Anna Meltzer Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Anna Meltzer Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 28, 2025
Anna Meltzer (New York, 1896 - 1975)
Est: $600 - $1,200
Anna Meltzer (New York, 1896 - 1975) Mid Century Abstract Pastel. Signed lower right. Housed in a mid century frame. Image size: 15.75 x 13 in. Overall Size: 27.25 x 23.75 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Sep. 13, 2025
Anna E. Meltzer (1896-1974) Charcoal On Paper 1945
Est: $300 - $600
For your consideration is this original charcoal on paper drawing done by New York artist Anna E. Meltzer (1896-1975). Anna Elkan Meltzer (18961974) was an American painter, born in New York City's Lower East Side to Russian immigrant parents Rudolph (Joseph) and Sarah Elkan. Meltzer painted a variety of oils, graphics, genre scenes, portraits, and still lifes from the 1930s to the 1960s, many of which depicted interiors, cityscapes, and everyday life in New York, including Central Park (1940) and Market Scene in the Bowery. She showed extensively, including at the National Academy of Design (194245), Audubon Artists (1942, 194445), the National Association of Women Artists, and various solo shows from New York to Florida. She was an active educator, starting her own art school in 1942 and teaching at New York City College's extension division until 1964. Her works are housed in public collections such as the Berkshire Museum, Joslyn Museum, and Georgia Museum of Fine Art. She passed away in 1974. This piece shows a woman in a eloquent dress and hat facing away from the viewer. She holds an umbrella in her right hand, prepared for rain or shine. It is signed in the bottom left reading, "Anna E. Meltzer 1945". It is set in a dark colored wood frame and sits behind glass to preserve its condition. The visible art measures21 3/8" L x 14" W, while the entire piece measures 29 7/8" L x 21 7/8" W x 1 1/2" D. It weighs 6 pounds and 12 ounces.
North American Auction Company
May. 21, 2025
ANNA MELTZER, America (1896 - 1975), Untitled (Figure in Abstract Scene), 1950, monotype, 12.5 x 17.5 cm. (4.9 x 6.8 in.), frame: 47 x 37 x 1 cm. (18 1/2 x 14.5 x 0.3 in.)
Est: $250 - $350
ANNA MELTZER America, (1896 - 1975) Untitled (Figure in Abstract Scene), 1950 monotype signed and dated lower right to margin
Lawsons
May. 15, 2025
ANNA MELTZER, America (1896 - 1975), Untitled (Figure in Abstract Scene), 1950, monotype, 12.5 x 17.5 cm. (4.9 x 6.8 in.), frame: 47 x 37 x 1 cm. (18 1/2 x 14.5 x 0.3 in.)
Est: $800 - $1,200
ANNA MELTZER America, (1896 - 1975) Untitled (Figure in Abstract Scene), 1950 monotype signed and dated lower right to margin
Lawsons
Feb. 10, 2024
Anna Meltzer (1896-1875)
Est: $200 - $300
Painting: Anna Meltzer (1896-1975), woman in top hat with figures in background, dated 1948. Oil on canvas. 30 1/4" x 25", overall 36" x 31".
Copake Auction Inc.
Oct. 17, 2023
Anna Elkan Meltzer (American, 1896-1975), Still life with corn and eggplant, 1939, oil on canvas, 20 x 24in (51 x 61cm)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Anna Elkan Meltzer (American, 1896-1975) Still life with corn and eggplant, 1939 oil on canvas signed lower left A.E. Meltzer and dated
Andrew Jones Auctions
Sep. 27, 2023
Anna Elkan Meltzer (American, 1896-1975), Opalescence, 1964, oil on canvas, 30 x 40in (76 x 102cm)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Anna Elkan Meltzer (American, 1896-1975) Opalescence, 1964 oil on canvas signed lower left Anna E Meltzer and dated, titled, signed and dated again to reverse
Andrew Jones Auctions
Sep. 24, 2023
Anna Meltzer (New York, 1896 - 1975)
Est: $700 - $1,200
Anna Meltzer (New York, 1896 - 1975) Mid Century Abstract Pastel. Housed in a mid century frame. Signed lower right.Image size: 15.75 x 13 in. Overall Size: 27.25 x 23.75 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Sep. 11, 2023
Anna Meltzer (American, 1896-1975), oil on canvas, portrait of young woman with red hair in green and white, she wears a big bow and wide collar, highly textured surface, signed lower right, previously offered at Trea...
Est: $150 - $300
Anna Meltzer (American, 1896-1975), oil on canvas, portrait of young woman with red hair in green and white, she wears a big bow and wide collar, highly textured surface, signed lower right, previously offered at Treadway/Toomey Auctions, wear consistent with age including frame with some damage, etc., ss: 19 1/2" h. x 15 1/2" w.
Winter Associates, Inc.
Nov. 22, 2022
Anna Elkan Meltzer American, 1896-1974 Gallery Visitors, 1940
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Anna Elkan Meltzer American, 1896-1974 Gallery Visitors, 1940 Signed and dated A. E. Meltzer '40 (lr); dated 1940 and inscribed as titled on the overlap Oil on canvas 18 1/4 x 22 1/8 inches (46.4 x 56.2 cm) Provenance: Sale, Christie's East, New York, Oct. 7, 1987, lot 190A, (titled The Art Show) C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 14, 2022
Anna Elkan Meltzer American, 1896-1974 Gallery Visitors, 1940
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Anna Elkan Meltzer American, 1896-1974 Gallery Visitors, 1940 Signed and dated A. E. Meltzer '40 (lr); dated 1940 and inscribed as titled on the overlap Oil on canvas 18 1/4 x 22 1/8 inches (46.4 x 56.2 cm) Provenance: Sale, Christie's East, New York, Oct. 7, 1987, lot 190A, (titled The Art Show) C
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Aug. 14, 2022
Anna Elkan Meltzer (New York, 1896 - 1975)
Est: $300 - $500
Anna Elkan Meltzer (New York, 1896 - 1975) Graphite on Paper. Signed and dated (1939) lower left. Paper repair to bottom left corner. Sheet Size: 4 7/8 x 7 in. Unframed.
Helmuth Stone
Aug. 14, 2022
Anna Elkan Meltzer (New York, 1896 - 1975)
Est: $300 - $500
Anna Elkan Meltzer (New York, 1896 - 1975) Ink Wash on Paper. Signed lower right. Pencil sketch verso. Sheet Size: 7 x 4.5 in. Unframed.
Helmuth Stone
Aug. 14, 2022
Anna Elkan Meltzer (New York, 1896 - 1975)
Est: $300 - $600
Anna Elkan Meltzer (New York, 1896 - 1975) Graphite on Paper. Signed and dated (March 25, 1936) lower center. Sheet Size: 8.5 x 11.25 in. Unframed.
Helmuth Stone
Aug. 14, 2022
Anna Elkan Meltzer (New York, 1896 - 1975)
Est: $400 - $600
Anna Elkan Meltzer (New York, 1896 - 1975) Signed and dated (1960) lower right. Sheet Size: 13 x 10.5 in. Unframed.
Helmuth Stone
Jul. 09, 2022
IMPRESSIONIST SEASCAPE PAINTING SIGNED MELTZER
Est: $100 - $150
Oil on canvas painting depicting a sea pier with boats and sailing ships. Impressionist pictorial manner. Signed Meltzer in the lower left. Anna Elkan Meltzer, 1896-1975, was an American artist based in in New York. Wooden frame. Collectible Mid Century Nautical Art Sea Landscape For Interior Design.
Antique Arena Inc
Jun. 12, 2022
Anna E. Meltzer (New York, 1896-1975) 1943
Est: $500 - $1,000
Anna E. Meltzer (New York, 1896-1975) 1943 modernist portrait of a woman. Graphite/Paper. Signed and dated (1948) lower right. Sheet Size: 10 x 8.75 in. Matted Size: 15.75 x 14.25 in. Unframed.
Helmuth Stone
Jun. 12, 2022
Anna Elkan Meltzer (New York, 1896 - 1975) 1953
Est: $500 - $1,000
Anna E. Meltzer (New York, 1896-1975) 1953 abstract Graphite/Paper. Signed and dated (1953) lower left. Sheet Size: 10 x 7.75 in. Unframed.
Helmuth Stone
Jun. 12, 2022
Anna Elkan Meltzer (NY, 1896 - 1975) 1962 Abstract
Est: $500 - $1,000
Anne E. Meltzer (New York, 1896-1975) Geometric abstract pen/ink. Signed and dated (1962) lower margin. Sheet Size: 8.5 x 11.5 in. Matted Size: 14 x 17 in. Unframed.
Helmuth Stone
Apr. 05, 2022
Anna Elkan Meltzer American, 1896-1974 Majestical Pipes, 1964
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Anna Elkan Meltzer American, 1896-1974 Majestical Pipes, 1964 Signed and dated Anna E. Meltzer 1964 (lr) Graphite on paper 14 3/8 x 17 1/4 inches (36.5 x 43.8 cm) Provenance: The artist Private collection (by descent) Exhibitions: Old Bergen Art Guild, Bayonne, NJ, no. 16. C
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Apr. 05, 2022
Anna Elkan Meltzer American, 1896-1974 Recitative, 1964
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Anna Elkan Meltzer American, 1896-1974 Recitative, 1964 Signed and dated Anna E. Meltzer - 1964 (lr) Graphite on paper 16 1/2 x 13 inches (41.9 x 33 cm) Provenance: The artist Private collection (by descent) Exhibitions: Old Bergen Art Guild, Bayonne, New Jersey, no. 14. In the Absence of Color: Artists Working in Black and White, Hollis Taggart Galleries, New York, May 2 - Jun. 13, 2017 C
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Apr. 05, 2022
Anna Elkan Meltzer American, 1896-1974 Melodic Curves, 1964
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Anna Elkan Meltzer American, 1896-1974 Melodic Curves, 1964 Signed and dated Anna E. Meltzer 1964 Graphite on paper 14 3/8 x 17 1/4 inches (36.5 x 43.8 cm) Provenance: The artist Private collection (by descent) Exhibitions: Old Bergen Art Guild, Bayonne, New Jersey, no. 12. C
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Apr. 05, 2022
Anna Elkan Meltzer American, 1896-1974 Untitled, 1953
Est: $800 - $1,200
Anna Elkan Meltzer American, 1896-1974 Untitled, 1953 Signed and dated Anna E. Meltzer - 1953 (lc) Graphite on paper 14 1/2 x 19 3/4 inches (36.8 x 50.2 cm) Provenance: The artist Private collection (by descent) C
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Jun. 24, 2021
ANNA ELKAN MELTZER, American (1896-1974), "Reflections from the Past", oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left "Anna E. Meltzer 1...
Est: $600 - $800
ANNA ELKAN MELTZER American, (1896-1974) "Reflections from the Past" oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left "Anna E. Meltzer 1943," signed and titled on the stretcher
Shannon's
Jun. 24, 2021
ANNA ELKAN MELTZER, American (1896-1974), "The Apple Lady," 1942, oil on canvas, estate stamped on the reverse, 48 x 34 3/4 inches
Est: $700 - $1,000
ANNA ELKAN MELTZER American, (1896-1974) "The Apple Lady," 1942 oil on canvas, estate stamped on the reverse
Shannon's
Jun. 24, 2021
ANNA ELKAN MELTZER, American (1896-1974), "Woman with Feathered Hat", oil on canvas, 43 x 34 inches
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
ANNA ELKAN MELTZER American, (1896-1974) "Woman with Feathered Hat" oil on canvas
Shannon's
Jun. 24, 2021
ANNA ELKAN MELTZER, American (1896-1974), Afternoon Handball, oil on canvas, signed lower right "Anna Elkan Meltzer 1938", 26 x 34 1...
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
ANNA ELKAN MELTZER American, (1896-1974) Afternoon Handball oil on canvas, signed lower right "Anna Elkan Meltzer 1938"
Shannon's
Mar. 17, 2021
Anna Elkan Meltzer American, 1896-1974 Untitled, 1970
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Anna Elkan Meltzer American, 1896-1974 Untitled, 1970 Signed and dated Anna E. Meltzer -/1970- (ll); inscribed Undulating Rhythmic Forms, signed Anna E. Meltzer and dated 1963 on the stretcher Oil on canvas 60 x 48 inches (152.4 x 121.9 cm) C
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Sep. 17, 2020
ANNA MELTZER The Brooklyn El.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
ANNA MELTZER The Brooklyn El. Oil on canvas, 1934. 355x280 mm; 14 1/4x11 inches. Signed and dated in oil, lower left recto. Original Heydenryk wood frame, with the label. Ex-collection private collection, New York.
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 29, 2020
Anna Elkan Meltzer "Portrait of a Woman" Monotype
Est: -
Anna Elkan Meltzer (American, 1896-1975) "Portrait of a woman," signed and dated in pencil lower right margin "Anna E. Meltzer - 1950 -," inscribed lower left "24-3," monotype print on paper. Image: 6.75" H x 5.5" W; frame: 10.375" H x 9.25" W x .75" D. Mat burn, light toning.
Auctions at Showplace
Mar. 29, 2020
Anna Elkan Meltzer "Woman With Cane" Monotype
Est: -
Anna Elkan Meltzer (American, 1896-1975) "Woman with cane," signed and dated in pencil lower right margin "Anna E. Meltzer - 1950 -," inscribed lower left "12-4," monotype print on paper. Image: 7" H x 5.5" W; frame: 11.25" H x 9.75" W. Mat burn and light toning.
Auctions at Showplace
Mar. 29, 2020
Anna Elkan Meltzer "Man on Street" Monotype
Est: -
Anna Elkan Meltzer (American, 1896-1975) "Man on street," signed and dated in pencil lower right margin "Anna E. Meltzer - 1950 -," inscribed lower left "10-1," monotype print on paper. Image: 7" H x 5.5" W; frame: 14.5" H x 11.75" W x 0.5" D. Some mat burn and toning.
Auctions at Showplace
Jun. 09, 2019
Anna Meltzer (New York, 1896 - 1975)
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Anna Meltzer (New York, 1896 - 1975) Mid Century Abstract Pastel. Housed in a mid century frame. Signed lower right. Image size: 15.75 x 13 inches.
Helmuth Stone
Sep. 15, 2018
Anna Meltzer Painting of a Black Woman at Rest,
Est: $200 - $400
scrub bucket by her side, on canvas (tears), image area 35" X 45", well listed artist.
Richard D. Hatch & Associates
Aug. 24, 2016
ANNA ELKAN MELTZER (American, 1896-1975) "CENTRAL PARK 1940".
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Oil on canvas. Housed in a modern wood frame with linen & gilt liner. Signed lower left "Anna E Meltzer 40" SIZE: 20" x 30". Overall: 25-1/2" x 35-1/2" CONDITION: Small patches to verso with corresponding inpainting, otherwise very good 50847-4
James D. Julia
Aug. 17, 2016
Anna Elkan Meltzer American, 1896-1974 Foxglove Grove, 1951
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Anna Elkan Meltzer American, 1896-1974 Foxglove Grove, 1951 Signed Anna E. Meltzer and dated 1951- (ll) Oil on canvas 60 1/4 x 46 1/8 inches C
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Jun. 29, 2016
Anna Elkan Meltzer American, 1896-1974 Foxglove Grove, 1951
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Anna Elkan Meltzer American, 1896-1974 Foxglove Grove, 1951 Signed Anna E. Meltzer and dated 1951- (ll) Oil on canvas 60 1/4 x 46 1/8 inches C
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Apr. 28, 2016
ANNA ELKAN MELTZER, American (1896-1974), "Gloria Vanderbilt Stokowski", oil on canvas, signed and dated 1948 lower left., 40 x 30 i...
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
ANNA ELKAN MELTZER American (1896-1974) "Gloria Vanderbilt Stokowski" oil on canvas, signed and dated 1948 lower left. 40 x 30 inches Provenance: Private Collection, New York, New York.
