Elsie Payne Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Elsie Payne Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 25, 2026
Elsie Palmer Payne (American, 1884-1971) California Cottage
Est: $800 - $1,200
Elsie Palmer Payne (American, 1884-1971) California Cottage gouache on paper laid to board signed Elsie Palmer Payne (lower left) 8 3/4 x 8 7/8 inches. This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Freeman’s
Oct. 07, 2025
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971), Seascape with rolling clouds
Est: $200 - $300
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971) Seascape with rolling clouds Gouache on board Signed lower right: Elsie Palmer Payne
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 29, 2025
Elsie Palmer Payne Bronze Sculpture, Seated Musician
Est: $200 - $800
Bronze sculpture by American artist Elsie Palmer Payne (18841971), depicting a seated figure wearing a brimmed hat and holding a stringed instrument, rendered in an expressive, modernist style. The piece is cast in dark patinated bronze with green highlights and textured surface detailing. Signed Palmer Payne on the reverse and inscribed with edition number 12/50 along the base. Additional markings include MBC and ELSIE on the base. A rare example of Paynes sculptural work, reflecting her sensitivity to human form and gesture. Measures 4.25"L x 5.25"H. Artist: Elsie Palmer Payne (1884 1971) Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See Description
Lion and Unicorn
May. 29, 2025
Elsie Palmer Payne Bronze Sculpture, Seated Man
Est: $200 - $800
Limited edition bronze sculpture by American artist Elsie Palmer Payne (18841971), depicting a contemplative man seated on a chest with one arm resting on his leg. Rendered in a textured and expressive style, the figure evokes a narrative of quiet strength and solitude. The piece is signed ELSIE PALMER PAYNE along the base and marked with the edition number 18/50. It also bears a foundry or casting mark, MBC, and displays a natural dark patina with hints of verdigris. Payne, recognized for her contributions to California art. Measures 7.75"L x 8.25"H. Artist: Elsie Palmer Payne (American, 1884 - 1971) Issued: 1921 Dimensions: See Description
Lion and Unicorn
May. 29, 2025
Elsie Palmer Payne Bronze Sculpture
Est: $200 - $800
Expressive bronze sculpture by American artist Elsie Palmer Payne (18841971), featuring a stylized figure grasping a vessel. The dynamic form reflects Paynes sensitivity to human gesture and movement, with subtle green patination adding depth to the textured surface. The piece is signed with incised initials EPP and marked as number 18 from a limited edition of 50. Additional markings include the initials MBC. Payne, primarily known for her paintings, created only a limited number of bronzes, making this a rare and collectible example of her sculptural work. Measures 4.5"H. Artist: Elsie Palmer Payne (1884 1971) Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See Description
Lion and Unicorn
May. 11, 2025
Elsie Palmer Payne Bronze Sculpture, Seated Musician
Est: $200 - $800
Bronze sculpture by American artist Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971), depicting a seated figure wearing a brimmed hat and holding a stringed instrument, rendered in an expressive, modernist style. The piece is cast in dark patinated bronze with green highlights and textured surface detailing. Signed Palmer Payne on the reverse and inscribed with edition number 12/50 along the base. Additional markings include MBC and ELSIE on the base. A rare example of Paynes sculptural work, reflecting her sensitivity to human form and gesture. Measures 4.25"L x 5.25"H. Artist: Elsie Palmer Payne (1884 - 1971) Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See Description
Lion and Unicorn
May. 11, 2025
Elsie Palmer Payne Bronze Sculpture, Seated Man
Est: $200 - $800
Limited edition bronze sculpture by American artist Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971), depicting a contemplative man seated on a chest with one arm resting on his leg. Rendered in a textured and expressive style, the figure evokes a narrative of quiet strength and solitude. The piece is signed ELSIE PALMER PAYNE along the base and marked with the edition number 18/50. It also bears a foundry or casting mark, MBC, and displays a natural dark patina with hints of verdigris. Payne, recognized for her contributions to California art. Measures 7.75"L x 8.25"H. Artist: Elsie Palmer Payne (American, 1884 - 1971) Issued: 1921 Dimensions: See Description
Lion and Unicorn
May. 11, 2025
Elsie Palmer Payne Bronze Sculpture
Est: $200 - $800
Expressive bronze sculpture by American artist Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971), featuring a stylized figure grasping a vessel. The dynamic form reflects Paynes sensitivity to human gesture and movement, with subtle green patination adding depth to the textured surface. The piece is signed with incised initials EPP and marked as number 18 from a limited edition of 50. Additional markings include the initials MBC. Payne, primarily known for her paintings, created only a limited number of bronzes, making this a rare and collectible example of her sculptural work. Measures 4.5"H. Artist: Elsie Palmer Payne (1884 - 1971) Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See Description
Lion and Unicorn
Mar. 11, 2025
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971), Brittany market scene
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971) Brittany market scene Gouache on paper Signed lower right: Elsie Palmer Payne
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 12, 2024
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971), "Monte Carlo - from the Old Cornisch [sic] Rd."
