John LaFarge Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John LaFarge Art Value Price Guide

May. 15, 2026
Attributed to John La Farge. The Annunciation, watercolor
Est: $800 - $1,200
(American, 1835-1910) Watercolor on paper, study for a stained glass window, unsigned, sight size: 10 x 4 3/4 in., framed size: 11 1/4 x 6 in.
Alex Cooper
Apr. 30, 2026
JOHN LA FARGE, American 1835-1910, Kilauea and Crater Basin, Noon. Heavy Clouds, 1890, watercolor on paper, 5 x 8 in. (12.7 x 20.3 cm.) (sight), Frame: 11 x 14 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (27.9 x 36.2 x 3.8 cm.)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
JOHN LA FARGE American, 1835-1910 Kilauea and Crater Basin, Noon. Heavy Clouds, 1890 watercolor on paper inscribed and dated below the composition in the artist's hand: "Kilauea, Hawaii / noon, Sept. / heavy clouds, crater basin / (black lava shining) / for all is shown from upper / clouds which come down on both / sides. Cone becomes just / visible through stream"
Shannon's
Feb. 26, 2026
Fishing Party in Canoes, Samoa
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Property from the Estate of Myron Kaplan John La Farge 1835 - 1910 Fishing Party in Canoes, Samoa watercolor and gouache on card 13 ¼ by 10 ⅜ in. 33.7 by 26.4 cm. Executed in 1890.
Sotheby's
Jan. 24, 2026
John La Farge (Am. 1835-1910), On Third Beach Road at Paradise, c. 1865, Watercolor, gouache, and pencil on paper, framed
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
John La Farge (Am. 1835-1910) On Third Beach Road at Paradise, c. 1865 Watercolor, gouache, and pencil on paper, framed Unsigned, three William Vareika Fine Arts labels on backing. 11" x 13 1/4" actual, 19 1/2" x 22" framed Provenance: William Vareika Fine Arts, Newport, Rhode Island; to Private Collection, Portsmouth, Rhode Island Literature: Yarnall, James L. John La Farge in Paradise: The Painter and His Muse (Newport, RI: William Vareika Fine Arts, 1995), illus. p. 88 Exhibited: John La Farge at the Union League Club, William Vareika Fine Arts, The Newport Gallery of American Art, Newport, Rhode Island, February 3 - February 28, 1995 John La Farge in Paradise: The Painter and His Muse, William Vareika Fine Arts, Newport, RI, March 31 - May 31, 1995 John La Farge (1835-1910): American Artistic Genius and Renaissance Man, William Vareika Fine Arts, The Newport Gallery of American Art, Newport, Rhode Island, August 28 - November 30, 2009
Barridoff Auctions
Jan. 23, 2026
JOHN LA FARGE (1835-1910). Afternoon: Blue and White Sky, Haystack. oil on
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
JOHN LA FARGE (1835-1910). Afternoon: Blue and White Sky, Haystack. oil on board10 ¾ x 8 ¾ in. (27.3 x 22.2 cm.).
Christie's
Nov. 09, 2025
JOHN LA FARGE, (American, 1835-1910), The Hereditary Murders of King Malietoa, aitu Tagata, 1890, watercolor on paper, sheet: 12 x 14 in., frame: 20 3/4 x 19 1/4 in.
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
JOHN LA FARGE (American, 1835-1910) The Hereditary Murders of King Malietoa, aitu Tagata 1890, watercolor on paper inscribed, located, and dated in margins
Grogan & Company
Nov. 09, 2025
JOHN LA FARGE, (American, 1835-1910), A Little River Emptying into the Sea, Tahiti, 1891, watercolor on paperboard, sight: 8 7/8 x 12 1/4 in., sheet: 9 3/8 x 12 1/2 in., frame: 20 3/8 x 23 1/4 in.
