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Illustrator, Painter, Lithographer, Wood cutter, b. 1904 - d. 1995

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              • Dale William Nichols (American, 1904-1995), "Racing Home"sold
                Sep. 29, 2023

                Dale William Nichols (American, 1904-1995), "Racing Home"

                Est: $30,000 - $50,000

                Oil on canvas. Signed Dale Nichols (lower left).

                Cottone Auctions
              • Dale William Nichols (American, 1904 - 1995)sold
                Sep. 24, 2023

                Dale William Nichols (American, 1904 - 1995)

                Est: $200 - $400

                Dale William Nichols (American, 1904 - 1995) "A Wise Man, Monkey in a Box". Oil on linen, laid on board. Signed and dated 1976 lower right. Sight Size: 23 x 29 in. Overall Framed Size: 32 x 37 in.

                Helmuth Stone
              • DALE NICHOLAS (American 1904-1995) A PAINTING, "Evening at Lake Atitlan," 1971sold
                Sep. 23, 2023

                DALE NICHOLAS (American 1904-1995) A PAINTING, "Evening at Lake Atitlan," 1971

                Est: $6,000 - $8,000

                DALE NICHOLAS (American 1904-1995) A PAINTING, "Evening at Lake Atitlan," 1971, oil on canvas, signed L/R, "Dale Nichols," also titled, signed, and dated on reverse, "EVENING / AT / LAKE ATITLAN / by / Dale Nichols / 1971;" 16" x 20", framed 20" x 24".

                Simpson Galleries, LLC
              • Dale Nichols (NE,IL,AZ,1904-1995) oil paintingsold
                Aug. 20, 2023

                Dale Nichols (NE,IL,AZ,1904-1995) oil painting

                Est: $750 - $1,000

                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 CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120423 US Shipping $149 + 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
              • Red #1sold
                Jul. 20, 2023

                Red #1

                Est: $40,000 - $60,000

                Dale Nichols 1904 - 1995 Red #1 signed Dale Nichols and dated 1937 (lower right); signed © Dale Nichols (on the reverse); titled (on the stretcher) oil on canvas 24 by 30 in. 61 by 76.2 cm. Executed in 1937.

                Sotheby's
              • Starssold
                Jul. 20, 2023

                Stars

                Est: $6,000 - $8,000

                Dale Nichols 1904 - 1995 Stars signed Dale Nichols and dated 1953 (lower right); signed Dale Nichols and titled (on the stretcher) oil on canvas 10 by 14 in. 25.4 by 35.6 cm. Executed in 1953.

                Sotheby's
              • Dale Nichols - Evening Star, 1984sold
                Jun. 29, 2023

                Dale Nichols - Evening Star, 1984

                Est: $30,000 - $50,000

                1984. Oil on canvas. Framed. Large scale Midwestern Winter Scene--Red Barn. Inscribed by artist on verso "I could not paint the hills nor flowers nor trees without reflecting me and Me in these. I would not paint the snow nor skies nor seas unless I gave to each what God decrees. credo of Dale Nichols".

                Kiechel Auction
              • Dale Nichols silkscreensold
                Jun. 03, 2023

                Dale Nichols silkscreen

                Est: $300 - $500

                Dale Nichols (1904-1995) ''The Hunter'' silkscreen in color, ca. 1940, signed in the image, published by Living American Artists. 9 1/8 x 12 1/8''

                Rachel Davis Fine Arts
              • Dale Nichols (NE,IL,AZ,1904-1995) oil paintingsold
                May. 14, 2023

                Dale Nichols (NE,IL,AZ,1904-1995) oil painting

                Est: $800 - $1,000

                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 CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120423 US Shipping $149 + 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
              • Attributed Dale William Nichols (1904 - 1995) Americansold
                Apr. 30, 2023

                Attributed Dale William Nichols (1904 - 1995) American

                Est: $2,000 - $3,000

                Attributed Dale William Nichols (1904 - 1995) American Watercolor on Paper Measure 13"in H x 18 3/4"in W and 21"in H x 26 3/4"in W with frame Known for: Rural landscape painter, illustrator, educator Biography: Born in David City, Nebraska, Dale Nichols studied at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, the Art Institute of Chicago with Carl Werntz, and with Joseph Binder in Vienna. An artist, printmaker, illustrator, watercolorist, designer, writer and lecturer, Dale Nichols was art editor of the "Encyclopedia Britannica" from 1942 to 1948, and in 1930-40, and served as Carnegie visiting professor to the University of Illinois. He was also an early champion of good art in advertising and illustration, and he created artwork for direct-mail industrial advertising in the 1930s and 40s. His Nebraska background was the inspiration for his rural landscapes.

                Coral Gables Auction
              • Dale Nichols. American. Winter farmyard scene with figures bringing back a freshly felled Christmas tree being greeted by another figure and dog. Fine quality. Circa late 1950s/1960s. Oil on canvas. Signed lower left....sold
                Apr. 30, 2023

                Dale Nichols. American. Winter farmyard scene with figures bringing back a freshly felled Christmas tree being greeted by another figure and dog. Fine quality. Circa late 1950s/1960s. Oil on canvas. Signed lower left....

                Est: $25,000 - $35,000

                Dale Nichols. American. Winter farmyard scene with figures bringing back a freshly felled Christmas tree being greeted by another figure and dog. Fine quality. Circa late 1950s/1960s. Oil on canvas. Signed lower left. Framed. Sight: 24.5 x 30.5in. Overall: 29 x 35.5in. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Cole Sartore of the Lincoln Art Company.

                Tremont Auctions
              • DALE NICHOLS, American (1904-1995), First Snow / Last Load, oil on canvas, 30 x 40 inchessold
                Apr. 27, 2023

                DALE NICHOLS, American (1904-1995), First Snow / Last Load, oil on canvas, 30 x 40 inches

                Est: $30,000 - $50,000

                DALE NICHOLS American, (1904-1995) First Snow / Last Load oil on canvas signed lower right "DALE NICHOLS"

                Shannon's
              • Dale Nichols - Arizona Church, 1953sold
                Mar. 22, 2023

                Dale Nichols - Arizona Church, 1953

                Est: $2,500 - $3,500

                1953. Watercolor. Good condition.

                Kiechel Auction
              • Dale William NICHOLS: "The Hunter"sold
                Feb. 25, 2023

                Dale William NICHOLS: "The Hunter"

                Est: $400 - $500

                Dale William NICHOLS (1904-1995): "The Hunter". Color screenprint on wove paper. Signed in the image. Image size: 12 1/8 x 9 1/8 inches.

                Armstrong Fine Art
              • DALE NICHOLS LITHOGRAPHsold
                Feb. 21, 2023

                DALE NICHOLS LITHOGRAPH

                Est: $400 - $600

                DALE NICHOLS (Nebraska/Illinois/Arizona, 1904-1995) lithograph, "The Mountains," 1958. Pencil signed, published by Associated American Artists, with publisher card, 9.25" x 13.25" (image), unframed.

                O'Gallerie
              • Dale Nichols (NE,IL,AZ,1904-1995) oil paintingsold
                Feb. 12, 2023

                Dale Nichols (NE,IL,AZ,1904-1995) oil painting

                Est: $850 - $1,050

                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 CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120423 US Shipping $149 + 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
              • Dale Nichols lithographsold
                Feb. 04, 2023

                Dale Nichols lithograph

                Est: $400 - $700

                Dale Nichols (American 1904-1995) ''The Mountain'' (AAA 1958.013) lithograph, 1958, signed in pencil, AAA edition of 250, collector's stamp (ink) and 2 ink pen marks verso otherwise, good condition. 9 15/16 x 13 1/4''

                Rachel Davis Fine Arts
              • Dale Nichols (American, 1904-1995) Winter in the Countrysold
                Dec. 15, 2022

                Dale Nichols (American, 1904-1995) Winter in the Country

                Est: $600 - $800

                Dale Nichols (American, 1904-1995) Winter in the Country lithograph signed in pencil 9 1/2 x 12 1/4 inches.

                Hindman
              • Dale Nichols (1904-1995) The Visit (Barn in Winter) 30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm.) (Painted circa 1945-55.)sold
                Nov. 17, 2022

                Dale Nichols (1904-1995) The Visit (Barn in Winter) 30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm.) (Painted circa 1945-55.)

                Est: $60,000 - $80,000

                Dale Nichols (1904-1995) The Visit (Barn in Winter) signed 'DALE NICHOLS' lower right oil on canvas 30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm.) Painted circa 1945-55.

                Bonhams
              • Dale Nichols, The Mountain (Fishing by a Bridge)sold
                Nov. 16, 2022

                Dale Nichols, The Mountain (Fishing by a Bridge)

                Est: $400 - $600

                Dale Nichols The Mountain (Fishing by a Bridge) 1958 lithograph image: 9.375 h × 13.25 w in (24 × 34 cm) sheet: 12.5 h × 16.5 w in (32 × 42 cm) This work is from the edition of 250 published by Associated American Artists, New York. Stamped to mat verso 'Harco Gallery'. Provenance: Harco Gallery, Columbia, MO | Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

                Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
              • Dale Nichols, Midwest Morningsold
                Nov. 16, 2022

                Dale Nichols, Midwest Morning

                Est: $400 - $600

                Dale Nichols Midwest Morning 1940 lithograph image: 9.625 h × 12.375 w in (24 × 31 cm) sheet: 12.125 h × 15.875 w in (31 × 40 cm) Signed to lower right margin 'Dale Nichols'. This work is from the edition of 250 published by Associated American Artists, New York. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

                Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
              • Dale Nichols, Company for Suppersold
                Nov. 16, 2022

                Dale Nichols, Company for Supper

                Est: $400 - $600

                Dale Nichols Company for Supper 1940 lithograph on Rives image: 9.5 h × 13.5 w in (24 × 34 cm) sheet: 12.125 h × 16.125 w in (31 × 41 cm) Signed to lower right margin 'Dale Nichols'. This work is from the edition of 250 published by Associated American Artists, New York. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

                Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
              • Dale Nichols (NE,IL,AZ,1904-1995) oil paintingsold
                Nov. 13, 2022

                Dale Nichols (NE,IL,AZ,1904-1995) oil painting

                Est: $900 - $1,100

                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 CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120423 US Shipping $149 + 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
              • DALE NICHOLS, American (1904-1995), "Going to the Barn", oil on canvas, 30 x 40 inchessold
                Oct. 27, 2022

                DALE NICHOLS, American (1904-1995), "Going to the Barn", oil on canvas, 30 x 40 inches

                Est: $30,000 - $50,000

                DALE NICHOLS American, (1904-1995) "Going to the Barn" oil on canvas signed lower left "Dale Nichols", titled on the stretcher

                Shannon's
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