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Painter, Wall painter, Photographer, Illustrator, b. 1858 - d. 1936

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  • Ralph Earl DeCamp Helena Montana Oil Painting
    Sep. 12, 2026

    Ralph Earl DeCamp Helena Montana Oil Painting

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Title is Gates of the Mountain. 6" by 9" unframed. 14" by 17" framed. Watercolor on Paper. Ralph Earl DeCamp (1858 - 1936) was active/lived in Montana, Illinois. Ralph DeCamp is known for Landscape, western illustrator. Ralph DeCamp was born in Attica, New York in 1858. Today, he is most remembered as a Montana landscape painter, muralist, illustrator and photographer. DeCamp spent his childhood near Milwaukee where he studied art with W.A. Sydaten. In 1871 the family moved to Minnesota where DeCamp operated a threshing business while painting and teaching. When his wife died, he studied art at Pennsylvania School of Art in Philadelphia from 1881-1882. Then in 1885 DeCamp was commissioned by the Northern Pacific Railroad to paint Yellowstone National Park. Sternfels said that the "Northern Pacific did for Ralph DeCamp what the Great Northern did for John Fery," and that offices and stations of those two railroads could "rightfully be called Montana's first art galleries." DeCamp returned home to Minnesota by way of Prickly Pear Valley in Montana. The scenic possibilities of this region prompted him to move to Helena, Montana the following year. Hear he worked as a draftsman for the Interior Department, and with Charlie Russell organized the Helena Sketch Club. Russell is quoted on DeCamp's landscapes as "that old boy can sure paint the wettest water. You can hear the rivers ripple." DeCamp also met and became friends with Edgar Paxson. In 1912 and 1927 DeCamp was commissioned to paint landscape murals for the Montana Capitol. He was also a noted photographer. Much of his sketching and photography was done on the Hilger Ranch. The glass plates have since been donated by Dan Hilger to the Montana Historical Society.

    Davis Brothers Auction
  • RALPH EARL DECAMP (AMERICAN, 1858-1936).
    Mar. 08, 2026

    RALPH EARL DECAMP (AMERICAN, 1858-1936).

    Est: $600 - $900

    Mountain Road'. Oil on artist's board. Signed and dated lower right. Note: Housed in a Robert Hubbard hand carved frame. Property of a Pelham, NY collection. Dimensions: 9.875" x 11.875" w. Frame: 11.625" h x 14.625" w.

    Clarke Auction Gallery
  • Ralph Earl DeCamp (1858-1936), Gates of the Mountains
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Ralph Earl DeCamp (1858-1936), Gates of the Mountains

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Ralph Earl DeCamp (1858-1936), Gates of the Mountains Dimensions: 14 x 20 Framed/base Dimensions: 21 1/2 x 27 3/4 x 3 1/2 Signature: signed lower right: R. E. DeCamp

    Jackson Hole Art Auction
  • Ralph Earl DeCamp Helena Montana Oil Painting
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Ralph Earl DeCamp Helena Montana Oil Painting

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Title is Gates to the Mountains Helena Montana 1905. 8" by 12" unframed. 12" by 16" framed. Oil on Board. Work is double sided. Provenance: Susan Morrisey Livingstone Trust Ralph Earl DeCamp (1858 - 1936) was active/lived in Montana, Illinois. Ralph DeCamp is known for Landscape, western illustrator. Ralph DeCamp was born in Attica, New York in 1858. Today, he is most remembered as a Montana landscape painter, muralist, illustrator and photographer. DeCamp spent his childhood near Milwaukee where he studied art with W.A. Sydaten. In 1871 the family moved to Minnesota where DeCamp operated a threshing business while painting and teaching. When his wife died, he studied art at Pennsylvania School of Art in Philadelphia from 1881-1882. Then in 1885 DeCamp was commissioned by the Northern Pacific Railroad to paint Yellowstone National Park. Sternfels said that the "Northern Pacific did for Ralph DeCamp what the Great Northern did for John Fery," and that offices and stations of those two railroads could "rightfully be called Montana's first art galleries." DeCamp returned home to Minnesota by way of Prickly Pear Valley in Montana. The scenic possibilities of this region prompted him to move to Helena, Montana the following year. Hear he worked as a draftsman for the Interior Department, and with Charlie Russell organized the Helena Sketch Club. Russell is quoted on DeCamp's landscapes as "that old boy can sure paint the wettest water. You can hear the rivers ripple." DeCamp also met and became friends with Edgar Paxson. In 1912 and 1927 DeCamp was commissioned to paint landscape murals for the Montana Capitol. He was also a noted photographer. Much of his sketching and photography was done on the Hilger Ranch. The glass plates have since been donated by Dan Hilger to the Montana Historical Society.

