Frederick Stuart Church Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Frederick Stuart Church Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 09, 2025
Frederick Stuart Church (1842-1924) The Lion in Love, 1883
Est: $100 - $150
Etching, plate signed and dated lower left, printed in an ochre toned ink on a medium weight wove type sheet. 9" x 14"
Peterborough Auctions
Feb. 13, 2025
FREDERICK STUART CHURCH, AMERICAN 1842-1924, TWO DRYADS, Oil on canvas, 11 x 19 3/4 in. (27.9 x 50.2 cm.), Frame: 22 1/2 x 30 1/2 in. (57.2 x 77.5 cm.)
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
FREDERICK STUART CHURCH AMERICAN, 1842-1924 TWO DRYADS Oil on canvas Lower left signed: F.S. Church
Potomack Company
Nov. 07, 2024
Frederick Stuart Church (American, 1842-1924) "The Mermaid" Etching
Est: $25 - $250
DESCRIPTION: Etching by Frederick Stuart Church (American, 1842-1924) entitled "The Mermaid" depicting a mermaid riding a seahorse. CIRCA: Late 19th century ORIGIN: American DIMENSIONS: (Image) H: 8.75" W: 5.75" (Sight) H: 9.75" W: 6.75" (Frame) H: 15.75" W: 13.75" CONDITION: Great condition. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email.
Akiba Galleries
Oct. 29, 2024
FREDERICK STUART CHURCH, AMERICAN 1842-1924, FEEDING THE SWANS - SCENE FROM "THE UGLY DUCKLING", Gouache, body color on paper mounted on board, Sight: 13 x 8 in. (33 x 20.3 cm.), Frame: 24 x 18 1/2 in. (61 x 47 cm.)
Est: $800 - $1,200
FREDERICK STUART CHURCH AMERICAN, 1842-1924 FEEDING THE SWANS - SCENE FROM "THE UGLY DUCKLING" Gouache, body color on paper mounted on board Lower left signed: F.S. Church / Scene in / Hans Anderson / Ugly Duckling; verso miscellaneous inscriptions on back of board
Potomack Company
Sep. 13, 2024
FREDERICK S CHURCH 'LADY WITH BLUE BIRDS' 1908 O/C
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Frederick Stuart Church (American, 1842-1924). 'Lady with Blue Birds' - 1908, oil on canvas, signed and dated LR. Framed. Provenance: The Collection of Diana McCluskey, Tampa, FL; acquired from Broward Auction Gallery, Dania Beach, FL, November 13, 2022, Lot 146. Approximate dimensions: canvas h. 16", w. 40"; frame h. 19.375", w. 43.5", d. 2.25".
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
May. 17, 2024
Frederic Stuart Church (American, 1842-1924) Oil on Artist Board, 1898, "Dunes", H 8" W 12"
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Signed and dated in the lower right "FS Church 98". Depicting dunes on a stormy shoreline. In period carved and gold leaf frame. Verso of frame having label from Hermann Wunderlich & Co. 868 Broadway, NY with inventory #46556. Provenance: Property from a Birmingham, MI private collector. Purchased DuMouchelles 10/14/18 Lot #2019. Estate of Robert Whitton, Clarkston, MI and Palm Beach, FL
DuMouchelles
May. 16, 2024
Frederick Stuart Church, large oil on canvas, 1916
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Frederick Stuart Church (American, 1842-1924), Young Woman on Horseback, signed and dated lower right, 46"h x 44"w (stretchers), 50"h x 48"w (frame)
Millea Bros Ltd
Jan. 31, 2024
Frederick Stuart Church, O/C Jolly Christmas Load
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Offered is an incredible oil on canvas painting by Frederick Stuart Church (American, 1842-1924), signed lower left along with inscription "XMAS" and dated 1886. Titled "Here's a Jolly Christmas Load", this is the original painting for the 2page spread that appeared in Harper's Weekly, 1886. Image size seen approx. 23" x 16", overall frame size approx. 33" x 26". Canvas has some areas of craquelure, and has been re-lined.
Weiss Auctions
Jan. 29, 2024
FREDERICK STUART CHURCH (New York/Michigan, 1842-1924), "The Mermaid"., Etching printed in green, 9" x 6". Unframed.