Shannon's
Apr. 28, 2016
ANNA ELKAN MELTZER, American (1896-1974), "Market Scene in the Bowery, New York City", oil on canvas, signed and dated '44 lower rig..
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
ANNA ELKAN MELTZER American (1896-1974) "Market Scene in the Bowery, New York City" oil on canvas, signed and dated '44 lower right. 30 x 36 3/4 inches Provenance: Private Collection, New York, New York.
Shannon's
Apr. 28, 2016
ANNA ELKAN MELTZER, American (1896-1974), "Carnegie Hall, 57th Street New York City", oil on canvas, signed and dated '44 lower left..
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
ANNA ELKAN MELTZER American (1896-1974) "Carnegie Hall, 57th Street New York City" oil on canvas, signed and dated '44 lower left, signed and titled on stretcher on the reverse. 30 x 36 inches Provenance: Marie Sterner Gallery, New York, New York; Private Collection, New York, New York.
Shannon's
Feb. 06, 2016
Anna Elkan Meltzer, (American; 1896 - 1975), Genre portrait of an itinerant man seated by the water with pipe and hat, oil on canvas...
Est: $200 - $400
Anna Elkan Meltzer (American; 1896 - 1975) Genre portrait of an itinerant man seated by the water with pipe and hat oil on canvas signed and dated 1944 lower right. H 45" x W 35"
Ripley Auctions
Aug. 13, 2015
Attributed to Anna Meltzer (1896-1975) Portrait
Est: $50 - $10,000
Artist: Attributed to Anna Meltzer (1896-1975); Medium: Oil; Media: Canvas; Year or Era Produced: 20th century; Sight Area Approximate Measurement: 11.5" x 8.25"; Frame Approximate Measurement: 16" x 13" x 2.625"; Weight: 2 lbs; Note: Wood frame, no glass.
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
Aug. 13, 2015
Attributed to Anna Meltzer (1896-1975) Nude Oil
Est: $50 - $10,000
Artist: Attributed to Anna Meltzer (1896-1975); Medium: Oil; Media: Canvas; Year or Era Produced: 20th century; Sight Area Approximate Measurement: 9.5" x 7.375"; Frame Approximate Measurement: 17.125" x 15.125" x 1.125"; Weight: 2 lbs; Note: Wood frame, no glass.
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
Aug. 13, 2015
Sarah Bayer Kittay Seascape Oil Painting
Est: $50 - $10,000
Artist: Sarah Bayer Kittay; Medium: Oil; Media: Canvas; Year or Era Produced: 20th century; Sight Area Approximate Measurement: 11.5" x 17.5" ; Frame Approximate Measurement: 18.375" x 24.25" x 2.375"; Weight: 4 lbs; Note: Framed without glass
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
Dec. 08, 2012
Painting, Anna Meltzer, Head of a Woman
Est: $150 - $250
Framed oil on canvas, Head of a Woman, 1945, by Anna Meltzer (American, 1896-1975), signed and dated lower right, overall: 22'h x 20'w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 05, 2011
Anna Elkan Meltzer Oil on canvas
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Anna Elkan Meltzer. New York City El. Signed "A. E. Seltzer" l.l.
Barridoff Auctions
Sep. 12, 2010
Anna Elkan Meltzer
Est: $400 - $600
Anna Elkan Meltzer (American, 1896-1974) "Female Portrait," 1957, oil on canvas, 20.25" x 16.25", signed and dated lower right, dated indistinctly, framed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
May. 15, 2009
ARTIST PALETTES Anna Elkan Meltzer (American,
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
ARTIST PALETTES Anna Elkan Meltzer (American, 1896-1974) Untitled, 1947; Oil on palette (framed); Signed and dated; 12'' x 16'' (irregular); Seong Moy (Chinese/American, b. 1921) In Flight; Oil on palette (framed); Signed; 12'' x 16'' (irregular); Carl Robert Holty (American, 1900-1973) Untitled; Oil paper laid on palette (framed); Signed; 11 3/4'' x 16'' (irregular); Provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey
Rago Arts and Auction Center