Donald Putman Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Donald Putman Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 01, 2026
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), "Toe Point"
Est: $500 - $700
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) "Toe Point" Oil on canvas Signed lower left: Putt; titled on the stretcher
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 01, 2026
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), "Olivera Dancer"
Est: $500 - $700
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) "Olivera Dancer" Paint enhanced giclee on canvas Signed in the image; titled on the tacking edge and inscribed "Giclla," verso
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 01, 2026
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), "Geisha with Fan"
Est: $150 - $250
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) "Geisha with Fan" Acrylic and mixed media on board Signed lower right: Putt; titled, on the frame's backing paper
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 01, 2026
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), "Sushi"
Est: $150 - $250
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) "Sushi" Acrylic on paper mounted to board Signed lower left: Putt; titled in purple ink on a label affixed verso
John Moran Auctioneers
Aug. 30, 2026
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) oil painting
Est: $800 - $1,000
ARTIST: Donald Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Morning Braid MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 36 x 24 inches / 91 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 132399 US SHIPPING: $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Donald "Putt" Putman was born in Spokane, Washington in 1926. Although born in Washington, he has spent most of his life in California. Putt attended high school in Los Angeles, and then joined the Navy during World War II. After the war he received a scholarship to California State University Fresno. While in college his passion for the arts convinced him to transfer to Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Aug. 30, 2026
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) acrylic painting
Est: $1,000 - $1,250
ARTIST: Donald Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Lake Landscape with Swans MEDIUM: acrylic on paper. Paper applied to board. CONDITION: Minor damages to corners. Some warping mostly by the right edge. Some scratches/paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. Normal wear along edges. ART SIZE: 30 x 40 inches / 76 x 101 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 132400 US SHIPPING: $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Donald "Putt" Putman was born in Spokane, Washington in 1926. Although born in Washington, he has spent most of his life in California. Putt attended high school in Los Angeles, and then joined the Navy during World War II. After the war he received a scholarship to California State University Fresno. While in college his passion for the arts convinced him to transfer to Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jul. 07, 2026
Donald Putt Putman (American, 1926-2007) 'Saloon Birthday,' Oil on Board
Est: $500 - $1,500
Donald Putt Putman (American, 1926-2007) 'Saloon Birthday,' Oil on Board Late 20th Century, USA Colorful oil on board depicting a lively Western saloon interior gathered around a birthday celebration. The scene is populated with cowboys, musicians, dancers, and townsfolk surrounding a mother and child, rendered in Putman's characteristic storytelling style and vibrant palette. Signed "Putt" at the lower right. The back of the board features a Certificate of Purchase from the Broward Auction Gallery with further information about the piece and artist.
Akiba Galleries
Jun. 30, 2026
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), "Tom Smith" (Cowboy carrying a saddle)
Est: $300 - $500
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) "Tom Smith" (Cowboy carrying a saddle) Mixed media including acrylic and pencil on board Signed lower right: Putt; titled by repute
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 30, 2026
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), "Shotgun"
Est: $200 - $400
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) "Shotgun" Oil on board Signed lower left: Putt; titled and numbered "#32," on a typed label verso
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 30, 2026
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), Bust group of a Native American man and woman
Est: $200 - $300
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) Bust group of a Native American man and woman Verdigris patinated bronze on stone base Edition: 6/30 Signed and numbered in the casting: © Putt
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 21, 2026
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) acrylic painting
Est: $800 - $1,000
ARTIST: Donald Putt Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Mexican Dance (titled on verso) MEDIUM: acrylic on paper. Paper applied to board. CONDITION: Few minor scratches/paint losses mostly along edges. No visible inpaint under UV light. Normal wear along edges. ART SIZE: 20 x 26 inches / 50 x 66 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right and on verso LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 135019 US SHIPPING: $105 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Was born 1926, Donald Putnam taught Sketching for Illustration at Art Center School of Design when it was located off Third Street in Downtown Los Angeles. He then began his own school in Hermosa Beach where he lived with his family. His school had a permanent stage that was slanted to give students a better eye level. He built and furnished it himself with all kind of great props. His ability to paint beautiful women was beyond comparison and his color sense is seldom duplicated. His early paintings of circus life are very much prized, but he is known largely for his western paintings. He did work for the circus in Florida in his early days. He retired to Coarse Gold, California and painted Thursdays with a group of talented artist near Yosemite. He was a great colorist and an understanding teacher. Don was on the art faculty at the Art Center College of Design during the mid to late '60s when it was located in Los Angeles. His primary area of instruction was illustration.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
