James (1899) Fitzgerald Paintings & Artwork for Sale | James (1899) Fitzgerald Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 30, 2026
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD (MA/CA, 1899-1971)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD (MA/CA, 1899-1971) "Headin' Downstream," watercolor on paper, c. 1955, signed lower right. In gold and silver frame, matted under glass. This dynamic image may depict a scene on the Penobscot River in Maine, or possibly an incident from one of the artist's Nova Scotia adventures. It appears as #0069 in Fitzgerald's catalog raissoné, as maintained by the James Fitzgerald Legacy project of the Monhegan Museum of Art & History.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 22, 2026
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971), Sarah, Oil on canvas, framed
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971) Sarah Oil on canvas, framed Signed l.l. 17 5/8" 24 3/4" sight, 20" x 27" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Aug. 22, 2026
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971), Modesty Cove, Stillness, Ink and pencil on paper, framed under glass
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971) Modesty Cove, Stillness Ink and pencil on paper, framed under glass Unsigned, embossed "F" l.l. 21 7/8" x 29 1/4" sight, 30 3/4" x 38 1/4" framed
Barridoff Auctions
May. 03, 2026
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD, (American, 1899-1971), Vermont Barn, 1938, watercolor, sight: 19 x 23 1/4 in., frame: 26 1/2 x 31 in.
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD (American, 1899-1971) Vermont Barn 1938, watercolor signed James Fitzgerald lower right
Grogan & Company
Apr. 11, 2026
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971), Study of Dancers, Oil on canvas, framed
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971) Study of Dancers Oil on canvas, framed Signed l.l. 13 3/4" x 17" actual, 17" x 20 5/8" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Jan. 24, 2026
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971), Sarah, Oil on canvas, framed
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971) Sarah Oil on canvas, framed Signed l.l. 18" x 25" actual, 19 5/8" x 26 7/8" framed Literature: This work is listed in the James Fitzgerald Legacy Catalogue Raisonné Provenance: Private Collection
Barridoff Auctions
Nov. 09, 2025
JAMES FITZGERALD (MA/CA, 1899-1971)
Est: $10,000 - $20,000
JAMES FITZGERALD (MA/CA, 1899-1971) "Two Dories", CR# 1354, watercolor on paper, in black cove frame with gilt liner, matted under glass. Second image verso, "Island Women" CR# 1353, brush and Chinese ink on paper. Provenance: From the estate of the artist to Ann and Ed Hubert, by descent to Ann Hubert. Consigned to Gleason Fine Art, Camden, ME. Sold to the current owners. Gleason Fine Art represented the Fitzgerald estate until the death of Ann Hubert. The remainder of the estate was left to the Monhegan Museum and is now part of the Fitzgerald Legacy on Monhegan. Literature: James Fitzgerald Catalogue Raisonné numbers 1354 (recto) and 1353 (verso).
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Oct. 23, 2025
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD (Massachusetts/California, 1899-1971), “Ravenous Gulls”, circa 1950., Chinese ink monochrome on paper, 26” x 14.5”. Framed 31.25” x 25”.
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD Massachusetts/California, 1899-1971 "Ravenous Gulls", circa 1950. Unsigned but with a signed letter of authenticity on the letterhead of Mrs. Edgar F. (Anne M.) Hubert, who oversaw Fitzgerald's estate. Letter states this work was taken by Mr. and Mrs. Hubert from the artist's Monhegan studio, and includes title, medium, size and collection number M167. Additionally, this is listed as number 875 in the catalogue raisonée by Robert L. Stahl.
