Emmett John Fritz Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1917 - d. 1995

Cartoonist for the comic strip Roxie West, artist Emmett John Fritz was born in Missouri in 1917. After attending Pratt Institution in New York, he moved to Florida in the 50s. He enjoyed the atmosphere and began to paint Impressionist-style landscapes and cityscapes of St. Augustine. Painter Emmett John Fritz used his prolific skill with watercolors and oil paints to capture the beauty of the Caribbean Islands during his travels there.

King Juan Carlos of Spain had multiple Fritz cityscape paintings in his private collection. Artist Emmett John Fritz has also worked with several famous professional painters, including Americana genre artist Norman Rockwell. Find a scene that reminds you of your favorite town, and purchase tropical cityscape paintings online to serve as your window back to that happy time.

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  • EMMET FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST ST. GEORGE STREET
    Jun. 06, 2026

    EMMET FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST ST. GEORGE STREET

    Est: $400 - $800

    Fritz, Emmet (American, 1917-1995). Watercolor on paper - signed lower right. "St. George Street" in St Augustine. Image measures 8x10 framed to overall size of 11x13. Emmett Fritz was born John Emmett Fritz October 13, 1917 in Kansas City and died in Florida on November 29, 1995. He studied at Pratt Institute in 1937, and studied briefly with the noted Norman Rockwell. He painted landscapes in New England through the late 1930's and 1940's, and also worked as an illustrator and as cartoonist for the comic strip "Roxie West". In 1950, he left New York and moved to St. Augustine, Florida, where he became an active and much-loved member of the thriving artists' community. A prolific painter in both oil and watercolor, Fritz had great success in his own colorful impressionist style depicting Caribbean islands and particularly street scenes of St. Augustine and Palm Beach. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • EMMETT JOHN FRITZ FLORIDA SWAMP SCENE
    May. 17, 2026

    EMMETT JOHN FRITZ FLORIDA SWAMP SCENE

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    FRITZ, Emmett John, (American, 1917-1995): Florida Swamp Scene with Male and Female in a Rowboat, Oil/Canvas, 22" x 26", signed lower left, original frame, 26" x 32".

    Burchard Galleries Inc
  • Emmett John Fritz, American 1917-1995, Woman in Amalfi Italy, Oil on Masonite
    May. 01, 2026

    Emmett John Fritz, American 1917-1995, Woman in Amalfi Italy, Oil on Masonite

    Est: $600 - $900

    Emmett John Fritz American, 1917-1995 Woman in Amalfi Italy Oil on Masonite Signed l.l. Provenance: New York Private Collection, thence by descent

    Nye & Company
  • Emmett John Fritz, American 1917-1995, Street Scene, Pen on Paper
    Apr. 30, 2026

    Emmett John Fritz, American 1917-1995, Street Scene, Pen on Paper

    Est: $400 - $600

    Emmett John Fritz American, 1917-1995 Street Scene Pen on Paper Signed and dated 1981 l.r. Together with an ink on paper of "Old Mill Great Barrington (Gledsmere Lodge)" signed l.l. "E.F. Pell 1893" and a pen on paper of a castle on mountaintop, signed l.l. "O Bierhals". Water damage to Pell.

    Nye & Company
  • EMMETT FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST AMALFI ITALY
    Apr. 25, 2026

    EMMETT FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST AMALFI ITALY

    Est: $400 - $800

    Fritz, Emmet (American, 1917-1995). Oil on Masonite - signed lower left. Executed with brush. This painting captures an idealized vision of the Amalfi Coast, centering a poised woman holding a basket of fresh blossoms. Her presence anchors the composition, framed by a vine-draped veranda that recalls classical pastoral motifs. Beyond her, the luminous coastline unfolds in soft atmospheric hues, blending natural beauty with romanticized Mediterranean serenity. Board measures 19.5x23.5 framed to overall size of 26.5x022.5 .Emmett Fritz was born John Emmett Fritz October 13, 1917 in Kansas City and died in Florida on November 29, 1995. He studied at Pratt Institute in 1937, and studied briefly with the noted Norman Rockwell. He painted landscapes in New England through the late 1930's and 1940's, and also worked as an illustrator and as cartoonist for the comic strip "Roxie West". In 1950, he left New York and moved to St. Augustine, Florida, where he became an active and much-loved member of the thriving artists' community. A prolific painter in both oil and watercolor, Fritz had great success in his own colorful impressionist style depicting Caribbean islands and particularly street scenes of St. Augustine and Palm Beach. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • EMMET FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST FISHING OFF THE DOCK
    Apr. 25, 2026

    EMMET FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST FISHING OFF THE DOCK

