John Francis Murphy Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John Francis Murphy Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 11, 2026
John Francis Murphy (1853-1921, New York, NY) Graphite "House- Moutigny France, Newman Galleries, 7/30/86. REG. NO. 8700 Size 9 x 13 inches. overall frame size 19 x 22 inches.
Est: $200 - $500
John Francis Murphy (1853-1921, New York, NY) Graphite "House- Moutigny France, Newman Galleries, 7/30/86. REG. NO. 8700 Size 9 x 13 inches. overall frame size 19 x 22 inches.
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Jun. 17, 2026
John Francis Murphy (American, 1853–1921) Landscape with Path, 1904
Est: $800 - $1,200
John Francis Murphy (American, 1853–1921) Landscape with Path, 1904 oil on canvas signed J. Francis Murphy and dated (lower left) 16 x 22 in. Property from the Estate of Gary Grimes, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Freeman’s
Jun. 12, 2026
Attr: John Francis Murphy Oil "Tonalist Landscape"
Est: $100 - $1,000
Attributed to John Francis Murphy, American (1853-1921) Antique Oil on canvas "Tonalist Landscape". Signed lower right. Unframed. Measures 18-1/4" x 32". Condition: Craquelure, good antique condition consistent with age. Estimate 100 - 1000 Domestic shipping Third Party
Orion Antiques
Apr. 02, 2026
JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY, (American 1853-1921). Tonalist Landscape, Oil on board, 10.75 x 16 inches; frame: 16.5 x 22 inches
Est: $1,300 - $2,500
JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY American, 1853-1921 Oil on board Oil on board, signed lower right. John Francis Murphy, often hailed as "the American Corot," created landscape paintings that are quintessential examples of American Tonalism, prioritizing poetic mood and atmospheric effects over literal geographic accuracy. His work typically features sparse, pastoral scenes—such as stark meadows, still ponds, or fall-shorn pastures—rendered with a restricted, neutral palette of earth tones, soft greens, and golden yellows. To achieve his signature "lyric potential," Murphy utilized a painstaking process of applying multiple layers of glaze, rubbing surfaces with pumice, and flattening pigments with a palette knife to create a rich, evocative texture. Whether depicting a "Gray Day" or a sunset "Where Sunlight Lingers," his paintings emphasize a sense of tranquil, often brooding repose, where the edges of trees and horizons dissolve into a hazy, unified light. Framed.
Sloans & Kenyon
Feb. 27, 2026
Attr: John Francis Murphy Oil "Tonalist Landscape"
Est: $400 - $1,000
Attributed to John Francis Murphy, American (1853-1921) Antique Oil on canvas "Tonalist Landscape". Signed lower right. Unframed. Measures 18-1/4" x 32". Condition: Craquelure, good antique condition consistent with age. Estimate 400 - 1000 Domestic shipping Third Party
Orion Antiques
Feb. 21, 2026
John Francis Murphy, American (1853 - 1921), Farm Country, 1908, oil on canvas, 16 1/4"H x 22"W(stretcher), 23"H x 28 3/4"W(frame)
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
John Francis Murphy American, (1853 - 1921) Farm Country, 1908 oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right. Vose Galleries, Boston, MA label verso. Provenance: From the estate of Jim and Anna White, Indianapolis, IN Biography from The Artisfun Gallery: John Francis Murphy, N.A. was born in Oswego, New York on December 11, 1853. In 1868, at the age of fifteen, Murphy went west with his family to Chicago, where he began painting billboards and theater backdrops. He did receive a few weeks of training at the Chicago Academy of Design. In 1874 he moved to New York where he was employed as an illustrator. He started sketching in the Adirondacks (where he met Winslow Homer), then to open a studio in the Tenth Street Studio Building in New York City. Primarily a self-taught artist, he depicted the coastal flatlands of New York and New Jersey and similar countryside in New England. His early work until c.1885 was based on direct observation of nature and was often small-scale. In 1886, Murphy made a six-month trip to France, where he deepened his familiarity with the work of the French Barbizon painters. In middle-period works, such as New England Landscapes, Murphy was influenced by A. H. Wyant, George Inness, Homer Dodge Martin and the Barbizon school painters Corot, Rousseau and