Clarence Arthur Ellsworth Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Clarence Arthur Ellsworth Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 13, 2026
Portrait of Native American by Clarence Ellsworth.
Est: $400 - $800
Artist(s): Clarence Arthur Ellsworth (American, 1885-1961). "Baldy Blue Horse / Oglala". Medium: Oil painting on canvas board. Signature(s): Lower left. Dated from 1934. Titled en verso. Paperwork/Provenance: N/A Condition: Signs of darkening varnish to the work. Two flecks of missing paint to the upper middle. Paint loss to the rugged frame. Measurement(s): 12" x 10" (board), 19" x 17" (frame). In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
May. 15, 2026
Painting, Clarence Arthur Ellsworth
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Clarence Arthur Ellsworth (American, 1885-1961), "The Capture (An Episode of the Apache Wars)," 1951, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, canvas: 18"h x 24"w, overall (with frame): 22.25"h x 28.25"w
Clars Auctions
Sep. 09, 2025
Clarence Ellsworth (American, 1885-1961) Offset Lithograph
Est: $200 - $400
Clarence Ellsworth (American, 1885-1961) Offset Lithograph (3) total items including a 1934 Ellsworth print having pen signed dedication, in a wood frame; together with framed 1899 group of Burkley Printing Co. Native American offset lithographs and a framed group of Henry Caplin for Stetson photographic prints, including descriptive paperwork Property from: The Collection of James and Joyce Huber, Hartland, Wisconsin Category: Fine Art > Prints & Multiples Estimated Sale Time: 1:10 pm CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: August 19, 2025, 10:56 am
Leonard Auction
Feb. 08, 2025
Clarence Ellsworth Indian Painting
Est: $600 - $800
Title is Fast Whirlwind Sioux. Oil on Board. Comes with original sales receipt dated 1949. Biography of Fast Whirlwind written on back by Ellsworth. 13 1/2" by 15 5/8" framed. Clarence Arthur Ellsworth (1885 - 1961) was active/lived in California, Nebraska. Clarence Ellsworth is known for Frontier genre, horse, portrait. Clarence Arthur Ellsworth was born in Holdrege, Nebraska in 1885 and died in Los Angeles, California in 1961. He was a premature frontier baby, born in the back room of his father's drug store, rubbed with whiskey and warmed in the oven. He grew up witnessing the end of the horse drawn Westward migration. Self taught as a painter, he was a newspaper artist for ten years in Denver. While in Denver, he received commissions from Eastern magazines for covers and illustrations on Western subjects. In addition he made twenty-five cent portraits for tourists at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs and worked on sport illustrations.
Davis Brothers Auction
Aug. 25, 2024
CLARENCE ELLSWORTH (NE/CA, 1885-1961)
Est: $400 - $600
CLARENCE ELLSWORTH (NE/CA, 1885-1961) "Two Strike", ink on leather, portrait of a Native American, sitter's name inscribed, inscribed verso "Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dec 1, 1908. To Eva, Her Birthday, from Clarence" and a later "To Kay, Christmas 1928, DAD". Unframed, loose in folio, 11 1/2" x 8 1/2", including fringe.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 25, 2024
CLARENCE ELLSWORTH (NE/CA, 1885-1961)
Est: $400 - $600
CLARENCE ELLSWORTH (NE/CA, 1885-1961) "Copper Queen", ink on leather, portrait of a Native American, sitter's name inscribed, , inscribed verso "To Eva From Clarence, Tulsa, Okla, Oct 30, 1908" and a later "Kay, 1978, DAD". Unframed, loose in folio, 11 1/2" x 8 1/2", including fringe.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jun. 04, 2024
Clarence Ellsworth (1855-1961), Portrait of a woman, 1955
Est: $600 - $800
Clarence Ellsworth (1855-1961) Portrait of a woman, 1955 Oil on canvas laid to paperboard Signed and dated lower right: Clarence Ellsworth
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 06, 2023
Clarence Ellsworth (1885-1960), Indians on horseback, 1960, Oil on canvas, 12" H x 16" W
Est: $400 - $600
Clarence Ellsworth (1885-1960) Native Americans on horseback, 1960 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right: Clarence Ellsworth
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 18, 2023
Clarence Arthur Ellsworth, The Returning of Lone Rider, 1929
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Clarence Arthur Ellsworth (1885 - 1961) The Returning of Lone Rider, 1929 gouache on board signed and dated lower left: CLARENCE / ELLSWORTH / 1929
Santa Fe Art Auction
Apr. 26, 2023
Clarence Arthur Ellsworth (1885-1961) Native American Scouts Riding in a Western Landscape 24 x 36 in. framed 30 x 42 in.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Clarence Arthur Ellsworth (1885-1961) Native American Scouts Riding in a Western Landscape signed and dated 'Clarence Ellsworth / '28' (lower left) oil on canvas 24 x 36 in. framed 30 x 42 in.