Est: $150 - $250
FREDERICK STUART CHURCH New York/Michigan, 1842-1924 "The Mermaid".
Eldred's
Jan. 27, 2024
Frederick Stuart Church O/C Painting, "Out for Spin"
Est: $2,800 - $3,200
Frederick Stuart Church (New York, Michigan, 1842-1924) "Out for Spin," oil on canvas painting depicting a young woman seated at the bow of a rowboat manned by four cherubs, each holding an oar, the scene observed by two seagulls on a bank, lower left. Inscribed, signed, and dated "F.S. Church NY 1904" lower left. Gilt placard with title and artist's name, affixed lower center of frame. Housed in a Louis XIV style giltwood frame with pierced corners and centers. Sight: 15 3/4" H x 42 3/4" W. Framed: 30 1/4" H x 57" W x 4" D. Artist Biography: "Known for his decorative work, especially of anthropomorphic animals, Frederick Stuart Church was a native of Michigan who had a long career in New York City. He had in-depth knowledge of animal anatomy, which was evident in the depictions of this subject in oil, watercolor, and etchings. His first allegorical compositions were produced in the mid-1870s. Although he was a strong believer in academic training, Church did not visit Europe until late in life and felt that foreign art had little to teach Americans. He was directed by his parents toward a business career, and worked from the age thirteen to seventeen for the American Express Company in Chicago. He did a lot of drawing in his spare time. For three years, he served in Union artillery during the Civil War, and then returned to Chicago where he studied at the Chicago Art Academy with Walter Shirlaw. In 1870, he moved to New York and studied at the National Academy of Design with Lemuel Wilmarth and at the Art Students League. Early on, he earned his living as a commercial artist including illustrations for "Harper's Weekly." His illustrations often featured black and white drawings of animals. He also worked in watercolors and oils and was skilled as an etcher. He was a member of the National Academy of Design." (source: 300 YEARS OF AMERICAN ART by Michael David Zellman, published by The Wellfleet Press, Secaucus, 1987).
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Dec. 05, 2023
Frederick Stuart Church (American 1842-1924) - Fairy on a Branch with Owls
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Frederick Stuart Church (American 1842-1924) - Fairy on a Branch with Owls Inscribed, signed and dated ‘Copyright FS CHURCH NY 85’ bottom right, oil on canvas laid on masonite 10.8 in x 18.5 in. (27.4x47cm) Provenance Sotheby's Arcade, New York, Sale of December 14, 2005, Lot 207. Private Collection, New York.
Freeman's | Hindman
Oct. 10, 2023
Frederick Stuart Church, Pink Flamingos
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Frederick Stuart Church Pink Flamingos 1921 oil on canvas 20 h x 25 w in (51 x 63 cm) Signed and dated to lower right '© F.S. Church 1921'. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 10, 2023
Frederick Stuart Church, Boy and Swan Fantasy (after Arthur Wardle)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Frederick Stuart Church Boy and Swan Fantasy (after Arthur Wardle) 1900 oil on canvas 12.25 h x 18.125 w in (31 x 46 cm) Signed, dated and inscribed to lower center 'F.S. Church NY Copyright 1900'. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 19, 2023
Frederick Stuart Church, A Sketch
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Frederick Stuart Church A Sketch 1916 oil on canvas 22 h x 16.25 w in (56 x 41 cm) Signed, titled and dated to lower right 'A Sketch F.S. Church 1916'. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Dec. 07, 2022
Frederick Stuart Church (1842-1924): Sketch for 'Lion in Love'
Est: $800 - $1,200
Pencil on paper, 'Fs Church' and inscribed 'Original sketch for etching 'Lion in Love' lower left, with label from The Max Williams Company, NY. 9 3/4 x 13 1/2 in. (sight), 17 1/2 x 22 in. (frame).
