Doris Lee Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Doris Lee Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 08, 2024
DORIS LEE (AMERICAN, 1905 - 1983)
Est: $400 - $600
"Blonde Nude on Beach"; c. 1955; Ink on Paper; 8.5" x 11.5"; Signed Lower Right; Framed (under glass); Note: "Terry Dintenfass Gallery, Inc. - New York, NY" label on verso.
James Cox Gallery
Dec. 08, 2024
DORIS LEE (AMERICAN, 1905 - 1983)
Est: $200 - $300
"Christmas Fruit"; c. 1960s; Lithograph; 12" x 24"; Signed Lower Right; Unframed.
James Cox Gallery
Nov. 21, 2024
Doris Lee "Strawberry Pickers"
Est: $200 - $300
1938. Lithograph. For further information or questions regarding this lot, please email us at [email protected] or call us at (402)420-9553.
Kiechel Auction
Oct. 19, 2024
Doris Lee Untitled (Two Women)
Est: $500 - $1,000
Doris Lee (American, 1905-1983) Untitled (Two Women) Gouache on paper Signed in pencil Doris Lee, lower right
Larsen Art Auction
Oct. 19, 2024
Print, Doris Lee
Est: $100 - $200
Doris Lee (American, 1905-1983), "Gray Day at the Beach," lithograph, pencil signed lower right, overall (with frame): 19"h x 15.75"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 01, 2024
Mountain Spring
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
Doris Emrick Lee 1905 - 1983 Mountain Spring signed Doris Lee (lower right) oil on canvas 59 ½ by 40 in. 151.1 by 101.6 cm. Executed circa 1955.
Sotheby's
Aug. 18, 2024
Doris Lee (1905 - 1983) Lithograph
Est: $200 - $400
Doris Lee (American, 1905 - 1983) "Sea Bird" Color Lithograph. Pencil signed lower right. Sight Size: 12 x 18 in. Overall Framed Size: 23 x 31.25 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Jun. 30, 2024
AMERICAN FALL LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING BY DORIS LEE
Est: $100 - $150
Oil on canvas painting by Doris Emrick Lee, 1904 to 1983, an American painter known as one of the most successful female artists of the Depression era. The artwork depicts a forest river during autumn. Undated. Signed by the artist in the lower left. Golden frame. Collectible Mid Century Fine Art, Female Artists.
Antique Arena Inc
Jun. 09, 2024
DORIS LEE (AMERICAN, 1905 - 1983)
Est: $300 - $500
LOT OF TWO: A. "Railroad Crossing - Creede, Colorado"; c. 1950; Graphite on Paper; 10" x 13.5"; Signed Lower Right; Framed (under glass); Provenance: D. Wigmore Fine Art, Inc., New York, NY. / B. "Railroad Station - Creede, Colorado"; c. 1950; Graphite on Paper; 9.5" x 13.5"; Signed Lower Right; Framed (under glass); Provenance: D. Wigmore Fine Art, Inc., New York, NY.
James Cox Gallery
Jun. 09, 2024
DORIS LEE (AMERICAN, 1905 - 1983)
Est: $600 - $800
"Winter Traveler"; c. 1960; Gouache on Paper; 5" x 7"; Estate Stamp Lower Right; Framed (under glass); Provenance: D. Wigmore Fine Art, Inc., New York, NY.
James Cox Gallery
Jun. 09, 2024
DORIS LEE (AMERICAN, 1905 - 1983)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
"Island Landscape"; c. 1950; Gouache on Paper; 9.5" x 12.5"; Signed Lower Right; Framed (under glass).
James Cox Gallery
Jun. 09, 2024
DORIS LEE (AMERICAN, 1905 - 1983)
Est: $400 - $600
"Summer Landscape"; c. 1950; Pastel on Paper; 9" x 13.75"; Estate Stamp Lower Right; Framed (under glass); Provenance: D. Wigmore Fine Art, Inc., New York, NY.
James Cox Gallery
Apr. 27, 2024
Doris Lee "Fishermans Wife, 1944" Offset Lithograph
Est: $600 - $1,200
Doris Lee (1905–1983) was an American painter known for her colorful and whimsical depictions of rural life in America. Born in Aledo, Illinois, Lee studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and later traveled to Europe on a fellowship to study art.Lee's paintings often portrayed scenes of everyday life in rural America, including farmyards, country fairs, and small-town gatherings. She had a distinctive style characterized by bold colors, simplified forms, and a sense of humor and playfulness.One of Lee's most famous works is "Thanksgiving" (1935), which won the prestigious Logan Medal of the Arts and brought her widespread acclaim. The painting depicts a lively Thanksgiving dinner scene with colorful characters and whimsical details, capturing the warmth and conviviality of the holiday.In addition to her paintings, Lee was also known for her work as a muralist and illustrator. She created several murals for the Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the Great Depression, as well as illustrations for books and magazines.Throughout her career, Lee remained committed to capturing the beauty and charm of rural America, celebrating the simple joys of everyday life. Her paintings are admired for their warmth, humor, and humanity, and her legacy as a leading American artist of the 20th century endures to this day. Measures 47.5 x 37.35.
Morgan Auctions
Apr. 14, 2024
Doris Lee (1905 - 1983) Lithograph
Est: $200 - $400
Doris Lee (American, 1905 - 1983) "Sea Bird" Color Lithograph. Pencil signed lower right. Sight Size: 12 x 18 in. Overall Framed Size: 23 x 31.25 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Feb. 20, 2024
Doris Emrick Lee (American 1904-1983), Steamboat Called Ida, Lithograph, Frame: 9 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. (24.8 x 27.3 cm.)
Est: $80 - $150
Doris Emrick Lee (American 1904-1983), Steamboat Called Ida, Lithograph,
Weschler's
Feb. 20, 2024
Doris Emrick Lee (American 1904-1983), Country Wedding, Lithograph, Frame: 17 1/2 x 21 in. (44.5 x 53.3 cm.)
Est: $100 - $300
Doris Emrick Lee (American 1904-1983), Country Wedding, Lithograph,
Weschler's
Nov. 15, 2023
Doris Lee "Country Wedding" Lithograph 1942
Est: $200 - $400
Doris Lee (American, 1905-1983). Lithograph on paper titled "Country Wedding" depicting a folk art scene of a wedding party on the steps of a small church, 1942. Pencil signed along the lower right; titled along the lower left. From an edition of 250.
Revere Auctions
Aug. 19, 2023
DORIS LEE (AMERICAN, 1905-1983) PENCIL-SIGNED LITHOGRAPH, "BATHERS"
Est: $200 - $300
Doris Lee (American, 1905-1983) Pencil-Signed Lithograph, "Bathers". Measures approx. 21 1/2" X 25 1/2", Sight measures approx. 11 1/2" X 16". Please carefully read our terms of sale, shipping information, and request any condition reports or photos prior to placing a bid. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Because artwork, antiques and collectibles are known to be copied from pre-existing examples, the dating of such objects is often difficult to ascertain and opinions vary from expert to expert. Due to this, RB Fine Arts CFL Inc strongly suggests all potential bidders or a representative to meticulously inspect any and all items prior to bidding. Any reference to a specific time period and/or culture are only the opinion of RB Fine Arts CFL Inc and are not a guarantee of authenticity. If the bidder or a representative cannot inspect an item in person prior to the auction, then RB Fine Arts CFL Inc strongly suggests that you do not place a bid on the lot. RB Fine Arts CFL INC. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Please email for a condition report and photos, if desired. Emails should be received at least 48 hours in advance of the date of the auction. Please make sure you have read the Terms and Conditions* before you bid. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS! Any registration and/or bid placed by you does guarantee RBFinearts CFL Inc. you have read and will abide by the following Terms and Conditions of the sale. We do expect all bidders and buyers to abide by the contracts they agree to when bidding and finalize ALL sales regardless of any reassessment. SHIPPING POLICY: RBFINEARTS SHIPPING IS OUR DEFAULT PACKING AND SHIPPING PARTNER. All lots will be released to them once payment has been received unless we are notified by email. RBFinearts Shipping 375 E Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778 [email protected] or 877-660-3243. Alexandria is the manager of RBFinearts Shipping Inc., and you may contact her with any quotes or questions. IF YOU PREFER TO USE AN ALTERNATIVE SHIPPER YOU MUST EMAIL [email protected] TO ADVISE OUR OFFICES OF THE ALTERNATIVE COMPANY YOU WOULD PREFER TO PACK AND SHIP YOUR ITEM/S. No property will be released for shipping or pick-up until payment is made in full. Please note that a shipping charge is not included in the sale price. Any costs associated with the shipping, packing, and transport of an item are the responsibility of the buyer. RBFinearts CFL Inc. is not responsible for packing, shipping, or transport of any items from buyer’s invoice. Local Pick-up: Items for pick-up must be collected within fourteen (14) days of payment. Items remaining at RBFinearts CFL Inc offices at the expiration of fourteen (14) days past payment will be subject to storage fees of $10 per day per item. All storage fees must be paid before item/s will be released to the buyer or a representative. Any items remaining forty-five (45) calendar days following the date when the buyer completed payment on an invoice will be considered Abandoned Property of items on that invoice and will be subject to resale or disposal with no refund. Transportation for shipping of buyer's items: As a default upon payment, RBFinearts Shipping Inc. will pick up and transport your items from the offices of RBFinearts CFL Inc. ALL OTHER transport to any other third-party shipper there will be a 25.00 transport fee, there will be no exceptions for this condition. Your item/s will be transported one time per week only. Any issues with shipping or insurance are between the shipping company and the buyer. If you are not satisfied with our shipping options, please make other arrangements to ship your item and contact us about those shipping details. RBFinearts CFL Inc. is not responsible for any denied claims or damages from the shipping offices the buyer chooses. RBFinearts CFL Inc. does not make any warranty, guarantee, or promise as to the performance of any shipper. RBFinearts CFL Inc. (online auction) and RBFinearts Shipping Inc. (packing and shipping) are two separate companies and should not be assumed to be the same business. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or 352-508-5738. ***We at RBFinearts can only attribute this work based upon the quality and the presence of a signature, we are not an authentication service. We can only declare the work as attributed to based upon the factors mentioned.***
RB Fine Arts
Aug. 19, 2023
DORIS LEE (AMERICAN, 1905-1983) PENCIL-SIGNED SERIGRAPH, "ORCHARD"
Est: $300 - $500
Doris Lee (American, 1905-1983) Pencil-Signed Serigraph, "Orchard". Measures approx. 25 1/2" X 31", Sight measures approx. 18 1/2" X 24". Please carefully read our terms of sale, shipping information, and request any condition reports or photos prior to placing a bid. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Because artwork, antiques and collectibles are known to be copied from pre-existing examples, the dating of such objects is often difficult to ascertain and opinions vary from expert to expert. Due to this, RB Fine Arts CFL Inc strongly suggests all potential bidders or a representative to meticulously inspect any and all items prior to bidding. Any reference to a specific time period and/or culture are only the opinion of RB Fine Arts CFL Inc and are not a guarantee of authenticity. If the bidder or a representative cannot inspect an item in person prior to the auction, then RB Fine Arts CFL Inc strongly suggests that you do not place a bid on the lot. RB Fine Arts CFL INC. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Please email for a condition report and photos, if desired. Emails should be received at least 48 hours in advance of the date of the auction. Please make sure you have read the Terms and Conditions* before you bid. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS! Any registration and/or bid placed by you does guarantee RBFinearts CFL Inc. you have read and will abide by the following Terms and Conditions of the sale. We do expect all bidders and buyers to abide by the contracts they agree to when bidding and finalize ALL sales regardless of any reassessment. SHIPPING POLICY: RBFINEARTS SHIPPING IS OUR DEFAULT PACKING AND SHIPPING PARTNER. All lots will be released to them once payment has been received unless we are notified by email. RBFinearts Shipping 375 E Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778 [email protected] or 877-660-3243. Alexandria is the manager of RBFinearts Shipping Inc., and you may contact her with any quotes or questions. IF YOU PREFER TO USE AN ALTERNATIVE SHIPPER YOU MUST EMAIL [email protected] TO ADVISE OUR OFFICES OF THE ALTERNATIVE COMPANY YOU WOULD PREFER TO PACK AND SHIP YOUR ITEM/S. No property will be released for shipping or pick-up until payment is made in full. Please note that a shipping charge is not included in the sale price. Any costs associated with the shipping, packing, and transport of an item are the responsibility of the buyer. RBFinearts CFL Inc. is not responsible for packing, shipping, or transport of any items from buyer’s invoice. Local Pick-up: Items for pick-up must be collected within fourteen (14) days of payment. Items remaining at RBFinearts CFL Inc offices at the expiration of fourteen (14) days past payment will be subject to storage fees of $10 per day per item. All storage fees must be paid before item/s will be released to the buyer or a representative. Any items remaining forty-five (45) calendar days following the date when the buyer completed payment on an invoice will be considered Abandoned Property of items on that invoice and will be subject to resale or disposal with no refund. Transportation for shipping of buyer's items: As a default upon payment, RBFinearts Shipping Inc. will pick up and transport your items from the offices of RBFinearts CFL Inc. ALL OTHER transport to any other third-party shipper there will be a 25.00 transport fee, there will be no exceptions for this condition. Your item/s will be transported one time per week only. Any issues with shipping or insurance are between the shipping company and the buyer. If you are not satisfied with our shipping options, please make other arrangements to ship your item and contact us about those shipping details. RBFinearts CFL Inc. is not responsible for any denied claims or damages from the shipping offices the buyer chooses. RBFinearts CFL Inc. does not make any warranty, guarantee, or promise as to the performance of any shipper. RBFinearts CFL Inc. (online auction) and RBFinearts Shipping Inc. (packing and shipping) are two separate companies and should not be assumed to be the same business. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or 352-508-5738. ***We at RBFinearts can only attribute this work based upon the quality and the presence of a signature, we are not an authentication service. We can only declare the work as attributed to based upon the factors mentioned.***
RB Fine Arts
Aug. 19, 2023
DORIS LEE (AMERICAN, 1905-1983) PENCIL-SIGNED SERIGRAPH OF FRUIT
Est: $300 - $500
Doris Lee (American, 1905-1983) Pencil-Signed Serigraph Of Fruit. Measures approx. 18" X 30", Sight measures approx. 12" X 26". Please carefully read our terms of sale, shipping information, and request any condition reports or photos prior to placing a bid. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Because artwork, antiques and collectibles are known to be copied from pre-existing examples, the dating of such objects is often difficult to ascertain and opinions vary from expert to expert. Due to this, RB Fine Arts CFL Inc strongly suggests all potential bidders or a representative to meticulously inspect any and all items prior to bidding. Any reference to a specific time period and/or culture are only the opinion of RB Fine Arts CFL Inc and are not a guarantee of authenticity. If the bidder or a representative cannot inspect an item in person prior to the auction, then RB Fine Arts CFL Inc strongly suggests that you do not place a bid on the lot. RB Fine Arts CFL INC. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Please email for a condition report and photos, if desired. Emails should be received at least 48 hours in advance of the date of the auction. Please make sure you have read the Terms and Conditions* before you bid. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS! Any registration and/or bid placed by you does guarantee RBFinearts CFL Inc. you have read and will abide by the following Terms and Conditions of the sale. We do expect all bidders and buyers to abide by the contracts they agree to when bidding and finalize ALL sales regardless of any reassessment. SHIPPING POLICY: RBFINEARTS SHIPPING IS OUR DEFAULT PACKING AND SHIPPING PARTNER. All lots will be released to them once payment has been received unless we are notified by email. RBFinearts Shipping 375 E Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778 [email protected] or 877-660-3243. Alexandria is the manager of RBFinearts Shipping Inc., and you may contact her with any quotes or questions. IF YOU PREFER TO USE AN ALTERNATIVE SHIPPER YOU MUST EMAIL [email protected] TO ADVISE OUR OFFICES OF THE ALTERNATIVE COMPANY YOU WOULD PREFER TO PACK AND SHIP YOUR ITEM/S. No property will be released for shipping or pick-up until payment is made in full. Please note that a shipping charge is not included in the sale price. Any costs associated with the shipping, packing, and transport of an item are the responsibility of the buyer. RBFinearts CFL Inc. is not responsible for packing, shipping, or transport of any items from buyer’s invoice. Local Pick-up: Items for pick-up must be collected within fourteen (14) days of payment. Items remaining at RBFinearts CFL Inc offices at the expiration of fourteen (14) days past payment will be subject to storage fees of $10 per day per item. All storage fees must be paid before item/s will be released to the buyer or a representative. Any items remaining forty-five (45) calendar days following the date when the buyer completed payment on an invoice will be considered Abandoned Property of items on that invoice and will be subject to resale or disposal with no refund. Transportation for shipping of buyer's items: As a default upon payment, RBFinearts Shipping Inc. will pick up and transport your items from the offices of RBFinearts CFL Inc. ALL OTHER transport to any other third-party shipper there will be a 25.00 transport fee, there will be no exceptions for this condition. Your item/s will be transported one time per week only. Any issues with shipping or insurance are between the shipping company and the buyer. If you are not satisfied with our shipping options, please make other arrangements to ship your item and contact us about those shipping details. RBFinearts CFL Inc. is not responsible for any denied claims or damages from the shipping offices the buyer chooses. RBFinearts CFL Inc. does not make any warranty, guarantee, or promise as to the performance of any shipper. RBFinearts CFL Inc. (online auction) and RBFinearts Shipping Inc. (packing and shipping) are two separate companies and should not be assumed to be the same business. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or 352-508-5738. ***We at RBFinearts can only attribute this work based upon the quality and the presence of a signature, we are not an authentication service. We can only declare the work as attributed to based upon the factors mentioned.***
RB Fine Arts
Jul. 27, 2023
DORIS EMRICK LEE (American, 1904 - 1983). The Dove, circa 1952, Lithograph likely published by Associated American Artists (edition of
Est: $500 - $700
DORIS EMRICK LEE (American, 1904 - 1983). The Dove, circa 1952, Lithograph likely published by Associated American Artists (edition of 250). Pencil signed and titled at base. Unframed. - 11 3/8 x 9 1/2 inches (image), 15.25 x11.75 inches (sheet)
Sloans & Kenyon
Apr. 24, 2023
Doris E. Lee Sea Bird Painting w/ Lithograph
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
New York, Florida, Illinois 1904-1983 Includes the original painting for "Sea Bird" depicting a folk art bird standing on a beach surrounded by shells and debris with a full color lithograph of the same depiction. Lee studied at Rockford College in Illinois before continuing her studied at the Kansas City Art Institute. In 1935, Lee won two mural commissions for the United States Postal service, going on to win the Carnegie Prize in 1944. Image area 12" x 17 3/4"
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Dec. 16, 2022
Two Prints by Doris Lee (NY 1905-1983)
Est: $300 - $500
Two prints by Doris Lee (Woodstock, NY 1905-1983). One mixed media print with water color, ink, & gauche) of ice skating party, signed Doris Lee 12" x 10", and serigraph titled "Fruit" 24" x 13" signed in lower right.
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 15, 2022
Doris Lee (American, 1905-1983) Apple Picking Lithograph on paper 8-3/4 x 11-3/4
Est: $500 - $700
Doris Lee (American, 1905-1983) Apple Picking Lithograph on paper 8-3/4 x 11-3/4 inches (22.2 x 29.8 cm) (sight) Signed in pencil lower right HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Dec. 15, 2022
Doris Lee (American, 1905-1983) Figures in Black Sea Lithograph on paper 10-7/8
Est: $500 - $700
Doris Lee (American, 1905-1983) Figures in Black Sea Lithograph on paper 10-7/8 x 15-3/4 inches (27.6 x 40.0 cm) (image) Signed in pencil lower right HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Dec. 11, 2022
DORIS LEE (1905 - 1983) & GEORGES SCHREIBER (1904 - 1977)
Est: $300 - $500
LOT OF TWO: A. Doris Lee (1905 - 1983); "Strawberry Pickers"; 1938; Lithograph; 10" x 15.5"; Signed Lower Right; Framed (under glass) / B. Georges Schreiber (1904 - 1977); "Twilight"; 1942; Lithograph; 9.75" x 13.75"; Signed Lower Right; Framed (under glass).
James Cox Gallery
Dec. 07, 2022
Doris Emrick Lee (American, 1905-1983) Florida Sunset, c. 1950
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Doris Emrick Lee (American, 1905-1983) Florida Sunset, c. 1950 gouache on board signed Doris Lee (lower right) 18 3/4 x 29 inches. Provenance: World House Galleries, New York (label verso) D. Wigmore Fine Art, New York (label verso) Irving Galleries, Palm Beach, Florida Purchased from the above, 1998 Doris Lee was a constant presence in American art for the majority of the twentieth century. Emerging among the American Scene painters and alongside Regionalists like Thomas Hart Benton and Grant Wood, her early work cast an eye to quintessential subjects of American identity: life in the home, in the city, and in the countryside. Spring Lakes and Florida Sunset are both vibrant examples of the artist's later work. In both, Lee uses fields of pure color and a flattening of figure and form to describe the landscape. These paintings also reveal the central struggle of the artist's career: Lee found herself in the crosshairs between Realism and abstraction. She graduated from Rockford College in 1927 in her home state of Illinois, and then went on to study throughout the United States and Europe. She spent considerable time in Paris - training with cubist artists such as Andre Lhote - as well as in Munich, Kansas City, and San Francisco. As a result, Lee was well exposed to not only American art and the old masters, but she was also fluent in the abstract language of the European avant-garde. Upon her return to the United States, despite the conservatism of Regionalist art, Lee would combine aspects of naturalism and European modernism into her work. Beginning in the 1930s, attracted by its beauty and idyllic weather, Lee and her husband Arnold Blanch wintered in Florida. There Lee became close with artists Sally Michel and Milton Avery. With their support and influence, Lee moved confidently into a period of stylization and abstraction in her landscapes. Florida Sunset, for example, presents a subject that the artist returned to on multiple occasions, that of silhouettes of the Gulf Coast. As Barbara Jones, Chief Curator of The Westmoreland, wrote of such landscapes, "Lee's intense and deeply felt response to the natural world has engulfed this simplified composition in saturated color." (30 Minutes with Doris Lee, The Westmoreland Museum of American Art website, November 17, 2021). The gouache is dominated by orange, out of which emerges the dark forms of bare coastline trees and a floating buoy with a bird perched atop. In the distance, a handful of dark islands divide the sky from the ocean at the horizon. Spring Lakes takes a similar approach to flattened form and pure, vibrant color, yet ties thematically to the pastoral images of her early career. Indeed, looking at this canvas it is easy to imagine that Lee had in mind the landscapes and figures of Grandma Moses. In a composition constructed of fields of blue and teal, divided by a forest green line, rounded forms of clouds, trees, and lakes appear to hover in between figures of white cows. To the left, a faint path leads to a gray house, its windows mirroring the round forms of the lakes and the square shape of the house itself. Playing further with the tension between flatness and perspective, a gray dove, the same color as the clouds, appears massive in comparison with the cows, suggesting that the viewer is likewise looking down on the landscape from high above. Because of her unapologetically positive worldview and her gender, Doris Lee was often cast aside by critics and curators. In the 1950s, Abstract Expressionism became the new leading idiom of American art. The movement was perceived to be masculine and largely eschewed figuration - which was seemingly antithetical to Lee's vision - and therefore her work was dismissed as essentially feminine and sentimental. In more recent years, however, her work is being reevaluated and appreciated. A major retrospective of her work was staged at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art in 2022, and traveled to the Figge Art Museum, Davenport, IA, the Vero Beach Museum of Art, FL, and finally the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Memphis, TN where it will remain on view until January 15th, 2023.
Hindman
Dec. 07, 2022
Doris Emrick Lee (American, 1905-1983) Spring Lakes, c. 1950
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Doris Emrick Lee (American, 1905-1983) Spring Lakes, c. 1950 oil on canvas signed Doris Lee (lower right) 34 1/4 x 44 1/4 inches. Provenance: D. Wigmore Fine Arts, New York (label verso) Irving Galleries, Palm Beach, Florida Purchased from the above, 1998 Lot note: Doris Lee was a constant presence in American art for the majority of the twentieth century. Emerging among the American Scene painters and alongside Regionalists like Thomas Hart Benton and Grant Wood, her early work cast an eye to quintessential subjects of American identity: life in the home, in the city, and in the countryside. Spring Lakes and Florida Sunset are both vibrant examples of the artist's later work. In both, Lee uses fields of pure color and a flattening of figure and form to describe the landscape. These paintings also reveal the central struggle of the artist's career: Lee found herself in the crosshairs between Realism and abstraction. She graduated from Rockford College in 1927 in her home state of Illinois, and then went on to study throughout the United States and Europe. She spent considerable time in Paris - training with cubist artists such as Andre Lhote - as well as in Munich, Kansas City, and San Francisco. As a result, Lee was well exposed to not only American art and the old masters, but she was also fluent in the abstract language of the European avant-garde. Upon her return to the United States, despite the conservatism of Regionalist art, Lee would combine aspects of naturalism and European modernism into her work. Beginning in the 1930s, attracted by its beauty and idyllic weather, Lee and her husband Arnold Blanch wintered in Florida. There Lee became close with artists Sally Michel and Milton Avery. With their support and influence, Lee moved confidently into a period of stylization and abstraction in her landscapes. Florida Sunset, for example, presents a subject that the artist returned to on multiple occasions, that of silhouettes of the Gulf Coast. As Barbara Jones, Chief Curator of The Westmoreland, wrote of such landscapes, "Lee's intense and deeply felt response to the natural world has engulfed this simplified composition in saturated color." (30 Minutes with Doris Lee, The Westmoreland Museum of American Art website, November 17, 2021). The gouache is dominated by orange, out of which emerges the dark forms of bare coastline trees and a floating buoy with a bird perched atop. In the distance, a handful of dark islands divide the sky from the ocean at the horizon. Spring Lakes takes a similar approach to flattened form and pure, vibrant color, yet ties thematically to the pastoral images of her early career. Indeed, looking at this canvas it is easy to imagine that Lee had in mind the landscapes and figures of Grandma Moses. In a composition constructed of fields of blue and teal, divided by a forest green line, rounded forms of clouds, trees, and lakes appear to hover in between figures of white cows. To the left, a faint path leads to a gray house, its windows mirroring the round forms of the lakes and the square shape of the house itself. Playing further with the tension between flatness and perspective, a gray dove, the same color as the clouds, appears massive in comparison with the cows, suggesting that the viewer is likewise looking down on the landscape from high above. Because of her unapologetically positive worldview and her gender, Doris Lee was often cast aside by critics and curators. In the 1950s, Abstract Expressionism became the new leading idiom of American art. The movement was perceived to be masculine and largely eschewed figuration - which was seemingly antithetical to Lee's vision - and therefore her work was dismissed as essentially feminine and sentimental. In more recent years, however, her work is being reevaluated and appreciated. A major retrospective of her work was staged at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art in 2022, and traveled to the Figge Art Museum, Davenport, IA, the Vero Beach Museum of Art, FL, and finally the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Memphis, TN where it will remain on view until January 15th, 2023.
Hindman
Dec. 04, 2022
Doris Lee. "Country Wedding". Regionalist style lithograph of figures gathered outside a church for
Est: $350 - $450
Doris Lee. "Country Wedding". Regionalist style lithograph of figures gathered outside a church for a wedding with cars and livestock. Pencil signed and titled lower margin. Foxing and staining. Sheet size: 12 x 14.75in.
Tremont Auctions
Nov. 16, 2022
Doris Lee, Thanksgiving
Est: $600 - $800
Doris Lee Thanksgiving 1942 lithograph image: 8.875 h × 11.875 w in (23 × 30 cm) sheet: 12.125 h × 17 w in (31 × 43 cm) Signed and titled to lower margin 'Thanksgiving Doris Lee'. This work is from the edition of 250. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Nov. 16, 2022
Doris Lee, Helicopter
Est: $300 - $500
Doris Lee Helicopter 1948 lithograph image: 9 h × 12 w in (23 × 30 cm) sheet: 12.25 h × 16.625 w in (31 × 42 cm) Signed to lower right margin 'Doris Lee'. This work is from the edition of 250 published by Associated American Artists. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Nov. 16, 2022
Doris Lee, Bird with Seashells
Est: $400 - $600
Doris Lee Bird with Seashells screenprint in colors image: 12 h × 17.875 w in (30 × 45 cm) sheet: 14.25 h × 22.75 w in (36 × 58 cm) Signed to lower right margin 'Doris Lee'. This work is from the edition of 250. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 08, 2022
ANTIQUE RUG (RUNNER)
Est: $150 - $300
Antique Rug. 114" X 37.5. READ CAREFULLY! Good condition see pics Descriptions provided in both printed and online catalog formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by RB Fine Arts Conditions of Sale. Each lot will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS with all defects and faults. No warranties or guarantees of any kind will be given by Seller or Auctioneer including any warranty of fitness, merchantability, or suitability. Bidders should, whenever possible, carefully inspect each lot to determine its condition and contents. All weights, counts, and measurements are approximate. Bidder acknowledges that all lots were available for inspection prior to the Auction and that he or she relied solely on their own inspection of the lots and not any information listed in the catalog or otherwise provided by Auctioneer, the Auction staff, or Seller. It is the responsibility of the buyer to obtain all possible lot of information prior to bidding. If you are not completely satisfied with an item before you bid, DO NOT BID.
RB Fine Arts
Oct. 08, 2022
AMERICAN N.Y FL & IL DORIS EMRICK LEE 1904-1983 WINTER IN THE CATSKILLS NY. SIGNED LOWER RIGHT
Est: $300 - $600
American N.Y Fl & IL Doris Emrick Lee 1904-1983 Winter In The Catskills NY. Signed Lower Right With Pencil. Frame Measure 18" X 22". READ CAREFULLY! Good condition see pics Descriptions provided in both printed and online catalog formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by RB Fine Arts Conditions of Sale. Each lot will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS with all defects and faults. No warranties or guarantees of any kind will be given by Seller or Auctioneer including any warranty of fitness, merchantability, or suitability. Bidders should, whenever possible, carefully inspect each lot to determine its condition and contents. All weights, counts, and measurements are approximate. Bidder acknowledges that all lots were available for inspection prior to the Auction and that he or she relied solely on their own inspection of the lots and not any information listed in the catalog or otherwise provided by Auctioneer, the Auction staff, or Seller. It is the responsibility of the buyer to obtain all possible lot of information prior to bidding. If you are not completely satisfied with an item before you bid, DO NOT BID.
RB Fine Arts
Sep. 17, 2022
AMERICAN N.Y FL & IL DORIS EMRICK LEE 1904-1983 WINTER IN THE CATSKILLS NY. SIGNED LOWER RIGHT
Est: $300 - $600
American N.Y Fl & IL Doris Emrick Lee 1904-1983 Winter In The Catskills NY. Signed Lower Right With Pencil. Frame Measure 18" X 22". READ CAREFULLY! Good condition see pics Descriptions provided in both printed and online catalog formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by RB Fine Arts Conditions of Sale. Each lot will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS with all defects and faults. No warranties or guarantees of any kind will be given by Seller or Auctioneer including any warranty of fitness, merchantability, or suitability. Bidders should, whenever possible, carefully inspect each lot to determine its condition and contents. All weights, counts, and measurements are approximate. Bidder acknowledges that all lots were available for inspection prior to the Auction and that he or she relied solely on their own inspection of the lots and not any information listed in the catalog or otherwise provided by Auctioneer, the Auction staff, or Seller. It is the responsibility of the buyer to obtain all possible lot of information prior to bidding. If you are not completely satisfied with an item before you bid, DO NOT BID.
RB Fine Arts
Aug. 13, 2022
Doris Lee lithograph
Est: $150 - $250
Doris Lee (American 1905-1983) ''The Dove''(AAA 1152)- lithograph, 1951, signed in pencil, AAA edition of 250. 11 1/4 x 9 1/2''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 13, 2022
Frederick Dana Marsh (American, 1872-1961) Architectural Mural Design Drawing, 1930
Est: $200 - $300
Frederick Dana Marsh rare initial working mural design sketch for Ormond Hall painted in Woodstock, New York, 1930. Inscribed in pencil by Fred Dana Marsh: DORIS LEE (1905-1983) SAYS THIS IS MY TOP DRAWING, monogramed F.D.M.-Fred Dana Marsh (view Photo). Additionally identified in pencil: 1st Sketch For Ormond Hall, Woodstock, 1930. Mural study includes a representation of Tomoka Chief Macaya. Pencil, watercolor and gouache drawing on illustration board. Dimensions: 23 1/2 in. x 34 in. Condition: good overall condition, soiling noted (view photo). Provenance: private estate.
Kensington Estate Auctions
Jun. 11, 2022
Doris Lee lithograph
Est: $300 - $500
Doris Lee (1905-1983) ''Helicopter'' (AAA 990)- lithograph, 1948, signed in pencil, AAA edition of 250, illustrated in Graphic Excursion, very good condition. 9 x 12''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 11, 2022
Doris Lee lithograph
Est: $200 - $400
Doris Lee (1905-1983) ''Country Wedding'' (AAA 564)- lithograph, 1942, signed in pencil, edition of 250. 8 x 11 3/4''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
May. 22, 2022
DORIS LEE (1905 - 1983)
Est: $150 - $200
"Corn Field"; c. 1930; Lithograph; 6.75" x 9.75"; Signed Lower Right; Framed (under glass).
James Cox Gallery
May. 22, 2022
DORIS LEE (1905 - 1983)
Est: $150 - $200
"Gray Day at the Beach"; c. 1940; Lithograph; 13" x 9.5"; Signed Lower Right; Framed (under glass).
James Cox Gallery
May. 13, 2022
Doris Lee (Am 1905-1983) Everglades Landscape
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Doris Lee (American 1905-1983) Everglades landscape in a Highwaymen style probably circa 1945 oil on canvas signed 22 x 40" 30 x 48"
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 23, 2022
Doris Lee The Dove
Est: $300 - $500
Doris Lee (American, 1905-1983) The Dove, 1951 Lithograph on paper no ed. Signed in pencil Doris Lee, lower right Published by Associated American Artists, New York.
Larsen Art Auction
Apr. 23, 2022
Doris Lee The Helicopter
Est: $300 - $500
Doris Lee (American, 1905-1983) The Helicopter, 1948 Lithograph on paper no ed. Signed in pencil Doris Lee, lower right Published by Associated American Artists, New York.
Larsen Art Auction
Apr. 07, 2022
Doris Emrick Lee, (American, 1905-1983), Maypole (Dancers), 1948, lithograph, 9 15/16" x 13 13/16"
Est: $400 - $600
Doris Emrick Lee (American, 1905-1983) Maypole (Dancers), 1948 lithograph signed in pencil lower right margin 9 15/16" x 13 13/16"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 07, 2022
Doris Emrick Lee, (American, 1905-1983), Cemetery at Cripple Creek, 1945, lithograph, 9 7/8" x 14 1/8"
Est: $500 - $700
Doris Emrick Lee (American, 1905-1983) Cemetery at Cripple Creek, 1945 lithograph signed and titled in pencil lower margin BFK blindstamp upper left edge 9 7/8" x 14 1/8"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 07, 2022
Doris Emrick Lee, (American, 1905-1983), The Dove, 1952, lithograph, 11 3/8" x 9 1/2"
Est: $250 - $350
Doris Emrick Lee (American, 1905-1983) The Dove, 1952 lithograph signed in pencil lower margin edition of 250 11 3/8" x 9 1/2" Catalog Note: A similar print may be found in the collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art in Alabama.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 07, 2022
Doris Emrick Lee, (American, 1905-1983), Excursion, 1938, lithograph, 3 3/4" x 5 1/8"
Est: $250 - $350
Doris Emrick Lee (American, 1905-1983) Excursion, 1938 lithograph signed in pencil lower margin edition of 250 3 3/4" x 5 1/8"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers