George Ernest Colby Paintings & Artwork for Sale | George Ernest Colby Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 30, 2025
George Ernest Colby watercolor on paper depicting the Amalfi Coast
Est: $400 - $600
George Ernest Colby (American, 1859-1922) watercolor on paper depicting the Amalfi Coast. Signed G. E. Colby 1915. Overall framed size 41 1/4"h x 33 1/2"w, sight size 26 1/8"h x 19 1/8"w
King Galleries
Jun. 21, 2025
George Ernest Colby Watercolor Landscape (1890)
Est: $150 - $250
George Ernest Colby (American, 1859-1922) Landscape with river and mountains, 1890 Watercolor on paper board 10" x 31 1/4" Signed and dated to the bottom right corner. The carved wooden frame measures 19" x 40".
Circle Auction
Apr. 18, 2025
George Ernest Colby (American, 1859-1922) Watercolor on Paper, 'Dutch Riverscape' H 8" W 11.5"
Est: $100 - $200
Signed in the lower right. Dutch riverscape with windmills, sailing vessels and water fowl. Framed under glass in a giltwood frame, H 12", W 15.5". Dimensions: 1 PC x H 8" W 11.50"
DuMouchelles
Aug. 17, 2024
George Ernest Colby pastel drawing on paper painting wooded landscape
Est: $400 - $550
George Ernest Colby (1859-1922) pastel drawing on paper painting wooded landscape. Signed E. Colby lower right. Overall framed size 15"h x 18 5/8"w, paper size 10 3/4"h x 15 5/8"w
King Galleries
Dec. 02, 2023
George Ernest GE Colby Antique Landscape Watercolor Painting Pair
Est: $100 - $200
Described By: Michelle NED 53030 Title: George Ernest GE Colby Antique Landscape Watercolor Painting Pair Description: George Ernest GE Colby Antique Landscape Watercolor Painting Pair Signature: One signed lower left and one signed lower right Condition: Each displays some toning, frames displays some wear, not examined out of frames Visible Site Line: 7 X 17 inches, each Frame Size: 14 X 23.5 inches, each Estimated Weight & Size of package: 36x30x5, 40 lbs, this weight is dimensional Other Shipping Info: Zip Code 33701 CALCULATE SHIPPING COSTS HERE F.A.Q.s: Commonly Asked Questions
Hess Fine Art
Sep. 15, 2023
Painting, George Ernest Colby
Est: $500 - $700
George Ernest Colby (American, 1859-1922), Country Road, 1922, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left, sight: 27.25"h x 35"w, overall (with frame): 34"h x 41"w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 11, 2023
Painting, George Ernest Colby
Est: $800 - $1,200
George Ernest Colby (American, 1859-1922), Country Road, 1922, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left, sight: 27.25"h x 35"w, overall (with frame): 34"h x 41"w
Clars Auctions
Sep. 07, 2022
George Ernest Colby (1859-1922) Watercolor
Est: $50 - $100
George Ernest Colby, Illinois, 1859-1922, A river scene, watercolor on paper, signed LR "G.E. Colby", matted and framed under glass; 7.5" ht. x 13.5" wd. (sight) and 21" ht. x 28" wd. (framed). From the Collection of Bill Boggs, Maysville, Kentucky
Caza Sikes
Jan. 28, 2022
George COLBY: Eagles - Pair of Drawings
Est: $500 - $700
Pair of pencil drawings on paper of eagles. George Ernest Colby (American, 1859 - 1922) is known for mountain and forest landscape painting. [Art: 24" H x 30" W; Frame: 29" H x 30" W]. In good condition.
Roland Auctions NY
Jan. 27, 2022
George E. Colby Landscape Watercolor, 2
Est: $100 - $200
Two George E. Colby (American, 1859 - 1922), Landscape, watercolor, signed lower right. Image: 13.5" H x 9.5" W; frame: 21" H x 17" W.
