Clara Taggart McChesney Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Clara Taggart McChesney Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 22, 2024
Clara J. Taggert McChesney (American, 1860 - 1928) oil on canvas, floral still life with Zinnias in red, pink, white, and yellow, signed lower left "Claire McChesney" a common variant of her name, framed, wear consist...
Est: $100 - $300
Clara J. Taggert McChesney (American, 1860 - 1928) oil on canvas, floral still life with Zinnias in red, pink, white, and yellow, signed lower left "Claire McChesney" a common variant of her name, framed, wear consistent with age including paint splatter and rub to canvas along top quarter of painting, ss: 25 1/2" h. x 21 1/2" w.
Winter Associates, Inc.
Oct. 16, 2022
Pastel, Clara Taggert McChesney
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Clara J. Taggert McChesney (American, 1860-1928), "Mother and Child," pastel on paper, signed lower right, sight: 20"h x 25.5"w, overall (with frame): 32"h x 37.5"w. Provenance: Purchased from Robert Slawinski Auctioneers, May 2019, lot 5051.
Clars Auctions
Nov. 18, 2021
Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter
Est: $100 - $150
[ART] Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter and writer known for her figurative painting, landscapes and scenes and people of Holland. McChesney began her art studies in San Francisco with Virgil Williams at the California School of Design, before moving to New York City to continue her studies with H. S. Mowbray and J. C. Beckwith. This was followed by a move to Paris, where she enrolled in the Acad_mie Colarossi and studied with Courtois. MacChesney exhibited watercolors at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and was awarded a medal for her work. An article in The San Francisco Call announced that she had placed two paintings in the 1900 Worlds Exposition in Paris, and remarked that: "Both American and foreign artists have referred to Miss McChesney as 'America's foremost woman painter.' " She would later exhibit at the 1904 St. Louis Worlds Fair, winning a bronze medal. Offered here is a signed photograph of her painting BLIND FIDDLER. The photo 6 x 4.5 in. is mounted to 12 x 9-3/4 in. board. Signed on the mountboard. VG.
East Coast Books
Oct. 21, 2021
Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter
Est: $100 - $150
[ART] Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter and writer known for her figurative painting, landscapes and scenes and people of Holland. McChesney began her art studies in San Francisco with Virgil Williams at the California School of Design, before moving to New York City to continue her studies with H. S. Mowbray and J. C. Beckwith. This was followed by a move to Paris, where she enrolled in the Acad_mie Colarossi and studied with Courtois. MacChesney exhibited watercolors at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and was awarded a medal for her work. An article in The San Francisco Call announced that she had placed two paintings in the 1900 Worlds Exposition in Paris, and remarked that: "Both American and foreign artists have referred to Miss McChesney as 'America's foremost woman painter.' " She would later exhibit at the 1904 St. Louis Worlds Fair, winning a bronze medal. Offered here is a signed photograph of her painting BLIND FIDDLER. The photo 6 x 4.5 in. is mounted to 12 x 9-3/4 in. board. Signed on the mountboard. VG.
East Coast Books
Sep. 23, 2021
Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter
Est: $100 - $150
[ART] Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter and writer known for her figurative painting, landscapes and scenes and people of Holland. McChesney began her art studies in San Francisco with Virgil Williams at the California School of Design, before moving to New York City to continue her studies with H. S. Mowbray and J. C. Beckwith. This was followed by a move to Paris, where she enrolled in the Acad_mie Colarossi and studied with Courtois. MacChesney exhibited watercolors at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and was awarded a medal for her work. An article in The San Francisco Call announced that she had placed two paintings in the 1900 Worlds Exposition in Paris, and remarked that: "Both American and foreign artists have referred to Miss McChesney as 'America's foremost woman painter.' " She would later exhibit at the 1904 St. Louis Worlds Fair, winning a bronze medal. Offered here is a signed photograph of her painting BLIND FIDDLER. The photo 6 x 4.5 in. is mounted to 12 x 9-3/4 in. board. Signed on the mountboard. VG.
East Coast Books
Aug. 05, 2021
Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter
Est: $100 - $150
[ART] Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter and writer known for her figurative painting, landscapes and scenes and people of Holland. McChesney began her art studies in San Francisco with Virgil Williams at the California School of Design, before moving to New York City to continue her studies with H. S. Mowbray and J. C. Beckwith. This was followed by a move to Paris, where she enrolled in the Acad_mie Colarossi and studied with Courtois. MacChesney exhibited watercolors at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and was awarded a medal for her work. An article in The San Francisco Call announced that she had placed two paintings in the 1900 Worlds Exposition in Paris, and remarked that: "Both American and foreign artists have referred to Miss McChesney as 'America's foremost woman painter.' " She would later exhibit at the 1904 St. Louis Worlds Fair, winning a bronze medal. Offered here is a signed photograph of her painting BLIND FIDDLER. The photo 6 x 4.5 in. is mounted to 12 x 9-3/4 in. board. Signed on the mountboard. VG.
