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E John Robinson Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1922 - d. 2008

Born in 1932, Artist E. John Robinson grew up in Grants Pass, Oregon, before moving to study at the California College of Arts and Crafts. After obtaining his master's degree from San Francisco State College, painter E. John Robinson taught for 12 years before committing to his art full-time. His prolific art career has spawned 30 solo exhibitions, and the painting of over 4,000 seascapes. During the height of his popularity, he was commissioned to create four covers for Reader's Digest magazine. Artist E. John Robinson also wrote several art instruction books that are still in circulation.

E. John Robinson's seascape paintings for sale are readily available at reasonable prices in galleries and online. Embrace your love of majestic waters by viewing magnificent vintage seascape paintings for sale online to add to your growing collection.

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    • E. JOHN ROBINSON ORIGINAL SEASCAPE PAINTINGsold
      Jul. 30, 2023

      E. JOHN ROBINSON ORIGINAL SEASCAPE PAINTING

      Est: $400 - $600

      (Oregon / California 1922-2008) Splendid oil on canvas entitled 'Afternoon Glitter' depicting crashing waves on rocks along the N. California coast. Signed 'E. John Robinson' LR. Also signed & titled by artist to stretcher to verso along with former gallery label. SIZE: 18 x 24" overall 27 x33". Housed in brown wood frame with fabric liner. CONDITION: Very good overall. No visible touch ups or restorations. Not examined out of frame. BIO. Robinson taught art for 12 year in public school system before becoming a full time painter and was renowned for his seascapes.

      Midnight Sun Antique Auction
    • E. JOHN ROBINSON OIL ON CANVASsold
      May. 01, 2023

      E. JOHN ROBINSON OIL ON CANVAS

      Est: $200 - $300

      E. JOHN ROBINSON (Oregon/California, 1922-2008) oil on canvas, "Humboldt Current," seascape. Signed lower right, signed again and titled verso, dated 1965, 20" x 36" (image), 24" x 39.5" (frame).

      O'Gallerie
    • Painting, E. John Robinsonsold
      May. 22, 2021

      Painting, E. John Robinson

      Est: $200 - $400

      E. John Robinson (American, 1922-2008), "Surf Sketch," 1992, oil on wood, signed lower right, signed, titled, and dated verso, overall (with frame): 11.5"h x 13.5"w

      Clars Auction Gallery
    • Painting, John E. Robinsonsold
      Nov. 12, 2016

      Painting, John E. Robinson

      Est: $500 - $700

      E. John Robinson (American, 1922-2008), Winter Mountain Scene, oil on canvas, singed lower right, canvas: 24"h x 30"w, overall (with frame): 32.5"h x 39"w

      Clars Auction Gallery
    • E. John Robinson (America/California, 1922-2008).sold
      Feb. 27, 2016

      E. John Robinson (America/California, 1922-2008).

      Est: $400 - $600

      Oil on canvas seascape. Signed lower right corner. 15 3/4" x 19 1/2"; Frame, 22 3/4" x 26".

      Quinn's Auction Galleries Central Virginia
    • Painting, E. John Robinsonsold
      Feb. 20, 2016

      Painting, E. John Robinson

      Est: $500 - $700

      E. John Robinson (American, 1922-2008), Sea Foam, oil on canvas, signed lower right, canvas: 16"h x 20"w, overall (with frame): 20.75"h x 24.75"w

      Clars Auction Gallery
    • Painting, E. John Robinsonsold
      Dec. 13, 2015

      Painting, E. John Robinson

      Est: $600 - $900

      E. John Robinson (American, 1922-2008), "New Day," 1966, oil on canvas, signed lower right, signed, titled, and dated verso, canvas: 16"h x 20"w, overall (with frame): 22.25"h x 26.25"w

      Clars Auction Gallery
    • E. JOHN ROBINSON OIL ON CANVAS (Oregon/California,sold
      Sep. 21, 2015

      E. JOHN ROBINSON OIL ON CANVAS (Oregon/California,

      Est: $300 - $500

      E. JOHN ROBINSON OIL ON CANVAS (Oregon/California, 1922-2008) "Mid Afternoon," seascape. Image measures 15" x 30.5", signed "E. John Robinson" lower right, signed again and titled verso. In a wood frame.

      O'Gallerie
    • Robinson, E. John, 1922-2008, Oregon/California, Seascape. Oil on Canvas.sold
      Mar. 12, 2015

      Robinson, E. John, 1922-2008, Oregon/California, Seascape. Oil on Canvas.

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      Robinson, E. John, 1922-2008, Oregon/California, Seascape. Oil on Canvas. Signed "E. John Robinson" in lower right. h:24 w:30 in.

      Alderfer Auction
    • E. JOHN ROBINSON OIL ON CANVAS (Oregon/California, 1922-2008) Seascape with breakers, circa mid-1974. Image measures 15" x 30", signed "E. John Robinson" lower right. In a wood frame.sold
      Dec. 03, 2014

      E. JOHN ROBINSON OIL ON CANVAS (Oregon/California, 1922-2008) Seascape with breakers, circa mid-1974. Image measures 15" x 30", signed "E. John Robinson" lower right. In a wood frame.

      Est: $700 - $900

      E. JOHN ROBINSON OIL ON CANVAS (Oregon/California, 1922-2008) Seascape with breakers, circa mid-1974. Image measures 15" x 30", signed "E. John Robinson" lower right. In a wood frame.

      O'Gallerie
    • Painting by E. John Robinsonsold
      Aug. 10, 2014

      Painting by E. John Robinson

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      E. John Robinson (American, 1922-2008), "California West," oil on canvas, signed lower right, signed and titled verso, canvas: 24"h x 48"w, overall (with frame): 30.5"h x 54.5"w

      Clars Auction Gallery
    • Painting, E. John Robinson, April Weathersold
      Mar. 16, 2014

      Painting, E. John Robinson, April Weather

      Est: $700 - $900

      E. John Robinson (American, 1922-2008), "April Weather," oil on canvas, signed lower right, signed and titled verso, canvas: 24"h x 30"w, overall (with frame): 30.75"h x 36.5"w

      Clars Auction Gallery
    • Painting, E. John Robinson, Minus Tide, along with signed booksold
      May. 19, 2013

      Painting, E. John Robinson, Minus Tide, along with signed book

      Est: $600 - $800

      (lot of 2) E. John Robinson (Californian, 1922-2008), "Minus Tide," oil on canvas, signed lower right and verso, title inscribed verso, canvas: 16"h x 24"w, overall (with frame): 27"h x 33"w. Note: Accompanied with book, "Master Class in Seascape Painting" by E. John Robinson, signed by the artist, which includes this painting

      Clars Auction Gallery
    • E. John Robinson, Evening Storm Rollers, oil on canvassold
      Feb. 16, 2013

      E. John Robinson, Evening Storm Rollers, oil on canvas

      Est: $300 - $500

      E. John Robinson (American, 1922-2008), "Evening Storm Rollers," oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled verso, canvas: 48"h x 36.5"w, overall (with frame): 55"h x 42.5"w

      Clars Auctions
    • 1923 Circus Photographsold
      Nov. 24, 2012

      1923 Circus Photograph

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      "John Robinson Circus, Cleveland, Ohio, May 18th-19th, 1923", photograph, 7 1/2" x 41 1/4", 9 1/4" x 43" (frame). 7 1/2" vertical crack at right.

      Kaminski Auctions
    • E. JOHN ROBINSON (American, 1922-2008)sold
      Jun. 19, 2012

      E. JOHN ROBINSON (American, 1922-2008)

      Est: $300 - $500

      oil/canvas, "6 O'Clock Surf", beach sunset, signed l/r "E. John Robinson", also signed & titled on reverse, circa 1971, 15" x 30", original frame; #9106

      Matthew's Galleries
    • E. John Robinson (American, 1922-2008) Flood tide, 1963 24 x 36insold
      Nov. 20, 2011

      E. John Robinson (American, 1922-2008) Flood tide, 1963 24 x 36in

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      Flood tide, 1963 signed 'E. John Robinson' (lower right) and signed, titled and dated '"Flood Tide" E. John Robinson 1963' (on the stretcher bar) oil on canvas 24 x 36in

      Bonhams
    • E. JOHN ROBINSON OIL ON CANVAS (American, bornsold
      Jan. 18, 2010

      E. JOHN ROBINSON OIL ON CANVAS (American, born

      Est: $400 - $600

      E. JOHN ROBINSON OIL ON CANVAS (American, born 1922) A seascape with rocks looming in foggy distance. 24" by 30", signed E. John Robinson lower right. In wide gilt wood frame.

      O'Gallerie
    • E.J. ROBINSON SURF PAINTINGsold
      Nov. 22, 2009

      E.J. ROBINSON SURF PAINTING

      Est: $400 - $600

      ROBINSON, E. John, (American, 1922-): ''Night Surf'', OIL/Canvas, 15'' x 30'', signed, framed, 21'' x 36'', titled verso on label.

      Burchard Galleries Inc
    • E. John Robinson American 20th century Oilsold
      Apr. 12, 2008

      E. John Robinson American 20th century Oil

      Est: $600 - $800

      E. John Robinson American, (b. 1922) On a Clear Winter's Day oil on canvas. signed "E. John Robinson" lower right h:11 w: 14 in.

      Gray's Auctioneers
    • E. John Robinson (American b. 1922) Mendocinosold
      Dec. 01, 2007

      E. John Robinson (American b. 1922) Mendocino

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      E. John Robinson (American b. 1922) Mendocino Bay Signed E. John Robinson l.r. and signed E. John Robinson and titled on stretcher Oil on canvas 16 x 20 in (40.6 x 50.8 cm)

      Weschler's
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