Leland S. Curtis Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Leland S. Curtis Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 16, 2024
Leland S. Curtis (1897-1989), "Sierra Cabin"
Est: $400 - $600
Leland S. Curtis (1897-1989) "Sierra Cabin" Oil on canvasboard Signed lower right: Leland Curtis; titled on label affixed to frame's backing board
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 24, 2023
Leland S. Curtis (1897 - 1989): Mount Owen the Grand
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Leland S. Curtis (1897 - 1989): Mount Owen the Grand oil on canvas; signed lower right, titled to stretcher
Abell Auction
Aug. 27, 2023
LELAND S CURTIS ANTARCTICA EXPEDITION PAINTING
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
20 1/2" by 24 1/2" framed. 12" by 16" unframed. US Antarctic Expedition. Leland S. Curtis (1897 - 1989) was active/lived in California, Colorado. Leland Curtis is known for Landscape, illustrations, expedition artist-Antarctica. Born in Denver, CO on Aug. 7, 1897, Curtis was a resident of Seattle before moving to Los Angeles in 1914. He was inspired to become an artist by his teacher Rob Wagner at Manual Arts High School. After working as a bank teller and serving in WWI, he soon was able to support himself as an illustrator. He served as official artist of the U.S. Antarctica Expedition in 1939-40 and again in 1957. About 1960 he changed his residence from Los Angeles to Twenty Nine Palms, California, with summers in Moose, Wyoming. An avid mountain climber, his studio in the Grand Tetons was a rustic log cabin. In 1972 he moved to Carson City, Nevada, where he remained until his demise on March 17, 1989. He is best known for his landscapes of the High Sierra, Grand Tetons, and Antarctica. His works won dozens of medals and prizes from the early 1920s in southern California shows.
Davis Brothers Auction
Aug. 27, 2023
LELAND S CURTIS ANTARCTICA EXPEDITION PAINTING
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Nemy Fjord Palmer Land. Painted by Leland Curtis on the 1939-1940 US Antarctic Expedition. 12 3/4" by 13 3/4" framed. Leland S. Curtis (1897 - 1989) was active/lived in California, Colorado. Leland Curtis is known for Landscape, illustrations, expedition artist-Antarctica. Born in Denver, CO on Aug. 7, 1897, Curtis was a resident of Seattle before moving to Los Angeles in 1914. He was inspired to become an artist by his teacher Rob Wagner at Manual Arts High School. After working as a bank teller and serving in WWI, he soon was able to support himself as an illustrator. He served as official artist of the U.S. Antarctica Expedition in 1939-40 and again in 1957. About 1960 he changed his residence from Los Angeles to Twenty Nine Palms, California, with summers in Moose, Wyoming. An avid mountain climber, his studio in the Grand Tetons was a rustic log cabin. In 1972 he moved to Carson City, Nevada, where he remained until his demise on March 17, 1989. He is best known for his landscapes of the High Sierra, Grand Tetons, and Antarctica. His works won dozens of medals and prizes from the early 1920s in southern California shows.
Davis Brothers Auction
Aug. 23, 2023
Leland S. Curtis (American 1897-1989), Early Morning Light, Oil on board, 11-3/8 x 14 in. (28.9 x 35.6 cm.), Frame: 17-1/2 x 20 in. (44.5 x 50.8 cm.)
Est: $300 - $500
Leland S. Curtis (American, 1897-1989) Early Morning Light Oil on board Signed Leland S Curtis l.r., also titled on verso
Weschler's
Aug. 11, 2023
Painting, Leland S. Curtis
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Leland S. Curtis (American, 1897-1989), "Lingering Snows Between Little Five Lake and Long Lake, Sequoia National Park," oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled verso, canvas (unframed): 20"h x 24.25"w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 01, 2023
Leland Curtis (1897-1989), "Through the Pass," 1939-1940, Oil on canvasboard, 12" H x 16" W
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Leland Curtis (1897-1989) "Through the Pass," 1939-1940 Oil on canvasboard Signed, dated, and inscribed lower right: Leland Curtis / U.S. Antarctic Expedition; titled verso
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 27, 2023
LELAND S. CURTIS (California/Colorado, 1897-1989), “Sierra Juniper”., Gouache on paper, 6” x 7” sight. Framed 14” x 14.5”.