Daubigny. He spent summers at Arkville in the Catskill Mountains from 1887, and Wyant's presence there between 1889 and 1892 had a pronounced influence on Murphy's developing Tonalist style. His work of this time consists of spare expressions of barren wind-blown land painted with a limited palette. Murphy typically prepared his canvases early to give time for the under-paint to dry and then applied brown and gold, which he flattened with a palette-knife as a basis for later stages of rubbing (with pumice), lacquering and glazing. After 1900, Murphy painted some of his finest oils, in which he achieved an almost pure tonal unity. He exhibited first at the National Academy of Design in 1876, was elected an associate in 1885 and a full academician in 1887. He became a member of the Society of American Artists in 1901, the American Watercolor Society, the Salmagundi Club, the Rochester Art Club, the Brooklyn Art Club in 1900, and the Lotus Club. He exhibited at the National Academy of Design 1876-1921 (in 1885 he received the second Hallgarten prize for his painting Tints of a Vanished Past), at the Brooklyn Art Association 1878-1885, at the Boston Art Club 1881-1909, at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art 1884-1885, 1898-1901, 1908-1911, 1916, 1921, at the Society of American Artists 1887, 1902, at the Columbian Exposition (Chicago) 1893, at the American Water Color Society 1894, at the Art Club of Philadelphia 1899, at the Paris Exposition 1900, at the Pan-American Exposition 1901, at the Charleston Exposition 1902, at the St. Louis Exposition 1904, at the Corcoran Gallery 1907-, at the Salmagundi Club 1911, and at the Pan-Pacific Exposition (San Francisco) 1915. His works are represented at over 50 museums including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the National Gallery of Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Portland Art Museum, The Hudson River Museum, and the Butler Institute of American Art. John Francis Murphy, N.A. died on January 30, 1921 in New York City but was buried in Arkville, New York. Sources: Davenport's Art Reference & Price Guide Who Was Who In American Art Eliot Clark, J. Francis Murphy (1926) The Poetic Vision: American Tonalism
Ripley Auctions
Feb. 17, 2026
J.F. Murphy, House With Stone Wall
Est: $100 - $10,000
John Francis Murphy, NA (American, 1853-1921), oil on canvas, signed "Murphy" lower left. Frame size: 14 3/4" high, 16 3/4" wide. Image sight: 5 3/4" high, 7 5/8" wide. Craquelure, relined, frame wear and losses. Provenance: Shannon's, 2010.
Schwenke Auctioneers
Feb. 12, 2026
JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY, (American 1853-1921). Tonalist Landscape, Oil on board, 10.75 x 16 inches; frame: 16.5 x 22 inches
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY American, 1853-1921 Oil on board Oil on board, signed lower right. John Francis Murphy, often hailed as "the American Corot," created landscape paintings that are quintessential examples of American Tonalism, prioritizing poetic mood and atmospheric effects over literal geographic accuracy. His work typically features sparse, pastoral scenes—such as stark meadows, still ponds, or fall-shorn pastures—rendered with a restricted, neutral palette of earth tones, soft greens, and golden yellows. To achieve his signature "lyric potential," Murphy utilized a painstaking process of applying multiple layers of glaze, rubbing surfaces with pumice, and flattening pigments with a palette knife to create a rich, evocative texture. Whether depicting a "Gray Day" or a sunset "Where Sunlight Lingers," his paintings emphasize a sense of tranquil, often brooding repose, where the edges of trees and horizons dissolve into a hazy, unified light. Framed.
Sloans & Kenyon
Jan. 11, 2026
John Francis Murphy (1853-1921) Oil on Canvas, Summer Landscape, Mid July
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Titled Mid July. Signed in the lower left corner. Depicts a summer landscape. Visible image is approximately 10.5 in H x 15.75 in W. Frame is approximately 15.25 in H x 20.5 in W. Total weight is approximately 3 lbs 11 oz.
Hughes Auctions
Jan. 01, 2026
John Francis Murphy (American 1853-1921) Tonalist Landscape with a Stream, 1886 depicting a quiet pastoral scene with trees reflected in a calm lake beneath a softly illuminated sky; the atmospheric composition and re...
