Majorie Reed Sold at Auction Prices

Painter, b. 1915 - d. 1996

By the time she was 14, artist Marjorie Reed was already working as a graphic artist alongside her father at Mission Graphics. The focus of most early Marjorie Reed paintings and sketches were the San Gabriel Mountains, done in ink or oil paint. In her 20’s she began studying under Jack Wilkenson Smith who lived in an area known as Artist’s Alley, a stretch of homes where affluent artists like Norman Rockwell lived.

Artist Marjorie Reed was known for her paintings of the Butterfield Overland Stage Route that ran through California. While creating her 20 paintings in the series she would often camp out on location to create true-to-life pieces. Other popular subjects in Marjorie Reed's paintings for sale are scenes of western life involving cowboys, horses, or the Navajo people. Browse spectacular landscape paintings for sale online, and discover the beauty of historical or new places.

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Jun. 10, 2023
Marjorie Jane Reed (1915-1996) Oil On Board
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Titled: While Suppers Cookin. Frame Has Scuffs & Scratches. Signed In The Lower Right Corner. Frame Measures Approximately 24.5in X 28.5in. Image Measures Approximately 15.75in X 19.75in. Nr12600 Sa
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
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Jun. 03, 2023
Marjorie Jane Reed (1915-1996), Coach and Six on the Butterfield Trail
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Title: Coach and Six on the Butterfield Trail Dimensions: 16 x 20 Framed/Base dimensions: 23 1/4 x 27 1/4 x 2
Jackson Hole Art Auction
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May. 18, 2023
Marjorie Jane Reed, The Call of The Fire
Est: $500 - $800
Marjorie Jane Reed (1915 - 1996) The Call of The Fire oil on board signed lower left: MARJORIE REED graphite titled lower left on sheet: "The Call of the Fire"
Santa Fe Art Auction
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Apr. 30, 2023
MARJORIE REED "JUST A RESTIN" OIL ON CANVAS ON BOARD
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Marjorie Jane Reed (1915 - 1996) "Just a Restin" Oil on Canvas on Board. Signed on lower right, also inscribed on reverse "Just a Restin' / Marjorie Reed / 16 Champion Pl / Alhambra, California." Born in Springfield, Illinois in 1915, Reed's family moved to southern California when she was twelve. Shortly afterwards, her father, Walter Reed, began working as a free lance graphic artist for Mission Engraving and Offset, a commercial art firm in downtown Los Angeles. Sometimes she signed her paintings with men's names including Harvey Day and Fred Day. Exhibition venues included the Biltmore Salon and Ebell Salon in Los Angeles, the Heard Museum in Phoenix, the Desert Inn Gallery in Palm Springs, and the Palm Desert Art Gallery in Palm Desert, and the Rosenquist Gallery in Tucson, Arizona. Artist: Marjorie Reed Title: "Just a Restin" Medium: Oil on Canvas on Board Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 16" x 20" Image Keywords: Southwestern, Western Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1101
Bradford's
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Apr. 30, 2023
MARJORIE REED "STAGE STOP AT WARNER'S RANCH" OIL ON BOARD
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Marjorie Jane Reed (1915 - 1996) "Stage Stop at Warner's Ranch" Oil on Board. Signed on lower right, also signed and titled on reverse. Born in Springfield, Illinois in 1915, Reed's family moved to southern California when she was twelve. Shortly afterwards, her father, Walter Reed, began working as a free lance graphic artist for Mission Engraving and Offset, a commercial art firm in downtown Los Angeles. Sometimes she signed her paintings with men's names including Harvey Day and Fred Day. Exhibition venues included the Biltmore Salon and Ebell Salon in Los Angeles, the Heard Museum in Phoenix, the Desert Inn Gallery in Palm Springs, and the Palm Desert Art Gallery in Palm Desert, and the Rosenquist Gallery in Tucson, Arizona. Artist: Marjorie Reed Title: "Stage Stop at Warner's Medium: Oil on Board Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 8" x 10" Image Keywords: Southwestern, Western Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1269
Bradford's
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Apr. 26, 2023
Marjorie Jane Reed (1915-1996) Arrival of the Stage at Cabazon 16 x 20 in. framed 22 1/2 x 27 1/2 in.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Marjorie Jane Reed (1915-1996) Arrival of the Stage at Cabazon signed 'MARJORIE REED-' (lower right) and signed again and titled on an artist label (on the reverse) oil on canvasboard 16 x 20 in. framed 22 1/2 x 27 1/2 in.
Bonhams
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Apr. 26, 2023
Marjorie Jane Reed (1915-1996) A Pause for Refreshment 20 x 24 in. framed 28 x 32 in.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Marjorie Jane Reed (1915-1996) A Pause for Refreshment signed 'MARJORIE REED-' (lower right) and signed again and titled on an artist label (on the reverse) oil on canvasboard 20 x 24 in. framed 28 x 32 in.
Bonhams
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Apr. 26, 2023
Marjorie Jane Reed (1915-1996) Mescalero Apaches Running off Stage Horses 24 x 30 in. framed 26 x 30 in.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Marjorie Jane Reed (1915-1996) Mescalero Apaches Running off Stage Horses signed 'MARJORIE REED' (lower right) and signed again and titled on an artist's label (on the stretcher bar) oil on canvas 24 x 30 in. framed 26 x 30 in.
Bonhams
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Apr. 26, 2023
Marjorie Jane Reed (1915-1996) Frustrated Hold-up at the Dos Palmas Station (Sketch for the Bradford Stage Road Series) 20 x 24 in. framed 28 x 31 in.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Marjorie Jane Reed (1915-1996) Frustrated Hold-up at the Dos Palmas Station (Sketch for the Bradford Stage Road Series) signed 'MARJORIE REED-' (lower left) and signed again, titled and dated '1977' (on the reverse) oil on canvasboard 20 x 24 in. framed 28 x 31 in.
Bonhams
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Apr. 26, 2023
Marjorie Jane Reed (1915-1996) Evening Chow on the Trail 12 x 9 in. framed 20 x 17 in.
Est: $800 - $1,200
Marjorie Jane Reed (1915-1996) Evening Chow on the Trail signed 'MARJORIE REED' (lower left) and signed again and titled on an artist's label (on the reverse) oil on canvasboard 12 x 9 in. framed 20 x 17 in.
Bonhams
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Apr. 26, 2023
Marjorie Jane Reed (1915-1996) Chow Time on the Cattle Trail 24 x 30 in. framed 31 x 37 in.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Marjorie Jane Reed (1915-1996) Chow Time on the Cattle Trail signed 'MARJORIE REED' (lower right) and signed again and titled on an artist label (on the stretcher bar) oil on canvas 24 x 30 in. framed 31 x 37 in.
Bonhams
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Mar. 25, 2023
Marjorie Reed oil
Est: $800 - $1,200
Marjorie Reed (1915-1977) ''The Butterfield & Butterfield Stagecoach'' oil on cardboard, signed Marjorie Reed lower right, framed, very good condition. 8 x 10''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
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Jan. 15, 2023
Marjorie Jane Reed (American, 1915-1996), Staging in the Galiuro Mts., South East Arizona, oil on canvasboard, 16 x 20in (41 x 51cm)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Marjorie Jane Reed (American, 1915-1996) Staging in the Galiuro Mts., South East Arizona oil on canvasboard signed lower right MARJORIE REED, titled and signed on paper label to reverse
Andrew Jones Auctions
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Jan. 15, 2023
Marjorie Jane Reed (American, 1915-1996), A Pause on the trail, oil on canvas, 9 x 12in (23 x 30.5cm)
Est: $600 - $800
Marjorie Jane Reed (American, 1915-1996) A Pause on the trail oil on canvas signed lower right MARJORIE REED, with handwritten label with title and signature to reverse
Andrew Jones Auctions
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Jan. 15, 2023
Marjorie Jane Reed (American, 1915-1996), Tucson Valley Stage, oil on canvas, 24 x 30in (61 x 76cm)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Marjorie Jane Reed (American, 1915-1996) Tucson Valley Stage oil on canvas signed lower left MARJORIE REED, with partial handwritten paper label with title to the reverse.
Andrew Jones Auctions
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Nov. 06, 2022
MARJORIE REED "THE OVERLAND STAGE" COLORED PENCIL ON PAPER
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Marjorie Jane Reed (1915 - 1996) "The Overland Stage" Colored Pencil on Paper. Born in Springfield, Illinois in 1915, Reed's family moved to southern California when she was twelve. Shortly afterwards, her father, Walter Reed, began working as a free lance graphic artist for Mission Engraving and Offset, a commercial art firm in downtown Los Angeles. Sometimes she signed her paintings with men's names including Harvey Day and Fred Day. Exhibition venues included the Biltmore Salon and Ebell Salon in Los Angeles, the Heard Museum in Phoenix, the Desert Inn Gallery in Palm Springs, and the Palm Desert Art Gallery in Palm Desert, and the Rosenquist Gallery in Tucson, Arizona. Artist: Marjorie Reed Title: "The Overland Stage" Medium: Colored Pencil on Paper Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Center Site Measurement: 7.5 x 9.5 in. Keywords: Southwestern, Western Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1772
Bradford's
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Nov. 06, 2022
MARJORIE REED "THE COWBOY & THE SHEEPHERDER" OIL ON BOARD
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Marjorie Jane Reed (1915 - 1996) "The Cowboy And The Sheepherder" Oil on Board. Born in Springfield, Illinois in 1915, Reed's family moved to southern California when she was twelve. Shortly afterwards, her father, Walter Reed, began working as a free lance graphic artist for Mission Engraving and Offset, a commercial art firm in downtown Los Angeles. Sometimes she signed her paintings with men's names including Harvey Day and Fred Day. Exhibition venues included the Biltmore Salon and Ebell Salon in Los Angeles, the Heard Museum in Phoenix, the Desert Inn Gallery in Palm Springs, and the Palm Desert Art Gallery in Palm Desert, and the Rosenquist Gallery in Tucson, Arizona. Artist: Marjorie Reed Title: "The Cowboy & The Shepherd Medium: Oil on Board Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 10 x 8 in. Keywords: Southwestern, Western Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1736
Bradford's
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Nov. 06, 2022
MARJORIE REED "GOING TO PASTURE" OIL ON BOARD
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Marjorie Jane Reed (1915 - 1996) "Going To Pasture" Oil on Board. Born in Springfield, Illinois in 1915, Reed's family moved to southern California when she was twelve. Shortly afterwards, her father, Walter Reed, began working as a free lance graphic artist for Mission Engraving and Offset, a commercial art firm in downtown Los Angeles. Sometimes she signed her paintings with men's names including Harvey Day and Fred Day. Exhibition venues included the Biltmore Salon and Ebell Salon in Los Angeles, the Heard Museum in Phoenix, the Desert Inn Gallery in Palm Springs, and the Palm Desert Art Gallery in Palm Desert, and the Rosenquist Gallery in Tucson, Arizona. Artist: Marjorie Reed Title: "Going To Pasture" Medium: Oil on Board Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 8 x 10 in. Keywords: Southwestern, Western Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1736
Bradford's
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Nov. 06, 2022
MARJORIE REED "A PAUSE AT PAINTED ROCKS" OIL ON BOARD
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Marjorie Jane Reed (1915 - 1996) "A Pause At Painted Rocks" (From The Butterfield Trail Access) Oil on Board. Born in Springfield, Illinois in 1915, Reed's family moved to southern California when she was twelve. Shortly afterwards, her father, Walter Reed, began working as a free lance graphic artist for Mission Engraving and Offset, a commercial art firm in downtown Los Angeles. Sometimes she signed her paintings with men's names including Harvey Day and Fred Day. Exhibition venues included the Biltmore Salon and Ebell Salon in Los Angeles, the Heard Museum in Phoenix, the Desert Inn Gallery in Palm Springs, and the Palm Desert Art Gallery in Palm Desert, and the Rosenquist Gallery in Tucson, Arizona. Artist: Marjorie Reed Title: "A Pause At Painted Rocks Medium: Oil on Board Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Left Site Measurement: 9 x 12 in. Keywords: Southwestern, Western Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1739
Bradford's
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Nov. 01, 2022
Marjorie Jane Reed (1915-1996) Palm Canyon Palms 16 x 20 in. framed 23 x 27 in.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Marjorie Jane Reed (1915-1996) Palm Canyon Palms signed 'MARJORIE REED' (lower left) and signed again and titled (on the frame reverse) oil on canvas laid to board 16 x 20 in. framed 23 x 27 in.
Bonhams
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Nov. 01, 2022
Marjorie Jane Reed (1915-1996) Evening Camp on the Old Southern Trail 20 x 24 in. framed 26 x 30 in.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Marjorie Jane Reed (1915-1996) Evening Camp on the Old Southern Trail signed 'MARJORIE REED' (lower right) and signed again and titled on an artist label (on the stretcher bar) oil on canvas 20 x 24 in. framed 26 x 30 in.
Bonhams
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Nov. 01, 2022
Marjorie Jane Reed (1915-1996) San Mateo House in Moonlight 9 x 12 in. framed 17 x 20 in.
Est: $800 - $1,200
Marjorie Jane Reed (1915-1996) San Mateo House in Moonlight signed 'MARJORIE REED' (lower right) and signed again and titled on an artist label (on the reverse) oil on canvasboard 9 x 12 in. framed 17 x 20 in.
Bonhams
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Nov. 01, 2022
Marjorie Jane Reed (1915-1996) The Stage is Early 12 x 16 in. framed 17 x 21 in.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Marjorie Jane Reed (1915-1996) The Stage is Early signed 'MARJORIE REED.' (lower right) and signed again and titled on an artist's label (on the reverse) oil on canvasboard 12 x 16 in. framed 17 x 21 in.
Bonhams
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Nov. 01, 2022
Marjorie Reed (American, 1915-1996) The Old Bradshaw Stage Crossing, Araby Wash
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Marjorie Reed (American, 1915-1996) The Old Bradshaw Stage Crossing, Araby Wash oil on board signed Marjorie Reed (lower left); titled and signed (label, verso) 14 x 18 inches Property from the Collection of General Walter B. Ratliff, Boerne, Texas
Hindman