Bonhams
Apr. 24, 2022
Painting, Clarence Ellsworth
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Clarence Ellsworth (American, 1885-1961), "Cut Flesh Black Track, Sioux," 1933, oil on canvas, signed lower right, canvas: 12"h x 9"w, overall (with frame): 20.5"h x 17.25"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 04, 2021
Clarence Arthur Ellsworth (American, 1885-1961) The Returning of Lone Rider, 1929
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Clarence Arthur Ellsworth (American, 1885-1961) The Returning of Lone Rider, 1929 oil on board signed Clarence Ellsworth and dated (lower left) 18 x 24 inches Property from the Estate of Elizabeth Rockefeller Bowler as Arranged by DeChant Art Consulting
Hindman
May. 29, 2021
Clarence Ellsworth, Illustrated Letter to Mrs. Homer Britzman, 1953
Est: $500 - $700
Clarence Ellsworth (1885 - 1961) Illustrated Letter to Mrs. Homer Britzman, 1953 watercolor and ink on paper initialed lower right of composition: C.E inscribed: Mrs. Britzman - / Only a few days before the passing of our good first Sheriff / I had asked Westerner Clarence Ellsworth to prepare this card / to send to Britz. The results of Clarence's work now seem a bit / prophetic. Since we believe you will appreciate receiving this card / we are signing it and sending it along to you. / Sincerely, / Arthur H Clark Jr. Sheriff / Loring Campbell / "He was as fine as the Best" - Carl S. Dentzel - / Chas B. Benton / John B. Goodman / Roger W. Summer / Hollins C. Hollins / Hugh W. Shick / Warren F. Lewis / Bert H. Allson / Paul Galleher / Paul Barley / M.R. (indistinct) / W.W. Robinson / Iron Eyes Cody / Clarence Ellsworth / Gordon Boelter / (indistinct) / (indistinct) / Don Meadows / Jack Harden / Hank Clifford / Dan Bryant / Frank (indistinct) / Hudson (indistinct) / (indistinct) Rudkin / Russ Heckon / Phil Rash / Mat Hurley / James F. Gardiner dated lower right: 10-15-53
Santa Fe Art Auction
May. 01, 2021
Clarence Ellsworth, American 1885-1961, portrait of a woman, 1949, oil on canvas, 14 3/4"H x 11 1/2"W
Est: $200 - $400
Clarence Ellsworth American, 1885-1961 portrait of a woman, 1949 oil on canvas Signed and dated lower left. Loss visible lower center. From Archives of AskArt: Born in Holdredge, NE on Sept. 23, 1885. At age four Ellsworth began drawing animals and remained a self-taught artist. As a youth he was a loner and traveled extensively in the West. The years 1903-19 were spent in Denver where he was a staff artist for the Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News. When between jobs, he spent much of his time among the Shoshone, Blackfeet, and Sioux tribes. A lifelong bachelor, he fell in love with an Indian girl who died before they could marry. He was active in southern California after 1924 and by 1929 had settled in Hollywood where he worked for the movie studios as a title artist. Ellsworth remained a resident of Hollywood until his death on Feb. 17, 1961. His work was not appreciated during his lifetime since he never promoted it in any way. Today his Indian portraits are highly prized by collectors of western art. In: Bowers Museum (Santa Ana); Southwest Museum (LA).
Ripley Auctions
Apr. 17, 2021
Clarence Ellsworth Iron Eyes Cody
Est: $500 - $800
Clarence Ellsworth (American, 1885-1961) Iron Eyes Cody Oil on board Signed Clarence Ellsworth, lower right Santa Fe Art Auction tag, verso. The Farkas Corp. AAA Distributors, Beverly Hills tags, verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Sep. 18, 2020
1955 Oil on Canvas Native American Indian Painting
Est: $1,000 - $2,500
1955 Oil on Canvas, Native American Indian Painting by artist Clarence Arthur Ellsworth (1885-1961). Artist of the Old West. Entitled, "Indian Warriors". 20 X 28 inches.