Est: $300 - $500
LELAND S. CURTIS California/Colorado, 1897-1989 "Sierra Juniper". Signed lower right "Leland Curtis". Titled on mat.
Eldred's
Jul. 27, 2023
LELAND S. CURTIS (California/Colorado, 1897-1989), “Mt. Brewer from Bryanthus Lake”., Gouache on paper, 6” x 7” sight. Framed 14” x 14.5”.
Est: $300 - $500
LELAND S. CURTIS California/Colorado, 1897-1989 "Mt. Brewer from Bryanthus Lake". Signed lower right "Leland Curtis". Titled on mat.
Eldred's
Jun. 17, 2023
LELAND S CURTIS ANTARCTICA EXPEDITION PAINTING
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Nemy Fjord Palmer Land. Painted by Leland Curtis on the 1939-1940 US Antarctic Expedition. 12 3/4" by 13 3/4" framed. Leland S. Curtis (1897 - 1989) was active/lived in California, Colorado. Leland Curtis is known for Landscape, illustrations, expedition artist-Antarctica. Born in Denver, CO on Aug. 7, 1897, Curtis was a resident of Seattle before moving to Los Angeles in 1914. He was inspired to become an artist by his teacher Rob Wagner at Manual Arts High School. After working as a bank teller and serving in WWI, he soon was able to support himself as an illustrator. He served as official artist of the U.S. Antarctica Expedition in 1939-40 and again in 1957. About 1960 he changed his residence from Los Angeles to Twenty Nine Palms, California, with summers in Moose, Wyoming. An avid mountain climber, his studio in the Grand Tetons was a rustic log cabin. In 1972 he moved to Carson City, Nevada, where he remained until his demise on March 17, 1989. He is best known for his landscapes of the High Sierra, Grand Tetons, and Antarctica. His works won dozens of medals and prizes from the early 1920s in southern California shows.
Davis Brothers Auction
Feb. 07, 2023
Leland S. Curtis (1897-1989) Coastal Scene 12 x 15 in. framed 15 x 18 in.
Est: $800 - $1,200
Leland S. Curtis (1897-1989) Coastal Scene signed 'LELAND CURTIS' (lower left) oil on board 12 x 15 in. framed 15 x 18 in.
Bonhams
Oct. 25, 2022
Leland S. Curtis, (1897-1989), "Sierra Lake", Watercolor on paper, Sight: 20" H x 28" W; Sheet: 21" H x 28.5" W
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Leland S. Curtis (1897-1989) "Sierra Lake" Watercolor on paper Signed lower left: Leland Curtis ©; titled on a gallery label affixed verso Sight: 20" H x 28" W; Sheet: 21" H x 28.5" W Provenance: DeRu's Fine Art, Laguna Beach, CA From the Estate of DeWitt C. McCall III
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 12, 2022
Leland S. Curtis, Painting Oil on Canvas
Est: $1,000 - $1,200
Leland S. Curtis, Colorado, USA (1897-1989). Painting, Oil on Canvas. Signed Lower Left and Described on the Back "Moose Wyoming". In Original Frame. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: Sight- 24" x 18", Frame- 31" x 25". 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.
World Auction Gallery
Apr. 03, 2022
LELAND CURTIS "MOOSE, WYOMING" OIL ON CANVAS
Est: -
Leland S. Curtis (1897 - 1989) "Moose, Wyoming" (The Cathedral Group) Oil on Canvas. Born in Denver, CO on Aug. 7, 1897, Curtis was a resident of Seattle before moving to Los Angeles in 1914. He was inspired to become an artist by his teacher Rob Wagner at Manual Arts High School. After working as a bank teller and serving in WWI, he soon was able to support himself as an illustrator. He served as official artist of the U.S. Antarctica Expedition in 1939-40 and again in 1957. Leland was an avid mountain climber and would spend his summers in Moose, Wyoming. His studio in the Grand Tetons was a rustic log cabin. He is best known for his landscapes of the High Sierra, Grand Tetons, and Antarctica. His works won dozens of medals and prizes from the early 1920s in southern California shows. This painting comes with a hand written letter from the artist to the original purchaser dated 1961. Artist: Leland Curtis Title: "Moose, Wyoming" Medium: Oil on Canvas Circa/Year: 1961 Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Left Site Measurement: 30x40 in. Keywords: Southwest, Western, Painting, OriginalArt; Ref: BD1175
Bradford's
Nov. 19, 2021
Painting, Leland S Curtis
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Leland S. Curtis (American, 1897-1989), Owens Valley, oil on canvas, signed lower left and verso, canvas: 24"h x 30.5"w, overall (with frame): 31"h x 37"w. Provenance: Private Collection (Northern California).
