Charles E Martin Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Charles E Martin Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 20, 2024
ORIGINAL AMERICAN MAGAZINE ILLUSTRATION BY CEM
Est: $100 - $150
Charles E. Martin or CEM, American, 1910 to 1995, an original ink painting on paper depicting a scene with a policeman writing a ticket to a driver in the rain, probably an illustration for the New Yorker Magazine. Signed lower right. Circa: mid 20th century. Framed. A paper label of Gail Severn Gallery is on the backside. Charles Martin is known for Illustration. Martin was a prolific and respected illustrator. His work appeared in Time and Life magazines, Harpers, The Saturday Evening Post, The Saturday Review, Punch, Esquire, and The New Yorker. His work was exhibited at the Brooklyn Museum and various galleries. He is represented in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of the City of New York, Library of Congress and at Syracuse University. American Newspaper and Magazine Illustrations For Collectors. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
May. 11, 2024
Charles E. Martin (1910 - 1995). Meadow Monhegan.
Est: $400 - $600
Watercolor on paper, 13.5 x 19.5 inches, sight, signed lower right. With labels for Ruth White Gallery ad Art Lending Service, The Katonah Gallery. Framed, 21 x 27 inches.
Casco Bay Auctions
Apr. 13, 2024
Charles Martin (Am. 1910-1995), Laundry Line, Gouache on paper, framed under glass
Est: $800 - $1,200
Charles Martin (Am. 1910-1995) Laundry Line Gouache on paper, framed under glass Signed l.l. 13 1/2" x 9" sight, 20 1/8" x 15 5/8" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Apr. 13, 2024
Charles Martin (Am. 1910-1995), Lobster Traps, Monhegan, 1979, Watercolor on paper, framed under glass
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Charles Martin (Am. 1910-1995) Lobster Traps, Monhegan, 1979 Watercolor on paper, framed under glass Signed and dated l.r. 15 1/16" x 22" actual, 22" x 29" framed
Barridoff Auctions
May. 24, 2023
Charles E. Martin (American, 1910-1995) The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Cover Art for The New Yorker, February 1, 1969 sight size 20 x 14 in. framed 29 1/2 x 23 1/4 x 2 in.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Charles E. Martin (American, 1910-1995) The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Cover Art for The New Yorker, February 1, 1969 signed with initials 'C.E.L.' (lower left) watercolor and gouache on paper/board sight size 20 x 14 in. framed 29 1/2 x 23 1/4 x 2 in.
Bonhams
Dec. 05, 2022
Charles Martin (American, 1910-1995) I Seem to be Eye to Eye with a Canada Goose (The New Yorker Cartoon)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Charles Martin (American, 1910-1995) I Seem to be Eye to Eye with a Canada Goose (The New Yorker Cartoon) Signed with Artist’s initials 'C.E.M' bottom right; also titled bottom center, pen and ink with ink wash on paper Sight size: 20 1⁄2 x 16 in. (52.1 x 40.6cm) Sheet size: 21 x 17 1/2 in. (53.3 x 44.5cm) Executed in 1971. Provenance Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, Delaware. Acquired directly from the above in 1984. Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold and Sandy Rifkin, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Note The present work was featured in the The New Yorker on May 8, 1971. In overall good condition. New Yorker Magazine Copyright and editorial stamps present verso. Sheet has been lightly toned at extreme edges. Discoloring present along the upper arc of the drawing, a white gouache paint has been added over the paper as part of restoration. Please see specialist photos for details. Frame: 26 1/4 x 20 1/4 in. To request additional information, please contact Raphaël Chatroux at rchatroux@freemansauction.com
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 09, 2022
(THE NEW YORKER) CHARLES E. MARTIN (1910-1995) Modern Art Eggs in a Basket.Cover art.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
(THE NEW YORKER) CHARLES E. MARTIN (1910-1995) Modern Art Eggs in a Basket.Cover art. Cover for The New Yorker published April 13, 1963. Watercolor, gouache, and charcoal on paper. 432x305 mm; 17 1/4x12 1/4 inches. Signed "CEM" in lower right image. Matted and framed. Provenance: The Tobin Group, Inc. (inventory number C77.) with their stamp; Christie's, New York, 2007; private collection, New York.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 16, 2021
CHARLES ELMER MARTIN (1910 - 1995) "I thought I heard a twig snap." [NEW YORKER / CARTOONS]
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
CHARLES ELMER MARTIN (1910 - 1995) "I thought I heard a twig snap." Cartoon for The New Yorker, published December 20, 1958, with their copyright stamps on verso. Mixed media, including ink, wash, gouache, and charcoal on paper. 470x380 mm; 18 1/2x15 inches, on 21x16-inch sheet. Initialed "CEM" in lower right image. Taped to matte and framed together with typed caption.
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 27, 2018
Charles E. Martin, Am. 1910-1995, (A Pair) "The Dodo Bird and the Lighthouse" & "Girl, Flowers and Cat", Woodblock Prints, Both measure
Est: $400 - $600
Charles E. Martin Am. 1910-1995 (A Pair) "The Dodo Bird and the Lighthouse" & "Girl, Flowers and Cat" Woodblock Prints "Girl, Flowers and Cat" numbered 12/100 lower left, titled lower center, signed and dated "Charles Martin '89." lower right. "The Dodo Bird and the Lighthouse" numbered 8/100 lower left, titled lower center, signed "C.E. Martin" lower right. Both measure 9.5" x 12.5" Sight, 16.25" x 19.25" Framed.
Barridoff Auctions
Mar. 11, 2016
Charles E. Martin (MA, 1910-1995), Two Works
Est: $400 - $600
oil on paper, the first initialed "CM" and depicting a sun drenched white studio (SS 13.5 x 18.75 in.; DOA 22 x 26.25 in.); the second initialed "CEM" and depicting a deserted street (SS 16 x 13 7/8 in.; DOA 24.25 x 21.25 in.). Each in matching frames. A prolific and respected illustrator, Martin's work appeared in Time and Life magazines, Harper's, The Saturday Evening Post, The Saturday Review, Punch and Esquire as well as The New Yorker. His work was exhibited at various galleries and at the Brooklyn Museum. He is represented in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of the City of New York, Library of Congress and at Syracuse University.
Leland Little Auctions
Mar. 22, 2015
TWO AMERICAN PASTEL PAINTINGS
Est: $100 - $150
Arthur C. Henshaw (American, b. 1877-) 'Manilla Bay Sunset', pastel on paper, signed lower left, 9 _? x 13? (sight), exhibited Brooklyn Museum 1925 (label on verso); and Charles E. Martin (American, 1910-1995),'Field in Winter', pastel on paper, 11? x 15? (sight), signed lower right
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
Jul. 13, 2014
TWO PASTEL PAINTINGS
Est: $400 - $600
Arthur C. Henshaw (American, b. 1877-) 'Manilla Bay Sunset', pastel on paper, signed lower left, 9 ½" x 13" (sight), exhibited Brooklyn Museum 1925 (label on verso); and Charles E. Martin (American, 1910-1995),
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
Aug. 25, 2013
OOC - 'July 4th, Monhegan' by Charles E Martin (US 1910 - 1995), signed lr, depicting a single firework flaring up over the harbor, r
Est: $1,800 - $2,200
OOC - 'July 4th, Monhegan' by Charles E. Martin (1910 - 1995), signed lr, depicting a single firework flaring up over the harbor, red house to left, in gilt molded frame, SS: 23 3/4" x 29 3/4", OS: 30" x 36", cleaned and relined.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Apr. 25, 2012
Charles E. Martin - 'Misty Day, Monhegan'
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Signed "Martin" l.r.
Barridoff Auctions
Feb. 06, 2009
CHARLES E. MARTIN (American, 1910-1995) "ROCKS ALONG THE SHORE".
Est: $200 - $300
Impressionistic watercolor shows round objects in light red and blue colors. Signed lower right. Housed in a gray painted frame with white matte. Exhibit label from the Ruth White Gallery, New York with artist name and title. SIZE: SIGHT: 11" x 15". CONDITION: Good. 9-71726
James D. Julia
Aug. 28, 2008
CHARLES E. MARTIN (American 1910-1995) "ROCKS
Est: $200 - $300
CHARLES E. MARTIN (American, 1910-1995) "ROCKS ALONG THE SHORE". Impressionistic watercolor shows round objects in light red and blue colors. Signed lower right. Housed in a gray painted frame with white matte. Exhibit label from the Ruth White Gallery, New York with artist name and title. SIZE: SIGHT: 11" x 15". CONDITION: Good. 9-71726 (200-300)
James D. Julia
May. 10, 2008
CHARLES E. MARTIN (American 1910-1995) "ROCKS
Est: $400 - $600
CHARLES E. MARTIN (American, 1910-1995) "ROCKS ALONG THE SHORE". Impressionistic watercolor shows round objects in light red and blue colors. Signed lower right. Housed in a gray painted frame with white matte. Exhibit label from the Ruth White Gallery, New York with artist name and title. SIZE: SIGHT: 11" x 15". CONDITION: Good. 9-71726 (400-600)
James D. Julia
Jan. 31, 2008
CHARLES E. MARTIN (American 1910-1995) "ROCKS
Est: $400 - $600
CHARLES E. MARTIN (American, 1910-1995) "ROCKS ALONG THE SHORE".Impressionistic watercolor shows round objects in light red and blue colors. Signed lower right. Housed in a gray painted frame with white matte. Exhibit label from the Ruth White Gallery, New York with artist name and title. SIZE: SIGHT: 11" x 15". CONDITION: Good. 9-71726
James D. Julia
Aug. 28, 2007
CHARLES E. MARTIN (American 1910-1995) "ROCKS
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
CHARLES E. MARTIN (American, 1910-1995) "ROCKS ALONG THE SHORE". Impressionistic watercolor shows round objects in light red and blue colors. Signed lower right. Housed in a gray painted frame with white matte. Exhibit label from the Ruth White Gallery, New York with artist name and title. SIGHT SIZE: 11" x 15". CONDITION: Good. 9-71726 SM
James D. Julia
Jul. 31, 2007
Modern Art Eggs in a Basket
Est: $250 - $350
Charles E. Martin (AMERICAN, 1910-1995) Modern Art Eggs in a Basket signed with initials 'cem' (lower right) watercolor, gouache and charcoal on paper 17 x 12 in. (43.2 x 30.5 cm.)
Christie's
May. 05, 2007
CHARLES E. MARTIN (American, 1910-1995) "ROCKS ALONG THE SHORE"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
CHARLES E. MARTIN (American, 1910-1995) "ROCKS ALONG THE SHORE". Impressionistic watercolor shows round objects in light red and blue colors. Signed lower right. Housed in a gray painted frame with white matte. Exhibit label from the Ruth White Gallery, New York with artist name and title. SIGHT SIZE: 11" x 15". CONDITION: Good. 9-71726
James D. Julia
May. 05, 2007
CHARLES E. MARTIN (American, 1910-1995) "MEADOW MONHEGAN"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
CHARLES E. MARTIN (American, 1910-1995) "MEADOW MONHEGAN". Watercolor scene shows colorful meadows under blue and light green sky. Housed in a gray painted thin frame with white matte. Signed lower right and having a Ruth White Galleries, New York label. Also a Katonah Gallery label. SIGHT SIZE: 13-1/2" x 19-1/2". CONDITION: Good. 9-71716
James D. Julia
Feb. 02, 2007
CHARLES E. MARTIN (American, 1910-1995) "ROCKS ALONG THE SHORE"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
CHARLES E. MARTIN (American, 1910-1995) "ROCKS ALONG THE SHORE". Impressionistic watercolor shows round objects in light red and blue colors. Signed lower right. Housed in a gray painted frame with white matte. Exhibit label from the Ruth White Gallery, New York with artist name and title. SIGHT SIZE: 11" x 15". CONDITION: Good. 9-71726
James D. Julia
Feb. 02, 2007
CHARLES E. MARTIN (American, 1910-1995) "MEADOW MONHEGAN"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
CHARLES E. MARTIN (American, 1910-1995) "MEADOW MONHEGAN". Watercolor scene shows colorful meadows under blue and light green sky. Housed in a gray painted thin frame with white matte. Signed lower right and having a Ruth White Galleries, New York label. Also a Katonah Gallery label. SIGHT SIZE: 13-1/2" x 19-1/2". CONDITION: Good. 9-71716
James D. Julia
Aug. 22, 2006
CHARLES E. MARTIN (American, 1910-1995) "MEADOW MONHEGAN"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
CHARLES E. MARTIN (American, 1910-1995) "MEADOW MONHEGAN". Watercolor scene shows colorful meadows under blue and light green sky. Housed in a gray painted thin frame with white matte. Signed lower right and having a Ruth White Galleries, New York label. Also a Katonah Gallery label. SIGHT SIZE: 13-1/2" x 19-1/2". CONDITION: Good. 9-71716
James D. Julia
Aug. 22, 2006
CHARLES E. MARTIN (American, 1910-1995) "ROCKS ALONG THE SHORE"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
CHARLES E. MARTIN (American, 1910-1995) "ROCKS ALONG THE SHORE". Impressionistic watercolor shows round objects in light red and blue colors. Signed lower right. Housed in a gray painted frame with white matte. Exhibit label from the Ruth White Gallery, New York with artist name and title. SIGHT SIZE: 11" x 15". CONDITION: Good. 9-71726
James D. Julia