Showtime Auction Services
Jun. 11, 2020
CLARENCE ELLSWORTH, California/Nebraska, 1885-1961, Portrait of a Native American Brave at Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota., Oi...
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
CLARENCE ELLSWORTH California/Nebraska, 1885-1961 Portrait of a Native American Brave at Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota. Signed and dated lower left "Clarence Ellsworth 1943". Accompanied by a photograph of the painting and a handwritten note by the artist explaining the painting was based on 1903 sketch he made at Pine Ridge Reservation. Oil on canvas, 25" x 30.25". Framed 30.5" x 36".
Eldred's
Feb. 09, 2020
Clarence Ellsworth (CA,NE,1885-1961) oil painting
Est: $1,500 - $1,700
ARTIST: Clarence Arthur Ellsworth (California, Nebraska, 1885 - 1961) NAME: The Antique Collector YEAR: 1955 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Very minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 18 x 24 inches / 45 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: 22 x 28 inches / 55 x 70 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 115624 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $75 + insurance. SIMILAR ATRISTS: Henry Francois Farny, Alfred Richard Mitchell, Dedrick Stuber, Gordon Coutts, Clyde Aspevig, Marco Gomez, Ken Carlson, Angel De Service Espoy, Bob Kuhn, John Fery, George Demont Otis, Fremont Ellis, Earle Erik Heikka, Franz Arthur Bischoff, Gerard Curtis Delano, George Phippen Clarence Ellsworth (California, Nebraska, 1885 - 1961) Clarence Arthur Ellsworth was born in Holdrege, Nebraska in 1885 and died in Los Angeles, California in 1961. He was a premature frontier baby, born in the back room of his father's drug store, rubbed with whiskey and warmed in the oven. He grew up witnessing the end of the "horse drawn Westward migration." Self taught as a painter, he was a newspaper artist for ten years in Denver. While in Denver, he received commissions from Eastern magazines for covers and illustrations on Western subjects. In addition he made twenty-five cent portraits for tourists at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs and worked on sport illustrations. About 1924, he moved to Hollywood, California where he worked as a motion picture title artist for seven years. He illustrated Western books including two on North American Indians, "Cottonwood Yarns" 1935; "Dickon Among the Lenape Indians," 1938; and The Westerner's "Brand Book" by the curator of the Southwest Museum, Mark Harrington. By 1941, he was being given one-man exhibitions at the Southwest Museum. His specialties were Indians and horses.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Dec. 14, 2019
Clarence Ellsworth 1885-1961 Mixed Media On Paper
Est: -
Paper Original Drawing Featuring A Fox And A Snake Each Trapped In A In A Fur Trappers Snare Locked In Combat With One Another. This Piece Is Listed Artist Signed In The Lower Left. Frame Measures Approximately 12in. X 15in. Art Measures Approximately 6in. X 8.5in. In Very Good Condition. Tm5357
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Nov. 10, 2019
Clarence Ellsworth (CA,NE,1885-1961) oil painting
Est: $1,500 - $1,700
ARTIST: Clarence Arthur Ellsworth (California, Nebraska, 1885 - 1961) NAME: The Antique Collector YEAR: 1955 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Very minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 18 x 24 inches / 45 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: 22 x 28 inches / 55 x 70 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 115624 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $75 + insurance. SIMILAR ATRISTS: Henry Francois Farny, Alfred Richard Mitchell, Dedrick Stuber, Gordon Coutts, Clyde Aspevig, Marco Gomez, Ken Carlson, Angel De Service Espoy, Bob Kuhn, John Fery, George Demont Otis, Fremont Ellis, Earle Erik Heikka, Franz Arthur Bischoff, Gerard Curtis Delano, George Phippen Clarence Ellsworth (California, Nebraska, 1885 - 1961) Clarence Arthur Ellsworth was born in Holdrege, Nebraska in 1885 and died in Los Angeles, California in 1961. He was a premature frontier baby, born in the back room of his father's drug store, rubbed with whiskey and warmed in the oven. He grew up witnessing the end of the "horse drawn Westward migration." Self taught as a painter, he was a newspaper artist for ten years in Denver. While in Denver, he received commissions from Eastern magazines for covers and illustrations on Western subjects. In addition he made twenty-five cent portraits for tourists at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs and worked on sport illustrations. About 1924, he moved to Hollywood, California where he worked as a motion picture title artist for seven years. He illustrated Western books including two on North American Indians, "Cottonwood Yarns" 1935; "Dickon Among the Lenape Indians," 1938; and The Westerner's "Brand Book" by the curator of the Southwest Museum, Mark Harrington. By 1941, he was being given one-man exhibitions at the Southwest Museum. His specialties were Indians and horses.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Apr. 14, 2019
