Carl R. Krafft Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Carl R. Krafft Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 29, 2026
CARL R. KRAFFT (AMERICAN, 1884-1938)
Est: $400 - $600
Carl R. Krafft American, 1884-1938 Autumn in the Ozarks Oil on artist board Double signed lower right. Fall landscape scene along a stream, framed Carl Krafft was born in Reading, Ohio, but had his studio in Oak Park, Illinois and from there traveled to the surrounding countryside as well as to Brown County, Indiana, and the Ozarks of south-central Missouri. He became known as a prolific regionalist painter of Midwestern subjects, primarily impressionist landscapes. In the Ozarks, he and Rudolph Ingerle, created a major art colony called the Society of Ozark Painters.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 29, 2026
CARL R. KRAFFT (AMERICAN, 1884-1938)
Est: $500 - $800
Carl R. Krafft American, 1884-1938 Summer Green Oil on artist board Signed lower left. Springtime landscape with figures near a stream, framed. Artist's original gallery listing affixed verso. Carl Krafft was born in Reading, Ohio, but had his studio in Oak Park, Illinois and from there traveled to the surrounding countryside as well as to Brown County, Indiana, and the Ozarks of south-central Missouri. He became known as a prolific regionalist painter of Midwestern subjects, primarily impressionist landscapes. In the Ozarks, he and Rudolph Ingerle, created a major art colony called the Society of Ozark Painters.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 17, 2026
Carl Rudolph Krafft (American, 1884–1938) Summer Sky, c. 1920
Est: $800 - $1,200
Carl Rudolph Krafft (American, 1884–1938) Summer Sky, c. 1920 oil on board signed Krafft (lower right); signed and titled (on the reverse) 10 x 14 in. This lot is located in Chicago.
Freeman’s
Jun. 05, 2026
Carl Krafft, American/Illinois 1884-1938, "River Bend", oil on canvas
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Carl Krafft American/Illinois, 1884-1938 "River Bend" oil on canvas signed lower left, handwritten label with title on stretcher, typed artist biography en verso, framed.
Neal Auction Company
May. 03, 2026
Carl Rudolph Krafft
Est: $500 - $1,000
Ozark Sky, Late Sun 6" x 8" oil on board, signed lower right. Recently cleaned; original frame. (Frame partially obscures Krafft's signture but it's present.)
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
May. 03, 2026
Carl Rudolph Krafft
Est: $500 - $1,000
Distant Sunlight 6" x 8" oil on board, signed lower left
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
May. 03, 2026
Carl Rudolph Krafft
Est: $2,500 - $5,000
Overcast Day 25" x 30" oil on canvas, signed lower right, dated 1936
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
Dec. 11, 2025
Carl Krafft, Ozark Cabin
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Carl Krafft Ozark Cabin 1937 oil on canvas 24 h x 27 w in (61 x 69 cm) Signed to lower left 'Carl R Krafft'. Titled to stretcher bar verso 'Ozark Cabin'. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Dec. 03, 2025
GREAT CARL KRAFFT AUTUMN LANDSCAPE
Est: $750 - $1,000
GREAT CARL KRAFFT AUTUMN LANDSCAPE CARL KRAFFT (American 1884–1938) Autumn Landscape Oil on canvas Signed lower left 24.5 x 27.25 inches, overall including frame 32.75 x 35.25 inches
Jackson's International
Nov. 01, 2025
Carl Krafft (1884-1938)
Est: $300 - $600
Village Scene 12" x 7" etching plate, unsigned.
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
Nov. 01, 2025
Carl Krafft (1884-1938)
Est: $300 - $600
The Poet's House 11" x 7" etching plate, unsigned.
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
Nov. 01, 2025
Carl Krafft (1884-1938)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Big Sky Summer Landscape 25" x 30" oil on board, signed lower left.
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
Nov. 01, 2025
Carl Krafft (1884-1938)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Daisies and Asters 19" x 22" oil on canvas, signed lower left, dated 1926. Recently conserved; original frame.
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
Nov. 01, 2025
Carl Krafft (1884-1938)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Winter Landscape 16" x 20" oil on canvas, signed lower right. Original carved frame.
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
Sep. 27, 2025
Carl Krafft (American, 1884–1938) Signed Oil On Board Landscape Painting
Est: $500 - $1,000
***RE-LISTED UNDER NEW CONSIGNER*** Carl Krafft (American, 1884–1938) Signed Oil On Board Landscape Painting. Frame Measures approx. 16" X 14" sight 9.75" X 7.75". FREE TRANSPORT AND 10% DISCOUNT ON SHIPPING: Please mention the code CAH09272025 for a 10% discount on shipping and free transportation from our shipping partner Premier Xpress Packing. You must mention the code CAH09272025 to receive the free transport and discounted packing and shipping.
Compendium Auction House
Jun. 27, 2025
CARL KRAFFT (1884-1938) OIL ON CANVAS BOARD
Est: $200 - $400
Carl Rudolph Krafft (1884-1938) Autumn Bouquet 1936 The oil on canvas is signed lower right front and has an original label verso. The label lists numerous respected affiliations: A distinguished member of numerous art organizations, including the Chicago Association of Painters and Sculptors, Grand Central Galleries (New York), Allied Artists of America, Chicago Galleries Association, Oak Park Art League, and the Society of Ozark Painters, this artist held a respected position within the American art scene of the early 20th century. Exhibited at: The National Academy, New York. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia. Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh. Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Art Institute of Chicago, Museums of St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Los Angeles. Canvas measures 20 x 17.5 with a framed size of 22.25H x 19.5W inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Soulis Auctions
Feb. 16, 2025
Carl Rudolph Krafft (IL, PA, OH, 1884 - 1938)
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
Carl Rudolph Krafft (Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, 1884 - 1938) "Winter Homestead" Oil on Canvas. Signed lower left. Provenance: Private Collection, Washington, DC Sight Size: 20 x 16 in. Overall Framed Size: 26.25 x 22.25 in.
Helmuth Stone
Feb. 16, 2025
Carl Rudolph Krafft (1884-1938) "Late Winter Sun"
Est: $2,500 - $4,500
Carl Rudolph Krafft (Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, 1884 - 1938) "Late Winter Sun" (Palos Hills, IL) Oil on Canvas. Signed lower left. Chicago Galleries Association label verso. Sight Size: 28 x 36 in. Overall Framed Size: 34 x 42 in.
Helmuth Stone
Jan. 23, 2025
CARL RUDOLPH KRAFFT (Illinois/Pennsylvania/Ohio, 1884-1938), "The Valley in Snow"., Oil on canvas, 20" x 56". Framed 23" x 59".
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
CARL RUDOLPH KRAFFT Illinois/Pennsylvania/Ohio, 1884-1938 "The Valley in Snow". Signed lower left "Carl R. Krafft" flanking the artist's thumbprint. Titled in artist's hand verso. Retains original sales receipt from the artist to Mrs. K. Montague, the original owner, and a note on the artist's stationery "The painting you purchased from me is titled 'The Valley in Snow' [...] is original and painted by me. I have never made a duplicate of this canvas and never will. I consider [th]is one of my best works". The following information was provided to us courtesy of Joel Dryer, Director of Illinois Historical Art Project.:"Exhibited at an annual exhibition by members of the Austin, Oak Park and River Forest Art League, a juried exhibit where only 1/3 of the entries submitted were accepted by the jury. The Marshall Field & Co. galleries hosted the show from Oct. 20 through Nov. 1, 1930. The work was later shown at an exhibit at the Chicago Woman's Club where it was sold on March 22, 1932 to Mrs. Montague of Austin - a wealthy section of west Chicago adjacent to Oak Park, IL."
Eldred's
Jan. 21, 2025
Carl Rudolph Krafft (American 1884 - 1938) oil on canvas, Landscape with Rolling Hills and Lake, canvas size 32-1/4 x 19-3/4 inches. Relined with some restoration and craquelure.
Est: $500 - $1,500
Carl Rudolph Krafft (American 1884 - 1938) oil on canvas, Landscape with Rolling Hills and Lake, canvas size 32-1/4 x 19-3/4 inches. Relined with some restoration and craquelure.
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Dec. 05, 2024
Carl Krafft
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
(American, 1884-1938) Summer Scene, signed lower right "Carl R. Krafft", oil on canvas, 27-3/4 x 33-1/4 in.; probably original wood frame, 38-1/4 x 44-1/4 in. Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina
Brunk Auctions
Nov. 09, 2024
Carl Krafft (1884-1938)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Harbor Sunset 25" x 30" oil on canvas, signed lower left. Recently conserved; original carved frame.
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
Nov. 09, 2024
Carl Krafft (American, 1884-1938), "Across & Beyond [the Ozark Mountains]," 1913, H.- 10 in., W.- 14 in., Framed- H.- 16 1/2 in., W.- 20 1/4 in.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
† Carl Krafft (American, 1884-1938), "Across & Beyond [the Ozark Mountains]," 1913, oil on canvas, signed lower left, titled, dated and inscribed on card affixed to frame backing, presented in a giltwood frame,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Oct. 22, 2024
Carl Krafft, Autumn Russet
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Carl Krafft Autumn Russet 1932 oil on canvas 25 h x 30 w in (63 x 76 cm) Signed to lower left 'Carl R. Krafft'. Sold with signed original artist's label. Provenance: Private Collection | Thence by descent This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 22, 2024
Carl Krafft, Logging Sleigh in a Snowy Landscape
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Carl Krafft Logging Sleigh in a Snowy Landscape oil on canvas 16 h x 20 w in (41 x 51 cm) Signed to lower right 'Carl R. Krafft' with artist's thumbprint. Provenance: Private Collection | Thence by descent This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 22, 2024
Carl Krafft, Autumn Landscape
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Carl Krafft Autumn Landscape oil on paper 20.125 h x 15.875 w in (51 x 40 cm) Signed to lower left 'Carl Krafft'. Provenance: Private Collection | Thence by descent This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Aug. 27, 2024
Carl R. Krafft (American, 1884-1938), Alex (ca.1925), lino-cut on wove paper, 8 3/4 x 8 3/4in (22 x 22cm)
Est: $200 - $300
Carl R. Krafft (American, 1884-1938) Alex (ca.1925) lino-cut on wove paper titled and signed in pencil to lower margins
Andrew Jones Auctions
Jun. 23, 2024
Carl Rudolph Krafft (American, 1884-1938) 'Rocks and Surf' Oil on Masonite
Est: $800 - $1,000
Carl Rudolph Krafft (American, 1884-1938) 'Rocks and Surf' Oil on Masonite Undated, signed lower left and on an American Art Annual label verso, seascape painted on the textured side of the Masonite board having a Campanile Galleries, Chicago label verso, in a linen lined gold-tone carved wood frame Property from: a Private Collector, Rockford, Illinois Category: Fine Art > Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 11:52 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: June 3, 2024, 1:00 pm
Leonard Auction
May. 16, 2024
Carl Rudolph Krafft (American, 1884-1938) Triad of Life: Highlighting Labor, Business, Athletics and Education, 1926
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Carl Rudolph Krafft (American, 1884-1938) Triad of Life: Highlighting Labor, Business, Athletics and Education, 1926 oil on canvas signed Carl R.Krafft and dated (lower left) 62 1/2 x 82 inches This lot is located in Chicago. Provenance: The Artist Oak Park Municipal Building, gifted by the Artist, 1955 Private Collection Acquired from the above by the present owner Exhibited: Chicago, Austin YMCA, 1927 Literature: "Karl R. Krafft's, 'The Triad of Life,'" Association Men, August 1927, Vol. LII, p. 548, illus. A prolific Midwestern artist, Carl Rudolph Krafft was born in Reading, Ohio, but lived most of his life in Chicago, where he moved with his family in the early 1900s. Primarily a painter of impressionistic landscapes, Triad of Life: Highlighting Labor, Business, Athletics and Education, 1926, stands as a distinctive example within his oeuvre. According to his daughter, Lal (Gladys Krafft) Davies, the YMCA had a profound significance on the artist’s life, finding its physical activities and companionship with other men to be of great value. The present painting was executed as an homage to the organization’s triangular symbol of Spirit, Mind, and Body, and in 1927, it was exhibited at the Austin department of the YMCA in Chicago. An article in the Association Men magazine, published by the YMCA, describes the composition in detail: "In the painting are three groups, the principal figure representing Idealism. The group on the right, mother and boy, represents Mind and the three figures on the left represent the physical phase of life. The main figure, Spirit, or Idealism, holding the torch of Light and Truth, is placed above the mother who represents the Education and Experience…Carrying out the idea of the triangle in the group of three as Spirit, Mind, and Body in the technical side of the composition, the shape of the triangle is embodied in various parts of the painting…This element of composition should add to its artistic value and should give the picture a more lasting appeal." ("Karl R. Krafft's, 'The Triad of Life,'" Association Men, August 1927, Vol. LII, p. 548, illus.)
Freeman’s | Hindman
May. 05, 2024
Carl Rudolph Krafft (1884-1938)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Red Arcade 10"x14" oil on board, signed lower right. Recently cleaned; original frame. Est. $1,000-$2,000
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
May. 05, 2024
Carl Rudolph Krafft (1884-1938)
Est: $1,250 - $2,500
Winter Homestead 20"x16" oil on canvas, signed lower left. Original frame. Est. $1,250-$2,500
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
May. 05, 2024
Carl Rudolph Krafft (1884-1938)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Late Winter Sun (Palos Hills, IL) 28"x36" oil on canvas, signed lower left. Recently conserved; original frame. Est. $2,000-$4,000
Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
Mar. 24, 2024
Carl Rudolph Krafft (American, 1884-1938) Oil on Canvas
Est: $400 - $600
Carl Rudolph Krafft (American, 1884-1938) Oil on Canvas Undated, signed lower left, depicting a wintry scene by a creek in a forest, in a gold gesso frame Property from: a Private Collector, Long Grove, Illinois Category: Fine Art > Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 11:24 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: March 6, 2024, 2:42 pm
Leonard Auction
Dec. 14, 2023
Carl Krafft ''Palos Hills'' (Winter) Oil
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Carl Krafft (1884-1938 American) ''Palos Hills'' (Winter) Oil on Canvas 28''x36'' Image. Signed lower left. Original gilt carved framing 34''x42''. Chicago Galleries Association label on verso. One small .25'' rub in the upper left. Overall excellent, original condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Dec. 10, 2023
Carl Krafft (American, 1884-1938) Oil on Masonite
Est: $400 - $600
Carl Krafft (American, 1884-1938) Oil on Masonite Undated, signed lower left, depicting a forest scene, float matted , under plexiglass, in a gold-tone accent wood frame Property from: a Private Collector, Chicago (Lakeview), Illinois Category: Fine Art > Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 10:58 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: November 28, 2023, 10:17 am
Leonard Auction
Sep. 20, 2023
Carl Rudolph Krafft (American, 1884–1938) Fantasy: Ozark Mountains
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Carl Rudolph Krafft (American, 1884–1938) Fantasy: Ozark Mountains Signed 'CARL R KRAFFT' bottom left; also inscribed with title and Artist's name on original label affixed to upper stretcher verso, oil on canvas 38 x 40 1/8 in. (96.5 x 101.9cm) Provenance Property from the Estate of Angela Gross Folk, New Jersey. The unlined canvas in overall very good condition, with a shiny varnish throughout which might benefit from being toned down. With slight abrasions along the top outer edge of the work, likely due to old frame rubbing. Examination under UV light reveals localized inpainting along the aofrementioned outer edge, with minor, and very localized inpainting in the upper right corner, including in the foliage. We also see a couple of repairs on the tree at left, namely at center left, and in the upper left quadrant. See Specialist's pictures for more details. To request additional information or access to more images, please contact Specialist Raphael Chatroux at rchatroux@freemansauction.com. Frame: 45 x 47 x 1 1/2 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Sep. 12, 2023
Carl Rudolph Krafft
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Carl Rudolph Krafft American, 1884-1938 Port Scene, circa 1925 Signed CARL R. KRAFFT (lr) Oil on canvas 25 x 30 inches (63.5 x 76.2 cm) Provenance: Clarke Galleries, Stowe, VT (Frame dimensions: 33 5/8 x 38 3/8 inches) Small patched repair at top center; difficult to detect further restoration under UV light as some colors fluoresce naturally.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 09, 2023
Carl Rudolph Krafft (1884-1938), "Hillside Slide," Oil on canvas, 25" H x 30" W
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Carl Rudolph Krafft (1884-1938) "Hillside Slide" Oil on canvas Signed lower left: Carl R Krafft and with the artist's thumbprint; titled in pencil on a label affixed to the stretcher
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 12, 2022
Carl Rudolph Krafft
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
(American, 1884-1938) Snow Scene, signed lower left "Carl R. Krafft" oil on Masonite, 24 x 27 in.; gilt wood frame, 27 x 30 in. Provenance: Caldwell County Habitat for Humanity
Brunk Auctions
Oct. 19, 2022
Carl Krafft, The Pool
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Carl Krafft The Pool 1937 oil on canvas 18.5 h × 20.625 w in (47 × 52 cm) Signed to lower left with thumbprint 'Carl R Krafft'.' Paper label to verso '416 N. Harvey Ave. Oak Park - Illinois, Reference From American Art Annual Who's Who in America' with artwork details. Provenance: Purchased directly from the artist | Thence by descent This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 19, 2022
Carl Krafft, Edge of the Field
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Carl Krafft Edge of the Field oil on canvas 30 h × 40 w in (76 × 102 cm) Signed to lower right 'Carl R Krafft'. Paper label to verso '416 N. Harvey Ave. Oak Park - Illinois, Reference From American Art Annual Who's Who in America' with artwork details. Provenance: Purchased directly from the artist | Thence by descent This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Sep. 21, 2022
Carl Rudolph Krafft (1884 - 1938) American
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Carl Rudolph Krafft (1884 - 1938) Oil on board Signed , measures 18.5 x 23.5 inches ( with frame 23 x 27.5 )
Cutler Bay Auctions
Sep. 21, 2022
Carl Rudolph Krafft (1884-1938) Winter Landscape with Stream 25 1/4 x 30 1/4 in. (61.5 x 76.8 cm) framed 30 1/2 x 35 1/2 in.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Carl Rudolph Krafft (1884-1938) Winter Landscape with Stream signed 'CARL R KRAFFT' and with thumbprint (lower right) oil on canvas 25 1/4 x 30 1/4 in. (61.5 x 76.8 cm) framed 30 1/2 x 35 1/2 in. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jun. 08, 2022
Carl Krafft, (American, 1884-1938), A View from the Forest Hills, oil on canvas, 13 5/16" x 17 1/4"
Est: $800 - $1,200
Carl Krafft (American, 1884-1938) A View from the Forest Hills oil on canvas signed lower left 13 5/16" x 17 1/4"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 04, 2022
Carl Krafft, Illinois / Pennsylvania / Ohio (1884 - 1938), Freight Train Passing Bridge, oil on board, 21 7/8"H x 15"W (sight), 26 3/4"H x 21 5/8"W (frame)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Carl Krafft Illinois / Pennsylvania / Ohio, (1884 - 1938) Freight Train Passing Bridge oil on board signed lower right. Exhibited: "Great American Railroad" Country Art Museum, Locust Valley, NY, 1976. Bowing to the board. From the Archives of askArt: Born in Reading, Ohio, Carl Krafft became a prolific regionalist painter of Midwestern subjects, primarily impressionist landscapes and some seascapes. He also did some genre works including men at work at river-boat landings. Kraftt had his studio in Oak Park, Illinois and from there traveled to the surrounding countryside as well as to Brown County, Indiana, and the Ozarks of south-central Missouri. In the Ozarks, he and Rudolph Ingerle, who first visited the mountainous region in 1912, created a major art colony called the Society of Ozark Painters. Painters were attracted there because they were enchanted by the dramatic landscape of the region and "the delicate color of its hazy atmosphere". The appeal of the Ozarks as a sanctuary increased with the turmoil of World War I, and many of the artists focused on scenes that contrasted with the ugliness of war. Kraftt painted there for more than two decades and referred to the region as his "cathedral of nature". (Kennedy 128) Kraftt's first painting of the Ozarks that brought him attention was The Charms of the Ozarks. It was in the 1916 annual exhibition of the Art Institute and awarded a $500. prize. Representatives of the Municipal Art League, purchased the work, which was in keeping with their dedication to civic beautifucation. This recognition was a deciding factor in Kraftt's decision to devote himself to full-time painting. The Hudson River Valley of New York state was another region of interest, and he visited there in 1925. Kraftt's paintings became very popular and were copied and sold as originals during the Depression. To combat this plagiarism, he put his thumb print on many of his works. The painting of Krafft was often compared to New Hope Impressionist painter, Daniel Garber. However, Kraftt later disavowed ties to specific places such as the Ozarks because "he sought a more universal than regional following." (Illinois Historical Project). Underscoring the appeal of his work beyond the Midwest, Krafft exhibited and sold his work in New York City and other art centers between 1912 and 1938. Krafft was born in Reading, Ohio and moved to Chicago in the early 1900s. HIs father was a minister whose ancestor was Adam Kraftt, a sixteenth-century German sculptor. Kraftt first worked in Chicago as a commercial designer and began formal studies of art in 1903 and 1904 with evening classes at the Art Institute of Chicago. From 1910 to 1913, he took daytime classes there from Harry Walcott and Edward Vysekal. From 1924 to 1925, he again studied at the Institute, and his teacher was Leon Kroll. He became close friends and painting companions with Kroll and Eugene Savage and later said that those two artists "had given him 'more sound guidance and inspiration' than he had received from any other source' " (Illinois Historical Project). Krafft also studied at the Chicago Fine Arts Academy. Exhibition venues included the Palette and Chisel Club, Robert Vose Gallery in Boston, National Academy of Design, the Corcoran Museum, and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Kraftt was a member and founder in 1914 of the Society of Ozark Painters, which he served as President in 1915. He was founder of the Municipal Art League in Springfield, Missouri; and founder of the Oak Park Art League and League President from 1921 to 1922. Sources: Illinois Historical Project, www.illinoisart.org/index.html Elizabeth Kennedy, "Chicago Modern, 1893-1945" Peter Hastings Falk, Editor, Who Was Who in American Art Michael David Zellman, 300 Years of American Art
Ripley Auctions
Apr. 07, 2022
Carl Rudolph Krafft, (American, 1884-1938), A Poet's Home, color engraving, 11 7/8" x 7 3/8"
Est: $200 - $300
Carl Rudolph Krafft (American, 1884-1938) A Poet's Home color engraving signed, titled and numbered in pencil lower margin edition of 50 11 7/8" x 7 3/8"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 07, 2022
Carl Rudolph Krafft, (American, 1884-1938), Evening — Oak Park, color lithograph with graphite, 11 1/16" x 11 3/8"
Est: $200 - $300
Carl Rudolph Krafft (American, 1884-1938) Evening — Oak Park color lithograph with graphite signed and titled in pencil lower margin 11 1/16" x 11 3/8" Provenance: Frederick Baker Inc., Chicago, Illinois (label on mat)
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jan. 06, 2022
Carl Krafft Impressionist Winter Forest Painting
Est: $800 - $1,200
Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio 1884-1938 Depicts a winding river cutting through freshly fallen snow snaking between bare trees. Krafft had a studio in Oak Park Illinois, where the surrounding countryside became his inspiration. Krafft travelled around to Brown County, Indiana, and the Ozarks of south-central Missouri where he established the Society of Ozark Painters with Rudolph Ingerle (1879-1950). His paintings became very popular during the Depression and were often copied, to combat this Krafft would put his thumbprint on his works.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers