Dean Cornwell Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Dean Cornwell Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 19, 2026
Attributed to Dean Cornwell (1892-1960): Study for the Gompers Room Mural, American Federation of Labor, Geneva, Switzerland
Est: $700 - $900
Watercolor, gouache and pencil with gold and silver highlights, unsigned. 19 1/8 x 9 3/4 in. (sheet), unframed. Note: The Gompers Room mural was originally commissioned in 1938 by the American Federation of Labor as a gift to the International Labor Office, and completed in 1955. In 1975, the International Labor Office moved out of the building and the murals were put in storage. In 2008, five of the seven sections were restored and reinstalled.
STAIR
Jul. 29, 2026
Dean Cornwell Dragonman of Cairo Oil on Canvas
Est: $5,000 - $10,000
Oil on canvas by Dean Cornwell illustrating A Dragonman of Cairo by Sir Philip Gibbs. Published in the August 1928 issue of Hearst's International Combined with Cosmopolitan, Volume 85, No. 2, pages 52-53. Painting measures approximately 27 x 50 inches. Some small repairs apparent and some minor paint wear. From the estate of Sol Korby, acquired directly from the artist. Sol Korby (1924-2025) was a prominent illustrator born and raised in New York who began illustrating as a child and continued doing so while serving in the army during World War II. After returning from the war, Sol studied illustration at the Art Student's League and worked in advertising and, thereafter, produced the covers for many books by publishers including Dell, Ace, Fawcett, and Avon. Later in life, Sol switched to painting fine art and submitted his works to shows, often winning awards, at Salmagundi, the American Artists' Professional League, the Pastel Society of America, and others.
Weiss Auctions
Jun. 18, 2026
Dean Cornwell, (1892-1960), Two women. Circa 1930.
Est: $800 - $1,200
Dean Cornwell (1892-1960) Two women. Circa 1930. Oil on panel. Signed in lower right. Includes Mike Kelly Gallery label.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 11, 2026
Original Vintage They've Got Guts - Give Em More Firepower by Dean Cornwell 1943
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
This powerful World War II propaganda poster, titled They’ve Got the Guts… Give ’Em More Firepower, is a striking example of American wartime graphic communication designed to galvanize support for the troops overseas. Dean Cornwell captures a moment of intense battlefield action, with a determined American infantryman firing forward while a paratrooper, freshly landed beneath the canopy of his parachute, braces himself in the chaos of combat. The dramatic composition, kinetic movement, and bold typography work together to create an urgent and emotionally charged appeal. The slogan acknowledges the courage of American servicemen while calling on the home front to provide the weapons and industrial support necessary to secure victory. Posters such as this were instrumental in encouraging war bond purchases, military production, and public morale during the Second World War. Dean Cornwell (1892–1960) was one of America’s most celebrated illustrators, often referred to as the “Dean of Illustrators.” Renowned for his dynamic narrative compositions and masterful handling of light, form, and human drama, Cornwell created illustrations for major publications including Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, Redbook, and Good Housekeeping. His work also extended into mural painting and wartime propaganda, where his ability to convey heroism and action made him especially effective. Cornwell’s painterly realism and cinematic compositions helped define American illustration in the first half of the twentieth century, and his wartime posters remain among the most compelling graphic works of the era. This is an Original Vintage Poster, it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
May. 16, 2026
DEAN CORNWELL (American 1892-1960) "The Man Who was Wealthy but not Wise," 1927, 30 x 40 1/2 in. (76.2 x 102.9 cm.), Frame: 38 x 48 in. (96.5 x 121.9 cm.)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
DEAN CORNWELL (American 1892-1960) "The Man Who was Wealthy but not Wise," 1927, oil on canvas, signed with initials and dated at lower right, "DC / 27."
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Mar. 10, 2026
Dean Cornwell (American, 1892-1960) oil on canvas board, Two Ladies, 16-1/2 x 14 inches. overall frame size 19 x 16 1/2 inches.
Est: $150 - $250
Dean Cornwell (American, 1892-1960) oil on canvas board, Two Ladies, 16-1/2 x 14 inches. overall frame size 19 x 16 1/2 inches.
