William Alexander Coulter Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William Alexander Coulter Art Value Price Guide

May. 09, 2026
Brütt, Ferdinand 1849 Hamburg - 1936 Bergen bei Celle
Est: -
Brütt, Ferdinand 1849 Hamburg - 1936 Bergen bei Celle Der alte Parkwächter. Signiert. Öl/Holz, 35 x 26 cm.
Dusseldorfer Auktionshaus
Apr. 20, 2026
French Stamp Collection - 1849-1936 Issues
Est: $700 - $1,050
France and French Territories, ca. 1848 to 1936 CE. A wide-ranging ensemble of French postal stamps including the elusive 1849-50 #7, spanning classic early issues through later pictorial types and extending to colonial emissions, with varied cancellations and a rich palette of blues, reds, greens, and ochres that chart the evolution of French philately. Size of largest stamp: 1.5" L x 1" W (3.8 cm x 2.5 cm); of page (all about the same): 11.25" L x 9.25" W (28.6 cm x 23.5 cm) Provenance: private Sheffield, Massachusetts, 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. Please note that buyers are responsible for understanding and complying with the import regulations of their destination country. While we carefully prepare and document all shipments, we cannot be held responsible for customs delays, clearance issues, additional duties or taxes, or any seizure of property. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions. #202018
Artemis Fine Arts
Dec. 12, 2025
JEAN BÉRAUD (SAINT-PÉTERSBOURG 1849-1936 PARIS). La Baigneuse. huile sur to
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
JEAN BÉRAUD (SAINT-PÉTERSBOURG 1849-1936 PARIS). La Baigneuse. huile sur toile, sur sa toile d'origine47 x 39 cm (18 ½ x 15 1/3 in.).
Christie's
Dec. 03, 2025
JEAN BÉRAUD (ST PETERSBURG 1849-1936 PARIS). La Maison Doucet, Paris. oil o
Est: £70,000 - £100,000
JEAN BÉRAUD (ST PETERSBURG 1849-1936 PARIS). La Maison Doucet, Paris. oil on panel15 x 21 3/8 in. (38 x 54.5 cm.).
Christie's
Nov. 18, 2025
William Alexander Coulter (1849-1936), Clipper ship on medium seas
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
William Alexander Coulter (1849-1936) Clipper ship on medium seas Oil on canvas laid to board as issued Signed lower right: W. A. Coulter
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 18, 2025
William Alexander Coulter (1849-1936), "Windjammers and other commercial sail in the San Francisco Bay"
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
William Alexander Coulter (1849-1936) "Windjammers and other commercial sail in the San Francisco Bay" Oil on canvas Signed lower right: W.A. Coulter; titled by repute
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 17, 2025
William Alexander Coulter, 1849-1936, Sardine Boat, Coast of France
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Alexander Coulter American, 1849-1936 Sardine Boat, Coast of France oil on canvas signed lower right, titled verso
Abell Auction
Aug. 27, 2025
William Alexander Coulter, 1849-1936, Harbor Scene
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
William Alexander Coulter American, 1849-1936 Harbor Scene oil on canvas signed lower right
Abell Auction
May. 20, 2025
William Alexander Coulter (1849-1936), Seascape with ships in the distance, San Francisco, 1882
Est: $600 - $800
William Alexander Coulter (1849-1936) Seascape with ships in the distance, San Francisco, 1882 Oil on board Signed, dated, and inscribed lower right: W.A. Coulter / 1882 / "S.F."
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 27, 2025
William A. Coulter (Irish/American 1849-1936)
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
William A. Coulter (Irish/American 1849-1936) Oil on canvas Signed l/r Depicting a clipper ship with acres of sail on calm seas. 25in. x 30in (63cm. x 76cm) Framed: 31in. x 37in (79cm. x 94cm) William A. Coulter, a maritime painter chronicled the shipping industry in San Francisco Bay as the waterfront artist for the San Francisco Call newspaper HIs most famous painting, done on a large canvas shade he pulled from the rubble depicts lurid flames sweeping San Francisco and a flotilla of rescue vessels ferrying survivors from the burning city to Sausalito. One of his most important commissions was done between 1909-20 when he painted five 16' x 18' mural panels for the Assembly Room of the Merchants Exchange Building
Fine Estate Inc.
Mar. 30, 2025
William Coulter (1849 - 1936) San Francisco Bay
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Alexander Coulter (1849 - 1936) San Francisco Bay Harbor Evacuation scene, Oil on Canvas measures 27.75" x 39.75" period frame measures 35" x 46.5". The work depicts the ships of early San Francisco evacuating citizens in the 1906 Earthquake and fire that burned for three days, destroying thousands of buildings. Coulter sketched the evacuation during repeated trips on the Sausalito Ferry. Coulter, the son of an Irish Coast Guard Captain, worked and lived seven years at sea sketching and painting the ocean and maritime vessels. Upon disembarking in San Franscisco due to an ankle injury, he never looked back becoming a ‘waterfront artist’ for the ‘San Francisco Call’ newspaper where he drew pen and ink sketches for the paper. His drawings for the newspaper were used to show to the world the devastation of the 1906 earthquake and fires. He continued to paint the ever-evolving San Francisco bay area, not only witnessing the devastating earthquake of 1906, but also the city's rebuilding and modernization, particularly through the lens of his maritime roots. The present work was painted in the aftermath of the earthquake, and depicts a singular sail boat and captain floating away from the fires, amidst an army of steam driven tug boats and mammoth steam liners filled with fleeing citizens and the iron cranes and modern ships loom under the burning skies that burned for three days, destroying thousands of buildings and displacing over 200,000 people signed lower left
California Auctioneers
Feb. 15, 2025
Belgium and Colonies 1849 to 1936 a mainly used accumulation, includes some Some Semi Postals, Railwaysand Airs, Scott value $595, appears f-vf
Est: $60 - $80
Belgium and Colonies 1849 to 1936 a mainly used accumulation, includes some Some Semi Postals, Railwaysand Airs, Scott value $595, appears f-vf
Oakwood Auctions
Feb. 05, 2025
Soirée sur le Champs-Elysées
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Property from an Important Private Collection, Minneapolis, Minnesota Jean Béraud French 1849 - 1936 Soirée sur le Champs-Elysées oil on canvas canvas: 25 ¾ by 32 in.; 65.4 by 81.3 cm framed: 34 ¾ by 41 ¼ in.; 88.3 by 104.8 cm
Sotheby's
Jan. 23, 2025
WILLIAM ALEXANDER COULTER (1849-1936)Sailing Ships in San Francisco Bayoil
Est: $70,000 - $100,000
WILLIAM ALEXANDER COULTER (1849-1936)Sailing Ships in San Francisco Bayoil on canvas36 x 60 ½ in. (91.4 x 153.7 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 12, 2024
William Alexander Coulter (1849-1936), Boats in a harbor
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
William Alexander Coulter (1849-1936) Boats in a harbor Oil on canvas laid to canvas Signed lower right: W.A. Coulter
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 20, 2024
William A. Coulter “The Great Quake" Print
Est: -
Art Measure: 30w x 15h Frame Measure: 34w x 19h Title: The Great Quake In good condition with wear commensurate with age and no major damage to notate. The William A. Coulter "The Great Quake" Print is a striking depiction of the aftermath of the 1906 San Franciscoearthquake, capturing the dramatic impact of this historic event. Known for his maritime and landscape works, Coulter uses intricate detail and vivid imagery to portray the chaos and destruction following the quake, withbuildings in ruins and smoke rising over the city. This print reflects Coulter’s eye for realism and his ability to convey the intensity of natural disasters. It is a powerful and historically significant piece,perfect for collectors of historical art or those interested in California’s storied past. William A. Coulter was considered one of theRH50008
Monarch Auction and Estate Services
Oct. 18, 2024
Painting, William Alexander Coulter
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Alexander Coulter (American, 1849-1936), "Niagara Falls," oil on canvas, signed lower right, canvas: 19.5"h x 24"w, overall (with frame): 28"h x 32"w. Provenance: Bonhams, November 20, 2021, lot 13.
