Fontaine Fox Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Fontaine Fox Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 04, 2025
Fontaine Fox Comics w/ Railroad Stamps
Est: $50 - $500
Fontaine Talbot Fox, Jr. (American, 1884-1964). Group of original drawings and newspaper cuttings of cartoons and illustrations, most wishing the reader Merry Christmas through the years. Also in the group is a small collection of seven railroad themed stamps. Height of comics range from 3 in to 5 1/2 in; width ranges from 3 1/2 in to 5 1/2 in. (Each, Framed) Height: 12 in x width: 26 3/4 in.
Loon Estates
Oct. 23, 2024
Fontaine Fox Toonerville Trolley wind-up toy
Est: $50 - $300
Fontaine Fox Toonerville Trolley wind-up toy, sells with rough Toonerville Trolley cartoon book - Trolley - Good, works
Chupp Auctions & Real Estate, LLC
Jan. 24, 2024
Fontaine Fox German Toonerville Trolley Tin Toy
Est: $150 - $300
Fontaine Fox, Germany. Antique wind-up lithographed tin "Toonerville Trolley" toy, ca. 1922.
Revere Auctions
Apr. 06, 2023
Fontaine Fox Toonerville Trolley
Est: $20 - $80
Fontaine Fox Toonerville Trolley Fontaine Fox Toonerville Trolley, C6.
Stout Auctions Toy and Train Specialists
Mar. 18, 2023
Fontaine Fox Toonerville Trolley Wind-Up Tin Toy
Est: -
Approx 7" tall Work slow may need minor adjustments
W. Yoder Auction
Dec. 18, 2022
FONTAINE FOX TOONERVILLE TROLLEY WIND UP TOY
Est: $50 - $5,000
Fontaine Fox Toonerville Trolley wind-up toy, lithograph tin with key, working. 7''h. Surface rust and wear to color.
White's Auctions
Aug. 21, 2022
FONTAINE FOX TOONERVILLE TROLLEY WIND UP TOY
Est: $200 - $300
Fontaine Fox Toonerville Trolley wind-up toy, lithograph tin with key, working. 7''h. Surface rust and wear to color.
White's Auctions
Apr. 27, 2022
Grp: Fontaine Fox Comics w/ Railroad Stamps
Est: $400 - $600
Fontaine Talbot Fox, Jr. (American, 1884-1964). Group of original drawings and newspaper cuttings of cartoons and illustrations, most wishing the reader Merry Christmas through the years. Also in the group is a small collection of seven railroad themed stamps. Provenance: Collection of the James J. Hill Reference Library. Certain individuals are prohibited by law to purchase items in this auction. Descendants of James J. Hill within three generations (Great Grandchildren and closer) are not allowed to purchase items. Additionally, board members of the foundation and their families (spouses, children, spouses of children, grandchildren) are also prohibited from purchasing items.
Revere Auctions
Jan. 19, 2022
FONTAINE FOX (America, 1884-1964), "Toonerville Folks"., On paper, 11" x 10" sight. Framed 21" x 16.5".
Est: $100 - $200
FONTAINE FOX America, 1884-1964 "Toonerville Folks". Cartoon depicting three children outside a school, one saying "I Won't Ever Sign My Mother's Name To A Note Again, Miss Smith! I Guess You Must Be One Of Those Handwriting Experts!". Signed lower right. Penned dedication inscription in margin to George White with the compliments of Fontaine Fox.
Eldred's
Nov. 14, 2021
Fontaine Fox Comic Strip Art
Est: $100 - $200
Kentucky, (1884-1964) best know for his Toonerville Trolley comic strip that ran from 1913-1955. Chester Gould Dick Tracy Drawing Ink on paper Toonerville Trolley, signed lower left, dated 1939, matted and framed sight 9 x 9 1/2", frame, 14 x 15". Condition even toning, else Fine.
Forsythe's Auctions
May. 20, 2021
Fontaine Fox Toonerville Trolley {Wind-Up]
Est: $200 - $300
Fontaine Fox Toonerville Trolley. Copyright 1922. Tested, does not include key. Provenance: From the estate of Clint Max Miller of Seattle and most recently Walla Walla. Clint was a history buff and an avid antiques collector and appraiser. He was particularly interested in antique and collectible toys, lamps and lighting, antique militaria, and British militaria. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 14x14x14 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio if it is not fragile or over 25lbs. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. Books maximum box size will be 14x14x14 inch or equivalent and will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. If your invoice is for multiple items, we will use our discretion on requiring the use of an outside shipper. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction even if not stated.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
May. 20, 2021
Fontaine Fox Toonerville Trolley [Wind-Up]
Est: $200 - $300
Fontaine Fox Toonerville Trolley. Copyright 1922. Wind-up tested and includes key. Measures 5 in. x 2.5 in. x 3.25 in. tall. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 14x14x14 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio if it is not fragile or over 25lbs. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. Books maximum box size will be 14x14x14 inch or equivalent and will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. If your invoice is for multiple items, we will use our discretion on requiring the use of an outside shipper. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction even if not stated.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Oct. 28, 2020
Fontaine Fox ink Toonerville Folks cartoon strip
Est: $200 - $300
Fontaine Fox (American 1884-1964), ink Toonerville Folks cartoon strip, 13" x 19".
Pook & Pook Inc.
Jan. 18, 2020
Fontaine Fox Tin Lithographed Wind-up Toonerville Trolley Floor Toy Version
Est: $10 - $250
Fontaine Fox German tin lithographed Toonerville Trolley made by the H. Fisher Company of Nuremberg, Germany. This is the wind-up floor toy version of the trolley, circa 1922, C7.
Stout Auctions Toy and Train Specialists
May. 31, 2019
FONTAINE FOX, United States, 20th Century, "Toonerville Folks"., On paper, 11" x 10" sight. Framed 21" x 16.5".
Est: $250 - $350
FONTAINE FOX United States, 20th Century "Toonerville Folks". Cartoon depicting three children outside a school, one saying "I Won't Ever Sign My Mother's Name To A Note Again, Miss Smith! I Guess You Must Be One Of Those Handwriting Experts"!". Signed lower right. Penned dedication inscription in margin to George White with the compliments of Fontaine Fox. On paper, 11" x 10" sight. Framed 21" x 16.5".
Eldred's
Apr. 20, 2019
Fontaine Fox Tin Litho Wind Up Trolley
Est: -
Nice Fontaine Fox tin litho windup trolley. Nice condition with wear from play and age.Windup needs work. Missing wheel.
Kraft Auction Service
May. 19, 2018
Cartoonist FONTAINE FOX - Envelope Signed
Est: $50 - $75
Fontaine Fox (1884-1964) Cartoonist. Fox is best known for writing and illustrating his Toonerville Folks comic panel, which ran from 1913 to 1955 in 250 to 300 newspapers across North America. 5 ½” x 3 ½” envelop, signed.
The Written Word Autographs
May. 13, 2017
Fontaine Fox Toonerville trolley, original!
Est: $10 - $200
Fontaine Fox Toonerville trolley, original! Original Toonerville Trolley, Fontaine Fox. Wind up mechanism works nicely. Made in Germany. C7.
Stout Auctions Toy and Train Specialists
Sep. 08, 2014
FRAMED ORGINAL DRAWING FROM "TOONERVILLE FOLKS" By Fontaine Fox. "'Tomboy Taylor' has invented a peach of a new game, called stock m...
Est: $150 - $200
FRAMED ORGINAL DRAWING FROM "TOONERVILLE FOLKS" By Fontaine Fox. "'Tomboy Taylor' has invented a peach of a new game, called stock market". Signed top right "F. Fox". 11" x 9.75" sight. Attached to the back is a newspaper clipping of the same cartoon.
Eldred's
Jan. 24, 2013
FONTAINE FOX. Two cartoons.
Est: $500 - $750
FONTAINE FOX. Two cartoons. "If Ma hadn't been late to meet the train, Pa might not have learned just what she thought of his looks." * 'Don't you dare go away without leaving me $20.00.' Pen and ink cartoons for The Woman's Home Companion. Various sizes. Rubberstamped "Woman's Home Companion" on verso. Signed "F. Fox." Provenance: ex-collection F. Hayden Carruth.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jan. 24, 2013
FONTAINE FOX. Three cartoons.
Est: $500 - $750
FONTAINE FOX. Three cartoons. 'The Beauty of Ma Jung.' * 'Little Egbert has never had to worry about candy-money since he discovered the Street Cleaner would give him 2¢ for Daddy's cigars.' * 'The Golfer whose wife makes him stay home on the 4th to help watch the children may at least practice his swing and keep the kids amused at the same time.' Pen and ink cartoons for The Woman's Home Companion. Various sizes, signed 'F. Fox.' Rubberstamped 'Woman's Home Companion' on verso.' Provenance: ex-collection F. Hayden Carruth.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jan. 24, 2013
FONTAINE FOX. Two cartoons.
Est: $500 - $750
FONTAINE FOX. Two cartoons. 'The Smiths and the Jones don't play bridge together any more.' * 'The morning the Chauffeur couldn't start the car and Dad had to get Willie to rush him to the depot in his racing flivver.' Pen and ink cartoons for The Woman's Home Companion. Various sizes, Signed 'F. Fox" Provenance: ex-collection F. Hayden Carruth.
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 24, 2009
FONTAINE FOX (1884-1964) Cartoonist and innovative
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FONTAINE FOX (1884-1964) Cartoonist and innovative illustrator best known for writing and illustrating the Toonerville Folks comic strip (1913-55) They were less successfully translated to film starring the very young Mickey Rooney in the '30s Original drawing of one of the Toonerville characters on card executed in black ink, 5"x2" Boldly signed near image Minor wear and wrinkling; mounting stains on verso; else near Fine Est: $80-160
Signature House
Jun. 21, 2008
FONTAINE TALBOT FOX (American, 1884-1964),
Est: -
FONTAINE TALBOT FOX (American, 1884-1964), cartoon, possibly from Toonerville series, pencil and ink on paper, signed l/r, sheet 11"h, 10-1/4"w; unframed with pinholes to edges, paper adhered to edges from previous mounting.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Apr. 05, 2008
FONTAINE TALBOT FOX, American, 1884-1964, Three framed cartoons
Est: $500 - $700
FONTAINE TALBOT FOX American, 1884-1964 Three framed cartoons together with Fontaine Fox's Toonerville Trolley, Galewitz & Winslow (ed.), NY, 1972, two framed photographs of Mr. Fox, and other paper ephemera.
Eldred's
Oct. 31, 2007
THREE FRAMED CARTOONS By Fontaine Talbot Fox (1884-1964) together with a book Fontaine Fox's Toonerville Trolley, Galewitz & Winslow..
Est: $500 - $700
THREE FRAMED CARTOONS By Fontaine Talbot Fox (1884-1964) together with a book Fontaine Fox's Toonerville Trolley, Galewitz & Winslow (ed.), NY, 1972., two framed photographs of Mr. Fox, and other paper ephemera.
Eldred's