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Jan. 17, 2026
Dean Cornwell (American, 1892-1960) Reflection, Signed Dean Cornwell lower right, Oil on canvas on board, 16 1/2" x 14", Framed-19" x 16 1/4"
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Dean Cornwell (American, 1892-1960) Reflection, Signed Dean Cornwell lower right, Oil on canvas on board, 16 1/2" x 14", Framed-19" x 16 1/4"
Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
Nov. 21, 2025
"A Hurricane of Sensation and Emotion Began Presently to Sweep and Pierce Him..."
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Property from The Kelly Collection of American Illustration Dean Cornwell 1892 - 1960 "A Hurricane of Sensation and Emotion Began Presently to Sweep and Pierce Him..." signed Dean Cornwell and dated '23 (lower right) oil on canvas laid down on board 30 by 40 ¼ in. 76.2 by 102 cm. Executed in 1923.
Sotheby's
Oct. 14, 2025
Original Vintage Victory Loan WWII Poster War Bond Eagle 1945
Est: $400 - $800
As World War II continued to unfold, the cost of financing the war effort became a focus of many of the posters issued by the United States Government. In this image, we are presented with a variety of patriotic elements such as the Bald eagle, Stars and Stripes, and Bonds. It is an effort to rally the citizens on the home front to buy the bonds to help pay for the war. The artist, Dean Cornwell (1892-1960) was an American illustrator and muralist. His oil paintings were frequently featured in popular magazines and books as literary illustrations, advertisements, and posters promoting the war effort. Throughout the first half of the 20th century he was a dominant presence in American illustration. At the peak of his popularity he was nicknamed the "Dean of Illustrators." This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Oct. 12, 2025
DEAN CORNWELL (1892-1960) 'VICTORY - now you can invest in it! - VICTORY LOAN', original 1945 colour poster, the artist's name at lower left in the plate, published by the United States Department of the Treasury, 93 x 66cm.
Est: $120 - $200
DEAN CORNWELL (1892-1960) 'VICTORY - now you can invest in it! - VICTORY LOAN', original 1945 colour poster, the artist's name at lower left in the plate, published by the United States Department of the Treasury, 93 x 66cm.
Leski Auctions Pty Ltd
Jun. 26, 2025
Dean Cornwell, Study for Find the Woman (Cosmopolitan Magazine illustration)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Dean Cornwell Study for Find the Woman (Cosmopolitan Magazine illustration) c. 1920 oil on paper laid to board 24 h x 18 w in (61 x 46 cm) Signed to left of center 'DC'. Provenance: Estate of the artist | Collection of Helen Bove, New Jersey | Thence by descent to Harry Schneider | Acquired from the previous in 1997, Private Collection Literature: "Find the Woman," Roche, Cosmopolitan, 1920, vol. 69, iss. 3, pg. 31 This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 19, 2025
Original Vintage Victory Loan WWII Poster War Bond Eagle 1945
Est: $400 - $800
As World War II continued to unfold, the cost of financing the war effort became a focus of many of the posters issued by the United States Government. In this image, we are presented with a variety of patriotic elements such as the Bald eagle, Stars and Stripes, and Bonds. It is an effort to rally the citizens on the home front to buy the bonds to help pay for the war. The artist, Dean Cornwell (1892-1960) was an American illustrator and muralist. His oil paintings were frequently featured in popular magazines and books as literary illustrations, advertisements, and posters promoting the war effort. Throughout the first half of the 20th century he was a dominant presence in American illustration. At the peak of his popularity he was nicknamed the "Dean of Illustrators." This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Feb. 20, 2025
DEAN CORNWELL (1892-1960). BANANALAND. Two duplicate, attached posters. Circa 1935. 40¼x106 inches, 102¼x269¼ cm.
Est: $800 - $1,200
DEAN CORNWELL (1892-1960) BANANALAND. Two duplicate, attached posters. Circa 1935. 40¼x106 inches, 102¼x269¼ cm. Condition B: extensive repaired tears in left-side copy, from left side into image, with archival tape on verso; creases and abrasions in margins and image; loss in lower right image in right-side copy; pin holes at edges. Two-sheets, attached at seam. Paper.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 12, 2024
DEAN CORNWELL (1892-1960) "A noisy street car disturbed his sleep."
