Bertha Lum Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Bertha Lum Art Value Price Guide

May. 16, 2025
Bertha Lum (1869-1954) - Chofu
Est: $400 - $600
Bertha Lum (1869-1954) - Chofu. Woodblock print, dated 1924, edition no. 19, pencil signed lower right, framed and glazed, 13.5"h x 9.25" sight.
Clars Auctions
Apr. 23, 2025
Bertha Lum "Peter" Woodblock Print
Est: $150 - $300
Signed and dated 1908, this Arts and Crafts-era American woodblock print depicts a young child and is signed in pencil by the artist, Bertha Lum. Still sealed under glass in its original wood frame, this piece reflects Lum's influence from her studies in Japan. Size: 15 1/2" x 6 1/2" Image: 11 1/4" x 2 7/8" Condition: Good vintage condition, signs of fading, small chips on the frame, two small white spots in the bottom left and right corners, see photos for details.
SebastianCharles Auctions
Oct. 16, 2024
Bertha Lum, signed woodblock, 1907, ex museum
Est: $200 - $300
Bertha Boynton Lum (American, 1869-1954), "Two Sisters", woodblock print on paper, pencil signed and illegible note lower margin, matted, in shadow box frame, 15.5"h x 3"w (sight), 24"h x 18"w x 2.75"d (frame)
Millea Bros Ltd
Oct. 15, 2024
Bertha Lum (1869-1954), "Asia," 1920
Est: $600 - $800
Bertha Lum (1869-1954) "Asia," 1920 Woodcut in colors on Japanese paper From the edition of approximately 97 Signed in pencil along the lower edge of the image, at right: Bertha Lum; inscribed in pencil in the lower margin: copyright 1921 by / [indistinct] 96
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 01, 2024
Bertha Lum, Wind and Rain
Est: $400 - $600
Bertha Lum Wind and Rain 1908 / 1913 woodcut in colors image: 9.875 h x 15.125 w in (25 x 38 cm) sheet: 10.125 h x 15.375 w in (26 x 39 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge 'Copyright - 1913 by Bertha Lum no. 147'. This work is number 147 from the edition of unknown size. Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts Literature: Gravalos/Pulin 21 This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 01, 2024
Bertha Lum, The Piper
Est: $300 - $500
Bertha Lum The Piper 1916 woodcut in colors image: 9.5 h x 13.625 w in (24 x 35 cm) sheet: 10.5 h x 14.625 w in (27 x 37 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge 'Copyright - 1916 by Bertha Lum no. 173'. This work is number 173 from the edition of unknown size. Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts Literature: Gravalos/Pulin 43 This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 01, 2024
Bertha Lum, Spirit of the Sea
Est: $300 - $500
Bertha Lum Spirit of the Sea 1916 / 1921 woodcut in colors image: 16.875 h x 11.125 w in (43 x 28 cm) sheet: 17.25 h x 11.375 w in (44 x 29 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge 'Copyright - 1921 by Bertha Lum no. 121'. This work is number 121 from the edition of unknown size. Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts Literature: Gravalos/Pulin 47 This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 01, 2024
Bertha Lum, Land of the Bluebird
Est: $700 - $900
Bertha Lum Land of the Bluebird 1916 woodcut in colors image: 16.375 h x 9.625 w in (42 x 24 cm) sheet: 16.75 h x 10 w in (43 x 25 cm) Signed and numbered to lower edge 'Bertha Lum no. 97'. This work is number 97 from the edition of unknown size. Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts Literature: Gravalos/Pulin 40 This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 01, 2024
Bertha Lum (1869-1954); Promenade of the Marionettes;
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Bertha Lum (1869-1954) Promenade of the Marionettes (Gravalos/Pulin 92B), 1927 Unique raised-line woodcut with hand-coloring on wove paper, signed in ink and dated, the full sheet, laid to board, framed. sheet 17 1/8 x 22 7/8in (43.5 x 58.1cm)
Bonhams
Sep. 27, 2024
BERTHA BOYNTON BULL LUM (California/Iowa/Italy, 1869-1954), Pagoda near Soochow., Woodblock print, 11" x 5.75". Unframed.
Est: $250 - $350
BERTHA BOYNTON BULL LUM California/Iowa/Italy, 1869-1954 Pagoda near Soochow. Signed in pencil lower margin.
