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b. 1948 -

The waterways and landscapes of Florida were the primary subjects of artist Sam Newton's oil paintings; after moving there from his home state of Georgia in 1962. He often painted on scene, paying special attention to all the little details that existed in nature. Sam Newton's paintings show his expertise with blending color and his dedication to realistic interpretation in his artwork.

As an avid traveler, artist Sam Newton often created his pieces while on the road. His vivid depictions of the Everglades, as well as the marshes and rivers of Florida, are proof of his environmental study of the areas he painted. The value of Sam Newton prints depends on the quantity of the particular print made, as limited edition prints are always of more value than those in mass production. Browse through exciting American waterway and seascape paintings online and find picturesque views of various states.

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  • Samuel Newton (Florida Highwaymen, b. 1948) Sunset Florida Landscape with Birds, Signed S. Newton lower right, Oil on board, 23" x 29". Framed-28" x 32 1/4"
    Aug. 29, 2026

    Samuel Newton (Florida Highwaymen, b. 1948) Sunset Florida Landscape with Birds, Signed S. Newton lower right, Oil on board, 23" x 29". Framed-28" x 32 1/4"

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    Samuel Newton (Florida Highwaymen, b. 1948) Sunset Florida Landscape with Birds, Signed S. Newton lower right, Oil on board, 23" x 29". Framed-28" x 32 1/4"

    Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN CRESTING WAVES
    Aug. 22, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN CRESTING WAVES

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Canvas Board - signed lower right. Executed in brush and palette knife. Highwaymen artist Sam Newton portrays the power and beauty of the Florida coastline with a turbulent sea beneath an overcast sky. Cresting waves surge with dynamic movement, their textured forms highlighted by golden rays of sunlight gently kissing the wavetops. Deep ocean tones contrast with warm illumination, capturing nature’s dramatic balance of storm and serenity. Board measures 9x12 framed to overall size of 12x15. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN FIRE SKY
    Aug. 22, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN FIRE SKY

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Canvas Board - signed lower right. Executed in brush and palette knife. Highwaymen artist Sam Newton captures the brilliance of a Florida sunset with a vivid sky filled with soft rose, blush pink, coral, and warm golden tones. Bold, thick palette knife strokes create rich texture and movement across the canvas, while the expressive impasto technique conveys the radiant light and peaceful beauty of nature at day's end. Board measures 9x12 framed to overall size of 13x16. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN OCEAN CALM
    Aug. 22, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN OCEAN CALM

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Masonite - signed lower left. Executed in brush and knife. Sam Newton’s seascape distills his gift for atmosphere into a quiet, contemplative study. Soft pastel skies hover above gently crashing white-topped waves, their movement rendered with his early sensitivity to rhythm and light. The shoreline remains understated, allowing the ocean’s shifting hues and textures to take center stage. Newton captures a moment of serene coastal beauty, both simple and deeply evocative. Board measures 16x20 framed to overall size of 20x24. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN POINCIANA
    Aug. 22, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN POINCIANA

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on transitional Masonite - signed lower right. Wrought in palette knife upon a field of brushwork. A brilliantly sculpted Poinciana bursts into bloom, its fiery canopy set against a deep blue waterway that anchors the composition. Multi-hued clouds sweep across the sky as birds glide in rhythmic flight, adding movement to the tranquil scene. The artist’s use of deep, dark tonalities enriches the surrounding habitat, allowing the Poinciana’s luminous reds to intensify, creating a striking interplay of color, contrast, and natural drama. Board measures 18x24 framed to overall size of 22x28. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN LAVENDER SKY
    Aug. 22, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN LAVENDER SKY

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on transitional Masonite - signed lower left. Wrought in palette knife upon a field of brushwork. The lavender sky unfurls in soft gradations, its peach-orange clouds catching the last traces of light and casting a warm shimmer across the calm waterway. The artist deepens the composition through subtle refinements—textured tree trunks anchoring the scene, calibrated color shifts shaping atmospheric depth. Each touch reveals a practiced hand, transforming a tranquil moment into a study of luminous harmony and spatial richness. Board measures 18x24 framed to overall size of 22x28. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN LUMINOUS SKY
    Aug. 22, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN LUMINOUS SKY