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
DEAN CORNWELL (1892-1960) "A noisy street car disturbed his sleep." Advertisement illustration for Scripps-Howard Newspapers, 1927. Oil on canvas. 635x762 mm; 25x30 inches. Initialed and dated in lower left image. 3 inch area of paint loss in lower right quadrant - not affecting image.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 08, 2024
Dean Cornwell (1892 - 1960) Large Antique American Illustration Military Landscape Oil Painting
Est: $300 - $500
Antique American large illustration oil painting by Dean Cornwell (1892 - 1960). Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Measuring 33 by 47 inches overall and 26 by 40 painting alone. Please see all images for condition. Size is measured and written on the back of the painting. The first size is the overall size, the second size is the image size. For detailed condition questions please text 617-835-2496
Curated Gallery Auctions
Dec. 08, 2024
Dean Cornwell, American (1892-1960) Painting
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Dean Cornwell, American (1892-1960) Painting, Oil on Canvas "Crucifixion on The Battlefield". Magazine Illustration Published in "Sergeant of Chasseurs," by Sir Philip Gibbs, Cosmopolitan Magazine, April 1929. Initialed "DC" on The Middle Left. Framed. Please Note- This Item Was in Swann Galleries' June 2024 Sale with an Estimate of $10,000-$15,000 But Did Not Sell. Condition: Generally Very Good. Dimensions: Sight-47" x 33". Frame-50.75" x 37". Provenance: From a Long Island, NY Home. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.
World Auction Gallery
Nov. 21, 2024
WWII US VICTORY LOAN POSTER
Est: $160 - $300
WWII American Victory Loan poster, 'VICTORY - now you can invest in it! - VICTORY LOAN,' artwork by Dean Cornwell (1892-1960), printed by the U.S. Government Printing Offices, 1945, O-666315. 18.5 x 26 inches. Mailing folds.
Fairhill Auction LLC
Nov. 21, 2024
WWII US VICTORY LOAN POSTER
Est: $160 - $300
WWII American Victory Loan counter top display advertisement, 'VICTORY - now you can invest in it! - VICTORY LOAN,' artwork by Dean Cornwell (1892-1960). Printed on cardboard, 12.25 x 8.5 inches, light wear, two pinholes in the top corners.
Fairhill Auction LLC
Oct. 23, 2024
Dean Cornwell
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
American, 1892-1960 Through the Copse Signed Dean Cornwell (lc) oil on canvas 28 1/4 x 36 1/8 inches (36 1/4 x 44 inches) Qty: (1) Craquelure; small loss in the foliage above and to the left of the male figure; toe-nailed into the frame; unexamined out of the frame; no signs of restoration seen under UV light.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 22, 2024
Original Vintage Victory Loan WWII Poster War Bond Eagle 1945
Est: $400 - $800
As World War II continued to unfold, the cost of financing the war effort became a focus of many of the posters issued by the United States Government. In this image, we are presented with a variety of patriotic elements such as the Bald eagle, Stars and Stripes, and Bonds. It is an effort to rally the citizens on the home front to buy the bonds to help pay for the war. The artist, Dean Cornwell (1892-1960) was an American illustrator and muralist. His oil paintings were frequently featured in popular magazines and books as literary illustrations, advertisements, and posters promoting the war effort. Throughout the first half of the 20th century he was a dominant presence in American illustration. At the peak of his popularity he was nicknamed the "Dean of Illustrators." This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Sep. 26, 2024
WWII US VICTORY LOAN POSTER
Est: $200 - $300
WWII American Victory Loan counter top display posters, 'VICTORY - now you can invest in it! - VICTORY LOAN,' artwork by Dean Cornwell (1892-1960). Printed on cardboard, 12.25 x 8.5 inches, light wear, two pinholes in the top corners.
