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Painter, Wood cutter, b. 1901 - d. 1970

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  • William H. Johnson, 1901-1970, Fisherman (No. 2)
    May. 16, 2026

    William H. Johnson, 1901-1970, Fisherman (No. 2)

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    William H. Johnson 1901-1970 Fisherman (No. 2) c. 1930-1935 woodblock print on cream paper 11 x 8 inches unsigned Provenance: the artist's estate/Holcha Krake to Holcha's sister, Nanna Johanna Voll, Nanna's niece and grandchild of the artist, Christoph Voll (Johnson's friend) REF: Willie and Holcha https://blackartauction.squarespace.com/willie-and-holcha

    Black Art Auction
  • William Henry Johnson, 1901-1970, Village Scene, Mixed Media
    Apr. 30, 2026

    William Henry Johnson, 1901-1970, Village Scene, Mixed Media

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    William Henry Johnson 1901-1970 Village Scene Mixed Media Signed l.r. "WH Johnson" Provenance: Inherited from Cuban-born great-grandmother, who was an art enthusiast, and passed down to the consignor.

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  • William Henry Johnson, 1901-1970, Ski Jump, lot of three works
    Dec. 13, 2025

    William Henry Johnson, 1901-1970, Ski Jump, lot of three works

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    William Henry Johnson 1901-1970 Ski Jump, lot of three works three pencil sketches related to Johnson's painting, "Ski Jump" (c. 1939-1946) https://americanart.si.edu/artwork/ski-jump-12023 a. 4-3/4 x 8 inches (stamped) b. 4-3/4 x 8 inches (stamped) c. 6-1/4 x 9-3/8 inches (stamped, signed) marked with estate stamp: Tilhorer Niels Lindberg. Nr.Broby. Fyn. ( From the collection of Niels Lindberg. Nr. Broby. Funen. Provenance: the estate of Niels Lindberg, to a private collection, Copenhagen, Denmark. Josephine Rydeng, Johnson scholar writes: These studies may have been created during William H. Johnson’s time in Norway, where skiing is deeply embedded in national identity. In Norwegian culture, skiing is more than a sport—it is a symbol of heritage and resilience, often associated with the landscape and rural traditions. As an old saying goes, “Norwegians are born with skis on their feet,” reflecting how integral skiing is to the country’s self-image. The three sketches may have served as visual studies for William H. Johnson’s tempera-on-paper work Ski Jump (ca. 1939–1946)

    Black Art Auction
  • William Henry Johnson, 1901-1970, Interior of a Ballroom
    Dec. 13, 2025

    William Henry Johnson, 1901-1970, Interior of a Ballroom

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    William Henry Johnson 1901-1970 Interior of a Ballroom 1939-1942 wax pastel on Hahnermuhle paper 12 x 19 inches signed verso marked with estate stamp: Tilhorer Niels Lindberg. Nr.Broby. Fyn. ( From the collection of Niels Lindberg. Nr. Broby. Funen. Provenance: the estate of Niels Lindberg, to a private collection, Copenhagen, Denmark. Niels Lindberg ( 1886-1974) Danish Painter, collector, chairman of the Association of Funen Artists in Odense from 1928-1933 and co-founder of the art exhibition building “Filosoffen” built in Odense 1933. By accounts, Niels Lindberg was very sympathetic to the struggles that emerging artists had and was known for his large private library of art books which was open to the public. Niels Lindberg was also the owner of a paint supplies store from 1912-1945. An old inventory list from the Lindberg estate shows he owned 20 Johnson prints and sketches as well as at least 2 oil paintings. inscribed top center (in negative area): “Sölvgråt” (Norwegian/Danish for “silvery-gray”) Josephine Rydeng, Johnson scholar writes: William H. Johnson. Ballroom interior. ( Savoy ) Pastel on paper. Date ca. 1944-1945 This sketch by William H. Johnson is a loose, expressive study rendered in colored pencil, likely created as preparatory work or as a spontaneous exploration of space, color, and movement. Its abstracted style and rapid execution suggest it functioned as a visual note, capturing compositional ideas or atmospheric impressions in real time. The drawing reflects Johnson’s intuitive process and his tendency to record fleeting moments with immediacy and energy

    Black Art Auction
  • William Henry Johnson, 1901-1970, Still Life of Flowers
    Dec. 13, 2025

    William Henry Johnson, 1901-1970, Still Life of Flowers

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    William Henry Johnson 1901-1970 Still Life of Flowers 1942-1946 wax pastel on wove paper 15 x 10 inches 19 x 12-1/2 inches (full sheet) signed verso Wm H. Johnson marked with estate stamp: Tilhorer Niels Lindberg. Nr.Broby. Fyn. ( From the collection of Niels Lindberg. Nr. Broby. Funen. Provenance: the estate of Niels Lindberg, to a private collection, Copenhagen, Denmark. Niels Lindberg ( 1886-1974) Danish Painter, collector, chairman of the Association of Funen Artists in Odense from 1928-1933 and co-founder of the art exhibition building “Filosoffen” built in Odense 1933. By accounts, Niels Lindberg was very sympathetic to the struggles that emerging artists had and was known for his large private library of art books which was open to the public. Niels Lindberg was also the owner of a paint supplies store from 1912-1945. An old inventory list from the Lindberg estate shows he owned 20 Johnson prints and sketches as well as at least 2 oil paintings. Josephine Rydeng, Johnson scholar writes: William H. Johnson. Floral still-life. Tulips in glass vase. Pastel on paper. Date ca. 1944-1945 This pastel study marks a pivotal point in William H. Johnson’s journey toward visual clarity. Compared to his earlier expressive floral works, this pastel demonstrates a clear stylistic shift. While Johnsons earlier works are emotionally charged, with thick, swirling brushstrokes and a brooding palette, the pastel introduces lighter lines, brighter colors, and the early signs of compositional order. It reflects his growing interest in simplification, abstraction, and color as form—hallmarks of the folk-inspired modernism that would define his mature work. This pastel work offers valuable insight into Johnson’s artistic process—revealing the underpinnings of his later, more iconic compositions. It’s not merely a sketch; it’s a key to understanding how he moved from expressive immediacy to symbolic clarity

    Black Art Auction
  • William Johnson, 1901-1970, Gold Fish
    Dec. 13, 2025

    William Johnson, 1901-1970, Gold Fish

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    William Johnson 1901-1970 Gold Fish c. 1930s oil on rough-hewn canvas 15 x 12 inches signed

    Black Art Auction
  • William H. Johnson (1901-1970), Breakdown, circa 1941.
    Oct. 07, 2025

    William H. Johnson (1901-1970), Breakdown, circa 1941.