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Masonite - signed lower right. Executed in brush and palette knife. Highwaymen artist Sam Newton presents a serene Florida afternoon where soft peach-colored clouds drift across a luminous sky above a quiet river. A lone palm stands gracefully along the riverbank, its silhouette reflected in the calm water. Warm light, subtle color transitions, and Newton's expressive style evoke the peaceful beauty of Florida's untouched landscape. Board measures 16x20 framed to overall size of 19x23.Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN MOONLIT RIVER
    Aug. 22, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN MOONLIT RIVER

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Masonite - signed lower right. Executed in brush and micro palette. Sam Newton masterfully depicts a tranquil moonlit river using his signature micro palette knife technique. Silvery moonlight dances across the water, illuminating graceful trees and soft shoreline reflections. Rich blues, subtle grays, and luminous highlights create depth and atmosphere, capturing the quiet beauty and timeless spirit of Florida after dark. Board measures 14x24 framed to overall size of 18x27.Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN RIVER GLOW
    Aug. 22, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN RIVER GLOW

    Est: $2,500 - $5,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Masonite - signed lower right. Executed in knife. Sam Newton’s river scene evokes the quiet majesty of Old Florida. Pastel blue and pink light drift across the sky, their hues mirrored in the luminous, gently moving water. Palms anchor the right foreground while a distant tree line balances the left, creating Newton's signature rhythmic framing. Along the river’s edge, cranes hunt in the shallows, animating a landscape that feels both timeless and vibrantly alive. Board measures 18x24 framed to overall size of 22x28.Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN STORM STUDY
    Aug. 22, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN STORM STUDY

    Est: $3,500 - $6,500

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Orange Peel Upson - signed lower left. Executed in knife. Sam Newton’s early orange-peel Upson work reveals his developing mastery of Florida’s shifting atmospheres. A classic river scene unfolds beneath rolling gray clouds that signal an approaching afternoon storm, their weight reflected in the rippling water below. To the right, two palms sway along the distant shore, while lush green foliage at the left riverbank offers intimate texture, capturing Newton’s emerging command of mood and movement. Board measures 24x36 framed to overall size of 29x41. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN PASSAGE OF TIME
    Aug. 22, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN PASSAGE OF TIME

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Orange Peel Upson - signed lower right. Executed in brush and palette knife. Three palm trees rise majestically, their forms sculpted in thick oil paint, embodying the essence of St. Lucie Village. The moonlit river glimmers softly, illuminating the tethered dock remnants and the distant shore, where untamed overgrowth thrives. This composition captures a haunting beauty, merging tranquility with the wild spirit of nature, inviting reflection on the passage of time and the resilience of the landscape. Board measures 24x36 framed to overall size of 29x40. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • Highwaymen: SAM NEWTON Florida Painting
    Aug. 08, 2026

    Highwaymen: SAM NEWTON Florida Painting

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Oil on board of a Florida River scene titled either Indian River or St. Johns River by Sam Newton (American, b. 1948), a Florida Highwaymen painter signed lower right and dated 1991, sight 17-/2" x 11-1/2" frame 21-1/2"" x 15-1/2". This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.

    Blackwell Auctions LLC
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN QUIET RIVER
    Jul. 25, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN QUIET RIVER

    Est: $500 - $1,500

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Masonite - signed lower right. Executed in micro palette knife. Sam Newton’s small-scale river scene glows beneath pink, puffy clouds, its miniature format heightening the delicacy of lush green foliage and a lone crane poised at the water’s edge. The meticulous detail reflects Newton’s quieter side, revealing an artist who found meaning in refining Florida’s beauty one careful stroke at a time. Board measures 8x10 framed to overall size of 13x11. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN RIVER OF LIGHT
    Jul. 25, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN RIVER OF LIGHT

    Est: $750 - $1,500

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Masonite - signed lower right and verso. Executed in brush and palette knife. Sam Newton’s blue-and-orange river scene glows with a cluster of palms rising along the shoreline as cranes gather at the water’s edge. The vivid chromatic contrast reflects Newton’s lifelong pursuit of Florida’s shifting light, a discipline rooted in his quiet, introspective nature and his devotion to painting the state’s untouched beauty. Board measures 12x16 framed to overall size of 17x21. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN QUIET RIVER SHACK
    Jul. 25, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN QUIET RIVER SHACK

