William McCartin Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William McCartin Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 22, 2026
William McCartin (Am. 1905-2003), #29, 1984, Mixed media on paper, unframed
Est: $400 - $600
William McCartin (Am. 1905-2003) #29, 1984 Mixed media on paper, unframed Unsigned, dated and inscribed "29" on verso 30" x 22 1/8" actual
Barridoff Auctions
May. 31, 2026
WILLIAM McCARTIN ABSTRACT OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $400 - $800
William McCartin (American/NY/ME, 1905-2003) Abstract oil on canvas; signed [MCCARTIN] lower right, and on stretcher; set in wood frame; Measures: Visible Art - 39.5"H x 49.5; Frame - 40.25"H x 50.25; Condition: Needs cleaned; white marks bottom center on canvas; wood frame is in rough condition
Dargate Auction Galleries
Apr. 11, 2026
William McCartin (Am. 1905-2003), Green Abstraction , Mixed media, framed under glass
Est: $400 - $600
William McCartin (Am. 1905-2003) Green Abstraction Mixed media, framed under glass Signed l.l. 11" x 14 7/8" actual, 15" x 18 15/16" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Apr. 11, 2026
William McCartin (Am. 1905-2003), Two Works,
Est: $300 - $500
William McCartin (Am. 1905-2003) Two Works 1. Abstract with Pink Gouache on canvas, framed under glass Signed l.r. 6" x 7 1/4" sight, 16 1/16" x 16 1/16" framed 2. Abstract with Green Gouache on canvas, framed under glass Signed l.r. 6 5/16" x 7 1/16" sight, 16 1/16" x 16 1/16" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Jan. 15, 2026
William McCartin Abstract Composition Gouache
Est: $400 - $600
William McCartin (American, 1905-2003), Abstract Composition, Gouache on Paper, signed lower left, silver-tone frame. Image: 30" H x 22" W; frame: 38" H x 30" W. Provenance: From a New York City Corporate Collection. Keywords: Painting, Works on Paper, Watercolor, Watercolour, Abstraction, Polychrome, 20th Century School, Post-War and Contemporary Art
Auctions at Showplace
Aug. 16, 2025
William McCartin (Am. 1905-2003), "Inishwen" 1986 , Acrylic on paper, framed under glass
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
William McCartin (Am. 1905-2003) "Inishwen" 1986 Acrylic on paper, framed under glass Signed l.l., titled and dated on label on backing 29 3/4" x 23 1/8" actual, 37" x 25" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Jun. 06, 2025
William McCartin, Abstract, A/P.
Est: $200 - $400
McCartin, William (American, 1905-2003). Untitled, abstract. Acrylic on paper. Signed l.r. Sight: 22 1/2" x 30". Frame: 24 1/4" x 32 1/2". Provenance: From the collection of Nancy Elizabeth Stanley.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Apr. 24, 2025
William McCartin Abstract Composition Gouache
Est: $200 - $400
William McCartin (American, 1905-2003), Abstract Composition, Gouache on Paper, signed lower left, silver-tone frame. Image: 30" H x 22" W; frame: 38" H x 30" W. Provenance: From a New York City Corporate Collection. Keywords: Painting, Works on Paper, Watercolor, Watercolour, Abstraction, Polychrome, 20th Century School, Contemporary Art
Auctions at Showplace
Jan. 28, 2025
William McCartin (American 1905-2003), Vibrate, 1975, Acrylic on Paper, and Landscape with House and Barn, 1930, Watercolor on Paper, Each Unframed, Largest: 30 x 22 1/4 in. (76.2 x 56.5 cm.)