    Est: $40,000 - $60,000

    William H. Johnson (1901-1970) Breakdown. Color pochoir with hand additions on wove paper, circa 1941. With a typed label affixed to the verso.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • William H. Johnson, (1901-1970), Chalets by Jostedal Glacier (Norway Scene), circa 1938.
    Oct. 07, 2025

    William H. Johnson, (1901-1970), Chalets by Jostedal Glacier (Norway Scene), circa 1938.

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    William H. Johnson (1901-1970) Chalets by Jostedal Glacier (Norway Scene). Woodcut on a heavy, fibrous buff paper, circa 1937. Inscribed "Norway Scene" in pencil and with a nude sketch in pencil, verso. Titled and inscribed with the Harmon Foundation's inventory number "NOR-331(2)" by the Harmon Foundation in pencil on the frame back board.

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  • William H. Johnson (1901-1970) Off to War, circa 1941-42.
    Oct. 07, 2025

    William H. Johnson (1901-1970) Off to War, circa 1941-42.

    Est: $60,000 - $90,000

    William H. Johnson (1901-1970) Off to War. Color screenprint and pochoir with hand additions on wove paper, circa 1941-42. With the title and Harmon Foundation inventory number "FO-300A" in pencil, upper right verso. With a typed label affixed to the verso.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Soldiers Running, Attributed to William H. Johnson
    Oct. 04, 2025

    Soldiers Running, Attributed to William H. Johnson

    Est: $150 - $300

    Artist(s): Attributed to William Henry Johnson (American, 1901-1970). Medium: Oil on board painting. Signature(s): Artist's name is written faintly en verso, but is otherwise unsigned. Paperwork: N/A Condition: Darkened varnish, as well as damage to the aforementioned (lower middle). Measurement(s): 12" x 16" (board), 15 1/2" x 19 1/2" (frame). In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.

    Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
  • William E. Johnson, Untitled (Riders Near Spanish Peaks), ca. 1970
    May. 08, 2025

    William E. Johnson, Untitled (Riders Near Spanish Peaks), ca. 1970

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    William E. Johnson (1925 - 2003) Untitled (Riders Near Spanish Peaks), ca. 1970 oil on canvas signed lower right: BILL JOHNSON

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, CARNIVAL, DENMARK, Watercolor, ink and graphite on paper, Sight: 16 1/8 x 21 3/8 in. (41 x 54.3 cm.), Frame: 24 x 28 3/4 in. (61 x 73 cm.)
    Apr. 29, 2025

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, CARNIVAL, DENMARK, Watercolor, ink and graphite on paper, Sight: 16 1/8 x 21 3/8 in. (41 x 54.3 cm.), Frame: 24 x 28 3/4 in. (61 x 73 cm.)

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON AMERICAN, 1901-1970 CARNIVAL, DENMARK Watercolor, ink and graphite on paper Verso inscribed: Carnival Wm H. Johnson Catalogue note: The buildings in the background would suggest that the location of the fun fair is in Denmark. Jonhnson and his wife Krake took a bicycle tour across Jutland from October to December of 1934 culminating in a joint exhibition at the Aarhus Art Building in December. Josephine Rydeng, suggests that this could be the fair ground for Children's Aid Day (Børnehjælpsdagen) in Aarhus, Denmark. Jospehine Rydeng author of Holcha Krake (1885-1944) was kind enough to provide this information.

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  • HOLCHA KRAKE JOHNSON, DANISH 1885-1944, HARBOR SCENE - SVOLVAER, LOFOTEN, NORWAY, Watercolor, crayon on paper, Sight: 10 3/4 x 8 in. (27.3 x 20.3 cm.), Frame: 17 x 13 in. (43.2 x 33 cm.)
    Apr. 29, 2025

    HOLCHA KRAKE JOHNSON, DANISH 1885-1944, HARBOR SCENE - SVOLVAER, LOFOTEN, NORWAY, Watercolor, crayon on paper, Sight: 10 3/4 x 8 in. (27.3 x 20.3 cm.), Frame: 17 x 13 in. (43.2 x 33 cm.)

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    HOLCHA KRAKE JOHNSON DANISH, 1885-1944 HARBOR SCENE - SVOLVAER, LOFOTEN, NORWAY Watercolor, crayon on paper Lower right signed with artists initials: HKJ Catalogue Note: Holcha Krake a Danish textile, ceramist and watercolorist and wife of Harlem Renaissance Artist William H. Johnson. This work was done by Hocha whilst the couple were traveling together in Norway between 1935 and 1938. We are grateful to Josephine Rydeng who kindly shared this information. see her online biography https://issuu.com/josephinerydeng/docs/holcha_krake_1885-1944_

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  • WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, BOATS AT HARBOR, Watercolor, Sight: 14 x 16 1/2 in. (35.6 x 41.9 cm.), Frame: 20 x 23 1/2 in. (50.8 x 59.7 cm.)
    Apr. 29, 2025

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, BOATS AT HARBOR, Watercolor, Sight: 14 x 16 1/2 in. (35.6 x 41.9 cm.), Frame: 20 x 23 1/2 in. (50.8 x 59.7 cm.)

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON AMERICAN, 1901-1970 BOATS AT HARBOR Watercolor Unsigned

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  • WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, JITTERBUGS I, Screenprint on cardstock, Sight: 15 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. (39.4 x 34.9 cm.), Frame: 25 x 19 in. (63.5 x 48.3 cm.)
    Apr. 29, 2025

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, JITTERBUGS I, Screenprint on cardstock, Sight: 15 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. (39.4 x 34.9 cm.), Frame: 25 x 19 in. (63.5 x 48.3 cm.)