Fairhill Auction LLC
Sep. 19, 2024
Dean Cornwell Drawing - "Tunis" (1922)
Est: $500 - $750
Dean Cornwell (American, 1892-1960). "Tunis" crayon on paper, 1922. Signed "D.C." with title and initials at lower left. A lovely drawing by American artist Dean Cornwell featuring an abstract rendering of a vibrant street scene, likely in Tunisia due to the title "Tunis." The drawing shows a row of green buildings topped by cascading vines along a street that crosses the composition at a slight diagonal with a street lamp in the foreground at the left and a parked car to the right. An orange object or person is additionally pictured at the left, while several store windows and other figures are depicted at the other side of the street. Size of drawing: 10" W x 6" H (25.4 cm x 15.2 cm); of frame: 16" W x 12" H (40.6 cm x 30.5 cm) Verso is inscribed "DEAN CORNWELL / MERRY CHRISTMAS! / BETTINA AND DONE / FROM MERF / 79 / GIFT: GERALD MERFELD." Gerald Merfeld is an American artist who had a three year apprenticeship with master illustrator Dean Cornwell. Dean Cornwell was a left-handed American illustrator and muralist. His oil paintings were frequently featured in popular magazines and books as literary illustrations, advertisements, and posters promoting the war effort. Throughout the first half of the 20th century he was a dominant presence in American illustration. At the peak of his popularity he was nicknamed the "Dean of Illustrators." Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #188762
Artemis Gallery
Jul. 21, 2024
DEAN CORNWELL BANK MURAL STUDY
Est: $300 - $500
CORNWELL, Dean, (American, 1892-1960): Elderly Native American Holding Spear, a Mural Study for Lewiston-Maine National Bank, Pencil and Charcoal, 10" x 9", from 1956, matted, illustration house catalog affixed verso.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Jul. 03, 2024
WWII US VICTORY LOAN POSTER
Est: $160 - $300
WWII American Victory Loan poster, 'VICTORY - now you can invest in it! - VICTORY LOAN,' artwork by Dean Cornwell (1892-1960), printed by the U.S. Government Printing Offices, 1945, O-666315. 18.5 x 26 inches. Mailing folds, and pinholes in the corners of the poster.
Fairhill Auction LLC
Jul. 03, 2024
WWII US VICTORY LOAN POSTER
Est: $100 - $200
WWII American Victory Loan counter top display posters, 'VICTORY - now you can invest in it! - VICTORY LOAN,' artwork by Dean Cornwell (1892-1960). Printed on cardboard, 12.25 x 8.5 inches, light wear, two pinholes in the top corners.
Fairhill Auction LLC
Jun. 27, 2024
Dean Cornwell, Peter Sees the Figure on the Shore (two works)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Dean Cornwell Peter Sees the Figure on the Shore (two works) c. 1948 oil on canvas; oil on board 35 h x 45 w in (89 x 114 cm) 12.75 h x 15.75 w in (32 x 40 cm) book: 9.125 h x 6.25 w x 1.5 d in (23 x 16 x 4 cm) Lot includes an original oil painting on canvas and a smaller oil study on board. Signed to lower left of one work 'Dean Cornwell'. Signed by the artist's son Kirkham Cornwell to verso of additional work with artist's studio stamp. Sold with a copy of The Big Fisherman by Lloyd C. Douglas. Provenance: Estate of the artist | Thence by descent | Acquired from the previous by the present owner Literature: The Big Fisherman, Douglas, ppg. 200-201 Dean Cornwell: Dean of Illustrators, Broder, ppg. 12, 24 This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 20, 2024
DEAN CORNWELL (1892-1960) Crucifixion on the battlefield.
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
DEAN CORNWELL (1892-1960) Crucifixion on the battlefield. Magazine illustration published in "Sergeant of Chasseurs," by Sir Philip Gibbs, Cosmopolitan magazine, April 1929. Oil on canvas. 33 ½ x 47 ½ inches (canvas), framed to 37 x 50 ¾ inches. Initialed "DC" in center left image. Caption: "Thirty yards - twenty yards from the French line. 'Oh Christ!' Armond thought, 'the world has crucified you again.'"
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 15, 2024
DEAN CORNWELL BANK MURAL STUDY
Est: $400 - $600
CORNWELL, Dean, (American, 1892-1960): Elderly Native American Holding Spear, a Mural Study for Lewiston-Maine National Bank, Pencil and Charcoal, 10" x 9", from 1956, matted, illustration house catalog affixed verso.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Jun. 05, 2024
Dean Cornwell (1892 - 1960) Original Illustration
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Oil and Pencil on Board. Original Vignette which appears to be part of a larger illustration. 18" x 29 1/2" which has a jagged edge on left with the partial image of the remaining illustration. This is an unfinished piece with a wonderful illustration of a suited man looking at a woman on a couch. Signed right side under the illustration. Purchased in the late 1970's at Illustration House.