    Est: $400 - $800

    Fritz, Emmet (American, 1917-1995). Oil on Masonite - signed lower right. Executed in brush. A shrimp boat rests beside two weathered fish shacks, anchoring the composition in working-waterfront realism. A fisherman casts from the dock, sheltered by the gentle arc of a palm’s shade. The artist’s meticulous detailing—from rigging to reflected light—reveals a practiced eye attuned to texture, labor, and the quiet rhythms of coastal life. Board measures 11x14 framed to overall size of 20x23. Emmett Fritz was born John Emmett Fritz October 13, 1917 in Kansas City and died in Florida on November 29, 1995. He studied at Pratt Institute in 1937, and studied briefly with the noted Norman Rockwell. He painted landscapes in New England through the late 1930's and 1940's, and also worked as an illustrator and as cartoonist for the comic strip "Roxie West". In 1950, he left New York and moved to St. Augustine, Florida, where he became an active and much-loved member of the thriving artists' community. A prolific painter in both oil and watercolor, Fritz had great success in his own colorful impressionist style depicting Caribbean islands and particularly street scenes of St. Augustine and Palm Beach. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • EMMETT FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST STUDY IN BLUE
    Apr. 25, 2026

    EMMETT FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST STUDY IN BLUE

    Est: $750 - $1,500

    Fritz, Emmet (American, 1917-1995). Oil on canvas board - signed lower right. Executed in brush. In the Florida backwaters, a towering tree succumbs to the river's pull, crashing down in a spray of shimmering droplets. Reflections ripple and distort, as if the entire scene is melting into the water—an eerie, dreamlike moment where nature bends and sways in fluid motion. Board measures 16x20 framed to overall size of 20x24. Emmett Fritz was born John Emmett Fritz October 13, 1917 in Kansas City and died in Florida on November 29, 1995. He studied at Pratt Institute in 1937, and studied briefly with the noted Norman Rockwell. He painted landscapes in New England through the late 1930's and 1940's, and also worked as an illustrator and as cartoonist for the comic strip "Roxie West". In 1950, he left New York and moved to St. Augustine, Florida, where he became an active and much-loved member of the thriving artists' community. A prolific painter in both oil and watercolor, Fritz had great success in his own colorful impressionist style depicting Caribbean islands and particularly street scenes of St. Augustine and Palm Beach. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • EMMETT FRITZ ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOLHOUSE PAINTING
    Mar. 22, 2026

    EMMETT FRITZ ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOLHOUSE PAINTING

    Est: $500 - $800

    FRITZ, Emmett John, (American, 1917-1995): "The Oldest Schoolhouse in the USA", Watercolor, sight size 8" x 11.125", signed lower right and titled, framed, 18" x 21.5". This schoolhouse is a landmark located in Saint Augustine, Florida.

    Burchard Galleries Inc
  • EMMET FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST STREET SCENE
    Mar. 21, 2026

    EMMET FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST STREET SCENE

    Est: $400 - $800

    Fritz, Emmet (American, 1917-1995). Watercolor on paper - signed lower left. Street scene with horse-drawn carriage in St Augustine. Image measures 7x10 framed to overall size of 14x17. Emmett Fritz was born John Emmett Fritz October 13, 1917 in Kansas City and died in Florida on November 29, 1995. He studied at Pratt Institute in 1937, and studied briefly with the noted Norman Rockwell. He painted landscapes in New England through the late 1930's and 1940's, and also worked as an illustrator and as cartoonist for the comic strip "Roxie West". In 1950, he left New York and moved to St. Augustine, Florida, where he became an active and much-loved member of the thriving artists' community. A prolific painter in both oil and watercolor, Fritz had great success in his own colorful impressionist style depicting Caribbean islands and particularly street scenes of St. Augustine and Palm Beach. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • EMMET FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST ST. GEORGE STREET
    Mar. 21, 2026

    EMMET FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST ST. GEORGE STREET

    Est: $400 - $800

    Fritz, Emmet (American, 1917-1995). Watercolor on paper - signed lower right. "St. George Street" in St Augustine. Image measures 8x10 framed to overall size of 11x13. Emmett Fritz was born John Emmett Fritz October 13, 1917 in Kansas City and died in Florida on November 29, 1995. He studied at Pratt Institute in 1937, and studied briefly with the noted Norman Rockwell. He painted landscapes in New England through the late 1930's and 1940's, and also worked as an illustrator and as cartoonist for the comic strip "Roxie West". In 1950, he left New York and moved to St. Augustine, Florida, where he became an active and much-loved member of the thriving artists' community. A prolific painter in both oil and watercolor, Fritz had great success in his own colorful impressionist style depicting Caribbean islands and particularly street scenes of St. Augustine and Palm Beach. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • EMMET FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST PEACH HOUSE
    Mar. 21, 2026

    EMMET FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST PEACH HOUSE

    Est: $400 - $800

    Fritz, Emmet (American, 1917-1995). Watercolor on paper - signed lower right. Peach colored house in St Augustine. Image measures 7x10 framed to overall size of14x17. Emmett Fritz was born John Emmett Fritz October 13, 1917 in Kansas City and died in Florida on November 29, 1995. He studied at Pratt Institute in 1937, and studied briefly with the noted Norman Rockwell. He painted landscapes in New England through the late 1930's and 1940's, and also worked as an illustrator and as cartoonist for the comic strip "Roxie West". In 1950, he left New York and moved to St. Augustine, Florida, where he became an active and much-loved member of the thriving artists' community. A prolific painter in both oil and watercolor, Fritz had great success in his own colorful impressionist style depicting Caribbean islands and particularly street scenes of St. Augustine and Palm Beach. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • EMMET FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST COLONIAL ST. AUGUSTINE
    Feb. 21, 2026

    EMMET FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST COLONIAL ST. AUGUSTINE

    Est: $500 - $1,500

    Fritz, Emmet (American, 1917-1995) - Florida Artist Painting. Oil on Canvas Board - signed lower left. Executed in brush. An exceptional example of colonial St. Augustine likely a southern looking view of Aviles street. Board measures 12x16 framed to overall size of 15x19. Emmett Fritz was born John Emmett Fritz October 13, 1917 in Kansas City and died in Florida on November 29, 1995. He studied at Pratt Institute in 1937, and studied briefly with the noted Norman Rockwell. He painted landscapes in New England through the late 1930's and 1940's, and also worked as an illustrator and as cartoonist for the comic strip "Roxie West". In 1950, he left New York and moved to St. Augustine, Florida, where he became an active and much-loved member of the thriving artists' community. A prolific painter in both oil and watercolor, Fritz had great success in his own colorful impressionist style depicting Caribbean islands and particularly street scenes of St. Augustine and Palm Beach. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • EMMET FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST SPANISH TOWN CHARM
    Feb. 21, 2026

    EMMET FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST SPANISH TOWN CHARM

    Est: $500 - $1,500

    Fritz, Emmet (American, 1917-1995) - Florida Artist Painting. Oil on Canvas Board - signed lower left. Executed in brush and palette knife. Fritz, a celebrated St. Augustine artist, masterfully captures Florida's coastal serenity in his impressionistic oil painting. Dramatic palm trees lean over lush foliage, while dynamic white clouds animate the vibrant skies. With a bright palette and expressive style, he evokes the authentic atmosphere of the Florida seascape. Board measures 12x16 framed to overall size of 17x21. Emmett Fritz was born John Emmett Fritz October 13, 1917 in Kansas City and died in Florida on November 29, 1995. He studied at Pratt Institute in 1937, and studied briefly with the noted Norman Rockwell. He painted landscapes in New England through the late 1930's and 1940's, and also worked as an illustrator and as cartoonist for the comic strip "Roxie West". In 1950, he left New York and moved to St. Augustine, Florida, where he became an active and much-loved member of the thriving artists' community. A prolific painter in both oil and watercolor, Fritz had great success in his own colorful impressionist style depicting Caribbean islands and particularly street scenes of St. Augustine and Palm Beach. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • EMMET FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST ROAD TO THE FORT
    Feb. 21, 2026

    EMMET FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST ROAD TO THE FORT

    Est: $400 - $800

    Fritz, Emmet (American, 1917-1995) - Florida Artist Painting. Oil on Canvas Board - signed lower right. Executed in brush. Fritz captures Aviles Street with his characteristic blend of plein-air immediacy and Old World charm. The narrow, coquina-lined passage leads a meandering path to the old Spanish fort. Board measures 12x16 framed to overall size of 15x19. Emmett Fritz was born John Emmett Fritz October 13, 1917 in Kansas City and died in Florida on November 29, 1995. He studied at Pratt Institute in 1937, and studied briefly with the noted Norman Rockwell. He painted landscapes in New England through the late 1930's and 1940's, and also worked as an illustrator and as cartoonist for the comic strip "Roxie West". In 1950, he left New York and moved to St. Augustine, Florida, where he became an active and much-loved member of the thriving artists' community. A prolific painter in both oil and watercolor, Fritz had great success in his own colorful impressionist style depicting Caribbean islands and particularly street scenes of St. Augustine and Palm Beach. Condition: Very Fine Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • EMMET FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST AVILES STREET CHARM
    Feb. 21, 2026

    EMMET FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST AVILES STREET CHARM

