Bill Chappell Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Bill Chappell Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 03, 2024
Bill Chappell, "Sound of the 73"
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Bill Chappell (1919-2010), "Sound of the 73", Bronze, cast 3-15, Signed, titled and dated 1973
Scottsdale Art Auction, LLC
Jun. 04, 2024
Bill Chappell (1919-2010), Rider on horseback
Est: $500 - $700
Bill Chappell (1919-2010) Rider on horseback Oil on board Signed and with the artist's device, lower right: Bill Chappell
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 25, 2023
Bill Chappell Indian Oil Painting
Est: $400 - $600
Title is Big Ben Apaches. 5" by 10" unframed. 9" by 14" framed. Bill Chappell (1919 - 2010) was active/lived in Colorado, Texas. Bill Chappell is known for Cowboy genre and animal painting and sculpture. Bill Chappell, Western Artist and Sculptor (7/16/1919 - 9/22/2010) A cowboy is a multi-talented person. An artist, too, is versatile. Combine the two in the personage of Bill Chappell, and the result is authentic Western scenes captured on canvas and in bronze. Born in 1919, Chappell grew up as a west Texas ranch hand and experienced all the hardships and joys known by cowboys of a passing era. His early range life and keen-eyed observation shaped his thinking and his art. Before the age of 10 he was making clay sculptures, paintings, and wood and leather carvings. His leather work expanded into saddlery, and he began making silver buckles and accessories. His wife, Fay, was always a constant inspiration to his work. After their marriage, in 1939, Bill served in the Navy, and was put in charge of occupational therapy using leather crafts. After the war he returned to Seymour, Texas, where he owned and operated a saddle and boot shop until 1953. It was during this time one of his most outstanding works was done, a life-size leather carving of Will Rogers, which was shown in the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City for several years. His leather carving and artistic skills were given special recognition when he was commissioned to make the first saddle for the World Champion Rodeo Cowgirl in 1951. Armed with only a 6th grade education, Bill continually read about and tried new things. He became an avid oil painter after moving to Colorado in 1953. In 1965, he sold his saddle shop to began painting and doing bronzes full time. Both mediums found ready acceptance from collectors throughout the nation. He and Fay split their time between Colorado and Texas as he continued his work in art until his passing, September 22nd, 2010 at the age of 91.
Davis Brothers Auction
Aug. 26, 2023
Oil on Board - Turkeys in the Wild artist - Bill Chappell / frame - 21 1/8" x 24 1/8" / painting - 13 1/8" x 16 1/8"
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Oil on Board - Turkeys in the Wild artist - Bill Chappell / frame - 21 1/8" x 24 1/8" / painting - 13 1/8" x 16 1/8"
Bright Star Antiques Co.
Mar. 19, 2023
Bill Chappell, Ole Sourdough and Good Ole Boy, Cowboy Bronze Sculptures
Est: $200 - $300
2 Bronze Western Sculpture, Signed Bill Chappell. Marked 16-100, 1992, Ole Sourdough, And 1990, 40-100, Good Ole Boy. Approximately 5.875H x 2.125W x 2.125D in. Approximately 6.5H x 2.25W x 2.375D in.
Clark's Auction Company
Feb. 19, 2023
Bill Chappell, Good Ole Boy, Cowboy Bronze Sculpture
Est: $200 - $300
Bronze Western Sculpture, Signed Bill Chappell. Marked 1990, 40-100, Good Ole Boy. Approximately 6.5H x 2.25W x 2.375D in.
Clark's Auction Company
Feb. 19, 2023
Bill Chappell, Ole Sourdough, Cowboy Bronze Sculpture
Est: $200 - $300
Bronze Western Sculpture, Signed Bill Chappell. Marked 16-100, 1992, Ole Sourdough. Approximately 5.875H x 2.125W x 2.125D in.
Clark's Auction Company
Feb. 19, 2023
Bill Chappell, Scapul, Western Bronze Sculpture
Est: $150 - $200
Bill Chappell Bronze Donkey Sculpture. Marked B.C. 8/40, Scapul. Approximately 4.125H x 3.875W x 1.375D in.
