Louis Macouillard Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Louis Macouillard Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 11, 2026
Original Vintage Sail Matson Australia Poster by Louis Macouillard c1955 Koala Bears
Est: $1,800 - $2,400
This charming travel poster for Matson Lines promotes voyages to Australia through a richly detailed and inviting scene centered on native wildlife and the allure of Sydney Harbor. In the foreground, a family of koalas perches comfortably among eucalyptus branches, immediately grounding the image in the distinctive natural identity of Australia. The composition cleverly balances exotic wildlife with modern travel, presenting Australia as both an untouched natural paradise and an accessible, sophisticated destination. This poster was designed by Louis Macouillard (1878–1951), a French-born artist who became a prominent illustrator and commercial artist in the United States. Macouillard is particularly known for his work with the Matson Navigation Company, for whom he created a series of evocative travel posters promoting destinations across the Pacific, including Hawaii and Australia. His style is characterized by a painterly approach, strong composition, and the ability to blend landscape, culture, and atmosphere into compelling visual narratives that captured the imagination of American travelers during the golden age of ocean liner travel. This is an Original Vintage Poster, it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Mar. 26, 2026
[BEVERAGE]. MACOUILLARD, LOUIS (1913-1987). Sauterne Burgundy. California. Wineland of America. Ca. 1958. Wine Advisory Board. Offset litho featuring the silhouette of red and white bottles, with a dy
Est: $400 - $600
[BEVERAGE]. MACOUILLARD, LOUIS (1913-1987). Sauterne Burgundy. California. Wineland of America. Ca. 1958. Wine Advisory Board. Offset litho featuring the silhouette of red and white bottles, with a dynamic vineyard scene with sunrise in the background. Linen backed. A. light creases across sheet. 28 ½ x 20 ¾”.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Mar. 26, 2026
[BEVERAGE]. MACOUILLARD, LOUIS (1913-1987). Champagnes. California. Wineland of America. 1955. Commissioned by the Wine Advisory Board. Offset litho silhouette of a champagne bottle with starry night
Est: $400 - $600
[BEVERAGE]. MACOUILLARD, LOUIS (1913-1987). Champagnes. California. Wineland of America. 1955. Commissioned by the Wine Advisory Board. Offset litho silhouette of a champagne bottle with starry night sky, and a vineyard scene to the background. Linen backed. A. light creases across sheet. 28 ½ x 20 ¾”.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Mar. 14, 2026
Original 1950s Australia Travel Poster Matson Koalas
Est: $900 - $1,200
Macouillard, Louis 1913 - 1987 Sail Matson - Australia Offset Printing ca. 1955 27.9 x 19.2 in. (71 x 49 cm) Printer: Litho in USA Condition Details: (A-) minor staining in the margins #USA #Australia #Travel #Ships #Matson #Koalas #Animals
PosterConnection Inc.
Mar. 14, 2026
Original Vintage 1950s Matson New Zealand Travel Poster
Est: $900 - $1,200
Macouillard, Louis 1913 - 1987 Sail Matson - New Zealand Offset Printing ca. 1955 27.9 x 19.2 in. (71 x 49 cm) Printer: Litho in USA Condition Details: (B+) small tears and minor creasing and staining at the edges, small paper loss in the top right corner #USA #New Zealand #Travel #Ships
PosterConnection Inc.
Mar. 14, 2026
1950s Matson Line TAHITI Travel Poster Children
Est: $700 - $900
Macouillard, Louis 1913 - 1987 Sail Matson - Tahiti Offset Printing ca. 1955 27.9 x 19.2 in. (71 x 49 cm) Printer: Litho in USA Condition Details: (B+) small tears, needle holes, and minor creasing and staining in the margins #USA #Tahiti #Travel #Ships
PosterConnection Inc.
