Richard R. Epperly Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Richard R. Epperly Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 28, 2026
In the Garden, Antique Portrait, Guillaume Seignac
Est: $150 - $300
Artist(s): Guillaume Seignac (French, 1870-1924). Medium: Oil painting on canvas. Signature(s): "G. Seignac", lower right. Paperwork/Provenance: N/A Condition: Signs of inpainting, mainly small areas to her hair and a larger patch near her back. Signs of craquelure and surface grime and/or darkening varnish. Has been relined. Measurement(s): 22 1/2" x 18" In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Feb. 11, 2024
Richard Ruh Epperly (IL,1891-1973) oil painting
Est: $380 - $475
ARTIST: Richard Ruh Epperly (Illinois, 1891 - 1973) TITLE: Pumpkin Patch Landscape YEAR: 1948 MEDIUM: oil on canvas. Canvas applied to board. CONDITION: Some paint losses (see pictures carefully). Few scratches. Minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. Wear to frame. ART SIZE: 20 x 24 inches / 50 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: 25 x 29 inches / 63 x 73 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 131300 US Shipping $75 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Artist Richard Ruh Epperly, son of Charles Epperly and Mary Ruh, was born March 21, 1890 in Tallula, Illinois. He first became interested in art when, as a boy, he picked up a correspondence course in art discarded by his brother. He attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, graduating with honors in 1914. Epperly entered military service in 1918, spending the next few years in England and France. While with the A.E.F. in France, he visited the Louvre and other museums and determined to return some day to study. Upon his return home, he worked as a commercial artist in Chicago and it wasn't until 1929 when he returned to France, enrolling as a member of the Academie Moderne in Paris to sudy with Andre Lhote and Andre Marchand.Epperly, an accomplished artist in many areas, gained his greatest recognition as a portrait painter. Among his commissions were a portrait of Pope John XXIII and the family of former Ambassador Carlos Romulo in the Philippines.Today his work can be found in the Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery and in many private collections.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jan. 31, 2024
RICHARD EPPERLY (American, 1891-1973)
Est: $300 - $500
RICHARD EPPERLY (American, 1891-1973), ''Old Fishing Shack, Rockport'', oil on canvasboard, signed lower left. Canvasboard 16''h, 19-3/4''w.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Oct. 30, 2023
Richard Ruh Epperly (1891-1973) Pumpkin Patch Oil On Board
Est: $50 - $500
DESCRIPTION: Oil on board painting by Richard Ruh Epperly depicting two boys marveling at pumpkins in a field of haystacks. Signed and dated "'48" at lower left. Mounted in a gilt and fabric-lined frame. CIRCA: 1948 ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: With frame - H: 24.5" W: 1.75" L: 28.75" Without frame - H: 20" L: 24" CONDITION: Minor discoloration on board verso consistent with age
Akiba Galleries
Dec. 17, 2022
Richard Ruh Epperly, Illinois / France (1891-1973), Along the Seine, Paris, oil on canvas, 18" x 15", 18 1/2" x 21 1/2" (frame)
Est: $300 - $400
Richard Ruh Epperly Illinois / France, (1891-1973) Along the Seine, Paris oil on canvas signed, dated and titled lower right. From the collection of Edward P. Bentley, Art Researcher and Historian, Greenville, Michigan. Includes a copy of "A Retrospective of Paintings and Drawings, Richard Ruh Epperly, September 21-October 25, 1985, Springfield Art Association." Biography from the Archives of askART: Richard Ruh Epperly (1891-1973) Richard Epperly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Epperly, was born March 21, 1891 in Tallula, Illinois, a small town just north west of Springfield. He attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago from 1911 to 1914, graduating with honors. Epperly entered military service in 1918, spending the next few years in Liverpool, England and France. Upon his return home, he worked for a number of years as a commercial artist in Chicago until 1929, when he sought further artistic study in Paris with Andre Lhote (1885-1962) and Andre Marchand (1877-1951). He settled in Oak Park, Illinois in 1941. Having joined the Oak Park Art League in 1937, Epperly eventually served on the league's board, taught art there, and in 1973, the year of his death, the artist was awarded the group's President's Award. The artist participated in numerous one-man and two-man shows and group exhibitions beginning in 1938. Today he is represented in many private collections as well as the Springfield Art Association (Illinois), the Union League Club of Chicago, the Chicago Athletic Club and the Rotary Club of Australia. Richard Epperly, an accomplished artist in many area's, gained his greatest recognition as a portrait painter. Among his commissions were a portrait of Pope John XXIII and the family of former Ambassador Carlos Romulo in the Philippines. He painted in the U.S. from coast to coast, including Chicago and New York City; also in Mexico and in Europe. The artist had a great love of the beauty of nature. This was reflected in his canvases which also show great versatility in his portraits, still life's, landscapes and seascapes. Biographical information excerpted from his obituary, a biography on the reverse of one of his paintings, information from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Illinois Historical Art Project. Compiled and submitted by Edward P. Bentley, researcher from Grenville, Michigan. Addendum: Epperly, Richard Ruh (1891-1973) From: Illinois State Journal (Springfield) exhibit February 5, 1939 "Exhibit of Artist, Formerly of Tallula, Will Open Today" For the first time since Richard Ruh Epperly, formerly of Tallula, left his Menard county home to study art twenty-five years ago, his paintings will have a central Illinois showing, opening today. The Springfield Art Association will exhibit the work of Mr. Epperly, who now lives in Chicago and Oak Park, in the galleries at Edwards place the rest of this month. Mr. Epperly first became interested in art when as a boy he picked up a correspondence course in art discarded by his brother. He completed the course and his academic education, and then left for Chicago, determined to carry on in the field. His first one man exhibit was held in the Stevens hotel in February, 1938, and was widely acclaimed. It was the triumph of years of study. While with the AEF in France, Mr. Epperly visited the Louvre and other museums and determined to return someday to study. The opportunity, however, did not present itself until the fall of 1929, at which time he enrolled at the Academie Moderne, Paris, France, to study with Lhote and Marchand, who are among the best known contemporary painters of modern art in France today. Although he studied with these modernists for nearly a year, they had no influence on his love and ability to paint realistically. Mr. Epperly is decidedly a realistic painter. They did however, teach him to master the art of composition and the handling of sunshine and shadows as well as figure work in which the artist excels, particularly in his crayons and charcoal work. Among the artists in and around Chicago, Mr. Epperly is fast gaining the reputation as being the "best black and white artist today." The Springfield Art Association and the artist invite all to view this exhibition at the galleries at Edwards place.