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
JOHN LA FARGE (American, 1835-1910) A Little River Emptying into the Sea, Tahiti 1891, watercolor on paperboard inscribed, located, and dated verso
Grogan & Company
Oct. 25, 2025
JOHN LA FARGE (AMERICAN 1836-1910)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
JOHN LA FARGE (AMERICAN 1836-1910) Landscape On the Hudson, 1862 wash and pencil heightened with crayon 27.5 x 17.5 cm (10 3/4 x 6 7/8 in.) [sight] framed dimensions: 39 x 29.3 x 1 cm (15 3/8 x 11 1/2 x 1/2 in.) signed with seal lower left PROVENANCE John La Farge Collection bearing a label on the verso backing reading Wash, pencil, and heightened with crayon. Done in 1862 by John Lafarge. Authenticated and recorded by his grandson and chief scholar, Henry A. LaFarge, and expected to appear in a forthcoming book by him on this artist. CONDITION Observed in frame under glass, the work is in good condition, visible paper aging, no other visible issues to report. N.B. Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Keywords: American painter, American art, Illustration, New York, Society of American Artists
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Jun. 21, 2025
JOHN LA FARGE 'LANDSCAPE' OIL PAINTING ON PANEL
Est: $200 - $300
Attributed to John La Farge (American, 1835-1910) oil painting on wood panel depicting a landscape with waterfall. Signed lower left. Measures 19 1/2" x 16 1/4"/
Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
Apr. 12, 2025
Lot of Three Antique Paintings, John La Farge, etc
Est: $150 - $300
This lot contains three paintings: Still life oil on canvas laid board by John La Farge (American, 1835-1910), an antique watercolor copy after Leon Bonnat (French, 1833-1922), and an antique Chinese watercolor on bodhi leaf. Damage: General signs of wear and age to the lot. La Farge's shows signs of craquelure. Measurement(s): The frames measure 7 1/2" x 11 1/4", 12" x 8", 12 1/2" x 9 1/2". In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Mar. 06, 2025
JOHN LAFARGE (1835 - 1910) Study of Reef, Tautira, Tahiti.
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
JOHN LAFARGE (1835 - 1910) Study of Reef, Tautira, Tahiti. Watercolor and gouache on paper, circa 1891. 280x324 mm; 11x12¾ inches. Provenance Swann Auction Galleries, New York, June 12, 2014, lot 21. Private collection, New York. Literature Art Property of John La Farge, Boston Evening Transcript, March 20, 1911, page 10 (illustrated). La Farge, Reminiscences of the South Seas, 1912, Garden City, New York, page 302 (illustrated). R. Yarnall, Recreation and Idleness: The Pacific Travels of John La Farge, 1998, New York, page 98 (illustrated).
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 01, 2025
Attr. John La Farge (American, 1835-1910), Two-Part Leaded Glass Window
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Attributed to John La Farge (American, 1835-1910) Two-Part Window late 19th century leaded glass, stained and "chunk jewel" glass, plated glass unmarked 24 1/2 x 81 inches (top) 69 x 81 inches (bottom) The central largest design with a "bullseye" glass medallion surrounded by a Renaissance swag. Further embellishing the window are "chunk jewel" glass pieces, scrollwork and rosettes. Together with a matching transom window.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Jan. 23, 2025
JOHN LA FARGE (1835-1910). Camellia in Old Chinese Vase on Black Lacquer Ta
Est: $120,000 - $180,000
JOHN LA FARGE (1835-1910). Camellia in Old Chinese Vase on Black Lacquer Table. watercolor, gouache and pencil on paperimage, 10 x 9 in. (25.4 x 22.9 cm.);sheet, 10 ¾ x 9 in. (27.3 x 22.9 cm.).
Christie's
Jan. 23, 2025
JOHN LA FARGE (1835-1910). Water Lilies with Green Pads. watercolor and gou
Est: $100,000 - $150,000
JOHN LA FARGE (1835-1910). Water Lilies with Green Pads. watercolor and gouache on paperimage, 7 ¾ x 11 ½ in. (19.7 x 29.2 cm.);sheet, 9 ¾ x 12 in. (24.8 x 30.5 cm.).
Christie's
Dec. 30, 2024
SOUTH AMERICAN SCENE ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN LA FARGE (1835-1910).
Est: $800 - $1,200
SOUTH AMERICAN SCENE ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN LA FARGE (1835-1910). American, 19th Century. Oil on canvas. A woman giving offerings to an Aztec God. Signed J. La Farge to lower left. 18.25"h. 33.5"w. Framed. 26.5"h. 41.25"w. Deaccessioned from the Art Institute of Chicago.
Amelia Jeffers
Oct. 26, 2024
Floral Still Life Study, John La Farge.
Est: $400 - $800
Artist(s): John La Farge (American, 1835-1910). Medium: Watercolor painting. Signature(s): Pencil signed lower left. Paperwork: N/A Damage: Discoloration along outer margins, as well as a mended tear (lower middle) Measurement(s): 17 1/4" x 9 1/4" (sight), 27 1/2" x 17 1/4" (frame) In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Sep. 19, 2024
JOHN LA FARGE (1835-1910) Mary Magdalene and Saint Catherine (Leah F. Parkhurst Memorial Windows).
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JOHN LA FARGE (1835-1910) Mary Magdalene and Saint Catherine (Leah F. Parkhurst Memorial Windows). Watercolor and pencil on cream wove paper, 1881-82. 241x95 mm; 9½x3¾ inches. Provenance Private collection, West Falmouth, Massachusetts. Purchased from the above by private collector, Massachusetts, 1983.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jan. 27, 2024
Attr. John La Farge (American, 1835-1910), Leaded Glass Floral Window
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Attributed to John La Farge (American, 1835-1910) Floral Window late 19th century leaded, stained and "chunk jewel" glass unmarked 15 x 33 inches (excluding frame)
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Jan. 27, 2024
Attr. John La Farge (American, 1835-1910), Leaded Glass Floral Window
Est: $12,000 - $16,000
Attributed to John La Farge (American, 1835-1910) Floral Window late 19th century leaded, stained and "chunk jewel" glass unmarked 42 1/2 x 34 1/4 inches
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Jan. 27, 2024
JOHN LA FARGE (AMERICAN 1835-1910)
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
JOHN LA FARGE (AMERICAN 1835-1910) The Source, 1905 oil on canvas 107 x 53 cm (42 1/8 x 20 7/8 in.); framed dimensions: 131 x 78 cm (51 5/8 x 30 3/4 in.) signed and dated lower right PROVENANCE By descent in the family from a New York City Private Collection, since circa 1950 Sotheby's, New York NY, January 24, 1989, lot 134. CONDITION Observed in frame, the painting is in good condition. Some minor paint loss to the upper right corner and along the left edge, some overall craquelure. UV light inspection shows no signs of restoration, medium varnish. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Jan. 26, 2024
JOHN LA FARGE, STAINED GLASS WINDOW
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John La Farge (America, 1835 - 1910) Stained Glass Window Stainless Glass Painter and stained glass designer. Among his many commissions, decoration of the Trinity Church in Boston placed La Farge at the forefront of the American Arts and Crafts movement. H 32 W 18.5 D 1.5 in
Dallas Auction Gallery
Nov. 11, 2023
JOHN LAFARGE AMERICAN 1835-1910
Est: $4,500 - $6,500
Still Life Roses in a Vase, oil on canvas, 12 x 16 in (30.5 x 38.1 cm), framed 18 x 15 1/2 in (45.7 x 39.4 cm), signed lower left, PROVENANCE: Private collection Mamaroneck, NY
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
Oct. 28, 2023
JOHN LA FARGE, (American, 1835-1910), The Aorai, Tahiti, 1891, watercolor and gouache on paper, image: 9 x 13 1/4 in., sheet: 12 x 17 in., frame: 18 3/4 x 21 3/8 in.
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
JOHN LA FARGE (American, 1835-1910) The Aorai, Tahiti 1891, watercolor and gouache on paper signed and dated La Farge 1891 lower right; with pencil inscription lower left: Tahiti - The Aorai looking S from Papeete - May 29. 30. Noon near consulate opposite the entrance to Queen Marau's Then on either side of picture - the plateau of the ____ occupies the first open space below trees - there is a sketch in pencil for this. Sky had changed at that moment tho' the sky wasn't clear for more than 1/2 hour.
Grogan & Company
Jul. 28, 2023
JOHN LAFARGE (New York/Rhode Island, 1835-1910), "Head of a Flemish Youth"., Watercolor on paper, 3.25" x 3" sight. Framed 9.75" x 8.75".