Auctions at Showplace
Dec. 15, 2021
GOOD SIGNED AMERICAN LANDSCAPE C. 1921
Est: $200 - $300
GEORGE ERNEST COLBY (American 1859-1922) Autumn Wooded Landscape - 1921 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower left 26 inches x 36 inches, contained in an attractive gilt wood frame of the period SHIPPING NOTICE: Jackson's is your sole and only source for one stop packing and shipping. With over 50 years of experience, our professional, affordable and efficient in-house shipping department will be happy to provide you a fair and reasonable shipping quote on this lot. Simply email us before the auction for a quick quote: shipping@jacksonsauction.com or call 1-800-665-6743. Jackson's can expertly pack and ship to meet any of your needs. To ensure quality control Jackson's DOES NOT release to third party shippers.
Jackson's International
Nov. 11, 2021
George E. Colby Landscape Watercolor, 2
Est: $100 - $200
Two George E. Colby (American, 1859 - 1922), Landscape, watercolor, signed lower right. Image: 13.5" H x 9.5" W; frame: 21" H x 17" W.
Auctions at Showplace
Mar. 13, 2021
GEORGE ERNEST COLBY AMERICAN 1859-1922
Est: $200 - $400
Silver Birches on the Ragnett River, NY, watercolor, 12 3/4 x 7 1/2 in, (32.4 x 19 cm), signed lower right
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
Oct. 26, 2020
Oil On Board County Scene
Est: $100 - $300
Frame Dimension 12 1/2 X 15 1/2. Scribed on reverse "George Colby 1908". Came with two D.A. Fisher pieces in this auction. Please review all photos. Possibly attributed to George Ernest Colby (1859-1922) or D.A. Fisher.
Western Maine Live Auctions
May. 10, 2020
George Ernest Colby Landscape Watercolor on Paper
Est: -
George Ernest Colby (1859 - 1922) Landscape Watercolor on paper. Hand signed on the lower left. George Ernest Colby was a well-regarded artist in Chicago, and was an illustrator, cartoonist and natural entertainer. Colby was a life member of the Chicago Art Institute and also exhibited at the National Academy in New York and the Salon in Paris and Salon. Artist: George Ernest Colby Title: Landscape Medium: Watercolor on Paper Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Left Site Measurement: 9.5x30 in. Keywords: Landscape Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1082
Bradford's
Dec. 07, 2019
George Ernest Colby Oil on Canvas, Mountain Landscape
Est: $300 - $500
George Ernest Colby (American, 1859-1922) Mountain landscape, 1882 Oil on canvas 22" x 36" An atmospheric mountain landscape of the American West, with a single Ponderosa pine rising before a creamy pastel sunset. George Colby was a Chicago-based painter best known for his landscapes. Signed "G.E. Colby 82" to the bottom left corner. In a gold-leaf frame with molded trim, measuring 28" x 42" in total.
Circle Auction
Nov. 30, 2019
GEORGE ERNEST COLBY "VIEW OF THE ROCKIES"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
George Ernest Colby (American, 1859 - 1955) large oil on canvas titled "View of the Rockies," signed lower left and dated 1880, mounted in an ornate gilt frame, sight 40 1/2"h x 58 1/2"w
Wiederseim Associates, Inc.
Oct. 26, 2019
GEORGE ERNEST COLBY AMERICAN 1859-1922
Est: $200 - $400
Silver Birches on the Ragnett River, NY, watercolor, 12 3/4 x 7 1/2 in, (32.4 x 19 cm), signed lower right
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
Oct. 13, 2019
George Ernest Colby Autumn Stream Landscape Watercolor on Paper
Est: -
Artist: George Ernest Colby Title: Autumn Stream Landscape Medium: Watercolor on Paper Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 10x20 in. Keywords: Landscape Artwork, Art; Ref: BD
Bradford's
Sep. 28, 2019
George Ernest Colby (1859 - 1922) American, O?C
Est: $400 - $800
Size O: 18x30 S: 11x23 Signed LL and Verso: "Colby Lake" Mich. George Ernest Colby was a well-regarded artist in Chicago, and was an illustrator, cartoonist and natural entertainer. In 1922 he donated a painting, Phantom of the Desert as a memorial to John Vanderpoel. At the time he had six paintings for sale from $200.00 to $1000.00 at the Carson, Pirie, Scott department store gallery. George Colby was a good friend of Vanderpoel, and both were members of the old Art League. In 1901 the Municipal Art League of Chicago was formed by the merger of the Chicago Art League and Municipal Art Society (I assume they were members of one of these organizations.) Colby was a life member of the Chicago Art Institute and also exhibited at the National Academy in New York and the Salon in Paris and Salon. He spent three years in Europe and traveled the world. His address in Chicago in 1922 was 4137 N. Tripp Avenue, the Irving Park area. Please contact Eamon at Premier Shipping and Crating for a quote to pack and ship at 941-358-9999 or email at info@premiershipment.com
Sarasota Estate Auction
Sep. 02, 2019
George Ernest Colby (MN/IL, 1859-1922), Two Landscapes
Est: $50 - $25,000
George Ernest Colby (MN/IL, 1859-1922), Two Landscapes the first watercolor landscape with mountains, signed "G. E. Colby" (the first initial is obscured by the mat), matted and framed under glass (DOA 22.5 x 26 in.); the second watercolor landscape is unsigned and attributed to George Ernest Colby, inscribed "Channel Islands" on the verso of framing, matted and framed under glass (DOA 22.5 x 26 in.) (loss to top right corner of frame). From the Estate of the late Charles L. Mo, Charlotte, NC Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Aug. 02, 2019
GEORGE ERNEST COLBY, Illinois, Minnesota, 1859-1922, "Colorado River, Colo. 1883"., Oil on canvas, 30" x 48". Framed 39" x 57".
Est: $800 - $1,200
GEORGE ERNEST COLBY Illinois, Minnesota, 1859-1922 "Colorado River, Colo. 1883". Titled and signed "G.E. Colby" verso. Oil on canvas, 30" x 48". Framed 39" x 57".
Eldred's
Jun. 29, 2019
George Ernest Colby (American, 1859-1922), Landscape with Broad Vista
Est: $25 - $25,000
George Ernest Colby (American, 1859-1922), Landscape with Broad Vista oil on canvas, signed and dated at lower right, inscribed on the verso "Painted. by. / G. E. Colby. / Chicago - 1884." and "P," with stamp for A. H. Abbott & Co. of Chicago to top stretcher bar, unframed. 24 x 40.25 in. Born in Minnesota, Colby was a well regarded landscape painter in Chicago. He exhibited paintings at the Chicago Art Institute, the National Academy in New York and the Salon in Paris. Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Jan. 13, 2019
George Ernest Colby (1859 - 1922) Watercolor
Est: $200 - $400
George Ernest Colby (1859 - 1922) Watercolor. Landscape. George Ernest Colby was a well-regarded artist in Chicago, and was an illustrator, cartoonist and natural entertainer. In 1922 he donated a painting, Phantom of the Desert as a memorial to John Vanderpoel. At the time he had six paintings for sale from $200.00 to $1000.00 at the Carson, Pirie, Scott department store gallery. Sight Size: 8 x 11 1/2 in. Overall Size: 10 x 14 in.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Sep. 09, 2018
ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGE ERNEST COLBY (AMERICAN 1859-1922), WATERCOLOR, BIRCHES BY A STREAM, LABELED. SIGHT 12 X 25"; FRAMED & GLAZED-22 X 35"
Est: $160 - $250
ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGE ERNEST COLBY (AMERICAN 1859-1922), WATERCOLOR, BIRCHES BY A STREAM, LABELED. SIGHT 12 X 25"; FRAMED & GLAZED-22 X 35"
William J Jenack Auctioneers
Jun. 24, 2018
George Ernest Colby, (American, 1859-1922), Landscape, 1921, oil on canvas, 26 1/2" x 36"
Est: $700 - $900
George Ernest Colby (American, 1859-1922) Landscape, 1921 oil on canvas signed and dated lower right 26 1/2" x 36"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Dec. 30, 2017
George Ernest Colby (1859-1922) Watercolor
Est: -
untitled. Frame measures approximately 19.5"x39.5" watercolor painting measures approximately 9"x30" signature in lower left corner 1893. Used condition. Sh12451
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Nov. 11, 2017
George Ernest Colby with Incredible Arts and Crafts Period Frame
Est: $200 - $300
One artwork depicting a countryside dirt road with birch trees in a line along the left side. Many of the leaves have fallen, suggesting the fall season. A creek runs below the road as suggested by the wood railing to the right, and a steeple and homes are visible faintly in the near distance. The artwork is housed in an incredible arts and crafts period Newcomb Macklin style frame. Keywords: arts and crafts, newcomb Macklin, Landscape, frame, Chicago, National Academy New York (exh.), Paris Salon (exh.), Chicago Historical Society (exh.)
Revere Auctions
Jan. 28, 2017
George Ernest Colby, Landscape with birch trees.
Est: $600 - $900
Colby, George Ernest (United States, 1859-1922). 1921. Oil on canvas. Landscape with birch trees and a small creek. Signed and dated l.l. "Geo Colby, 1921." 26" x 36". Frame: 31 1/4' x 41 1/2".
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Oct. 08, 2016
George Ernest Colby Antique Watercolor Painting
Est: $200 - $400
on thicker watercolor paperboard. Painting measures 10 x 30 and with the frame 20 inches by 40 inches. signed lower right and dated 1893. Condition has four faint 1 inch wide air burn impressions coming through from back to front from prior framing. Has newer mats and frame.
Donley Auction Services
Jul. 10, 2016
George Colby Cottages in a Rural Landscape
Est: $200 - $300
Cottages in a Rural Landscape (watercolour, 12" x 19")
Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
Apr. 30, 2016
George Colby Cottages in a Rural Landscape
Est: $300 - $500
Cottages in a Rural Landscape
Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
Apr. 03, 2016
George Colby Cottages in a Rural Landscape
Est: $400 - $500
Cottages in a Rural Landscape (watercolour, 12" x 19")
Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
Mar. 10, 2016
GEORGE ERNEST COLBY (AMERICAN, 1859-1913), HOMEWARD BOUND, WATERCOLOUR; SIGNED LOWER L;EFT (Sight, 17.8” x 25.5”)
Est: -
GEORGE ERNEST COLBY (AMERICAN, 1859-1913) HOMEWARD BOUNDWATERCOLOUR; SIGNED LOWER L;EFT (Sight, 17.8” x 25.5”)Estimate: $150—200
Waddington's
Feb. 27, 2016
George Ernest Colby (1859 - 1922) Watercolor
Est: $1,200 - $1,600
George Ernest Colby (1859 - 1922) Watercolor. Signed lower right. Colby was a life member of the Chicago Art Institute and also exhibited at the National Academy in New York and the Salon in Paris and Salon. He spent three years in Europe and traveled the world. Housed in a gold leaf J.H. Miller Co. Frame. Sight Size: 14 x 27 inches, Overall size: 21 x 34 inches.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Jan. 01, 2015
George Ernest Colby (Ill./MN1859 - 1922)
Est: $300 - $500
George Ernest Colby (Ill./MN1859 - 1922), landscape,oil on panel. Painting 12" x 9 1/4".
Copake Auction Inc.
Nov. 05, 2014
GEORGE ERNEST COLBY, American, 1859-1922, Birches along a forest stream., Watercolor on paper, 12" x 19" sight.
Est: $300 - $500
GEORGE ERNEST COLBY American, 1859-1922 Birches along a forest stream. Signed lower left "G.E. Colby". In a wonderful Victorian walnut frame with carved root-form moldings. Aperture 19.29" x 25.25". Watercolor on paper, 12" x 19" sight.
Eldred's
Sep. 13, 2014
George Ernest Colby, (American, 1859-1922), Autumn Road, watercolor, 7.75" x 11.5"
Est: $400 - $600
George Ernest Colby (American, 1859-1922) Autumn Road watercolor signed lower right 7.75" x 11.5"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jan. 26, 2013
FRAMED PAINTING: GEORGE ERNEST COLBY (American, 1859-1922). Forest landscape. Signed lower left "G.E. Colby". Oil on canvas, 12" x 1...
Est: $100 - $150
FRAMED PAINTING: GEORGE ERNEST COLBY (American, 1859-1922). Forest landscape. Signed lower left "G.E. Colby". Oil on canvas, 12" x 18".
Eldred's
Nov. 10, 2012
GEORGE ERNEST COLBY (1859-1922) ILLINOIS WATERCOLOR
Est: $300 - $400
Signed and dated 1888 lower right, 7 x 11 inch image field, 9.5 x 13.5 inches overall.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Oct. 20, 2012
FRAMED PAINTING: GEORGE ERNEST COLBY (American, 1859-1922). Forest landscape. Signed lower left "G.E. Colby". Oil on canvas, 12" x 1...
Est: $200 - $300
FRAMED PAINTING: GEORGE ERNEST COLBY (American, 1859-1922). Forest landscape. Signed lower left "G.E. Colby". Oil on canvas, 12" x 18".
Eldred's
Sep. 30, 2012
George Ernest Colby water color, boat on river
Est: $200 - $400
14.25" x 21" water color. Signed lower right: G. E. Colby. (George Ernest Colby 1859-1922). Framed: 21" x 27.5".
Berner's Auction Gallery
Aug. 02, 2012
GEORGE ERNEST COLBY, American, 1859-1922, Forest landscape., Oil on canvas, 12" x 18". Framed.
Est: $400 - $600
GEORGE ERNEST COLBY American, 1859-1922 Forest landscape. Signed lower left "G.E. Colby". Oil on canvas, 12" x 18". Framed.
Eldred's
Jul. 24, 2011
GEORGE ERNEST COLBY WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Est: $300 - $500
COLBY, George Ernest, (American, 1859-): "Edge of the Meadow", Watercolor, sight size 13 1/2" x 9", signed lower left, encased in carved and painted period frame with minor wear, 23 1/2" x 19".
Burchard Galleries Inc
May. 22, 2011
George Ernest Colby
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
George Ernest Colby (American, 1859-1922) "Landscape with Stream," 1920, oil on canvas, 24" x 34", signed and dated lower right, framed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Nov. 18, 2010
George Ernest Colby (American, 1859-1922) Forest
Est: $200 - $300
George Ernest Colby (American, 1859-1922) Forest stream. Watercolor on paper, signed in the lower left corner, the sight size apprx. 7-3/8 x 13-3/8, matted and framed under glass overall apprx. 13 x 19.
Aspire Auctions Fine Art & Antiques
Jul. 18, 2010
George Ernest Colby (American, 1859-1922),
Est: $500 - $1,000
George Ernest Colby (American, 1859-1922), "Landscape with Waterfall", oil on board, signed lower left, with a "Conrad Hug Galleries, Inc., Kansas City, MO" label en verso, 20 in. x 10 in., in a period frame.
Neal Auction Company
Jul. 18, 2010
George Ernest Colby (American, 1859-1922), "Dark
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
George Ernest Colby (American, 1859-1922), "Dark Forest Landscape", oil on canvas, signed lower right, 18 in. x 30 in., in a carved period frame.
Neal Auction Company