Eldred's
Aug. 16, 2025
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971), Disaster at Sea II, c. late 1940's, Watercolor and Chinese ink on paper, framed under glass
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971) Disaster at Sea II, c. late 1940's Watercolor and Chinese ink on paper, framed under glass Signed l.l., titled on Tom Veilleux Gallery label on backing 19" x 21 3/4" sight, 29" x 31 3/4" framed Literature: James Fitzgerald Legacy Catalogue Raisonné #: 0499
Barridoff Auctions
Aug. 16, 2025
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971), Snow-Capped Mountain (Mt. Khatadin), c. late 1950's, Watercolor and Chinese ink on paper, framed under glass
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971) Snow-Capped Mountain (Mt. Khatadin), c. late 1950's Watercolor and Chinese ink on paper, framed under glass Unsigned; provenance label on backing 17 1/2" x 24 1/4" sight, 26 1/2" x 33 1/8" framed Literature: James Fitzgerald Legacy Catalogue Raisonné #:0902 Stahl, Robert L. "James Fitzgerald: The Watercolors"(Maine, Penmor Lithographers, 2022) p 271
Barridoff Auctions
Aug. 16, 2025
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971), Vermont Woodsmen 1944-45, Watercolor and gouache on paper, framed under glass
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971) Vermont Woodsmen 1944-45 Watercolor and gouache on paper, framed under glass Signed l.r. 19 1/2" x 24" sight, 26 7/8" x 31 3/8" framed Literature: James Fitzgerald Legacy Catalogue Raisonné, # 0662 Stahl, Robert L. "James Fitzgerald: The Watercolors"(Maine, Penmor Lithographers, 2022) p 25
Barridoff Auctions
Aug. 16, 2025
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971), Autumn Brilliance, c. 1950's, Watercolor on paper, framed under glass
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971) Autumn Brilliance, c. 1950's Watercolor on paper, framed under glass Unsigned 19" x 25 1/4" sight, 26 1/2" x 32 3/4" framed Literature: James Fitzgerald Legacy Catalogue Raisonné #:490
Barridoff Auctions
Jul. 25, 2025
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD (Massachusetts/California, 1899-1971), Town in winter, likely Vermont., Watercolor, 18" x 22" sight. Framed 28" x 31".
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD Massachusetts/California, 1899-1971 Town in winter, likely Vermont. Signed lower right "James Fitzgerald".
Eldred's
May. 10, 2025
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD, (American, 1899-1971), Monhegan Fishing Boat with Seagulls, watercolor, sight: 14 x 20 7/8 in., frame: 24 3/4 x 31 1/4 in.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD (American, 1899-1971) Monhegan Fishing Boat with Seagulls watercolor signed James Fitzgerald lower left
Grogan & Company
Mar. 29, 2025
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971), Farmhouse with Chickens, Watercolor on paper, framed under glass
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971) Farmhouse with Chickens Watercolor on paper, framed under glass Signed l.r. 19 3/8" x 25" actual, 28 1/2" x 34" framed The location of Farmhouse with Chickens is, according to historian Calvin Hennig, a “delightful puzzle”. While the hilly landscape in the background and the red tin roof both suggest a Californian scene (Fitzgerald arrived in California in 1928 after spending a period of time in the Caribbean), the color palette is more vibrant and varied than his typical California paintings. Hennig notes that “In so many ways, this work -- definitely a Fitzgerald -- seems an outlier. It's tropical exuberance and colors seem like that painted by a man fresh from the Caribbean who here is translating a modest California subject through that lens.”
Barridoff Auctions
Feb. 13, 2025
Portrait of Ed Ricketts by James Fitzgerald
Est: $500 - $800
Heading: (Ricketts, Edward F.) Author: James Fitzgerald Title: [Portrait of Ed Ricketts] Place Published: Publisher: Date Published: No date Description: Etching. 17.3x12.6 cm (6¾x5"); sheet: 27.9x17.8 cm (11x7").James E. Fitzgerald (1899-1971) was one of the visual artists in the circle of writers, bohemians, and scientists which constituted the informal salon at Ed Ricketts' Pacific Biological Laboratories on Cannery Row. The original (and larger scale) painting of this image, held by Ricketts' daughter Nancy, was one of the three items Ed was able to rescue from the lab fire of 1936 according to Katharine A. Rodger. The other items were Ed's car and his beloved typewriter.
PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
Nov. 22, 2024
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD (Massachusetts/California, 1899-1971), Apple blossoms., Watercolor, 19" x 23". Framed 27" x 32".
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD Massachusetts/California, 1899-1971 Apple blossoms. Signed lower right "James Fitzgerald". Provenance information on typed letter verso.
Eldred's
Nov. 02, 2024
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD, (American, 1899-1971), Mountain Home, Tennessee, watercolor on paper, sight: 19 x 24 in., frame: 26 1/4 x 31 1/4 in.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD (American, 1899-1971) Mountain Home, Tennessee watercolor on paper signed James Fitzgerald lower right
Grogan & Company
Aug. 25, 2024
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD (MA/CA, 1899-1971)
Est: $10,000 - $12,000
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD (MA/CA, 1899-1971) "Ocean Tumult at Pulpit Rock", watercolor, chinese ink with charcoal and white chalk on Arches paper, unsigned, title provided by consignor, in silverleaf molded frame, matted under glass, OS: 32 1/4" x 38 3/8", SS: 21 1/2" x 28 1/2", sheet size: 22" x 30".
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 25, 2024
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD (MA/CA, 1899-1971)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD (MA/CA, 1899-1971) Monhegan Harbor, Maine; black & white watercolor on paper, unsigned, but with estate stamp verso, plus framing label of Edgar F. Hubert of Dover, Mass. and Monhegan, Maine. Housed in silver box frame, museum board mat under glass, OS: 26" x 30", SS: 18" x 22 1/2", light foxing.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 17, 2024
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971), Morning, Katahdin, c. 1960, Watercolor and Chinese ink with charcoal on paper, framed under glass
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971) Morning, Katahdin, c. 1960 Watercolor and Chinese ink with charcoal on paper, framed under glass Signed l.l. 19 5/16" x 24 5/16" sight, 27 7/16" x 32 7/16" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Aug. 17, 2024
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971), Old Tree, c. 1930, Watercolor on paper, framed under glass
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971) Old Tree, c. 1930 Watercolor on paper, framed under glass Signed l.l. 18 1/4" x 24 5/8" sight, 27 9/16" x 33 11/16" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Jun. 30, 2024
SEASCAPE WATERCOLOR PAINTING BY JAMES FITZGERALD
Est: $100 - $150
Watercolor on paper painting by James Edward Fitzgerald, 1899 to 1971, an American marine artist based in Massachusetts. The artwork depicts waves crashing against the coastal rocks. Undated. Signed by the artist in the lower right. Grey mat, wooden frame. Collectible Mid Century Graphic Art, Nautical Maritime Landscape.
Antique Arena Inc
Apr. 13, 2024
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971), Cutting Capers in Vermont 1944-45, Watercolor and Chinese ink on paper, framed under glass
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971) Cutting Capers in Vermont 1944-45 Watercolor and Chinese ink on paper, framed under glass Artist's stamp and E.F. Hubert Company Inc. label verso 19 1/4" x 24" sight, 27 1/4" x 32" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Apr. 13, 2024
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971), Fishing Boats, c. 1940, Watercolor on paper, framed under glass
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971) Fishing Boats, c. 1940 Watercolor on paper, framed under glass Signed l.r. 18 1/4" x 23 5/8" sight, 26 1/4" x 31 3/4" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Dec. 12, 2023
James Edward Fitzgerald
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
American, 1899-1971 Swimmer Watercolor on paper 19 1/2 x 17 1/4 inches (49.5 x 43.8 cm) Provenance: Tom Veilleux Gallery, Portland, ME In good overall condition.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 21, 2023
James Edward Fitzgerald, Oregon Coast, Watercolor
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
James Edward Fitzgerald (American, 1899-1971), "Oregon Coast", watercolor, signed L/R beneath mat, titled verso, 15" x 20 1/2", framed 18 3/8" x 24 1/2". We appreciate having received information from Robert Stahl, author of “James Fitzgerald, The Watercolors, Selections from the Catalogue Raisonne”, published by the Monhegan Musuem, stating that this watercolor is listed as #1199 in the CR. Provenance: Rockport, Maine collection.
Kaminski Auctions
Sep. 19, 2023
James Fitzgerald (American, 1899-1971) Vermont Woodsmen sight size 19 1/2 x 24 in. framed 27 x 31 1/2 x 1 in.
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
James Fitzgerald (American, 1899-1971) Vermont Woodsmen signed 'James Fitzgerald' (lower right) watercolor, gouache, and pencil on paper sight size 19 1/2 x 24 in. framed 27 x 31 1/2 x 1 in.
