S. Chester Danforth Paintings & Artwork for Sale | S. Chester Danforth Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 06, 2026
Two Maritime Themed Etchings of Chicago.
Est: $150 - $200
Two Maritime Themed Etchings of Chicago. 1) S. Chester DANFORTH (American, 1896 - 1959): "Byrd's South Pole Ship" (Looking towards Tribune Tower). Etching and aquatint on wove paper. Edition of 100. Signed, titled, and numbered in pencil. Plate size: 11 5/8 x 7 1/4 inches. Sheet size: 15 1/2 x 11 inches. 2) Leon Rene PESCHERET (American, 1892-1971): "Skyline Seen From the Lake, with a Sailboat Keeling in the Foreground". Etching on BFK Rives wove paper, 1937. Signed and dated in the plate. Plate size: 8 x 10 inches. Sheet size: 11 1/4 x 14 inches.
Armstrong Fine Art
Jul. 02, 2025
S. Chester Danforth, American (1896-1959), Byrd's Southpole Flagship, etching, 12 1/4"H x 7 1/2"W(sight), 17 3/4"H x 13"W(frame)
Est: $80 - $120
S. Chester Danforth American, (1896-1959) Byrd's Southpole Flagship etching Signed in pencil lower right. Titled and numbered 71/250 lower left.
Ripley Auctions
Jan. 31, 2024
S. CHESTER DANFORTH - ETCHINGS
Est: $100 - $300
S. Chester Danforth, 3 Etchings, pencil signed and titled
Litchfield Auctions
Aug. 09, 2023
S. Chester Danforth, American (Born 1896)
Est: $50 - $150
S. Chester Danforth, American (Born 1896) Hand Colored Etching on Paper "Three Towers" Signed and Inscribed on the Lower Margin. Dearborn Galleries label attached en verso. Sight measures 12-3/4" x 7-1/4". Frame measures 20-3/4" x 15-3/4". Estimate: $50.00 - $150.00 Domestic Shipping: $115.00 Condition: Toning to the surface otherwise good condition.
Kodner Galleries
Jan. 08, 2022
Signed S. Chester Danforth Etching
Est: -
Art measures 8W x 12H. Frame measures 16W x 21H. This amazing signed etching is in good condition and well framed. Signed on the bottom right and numbered 44/225. TitledByrds South Pole Flagship S. Chester Danforth (Born 1896) was active/lived in Illinois. S Danforth is known for Graphic art, crafts, painting, architecture.
Monarch Auction and Estate Services
Aug. 22, 2020
2 S. Chester Danforth etchings
Est: $80 - $150
S. Chester Danforth (American 1896)- ''Field Building Chicago'' & ''Wells Street Street Bridge''- 2 etchings, both signed and titled in pencil, editions of 250 each. 13 3/4 x 8 1/4''; 11 3/8 x 9 1/4''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Dec. 15, 2019
S Chester Danforth (B. 1896) Chicago Etching
Est: $100 - $200
S Chester Danforth (B. 1896). Etching of Chicago. Pencil signed lower right. Titled "Byrd's South Pole Flagship" and numbered (95/200) lower left. Image Size: 11.5 x 7.25 in. Overall Size: 21.75 x 17.5 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
May. 20, 2019
ETCHING OF THE US CAPITOL BY S. CHESTER DANFORTH
Est: $60 - $80
Signed early 20th century etching of the Capitol building, titled lower left and signed lower right. Dimensions are Image, 11 1/4" x 8 3/8". Overall, 16 1/2" x 13 1/2". Artist Biography: S. Chester Danforth (American b. 1896) Illustrator known for his etchings studied at AIC Academy, Chicago. Other than this, very little is known about him.
