John Fulton Folinsbee Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John Fulton Folinsbee Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 30, 2026
John Fulton Folinsbee (1892-1972) American, Oil on Board Impressionist Landscape
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John Fulton Folinsbee (1892-1972) American, Oil on Board Impressionist Landscape. Impressionistic oil painting depicting a rustic wooden structure, likely a bench or fence, partially enveloped by lush green foliage, wild grasses, and scattered white blossoms under a dappled light, Signed lower right. Unframed. Size: 7 x 5 1/4 in. John Fulton Folinsbee (1892-1972) was a leading American landscape painter associated with the New Hope School and the movement known as Pennsylvania Impressionism. Born in Buffalo, New York, he overcame childhood polio and went on to build a distinguished career painting the industrial canals, river towns, quarries, and winter landscapes of the Delaware River region around New Hope, Pennsylvania. Although his early work reflected Impressionist interests in light and atmosphere, Folinsbee gradually developed a more personal, expressive style influenced by artists such as Paul Cézanne, emphasizing structure, strong brushwork, and emotional depth. His paintings are noted for transforming ordinary scenes into powerful compositions marked by bold color, mood, and design. Widely exhibited and honored during his lifetime, he became a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1953 and is remembered today as one of the most important figures in twentieth-century American landscape painting.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Aug. 30, 2026
John Folinsbee (1892â1972) American, Oil on Canvas Landscape "In the Catskills"
Est: $2,400 - $3,600
John Folinsbee (1892–1972) American, Oil on Canvas Landscape "In the Catskills". Impressionist landscape depicting a scenic, rolling mountain landscape with a leafy tree in the foreground and a stone wall stretching across a pastoral valley. Signed lower left. Attributed on plaque. Titled and signed verso. Framed. Overall Size: 23 1/4 x 27 1/4 in. Sight Size: 15 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. John Fulton Folinsbee (1892–1972) was an American landscape painter closely associated with the New Hope School, or Pennsylvania Impressionists, who settled in New Hope, Pennsylvania, in 1916. Born in Buffalo, New York, he began studying art as a child and later trained with artists including Jonas Lie, Birge Harrison, John F. Carlson, and Frank Vincent DuMond. Despite contracting polio as a teenager and using a wheelchair throughout his life, Folinsbee developed a distinguished six-decade career, becoming known for atmospheric landscapes of the Delaware River Valley, particularly winter scenes, canals, factories, and industrial subjects around New Hope and Lambertville. His early work reflected Impressionist concerns with light and plein-air observation, but after studying Cézanne and later artists such as El Greco, Goya, and Maurice de Vlaminck, his painting evolved into a darker, more vigorous and expressive style. He was elected to the National Academy of Design in 1919 and to the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1953.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Jun. 07, 2026
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Mercer Quarry, Hopewell Township, New Jersey, c. 1930s
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Mercer Quarry, Hopewell Township, New Jersey, c. 1930s oil on canvasboard signed John Folinsbee (lower left); also titled (on the reverse) 10 x 14 in.
Freeman’s
Jun. 07, 2026
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) River Shad Fishermen
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) River Shad Fishermen oil on canvas signed John Folinsbee (lower left); also titled (stretcher) 16 x 20 in.
Freeman’s
Apr. 23, 2026
JOHN FULTON FOLINSBEE (1892-1972) Untitled (Gray Inlet with Red Spar) 16 x 23 7/8 in. (40.6 x 60.6 cm.)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
JOHN FULTON FOLINSBEE (1892-1972) Untitled (Gray Inlet with Red Spar) signed 'John Folinsbee' (lower left) oil on Masonite 16 x 23 7/8 in. (40.6 x 60.6 cm.)
Bonhams
Apr. 11, 2026
John Folinsbee (Am. 1892-1972), Coastline , Oil on canvas, framed
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Folinsbee (Am. 1892-1972) Coastline Oil on canvas, framed Signed l.l., Doll Richards gallery label on frame verso, inscribed "Friday 10 AM" on stretcher verso 16" x 20" actual, 23 1/2" x 27 3/8" framed .
Barridoff Auctions
Apr. 11, 2026
John Folinsbee (Am. 1892-1972), "Inlet - Gloucester Harbor" c. 1919, Oil on canvas, framed
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Folinsbee (Am. 1892-1972) "Inlet - Gloucester Harbor" c. 1919 Oil on canvas, framed Signed l.r., titled, dated, and inscribed "Folinsbee Catalogue Raisonné; JFF.1308" on verso 12" x 17" actual, 17 3/8" x 22 5/8" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Dec. 09, 2025
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Untitled
Est: $200 - $300
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Untitled etching bears Artist's estate stamp (verso) 4 7/8 x 6 7/8 in. This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Freeman’s
Dec. 07, 2025
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Jericho Valley, c. 1936-37
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Jericho Valley, c. 1936-37 oil on canvasboard signed John Folinsbee (lower right) 10 x 14 in.
Freeman’s
Dec. 07, 2025
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Shad Fishermen No. 2, c. 1938
Est: $50,000 - $80,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Shad Fishermen No. 2, c. 1938 oil on canvas signed John Folinsbee (lower left) 32 1/8 x 40 1/4 in. Property of a Main Line Gentleman, Pennsylvania
Freeman’s
Dec. 07, 2025
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Shad Fishermen, 1930s
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Shad Fishermen, 1930s oil on canvas 24 x 30 in.
Freeman’s
Oct. 30, 2025
JOHN FOLINSBEE, American 1892-1972, "Perseverance Mill", 1925-1926, oil on canvas, 24 x 30 in. (61 x 76.2 cm.)
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
JOHN FOLINSBEE American, 1892-1972 "Perseverance Mill", 1925-1926 oil on canvas signed lower right "John F. Folinsbee", titled and signed on the reverse
Shannon's
Sep. 21, 2025
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) A New Hope Cottage
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) A New Hope Cottage oil on canvasboard 12 1/2 x 10 in. Property from the Collection of Renny Reynolds
Freeman’s | Hindman
Sep. 21, 2025
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Study for Lock Keeper's House, New Hope, 1925
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Study for Lock Keeper's House, New Hope, 1925 oil on board 8 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. Property from the Collection of Renny Reynolds
Freeman’s | Hindman
Jun. 16, 2025
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Catskill Foothills (Winter)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Catskill Foothills (Winter) oil on board signed John Folinsbee (lower left); signed and titled (on the reverse) 8 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Jun. 08, 2025
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Bucks County Farm
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Bucks County Farm oil on canvas 20 x 30 in.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Jun. 08, 2025
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Plowed Field
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Plowed Field oil on canvas titled Ploughed [sic] Field and inscribed 449 (on the reverse) 24 x 30 in.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Jun. 08, 2025
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) New Harbor, 1930s
Est: $6,000 - $10,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) New Harbor, 1930s oil on Masonite 16 x 20 in.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Jun. 08, 2025
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Jericho Valley, New Hope
Est: $6,000 - $10,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Jericho Valley, New Hope oil on board signed John Folinsbee (lower left) 10 1/8 x 14 in.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Jun. 01, 2025
John Fulton Folinsbee (1892-1972) Painting Gloucester Harbor c1919
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
John Fulton Folinsbee (1892-1972) Painting Gloucester Harbor c1919. Oil painting on board. Signed. Excellent condition. Folinsbee was active in New Hope, PA and Maine. Willard Morse Mitchell hand-carved frame. 12"h x 17"w. Frame 17.5"h x 22.75"w FREE NATIONWIDE SHIPPING for all of your purchases at our Two Day Auction within the lower 48 states. No matter whether you buy one small piece or a large piece of furniture, all of your SHIPPING WILL BE FREE If you purchase 15 pieces of furniture, your shipping will still be free within the lower 48 states. We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or FedEx Ground. We deliver larger pieces ourselves on the west coast and we make a loop around the US within approximately 60 days after the auction. No matter where you live in the lower 48 states, we look forward to personally meeting you and delivering larger pieces directly to your house.
California Historical Design, Inc
Apr. 25, 2025
CHARCOAL PORTRAITS of GEORGE M DALLAS III & IV
Est: $100 - $300
Each signed John Folinsbee of Philadelphia. 20 x 16 inches (overall and under). Provenance: by direct descent of the family of George M. Dallas, Vice President under James K. Polk. Condition: Toning. Temp No 2029
John McInnis Auctioneers
Mar. 29, 2025
John Folinsbee (Am. 1892-1972), Maine Harbor, c. 1936, Oil on board, framed
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John Folinsbee (Am. 1892-1972) Maine Harbor, c. 1936 Oil on board, framed Newman Galleries label and estate stamp verso, Alderfer Auction label and tag on frame verso 8 1/8" x 10 1/4" actual, 13 5/8" x 15 9/16" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Mar. 22, 2025
John Fulton Folinsbee (1892-1972) Painting Gloucester Harbor c1919
Est: $4,500 - $5,500
John Fulton Folinsbee (1892-1972) Painting Gloucester Harbor c1919. Â Oil painting on board. Â Signed. Â Excellent condition. Folinsbee was active in New Hope, PA and Maine. Â Willard Morse Mitchell hand-carved frame. Â 12"h x 17"w. Â Frame 17.5"h x 22.75"w. FREE NATIONWIDE SHIPPING for all of your purchases at our Two Day Auction within the lower 48 states. No matter whether you buy one small piece or a large piece of furniture, all of your SHIPPING WILL BE FREE If you purchase 15 pieces of furniture, your shipping will still be free within the lower 48 states. We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or FedEx Ground. We deliver larger pieces ourselves on the west coast and we make a loop around the US within approximately 60 days after the auction. No matter where you live in the lower 48 states, we look forward to personally meeting you and delivering larger pieces directly to your house.
California Historical Design, Inc
Feb. 25, 2025
ATTRIBUTED TO: John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892–1972) oil on panel , Mountain with cottage below, signed lower left, panel size 11 x 8 inches. Overall size 16-1/4 x 13-1/2 inches
Est: $100 - $1,000
ATTRIBUTED TO: John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892–1972) oil on panel , Mountain with cottage below, signed lower left, panel size 11 x 8 inches. Overall size 16-1/4 x 13-1/2 inches
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Dec. 08, 2024
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Upper Delaware, 1932
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Upper Delaware, 1932 oil on canvas signed John Folinsbee (lower left); also inscribed with title (stretcher) 16 x 20 in.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Dec. 08, 2024
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Morning Light, Maine, c. 1950s
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Morning Light, Maine, c. 1950s oil on canvas signed John Folinsbee (lower right) 19 1/2 x 29 3/8 in.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Dec. 08, 2024
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Lambertville Lock
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Lambertville Lock oil on board inscribed with title (on the reverse) 8 1/4 x 10 1/4 in.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Dec. 08, 2024
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Untitled (Woodstock), 1913
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Untitled (Woodstock), 1913 oil on board signed J. F. Folinsbee and dated (lower right) 8 x 10 in.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Dec. 08, 2024
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Tow Mules
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Tow Mules oil on canvas signed John F. Folinsbee (lower right); also inscribed with title (stretcher) 24 x 30 in.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Dec. 08, 2024
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Autumn River, c. 1960s
Est: $6,000 - $10,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Autumn River, c. 1960s oil on board signed John Folinsbee (lower right); also inscribed with title (on the reverse) 16 x 20 in.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Dec. 08, 2024
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Brownsburg Slopes, 1936-37
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Brownsburg Slopes, 1936-37 oil on canvas signed John Folinsbee (lower right); also inscribed with title (stretcher) 19 1/2 x 29 1/2 in.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Dec. 07, 2024
John Fulton Folinsbee (1892-1972) Painting Gloucester Harbor c1919
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (1892-1972) Painting Gloucester Harbor c1919. Â Oil painting on board. Â Signed. Â Excellent condition. Folinsbee was active in New Hope, PA and Maine. Â Willard Morse Mitchell hand-carved frame. Â 12"h x 17"w. Â Frame 17.5"h x 22.75"w Spend $7500 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. We deliver most larger pieces ourselves on the west coast and we make a loop around the US within approximately 60 days after the auction. No matter where you live in the lower 48 states, we look forward to personally meeting you and delivering larger pieces directly to your house. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $500-$600 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.
California Historical Design, Inc
Oct. 26, 2024
JOHN F FOLINSBEE AMERICAN OIL LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
John F. Folinsbee, 1892 to 1972, American oil on canvas winter landscape painting. Signed lower right, Housed in a gilt carved frame. John Fulton Folinsbee was an American landscape, marine and portrait painter, and a member of the art colony at New Hope, Pennsylvania. He is best known today for his impressionist scenes of New Hope and Lambertville, New Jersey, particularly the factories, quarries, and canals along the Delaware River. His work is included in the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, the National Academy of Design, and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Landscape Paintings And American Art Collectibles.
Antique Arena Inc
Oct. 24, 2024
JOHN FOLINSBEE, American 1892-1972, The Return of the Fisherman, oil on masonite, 16 x 24 in. (40.6 x 61 cm.), Frame: 21 1/2 x 29 1/2 x 2 in. (54.6 x 74.9 x 5.1 cm.)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JOHN FOLINSBEE American, 1892-1972 The Return of the Fisherman oil on masonite signed lower left "John Folinsbee"
Shannon's
Sep. 19, 2024
Painting, John Folinsbee
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972), Untitled (Summer Hills), oil on board, signed lower left, board: 16"h x 20"w, overall (with frame): 26"h x 30"w
Clars Auctions
Sep. 15, 2024
John Fulton Folinsbee (1892 - 1972) Two Lithographs
Est: $300 - $600
A landscape with distant barn and horses in the foreground and another titled Shad Fishermen. Both pencil signed and in identical frames. Dimensions: Sight measurements are 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" and 8" x 11 1/2", each frame is 17" x 20 1/2".
Locati LLC
Jul. 19, 2024
Painting, John Folinsbee
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
John Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972), Winter Scene (Study for "Snow Patches)," circa 1910-1915, oil on canvas, signed lower left, canvas: 12"h x 16"w, overall (with frame): 19"h x 23"w. Provenance: Estate of Professor Raymond Lifchez (Berkeley, California)
Clars Auctions
Jun. 04, 2024
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892–1972)- Witch of Hoffnagle
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892–1972)- Witch of Hoffnagle Signed ‘John Folinsbee’ bottom right, oil on panel 10 x 14 in. (25.4 x 35.6cm) Provenance Bianco Galleries, Buckingham, Pennsylvania. Private Collection, Pennsylvania.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 02, 2024
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) - Montsweag Farm, Bucks County
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) - Montsweag Farm, Bucks County Signed ‘John Folinsbee’ bottom left, oil on canvasboard 10 x 14 in. (25.4 x 35.6cm) Provenance Newman Galleries, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Private Collection, Pennsylvania.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 02, 2024
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) - Summer Pasture; together with Sketch for Mural, Freeland, PA (Two Works)
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) - Summer Pasture; together with Sketch for Mural, Freeland, PA (Two Works) Summer Pasture Signed ‘John Folinsbee’ bottom right, oil on panel 10 ¼ x 25 ¼ in. (26 x 64.1cm) Together with: Sketch for Mural, Freeland, PA Titled on on wooden plaque set into mat, oil on panel Sight size: 7 ¼ x 22 ½ in. (18.4 x 57.2cm) Executed circa 1938. (2) Provenance Private Collection, Pennsylvania.
Freeman's | Hindman
Feb. 09, 2024
JOHN FOLINSBEE DRAWING
Est: $400 - $600
John Folinsbee (1892-1972, PA) matted (not framed) charcoal and pencil drawing study for Burgettstown, PA post office mural 1942. Provenance: Abigail Furey Fine Prints and Drawings, LLC 7.5" x 21.25" ss / 15.5" x 28.5" oa
Wiederseim Associates, Inc.
Dec. 05, 2023
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892–1972)- Maine Harbor
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892–1972)- Maine Harbor Signed ‘John Folinsbee’ bottom right, oil on canvas laid to board 9 x 13 ½ in (22.9x34.3cm) Provenance Private Collection, Delaware.
Freeman's | Hindman
Dec. 05, 2023
John F. Folinsbee (American 1892–1972) - Bath Waterfront (Maine)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
John F. Folinsbee (American 1892–1972) - Bath Waterfront (Maine) Signed 'John Folinsbee' bottom left; also titled and inscribed 'Gift from Ruth Folinsbee, Mar. 16, 1983' on stretcher verso, oil on canvas 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8cm) Provenance The Artist and his wife. A gift from the above. Collection of Morgan Wolfrom. By descent in the family. Private Collection, Pennsylvania. Freeman's Auction, Sale of December 9, 2018, Lot 132. Private Collection, Delaware.
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 29, 2023
John Folinsbee (1892-1972) Landscape with Red Barn
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Oil on artist board. Signed 'John Folinsbee' (lower left).
Cottone Auctions
Nov. 10, 2023
John Fulton Folinsbee, Train Yard
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
John Fulton Folinsbee Train Yard oil on canvas 16.125 h x 20.125 w in (41 x 51 cm) Signed to lower left 'John Fulton Folinsbee'. Provenance: Private Pennsylvania Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Sep. 20, 2023
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Factories (Factories in Winter)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Factories (Factories in Winter) Signed 'John Folinsbee' bottom right, oil on board 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4cm) Executed circa 1919-1920 (per the Catalogue Raisonné). Provenance Christie's, New York, sale of September 1988, lot 310. Acquired directly from the above sale. Property from the Estate of Angela Gross Folk, New Jersey. Exhibited "John Fulton Folinsbee: A Retrospective," James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, March 25-June 18, 1995 (as 'circa 1917'). Literature Dr. Thomas Folk, The Pennsylvania Impressionists. Madison, Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, New Jersey, 1984, p. 99 (illustrated as Factories in Winter). Kirsten M. Jensen, John F. Folinsbee Catalogue Raisonné (accessed online), no. JFF.1002. In excellent original condition with no sign of inpainting as seen under UV light. With a shiny finish. To request additional information or access to more images, please contact Specialist Raphael Chatroux at rchatroux@freemansauction.com. Frame: 14 1/4 x 16 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Sep. 20, 2023
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Jersey Village, Winter
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
John Fulton Folinsbee (American, 1892-1972) Jersey Village, Winter Signed 'John F. Folinsbee–' bottom center left; also titled on upper stretcher verso and inscribed with artist on frame verso, oil on canvas 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8cm) Executed circa 1917-1919. Housed in a period giltwood frame. Provenance Ferargil Galleries, New York, New York, sale of October 28, 1919. Collection of Graham Williford, New York, New York. Acquired directly from the above circa 1985. Property from the Estate of Angela Gross Folk, New Jersey. Exhibited "John Fulton Folinsbee: A Retrospective," James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, March 25-June 18, 1995. Literature Kirsten M. Jensen, John F. Folinsbee Catalogue Raisonné (accessed online), no. JFF.1306. Note New Jersey, Winter dates to the late 1910s, not long after Folinsbee relocated to New Hope from upstate New York. Abandoning the Tonalism of Birge Harrison and John Fabian Carlson—his mentors at the Woodstock Art Colony—for full-fledged Impressionism, Folinsbee, like a number of his Bucks County contemporaries, trained his eye on the region’s landscape, vernacular architecture, and industry. Painted en plein air, or directly from nature, the present lot boasts a view of New Jersey from across the Delaware River—a vantage explored on numerous occasions, and to great effect, by the artist. With suggestive daubs, Folinsbee loosely describes the distant village. A frieze of differently colored structures comprises the composition’s middleground, their profile echoing the rise and fall of the forested hillside beyond. Just right of center, smoke and steam herald an approaching locomotive, its stylized billows bridging foreground snow with cloud-filled skies. The palette, too, is characteristic of Folinsbee’s output from this early period. Subdued tones commingle with comparatively higher-key blues, teal, and pearlescent white, while carefully orchestrated passages of light and atmosphere celebrate not only site but season. The unlined canvas in excellent original condition with no sign of inpainting as seen under UV light. With slight hairline craquelure along the top outer edge. Minor crazing at upper center in the sky. With a shiny finish. To request additional information or access to more images, please contact Specialist Raphael Chatroux at rchatroux@freemansauction.com. Frame: 20 1/2 x 24 1/2 x 2 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Aug. 06, 2023
Wine & Fruit Still Life O/C Painting signed JFF
Est: $200 - $400
An oil on canvas still life painting depicting a wine bottle and fruit. Initialed 'JFF' lower right possibly John Fulton Folinsbee. Presented in gilt frame. Sight: 13.75" x 21.5.
Atlanta Auction Gallery, ltd