Clarence Ellsworth (CA,NE,1885-1961) oil on canvas
Est: $1,150 - $1,300
ARTIST: Clarence Ellsworth (California, Nebraska, 1885 - 1961) NAME: Seneca Indian - Iron Eye's Cody's Wife YEAR: 1950 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Excellent. No visible inpaint under UV light. Wear to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 17.5 x 11.5 inches / 44 x 29 cm FRAME SIZE: 22 x 16 inches / 55 x 40 cm SIGNED: Lower right PROVENANCE: Estate of Iron Eyes Cody. High Noon & Manitou Galleries (Aug 12, 2005) - Sold for $2050 (Hammer Price $1750 + 17% Buyer Premium) SIMILAR ATRISTS: Henry Francois Farny, Alfred Richard Mitchell, Dedrick Stuber, Gordon Coutts, Clyde Aspevig, Marco Gomez, Ken Carlson, Angel De Service Espoy, Bob Kuhn, John Fery, George Demont Otis, Fremont Ellis, Earle Erik Heikka, Franz Arthur Bischoff, Gerard Curtis Delano, George Phippen CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 113437 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $42 + insurance. Iron Eyes Cody (1907-1999) was born Espera DeCorti, the son of two first-generation immigrants from Italy. In 1924 he moved to California, changed his name - already shortened from "DeCorti" to "Corti" - to Cody, and started working as an actor, presenting himself as a Native American. He married an Indian woman, Bertha Parker, and together they adopted two Indian sons. Iron Eyes Cody lived and worked as an Indian for all his adult life; he labored for decades to promote Native American causes, and was honored by Hollywood's Native American community in 1995 for his efforts. Clarence Ellsworth (California, Nebraska, 1885 - 1961) Clarence Arthur Ellsworth was born in Holdrege, Nebraska in 1885 and died in Los Angeles, California in 1961. He was a premature frontier baby, born in the back room of his father's drug store, rubbed with whiskey and warmed in the oven. He grew up witnessing the end of the "horse drawn Westward migration." Self taught as a painter, he was a newspaper artist for ten years in Denver. While in Denver, he received commissions from Eastern magazines for covers and illustrations on Western subjects. In addition he made twenty-five cent portraits for tourists at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs and worked on sport illustrations. About 1924, he moved to Hollywood, California where he worked as a motion picture title artist for seven years. He illustrated Western books including two on North American Indians, "Cottonwood Yarns" 1935; "Dickon Among the Lenape Indians," 1938; and The Westerner's "Brand Book" by the curator of the Southwest Museum, Mark Harrington. By 1941, he was being given one-man exhibitions at the Southwest Museum. His specialties were Indians and horses.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Apr. 14, 2019
Clarence Ellsworth (CA,NE,1885-1961) oil on canvas
Est: $1,150 - $1,300
ARTIST: Clarence Ellsworth (California, Nebraska, 1885 - 1961) NAME: Wilma - Iron Eye's Cody's Daughter YEAR: 1935 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Excellent. No visible inpaint under UV light. Wear to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 20 x 16 inches / 60 x 48 cm FRAME SIZE: 25 x 21 inches / 63 x 53 cm SIGNED: Upper right PROVENANCE: Estate of Iron Eyes Cody. High Noon & Manitou Galleries (Aug 12, 2005) - Sold for $1750 (Hammer $1500 + 17% Buyer Premium) SIMILAR ATRISTS: Henry Francois Farny, Alfred Richard Mitchell, Dedrick Stuber, Gordon Coutts, Clyde Aspevig, Marco Gomez, Ken Carlson, Angel De Service Espoy, Bob Kuhn, John Fery, George Demont Otis, Fremont Ellis, Earle Erik Heikka, Franz Arthur Bischoff, Gerard Curtis Delano, George Phippen CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 113436 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $49 + insurance. Iron Eyes Cody (1907-1999) was born Espera DeCorti, the son of two first-generation immigrants from Italy. In 1924 he moved to California, changed his name - already shortened from "DeCorti" to "Corti" - to Cody, and started working as an actor, presenting himself as a Native American. He married an Indian woman, Bertha Parker, and together they adopted two Indian sons. Iron Eyes Cody lived and worked as an Indian for all his adult life; he labored for decades to promote Native American causes, and was honored by Hollywood's Native American community in 1995 for his efforts. Clarence Ellsworth (California, Nebraska, 1885 - 1961) Clarence Arthur Ellsworth was born in Holdrege, Nebraska in 1885 and died in Los Angeles, California in 1961. He was a premature frontier baby, born in the back room of his father's drug store, rubbed with whiskey and warmed in the oven. He grew up witnessing the end of the "horse drawn Westward migration." Self taught as a painter, he was a newspaper artist for ten years in Denver. While in Denver, he received commissions from Eastern magazines for covers and illustrations on Western subjects. In addition he made twenty-five cent portraits for tourists at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs and worked on sport illustrations. About 1924, he moved to Hollywood, California where he worked as a motion picture title artist for seven years. He illustrated Western books including two on North American Indians, "Cottonwood Yarns" 1935; "Dickon Among the Lenape Indians," 1938; and The Westerner's "Brand Book" by the curator of the Southwest Museum, Mark Harrington. By 1941, he was being given one-man exhibitions at the Southwest Museum. His specialties were Indians and horses.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jan. 13, 2019
Clarence Ellsworth (CA,NE,1885-1961) oil on canvas
Est: $1,250 - $1,400
ARTIST: Clarence Ellsworth (California, Nebraska, 1885 - 1961) NAME: Seneca Indian - Iron Eye's Cody's Wife YEAR: 1950 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Excellent. No visible inpaint under UV light. Wear to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 17.5 x 11.5 inches / 44 x 29 cm FRAME SIZE: 22 x 16 inches / 55 x 40 cm SIGNED: Lower right PROVENANCE: Estate of Iron Eyes Cody. CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 113437 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $42 + insurance. High Noon & Manitou Galleries (Aug 12, 2005) - Sold for $2050 (Hammer Price $1750 + 17% Buyer Premium) Iron Eyes Cody (1907-1999) was born Espera DeCorti, the son of two first-generation immigrants from Italy. In 1924 he moved to California, changed his name - already shortened from "DeCorti" to "Corti" - to Cody, and started working as an actor, presenting himself as a Native American. He married an Indian woman, Bertha Parker, and together they adopted two Indian sons. Iron Eyes Cody lived and worked as an Indian for all his adult life; he labored for decades to promote Native American causes, and was honored by Hollywood's Native American community in 1995 for his efforts. Clarence Ellsworth (California, Nebraska, 1885 - 1961) Clarence Arthur Ellsworth was born in Holdrege, Nebraska in 1885 and died in Los Angeles, California in 1961. He was a premature frontier baby, born in the back room of his father's drug store, rubbed with whiskey and warmed in the oven. He grew up witnessing the end of the "horse drawn Westward migration." Self taught as a painter, he was a newspaper artist for ten years in Denver. While in Denver, he received commissions from Eastern magazines for covers and illustrations on Western subjects. In addition he made twenty-five cent portraits for tourists at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs and worked on sport illustrations. About 1924, he moved to Hollywood, California where he worked as a motion picture title artist for seven years. He illustrated Western books including two on North American Indians, "Cottonwood Yarns" 1935; "Dickon Among the Lenape Indians," 1938; and The Westerner's "Brand Book" by the curator of the Southwest Museum, Mark Harrington. By 1941, he was being given one-man exhibitions at the Southwest Museum. His specialties were Indians and horses.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jan. 13, 2019
Clarence Ellsworth (CA,NE,1885-1961) oil on canvas
Est: $1,250 - $1,400
ARTIST: Clarence Ellsworth (California, Nebraska, 1885 - 1961) NAME: Wilma - Iron Eye's Cody's Daughter YEAR: 1935 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Excellent. No visible inpaint under UV light. Wear to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 20 x 16 inches / 60 x 48 cm FRAME SIZE: 25 x 21 inches / 63 x 53 cm SIGNED: Upper right PROVENANCE: Estate of Iron Eyes Cody. CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 113436 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $49 + insurance. High Noon & Manitou Galleries (Aug 12, 2005) - Sold for $1750 (Hammer $1500 + 17% Buyer Premium) Iron Eyes Cody (1907-1999) was born Espera DeCorti, the son of two first-generation immigrants from Italy. In 1924 he moved to California, changed his name - already shortened from "DeCorti" to "Corti" - to Cody, and started working as an actor, presenting himself as a Native American. He married an Indian woman, Bertha Parker, and together they adopted two Indian sons. Iron Eyes Cody lived and worked as an Indian for all his adult life; he labored for decades to promote Native American causes, and was honored by Hollywood's Native American community in 1995 for his efforts. Clarence Ellsworth (California, Nebraska, 1885 - 1961) Clarence Arthur Ellsworth was born in Holdrege, Nebraska in 1885 and died in Los Angeles, California in 1961. He was a premature frontier baby, born in the back room of his father's drug store, rubbed with whiskey and warmed in the oven. He grew up witnessing the end of the "horse drawn Westward migration." Self taught as a painter, he was a newspaper artist for ten years in Denver. While in Denver, he received commissions from Eastern magazines for covers and illustrations on Western subjects. In addition he made twenty-five cent portraits for tourists at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs and worked on sport illustrations. About 1924, he moved to Hollywood, California where he worked as a motion picture title artist for seven years. He illustrated Western books including two on North American Indians, "Cottonwood Yarns" 1935; "Dickon Among the Lenape Indians," 1938; and The Westerner's "Brand Book" by the curator of the Southwest Museum, Mark Harrington. By 1941, he was being given one-man exhibitions at the Southwest Museum. His specialties were Indians and horses.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Oct. 14, 2018
Clarence Ellsworth (CA,NE,1885-1961) oil on canvas
Est: $1,400 - $1,550
ARTIST: Clarence Ellsworth (California, Nebraska, 1885 - 1961) NAME: Seneca Indian - Iron Eye's Cody's Wife YEAR: 1950 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Excellent. No visible inpaint under UV light. Wear to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 17.5 x 11.5 inches / 44 x 29 cm FRAME SIZE: 22 x 16 inches / 55 x 40 cm SIGNED: Lower right PROVENANCE: Estate of Iron Eyes Cody. SKU#: 113437 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $42 + insurance. ADDITIONAL HIGH-RESOLUTION PHOTOS
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Oct. 14, 2018
Clarence Ellsworth (CA,NE,1885-1961) oil on canvas
Est: $1,400 - $1,550
ARTIST: Clarence Ellsworth (California, Nebraska, 1885 - 1961) NAME: Wilma - Iron Eye's Cody's Daughter YEAR: 1935 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Excellent. No visible inpaint under UV light. Wear to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 20 x 16 inches / 60 x 48 cm FRAME SIZE: 25 x 21 inches / 63 x 53 cm SIGNED: Upper right PROVENANCE: Estate of Iron Eyes Cody. SKU#: 113436 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $49 + insurance. ADDITIONAL HIGH-RESOLUTION PHOTOS
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jun. 03, 2018
Clarence Ellsworth (CA,NE,1885-1961) oil on canvas
Est: $1,600 - $1,800
ARTIST: Clarence Ellsworth (California, Nebraska, 1885 - 1961) NAME: Seneca Indian - Iron Eye's Cody's Wife YEAR: 1950 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Excellent. No visible inpaint under UV light. Wear to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 17.5 x 11.5 inches / 44 x 29 cm FRAME SIZE: 22 x 16 inches / 55 x 40 cm SIGNED: Lower right PROVENANCE: Estate of Iron Eyes Cody. SKU#: 113437 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $42 + insurance. ADDITIONAL HIGH-RESOLUTION PHOTOS
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jun. 03, 2018
Clarence Ellsworth (CA,NE,1885-1961) oil on canvas
Est: $1,500 - $1,650