Oakridge Auction Gallery
Apr. 28, 2019
S Chester Danforth (B. 1896) Chicago Etching
Est: $200 - $400
S Chester Danforth (B. 1896). Etching of Chicago. Pencil signed lower right. Titled "Byrd's South Pole Flagship" and numbered (95/200) lower left. Image Size: in. Overall Size: in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Feb. 25, 2017
S. Chester Danforth, American (b. 1896), Chicago Board of Trade, etching, 12 1/4 x 6 3/4 inches
Est: $100 - $150
S. Chester Danforth American (b. 1896) Chicago Board of Trade, etching, signed and titled in pencil lower margin, framed. 12 1/4 x 6 3/4 inches
Link Auction Galleries
Jan. 18, 2017
S. Chester Danforth, American (b-1896) Colored Etching "University of Chicago, Chapel"
Est: $300 - $400
S. Chester Danforth, American (b-1896) Colored Etching "University of Chicago, Chapel" Pencil Signed and Titled Lower. Good condition. Measures 14-1/4" H x 9-3/4" W (sight), frame measures 22-1/4" H x 17-1/4" W. Shipping $115.00 (estimate $300-$400)
Kodner Galleries
Sep. 11, 2015
TWO PRINTS BY S. CHESTER DANFORTH (ILLINOIS, B.1896).
Est: $150 - $300
TWO PRINTS BY S. CHESTER DANFORTH (ILLINOIS, B.1896). Handcolored etchings, titled and signed in pencil. "Three Towers", 19.25"h. 13.25"w., and "French Mill", 12.5"h. 9.5"w.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 17, 2014
S. Chester Danforth, American (20th Century), Old English Mill, Rye, Sussex, etching and aquatint,
Est: $40 - $60
S. Chester Danforth American (20th Century) Old English Mill, Rye, Sussex, etching and aquatint, 129/250, signed, numbered, titled lower margin, framed.
Link Auction Galleries
Jun. 28, 2014
pair of engravings signed S.Chester Danforth(Am
Est: $100 - $200
pair of engravings signed S.Chester Danforth(Am 1896-)
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Mar. 16, 2012
S. Chester Danforth, (American, b. 1896), Byrd's South Pole Flagship
Est: $200 - $400
S. Chester Danforth (American, b. 1896) Byrd's South Pole Flagship etching edition 171/250, signed S. Chester Danforth (lower right) 12 x 7 3/4 inches.
Hindman
Feb. 16, 2012
S. CHESTER DANFORTH (AMERICAN, 1896-?) SORLANDET;
Est: $75 - $100
S. CHESTER DANFORTH (AMERICAN, 1896-?) SORLANDET; COLOUR ETCHING; TITLED AND NUMBERED 17/750 LOWER LEFT; SIGNED LOWER RIGHT Image 12.8" x 7.8" - 32.5 x 19.8 cm.
Waddington's
Sep. 18, 2011
S. Chester Danforth
Est: $200 - $400
S. Chester Danforth (American, b. 1896) "Old Chicago Water Tower," c. 1930, etching, 11.75" x 6.75", pencil signed lower right, edition of 225, framed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jul. 08, 2011
S. CHESTER DANFORTH [AMERICAN, 1896], ETCHING, 12 1/2" X 6 3/4", 'CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE'
Est: $50 - $75
S. CHESTER DANFORTH [AMERICAN, 1896], ETCHING, 12 1/2" X 6 3/4", 'CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE': Titled and pencil signed. Matted and framed under glass.
DuMouchelles
Dec. 06, 2009
S. Chester Danforth (American, b. 1896), lot of
Est: $400 - $600
S. Chester Danforth (American, b. 1896), lot of two works, (one shown), "Art Institute-Chicago," etching, 10" x 7" and "Three Towers," colored etching, 13" x 7", both signed, both framed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Sep. 12, 2009
S. CHESTER DANFORTH: "BYRD'S SOUTH POLE FLAGSHIP"
Est: $100 - $200
Etching on paper, 11 5/8 x 7 1/2 in. (sight), titled, numbered 55/225 and signed below the image.
