Dale Nichols Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Dale Nichols Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 02, 2026
Dale Nichols Lithograph, "Midwest Morning"
Est: $400 - $600
Dale Nichols (American 1904 - 1995) "Midwest Morning," lithograph on paper, signed in pencil lower right, AAA edition of 250, matted and framed. Provenance: Property of a Midwestern College. Dimensions: 9.25 x 12.25 in. image size, 17 x 19.75 in. as framed. Condition: Light toned. Not examined out of frame.
Neue Auctions
Sep. 19, 2026
Dale Nichols "Midwest Morning"
Est: $500 - $700
1945. Lithograph. Framed. Plate: 9.5 x 13 inches. Frame: 19 x 21.5 inches. Signed lower right
Kiechel Auction
Sep. 19, 2026
Dale Nichols "The Golden Harvest"
Est: $500 - $700
1948. Lithograph. Framed. Plate: 8 x 11.25 inches. Frame: 19 x 21 inches. Signed lower right.
Kiechel Auction
Sep. 19, 2026
Dale Nichols "Company for Supper"
Est: $500 - $800
1948. Lithograph. Framed. Plate: 9.5 x 13.5 inches. Frame: 19 x 22.5 inches. Signed lower right
Kiechel Auction
Aug. 30, 2026
Dale Nichols (NE,IL,AZ,1904-1995) oil painting
Est: $625 - $800
ARTIST: Dale William Nichols (Nebraska, Illinois, Arizona, 1904 - 1995) NAME: Indian Man YEAR: 1974 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 40 x 30 inches / 101 x 76 cm FRAME SIZE: 42 x 32 inches / 106 x 81 cm SIGNATURE: lower right LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120423 US SHIPPING: $269 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Artist, printmaker, illustrator, watercolorist, designer, writer and lecturer, Dale Nichols did paintings that reflected his rural background of Nebraska where he was born in David City, a small town. Although he did much sketching outdoors, most of his paintings were completed in his studio and often included "numerology, magic squares and psychic symbols." (Zellman 912) His painting The End of the Hunt (undated) won the Hearst Award at a 1930s exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago.In the 1960s, he traveled to Guatemala where he was much impressed by the lushness of the landscape and the Spanish and Mayan's culture. These interests were also reflected in his artwork.As a commercial artist, Nichols was an advocate of upgrading the quality of art in illustration and advertising. In 1935, his book elaborating his theories of art, A Philosphy of Esthetics, was published, and in 1957, he completed his book Figure Drawing, published by Watson-Guptill.Nichols, succeeding Iowa artist Grant Wood, was art editor of the Encyclopedia Britannica from 1942 to 1948, and in 1930-40, served as Carnegie visiting professor to the University of Illinois. As an early champion of good art in advertising and illustration, he created artwork for direct-mail industrial advertising in the 1930s and 40s. Nichols studied at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, the Art Institute of Chicago with Carl Werntz, and with Joseph Binder in Vienna. During his career, he had eighteen solo exhibitions and exhibited in more than eighty regional and national exhibitions.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Aug. 26, 2026
Dale Nichols (American, 1904-1995) Watercolors
Est: $300 - $500
Dale Nichols (American, 1904-1995) Watercolors (2) 1963 items, pencil signed, dated and titled, including 'Canoe of Santiago - Lake Atitlan' and 'Service to the Corn God - Guatemala', uniformly matted behind glass in gold-tone carved wood frames having red linen liners Property from: a Private Collector, Beloit, Wisconsin Category: Fine Art > Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 10:52 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: July 9, 2026, 9:33 am
Leonard Auction
Jul. 22, 2026
Dale Nichols, Partners
Est: $700 - $900
Dale Nichols Partners 1950 lithograph image: 9.625 h x 13.25 w in (24 x 34 cm) sight: 10 h x 13.75 w in (25 x 35 cm) Signed to lower right edge 'Dale Nichols'. This work is from the edition of 250 published by Associated American Artists, New York. Provenance: Important Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jul. 12, 2026
Dale Nichols (1904 - 1995) "Midwest Morning"
Est: $500 - $700
Dale Nichols (American, 1904 - 1995) "Midwest Morning" Lithograph. Pencil signed lower right. Sight Size: 9.75 x 12.75 in. Overall Framed Size: 14.75 x 7.25 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Jun. 28, 2026
DALE NICHOLS (1904-1995) PENCIL SIGNED LITHOGRAPH
Est: $400 - $600
Dale William Nichols (1904-1995) Midwest Morning 1945 The lithograph from an edition of 250 prints published by Associated American Artists is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right. A good dark impression, unframed. Image measures 9.5 x 12.25, sheet is 11.25 x 14 inches. No frame. 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
May. 03, 2026
Dale Nichols (NE,IL,AZ,1904-1995) oil painting
Est: $625 - $800
ARTIST: Dale William Nichols (Nebraska, Illinois, Arizona, 1904 - 1995) NAME: Indian Man YEAR: 1974 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 40 x 30 inches / 101 x 76 cm FRAME SIZE: 42 x 32 inches / 106 x 81 cm SIGNATURE: lower right LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120423 US SHIPPING: $269 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Artist, printmaker, illustrator, watercolorist, designer, writer and lecturer, Dale Nichols did paintings that reflected his rural background of Nebraska where he was born in David City, a small town. Although he did much sketching outdoors, most of his paintings were completed in his studio and often included "numerology, magic squares and psychic symbols." (Zellman 912) His painting The End of the Hunt (undated) won the Hearst Award at a 1930s exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago.In the 1960s, he traveled to Guatemala where he was much impressed by the lushness of the landscape and the Spanish and Mayan's culture. These interests were also reflected in his artwork.As a commercial artist, Nichols was an advocate of upgrading the quality of art in illustration and advertising. In 1935, his book elaborating his theories of art, A Philosphy of Esthetics, was published, and in 1957, he completed his book Figure Drawing, published by Watson-Guptill.Nichols, succeeding Iowa artist Grant Wood, was art editor of the Encyclopedia Britannica from 1942 to 1948, and in 1930-40, served as Carnegie visiting professor to the University of Illinois. As an early champion of good art in advertising and illustration, he created artwork for direct-mail industrial advertising in the 1930s and 40s. Nichols studied at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, the Art Institute of Chicago with Carl Werntz, and with Joseph Binder in Vienna. During his career, he had eighteen solo exhibitions and exhibited in more than eighty regional and national exhibitions.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Apr. 16, 2026
DALE WILLIAM NICHOLS, AMERICAN 1904–1995, UNTITLED (BEACH), Watercolor on paper, Sight: 16 3/4 x 11 in. (42.5 x 27.9 cm.), Frame: 26 1/8 x 19 1/8 in. (66.4 x 48.6 cm.)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
DALE WILLIAM NICHOLS AMERICAN, 1904–1995 UNTITLED (BEACH) Watercolor on paper Signed lower left: DALE NICHOLS
Potomack Company
Apr. 16, 2026
DALE WILLIAM NICHOLS (1904-1995). The Gathering Cloud. oil and pencil on ca
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
DALE WILLIAM NICHOLS (1904-1995). The Gathering Cloud. oil and pencil on canvas30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm.).
Christie's
Apr. 11, 2026
Dale Nichols "Untitled (Snow Tracks)"
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
c. 1950, Oil on canvas. Framed. 18 x 24 inches. Private collection, Madison, WI. Signed lower left
Kiechel Auction
Apr. 11, 2026
Dale Nichols "Cowboys of the World: India"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
1951, Oil on panel. Cover for The Morrell Magazine March, 1951 Original painting commissioned by John Morrell & Co for use on calendar. 14 x 16 inches. Signed lower right
Kiechel Auction
Apr. 11, 2026
Dale Nichols "Cowboys of the World: Tibet"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
1951, Oil on panel. Cover for The Morrell Magazine April 1951 Original painting commissioned by John Morrell & Co. for use on calendar. 14 x 16 inches. Signed lower left "Dale Nichols"
Kiechel Auction
Apr. 11, 2026
Dale Nichols "Partners"
Est: $400 - $600
1950, Lithograph. 9.50 x 13.10 inches. Signed in the lower right margin "Dale Nichols"
Kiechel Auction
Mar. 21, 2026
Dale Nichols Watercolor, Arizona Church.
Est: $300 - $600
Artist(s): Dale William Nichols (American, 1904-1995). Medium: Watercolor and graphite on paper. Signature(s): Signed and dated from 1953, lower right. Paperwork/Provenance: Attached en verso are labels from Owings-Dewey FIne Art, Kiechel Fine Art, Zaplin-Lampert, and a previous sale tag from Santa Fe Auctions. Condition: Signs of toning and minor foxing visible (upper right). Gilt loss to the frame. Measurement(s): 14 1/2" x 10 1/2" (sight), 21" x 24 1/2" (frame). In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Mar. 14, 2026
Dale William Nichols, Chicago, IL (1904-1995), Grain Elevator, 1945, lithograph, from an edition of 250, Published by Associated American Artists
Est: $500 - $700
Dale William Nichols Chicago, IL, (1904-1995) Grain Elevator, 1945 lithograph, from an edition of 250, Published by Associated American Artists signed in pencil lower margin, unframed Provenance: The Estate of John Wehmer, St. Louis
Link Auction Galleries
Mar. 08, 2026
Dale Nichols (1904 - 1995) "The Hunter"
Est: $300 - $500
Dale Nichols (American, 1904 - 1995) "The Hunter" Color Lithograph. Signed in the plate lower right. Image Size: 9.25 x 12.25 in. Overall Framed Size: 15.75 x 19.75 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
Feb. 24, 2026
Dale William Nichols (American 1904-1995), Portrait of a Mayan Chief, Oil on Linen, Signed l.r., Frame: 33 x 27 in. (83.8 x 68.6 cm.)
Est: $100 - $200
Dale William Nichols (American 1904-1995), Portrait of a Mayan Chief, Oil on Linen, Signed l.r.,
Weschler's
Feb. 01, 2026
Dale Nichols (NE,IL,AZ,1904-1995) oil painting
Est: $625 - $800
ARTIST: Dale William Nichols (Nebraska, Illinois, Arizona, 1904 - 1995) NAME: Indian Man YEAR: 1974 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 40 x 30 inches / 101 x 76 cm FRAME SIZE: 42 x 32 inches / 106 x 81 cm SIGNATURE: lower right LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120423 US SHIPPING: $269 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Artist, printmaker, illustrator, watercolorist, designer, writer and lecturer, Dale Nichols did paintings that reflected his rural background of Nebraska where he was born in David City, a small town. Although he did much sketching outdoors, most of his paintings were completed in his studio and often included "numerology, magic squares and psychic symbols." (Zellman 912) His painting The End of the Hunt (undated) won the Hearst Award at a 1930s exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago.In the 1960s, he traveled to Guatemala where he was much impressed by the lushness of the landscape and the Spanish and Mayan's culture. These interests were also reflected in his artwork.As a commercial artist, Nichols was an advocate of upgrading the quality of art in illustration and advertising. In 1935, his book elaborating his theories of art, A Philosphy of Esthetics, was published, and in 1957, he completed his book Figure Drawing, published by Watson-Guptill.Nichols, succeeding Iowa artist Grant Wood, was art editor of the Encyclopedia Britannica from 1942 to 1948, and in 1930-40, served as Carnegie visiting professor to the University of Illinois. As an early champion of good art in advertising and illustration, he created artwork for direct-mail industrial advertising in the 1930s and 40s. Nichols studied at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, the Art Institute of Chicago with Carl Werntz, and with Joseph Binder in Vienna. During his career, he had eighteen solo exhibitions and exhibited in more than eighty regional and national exhibitions.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Nov. 21, 2025
Dale William Nichols, American/Nebraska 1904-1995, "Day's End", pastel and graphite on rice paper
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Dale William Nichols American/Nebraska, 1904-1995 "Day's End" pastel and graphite on rice paper unsigned, inscribed with provenance in margin, "Nadic Arts, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi" gallery label, artist biography and handwritten note with provenance and original artist and title sticker on preserved prior backing paper on current backing paper, framed. Provenance: Gifted by the artist to James Berry; Mrs. Eddie Oliver, 1962; Private Collection, New Orleans, LA, 1970.
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 19, 2025
**Dale William Nichols
Est: $10,000 - $20,000
**Dale William Nichols (Nabraska, 1904-1995) WINTER MAIL CALL oil on canvas, framed, signed & dated 1945 H30" W22" Provenance: Sotheby's-New York (1 Feb 1990, Lot 197) Florida estate
Charlton Hall
Nov. 02, 2025
Dale Nichols (NE,IL,AZ,1904-1995) oil painting
Est: $675 - $850
ARTIST: Dale William Nichols (Nebraska, Illinois, Arizona, 1904 - 1995) NAME: Indian Man YEAR: 1974 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 40 x 30 inches / 101 x 76 cm FRAME SIZE: 42 x 32 inches / 106 x 81 cm SIGNATURE: lower right LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120423 US SHIPPING: $269 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Artist, printmaker, illustrator, watercolorist, designer, writer and lecturer, Dale Nichols did paintings that reflected his rural background of Nebraska where he was born in David City, a small town. Although he did much sketching outdoors, most of his paintings were completed in his studio and often included "numerology, magic squares and psychic symbols." (Zellman 912) His painting The End of the Hunt (undated) won the Hearst Award at a 1930s exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago.In the 1960s, he traveled to Guatemala where he was much impressed by the lushness of the landscape and the Spanish and Mayan's culture. These interests were also reflected in his artwork.As a commercial artist, Nichols was an advocate of upgrading the quality of art in illustration and advertising. In 1935, his book elaborating his theories of art, A Philosphy of Esthetics, was published, and in 1957, he completed his book Figure Drawing, published by Watson-Guptill.Nichols, succeeding Iowa artist Grant Wood, was art editor of the Encyclopedia Britannica from 1942 to 1948, and in 1930-40, served as Carnegie visiting professor to the University of Illinois. As an early champion of good art in advertising and illustration, he created artwork for direct-mail industrial advertising in the 1930s and 40s. Nichols studied at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, the Art Institute of Chicago with Carl Werntz, and with Joseph Binder in Vienna. During his career, he had eighteen solo exhibitions and exhibited in more than eighty regional and national exhibitions.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Oct. 30, 2025
DALE WILLIAM NICHOLS, AMERICAN 1904-1995, VIEW OF QUEBEC, Graphite on paper, Sheet: 10 x 14 1/4 in. (25.4 x 36.2 cm.)
Est: $75 - $125
DALE WILLIAM NICHOLS AMERICAN, 1904-1995 VIEW OF QUEBEC Graphite on paper Lower right signed, located and dated: Dale Nichols Quebec '34, unframed Catalogue note: Active in Nebraska and Illinois.
Potomack Company
Oct. 19, 2025
Dale William Nichols (1904 - 1995) Vintage American Guatemalan Mayan Ruins Mixed Media Artwork
Est: $600 - $1,500
Antique American artwork. Mixed Media on Linen. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 29 by 29 inches overall, and 23 by 23 painting alone. 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 $100 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 delivery to NYC and Brooklyn available as well. Thank you and good luck.
Curated Gallery Auctions
Oct. 07, 2025
Dale Nichols (1904-1995), "Grain Elevator," 1945
Est: $200 - $300
Dale Nichols (1904-1995) "Grain Elevator," 1945 Lithograph on paper From the edition of 250 Signed in pencil in the lower margin, at right: Dale Nichols; American Artists Association, New York, pub.
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 20, 2025
Dale Nichols (American, 1904-1995) lithograph
Est: $400 - $700
Grain Elevator lithograph, 1945, signed in pencil, AAA edition of 250. 9 3/8 x 12 3/8"
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Aug. 10, 2025
Dale Nichols (NE,IL,AZ,1904-1995) oil painting
Est: $675 - $850
ARTIST: Dale William Nichols (Nebraska, Illinois, Arizona, 1904 - 1995) NAME: Indian Man YEAR: 1974 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 40 x 30 inches / 101 x 76 cm FRAME SIZE: 42 x 32 inches / 106 x 81 cm SIGNATURE: lower right LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120423 US SHIPPING: $269 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Artist, printmaker, illustrator, watercolorist, designer, writer and lecturer, Dale Nichols did paintings that reflected his rural background of Nebraska where he was born in David City, a small town. Although he did much sketching outdoors, most of his paintings were completed in his studio and often included "numerology, magic squares and psychic symbols." (Zellman 912) His painting The End of the Hunt (undated) won the Hearst Award at a 1930s exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago.In the 1960s, he traveled to Guatemala where he was much impressed by the lushness of the landscape and the Spanish and Mayan's culture. These interests were also reflected in his artwork.As a commercial artist, Nichols was an advocate of upgrading the quality of art in illustration and advertising. In 1935, his book elaborating his theories of art, A Philosphy of Esthetics, was published, and in 1957, he completed his book Figure Drawing, published by Watson-Guptill.Nichols, succeeding Iowa artist Grant Wood, was art editor of the Encyclopedia Britannica from 1942 to 1948, and in 1930-40, served as Carnegie visiting professor to the University of Illinois. As an early champion of good art in advertising and illustration, he created artwork for direct-mail industrial advertising in the 1930s and 40s. Nichols studied at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, the Art Institute of Chicago with Carl Werntz, and with Joseph Binder in Vienna. During his career, he had eighteen solo exhibitions and exhibited in more than eighty regional and national exhibitions.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jul. 31, 2025
DALE NICHOLS 'THE GOLDEN HARVEST' 1948 LITHOGRAPH
Est: $400 - $600
Dale William Nichols (American, 1904-1995). "The Golden Harvest" - 1948, lithograph on paper, pencil signed to LR, edition of 250. Published by Associated American Artists, New York. Unframed. Provenance: Private Collection, Atlanta, GA. Approximate dimensions: image h. 7.75", w. 11.5"; sheet h. 10.5", w. 16".
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Jul. 17, 2025
Dale Nichols "Midwest Morning (Partners)"
Est: $600 - $800
1950, Lithograph.
Kiechel Auction
Jun. 27, 2025
DALE WILLIAM NICHOLS, AMERICAN, NEBRASKA, ILLINOIS 1904-1995, QUEBEC, Graphite on paper, Sheet: 10 x 14 1/4 in. (25.4 x 36.2 cm.)
Est: $150 - $250
DALE WILLIAM NICHOLS AMERICAN, NEBRASKA, ILLINOIS, 1904-1995 QUEBEC Graphite on paper Lower right signed, located and dated: Dale Nichols Quebec '34 Unframed
Potomack Company
Jun. 08, 2025
Dale Nichols, American (1904-1995), Lithograph
Est: $300 - $600
Dale Nichols, American (1904-1995), Lithograph, "Company For Supper". Pencil Signed Lower Right. Along w/ More Info on the Verso. In Original Frame Under Glass. Has Not Been Examined Out of Frame. Condition: Generally Very Good w/ Some Yellowing Due to Age. Dimensions: Sight L-14" x W-10". Frame L-19.5" x W-15.5". Provenance: From a Long Island, NY Home. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS. We STRONGLY encourage using our preferred shippers instead of LiveAuctioneers integrated LiveShipping service.
World Auction Gallery
Jun. 03, 2025
Dale William Nichols (1904-1995), Saguaro cacti in an Arizona landscape, 1944
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Dale William Nichols (1904-1995) Saguaro cacti in an Arizona landscape, 1944 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right: Dale Nichols 1944
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 25, 2025
Dale Nichols (NE,IL,AZ,1904-1995) oil painting
Est: $675 - $850
ARTIST: Dale William Nichols (Nebraska, Illinois, Arizona, 1904 - 1995) NAME: Indian Man YEAR: 1974 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 40 x 30 inches / 101 x 76 cm FRAME SIZE: 42 x 32 inches / 106 x 81 cm SIGNATURE: lower right LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120423 US SHIPPING: $269 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Artist, printmaker, illustrator, watercolorist, designer, writer and lecturer, Dale Nichols did paintings that reflected his rural background of Nebraska where he was born in David City, a small town. Although he did much sketching outdoors, most of his paintings were completed in his studio and often included "numerology, magic squares and psychic symbols." (Zellman 912) His painting The End of the Hunt (undated) won the Hearst Award at a 1930s exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago.In the 1960s, he traveled to Guatemala where he was much impressed by the lushness of the landscape and the Spanish and Mayan's culture. These interests were also reflected in his artwork.As a commercial artist, Nichols was an advocate of upgrading the quality of art in illustration and advertising. In 1935, his book elaborating his theories of art, A Philosphy of Esthetics, was published, and in 1957, he completed his book Figure Drawing, published by Watson-Guptill.Nichols, succeeding Iowa artist Grant Wood, was art editor of the Encyclopedia Britannica from 1942 to 1948, and in 1930-40, served as Carnegie visiting professor to the University of Illinois. As an early champion of good art in advertising and illustration, he created artwork for direct-mail industrial advertising in the 1930s and 40s. Nichols studied at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, the Art Institute of Chicago with Carl Werntz, and with Joseph Binder in Vienna. During his career, he had eighteen solo exhibitions and exhibited in more than eighty regional and national exhibitions.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Apr. 25, 2025
DALE WILLIAM NICHOLS, AMERICAN, NEBRASKA, ILLINOIS 1904-1995, QUEBEC, Graphite on paper, Sheet: 10 x 14 1/4 in. (25.4 x 36.2 cm.)
Est: $300 - $500
DALE WILLIAM NICHOLS AMERICAN, NEBRASKA, ILLINOIS, 1904-1995 QUEBEC Graphite on paper Lower right signed, located and dated: Dale Nichols Quebec '34 Unframed
Potomack Company
Apr. 24, 2025
Dale Nichols "Sea Cliff"
Est: $400 - $600
Date unknown. Pastel on paper, Framed. Initialed lower right.
Kiechel Auction
Apr. 24, 2025
Dale Nichols "Bottle"
Est: $400 - $600
Date unknown. Pastel on paper, Framed. Initialed lower right.
Kiechel Auction
Apr. 24, 2025
Dale Nichols "Colorado Fisherman"
Est: $500 - $800
1959, Lithograph. Titled lower left, signed and dated lower right.
Kiechel Auction
Apr. 24, 2025
Dale Nichols "Company for Supper"
Est: $500 - $700
1949, Lithograph. Titled lower left, signed and dated lower right.
Kiechel Auction
Apr. 24, 2025
Dale Nichols "Companions"
Est: $700 - $900
1950, Lithograph. Titled lower left, Signed and dated lower right
Kiechel Auction
Apr. 24, 2025
Dale Nichols "Grain Elevator"
Est: $500 - $800
1942, Lithograph. Signed and dated lower right. Titled lower left
Kiechel Auction
Apr. 24, 2025
Dale Nichols "The Golden Harvest"
Est: $1,500 - $1,800
1959, Hand-colored lithograph. Signed lower right.
Kiechel Auction
Apr. 24, 2025
Dale Nichols "Back Yards"
Est: $18,000 - $22,000
1947, Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed and dated lower left
Kiechel Auction
Apr. 24, 2025
Dale Nichols "Fraidy Cat"
Est: $20,000 - $25,000
c. 1980, Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed lower left.
Kiechel Auction
Mar. 30, 2025
DALE NICHOLS (1904-1995) PENCIL SIGNED LITHOGRAPH
Est: $650 - $900
Dale William Nichols (1904-1995) Company for Supper 1948 The stone lithograph printed on Rives watermark paper is from an edition of 250 prints signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right. Image measures 10 x 14, sheet size 11.75 x 15.25, the frame is 18.5 x 22.25 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.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Mar. 30, 2025
DALE NICHOLS (1904-1995) GRAPHITE SKETCH ON PAPER
Est: $350 - $500
Dale William Nichols (1904-1995) Cabin Interior 1935 The archivally framed and matted work on paper is titled lower left, signed and dated lower right. Image measures 6.25 x 6.75 with a framed size of 19 x 19 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.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Mar. 30, 2025
DALE NICHOLS (1904-1995) 1935 GRAPHITE SKETCH ON PAPER
Est: $300 - $500
Dale William Nichols (1904-1995) Corner of Work-Shop 1935 The archivally framed and matted work on paper is titled lower left, signed and dated lower right. Image measures 7.5 x 7.75 with a framed size of 19.25 x 19.25 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.
Dirk Soulis Auctions