STAIR
Dec. 06, 2022
Frederick Stuart Church (American, 1842-1924) The Water Lily
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Frederick Stuart Church (American, 1842-1924) The Water Lily Signed, located, and dated 'F.S.Church/NY/'89' bottom left, oil on canvas 18 x 12 in. (45.7 x 30.5cm) Provenance Private Collection, Pennsylvania. Frame: 30 x 24 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 13, 2022
Frederick Stuart Church (NY,MI,1842-1924) oil painting antique
Est: $4,000 - $5,250
ARTIST: Frederick Stuart Church (New York, Michigan, 1842 - 1924) NAME: Lady with Bluebirds YEAR: 1908 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Missing few flakes of paint. Very minor craquelure. Minor inpainting in upper right corner. SIGHT SIZE: 16 x 40 inches / 40 x 101 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 119014 US Shipping $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Known for his decorative work with a sense of fun and humor, especially of anthropomorphic animals, Frederic Stuart Church was a native of Michigan who had a long career in New York City. He had in-depth knowledge of animal anatomy, which was evident in the depictions of this subject in oil, watercolor, and etchings.His first allegorical compositions were produced in the mid-1870s. Although he was a strong believer in academic training, Church did not visit Europe until late in life and felt that foreign art had little to teach Americans.He was directed by his parents toward a business career, and worked from the age thirteen to seventeen for the American Express Company in Chicago. He did a lot of drawing in his spare time.For three years, he served in Union artillery during the Civil War, and then returned to Chicago where he studied at the Chicago Art Academy with Walter Shirlaw.In 1870, he moved to New York and studied at the National Academy of Design with Lemuel Wilmarth and at the Art Students League. Early on, he earned his living as a commercial artist including illustrations for "Harper's Weekly." His illustrations often featured black and white drawings of animals.He also worked in watercolors and oils and was especially skilled as an etcher.He was a member of the National Academy of Design.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Sep. 22, 2022
FREDERICK STUART CHURCH The Three Mermaids.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
FREDERICK STUART CHURCH The Three Mermaids. Oil on canvas, 1908. 490x955 mm; 19 1/2x37 5/8 inches. Signed, inscribed "NY" and dated in oil, lower right recto. Provenance: Grant B. Schley, New York; McQueen's West-Side Gallery, New York, with the label; private collection, New Jersey, 1974. Exhibited: "Winter Exhibition," National Academy of Design, New York, December 12, 1908- January 9, 1909, number 241. Published: "The Winter Exhibition of the National Gallery," Los Angeles Herald, January 3, 1909, page 52 (illustrated).
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 21, 2022
Frederick Stuart Church (NY,MI,1842-1924) oil painting antique
Est: $4,250 - $5,250
ARTIST: Frederick Stuart Church (New York, Michigan, 1842 - 1924) NAME: Lady with Bluebirds YEAR: 1908 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Missing few flakes of paint. Very minor craquelure. Minor inpainting in upper right corner. SIGHT SIZE: 16 x 40 inches / 40 x 101 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 119014 US Shipping $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Known for his decorative work with a sense of fun and humor, especially of anthropomorphic animals, Frederic Stuart Church was a native of Michigan who had a long career in New York City. He had in-depth knowledge of animal anatomy, which was evident in the depictions of this subject in oil, watercolor, and etchings.His first allegorical compositions were produced in the mid-1870s. Although he was a strong believer in academic training, Church did not visit Europe until late in life and felt that foreign art had little to teach Americans.He was directed by his parents toward a business career, and worked from the age thirteen to seventeen for the American Express Company in Chicago. He did a lot of drawing in his spare time.For three years, he served in Union artillery during the Civil War, and then returned to Chicago where he studied at the Chicago Art Academy with Walter Shirlaw.In 1870, he moved to New York and studied at the National Academy of Design with Lemuel Wilmarth and at the Art Students League. Early on, he earned his living as a commercial artist including illustrations for "Harper's Weekly." His illustrations often featured black and white drawings of animals.He also worked in watercolors and oils and was especially skilled as an etcher.He was a member of the National Academy of Design.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jul. 16, 2022
FREDERICK CHURCH ETCHING
Est: $5 - $500
Frederick Church (American 1842-1924) etching titled The Mermaid, 8 3/4" x 5 3/4", frame-17 1/2" x 14 1/2". Good condition.
Dovetail Auctions, LLC
Jun. 17, 2022
FREDERICK STUART CHURCH (AMERICAN, 1842-1924), OIL ON CANVAS, 1914, H 22", W 16", PORTRAIT OF EVELYN NESBITT (MODEL)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Signed and dated lower right. Framed H 28.75", W 21.75".
DuMouchelles
Jun. 17, 2022
FREDERICK STUART CHURCH (AMERICAN, 1842-1924), OIL ON CANVAS, 1912, H 38.5", W 26.75", PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN WITH A DOG
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Signed and dated lower left. Framed H 47", W 35".
DuMouchelles
May. 08, 2022
Frederick Stuart Church (NY,MI,1842-1924) oil painting antique
Est: $4,500 - $5,500
ARTIST: Frederick Stuart Church (New York, Michigan, 1842 - 1924) NAME: Lady with Bluebirds YEAR: 1908 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Missing few flakes of paint. Very minor craquelure. Minor inpainting in upper right corner. SIGHT SIZE: 16 x 40 inches / 40 x 101 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 119014 US Shipping $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Known for his decorative work with a sense of fun and humor, especially of anthropomorphic animals, Frederic Stuart Church was a native of Michigan who had a long career in New York City. He had in-depth knowledge of animal anatomy, which was evident in the depictions of this subject in oil, watercolor, and etchings.His first allegorical compositions were produced in the mid-1870s. Although he was a strong believer in academic training, Church did not visit Europe until late in life and felt that foreign art had little to teach Americans.He was directed by his parents toward a business career, and worked from the age thirteen to seventeen for the American Express Company in Chicago. He did a lot of drawing in his spare time.For three years, he served in Union artillery during the Civil War, and then returned to Chicago where he studied at the Chicago Art Academy with Walter Shirlaw.In 1870, he moved to New York and studied at the National Academy of Design with Lemuel Wilmarth and at the Art Students League. Early on, he earned his living as a commercial artist including illustrations for "Harper's Weekly." His illustrations often featured black and white drawings of animals.He also worked in watercolors and oils and was especially skilled as an etcher.He was a member of the National Academy of Design.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
May. 05, 2022
Frederick Stuart Church (American, 1842-1924) "The Dolls' Matinee"
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
Oil on masonite. Signed 'F. S. Church N.Y. 91. Copyright' (lower right). Literature: Horst, "Frederick Stuart Church, A Brush with Imagination," pg. 156, illustrated.
Cottone Auctions
May. 05, 2022
Frederick Stuart Church (American, 1842-1924) "See-Saw"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Oil on canvas. Signed 'F. S. Church N.Y. 91. Copyright' (lower right). Literature: Horst, "Frederick Stuart Church, A Brush with Imagination," pg. 172, illustrated.
Cottone Auctions
Feb. 06, 2022
Frederick Stuart Church (NY,MI,1842-1924) oil painting antique
Est: $4,500 - $6,000
ARTIST: Frederick Stuart Church (New York, Michigan, 1842 - 1924) NAME: Lady with Bluebirds YEAR: 1908 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Missing few flakes of paint. Very minor craquelure. Minor inpainting in upper right corner. SIGHT SIZE: 16 x 40 inches / 40 x 101 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 119014 US Shipping $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Known for his decorative work with a sense of fun and humor, especially of anthropomorphic animals, Frederic Stuart Church was a native of Michigan who had a long career in New York City. He had in-depth knowledge of animal anatomy, which was evident in the depictions of this subject in oil, watercolor, and etchings.His first allegorical compositions were produced in the mid-1870s. Although he was a strong believer in academic training, Church did not visit Europe until late in life and felt that foreign art had little to teach Americans.He was directed by his parents toward a business career, and worked from the age thirteen to seventeen for the American Express Company in Chicago. He did a lot of drawing in his spare time.For three years, he served in Union artillery during the Civil War, and then returned to Chicago where he studied at the Chicago Art Academy with Walter Shirlaw.In 1870, he moved to New York and studied at the National Academy of Design with Lemuel Wilmarth and at the Art Students League. Early on, he earned his living as a commercial artist including illustrations for "Harper's Weekly." His illustrations often featured black and white drawings of animals.He also worked in watercolors and oils and was especially skilled as an etcher.He was a member of the National Academy of Design.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jan. 29, 2022
Frederick Stuart Church, Dancing polar bear, 1916.