    Davis Brothers Auction
  • Ralph Earl DeCamp (American 1858-1936), Summer Mountain Landscape and Study of a River: A Double-Sided Work, Oil on panel, 8 x 12 in (20.3 x 30.5 cm)
    Jun. 06, 2025

    Ralph Earl DeCamp (American 1858-1936), Summer Mountain Landscape and Study of a River: A Double-Sided Work, Oil on panel, 8 x 12 in (20.3 x 30.5 cm)

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Ralph Earl DeCamp (American, 1858-1936) Summer Mountain Landscape and Study of a River: A Double-Sided Work Oil on panel Incised DeCamp and dated indistinctly l.r.; also inscribed Received from R. DeCamp/ 1905 on verso of frame Property from the Susan Morrisey Livingstone Trust

    Weschler's
  • Ralph Earl DeCamp (1858-1936), "Waterfall in Dearborn Canyon, Lewis & Clark Co., Montana"
    May. 06, 2025

    Ralph Earl DeCamp (1858-1936), "Waterfall in Dearborn Canyon, Lewis & Clark Co., Montana"

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    Ralph Earl DeCamp (1858-1936) "Waterfall in Dearborn Canyon, Lewis & Clark Co., Montana" Oil on canvas With a partial signature lower right; titled in graphite on the original frame, verso

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • RALPH EARL DeCAMP OIL ON CANVAS
    Oct. 29, 2024

    RALPH EARL DeCAMP OIL ON CANVAS

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    RALPH EARL DeCAMP (Montana/Illinois, 1858-1936) oil on canvas, landscape with dirt road and mountains in the background. Signed lower right, 24" x 10" (image), 28.75" x 14.75" (frame).

    O'Gallerie
  • RALPH EARL DECAMP (AMERICAN, 1858-1936).
    Sep. 10, 2023

    RALPH EARL DECAMP (AMERICAN, 1858-1936).

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    "Gates of the Mountain". Oil on canvas board. Signed lower right. From a Madison Ave, NYC estate.

    Clarke Auction Gallery
  • RALPH EARL DECAMP HELENA MONTANA OIL PAINTING
    Aug. 26, 2023

    RALPH EARL DECAMP HELENA MONTANA OIL PAINTING

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    16 3/4" by 23 1/2" framed. Title is Red Mountain. Notes: Back of painting states restoration work by Elmer Jakab 1981. Painting has inpainting and restoration visible under UV as shown. Painting was cleaned at the time of restoration. Ralph Earl DeCamp (1858-1936). Ralph DeCamp was born in Attica, New York in 1858. Today, he is most remembered as a Montana landscape painter, muralist, illustrator and photographer. DeCamp spent his childhood near Milwaukee where he studied art with W.A. Sydaten. In 1871 the family moved to Minnesota where DeCamp operated a threshing business while painting and teaching. When his wife died, he studied art at Pennsylvania School of Art in Philadelphia from 1881-1882. Then in 1885 DeCamp was commissioned by the Northern Pacific Railroad to paint Yellowstone National Park. Sternfels said that the "Northern Pacific did for Ralph DeCamp what the Great Northern did for John Fery,"

    Davis Brothers Auction
  • Ralph Earl DeCamp (1858-1936) Horse and rider in a landscape 22 x 29 in. framed 34 x 40 in.
    Nov. 01, 2022

    Ralph Earl DeCamp (1858-1936) Horse and rider in a landscape 22 x 29 in. framed 34 x 40 in.

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Ralph Earl DeCamp (1858-1936) Horse and rider in a landscape signed 'R.E. DECAMP' (lower left) oil on canvas 22 x 29 in. framed 34 x 40 in. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • Ralph Earl DeCamp (1858-1936) Montana landscape (possibly Meriwether Canyon) 12 x 8 in. framed 19 x 15 in.
    Nov. 01, 2022

    Ralph Earl DeCamp (1858-1936) Montana landscape (possibly Meriwether Canyon) 12 x 8 in. framed 19 x 15 in.

