shifts, presenting the same sturdy craft from the side as it leans into the breeze, sails full, hull lifted by rolling surf beneath a sky animated by stylized clouds and distant birds. Size of linocut (both the same): 9" W x 14" H (22.9 cm x 35.6 cm); of paper: 12" W x 19.75" H (30.5 cm x 50.2 cm) Executed in linoleum block, these prints demonstrate Berry's mature relief technique, in which carved, raised surfaces are inked and printed in successive colors. The crisp contours of rigging and sail are balanced by sweeping, simplified passages of sea and sky, emphasizing pattern and movement over minute detail. The limited palette of cool blues, soft greens, and muted neutrals enhances the clarity of form while evoking the atmosphere of open water. Berry's long engagement with Maine's maritime life is evident here. Rather than romanticizing the scene, he distills it into strong silhouettes and graphic rhythms, a hallmark of his printmaking practice. The pairing functions almost cinematically, presenting the vessel both bracing before the wind and fully engaged with it, underscoring the enduring vitality of New England's coastal traditions through Berry's confident, economical design. About the artist: Carroll Thayer Berry (September 4, 1886 - January 20, 1978) was an American artist closely identified with the character and coastline of New England, particularly Maine. Born in New Gloucester to a dairy farming family, he initially pursued engineering, studying at the University of Michigan before working as a mechanical draftsman. His career shifted after a 1910 assignment to Panama during construction of the Panama Canal. Following illness and a return to the United States, he began studying at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and was later commissioned to paint murals documenting the canal project. By 1915 Berry was working in New York as a commercial artist. When the United States entered World War I, he volunteered and became one of the first officers assigned to the American Camouflage Corps, serving in France near the war's end. Afterward he settled in Chicago, designing office interiors, before returning to Maine during the Depression. In Wiscasset, and later Rockport, he became a central figure in the region's artistic community. Berry was also commissioned during World War II to document shipbuilding at Bath Iron Works, producing paintings that recorded the intensity of wartime production. In Rockport he established a studio equipped with a nineteenth century printing press, where he refined his skills in wood engraving, woodcut, and linoleum block printing. His bold relief prints, often issued in multiple color editions, became especially popular. Across a career that spanned decades, Berry moved from early experimentation in oil and linocut to the distinctive wood engravings for which he is best known, and later explored geometric principles inspired by dynamic symmetry. He died in 1978 at age ninety, leaving behind a body of work that remains emblematic of Maine's landscape and coastal life. Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. Please note that buyers are responsible for understanding and complying with the import regulations of their destination country. While we carefully prepare and document all shipments, we cannot be held responsible for customs delays, clearance issues, additional duties or taxes, or any seizure of property. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions. #201291
Artemis Fine Arts
Mar. 09, 2026
Carroll Thayer Berry, Portland Head Lighthouse & Photos
Est: $800 - $1,200
Carroll Thayer Berry (American, 1886-1978). "Portland Head Light" color linocut, n.d. Hand-signed and dated beneath plate. Accompanied by two black and white photographs. In "Portland Head Light," Carroll Thayer Berry presents Maine's iconic lighthouse rising with quiet authority above rocky cliffs and curling surf, distilling one of New England's most recognized coastal landmarks into a composition of bold shapes and harmonious color. The tall white tower stands against a pale sky, flanked by low keeper's houses, while the sea below rolls in stylized bands of blue and cream. The simplified forms of rock and water reflect Berry's mastery of relief printmaking, where carved linoleum blocks yield crisp contours and flat planes that emphasize design over detail. The palette is restrained yet luminous - soft blues, muted greens, and sandy tones evoke the clarity of coastal light without excessive ornament. Size of linocut: 9" W x 14" H (22.9 cm x 35.6 cm); of paper: 13.25" W x 19.25" H (33.7 cm x 48.9 cm) Berry's approach, honed through decades of wood and linoleum block printing in his Rockport studio, favors strong silhouettes and balanced geometry. Here, the lighthouse becomes both architectural landmark and graphic emblem, anchored firmly against the restless Atlantic. Accompanying the print are two black and white photographs. One appears to show a harbor scene with clustered buildings and boats along the shoreline, while the other captures a close view of figures aboard a vessel, offering documentary glimpses of maritime life. Though secondary to the linocut, they provide contextual echoes of the working coast that so often informed Berry's imagery. Together, the materials underscore Berry's sustained engagement with Maine's seacoast, where structure, sea, and sky are reduced to their essential forms and rendered with clarity, restraint, and enduring coastal character. About the artist: Carroll Thayer Berry (September 4, 1886 - January 20, 1978) was an American artist closely identified with the character and coastline of New England, particularly Maine. Born in New Gloucester to a dairy farming family, he initially pursued engineering, studying at the University of Michigan before working as a mechanical draftsman. His career shifted after a 1910 assignment to Panama during construction of the Panama Canal. Following illness and a return to the United States, he began studying at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and was later commissioned to paint murals documenting the canal project. By 1915 Berry was working in New York as a commercial artist. When the United States entered World War I, he volunteered and became one of the first officers assigned to the American Camouflage Corps, serving in France near the war's end. Afterward he settled in Chicago, designing office interiors, before returning to Maine during the Depression. In Wiscasset, and later Rockport, he became a central figure in the region's artistic community. Berry was also commissioned during World War II to document shipbuilding at Bath Iron Works, producing paintings that recorded the intensity of wartime production. In Rockport he established a studio equipped with a nineteenth century printing press, where he refined his skills in wood engraving, woodcut, and linoleum block printing. His bold relief prints, often issued in multiple color editions, became especially popular. Across a career that spanned decades, Berry moved from early experimentation in oil and linocut to the distinctive wood engravings for which he is best known, and later explored geometric principles inspired by dynamic symmetry. He died in 1978 at age ninety, leaving behind a body of work that remains emblematic of Maine's landscape and coastal life. Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. Please note that buyers are responsible for understanding and complying with the import regulations of their destination country. While we carefully prepare and document all shipments, we cannot be held responsible for customs delays, clearance issues, additional duties or taxes, or any seizure of property. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions. #201290
Artemis Fine Arts
Feb. 20, 2026
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978)
Est: $500 - $600
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978) "Eternal Conflict - The Sea and the Land," woodblock print on japon paper, pencil signed and titled, unframed, tipped in the original mat with artist's stamp on back.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Feb. 20, 2026
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1938)
Est: $300 - $400
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1938) "Ebb Tide - Maine Coast", woodblock print, pencil signed and titled, in black box frame with silver liner, matted under glass.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Feb. 20, 2026
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978)
Est: $500 - $600
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978) "Storm-Maine Coast", woodblock print on japon paper, pencil signed and titled, unframed, tipped in the original mat with artist's stamp on back.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jan. 18, 2026
Carroll Thayer Berry Windjammer Maine Woodblock
Est: $600 - $800
BERRY, Carroll Thayer, (American, 1886-1978): "Windjammer in Rockport Maine", Woodblock on Paper, pencil signed and titled lower margin, sight size 11" x 12.5", framed 23" x 18.75". Condition: Toning, not examined out of frame.
Amero Auctions
Dec. 13, 2025
Carroll Thayer BERRY: Pair Of Woodblock Prints
Est: $700 - $1,000
Carroll Thayer Berry (American, 1886-1978) two woodblock prints, titled "The Falls" and "The Wildlife", respectively, in Camden, ME, titled and signed in pencil. [Art: 10" H x 7" W; Frame: 20" H x 15" W].
Roland Auctions NY
Dec. 05, 2025
Carroll Thayer Berry Old Coaster Woodblock Print
Est: $400 - $600
Title is Old Coaster Before The Wind. 20" by 15 1/8" framed. Born in Maine, Carroll Berry had a varied career and path which led him back to Maine where he established himself as a well recognized artist, photographer and print maker. Most of his prints where wood engravings but also linocuts and other media. His subjects where primarily seascapes and landscapes of the beautiful State of Maine. His collective works where cataloged in the book THE DOWN EAST PRINTMAKER by Elwyn Dearborn.
Davis Brothers Auction
Nov. 05, 2025
Carroll Thayer Berry Woodcut SIGNED [Rockport]
Est: $100 - $200
Carroll Thayer Berry (1889-1946) woodcut pencil signed lower right, titled Winter - Rockport - Maine Coast lower left. Image measures 11.125 x 13 in. Sheet measures 15.125 x 16.5 in. Print sheet measures 15.125 x 16.5 in. for shipping purposes. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. Photos may also act as a condition report. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding and ask further questions if so desired.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Oct. 29, 2025
CARROLL THAYER BERRY WOODBLOCK PRINT, FORT KNOX.