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
John Francis Murphy (American 1853-1921) Tonalist Landscape with a Stream, 1886 depicting a quiet pastoral scene with trees reflected in a calm lake beneath a softly illuminated sky; the atmospheric composition and restrained palette of greens, browns, and silvery blues reflect Murphy's poetic Tonalist approach, emphasizing mood and subtle transitions of light Oil on canvas, laid on board Signed and dated lower right John F. Murphy '86 Labeled verso "Henry Schulteis,Paintings, Prints, Framing, 142 Fulton Street, New York" 11 1/4" x 15 1/4" Provenance: Property from a Prominent New York City Collector
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Dec. 03, 2025
TONALIST LANDSCAPE ATTRIBUTED TO J.F. MURPHY
Est: $500 - $750
TONALIST LANDSCAPE ATTRIBUTED TO J.F. MURPHY Attributed to JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY (American 1853-1921) Misty Landscape Oil on wood panel Bears inscription on verso which appears to read "J. Francis Murphy" 7 x 11 inches, overall contained in frame 14.5 x 18.5 inches
Jackson's International
Nov. 21, 2025
JOHN F. MURPHY (Massachusetts, 1945-), "Secret Garden Tour - Supreme Setting"., Oil on canvas, 11" x 14". Framed 19" x 22".
Est: $800 - $1,200
JOHN F. MURPHY Massachusetts, 1945- "Secret Garden Tour - Supreme Setting". Signed lower right "JF Murphy". Signed, titled and dated 2005 verso.
Eldred's
Nov. 12, 2025
Circle of John Francis Murphy, American 1853-1921- A wooded landscape with figures
Est: £200 - £300
Circle of John Francis Murphy, American 1853-1921- A wooded landscape with figures walking along a path; oil on board, bears initials 'AS'[?] (lower left), 20.7 x 28.1 cm., (unframed). Provenance: Private Collection, UK, Note: The present work recalls Murphy's Impressionistic landscapes, often featuring a setting sun which renders the scene particularly atmospheric, as in, for example, a painting of his which sold at Swann Galleries, New York, on on 21 September 2023, lot 14.
Roseberys
Nov. 08, 2025
John Francis Murphy (American, 1853–1921), "Swamp Scene," H.- 8 in., W.- 9 3/4 in., Framed- H.- 11 5/8 in., W.- 13 1/2 in.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John Francis Murphy (American, 1853–1921), "Swamp Scene," oil on canvas board, signed "J Francis Murphy" lower right, presented in a gilt and gesso frame with artist's nameplate,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Oct. 30, 2025
JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY, American 1853-1921, Landscape, 1901, oil on canvas, 14 x 19 in. (35.6 x 48.3 cm.), Frame: 19 1/4 x 24 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (48.9 x 61.6 x 3.8 cm.)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY American, 1853-1921 Landscape, 1901 oil on canvas signed and dated lower left "J Francis Murphy 1901"
Shannon's
Oct. 28, 2025
John Francis Murphy, Landscape (two works)
Est: $700 - $900
John Francis Murphy Landscape (two works) 1879 graphite on paper 11 h x 14 w in (28 x 36 cm) 7.5 h x 9.875 w in (19 x 25 cm) Signed and dated to lower edge of one work '9/22/79 J.F. Murphy'. Dated to lower right of additional work '7/21/79'. Signed to verso of one work 'J. Francis Murphy'. Provenance: Private Collection, New York | Driscoll Babcock Galleries, New York | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 08, 2025
J. FRANCIS MURPHY 'THE SAW MILL' LANDSCAPE OIL
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John Francis Murphy (American, flourished 1853-1921). "The Saw Mill" - early 20th century, oil on canvas, signed "J.F. Murphy" to LR, artists stamp to verso, exhibition labels to verso for State University of New York at Stony Brook, NY, 1964 and Vose Galleries of Boston, MA. Provenance: Private Collection, Atlanta, GA. Approximate dimensions: canvas h. 9.25", w. 15.25"; frame h. 16.5", w. 22.5", d. 2.75".
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Jul. 31, 2025
J. F. MURPHY, WINTER LANDSCAPE SCENE, OIL
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John Francis Murphy (American, 1853-1921). "Winter Landscape" - early 20th century, oil on canvas, signed "J. Francis Murphy" to LL, labels to verso for The Rosenbach Galleries, Philadelphia, PA and M.R. Schweithzer Gallery, New York, NY. Framed. Private Collection of Jack E. Wilson, Kennesaw, GA. Approximate dimensions: canvas h. 9.75", w. 14.5"; frame h. 18.5", w. 23", d. 3.25".
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Jun. 16, 2025
John Francis Murphy (American, 1853-1921) Landscape with Boat and House
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
John Francis Murphy (American, 1853-1921) Landscape with Boat and House oil on board signed JF Murphy (lower right) 6 x 10 in. This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Freeman’s
Jun. 14, 2025
John Francis Murphy (American/Irish, 1853-1921),
Est: $2,200 - $2,500
Dusk Landscape, 1905 oil on canvas signed and dated lower left, inscribed lower right 'with best wishes to Miss May Howes 17th Nov 1908' 29.5cm x 45cm
Aalders Auctions
Jun. 08, 2025
John Francis Murphy (American, 1853-1921) Autumn, c. 1909
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
John Francis Murphy (American, 1853-1921) Autumn, c. 1909 oil on canvas signed J. Francis Murphy (lower left) 24 x 36 in.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Jun. 01, 2025
John Francis Murphy (1853 - 1921) Antique American Tonalist Landscape Signed 1905 Oil Painting
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Antique American tonalist landscape oil painting by John Francis Murphy (1853 - 1921). Oil on canvas, lain to board. Signed. Measuring: 16 by 12.25 inches overall. Please see all images for condition. Size is measured and written on the back of the painting. The first size is the overall size, the second size is the image size. For detailed condition questions please email hello@curatedgallery.com. Domestic flat rate shipping with UPS or Fedex is set to $95 for this lot. Pick up at our 67 Guernsey street location is available 12-7pm for two weeks following the sale. Please call or email and let us know when you would like to pick up! Local delivery is also available around the area for large pieces or large orders. Flat rate $75 delivery to NYC and Brooklyn available as well. Thank you and good luck.
Curated Gallery Auctions
Apr. 30, 2025
JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY, AMERICAN, NEW YORK 1853-1921, TONALIST LANDSCAPE, Oil on canvas, 11 1/8 x 16 in. (28.3 x 40.6 cm.), Frame: 17 1/2 x 22 1/4 in. (44.5 x 56.5 cm.)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY AMERICAN, NEW YORK, 1853-1921 TONALIST LANDSCAPE Oil on canvas Signed lower right: J.Francis Murphy; verso old auction label Catalogue note: Landscape painter J. Francis Murphy was celebrated for his atmospheric landscapes that often depicted the gentle moods of nature. Born in Oswego, New York, Murphy studied briefly at the Chicago Academy of Design before establishing himself as a leading member of the American Barbizon school. His richly textured works are known for their subtle palettes and poetic interpretations of rural scenes, particularly the countryside of New York and New England. He exhibited regularly at the National Academy of Design, where he became a full Academician in 1887 and won numerous honors throughout his career.
Potomack Company
Apr. 25, 2025
John Francis Murphy
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
John Francis Murphy (New York, 1853-1921) LATE AFTERNOON oil on canvas, framed, signed H24" W36" Provenance: Private collection
Charlton Hall
Apr. 25, 2025
MOUNTAIN STREAM SCENE SIGNED J. FRANCIS MURPHY (1853-1921).
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
MOUNTAIN STREAM SCENE SIGNED J. FRANCIS MURPHY (1853-1921). American, circa 1900. Oil on board. Autumn landscape with color foliage and a swift moving mountain stream. Signed lower left. 14"h. 12"w. In a Hackman frame, 19.25"h. 17.5"w.
Amelia Jeffers
Apr. 25, 2025
SEASHORE SCENE SIGNED J.F.M. (JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY 1853-1921).
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
SEASHORE SCENE SIGNED J.F.M. (JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY 1853-1921). American, circa 1900. Oil on board. A view looking down at an inlet with trees and marshland in foregrund. Initialed lower left and in ink on reverse "J. Francis Murphy 1902". 9"h. 12"w. In a period frame, 16"h. 19"w.
Amelia Jeffers
Apr. 04, 2025
JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY (New York/Illinois, 1853-1921), Tonalist landscape., Oil on panel, 9.25" x 14". Framed 17" x 21.75".
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY New York/Illinois, 1853-1921 Tonalist landscape. Signed lower right "J. Francis Murphy".
Eldred's
Mar. 16, 2025
J. FRANCIS MURPHY WATERCOLOR "THE FARMERS FIELD" (1853 - 1921) 13 1/2" X 19 1/2" SITE SIZE
Est: $500 - $1,500
J. FRANCIS MURPHY WATERCOLOR "THE FARMERS FIELD" (1853 - 1921) 13 1/2" X 19 1/2" SITE SIZE
Carlsen Gallery, Inc.
Mar. 15, 2025
John Francis Murphy (American/Irish, 1853-1921),
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Dusk Landscape, 1905 oil on canvas signed and dated lower left, inscribed lower right 'with best wishes to Miss May Howes 17th Nov 1908' 29.5cm x 45cm
Aalders Auctions
Mar. 02, 2025
John Francis Murphy - Landscape
Est: $300 - $500
John Francis Murphy (Oswego, New York, 1853 - New York, New York, 1921). Late Fall Landscape. Oil on canvas, signed "J.F. Murphy" lower left, (5.25 x 8 inches). H: 10.75 in., W:13.75 in., D: 1.75 in.
Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc.
Feb. 14, 2025
Attributed to JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY (AMERICAN, 1853-1921) FALL LANDSCAPE Oil on canvas: 14 x 20 in.
Est: $300 - $500
STYLE OF JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY AMERICAN, 1853-1921 FALL LANDSCAPE Oil on canvas Framed; lower right signed: J. Francis Murphy
Potomack Company
Jan. 23, 2025
JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY, American 1853-1921, Country Home, oil on canvas, 10 x 16 in. (25.4 x 40.6 cm.), Frame: 18 1/4 x 24 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. (46.4 x 61.6 x 11.4 cm.)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY American, 1853-1921 Country Home oil on canvas signed lower right "JF Murphy"
Shannon's
Jan. 08, 2025
J. F. Murphy â Landscape with House
Est: $600 - $1,200
John Francis Murphy (1853–1921). Landscape with house. Oil on wood panel. Signed by artist in LL. In period frame with brass tag. American, circa 1900. Frame: H 10" W 10". Panel: H 5-3/4" W 5-3/4". Condition: Wear to frame. Link to hi-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/rqsk7xuwx8ll2gllf1a8z/AIZpGJIoYPBHnybqfzDoYF8?rlkey=cxkjudkwcle1219vh2suvuori&st=inewedsh&dl=0
New England Auctions
Dec. 06, 2024
JOHN F. MURPHY (Massachusetts, 1945-), "Pamet River"., Oil on canvas, 9" x 12". Framed 14" x 17".
Est: $500 - $700
JOHN F. MURPHY Massachusetts, 1945- "Pamet River". Signed lower right "J.F. Murphy". Titled and dated 1997 on exhibit label verso.
Eldred's
Nov. 22, 2024
JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY (New York/Illinois, 1853-1921), Tonalist landscape., Oil on panel, 9.25" x 14". Framed 17" x 21.75".
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY New York/Illinois, 1853-1921 Tonalist landscape. Signed lower right "J. Francis Murphy".
Eldred's
Oct. 23, 2024
John Francis Murphy
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
American, 1853-1921 A Warm October Afternoon, 1914 Signed J. Francis Murphy and dated 1914 (lr); Stamped with the artist's devise, dated 1914, and inscribed as titled on the reverse Oil on canvas 14 x 19 inches (Framed 23 x 28 inches) Craquelure; frame rub; surface soiling.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 23, 2024
John Francis Murphy
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
American, 1853-1921 In June, 1912 Signed J Francis Murphy and dated 1912 (lr); stamped with the artist's device, dated April 1912, and inscribed as titled on the reverse Oil on canvas 12 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches (Framed 19 3/8 x 17 3/8 inches) Craquelure and light surface soiling.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jul. 26, 2024
JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY (New York/Illinois, 1853-1921), Tonalist landscape., Oil on panel, 9.25" x 14". Framed 17" x 21.75".
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY New York/Illinois, 1853-1921 Tonalist landscape. Signed lower right "J. Francis Murphy".
Eldred's
Jul. 23, 2024
John Francis Murphy. Tree and River, oil
Est: $800 - $1,200
(American, 1853-1921) Oil on board, signed "J. Francis Murphy" ll, sight size: 5 3/4 x 7 3/4 in., framed size: 7 1/2 x 9 1/4 in.
Alex Cooper
Jun. 25, 2024
JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY, AMERICAN, NEW YORK, ILLINOIS 1853-1921, LUMINOUS FALL LANDSCAPE, Oil on canvas, 16 x 24 in. (40.6 x 61 cm.), Frame: 27 1/2 x 35 1/2 in. (69.9 x 90.2 cm.)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY AMERICAN, NEW YORK, ILLINOIS, 1853-1921 LUMINOUS FALL LANDSCAPE Oil on canvas Lower left signed: J.Francis Murphy; verso Gallery label: Pierce Gallery
Potomack Company
May. 29, 2024
John Francis Murphy (1853-1921) ) Oil on Canvas Waterscape
Est: $5,000 - $20,000
John Francis Murphy waterscape painting on canvas. This semi impressionistic oil painting depicts a marshy pond and autumn trees. This naturalistic landscape features sky blues, autumn golds & oranges, next to green and browns. A lovely painting measures 13"x 26" the frame measures 30.5" x 17.5" The canvas has been relined.
Cedarburg Auction & Appraisals LLC
May. 25, 2024
Landscape of a Field, John Francis Murphy.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John Francis Murphy (America, 1853-1921). This oil painting on board is signed "J. Francis Murphy, 1915", lower left. The work is housed in a scuffed gilt frame. There is a 2" scratch to the upper portion of the birch trees. There are also scattered flecks of missing paint where craquelure is heaviest. The board measures 24" x 36", and the frame measures 28" x 41". It weighs 9.5 lbs. Third-party shipping or personal pickup is required. Please see our website for our shipping recommendations.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
May. 10, 2024
John Francis Murphy, Untitled (Forest Scene)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John Francis Murphy Untitled (Forest Scene) 1901 oil on canvas 8 h x 10 w in (20 x 25 cm) Signed and dated to lower left 'J Francis Murphy 1901'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Apr. 12, 2024
John Francis Murphy, 'Old Sawmill, Arkville , NY'. Oil on Canvas,1884
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
John Francis Murphy, 'Old Sawmill, Arkville'. Impressionist Oil painting on Canvas John Francis Murphy, (American, 1853-1921). 'Old Sawmill, Arkville , NY'. Oil on canvas painting,1884. Signed on verso. Verso also having numerous handwritten notes, 'hung on the wall of Murphys studio until October 29, 1949. Then removed by E.C. Kelly, niece, and sold to ERPF, Catskill Cultural Center.' Spanierman Gallery label also to verso. John Francis Murphy was born in oswego, n.y. on December 11, 1853. In 1874 he moved to new york city where he was employed as an illustrator. He started sketching in the adirondacks, where he met Winslow Homer. Primarily a self-taught artist, he depicted the coastal landscapes of new york, new jersey and similar countryside in new england. His early work, until 1885, was based on direct observation of nature and was often small-scale. In 1886, Murphy made a six-month trip to france, where he deepened his familiarity with the work of the french barbizon painters. In his middle-period works, such as the new england landscapes, he was influenced by A. H. Wyant, George Inness, Homer Dodge Martin and the barbizon school painters Corot, Rousseau and Daubigny. He regularly spent summers in his studio in arkville, n.y. in the catskill mountains starting in 1887, and his presence there between the years 1889-1892 had a pronounced influence on his shift into a more tonalist style. 20" high x 27 3/4" wide. Frame: 27 3/4" high x 35 1/2" wide
Collective Hudson, LLC
Apr. 05, 2024
JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY (New York/Illinois, 1853-1921), Landscape at dusk., Oil on canvas, 8” x 12”. Framed 19” x 22.5”.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY New York/Illinois, 1853-1921 Landscape at dusk. Signed lower left "J. Francis Murphy". Housed in its original frame.
Eldred's
Apr. 03, 2024
ATTRIB TO J FRANCIS MURPHY 'MAN IN HORSE CART' O/C
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
Attributed to John Francis Murphy (American 1853-1921), 'Man In Horse Cart', oil on canvas laid to board, depicting a landscape scene with a man and horse cart, apparently unsigned, in a gilt frame. Approximate dimensions: canvas: h. 14", w. 20.125"; frame h. 23", w. 29", d. 3.5"
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Mar. 07, 2024
POSSIBLY JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY (1853-1921) "UNTITLED".
Est: $400 - $800
POSSIBLY JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY (1853-1921) "UNTITLED". American, late 19th or early 20th Century. Pastel on paper in a period frame. Atmospheric landscape. Signed on lower left. 9.5"h. 15.75"w. (sight). Frame, 13.5"h. 19.5"w.
Amelia Jeffers
Feb. 17, 2024
John Francis Murphy (1853 - 1921) American
Est: $800 - $1,500
John Francis Murphy (1853 - 1921) Pastel on paper, signed lower right, measures (4 x 14) and (8 x 18) inches w/ frame. John Francis Murphy is increasingly recognized today as one of the leading American Tonalist painters of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Over a productive career of some fifty years, he developed a highly individual aesthetic that was notable for its expressive and poetic nuance. His art attracted a wide following, and was avidly collected by individuals and museums both during his lifetime and in the period following his death.
Cutler Bay Auctions