    Est: $80,000 - $120,000

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON AMERICAN, 1901-1970 JITTERBUGS I Screenprint on cardstock Verso: unfinished version of the same work; Verso Harmon Foundation label and inventory number: C FO-259 (8) /JITTERBUGS I/ WILLIAM H. JOHNSON 16 x 11

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  • WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, BAZAARS BEHIND OSLO DOMKIRKE, CIRCA 1935, Woodcut in colors, Sheet: 14 3/4 x 15 1/4 in. (37.5 x 38.7 cm.); Sight: 14 x 14 in. (35.6 x 35.6 cm.), Frame: 22 x 20 5/8 in. (55.9 x 5
    Feb. 12, 2025

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, BAZAARS BEHIND OSLO DOMKIRKE, CIRCA 1935, Woodcut in colors, Sheet: 14 3/4 x 15 1/4 in. (37.5 x 38.7 cm.); Sight: 14 x 14 in. (35.6 x 35.6 cm.), Frame: 22 x 20 5/8 in. (55.9 x 5

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON AMERICAN, 1901-1970 BAZAARS BEHIND OSLO DOMKIRKE, CIRCA 1935 Woodcut in colors

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  • WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, ROOFTOPS, DENMARK, Watercolor and pencil on paper, Sheet: 14 3/4 x 18 3/4 in. (37.5 x 47.6 cm.); Sight: 13 1/2 x 17 in. (34.3 x 43.2 cm.), Frame: 21 x 24 1/2 in. (53.3 x 62.2 cm
    Feb. 12, 2025

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, ROOFTOPS, DENMARK, Watercolor and pencil on paper, Sheet: 14 3/4 x 18 3/4 in. (37.5 x 47.6 cm.); Sight: 13 1/2 x 17 in. (34.3 x 43.2 cm.), Frame: 21 x 24 1/2 in. (53.3 x 62.2 cm

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON AMERICAN, 1901-1970 ROOFTOPS, DENMARK Watercolor and pencil on paper Lower left signed: W. H. Johnson There is a similar version of this work at the Smithsonian American Art Museum (https://americanart.si.edu/artwork/rooftops-denmark-11995).

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  • WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, SAILBOATS, Watercolor, Sheet: 11 1/4 x 17 in. (28.6 x 43.2 cm.); Sight: 10 x 14 1/2 in. (25.4 x 36.8 cm.), Frame: 17 1/4 x 21 3/8 in. (43.8 x 54.3 cm.)
    Feb. 12, 2025

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, SAILBOATS, Watercolor, Sheet: 11 1/4 x 17 in. (28.6 x 43.2 cm.); Sight: 10 x 14 1/2 in. (25.4 x 36.8 cm.), Frame: 17 1/4 x 21 3/8 in. (43.8 x 54.3 cm.)

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON AMERICAN, 1901-1970 SAILBOATS Watercolor Lower right signed: W.H. Johnson; verso partial painting.

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  • WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, JITTERBUGS V, 1941-42, Silkscreen on machine made smooth wove paper, Sheet: 17 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. (44.5 x 28.6 cm.); Sight: 16 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (41.9 x 26.7 cm.), Frame: 25 x 19 i
    Feb. 12, 2025

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, JITTERBUGS V, 1941-42, Silkscreen on machine made smooth wove paper, Sheet: 17 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. (44.5 x 28.6 cm.); Sight: 16 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (41.9 x 26.7 cm.), Frame: 25 x 19 i

    Est: $70,000 - $90,000

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON AMERICAN, 1901-1970 JITTERBUGS V, 1941-42 Silkscreen on machine made smooth wove paper Verso inscribed: FO-259-A / JITTERBUGS III (V)* / Silkscreen; verso on dust paper: Harmon Foundation label and inventory number: B. FO-259A /JITTERBUGS III (V)* / WILLIAM H. JOHNSON/ SILKSCREEN *Though inscribed as Jitterbugs III the work is clearly the same as Jitterbugs V, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Douglas E. Younger 1971-136; Jitterbugs V, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 1967.59.1101; Jitterbugs V. Hampton University Museum Virginia, 67.130; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Jitterbugs V, 1999.529.78; and Jitterbugs VI, Whitney Museum of American Art, 95.54 Catalogue Note: William Johnson was an integral member of the Harlem Renaissance, the African American intellectual and cultural revival that emerged in New York City in the 1920s. Johnson learned screenprinting at the Works Progress Administration's Harlem Community Art Center (HCAC). He created his vibrant Jitterbugs series while teaching classes at HCAC from around 1940 to 1942. Johnson's screenprints captured aspects of modern Black life, with the Jitterbugs series celebrating dancing and Jazz music. "Jazz to me," wrote Langston Hughes, "is one of the inherent expressions of Negro life in America ... Let the blare of Negro jazz bands and the bellowing voice of Bessie Smith singing Blues penetrate the closed ears of the colored near-intellectuals until they learn and perhaps understand." (Powell, Richard J., et al. The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism. Edited by Denise Murrell, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2024. P. 18) "By almost any standard, William H. Johnson (1901-1970) can be considered a major American artist. He produced hundreds of works in a virtuosic, eclectic career that spanned several decades as well as several continents. It was not until very recently, however, that his work began to receive the attention it deserves. Born in South Carolina to a poor African-American family, Johnson moved to New York at age seventeen. Working a variety of jobs, he saved enough money to pay for an art education at the prestigious National Academy of Design. His mastery of the academy's rigorous standards gained him both numerous awards and the respect of his teachers and fellow students. Johnson spent the late 1920s in France, absorbing the lessons of modernism. As a result, his work became more expressive and emotional. During this same period, he met and fell in love with Danish artist Holcha Krake, whom he married in 1930. The couple spent most of the '30s in Scandinavia, where Johnson's interest in primitivism and folk art began to have a noticeable impact on his work. Returning with Holcha to the U.S. in 1938, Johnson immersed himself in the traditions of Afro-America, producing work characterized by its stunning, eloquent, folk art simplicity. A Greenwich Village resident, he became a familiar, if somewhat aloof, figure on the New York art scene. He was also a well-established part of the African-American artistic community at a time when most black artists were still riding the crest of the Harlem Renaissance. Although Johnson enjoyed a certain degree of success as an artist in this country and abroad, financial security remained elusive. Following his wife's death in 1944, Johnson's physical and mental health declined dramatically. In a tragic and drawn-out conclusion to a life of immense creativity, Johnson spent his last twenty-three years in a state hospital on Long Island. By the time of his death in 1970, he had slipped into obscurity. After his death, his entire life's work was almost disposed of to save storage fees, but it was rescued by friends at the last moment." (Source Smithsonian American Art Museum online)