Weiss Auctions
May. 16, 2024
Dean Cornwell (American, 1892-1960) Golden Gate, Jerusalem, c. 1925-1926
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Dean Cornwell (American, 1892-1960) Golden Gate, Jerusalem, c. 1925-1926 oil on canvas initialed DC and dated illegibly (lower right); signed and titled (on the stretcher) 37 1/2 x 27 inches. This lot is located in Chicago. Provenance: The Artist Ezra Winters, Falls Village, Connecticut, acquired from the Artist Renata Hunter, Falls Village, Connecticut, by descent from the above, her father Private Collection, acquired as a gift from the above Exhibited: (possibly) American Art Galleries, New York (partial label attached to stretcher) Literature: William Lyon Phelps, "The Golden Gate: Painting by Dean Cornwell," Good Housekeeping Magazine, June 1926, Vol. 82, No. 6 In 1925, Dean Cornwell visited the Holy Land and created several paintings, which were eventually used for various books and stories with Middle East and Biblical themes. The present lot was illustrated in the sixth of a series of articles about paintings of places in the Holy Land published by Good Housekeeping Magazine in 1926. The article was written by William Lyon Phelps to describe Christ entering Jerusalem through the famed gate on Palm Sunday.
Hindman
May. 06, 2024
WWII US VICTORY LOAN POSTER
Est: $100 - $200
WWII American Victory Loan counter top display posters, 'VICTORY - now you can invest in it! - VICTORY LOAN,' artwork by Dean Cornwell (1892-1960). Printed on cardboard, 12.25 x 8.5 inches, light wear, two pinholes in the top corners.
Fairhill Auction LLC
Apr. 18, 2024
DEAN CORNWELL. (American, 1892-1960). Costume Studies: Several 17th Century Figures, Black and sienna conte on paper. Unsigned. Framed.
Est: $300 - $400
DEAN CORNWELL. (American, 1892-1960). Costume Studies: Several 17th Century Figures, Black and sienna conte on paper. Unsigned. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - 22 x 18 inches; frame: 35 x 29 inches
Sloans & Kenyon
Apr. 18, 2024
DEAN CORNWELL (1892-1960) A Strange Sound Drifted Down to Kit from the Top
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
DEAN CORNWELL (1892-1960) A Strange Sound Drifted Down to Kit from the Top of the Range – A... oil on canvas 36 x 30 in. (91.4 x 76.2 cm.)
Christie's
Feb. 17, 2024
Dean Cornwell Cowboy Painting
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Dean Cornwell (American, 1892-1960) Marking(s); notes: signed; 1920 Materials: oil on board Dimensions (H, W, D): 22"h, 16.5"w (work is not framed) Additional Information: Collection of art historian Carl J. Pugliese | Bruneau & Co., Cranston, Rhode Island, 10.14.2023 auction (single owner sale of Pugliese's collected works). This work is from the collection of a former law professor at Indiana University and Temple University, now retired to South Florida. His passion for illustration as an art form began in the early 1970’s and includes genres from fashion design to erotica to cartoons. Amassed over the span of fifty years and acquired from diverse sources, the collection is united by the theme of conveying vibrant beauty and emotion with simplicity in form.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Feb. 06, 2024
Original Vintage Victory Loan WWII Poster War Bond Eagle 1945
Est: $400 - $800
As World War II continued to unfold, the cost of financing the war effort became a focus of many of the posters issued by the United States Government. In this image, we are presented with a variety of patriotic elements such as the Bald eagle, Stars and Stripes, and Bonds. It is an effort to rally the citizens on the home front to buy the bonds to help pay for the war. The artist, Dean Cornwell (1892-1960) was an American illustrator and muralist. His oil paintings were frequently featured in popular magazines and books as literary illustrations, advertisements, and posters promoting the war effort. Throughout the first half of the 20th century he was a dominant presence in American illustration. At the peak of his popularity he was nicknamed the "Dean of Illustrators." This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Dec. 14, 2023
DEAN CORNWELL (1892-1960) "Sherring followed the lane with the tramp's air of alertness."
