Tonita Pena Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Tonita Pena Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 24, 2025
A Tonita Vigil (Quah Ah) Peña painting, circa 1930s
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Tonita Vigil (Quah Ah) Peña San Ildefonso Pueblo, (1893-1949), Untitled (line of dancers), circa 1940s, gouache on paper framed under glass, signed lower right, some toning to paper. sight: height 11 3/4in, width 19 7/8in
Bonhams
Aug. 13, 2024
Tonita Vigil [Quah Ah] Peña, San Ildefonso Eagle Dance Grouping, ca. 1930
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Tonita Vigil [Quah Ah] Peña (P'ohwhogeh Ówîngeh [San Ildefonso], 1893 - 1949) San Ildefonso Eagle Dance Grouping, ca. 1930 gouache on tan paper each signed lower right: [artist's cipher] / Quah Ah. / Tonita Peña
Santa Fe Art Auction
Feb. 21, 2024
Tonita Pena (Quah Ah) Ceremonial Painting
Est: $800 - $1,200
(San Ildefonso, 1895-1949) Ceremonial Dance or Procession, signed lower right "Quah Ah (cipher) Tonita Pena", gouache on card, 12 x 17-1/4 in.; dark finished wood frame, 13-1/4 x 18-1/2 in. Provenance: The Nichols Family Collection, Kansas
Brunk Auctions
Feb. 08, 2024
Tonita Vigil Peña [Quah Ah], Pueblo Dance Scene, ca. 1935
Est: $2,500 - $4,500
Tonita Vigil Peña [Quah Ah] (San Ildefonso, 1893 - 1949) Pueblo Dance Scene, ca. 1935 watercolor on paper signed lower right: Tonita Peña.
Santa Fe Art Auction
Nov. 15, 2023
Tonita Pena (Quah Ah) Dance Tempera Painting
Est: $800 - $1,600
Tonita Pena (Quah Ah) (San Ildefonso Pueblo, 1893-1949). Tempera on paper painting depicting a group of Native American Pueblo people dancing. Signed along the lower right.
Revere Auctions
Nov. 01, 2023
Attributed to Tonita Peña (San Ildefonso, 1893-1949) Untitled, circa 1930
Est: $800 - $1,200
Attributed to Tonita Peña (San Ildefonso, 1893-1949) Untitled, circa 1930 gouache on paper 9 x 17 3/4 inchescirca 1930 gouache on paper 9 x 17 3/4 inches
Hindman
Aug. 15, 2023
Tonita Vigil Peña [Quah Ah], Untitled (Deer Dancer), ca. 1940
Est: $700 - $1,000
Tonita Vigil Peña [Quah Ah] (San Ildefonso, 1893 - 1949) Untitled (Deer Dancer), ca. 1940 watercolor, ink on paper signed lower right: Quah Ah. / Tonita Peña.
Santa Fe Art Auction
Aug. 15, 2023
Tonita Vigil Pena (Quah Ah.), Untitled (Dancer) ca. 1930s
Est: $800 - $1,200
Tonita Vigil Peña [Quah Ah] (San Ildefonso, 1893 - 1949) Untitled (Dancer) ca. 1930s gouache on paper signed lower right: Quah Ah. [artist's cipher] Tonita Peña.