Bonhams
Aug. 29, 2023
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD (American, 1899-1971)
Est: $11,000 - $15,000
DOUBLE SIDED PAINTING. Unsigned watercolor, one side depicting a fisherman wearing a sou'wester rowing a dory fishing on the open water. The reverse a monochrome watercolor depicting two fishermen climbing into a dory. Housed in a modern wood frame; each side matted under glass. NOTE: See James Fitzgerald Catalogue Raisonne, no. 1029 (front) and no. 1028 (reverse). SIZE: Image is 20" x 26". Overall is 28 3/4" x 34 3/4". CONDITION: very good original condition. (05-374/TG). $11,000-15,000).
Poulin Antiques & Auctions
Aug. 19, 2023
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971), Caribbean Cliffs and Sea, Oil on canvas laid to board, framed
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971) Caribbean Cliffs and Sea Oil on canvas laid to board, framed Signed l.r., conservation stamp verso, initials inscribed on frame verso 8" x 10" actual, 14 1/2" x 16 1/2" framed Other Notes: Frame is made by the artist. This piece is listed in the James Fitzgerald Legacy Catalogue Raisonné
Barridoff Auctions
Aug. 19, 2023
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971), Great Wave, Oil on canvas, framed
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971) Great Wave Oil on canvas, framed Signed on stretcher verso 20 1/16" x 24 1/8" actual, 27 11/16" x 31 11/16" framed Other Notes: Frame is made by the artist. This piece is listed in the James Fitzgerald Legacy Catalogue Raisonné
Barridoff Auctions
Aug. 19, 2023
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971), Schooner Race, Oil on canvas laid to board, framed
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971) Schooner Race Oil on canvas laid to board, framed Signed l.l. 14 7/8" x 18" actual, 18 3/8" x 21 3/8" framed Other Notes: Frame is made by the artist. This piece is listed in the James Fitzgerald Legacy Catalogue Raisonné
Barridoff Auctions
Aug. 19, 2023
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971), Schooners in Monhegan Harbor, Oil on canvas laid to board, framed
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971) Schooners in Monhegan Harbor Oil on canvas laid to board, framed Signed l.r., signed and titled "Seiners" inscribed verso 8" x 10" actual, 14 5/8" x 16 5/8" framed Other Notes: Frame is made by the artist. This piece is listed in the James Fitzgerald Legacy Catalogue Raisonné. While the work is listed in the catalogue as "Schooners in Monhegan Harbor", the name may ultimately change to reflect the recently discovered inscription that titles the work "Seiners".
Barridoff Auctions
Aug. 19, 2023
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971), Ocean Tumult at Pulpit Rock, Watercolor and Chinese ink on paper, framed under glass
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
James Fitzgerald (Am. 1899-1971) Ocean Tumult at Pulpit Rock Watercolor and Chinese ink on paper, framed under glass 21 1/2" x 28 5/8" sight, 32 1/4" x 38 3/8" framed Other Notes: This lot is accompanied by an authentication letter from the Monhegan Historical & Cultural Museum Association. This work is listed in the James Fitzgerald Legacy Catalogue Raisonné.
Barridoff Auctions
Jul. 09, 2023
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD (MA/CA, 1899-1971)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
"Nude" watercolor and ink on Arches paper, signed lower right, titled on label verso from Brown-Corbin Fine Art of Lincoln, Mass. In mitered frame, matted with gilt liner under glass, OS: 40 1/2" x 32 1/2", SS: 30" x 22", fine condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jul. 07, 2023
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD (MA/CA, 1899-1971)
Est: $500 - $700
"Panning for Gold", limited edition photo lithograph, #12/100, signed in print lower right, in silvered wooded frame with double mat, glazed, OS: 27 3/8" x 30 3/4", SS: 17 3/4" x 21". Good condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jun. 13, 2023
James Edward Fitzgerald (1899 - 1971) American
Est: $800 - $1,200
James Edward Fitzgerald (1899 - 1971) Watercolor on Paper, Signed, Measures ( 6 x 9.5 inches ) w/frame ( 10 x 13 inches ) Born in Milton, MA on March 8, 1899, James Fitzgerald, after serving with the Marines in WWI, attended the Massachusetts School of Art and the School of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. In 1928 he shipped to the West Coast as a seaman aboard a freighter. After settling in Monterey, he had further study under Armin Hansen and shared a studio with Bruce Ariss on Martin Street. Having earlier sketched up and down the New England coast, he found the Monterey Peninsula and Big Sur equally captivating. In 1943 he sold his studio in the Monterey hills and moved to the former home of Rockwell Kent on Monhegan Island, ME. After that time he made many trips to Jamaica, Nova Scotia, Canary Islands, and the Isle of Aran off the coast of Ireland where he died in April 1971.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Nov. 05, 2022
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD, (American, 1899-1971), Fisherman, watercolor, double sided, 20 x 26 in., frame: 28 3/4 x 34 3/4 in.