East Coast Books
Jun. 24, 2021
Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter
Est: $100 - $150
[ART] Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter and writer known for her figurative painting, landscapes and scenes and people of Holland. McChesney began her art studies in San Francisco with Virgil Williams at the California School of Design, before moving to New York City to continue her studies with H. S. Mowbray and J. C. Beckwith. This was followed by a move to Paris, where she enrolled in the Acad_mie Colarossi and studied with Courtois. MacChesney exhibited watercolors at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and was awarded a medal for her work. An article in The San Francisco Call announced that she had placed two paintings in the 1900 Worlds Exposition in Paris, and remarked that: "Both American and foreign artists have referred to Miss McChesney as 'America's foremost woman painter.' " She would later exhibit at the 1904 St. Louis Worlds Fair, winning a bronze medal. Offered here is a signed photograph of her painting BLIND FIDDLER. The photo 6 x 4.5 in. is mounted to 12 x 9-3/4 in. board. Signed on the mountboard. VG.
East Coast Books
May. 20, 2021
Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter
Est: $100 - $150
[ART] Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter and writer known for her figurative painting, landscapes and scenes and people of Holland. McChesney began her art studies in San Francisco with Virgil Williams at the California School of Design, before moving to New York City to continue her studies with H. S. Mowbray and J. C. Beckwith. This was followed by a move to Paris, where she enrolled in the Acad_mie Colarossi and studied with Courtois. MacChesney exhibited watercolors at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and was awarded a medal for her work. An article in The San Francisco Call announced that she had placed two paintings in the 1900 Worlds Exposition in Paris, and remarked that: "Both American and foreign artists have referred to Miss McChesney as 'America's foremost woman painter.' " She would later exhibit at the 1904 St. Louis Worlds Fair, winning a bronze medal. Offered here is a signed photograph of her painting BLIND FIDDLER. The photo 6 x 4.5 in. is mounted to 12 x 9-3/4 in. board. Signed on the mountboard. VG.
East Coast Books
Apr. 15, 2021
Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter
Est: $100 - $150
[ART] Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter and writer known for her figurative painting, landscapes and scenes and people of Holland. McChesney began her art studies in San Francisco with Virgil Williams at the California School of Design, before moving to New York City to continue her studies with H. S. Mowbray and J. C. Beckwith. This was followed by a move to Paris, where she enrolled in the Acad_mie Colarossi and studied with Courtois. MacChesney exhibited watercolors at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and was awarded a medal for her work. An article in The San Francisco Call announced that she had placed two paintings in the 1900 Worlds Exposition in Paris, and remarked that: "Both American and foreign artists have referred to Miss McChesney as 'America's foremost woman painter.' " She would later exhibit at the 1904 St. Louis Worlds Fair, winning a bronze medal. Offered here is a signed photograph of her painting BLIND FIDDLER. The photo 6 x 4.5 in. is mounted to 12 x 9-3/4 in. board. Signed on the mountboard. VG.
East Coast Books
Mar. 25, 2021
Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter
Est: $100 - $150
[ART] Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter and writer known for her figurative painting, landscapes and scenes and people of Holland. McChesney began her art studies in San Francisco with Virgil Williams at the California School of Design, before moving to New York City to continue her studies with H. S. Mowbray and J. C. Beckwith. This was followed by a move to Paris, where she enrolled in the Acad_mie Colarossi and studied with Courtois. MacChesney exhibited watercolors at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and was awarded a medal for her work. An article in The San Francisco Call announced that she had placed two paintings in the 1900 Worlds Exposition in Paris, and remarked that: "Both American and foreign artists have referred to Miss McChesney as 'America's foremost woman painter.' " She would later exhibit at the 1904 St. Louis Worlds Fair, winning a bronze medal. Offered here is a signed photograph of her painting BLIND FIDDLER. The photo 6 x 4.5 in. is mounted to 12 x 9-3/4 in. board. Signed on the mountboard. VG.
East Coast Books
Feb. 18, 2021
Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter
Est: $100 - $150
[ART] Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter and writer known for her figurative painting, landscapes and scenes and people of Holland. McChesney began her art studies in San Francisco with Virgil Williams at the California School of Design, before moving to New York City to continue her studies with H. S. Mowbray and J. C. Beckwith. This was followed by a move to Paris, where she enrolled in the Acad_mie Colarossi and studied with Courtois. MacChesney exhibited watercolors at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and was awarded a medal for her work. An article in The San Francisco Call announced that she had placed two paintings in the 1900 Worlds Exposition in Paris, and remarked that: "Both American and foreign artists have referred to Miss McChesney as 'America's foremost woman painter.' " She would later exhibit at the 1904 St. Louis Worlds Fair, winning a bronze medal. Offered here is a signed photograph of her painting BLIND FIDDLER. The photo 6 x 4.5 in. is mounted to 12 x 9-3/4 in. board. Signed on the mountboard. VG.
East Coast Books
Jan. 07, 2021
Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter
Est: $100 - $150
[ART] Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter and writer known for her figurative painting, landscapes and scenes and people of Holland. McChesney began her art studies in San Francisco with Virgil Williams at the California School of Design, before moving to New York City to continue her studies with H. S. Mowbray and J. C. Beckwith. This was followed by a move to Paris, where she enrolled in the Acad_mie Colarossi and studied with Courtois. MacChesney exhibited watercolors at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and was awarded a medal for her work. An article in The San Francisco Call announced that she had placed two paintings in the 1900 Worlds Exposition in Paris, and remarked that: "Both American and foreign artists have referred to Miss McChesney as 'America's foremost woman painter.' " She would later exhibit at the 1904 St. Louis Worlds Fair, winning a bronze medal. Offered here is a signed photograph of her painting BLIND FIDDLER. The photo 6 x 4.5 in. is mounted to 12 x 9-3/4 in. board. Signed on the mountboard. VG.
East Coast Books
Dec. 10, 2020
Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter
Est: $100 - $150
[ART] Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter and writer known for her figurative painting, landscapes and scenes and people of Holland. McChesney began her art studies in San Francisco with Virgil Williams at the California School of Design, before moving to New York City to continue her studies with H. S. Mowbray and J. C. Beckwith. This was followed by a move to Paris, where she enrolled in the Acad_mie Colarossi and studied with Courtois. MacChesney exhibited watercolors at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and was awarded a medal for her work. An article in The San Francisco Call announced that she had placed two paintings in the 1900 Worlds Exposition in Paris, and remarked that: "Both American and foreign artists have referred to Miss McChesney as 'America's foremost woman painter.' " She would later exhibit at the 1904 St. Louis Worlds Fair, winning a bronze medal. Offered here is a signed photograph of her painting BLIND FIDDLER. The photo 6 x 4.5 in. is mounted to 12 x 9-3/4 in. board. Signed on the mountboard. VG.
East Coast Books
Nov. 19, 2020
Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter
Est: $100 - $150
[ART] Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter and writer known for her figurative painting, landscapes and scenes and people of Holland. McChesney began her art studies in San Francisco with Virgil Williams at the California School of Design, before moving to New York City to continue her studies with H. S. Mowbray and J. C. Beckwith. This was followed by a move to Paris, where she enrolled in the Acad_mie Colarossi and studied with Courtois. MacChesney exhibited watercolors at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and was awarded a medal for her work. An article in The San Francisco Call announced that she had placed two paintings in the 1900 Worlds Exposition in Paris, and remarked that: "Both American and foreign artists have referred to Miss McChesney as 'America's foremost woman painter.' " She would later exhibit at the 1904 St. Louis Worlds Fair, winning a bronze medal. Offered here is a signed photograph of her painting BLIND FIDDLER. The photo 6 x 4.5 in. is mounted to 12 x 9-3/4 in. board. Signed on the mountboard. VG.
East Coast Books
Oct. 22, 2020
Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter
Est: $100 - $150
[ART] Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter and writer known for her figurative painting, landscapes and scenes and people of Holland. McChesney began her art studies in San Francisco with Virgil Williams at the California School of Design, before moving to New York City to continue her studies with H. S. Mowbray and J. C. Beckwith. This was followed by a move to Paris, where she enrolled in the Acad_mie Colarossi and studied with Courtois. MacChesney exhibited watercolors at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and was awarded a medal for her work. An article in The San Francisco Call announced that she had placed two paintings in the 1900 Worldês Exposition in Paris, and remarked that: "Both American and foreign artists have referred to Miss McChesney as 'America's foremost woman painter.' " She would later exhibit at the 1904 St. Louis Worldês Fair, winning a bronze medal. Offered here is a signed photograph of her painting BLIND FIDDLER. The photo 6 x 4.5 in. is mounted to 12 x 9-3/4 in. board. Signed on the mountboard. VG.
East Coast Books
Sep. 24, 2020
Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter
Est: $100 - $150
[ART] Clara Taggart McChesney (1860/61-1928) American painter and writer known for her figurative painting, landscapes and scenes and people of Holland. McChesney began her art studies in San Francisco with Virgil Williams at the California School of Design, before moving to New York City to continue her studies with H. S. Mowbray and J. C. Beckwith. This was followed by a move to Paris, where she enrolled in the Académie Colarossi and studied with Courtois. MacChesney exhibited watercolors at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and was awarded a medal for her work. An article in The San Francisco Call announced that she had placed two paintings in the 1900 World’s Exposition in Paris, and remarked that: "Both American and foreign artists have referred to Miss McChesney as 'America's foremost woman painter.' " She would later exhibit at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, winning a bronze medal. Offered here is a signed photograph of her painting BLIND FIDDLER. The photo 6 x 4.5 in. is mounted to 12 x 9-3/4 in. board. Signed on the mountboard. VG.
East Coast Books
Sep. 14, 2019
CLARA MCCHESNEY (1860-1928) American artist
Est: $100 - $150
[ART] CLARA MCCHESNEY (1860-1928) American artist. She studied in San Francisco at the School of Design under Virgil Williams, in New York at Gotham Art School under Mowbray and Beckwith, and in Paris at Acad_mie Colarossi under Girardot and Courtois. Although most of her career was spent in NYC, she made trips to California to visit the family. She died in London, England on Aug. 6, 1928. Working in watercolor and oil, her subjects often include children. Member: National Arts Club (New York City); Carmel AA; NY WC Club; American WC Society; Lyceum Club. ALS, no year, 4pp, approx. 4.5 x 7 in. Other than bottom right corner of page one this is in fine condition. Rather scarce!..
East Coast Books
Aug. 17, 2019
CLARA MCCHESNEY (1860-1928) American artist
Est: $100 - $150
[ART] CLARA MCCHESNEY (1860-1928) American artist. She studied in San Francisco at the School of Design under Virgil Williams, in New York at Gotham Art School under Mowbray and Beckwith, and in Paris at Acad_mie Colarossi under Girardot and Courtois. Although most of her career was spent in NYC, she made trips to California to visit the family. She died in London, England on Aug. 6, 1928. Working in watercolor and oil, her subjects often include children. Member: National Arts Club (New York City); Carmel AA; NY WC Club; American WC Society; Lyceum Club. ALS, no year, 4pp, approx. 4.5 x 7 in. Other than bottom right corner of page one this is in fine condition. Rather scarce!..
East Coast Books
Jun. 08, 2019
CLARA MCCHESNEY (1860-1928) American artist
Est: $100 - $150
[ART] CLARA MCCHESNEY (1860-1928) American artist. She studied in San Francisco at the School of Design under Virgil Williams, in New York at Gotham Art School under Mowbray and Beckwith, and in Paris at Acad_mie Colarossi under Girardot and Courtois. Although most of her career was spent in NYC, she made trips to California to visit the family. She died in London, England on Aug. 6, 1928. Working in watercolor and oil, her subjects often include children. Member: National Arts Club (New York City); Carmel AA; NY WC Club; American WC Society; Lyceum Club. ALS, no year, 4pp, approx. 4.5 x 7 in. Other than bottom right corner of page one this is in fine condition. Rather scarce!..
East Coast Books
Feb. 10, 2016
Clara Taggart McChesney American, 1860-1928 Female Nude in an Orientalist Interior
Est: $400 - $600
Clara Taggart McChesney American, 1860-1928 Female Nude in an Orientalist Interior Signed McChesney (ll) Pastel on paper laid down on board 18 3/4 x 22 inches C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 22, 2010
Clara Taggart McChesney painting, "Garden Stairs"
Est: $400 - $800
Clara Taggart McChesney (1860-1928) Oil on Board,"Garden Stairs", Signed "C. McC. 1927" lower right. McChesney was born in CA, studied in San Francisco, NYC and Paris. She won gold medals at the World's Columbian Expo in Chicago in 1893 and the Philadelphia Art Club, 1900. Overall excellent condition with minor surface crack at lower left corner in original Art Nouveau frame. 15 1/2" H x 11 1/2" W.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Oct. 26, 2006
CLARA TAGGART MCCHESNEY
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
The Orange Awning
Shannon's
Oct. 26, 2006
CLARA TAGGART MCCHESNEY
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
White House, Evening
Shannon's
Jan. 01, 2006
MCCHESNEY, CLARA TAGGART
Est: $200 - $400
Watercolor, "Mother Love" Signed lower right. 19 x 13" showing. Bearing Raydon GAllery label on verso.
Stamford Auction
Sep. 20, 2001
Clara Taggart McChesney (1860 - 1928)
Est: $584 - $876
Portrait of a young lady, bust-length, wearing a blue dress signed 'C. T. McChesney' (lower left) oil on canvas 16 x 12 1/8 in. (40.7 x 30.8 cm.).
Christie's