STAIR
Dec. 13, 2008
Chester Danforth- ''University of Chicago,
Est: -
Chester Danforth- ''University of Chicago, Chapel''- etching with hand-coloring, signed, titled and numbered 113/250 in pencil, paper age toned, slightly light struck, pin holes at all 4 corners, small tears along edges, taped to top mat along upper edge
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 21, 2008
S. Chester Danforth (American b. 1896)
Est: $200 - $400
S. Chester Danforth (American, b. 1896) Three Towers, Water Tower, Old English Mill, Quigley Memorial etching Three Towers, h: 13.5 x w: 8 in. Water Tower, h: 12.75 x w: 7.5 in. Old English Mill, h:12.5 x w: 8.5 in. Quigley Memorial, h: 15 x w: 10in.
Gray's Auctioneers
Dec. 02, 2007
S. Chester Danforth (American, b. 1896) "Old
Est: $200 - $400
S. Chester Danforth (American, b. 1896) "Old Chicago Water Tower," c. 1930, etching, 12" x 6.75", signed lower right, titled lower left, edition 225, framed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jul. 19, 2007
S. Chester Danforth, (American, b. 1896), Admiral Byrd''s South Pole Flagship, Chicago
Est: $200 - $400
S. Chester Danforth (American, b. 1896) Admiral Byrd''s South Pole Flagship, Chicago etching edition 34/250, signed in pencil "S. Chester Danforth" (lower right) 11 1/2 x 7 1/4 inches.
Hindman
Jun. 24, 2007
***DANFORTH, S. CHESTER
Est: $100 - $200
(Born 1896 American) ''Mitchell Lowes, University of Chicago'', framed colored etching, approximate plate size 12 3/4'' x 7 7/8'', frame 20'' x 14'', signed in pencil lower right, titled and numbered 68/250 in pencil lower margin.
Bunte Auction Services
Feb. 25, 2007
DANFORTH, S. CHESTER
Est: $200 - $300
DANFORTH, S. CHESTER (Born 1896 American) Two framed etchings, one is an aquatint etching, ''Sorlandet'', #44/250, and one of old Chicago Watertower, #129/225, each plate approximately 11 3/4'' x 6 7/8'', both titled and signed in pencil. CONDITION: Both unexamined out of frame, both have light to moderate mat stain along extreme perimeter, mats heavily faded.
Bunte Auction Services
Aug. 21, 2005
S. Chester Danforth, (American, b. 1896), Old Fine Arts Building, together with University of Chicago Tower, 12 1/2 x 8 inches.
Est: $150 - $250
S. Chester Danforth (American, b. 1896) Old Fine Arts Building, together with University of Chicago Tower, 12 1/2 x 8 inches. etching signed "Ch Danforth" (lower right), titled (lower left) 11 x 9 inches.
Hindman
Feb. 20, 2005
S. Chester Danforth, (American, 19th Century), Church of the Holy Congregation, Kenilworth
Est: $200 - $400
S. Chester Danforth (American, 19th Century) Church of the Holy Comforter, Kenilworth hand-colored etching signed "S. Chester Danforth" (lower right), title and edition "48/100" (lower left) 13 1/2 x 10 inches.
Hindman
Feb. 20, 2005
S. Chester Danforth, (American, 19th Century), Church of the Holy Congregation, Kenilworth
Est: $200 - $400
S. Chester Danforth (American, 19th Century) Church of the Holy Comforter, Kenilworth hand-colored etching signed "S. Chester Danforth" (lower right), title and edition "48/100" (lower left) 13 1/2 x 10 inches.
Hindman
Dec. 12, 2004
S. Chester Danforth, (American, 19th Century), Church of the Holy Congregation, Kenilworth
Est: $200 - $400
S. Chester Danforth (American, 19th Century) Church of the Holy Comforter, Kenilworth hand-colored etching signed "S. Chester Danforth" (lower right), title and edition "48/100" (lower left) 13 1/2 x 10 inches.
Hindman