Frank Hans Johnston Sold at Auction Prices

Landscape painter, Illustrator, b. 1888 - d. 1949

Canadian artist Frank Hans Johnston helped found the Group of Seven in 1920; these were artists who focused primarily on painting national landscapes. A master of oil, watercolor, and tempera, Johnston wanted to expand his technique and subject matter, and broke from the group a year later. Shack in the Woods, his 1940 painting of a small cottage in a sunny, snow-blanketed forest, was a frequently recreated Frank Hans Johnston print.

Frank Hans Johnston's prints also include a series based on paintings commissioned in 1917 by the Canadian War Memorials, and these paintings depict Canadian pilots training before deployment. Impressionist-style paintings of Canada's landscapes, quaint country scenes, and lush meadows are repeating subjects in Frank Hans Johnston's paintings for sale. Grab your piece of natural history by buying a breathtaking landscape painting at auction or online.

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  • Frank Hans Johnston (Canadian, 1888-1949) Oil on Board, Early in Spring
    Jun. 27, 2026

    Frank Hans Johnston (Canadian, 1888-1949) Oil on Board, Early in Spring

    Est: $100 - $50,000

    Important oil on board by Frank ( Franz ) Hans Johnston Titled Early in Spring signed lower left in red. Artist's studio label verso. Housed in original frame. This special work showcases one of the rarer subjects for Johnston, depicting a horse and wagon with father and son, with house and trees in the distance. Likely painted in Quebec circa 1930's. Dimensions: board measures 16 inches H x 20 W, frame measures 21 x 25 inches. Condition: Some shrinkage to paint.

    Kavanagh Auctions
  • Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1941), SUNSET GLOW (GEORGIAN BAY)
    Jun. 25, 2026

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1941), SUNSET GLOW (GEORGIAN BAY)

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1941), Canadian SUNSET GLOW (GEORGIAN BAY) oil on paper board signed lower left; signed and titled verso 8 x 10 in — 20.3 x 25.4 cm Estimate: $3,000—5,000 CAD

    Waddington's
  • Johnston, Frank Hans - "Landscape"
    Jun. 16, 2026

    Johnston, Frank Hans - "Landscape"

    Est: $7,000 - $10,000

    Johnston, Frank Hans (1888-1949) "Landscape" Description (FR): Aquarelle sur papier dedicacee en bas a gauche "To Basil Morgan, with the compliments of Frank and Florence Johnston". Description (EN): Watercolor on paper, inscribed lower left "To Basil Morgan, with the compliments of Frank and Florence Johnston". Dimension (PO): 16" x 20" Dimension (CM): 40 x 51 cm Rapport de condition: Sur demande, nous nous ferons un plaisir de répondre à vos questions de manière détaillée. Condition report: Upon request, We will gladly answer all your inquiries in a detailed manner.

    Champagne Auctions
  • FRANK HANS 'FRANZ' JOHNSTON, OSA, ARCA (CANADIAN, 1888-1949), A MARSHY SPOT
    Mar. 05, 2026

    FRANK HANS 'FRANZ' JOHNSTON, OSA, ARCA (CANADIAN, 1888-1949), A MARSHY SPOT

    Est: $3,000 - $3,500

    FRANK HANS 'FRANZ' JOHNSTON, OSA, ARCA (CANADIAN, 1888-1949) A MARSHY SPOT OIL ON HARDBOARD; FAINTLY SIGNED LOWER LEFT; SIGNED AND TITLED VERSO 8.3 x 10 in — 21.1 x 25.4 cm Estimate: $3,000—3,500 CAD

    Waddington's
  • Attr. Franz Johnston (Canadian, 1888-1949) Oil Painting on Board
    Mar. 04, 2026