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
DEAN CORNWELL (1892-1960) "Sherring followed the lane with the tramp's air of alertness." Story illustration for Part V of "Seven Men Came Back" by Warrick Deeping, published in Cosmopolitan, February, 1934. Oil on canvas. 1067x762 mm; 42x30 inches. Signed in the lower right, "DC 33." Cornwell's illustration appears in part 5 of a 7-part series published in The Saturday Evening Post, before being published as a book (New York: McClelland & Stewart, 1934). Seven Men Came Back follows the lives of seven World War I survivors who form a comradeship of six men after World War I. Bonded by friendship, the men struggle with varying degrees of success and failure integrating back into civilian life. This image depicts the full-length figure of Captain Jack Sherring, the character that dominates the story.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 02, 2023
Dean Cornwell (American, 1892-1960), "The Assassin"
Est: $4,000 - $7,000
Dean Cornwell (American, 1892-1960) "The Assassin" pair of oils on board one signed lower right and the other lower left. Framed alike. each 38-1/2" x 14-1/2", framed 44" x 19"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Oct. 17, 2023
Original Vintage Victory Loan WWII Poster War Bond Eagle 1945
Est: $400 - $800
As World War II continued to unfold, the cost of financing the war effort became a focus of many of the posters issued by the United States Government. In this image, we are presented with a variety of patriotic elements such as the Bald eagle, Stars and Stripes, and Bonds. It is an effort to rally the citizens on the home front to buy the bonds to help pay for the war. The artist, Dean Cornwell (1892-1960) was an American illustrator and muralist. His oil paintings were frequently featured in popular magazines and books as literary illustrations, advertisements, and posters promoting the war effort. Throughout the first half of the 20th century he was a dominant presence in American illustration. At the peak of his popularity he was nicknamed the "Dean of Illustrators." This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Oct. 14, 2023
Dean Cornwell "Flames" Oil Painting
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Depicting a man with a revolver in a black coat, marked on the verso "FLAMES/MARCH 1922/COSMOPOLITAN MAG/DEAN CORNWELL/1921" with a glued brown paper label with the magazine details.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 14, 2023
Dean Cornwell Explorers on a Ship Painting
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Painting depicts a group of armed men on a ship wearing pith helmets, a woman, with the lower part of the sail, and crew in the bow.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 14, 2023
Dean Cornwell Native American Study
Est: $300 - $500
Charcoal sketch depicting two Native American heads for a larger work.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 14, 2023
Figure Study Attributed to Dean Cornwell
Est: $200 - $250
Study depicting the head and shoulders of a Native American man.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 14, 2023
Dean Cornwell Sketch of Robert E. Lee
Est: $200 - $400
Pencil sketch depicting Confederate general Robert E. Lee, marked on the mat "Robert E Lee by Dean Cornwell".
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 14, 2023
Dean Cornwell Watercolor Study
Est: $300 - $500
Study depicting a head, shoulders, and hands.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 14, 2023
Dean Cornwell Cowboy Painting
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Painting depicting a cowboy with his hand covering his mouth, bandana around his neck, and hat in his left hand leaning on his hip, marked on the verso "Dean Cornwell".
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Sep. 30, 2023
Original Vintage US WW II Poster Victory Loan
Est: $250 - $350
Cornwell, Dean 1892 - 1960 Victory Loan - Now you can invest in it Offset 1945 25.9 x 18.5 in. (66 x 47 cm) Printer: U.S. Government Printing Office Condition Details: (A-) was folded#USA #World War II #Eagle #Money
PosterConnection Inc.
Sep. 20, 2023
Dean Cornwell (1892-1960) Figures in an American street, oil on board, 26" x 20.5", (66x52cm).
Est: £400 - £600
Dean Cornwell (1892-1960) Figures in an American street, oil on board, 26" x 20.5", (66x52cm).
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Jul. 13, 2023
Dean Cornwell (American, 1892-1960) Arctic Exploration study Oil and pencil on p
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Dean Cornwell (American, 1892-1960) Arctic Exploration study Oil and pencil on paper laid on board 10-3/4 x 14 inches (27.3 x 35.6 cm) Bears estate stamp on backing paper HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions