Robert Chase Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Robert Chase Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 24, 2026
Robert Chase (1919-2014) American, Original Watercolor on Paper
Est: $200 - $400
Robert Chase (1919-2014) American, Original Watercolor on Paper. Depicts a striking white heron in flight against a foggy blue tropical landscape. Signed bottom right. Overall Size: 20 x 26 in. Sight Size: 15 x 21 1/4 in. Robert Chase (1919-2014) was an American painter and educator celebrated for his watercolor landscapes and contributions to the Sarasota, Florida, arts community. A veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force, he used the GI Bill to attend the Ringling School of Art in 1947 before opening his own institution, The Chase School of Art, two years later. His work gained national recognition in 1955 when his watercolors for the Bradenton Herald Mail-Away were syndicated in newspapers across the country, which contributed to a local population boom. Chase also served as the artist-in-residence at the Florida Federation of Art and later focused on painting circus life and volunteering at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, which his former student, Marie Selby, founded. His pieces are held in the permanent collections of institutions like the University of Florida and the Ringling Museum of Art.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Jan. 24, 2026
Robert Chase (1919-2014) American, Large Original Watercolor on Paper
Est: $300 - $600
Robert Chase (1919-2014) American, Large Original Watercolor on Paper. Depicts a fishing trawler raised for barnacle scraping, with a glorious yellow sunset sky in the distance. Signed bottom left. Comes with several newspaper articles and fliers about the artist and various events celebrating his work. Overall Size: 30 1/4 x 40 1/4 in. Sight Size: 21 x 28 1/2 in. Robert Chase (1919-2014) was an American painter and educator celebrated for his watercolor landscapes and contributions to the Sarasota, Florida, arts community. A veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force, he used the GI Bill to attend the Ringling School of Art in 1947 before opening his own institution, The Chase School of Art, two years later. His work gained national recognition in 1955 when his watercolors for the Bradenton Herald Mail-Away were syndicated in newspapers across the country, which contributed to a local population boom. Chase also served as the artist-in-residence at the Florida Federation of Art and later focused on painting circus life and volunteering at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, which his former student, Marie Selby, founded. His pieces are held in the permanent collections of institutions like the University of Florida and the Ringling Museum of Art.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Jan. 24, 2026
Robert Chase (1919-2014) American, Original Watercolor on Paper
Est: $200 - $400
Robert Chase (1919-2014) American, Original Watercolor on Paper. Depicts palm trees and birds above a foggy shore and a darkening sky. Signed bottom left. Framed. Overall Size: 20 x 27 1/2 in. Sight Size: 14 x 21 1/2 in. Robert Chase (1919-2014) was an American painter and educator celebrated for his watercolor landscapes and contributions to the Sarasota, Florida, arts community. A veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force, he used the GI Bill to attend the Ringling School of Art in 1947 before opening his own institution, The Chase School of Art, two years later. His work gained national recognition in 1955 when his watercolors for the Bradenton Herald Mail-Away were syndicated in newspapers across the country, which contributed to a local population boom. Chase also served as the artist-in-residence at the Florida Federation of Art and later focused on painting circus life and volunteering at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, which his former student, Marie Selby, founded. His pieces are held in the permanent collections of institutions like the University of Florida and the Ringling Museum of Art.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Sep. 21, 2025
ROBERT CHASE "SHELL MIDDEN" WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Est: $400 - $600
CHASE, Robert, (American, 1919-2014): "Shell Midden", Watercolor, 22" x 29.5", unframed.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Jun. 22, 2025
Robert Chase (1919 - 2014) Watercolor
Est: $250 - $400
Robert Chase (American, 1919 - 2014) Seaside town with sailboats. Watercolor. Signed lower left. Sight Size: 13.25 x 17.25 in. Overall Framed Size: 22 x 26 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Apr. 27, 2025
ROBERT CHACE WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Est: $200 - $400
Robert Chace (1919 - 2014) was active/lived in Florida, Illinois. Robert Chase is known for Landscapes, circus scenes. Sail boats at dusk. Watercolor on paper. Framed and matted underglass. Image 11 1/2 inches x 7 1/2 inches. Frame 16 1/2 inches x 12 1/2 inches. signed lower right. Good condition. Shipping weight 3 pounds.
White's Auctions
Apr. 26, 2025
Robert Chase (1919-2014) Oil On Board
Est: -
Title: "menorah"; signed top right corner. Frame measures approximately 21inx17in; image measures approximately 16inx11.75in. In used condition with slight to medium wear to edges. Nr30347 eds
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Feb. 27, 2025
Robert Chase Asleep
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Property of a Descendant of the Artist William Merritt Chase 1849 - 1916 Robert Chase Asleep pencil on paper 9 by 13 ¼ in. 22.9 by 33.7 cm. Executed circa 1900.
Sotheby's
Feb. 16, 2025
Robert Chase (Florida, 1919 - 2014) "New Orleans"
Est: $300 - $500
Robert Chase (Florida, 1919 - 2014) New Orleans Street Scene Watercolor on Paper. Signed lower right. Sight Size: 12.75 x 17.5 in. Overall Framed Size: 23.5 x 28.25 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Dec. 13, 2024
ROBERT CHASE (AMERICAN, 1919-2014)
Est: $50 - $100
Robert Chase American, 1919-2014 Watermill watercolor Signed lower left. Mill scene with a bridge in the foreground, framed.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jul. 21, 2024
ROBERT CHASE SARASOTA CIRCUS PAINTING WITH CLOWNS
Est: $500 - $800
CHASE, Robert, (American, 1919-2014): Clowns with Circus Action in the Background, Watercolor, sight size 13" x 17.5", signed lower right, dated '50, framed, 22.25" x 26.5".
Burchard Galleries Inc
Jun. 02, 2024
Robert Chase Abstract Nautical Race Painting
Est: $300 - $400
CHASE, Robert, (American, 191-2014): Abstract depiction of a sailboat race, Oil on Masonite, signed lower right, 16" x 48", framed 18.25" x 50.25".
Amero Auctions
Jan. 26, 2024
ROBERT CHASE (AMERICAN, 1919-2014)
Est: $100 - $200
Robert Chase American, 1919-2014 Town Scene Watercolor on paper, signed lower left A township at disk, behind glass and framed.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 29, 2023
Robert Chase (Florida, 1919 - 2014) "New Orleans"
Est: $300 - $500
Robert Chase (Florida, 1919 - 2014) New Orleans Street Scene Watercolor on Paper. Signed lower right. Sight Size: 12.75 x 17.5 in. Overall Framed Size: 23.5 x 28.25 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Jun. 04, 2023
Robert Chase (1919 - 2014) Watercolor
Est: $250 - $400
Robert Chase (American, 1919 - 2014) Seaside town with sailboats. Watercolor. Signed lower left. Sight Size: 13.25 x 17.25 in. Overall Framed Size: 22 x 26 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Feb. 05, 2023
Robert Chase (1919 - 2014) Watercolor
Est: $250 - $400
Robert Chase (American, 1919 - 2014) Seaside town with sailboats. Watercolor. Signed lower left. Sight Size: 13.25 x 17.25 in. Overall Framed Size: 22 x 26 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Oct. 02, 2022
Robert Chase (FL. 1919 - 2014) Watercolor
Est: $500 - $700
Robert Chase (FL. 1919 - 2014) "The Bridge, NY 1957" Watercolor. Signed lower left. Sight Size: 19.75 x 28 in. Overall Framed Size: 32.25 x 40.25 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Oct. 02, 2022
Robert Chase (FL. 1919 - 2014) Watercolor
Est: $500 - $700
Robert Chase (FL. 1919 - 2014) "Early Autumn" Watercolor. Signed lower left. Condition: some areas of foxing to paper Sight Size: 20.25 x 28.5 in. Overall Framed Size: 35.5 x 43.25 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Oct. 02, 2022
Robert Chase (FL. 1919 - 2014) "Sailboat Regatta"
Est: $600 - $800
Robert Chase (FL. 1919 - 2014) "Sailboat Regatta" Oil on Board. Signed lower right. Sight Size: in. Overall Framed Size: in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Oct. 02, 2022
Robert Chase (1919 - 2014) Watercolor
Est: $250 - $400
Robert Chase (American, 1919 - 2014) Seaside town with sailboats. Watercolor. Signed lower left. Sight Size: 13.25 x 17.25 in. Overall Framed Size: 22 x 26 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Jun. 11, 2022
ROBERT CHASE (American. b. 1919) PAINTING
Est: $800 - $1,200
Heron in a Marsh. Signed l/r. Oil on Canvas. 30 x 40 in., overall 34 by 44.5 in.
Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
May. 21, 2022
Robert Chase (1919-2014) American, Encaustic/Board
Est: $100 - $200
Musician in clown-face playing banjo on stage, oil casein lacquer on masonite, signed lower left. Robert Chase was born in Champaign, Illinois, studied art University of Illinois, and was an aerial photographer for the US Air Force in the South Pacific for four years. In 1947 he moved to Sarasota, Florida to attend the Ringling School of Art and later taught there. Chase opened his own art school in 1952 and continued to do so until the mid 1980s. Overall Size: 13 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. Sight Size: 7 5/8 x 9 5/8 in. Location R/S NEAR VENT
Sarasota Estate Auction
Feb. 19, 2022
ROBERT CHASE SURREAL PAINTING
Est: $300 - $500
CHASE, Robert, (American, 1919-): Surreal Scene with Multiple Figures in an Eerie Red Atmosphere, Oil/Wood, signed lower left, unframed.6.25" x 12.125".
Burchard Galleries Inc
Apr. 18, 2021
ROBERT CHASE FLORIDA LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Est: $400 - $600
CHASE, Robert, (American, b.1919): Florida Landscape Scene with River, Palms and Scrub, Oil/Canvas Mounted on Board, 24'' x 36'', signed lower left, unframed.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Mar. 21, 2021
ROBERT CHASE FLORIDA LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Est: $400 - $600
CHASE, Robert, (American, b.1919): Florida Landscape Scene with River, Palms and Scrub, Oil/Canvas Mounted on Board, 24" x 36", signed lower left, unframed.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Mar. 21, 2021
ROBERT CHASE FLORIDA DRY DOCK PAINTING
Est: $500 - $800
CHASE, Robert, (American, b.1919): Boat in Dry Dock, Watercolor, sight size 15.5" x 23.5", signed lower left, framed, 26.5" x 32.5".
Burchard Galleries Inc
Oct. 18, 2020
ROBERT CHASE SURREAL ABSTRACT PAINTING
Est: $300 - $500
CHASE, Robert, (American, 1919-): Surreal Scene with Birds in Flight, Oil/Masonite with heavy Impasto, 16'' x 12'', signed lower left, framed, 22.25'' x 18.25''.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Oct. 18, 2020
ROBERT CHASE SURREAL ABSTRACT PAINTING
Est: $300 - $500
CHASE, Robert, (American, 1919-): Abstract Surreal Doves in Flight, Oil/Board, 12'' x 9'', signed lower left, framed, 19'' x 16.5''.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Sep. 26, 2020
Chase, Robert (American, b. 1919). Clowns. Mixed media, oil...
Est: $200 - $300
Chase, Robert (American, b. 1919). Clowns. Mixed media, oil over wash on wove paper. Signed by Chase. Framed, 24 x 30”. Few small chips to frame,, light dampstaining to matting.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Mar. 01, 2020
Robert Chase (Florida, B. 1919)
Est: $400 - $800
Robert Chase (Florida, B. 1919) Watercolor on board. Signed lower left. Sight Size: 21 x 28.25 in. Overall Size: 26 x 33.5 in.
Helmuth Stone
Jan. 11, 2020
ROBERT CHASE, Oil on board, Mid-20th century
Est: $200 - $400
Oil on board painting by Robert Chase (American, 1919-2014) showing a red truck and a flower vendor. Chase was a well known Florida artist whose subjects included landscapes and the circus. Signed at lower left. Circa mid-20th Century. Excellent condition. Board measures 18" x 14". Framed size is 25" x 22".
Blackwell Auctions LLC
Dec. 15, 2019
Robert Chase (Florida, B. 1919)
Est: $400 - $800
Robert Chase (Florida, B. 1919) Watercolor on board. Signed lower left. Sight Size: 21 x 28.25 in. Overall Size: 26 x 33.5 in.
Helmuth Stone
Dec. 15, 2019
Robert Chase (Florida, B. 1919)
Est: $300 - $500
Robert Chase (Florida, B. 1919) Watercolor of a Figure in a street scene. Sight Size: 12.75 x 17.5 in. Overall Size: 23.5 x 28.25 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Apr. 28, 2019
Robert Chase (born 1919) Sarasota Bridge
Est: $700 - $900
Robert Chase (Florida, born 1919) Watercolor of a Sarasota Drawbridge. Signed lower right. Sight size: 18 x 24.5 inches. Chase's paintings were exhibited at American Embassies in Rome, Paris and Helsinki by the United States Department of State from 1960 through the 1970s. Also, his work toured Europe and South America in a traveling exhibition sponsored by the United States Information Agency. In addition his work was included in exhibitions at the National Gallery of Art, High Museum, University of Illinois, University of Florida and the University of North Carolina to name a few.
Helmuth Stone
Apr. 09, 2019
ROBERT CHASE, AMERICAN (B. 1919)
Est: $50 - $100
Signed lower right. Painting of clown. Dimensions: (Frame) H 27" x W 23", (Sight) H 14.5" x W 12" Condition: Frame intentionally distressed. Mat with discoloration and stains.
Westport Auction
Mar. 03, 2019
Robert Chase (1919 - 2014) "Lido Beach"
Est: $200 - $400
Robert Chase (1919 - 2014) "Lido Beach" Sarasota Florida Watercolor. Signed lower right. Chase's paintings were exhibited at American Embassies in Rome, Paris and Helsinki by the United States Department of State from 1960 through the 1970s. Also, his work toured Europe and South America in a traveling exhibition sponsored by the United States Information Agency. In addition his work was included in exhibitions at the National Gallery of Art, High Museum, University of Illinois, University of Florida and the University of North Carolina to name a few. Sight Size: 10.25 x 14.5 in. Overall Size: 17.25 x 21.25 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Mar. 03, 2019
Robert Chase (Florida, 1919 - 2014) Sarasota
Est: $400 - $800
Robert Chase (Florida, Illinois, born 1919) Watercolor of figures fishing on a pier. Possibly New Pass Sarasota or Anna Maria Island. Signed lower right. University of North Carolina Exhibition label verso. Chase's paintings were exhibited at American Embassies in Rome, Paris and Helsinki by the United States Department of State from 1960 through the 1970s. Also, his work toured Europe and South America in a traveling exhibition sponsored by the United States Information Agency. In addition his work was included in exhibitions at the National Gallery of Art, High Museum, University of Illinois, University of Florida and the University of North Carolina to name a few. Sight Size: 21 x 29 in. Overall Size: 31.25 x 39.25 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Feb. 26, 2019
ROBERT CHASE, AMERICAN (B. 1919)
Est: $50 - $150
Signed lower right. Painting of clown. Dimensions: (Frame) H 27" x W 23", (Sight) H 14.5" x W 12" Condition: Frame intentionally distressed. Mat with discoloration and stains.
Westport Auction
Feb. 10, 2019
Robert Chase (American b.1919) Watercolor
Est: $300 - $500
Artist signed lower left: Robert Chase. Measurements: Sight: H: 21 1/2; W: 29 1/4 inches. Frame: H: 31 3/4; W: 39 1/2 inches. Shipping weight: 14 lbs The following biography was submitted by Lee Corbino: ROBERT CHASE 1919- Robert Chase was born in Champaign, IL in 1919. He studied art at the University of Illinois. In 1941, he was an aerial reconnaissance photographer for the US Air Force in the South Pacific for four years. He resumed his studies at the University of Hawaii. In 1947 he moved to Sarasota, Florida to attend the Ringling School of Art on the GI bill and taught at the Ringling School of Art from 1950-51. Chase opened his own school-- The Chase School of Art in 1952 and continued to do so until the mid 1980s.
Elder's Fine Art & Antiques
Jan. 20, 2019
Robert Chase (Florida, Illinois, born 1919)
Est: $150 - $300
Robert Chase (Florida, Illinois, born 1919) Watercolor of a boat. Signed lower left. In 1947 he moved to Sarasota, Florida to attend the Ringling School of Art on the GI bill and taught at the Ringling School of Art from 1950-51. Chase opened his own school-- The Chase School of Art in 1952 and continued to do so until the mid 1980s. His paintings were exhibited at American Embassies in Rome, Paris and Helsinki by the United States Department of State from 1960 through the 1970s. Also, his work toured Europe and South America in a traveling exhibition sponsored by the United States Information Agency. In addition his work was included in exhibitions at the National Gallery of Art, High Museum, University of Illinois, University of Florida and the University of North Carolina to name a few. Sight size: 10.5 x 14 in. Overall Size: 18.5 x 22.5 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Jan. 20, 2018
ROBERT CHASE (AMERICAN, B.1919) WATERCOLOR
Est: $100 - $300
NICELY FRAMED AND MATTED. OVERALL 19"X37"
Freedom Auction Company
Oct. 21, 2017
Robert Chase Heishman color photo IMG 3, 2012
Est: $100 - $200
Heishman, Robert Chase (Contemporary American) IMG #3 from IMG, 2012, archival inkjet print, 10 X 15 image on 12 X 17 paper inscribed 18/30 on the frame reverse and signed, framed in black metal measuring 15.5 x 18 inches
Concept Art Gallery
Mar. 25, 2017
Robert Chase (born 1919)
Est: $100 - $200
Robert Chase (born 1919). Depicting a fisherman bringing his catch to shore. Size: 22 x 28 in. Unframed. Condition: missing piece to board.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Jan. 15, 2017
Robert Chase (born 1919)
Est: $80 - $160
Robert Chase (born 1919) is active/lives in Florida, Illinois. Robert Chase is known for landscapes, circus scenes. Size: 7.5 x 11.75 in.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Sep. 16, 2016
Robert Chase (Florida, Illinois, born 1919)
Est: $400 - $800
Robert Chase (Florida, Illinois, born 1919) large oil on canvas of a heron in flight near a wooded river landscape. Sight size: 29 x 39 inches. Signed lower right. In 1947 he moved to Sarasota, Florida to attend the Ringling School of Art on the GI bill and taught at the Ringling School of Art from 1950-51. Chase opened his own school-- The Chase School of Art in 1952 and continued to do so until the mid 1980s. Private collectors include Vincent Price, Walter P. Chrysler, Charlton Heston, Xavier Cugat, MacKinlay Kantor, Jason Robarts, Jose Quentaro, Jimmy Stewart, Emmett Kelly, Al Hirschfeld, Roger Williams (pianist), Dr. Meeks (former Dean of Art, Yale University) LeRoy Collins former Governor of Florida and John Ringing North. Museums and Public Collections: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Ford Collection of American Art, Detroit, MI Montgomery Museum of Art, Montgomery, AL Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa, OK Cecil B. DeMille Circus Collection, Los Angeles, CA Ringling Brothers Circus Collection, Barabou, WI University of Illinois, Champaign, IL High Museum, Atlanta, GA Four Arts, Palm Beach, FL University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC Natural History Museum, Washington, DC University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham, AL Fine Arts Society, Sarasota, FL Crane Paper Co, Dalton, MA Midlands Steamship Lines, Chicago, IL Marie Selby Foundation, Sarasota, FL
Sarasota Estate Auction
Jul. 30, 2016
Robert Chase (born 1919)
Est: $100 - $200
Robert Chase (born 1919) is active/lives in Florida, Illinois. Robert Chase is known for landscapes, circus scenes. Size: 7.5 x 11.75 in.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Jul. 30, 2016
(2) Robert Chase (Born 1919) Hand Painted Plaques
Est: $150 - $300
(2) Robert Chase (Born 1919) Hand Painted Plaques. In 1947 he moved to Sarasota, Florida to attend the Ringling School of Art on the GI bill and taught at the Ringling School of Art from 1950-51. Chase opened his own school-- The Chase School of Art in 1952 and continued to do so until the mid 1980s. His paintings were exhibited at American Embassies in Rome, Paris and Helsinki by the United States Department of State from 1960 through the 1970s. Also, his work toured Europe and South America in a traveling exhibition sponsored by the United States Information Agency. In addition his work was included in exhibitions at the National Gallery of Art, High Museum, University of Illinois, University of Florida and the University of North Carolina to name a few. Private collectors include Vincent Price, Walter P. Chrysler, Charlton Heston, Xavier Cugat, MacKinlay Kantor, Jason Robarts, Jose Quentaro, Jimmy Stewart, Emmett Kelly, Al Hirschfeld, Roger Williams (pianist), Dr. Meeks (former Dean of Art, Yale University) LeRoy Collins former Governor of Florida and John Ringing North. Museums and Public Collections: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Ford Collection of American Art, Detroit, MI Montgomery Museum of Art, Montgomery, AL Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa, OK Cecil B. DeMille Circus Collection, Los Angeles, CA Ringling Brothers Circus Collection, Barabou, WI University of Illinois, Champaign, IL High Museum, Atlanta, GA Four Arts, Palm Beach, FL University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC Natural History Museum, Washington, DC University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham, AL Fine Arts Society, Sarasota, FL Crane Paper Co, Dalton, MA Midlands Steamship Lines, Chicago, IL Marie Selby Foundation, Sarasota, FL
Sarasota Estate Auction
Apr. 12, 2014
LOT OF TWO 1950's Robert Chase Watercolor " STREET SCENE"
Est: -
OT OF TWO 1950's Robert Chase Watercolor " STREET SCENE" American, born 1919- Force in the South Pacific for four years. He resumed his studies at the University of Hawaii. In 1947 he moved to Sarasota, Florida to attend the Ringling School of Art on the
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