Clark's Auction Company
Jun. 25, 2022
BILL CHAPPELL (TX, 1919-2010) GOOD LOOT, 22" X 28"
Est: $300 - $600
Framed oil on canvas painting, "Good Loot," signed lower right B. Chappell (Bill Chappell, Colorado, Texas, 1919-2010), dated 1965, titled on back stretcher, sight: approx 21.25"h, 27.25"w, overall: 28.5"h, 34.5"w, 7.5lbs **Provenance: deaccessioned from San Marcos Academy (SMA), San Marcos, Texas** Start Price: $200.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Jun. 25, 2022
BILL CHAPPELL (TX, 1919-2010) NIGHT CAP, 24" X 30"
Est: $500 - $700
Framed oil on canvas painting, "Night Cap," signed lower left B. Chappell (Bill Chappell, Colorado, Texas, 1919-2010), titled on back stretcher, sight: approx 23.5"h, 29.5"w, overall: 30.5"h, 36.5"w, 8.75lbs **Provenance: deaccessioned from San Marcos Academy (SMA), San Marcos, Texas** Start Price: $300.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Apr. 03, 2022
BILL CHAPPELL "SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST" BRONZE SCULPTURE
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Bill Chappell (1919 - 2010) "Survival of the Fittest" Bronze Sculpture. Chappell was born in Van Zant County, Texas in 1919. His early years were spent on a cattle ranch in Texas. Those scenes he would later in life put on canvas and sculpture as an artist. His bronze sculptures depict ranch life with authenticity based upon experience and observation. Bill has work on exhibit and in permanent collections in Oklahoma City, OK, Austin, TX, Scottsdale, AZ, Santa Fe and Taos, NM and in Denver, CO. Artist: Bill Chappell Title: "Survival of the Fittest" Medium: Bronze Circa/Year: 1978 Signature Type: Signed Signature Location: on base Edition: 19/30 Approx. Net Weight: 38 lbs. Keywords: Native American, Indian Artwork, Art, Bronze, Carved, Carving, Sculpture, Statue, ArtSculpture; Ref: BD2021
Bradford's
May. 29, 2021
Bill Chappell, Untitled
Est: $100 - $200
Bill Chappell (1919 - 2010) Untitled ink on paper signed lower left: Bill Chappell / [artist's cipher] / Bill Chappell / [artist's cipher]
Santa Fe Art Auction
Dec. 08, 2019
Bill Chappell, Untitled (Lone Rider)
Est: $100 - $200
Chappell, Bill (1919 - 2010) Untitled (Lone Rider) graphite on paper 6 5/8 x 7 7/8 inches 11 3/4 x 13 1/8 x 1 inches signed lower left: Bill Chappell Patricia Janis Broder Collection, New Jersey
Santa Fe Art Auction
Nov. 16, 2019
Bill Chappell (1919-2010), "Buffalo Hunt", 1976, oil on board, 7.25 x 9.25"
Est: $300 - $500
Bill Chappell (1919-2010), "Buffalo Hunt, Colorado", 1976, oil on board, 7.25 x 9.25", frame: 12.5 x 14.5" Chappell was born in Van Zant County, Texas in 1919. His early years were spent on a cattle ranch in Texas. He spent some time in the U.S. Navy, where he worked as an occupational therapist teaching leather craft. When he left the Navy he went to Seymour and opened a Saddle and Boot Shop. The Chappells left Texas for Colorado in 1953. Chappell took up serious painting in 1957. His bronze sculptures depict ranch life with authenticity based upon experience and observation. He also works in leather and his life-sized carved statue in leather of Will Rogers is in the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City. His sculpture has received such wide acceptance that each piece is reserved by number. In the book "Cowboy in America" by Ed Hainsworth, Mr. Chappell has been recognized. He has work on exhibit and in permanent collections in Oklahoma City, OK, Austin, TX, Scottsdale, AZ, Santa Fe and Taos, NM and in Denver, CO.
Vogt Galleries Texas
Nov. 09, 2019
Bill Chappell, Apache Warrior (Geronimo), 1968
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
BILL CHAPPELL (1919 - 2010) Apache Warrior (Geronimo) , 1968 bronze , 17 / 30 stamped: 17/30 Nambe Mills Foundry Stamp, inscribed 1968 / Bill Chappell © Dimensions: 6 x 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches Framed Dimensions: 7 3/4 x 6 1/4 x 4 7/8 inches Provenance: Patricia Janis Broder Collection, New Jersey Literature: Patricia Janis Broder, Bronzes of the American West, New York, 1975, No. 444, p. 353.
Santa Fe Art Auction
Jun. 22, 2019
BILL CHAPPELL (1919-2010) WESTERN CAMP PAINTING
Est: $150 - $250
Framed oil on canvas painting, "Camp," signed lower right Bill Chappell (Colorado, Texas, 1919-2010), titled at back stretcher, sight: approx 8.25"h, 11.25"w, overall: approx 14"h, 17"w, 2.75lbs **Provenance: From the Estate of University of Texas Professor, Scholar and Poet, Miguel Gonzalez-Gerth (1926-2017)** Start Price: $100.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Jun. 22, 2019
BILL CHAPPELL (1919-2010) BUFFALO HUNT PAINTING
Est: $100 - $200
Framed oil on board painting, "Buffalo Hunt, Eastern Colorado" signed lower left Bill Chappell (Colorado, Texas, 1919-2010), dated 1976 and titled verso, sight: approx 4.5"h, 6.5"w, overall: approx 12.5"h, 14.5"w, 1.75lbs **Provenance: From the Estate of University of Texas Professor, Scholar and Poet, Miguel Gonzalez-Gerth (1926-2017)** Start Price: $80.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Jun. 22, 2019
BILL CHAPPELL (1919-2010) WESTERN OIL PAINTING
Est: $200 - $400
Framed oil on canvas painting, "Border Country," signed lower left Bill Chappell (Colorado, Texas, 1919-2010), titled at back stretcher, sight: approx 15.5"h, 19.5"w, overall: approx 20.5"h, 24.5"w, 3.5lbs **Provenance: From the Estate of University of Texas Professor, Scholar and Poet, Miguel Gonzalez-Gerth (1926-2017)** Start Price: $150.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Jun. 22, 2019
BILL CHAPPELL (1919-2010) NOCTURNE CATTLE DRIVE
Est: $300 - $600
Framed oil on canvas painting, "The Moonlighters," signed lower right Bill Chappell (Colorado, Texas, 1919-2010), titled at back stretcher, sight: approx 22.75"h, 27.75"w, overall: approx 31.75"h, 36.75"w, 8.75lbs **Provenance: From the Estate of University of Texas Professor, Scholar and Poet, Miguel Gonzalez-Gerth (1926-2017)** Start Price: $200.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Feb. 08, 2019
Bill Chappell (1919-2010) Indian Attack 19in high
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Bill Chappell (1919-2010) Indian Attack inscribed 'Bill Chappell © 1972 Museum Series 3/15' and stamped 'TAOS NM FDRY' (on the base)bronze with dark brown patina19in highModeled in 1972. Provenance: Acquired by the late owner, circa 1982.Literature: S.H. McGarry, Honoring The Western Tradition: The L.D. "Brink" Brinkman Collection, Kerrville, Texas, 2003, p. 187, illustrated.
Bonhams
Jan. 19, 2018
Chappell, Bill (1919-2010) "Geronimo"
Est: $300 - $600
Chappell, Bill (1919-2010) "Geronimo"
Scottsdale Art Auction, LLC
Jan. 19, 2018
Chappell, Bill (1919-2010) "The Optimist"
Est: $300 - $500
Chappell, Bill (1919-2010) "The Optimist"
Scottsdale Art Auction, LLC
Jan. 19, 2018
Chappell, Bill (1919-2010) "Coyote in Trap"
Est: $300 - $600
Chappell, Bill (1919-2010) "Coyote in Trap"
Scottsdale Art Auction, LLC
Jan. 19, 2018
Chappell, Bill (1919-2010) "Buffalo Museum Series"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Chappell, Bill (1919-2010) "Buffalo Museum Series"
Scottsdale Art Auction, LLC
Jan. 19, 2018
Chappell, Bill (1919-2010) "Elk Museum Series"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Chappell, Bill (1919-2010) "Elk Museum Series"
Scottsdale Art Auction, LLC
Apr. 29, 2016
After Remington (1861-1909) & Chappell Bronze Trio
Est: $300 - $500
Artist: After Frederic Remington (1861-1909) and Bill Chappell (1919-2010); Title: "Sunfisher", "The Cheyenne", and "Troop Of The Plains"; Medium: (3) Bronze sculptures; Year or Era Produced: 20th Century; Signature: On base; Approximate Measurement: 11" x 5.25" x 5.75"; Approximate Weight: 16 lbs
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
Jan. 17, 2015
Bill Chappell (1919 - 2010) "All in a Day's Work" signed and numbered print
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Bill Chappell (1919 - 2010) "All in a Day's Work" signed and numbered print
Auctions & Services Unlimited
May. 23, 2013
Bill Chappell (American b. 1919)
Est: $500 - $800
"Lesson for a Bronc". Oil on canvas, signed in lower left, framed in gilt frame overall 31-1/4" x 43-1/4", with nameplate. View on AspireAuctions.com"
Aspire Auctions Fine Art & Antiques
May. 17, 2011
BILL CHAPPELL (American, b. 1919) Landscape with Two De
Est: $500 - $800
BILL CHAPPELL (American, b. 1919) Landscape with Two Deer Gouache and watercolor on paper 8-1/2 x 23 inches (21.6 x 58.4 cm) Signed lower left: Chappell
Heritage Auctions
Nov. 20, 2010
PROPERTY OF A PROMINENT TEXAS COLLECTOR BILL CHAPPELL
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
PROPERTY OF A PROMINENT TEXAS COLLECTOR BILL CHAPPELL (American, b.1919) Landscape with Two Deer Gouache and watercolor on paper 8-1/2 x 23 inches (21.6 x 58.4 cm) Signed lower left: Chappell
Heritage Auctions