Santa Fe Art Auction
Aug. 15, 2023
Tonita Vigil Peña [Quah Ah], Untitled (Two Dancers)
Est: $700 - $1,000
Tonita Vigil Peña [Quah Ah] (San Ildefonso, 1893 - 1949) Untitled (Two Dancers) gouache on paper signed lower right (hidden by mat): To [ink stain] Pena
Santa Fe Art Auction
Jul. 21, 2023
Tonita Vigil Pena [Quah Ah], Untitled (Dancer)
Est: $600 - $900
Tonita Vigil Pena [Quah Ah] (1895 - 1949) Untitled (Dancer) watercolor on paper signed lower right: Quah Ah / Tonita Peña
Santa Fe Art Auction
Nov. 30, 2022
Tonita Peña (American Indian, 1893-1949) Moving Forward Watercolor, gouache, and
Est: $700 - $1,000
Tonita Peña (American Indian, 1893-1949) Moving Forward Watercolor, gouache, and pencil on paper 12-1/4 x 20-3/4 inches (31.1 x 52.7 cm) (sight) Signed lower right: Tonita Peña Property from the Collection of Jack B. Harrod, Jr. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Nov. 03, 2022
Tonita Vigil (Quah Ah) Pena American, 1895-1949 Two Works
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Tonita Vigil (Quah Ah) Pena American, 1895-1949 (i) Two Pueblo Dancers Signed Tonita Pena. (lr) Gouache and pencil on paper 8 1/2 x 11 inches (ii) Buffalo Dancer Signed Tonita Pena. (lr) and inscribed as titled on the reverse Gouache and pencil on paper 8 1/2 x 11 1/8 inches Provenance: Nadine Sachs, New York, circa. 1920 C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 09, 2022
Tonita Pena, Quah Ah (San Ildefonso, 1893-1949) untitled, dancer
Est: $500 - $700
Tonita Pena, Quah Ah (San Ildefonso, 1893-1949) untitled, dancer gouache on paper signed lower right Quah Ah / Tonita Pena (sight) 6 x 4 inches; (framed) 10-1/2 x 8-1/4 inches
Hindman
Aug. 13, 2022
Tonita Pena [Quah Ah], Untitled (Ceremonial)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Tonita Pena [Quah Ah] (San Ildefonso, 1895 - 1949) Untitled (Ceremonial) gouache on paper signed lower right: Quah Ah / [artist's cipher] / Tonita Peña
Santa Fe Art Auction
Aug. 13, 2022
Tonita Pena [Quah Ah], Untitled (Dancers)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Tonita Pena [Quah Ah] (San Ildefonso, 1893 - 1949) Untitled (Dancers) gouache on paper signed lower right: Quah Ah [artist's cipher] Tonita Pena
Santa Fe Art Auction
Feb. 05, 2022
Tonita Pena [Quah Ah], Hopi Dance, ca. 1920
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Tonita Pena [Quah Ah] (San Ildefonso, 1895 - 1949) Hopi Dance, ca. 1920 gouache on paper signed lower right: Tonita Pena.
Santa Fe Art Auction
Feb. 05, 2022
Tonita Pena [Quah Ah], Untitled (Buffalo Dance Processional), ca. 1920
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Tonita Pena [Quah Ah] (San Ildefonso, 1893 - 1949) Untitled (Buffalo Dance Processional), ca. 1920 gouache on paper signed lower right: Tonita Pena
Santa Fe Art Auction
Jul. 22, 2021
Tonita Pena Watercolor & Ink, 1920s
Est: $1,400 - $1,800
Tonita Vigil Pena (Native American, 1893-1949) whose Indian name was "Quah Ah" - watercolor and ink on paper - hand signed in black ink on the lower left corner - ca. 1920s to 1930s. A very special work by San Ildefonso Pueblo artist Tonita Pena, created in ink and watercolor and/or gouache. The subject is an indigenous dancer dressed in an elaborate horned headdress and costume with indigenous motifs adorning the skirt, depicted in profile and holding bow and arrows. Tonita was a child prodigy who became an outstanding easel artist best known for painting scenes of Pueblo life - usually daily village activities or ceremonial dances as we see here. Size of sheet: 13" L x 10" W (33 cm x 25.4 cm) Tonita Pena (Quah Ah) was a talented artist from the San Ildefonso Pueblo in New Mexico. By the age of seven, she was recognized as a child prodigy while attending the Santa Fe Indian School. By the time she was in her late teens/early twenties, she had become a professional easel artist as well as an instructor at the Santa Fe Indian School and the Albuquerque Indian School. Recognized for her contributions to contemporary Native American art, she was bestowed the title of "Grand Old Lady of Pueblo Art". Interestingly, New Mexico archeologist and Museum Director Edgar Hewitt and painter Kenneth Chapman championed Tonita Pena's work, provided her with materials, and purchased her paintings. Tonita Pena broke through boundaries as a female narrative painter (men had traditionally created narrative works) and created several wall paintings in New Mexico. In addition, she was featured in the 1931 Exposition of Indian Tribal Arts organized by American artist John Sloan in New York City, and also demonstrated at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. Upon her death, her husband, burned all of her remaining paintings and personal effects in compliance with a Pueblo custom. Provenance: private John and Mary Williams collection, Boulder, Colorado, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer shipmost antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. #165612
Artemis Gallery
Feb. 07, 2021
Tonita Vigil Peña [Quah Ah], Untitled (Corn Dance Processional), ca. 1921
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Tonita Vigil Peña [Quah Ah] (San Ildefonso, 1893 - 1949) Untitled (Corn Dance Processional), ca. 1921 gouache on paper signed lower right: Quah Ah. / [artist's cipher] / Tonita Pena 12 3/4 x 18 3/4 in. (32.39 x 47.63 cm.), Frame: 21 1/2 x 27 1/2 x NaN in. (54.61 x 69.85 x 1.27 cm.)