Eldred's
Sep. 19, 2024
Mixed Media, Bertha Lum
Est: $500 - $700
Bertha Lum (American, 1869-1954), "Ming and His Bride," 1929, unique embossed woodcut print with hand coloring, pencil signed lower right, "copyright 1929" in pencil lower left, sight: 25.5"h x 17"w, overall (with frame): 32.75"h x 24"w
Clars Auctions
Jul. 24, 2024
Bertha Lum (American 1869-1954), "Rain", woodblock in colors
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Bertha Lum American, 1869-1954 "Rain" woodblock in colors on thin Japan paper signed, dated, numbered "170", and annotated in pencil lower recto, mount inscribed "Rain Point Lobos". Glue-mounted to card from top and bottom verso, unframed.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Jun. 10, 2024
After Bertha Lum, USA (1869-1964), Fortune, July 1933, Reproduction Print
Est: $40 - $60
After Bertha Lum USA (1869-1964) Fortune, July 1933 Reproduction Print
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Jun. 04, 2024
Bertha Lum, Wedding Banner
Est: $400 - $600
Bertha Lum Wedding Banner 1924 woodcut in colors image: 8.625 h x 11.375 w in (22 x 29 cm) sheet: 9.25 h x 11.875 w in (23 x 30 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge 'Copyright -1924 by Bertha Lum no. 39'. This work is number 39 from the edition of unknown size. Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts Literature: Gravalos/Pulin 88 This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 04, 2024
Bertha Lum, Mother West Wind
Est: $500 - $700
Bertha Lum Mother West Wind 1918 / 1921 woodcut in colors image: 15.5 h x 10.625 w in (39 x 27 cm) sheet: 16 h x 11.125 w in (41 x 28 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower margin 'copyright 1921 by Bertha Lum No. 41'. This work is number 41 from the edition of unknown size. Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts Literature: Gravalos/Pulin 51 This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 04, 2024
Bertha Lum, Spirit of the Sea
Est: $500 - $700
Bertha Lum Spirit of the Sea 1916 woodcut in colors image: 16.875 h x 11.125 w in (43 x 28 cm) sheet: 17.5 h x 11.375 w in (44 x 29 cm) Signed and dated to lower edge 'copyright 1916 by Bertha Lum'. This work is from the edition of unknown size. Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts Literature: Gravalos/Pulin 47 This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jun. 04, 2024
Bertha Lum, Land of the Bluebird
Est: $700 - $900
Bertha Lum Land of the Bluebird 1916 woodcut in colors image: 16.375 h x 9.625 w in (42 x 24 cm) sheet: 16.75 h x 10 w in (43 x 25 cm) Signed and numbered to lower edge 'Bertha Lum no. 97'. This work is number 97 from the edition of unknown size. Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts Literature: Gravalos/Pulin 40 This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
May. 27, 2024
Bertha Lum, USA (1869-1954), The Weaver, 1924, Woodblock
Est: $200 - $400
Bertha Lum USA (1869-1954) The Weaver, 1924 Woodblock Signed, titled & dated lower margin
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
May. 02, 2024
LUM, BERTHA: Japanerin.
Est: CHF200 - CHF400
LUM, BERTHA (Tipton 1869 - 1954 Genua) : Japanerin; Farbholzschnitt; 38x18 cm (BM), gerahmt; handsig. u.M., dat. 1913, num. 91/200(?)
Dobiaschofsky Auktionen AG
Apr. 14, 2024
Bertha Lum (1879 - 1954) "Tanabata"
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Bertha Lum (American, 1869 - 1954) "Tanabata" Color Woodcut. Pencil inscribed lower margin. Inscpirtion verso on backing. Image Size: 15 x 7 in. Overall Framed Size: 20.5 x 12.5 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Apr. 06, 2024
Japanese woodblock Print Lum Bertha
Est: $500 - $600
Japanese woodblock Print by Lum Bertha Wind and Rain
Woodblock Prints World
Mar. 23, 2024
Bertha Lum (1879-1954) Color Woodcut "Lung Fu Sou" Chinese Curio Market 1924
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Bertha Lum (1879-1954) Color Woodcut "Lung Fu Sou" Chinese Curio Market 1924. Signed. Excellent condition. Tim Holton custom frame. Â 10.5"w x 9.5"h. Frame 16.75"w x 16.25"h. Spend $7500 or more at our two day auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. We deliver most larger pieces ourselves on the west coast and we make a loop around the US within approximately 60 days after the auction. No matter where you live in the lower 48 states, we look forward to personally meeting you and delivering larger pieces directly to your house. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $500-$600 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.
California Historical Design, Inc
Dec. 29, 2023
Bertha Boynton Lum, Westgate Market
Est: $400 - $600
Bertha Boynton Lum (American, c1879-1954), Westgate Market, 1924, color woodcut print, signed and dated in pencil L/C, overall 20" H x 16" W.
Kaminski Auctions
Dec. 15, 2023
Print, Bertha Boynton Lum
Est: $800 - $1,200
Bertha Boynton Lum (American, 1869-1954), "Procession," 1934, raised line hand colored woodcut, pencil signed lower center, image: 15"h x 10"w, overall (with frame): 25"h x 20.5"w
Clars Auctions
Dec. 15, 2023
Print, Bertha Boynton Lum
Est: $800 - $1,200
Bertha Boynton Lum (American, 1869-1954), "Kites," 1908, woodcut, pencil signed, titled, and dated lower center, edition number 20, plate: 8"h x 14.25"w, overall (with mat): 16"h x 20"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 29, 2023
BERTHA BOYNTON BULL LUM (California/Iowa/Italy, 1869-1954), Peacock and Shrine., Photolithograph, surimono, 7" x 5". Unframed.
Est: $200 - $250
BERTHA BOYNTON BULL LUM California/Iowa/Italy, 1869-1954 Peacock and Shrine. Signed in pencil signed and dated "'35" in lower margin.
Eldred's
Nov. 08, 2023
Bertha Boynton Lum (American, 1869-1954) "Dance of Ganesha," circa 1930
Est: $600 - $1,200
Bertha Boynton Lum (American, 1869-1954) "Dance of Ganesha," circa 1930, raised line woodblock print with colors, signed and inscribed "copyright 1930 by..." in pencil along lower center. Framed. Property from the estate of a private collector, Bucks County, PA. Size: 15.25'' x 12'', 39 x 30 cm (sight); 23.25'' x 20'', 59 x 51 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Oct. 06, 2023
SIGNED BERTHA LUM THE FULL MOON & WOOD BLOCK PRINT
Est: $40 - $80
SIGNED BERTHA LUM THE FULL MOON & WOOD BLOCK PRINT Bertha Lum (American, 1869 - 1954). Wood Block print of Mount Fuji. 11 1/4" X 15" Shipping: Shipping and handling in the continental US will cost $35.78 - $62.78, depending on your location. Local pickup is always free! Please schedule on our website! Image Text Image 1: Image 2: Image 3: Image 4: Photographs are considered part of the description and condition and supersede all written descriptions. Converse does not authenticate or guarantee authenticity. 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. Condition requests can be obtained via email or by telephone. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Converse Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Online bidding for this auction is on Bidsquare, Invaluable, LiveAuctioneers, HiBid and ConverseAuctions. Please note that Converse Auctions is using multiple online bidding platforms for this auction, as well as offering phone, in-house absentee, and live bidding. When watching the auction online live, please understand that 'floor' or 'competitive' bid simply means a bid taken from outside of the platform the bidder is currently on. Please also note that notifications of 'high bid' only pertain to the platform you are on and do not take into account live, absentee, phone, or other online bids. In the event of a tie in bids submitted, the bids will be accepted in the order they were placed. If a customer has placed a maximum higher than your bid, they will be the winning bidder. In this instance you will be told you are losing the lot while the auction is in progress and have the opportunity to place a higher bid. Other customers’ maximum bids will never be disclosed to you.
Converse Auctions
Sep. 17, 2023
Bertha Lum (1879-1954) Color Woodcut "Javanese Dancer" 1925
Est: $600 - $800
Bertha Lum (1879-1954) Color Woodcut "Javanese Dancer" 1925. Signed. Excellent condition. 7.5"h x 10.25"w. Frame 15 1/8"h x 18 1/8"w. Spend $7500 or more at our two day auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. We deliver most larger pieces ourselves on the west coast and we make a loop around the US within approximately 60 days after the auction. No matter where you live in the lower 48 states, we look forward to personally meeting you and delivering larger pieces directly to your house. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $500-$600 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.
California Historical Design, Inc
Sep. 16, 2023
Bertha Lum Color Woodcut "Lung Fu Sou" Chinese Curio Market 1924
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
Bertha Lum (1879-1954) Color Woodcut " Lung Fu Sou" Chinese Curio Market 1924. Signed. Excellent condition. 10.5"w x 9.5"h. Frame 16.75"w x 16.25"h. Spend $7500 or more at our two day auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. We deliver most larger pieces ourselves on the west coast and we make a loop around the US within approximately 60 days after the auction. No matter where you live in the lower 48 states, we look forward to personally meeting you and delivering larger pieces directly to your house. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $500-$600 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.
California Historical Design, Inc
Jul. 22, 2023
Bertha Lum, (American 1869 - 1954), "Ming and His Bride", Raised lined hand painted woodcut, pencil signed lower right, "copyright 1924" in margin, sight size 26" x 17 1/2"
Est: $300 - $500
Bertha Lum (American 1869 - 1954) "Ming and His Bride" Raised lined hand painted woodcut pencil signed lower right "copyright 1924" in margin sight size 26" x 17 1/2"
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Jul. 01, 2023
Bertha Lum Color Woodblock Print, Theater Street.
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Bertha Lum (American, 1869-1954). This image served as a cover illustration for the Bertha Lum Catalog of Woodblock Prints, Published by the Smithsonian Institute Press, 1991. The Print is signed in Pencil "Copyright - 05 - by Bertha Lum", and numbered in pencil "No. 75", Lower Right. The Impression size measures 8 3/4" x 4 3/8". The print size measures 9 1/4" x 4 1/2". The Print is in Excellent Condition, but we are not certain if it is affixed to the brown board behind it or not. This can only be ascertained if the print is removed from the frame. The frame has a little wear commensurate with age. The frame measures 14 1/4" x 9 1/4". Third-Party Shipping or Personal Pickup Required. Please see our Website regarding Shipping Recommendations.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Jun. 04, 2023
Bertha Lum (1869 - 1954) Theatre Street - 1905
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Bertha Lum (American, 1869 - 1954) Theatre Street - 1905 Inscribed in pencil "Copyright - 05 - by Bertha Lum" and numbered in pencil "No. 75" lower right. Color Woodblock Print. This image also served as a Cover Illustration for Bertha Lum Catalog of Woodblock Prints Published by the Smithsonian Instituition Press, 1991. Image Size: 9.25 x 4.25 in. Overall Framed Size: 14.25 x 9.5 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Apr. 22, 2023
Bertha Lum (2) Frost & Chinese Funeral (Gravalos/Pulin 50 & 109)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Bertha Lum (American, 1869-1954) (2) Frost & Chinese Funeral (Gravalos/Pulin 50 & 109) Woodcuts on laid Japanese paper Signed in pencil Bertha Lum, lower middle of each work “Copyright – 1918 by” and “no. 36” written in pencil, lower margin of "Frost." Dated in pencil, lower margin of "Chinese Funeral." Dimensions reflect Frost. Chinese Funeral measures 5.75 x 4 (in), 13.25 x 10.25 x 0.5 (in) Framed.
Larsen Art Auction
Apr. 22, 2023
Bertha Lum (2) Spirit of the Sea & Asia (Gravalos/Pulin 47 & 53)
Est: $500 - $1,000
Bertha Lum (American, 1869-1954) (2) Spirit of the Sea & Asia (Gravalos/Pulin 47 & 53) Woodcuts on laid Japanese paper Signed in pencil Bertha Lum, lower middle of each work “Copyright – 1913 by” and “no. 114” written in pencil, lower margin of "Spirit of the Sea." Dimensions reflect Spirit of the Sea. Asia measures 14.25 x 7.25 (in), 24.25 x 18.25 x 1.25 (in) Framed.
Larsen Art Auction
Apr. 18, 2023
Bertha Boynton Lum 版畫一幅 (American b.1869-d.1954)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
DANCE OF GANESHA, circa 1930 Raised line woodblock print with colors, signed and inscribed "copyright 1930 by..." in pencil along lower center (H: 15 7/8 in.; W: 12 1/4 in. (sheet); H: 23 1/4 in.; W: 20 in. (frame)) PROVENANCE： Property from the estate of a private collector, Bucks County, PA 來源：賓夕法尼亞州雄鹿郡私人藏家
Freeman's | Hindman
Apr. 18, 2023
Bertha Boynton Lum 版畫一幅 (American b.1869-d.1954)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
GEISHA, circa 1924 Raised line woodblock print with colors, signed in pencil lower left; framed, matted and glazed (H: 15 3/4 in..; W: 12 in. (sheet); H: 23 1/4 in W 20 in. (frame)) PROVENANCE： Property from the estate of a private collector, Bucks County, PA 來源：賓夕法尼亞州雄鹿郡私人藏家
Freeman's | Hindman
Mar. 04, 2023
Bertha Lum Woodblock Print
Est: -
Signed In The Lower Right Hand Corner. Framing Measures Approximately 21.5in X 15.5in. Art Measures Approximately 12in X 8in. Tm6925 Zh
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Mar. 02, 2023
Bertha Lum, Lung Fu Sou (Chinese Curio Market)
Est: $600 - $800
Bertha Lum Lung Fu Sou (Chinese Curio Market) 1924 woodcut in colors image: 8.875 h x 10.125 w in (23 x 26 cm) sheet: 9.5 h x 10.625 w in (24 x 27 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge and margin 'Copyright 1924 by Bertha Lum No 124'. This work will ship from Wright in Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Dec. 08, 2022
BERTHA BOYNTON BULL LUM (California/Iowa/Italy, 1869-1954), “White Snake Temple”., Woodblock print, oban tate-e, 14.5” x 11”. Unframed.
Est: $800 - $1,200
BERTHA BOYNTON BULL LUM California/Iowa/Italy, 1869-1954 "White Snake Temple". Signed in image lower right. Dated 1924, no 6.
Eldred's
Nov. 18, 2022
Bertha Boynton Lum (American 1869-1954) Mixed Media On Paper, H 14" W 9.5" Palace
Est: $500 - $800
Pencil signed lower right and dated 1924 with copyright. Mounted and framed under glass.
DuMouchelles
Nov. 16, 2022
Bertha Lum, Wind and Rain
Est: $800 - $1,200
Bertha Lum Wind and Rain 1908 / 1913 woodcut in colors image: 9.5 h × 15 w in (24 × 38 cm) sheet: 10 h × 15.25 w in (25 × 39 cm) Signed, dated and inscribed to lower margin 'Bertha Lum 1913 Copyright 1913'. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Sep. 15, 2022
BERTHA BOYNTON LUM (AMERICAN 1869-1954) MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER, H 16.5" W 10"
Est: $800 - $1,200
Standing figure of a woman with shadow of a cat. Pencil signed and dated 1916 with copyright. Mated and framed under glass.
DuMouchelles
Aug. 14, 2022
BERTHA LUM (1869-1954) SIGNED COLORED WOODCUT
Est: $400 - $800
"Temple Gate, 1912". Pencil inscribed and signed along bottom "copyright 1913 by Bertha Lum" along with numerers to lower right corner. Appears to be good color condition with thin border margins (small tear to right margin near bottom corner. Not examined out of possible original Japanese hardwood frame; recent mat and backing. Mat opening 10 1/2" x 5 3/8". Frame 20" x 11".
District Auction
Apr. 28, 2022
BERTHA BOYNTON BULL LUM (America, 1860-1954), View of a courtyard through an open door., Mixed media on paper, 14" x 8" sight. Framed 25" x 18".
Est: $800 - $1,000
BERTHA BOYNTON BULL LUM America, 1860-1954 View of a courtyard through an open door. Signed lower right "Bertha Lum".
Eldred's
Apr. 28, 2022
BERTHA BOYNTON BULL LUM (America, 1869-1954), “Ming and his Bride”., Mixed media on paper, 26” x 17.5” sight. Framed 28.5” x 20”.
Est: $700 - $900
BERTHA BOYNTON BULL LUM America, 1869-1954 "Ming and his Bride". Signed lower center "Copyright 1931 by Bertha Lum".
Eldred's
Apr. 28, 2022
BERTHA BOYNTON BULL LUM (America, 1869-1954), “Temple Columns”., Woodblock print, oban tate-e, 15” x 10”. Unframed.
Est: $800 - $1,000
BERTHA BOYNTON BULL LUM America, 1869-1954 "Temple Columns". Signed in image lower right. Numbered 24/50. Titled lower left and dated 1924.
Eldred's
Mar. 31, 2022
BERTHA LUM (1869-1954) COLORED WOOD BLOCK, 1927
Est: $600 - $900
pencil signed on bottom Sight- 18" x 25 1/2" Overall- 26" x 37" Condition- some losses Buyer is responsible for pick up or arrange
Robert Slawinski Auctioneers, Inc.