    Attr. Franz Johnston (Canadian, 1888-1949) Oil Painting on Board

    Est: $200 - $400

    Attributed to Franz Johnston (Canadian, 1888–1949) Oil painting on board Measurements: approx. 19 1/4 in. W x 15 1/2 in. H Frame: approx. 25 in. W x 21 in. H An oil painting on board by Franz Johnston, signed along the lower left. Franz Johnston was a Canadian painter and member of the Group of Seven, known for his vivid depictions of the Canadian landscape. His work is recognized for its energetic brushwork, strong color, and enduring contribution to Canadian art. Condition: overall good with minimal wear and no damages to note. Have a similar item to sell? Contact us at info@marketauctionsinc.com Please review all photos closely. The non-appearance of a condition report does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition, does not show wear due to age and use, or is free from damage. Market Auctions Inc. strongly suggests that you request a condition report before placing a bid. You may request one from us via this auction platform. Please note that any condition reports are given as strictly as a courtesy to interested parties and should not be considered a statement of fact. Market Auctions Inc. bears no responsibility for any error or omission. All sales are final and sold as is. Measurements are approximated. Please note shipping is not included. All collectibles, silver, antiques, and paintings please contact our third party shipper listed below: Juniors Auction Services 561-510-0345 / juniorsauctionservices@gmail.com UPS Store 1226 (561) 835-9791 / store1226@theupsstore.com For furniture and very large items, please contact an appropriate freight / transport company for shipment. SALES TAX NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Market Auction, Inc., only collects and remits sales tax on items purchased by Florida residents. ALL OUT OF STATE purchasers are required to pay sales tax to their respective States. Purchasers holding valid resale certificates must provide proof of same prior to purchase. Market Auctions, Inc. takes no responsibility for purchaser failure to remit sales tax to the proper non-Florida taxing authority and for any fines or penalties that may result.

    Market Auctions
  • Franz, Johnston - "Gold and blue - Georgian Bay"
    Feb. 24, 2026

    Franz, Johnston - "Gold and blue - Georgian Bay"

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    Franz, Johnston (1988-1949) "Gold and blue - Georgian Bay" Description (FR): Huile sur panneau signee en bas a gauche Franz Johnston, contre signee et titree au dos Description (EN): Oil on panel signed lower left Franz Johnston, countersigned and titled on the reverse Dimension (PO): 8" x 10" Dimension (CM): 20.3 cm x 25.4 cm Rapport de condition: Sur demande, nous nous ferons un plaisir de répondre à vos questions de manière détaillée. Condition report: Upon request, We will gladly answer all your inquiries in a detailed manner.

    Champagne Auctions
  • Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1941), OCTOBER GOLD
    Jan. 29, 2026

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1941), OCTOBER GOLD

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1941), Canadian OCTOBER GOLD oil on board signed lower left 12 x 16 in — 30.5 x 40.6 cm Estimate: $4,000—6,000 CAD Important: This lot is located in Vancouver. Local pick up by special arrangement; shipment from Vancouver only.

    Waddington's
  • Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), GLOW OF GOLD
    Jan. 29, 2026

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), GLOW OF GOLD

    Est: $16,000 - $20,000

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), Canadian GLOW OF GOLD oil on board signed lower left; signed and titled verso 20 x 30 in — 50.8 x 76.2 cm Estimate: $16,000—20,000 CAD

    Waddington's
  • FRANZ JOHNSTON (1888-1949)
    Jan. 16, 2026

    FRANZ JOHNSTON (1888-1949)

    Est: $200 - $300

    Franz Johnston (1888-1949), landscape, watercolor. Sight 12 1/2" x 18", overall 24" x 31".

    Copake Auction Inc.
  • FRANZ JOHNSTON (1888-1949)
    Jan. 16, 2026

    FRANZ JOHNSTON (1888-1949)

    Est: $400 - $600

    Franz Johnston (1888-1949), landscape, oil on panel. 20" x 24", overall 25 1/2" x 29 1/2".

    Copake Auction Inc.
  • Franz Johnston (Canadian, 1888-1949) "Algoma" Oil Painting on Board
    Jan. 07, 2026