    Est: $500 - $1,500

    Fritz, Emmet (American, 1917-1995) - Florida Artist Painting. Oil on Canvas Board - signed lower right. Executed in brush. Fritz captures Aviles Street with his characteristic blend of plein-air immediacy and Old World charm. The narrow, coquina-lined passage leads the eye toward the distant Basilica, its silhouette anchoring the scene in St. Augustine's layered colonial history. Sun-warmed facades, textured brushwork, and soft atmospheric light evoke the city’s enduring artistic and architectural legacy. Board measures 14x18 framed to overall size of 19x23. Emmett Fritz was born John Emmett Fritz October 13, 1917 in Kansas City and died in Florida on November 29, 1995. He studied at Pratt Institute in 1937, and studied briefly with the noted Norman Rockwell. He painted landscapes in New England through the late 1930's and 1940's, and also worked as an illustrator and as cartoonist for the comic strip "Roxie West". In 1950, he left New York and moved to St. Augustine, Florida, where he became an active and much-loved member of the thriving artists' community. A prolific painter in both oil and watercolor, Fritz had great success in his own colorful impressionist style depicting Caribbean islands and particularly street scenes of St. Augustine and Palm Beach. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • EMMET FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST CITY OF ETERNAL YOUTH
    Feb. 21, 2026

    EMMET FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST CITY OF ETERNAL YOUTH

    Est: $500 - $1,500

    Fritz, Emmet (American, 1917-1995) - Florida Artist Painting. Oil on Canvas Board - signed lower left. Executed in brush. Fritz captures the vivacity of the St. Augustine community with this sun drenched expressiveness using bright color to depict the Spanish influenced architecture lush potted plants, and the interplay of light and shadows The arched recesses and stucco walls revel the character of the old world charm that defines St. Augustine. Board measures 16x20 framed to overall size of 20x24. Emmett Fritz was born John Emmett Fritz October 13, 1917 in Kansas City and died in Florida on November 29, 1995. He studied at Pratt Institute in 1937, and studied briefly with the noted Norman Rockwell. He painted landscapes in New England through the late 1930's and 1940's, and also worked as an illustrator and as cartoonist for the comic strip "Roxie West". In 1950, he left New York and moved to St. Augustine, Florida, where he became an active and much-loved member of the thriving artists' community. A prolific painter in both oil and watercolor, Fritz had great success in his own colorful impressionist style depicting Caribbean islands and particularly street scenes of St. Augustine and Palm Beach. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • Two Emmett Fritz St. Augustine Watercolors
    Jan. 18, 2026

    Two Emmett Fritz St. Augustine Watercolors

    Est: $400 - $600

    FRITZ, Emmett, (American, 1915-1977): Two St. Augustine, Florida street scenes, Watercolor on paper, each signed lower right, sight size 10.5" x 7.5", framed 17.25" x 14.25". Not examined out of frames.

    Amero Auctions
  • Emmett Fritz (1917 - 1995) oil on canvas street scene painting
    Nov. 22, 2025

    Emmett Fritz (1917 - 1995) oil on canvas street scene painting

    Est: $500 - $700

    Emmett Fritz (1917-1995) oil on canvas painting of St Augustine street scene. Overall framed size 27 3/4"h x 32"w, sight size 19"h x 23 1/4"w. Weight 9lbs

    King Galleries
  • EMMETT FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST ST AUGUSTINE MUD PAINT
    Nov. 15, 2025

    EMMETT FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST ST AUGUSTINE MUD PAINT

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Fritz, Emmet (American, 1917-1995). Sepia Tone watercolor on paper - signed lower right. St. George Street in St Augustine. Image measures 8.5x11.5 framed to overall size of 14.5x17.5. Emmett Fritz was born John Emmett Fritz October 13, 1917 in Kansas City and died in Florida on November 29, 1995. He studied at Pratt Institute in 1937, and studied briefly with the noted Norman Rockwell. He painted landscapes in New England through the late 1930's and 1940's, and also worked as an illustrator and as cartoonist for the comic strip "Roxie West". In 1950, he left New York and moved to St. Augustine, Florida, where he became an active and much-loved member of the thriving artists' community. A prolific painter in both oil and watercolor, Fritz had great success in his own colorful impressionist style depicting Caribbean islands and particularly street scenes of St. Augustine and Palm Beach. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • EMMETT FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST ST AUGUSTINE GEORGE ST
    Nov. 15, 2025

    EMMETT FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST ST AUGUSTINE GEORGE ST

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Fritz, Emmet (American, 1917-1995). Watercolor on paper - signed lower right. St. George Street in St Augustine. Image measures 9x11 framed to overall size of14x16. Emmett Fritz was born John Emmett Fritz October 13, 1917 in Kansas City and died in Florida on November 29, 1995. He studied at Pratt Institute in 1937, and studied briefly with the noted Norman Rockwell. He painted landscapes in New England through the late 1930's and 1940's, and also worked as an illustrator and as cartoonist for the comic strip "Roxie West". In 1950, he left New York and moved to St. Augustine, Florida, where he became an active and much-loved member of the thriving artists' community. A prolific painter in both oil and watercolor, Fritz had great success in his own colorful impressionist style depicting Caribbean islands and particularly street scenes of St. Augustine and Palm Beach. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • Emmett Fritz Florida Landscape Impressionist Impasto Oil Painting
    Nov. 15, 2025