Santa Fe Art Auction
Dec. 12, 2020
Tonita Vigil Pena watercolor and pen and ink
Est: $600 - $900
Tonita Vigil Pena- Dancer- watercolor and pen and ink on paper, signed in ink, good condition. 8 x 3 1/2''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Apr. 25, 2020
TONITA PENA / QUAH AH (NATIVE AMERICAN, 1893-1949) PROCESSION Gouache on paper: 16 1/2 x 20 in. (sight)
Est: $1,200 - $1,600
TONITA PENA / QUAH AH (NATIVE AMERICAN, 1893-1949) PROCESSION Gouache on paper: 16 1/2 x 20 in. (sight) Framed; lower right signed and titled: Quah Ah/ Tonita Pena; verso, Purnell Gallery Label Provenance: Private Collection Baltimore
Potomack Company
Jul. 25, 2019
* Arquero (Tonita Pena, Quah Ah, 1893-1949). Portrait of a dancing American Indian
Est: £150 - £200
* Arquero (Tonita Pena, Quah Ah, 1893-1949). Portrait of a dancing American Indian, pen, ink and watercolour on wove, signed lower right, 23 x 14.5 cm (19 x 5.75 ins), framed and glazed (Qty: 1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Apr. 20, 2019
Tonita Peña (Quah ah), San Ildefonso, 20TH CENTURY
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Tonita Peña (Quah ah), (San Ildefonso, 1893-1949), signed lower right: J.D. ROYBAL, American Indian Woman Artist; 20TH CENTURY; AMERICAN INDIAN
Santa Fe Art Auction
Apr. 20, 2019
Tonita Peña (Quah ah), San Ildefonso, 20TH CENTURY
Est: $1,200 - $2,000
Tonita Peña (Quah ah), (San Ildefonso, 1895-1949), signed lower right: QuaH AH. / Tonita Pena., American Indian Woman Artist; 20TH CENTURY; AMERICAN INDIAN
Santa Fe Art Auction
Aug. 04, 2018
Tonita Pena, New Mexico (1895-1949), Basket Dance of the Cochiti, watercolor and gouache on paper, 16 x 27 inches
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Tonita Pena New Mexico (1895-1949) Basket Dance of the Cochiti, watercolor and gouache on paper, signed lower right, framed. 16 x 27 inches
Link Auction Galleries
Jun. 09, 2018
Tonita Pena Gouache Buffalo Dance
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
Tonita Pena (1895-1949) Gouache on paper of Buffalo Dance. Signed. Appears to have light acid burn and mild foxing. Not examined out of frame. 14"h x 22"w. Frame 15.5"h x 23.5"w. Spend $5000 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. Larger piece are shipped via Steve Auger Shipping. He travels coast to coast every month delivering antiques and fine furniture blanket wrap coast to coast. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $300 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of large pieces, please call or email us before you bid.
California Historical Design, Inc
Mar. 10, 2018
Tonita Pena Gouache Buffalo Dance
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
Tonita Pena (1895-1949) Gouache on paper of Buffalo Dance. Signed. Appears to have light acid burn and mild foxing. Not examined out of frame. 14"h x 22"w. Frame 15.5"h x 23.5"w. We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. Spend $5000 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states.