    Franz Johnston (Canadian, 1888-1949) "Algoma" Oil Painting on Board

    Est: $200 - $400

    FRANZ JOHNSTON (Canadian, 1888–1949) Algoma Oil on board Circa first half 20th century Image: 8 1/2 by 10 1/2 in. (21.6 by 26.7 cm) Overall (framed): 14 1/2 by 12 1/2 in. (36.8 by 31.8 cm) A richly textured landscape depicting the Algoma region, executed with vigorous impasto and a restrained yet atmospheric palette, characteristic of Johnston’s mature handling of the Canadian wilderness. The composition emphasizes rhythmic tree forms and layered terrain, conveying both structural solidity and painterly spontaneity. Signed in paint along the lower left corner, the work reflects Johnston’s sustained engagement with the northern landscape that defined his career and secured his position as a leading figure in early twentieth-century Canadian painting. The surface exhibits pronounced texture consistent with the artist’s technique. Presented in a giltwood frame. Condition is overall good, with minimal wear; some fading is visible to the frame, though the artwork itself remains well preserved and is set securely within the frame.   Have a similar item to sell? Contact us at info@marketauctionsinc.com Please review all photos closely. The non-appearance of a condition report does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition, does not show wear due to age and use, or is free from damage. Market Auctions Inc. strongly suggests that you request a condition report before placing a bid. You may request one from us via this auction platform. Please note that any condition reports are given as strictly as a courtesy to interested parties and should not be considered a statement of fact. Market Auctions Inc. bears no responsibility for any error or omission. All sales are final and sold as is. Measurements are approximated. Please note shipping is not included. All collectibles, silver, antiques, and paintings please contact our third party shipper listed below: Juniors Auction Services 561-510-0345 / juniorsauctionservices@gmail.com UPS Store 1226 (561) 835-9791 / store1226@theupsstore.com For furniture and very large items, please contact an appropriate freight / transport company for shipment. SALES TAX NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Market Auction, Inc., only collects and remits sales tax on items purchased by Florida residents. ALL OUT OF STATE purchasers are required to pay sales tax to their respective States. Purchasers holding valid resale certificates must provide proof of same prior to purchase. Market Auctions, Inc. takes no responsibility for purchaser failure to remit sales tax to the proper non-Florida taxing authority and for any fines or penalties that may result.

    Market Auctions
  • ATTRIBUTED TO FRANK (FRANZ) HANS JOHNSTON
    Nov. 22, 2025

    ATTRIBUTED TO FRANK (FRANZ) HANS JOHNSTON

    Est: $300 - $400

    Attributed to Frank (Franz) Hans Johnston (1888-1949), landscape, sight 6" x 8", overall in frame 13 1/2" x 16 1/2".

    Copake Auction Inc.
  • Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), AUTUMN CONTRASTS
    Nov. 20, 2025

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), AUTUMN CONTRASTS

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), Canadian AUTUMN CONTRASTS oil on board signed lower left; titled to artist's label verso 16 x 20 in — 40.6 x 50.8 cm Estimate: $8,000—12,000 CAD

    Waddington's
  • Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston (1888-1949), MORNING ON THE PASS, CA. 1927
    Nov. 20, 2025

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston (1888-1949), MORNING ON THE PASS, CA. 1927

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston (1888-1949), Canadian MORNING ON THE PASS, CA. 1927 watercolour and gouache on paper laid on paperboard signed lower left; titled to exhibition label and inscribed verso 19.75 x 24 in — 50.2 x 61 cm Estimate: $8,000—12,000 CAD

    Waddington's
  • Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), OPEN ROAD
    Oct. 09, 2025

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), OPEN ROAD

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), Canadian OPEN ROAD gouache on ochre paper signed lower left; titled verso 11.75 x 14.25 in — 29.8 x 36.2 cm Estimate: $6,000—8,000 CAD

    Waddington's
  • Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), JACK PINE
    Oct. 09, 2025

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), JACK PINE

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), Canadian JACK PINE tempera on paperboard signed lower left 8.25 x 5.75 in — 21 x 14.6 cm Estimate: $4,000—6,000 CAD

    Waddington's
  • Francis H. Johnston Signed Oil Painting Landscape
    Oct. 09, 2025

    Francis H. Johnston Signed Oil Painting Landscape

    Est: $300 - $500

    Francis Hans Johnston, Canada 1888 - 1949, Signed Oil Painting of Forest Landscape. Framed measures 14 inches x 12 inches, art measures 8 inches x 10 inches. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. All sales are final, all sales are as is, artwork does not qualify for refunds.

    Greenwich Auction
  • Francis Hans Johnston Signed Oil Painting
    Oct. 09, 2025

    Francis Hans Johnston Signed Oil Painting

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Francis Hans Johnston, Canada 1888 - 1949, Signed Oil Painting Landscape with Bridge. Framed measures 15 inches x 18 inches, art measures 8 inches x 10 inches. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. All sales are final, all sales are as is, artwork does not qualify for refunds.

