Edward S. Kemeys Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Edward S. Kemeys Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 17, 2026
Edward Kemeys (American, 1843–1907) West Wind
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Edward Kemeys (American, 1843–1907) West Wind bronze with brown patina titled (lower left); stamped with foundry mark Copyright 1884 Winslow Bros. Co. (lower right) Height: 17 7/8 in. This lot is located in Chicago.
Freeman’s
May. 12, 2026
Edward Kemeys, The Still Hunt
Est: $600 - $800
Edward Kemeys The Still Hunt Perth Amboy Terracotta Company late 19th-early 20th century terracotta 11 h x 18.75 w x 9 d in (28 x 48 x 23 cm) Incised signature and title near base 'The Still Hunt E. Kemeys' and impressed manufacturer's mark 'Executed in terra cotta Perth Amboy Terra Cotta Co. Perth Amboy, NJ USA'. Provenance: Estate of Frederick P. Century and Woodrow Bowne, Cobble Close Farm, Red Bank, NJ This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
May. 03, 2026
EDWARD KEMEYS, (American, 1843-1907), Elk, bronze, height: 21 1/2 in., length: 15 in.
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
EDWARD KEMEYS (American, 1843-1907) Elk bronze inscribed Edward Kemeys along the base
Grogan & Company
May. 03, 2026
EDWARD KEMEYS, (American, 1843-1907), In the Presence of the Queen, bronze, height: 6 3/4 in., length: 12 1/2 in.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
EDWARD KEMEYS (American, 1843-1907) In the Presence of the Queen bronze inscribed Edward Kemeys along side edge and inscribed Roman Bronze Works N.Y. along the base
Grogan & Company
May. 03, 2026
EDWARD KEMEYS, (American, 1843-1907), Two Tigers, bronze, height: 7 1/2 in., length: 13 in.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
EDWARD KEMEYS (American, 1843-1907) Two Tigers bronze inscribed Edward Kemeys along base
Grogan & Company
Jan. 16, 2026
(2) AFTER EDWARD KEMEYS (D.1907) VERDIGRIS LION SCULPTURES
Est: $60 - $80
(pair) Cast composite lion sculptures, Roy Tijerina for the Chicago Art Institute of Chicago, 1992, after the 1893 originals by Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907), each in a verdigris patina, on a black plinth, (one) intact with glue restoration to tail, approx 9.5"h, 11.75"w, 4.75"d, 14.25lbs total **Provenance: The lifetime collection of Lynn Roth Jordan (Louisiana, Texas, 1943-2021). As an active member of the Austin Antiques Club for many years, Lynn was deeply embedded in the antiques community here in Austin. Her New Orleans upbringing in a family of collectors (many of the pieces come from her mother's estate), combined with her frequent trips to England, gave her a unique understanding of provenance, quality, and historical significance. The estate features an extensive array of English furniture alongside antique decorative objects, the kind of exceptional pieces that only reveal themselves to collectors who know where to look and what to seek.**
Austin Auction Gallery
Dec. 06, 2025
Edward Kemeys The Still Hunt Bronze
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Title is The Still Hunt. 10 3/8" by 7 7/8" by 5 1/8". K.F.I. 1972 M.S. Foundry Mark, Recast by The Kemeys Foundation. Edward Kemeys (1843 - 1907) was active/lived in New York, Illinois. Edward Kemeys is known for Wild animal sculpture, animalier. Edward Kemeys was America's first "animalier" or specialist in animal sculpture and is noted for being the sculptor of the lions, which guard the entrance to the Art Institute of Chicago. Kemey's strength lay in conveying the character of each species, as well as a sense of natural movement. He was born in Savannah, Georgia in 1843, but spent his youth in New York City. He received no early formal training in art and was for the most part a self-taught artist. His first job was an iron worker until the outbreak of the Civil War in which he served in the Union Army attaining the rank of Captain of Artillery. After the war he traveled to Illinois and became a farmer, a venture that failed after a few years. He first became interested in animals when he moved back to New York City and was employed in the construction of Central Park. At the Central Park Zoo he observed someone modeling a wolf's head at the zoo and decided to try sculpture himself. His talent manifested itself immediately, and his first sculpture Hudson Bay Wolves (1872) was purchased for Philadelphia's Fairmont Park. The money from this commission allowed him to travel to the West in the 1870s, studying first hand wild animals in nature. He hunted buffalo with the Indians wearing a wolf skin. Like Frederic Remington, he assumed an obligation to record aspects of the American West that were rapidly disappearing. When his funds ran out, he went back to New York City where he opened a small studio. It was there that he created some of his finest work and exhibited them at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition in 1876. He went abroad from 1877 to 1879, and exhibited his Bison and Wolves, which received great acclaim at the Paris Salon of 1878. Subsequently, he made major large works including Still Hunt (1883, Central Park, New York City), the colossal bison head for the Union Pacific Railroad bridge in Omaha, Nebraska (circa 1885-90), and the bronze lions at the Art Institute of Chicago (1895). Returning to the United States in 1879, he continued to study animals both alive and dissecting dead ones to gain the intimate knowledge of their bone and muscle structure. Edward Kemeys exhibited twelve sculptures at the 1893 Worlds Colombian Exposition in Chicago, winning medals at both fairs. In 1900 he moved to Washington DC where he lived until his death in 1907.
Davis Brothers Auction
Jan. 24, 2025
In the Presence of the Queen
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
A Singular Vision: The Collection of Thomas N. Armstrong III & Whitney “Bunty” Armstrong Edward Kemeys 1843 - 1907 In the Presence of the Queen inscribed Edward Kemeys and stamped with the artist's device (on the base); inscribed Cast by American Bronze Foundry Co., Chicago and marked 939 (along the base) bronze height: 6 ¾ in. 17.1 cm.
Sotheby's
Jan. 24, 2025
Wolf at Bay
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
A Singular Vision: The Collection of Thomas N. Armstrong III & Whitney “Bunty” Armstrong Edward Kemeys 1843 - 1907 Wolf at Bay inscribed E. Kemeys, stamped with the artist's device and dated 1878 (on the base); marked 949 (along the base) bronze height: 7 in. 17.8 cm. Conceived in 1878.
Sotheby's
Jan. 24, 2025
Cinnamon Cub with Antelope Carcass
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
A Singular Vision: The Collection of Thomas N. Armstrong III & Whitney “Bunty” Armstrong Edward Kemeys 1843 - 1907 Cinnamon Cub with Antelope Carcass inscribed Edward Kemeys, stamped twice with the artist's device and marked 943 (along the base) bronze height: 9 ¼ in. 23.5 cm. Conceived circa 1881.
Sotheby's
Oct. 24, 2024
Edward Kemeys (1843-1907): Ram
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Bronze, signed 'E. Kemeys' at bottom, on a black marble base. 16 x 16 x 4 in. (with base).
STAIR
Feb. 17, 2024
Edward Kemeys (1843-1907), Buffalo Hunt
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Title: Buffalo Hunt Dimensions: 18 1/4 x 27 3/8 x 3 3/8 Framed Dimensions: Signature: inscribed: Edward, Kemeys (artist cipher) stamped: copywright 1894 winslow bros. co.
Jackson Hole Art Auction
Feb. 14, 2024
Kemeys, Bronze Sculpture Of Puma
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Edward Kemeys (Am. 1843-1907), signed and numbered "Edward Kemeys/*1" and inscribed "Roman Bronze Works NY" on base. 6" high, 9" wide, 4 3/8" deep. Light patina wear, particularly to shoulder. Provenance: Graham Gallery, NYC, sticker on base.
Schwenke Auctioneers
Feb. 11, 2024
EDWARD KEMEYS (USA 1843 - 1907)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Bronze Bison. With nice original brown patina. Signed and with Roman Bronze Works Foundry Mark. From an East 67 St NYC estate.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Apr. 26, 2023
Edward Kemeys (1843-1907) Chief Sitting Bull (Tatanka-Iyotanka) 27 3/4 x 19 3/4 in. (Executed circa 1884-1890.)
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Edward Kemeys (1843-1907) Chief Sitting Bull (Tatanka-Iyotanka) inscribed 'Kemeys' (lower left) terracotta bas relief 27 3/4 x 19 3/4 in. Executed circa 1884-1890.
Bonhams
Feb. 09, 2023
After Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907) Hound Bronze with dark brown 5-1/4 inc
Est: $350 - $500
After Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907) Hound Bronze with dark brown 5-1/4 inches (13.3 x 15.9 cm) high on a 6-1/4 inches (15.9 cm) high wood plaque Inscribed on lower right: E. K. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Feb. 09, 2023
After Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907) 'Native American' Relief Bronze with d
Est: $350 - $500
After Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907) 'Native American' Relief Bronze with dark brown patina 7-1/4 x 2 inches (18.4 x 5.1 cm) Inscribed on lower right: EK HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Feb. 09, 2023
After Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907) Dog Patinated metal 7 inches (17.8 cm)
Est: $350 - $500
After Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907) Dog Patinated metal 7 inches (17.8 cm) Signed E Kemeys HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Dec. 15, 2022
Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907) Hound Bronze with dark brown 5-1/4 inches (1
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907) Hound Bronze with dark brown 5-1/4 inches (13.3 x 15.9 cm) high on a 6-1/4 inches (15.9 cm) high wood plaque Inscribed on lower right: E. K. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Dec. 15, 2022
Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907) Man with Tiger Bronze with dark brown patina
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907) Man with Tiger Bronze with dark brown patina 6-5/8 inches (16.8 cm) Inscribed with artist's wolf head in moon cipher on base: Edward Kemeys HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Dec. 15, 2022
Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907) 'Native American' Relief Bronze with dark br
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907) 'Native American' Relief Bronze with dark brown patina 7-1/4 x 2 inches (18.4 x 5.1 cm) Inscribed on lower right: EK HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Dec. 15, 2022
Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907) Dog Patinated metal 7 inches (17.8 cm) Sign
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907) Dog Patinated metal 7 inches (17.8 cm) Signed E Kemeys HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Jun. 25, 2022
EDWARD KEMEYS (1843-1907) MANUSCRIPT DRAFT
Est: $150 - $250
A working draft manuscript entitled "A Sculptor in the Sunset Sand," Captain Edward Kemeys (Georgia, New York, 1843-1907), approximately 230 typed pages with many revisions, corrections and redactions both in pencil and ink, apparently not published, pages: approx 13"h, 8"w **Note: Kemy served during the Civil War in the New York 65th Volunteer Regiment enlisting at the age of 19 and later as a Captain in the U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery. He later became a bronze animalier sculptor and his work is seen in New York's Central Park, a sculpture "Hudson Bay Wolves" is seen at the Philadelphia, the monumental sculpture "Prayer for Rain" depicting a Native American with and elk and mountain lion found in the West Side Park, Champaign, Illinois, and others.** Start Price: $80.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Apr. 26, 2022
Edward Kemeys (1843-1907) Panther at Bay 10 1/4 x 21 in. framed 15 x 25 1/2 in. (Executed circa 1894.)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Edward Kemeys (1843-1907) Panther at Bay inscribed and with the artist's wolf head device 'Kemeys' (lower left) bronze bas relief with dark brown patina 10 1/4 x 21 in. framed 15 x 25 1/2 in. Executed circa 1894. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Apr. 26, 2022
Edward Kemeys (1843-1907) Crow Warrior 8 in. high
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Edward Kemeys (1843-1907) Crow Warrior inscribed and with the artist's wolf head device 'E.K.' (lower left) and inscribed 'CROW WARRIOR' (upper left) bronze bas relief with medium brown patina 8 in. high For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Apr. 26, 2022
Edward Kemeys (1843-1907) Chief Sitting Bull (Tatanka-Iyotanka) 27 3/4 x 19 3/4 in. (Executed circa 1884-1890.)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Edward Kemeys (1843-1907) Chief Sitting Bull (Tatanka-Iyotanka) inscribed 'Kemeys' (lower left) terracotta bas relief 27 3/4 x 19 3/4 in. Executed circa 1884-1890. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
May. 14, 2021
Edward Kemeys (American 1843-1907), Bighorn Sheep, Bronze Sculpture with Green Patina, H: 19 in
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Edward Kemeys (American 1843-1907) Bighorn Sheep Bronze sculpture with green patina, signed Edward Kemeys on base Height: 19 in (48.3 cm)
Weschler's
Aug. 26, 2020
EDWARD KEMEYS - STAG
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Lot 93 Edward Kemeys American (1843-1907) Stag bronze on artist applied black patina granite base incised on bronze base, numbered 1/3 overall height: 22 1/2 inches base: 5 1/2 x 13 inches Provenance: From a New York Collection incised K.E.I 1972 on bronze base
Capsule Gallery Auction
Jun. 27, 2020
EDWARD KEMEYS (AMERICAN, 1843-1907) "THE STILL HUNT" TERRACOTTA SCULPTURE
Est: $500 - $800
EDWARD KEMEYS (AMERICAN, 1843-1907) "THE STILL HUNT" TERRACOTTA SCULPTURE, depicting a panther/mountain lion crouching on a rock ready to pounce on his prey, inscribed "The Still Hunt" and E. KEMEY" to front edge, base hollow to underside with three molded stretchers. Old, probably original red and black paint.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Oct. 06, 2018
Edward Kemeys for Doulton Lambeth, an American Ind
Est: £200 - £300
Edward Kemeys for Doulton Lambeth, an American Indian Pitcher, made for Burley and Co, Chicago, relief moulded, impressed marks and incised signature to body, 15cm high
Kinghams Auctioneers
May. 20, 2018
Group of 2 Ed Kemeys Native American Clay Pitchers
Est: $300 - $500
Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907) A group of two Native American clay pitchers Stamped on bottom Burley & Co. Chicago, Made by Joseph Green, Ottawa, Il. Signed on pitcher "Edward Kemeys" and animal head logo Approx. h. 5.75", w. 9" (largest)
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Feb. 27, 2017
After Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907) Bear, 1972 Bronze with brown patina 8-
Est: $300 - $500
After Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907) Bear, 1972 Bronze with brown patina 8-1/2 inches (21.6 cm) high on a 1-1/2 inches (3.8 cm) high marble base Inscribed on base: Edward Kemeys / K.F.I. 1972 / 12 This work is a recast by The Kemeys Foundation in 1972. HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Feb. 25, 2017
Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907) Recumbent Bison Bronze with brown patina 2-3
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907) Recumbent Bison Bronze with brown patina 2-3/4 inches (7 cm) high Inscribed along the base: Edward Kemeys Jr. Stamped on the base: Roman Bronze Works Inc. N.Y. HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Nov. 11, 2016
Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907) "The Still Hunt"
Est: $700 - $1,000
Signed E. Kemeys. Terra cotta.
Cottone Auctions
Mar. 19, 2016
Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907) Bronze Bighorn Sheep
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Sgn. E. Kemeys, 12. Marble base.
Cottone Auctions
Oct. 07, 2015
Edward Kemeys American, 1843-1907 Panther at Bay, circa 1894
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Edward Kemeys American, 1843-1907 Panther at Bay, circa 1894 Signed Kemeys and with the artist's wolf's head device (ll) Bronze with dark brown patina, in a wood frame 10 1/4 x 20 13/16 inches, overall 15 1/8 x 25 5/8 inches Provenance: Weatherspoon Art Museum, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC (until 2011) This work is said to have been cast at Winslow Bros. Company, Chicago, IL. C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 01, 2015
EDWARD KEMEYS | The Still Hunt
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
glazed terracotta
Sotheby's
Mar. 25, 2015
Edward Kemeys (1843-1907) Buffalo Hunt bronze relief with reddish-brown pat
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Edward Kemeys (1843-1907) Buffalo Hunt bronze relief with reddish-brown patina 18 1/8 x 27 ½ in.(46.2 x 69.9 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 06, 2014
Edward Kemeys, (American, 1843-1907), Crow Warrior, bronze, 8.25" x 8.25"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907) Crow Warrior bronze signed and titled 8.25" x 8.25"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Dec. 05, 2014
A Bronze Relief Plaque, Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907), 8 x 8 inches.
Est: $400 - $600
A Bronze Relief Plaque, Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907), depicting the Crow Warrior and stamped to lower left. 8 x 8 inches.
Hindman
May. 22, 2014
Edward Kemeys (1843-1907)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Edward Kemeys (1843-1907) >'Elk' <br>inscribed 'Edward. Kemeys.' with artist's wolf's head device (along the base) >bronze with dark brown patina <br>20Â½ in. (52.1 cm.) high
Christie's
Dec. 05, 2013
Edward Kemeys (1843-1907)
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Edward Kemeys (1843-1907) >Chief Sitting Bull (Tatanka Iyotaka) <br>inscribed 'E. KEMEYS' with artist's device (lower left) >bronze with brown patina <br>26Â½ x 19 in. (67.3 x 48.3 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 16, 2013
Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907); The Still Hunt; Bronze; Signed "Kemeys" with foundry mark "Roman Bronze Works N.Y."; 7" high; Provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Edward Kemeys (American, 1843-1907); The Still Hunt; Bronze; Signed "Kemeys" with foundry mark "Roman Bronze Works N.Y."; 7" high; Provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Sep. 14, 2013
Edward Kemeys (D.C., 1843-1907), Hound
Est: $400 - $600
Edward Kemeys (D.C., 1843-1907), Hound bronze, incised monogram "E.K. S" and with incised "9.," mounted to a gray marble plaque for hanging. 5.5 x 4.25 in. Touches of attractive verdigris.
Leland Little Auctions
Feb. 27, 2013
Edward Kemeys (1843-1907)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Edward Kemeys (1843-1907) 'Standing Stag' inscribed 'E. Kemeys.' with artist's device (on the base) bronze with brown patina 16½ in. (41.9 cm.) high
Christie's
Mar. 03, 2011
Edward Kemeys (1843-1907)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Edward Kemeys (1843-1907) Jaguar Ink Stand inscribed 'Edward Kemeys' (on the base) bronze with brown patina 8 in. (20.3 cm.) high Conceived circa 1880.
Christie's
Jan. 16, 2010
EDWARD KEMEYS (American, 1843-1907), Sioux motif
Est: -
EDWARD KEMEYS (American, 1843-1907), Sioux motif bronze vessel, 13-1/4"h.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Sep. 29, 2009
Edward Kemeys (1843-1907)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Edward Kemeys (1843-1907) 'Coyote' inscribed 'Edward Kemeys.' with artist's device (along the base)--inscribed 'Gray Spirit of a day gone by/In canons haunted by thy cry/Coyote thou hast been for aye/Part of the lone lands mystery' (on the base)--inscribed 'ROMAN BRONZE WORKS/N.Y. (along the base) bronze with verdigris patina 26 in. (66 cm.) high
Christie's