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Ralph Earl DeCamp (1858-1936) Montana landscape (possibly Meriwether Canyon) signed 'DE CAMP' (lower right) and signed again, dated and titled indistinctly 'Ptd. Dec. 1934.' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 12 x 8 in. framed 19 x 15 in. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • RALPH EARL DECAMP PAINTING HELENA MONTANA DEER
    Jan. 29, 2022

    RALPH EARL DECAMP PAINTING HELENA MONTANA DEER

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    "Whitetail Deer in Spring". 18" by 24". Black light photographed as shown. Area around the buck deer fluoresces as shown, possibly evidence of inpainting or new varnish. Ralph Earl DeCamp (1858-1936). Ralph DeCamp was born in Attica, New York in 1858. Today, he is most remembered as a Montana landscape painter, muralist, illustrator and photographer. DeCamp spent his childhood near Milwaukee where he studied art with W.A. Sydaten. In 1871 the family moved to Minnesota where DeCamp operated a threshing business while painting and teaching. When his wife died, he studied art at Pennsylvania School of Art in Philadelphia from 1881-1882. Then in 1885 DeCamp was commissioned by the Northern Pacific Railroad to paint Yellowstone National Park. Sternfels said that the "Northern Pacific did for Ralph DeCamp what the Great Northern did for John Fery,"

    Davis Brothers Auction
  • Ralph Earl DeCamp Road to Red Mountain Montana
    Apr. 17, 2021

    Ralph Earl DeCamp Road to Red Mountain Montana

    Est: $5,000 - $7,500

    An absolute masterpiece. Depicts the Road to Red Mountain in Helena Montana. 14" by 20", 23.5" by 29.5" framed. Black Lights clean with no damage or repair.Provenance Gerhard J. von der Ruhr Estate of Huson Montana. Gerhard purchased from John Howard Fine Art. Ralph Earl DeCamp (1858-1936). Ralph DeCampwas born in Attica, New York in 1858. Today, he is most remembered as a Montana landscape painter, muralist, illustrator and photographer. DeCamp spent his childhood near Milwaukee where he studied art with W.A.Sydaten. In 1871 the family moved to Minnesota where DeCamp operated a threshing business while painting and teaching. When his wife died, he studied art atPennsylvania School of Art in Philadelphia from 1881-1882. Then in 1885 DeCamp was commissioned by the Northern Pacific Railroad to paint Yellowstone National Park. Sternfels said that the "Northern Pacific did

    Davis Brothers Auction
  • Ralph DeCamp (1858-1936 Montana) River Landscape Oil on Canvas 16''x24'' Image. An early western landscape possibly of the Columbia or Missouri river. Signed l.r. Ornate period framing 28''x34''. Excellent condition.
    Oct. 19, 2018

    Ralph DeCamp (1858-1936 Montana) River Landscape Oil on Canvas 16''x24'' Image. An early western landscape possibly of the Columbia or Missouri river. Signed l.r. Ornate period framing 28''x34''. Excellent condition.

    Est: $300 - $600

    Ralph DeCamp (1858-1936 Montana) River Landscape Oil on Canvas 16''x24'' Image. An early western landscape possibly of the Columbia or Missouri river. Signed l.r. Ornate period framing 28''x34''. Excellent condition.

    MBA Seattle Auction LLC
  • Ralph Earl Decamp (1858-1936) American , Oil on board, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming near the Rocky Mountains, U.S.A, Signed and dated 1935 lower right. 15 1/2 x 19 3/8''
    Apr. 09, 2016

    Ralph Earl Decamp (1858-1936) American , Oil on board, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming near the Rocky Mountains, U.S.A, Signed and dated 1935 lower right. 15 1/2 x 19 3/8''

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Ralph Earl Decamp (1858-1936) American , Oil on board, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming near the Rocky Mountains, U.S.A, Signed and dated 1935 lower right. 15 1/2 x 19 3/8''

    Claydon Auctioneers
  • RALPH EARL DECAMP, (AMERICAN 1858-1936), GATEWAY TO THE MOUNTAINS ON THE MISSOURI RIVER NEAR HELENA, MONTANA
    Dec. 06, 2015

    RALPH EARL DECAMP, (AMERICAN 1858-1936), GATEWAY TO THE MOUNTAINS ON THE MISSOURI RIVER NEAR HELENA, MONTANA

    Est: $10,000 - $15,000

    RALPH EARL DECAMP (american 1858-1936)/span GATEWAY TO THE MOUNTAINS ON THE MISSOURI RIVER NEAR HELENA, MONTANA Signed with initials and dated 'R.E.D. / 95-6' bottom right, oil on canvas 36 x 46 in. (91.4 x 116.8cm) provenance: /spanPrivate Collection, Montana.

    Freeman's | Hindman
  • A Montana landscape
    Dec. 03, 2014

    A Montana landscape

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    A Montana landscape signed and dated 'R.E DeCamp 1935' (lower right) oil on canvas laid to board 45 x 55cm (17 11/16 x 21 5/8in).

    Bonhams
  • Painting, Ralph Earl Decamp
    Nov. 16, 2014

    Painting, Ralph Earl Decamp

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Ralph Earl Decamp (American, 1858-1936), Montana Landscape at Twilight, 1916, oil on paper, signed and dated lower right, sheet: 6.75"h x 8.75"w, overall (with frame): 14"h x 16"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Ralph Earl DeCamp (American, 1858-1936) Yellowstone falls 9 3/4 x 7in
    Nov. 10, 2013

    Ralph Earl DeCamp (American, 1858-1936) Yellowstone falls 9 3/4 x 7in

    Est: -

    Ralph Earl DeCamp (American, 1858-1936) Yellowstone falls 9 3/4 x 7in

    Bonhams
  • Ralph Earl DeCamp (American 1858-1936), Mountain Landscape, oil on board, 7-1/2 x 11-1/2 in
    May. 17, 2013

    Ralph Earl DeCamp (American 1858-1936), Mountain Landscape, oil on board, 7-1/2 x 11-1/2 in

    Est: $700 - $900

    Ralph Earl DeCamp (American 1858-1936) Mountain Landscape Signed R.E. DeCamp l.r. Oil on board 7-1/2 x 11-1/2 in (19.1 x 29.2 cm)Property of Various Owners

    Weschler's
  • Ralph Earl De Camp (American 1858-1936), Evening Gate of the Mountain: Missouri River
    Mar. 22, 2013

    Ralph Earl De Camp (American 1858-1936), Evening Gate of the Mountain: Missouri River

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Ralph Earl De Camp (American 1858-1936) Evening Gate of the Mountain: Missouri River Signed R.E. De Camp and dated 1911 l.r. Oil on canvas 14 x 19-3/4 in (35.6 x 50.2 cm)Property of Various Owners

    Weschler's
  • RALPH EARL DECAMP (1858-1936, Montana) OIL ON CANVAS - Signed, titled "Mermaid"; "After Franz Stuck [1863-1928]" is written lower ri...
    May. 15, 2011

    RALPH EARL DECAMP (1858-1936, Montana) OIL ON CANVAS - Signed, titled "Mermaid"; "After Franz Stuck [1863-1928]" is written lower ri...

    Est: $1,000 - $3,500

    RALPH EARL DECAMP (1858-1936, Montana) OIL ON CANVAS - Signed, titled "Mermaid"; "After Franz Stuck [1863-1928]" is written lower right - Condition good, with a fleck of paint loss, mid-center and scatter minor paint loss on edges, consistent with age - c.1900 - 25" x 52" framed

    Pacific Galleries
  • RALPH EARL DECAMP (1858-1936, Montana) OIL ON CANVAS - Signed misty river landscape with mountains in the distance - Condition good,...
    Apr. 10, 2011

    RALPH EARL DECAMP (1858-1936, Montana) OIL ON CANVAS - Signed misty river landscape with mountains in the distance - Condition good,...

    Est: $800 - $1,500

    RALPH EARL DECAMP (1858-1936, Montana) OIL ON CANVAS - Signed misty river landscape with mountains in the distance - Condition good, with scattered craquelure, consistent with age - Dated 1935 - 18" x 22.5" framed

    Pacific Galleries
  • RALPH EARL DECAMP (1858-1936, Montana) OIL ON CANVAS - Titled "Study of Wolf Creek," signed canyon landscape with cottage in the dis...
    Apr. 10, 2011

    RALPH EARL DECAMP (1858-1936, Montana) OIL ON CANVAS - Titled "Study of Wolf Creek," signed canyon landscape with cottage in the dis...

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    RALPH EARL DECAMP (1858-1936, Montana) OIL ON CANVAS - Titled "Study of Wolf Creek," signed canyon landscape with cottage in the distance, "Study made at Wolf Creek. Birthday greeting to CB WM. From the DeCamps" is written on the reverse - Condition good, with a small dot of paint loss at upper right, consistent with age - Dated 1934 - 9.75" x 12.25" framed

    Pacific Galleries
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