    Greenwich Auction
  • Francis Hans Johnston Signed Oil Painting
    Oct. 09, 2025

    Francis Hans Johnston Signed Oil Painting

    Est: $300 - $500

    Francis Hans Johnston, Canada 1888 - 1949, Signed Oil Painting of Forest Landscape. Framed measures 14 inches x 12 inches, art measures 8 inches x 10 inches. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. All sales are final, all sales are as is, artwork does not qualify for refunds.

    Greenwich Auction
  • Painting: (Franz) Hans Johnston
    Aug. 23, 2025

    Painting: (Franz) Hans Johnston

    Est: $300 - $400

    Painting: (Franz) Hans Johnston (1888-1949), wooded landscape, oil on panel. Signed LLC.

    Copake Auction Inc.
  • Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), GLOW OF GOLD
    May. 29, 2025

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), GLOW OF GOLD

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), Canadian GLOW OF GOLD oil on board signed lower left; signed and titled verso 20 x 30 in — 50.8 x 76.2 cm Estimate: $20,000—30,000 CAD

    Waddington's
  • Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), UNTITLED (SUNSET, ALGOMA)
    May. 29, 2025

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), UNTITLED (SUNSET, ALGOMA)

    Est: $7,000 - $9,000

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), Canadian UNTITLED (SUNSET, ALGOMA) pastel on paper, laid on card signed lower right 10 x 13 in — 25.4 x 33 cm Estimate: $7,000—9,000 CAD

    Waddington's
  • Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), SPRING IS ON THE MARCH
    May. 29, 2025

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), SPRING IS ON THE MARCH

    Est: $15,000 - $25,000

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), Canadian SPRING IS ON THE MARCH oil on board signed lower left; titled to artist label verso 24 x 30 in — 61 x 76.2 cm Estimate: $15,000—25,000 CAD

    Waddington's
  • Johnston, Franz Hans - "Trees in the wilderness"
    Apr. 15, 2025

    Johnston, Franz Hans - "Trees in the wilderness"

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    Johnston, Franz Hans (1888-1949) "Trees in the wilderness" Description (FR): Huile sur panneau signee en bas a gauche Franz Johnston, titree au dos sur deux etiquettes de galeries Description (EN): Oil on panel signed lower left Franz Johnston, titled on the reverse on two gallery labels Dimension (PO): 7" x 9" Dimension (CM): 18 x 23 cm Rapport de condition: Sur demande, nous nous ferons un plaisir de répondre à vos questions de manière détaillée. Condition report: Upon request, We will gladly answer all your inquiries in a detailed manner.

    Champagne Auctions
  • Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), WINTER SUN
    Jan. 30, 2025

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), WINTER SUN

    Est: $7,000 - $9,000

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), Canadian WINTER SUN oil on hardboard signed lower left; signed, titled, situated "Victoria Harbour on Georgian Bay", and inscribed "Painted in December" verso; titled to gallery label verso 10 x 12 in — 25.4 x 30.5 cm Estimate: $7,000—9,000 CAD

    Waddington's
  • Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston (1888-1949), SPRING AWAKENING
    Nov. 28, 2024

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston (1888-1949), SPRING AWAKENING

    Est: $10,000 - $15,000

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston (1888-1949), Canadian SPRING AWAKENING oil on board signed lower left; signed and titled verso; titled to gallery label verso Estimate: $10,000—15,000 CAD

    Waddington's
  • Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), WINTER SUN
    Oct. 10, 2024

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), WINTER SUN

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1949), Canadian WINTER SUN signed lower left; signed, titled, situated "Victoria Harbour on Georgian Bay", and inscribed "Painted in December" verso; titled to gallery label verso Estimate: $8,000—12,000 CAD

    Waddington's
  • Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1941), OCTOBER GOLD
    Oct. 10, 2024

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1941), OCTOBER GOLD

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1941), Canadian OCTOBER GOLD signed lower left Estimate: $5,000—7,000 CAD Important: This lot is located in Vancouver. Local pick up by special arrangement; shipment from Vancouver only.

    Waddington's
  • Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1941), RETREATING WINTER
    Oct. 10, 2024

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1941), RETREATING WINTER

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1941), Canadian RETREATING WINTER signed lower left Estimate: $6,000—8,000 CAD Important: This lot is located in Vancouver. Local pick up by special arrangement; shipment from Vancouver only.

    Waddington's
  • Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, ARCA (1888-1949), THE HILL ROAD, 1929
    Jun. 27, 2024

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, ARCA (1888-1949), THE HILL ROAD, 1929

    Est: $8,000 - $10,000

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, ARCA (1888-1949), Canadian THE HILL ROAD, 1929 signed lower left; signed and titled verso; dated to unidentified exhibition label verso Estimate: $8,000—10,000 CAD

    Waddington's
  • Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1941), FINE WEATHER, CA. 1947
    Jun. 27, 2024

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1941), FINE WEATHER, CA. 1947

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1941), Canadian FINE WEATHER, CA. 1947 signed lower left Estimate: $8,000—12,000 CAD

    Waddington's
  • Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1941), THE LIFTING VEIL OF WINTER
    May. 29, 2024

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1941), THE LIFTING VEIL OF WINTER

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1941), Canadian THE LIFTING VEIL OF WINTER oil on hardboard signed lower left; titled to artist's label verso 14.5 x 20.25 in — 36.8 x 51.4 cm Estimate: $8,000—12,000

    Waddington's
  • Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1941), THE GOBLIN'S GROVE
    May. 29, 2024

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1941), THE GOBLIN'S GROVE

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, OSA, RCA (1888-1941), Canadian THE GOBLIN'S GROVE oil on board signed lower left; titled verso 10.75 x 13.75 in — 27.3 x 34.9 cm Estimate: $6,000—8,000

    Waddington's
  • FRANCIS HANS JOHNSTON (CANADIAN 1888-19490 A WOODED RIVER LANDSCAPE, WINTER
    Sep. 07, 2023

    FRANCIS HANS JOHNSTON (CANADIAN 1888-19490 A WOODED RIVER LANDSCAPE, WINTER

    Est: £1,000 - £2,000

    FRANCIS HANS JOHNSTON (CANADIAN 1888-19490 A WOODED RIVER LANDSCAPE, WINTER Signed, oil on board (20cm x 25.5cm (8in x 10in))

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • Francis Hans Johnston, ARCA, OSA, CSPWC (Canadian, 1888-1949) 'Epic of the North'
    Sep. 20, 2022

    Francis Hans Johnston, ARCA, OSA, CSPWC (Canadian, 1888-1949) 'Epic of the North'

    Est: £3,000 - £5,000

    Francis Hans Johnston, ARCA, OSA, CSPWC (Canadian, 1888-1949) 'Epic of the North' signed 'Franz Johnston' (lower left); inscribed 'Epic of the North/by/Franz Johnston/A.R.C.A O.S.A.' (verso) gouache 37.8 x 25.7cm (14 7/8 x 10 1/8in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • Franz Hans Johnston oil on masonite
    Apr. 22, 2022

    Franz Hans Johnston oil on masonite

    Est: $6,000 - $9,000

    Franz Hans Johnston (Canada 1888-1949), oil on masonite, labeled verso The Beckoning of Spring, painted by Franz Johnston A.R.C.A. Wyebridge, Ontario, signed lower left, 12" x 16". This artist was an original member of the Canadian"Group of Seven". Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.

    Pook & Pook Inc.
  • "Porto Radium - Gt. Bear Lake", tempera paint on cardboard, signed FRANZ JOHNSTON - probably Franz H
    Mar. 28, 2022

    "Porto Radium - Gt. Bear Lake", tempera paint on cardboard, signed FRANZ JOHNSTON - probably Franz H

    Est: €7,000 - €10,500

    "Porto Radium - Gt. Bear Lake", tempera paint on cardboard, signed FRANZ JOHNSTON - probably Franz Hans Johnston (1888-1949), dated March 1939 on the back, Dim. - 45 x 53 cm

    Cabral Moncada Leilões
  • Frank (Franz) Johnston (1888-1949) Canadian, O/B
    Sep. 19, 2021

    Frank (Franz) Johnston (1888-1949) Canadian, O/B

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Small, impressionistic plein air oil sketch on board, signed lower left, signed and dated verso 1918. Size: 6 x 8 in. Frank (Franz) Hans Johnston was active in Winnipeg and Toronto, Canada. Frank Johnston was briefly a member of the Group of Seven, led by Lawren Harris, which held to doctrines of painting that emphasized commitment to national subjects and spiritual interpretation of these subjects, frequently landscapes. Because of the more decorative tendencies of Johnston's work and his desire for creative independence, he fell away from the Group of Seven. Please contact Nic at Info@premiershipment.com for an estimated shipping quote prior to bidding. Please note that all items are sold as is, and conditions should be asked prior to sale.

    Sarasota Estate Auction
  • Frank (Franz) Johnston (1888-1949) Canadian, O/B
    Sep. 19, 2021

    Frank (Franz) Johnston (1888-1949) Canadian, O/B

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Small, impressionistic plein air oil sketch on board, signed lower left, signed and dated verso 1918. Loss to upper right hand corner. Size: 6 x 8 in. Frank (Franz) Hans Johnston was active in Winnipeg and Toronto, Canada. Frank Johnston was briefly a member of the Group of Seven, led by Lawren Harris, which held to doctrines of painting that emphasized commitment to national subjects and spiritual interpretation of these subjects, frequently landscapes. Because of the more decorative tendencies of Johnston's work and his desire for creative independence, he fell away from the Group of Seven. Please contact Nic at Info@premiershipment.com for an estimated shipping quote prior to bidding. Please note that all items are sold as is, and conditions should be asked prior to sale.

    Sarasota Estate Auction
  • Franz Johnston (Francis Hans Johnston) (Canadian, 1888-1949), "Western Sketchbooks"
    Feb. 08, 2021

    Franz Johnston (Francis Hans Johnston) (Canadian, 1888-1949), "Western Sketchbooks"

    Est: $50 - $100

    First edition, 1970. Folio of 8 reproductions from Johnston's 1924 sketchbooks depicting Banff, Lake Louise, etc. Card folder printed on four sides. Foreward by Johnston's son and artist Paul Rodrik with biography of Franz Johnston on inside and verso of rear. In original glassine envelope. Johnston was associated with the Group of Seven.

    Peter Estey Fine Art & Auctions
  • FRANZ JOHNSTON - Pool of Blue, Long Lac
    Nov. 14, 2020

    FRANZ JOHNSTON - Pool of Blue, Long Lac

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    FRANZ JOHNSTON, R.C.A. (Canadian, 1888-1949) "Pool of Blue, Long Lac" - Oil on board. Signed lower left, framed. 10 x 12 in.

    Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting
  • FRANK HANS JOHNSTON, O.S.A., R.C.A., MOUNT ATHABASCA AND ANDROMEDA, oil on board, 20 ins x 42.25 ins; 50.8 cms x 107.3 cms
    Sep. 17, 2020

    FRANK HANS JOHNSTON, O.S.A., R.C.A., MOUNT ATHABASCA AND ANDROMEDA, oil on board, 20 ins x 42.25 ins; 50.8 cms x 107.3 cms

    Est: $15,000 - $20,000

    FRANK HANS JOHNSTON, O.S.A., R.C.A. MOUNT ATHABASCA AND ANDROMEDA oil on board signed; inscribed "From Franz Johnston, Balm Beach - Georgian Bay, Ont." on the reverse 20 ins x 42.25 ins; 50.8 cms x 107.3 cms Provenance: Joyner Fine Art, November 1993, lot 93 as "View From Banff" Private Collection, Toronto 1924 was a watershed year for art depicting the Canadian Rockies. Lawren Harris, A.Y. Jackson, Arthur Lismer, and J.E.H. MacDonald were all painting in various places between Banff and Jasper, at various times. In July of that year, the Canadian Pacific Railway sent Frank H. Johnston west from Winnipeg, where he was living at the time, on a sketching trip to create advertising material for their promotional brochures. We also know that he visited Jasper, which was of interest to the CPR and had been opened up by their regional competitor the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in 1911. But Jasper National Park is huge, and the mountains of its southern regions, which this fine work depicts, were a much more challenging venture to reach. Previously described as “View from Banff” and “Lake O’Hara,” this work in fact depicts Mount Athabasca, the centerpiece of the Columbia Icefields. Mount Andromeda shows to the right of Athabasca, both seen from a location high up along Wilcox Pass. Wilcox Pass is an historic route and at the time, was the main trail linking Banff and Jasper towns. There was no road or train line that would have given Johnston access to this pass until The Glacier Trail (now the Icefields Parkway) was completed in 1940. Johnston having accessed this remote area, either on his 1924 trip or later in 1930, is indeed remarkable. The CPR headed west at Field, some 146 kilometers south of the Icefields, and the Grand Trunk Pacific line in Jasper - which was by then known as the Canadian National Railway, was 106 kilometres north west. Travelling the Wilcox Pass route would have required a guide and pack train, and would have taken several days. It’s possible and perhaps more likely that the work was executed from photographs provided by others, and the large format of the work certainly suggests its use as illustrative material, perhaps as a banner or masthead on a brochure or poster. It is simply too large to have been a practical field study. While there are posters for both the CPR and the CNR in Johnson’s exhibition records in 1925, there are no additional titles of work that can be located in the vicinity of Wilcox Pass. The work’s support, however, suggests a more durable intention than illustration art, which was often discarded after use, thus inexpensive papers and boards were used. The work’s support of pressed board and execution in oil begs the question of its intention. Regardless of its source or use, it is a sundrenched, fresh, and uniquely appealing work depicting a spectacular high-alpine location in the Rockies of Jasper National Park. One that brings a new set of questions about the extent of Johnston’s travels in the Rockies to the fore. We thank Lisa Christensen for contributing this essay. Ms. Christenten is the past Director of Heffel Fine Art Auction House’s Calgary office, Curator of Mountain Culture at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, and a freelance writer and guide. She is the author of four award-winning books on the mountainscape art history of Canada. Estimate: $15,000–20,000

    Waddington's
  • Francis (Franz) Hans Johnston, Canadian (1888-1949), Changing Seasons, oil on board, 7 x 9 in. (17.8 x 22.9 cm)
    Jul. 24, 2020

    Francis (Franz) Hans Johnston, Canadian (1888-1949), Changing Seasons, oil on board, 7 x 9 in. (17.8 x 22.9 cm)

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    Francis (Franz) Hans Johnston Canadian (1888-1949) changing seasons oil on board signed lower left 7 x 9 in. (17.8 x 22.9 cm)

    Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
  • Franz Johnston, (Canadian, 1888-1949), The Sapphire, oil on board, 12" x 16"
    Dec. 08, 2019

    Franz Johnston, (Canadian, 1888-1949), The Sapphire, oil on board, 12" x 16"

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Franz Johnston (Canadian, 1888-1949) The Sapphire oil on board signed lower left 12" x 16" Catalog Note: The location pictured is on the Rouge River in Argenteuil, Quebec, a few miles north of the Ottawa River in late October.

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Frank (Franz) Johnston - High Park
    Sep. 08, 2019

    Frank (Franz) Johnston - High Park

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    High Park - signed gouache, 7" x 9" (framed)

    Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
  • Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, Canadian (1888-1949), Sunlight Through Trees, oil on board, 11 7/8 x 18 in. (30.2 x 45.7 cm)
    Jul. 10, 2019

    Frank Hans (Franz) Johnston, Canadian (1888-1949), Sunlight Through Trees, oil on board, 11 7/8 x 18 in. (30.2 x 45.7 cm)

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    signed Franz Johnston lower right

    Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
  • Franz Johnston, (Canadian, 1888-1949), Prelude to Winter, oil on board, 16" x 20"
    Jun. 09, 2019

    Franz Johnston, (Canadian, 1888-1949), Prelude to Winter, oil on board, 16" x 20"

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    Franz Johnston (Canadian, 1888-1949) Prelude to Winter oil on board signed lower left 16" x 20" Catalog Note: The subject pictured is to be found on the Wye River in Midland, Ontario, not far from where it empties into Georgian Bay near Sainte-Marie among the Hurons at Martyrs Shrine.

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Franz Johnston, (Canadian, 1888-1949), The Sapphire, oil on board, 12" x 16"
    Jun. 09, 2019

    Franz Johnston, (Canadian, 1888-1949), The Sapphire, oil on board, 12" x 16"

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    Franz Johnston (Canadian, 1888-1949) The Sapphire oil on board signed lower left 12" x 16" Catalog Note: The subject pictured is to be found on the Rouge River in Argenteuil, Quebec, a few miles north of the Ottawa River in late October.

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
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