ARTIST: Clarence Ellsworth (California, Nebraska, 1885 - 1961) NAME: Wilma - Iron Eye's Cody's Daughter YEAR: 1935 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Excellent. No visible inpaint under UV light. Wear to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 20 x 16 inches / 60 x 48 cm FRAME SIZE: 25 x 21 inches / 63 x 53 cm SIGNED: Upper right PROVENANCE: Estate of Iron Eyes Cody. SKU#: 113436 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $49 + insurance. ADDITIONAL HIGH-RESOLUTION PHOTOS
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Apr. 21, 2018
Clarence Arthur Ellsworth (American, 1885-1961)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Signed "Clarence Ellsworth, 1930", oil on canvas, western scene; a large group of travelers moving together in the same direction, the scene displays a well varied arrangement of stereotypical western figures including Indians on horseback, cowboys, frontiersmen, miners, cavalry soldiers and a priest, with buffalo and wagons. Very good condition with no paint loss or repair. 19.5 x 27.5 inches - Frame: 27 x 35 inches. Accompanied by a hard copy limited edition no. 477 of 750 book, "Clarence Arthur Ellsworth - Artist of the Old West" by Otha Donner Wearin, 1967; good condition with dust jacket. Weight: 6 lbs.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Nov. 26, 2017
"Dewey Beard" Clarence Ellsworth (1885 - 1961)
Est: $600 - $800
"Dewey Beard in the Custer Battle, Sioux" Clarence Ellsworth (California, Nebraska, 1885 - 1961)Titled and Signed lower right. Sight Size: 29.75 x 24 in. Overall Size: 39 x 33 in. Oil on canvas.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Sep. 22, 2017
CLARENCE ELLSWORTH (AMERICAN, 1885-1961) A MOONLIT MESSENGER, 1935 OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Clarence Ellsworth (American, 1885-1961) A Moonlit Messenger, 1935 Oil on canvas 25 x 30-1/4 inches (63.5 x 76.8 cm) Signed and dated lower left: Clarence / Ellsworth / 1935 Titled on stretcher: A Moonlit Messenger HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Jun. 15, 2017
CLARENCE ELLSWORTH Off to the Round Up (Sioux Cowboys).
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
CLARENCE ELLSWORTH Off to the Round Up (Sioux Cowboys). Oil on board, 1937. 305x407 mm; 12x16 inches. Signed and and dated in oil, lower left recto. Ex-collection private collection, New York.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jan. 24, 2017
Clarence Ellsworth (1885-1961 Los Angeles, CA)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
''Good-Voice-Iron-Sioux'', portrait of a Native American man, signed and dated lower right: Clarence Ellsworth / 1934, titled on the stretcher, oil on canvas, 12'' H x 10'' W, est: $1000/1500. Note: Possibly portraying actor Iron Eyes Cody who appeared in the ''Keep America Beautiful'' PSA in the 1970's.
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 10, 2016
CLARENCE ELLSWORTH (American. 1885-1961)
Est: $400 - $600
“Chief Clear”. Signed l/r. Dated 1959. Watercolor on Paper. Measuring 14” by 10”. Famed under Plexiglas. (Cond: good) Provenance: Maria Mozgova Auction. Houston, TX
Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
Jun. 24, 2016
Clarence Ellsworth (1885-1961) "Chief Black Bear"
Est: $400 - $600
Artist: Clarence Ellsworth (1885-1961); Title: "Chief Black Bear"; Medium: Gouache on board; Year or Era Produced: 1957; Signature: Lower right; Sight Area Approximate Measurement: 13.25" x 10"; Frame Approximate Measurement: 23" x 19" x 1.75"; Approximate Weight: 5 lbs; Frame: Framed and matted under glass; Note: Name plate reads Chief Black Bear
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
Nov. 11, 2015
Clarence Ellsworth, (American, 1885-1961), Buffalo Hunt, 1957
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Clarence Ellsworth (American, 1885-1961) Buffalo Hunt, 1957 oil on canvas signed Clarence Ellsworth and dated (lower right) 20 x 28 inches.
Hindman
May. 09, 2015
Original Clarence Ellsworth Christmas Card Art Watercolor
Est: $60 - $90
Original pen & Ink drawing used for production of Clarence Ellsworth's personal Christmas cards in 1952. Titled "The Hijacker". In very good condition, showing some toning, light soiling and minor edge bumps. Artist's notations in borders. Back is rubber stamped with Iron Eyes Cody's address. Some head sketches also on back.
HyperTreasure
Sep. 22, 2013
CLARENCE ELLSWORTH BUFFALO HUNT PAINTING 1936
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
ELLSWORTH, Clarence Arthur, (American, 1885-1961): "The Buffalo Hunt", Oil/Canvasboard, 10" x 14", signed lower right, dated 1936, original carved and gilded western frame with wear 12 1/2" x 16 1/2".
