Laverne I Krause Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Laverne I Krause Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 08, 2026
LAVERNE KRAUSE OIL ON CANVAS, "BEACH MIST
Est: $300 - $500
LAVERNE KRAUSE OIL ON CANVAS, "BEACH MIST (Portland, Oregon 1924-1987) Seascape. Signed lower right, label attached verso from The Fountain Gallery, 20" x 36" (image), 21.5" x 37.5" (frame).
O'Gallerie
Oct. 06, 2025
LAVERNE KRAUSE WOODCUT
Est: -
LAVERNE KRAUSE WOODCUT (Portland, Oregon 1924-1987) "Self-Portrait of My Life." Signed lower right, titled lower left, inscribed "For Tom," edition 8/50, 32" x 19" (image), 39.5" x 26.25" (frame).
O'Gallerie
Apr. 24, 2025
LaVerne Krause ''Rondane'' 1976 Oil
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
LaVerne Krause (1924-1987 Oregon) ''Rondane'' 1976 Oil on Canvas 54''x24'' Image. Signed and dated l.r. with Fountain Gallery, Portland label on verso. Exhibited Artists of Oregon, Portland Art Museum 1977 with label on verso. Original acrylic framing 55''x25''. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Jan. 22, 2024
LAVERNE KRAUSE MONOPRINT
Est: $200 - $300
LAVERNE KRAUSE (Portland, Oregon 1924-1987) monoprint, "Purple Dessert." Signed lower right and dated 1985, titled lower left, label attached verso from The Fountain Gallery, Portland, OR., 17.5" x 23.75"(image), 25.25" x 30.5"(frame).
O'Gallerie
Jan. 22, 2024
LAVERNE KRAUSE ACRYLIC ON LINEN
Est: $300 - $500
LAVERNE KRAUSE (Portland, Oregon 1924-1987) acrylic on linen, "Moselle," a landscape. Signed lower right, labels attached verso from Artquake 81 and The Fountain Gallery, Portland, OR., 32" x 58"(image), 33.5" x 59.5"(frame).
O'Gallerie
Apr. 20, 2023
LaVerne Krause ''Blue Green Flower Theme'' 1969 Oil
Est: $300 - $600
LaVerne Krause (1924-1987 Oregon) ''Blue Green Flower Theme'' 1969 Oil on Masonite 36''x24'' Image. Signed and dated l.r. Original framing 37''x25''. Excellent condition. Collection of Michael Parsons (1957-2022), Oregon. Owner and operator of Michael Parsons Fine Art Gallery (2013-2022), Portland.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Apr. 20, 2023
LaVerne Krause ''Soft Spring City from Pittock'' 1964 Oil
Est: $300 - $600
LaVerne Krause (1924-1987 Oregon) ''Soft Spring City from Pittock'' 1964 Oil on Board 20''x24'' Image. Signed and dated l.r. Notated on verso ''Collection of the Artist NFS''. Original framing 21''x25''. Excellent condition. Collection of Michael Parsons (1957-2022), Oregon. Owner and operator of Michael Parsons Fine Art Gallery (2013-2022), Portland.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Apr. 20, 2023
LaVerne Krause ''A Romantic Skidmore Fountain'' 1960's Oil
Est: $300 - $600
LaVerne Krause (1924-1987 Oregon) ''A Romantic Skidmore Fountain'' 1960's Oil on Masonite 25.5''x13'' Image. Signed l.r. and titled on verso framing. Original framing 26.5''x14''. Excellent condition. Collection of Michael Parsons (1957-2022), Oregon. Owner and operator of Michael Parsons Fine Art Gallery (2013-2022), Portland.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Apr. 20, 2023
LaVerne Krause ''Skidmore Fountain'' 1960 Oil
Est: $500 - $1,000
LaVerne Krause (1924-1987 Oregon) ''Skidmore Fountain'' 1960 Oil on Canvas 19''x27'' Image. Signed l.r. Original framing 20''x28''. Excellent condition. Collection of Michael Parsons (1957-2022), Oregon. Owner and operator of Michael Parsons Fine Art Gallery (2013-2022), Portland.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Apr. 20, 2023
LaVerne Krause ''Clouds Over Ross Island Bridge'' 1960's Oil
Est: $500 - $1,000
LaVerne Krause (1924-1987 Oregon) ''Clouds Over Ross Island Bridge'' 1960's Oil on Masonite 20''x26'' Image. Signed l.r. and titled on verso framing. Original framing 21''x27''. Excellent condition. Collection of Michael Parsons (1957-2022), Oregon. Owner and operator of Michael Parsons Fine Art Gallery (2013-2022), Portland.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Apr. 20, 2023
LaVerne Krause ''A Summer Day in San Francisco'' 1963 Oil
Est: $500 - $1,000
LaVerne Krause (1924-1987 Oregon) ''A Summer Day in San Francisco'' 1963 Oil on Board 26''x48'' Image. Signed and dated l.r. with Fountain Gallery, Portland label on verso. Blue framing 27.5''x49.5''. Small surface scratch upper right area. Overall excellent condition. Collection of Michael Parsons (1957-2022), Oregon. Owner and operator of Michael Parsons Fine Art Gallery (2013-2022), Portland.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Apr. 20, 2023
LaVerne Krause ''Lostine'' 1966 Oil
Est: $750 - $1,500
LaVerne Krause (1924-1987 Oregon) ''Lostine'' 1966 Oil on Canvas 46''x51.5'' Image. Signed and dated l.r. with partial Fountain Gallery, Portland label on verso. Original framing 48''x53''. Excellent condition. Collection of Michael Parsons (1957-2022), Oregon. Owner and operator of Michael Parsons Fine Art Gallery (2013-2022), Portland.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Jan. 17, 2022
LAVERNE KRAUSE OIL ON BOARD
Est: $300 - $500
LAVERNE KRAUSE (Portland, Oregon 1924-1987) oil on board, "Blue Green Flower Theme," floral still-life. Signed lower right and dated 1969, titled verso. Label attached verso from the Rental-Sales Gallery, Portland Art Museum. Image measures 36" x 24". In a thin wood frame.
O'Gallerie
Oct. 25, 2021
ANNE BUDISELICK (HEATH) OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $300 - $500
ANNE BUDISELICK (HEATH) (Oregon/California, 1924-2009) oil on canvas, valley farm. Signed verso. Image measures 16" x 20". In a wood frame; 20.5" x 24.5". Anne graduated from the University of Oregon and was roommates with artist LaVerne Krause.
O'Gallerie
Oct. 21, 2021
LaVerne Krause ''A Romantic Skidmore Fountain'' 1960
Est: $300 - $600
LaVerne Krause (1924-1987 Oregon) ''A Romantic Skidmore Fountain'' 1960's Oil on Masonite 25.5''x13'' Image. Signed l.r. and titled on frame verso. Original framing 27''x14''. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Jun. 07, 2021
LAVERNE KRAUSE (Portland, Oregon 1924-1987) woodcu
Est: $150 - $200
LAVERNE KRAUSE (Portland, Oregon 1924-1987) woodcut, "Victoria in the Moonlight and the Winds are Blowing," a Victorian home with trees. Pencil signed lower right, titled lower left, an artist's proof. Label attached verso from the Karin Clarke Gallery, Eugene, OR. Image measures 18.25" x 18.5". In a metal frame; 26.5" x 25.5" overall.
O'Gallerie
Aug. 17, 2020
LAVERNE KRAUSE (Oregon, 1924-1987) monoprint on pa
Est: $150 - $200
LAVERNE KRAUSE (Oregon, 1924-1987) monoprint on paper, "Green Sea Blues." Signed lower right, titled lower left, label attached verso from The Fountain Gallery of Art, Portland, OR. Image measures 17.75" x 23.75". In a metal frame; 26.25" x 31.25" overall.
O'Gallerie
Jul. 09, 2020
2pc LaVerne Krause (1924-1987 Oregon) Woodblock Prints
Est: $50 - $100
2pc LaVerne Krause (1924-1987 Oregon) Woodblock Prints. Unframed. Includes 'Down 2nd by Dan and Louis' Edition '#4' (12x15.5" image on 13x17" on Japan paper), and 'Birds at Skidmore Fountain' edition 6/12 dated 1954 (10.5x12" on 12x14" handmade paper with top left corner torn off in margins). Great colors and overall good condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Jun. 25, 2020
LaVerne Krause (1924-1987 Oregon) ''Silver Violet Shore'' 1981 Oil on Canvas 26''x30'' Image.
Est: $300 - $600
LaVerne Krause (1924-1987 Oregon) ''Silver Violet Shore'' 1981 Oil on Canvas 26''x30'' Image. A colorful modernist coastal scene. Signed and dated l.l. with Fountain Gallery, Portland label on verso. Original framing 27.5''x31.5''. Excellent condition. Private collection, Portland Oregon.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Jun. 25, 2020
LaVerne Krause (1924-1987 Oregon) ''Silver Valley Jumping Jack Flash'' 1969 Oil on Canvas 46''x72'' Image.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
LaVerne Krause (1924-1987 Oregon) ''Silver Valley Jumping Jack Flash'' 1969 Oil on Canvas 46''x72'' Image. Impressive large modernist landscape. Signed and dated l.l. Original framing 47.5''x73.5''. Excellent condition. Private collection, Portland Oregon.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Dec. 05, 2019
LaVerne Krause (1924-1987 Oregon) Abstract Seascape 1961 Watercolor on Paper 8''x12.5'' Image. Signed and dated l.r. Framed 14''x16.5''. Excellent condition.
Est: $100 - $300
LaVerne Krause (1924-1987 Oregon) Abstract Seascape 1961 Watercolor on Paper 8''x12.5'' Image. Signed and dated l.r. Framed 14''x16.5''. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Apr. 14, 2019
LaVerne Krause (1924-1987) Signed & Numbred Print
Est: $75 - $150
"Steel Bridge Fog"' 1963. Pencil titled, numbered 8/34, signed, and dated along bottom margin. Krause founded the University of Oregon printmaking program. 14.25" x 11.25" mat opening; 20.5" x 16.5" frame
District Auction
Apr. 11, 2019
Laverne Krause Color Lithograph
Est: $80 - $120
Laverne Krause (American, 1924 - 1987) color lithograph. 4 color. Pencil signed ' Laverne Krause' lower right. Titled ''Waiting' and numbered ' 13/18' lower left. Sheet measures 19.875 in. x 15.875 in. Sheet has rippling, one light crease lower left, overall G-VG/VG. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Feb. 20, 2018
LAVERNE KRAUSE (Oregon, 1924-1987) folio of prints
Est: $200 - $300
LAVERNE KRAUSE (Oregon, 1924-1987) folio of prints, "Clouded Sea," etchings by LaVerne Krause and poems by Vi Gale. Published by Press-22, Portland, OR, 1971. Autographed by the artist and the poet, numbered 9/50. Ten pages of poems and ten pages of etchings. Each etching is signed and numbered. Papers measure 11" x 10", in a folio case.
O'Gallerie
Jan. 16, 2018
LAVERNE KRAUSE (Oregon, 1924-1987) folio of prints
Est: $250 - $350
LAVERNE KRAUSE (Oregon, 1924-1987) folio of prints, "Portraits - Friends - Artists, Drypoints, Etchings, Woodcuts of Oregon artists" with poems by Kenneth O. Hanson, printed by Press-22, Portland, 1979. Pencil signed by Krause and Hanson, numbered 13/25. In original case; 16" x 12".
O'Gallerie
Sep. 10, 2017
Laverne Krause (1924-1987, OR) Lithograph Print
Est: $150 - $300
"Steel Bridge Fog". Pencil titled, numbered 8/ 34, signed, and dated 1963 along bottom margin. 14.25" x 10.25" approx. mat opening; 20.5" x 16.5" frame
District Auction
Oct. 24, 2016
LAVERNE KRAUSE WOODCUT (Portland, Oregon 1924-1987
Est: $100 - $150
LAVERNE KRAUSE WOODCUT (Portland, Oregon 1924-1987) "Victoria in the Moonlight and the Winds are Blowing," a Victorian home with trees. Image measures 18" x 18.5", pencil signed lower right, dated 1961, numbered 5/30, titled lower left. In a wood frame, 27.5" x 27.5" overall.
O'Gallerie
Jul. 11, 2016
LAVERNE KRAUSE WOODCUT (Portland, Oregon 1924-1987
Est: $100 - $150
LAVERNE KRAUSE WOODCUT (Portland, Oregon 1924-1987) "Winds on the St. Johns Bridge," Portland. Image measures 8" x 11.5", pencil signed lower right, dated 1965, numbered 9/50. In a metal frame.
O'Gallerie
Nov. 30, 2015
LAVERNE KRAUSE OIL ON CANVAS (Portland, Oregon 192
Est: $200 - $300
LAVERNE KRAUSE OIL ON CANVAS (Portland, Oregon 1924-1987) Portland residential scene. Image measures 14" x 18", unsigned, circa 1960. Paper label attached verso. In a wood frame.
O'Gallerie
Jan. 20, 2014
LAVERNE IRENE ERICKSON KRAUSE OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $150 - $200
LAVERNE IRENE ERICKSON KRAUSE OIL ON CANVAS (Portland, Oregon 1924-1987) Titled "Night Reflections." Image measures 28" x 24", signed "Laverne Krause" lower right and dated 1965, titled and signed again verso. In a wood frame.
O'Gallerie
Jan. 20, 2014
LAVERNE IRENE ERICKSON KRAUSE OIL ON MASONITE
Est: $150 - $200
LAVERNE IRENE ERICKSON KRAUSE OIL ON MASONITE (Portland, Oregon 1924-1987) Titled "Threatening Weather." Image measures 21" x 31.5", paper label attached verso with title artist's name. In a wood frame.
O'Gallerie
Nov. 28, 2011
LAVERNE IRENE ERICKSON KRAUSE OIL ON MASONITE
Est: $200 - $300
LAVERNE IRENE ERICKSON KRAUSE OIL ON MASONITE (Portland, Oregon 1924-1987, student of Jack Wilkinson) A floral still-life with blues and greens. Image measures 35.5" x 23.5", signed "LaVerne Krause" lower right and dated (19)69, paper label from the Portland Art Museum attached verso. Set in a wood frame.
O'Gallerie
Jul. 11, 2011
FOLIO BOOK, "DEADY AND VILLARD, Victorian
Est: $200 - $300
FOLIO BOOK, "DEADY AND VILLARD, Victorian Architectural Heritage at the University of Oregon" with seven original prints signed by Laverne Krause (Oregon, 1924-1987), with text by Marion Dean Ross. Press-22, Portland, 1974. N.B. Proceeds to benefit the acquisition fund for the Portland Art Museum.
O'Gallerie
Feb. 08, 2010
Laverne Erickson Krause (American, 1924-1987); Eagles Nest Gold; Santo Dominago Storm; Majave Sky; (3)
Est: $500 - $700
Eagles Nest Gold; Santo Dominago Storm; Majave Sky, 1983 Monoprints in colors on wove paper, signed, titled and dated in pencil, each with margins, in excellent condition, each framed. (3) 17 1/2 x 23 1/2in each
Bonhams
Jul. 14, 2009
TWO ORIGINAL ETCHINGS. The first by Thomas
Est: $200 - $300
TWO ORIGINAL ETCHINGS. The first by Thomas Prochaska (active in Oregon, 1970's & currently) titled "Deschutes Redside", a native cutthroat trout, 18 3/4 in. by 13 1/2 in., signed in pencil lower right T. Prochaska '80, titled lower center, no. 27/150 lower left in oak frame. Plus the second by Laverne Krause, a nude seated female titled "Homage to Matisse", 6 in. diameter round, no. 1/30, signed in pencil lower right in wood frame. Provenance: both from the estate of Robert Beeman Smith.
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