Est: $200 - $400
William McCartin (American 1905-2003), Vibrate, 1975, Acrylic on Paper, and Landscape with House and Barn, 1930, Watercolor on Paper, Each Unframed,
Weschler's
May. 20, 2023
William McCartin Abstract Painting, Work on Paper
Est: $100 - $200
Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Feb. 12, 2023
William McCartin (NY,1905-2003) oil painting
Est: $950 - $1,200
ARTIST: William Francis McCartin (New York, 1905 - 2003) NAME: Abstract Composition YEAR: 1960 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Some paint losses (see pictures carefully). No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 20 x 24 inches / 50 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117944 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: The American painter William McCartin was born in Hell's Kitchen, New York City. Bill missed the Great War but not the Depression and spent those years in the W.P.A, honing his skills as a draftsman and colorist. At the Art Student's League, he was a colleague to Thomas Hart Benton as well as Barnett Newman and Mark Rothko; his works show an affinity to the Benton's regionalism, Rothko's mysticism and Newman's spatial sensibility.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Nov. 13, 2022
William McCartin (NY,1905-2003) oil painting
Est: $950 - $1,250
ARTIST: William Francis McCartin (New York, 1905 - 2003) NAME: Abstract Composition YEAR: 1960 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Some paint losses (see pictures carefully). No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 20 x 24 inches / 50 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117944 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: The American painter William McCartin was born in Hell's Kitchen, New York City. Bill missed the Great War but not the Depression and spent those years in the W.P.A, honing his skills as a draftsman and colorist. At the Art Student's League, he was a colleague to Thomas Hart Benton as well as Barnett Newman and Mark Rothko; his works show an affinity to the Benton's regionalism, Rothko's mysticism and Newman's spatial sensibility.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Aug. 21, 2022
William McCartin (NY,1905-2003) oil painting
Est: $1,050 - $1,300
ARTIST: William Francis McCartin (New York, 1905 - 2003) NAME: Abstract Composition YEAR: 1960 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Some paint losses (see pictures carefully). No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 20 x 24 inches / 50 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117944 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: The American painter William McCartin was born in Hell's Kitchen, New York City. Bill missed the Great War but not the Depression and spent those years in the W.P.A, honing his skills as a draftsman and colorist. At the Art Student's League, he was a colleague to Thomas Hart Benton as well as Barnett Newman and Mark Rothko; his works show an affinity to the Benton's regionalism, Rothko's mysticism and Newman's spatial sensibility.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jun. 12, 2022
William McCartin (1905-2003) Painting on Paper
Est: $400 - $800
Abstract painting on paper. Signed lower left. Arches France blind stamps upper left and lower right margins. Float mounted in custom black glazed lacquer frame by Trefeo, Seattle. Appears in good condition; old pin holes to each corner. Image 19.75" x 27.5" approx. Paper 22.25" x 30". Frame 29.25" x 36.75".
District Auction
May. 08, 2022
William McCartin (NY,1905-2003) oil painting
Est: $1,100 - $1,400
ARTIST: William Francis McCartin (New York, 1905 - 2003) NAME: Abstract Composition YEAR: 1960 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Some paint losses (see pictures carefully). No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 20 x 24 inches / 50 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117944 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: The American painter William McCartin was born in Hell's Kitchen, New York City. Bill missed the Great War but not the Depression and spent those years in the W.P.A, honing his skills as a draftsman and colorist. At the Art Student's League, he was a colleague to Thomas Hart Benton as well as Barnett Newman and Mark Rothko; his works show an affinity to the Benton's regionalism, Rothko's mysticism and Newman's spatial sensibility.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Feb. 06, 2022
William McCartin (NY,1905-2003) oil painting
Est: $1,150 - $1,450
ARTIST: William Francis McCartin (New York, 1905 - 2003) NAME: Abstract Composition YEAR: 1960 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Some paint losses (see pictures carefully). No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 20 x 24 inches / 50 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117944 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: The American painter William McCartin was born in Hell's Kitchen, New York City. Bill missed the Great War but not the Depression and spent those years in the W.P.A, honing his skills as a draftsman and colorist. At the Art Student's League, he was a colleague to Thomas Hart Benton as well as Barnett Newman and Mark Rothko; his works show an affinity to the Benton's regionalism, Rothko's mysticism and Newman's spatial sensibility.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Nov. 14, 2021