Burchard Galleries Inc
Nov. 10, 2012
CLARENCE ELLSWORTH (American, 1885-1961) Indian Portrai
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
CLARENCE ELLSWORTH (American, 1885-1961) Indian Portrait, 1934 Oil on canvas 16 x 12 inches (40.6 x 30.5 cm) Signed and dated lower right: Clarence / Ellsworth / 1934 NOTE: This painting maintains its original Carrig-Rohane frame.
Heritage Auctions
Nov. 10, 2012
CLARENCE ELLSWORTH (American, 1885-1961) Night Watch, 1
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
CLARENCE ELLSWORTH (American, 1885-1961) Night Watch, 1950 Oil on artists' board 9 x 12 inches (22.9 x 30.5 cm) Signed and dated lower right: Clarence / Ellsworth / 1950 PROVENANCE: Private collection, Fort Worth, Texas.
Heritage Auctions
Nov. 10, 2012
CLARENCE ELLSWORTH (American, 1885-1961) Indian on Hors
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
CLARENCE ELLSWORTH (American, 1885-1961) Indian on Horseback, 1939 Watercolor and gouache on paper 7-1/2 x 15-1/2 inches (19.1 x 39.4 cm) Signed and dated lower left: Clarence / Ellsworth / 1939 THE HOGAN FAMILY COLLECTION
Heritage Auctions
Feb. 03, 2012
Clarence Arthur Ellsworth (American, 1885-1961) Standing Chief Signed and dated "Clarence Ellsworth 1930" l.l. Oil on canvas, 22 x 1...
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Clarence Arthur Ellsworth (American, 1885-1961) Standing Chief Signed and dated "Clarence Ellsworth 1930" l.l. Oil on canvas, 22 x 15 in. (55.8 x 38.2 cm), framed. Condition: Stretcher bar marks, scattered craquelure, surface grime.
Skinner
Feb. 03, 2012
Clarence Arthur Ellsworth (American, 1885-1961) Cowboy with Rifle and Horse Signed and dated "Clarence Ellsworth 1932." l.r. Oil on ...
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Clarence Arthur Ellsworth (American, 1885-1961) Cowboy with Rifle and Horse Signed and dated "Clarence Ellsworth 1932." l.r. Oil on canvas, 24 1/8 x 17 7/8 in. (61.2 x 45.4 cm), framed. Condition: Stretcher bar marks, surface grime.
Skinner
Feb. 03, 2012
Clarence Arthur Ellsworth (American, 1885-1961) Wagon Train Signed and dated "Clarence Ellsworth '28" l.l. Oil on canvasboard, 18 3/..
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Clarence Arthur Ellsworth (American, 1885-1961) Wagon Train Signed and dated "Clarence Ellsworth '28" l.l. Oil on canvasboard, 18 3/4 x 25 3/4 in. (47.7 x 65.4 cm), framed. Condition: Bowing to support, surface grime, scattered craquelure.
Skinner
Feb. 03, 2012
Clarence Arthur Ellsworth (American, 1885-1961) A House in Taos Signed and dated "Clarence Ellsworth 1927" l.r., and titled l.c. Oil...
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Clarence Arthur Ellsworth (American, 1885-1961) A House in Taos Signed and dated "Clarence Ellsworth 1927" l.r., and titled l.c. Oil on paperboard, 25 1/4 x 18 3/4 in. (64.2 x 47.6), framed. Condition: Bowing to support, subtle craquelure, lifting l.r. quadrant reveals a second signature underneath.
Skinner
Aug. 14, 2011
(n/a) Clarence Arthur Ellsworth (American, 1885-1961) A trapper on horseback 10 x 12in
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
A trapper on horseback signed and dated 'Clarence Ellsworth 1951' (lower left) oil on canvas affixed to board 10 x 12in
Bonhams
Aug. 09, 2011
Clarence Arthur Ellsworth (American, 1885-1961) Graves of their ancestors, Sioux, 1958 12 x 16in
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Graves of their ancestors, Sioux, 1958 signed and dated 'Clarence / Ellsworth / 1958' (lower right) and inscribed with title '"Graves of their ancestors" (Sioux)' (on the stretcher bar) oil on canvas 12 x 16in overall: 19 x 23in
Bonhams
Jun. 19, 2011
Clarence Arthur Ellsworth (American, 1885-1961) A trapper on horseback 10 x 12in
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
A trapper on horseback signed and dated 'Clarence Ellsworth 1951' (lower left) oil on canvas affixed to board 10 x 12in
Bonhams