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  • AFTER WILLIAM H. JOHNSON AMERICAN PAINTING GIRLFRIEND
    Feb. 01, 2025

    AFTER WILLIAM H. JOHNSON AMERICAN PAINTING GIRLFRIEND

    Est: $100 - $150

    After William Henry Johnson, American, 1901 to 1970, an oil painting on board depicting two figures, titled Girlfriend. Framed. Born in Florence, South Carolina, he became a student at the National Academy of Design in New York City, working with Charles Webster Hawthorne. He later lived and worked in France, where he was exposed to modernism. Mid Century American Paintings And Art Collectibles.

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  • AMERICAN PAINTING ATTR TO WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON
    Feb. 01, 2025

    AMERICAN PAINTING ATTR TO WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON

    Est: $100 - $150

    Attributed to William Henry Johnson, American, 1901 to 1970, an oil painting on board depicting running figures. Framed. With the provenance info mounted to the back. Born in Florence, South Carolina, he became a student at the National Academy of Design in New York City, working with Charles Webster Hawthorne. He later lived and worked in France, where he was exposed to modernism. Mid Century American Paintings And Art Collectibles.

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  • AMERICAN PAINTING ATTR TO WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON
    Feb. 01, 2025

    AMERICAN PAINTING ATTR TO WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON

    Est: $100 - $150

    Attributed to William Henry Johnson, American, 1901 to 1970, an oil painting on board depicting a surrealist composition with figures. Framed. With the provenance info mounted to the back. Born in Florence, South Carolina, he became a student at the National Academy of Design in New York City, working with Charles Webster Hawthorne. He later lived and worked in France, where he was exposed to modernism. Mid Century American Paintings And Art Collectibles.

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  • OIL PORTRAIT PAINTING OF WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON
    Feb. 01, 2025

    OIL PORTRAIT PAINTING OF WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON

    Est: $100 - $150

    An oil painting on board depicting a portrait of artist William Henry Johnson, American 1901 to 1970. The artist is depicted sitting, looking at the viewer in the process of painting. Bears a sticker on the back side with inscription. Framed. William Henry Johnson was an American painter. Johnsons style evolved from realism to expressionism to a powerful folk style, for which he is best known. A substantial collection of his paintings, watercolors, and prints is held by the Smithsonian American Art Museum, which has organized and circulated major exhibitions of his works. American Fine Art, Landscape Paintings, Wall Art, and Collectibles.

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  • William H. Johnson, 1901-1970, Fisherman (No. 2)
    Dec. 14, 2024

    William H. Johnson, 1901-1970, Fisherman (No. 2)

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    William H. Johnson 1901-1970 Fisherman (No. 2) c. 1930-1935 woodblock print on cream paper 11 x 8 inches unsigned Provenance: the artist's estate/Holcha Krake to Holcha's sister, Nanna Johanna Voll, Nanna's niece and grandchild of the artist, Christoph Voll (Johnson's friend) REF: Willie and Holcha https://blackartauction.squarespace.com/willie-and-holcha

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  • Wiliam H. Johnson, 1901-1970, Outdoor Girl
    Dec. 14, 2024

    Wiliam H. Johnson, 1901-1970, Outdoor Girl

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Wiliam H. Johnson 1901-1970 Outdoor Girl 1935-1938 woodcut print on cream paper 10 x 10-1/2 inches unsigned Provenance: the artist's estate/Holcha Krake to Holcha's sister, Nanna Johanna Voll, Nanna's niece and grandchild of the artist, Christoph Voll (Johnson's friend) REF: Willie and Holcha. https://blackartauction.squarespace.com/willie-and-holcha

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  • AMERICAN WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON OIL PAINTING
    Oct. 26, 2024

    AMERICAN WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON OIL PAINTING

    Est: $100 - $150

    William Henry Johnson, 1901 to 1970, American oil on canvas painting. Signed upper left. Framed. The painting depicts two goldfish. Note: Johnsons style evolved from realism to expressionism to a powerful folk style, for which he is best known. A substantial collection of his paintings, watercolors, and prints is held by the Smithsonian American Art Museum, which has organized and circulated major exhibitions of his works. Vintage Naive Expressionist Paintings, Wall Art, Home Decor, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork.

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  • WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, HARBOR SCENE, Watercolor on paper, Sheet: 10 1/4 x 13 3/4 in. (26 x 34.9 cm.); Sight: 9 1/2 x 13 1/4 in. (24.1 x 33.7 cm.), Frame: 16 x 19 1/2 in. (40.6 x 49.5 cm.)
    Oct. 08, 2024

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, HARBOR SCENE, Watercolor on paper, Sheet: 10 1/4 x 13 3/4 in. (26 x 34.9 cm.); Sight: 9 1/2 x 13 1/4 in. (24.1 x 33.7 cm.), Frame: 16 x 19 1/2 in. (40.6 x 49.5 cm.)