Ripley Auctions
Apr. 16, 2022
Lot of 2 Original Richard Ruh Epperly Artworks.
Est: $100 - $150
One of them is a Charcoal Drawing of a Canyon-Type Scene (Artwork Measures 11" x 13 1/4", Frame Measures 18" x 21 1/2"). The Other is a Watercolor / Gouache titled "View from Santa Brigada Hotel, Monte - Grand Canary Island". The Watercolor Measures 14 1/4" x 11 1/4". Its Frame Measures 18 1/2" x 15 1/2". Third-Party Shipping or Personal Pickup Required.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
May. 06, 2020
Richard Ruh Epperly, (American, 1891-1973), Street Scene, Paris, circa 1930, oil on canvas, 21 1/8" x 18"
Est: $250 - $350
signed lower left and verso
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 06, 2019
Richard Ruh Epperly, (American, 1891-1973), Carmel Mission, 1967, oil on canvas, 24" x 20"
Est: $400 - $600
Richard Ruh Epperly (American, 1891-1973) Carmel Mission, 1967 oil on canvas signed and dated lower right 24" x 20"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 14, 2019
RICHARD RUH EPPERLY OIL ON BOARD
Est: $100 - $200
RICHARD RUH EPPERLY AMERICA / FRANCE (1891-1973) OIL ON BOARD H 20" W 16" "GIRL IN BLUE RIBBON" :Oil on board by Richard Ruh Epperly. Depicting a young girl dressed in dirndl with a blue ribbon in her hair. Framed. Actual image size measures 20.5" by 16." Frame measures 25.5" by 21."
DuMouchelles
Jun. 09, 2019
Richard Epperly, (American, 1891-1973), Lakefront Scene, 1963, oil on canvasboard, 16" x 20"
Est: $400 - $600
Richard Epperly (American, 1891-1973) Lakefront Scene, 1963 oil on canvasboard signed and dated lower right 16" x 20"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 13, 2019
RICHARD RUH EPPERLY AMERICA / FRANCE OIL ON BOARD
Est: $200 - $400
RICHARD RUH EPPERLY AMERICA / FRANCE (1891-1973) OIL ON BOARD H 20" W 16" "GIRL IN BLUE RIBBON" :Oil on board by Richard Ruh Epperly. Depicting a young girl dressed in dirndl with a blue ribbon in her hair. Framed. Actual image size measures 20.5" by 16." Frame measures 25.5" by 21."
DuMouchelles
Jan. 20, 2018
Venice by Richard Epperly
Est: $150 - $250
20th century American artist. Framed watercolor on paper board. Signed and dated 1962 lower right., 14 1/2" X 11 1/2", with frame 18 1/2" X 15 1/2" good condition overall.
Donley Auction Services
Jan. 20, 2018
Richard Ruh Epperly (1891-1973), oil on board, Red House landscape, signed lower left: Epperly, 16" x 20".
Est: $200 - $400
Richard Ruh Epperly (1891-1973), oil on board, Red House landscape, signed lower left: Epperly, 16" x 20".
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Oct. 25, 2017
Richard Epperly, (American, 1891-1973), Market Day, Orleans, France, 1962, oil on canvas, 20" x 16"
Est: $300 - $500
Richard Epperly (American, 1891-1973) Market Day, Orleans, France, 1962 oil on canvas signed and dated lower right 20" x 16"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 07, 2017
TWO FRAMED OIL LANDSCAPES SIGNED EPPERLY (RICHARD RUH EPPERLY, 1891-1973).
Est: $200 - $400
TWO FRAMED OIL LANDSCAPES SIGNED EPPERLY (RICHARD RUH EPPERLY, 1891-1973). Illinois. Beautiful scene of meandering stream, dated '63 (1963), 17"h. 19"w., and a Venice scene with an idle gondola, dated '56 (1956), 18.75"h. 16"w.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 09, 2016
RICHARD RUH EPPERLY (1891-1973) OIL ON ARTIST'S BOARD
Est: $300 - $400
Signed lower right, canvas board measures 20 x 24, the frame is 24 x 28 inches.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Aug. 20, 2014
Richard Ruh Epperly, (American, 1891-1973), Fishing Boats, Provincetown, 1952
Est: $200 - $400
Richard Ruh Epperly (American, 1891-1973) Fishing Boats, Provincetown, 1952 oil on canvas signed Epperly and dated (lower left); titled on verso 16 x 20 inches.
Hindman
Nov. 28, 2009
Richard Ruh Epperly, (American, 1891-1973), orange and white tabby cat, oil painting, possibly on paper, 12" x 9"
Est: $100 - $200
Richard Ruh Epperly (American, 1891-1973) orange and white tabby cat oil painting, possibly on paper signed and dated '71 lower right 12" x 9"
Ripley Auctions