    Emmett Fritz Florida Landscape Impressionist Impasto Oil Painting

    Est: $100 - $1,000

    Described By: Michelle NOD DBJQ Title: Emmett Fritz Florida Landscape Impressionist Impasto Oil Painting Description: Emmett Fritz Florida Landscape Impressionist Impasto Oil Painting. Oil on canvas board. Signature: Lower left Condition: A little dirty Board Size: 11 X 14 inches Frame Size: 14 X 17 inches Estimated Weight & Size of package: 24x18x6, 21 lbs, this weight is dimensional Other Shipping Info: Zip Code 33701 CALCULATE SHIPPING COSTS HERE F.A.Q.s: Commonly Asked Questions

    Hess Fine Art
  • Orville Bulman (1904-1978) Cartoon Sketch/Paper
    Nov. 08, 2025

    Orville Bulman (1904-1978) Cartoon Sketch/Paper

    Est: $100 - $1,000

    Orville Bulman (American, 1904-1978) Double image, cartoon sketch on paper. Signed lower right of right image. More information affixed upper right verso. Minor wear on frame, otherwise in good condition. Approx: 9 1/8" H x 4.75 W. 13B

    Joshua Kodner
  • Emmett John Fritz (American/Florida, 1917-1995), "Interior with Female Nude Kneeling on a Bed," H.- 16 in., W.- 12 in., Framed- H.- 25 1/2 in., W.- 20 3/4 in.
    Nov. 06, 2025

    Emmett John Fritz (American/Florida, 1917-1995), "Interior with Female Nude Kneeling on a Bed," H.- 16 in., W.- 12 in., Framed- H.- 25 1/2 in., W.- 20 3/4 in.

    Est: $300 - $500

    Emmett John Fritz (American/Florida, 1917-1995), "Interior with Female Nude Kneeling on a Bed," oil on canvas board, signed lower left, presented in a giltwood frame,

    Crescent City Auction Gallery
  • EMMETT JOHN FRITZ (AMERICAN, 1917-1995)
    Oct. 31, 2025

    EMMETT JOHN FRITZ (AMERICAN, 1917-1995)

    Est: $300 - $500

    Emmett John Fritz American, 1917-1995 Oil on board Signed lower right. Rustic seashore scene, framed.

    Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • Emmett Fritz (1917 - 1995) St Augustine Courtyard
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Emmett Fritz (1917 - 1995) St Augustine Courtyard

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Emmett Fritz (Florida, 1917 - 1995) "St Augustine Courtyard" Oil on Canvas. Signed lower right. Sight Size: 25 x 30 in. Overall Framed Size: 30 x 36 in.

    Helmuth Stone
  • Emmett Fritz (1917 - 1995) "Exchanging the News"
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Emmett Fritz (1917 - 1995) "Exchanging the News"

    Est: $5,000 - $8,000

    Emmett Fritz (Florida, 1917 - 1995) "Exchanging the News" Oil on Masonite. Signed lower left. Housed in Newcomb Macklin Frame. Provenance: Grable's Gift and Art Galleries, Oak Park, Illinois Sight Size: 25 x 30 in. Overall Framed Size: 33 x 37 in.

    Helmuth Stone
  • STUNNING EMMETT FRITZ ST. AUGUSTINE FLORIDA PAINTI
    Sep. 21, 2025

    STUNNING EMMETT FRITZ ST. AUGUSTINE FLORIDA PAINTI

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    FRITZ, Emmett John, (American, 1917-1995): St. Augustine Scene with Cathedral Basilica, Oil/Canvas, 25" x 30", signed lower left, encased in gilded gesso Newcomb-Macklin frame, 30.5" x 35.5".

    Burchard Galleries Inc
  • Emmett Fritz (USA 1917-1995) Lake Scene Oil/Board
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Emmett Fritz (USA 1917-1995) Lake Scene Oil/Board

    Est: $100 - $1,000

    Emmett John Fritz (AMERICAN / FLORIDA / NEW YORK, 1917–1995) Oil on Board "Lakeside with Boats and Boathouse" Oil painting on artist canvas board depicting a landscape scene with lake, boats and boathouse. Mounted in a gray painted wooden frame. Board measures approx. 12" H x 16" W. Frame measures approx. 18-1/4" H x 22-1/4" W. In overall good condition. Keywords: Emmett Fritz painting, Florida artist, lakeside landscape, boat house art, oil on board, mid-20th century American art, Emmett John Fritz framed oil, regionalist painting JD/B13/SH:16B

    Joshua Kodner
  • Emmett Fritz (USA 1917-1995) Landscape Ink / Paper
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Emmett Fritz (USA 1917-1995) Landscape Ink / Paper

    Est: $100 - $1,000

    Emmett John Fritz (AMERICAN / FLORIDA / NEW YORK, 1917 – 1995) Ink Drawing on Artist Cardboard "Landscape Scene"Ink work on artist cardboard paper depicting a landscape scene. Signed to lower right. Unframed. Paper measures approx. 14" height x 20" width. Some yellowing to paper; otherwise, in overall good condition. Keywords: Emmett John Fritz, Florida artist, American ink drawing, vintage landscape art, pen and ink, mid-century American art, collectible drawing, unframed artwork, New York artist

    Joshua Kodner
  • Emmett Fritz (USA 1917-1995) Townscape Watercolor
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Emmett Fritz (USA 1917-1995) Townscape Watercolor

    Est: $100 - $1,000

    Emmett John Fritz (AMERICAN / FLORIDA / NEW YORK, 1917 - 1995) watercolor work on paper depicting a tropical village townscape street scene. Signed to lower right. Mounted in wooden frame with mat behind acrylic screen. Measures approx. 8" height x 11" width to sight. Measures approx. 19 1/4" height x 23" width overall including frame. Appears in overall good condition. Keywords: Emmett John Fritz, tropical village, townscape street scene, watercolor on paper, signed painting, Florida artist, framed artwork, collectible American art

    Joshua Kodner
  • EMMETT FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST PERFECT BEACH DAY
    Jun. 21, 2025

    EMMETT FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST PERFECT BEACH DAY

    Est: $750 - $1,500

    Fritz, Emmett Florida Artist Painting. Oil on Masonite - signed lower left. Executed with brush. The lavender sky sets a dreamy tone, while gentle blue waves kiss the shore. Tall palms stand in quiet grace, their stillness echoing the peaceful rhythm of the scene. Board measures 11x14 framed to overall size of 14x17. Condition: Very Fine.

    Manor Auctions
  • St. Augustine Street Scene, Emmett Fritz.
    Jun. 14, 2025

    St. Augustine Street Scene, Emmett Fritz.

    Est: $300 - $600

    Artist(s): Emmett John Fritz (American, 1917-1995) Medium: Oil on canvas board. Signature(s): "Emmett Fritz", lower left. Paperwork: N/A Damage: General surface grime, signs of friction-related wear to the outer margins, and warping to the board from what appears to be water damage. Measurement(s): 12" x 16" (board), 16" x 20" (frame). In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.

    Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
  • Aviles Street, St. Augustine, Emmett J. Fritz.
    Jun. 14, 2025

    Aviles Street, St. Augustine, Emmett J. Fritz.

    Est: $300 - $600

    Artist(s): Emmett John Fritz (American, 1917-1995) Medium: Oil on canvas board. Signature(s): "Emmett Fritz", lower left. Location / title written en verso. Paperwork: N/A Damage: General surface grime, signs of friction-related wear to the outer margins, and warping to the board from what appears to be water damage. Measurement(s): 12" x 16" (board), 16" x 20" (frame). In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.

    Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
  • Emmett Fritz, American/Florida 1917-1995, “St. Augustine Street Scene”, oil on canvas board, 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm.), Frame: 11 1/2 x 13 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. (29.2 x 33.7 x 3.2 cm.)
    Jun. 06, 2025

    Emmett Fritz, American/Florida 1917-1995, “St. Augustine Street Scene”, oil on canvas board, 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm.), Frame: 11 1/2 x 13 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. (29.2 x 33.7 x 3.2 cm.)

    Est: $700 - $1,000

    Emmett Fritz American/Florida, 1917-1995 "St. Augustine Street Scene" oil on canvas board signed lower right, framed.

    Neal Auction Company
  • EMMETT FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST STUDY IN BLUE
    May. 24, 2025

    EMMETT FRITZ FLORIDA ARTIST STUDY IN BLUE

    Est: $750 - $1,500

    Fritz, Emmet (American, 1917-1995). Oil on canvas board - signed lower right. Executed in brush. In the Florida backwaters, a towering tree succumbs to the river's pull, crashing down in a spray of shimmering droplets. Reflections ripple and distort, as if the entire scene is melting into the water—an eerie, dreamlike moment where nature bends and sways in fluid motion. Board measures 16x20 framed to overall size of 20x24. Emmett Fritz was born John Emmett Fritz October 13, 1917 in Kansas City and died in Florida on November 29, 1995. He studied at Pratt Institute in 1937, and studied briefly with the noted Norman Rockwell. He painted landscapes in New England through the late 1930's and 1940's, and also worked as an illustrator and as cartoonist for the comic strip "Roxie West". In 1950, he left New York and moved to St. Augustine, Florida, where he became an active and much-loved member of the thriving artists' community. A prolific painter in both oil and watercolor, Fritz had great success in his own colorful impressionist style depicting Caribbean islands and particularly street scenes of St. Augustine and Palm Beach. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • Emmett Fritz (Am. 1917-1995), Wiscasset, Maine, Oil on canvasboard, framed
    Mar. 29, 2025