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
JOHN LAFARGE New York/Rhode Island, 1835-1910 "Head of a Flemish Youth". Signed lower right "1856 Tournai LF".
Eldred's
Jul. 20, 2023
Angel of Prophesy
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Property from the Estate of Angela Gross Folk John La Farge 1835 - 1910 Angel of Prophesy signed J La Farge and dated -1882 (lower left) watercolor, gouache and graphite on paper laid down to card 12 ¼ by 9 ¾ in. 31.1 by 24.8 cm. Executed in 1882.
Sotheby's
May. 21, 2023
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN LA FARGE (1835 - 1910)
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
"Offerings to Aztec God"; late 19th century; Oil on Canvas; 17.25" x 32.25"; Signed Lower Left; Framed.
James Cox Gallery
Apr. 14, 2023
Works on Paper, John La Farge
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John La Farge (American, 1835-1910), Portraits of Young Women, double sided crayon on paper, stamped one side, signed verso of frame, sight: 4.5"h x 3"w, overall (with frame): 7.5"h x 5.5"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 25, 2023
JOHN LAFARGE AMERICAN 1835-1910
Est: $7,500 - $10,000
Still Life- Flowers in a Silver Bowl, watercolor, 10 14 in (25.4 x 35.6 cm), framed 17 1/2 x 24 1/2 in (44.5 x 62.2 cm), signed lower right, dated 1891, PROVENANCE: Property of a private collector Mamaroneck, NY
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
Feb. 17, 2023
John La Farge (American, 1835-1910) Watercolors On Paper, Group Of 5 Works, H 12.5'' W 3''
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
Five watercolors on paper, designs for stained glass windows. Designs include Joeseph and Mary, Jesus, St. Michael, Christ entombed, angels and other religious figures. One painting is signed "J La Farge" in the lower left. All five are matted and unframed.
DuMouchelles
Feb. 10, 2023
Attributed to John La Farge (American, 1835-1910) Lotus Flower Charcoal on paper
Est: $700 - $1,000
Attributed to John La Farge (American, 1835-1910) Lotus Flower Charcoal on paper 7-3/4 x 9-3/4 inches (19.7 x 24.8 cm) (sight) HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Jan. 29, 2023
Watercolor on paper After John La Farge
Est: $15,000 - $18,000
Harbour Scene
1stBid
Jan. 19, 2023
JOHN LA FARGE (1835-1910) Water Lily oil on panel 9 x 8 1/2 in. (22.8 x 21.
Est: $70,000 - $100,000
JOHN LA FARGE (1835-1910) Water Lily oil on panel 9 x 8 1/2 in. (22.8 x 21.6 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 15, 2022
John La Farge (American, 1835 - 1910)
Est: $100 - $200
Signed handwritten letter with the artist's handmade watermark of a dragon. Dated: 1902. Note: La Farge's elaborate watermark is shown backlit in the pictures. 10 1/8 x 7 7/8 in.
Vallot Auctioneers
Nov. 13, 2022
Signed 'La Farge' 19th Century South Seas Exploration. Oil on Canvas
Est: $1,500 - $4,500
Signed 'La Farge' 19th Century South Seas Exploration. Oil on Canvas Late 19th century oil painting on canvas, signed lower left, 'La Farge'. Depicting figures in a tropical setting making offerings to a sculpted diety figure. In period giltwood frame having various marks to verso and brass plate to front, as well as brass medallion to side of moulding, engraved # 1221. John La Farge (American, 1835 -1910), traveled extensively in Asia and the South Pacific, which inspired his painting during this time. He visited Japan in 1886 as well as the south seas, including Hawaii, Samoa, Tahiti and Fiji in 1890 and 1891. These travels are extensively recounted in his book 'Reminiscences of the South Seas'.
Collective Hudson, LLC
Nov. 12, 2022
JOHN LAFARGE AMERICAN 1835-1910
Est: $10,000 - $20,000
Still Life- Flowers in a Silver Bowl, watercolor, 10 14 in (25.4 x 35.6 cm), framed 17 1/2 x 24 1/2 in (44.5 x 62.2 cm), signed lower right, dated 1891, PROVENANCE: Property of a private collector Mamaroneck, NY
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
Sep. 23, 2022
A Historically Important John La Farge (American, 1835-1910) Aesthetic Lantern
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Opalescent and confetti glass and patinaed bronze. Inscribed 'J. LaFarge 1880' on multiple panels. Literature: Edward Strahan, Mr. Vanderbilt's House and Collection, vol. III, Boston, 1883, n.p. (for a rendering showing related lanterns in the Japanese Room of the William H. Vanderbilt mansion, New York) Henry A. La Farge, "John La Farge's Work in the Vanderbilt Houses," The American Art Journal, Autumn 1984, pp. 40-41 (for Strahan's rendering showing related lanterns in the Japanese Room of the William H. Vanderbilt mansion, New York and for a nearly identical lantern by La Farge with variant glass panels).
Cottone Auctions
Sep. 22, 2022
JOHN LA FARGE Boy Casting off a Hawk.
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
JOHN LA FARGE Boy Casting off a Hawk. Watercolor and gouache over pencil on paper, circa 1884-85. 134x121 mm; 5 1/4x4 3/4 inches. Signed in ink, lower left recto. Provenance: Moore's Art Gallery, New York, with a partial label; private collection, New Jersey; Henry B. Holt, Essex Fells, New Jersey; Stephen M. Lovette, Washington, D.C.; William Vareika Fine Arts, Ltd., Newport, Rhode Island; private collection, Massachusetts; private collection, Chicago. Exhibited: Moore's Art Gallery, New York, March 26-27, 1885; "John La Farge (1835-1910) American Artistic Genius and Renaissance Man," William Vareika Fine Arts, Ltd., Newport, Rhode Island, August 28-November 30, 2009. Published: Yarnall, "New Insights on John La Farge and Photography," The American Art Journal, volume XIX, number 2, 1987, page 73 (illustrated). Many of the works in the Moore's Art Gallery, New York, auction in 1885 were replicas of pictures that La Farge had sold the previous year in his forced sale at the auctioneers Ortgies & Co., New York. The artist considered making copies both a substitute for keeping works that he did not really want to sell and as a potential future source of income. The current work is based on a watercolor sold in 1884 at Ortgies & Co. (W. 1880.14) that dates from 1880 according to the auction catalogue. Both are based on drawings executed around 1865 as La Farge worked on illustrations for Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's The Skeleton in Armor, a ballad set in Newport, Rhode Island. The backdrop represents Brenton's Cove, Newport, prominently featured in the poem. La Farge's other drawings of the subject are now in the Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Brunswick, Maine, and the Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts.
Swann Auction Galleries
Sep. 22, 2022
JOHN LA FARGE Samoan Girls Dancing the Seated Siva Dance with Pantomime and Song, Night Effect, Samoa, 1890.
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
JOHN LA FARGE Samoan Girls Dancing the Seated Siva Dance with Pantomime and Song, Night Effect, Samoa, 1890. Brush and ink and wash on paper, circa 1895. 330x350 mm; 13x13 3/4 inches. Signed in pencil, lower right recto, and titled in pencil, lower center margin. With the artist's red ink stamp (Lugt 2976a, lower center recto). According to Dr. James L. Yarnall, "This is one of several sepia copies of South Sea watercolors that La Farge prepared for use by Cecilia Waern around 1895 in her biography of the artist. Unlike the other sepia copies, it ultimately was not used by Waern, who instead reproduced the original watercolor (now in a private collection)." Provenance: Doll and Richards, Boston, 1902-1904; Macbeth Gallery, New York, 1907; the artist's estate, New York, 1910-1911; sold American Art Association, New York, March 29-31, 1911, lot 845; A.B. Springarn, New York, 1911-1966; John B. Lehman, New York, from 1966; private collection, New York; sold Swann Galleries, New York, June 4, 2015, sale 2386, lot 20, to private collection, Connecticut; private collection, New York. Exhibited: Century Association, New York, December 3, 1898, number 15; "Exhibition and Private Sale of Water Color Paintings by Mr. John La Farge, Mr. Childe Hassam, Miss Lucy S. Conant," Doll and Richards, Boston, November 1902, number 15; "Exhibition of Pictures by John La Farge," Macbeth Gallery, New York, November 27-December 12, 1907, number 7; "Exhibition of Glass, Oil and Water Color Paintings and Sketches by John La Farge, N.A.," Knoedler and Co., New York, February 15-31, 1909, number 31; "John La Farge," Graham Gallery, New York, May 4-June 10, 1966, number 44; "Exhibition of Paintings, Watercolors, and Drawings by John La Farge from His Travels in the South Seas, 1890-1891," Peabody Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, February 1-May 1, 1978, number 14. Published: "La Farge in Retrospect," New York Times, December 6, 1907, page 5; "La Farge Sale Total $28,492. A Crayon Drawing by Artist, Made in Samoa, Brings $155," New York Times, April 1, 1911, page 13; Henry A. La Farge, "John La Farge: A Reappraisal," Art News, volume 65.0 (May 1966), page 30.
Swann Auction Galleries
Sep. 21, 2022
John La Farge (1835 - 1910) American
Est: $2,500 - $4,500
John La Farge (1835 - 1910) Watercolor and gouache on paper , Signed , measures 10" x 7"
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jun. 29, 2022
John LaFarge ANTIQUE SIGNATURE on a slip of paper approximately 1 inches high by 3 1/2 inches wide Noted American Artist, Illustrator & Author
Est: $50 - $75
John LaFarge ANTIQUE SIGNATURE on a slip of paper approximately 1 inches high by 3 1/2 inches wide Noted American Artist, Illustrator & Author. Signed In Ink: "JNO LAFARGE." JOHN LAFARGE (1835-1910) was a noted American artist whose career spanned illustration, murals, interior design, painting, and popular books on his Asian travels and other art-related topics. La Farge is best known for his production of stained glass, mainly for churches on the American east coast, beginning with a large commission for Trinity Church in Boston in 1878, and continuing for thirty years. La Farge designed stained glass as an artist, as a specialist in color, and as a technical innovator, holding a patent granted in 1880 for superimposing panes of glass. That patent would be key in his dispute with contemporary and rival Louis Comfort Tiffany. In 1904, he was one of the first seven artists chosen for membership in the American Academy Of Arts & Letters. La Farge is venerated in the Episcopal Church, sharing a feast day of December 16, along with American architects Ralph Adams & Richard Upjohn. Between 1859 and 1870, La Fargo took up illustration, of Tennyson & Browning & and worked on children's magazine illustrations. In the 1870s, La Farge began to paint murals, which became popular for public buildings as well as churches. La Farge continued to create murals through his career, among his final works were six murals on the theme of eminent lawgivers, beginning with Moses. La Farge traveled extensively in Asia and the South Pacific, which inspired his painting. He visited Japan in 1886 and the South Seas in 1890 and 1891. In Hawaii in September 1890 he painted scenic spots on Oahu and traveled to the Island of Hawaii to paint an active volcano. In 1875, La Farge began experimenting with problems of shifting and deteriorating color, especially in the medium of stained glass. At this time, stained glass had not yet been widely adopted as a medium in the United States, making his early efforts critical to its success. His work rivaled the beauty of medieval windows and added new resources by his use of opalescent glass and by his original methods of layering and welding the glass, which created a sense of three-dimensionality. Opalescent glass had been used for centuries in tableware, but it had never before been formed into flat sheets for use in stained-glass windows and other decorative objects. La Farge filed a patent application in 1879, as "the first application of a new material [opalescent glass] to windows." He was granted patent no. 224,831 on February 24, 1880, for a "Colored-Glass Window", with technical details about manufacturing opalescent sheet glass and layering it to create windows. La Farge apparently introduced Tiffany to the new use of opalescent glass sometime in the mid 1870s, showing him his experiments. Sometime in the late 1870s or early 1880s, however, relations between the artists soured, probably due to a lawsuit between the two men over stain glass & colored glass manufacturing patent." Mounting traces on verso/number 192 to left of signature probably the number in the collection the signature came from, o/w Overall Condition is Very Good. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED, NOT DEFECTIVE, & GENUINE. PLEASE NOTE: We do all our own shipping. We will combine shipping on multiple items, where possible to save the winning bidder on shipping costs. Shipping will be added to the winning bidder's invoice for item(s) won. Media Mail postage from USPS will be used for shipping in the United States for those items allowed. The lowest alternative cost shipping will be billed for items not allowed by USPS to be shipped by Media Mail. Foreign winning bidders will pay postage based on their countries small/medium/large Flat Rate box postage rates & weight of the package. Other types of postage are available at the added expense at the bidders' request. You also agree to pay any applicable taxes and/or customs/import duties. A Tracking Number will be provided to the buyer. Insurance is mandatory on packages over USD 100 and will be added to postage charges when applicable.
The Book Barn
Jun. 10, 2022
JOHN LA FARGE (1835-1910) 'HOLLYHOCKS' WINDOW, 1881 29 x 45 in. (73.7 x 114
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
JOHN LA FARGE (1835-1910) 'HOLLYHOCKS' WINDOW, 1881 29 x 45 in. (73.7 x 114.3 cm) (sight)
Christie's
Jun. 10, 2022
JOHN LA FARGE (1835-1910) 'YELLOW ROSES IN A BLUE GLASS VASE', CIRCA 1879 1
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
JOHN LA FARGE (1835-1910) 'YELLOW ROSES IN A BLUE GLASS VASE', CIRCA 1879 10 3/4 x 15 in. (27.3 x 38.1 cm) (sight)
Christie's
Mar. 05, 2022
JOHN LAFARGE AMERICAN 1835-1910
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
The Field, oil on board, 5 1/4 x 7 1/2 in (13.3 x 19 cm), framed 11 3/4 x 13 1/2 in (29.8 x 34.3 cm), signed lower right, titled verso PROVENANCE: Private collection Brooklyn, NY
Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
Jan. 27, 2022
John LaFarge (1835-1910): Study for Pallas Athena (Bowdoin College Mural)
Est: $600 - $800
Pencil on tracing paper, with the red inkstamp lower center, titled on a piece of paper on the back of the frame, with label from Jill Newhouse, NY. 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (sheet), 10 x 8 3/4 in. (frame).
STAIR
May. 19, 2021
JOHN LA FARGE 1889 WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Est: $500 - $1,000
John La Farge (1835 1910) American, Painter and stained glass designer. Best known for his production of stained glass, the glass work in the Trinity Church of Boston and recognized as the primary rival to Louis Comfort Tiffany. His works put him at the forefront of the American Arts and Crafts movement, this watercolor landscape came from the Sokolovsky Collection in Illinois. Signed and dated, 1889, original watercolor on paper. In very good condition with speckled non-distracting foxing along skyline. Dimensions: framed 20x12 inches. This lot has a reserve.
Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC
Oct. 06, 2020
John LaFarge (1835-1910); in the manner of Oversized Islamic Revival Pebble Glass Windowcirca 1890comprising thirty two square glass panels each composed of numerous varicolored rough glass pebbles and arranged in a circular star motif, within a m...
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
AMERICAN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT Oversized Islamic Revival Pebble Glass Window circa 1890 comprising thirty two square glass panels each composed of numerous varicolored rough glass pebbles and arranged in a circular star motif, within a modern steel frame height 87in (221cm); overall width 46 1/2in (119cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Sep. 17, 2020
JOHN LA FARGE Reminiscence of Sunset, Tahiti, near Tautira.
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
JOHN LA FARGE Reminiscence of Sunset, Tahiti, near Tautira. Watercolor and gouache on cream wove paper, 1891. 213x245 mm; 8 1/2x9 3/4 inches. Signed and dated "March 1891" in ink, lower left recto, titled and additionally signed and dated in ink, lower center recto and inscribed "Man should drag boat not seen" in pencil, lower right. recto. Ex-collection Daniel Seitz Estate, New Jersey (a descendant of Robert Hartshorne, see lots 20 and 21); thence by descent to the current owner, private collection, New York.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 02, 2020
John LAFARGE: Harbor Scene - Watercolor
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Watercolor of a harbor landscape, by John LaFarge (American, 1835-1910), signed "J LaFarge" lower right. Lafarge, a contemporary and competitor of Tiffany, is known mainly for his stained glass designs. [Sheet: 18 x 28 inches; Frame: 29 x 38 inches]. In overall good condition; wear and losses to frame.
Roland Auctions NY