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON AMERICAN, 1901-1970 HARBOR SCENE Watercolor on paper Lower right signed: W.H. Johnson Catalogue Note: "By almost any standard, William H. Johnson (1901–1970) can be considered a major American artist. He produced hundreds of works in a virtuosic, eclectic career that spanned several decades as well as several continents. It was not until very recently, however, that his work began to receive the attention it deserves. Born in South Carolina to a poor African-American family, Johnson moved to New York at age seventeen. Working a variety of jobs, he saved enough money to pay for an art education at the prestigious National Academy of Design. His mastery of the academy's rigorous standards gained him both numerous awards and the respect of his teachers and fellow students. Johnson spent the late 1920s in France, absorbing the lessons of modernism. As a result, his work became more expressive and emotional. During this same period, he met and fell in love with Danish artist Holcha Krake, whom he married in 1930. The couple spent most of the '30s in Scandinavia, where Johnson's interest in primitivism and folk art began to have a noticeable impact on his work. Returning with Holcha to the U.S. in 1938, Johnson immersed himself in the traditions of Afro-America, producing work characterized by its stunning, eloquent, folk art simplicity. A Greenwich Village resident, he became a familiar, if somewhat aloof, figure on the New York art scene. He was also a well-established part of the African-American artistic community at a time when most black artists were still riding the crest of the Harlem Renaissance. Although Johnson enjoyed a certain degree of success as an artist in this country and abroad, financial security remained elusive. Following his wife's death in 1944, Johnson's physical and mental health declined dramatically. In a tragic and drawn-out conclusion to a life of immense creativity, Johnson spent his last twenty-three years in a state hospital on Long Island. By the time of his death in 1970, he had slipped into obscurity. After his death, his entire life's work was almost disposed of to save storage fees, but it was rescued by friends at the last moment." (Source Smithsonian American Art Museum online)

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  • WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, CHALETS, NORWAY, Watercolor on paper, Sight: 12 1/2 x 19 1/8 in. (31.8 x 48.6 cm.), Frame: 19 x 25 in. (48.3 x 63.5 cm.)
    Oct. 08, 2024

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, CHALETS, NORWAY, Watercolor on paper, Sight: 12 1/2 x 19 1/8 in. (31.8 x 48.6 cm.), Frame: 19 x 25 in. (48.3 x 63.5 cm.)

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON AMERICAN, 1901-1970 CHALETS, NORWAY Watercolor on paper Verso: black and white composition. Catalogue Note: "By almost any standard, William H. Johnson (1901–1970) can be considered a major American artist. He produced hundreds of works in a virtuosic, eclectic career that spanned several decades as well as several continents. It was not until very recently, however, that his work began to receive the attention it deserves. Born in South Carolina to a poor African-American family, Johnson moved to New York at age seventeen. Working a variety of jobs, he saved enough money to pay for an art education at the prestigious National Academy of Design. His mastery of the academy's rigorous standards gained him both numerous awards and the respect of his teachers and fellow students. Johnson spent the late 1920s in France, absorbing the lessons of modernism. As a result, his work became more expressive and emotional. During this same period, he met and fell in love with Danish artist Holcha Krake, whom he married in 1930. The couple spent most of the '30s in Scandinavia, where Johnson's interest in primitivism and folk art began to have a noticeable impact on his work. Returning with Holcha to the U.S. in 1938, Johnson immersed himself in the traditions of Afro-America, producing work characterized by its stunning, eloquent, folk art simplicity. A Greenwich Village resident, he became a familiar, if somewhat aloof, figure on the New York art scene. He was also a well-established part of the African-American artistic community at a time when most black artists were still riding the crest of the Harlem Renaissance. Although Johnson enjoyed a certain degree of success as an artist in this country and abroad, financial security remained elusive. Following his wife's death in 1944, Johnson's physical and mental health declined dramatically. In a tragic and drawn-out conclusion to a life of immense creativity, Johnson spent his last twenty-three years in a state hospital on Long Island. By the time of his death in 1970, he had slipped into obscurity. After his death, his entire life's work was almost disposed of to save storage fees, but it was rescued by friends at the last moment." (Source Smithsonian American Art Museum online)

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  • WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, CHALETS BY JOSTEDAL GLACIER, ca. 1937, Hand colored woodcut on paper, Sheet: 12 x 17 1/4 in. (30.5 x 43.8 cm.); Sight: 11 1/4 x 16 1/2 in. (28.6 x 41.9 cm.), Frame: 18 1/2 x 23
    Oct. 08, 2024

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, CHALETS BY JOSTEDAL GLACIER, ca. 1937, Hand colored woodcut on paper, Sheet: 12 x 17 1/4 in. (30.5 x 43.8 cm.); Sight: 11 1/4 x 16 1/2 in. (28.6 x 41.9 cm.), Frame: 18 1/2 x 23

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON AMERICAN, 1901-1970 CHALETS BY JOSTEDAL GLACIER, ca. 1937 Hand colored woodcut on paper Verso inscribed on dust jacket: NOR - 331 (c) / Chalets by Jostedal Glacier / W-20 / H-16 / Chalets by Jostedal Glacier / Nor - 331 (A-1) / William H. Johnson Catalogue Note: "By almost any standard, William H. Johnson (1901–1970) can be considered a major American artist. He produced hundreds of works in a virtuosic, eclectic career that spanned several decades as well as several continents. It was not until very recently, however, that his work began to receive the attention it deserves. Born in South Carolina to a poor African-American family, Johnson moved to New York at age seventeen. Working a variety of jobs, he saved enough money to pay for an art education at the prestigious National Academy of Design. His mastery of the academy's rigorous standards gained him both numerous awards and the respect of his teachers and fellow students. Johnson spent the late 1920s in France, absorbing the lessons of modernism. As a result, his work became more expressive and emotional. During this same period, he met and fell in love with Danish artist Holcha Krake, whom he married in 1930. The couple spent most of the '30s in Scandinavia, where Johnson's interest in primitivism and folk art began to have a noticeable impact on his work. Returning with Holcha to the U.S. in 1938, Johnson immersed himself in the traditions of Afro-America, producing work characterized by its stunning, eloquent, folk art simplicity. A Greenwich Village resident, he became a familiar, if somewhat aloof, figure on the New York art scene. He was also a well-established part of the African-American artistic community at a time when most black artists were still riding the crest of the Harlem Renaissance. Although Johnson enjoyed a certain degree of success as an artist in this country and abroad, financial security remained elusive. Following his wife's death in 1944, Johnson's physical and mental health declined dramatically. In a tragic and drawn-out conclusion to a life of immense creativity, Johnson spent his last twenty-three years in a state hospital on Long Island. By the time of his death in 1970, he had slipped into obscurity. After his death, his entire life's work was almost disposed of to save storage fees, but it was rescued by friends at the last moment." (Source Smithsonian American Art Museum online)

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  • WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, STILL LIFE, Oil on burlap, 23 x 17 in. (58.4 x 43.2 cm.), Frame: 29 x 23 in. (73.7 x 58.4 cm.)
    Oct. 08, 2024

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, STILL LIFE, Oil on burlap, 23 x 17 in. (58.4 x 43.2 cm.), Frame: 29 x 23 in. (73.7 x 58.4 cm.)

    Est: $20,000 - $40,000

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON AMERICAN, 1901-1970 STILL LIFE Oil on burlap Lower right signed W. H. Johnson Catalogue Note: "By almost any standard, William H. Johnson (1901–1970) can be considered a major American artist. He produced hundreds of works in a virtuosic, eclectic career that spanned several decades as well as several continents. It was not until very recently, however, that his work began to receive the attention it deserves. Born in South Carolina to a poor African-American family, Johnson moved to New York at age seventeen. Working a variety of jobs, he saved enough money to pay for an art education at the prestigious National Academy of Design. His mastery of the academy's rigorous standards gained him both numerous awards and the respect of his teachers and fellow students. Johnson spent the late 1920s in France, absorbing the lessons of modernism. As a result, his work became more expressive and emotional. During this same period, he met and fell in love with Danish artist Holcha Krake, whom he married in 1930. The couple spent most of the '30s in Scandinavia, where Johnson's interest in primitivism and folk art began to have a noticeable impact on his work. Returning with Holcha to the U.S. in 1938, Johnson immersed himself in the traditions of Afro-America, producing work characterized by its stunning, eloquent, folk art simplicity. A Greenwich Village resident, he became a familiar, if somewhat aloof, figure on the New York art scene. He was also a well-established part of the African-American artistic community at a time when most black artists were still riding the crest of the Harlem Renaissance. Although Johnson enjoyed a certain degree of success as an artist in this country and abroad, financial security remained elusive. Following his wife's death in 1944, Johnson's physical and mental health declined dramatically. In a tragic and drawn-out conclusion to a life of immense creativity, Johnson spent his last twenty-three years in a state hospital on Long Island. By the time of his death in 1970, he had slipped into obscurity. After his death, his entire life's work was almost disposed of to save storage fees, but it was rescued by friends at the last moment." (Source Smithsonian American Art Museum online)

    Potomack Company
  • WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, THREE CHILDREN. ca. 1940, Screenprint on blue wove paper, Image: 15 3/4 x 11 1/2 in. (40 x 29.2 cm.), Full sheet: 16 3/4 x 11 1/2 in. (42.5 x 29.2 cm.), Frame: 25 x 19 in. (63.5
    Oct. 08, 2024

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, THREE CHILDREN. ca. 1940, Screenprint on blue wove paper, Image: 15 3/4 x 11 1/2 in. (40 x 29.2 cm.), Full sheet: 16 3/4 x 11 1/2 in. (42.5 x 29.2 cm.), Frame: 25 x 19 in. (63.5

    Est: $60,000 - $90,000

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON AMERICAN, 1901-1970 THREE CHILDREN. ca. 1940 Screenprint on blue wove paper Verso inscribed: Three Children / FO - 179 - (13)/ WILLIAM H. JOHNSON; Harmon Foundation label and inventory number: D. FO-179 (13) / THREE CHILDREN / WILLIAM H. JOHNSON Catalogue note: The Metropolitan Museum of Art has another pull: William Henry Johnson "Three Children" (acc. no. 1999.529.82); SAAM also has a screenprint on paper (acc. no. 1967.59.1020) "By almost any standard, William H. Johnson (1901-1970) can be considered a major American artist. He produced hundreds of works in a virtuosic, eclectic career that spanned several decades as well as several continents. It was not until very recently, however, that his work began to receive the attention it deserves. Born in South Carolina to a poor African-American family, Johnson moved to New York at age seventeen. Working a variety of jobs, he saved enough money to pay for an art education at the prestigious National Academy of Design. His mastery of the academy's rigorous standards gained him both numerous awards and the respect of his teachers and fellow students. Johnson spent the late 1920s in France, absorbing the lessons of modernism. As a result, his work became more expressive and emotional. During this same period, he met and fell in love with Danish artist Holcha Krake, whom he married in 1930. The couple spent most of the '30s in Scandinavia, where Johnson's interest in primitivism and folk art began to have a noticeable impact on his work. Returning with Holcha to the U.S. in 1938, Johnson immersed himself in the traditions of Afro-America, producing work characterized by its stunning, eloquent, folk art simplicity. A Greenwich Village resident, he became a familiar, if somewhat aloof, figure on the New York art scene. He was also a well-established part of the African-American artistic community at a time when most black artists were still riding the crest of the Harlem Renaissance. Although Johnson enjoyed a certain degree of success as an artist in this country and abroad, financial security remained elusive. Following his wife's death in 1944, Johnson's physical and mental health declined dramatically. In a tragic and drawn-out conclusion to a life of immense creativity, Johnson spent his last twenty-three years in a state hospital on Long Island. By the time of his death in 1970, he had slipped into obscurity. After his death, his entire life's work was almost disposed of to save storage fees, but it was rescued by friends at the last moment." (Source Smithsonian American Art Museum online)

    Potomack Company
  • WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, JITTERBUGS II, ca. 1941, Screenprint on newsprint, Sight 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.); Full sheet: 17 x 14 1/4 in. (43.2 x 36.2 cm.), Frame: 25 x 19 in. (63.5 x 48.3 cm.)
    Oct. 08, 2024

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON, AMERICAN 1901-1970, JITTERBUGS II, ca. 1941, Screenprint on newsprint, Sight 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.); Full sheet: 17 x 14 1/4 in. (43.2 x 36.2 cm.), Frame: 25 x 19 in. (63.5 x 48.3 cm.)

    Est: $70,000 - $90,000

    WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON AMERICAN, 1901-1970 JITTERBUGS II, ca. 1941 Screenprint on newsprint Verso label: FO - 304 / JITTERBUGS II / William H. Johnson / A; verso on dust paper: Harmon Foundation label and inventory number: A. FO-304 /JITTERBUGS II / WILLIAM H. JOHNSON This work is one of three known silkscreens on newsprint of Jitterbugs II (SAAM acc. nos: 1971.134 and 1971.135) Catalogue note: William Johnson was an integral member of the Harlem Renaissance, the African American intellectual and cultural revival that emerged in New York City in the 1920s. Johnson learned screenprinting at the Works Progress Administration's Harlem Community Art Center (HCAC). He created his vibrant Jitterbugs series while teaching classes at HCAC from around 1940 to 1942. Johnson's screenprints captured aspects of modern Black life, with the Jitterbugs series celebrating dancing and Jazz music. "Jazz to me," wrote Langston Hughes, "is one of the inherent expressions of Negro life in America ... Let the blare of Negro jazz bands and the bellowing voice of Bessie Smith singing Blues penetrate the closed ears of the colored near-intellectuals until they learn and perhaps understand." (Powell, Richard J., et al. The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism. Edited by Denise Murrell, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2024. P. 18) "By almost any standard, William H. Johnson (1901-1970) can be considered a major American artist. He produced hundreds of works in a virtuosic, eclectic career that spanned several decades as well as several continents. It was not until very recently, however, that his work began to receive the attention it deserves. Born in South Carolina to a poor African-American family, Johnson moved to New York at age seventeen. Working a variety of jobs, he saved enough money to pay for an art education at the prestigious National Academy of Design. His mastery of the academy's rigorous standards gained him both numerous awards and the respect of his teachers and fellow students. Johnson spent the late 1920s in France, absorbing the lessons of modernism. As a result, his work became more expressive and emotional. During this same period, he met and fell in love with Danish artist Holcha Krake, whom he married in 1930. The couple spent most of the '30s in Scandinavia, where Johnson's interest in primitivism and folk art began to have a noticeable impact on his work. Returning with Holcha to the U.S. in 1938, Johnson immersed himself in the traditions of Afro-America, producing work characterized by its stunning, eloquent, folk art simplicity. A Greenwich Village resident, he became a familiar, if somewhat aloof, figure on the New York art scene. He was also a well-established part of the African-American artistic community at a time when most black artists were still riding the crest of the Harlem Renaissance. Although Johnson enjoyed a certain degree of success as an artist in this country and abroad, financial security remained elusive. Following his wife's death in 1944, Johnson's physical and mental health declined dramatically. In a tragic and drawn-out conclusion to a life of immense creativity, Johnson spent his last twenty-three years in a state hospital on Long Island. By the time of his death in 1970, he had slipped into obscurity. After his death, his entire life's work was almost disposed of to save storage fees, but it was rescued by friends at the last moment." (Source Smithsonian American Art Museum online)

    Potomack Company
  • William Henry Johnson, 1901-1970, Houses, Kerteminde
    Sep. 14, 2024

    William Henry Johnson, 1901-1970, Houses, Kerteminde

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    William Henry Johnson 1901-1970 Houses, Kerteminde 1932-1938 brush ink and pencil on paper, mounted to paperboard 4-1/2 x 6 inches signed (upper center) Marked with estate stamp: Tilhorer Niels Lindberg. Nr.Broby. Fyn. ( From the collection of Niels Lindberg. Nr. Broby. Funen) Listed as number 1 on Niels Lindbergs inventory list over his collection of Johnson works. Notes: A similar ink drawing with the same style of black bordering is in the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Harmon Foundation, 1967.59.838 https://americanart.si.edu/artwork/old-kerteminde-11922 The small size of the drawing, its black bordering and technical notes on the verso, could indicates it was meant as a layout for a woodcut. Johnson began making experimental block prints upon his return from Africa to Denmark in 1932. The block prints were a media he chose to make his otherwise expensive art accessible to a wider public.

    Black Art Auction
  • William Henry Johnson, 1901-1970, untitled, Red Barns in the Snow
    Sep. 14, 2024

    William Henry Johnson, 1901-1970, untitled, Red Barns in the Snow

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    William Henry Johnson 1901-1970 untitled, Red Barns in the Snow 1935-1938 oil on canvas 8 x 12 inches signed verso marked with estate stamp from Tilhorer Niels Lindberg verso Provenance: the artist to Niels Lindberg; to private collection, Copenhagen, Denmark. Niels Lindberg ( 1886-1974) Danish Painter, collector, chairman of the Association of Funen Artists in Odense from 1928-1933 and co-founder of the art exhibition, Filosoffen, built in Odense 1933. By accounts, Niels Lindberg was very sympathetic to the struggles that emerging artists had and was known for his large private library of art books which was open to the public. Niels Lindberg was also the owner of a paint supplies store from 1912-1945. An old inventory list from the Lindberg estate shows he owned 20 Johnson prints and sketches as well as at least 2 oil paintings. Both Johnson and his wife, Holcha Krake, exhibited at Filosoffen in 1938. A painting titled, "Portrait of a Man" in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, is very possibly a portrait of Niels Lindberg. You can view the Smithsonian's work by clicking here: http://browse.americanartcollaborative.org/object/saam/1967.59.780.html Notes: William H. Johnson and Holcha Krake resided in Norway from 1935-1937. During their stay they lived with the Tjensvoll family in Volda and took study tours to rural areas in Svolvćr ,Lillehammer, Aalesund, Norheimsund, Jřlster and Tromsř. The couple exhibited together in Volda in 1935 and 1937, as well as Aalesund in 1936 and Trondheim 1937. William H. Johnson had a solo-show at Blomquist, Oslo in 1935. Johnson may have been aware of Claude Monet's famous stay in Norway in the winter of 1895. Monet came to Norway to observe snow-covered landscapes, a motif that is very demanding to paint. During his stay, Monet painted 28 pictures from Bćrum, located outside Oslo, many of which included depictions of red Norwegian houses.

    Black Art Auction
  • William Henry Johnson, 1901-1970, untitled stoneware vessel
    May. 18, 2024

    William Henry Johnson, 1901-1970, untitled stoneware vessel

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    William Henry Johnson 1901-1970 untitled stoneware vessel 1932-1938 stoneware vase with dark blue glaze 4-1/2 (h) x 5-7/8 inches incised initials underneath Provenance: The estate of Niels Lindberg. Nr. Broby. Funen, hence to a private collection, Copenhagen, Denmark.

    Black Art Auction
  • William Henry Johnson, 1901-1970, untitled, ceramic tea set
    May. 18, 2024

    William Henry Johnson, 1901-1970, untitled, ceramic tea set

    Est: $15,000 - $25,000

    William Henry Johnson 1901-1970 untitled, ceramic tea set 1932-1938 ceramic tea set , consisting of a pitcher with a lid, a creamer with a lid and a deep saucer; and three cups and saucers glazed in black, green and brown tea pot height is 9 inches (with lid) initialed WHJ Provenance: The estate of Niels Lindberg. Nr. Broby. Funen, hence to a private collection, Copenhagen, Denmark.

    Black Art Auction
  • William Henry Johnson, 1901-1970, Arabian Leopard
    May. 18, 2024

    William Henry Johnson, 1901-1970, Arabian Leopard

    Est: $15,000 - $25,000

    William Henry Johnson 1901-1970 Arabian Leopard 1932-1938 painted plaster sculpture 26 x 13 x 7 inches initialed underneath foot. Provenance: The estate of Niels Lindberg. Nr. Broby. Funen, hence to a private collection, Copenhagen, Denmark.

    Black Art Auction
  • WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, IRIS, ETCHING
    Mar. 23, 2024

    WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, IRIS, ETCHING

    Est: $900 - $1,200

    Artist: William H. Johnson, American (1901 - 1970) Title: Iris Medium: Etching Size: 4.5 x 3.25 in. (11.43 x 8.26 cm) Frame Size: 12.75 x 9.25 inches Description: An etching of a man in a sweater, his hands gently holding a flower.

    RoGallery
  • W.H. JOHNSON, MODERN CUBIST LANDSCAPE, O/C
    Feb. 23, 2024

    W.H. JOHNSON, MODERN CUBIST LANDSCAPE, O/C

    Est: $4,000 - $8,000

    William Henry Johnson (American 1901 - 1970), Untitled - Mountain Landscape, oil on canvas depicting a cubist style landscape, signed WH Johnson to lower right, framed. Approximate Dimensions: canvas h. 30", w. 24.15"; frame h. 3.7.75", w. 31.75", d. 1.5".

    Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
  • Wiliam H. Johnson, 1901-1970, Outdoor Girl
    Dec. 02, 2023

    Wiliam H. Johnson, 1901-1970, Outdoor Girl

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    Wiliam H. Johnson 1901-1970 Outdoor Girl 1935-1938 woodcut print on cream paper 10 x 10-1/2 inches unsigned Provenance: the artist's estate/Holcha Krake to Holcha's sister, Nanna Johanna Voll, Nanna's niece and grandchild of the artist, Christoph Voll (Johnson's friend) REF: Willie and Holcha. https://blackartauction.squarespace.com/willie-and-holcha

    Black Art Auction
  • William H. Johnson, 1901-1970, Fisherman (No. 2)
    Dec. 02, 2023

    William H. Johnson, 1901-1970, Fisherman (No. 2)

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    William H. Johnson 1901-1970 Fisherman (No. 2) c. 1930-1935 woodblock print on cream paper 11 x 8 inches unsigned Provenance: the artist's estate/Holcha Krake to Holcha's sister, Nanna Johanna Voll, Nanna's niece and grandchild of the artist, Christoph Voll (Johnson's friend) REF: Willie and Holcha https://blackartauction.squarespace.com/willie-and-holcha

    Black Art Auction
  • William H. Johnson - "Cafe"
    Nov. 26, 2023

    William H. Johnson - "Cafe"

    Est: $70 - $80

    William H. Johnson - "Cafe", serigraph, 28.25 x 22, very good condition

    Bruce Teleky Inc.
  • William H. Johnson - "Jitterbugs"
    Nov. 26, 2023

    William H. Johnson - "Jitterbugs"

    Est: $70 - $80

    William H. Johnson - "Jitterbugs", serigraph, 28.25 x 22.25, very good condition

    Bruce Teleky Inc.
  • William H. Johnson - "Cafe"
    Nov. 12, 2023

    William H. Johnson - "Cafe"

    Est: $70 - $80

    William H. Johnson - "Cafe", serigraph, 28.25 x 22, very good condition

    Bruce Teleky Inc.
  • William H. Johnson - "Jitterbugs"
    Nov. 12, 2023

    William H. Johnson - "Jitterbugs"

    Est: $70 - $80

    William H. Johnson - "Jitterbugs", serigraph, 28.25 x 22.25, very good condition

    Bruce Teleky Inc.
  • William H. Johnson - "Cafe"
    Oct. 29, 2023

    William H. Johnson - "Cafe"

    Est: $70 - $80

    William H. Johnson - "Cafe", serigraph, 28.25 x 22, very good condition

    Bruce Teleky Inc.
  • William H. Johnson - "Jitterbugs"
    Oct. 29, 2023

    William H. Johnson - "Jitterbugs"

    Est: $70 - $80

    William H. Johnson - "Jitterbugs", serigraph, 28.25 x 22.25, very good condition

    Bruce Teleky Inc.
  • William H. Johnson - "Cafe"
    Oct. 15, 2023

    William H. Johnson - "Cafe"

    Est: $70 - $80

    William H. Johnson - "Cafe", serigraph, 28.25 x 22, very good condition

    Bruce Teleky Inc.
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