Est: $400 - $600
Carroll Thayer Berry (ME. 1886 - 1978) black ink woodblock print, Fort Knox, Bucksport, Maine, pencil signed and titled in margin. Plate 10” x 12”, Frame 20” x 18”.
William Smith Auctions
Oct. 29, 2025
CARROLL THAYER BERRY WOODBLOCK PRINT, STONINGTON, ME.
Est: $400 - $600
A Carroll Thayer Berry (ME. 1886-1978) black ink woodblock print, Stonington, Deer Isle, Maine Coast, pencil signed and titled in margin. Plate 10” x 12”, Frame 20” x 18”.
William Smith Auctions
Sep. 03, 2025
CARROLL THAYER BERRY WOODBLOCK, CAMDEN HARBOR, ME.
Est: $400 - $600
Carroll Thayer Berry (1886-1978) woodblock print, ‘Camden Harbor, Maine Coast’, pencil signed and titled in margin. Plate 10.25” x 12.25”, Framed behind anti-glare glass 23” x 19”.
William Smith Auctions
Sep. 03, 2025
CARROLL THAYER BERRY WOODBLOCK PRINT, ROCKPORT ME.
Est: $400 - $600
Carroll Thayer Berry (1886-1978) woodblock print, ‘Rockport, Maine Coast’, pencil signed and titled in margin. Plate size 10” x 12”, Frame 20.5” x 16.5”.
William Smith Auctions
Sep. 03, 2025
CARROLL THAYER BERRY WOODBLOCK, CAMDEN LIBRARY, ME.
Est: $400 - $600
Carroll Thayer Berry (1886-1978) woodblock print, ‘The Library, Camden Maine’, pencil signed and titled in margin. Plate size 9.75” x 11.75”, Framed behind anti-glare glass 23” x 19”.
William Smith Auctions
Aug. 31, 2025
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978)
Est: $12,000 - $15,000
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978) "Sailing Day" oil painting on canvas three-fold folding screen, in the manner of the Brandywine school of Illustrators, painted in Chicago in 1931. Titled and dedicated in the lower center panel, signed by the artist in the lower left. Depicting a crowded harbor in the Age of the Galleon, each panel having brass-tacked edge and rawhide lace hinges. Done as a commission for Mr. Simon "Sy" Wexler (1898-1954), an early 20th c. industrialist whose Allied Radio Corp. was acquired in 1970 by Tandy to become part of Radio Shack.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 29, 2025
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (AMERICAN, 1886-1978), STORM – MAINE COAST
Est: $300 - $400
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (AMERICAN, 1886-1978), STORM – MAINE COAST A dynamic woodcut by Carroll Thayer Berry capturing the dramatic sky and angular cliffs of the Maine coastline. Berry's command of contrast and rhythmic texture highlights the region's elemental beauty. Titled and signed in pencil, lower margin. Ref: Carroll Thayer Berry's works are held in several public collections, including the National Gallery of Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 29, 2025
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (AMERICAN, 1886-1978), PORT CLYDE – MAINE COAST
Est: $300 - $400
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (AMERICAN, 1886-1978), PORT CLYDE – MAINE COAST Wood engraving on paper, pencil signed lower right "Carroll Thayer Berry imp." and titled in margin. Depicts the harbor and village of Port Clyde, Maine, with fishing shacks, boats, and pine trees rendered in detailed linework. Ref: A similar woodcut titled Camden Harbor – Maine Coast by the same artist is held in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. (Acc. No. 2018.37.15).
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 29, 2025
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978)
Est: $200 - $300
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978) "Salt Water Farm, Maine Coast", woodblock print on mulberry paper, signed in print, also signed and titled in pencil, unframed, in folio.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jul. 19, 2025
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (1886-1978) Maine artist
Est: $100 - $150
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (1886-1978) Maine artist known as - THE DOWN EAST PRINTMAKER. As an engineer he worked on the Panama Canal before moving to Maine to become an artist. His work is well known and hands in many important collections, including The Library of Congress. A few years ago a book was published on his life and work. Offered here is a single sheet containing 3 ORIGINAL graphite drawings, unsigned, each approx. 2-3/4 x 3-1/4 in. Guaranteed authentic without a time limit to the original purchaser. ALL DRAWINGS by Berry, to have reached the open market have come from our collection. VG
East Coast Books
Jul. 08, 2025
C. T. Berry, "Sch. Wildfire in Camden", Woodcut
Est: $50 - $15,000
Carrol Thayer Berry (Amer. 1886-1978), Camden, Maine coastal view with schooner "Wildfire" in foreground, signed initials in the block lower left, signed and titled in the lower margin. Frame: 21" high, 16" wide. Sight: 10 1/2" high, 7 3/4" wide. Not examined out of frame.
Schwenke Auctioneers
Jun. 30, 2025
Carol Thayer Berry and Luigi Kasimir, two 20th C. unframed prints, the first by Carol Thayer Berry (American, 1886-1978), “Fishermen, Camden, Maine”, woodcut print on paper, two-color print with black over slate blue,...
Est: $150 - $300
Carol Thayer Berry and Luigi Kasimir, two 20th C. unframed prints, the first by Carol Thayer Berry (American, 1886-1978), "Fishermen, Camden, Maine", woodcut print on paper, two-color print with black over slate blue, depicts several fishing boats in the water, rolling hills to the back with small buildings throughout, pencil signed lower right, titled lower left, ss: 12" h. x 13"; and Luigi Kasimir (Austria, 1881-1962), aquatint etching featuring the courtyard of Schallaburg Castle in Schallaburg, Lower Austria, print laid down on matboard, pencil signed lower right, toning to overall print, ss: 17 ½" h. x 23 ¼" w.; wear on both consistent with age, sold as is.
Winter Associates, Inc.
Jun. 19, 2025
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (1886-1978) Maine artist
Est: $100 - $150
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (1886-1978) Maine artist known as - THE DOWN EAST PRINTMAKER. As an engineer he worked on the Panama Canal before moving to Maine to become an artist. His work is well known and hands in many important collections, including The Library of Congress. A few years ago a book was published on his life and work. Offered here is a single sheet containing 3 ORIGINAL graphite drawings, unsigned, each approx. 2-3/4 x 3-1/4 in. Guaranteed authentic without a time limit to the original purchaser. ALL DRAWINGS by Berry, to have reached the open market have come from our collection. VG
East Coast Books
May. 24, 2025
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (1886-1978) Maine artist
Est: $100 - $150
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (1886-1978) Maine artist known as - THE DOWN EAST PRINTMAKER. As an engineer he worked on the Panama Canal before moving to Maine to become an artist. His work is well known and hands in many important collections, including The Library of Congress. A few years ago a book was published on his life and work. Offered here is a single sheet containing 3 ORIGINAL graphite drawings, unsigned, each approx. 2-3/4 x 3-1/4 in. Guaranteed authentic without a time limit to the original purchaser. ALL DRAWINGS by Berry, to have reached the open market have come from our collection. VG
East Coast Books
May. 01, 2025
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (1886-1978) Maine artist
Est: $100 - $150
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (1886-1978) Maine artist known as - THE DOWN EAST PRINTMAKER. As an engineer he worked on the Panama Canal before moving to Maine to become an artist. His work is well known and hands in many important collections, including The Library of Congress. A few years ago a book was published on his life and work. Offered here is a single sheet containing 3 ORIGINAL graphite drawings, unsigned, each approx. 2-3/4 x 3-1/4 in. Guaranteed authentic without a time limit to the original purchaser. ALL DRAWINGS by Berry, to have reached the open market have come from our collection.
East Coast Books
Apr. 29, 2025
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (Maine, 1886-1978), Four winter scenes, Linocuts and woodblock prints, largest 13.5" x 9.25". Largest envelope 14.5" x 11.5". Unframed.
Est: $600 - $1,000
CARROLL THAYER BERRY Maine, 1886-1978 Four winter scenes, each with their original corresponding envelopes from when they were mailed directly from the artist and his wife, Janet, from their home in Wiscasset, Maine to a friend in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Eldred's
Apr. 25, 2025
CARROLL THAYER BERRY WOODBLOCK of WISCASSET, ME
Est: $50 - $100
Lilac Cottage woodblock in color 12 x 16 inches (sight) framed 22 x 25 1/2 inches (overall) Condition: Foxing to lower edge, cockling Temp No 2391
John McInnis Auctioneers
Mar. 29, 2025
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (1886-1978) Maine artist
Est: $100 - $150
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (1886-1978) Maine artist known as - THE DOWN EAST PRINTMAKER. As an engineer he worked on the Panama Canal before moving to Maine to become an artist. His work is well known and hands in many important collections, including The Library of Congress. A few years ago a book was published on his life and work. Offered here is a single sheet containing 3 ORIGINAL graphite drawings, unsigned, each approx. 2-3/4 x 3-1/4 in. Guaranteed authentic without a time limit to the original purchaser. ALL DRAWINGS by Berry, to have reached the open market have come from our collection.
East Coast Books
Mar. 29, 2025
Carroll Thayer Berry (Am. 1886-1978), "Bay Islands -- Maine Coast", Woodcut, framed under glass
Est: $300 - $500
Carroll Thayer Berry (Am. 1886-1978) "Bay Islands -- Maine Coast" Woodcut, framed under glass Signed and inscribed "Imp" in pencil l.r., titled in pencil and signed in plate l.l. 10 1/4" x 12 1/2" image, 17 3/4" x 19 1/16" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Mar. 13, 2025
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (1886-1978) Maine artist
Est: $100 - $150
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (1886-1978) Maine artist known as - THE DOWN EAST PRINTMAKER. As an engineer he worked on the Panama Canal before moving to Maine to become an artist. His work is well known and hands in many important collections, including The Library of Congress. A few years ago a book was published on his life and work. Offered here is a single sheet containing 3 ORIGINAL graphite drawings, unsigned, each approx. 2-3/4 x 3-1/4 in. Guaranteed authentic without a time limit to the original purchaser. ALL DRAWINGS by Berry, to have reached the open market have come from our collection.
East Coast Books
Mar. 08, 2025
AMERICAN WOODBLOCK PRINT BY CARROLL THAYER BERRY
Est: $100 - $150
Carroll Thayer Berry, American, 1886 to 1978, woodblock print on paper depicting a harbour scene with a ship. Signed in the print, lower right. Framed. Carroll Thayer Berry was an American artist who grew up in Maine, and whose work is often said to be emblematic of New England, especially the seacoast. In addition, he was one of the first U.S. artists to be assigned to camouflage in World War I. Modern American Graphic Art Prints and Collectibles. LOT CONDITION & DESCRIPTION: All items are sold "as is". The auction house does not warrant authenticity on any specific piece. THERE ARE NO RETURNS. We can only offer an opinion and the material facts about the item. It is up to the buyer to determine authenticity before bidding and purchasing an item. If we state facts about gold or silver content or weight, it is sold as fact...
Antique Arena Inc
Feb. 27, 2025
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (1886-1978) Maine artist
Est: $100 - $150
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (1886-1978) Maine artist known as - THE DOWN EAST PRINTMAKER. As an engineer he worked on the Panama Canal before moving to Maine to become an artist. His work is well known and hands in many important collections, including The Library of Congress. A few years ago a book was published on his life and work. Offered here is a single sheet containing 3 ORIGINAL graphite drawings, unsigned, each approx. 2-3/4 x 3-1/4 in. Guaranteed authentic without a time limit to the original purchaser. ALL DRAWINGS by Berry, to have reached the open market have come from our collection.
East Coast Books
Feb. 21, 2025
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978)
Est: $300 - $400
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978) "Windjammer in Rockport, Maine Coast", woodblock print, pencil signed and titled, in black frame, matted under glass, OS: 20 1/2" x21 1/2", SS: 11" x 12 1/2".
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Feb. 21, 2025
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978)
Est: $300 - $400
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978) "Rockport, Winter, Maine Coast", woodcut, pencil signed and titled, in black stick frame, matted under UV glass, OS:16 x 19", SS: 10 1/2" x 12".
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Feb. 21, 2025
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978)
Est: $300 - $400
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978) "Road to the Light, Maine Coast", woodcut, pencil signed and titled, in black stick frame, matted under glass, OS:16 x 19", SS: 10 1/2" x 12".
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Feb. 21, 2025
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978)
Est: $300 - $400
CARROLL THAYER BERRY (ME, 1886-1978) "At Anchor, Rockport, Maine Coast", woodcut, pencil signed and titled, in black box frame, matted under UV glass, OS:16 x 19", SS: 10 1/2" x 12".
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Feb. 08, 2025
2 Carroll Thayer Berry (American, 1886-1978) wood engravings
Est: $300 - $600
Governor Smith House-Wiscasset & End of the Road- Maine Coast 2 wood engravings, 1 signed and titled in pencil. 7 1/8 x 9 1/2"; 10 7/8 x 11 3/4"
Rachel Davis Fine Arts