California Historical Design, Inc
Mar. 10, 2018
Tonita Pena Gouache Buffalo Dance
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Tonita Pena (1895-1949) Gouache on paper of Buffalo Dance. Signed. Stain lower left, otherwise excellent condition. 8"h x 12.75"w. Frame 8.75"h x 13.5"w. We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. Spend $5000 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states.
California Historical Design, Inc
Nov. 11, 2015
Tonita Vigil Pena, (San Ildefonso, 1893-1949), Pueblo Dancer, circa 1915
Est: $600 - $800
Tonita Vigil Pena (San Ildefonso, 1893-1949) Pueblo Dancer, circa 1915 watercolor on paper signed Quah Ah Tonita Pena (lower right) 9 x 5 inches.
Hindman
Nov. 07, 2015
Tonita Pena, Quah Ah, (San Ildefonso, 1893-1949) depicting basket dancers, Basket Dancers, gouache, Each image measures H 6 1/2" x W...
Est: $400 - $600
Tonita Pena, Quah Ah (San Ildefonso, 1893-1949) depicting basket dancers Basket Dancers gouache each signed lower right. Each image measures H 6 1/2" x W 4 1/2"
Ripley Auctions
Dec. 08, 2014
Tonita Peña
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Tonita Peña
Bonhams
Nov. 13, 2014
Tonita Pena (1893-1949), San Ildefonso, Height 5 1/2 x diameter 6 1/2 inches.
Est: $200 - $400
Tonita Pena (1893-1949), San Ildefonso, a blackware jar having geometric decoration around neck and shoulder, signed "Tonita." Height 5 1/2 x diameter 6 1/2 inches.
Hindman
Jul. 13, 2014
(5pc) NATIVE AMERICAN PAINTINGS ON PAPER
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
All in gouache/watercolor, including: Pablita Velarde (Amer. 1918-2006), Dancer with ram's horns, 8" x 6 1/2", sgd. lower right; Tonita Pena, Quah Ah (San Ildefonso, 1893-1949), Corndance, 10 3/4" x 9 1/2"; Romando Vigil,
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
May. 31, 2014
NATIVE AMERICAN GOUACHE PAINTING - "Bison Dancers" by Tonita Pena (Quah Ah), Cochiti Pueblo, NM (1893-1949), signed lr, circa 1930s, in
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
NATIVE AMERICAN GOUACHE PAINTING - "Bison Dancers" by Tonita Pena (Quah Ah), Cochiti Pueblo, NM (1893-1949), signed lr, circa 1930s, in artist painted stepped frame, under glass. Laid to board. Pena was the first female pueblo painter. OS: 15 1/2" x 23 1/2". SS: 14" x 22". Small spot at bottom.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
May. 31, 2014
NATIVE AMERICAN GOUACHE PAINTING - "Eagle Dancers" by Tonita Pena (Quah Ah), Cochiti Pueblo, NM (1893-1949), signed lr, circa 1930s, in
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
NATIVE AMERICAN GOUACHE PAINTING - "Eagle Dancers" by Tonita Pena (Quah Ah), Cochiti Pueblo, NM (1893-1949), signed lr, circa 1930s, in artist painted stepped frame, under glass. Pena was the first female pueblo painter. OS: 15 1/2" x 23 1/2". SS: 14" x 22". Good condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
May. 22, 2013
Tonita Vigil Pena, (American, 1895-1949), Deer Dancer
Est: $700 - $900
Tonita Vigil Pena (American, 1895-1949) Deer Dancer watercolor signed Quah Ah Tonita Pena (lower right) 10 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches.
Hindman
May. 22, 2013
Tonita Vigil Pena, (American, 1895-1949), Cochina Pueblo Corn Dance
Est: $700 - $900
Tonita Vigil Pena (American, 1895-1949) Cochina Pueblo Corn Dance watercolor signed Quah Ah Tonita Pena (lower right) 11 1/2 x 7 1/4 inches.
Hindman
Feb. 11, 2013
Tonita Pena, Quag Ah (1893-1949), a framed painting depicting a male drummer and female dancer in traditional garments, signed, not exa
Est: $600 - $800
Tonita Pena, Quag Ah (1893-1949), a framed painting depicting a male drummer and female dancer in traditional garments, signed, not examined out of frame, image 12 x 9 in.
