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Painter, b. 1887 - d. 1975

Born in New York in 1887, artist Richard Evett Bishop graduated from Cornell University before moving to Philadelphia. Once he established himself in Pennsylvania, he joined numerous art societies and clubs in the area. Richard Bishop's prints center around wildlife. While he created beautiful landscapes to serve as backdrops to his paintings of geese and ducks, his most detailed work went into the birds, making them the focal point of every piece.

Richard Bishop's etchings were also well received, and they include a series of etched Christmas cards that are now on display at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. In 1936, artist Richard Evett Bishop published Bishop’s Birds, which contained many of his wild bird paintings. Find your next wildlife masterpiece by purchasing vintage animal prints at Invaluable.

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  • Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975), Etching
    Mar. 16, 2025

    Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975), Etching

    Est: $200 - $300

    "Circling in", 1951 Richard Evett Bishop, pencil signed at the lower right, from an edition of 200 Dimensions: 16" x 13" Provenance: The Philadelphia Print Shop, Wayne PA

    Locati LLC
  • Richard Bishop (1887-1975), oil on canvas.
    Feb. 27, 2025

    Richard Bishop (1887-1975), oil on canvas.

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    Of landing Canada geese in a California landscape. Signed lower right. Image measures 23.5" x 26.5". 

    Guyette & Deeter
  • Richard Bishop (1887-1975), important oil on canvas.
    Feb. 27, 2025

    Richard Bishop (1887-1975), important oil on canvas.

    Est: $10,000 - $14,000

    Of a flying pheasant over snowy corn field. Titled "Where to Now?" Signed and dated '45 lower left. Originally retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch, Madison Ave, New York, New York with paper label on back. In its original frame. This important illustration was reproduced on atleast two different sets of playing cards, which are included with this lot. It is also illustrated in the book "Richard Bishop's Wildfowl," on page 164, published in 1948, which is also included. As well as a copy of "Prairie Wings," by Edgar Queeny dated 1946, with illustrations by Richard Bishop. Image measures 24.75" x 29.75".

    Guyette & Deeter
  • Three Framed Bird Prints to include Frank W. Benson (American 1862-1951) Geese in a marsh landscape Etching Richard Bishop (American 1887-1975) Mallards "Setting Down" Drypoint etching Signed lower right "Richard Bish...
    Feb. 22, 2025

    Three Framed Bird Prints to include Frank W. Benson (American 1862-1951) Geese in a marsh landscape Etching Richard Bishop (American 1887-1975) Mallards "Setting Down" Drypoint etching Signed lower right "Richard Bish...

    Est: $300 - $500

    Three Framed Bird Prints to include Frank W. Benson (American 1862-1951) Geese in a marsh landscape Etching Richard Bishop (American 1887-1975) Mallards "Setting Down" Drypoint etching Signed lower right "Richard Bishop" Roland Clark (American 1874-1957) "In From the Sea" Drypoint Etching Signed lower right "Roland Clark" Largest 15" x 19 1/2"

    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
  • Richard Bishop (American, 1887-1985) etching
    Dec. 07, 2024

    Richard Bishop (American, 1887-1985) etching

    Est: $200 - $400

    Ducks at Play etching, 1935, unlimited edition, annotated Tale of a Duck in pen lower right, comes with a signed letter from Richard Bishop.   2 1/4 x 8 3/8"    Bishop 67

    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
  • RICHARD EVETT BISHOP, AMERICAN 1887-1975, FEDERAL DUCK STAMP DESIGN, 1936, Etching, Plate: 4 3/4 x 8 in. (12.1 x 20.3 cm.), Frame: 13 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (34.3 x 36.8 cm.)
    Nov. 19, 2024

    RICHARD EVETT BISHOP, AMERICAN 1887-1975, FEDERAL DUCK STAMP DESIGN, 1936, Etching, Plate: 4 3/4 x 8 in. (12.1 x 20.3 cm.), Frame: 13 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (34.3 x 36.8 cm.)

    Est: $200 - $250

    RICHARD EVETT BISHOP AMERICAN, 1887-1975 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP DESIGN, 1936 Etching Lower left signed: RIchard E Bishop; lower right titled: Federal Duck Stamp Design; lower right signed and copyrighted in plate

    Potomack Company
  • 2 Richard Bishop (American, 1887-1975) etchings
    Oct. 19, 2024

    2 Richard Bishop (American, 1887-1975) etchings

    Est: $300 - $600

    In The Stooks- Mallards  &  Overflow- Mallards 2 etchings, 1945, 1955, both signed and titled in pencil, editions of 100 each.   9 3/4 x 11 3/4" ea.     Bishop 112 & 126

    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
  • Richard Bishop (American, 1887-1975) drypoint
    Oct. 19, 2024

    Richard Bishop (American, 1887-1975) drypoint

    Est: $400 - $700

    Federal  Duck Stamp Design drypoint, 1936, signed, titled and dated in pencil.  5 x 8"   Bishop 75   Together with  4 other Duck Stamp and print; artist include Owen J. Gromme, Leslie C. Kouba, Alderson Magee & Martin Murk- all signed in pencil, various sizes

    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
  • Richard Evett Bishop Signed Duck Etchings (5)
    Sep. 06, 2024

    Richard Evett Bishop Signed Duck Etchings (5)

    Est: $300 - $600

    Five hand-signed Richard Evett Bishop (1887-1975) duck etchings that each measure around 8" x 6" O.D with laid paper. Inside dimensions vary slightly. Also included in lot is a pencil bird sketch dated to 1889 by a Maggie A. Keiser.

    Keystone Auctions LLC
  • RICHARD EVETT BISHOP (Pennsylvania, 1887-1975), Federal duck stamp design, 1936., Etching on paper, 5.5" x 8" sight. Framed 14" x 14.5".
    Jul. 18, 2024

    RICHARD EVETT BISHOP (Pennsylvania, 1887-1975), Federal duck stamp design, 1936., Etching on paper, 5.5" x 8" sight. Framed 14" x 14.5".

    Est: $200 - $250

    RICHARD EVETT BISHOP Pennsylvania, 1887-1975 Federal duck stamp design, 1936. Signed in plate and in pencil lower right margin. Artist's proof. Framed with a copy of the stamp. Abercrombie & Fitch label verso.

    Eldred's
  • Richard Evett Bishop (1887-1975) Artist Proof
    Jun. 15, 2024

    Richard Evett Bishop (1887-1975) Artist Proof

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Richard Evett Bishop (1887-1975) Rare possibly 1/1 Etching on paper, signed and dated '22 in print, pencil signed and titled and seemingly dedicated crossing lower left margin, in black stick frame, piece measures 6 x 7 and 13 x 13.5 inches with gallery frame. Label on verso has fallen off. Richard Evett Bishop was an etcher and painter of wildlife subjects, particularly ducks and geese. He also etched a number of Christmas cards which are now in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., along with four other wildlife prints. He lived in Philadelphia where he was a member of the Philadelphia Print Club and the Philadelphia Watercolor Society. He was the author of a book titled "Bishop's Birds", published in 1936 by J.B. Lippincott.

    Cutler Bay Auctions
  • Richard Evett Bishop Oil on Canvas Wood Duck
    Jun. 13, 2024

    Richard Evett Bishop Oil on Canvas Wood Duck

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Richard Evett Bishop (American, 1887-1975). Oil on canvas, wood duck. Unsigned, numbered 11A lower left below the mat, with State of Pennsylvania Estate of Richard Evett Bishop 1887-1975 stamp signed by John A. Harrington, Executor on verso of the mount. 5 3/4" x 6 5/8" (with frame 12 7/8" x 13 1/4"). Provenance: Pook & Pook, Period Furniture, Fine Art and Accessories, October 4, 2014; private collection, New York City.

    Willow Auction House
  • R.E. Bishop "Out of the Cattails" Oil Painting
    May. 22, 2024

    R.E. Bishop "Out of the Cattails" Oil Painting

    Est: $5,000 - $10,000

    Richard Evett Bishop (American, 1887-1975). Oil on canvas painting titled "Out of the Cattails" depicting a green-winged teal flying out of fluffy cattails into an autumn sky. Signed along the lower right. Label from Lenz Gallery affixed to the verso.

    Revere Auctions
  • Richard E. Bishop (AM 1887-1975) Seven Christmas Cards
    Mar. 27, 2024

    Richard E. Bishop (AM 1887-1975) Seven Christmas Cards

    Est: $175 - $300

    Richard Everett Bishop (American 1887-1975) Seven Christmas card engravings from Emma L Whittemore each 6 x 8.5"

    Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • Richard E. Bishop Etching, "Whizzing"
    Mar. 02, 2024

    Richard E. Bishop Etching, "Whizzing"

    Est: $100 - $300

    Richard E. Bishop (American 1887-1975) "Whizzing, " 1931,  etching and aquatint, signed in black ink lower right and titled lower left, matted and framed. Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.75 in. plate size, 17 x 14.5 in. as framed.  Condition: Paper light toned. Not examined out of frame.

    Neue Auctions
  • Two Richard E. Bishop Etchings, "Coming In" and "On the Flats"
    Mar. 02, 2024

    Two Richard E. Bishop Etchings, "Coming In" and "On the Flats"

    Est: $200 - $400

    Richard E. Bishop (American 1887-1975) Two Etchings "Coming In" and "On The Flats," etching and drypoint, each signed in pencil lower right and titled lower left, matted and framed. Dimensions: 'Coming In'-8.75 x 14.75 in. plate size, 'On the Flats'-10.5 x 13.75 in. plate size. Condition: "Coming In" in very good condition, not examined out of frame, "On the Flats" lightly toned, not examined out of frame.

    Neue Auctions
  • Richard Evett Bishop
    Feb. 21, 2024

    Richard Evett Bishop

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    (American, 1887-1975) Quiet Waters, 1950, signed, dated and titled canvas verso, oil on canvas, 27 x 36 in.; white finished wood frame, 33 x 42 in. Provenance: Estate of Barbara F. Chatham, Ronda and Roaring Gap, North Carolina

    Brunk Auctions
  • Richard Bishop (1887-1975) etching
    Feb. 10, 2024

    Richard Bishop (1887-1975) etching

    Est: $100 - $200

    Dove Field (Mourning Doves) (Bishop 77) etching,  1937, signed and titled in pencil, edition of 75.   8 3/4 x 12 7/8"

    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
  • Richard Evett Bishop (American, 1887-1975) - Mallards in Flight
    Dec. 03, 2023

    Richard Evett Bishop (American, 1887-1975) - Mallards in Flight

    Est: $5,000 - $8,000

    Richard Evett Bishop (American, 1887-1975) - Mallards in Flight Signed, copyrighted, and dated 'Richard Bishop © 58' bottom left; also inscribed ‘1 MALLARDS/58-6’ verso, oil on board 11 ¼ x 15 ¼ in. (28.6 x 38.7cm) Provenance Sportsman's Eyrie, Spread Eagle Village, Pennsylvania. The Estate of Gwynne Garbisch McDevitt, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

    Freeman's | Hindman
  • "Rice Field Pintails", Etching by Richard Bishop.
    Dec. 02, 2023

    "Rice Field Pintails", Etching by Richard Bishop.

    Est: $100 - $200

    This lot contains a etching of "Rice Field Pintails" by Richard E. Bishop. It is both hand signed and signed in-plate to its lower margin. Toning and mat burn is present. The frame has light wear. The sight area measures 8" x 10", and the frame measures 15 3/4" x 17 1/4". In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.

    Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
  • Framed Print by Richard E. Bishop 22"x18"
    Nov. 21, 2023

    Framed Print by Richard E. Bishop 22"x18"

    Est: -

    Will not ship

    Wehrly's Auction Service
  • RICHARD EVETT BISHOP (Pennsylvania, 1887-1975), “Mallard Rising”, 1925., Sheets from 7.5” x 10” to 13.5” x 16”. Matted 16” x 20”.
    Oct. 19, 2023

    RICHARD EVETT BISHOP (Pennsylvania, 1887-1975), “Mallard Rising”, 1925., Sheets from 7.5” x 10” to 13.5” x 16”. Matted 16” x 20”.

    Est: $300 - $500

    RICHARD EVETT BISHOP Pennsylvania, 1887-1975 "Mallard Rising", 1925. Signed, titled and dated in pencil lower margin. Together with an illegibly signed drypoint of a bird, an unsigned etching of an Airedale by Marguerite Kirmse, and an illegibly signed drypoint with hand coloring of a terrier.

    Eldred's
  • Richard Bishop (American, 1887-1975) Etching and Drypoint 1940 "Up and On", Signed
    Sep. 24, 2023

    Richard Bishop (American, 1887-1975) Etching and Drypoint 1940 "Up and On", Signed

    Est: $150 - $250

    Description: A signed Richard E. Bishop etching titled "Up and On", dated July 4 1940. An enthusiastic depiction of mallards rising from a reeded marsh. Personalized "To Charles W. Hess". Type: Etching Materials: Paper, ink Markings & Inscriptions: Signed Date: July 4, 1940 Maker: Richard E Bishop Dimensions: 9.75" x 12.25" the art, 14.75" x 17.75" framed Provenance: From a Reading, Pennsylvania collection

    Hoch LTD.
  • RICHARD EVETT BISHOP (PA, 1887-1975)
    Aug. 25, 2023

    RICHARD EVETT BISHOP (PA, 1887-1975)

    Est: $600 - $800

    "Rice Field Pintails", etching on paper, signed and dated '34 in print, ink signed and titled crossing lower margin, in black stick frame, OS: 18 1/2" x 21", impression: 11" x 13 3/4".

    Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
  • RICHARD EVETT BISHOP (PA, 1887-1975)
    Aug. 25, 2023

    RICHARD EVETT BISHOP (PA, 1887-1975)

    Est: $500 - $700

    "Geese Overhead", Print of an etching on paper, signed and dated '38 in print, ink signed and titled crossing lower margin, in black stick frame, OS: 15 1/2" x 17 1/2", impression: 8" x 10".

    Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
  • Richard E. Bishop (1887 - 1975), pair of colored prints.
    Aug. 09, 2023

    Richard E. Bishop (1887 - 1975), pair of colored prints.

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Includes "Map of the Diving Ducks, Eiders, and Mergansers of North America" 1937. numbered 571/1000. Also "Map of the Surface Feeding Ducks, Swans, and Geese of North America," 1937. Numbered 571/1000. Both measure 30.5" x 26.25".

    Guyette & Deeter
  • RICHARD BISHOP (1887-1975)
    Jul. 29, 2023

    RICHARD BISHOP (1887-1975)

    Est: $50 - $100

    "Mallard Jumping" etching 9 3/4 x 6 3/4 inches (plate) imp 25. framed 18 x 14 1/2 inches (overall)

    John McInnis Auctioneers
  • Framed Print, Richard E. Bishop (1887-1975) Working The Marsh Mallards
    Jul. 25, 2023

    Framed Print, Richard E. Bishop (1887-1975) Working The Marsh Mallards

    Est: -

    Pickup on Wednesday, Jul 26, 2023 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm All items are sold as-is. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free of defects, imperfections, or wear and tear. The pickup address will be released on your invoice. Invoices are sent after the entire auction has ended. Be sure to bring boxes and packing material to pickup. If you purchase a large item, be sure to bring moving help. Large items cannot be shipped. Items not picked up by the pickup deadline, NOT requiring shipping will be forfeited and you will still be charged. Items cannot be held after the pickup date. Items not paid for will be automatically charged to the card on file.

    Aether Auctions
  • Framed Print, Richard E. Bishop (1887-1975) On The Wind Canvasbacks
    Jul. 25, 2023

    Framed Print, Richard E. Bishop (1887-1975) On The Wind Canvasbacks

    Est: -

    Pickup on Wednesday, Jul 26, 2023 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm All items are sold as-is. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free of defects, imperfections, or wear and tear. The pickup address will be released on your invoice. Invoices are sent after the entire auction has ended. Be sure to bring boxes and packing material to pickup. If you purchase a large item, be sure to bring moving help. Large items cannot be shipped. Items not picked up by the pickup deadline, NOT requiring shipping will be forfeited and you will still be charged. Items cannot be held after the pickup date. Items not paid for will be automatically charged to the card on file.

    Aether Auctions
  • Richard Evett Bishop (American, 1887-1975) Pitching In
    Jun. 04, 2023

    Richard Evett Bishop (American, 1887-1975) Pitching In

    Est: $6,000 - $10,000

    Richard Evett Bishop (American, 1887-1975) Pitching In Signed and copyrighted 'Richard E Bishop/©' bottom left; also titled and inscribed 'Copyright by ©/Brown & Bigelow/PINTAILS PITCHING/TINA RIDGE–SANTEE CLUB, S.C.' verso, oil on canvas 24 x 27 1/4 in. (61 x 69.2cm) Provenance The Rittenhouse Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Acquired directly from the above, circa 1997. By descent in the family. Private Collection, Delaware.

    Freeman's | Hindman
  • Richard E. Bishop (1887-1975) Talio-Crome Pair
    Jun. 03, 2023

    Richard E. Bishop (1887-1975) Talio-Crome Pair

    Est: $250 - $500

    Featured in this lot is this pair of Talio-Crome from the original etching from Richard E. Bishop born 1887 and died in 1975. There are two Talio-Crome from the original etching. The first is is called Settin' Down which is was reproduced in Talio-Crom from the original etching and shows ducks landing in the water and shows the artist signature in the bottom right hand corner. The second is called 'Air Hole' and is was reproduced in Talio-Crome from the original Etching and shows a scene of ducks landing in the water and shows the artist signature in the bottom right hand corner. Richard Evett Bishop was an American painter. He was born in Syracuse, New York. His work was part of the painting event in the art competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics. The condition of these Talio-Crome from original Etching is good with some wear to the frames but otherwise they show good overall condition. The measurements of these Talio-Crome from original Etching is 14 3/4" x 12 1/8" and the visible art measures 9" x 6 7/8".

    North American Auction Company
  • Richard Bishop Duck Prints
    Apr. 15, 2023

    Richard Bishop Duck Prints

    Est: $5 - $500

    Richard Bishop signed duck engravings Houkers together with a Richard Bishop print, 17 3/4" x 20 1/4", 15" x 12 1/2"

    Dovetail Auctions, LLC
  • Antique Etching Titled Blacks by Richard Evett Bishop (1887-1975)
    Jan. 05, 2023

    Antique Etching Titled Blacks by Richard Evett Bishop (1887-1975)

    Est: $60 - $120

    Antique etching of ducks in flight, titled Blacks, by Richard Evett Bishop (1887-1975). Piece est. 1938, signed in the bottom left corner. Measures 13 3/4" x 12", 8' x 5 3/4" site. *notes - spotting and wear with age

    Embassy Auctions International
  • Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Two Etchings
    Dec. 18, 2022

    Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Two Etchings

    Est: $100 - $500

    "Along the Mississippi" and "Evening", both artist signed.

    Locati LLC
  • Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Four Etchings
    Dec. 18, 2022

    Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Four Etchings

    Est: $100 - $500

    "Twilight", two Christmas cards and a 1936 example depicting ducks landing, three are signed by the artist.

    Locati LLC
  • Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Four Etchings
    Dec. 18, 2022

    Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Four Etchings

    Est: $100 - $500

    All Christmas cards, one pencil signed.

    Locati LLC
  • Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Two Etchings
    Dec. 18, 2022

    Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Two Etchings

    Est: $100 - $500

    "Old Job" and a working depicting ducks landing, each pencil signed, one with dedication.

    Locati LLC
  • Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Two Etchings
    Dec. 18, 2022

    Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Two Etchings

    Est: $100 - $500

    "Coming In" and "Gliding", each artist signed.

    Locati LLC
  • Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Two Etchings
    Dec. 18, 2022

    Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Two Etchings

    Est: $100 - $500

    "Lake Erie Mallards" (1938) and "Startled Black Ducks" (1927), both artist signed.

    Locati LLC
  • Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Three Etchings
    Dec. 18, 2022

    Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Three Etchings

    Est: $100 - $500

    Three framed Christmas cards made for Helen and Richard Bishop.

    Locati LLC
  • Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Two Etchings
    Dec. 18, 2022

    Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Two Etchings

    Est: $100 - $500

    "Greenheads" and "Air Hole", each pencil signed and dedicated.

    Locati LLC
  • Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Two Etchings
    Dec. 18, 2022

    Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Two Etchings

    Est: $100 - $500

    "Dove Field", and "Dawn", each artist signed and dedicated.

    Locati LLC
  • Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Two Etchings
    Dec. 18, 2022

    Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Two Etchings

    Est: $100 - $500

    "Yellowlegs" and "Circling In", each artist signed.

    Locati LLC
  • Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Asprey
    Dec. 18, 2022

    Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Asprey

    Est: $100 - $500

    A etching depicting an asprey in flight, signed in black ink and dated in the plate for 1935.

    Locati LLC
  • Richard E. Bishop (1887-1975)Two Bird Maps
    Dec. 18, 2022

    Richard E. Bishop (1887-1975)Two Bird Maps

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    "Map of the Surface Feeding Ducks, Swans and Geese of North America," 1934 and "Map of the Diving Ducks, Eiders, and Mergansers of North America," 1937 each edition 571 of 2000

    Locati LLC
  • Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Three Etchings
    Dec. 18, 2022

    Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Three Etchings

    Est: $100 - $500

    All signed, one depicting three geese in flight, "Through the Willows", signed in black ink, and "Washo Widgeon".

    Locati LLC
  • Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Three Etchings
    Dec. 18, 2022

    Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Three Etchings

    Est: $100 - $500

    An example depicting ducks in flight, and four christmas cards in two frames, made for Eugene Dupont and Theo Coates, all but one pencil signed.

    Locati LLC
  • Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Three Etchings
    Dec. 18, 2022

    Richard Evett Bishop (1887 - 1975) Three Etchings

    Est: $100 - $500

    "Caught Napping", "Widgeon" and "From the Timber", all pencil signed.

    Locati LLC
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