Clars Auctions
Oct. 08, 2024
William Alexander Coulter (Irish/American 1849-1936) Ships Sailing in the San Francisco Bay with Fort Point in the Distance 53 x 84in (134.6 x 213.2cm)
Est: $70,000 - $100,000
William Alexander Coulter (Irish/American 1849-1936) Ships Sailing in the San Francisco Bay with Fort Point in the Distance signed and dated 'W.A. Coulter/1907' (lower right) oil on canvas 53 x 84in (134.6 x 213.2cm)
Bonhams
Sep. 19, 2024
Painting, William Alexander Coulter
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
William Alexander Coulter (American, 1849-1936), "Niagara Falls," oil on canvas, signed lower right, canvas: 19.5"h x 24"w, overall (with frame): 28"h x 32"w. Provenance: Bonhams, November 20, 2021, lot 13.
Clars Auctions
Jun. 30, 2024
William Alexander Coulter (1849-1936) Yosemite Valley c1880s
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
William Alexander Coulter (1849-1936) Yosemite Valley c1880s. Signed. Relined. Excellent condition. 16"h x 24"w. Frame 23.75"h x 31.5"w. Spend $7500 or more at our two day auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. We deliver most larger pieces ourselves on the west coast and we make a loop around the US within approximately 60 days after the auction. No matter where you live in the lower 48 states, we look forward to personally meeting you and delivering larger pieces directly to your house. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $500-$600 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.
California Historical Design, Inc
Mar. 27, 2024
IVAN PAVLOV (1849-1936), THE FIRST RUSSIAN LAUREATE OF THE NOBEL PRIZE
Est: €3,500 - €4,000
IVAN PAVLOV (1849-1936), THE FIRST RUSSIAN LAUREATE OF THE NOBEL PRIZE Lektsii o rabote glavnykh pishchevaritel'nykh zhelez [Lectures on the Function of the Principal Digestive Glands] St. Petersburg: Tip. Ministerstva putey soobshcheniya, 1897. – [6], II, 223 p.: ill.; 18.5 x 12.5 cm Half-leather binding of the period. Good condition. Cracks along the spine, rubbing, minor soiling, ownership inscription of E. Kartashevsky on the title page. Two photographs are included: I.P. Pavlov during a lecture. 1930s. 17 x 12 cm I.P. Pavlov on his deathbed. 1936. 13.5 x 9 cm First edition, of historical and cultural value Ivan Petrovich Pavlov (1849-1936) was an outstanding physiologist, the founder of the science of higher nervous activity. In 1904, he became the first Russian scientist to be awarded the Nobel Prize. The award was given to Pavlov for his many years of research on the mechanisms of digestion, which led to a fundamental transformation in this area of physiology. The results of Pavlov's scientific work, spanning a decade, along with his collaborators at the Institute of Experimental Medicine and at the Military Medical Academy, were first compiled into a single book and published in 1897
Hermitage Fine Art
Mar. 23, 2024
William Alexander Coulter (1849-1936) Yosemite Valley c1880s
Est: $7,500 - $9,500
William Alexander Coulter (1849-1936) Yosemite Valley c1880s. Â Signed. Â Relined. Â Excellent condition. Â 16"h x 24"w. Â Frame 23.75"h x 31.5"w. Spend $7500 or more at our two day auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. We deliver most larger pieces ourselves on the west coast and we make a loop around the US within approximately 60 days after the auction. No matter where you live in the lower 48 states, we look forward to personally meeting you and delivering larger pieces directly to your house. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $500-$600 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.
California Historical Design, Inc
Dec. 16, 2023
HELMUTH SCHIEVELKAMP (1849-1936) SCULPTURE IN BRONZE "KUGELSPIELERIN"
Est: €600 - €1,000
Helmuth SCHIEVELKAMP (1849-1936) sculpture in bronze "Kugelspielerin" - Weight: 5.20 kg - Shipping unavailable - Sizes: H 4665 mm x L 150 mm - At first glance: good condition
Goldfield Auction
Dec. 14, 2023
Baditz Ottó (1849-1936): Girls with Wheelbarrow
Est: Ft160,000 - Ft220,000
Baditz Ottó (1849-1936): Girls with Wheelbarrow; mixed technique on paper; 37 x 27 cm; Signed right below: Baditz O
Bodo Gallery and Auction House
Dec. 12, 2023
JOAQUIM VASCONCELOS (1849-1936) - 'Quenching thirst'
Est: €600 - €800
Oil on wood. Dim.:47x31.5cm.