William McCartin (NY,1905-2003) oil painting
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
ARTIST: William Francis McCartin (New York, 1905 - 2003) NAME: Abstract Composition YEAR: 1960 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Some paint losses (see pictures carefully). No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 20 x 24 inches / 50 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117944 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: The American painter William McCartin was born in Hell's Kitchen, New York City. Bill missed the Great War but not the Depression and spent those years in the W.P.A, honing his skills as a draftsman and colorist. At the Art Student's League, he was a colleague to Thomas Hart Benton as well as Barnett Newman and Mark Rothko; his works show an affinity to the Benton's regionalism, Rothko's mysticism and Newman's spatial sensibility.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Aug. 07, 2021
William McCartin (NY,1905-2003) oil painting
Est: $1,300 - $1,600
ARTIST: William Francis McCartin (New York, 1905 - 2003) NAME: Abstract Composition YEAR: 1960 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Some paint losses (see pictures carefully). No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 20 x 24 inches / 50 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117944 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: The American painter William McCartin was born in Hell's Kitchen, New York City. Bill missed the Great War but not the Depression and spent those years in the W.P.A, honing his skills as a draftsman and colorist. At the Art Student's League, he was a colleague to Thomas Hart Benton as well as Barnett Newman and Mark Rothko; his works show an affinity to the Benton's regionalism, Rothko's mysticism and Newman's spatial sensibility.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
May. 09, 2021
William McCartin (NY,1905-2003) oil painting
Est: $1,300 - $1,600
ARTIST: William Francis McCartin (New York, 1905 - 2003) NAME: Abstract Composition YEAR: 1960 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Some paint losses (see pictures carefully). No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 20 x 24 inches / 50 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117944 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: The American painter William McCartin was born in Hell's Kitchen, New York City. Bill missed the Great War but not the Depression and spent those years in the W.P.A, honing his skills as a draftsman and colorist. At the Art Student's League, he was a colleague to Thomas Hart Benton as well as Barnett Newman and Mark Rothko; his works show an affinity to the Benton's regionalism, Rothko's mysticism and Newman's spatial sensibility.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Sep. 27, 2018
William McCartin, Watercolor "Abstract Harbor"
Est: $200 - $400
William McCartin (New York, b.1905). Abstract watercolor depicting a harbor scene. Sighned lower right and dated 1957. Image size seen approx. 22.5" x 15.5", overall frame size approx. 29" x 23". Some staining to the paper and matte. Frameshows some wear. Please Note: When bidding on items that are framed, we are auctioning the artwork alone, and consider the frame to be a bonus. Weiss Auctions will not be responsible for any damage to theframe that is present or may occur during shipping. Contact us if you wish to have the frame removed prior to shipping which may help to reduce the cost.
Weiss Auctions
Dec. 11, 2016
Painting, William McCartin
Est: $800 - $1,200
William McCartin (American, b. 1905), "Blue Dominant Composition," acrylic on paper, signed lower right, signed and titled verso, sheet: 17.5"h x 13.5"w, overall (with frame): 20.75"h x 16.75"w
Clars Auctions
Apr. 30, 2014
William McCartin - Abstract
Est: $900 - $1,200
William McCartin Am. b. 1905 Abstract Signed "McCartin" l.r. Oil on paper 21 x 15 in. 53.3 x 38.1 cm
Barridoff Auctions
Apr. 25, 2012
William F. McCartin - 'Abstraction'
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Signed "McCartin" l.l.
Barridoff Auctions
Apr. 25, 2012
William F. McCartin - 'Kitchen, Monhegan'
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Signed and dated "McCartin 56" l.r.
Barridoff Auctions
Apr. 25, 2012
William F. McCartin - 'Space III'
Est: $600 - $900
Signed McCartin" verso and "William F. McCartin" on the stretcher verso
Barridoff Auctions
Apr. 25, 2012
William F. McCartin - 'Summer White'
Est: $600 - $900
Signed "McCartin" verso; titled as above and dated "1986" on a label verso
Barridoff Auctions
Apr. 25, 2012
William F. McCartin - 'Red Diagonal 1987'
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Signed "McCartin" l.r.
Barridoff Auctions
Nov. 07, 2009
WILLIAM MCCARTIN (New York 1905- ) 'Earthen', oil on canvas, signed lower right McCartin. Gallery label: Center for Contemporary Art, Pittsburgh, PA. Contained in narrow metal front wood frame. Condition: some surface abrasions. Dimensions: 39 1/2''
Est: $80 - $120
WILLIAM MCCARTIN (New York 1905- ) 'Earthen', oil on canvas, signed lower right McCartin. Gallery label: Center for Contemporary Art, Pittsburgh, PA. Contained in narrow metal front wood frame. Condition: some surface abrasions. Dimensions: 39 1/2'' X 49 1/2'', frame 40 1/4'' X 50 1/4''. Provenance: Westinghouse Art Collection.
Dargate Auction Galleries