Skinner
May. 12, 2012
Tonita Pena, Quah Ah (1893-1949), two framed paintings depicting Southwest dancers, a Buffalo dancer signed Quah Ah, Tonita Pena, an...
Est: $800 - $1,200
Tonita Pena, Quah Ah (1893-1949), two framed paintings depicting Southwest dancers, a Buffalo dancer signed Quah Ah, Tonita Pena, and eagle dancers signed Quah Ah, (not examined out of frame), largest 15 x 10 3/4 in.
Skinner
Sep. 24, 2011
Tonita Pena (1893-1949) Quah Ah, signed. Gouache on paper, depicting a traditional pueblo dance, (not examined out of frame), 11 x 1...
Est: $800 - $1,200
Tonita Pena (1893-1949) Quah Ah, signed. Gouache on paper, depicting a traditional pueblo dance, (not examined out of frame), 11 x 14 in. Provenance: Chester College of New England.
Skinner
Sep. 24, 2011
Tonita Pena (1893-1949) Quah Ah, Signed. Gouache on paper, depicting a traditional Buffalo dance, with great detail to costume, incl...
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Tonita Pena (1893-1949) Quah Ah, Signed. Gouache on paper, depicting a traditional Buffalo dance, with great detail to costume, includes original tag "The Exposition of Indian Tribal Art," (not examined out of frame), 22 x 14 in. Provenance: Chester College of New England.
Skinner
Mar. 15, 2010
TONITA V. PENA GOUACHE ON PAPER
Est: $500 - $1,000
TONITA V. PENA (1895-1949, New Mexico) GOUACHE ON PAPER - Signed, depicts figure with blue necklace and feathers - This painting features the Native Motif, used as part of her signature in the 1930's - Early 20th century - 20'' x 9.75'' framed
Pacific Galleries
Mar. 15, 2010
TONITA V. PENA GOUACHE ON PAPER
Est: $500 - $1,000
TONITA V. PENA (1895-1949, New Mexico) GOUACHE ON PAPER - Signed, depicts figure in yellow shirt, with drum - This painting features the Native Motif, used as part of her signature in the 1930's - Early 20th century - 20'' x 9.75'' framed
Pacific Galleries
Mar. 15, 2010
TONITA V. PENA GOUACHE ON PAPER
Est: $500 - $1,000
TONITA V. PENA (1895-1949, New Mexico) GOUACHE ON PAPER - Signed, depicts figure with horned headdress - This painting features the ''Native Motif'' at the lower right, which Pena began using in the 1930's - A noted artist, Pena was the only woman in the San Ildefonso Self-Taught Group; she is widely considered to be one of the best Native American painters in recent history - Early 20th century - 20'' x 9.75'' framed
Pacific Galleries
Jul. 26, 2009
297: T. PENA CORN DANCE INDIAN PAINTING SAN ILDEFONSO
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
PENA, Tonita, (American, 1893-1949): "Corn Dance", Gouache, 11 1/2" x 15", signed lower right, unframed. Tonita was the only woman in the group of talented early pueblo artists referred to as the San Ildefonso self-taught group which included noted artists as: Julian Martinez, Alfonso Roybal, etc.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Aug. 11, 2007
Tonita Pena, A.K.A. Quah Ah (1893-1949)
Est: $300 - $600
Tonita Pena, A.K.A. Quah Ah (1893-1949) Small original watercolor depicting a Pueblo deer dancer with his canes - signed Quah Ah, Tonita Peña A. 7" x 5-3/4" (11" x 10" framed) Circa 1940
Allard Auctions
Aug. 12, 2006
Tonita Pena (1893 - 1949)
Est: $400 - $800
Tonita Pena (1893 - 1949) Rare, signed ("Quah.ah") original watercolor work depicting two San Ildefonso dancers in action. 10" x 9-1/2" (18" x 16-1/2" framed)
Allard Auctions
Aug. 13, 2005
Tonita Pena (Quah Ah) (1895 - 1949)
Est: $500 - $1,000
Rare & early, signed original watercolor of two Pueblo dancers, by this noted San Ildefonso female dancer. 10" x 8-1/2" (17-3/4" x 15-3/4" framed)
Allard Auctions