    Emmett Fritz (Am. 1917-1995), Wiscasset, Maine, Oil on canvasboard, framed

    Est: $600 - $800

    Emmett Fritz (Am. 1917-1995) Wiscasset, Maine Oil on canvasboard, framed Signed l.r. 11 7/8" x 15 7/8" actual, 16 1/4" x 20 3/8" framed

    Barridoff Auctions
  • EMMETT JOHN FRITZ PRINCE MURAT HOUSE PAINTING
    Mar. 16, 2025

    EMMETT JOHN FRITZ PRINCE MURAT HOUSE PAINTING

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    FRITZ, Emmett John, (American, 1917-1995): Prince Murat House, Oil/Board, 11” x 14”, signed lower right, unframed.

    Burchard Galleries Inc
  • EMMETT JOHN FRITZ "RIBERIA STREET" PAINTING
    Mar. 16, 2025

    EMMETT JOHN FRITZ "RIBERIA STREET" PAINTING

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    FRITZ, Emmett John, (American, 1917-1995): "Riberia Street, St. Augustine”, Oil/Board, 11.875” x 15.875”, signed lower right, unframed.

    Burchard Galleries Inc
  • EMMETT JOHN FRITZ SPANISH COURTYARD PAINTING
    Mar. 16, 2025

    EMMETT JOHN FRITZ SPANISH COURTYARD PAINTING

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    FRITZ, Emmett John, (American, 1917-1995): Spanish-style House Courtyard, Oil/Board, 15.875” x 20, signed lower left, unframed.

    Burchard Galleries Inc
  • EMMETT JOHN FRITZ "SUNDAY AFTER CHURCH" PAINTING
    Mar. 16, 2025

    EMMETT JOHN FRITZ "SUNDAY AFTER CHURCH" PAINTING

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    FRITZ, Emmett John, (American, 1917-1995): “Sunday After Church”, Oil/Board, 8” x 10”, signed lower right, unframed.

    Burchard Galleries Inc
  • ATTR Emmett John Fritz (FL,NY,1917-1995) oil painting
    Mar. 09, 2025

    ATTR Emmett John Fritz (FL,NY,1917-1995) oil painting

    Est: $475 - $600

    ARTIST: ATTRIBUTED TO Emmett John Fritz (Florida, New York, 1917 - 1995) TITLE: Autumn Lake Landscape MEDIUM: oil on canvas board CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. Some craquelure. Few scattered small inpaintings. ART SIZE: 12 x 16 inches / 30 x 40 cm FRAME SIZE: 18 x 22 inches / 45 x 55 cm SIGNATURE: lower right LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 140153 US SHIPPING: $79 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: The painter and illustrator professionally known as Emmett John Fritz (born John Emmett Fritz) was born on October 13, 1917 in Kansas City, Missouri. He studied art at Pratt Institute in New York graduating in 1937. Pratt Institute is a higher-learning graduate institution built with a focus on the fine arts, engineering, and architecture. Fritz also worked with Norman Rockwell for a brief period, becoming a known magazine and newspaper cartoonist for a comic strip called Roxie West, as well as an illustrator, before a move to Florida in 1950. Florida was a popular destination for many professionals because of commercial aspects surrounding tourism and for the State’s natural and exotic beauty. In Florida, Fritz discovered the city of St. Augustine. He also became committed to serious easel painting and watercolor at this time. His primary subjects were the St. Augustine landscape, capturing scenes of everyday life in the quaint walled city, and the architecture of the city. Although he had an indoor studio on St. George Street, Fritz preferred painting outside on city sidewalks and in a swift manner to capture the great vivacity of the bustling city. As an integral member of the city of St. Augustine, he is known to “have loved people, which you can see because people loved Emmett” said Andrew Kenneth Gay, a local art gallery owner in a St. Augustine Record article entitled, “The Great Search for Emmett Fritz,” in September of 2002. Gay continued, The wonderful thing about Emmett was not just the paintings, but the stories that he told that went with them. In 2004, the anniversary of his death in 1995 in St. Augustine, a group of townspeople organized the Emmett Fritz Memorial Exhibition to celebrate Fritz’s leadership in making St. Augustine a popular tourist destination for art afficionados from all over the United States and abroad. The city of St. Augustine is a historic, coastal city founded in 1565 with a definite Spanish heritage. Much of Fritz’s artwork depicts the colorful, traditional Spanish architecture of the walled city as a framework for the temperamental weather changes of a semi- tropical environment that often transform the look of the city. Like many artists who visited or moved to St. Augustine between the 1930s and 1950s, Fritz painted the many incarnations of America’s oldest city in hundreds of colorful and romantic images. Fritz adopted and perfected an impressionistic, painterly style that enabled him to capture the light and movement reflected in his artwork through his distinctive application of impasto and vigorous brushstroke. In Key Shrimper, ca. 1965, Fritz captures movement in the scene. A sense of motion can be observed in the way he paints the water, clouds, and even the palm tree - the palm swaying from the breeze, the clouds are swiftly passing by, the boat is rocked gently by the tide, and the water ripples and shines, reflecting the dazzling Florida sunlight with his characteristic use of white pigment. This highly painterly style, paired with his use of rich colors throughout his painting exhibits the vibrancy and life of the dockside. In contrast, View of Old Fort Castillo de San Marco is strikingly still, portraying a silent and serene topographical architecture. A master of light and shadow, Fritz depicts the intense midday light that enlivens color using a highly tinted palette. Saturated color is still seen in the flowers, and the shadows cast from the diagonal light through the ivy that guides the viewer’s eye in a circular motion throughout the painting.Fritz is arguably considered one of the most significant and popular painters of the St. Augustine and St. Johns County area. While capturing the beauty of the city and the surrounding areas, he became a well-known and beloved character of the greater St. Augustine area. His optimistic, colorful portrayals of the city, in all of its varied personalities, also suggests, to many critics of Florida painting, a sense of romantic melancholy and yearning.As a member of the St. Augustine Arts Club now known as the Arts Association of St. Augustine, he contributed profoundly to the growth of art in the area as he helped to stimulate a growing Florida School of Art. Information on the significance of Fritz and his prolific body of oil paintings and watercolors may be found in Robert Torcia’s The Lost Colony : Artists of St. Augustine 1930-1950 and in Reflections : Paintings of Florida 1865-1965 by Gary R. Libby.

    Broward Auction Gallery LLC
  • Emmett Fritz (Florida, 1917 - 1995)
    Feb. 16, 2025

    Emmett Fritz (Florida, 1917 - 1995)

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    Emmett Fritz (Florida, 1917 - 1995) "St Augustine Street Scene" Oil on Canvasboard. Signed lower right. Sight Size: 20 x 16 in. Overall Framed Size: 26 x 22 in.

    Helmuth Stone
  • EMMETT FRITZ (AMERICAN, 1917-1995)
    Jan. 31, 2025

    EMMETT FRITZ (AMERICAN, 1917-1995)

    Est: $500 - $1,500

    Emmett Fritz American, 1917-1995 Oil on board Signed lower left. Street scene, likely St. Augustine, with tropical plants and a man outside of a gate, framed.

    Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • EMMETT FRITZ (AMERICAN, 1917-1995)
    Jan. 31, 2025

    EMMETT FRITZ (AMERICAN, 1917-1995)

    Est: $300 - $600

    Emmett Fritz American, 1917-1995 Jamaica Oil on board Signed and titled lower left. Valley landscape with homes and figures, framed.

    Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • EMMETT FRITZ (AMERICAN, 1917-1995)
    Jan. 31, 2025

    EMMETT FRITZ (AMERICAN, 1917-1995)

    Est: $400 - $800

    Emmett Fritz American, 1917-1995 Bernard Street Looking West Oil on board Signed lower right and titled on verso. Summer street scene in St. Augustine, framed.

    Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • Painting of “old world st Augustine Florida” on board signed and framed Emmett John Fritz 1917-1995, 14”X 18” canvas
    Jan. 21, 2025

    Painting of “old world st Augustine Florida” on board signed and framed Emmett John Fritz 1917-1995, 14”X 18” canvas

    Est: -

    Painting of "old world st Augustine Florida" on board signed and framed Emmett John Fritz 1917-1995 14"X 18" canvas

    Ripley Auctions
  • Emmett Fritz (USA 1917-1995) Lake Scene Oil/Board
    Dec. 21, 2024

    Emmett Fritz (USA 1917-1995) Lake Scene Oil/Board

    Est: $100 - $1,000

    Emmett John Fritz (AMERICAN / FLORIDA / NEW YORK, 1917 - 1995) oil painting on artist canvas board depicting a landscape scene with lake, boats and boat house. Mounted in a gray painted wooden frame. Board measures approx. 12" height x 16" width. Measures approx. 18 1/4" height x 22 1/4" width overall including frame. Appears in overall good condition. JD/B13/SH:16B

    Joshua Kodner
  • Emmett Fritz (1917 - 1995) St Augustine
    Dec. 17, 2024

    Emmett Fritz (1917 - 1995) St Augustine

    Est: $200 - $300

    Emmett John Fritz (Florida, 1917 - 1995) Watercolor & Gouache on Paper. Signed lower right. Image Size: 9.75 x 7 in. Overall Framed Size: 16.75 x 13.75 in. Framed behind glass.

    Helmuth Stone
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