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Church, Frederick Stuart (American, 1842-1924) Polar bear dancing for a seated woman playing a banjo. 1916. Oil on canvas. Signed and dated l.r. Sight: 19 3/4" x 27". Frame: 23 1/2" x 31". Condition: Three small areas of chipped paint on right side of bear.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Dec. 05, 2021
FREDERICK STUART CHURCH (AMERICAN, 1842–1924) THE POLAR BEAR DANCE
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
Frederick Stuart Church (American, 1842–1924) The Polar Bear Dance Signed, inscribed and dated 'F.S. Church/From.Heim.Far-Hills/New Jersey/1915' bottom right, oil on canvas 33 x 51 in. (83.8 x 129.5cm) Provenance Private Collection, New York, New York. Estate Sale, New York, sale of August 9th, 1944. Acquired directly from the above sale. Meredith Galleries, New York, New York. Acquired directly from the above. Private Collection, Brooklyn, New York. By descent in the family. Private Collection, Pennsylvania. Condition report: Frame: 37 x 55 x 1 1/2 in. In overall fair to good condition, with faint hairline craquelure running vertically throughout the canvas. We notice some craquelure webs at times as well, for example at upper right corner. With light flaking on the main bear's face. The canvas would benefit from a light cleaning, judging from the yellowish smears in some parts of the canvas (from the old varnish, most likely). Examination under UV light does not reveal any sign of inpainting. With a small flake at center right (on one of the bears), slight abrasions along the outer edges, including the top outer edge, where we notice three pinpoint holes at upper right.
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 16, 2021
Frederick Stuart Church, (1842-1927 New York, NY), "The Tease," 1899, Watercolor and gouache on paper laid to board, 13.625" H x 10.75"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Frederick Stuart Church (1842-1927 New York, NY) "The Tease," 1899 Watercolor and gouache on paper laid to board Signed, dated and with the artist's copyright lower right: F.S. Church N.Y.; signed and titled in another hand verso 13.625" H x 10.75" W Provenance: Sold: John Moran Auctioneers, Monrovia, CA, California & American Paintings, February 18, 2003, Lot 00139 Sold: John Moran Auctioneers, Monrovia, CA, California & American Paintings, June 21, 2005, Lot 00131
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 14, 2021
Frederick Stuart Church (NY,MI,1842-1924) oil painting antique
Est: $4,750 - $6,250
ARTIST: Frederick Stuart Church (New York, Michigan, 1842 - 1924) NAME: Lady with Bluebirds YEAR: 1908 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Missing few flakes of paint. Very minor craquelure. Minor inpainting in upper right corner. SIGHT SIZE: 16 x 40 inches / 40 x 101 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 119014 US Shipping $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Known for his decorative work with a sense of fun and humor, especially of anthropomorphic animals, Frederic Stuart Church was a native of Michigan who had a long career in New York City. He had in-depth knowledge of animal anatomy, which was evident in the depictions of this subject in oil, watercolor, and etchings.His first allegorical compositions were produced in the mid-1870s. Although he was a strong believer in academic training, Church did not visit Europe until late in life and felt that foreign art had little to teach Americans.He was directed by his parents toward a business career, and worked from the age thirteen to seventeen for the American Express Company in Chicago. He did a lot of drawing in his spare time.For three years, he served in Union artillery during the Civil War, and then returned to Chicago where he studied at the Chicago Art Academy with Walter Shirlaw.In 1870, he moved to New York and studied at the National Academy of Design with Lemuel Wilmarth and at the Art Students League. Early on, he earned his living as a commercial artist including illustrations for "Harper's Weekly." His illustrations often featured black and white drawings of animals.He also worked in watercolors and oils and was especially skilled as an etcher.He was a member of the National Academy of Design.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Sep. 18, 2021
Frederick Stuart Church, Dancing polar bear, 1916.
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Church, Frederick Stuart (American, 1842-1924) Polar bear dancing for a seated woman playing a banjo. 1916. Oil on canvas. Signed and dated l.r. Sight: 19 3/4" x 27". Frame: 23 1/2" x 31". Three small areas of chipped paint on right side of bear.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Sep. 18, 2021
Frederick Stuart Church, Skating polar bears, 1916
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Church, Frederick Stuart (American, 1842-1924) Woman skating with two polar bears. 1916. Oil on canvas. Signed and dated l.r. Sight: 19 3/4" x 33 1/2". Frame: 23 1/2" x 37 1/2" Condition: Paint loss and damage to canvas next to left bear.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Sep. 12, 2021
FREDERICK STUART CHURCH "DR. CHAS. STUART" PENCIL ON PAPER SKETCH
Est: -
Frederick Stuart Church (1842 - 1924) "Buffalo" Colored Pencil on Paper. Before launching his art career, Frederick Stuart Church was a soldier in the Civil War, serving under General Sherman. Later he trained at the Chicago Academy of Design, the National Academy of Design, and the Art Students' League in New York. Church first found success as an illustrator for Harper's Weekly, and by the mid-1870s, he was a respected painter, draughtsman, watercolorist, etcher, and illustrator. Church belonged to numerous artist groups aligned with three dominant interests in his career: the American Watercolor Society, the New York Etching Club, and the Society of Illustrators. He became a member of the National Academy in 1885 and was an influential artist in the etching medium, helping to spearhead its revival in the 1880s. Artist: Frederick Stuart Church Title: "Dr. Chas. Stuart" Medium: Pencil on Paper Signature Type: Unsigned Site Measurement: 7.5x4.5 in. Keywords: Native American, Indian Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1483
Bradford's
Sep. 12, 2021
FREDERICK STUART CHURCH "BUFFALO" PENCIL ON PAPER SKETCH
Est: -
Frederick Stuart Church (1842 - 1924) "Buffalo" Colored Pencil on Paper. Before launching his art career, Frederick Stuart Church was a soldier in the Civil War, serving under General Sherman. Later he trained at the Chicago Academy of Design, the National Academy of Design, and the Art Students' League in New York. Church first found success as an illustrator for Harper's Weekly, and by the mid-1870s, he was a respected painter, draughtsman, watercolorist, etcher, and illustrator. Church belonged to numerous artist groups aligned with three dominant interests in his career: the American Watercolor Society, the New York Etching Club, and the Society of Illustrators. He became a member of the National Academy in 1885 and was an influential artist in the etching medium, helping to spearhead its revival in the 1880s. Artist: Frederick Stuart Church Title: "Buffalo" Medium: Pencil on Paper Signature Type: Unsigned Site Measurement: 7.5x5 in. Keywords: Native American, Indian Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1483
Bradford's
Sep. 12, 2021
FREDERICK STUART CHURCH "CHIEF BROKEN BRANCH" PENCIL ON PAPER SKETCH
Est: -
Frederick Stuart Church (1842 - 1924) "Chief Broken Branch" Pencil & Colored Pencil on Paper. Before launching his art career, Frederick Stuart Church was a soldier in the Civil War, serving under General Sherman. Later he trained at the Chicago Academy of Design, the National Academy of Design, and the Art Students' League in New York. Church first found success as an illustrator for Harper's Weekly, and by the mid-1870s, he was a respected painter, draughtsman, watercolorist, etcher, and illustrator. Church belonged to numerous artist groups aligned with three dominant interests in his career: the American Watercolor Society, the New York Etching Club, and the Society of Illustrators. He became a member of the National Academy in 1885 and was an influential artist in the etching medium, helping to spearhead its revival in the 1880s. Artist: Frederick Stuart Church Title: "Chief Broken Branch" Medium: Pencil on Paper Signature Type: Unsigned Site Measurement: 8.5x5.5 in. Keywords: Native American, Indian Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1483
Bradford's
Sep. 12, 2021
FREDERICK STUART CHURCH "RUNNING DEER" PENCIL ON PAPER SKETCH
Est: -
Frederick Stuart Church (1842 - 1924) "Running Deer" Pencil & Colored Pencil on Paper. Before launching his art career, Frederick Stuart Church was a soldier in the Civil War, serving under General Sherman. Later he trained at the Chicago Academy of Design, the National Academy of Design, and the Art Students' League in New York. Church first found success as an illustrator for Harper's Weekly, and by the mid-1870s, he was a respected painter, draughtsman, watercolorist, etcher, and illustrator. Church belonged to numerous artist groups aligned with three dominant interests in his career: the American Watercolor Society, the New York Etching Club, and the Society of Illustrators. He became a member of the National Academy in 1885 and was an influential artist in the etching medium, helping to spearhead its revival in the 1880s. Artist: Frederick Stuart Church Title: "Running Deer" Medium: Pencil on Paper Circa/Year: 1919 Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 7.75x5.25 in. Keywords: Native American, Indian Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1483
Bradford's
Aug. 28, 2021
AMERICAN ETCHING CHINESE PLOT BY FREDERICK CHURCH
Est: $100 - $150
Frederick Stuart Church (American, 1842-1924) original etching on laid paper, A Dissertation Upon Roast Pig, 1883. Published in 1884 by G. P. Putnam and Sons, New York. Signed in the plate, lower left. This Frederick Stuart Church composition depicts the ancient Chinese fable about the discovery of cooking. Framed. The paper labels showing detailed information about the artist and artwork on the back.
Antique Arena Inc
Aug. 26, 2021
FREDERICK S. CHURCH
Est: $200 - $300
(1842-1924) American artist and illustrator known for his works featuring anthropomorphic animals. Signed ORIGINAL illustration, 1p. 11 x 7 in., featuring an illustration of a woman with four polar bears. Below the illustration is a message reading in part '...July 18, 1905...Four polar bears I own are at work trying to illustrate my letter...' Scattered stains, else fine condition.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Jul. 24, 2021
Frederick Stuart Church O/C Painting, Out for Spin
Est: $2,800 - $3,200
Frederick Stuart Church (New York, Michigan, 1842-1924) oil on canvas painting titled "Out for Spin" depicting a young woman seated at the bow of a rowboat manned by four cherubs, each holding an oar, the scene observed by two seagulls on a bank, lower left. Inscribed, signed, and dated "Copyright F.S. Church NY 1904" lower left. Gilt placard with title and artist's name, affixed lower center of frame. Housed in a Louis XIV style giltwood frame with pierced corners and centers. Sight: 15 3/4" H x 42 3/4" W. Framed: 30 1/4" H x 57" W x 4" D. Provenance: the estate of Edith (Edie) M. Bass, Nashville, Tennessee, by descent from her parents, Walter Paul McBride and Claire Childs of Lake Forest, Illinois. Note: Claire Childs, was the daughter of C. Frederick Childs (1875-1955), founder of the C.F. Childs & Co. Securities Co. Mr. Childs was the first dealer of U.S. Government Securities. His offices in Chicago and New York were across the street from the Federal Reserve in each city and his trading office was located at One Wall Street. Biography: "Known for his decorative work, especially of anthropomorphic animals, Frederick Stuart Church was a native of Michigan who had a long career in New York City. He had in-depth knowledge of animal anatomy, which was evident in the depictions of this subject in oil, watercolor, and etchings. His first allegorical compositions were produced in the mid-1870s. Although he was a strong believer in academic training, Church did not visit Europe until late in life and felt that foreign art had little to teach Americans. He was directed by his parents toward a business career, and worked from the age thirteen to seventeen for the American Express Company in Chicago. He did a lot of drawing in his spare time. For three years, he served in Union artillery during the Civil War, and then returned to Chicago where he studied at the Chicago Art Academy with Walter Shirlaw. In 1870, he moved to New York and studied at the National Academy of Design with Lemuel Wilmarth and at the Art Students League. Early on, he earned his living as a commercial artist including illustrations for "Harper's Weekly." His illustrations often featured black and white drawings of animals. He also worked in watercolors and oils and was skilled as an etcher. He was a member of the National Academy of Design." (source: 300 YEARS OF AMERICAN ART by Michael David Zellman, published by The Wellfleet Press, Secaucus, 1987).
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jul. 17, 2021
Framed F.S. Church 'Sylph With Owls' Etching
Est: $300 - $500
Framed Frederick Stuart Church Pencil Signed 'Sylph with Owls' 1883 Etching. Framed 22.50 inches x 26.50 inches x 0.75 inches. Paper size 12.50 inches x 17 inches.
Greenwich Auction
Jun. 19, 2021
F.S. CHURCH: Bear, Rabbits - Antique Signed Photos
Est: $200 - $300
Frederick Stuart Church (American, 1842-1924), two photographs in one frame, titled "Sketch Class 1 & 2", both inscribed in ink lower right "To Nellie From F.S. Church". This was a gift from FS Church to Ellen Rogers Schley, better known as Nellie. She was married to Ken Schley in 1912, the son of Grant B Schley who was Church's major patron. Church had a studio on Schley's Far Hills estate, Froh Heim, and most of the children of Grant lived nearby.[Art: 12 3/4" H x 6" W (x2); Frame: 14" H x 14" W]. Minor chips to edges.
Roland Auctions NY
Jun. 10, 2021
Oil on Canvas Frederick Stuart Church "Hollyhuck"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
O/C - Frederick Stuart Church - "Hollyhuck" - 1842 - 1924 - Signed and Dated; F.S. Church Lower Right to William Huckvale 1915 32" H X 16" W
Willow Auction House
May. 23, 2021
F.S. Church Painting w Frame
Est: $600 - $800
Framed painting by F.S. Church (18421924) Depicting men playing cards. Signed and dated year 1918. 13" x 18" with frame.
The Popular Auction, LLC
Feb. 25, 2021
5PC Market & Landscape Etching Group
Est: $200 - $300
Europe,Late19th-Early 20th Century Includes "Salpetriere Maison le Concierge" by Ernest-Marie Herscher, "Market Day" by Frederick Stuart Church, "The Cobblers" 21/75 by Auguste Brouet, "Avenue de Clichy" 83/100 by Auguste Brouet, and an etching by Richard Bloos.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Jul. 25, 2020
Frederick Stuart Church Etching
Est: $400 - $600
Frederick Stuart Church, American, 1842-1924. Etching on paper entitled "The Lion in Love" published in 1883 by Cassell & Co., signed and dated in the plate. Some fading and slight discoloration. Plate is 13 3/8 x 9" h, in a repainted gilt and gesso frame with some damage, 30 1/2 x 26 1/2" high overall. ESTIMATE $400-600
Schmidt's Antiques
Jul. 16, 2020
Uncle Remus.- Church (Frederick Stuart) Autograph Letter signed to Benjamin Holt Ticknor, [?1883], on illustrating "Uncle Remus", "I would only be willing to illustrate that particular part of the â¦
Est: £300 - £500
Uncle Remus.- Church (Frederick Stuart, American illustrator, 1842-1924) Autograph Letter signed to Benjamin Holt Ticknor, 1p. with conjugate blank, n.p., 23rd April [?1883], on illustrating Uncle Remus, "I would only be willing to illustrate that particular part of the Uncle Remus which would be confined to animal subjects; the same as I undertook in the vol published by Appleton. As to price $20 a piece for small - $25 for the larger", laid in on paper mount, fold.
Forum Auctions - UK
Jul. 16, 2020
Uncle Remus.- Church (Frederick Stuart) Autograph Letter signed to Mr Anthony, 1883, "All right Mr M:A glad M:H[arris] likes the drawing [?Nights with Uncle Remus]. I would not as a rule undertake to â¦
Est: £300 - £500
Uncle Remus.- Church (Frederick Stuart, American illustrator, 1842-1924) Autograph Letter signed to Mr Anthony, 1p. with conjugate blank and envelope front, n.p., 1st September 1883, "All right Mr M:A glad M:H[arris] likes the drawing [?Nights with Uncle Remus]. I would not as a rule undertake to please an author. I feel quite confident M: H has a preconceived idea of just how they ought to look. I'll do my best to get the spirit of them time and circumstances taken into consideration. My motto is Sea Horse first, business afterwards - with that as a guide I must succeed", both letter and envelope front with watercolour wash of Sea Horses, laid in on paper mounts, folds (2 pieces).
Forum Auctions - UK
Jun. 12, 2020
FREDERICK STUART CHURCH, New York/Michigan, 1842-1924, "Retaliation"., Oil on panel, 20" x 24". Framed 26" x 30".
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
FREDERICK STUART CHURCH New York/Michigan, 1842-1924 "Retaliation". Signed and dated lower left "Copyright F.S. Church, N.Y. 1884". Likely an original used by Prang for greeting cards. Oil on panel, 20" x 24". Framed 26" x 30".
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