Irving Kriesberg Sold at Auction Prices

Painter, b. 1919 - d. 2009

Irving Kriesberg (March 13, 1919 – November 11, 2009) was an American painter, sculptor, educator, author, and filmmaker, whose work combined elements of Abstract Expressionism with representational human, animal, and humanoid forms. Because Kriesberg blended formalist elements with figurative forms he is often considered to be a Figurative Expressionist.

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Oct. 11, 2023
Irving Kriesberg
Est: $800 - $1,200
American, 1919-2009 August Ape, 1988 Signed with artist's mark and dated 88 (ll) Pastel and mixed media on paper 29 x 23 inches (73.6 x 58.4 cm) (Framed dimensions: 31 3/4 x 25 5/8 x 1 5/8) Sheet is hinged to backing at upper left and upper right corners. Pinholes at all four corners. A slight ripple to sheet due to medium. Remnants of old hinge tape on the reverse at lower left and lower right.
Doyle New York
Oct. 11, 2023
Irving Kriesberg
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
American, 1919-2009 Birds, 1954 Inscribed and signed To Jane/with love/IK (ll) Oil on paper 19 1/4 x 13 5/8 inches (48.9 x 34.6 cm) Provenance: Private collection, New Jersey (Framed dimensions: 21 1/2 x 16 1/4 x 3/4 inches) A lending label from the William Rockhill Nelson Gallery of Art, Atkins Museum of Fine Art, Kansas City, MO is affixed to the backing. Sheet is hinged to mat at upper left and upper right. Sheet is cut unevenly. Remnants of old tape along left and right sides on the reverse. Overall good condition.
Doyle New York
Oct. 12, 2022
Irving Kriesberg American, 1919-2009 At The Beach, 1953
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Irving Kriesberg American, 1919-2009 At The Beach, 1953 Initialed IK (cl) Oil on canvas 52 x 40 1/4 inches (132 x 102 cm) Provenance: Curt Valentin Gallery New York DuVeen-Graham Gallery, New York C
Doyle New York
Dec. 06, 2021
Irving Kriesberg oil on canvas Exhortation
Est: $500 - $1,000
Irving Kriesberg (American 1919-2009), oil on canvas Exhortation, signed lower right, 68" x 59". NO in-house shipping for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Jul. 29, 2021
Irving Kriesberg (American, 1919-2009) Maternal Visions,c. 1950s
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Irving Kriesberg (American, 1919-2009) Maternal Visions,c. 1950s oil on canvas signed Kriesberg (upper center) 56 1/4 x 87 3/4 inches.
Hindman
Aug. 06, 2020
Irving Kriesberg (NY/IL, 1919 - 2009), Dancer
Est: $25 - $25,000
Irving Kriesberg (NY/IL, 1919 - 2009), Dancer oil on canvas, mid-20th century, signed at lower left, retains previous museum label, in original wooden frame. DOA 12.75 x 14 7/8 in. Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio This painting will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of works by Irving Kriesberg. Private Collection, Lumberton, North Carolina Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Sep. 29, 2018
Irving Kriesberg (1918-2009)
Est: $50 - $100
Irving Kriesberg (N.Y./Ill. 1918-2009), (2) works, abstracts, oil on canvas. 24" x 34 1/2" and 39 1/2" x 20".
Copake Auction Inc.
Aug. 19, 2017
Irving Kriesberg (1919-2009), oil on canvas, "Orange Snake", graham Gallery label on verso, 28" x 22".
Est: $300 - $500
Irving Kriesberg (1919-2009), oil on canvas, "Orange Snake", graham Gallery label on verso, 28" x 22".
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Mar. 19, 2016
Irving Kriesberg oil
Est: $800 - $1,200
Irving Kriesberg (American 1919-2009)- ''Sketch For Subway''- oil on canvas, initialed IK upper left, very good condition. 20 x 24''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 06, 2015
IRVING KRIESBERG (b. 1919): DANCER AND GUEST
Est: $800 - $1,200
IRVING KRIESBERG (b. 1919): DANCER AND GUEST Egg tempera on masonite, 1949, signed with initials 'IK' and dated lower right. 14 1/2 x 12 in., 17 x 15 in. (frame).
Stair
Dec. 06, 2014
IRVING KRIESBERG (1919-2009): RUTH IN PINK
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
IRVING KRIESBERG (1919-2009): RUTH IN PINK Oil on canvas, 1954, signed, titled and dated on the reverse of the stretcher. 43 x 33 in., 44 x 34 in. (frame). Provenance: The Artist.
Stair
Mar. 08, 2014
Irving Kriesberg (American, 1919-2009) "LXXVII," 1978, oil stick on paper, 17" x 21", signed lower left, titled and dated on verso framed
Est: $500 - $700
Irving Kriesberg (American, 1919-2009) "LXXVII," 1978, oil stick on paper, 17" x 21", signed lower left, titled and dated on verso framed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 23, 2012
Irving Kriesberg (American, 1919-2009)
Est: $700 - $900
Irving Kriesberg. The Shepard. Oil on board, 20th century. Size 48 x 42 inches. Unframed. Ex-collection: Robert C. Graham, Sr., by descent.
Capo Auction
May. 11, 2012
IRVING KRIESBERG (1919-2009) OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $400 - $800
American painter whose work combined elements of Abstract Expressionism with figurative elements of human and animal forms. Kriesberg made his debut with Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko at the 1952 exhibition, Fifteen Artists, at the New YorkMuseum of Modern Art. Painting oil on canvas vibrant abstract colors measures 31 ½ x 37 ½ condition very good
Weiss Auctions
Feb. 28, 2012
Irving Kriesberg (American, 1919-2009)
Est: $600 - $800
Irving Kriesberg (American, 1919-2009) Untitled signed with initials 'IK' (lower left) oil on canvas 38¼ x 30 in. (97.2 x 76.2 cm.), unframed
Christie's
Feb. 28, 2012
IRVING KRIESBERG (American, 1919-2009)
Est: $600 - $800
IRVING KRIESBERG (American, 1919-2009) Subway Stairs signed with initials 'IK' (lower left) oil on canvas 45 x 39 in. (114.3 x 99 cm.)
Christie's
May. 23, 2010
Oil painting by Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American)
Est: $150 - $250
Oil painting by Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), Abstract, unsigned, 24.5" x 5.5", framed
Millea Bros Ltd
Nov. 23, 2008
Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting
Est: $600 - $800
Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting Figure in yellow, oil on canvas, signed "Kriesberg", upper right, 41" x 37.25" (stretcher), strip frame Condition: overall fair/poor, large canvas depression at lower right, craquelure, soiled paint surface
Millea Bros Ltd
Nov. 23, 2008
Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, America), (2) paintings
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, America), (2) paintings Abstract diptych, oil on canvas, (2) double-sided panels, apparently unsigned, larger panel: 60" x 14", smaller: 60" x 10.5 (stretcher), strip frames, Condition: overall poor, craquelure, soiling, paint loss, stains, canvas loss
Millea Bros Ltd
Nov. 23, 2008
Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting
Est: $600 - $800
Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting "Study for the Great Bird", gouache and ink on paper, signed "IK", lower left, 38" x 23" (sheet), unframed Condition: overall fair/poor, small tears to bottom edge Provenance: Graham Duveen Gallery, NY; The Brooklyn Museum of Art, NY
Millea Bros Ltd
Apr. 25, 2008
Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting "Birds Alighting", tempera on board, signed and dated "I.K. - '51", center right, 33" x 30", strip frame, overall good and original condition - Provenance and Exhibitions: Curt Valentin Gallery, NY, no. 13568; Museum of Modern Art, NY
Millea Bros Ltd
Apr. 25, 2008
Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting "The Dance", paint medium on gessoed board, signed and dated "IK - '51", upper left, 57" x 47" (sight), framed, overall poor condition, soiled, water stains, significant paint loss to upper and lower left - Provenance: Museum of Modern Art, NY (partial label on verso)
Millea Bros Ltd
Apr. 25, 2008
Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting
Est: $400 - $600
Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, American), painting "Dancer", oil on canvas, signed "Kriesberg", lower left, 12.25" x 14.5" (stretcher size), strip frame, overall fair condition, craquelure, some impasto lifting - Provenance: Dayton Art Institute - No. 1047C
Millea Bros Ltd
Apr. 25, 2008
Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, America), (2) paintings
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Irving Kriesberg (b. 1919, America), (2) paintings Abstract diptych, oil on canvas, (2) double-sided panels, signed "Kriesberg", lower right, each panel: 60" x 18", strip frame, overall poor condition, craquelure, soiling, paint loss, stains
Millea Bros Ltd