    Est: $750 - $1,500

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Masonite - signed lower right. Executed in palette knife on a field of brushwork. Sam Newton’s moonlit river scene shimmers with a vivid glow cast across blue, misted waters, white-topped ripples guiding the eye toward a quiet shack on the shore. A sailboat drifts lazily beyond swaying palms, the tranquil night reflecting Newton's contemplative nature and his lifelong devotion to Florida’s luminous, unspoiled beauty. Board measures 16x20 framed to overall size of 19x23. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN PASTEL DAWN
    Jul. 25, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN PASTEL DAWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Masonite - signed lower right. Executed in micro palette knife. From James Gibson's personal collection. Sam Newton's small-scale River Road scene highlights his gift for intimate, jewel-like compositions. A vivid royal Poinciana blooms at center, its fiery canopy balanced by a single palm that frames the left half of the painting. The road curves gently to the right, guiding the viewer toward the distant river. Newton’s saturated palette and fluid brushwork infuse the landscape with warmth, rhythm, and quintessential Florida Highwaymen charm. Board measures 8x10 framed to overall size of 24.5x22.5. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN SUNRISE WETLAND
    Jul. 25, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN SUNRISE WETLAND

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Masonite - signed lower left. Executed in brush and micro palette knife. Sam Newton’s sunrise wetland scene glows with his signature atmospheric tenderness. Peach and yellow light stretch across the early sky, dissolving into soft reflections on a calm river. The wetlands recede into the distance, their muted forms catching the first warmth of day. Newton’s balanced composition and luminous palette transform the quiet marsh into a serene, reverent study of Florida at dawn. Board measures 12x24 framed to overall size of 16x28. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN TWIN PALMS
    Jul. 25, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN TWIN PALMS

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Transitional Masonite - signed lower right. Brush and palette knife were used to create this striking piece featuring two windswept coconut palm trees standing resilient against the gentle force of nature. A cloudy blue-gray sky serves as the dramatic backdrop, while the sun breaks through, casting a radiant glow. Its rays reflect brilliantly on the tranquil river below, creating a harmonious interplay of light and shadow, evoking a sense of calm and timelessness. Board measures 20x24 framed to overall size of 28x32. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN GOLDEN HOUR
    Jul. 25, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN GOLDEN HOUR

    Est: $4,000 - $7,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Upson - signed lower right. Executed in brushwork and palette knife. Sam Newton’s golden-hour river scene radiates his deep affection for Florida’s quiet waterways. Pastel blue dissolves into soft yellow skies, their glow mirrored in the calm, glassy river below. A live oak frames the right side, its sculptural branches balancing palms lining the opposite shore. Cranes linger in the shallows, adding gentle movement. Newton’s brushwork carries his personal reverence for the land, painting Florida not just as a place, but as a lived memory. Board measures 24x36 framed to overall size of 29x41. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN TANGERINE INLET
    Jul. 25, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN TANGERINE INLET

    Est: $5,000 - $8,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Transitional Masonite - signed lower right. Executed in palette knife on a field of brushwork. The scene reflects his deep emotional bond with Florida’s waterways. The sky melts into peach, lavender, and gold, casting a soft glow over a still, reflective river. Birds skim the surface while cranes wade along the edge, animating the quiet shoreline. A live oak frames the right side, balanced by a palm in the foreground. Newton’s brushwork carries his personal reverence for the land he’s spent a lifetime honoring. Board measures24x36 framed to overall size of 28x40. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN RIVER ROAD STILLNESS
    Jul. 25, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN RIVER ROAD STILLNESS

    Est: $5,000 - $10,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Orange Peel Upson - signed lower right. Executed in brush and palette knife. Sam Newton’s River Road scene pulses with his unmistakable personal resonance—an artist shaping Florida’s memory through texture and light. A small island of palms rises in the foreground, their forms carved in bold, impasto strokes. Crystal-clear blue water lies calm beneath a dock jutting into the river, its surface shimmering with Newton’s tactile, rhythmic knife work. The composition feels both intimate and expansive, reflecting his lifelong devotion to Florida’s living landscape. Board measures 24x48 framed to overall size of 28x51. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON (B. 1948) FLORIDA SUNSET OIL ON BOARD
    Jun. 28, 2026

    SAM NEWTON (B. 1948) FLORIDA SUNSET OIL ON BOARD

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Sam Newton (Born 1948) Untitled (Florida Sunset Landscape) Late 20th century. The exceptional example capturing the atmosphere of a Florida sunset on water is signed by sgraffito signature lower right. Sam Newton was an American landscape painter associated with the group of painters now known as the Florida Highwaymen, a loosely connected circle of self-taught African American artists who gained recognition for their depictions of the Florida landscape. Born in Georgia in 1948 and raised in Florida, Newton became one of the younger artists connected to the movement, producing atmospheric scenes with palms, marshes, waterways, and the dramatic light of Florida skies like the present example. Board measures 20 x 16 with a framed size of 23.5 x 19.5 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.

    Soulis Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON (B. 1948) MOONLIT FLORIDA GLADE OIL/BOARD
    Jun. 28, 2026

    SAM NEWTON (B. 1948) MOONLIT FLORIDA GLADE OIL/BOARD

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Sam Newton (Born 1948) Untitled (Moonlit Waterway) Late 20th Century The exceptional example capturing the atmosphere of a Florida glade at night is signed with sgraffito signature lower left. Sam Newton was an American landscape painter associated with the group of painters now known as the Florida Highwaymen, a loosely connected circle of self-taught African American artists who gained recognition for their depictions of the Florida landscape. Born in Georgia in 1948 and raised in Florida, Newton became one of the younger artists connected to the movement, producing atmospheric scenes with palms, marshes, waterways, and the dramatic light of Florida skies like the present example. Board measures 20 x 16 with a framed size of 23.75 x 19.75 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.

    Soulis Auctions
  • Sam Newton (1948-2019) American, Oil on Canvas Florida Highwaymen Landscape
    Jun. 13, 2026

    Sam Newton (1948-2019) American, Oil on Canvas Florida Highwaymen Landscape

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Sam Newton (1948-2019) American, Oil on Canvas Florida Highwaymen Landscape. Vibrant Florida landscape depicting a lush, atmospheric marsh scene featuring towering palms, wading birds, and a dramatic, cloud-filled sky rendered in the artist's signature impressionistic style. Signed lower right. Framed. Overall Size: 24 x 29 in.  Sight Size: 15 1/2 x 19 1/4 in. 

    Sarasota Estate Auction
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN PETITE TWINS
    Jun. 06, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN PETITE TWINS

    Est: $400 - $800

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Canvas Board - signed lower right. Executed in brush and palette knife. petite twin-palm scene unfolds against a purple backdrop, the palms nestled within elegantly intertwined tropical flora. The composition feels intimate yet radiant, each detail rendered with Newton’s quiet precision. A lambent glow suffuses the setting. Board measures 9x12 framed to overall size of 12x15. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN PETITE POINCIANA
    Jun. 06, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN PETITE POINCIANA

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Masonite - signed lower right. Executed in brush and palette knife. A contemporary re imagining of his iconic Poinciana along River Road, now rendered in midday brilliance. The flaming canopy rises above the waterway, its petals scattering iridescent warmth across the golden shallows. Twin bands of light and shadow animate the riverbank. Board measures 12x16.5 framed to overall size of 15x19. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN SOFT RADIANT SKY
    Jun. 06, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN SOFT RADIANT SKY

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Masonite - signed lower right. Executed with brush and palette knife. Soft hues of peach, lavender, and yellow merge to form a magnificent, diffused sky, its radiance settling gently over the landscape. The artist’s meticulous rendering of grasses and shoreline greenery creates a rich textural counterpoint, heightening the sky's delicate chromatic glow. Along the water’s edge, birds wade with quiet purpose, their presence grounding the scene in the rhythms of Florida’s natural world. Board measures 18x24 framed to overall size of22x28. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN SERAPHIC WARMTH
    Jun. 06, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN SERAPHIC WARMTH

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen painting. Oil on Masonite - signed lower right. Exceptional palette knife and brush. bathes the scene in peach skies and golden water, where twin palms rise like quiet sentinels over the glowing water. The light carries a seraphic warmth, soft yet radiant, casting gentle reflections that drift across the surface. Newton’s harmony of color and calm reveals his gift for transforming simple coastal moments into contemplative beauty. Board measures 14x18 framed to overall size of 19x22. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN INDUBITABLE SQUALL
    Jun. 06, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN INDUBITABLE SQUALL

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Upson - signed lower right. Created using brush and palette knife. The centerpiece of this painting is a majestic large coconut palm standing tall under the soft glow of the moonlight. Calm reflections dance on the water's surface, while dark gray clouds loom in the distance, heralding an approaching storm. This evocative painting masterfully contrasts serene stillness with nature's impending power, inviting viewers to experience a moment of calm before the storm. Board measures 18x24 framed to overall size of 21x26. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN OCEANS LURE
    Jun. 06, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN OCEANS LURE

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Upson - signed lower right. Executed in brush and palette knife. Sam Newton’s early straight-wave seascape captures waves crashing along the Fort Pierce jetty with disarming simplicity, a study from his developmental period before tropical flourish defined the Highwaymen. Its stark power and disciplined restraint signal works poised to gain prominence as the Highwaymen story expands beyond palm-laden shores, carrying a sense of emerging mastery. Board measures 24x36 framed to overall size of 27x39. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN SOLACE ABIDES
    Jun. 06, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN SOLACE ABIDES

    Est: $2,500 - $4,500

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Masonite - signed lower right. Brush and palette knife creation. Masterful study in blue allow sunlight to pass through and reflect on the smooth waters. Excellently accomplished detail to the vegetation and wildlife bringing the scene to life. Board measures 18x24 framed to overall size of 23x30. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN CREPUSCULAR STORM
    Jun. 06, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN CREPUSCULAR STORM

    Est: $2,500 - $5,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Orange Peel Upson - signed lower right. Executed in palette knife and brush. Sam plunges the viewer into a storm-charged night, where black and gray clouds churn above turbulent waves smashing against a rocky shore. A muted moon glow filters through the breakers, illuminating unexpectedly beautiful blue water beneath the chaos. Newton’s dramatic contrasts and crepuscular tension reveal his mastery of nocturnal seascapes—raw, moody, and irresistibly alive. Board measures 24x36 framed to overall size of 29x41. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN TANGERINE TREASURE
    Jun. 06, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN TANGERINE TREASURE

    Est: $4,000 - $7,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Upson - signed lower right. Executed in palette knife upon a field of brushwork. Sam Newton ignites the canvas with a tangerine sky treasure, a scene bright and alive with tropical flora and darting fauna. Intertwined branches, palms, and shadows form a playful jungle bemusement for the viewer’s eye, while a faint Memento Mori lingers in the distance. Newton’s chromatic bravado and layered composition showcase his gift for turning Florida’s wild beauty into visual poetry. Board measures 24x48 framed to overall size of 27x51. Condition: Very Fine

    Manor Auctions
  • Sam Newton (American, 1948-) Beach Scene, Oil on Masonite
    May. 26, 2026

    Sam Newton (American, 1948-) Beach Scene, Oil on Masonite

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    Sam Newton (American, 1948- ) Beach Scene, Oil on Masonite Late 20th Century, USA Coastal landscape depicting a solitary palm tree beside rolling ocean surf, rendered in a soft impressionistic palette. Signed, "S. Newton" on the lower right. Presented in a painted wood frame.

    Akiba Galleries
  • Sam Newton (American, 1948-) Everglades Sunset Scene Oil Masonite
    May. 26, 2026

    Sam Newton (American, 1948-) Everglades Sunset Scene Oil Masonite

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    Sam Newton (American, 1948- ) Everglades Sunset Scene Oil Masonite Late 20th Century, USA Florida landscape depicting an Everglades waterway at sunset with vivid orange cloud formations reflected across still waters, rendered in an impressionistic style. Signed lower right, "S. Newton." Presented in a painted wood frame.

    Akiba Galleries
  • Highwaymen: SAM NEWTON Landscape Painting
    May. 09, 2026

    Highwaymen: SAM NEWTON Landscape Painting

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Oil on board of a Florida River scene titled "St. Lucie Cypress" by Sam Newton (b. 1948), a Florida Highwaymen painter signed lower right, sight 11-/2" x 15-1/2" frame 15" x 19". This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.

    Blackwell Auctions LLC
  • Highwaymen: SAM NEWTON Florida Painting
    May. 09, 2026

    Highwaymen: SAM NEWTON Florida Painting

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Oil on board of a Florida River scene titled either Indian River or St. Johns River by Sam Newton (b. 1948), a Florida Highwaymen painter signed lower right and dated 1991, sight 17-/2" x 11-1/2" frame 21-1/2"" x 15-1/2". This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.

    Blackwell Auctions LLC
  • Highwaymen: SAM NEWTON Florida Painting
    May. 09, 2026

    Highwaymen: SAM NEWTON Florida Painting

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Oil on board of a Florida River scene titled St. Lucie River by Sam Newton (b. 1948), a Florida Highwaymen painter signed lower right, sight 13-/2" x 16" frame 18"" x 21-1/2". This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.

    Blackwell Auctions LLC
  • Sam Newton b.1948 FLA Highwaymen Fire-Sky Painting
    Apr. 29, 2026

    Sam Newton b.1948 FLA Highwaymen Fire-Sky Painting

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    Sam Newton (American, born 1948), oil painting on Upson board depicting a coastal landscape with a dramatic fiery sunset sky over the shoreline, breaking waves, and two windswept palm trees along the coast. The composition features vibrant orange and golden sky tones contrasted with deep green shoreline and surf. The work is signed "S Newton" lower right. Newton was a founding member of The Florida Highwayman, a collective of African American artists mentored by Albert "Beanie" Backus (1906-1990), who is recognized as the founder of the Indian River School and considered the dean of Florida painters. The work is presented in a wood frame. Work Size: 24 x 36 in. Dimensions: 26 X 38 X 1 in. Condition: Good overall vintage condition with mild to normal surface wear and toning. The frame shows typical storage wear along the edges and corners. Note: This condition statement is provided as a courtesy and reflects opinion, not a statement of fact. Bidders are encouraged to inspect items in person or through an agent to assess condition. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping Information: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house packing or shipping services. As a courtesy, we are pleased to refer trusted third-party shipping providers for buyer convenience. Buyers are encouraged to contact shippers directly to obtain packing quotes, shipping rates, insurance options, and estimated transit times. Additional local, domestic, and international shipper referrals may be available upon request. Parcel Shipping Providers: First Class Shipping Center, 11700 NW 41st Street, Coral Springs, FL. Phone (754) 800-7674. Email 1shippingcenter@gmail.com. Mr. Ship Pro, 7838 NW 44th St, Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (305) 783-9504. Email roberto@mrshippro.com. The UPS Store #2881, 11110 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (954) 572-4004. Email store2881@theupsstore.com. Freight & Large Item Shipping / Local Florida Delivery: Available through independent providers. Please contact info@hillauctiongallery.com for referrals based on item size, location, and delivery requirements.

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  • Florida Highwayman Painting by Sam Newton
    Apr. 29, 2026

    Florida Highwayman Painting by Sam Newton

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Sam Newton (Florda, b. 1948). Oil on board, signed l.r. 24" x 48" (sight), 31" x 55" (framed).

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  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN UNTOUCHED PARADISE
    Apr. 25, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN UNTOUCHED PARADISE

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Masonite - signed lower right. Executed with brush and palette knife. In this river scene, water and sky merge in a seamless tonal gradient, dissolving the horizon into misty light. Dense habitat lines both banks, their forms rendered with rhythmic, almost calligraphic strokes. The moon, half-hidden behind interlaced tree limbs, casts a muted glow across the serene waters, recalling the quiet luminosity of American nocturnes. Board measures 16x20 framed to overall size of 20x24. Condition: Very Fine

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  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN THE WIND'S FRENZY
    Apr. 25, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN THE WIND'S FRENZY

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Masonite - signed lower right. Executed with brush and palette knife. In The Wind’s Frenzy, palm fronds whip in chaotic arcs as deep-blue ocean waves rise and crest, crashing hard against the rocky shoreline and erupting into froth. The artist contrasts this turbulence with distant gray clouds fractured by pockets of deep blue sky, a dynamic interplay recalling Romantic seascapes where atmosphere and motion collide in raw, elemental force. Board measures 16x20 framed to overall size of 20x24. Condition: Very Fine

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  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN STORMY HORIZON
    Apr. 25, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN STORMY HORIZON

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Masonite - signed lower right. Executed with brush and palette knife. Waves detonate against the rocky shoreline, their force softened by shimmering tidal pools. Heavy paint application to the cresting waves adds extra dimension to the scene. The ocean stretches toward a blurred horizon where water and ominous gray clouds merge into a single brooding mass. Above the churning surf, three gulls hover in suspended tension, their pale forms punctuating the drama of sea and sky. Board measures 16x20 framed to overall size of 20x24.Condition: Very Fine

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  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN SAIL AWAY
    Apr. 25, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN SAIL AWAY

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Masonite - signed lower right. Executed with brush and palette knife. A small sailboat glides along the river beneath a pale lavender sky that dissolves into soft cloud cover. Sunlight flickers across the water’s surface, guiding the eye toward the distant bend. Along the shore, palm trunks and fronds are rendered with weather-worn precision, their textured forms revealing the artist’s sensitivity to Florida’s shifting winds and humid light. Board measures 16x20 framed to overall size of 20x24.Condition: Very Fine

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  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN RIO MAR
    Apr. 25, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN RIO MAR

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Upson - signed lower right. Executed in pallet knife. This early Sam Newton study captures the classic Rio Mar shoreline with a confident, exploratory hand. Painted on orange-peel Upson board, the scene reveals Newton refining his seascape vocabulary—crashing white top waves rendered with rhythmic energy, while slender palms bend in the Atlantic breeze. The work reflects his emerging mastery of light, motion, and the quiet drama of Florida’s coast. Board measures 18x24 framed to overall size of 22x28.Size: 18x24 Condition: Very Fine

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  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN COTTON CANDY CLOUDS
    Apr. 25, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN COTTON CANDY CLOUDS

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Masonite - signed lower right. Executed with brush and palette knife. Cotton-candy clouds drift across a light-blue sky as the river winds between broad grasslands on both banks. At midstream, a small spoil island becomes the composition’s focal anchor, its form echoing the quiet balance of nature. The artist’s soft palette and atmospheric blending recall luminist traditions, where serenity and open space define the landscape’s poetic calm. Board measures 14x24 framed to overall size of 17x27.Condition: Very Fine

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  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN AMBER WAVES OF GRAIN
    Apr. 25, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN AMBER WAVES OF GRAIN

    Est: $1,500 - $3,500

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Masonite - signed lower left. Executed in brush and palette knife. The youngest of the three Newton brothers, channels 1990s Technicolor brilliance in this St. Johns River tableau. Rich amber “waves of grain” meet tranquil blue water and dense green forestry, a chromatic harmony emblematic of his mature period. Newton's luminous palette and crisp atmospheric clarity reaffirm his role in extending the Highwaymen vision into a new era of Florida’s riverine memory. Board measures 18x22 framed to overall size of 23x26.Condition: Very Fine

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  • SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN SUNRISE
    Apr. 25, 2026

    SAM NEWTON FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN SUNRISE

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Newton, Samuel (B.1948) Florida Highwaymen Painting. Oil on Upson board - signed lower right. Executed with brush and palette knife. Sunrise spreads across the Everglades, its first light glinting off treetops and shimmering across still surface water. A spoil island, dense with untamed growth, anchors the composition. Above, an expansive sky shifts from orange to soft brown, casting a warm tonal veil that heightens the scene’s atmospheric depth in classic Highwaymen style. Board measures 24x30 framed to overall size of 29x34. Condition: Very fine.

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