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD (American, 1899-1971) Fisherman watercolor, double sided
Grogan & Company
May. 28, 2022
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD AMERICAN 1899-1971
Est: $2,500 - $4,500
Waves Crashing the Rocks, watercolor, 20 x 28 in, 50.8 x 71.1 cm), framed 26 1/2 x 35 in (67.3 x 88.9 cm), signed lower right
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
May. 01, 2022
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD, (American, 1899-1971), Monhegan Burial, watercolor on paper, sheet: 19 1/3 x 23 1/2 in., sight: 18 1/2 x 22 3/4 in., frame: 26 1/2 x 30 3/4 in.
Est: $5,000 - $10,000
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD (American, 1899-1971) Monhegan Burial watercolor on paper signed James Fitzgerald lower right; inscribed Burial, Monhegan ME verso
Grogan & Company
Jan. 28, 2022
James FITZGERALD: Irish Coast - Oil Painting
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Framed oil on canvas painting of the Irish coast, by James Fitzgerald (1899-1971). [Art: 30" H x 40" W; Frame: 32 1/4" H x 41 3/4" W]. In good condition.
Roland Auctions NY
Dec. 05, 2021
JAMES FITZGERALD, (American, 1899-1971), Katahdin 2, monochrome watercolor and charcoal on paper, sight: 19 x 25 in., frame: 29 x 35 in.
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
JAMES FITZGERALD (American, 1899-1971) Katahdin 2 monochrome watercolor and charcoal on paper signed James Fitzgerald lower left
Grogan & Company
Aug. 14, 2021
James Fitzgerald, Am. 1899-1971, Seagulls, Oil and watercolor on paper, framed, 25 1/8" x 19" sight, 33 5/16" x 27 1/16" framed
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
James Fitzgerald Am. 1899-1971 Seagulls Oil and watercolor on paper, framed 25 1/8" x 19" sight, 33 5/16" x 27 1/16" framed Provenance: Private Collection New York
Barridoff Auctions
Nov. 15, 2020
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD (MA/ME/CA, 1899-1971)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Seagull Swarm over Fish, watercolor on paper, unsigned, in a pewter colored metal box frame, matted and glazed, OS: 25" x 29 1/2", SS: 19" x 23 1/2". Fine condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 30, 2020
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD (ME/CA/MA, 1899-1971)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
"Crashing Wave", watercolor on paper, signed lower left, in gold bullnose frame, matted and glazed, OS: 29 1/2" x 34 1/2", SS: 18 1/4" x 23". Good condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 30, 2020
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD (ME/CA/MA, 1899-1971)
Est: $12,000 - $15,000
"Unfurling the Sail", watercolor on paper, signed lower left, in gold molded frame, matted and glazed, OS: 29 1/2" x 34 1/2", SS: 18 /4" x 23". Good condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jan. 12, 2020
Edward James Fitzgerald (1899-1971) Watercolor
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Water color on paper, untitled, New England coastal scene, signed lower left 11 x 14 1/2 sight
Main Auction Galleries
Aug. 23, 2019
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD (MA/CA, 1899-1971)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
JAMES EDWARD FITZGERALD (MA/CA, 1899-1971) Monhegan Moonlight, watercolor on paper, unsigned, unmarked, in maple box frame, floated within mat and glazed, OS: 26 1/2" x 32 3/4", SS: 19 1/2" x 24 1/2". Good condition.
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