Marques dos Santos
Dec. 09, 2023
William Alexander Coulter (1849-1936) Painting "Richardson Bay" c1880s
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
William Alexander Coulter (1849-1936) Painting "Richardson Bay" c1880s. Oil painting on board Mt Tamalpais. Unsigned, but comes with original hand written receipt from William Coulter selling this painting for $10 in 1885 to Mr Buell. Excellent condition. 19"w x 11"h. Frame 26.5"w x 18"h. Spend $7500 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. We deliver most larger pieces ourselves on the west coast and we make a loop around the US within approximately 60 days after the auction. No matter where you live in the lower 48 states, we look forward to personally meeting you and delivering larger pieces directly to your house. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $500-$600 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.
California Historical Design, Inc
Oct. 20, 2023
JEAN BÉRAUD (FRENCH, 1849-1936) Sur les boulevards oil on canvas 25 5/8 x 3
Est: $500,000 - $700,000
JEAN BÉRAUD (FRENCH, 1849-1936) Sur les boulevards oil on canvas 25 5/8 x 32 in. (65.2 x 81.3 cm.)
Christie's
Aug. 09, 2023
William Coulter, Ella Norton
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William A. Coulter (1849 - 1936) The Ella Norton oil on canvas Height 23 1/4 in. by Width 35 in.
Sotheby's
Aug. 02, 2023
William Alexander Coulter (1849-1936) Manoa Valley 24 x 31 in. (61 x 78.7 cm) In a Koa wood frame.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Alexander Coulter (1849-1936) Manoa Valley signed 'W.A. Coulter' (lower right) oil on canvas 24 x 31 in. (61 x 78.7 cm) In a Koa wood frame.
Bonhams
Jun. 04, 2023
William Alexander Coulter (American, 1849–1936) Arthur Sewall
Est: $6,000 - $10,000
William Alexander Coulter (American, 1849–1936) Arthur Sewall Signed, located, and dated 'W.A. Coulter/CE 1908' bottom right, oil on canvas 26 x 42 in. (66 x 106.7cm) Qty: (1) Provenance Private Collection, Virginia.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 03, 2023
William Alexander Coulter Painting "Richardson Bay" c1880s
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
William Alexander Coulter (1849-1936) Painting "Richardson Bay" c1880s. Oil painting on board Mt Tamalpais. Unsigned, but comes with original hand written receipt from William Coulter selling this painting for $10 in 1885 to Mr Buell. Excellent condition. 19"w x 11"h. Frame 26.5"w x 18"h. Spend $5000 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. We deliver most larger pieces ourselves on the west coast and we make a loop around the US within approximately 60 days after the auction. No matter where you live in the lower 48 states, we look forward to personally meeting you and delivering larger pieces directly to your house. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $300 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.
California Historical Design, Inc
Mar. 10, 2023
William Alexander Coulter (American 1849-1936), Impressionist California Landscape, Oil on canvas, 18 x 22 in (45.7 x 55.9 cm)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Alexander Coulter (American, 1849-1936) Impressionist California Landscape Oil on canvas Signed W.A. Coulter l.r.
Weschler's
Feb. 15, 2023
Oil on Wood Panel - Windmill Harbor Scene
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Oil on Wood Panel by William Alexander Coulter (1849-1936). Depicting a windmill harbor scene. Signed lower right. Measures 19" tall x 27" wide. All invoices must be paid within 24 hours of the sale. This auction is Local Pick Up or Shipping with the Local UPS Store in Monmouth Junction, NJ. Local pickups are at our Monmouth Junction location on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday ONLY! All pickups are by appointment only. Any condition issues will be listed in the description. Please read the terms for full information.
Bodnar's Auction Sales
Nov. 21, 2022
William Alexander Coulter (1849-1936) Half Past Two: Along the Sacramento River 12 x 20 in. framed 17 x 25 in. (Painted circa 1886.)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
William Alexander Coulter (1849-1936) Half Past Two: Along the Sacramento River signed and titled 'Coulter / Half Past Two' (on the reverse) oil on board 12 x 20 in. framed 17 x 25 in. Painted circa 1886.
Bonhams
Oct. 13, 2022
William A. Coulter (American, 1849-1936) Fishing at the Lighthouse, thought to b
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William A. Coulter (American, 1849-1936) Fishing at the Lighthouse, thought to be Marin County, California, 1904 Oil on canvas 39 x 48 inches (99.1 x 121.9 cm) Signed and dated lower right: W.A. Coulter 1904 PROVENANCE: Private collection; Private collection, California, by descent. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Sep. 25, 2022
WILLIAM A. COULTER (1849 - 1936): BOATS ON THE THAMES
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
oil on canvas, relined; signed lower right; Provenance: The Kelton Collection, The Estate of Richard Kelton, Los Angeles, CA; 20 1/4 x 30 inches; 30 1/4 x 40 inches frame
Abell Auction
Sep. 25, 2022
WILLIAM A. COULTER (1849 - 1936): CLIPPER SHIP
Est: $700 - $1,000
oil on board, framed under acrylic; signed lower right; Provenance: The Kelton Collection, The Estate of Richard Kelton, Los Angeles, CA: 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches sight; 14 1/4 x 12 1/4 inches frame
Abell Auction
Sep. 20, 2022
WILLIAM ALEXANDER COULTER (1849-1936) O/B
Est: $4,000 - $8,000
Sight- 11" x 26" Overall- 16" x 31 1/2"
Robert Slawinski Auctioneers, Inc.
Jun. 22, 2022
JEAN BÉRAUD (Saint Petersbourg 1849-Paris 1936) Portrait de la chanteuse d’opéra Lucie Dupuis Toile d’origine Sans cadre Sig...
Est: €800 - €1,200
JEAN BÉRAUD (Saint Petersbourg 1849-Paris 1936) Portrait de la chanteuse d’opéra Lucie Dupuis Toile d’origine Sans cadre Signé et dédicacé en haut à droite : a Melle Lucie Dupuis / Jean Beraud Portrait of the opera singer Lucie Dupuis, original canvas, without frame, signed and dedicated in the upper right corner «a Melle Lucie Dupuis / Jean Beraud» 65 x 54,50 cm - 25,6 x 21,5 in.
Tajan
May. 10, 2022
William A. Coulter (American, 1849-1936) Fishing at the Lighthouse, thought to be Marin County, California
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
William A. Coulter (American, 1849-1936) Fishing at the Lighthouse, thought to be Marin County, California, 1904 Oil on canvas 39 x 48 inches (99.1 x 121.9 cm) Signed and dated lower right: W.A. Coulter 1904 PROVENANCE: Private collection; Private collection, California, by descent. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Mar. 29, 2022
Attributed to William Alexander Coulter (American/Irish 1849-1946), Sailboat on Stormy Seas, Oil on Board, Frame: 12 3/4 x 23 1/4 in. (32.39 x 59.06 cm.)
Est: $200 - $400
Attributed to William Alexander Coulter (American/Irish 1849-1946), Sailboat on Stormy Seas, Oil on Board,
Weschler's
Nov. 19, 2021
Painting, Attributed to William Alexander Coulter
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Attributed to William Alexander Coulter (American, 1849-1936), Cargo Ship at Sea, oil on canvas board, signed lower right, sight: 11"h x 18.5"w, overall (with frame): 14.25"h x 21.5"w. Provenance: Private Collection (Orinda, CA).
Clars Auctions
Oct. 06, 2021
* Donald McCormick Archive. [Zaharoff, Basil,1849-1936]. Greek arms dealer and industrialist.
Est: £150 - £200
* Donald McCormick Archive. [Zaharoff, Basil,1849-1936]. Greek arms dealer and industrialist, described as a mystery man of Europe and the likely primary inspiration for Ian Flemings fictional James Bond villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld. A small archive of research documents, letters and other printed ephemera compiled by Donald McCormick during the early 1960s in relation to his biography of Basil Zaharoff, Pedlar of Death, featuring various Autograph Letters Signed and Typed Letters Signed to McCormick from a variety of individuals including Mario Modiano, a researcher in Athens, discussing Zaharoffs birth date and whether he is regarded as a patriot to the Greeks, providing notes on a talk with Theodore Petrakopoulos, general manager of the Grande Bretagne hotel which Zaharoff patronised, including details of an affair with the wife of a degenerate Spanish duke(who).was a homosexual and went off each night with Athenian coachmen. There were two children but it is not clear whose they were, Zs or the dukes, Rosita Forbes (commenting that Zaharov was the most fantastic & absorbing person Ive ever met. Like a very aristocratic bat, in his elegant black cloak a simple bat, I suppose, he had sucked life dry of all its possibilities, love, romance, wealth, power, dominance, knowledge & experience), Haluk Durukal (discussing Zaharoffs arms trade and the suggestion that he supplied weapons to both Turkey and Greece in 1921-22), David Compton (questioning whether Zaharoff received a GBE in 1918 as there is no record in the London Gazette, This, of course, proves nothing, since there is a secret London Gazette kept for really significant espionage work, accompanied by a typed carbon copy of McCormicks reply commenting on Zaharoffs spy ring, private police force, his association with David Lloyd George etc.), 15 pages of original typed manuscript, with various corrections, numbered 58-72 and including part of chapter IV (The Mystery of the Dead Convict), various newspaper clippings relating to Zaharoff etc., and a Typed Letter Signed, Basil Zaharoff, one page, 8vo, Paris, 6 June 1924, to the Secretary of the Royal Society of Arts in London, sending an annual subscription Qty: (approx. 40)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jul. 18, 2021
Painting, William Alexander Coulter
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
William Alexander Coulter (American, 1849-1936), Windmill Harbor Scene, oil on panel, signed lower right, gallery label (Maxwell Galleries, San Francisco, CA) affixed verso, panel: 12"h x 20"w, overall (with frame): 18.5"h x 26.25"w
Clars Auctions
Jun. 13, 2021
William Alexander Coulter (1849-1936) Oil on Board
Est: $5,000 - $10,000
William Alexander Coulter (1849 - 1936) born in Ireland, Important San Francisco self-taught artist. Signed lower right and dated 1890, oil on board. Titled "Golden Gate - San Francisco Bay." This painting was used by the US Postal service to make the plate for the "Golden Gate 20 cent Carmine Rose" The stamp was originally issued May 1 1923. The Golden Gate Bridge as it exists today was completed in 1937. Diego Salazar gold leaf frame. William Alexander Coulter was born on March 7, 1849 in Glenariff, Ireland where his father was captain in the Coast Guard. At age thirteen the younger Coulter went to sea and for seven years his apprenticeship allowed him to learn every detail of the ships on which he sailed. He had a natural gift for drawing and color and during his off-duty hours aboard ship he sketched and painted. After arriving in San Francisco in 1869, he worked as a sailmaker while continuing to paint in his leisure, and by 1874 was regularly exhibiting with the San Francisco Art Association. Coulter was for the most part self-taught except for a period of three years in the late 1870s when he studied in Europe with marine artists Vilhelm Melbey, Francois Musin, and Jacob Jacobsen. One of his most important commissions was done between 1909-20 when he painted five 16' x 18' mural panels for the Assembly Room of the Merchants Exchange Building. This room was the center of all the trading and maritime business of the day on the West Coast. Overall: 17 x 19 in. Sight: 9 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. Please note that all sales are final. No refunds will be given under any circumstances.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Apr. 20, 2021
William Alexander Coulter (1849-1936) A Clipper Ship on Open Seas 20 x 30in framed 27 1/2 x 37 3/4in (Painted in 1893.)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
William Alexander Coulter (1849-1936) A Clipper Ship on Open Seas signed and dated 'W.A. Coulter / 1893' (lower right) oil on canvas 20 x 30in framed 27 1/2 x 37 3/4in Painted in 1893. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jan. 21, 2021
The Ella Norton
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Property from a Private Collection William A. Coulter 1849 - 1936 The Ella Norton oil on canvas Height 23 1/4 in. by Width 35 in.
Sotheby's
Jan. 17, 2021
Watercolors, William Coulter
Est: $600 - $900
William Alexander Coulter (American, 1849-1936), Untitled (Ships Under Sail), pair of watercolors, each initialed lower right, sights (each): 2"h x 3.25"w, overall (both in single frame): 7.25"h x 6"w
Clars Auctions