Est: $800 - $1,200
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971) "Monte Carlo - from the Old Cornisch [sic] Rd." Gouache on paper mounted to board, as issued Signed lower right, and again in pencil on the board directly below the image at right: Elsie Palmer Payne; titled in pencil on the board directly below the image at left
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 12, 2024
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971), California landscape with figures and wagon
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971) California landscape with figures and wagon Gouache on paper Signed lower right: Elsie Palmer Payne
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 12, 2024
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971), Neighborhood mailboxes
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971) Neighborhood mailboxes Oil on canvas laid to canvas Signed lower left: Elsie Palmer Payne
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 06, 2024
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971): Portrait of a Japanese Girl
Est: $300 - $500
Elsie Palmer Payne 1884-1971 Portrait of a Japanese Girl gouache on paper signed lower right
Abell Auction
Oct. 29, 2024
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971), Market scene in Brittany
Est: $600 - $800
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971) Market scene in Brittany Gouache and watercolor on paper mounted to a board mount Signed lower right: Elsie Palmer Payne
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 21, 2024
Elsie Palmer Payne (American, 1884-1971) 'Irish Elegance' Oil on Board
Est: $400 - $600
Elsie Palmer Payne (American, 1884-1971) 'Irish Elegance' Oil on Board Undated, signed lower right, depicting a floral still life, in a gold-tone gesso frame Property from: a Private Estate, Evanston, Illinois Category: Fine Art > Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 12:43 pm CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: January 9, 2024, 11:07 am
Leonard Auction
Nov. 14, 2023
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971), "Roma," Oil on canvas laid to canvas, 23" H x 28" W
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971) "Roma" Oil on canvas laid to canvas Signed lower right: Elsie Palmer Payne; titled on the frame's backing board
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 08, 2023
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971) Hillside Homes sight 18 x 20 1/2 in. framed 28 x 31 3/4 in.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971) Hillside Homes signed 'Elsie Palmer Payne' (lower right) and titled on an artist's label (on the reverse) gouache on paper sight 18 x 20 1/2 in. framed 28 x 31 3/4 in.
Bonhams
Jul. 18, 2023
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971), "Covered Sidewalk, Mariposa," Watercolor on paper, Sight: 13.5" H x 11.25" W
Est: $800 - $1,200
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971) "Covered Sidewalk, Mariposa" Watercolor on paper Signed lower left: Elsie Palmer Payne; titled on a label affixed to the frame's backing paper
John Moran Auctioneers
Feb. 07, 2023
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971) The Fountain sight 9 x 11 in. framed 18 x 20 in.
Est: $600 - $800
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971) The Fountain signed ' Elsie Palmer Payne' (lower right) gouache on paper sight 9 x 11 in. framed 18 x 20 in.
Bonhams
Feb. 07, 2023
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971) Old Chinatown, Los Angeles sight 13 x 14 in. framed 24 x 26 in.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971) Old Chinatown, Los Angeles signed 'Elsie Palmer Payne' (lower left) gouache on paper sight 13 x 14 in. framed 24 x 26 in.
Bonhams
Feb. 07, 2023
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971) A View of Old Chinatown sight 16 x 14 in. framed 26 x 24 in.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971) A View of Old Chinatown signed 'Elsie Palmer Payne' (lower right) gouache on paper sight 16 x 14 in. framed 26 x 24 in.
Bonhams
Oct. 13, 2022
ELSIE PALMER PAYNE (1884-1971): BRITTANY FISHERMAN
Est: $400 - $600
circa 1923; oil on board; signed lower right and with estate certification signed by Evelyn Payne Hatcher verso; Provenance: Property from the estate of Dewitt C. McCall III; 16 x 12 inches; 23 1/2 x 19 1/2 inches frame
Abell Auction
Apr. 29, 2022
ELSIE PALMER PAYNE LIDDED BRONZE BOX
Est: $250 - $350
8.5" tall. Born on September 9, 1884, in San Antonio, Texas. Died on June 17, 1971, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Elsie Palmer was born on September 9, 1884, in San Antonio, Texas. She was the daughter of English immigrants.
Davis Brothers Auction
Jan. 08, 2022
Elsie Palmer Payne (American, 1884-1971)
Est: $400 - $600
Elsie Palmer Payne (American, 1884-1971) Southwest Baskets oil on canvas signed lower left 25 x 29 inches (frame) 19 1/2 x 23 1/2 inches (sight)
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Jul. 15, 2021
ELSIE PALMER PAYNE (1884 - 1971): FLORAL STILL LIFE
Est: $400 - $600
oil on board; signed lower right; 20 x 24 inches; 23 x 27 inches frame
Abell Auction
Apr. 15, 2021
ELSIE PALMER PAYNE (1884 - 1971): "MCARTHUR PARK, LOS ANGELES"
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
watercolor on paper signed lower right 17 x 14 inches
Abell Auction
Feb. 25, 2021
ELSIE PALMER PAYNE (1884 - 1971): "SUMMER HOGAN NAVAJO"
Est: $800 - $1,200
gouache, signed lower right, titled lower right 25 1/2 x 30 inches
Abell Auction
Dec. 03, 2020
ELSIE PALMER PAYNE (1884 - 1971): GROUP OF BRONZE FIGURES
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
each signed comprising three identical figures depicting a man seated on a chest, each dated 1921 (one inscribed "Proof", one numbered 22/50, and one numbered 24/50) (each 7 1/2 inches wide; 8 1/4 inches high); one depicting a woman kneeling before a lidded chest, numbered 22/50 and inscribed "MBC" (7 inches wide; 8 1/2 inches high); two identical figures depicting a man with an oil jar (one numbered 25/50, the other inscribed "proof") (each 4 3/4 inches high); and one depicting a seated woman with a guitar, inscribed "Proof" and "MBC" (5 inches wide; 5 1/4 inches high) [7 pieces]
Abell Auction
Oct. 22, 2020
ELSIE PHILIPPA PALMER PAYNE (1884-1971): "MCARTHUR PARK, LOS ANGELES"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
watercolor, signed lower right Provenance: with gallery label verso from California Paintings, Beverly Hills, CA 17 x 15 inches; frame: 26 x 24 inches
Abell Auction
Oct. 20, 2020
Elsie Palmer Payne, (1884-1971, Hollywood, CA), "Lace Makers, Chioggia", Gouache on paper laid to card under glass, Sight: 11" H x 14"
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971, Hollywood, CA) "Lace Makers, Chioggia" Gouache on paper laid to card under glass Signed lower left: Elsie Palmer Payne, titled on a gallery card affixed to the stretcher Sight: 11" H x 14" W; Sheet: 12" H x 14.5" W Provenance: Estate of Dewitt McCall III, Los Alamitos, CA
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 20, 2020
Elsie Palmer Payne, (1884-1971, Los Angeles, CA), "Brittany Market", Gouache on paper under glass, Sight: 11.25" H x 14" W
Est: $800 - $1,200
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971, Los Angeles, CA) "Brittany Market" Gouache on paper under glass Signed lower right: Elsie Palmer Payne, titled on a card affixed to the backing paper Sight: 11.25" H x 14" W Provenance: Estate of Dewitt McCall III, Los Alamitos, CA