Clars Auctions
Sep. 11, 2021
Leland Curtis Framed Oil on Canvas Art
Est: -
Leland Curtis Framed Oil on Canvas Art depicting mountain scene, signed by artist on bottom left, accompanied by a handwritten letter from Leland Curtis (see pics!)
Fidelity Estate Services
Sep. 09, 2021
LELAND S. CURTIS (1897 - 1989): LILACS STILL LIFE
Est: $200 - $300
oil on canvas; signed 'L.S.C.' lower right; 18 x 22 inches; 22 x 26 inches frame
Abell Auction
Apr. 02, 2021
LELAND S. CURTIS (California/Colorado, 1897-1989), Snow-covered mountain peaks., Oil on board, 11.5" x 15.5". Framed 16.5" x 20.5".
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
LELAND S. CURTIS California/Colorado 1897-1989 Snow-covered mountain peaks. Inscribed lower right "Leland Curtis U.S. Antarctic Exhibition 1939-1940". Inscribed verso "To Michael M. Engel with Appreciation- Leland Curtis U.S. Antarctic Expedition 1939-1940". Oil on board, 11.5" x 15.5". Framed 16.5" x 20.5".
Eldred's
Dec. 06, 2020
Leland Curtis (1897-1989) USA Mountain Landscape, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming Oil on board
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
LelandCurtis (1897-1989) USA Mountain Landscape, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming Oil on board Signed lower right 44 x 60 cm LITERATURE: Curtis was born in Denver, Colorado, and lived in Seattle, Washington as a child. He moved to Los Angeles in 1914 and attended the Manual Arts High School, where he studied under artist and screenwriter Rob Wagner. He was the official artist for the United States Antarctic Expeditions of 1939 to 1940, 1955 to 1956 and also 1957. The 1939–1940 expedition was called the United States Antarctic Service Expedition and was led by Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd. The 1955–1956 expedition was called Operation Deepfreeze I, and was also led by Byrd, who died shortly after the expedition ended. Curtis was sponsored by the National Science Foundation for the 1957 expedition, which was called Operation Deepfreeze III, led by Admiral George J. Dufek. This was the first U.S. expedition to reach the South Pole. These Operation Deepfreeze expeditions were part of the International Geophysical Year. Curtis was a longtime member of the Sierra Club, and was a founding member of its Ski Mountaineers Section on 26 September 1935. He served on the national Sierra Club board of directors from 1943 to 1946. He illustrated many Sierra Club publications over the years. Most of his paintings were of Antarctica, the High Sierra, the Grand Tetons where he owned a cabin in Moose, Wyoming, and the deserts of the southwestern United States. He won dozens of gold medals in Southern California art competitions.
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Nov. 17, 2020
Leland Curtis, (1897-1989, Carson City, NV), "Cyclamen Lake", Oil on canvas, 25" H x 30.25" W
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Leland Curtis (1897-1989, Carson City, NV) "Cyclamen Lake" Oil on canvas Signed lower left: Leland Curtis, signed again, titled and inscribed on the stretcher: Los Angeles 25" H x 30.25" W Provenance: Estate of Dewitt McCall III, Los Alamitos, CA Notes: Cyclamen Lake is inside of Sequoia National Park, California.
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 17, 2020
Leland Curtis, (1897-1989, Carson City, NV), "Carmel Bay", Oil on canvas laid to board, 9" H x 11.25" W
Est: $600 - $800
Leland Curtis (1897-1989, Carson City, NV) "Carmel Bay" Oil on canvas laid to board Signed lower left: Leland Curtis, signed again and titled on a tag affixed to the frame verso, signed again, titled and inscribed verso: "Los Angeles" 9" H x 11.25" W
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 17, 2020
Leland Curtis, (1897-1989 Carson City, NV), "Near Dragon Lake", Oil on masonite, 16" H x 20" W
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Leland Curtis (1897-1989 Carson City, NV) "Near Dragon Lake" Oil on masonite Signed lower right: Leland Curtis, titled verso 16" H x 20" W Provenance: Estate of Dewitt McCall III, Los Alamitos, CA
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 07, 2019
Leland Curtis (American, 1897-1989) Untitled
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Leland Curtis (American, 1897-1989) Untitled, oil on canvas, signed Leland Curtis (lower right) 30 x 40 inches
Hindman
Nov. 07, 2019
Leland Curtis (American, 1897-1989) Untitled
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Leland Curtis (American, 1897-1989) Untitled, oil on board, signed Leland Curtis (lower left) 12 x 16 inches
Hindman
Sep. 14, 2019
Tetons in Spring
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Leland Curtis (1897-1989), oil on canvas, 24 x 30, signed lower left
Jackson Hole Art Auction
Jun. 23, 2019
Leland Curtis, (1897-1989 Carson City, NV), "Forrester Lake", Oil on canvas, 18" H x 24" W
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Leland Curtis (1897-1989 Carson City, NV) "Forrester Lake" Oil on canvas Signed lower right: Leland Curtis, signed again on the frame and stretcher, titled on the stretcher 18" H x 24" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 08, 2019
LELAND CURTIS (AMERICAN, 1897-1992) MOOSE, WYOMING OIL ON CANVAS 24 X 30 INCHES
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Leland Curtis (American, 1897-1992) Moose, Wyoming Oil on canvas 24 x 30 inches (61.0 x 76.2 cm) Signed lower right: Leland Curtis Titled on the artist label affixed to stretcher: Moose, Wy HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Jan. 13, 2019
Leland Curtis, (1897-1989 Carson City, NV), Shaded house under mountains, Oil on canvasboard, 11.5" H x 15.5" W
Est: $300 - $600
Leland Curtis (1897-1989 Carson City, NV) Shaded house under mountains Oil on canvasboard Signed on the frame verso: Leland Curtis, inscribed in another hand verso 11.5" H x 15.5" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Aug. 21, 2018
Leland Curtis, (1897 - 1989 Carson City, NV), Shaded house under mountains, Oil on canvasboard, 11.5" H x 15.5" W
Est: $700 - $900
Leland Curtis (1897 - 1989 Carson City, NV) Shaded house under mountains Oil on canvasboard Signed on the frame verso: Leland Curtis, inscribed in another hand verso 11.5" H x 15.5" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 24, 2018
Leland S. Curtis (1897-1989) Mount Ritter and Banner Peak at the Headwater
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Leland S. Curtis (1897-1989) Mount Ritter and Banner Peak at the Headwaters of the San Joaquin River 24 x 30in overall: 29 1/2 x 35 1/2in
Bonhams
Apr. 07, 2018
Leland Curtis oil Rocky Mountain Landscape with Lake
Est: $700 - $1,200
Curtis, Leland S. (American 1897-1989), Rocky Mountain Landscape with Lake, oil on canvas board, 7.75 x 6.00 inches, (19.69cm x 15.24cm), signed Leland Curtis lower left, with period frame measuring 10.5 x 8.75 inches, Provenance: Garth's 8/2/2013 lot #1188
Concept Art Gallery
Nov. 08, 2017
LELAND CURTIS OIL ON CANVAS BOARD SIGNED
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Leland Curtis (American, 1897-1989) "Funeral Range From Stovepipe Wells, Death Valley" oil on canvas board signed lower right. Image size: 12" x 15"
Kamelot Auctions
Jul. 01, 2017
Leland S Curtis print titled Crest of the Sierras. Frame is 31.5" x 25.5"
Est: -
Leland S Curtis print titled Crest of the Sierras. Frame is 31.5" x 25.5"
Sunset Auction
Mar. 21, 2017
Leland S. Curtis (1897-1989 Carson City, NV)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
High Sierra landscape, signed lower left: Leland Curtis, oil on canvasboard, 12'' H x 16'' W, est: $1000/1500.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 24, 2017
Leland S. Curtis (1897-1989 Carson City, NV)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
''Sierra Gold'', High Sierra landscape with lake, signed lower right: Leland S. Curtis, signed again, titled and inscribed verso: with best wishes / a token of my appreciation of her kindness, oil on canvasboard, 12'' H x 15'' W, est: $1000/2000.
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 23, 2014
Leland Curtis (1897-1989 Los Angeles, CA)
Est: $600 - $900
''Sierra Peaks'', signed lower right: Leland S. Curtis, signed again and titled verso, oil on canvas, 16'' H x 20'' W, est: $600/900.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 05, 2014
"Unnamed Glacier" Palmer Land. Leland Curtis, U.S. Antarctic Expedition, 1939-40
Est: $800 - $1,200
Watercolor and gouache on paper. 23x28 cm. (9x11"), matted and framed under glass.
PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
Nov. 21, 2013
"Unnamed Glacier" Palmer Land. Leland Curtis, U.S. Antarctic Expedition, 1939-40
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Watercolor and gouache on paper. 23x28 cm. (9x11"), matted and framed under glass. Striking watercolor of the Antarctic glacier by the American artist, mountaineer, skier, environmentalist and Antarctic explorer. Leland S. Curtis (1897-1989). Signed in pencil at lower right corner of image; titled in pencil on the mat as given (not in the artist's hand). Label on verso of Dalzell Hatfield Gallery, Los Angeles.
PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
Aug. 02, 2013
FRAMED PAINTING BY LELAND S. CURTIS (AMERICAN, 1897-1989).
Est: $300 - $600
FRAMED PAINTING BY LELAND S. CURTIS (AMERICAN, 1897-1989). Framed oil on board of a mountain landscape, signed lower left, 7.75"h. 6"w. in a gilt frame 10.5"h. 8.75"w.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 10, 2012
LELAND CURTIS (American, 1897-1992) Grand Tetons, Wyomi
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
LELAND CURTIS (American, 1897-1992) Grand Tetons, Wyoming Oil on canvas 28 x 38 inches (71.1 x 96.5 cm) Signed lower right: Leland Curtis
Heritage Auctions
Jun. 16, 2012
LELAND S. CURTIS ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
(American - Denver, CO. 1897-1989) Stunning oil on canvas of the Grand Teton or High Sierras by this noted artist. Signed 'Leland Curtis' LR. Also imprinted in frame on verso along with copyright.For more details please contact the auction house directly.
Midnight Sun Antique Auction
Sep. 11, 2011
*Leland S. Curtis, (American, 1897-1989), Grand Teton
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Leland S. Curtis (American, 1897-1989) Grand Teton oil on canvas signed Leland Curtis (lower right) 30 1/4 x 40 inches.
Hindman
Dec. 05, 2010
Painting, Leland Curtis,
Est: $800 - $1,200
Framed gouache on heavy paper, Precipice Lake, by Leland Curtis (American, 1887-1989), signed ''Leland Curtis'' lower right, titled on original mat, sight: 7.25''h x 9''w, overall: 12''h x 14''w
Clars Auctions
Dec. 05, 2010
Painting, Leland S. Curtis, Sierra Landscape
Est: $800 - $1,200
Framed oil on board, ''Sierra Landscape'', by Leland S. Curtis (Californian, 1887-1989), signed ''Leland Curtis'' lower left, gallery label (William A. Karges Fine Art, Carmel, CA) affixed verso, sight: 12''h x 16''w, overall: 20''h x 23.5''w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 17, 2010
Leland S. Curtis (American, 1897-1989) Owens Valley 18 x 24in
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Owens Valley signed 'Leland S. Curtis' (lower right) oil on canvas 18 x 24in overall: 26 x 32in
Bonhams
May. 16, 2010
Property of a Private Collector
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Lake above upper Kern river signed 'Leland Curtis' (lower right) oil on board 8 3/4 x 11in
Bonhams
Jun. 23, 2009
Leland S. Curtis (1897-1989 Los Angeles, CA/Carson City, NV)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Mt. Whitney and Lone Pine Lake, Sierras, signed and dated lower right: Leland S. Curtis 24, oil on canvas. Provenance: Harold W. Herlihy, Altadena, CA, acquired directly from the artist, 1924; by descent in the family to the present owner
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 24, 2008
Leland S. Curtis (American, 1897-1989) Snow-capped Sierras 12 x 16in
Est: -
Snow-capped Sierras estate stamped signature 'Leland Curtis' (lower left) oil on canvas board 12 x 16in
Bonhams