Dec. 04, 2025
Louis Macouillard, 1917-1987, Lifting Fog, Santa Cruz Island, Santa Barbara Channel
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Louis Macouillard American, 1917-1987 Lifting Fog, Santa Cruz Island, Santa Barbara Channel oil on board signed lower right, titled verso
Abell Auction
Dec. 04, 2025
Louis Macouillard, 1917-1987, Becalmed Sausalito
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Louis Macouillard American, 1917-1987 Becalmed Sausalito oil on canvas 1944; signed and dated lower right, signed again and titled verso
Abell Auction
Nov. 18, 2025
Louis Macouillard (1917-1987), "Breaking Clouds - Off Sausalito," 1963
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Louis Macouillard (1917-1987) "Breaking Clouds - Off Sausalito," 1963 Oil on Masonite Signed lower right: L. Macouillard; titled in pencil verso; titled again and dated on a label affixed to the frame's backing board
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 18, 2025
Painting, Louis Macouillard
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Louis Macouillard (American, 1913-1987), "Off Bora Bora, Society Islands Looking to Mt. Otemanu" oil on canvas affixed to board, signed lower right, titled verso, board: 28"h x 34"w, overall (with frame): 34"h x 40"w
Clars Auctions
May. 31, 2025
Louis Macouillard American 1918-1987 Original Ink Drawing book illustration 1960
Est: $250 - $300
Louis Macouillard (American 1918-1987) Ink Drawing on paper, from the book "When You Think of Me" by Erskine Caldwell. Titled '2. A Visit to Mingus County; "Howdy, are you Uncle Rance?"' Signed lower right 'L.M.'. c1960. In paperboard mat, Unframed. Louis Macouillard (1913-1987) Born: San Francisco, CA; Studied: California College of Arts and Crafts (Oakland), Art Students League (New York). Louis Macouillard's paintings from the 1930s through the 1950s depict local cityscape scenes of the Bay Area. He exhibited them with the Thirteen Watercolorists group at local art galleries and in annual museum shows. During World War II, he was stationed in the South Pacific and produced many watercolors, some of which appeared in Life magazine. After the war, he continued to paint representational transparent watercolor paintings of cityscape scenes and landscape subjects in the Sonoma Country area. (GB) Measurements: Approx. sheet 12. x 15.5 inches; mat board 15 x 20 inches Condition: Drawing in good condition, no rips or tears, mounted to mat board with tape, significant toning and dust soiling to paper. Small bit of white-out on the face of one character (not an issue, as this was intended to be printed). Mat board is yellowed, and dust soiled. Domestic Shipping: $70
Carnegie's Auction Gallery
May. 18, 2025
Louis Macouillard “Hawaii" Print
Est: -
Art Measure: 9w x 12h Frame Measure: 10w x 13h In good condition with wear commensurate with age and no major damage to notate. Louis Macouillard “Hawaii” print featuring vibrant, tropical imagery in the artist’s distinctive style. A colorful piece ideal for collectors of vintage travel and coastalart. Louis Macouillard (1913-1987) Born: San Francisco, CA; Studied: California College of Arts and Crafts (Oakland), Art StudentsLeague (New York). Louis Macouillard’s paintings from the 1930s through the 1950s depict local cityscape scenes of the Bay Area. He exhibited them with the Thirteen Watercolorists group at local art galleriesand in annual museum shows. During World War II, he was stationed in the South Pacific and produced many watercolors, some of which appeared in Life magazine. After the war, he continued to paint representationalRH50222
Monarch Auction and Estate Services
Dec. 14, 2024
Matson Pago Pago….Sail Matson ( Paysage des Antilles)Mariposa Monterey
Est: €3,000 - €6,000
Matson Pago Pago….Sail Matson ( Paysage des Antilles)Mariposa Monterey Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen Worden Travel Service Walnut Creek California MACOUILLARD LOUIS T.B.E. A -
Maison de Ventes Good
Dec. 14, 2024
New Zealand Sail Matson
Est: €1,500 - €3,000
New Zealand Sail Matson Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen Litho in USA MACOUILLARD LOUIS T.B.E. A +
Maison de Ventes Good
Nov. 29, 2024
Matson Pago Pago….Sail Matson ( Paysage des Antilles)Mariposa Monterey
Est: €3,000 - €6,000
Matson Pago Pago….Sail Matson ( Paysage des Antilles)Mariposa Monterey MACOUILLARD LOUIS Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen CIES MARITIMES / LINERS CIES
Maison de Ventes Good
Nov. 29, 2024
New Zealand Sail Matson
Est: €1,500 - €3,000
New Zealand Sail Matson MACOUILLARD LOUIS Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen CIES MARITIMES / LINERS CIES
Maison de Ventes Good
Sep. 21, 2024
Louis MACOUILLARD: Three Works
Est: $75 - $125
Louis Macouillard (American, 1913-1987) three works, in watercolor and pen and ink, depicting Bangkok and Outriggers, framed [18" H x 22" W] and Bangkok River Traffic [15 1/2" H x 12 1/2" W]. Both signed.
Roland Auctions NY
Sep. 21, 2024
Louis MACOUILLARD: Old West Scene - Watercolor
Est: $75 - $125
Louis Macouillard (American, 1913-1987) watercolor painting of an Old West scene with water tank and well titled "Yuma Desert", signed lower right, dated '38. [Art: 9" H x 12" W; Frame: 15" H x 18" W].
Roland Auctions NY
Sep. 21, 2024
Louis MACOUILLARD: Three Works
Est: $75 - $125
Louis Macouillard (American, 1913-1987) two works, in watercolor and pen and ink, depicting two forest scenes and one with a stream with three figures on a raft. [Largest: 17 1/2" H x 21 1/2" W].
Roland Auctions NY
Sep. 21, 2024
Louis MACOUILLARD: Two Works - Watercolors
Est: $100 - $200
Louis Macouillard (American, 1913-1987) two works in watercolor, one a firest scene titled "Spring Glory" [Art: 14" H x 20" W; Frame: 24" H x 28" W], the other depicting a country road [Art: 13" H x 17" W; Frame: 18" H x 22" W].
Roland Auctions NY
Sep. 21, 2024
Louis MACOUILLARD: Musicians - Oil Painting
Est: $400 - $600
Louis Macouillard (American, 1913-1987) oil on canvas mounted on board painting of five musicians, signed lower right. [Art: 24" H x 30" W; Frame: 29" H x 35" W]. Some rippling.
Roland Auctions NY
Aug. 17, 2024
Louis Macouillard (California, 1913-1987) The Start, San Francisco Bay Sailboat Race, Oil On Board
Est: $400 - $800
Louis MacouillardÊ(California, 1913-1987) The Start, Mid Century San FranciscoÊBay Sailboat Race, Oil On Board. Signed "L. Macouillard '66 " Framed 26.25W x 22.25H x 1.25D in. Sight 17.5W x 13.5H in.ÊAll Measurements are Approximate.
Clark's Auction Company
Jul. 27, 2024
Louis MACOUILLARD: Musicians - Oil Painting
Est: $800 - $1,200
Louis Macouillard (American, 1913-1987) oil on canvas mounted on board painting of five musicians, signed lower right. [Art: 24" H x 30" W; Frame: 29" H x 35" W]. Some rippling.
Roland Auctions NY
Jul. 27, 2024
Louis MACOUILLARD: Two Works - Watercolors
Est: $200 - $300
Louis Macouillard (American, 1913-1987) two works in watercolor, one a firest scene titled "Spring Glory" [Art: 14" H x 20" W; Frame: 24" H x 28" W], the other depicting a country road [Art: 13" H x 17" W; Frame: 18" H x 22" W].
Roland Auctions NY
Jul. 27, 2024
Louis MACOUILLARD: Old West Scene - Watercolor
Est: $150 - $250
Louis Macouillard (American, 1913-1987) watercolor painting of an Old West scene with water tank and well titled "Yuma Desert", signed lower right, dated '38. [Art: 9" H x 12" W; Frame: 15" H x 18" W].
Roland Auctions NY
Jul. 27, 2024
Louis MACOUILLARD: Golf Scene - Watercolor
Est: $150 - $250
Louis Macouillard (American, 1913-1987) watercolor painting of a golf scene at the 18th hole, signed lower right. [Art: 23" H x 17" W; Frame: 32" H x 26" W].
Roland Auctions NY
Jul. 27, 2024
Louis MACOUILLARD: Three Works
Est: $150 - $250
Louis Macouillard (American, 1913-1987) two works, in watercolor and pen and ink, depicting two forest scenes and one with a stream with three figures on a raft. [Largest: 17 1/2" H x 21 1/2" W].
Roland Auctions NY
Jul. 27, 2024
Louis MACOUILLARD: Three Works
Est: $150 - $250
Louis Macouillard (American, 1913-1987) three works, in watercolor and pen and ink, depicting Bangkok and Outriggers, framed [18" H x 22" W] and Bangkok River Traffic [15 1/2" H x 12 1/2" W]. Both signed.
Roland Auctions NY
Jul. 14, 2024
Louis Macouillardæ(California, 1913-1987) The Start, San FranciscoæBay Sailboat Race, Oil On Board
Est: $1,000 - $1,400
Louis Macouillardæ(California, 1913-1987) The Start, Mid Century San FranciscoæBay Sailboat Race, Oil On Board. Signed "L. Macouillard '66 " Framed 26.25W x 22.25H x 1.25D in. Sight 17.5W x 13.5H in.æAll Measurements are Approximate.
Clark's Auction Company
Jun. 30, 2024
Louis Macouillard American 1918-1987 Original Ink Drawing book illustration 1960
Est: $250 - $350
Louis Macouillard (American 1918-1987) Ink Drawing on paper, from the book "When You Think of Me" by Erskine Caldwell. Titled '2. A Visit to Mingus County; "Howdy, are you Uncle Rance?"' Signed lower right 'L.M.'. c1960. In paperboard mat, with notation on reverse on the letterhead of Erskine Caldwell. Unframed Louis Macouillard (1913-1987) Born: San Francisco, CA; Studied: California College of Arts and Crafts (Oakland), Art Students League (New York). Louis Macouillard's paintings from the 1930s through the 1950s depict local cityscape scenes of the Bay Area. He exhibited them with the Thirteen Watercolorists group at local art galleries and in annual museum shows. During World War II, he was stationed in the South Pacific and produced many watercolors, some of which appeared in Life magazine. After the war, he continued to paint representational transparent watercolor paintings of cityscape scenes and landscape subjects in the Sonoma Country area. Approx. Measurements: sheet 12. x 15.5 inches; mat board 15 x 20 inches. Domestic Shipping: $40
Global Auctions Company
May. 18, 2024
Matson Pago Pago….Sail Matson ( Paysage des Antilles)Mariposa Monterey
Est: €3,000 - €6,000
Matson Pago Pago….Sail Matson ( Paysage des Antilles)Mariposa Monterey Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen MACOUILLARD LOUIS Worden Travel Service Walnut Creek California T.B.E. A - vers 1950 72 x 50 cm Rare Vintage Poster mostly in lithograph exhibited in the streets at the time of it's release
Maison de Ventes Good
May. 17, 2024
New Zealand Sail Matson
Est: €2,000 - €4,000
New Zealand Sail Matson Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen T.B.E. A + MACOUILLARD LOUIS Litho in USA Rare Vintage Poster mostly in lithograph exhibited in the streets at the time of it's release vers 1950 T.B.E. A + 71 x 49 cm
Maison de Ventes Good
May. 17, 2024
Fiji Sail Matson Mariposa Monterey
Est: €2,000 - €4,000
Fiji Sail Matson Mariposa Monterey Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen T.B.E. A + MACOUILLARD LOUIS Litho in USA Rare Vintage Poster mostly in lithograph exhibited in the streets at the time of it's release vers 1950 T.B.E. A + 71 x 49 cm
Maison de Ventes Good
Apr. 25, 2024
Le Jeu de Boule (La Pétanque) A.T'Serustevens Pochoir de Milivoy Uzelac
Est: €1,000 - €2,000
Le Jeu de Boule (La Pétanque) A.T'Serustevens Pochoir de Milivoy Uzelac Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen 13 BOUCHES DU RHÔNE TRAVEL POSTER 1932 T.B.E. A - 42 x 31,5 cm
Maison de Ventes Good
Apr. 25, 2024
Saint Rémy de Provence Aquarelle Signée F. Troy
Est: €600 - €1,200
Saint Rémy de Provence Aquarelle Signée F. Troy Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen 13 BOUCHES DU RHÔNE TRAVEL POSTER 2013 T.B.E. A + 32 x 39,5 cm
Maison de Ventes Good
Apr. 24, 2024
New Zealand Sail Matson
Est: €2,000 - €4,000
New Zealand Sail Matson Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen T.B.E. A + CIES MARITIMES / LINERS CIES Litho in USA T.B.E. A + vers 1950
Maison de Ventes Good
Apr. 24, 2024
Fiji Sail Matson Mariposa Monterey
Est: €2,000 - €4,000
Fiji Sail Matson Mariposa Monterey Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen T.B.E. A + CIES MARITIMES / LINERS CIES Litho in USA T.B.E. A + vers 1950
Maison de Ventes Good
Mar. 03, 2024
Louis Macouillard American 1918-1987 Original Ink Drawing book illustration 1960
Est: $300 - $400
Louis Macouillard (American 1918-1987) Ink Drawing on paper, from the book "When You Think of Me" by Erskine Caldwell. Titled '2. A Visit to Mingus County; "Howdy, are you Uncle Rance?"' Signed lower right 'L.M.'. c1960. In paperboard mat, with notation on reverse on the letterhead of Erskine Caldwell. Unframed Louis Macouillard (1913-1987) Born: San Francisco, CA; Studied: California College of Arts and Crafts (Oakland), Art Students League (New York). Louis Macouillard's paintings from the 1930s through the 1950s depict local cityscape scenes of the Bay Area. He exhibited them with the Thirteen Watercolorists group at local art galleries and in annual museum shows. During World War II, he was stationed in the South Pacific and produced many watercolors, some of which appeared in Life magazine. After the war, he continued to paint representational transparent watercolor paintings of cityscape scenes and landscape subjects in the Sonoma Country area. Approx. Measurements: sheet 12. x 15.5 inches; mat board 15 x 20 inches. Domestic Shipping: $15
Global Auctions Company
Dec. 03, 2023
New Zealand Sail Matson
Est: €2,000 - €4,000
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen
Maison de Ventes Good
Nov. 16, 2023
New Zealand Sail Matson
Est: €2,000 - €4,000
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen
Maison de Ventes Good
Nov. 08, 2023
Louis Macouillard (1913-1987) Sweet Anise 49 x 69 in. framed 49 1/2 x 69 1/2 in.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Louis Macouillard (1913-1987) Sweet Anise signed and dated 'L. Macouillard 71' (lower right) and signed again and titled (on the reverse) oil on canvas 49 x 69 in. framed 49 1/2 x 69 1/2 in.
Bonhams
Oct. 07, 2023
Louis Macouillard California Cityscape, San Francisco & Golden Gate Bridge
Est: $600 - $700
Louis Macouillard (California, 1913-1987) small acrylic on board or paper painting of San Francisco with the sun rising or setting over the Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge visible in the background and the Marin Hills rising in the distance. Signed lower right. Kerwin Galleries, Burlington, CA labels affixed to backing. Housed under glass in a speckled giltwood frame with ivory mat and grey reveal. Sight: 4" H x 5 1/4" W. Frame: 9 1/4" H x 11 3/16" W. Biographical Note: Macouillard was born in San Francisco and graduated from Polytechnic High School and the California College of Arts and Crafts followed by further study at the Art Students League in New York. Returning to his native city, he became art director for the Velvetone Poster Company and maintained a studio on Hotaling Place. He began painting mostly watercolor scenes of San Francisco during the 1930s. During WWII he served in the Navy in the South Pacific and produced many artworks of that area which were featured in a six-page spread and cover of the October 1943 issue of Life magazine. As well as fine art, his work includes book illustrations and the designs of two U.S. postage stamps (Daniel Boone & San Antonio). (Source: Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940," via askART)
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jun. 18, 2023
Louis Macouillard American 1918-1987 Original Ink Drawing book illustration 1960
Est: $300 - $400
Louis Macouillard (American 1918-1987) Ink Drawing on paper, from the book "When You Think of Me" by Erskine Caldwell. Titled '2. A Visit to Mingus County; "Howdy, are you Uncle Rance?"' Signed lower right 'L.M.'. c1960. In paperboard mat, with notation on reverse on the letterhead of Erskine Caldwell. Unframed Louis Macouillard (1913-1987) Born: San Francisco, CA; Studied: California College of Arts and Crafts (Oakland), Art Students League (New York). Louis Macouillards paintings from the 1930s through the 1950s depict local cityscape scenes of the Bay Area. He exhibited them with the Thirteen Watercolorists group at local art galleries and in annual museum shows. During World War II, he was stationed in the South Pacific and produced many watercolors, some of which appeared in Life magazine. After the war, he continued to paint representational transparent watercolor paintings of cityscape scenes and landscape subjects in the Sonoma Country area. Approx. Measurements: sheet 12. x 15.5 inches; mat board 15 x 20 inches. Domestic Shipping: $15
Global Auctions Company
Jun. 11, 2023
New Zealand Sail Matson
Est: €1,500 - €3,000
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen
Mirabaud-Mercier
Jun. 11, 2023
Pago Pago....Sail Matson
Est: €1,500 - €3,000
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen
Mirabaud-Mercier
Jun. 11, 2023
Fiji Sail Matson Mariposa Monterey
Est: €1,500 - €3,000
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen
Mirabaud-Mercier
May. 11, 2023
New Zealand Sail Matson
Est: €1,500 - €3,000
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen
Mirabaud-Mercier
May. 11, 2023
Pago Pago....Sail Matson
Est: €1,500 - €3,000
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen
Mirabaud-Mercier