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 29, 2020
Elsie Palmer Payne, (1884-1971, Los Angeles, CA), "Summer Hogan - (Navajo)," 1948, Mixed media on paper under glass, 25" H x 30" W
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971, Los Angeles, CA) "Summer Hogan - (Navajo)," 1948 Mixed media on paper under glass Signed lower right: Elsie Palmer Payne, titled lower left, initialed and dated verso: EPP / 48 25" H x 30" W Provenance: Estate of Dewitt McCall III, Los Alamitos, CA
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 24, 2020
Elsie Palmer Payne, (1884-1971, Los Angeles, CA), "Petunias, Fuchsias & Daisies", Oil on canvas laid to waxed canvas, 24" H x 20" W
Est: $400 - $600
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971, Los Angeles, CA) "Petunias, Fuchsias & Daisies" Oil on canvas laid to waxed canvas Signed lower right: Elsie Palmer Payne, titled on an artist's studio label affixed to the backing board 24" H x 20" W Provenance: Petersen Galleries, Beverly Hills, CA Sold, John Moran Auctioneers, February 12, 2002, Lot 57
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 07, 2020
ELSIE PALMER PAYNE: "SUNSHINE & FLOWERS"
Est: $600 - $800
oil on board signed lower left and titled verso 16 x 20 inches
Abell Auction
Mar. 01, 2020
ELSIE PALMER PAYNE: "SNOW TOPPED MOUNTAINS"
Est: $600 - $800
gouache on paper signed lower right Provenance: The Douglas & Eunice Goodan Living Trust 14 x 15 inches
Abell Auction
Jan. 26, 2020
Elsie Palmer Payne, (1884-1971 Los Angeles, CA), "Petunias, Fuchsias & Daisies", Oil on canvas laid to waxed canvas, 24" H x 20" W
Est: $800 - $1,200
Signed lower right: Elsie Palmer Payne, titled on an artist's studio label affixed to the backing board
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 03, 2019
Elsie Palmer Payne, (1884-1971 Minneapolis, MN), A collection of small gouache works (two pieces), photographs (two pieces) and other r
Est: $600 - $900
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971 Minneapolis, MN) A collection of small gouache works (two pieces), photographs (two pieces) and other related paper ephemera Gouache on paper laid to paper Gouache works: Signed lower right: Elsie Palmer Payne; Larger Photograph: Signed, dated and inscribed lower right: To the Chenowith's with love, Christmas 1913, Elsie Payne Largest: 7.5" H x 4.25' W
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 03, 2019
Elsie Palmer Payne, (1884-1971 Los Angeles, CA), "Petunias, Fuchsias & Daisies", Oil on canvas laid to waxed canvas, 24" H x 20" W
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971 Los Angeles, CA) "Petunias, Fuchsias & Daisies" Oil on canvas laid to waxed canvas Signed lower right: Elsie Palmer Payne, titled on an artist's studio label affixed to the backing board 24" H x 20" W Provenance: Petersen Galleries, Beverly Hills, CA Sold, John Moran Auctioneers, February 12, 2002, Lot 57
John Moran Auctioneers
Aug. 06, 2019
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971) The Farmer's Market, No. 1 12 x 16in
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971) The Farmer's Market, No. 1 stamped with the estate signature 'ELSIE PALMER PAYNE.' (lower right) oil on canvasboard 12 x 16in Footnotes Provenance Petersen Galleries, Beverly Hills, California, 1989. Private collection, Southern California. Literature J. Stern, E. P. Hatcher, Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971), Beverly Hills, Petersen Galleries, 1990, no. 24, p. 43, 81, half page black and white illustration. The present work is one of at least two known versions of the original Los Angeles Farmer's Market painted by Elsie Payne. A copy of the monograph Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971) by Petersen Galleries accompanies the lot.
Bonhams
May. 19, 2019
Gouache, Elsie Payne
Est: $600 - $900
Elsie Philippa Palmer Payne (American, 1884-1971), Old Hulk, Cancameau, gouache, signed lower right, sight: 10"h x 7.5"w, overall (with frame): 15.25"h x 12.25"w. Provenance: Estate of Edan Milton Hughes (San Francisco, CA)
Clars Auctions
Oct. 23, 2018
Elsie Palmer Payne, (1884 - 1971 Los Angeles, CA), "The Harbor", Watercolor on paper under Plexiglas, Sight: 17.25" H x 14" W
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884 - 1971 Los Angeles, CA) "The Harbor" Watercolor on paper under Plexiglas Signed lower left: Elsie Palmer Payne, titled verso Sight: 17.25" H x 14" W Exhibitions: The Irvine Museum, Irvine, CA, "The Good Life: California Watercolors, 1930-1950", January 27 - May 16, 2009.
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 08, 2018
Listed Artist Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Evening landscape, gouache on paper by Elsie Palmer Payne, wife of Edgar Payne. Full biography available on askart.com
Randy Higbee Gallery
Jan. 23, 2018
Elsie Palmer Payne, (1884 - 1971 Los Angeles, CA), "Concarneau - Brittany", street scene with figures, Gouache on paper under glass, Si
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884 - 1971 Los Angeles, CA) "Concarneau - Brittany", street scene with figures Gouache on paper under glass Signed lower left: Elsie Palmer Payne, titled on a gallery label affixed to the backing paper verso Sight size: 9.5" H x 10.75" W Notes: A copy of the book "Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971)" by Jean Stern and Evelyn Payne Hatcher accompanies the lot. Framed size: 14.5" H x 15.75" W x 2" D.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 14, 2018
Elsie Payne Self Portrait Oil Painting
Est: $600 - $800
"Good News" signed "L. L. Elsie Palmer Payne", wife of famous California plein air artist Edgar Payne, has original gallery label, 24" x 18" sight, 30" x 24" with frame
Treasureseeker Auctions LLC
Aug. 01, 2017
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971) Monument Valley 16 x 20in overall: 23 1/4 x 27 1/4in
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971) Monument Valley signed 'ELSIE PALMER PAYNE' (lower left), titled on the artist's label (on the backing) oil on canvas affixed to board 16 x 20in overall: 23 1/4 x 27 1/4in
Bonhams
May. 23, 2017
Elsie Palmer Payne, (1884 - 1971 Los Angeles, CA), "The Harbor", figures on a boat, watercolor on paper under Plexiglas, sight size: 17
Est: $800 - $1,000
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884 - 1971 Los Angeles, CA) "The Harbor", figures on a boat watercolor on paper under Plexiglas signed lower left: Elsie Palmer Payne, titled and numbered verso: P-30 sight size: 17.5" H x 14.25" W Exhibitions: The Irvine Museum, Irvine, CA, "The Good Life: California Watercolors, 1930-1950", January 27 - May 16, 2009. Notes: Paper size: 18" H x 14.75" W; framed size: 27.5" H x 24.5" W x 1.5" D.
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 16, 2015
Elsie Palmer Payne (1884-1971) Oil Painting
Est: $200 - $400
Elsie Palmer Payne is a listed American artist. This desert scene with a large mountain and saguaro cactus is signed lower right and is 9" x 12". The painting is framed with approximate dimensions of 16.5" x 19.5" x 1.75". There is water damage to the frame's linen liner. The approximate dimensions of 2 lbs.
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
Nov. 17, 2014
ELSIE PALMER PAYNE (American, 1884-1971) Market, Alvara
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
ELSIE PALMER PAYNE (American, 1884-1971) Market, Alvara Street, Los Angeles Watercolor and gouache on paper laid on board 17-3/4 x 13-7/8 inches (45.1 x 35.2 cm) (sheet) Signed lower right: Elsie Palmer Payne
Heritage Auctions