May. 31, 2026
DONALD PUTMAN INDIAN WOMAN OIL ON BOARD
Est: -
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926 - 2007) Indian Woman Oil on Board. Donald "Putt" Putman was born in Spokane, Washington in 1926. Although born in Washington, he has spent most of his life in California. Putt attended high school in Los Angeles, and then joined the Navy during World War II. After the war he received a scholarship to California State University Fresno. While in college his passion for the arts convinced him to transfer to Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles. Over the year's Putt's passion for portraying the people and the history of the American West earned him a reputation as an accomplished Western Painter. His Western works include Native American portraits and scenes, frontier life, colonial Spanish ladies and Vaqueros, dance halls, saloons, and bordellos. While he is best known as a Western artist, his works cover a wide range of other subjects including portraiture, dance, circus life, nudes, and landscape. Artist: Donald Putman Title: Indian Woman Medium: Oil on Board Signature Type: Hand Signed | Signature Location: Lower Left | Site Measurement: 19.5" x 16.5" | Keywords: Native American, Indian Artwork, Art; Ref: BD2120
Bradford's
May. 03, 2026
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) oil painting
Est: $800 - $1,000
ARTIST: Donald Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Morning Braid MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 36 x 24 inches / 91 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 132399 US SHIPPING: $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Donald "Putt" Putman was born in Spokane, Washington in 1926. Although born in Washington, he has spent most of his life in California. Putt attended high school in Los Angeles, and then joined the Navy during World War II. After the war he received a scholarship to California State University Fresno. While in college his passion for the arts convinced him to transfer to Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
May. 03, 2026
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) acrylic painting
Est: $1,000 - $1,250
ARTIST: Donald Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Lake Landscape with Swans MEDIUM: acrylic on paper. Paper applied to board. CONDITION: Minor damages to corners. Some warping mostly by the right edge. Some scratches/paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. Normal wear along edges. ART SIZE: 30 x 40 inches / 76 x 101 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 132400 US SHIPPING: $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Donald "Putt" Putman was born in Spokane, Washington in 1926. Although born in Washington, he has spent most of his life in California. Putt attended high school in Los Angeles, and then joined the Navy during World War II. After the war he received a scholarship to California State University Fresno. While in college his passion for the arts convinced him to transfer to Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Apr. 19, 2026
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) oil painting
Est: $800 - $1,000
ARTIST: Donald Putt Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Lady in White MEDIUM: oil on canvas board CONDITION: Minor damages to corners. Some paint losses mostly by the lower right corner. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 18 x 24 inches / 45 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 149613 US SHIPPING: $89 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Was born 1926, Donald Putnam taught Sketching for Illustration at Art Center School of Design when it was located off Third Street in Downtown Los Angeles. He then began his own school in Hermosa Beach where he lived with his family. His school had a permanent stage that was slanted to give students a better eye level. He built and furnished it himself with all kind of great props. His ability to paint beautiful women was beyond comparison and his color sense is seldom duplicated. His early paintings of circus life are very much prized, but he is known largely for his western paintings. He did work for the circus in Florida in his early days. He retired to Coarse Gold, California and painted Thursdays with a group of talented artist near Yosemite. He was a great colorist and an understanding teacher. Don was on the art faculty at the Art Center College of Design during the mid to late '60s when it was located in Los Angeles. His primary area of instruction was illustration.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Mar. 22, 2026
DONALD "PUTT" PUTMAN NATIVE AMERICAN BEAUTY PAINTING
Est: $600 - $900
PUTMAN, Donald "Putt", (American, 1926-2007): Native American Beauty Wrapping Herself in a Blanket, Gouache, 12" x 8.5", signed lower left, in a Plexiglass display.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Mar. 22, 2026
DONALD "PUTT" PUTMAN NATIVE AMERICAN PAINTING
Est: $600 - $900
PUTMAN, Donald "Putt", (American, 1926-2007): "Returning Home", Gouache, 10" x 12", signed lower left, titled verso, unframed.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Mar. 15, 2026
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) acrylic painting
Est: $800 - $1,000
ARTIST: Donald Putt Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Mexican Dance (titled on verso) MEDIUM: acrylic on paper. Paper applied to board. CONDITION: Few minor scratches/paint losses mostly along edges. No visible inpaint under UV light. Normal wear along edges. ART SIZE: 20 x 26 inches / 50 x 66 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right and on verso LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 135019 US SHIPPING: $105 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Was born 1926, Donald Putnam taught Sketching for Illustration at Art Center School of Design when it was located off Third Street in Downtown Los Angeles. He then began his own school in Hermosa Beach where he lived with his family. His school had a permanent stage that was slanted to give students a better eye level. He built and furnished it himself with all kind of great props. His ability to paint beautiful women was beyond comparison and his color sense is seldom duplicated. His early paintings of circus life are very much prized, but he is known largely for his western paintings. He did work for the circus in Florida in his early days. He retired to Coarse Gold, California and painted Thursdays with a group of talented artist near Yosemite. He was a great colorist and an understanding teacher. Don was on the art faculty at the Art Center College of Design during the mid to late '60s when it was located in Los Angeles. His primary area of instruction was illustration.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Mar. 15, 2026
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) oil painting
Est: $1,050 - $1,350
ARTIST: Donald Putt Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Saloon Birthday MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Some pinholes along edges. Some small damages to corners. Some scratches (see pictures carefully). No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 30 x 40 inches / 76 x 101 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 151837 US SHIPPING: $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Was born 1926, Donald Putnam taught Sketching for Illustration at Art Center School of Design when it was located off Third Street in Downtown Los Angeles. He then began his own school in Hermosa Beach where he lived with his family. His school had a permanent stage that was slanted to give students a better eye level. He built and furnished it himself with all kind of great props. His ability to paint beautiful women was beyond comparison and his color sense is seldom duplicated. His early paintings of circus life are very much prized, but he is known largely for his western paintings. He did work for the circus in Florida in his early days. He retired to Coarse Gold, California and painted Thursdays with a group of talented artist near Yosemite. He was a great colorist and an understanding teacher. Don was on the art faculty at the Art Center College of Design during the mid to late '60s when it was located in Los Angeles. His primary area of instruction was illustration.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Mar. 10, 2026
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), Portrait of Harold McCracken
Est: $300 - $500
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) Portrait of Harold McCracken Oil on canvas Signed lower right: Putt
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 01, 2026
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) oil painting
Est: $1,300 - $1,600
ARTIST: Donald Putt Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Saloon Bash MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor scratches/paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 36 x 48 inches / 91 x 121 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: unsigned LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 151838 US SHIPPING: $299 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Was born 1926, Donald Putnam taught Sketching for Illustration at Art Center School of Design when it was located off Third Street in Downtown Los Angeles. He then began his own school in Hermosa Beach where he lived with his family. His school had a permanent stage that was slanted to give students a better eye level. He built and furnished it himself with all kind of great props. His ability to paint beautiful women was beyond comparison and his color sense is seldom duplicated. His early paintings of circus life are very much prized, but he is known largely for his western paintings. He did work for the circus in Florida in his early days. He retired to Coarse Gold, California and painted Thursdays with a group of talented artist near Yosemite. He was a great colorist and an understanding teacher. Don was on the art faculty at the Art Center College of Design during the mid to late '60s when it was located in Los Angeles. His primary area of instruction was illustration.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Feb. 22, 2026
DONALD PUTT" PUTMAN NATIVE AMERICAN BEAUTY PAINTI
Est: $800 - $1,200
PUTMAN, Donald "Putt", (American, 1926-2007): Native American Beauty Wrapping Herself in a Blanket, Gouache, 12" x 8.5", signed lower left, in a Plexiglass display.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Feb. 22, 2026
DONALD PUTT" PUTMAN NATIVE AMERICAN PAINTING
Est: $800 - $1,200
PUTMAN, Donald "Putt", (American, 1926-2007): Returning Home", Gouache, 10" x 12", signed lower left, titled verso, unframed.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Feb. 01, 2026
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) oil painting
Est: $800 - $1,000
ARTIST: Donald Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Morning Braid MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 36 x 24 inches / 91 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 132399 US SHIPPING: $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Donald "Putt" Putman was born in Spokane, Washington in 1926. Although born in Washington, he has spent most of his life in California. Putt attended high school in Los Angeles, and then joined the Navy during World War II. After the war he received a scholarship to California State University Fresno. While in college his passion for the arts convinced him to transfer to Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Feb. 01, 2026
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) acrylic painting
Est: $1,000 - $1,250
ARTIST: Donald Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Lake Landscape with Swans MEDIUM: acrylic on paper. Paper applied to board. CONDITION: Minor damages to corners. Some warping mostly by the right edge. Some scratches/paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. Normal wear along edges. ART SIZE: 30 x 40 inches / 76 x 101 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 132400 US SHIPPING: $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Donald "Putt" Putman was born in Spokane, Washington in 1926. Although born in Washington, he has spent most of his life in California. Putt attended high school in Los Angeles, and then joined the Navy during World War II. After the war he received a scholarship to California State University Fresno. While in college his passion for the arts convinced him to transfer to Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jan. 25, 2026
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) oil painting
Est: $800 - $1,000
ARTIST: Donald Putt Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Lady in White MEDIUM: oil on canvas board CONDITION: Minor damages to corners. Some paint losses mostly by the lower right corner. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 18 x 24 inches / 45 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 149613 US SHIPPING: $89 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Was born 1926, Donald Putnam taught Sketching for Illustration at Art Center School of Design when it was located off Third Street in Downtown Los Angeles. He then began his own school in Hermosa Beach where he lived with his family. His school had a permanent stage that was slanted to give students a better eye level. He built and furnished it himself with all kind of great props. His ability to paint beautiful women was beyond comparison and his color sense is seldom duplicated. His early paintings of circus life are very much prized, but he is known largely for his western paintings. He did work for the circus in Florida in his early days. He retired to Coarse Gold, California and painted Thursdays with a group of talented artist near Yosemite. He was a great colorist and an understanding teacher. Don was on the art faculty at the Art Center College of Design during the mid to late '60s when it was located in Los Angeles. His primary area of instruction was illustration.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Dec. 16, 2025
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), "Sushi"
Est: $200 - $300
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) "Sushi" Acrylic on paper mounted to board Signed lower left: Putt; titled in purple ink on a label affixed verso
John Moran Auctioneers
Dec. 16, 2025
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), "Geisha with Fan"
Est: $300 - $500
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) "Geisha with Fan" Acrylic and mixed media on board Signed lower right: Putt; titled, possibly in another hand, on the frame's backing paper
John Moran Auctioneers
Dec. 16, 2025
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), "Live Dolls"
Est: $200 - $300
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) "Live Dolls" Acrylic on paper mounted to Masonite Signed lower right: Putt; signed again, titled, and numbered "5," all verso
John Moran Auctioneers
Dec. 16, 2025
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), Ceremonial dance
Est: $400 - $600
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) Ceremonial dance Oil on canvas Signed lower right: Putt
John Moran Auctioneers
Dec. 07, 2025
DONALD PUTMAN "COWBOY" GOUACHE ON BOARD
Est: -
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926 - 2007) "Cowboy" Gouache on Board. Donald "Putt" Putman was born in Spokane, Washington in 1926. Although born in Washington, he has spent most of his life in California. Putt attended high school in Los Angeles, and then joined the Navy during World War II. After the war he received a scholarship to California State University Fresno. While in college his passion for the arts convinced him to transfer to Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles. Over the year's Putt's passion for portraying the people and the history of the American West earned him a reputation as an accomplished Western Painter. His Western works include Native American portraits and scenes, frontier life, colonial Spanish ladies and Vaqueros, dance halls, saloons, and bordellos. While he is best known as a Western artist, his works cover a wide range of other subjects including portraiture, dance, circus life, nudes, and landscape. Artist: Donald Putman Title: "Cowboy" Medium: Gouache on Board Signature Type: Hand Signed | Signature Location: Lower Right | Site Measurement: 21.5" x 19" Image | Keywords: Southwestern, Western Artwork, Art; Ref: BD3175
Bradford's
Nov. 19, 2025
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), Portrait of Harold McCracken
Est: $600 - $800
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) Portrait of Harold McCracken Oil on canvas Signed lower right: Putt
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 02, 2025
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) oil painting
Est: $850 - $1,100
ARTIST: Donald Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Morning Braid MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 36 x 24 inches / 91 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 132399 US SHIPPING: $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Donald "Putt" Putman was born in Spokane, Washington in 1926. Although born in Washington, he has spent most of his life in California. Putt attended high school in Los Angeles, and then joined the Navy during World War II. After the war he received a scholarship to California State University Fresno. While in college his passion for the arts convinced him to transfer to Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Nov. 02, 2025
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) acrylic painting
Est: $1,050 - $1,350
ARTIST: Donald Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Lake Landscape with Swans MEDIUM: acrylic on paper. Paper applied to board. CONDITION: Minor damages to corners. Some warping mostly by the right edge. Some scratches/paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. Normal wear along edges. ART SIZE: 30 x 40 inches / 76 x 101 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 132400 US SHIPPING: $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Donald "Putt" Putman was born in Spokane, Washington in 1926. Although born in Washington, he has spent most of his life in California. Putt attended high school in Los Angeles, and then joined the Navy during World War II. After the war he received a scholarship to California State University Fresno. While in college his passion for the arts convinced him to transfer to Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Oct. 26, 2025
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) oil painting
Est: $850 - $1,100
ARTIST: Donald Putt Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Lady in White MEDIUM: oil on canvas board CONDITION: Minor damages to corners. Some paint losses mostly by the lower right corner. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 18 x 24 inches / 45 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 149613 US SHIPPING: $89 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Was born 1926, Donald Putnam taught Sketching for Illustration at Art Center School of Design when it was located off Third Street in Downtown Los Angeles. He then began his own school in Hermosa Beach where he lived with his family. His school had a permanent stage that was slanted to give students a better eye level. He built and furnished it himself with all kind of great props. His ability to paint beautiful women was beyond comparison and his color sense is seldom duplicated. His early paintings of circus life are very much prized, but he is known largely for his western paintings. He did work for the circus in Florida in his early days. He retired to Coarse Gold, California and painted Thursdays with a group of talented artist near Yosemite. He was a great colorist and an understanding teacher. Don was on the art faculty at the Art Center College of Design during the mid to late '60s when it was located in Los Angeles. His primary area of instruction was illustration.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Sep. 14, 2025
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) acrylic painting
Est: $850 - $1,100
ARTIST: Donald Putt Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Mexican Dance (titled on verso) MEDIUM: acrylic on paper. Paper applied to board. CONDITION: Few minor scratches/paint losses mostly along edges. No visible inpaint under UV light. Normal wear along edges. ART SIZE: 20 x 26 inches / 50 x 66 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right and on verso LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 135019 US SHIPPING: $105 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Was born 1926, Donald Putnam taught Sketching for Illustration at Art Center School of Design when it was located off Third Street in Downtown Los Angeles. He then began his own school in Hermosa Beach where he lived with his family. His school had a permanent stage that was slanted to give students a better eye level. He built and furnished it himself with all kind of great props. His ability to paint beautiful women was beyond comparison and his color sense is seldom duplicated. His early paintings of circus life are very much prized, but he is known largely for his western paintings. He did work for the circus in Florida in his early days. He retired to Coarse Gold, California and painted Thursdays with a group of talented artist near Yosemite. He was a great colorist and an understanding teacher. Don was on the art faculty at the Art Center College of Design during the mid to late '60s when it was located in Los Angeles. His primary area of instruction was illustration.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Aug. 10, 2025
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) oil painting
Est: $850 - $1,100
ARTIST: Donald Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Morning Braid MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 36 x 24 inches / 91 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 132399 US SHIPPING: $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Donald "Putt" Putman was born in Spokane, Washington in 1926. Although born in Washington, he has spent most of his life in California. Putt attended high school in Los Angeles, and then joined the Navy during World War II. After the war he received a scholarship to California State University Fresno. While in college his passion for the arts convinced him to transfer to Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Aug. 10, 2025
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) acrylic painting
Est: $1,050 - $1,350
ARTIST: Donald Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Lake Landscape with Swans MEDIUM: acrylic on paper. Paper applied to board. CONDITION: Minor damages to corners. Some warping mostly by the right edge. Some scratches/paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. Normal wear along edges. ART SIZE: 30 x 40 inches / 76 x 101 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 132400 US SHIPPING: $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Donald "Putt" Putman was born in Spokane, Washington in 1926. Although born in Washington, he has spent most of his life in California. Putt attended high school in Los Angeles, and then joined the Navy during World War II. After the war he received a scholarship to California State University Fresno. While in college his passion for the arts convinced him to transfer to Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Aug. 03, 2025
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) oil painting
Est: $850 - $1,100
ARTIST: Donald Putt Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Lady in White MEDIUM: oil on canvas board CONDITION: Minor damages to corners. Some paint losses mostly by the lower right corner. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 18 x 24 inches / 45 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 149613 US SHIPPING: $89 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Was born 1926, Donald Putnam taught Sketching for Illustration at Art Center School of Design when it was located off Third Street in Downtown Los Angeles. He then began his own school in Hermosa Beach where he lived with his family. His school had a permanent stage that was slanted to give students a better eye level. He built and furnished it himself with all kind of great props. His ability to paint beautiful women was beyond comparison and his color sense is seldom duplicated. His early paintings of circus life are very much prized, but he is known largely for his western paintings. He did work for the circus in Florida in his early days. He retired to Coarse Gold, California and painted Thursdays with a group of talented artist near Yosemite. He was a great colorist and an understanding teacher. Don was on the art faculty at the Art Center College of Design during the mid to late '60s when it was located in Los Angeles. His primary area of instruction was illustration.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jul. 31, 2025
Donald Putt Putman "Fascination" (Fishing Boat) Mixed Media
Est: $200 - $400
Donald Putt Putman (1926-2007 California) "Fascination" (Fishing Boat) Mixed Media on Paper 11"x14" Image. Signed l.r. Framed 15"x18". Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Jul. 31, 2025
Donald Putt Putman "Gold Miner" Oil on Canvas
Est: $400 - $800
Donald Putt Putman (1926-2007 California) "Gold Miner" Oil on Canvas 24"x36" Image. Signed l.r. Gilt gallery framing 30"x42". Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Jul. 01, 2025
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), Seated man
Est: $200 - $300
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) Seated man Watercolor on board Signed at center: Putt
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 01, 2025
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), Portrait of a clown
Est: $300 - $500
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) Portrait of a clown Acrylic on paper laid to panel Signed lower right: Putt
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 01, 2025
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), A woman holding a bouquet
Est: $300 - $500
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) A woman holding a bouquet Acrylic on board Signed lower right: Putt
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 01, 2025
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), Man seated in an interior
Est: $300 - $500
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) Man seated in an interior Watercolor on paper board Signed and dated lower right: Putt 73
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 15, 2025
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) acrylic painting
Est: $850 - $1,100
ARTIST: Donald Putt Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Mexican Dance (titled on verso) MEDIUM: acrylic on paper. Paper applied to board. CONDITION: Few minor scratches/paint losses mostly along edges. No visible inpaint under UV light. Normal wear along edges. ART SIZE: 20 x 26 inches / 50 x 66 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right and on verso LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 135019 US SHIPPING: $105 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Was born 1926, Donald Putnam taught Sketching for Illustration at Art Center School of Design when it was located off Third Street in Downtown Los Angeles. He then began his own school in Hermosa Beach where he lived with his family. His school had a permanent stage that was slanted to give students a better eye level. He built and furnished it himself with all kind of great props. His ability to paint beautiful women was beyond comparison and his color sense is seldom duplicated. His early paintings of circus life are very much prized, but he is known largely for his western paintings. He did work for the circus in Florida in his early days. He retired to Coarse Gold, California and painted Thursdays with a group of talented artist near Yosemite. He was a great colorist and an understanding teacher. Don was on the art faculty at the Art Center College of Design during the mid to late '60s when it was located in Los Angeles. His primary area of instruction was illustration.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jun. 03, 2025
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007), "Chief Joseph of the Nez Perces"
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Donald "Putt" Putman (1926-2007) "Chief Joseph of the Nez Perces" Acrylic on artist's board Signed lower right: Putt; titled on the frame plaque; titled again on a label affixed to the frame's verso
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 25, 2025
Donald Putt Putman (CA,1926-2007) oil painting
Est: $850 - $1,100
ARTIST: Donald Putman (California, 1926 - 2007) TITLE: Morning Braid MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 36 x 24 inches / 91 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. NAME VARIANTS: Donald Pitman, Putt Putnam CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 132399 US SHIPPING: $149 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Donald "Putt" Putman was born in Spokane, Washington in 1926. Although born in Washington, he has spent most of his life in California. Putt attended high school in Los Angeles, and then joined the Navy during World War II. After the war he received a scholarship to California State University Fresno. While in college his passion for the arts convinced him to transfer to Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC