Ernest Christian Rost Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1866 - d. 1940

Born in Mt. Vernon, NY, after the Civil War, artist Ernest Christian Rost was a successful 19th and 20th century painter, etcher, and photographer. By his late teens, several of Ernest Christian Rost's paintings, in the form of oil landscapes, were on display at the National Academy of Design. However, by the 1890s he shifted completely to etching as his primary artwork focus. Many of his etchings created between 1891 and 1896 are held at the Library of Congress.

Most of Rost's landscape paintings for sale depicted rural landscapes throughout New York, but they also featured people, animals, and homes of notable individuals of the era. Following the start of the Spanish-American War, artist Ernest Christian Rost was sent to Panama, Puerto Rico, and several other countries to photograph the events for the U.S. War Department. His photos can be found in the National Archives. Select other breathtaking landscape paintings offered through Invaluable, and satisfy your hunger for the great outdoors.

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  • Ernest C. Rost (1866-1940) Etching
    Jan. 07, 2024

    Ernest C. Rost (1866-1940) Etching

    Est: $60 - $150

    Hand colored etching on paper, "A Glimpse of The Village. " Dated 1892. Signed and dated and titled in the plate lower margin. Image size - 16 1/2 x 26 1/2. Frame - 26 1/2 x 36 1/4.

    Main Auction Galleries
  • Antique Etching Elm Road Ernest Rost, Carlton Chapman
    Mar. 18, 2023

    Antique Etching Elm Road Ernest Rost, Carlton Chapman

    Est: $50 - $100

    Antique Etching Elm Road Ernest Rost (1867-1940),Carlton Chapman. Large print titled Old Elm Road is signed E. C. Rost1890 in plate lower left, and signed in pencil Carlton T. Chapman (1860-1925) lower right. The original etching was by Ernest C. Rost, this printing must have been done by Clarence Chapman. Mounted in an ornate gold frame. Dimensions are 27.75 in h x 37 in w x 2 in d. Condition is good with some brown spotting and discoloration to the paper. Gold frame has cracking and some tiny missing pieces. Please call or email for a detailed condition report.

    Public Sale Auction House
  • Ernest C. Rost Engraving
    Jan. 26, 2023

    Ernest C. Rost Engraving

    Est: $150 - $250

    Ernest C. Rost Engraving, N.Y. 1866-1940, pencil signed lower right, colored engraving, "A bend in the River", sight 12 1/2" x 32 1/2", matted in white carved frame 21 3/4" x 41 1/2". CONDITION: Good, pencil signature and title are heavily faded and faint, mat has water stain on right edge.

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • Ernest C. Rost Engraving
    Oct. 18, 2022

    Ernest C. Rost Engraving

    Est: $150 - $250

    Ernest C. Rost Engraving, N.Y. 1866-1940, pencil signed lower right, colored engraving, "A bend in the River", sight 12 1/2" x 32 1/2", matted in white carved frame 21 3/4" x 41 1/2". CONDITION: Good, pencil signature and title are heavily faded and faint, mat has water stain on right edge.

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • Rost, Ernest C.
    Jul. 09, 2022

    Rost, Ernest C.

    Est: €30 - €45

    (1866 Mt.Vernon,NY - 1940). Flußlandschaft mit Windmühle. Radierung, 1892. Ca. 18 x 57 cm. - Mit Namenszug u. Datum in der Platte. - Tls. leicht fleckig, etw. knapp beschn. R

    Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
  • ERNEST C. ROST 19TH CENTURY NEW YORK ETCHING
    Mar. 13, 2022

    ERNEST C. ROST 19TH CENTURY NEW YORK ETCHING

    Est: -

    Ernest Christian Rost (1867 - 1940) 19th C. New York Etching. The scene is a country or rural scene of a cottage and Country Village, probably in the New York area as Rost is most famous for painting and sketching scenes from New York, Rhode Island and New England. Artist: Ernest C. Rost Title: 19th C. New York Medium: Etching Site Measurement: 10x21 in. Keywords: Antique, landscape; Ref: BD1536

    Bradford's
  • Rost, Ernest C.
    Oct. 16, 2021

    Rost, Ernest C.

    Est: €60 - €90

    (1866 Mt.Vernon,NY - 1940). Flußlandschaft mit Windmühle. Radierung, 1892. Ca. 18 x 57 cm. - Mit Namenszug u. Datum in der Platte. - Tls. leicht fleckig, etw. knapp beschn. R

    Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
  • Ernest C. Rost "Atq Landscape" Etching
    May. 10, 2020

    Ernest C. Rost "Atq Landscape" Etching

    Est: -

    Ernest Christian Rost (1866-1940) "Antique Landscape" Etching. Ernest Rost lead a remarkable life: becoming an accomplished painter, engraver, adventurer, writer, photojournalist, botanist and lecturer -- acquiring a noteworthy level of expertise in every one of those fields. Artist: Ernest C. Rost Title: "Atq Landscape" Medium: Etching Circa/Year: 1893 Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 11x21 : Antique Artwork, Art; Ref: DD4034

    Bradford's
  • ERNEST C. ROST, Old Elm Road Etching
    Sep. 14, 2019

    ERNEST C. ROST, Old Elm Road Etching

    Est: $400 - $800

    Antique etching by Ernest Christian Rost (American, 1867-1940). Nice period frame with title and artist plaque at center bottom. Yard long style print. Framed with edges of the print obscured. Image size measures 29 1/2" x 9 1/2". Framed to 35 3/4" x 15 1/2".

    Blackwell Auctions LLC
  • E.C. Rost (1866-1940)
    Apr. 28, 2019

    E.C. Rost (1866-1940)

    Est: $100 - $200

    Cottage, c. 1890, Colored Engraving, 11" X 31", Signed Lower Left in Plate, Elaborate Carved Framed

    James Cox Gallery
  • ERNEST CHRISTIAN ROTH (1866-1940) ETCHING
    Jun. 24, 2018

    ERNEST CHRISTIAN ROTH (1866-1940) ETCHING

    Est: $200 - $300

    Late 19th, early 20th c. etching of a country lane and village in New York State, pencil-signed by the artist Ernest Christian Rost (1866-1940). Remarque of a stone bridge in the lower margin. In Frame easures 31"x17"x1". Weight 7 pds. Ernest Christian Roth was born January 20, 1866, at Mt. Vernon, N.Y. and was the son of Christan Rost (a locally known engraver) and Minna M. Rost. Nothing is known of his childhood except he was the fourth of six children in the family. By the mid-1880’s E.C. Rost was exhibiting landscapes in oil at the National Academy of Design, New York City. After 1887 his oil painting stopped and by 1891 etching became his primary occupation. Today, the Library of Congress (Prints and Photographs Division) maintains 63 etchings signed ‘Ernest C. Rost’ or ‘E. C. Rost’, with dates running from 1891 to 1896. These often portray country lanes, cottages, rural scenes, sea, river and bayside settings, mostly in New York State. With the outbreak of the Spainish-American War, Rost was sent by the U.S. War Department to Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Phillippines, and Guam as a civilian photographer of military operations and installations. Today, 21 photographs taken by E. C. Rost of these islands are held by the National Archives

    Charleston Estate Auctions
  • Ernest C. Rost Hand Colored Etching "Delaware Home" 1890
    Jul. 19, 2017

    Ernest C. Rost Hand Colored Etching "Delaware Home" 1890

    Est: $200 - $400

    Ernest C. Rost Hand Colored Etching "Delaware Home" 1890: Matted and Framed etching by Rost. Measures 31.75 x 10.75, framed piece measures 44 x 23.75. Beautiful rustic frame, copyright 1890 by Fishel, Adler, Schwartz. Ernest C. Rost 1867-1940.

    Fusco Auctions
  • Ernest Rost (1867-1940)
    Feb. 18, 2017

    Ernest Rost (1867-1940)

    Est: $50 - $75

    Ernest Rost (N.Y./Cal. 1867-1940), "The Edge of The Forest", engraving. Site 21" x 30 1/2".

    Copake Auction Inc.
  • Framed Etching by Ernest Rost "Restful Twilight"
    Jul. 08, 2016

    Framed Etching by Ernest Rost "Restful Twilight"

    Est: $100 - $200

    Framed Etching by Ernest Rost "Restful Twilight": A beautiful framed etching by Ernest Rost. Framed print Etching by Ernest Rost "Restful Twilight": A beautiful framed etching by Ernest Rost. Published by Fishel, Adler, and Schwartz. Although this is signed lower left, the signature on the plate was published by Fishel, Adler and Schwartz without the artist's permission. Mr. Rost sued the publishers so that this practice would stop. His authentic prints have a graphic object in the border, along with his signature on the plate and print. In short this is a non-authentic print of E.C. Rost's works. Framed size measures 29 3/4 x 16. Framed size measures 29 3/4 x 16.

    Fusco Auctions
  • Ernest C. Rost Hand Colored Etching "Delaware Home" 1890
    Jul. 08, 2016

    Ernest C. Rost Hand Colored Etching "Delaware Home" 1890

    Est: $200 - $400

    Ernest C. Rost Hand Colored Etching "Delaware Home" 1890: Matted and Framed etching by Rost. Measures 31.75 x 10.75, framed piece measures 44 x 23.75. Beautiful rustic frame, copyright 1890 by Fishel, Adler, Schwartz. Ernest C. Rost 1867-1940.

    Fusco Auctions
  • Ernest C. Rost Hand Colored Etching "Delaware Home" 1890
    May. 20, 2016

    Ernest C. Rost Hand Colored Etching "Delaware Home" 1890

    Est: $200 - $400

    Ernest C. Rost Hand Colored Etching "Delaware Home" 1890: Matted and Framed etching by Rost. Measures 31.75 x 10.75, framed piece measures 44 x 23.75. Beautiful rustic frame, copyright 1890 by Fishel, Adler, Schwartz. Ernest C. Rost 1867-1940.

    Fusco Auctions
  • Framed Etching by Ernest Rost "Restful Twilight"
    Apr. 08, 2016

    Framed Etching by Ernest Rost "Restful Twilight"

    Est: $100 - $200

    Framed Etching by Ernest Rost "Restful Twilight": A beautiful framed etching by Ernest Rost. Framed print Etching by Ernest Rost "Restful Twilight": A beautiful framed etching by Ernest Rost. Published by Fishel, Adler, and Schwartz. Although this is signed lower left, the signature on the plate was published by Fishel, Adler and Schwartz without the artist's permission. Mr. Rost sued the publishers so that this practice would stop. His authentic prints have a graphic object in the border, along with his signature on the plate and print. In short this is a non-authentic print of E.C. Rost's works. Framed size measures 29 3/4 x 16. Framed size measures 29 3/4 x 16.

    Fusco Auctions
  • Ernest Rost, (American, 1867-1940), The Home by the River
    Nov. 06, 2015

    Ernest Rost, (American, 1867-1940), The Home by the River

    Est: $80 - $120

    Ernest Rost (American, 1867-1940) The Home by the River etching signed Ernest Rost (lower right) 16 3/4 x 31 inches.

    Hindman
  • 10 ERNEST CHRISTIAN ROST (1867-1940). ETCHING. 9 X 21"
    May. 02, 2015

    10 ERNEST CHRISTIAN ROST (1867-1940). ETCHING. 9 X 21"

    Est: -

    10 ERNEST CHRISTIAN ROST (1867-1940). ETCHING. 9 X 21"

    Sunset Auction
  • ERNEST C. ROST (American, 1866-1940)
    Feb. 07, 2015

    ERNEST C. ROST (American, 1866-1940)

    Est: $100 - $200

    ERNEST C. ROST (American, 1866-1940), man netting a fish, etching, pencil signed bottom right, printed by Albert Fries, New York, 1896. Image 7-1/2''h, 21-3/4''w.

    South Bay Auctions Inc
  • Ernest Christian Rost
    Dec. 12, 2014

    Ernest Christian Rost

    Est: $200 - $400

    Ernest Christian Rost (New York/California, 1867-1940) THE VILLAGE CHURCH intaglio print, framed, signed & titled in plate image H15" W26" Provenance: Columbus Museum, Columbus, Georgia, sold to benefit the acquisitions fund

    Charlton Hall
  • Ernest C. Rost Etching "Fisherman's Home"
    Nov. 22, 2014

    Ernest C. Rost Etching "Fisherman's Home"

    Est: $10 - $1,000

    Framed and under glass: 23" x 43".

    Berner's Auction Gallery
  • Ernest Charles Rost, American, 1866-1940, colored etching, "A Glimpse of the Village", signed and dated 1890 in plate lower left, si...
    Oct. 28, 2014

    Ernest Charles Rost, American, 1866-1940, colored etching, "A Glimpse of the Village", signed and dated 1890 in plate lower left, si...

    Est: $80 - $160

    Ernest Charles Rost, American, 1866-1940, colored etching, "A Glimpse of the Village", signed and dated 1890 in plate lower left, signed and titled lower right, 17" x 27 1/2" sight size, 25 1/2" x 35 1/2" framed

    William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
  • Ernest C. Rost "September Sunset "
    Jun. 02, 2014

    Ernest C. Rost "September Sunset "

    Est: $100 - $150

    8.25" X 19.5"

    East Coast Auctions inc.
  • E.C. ROST GRAY AFTERNOON LARGE LANDSCAPE PAINTING
    Feb. 23, 2014

    E.C. ROST GRAY AFTERNOON LARGE LANDSCAPE PAINTING

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    ROST, Ernest Christian, (American, 1867-1940): ''Gray Afternoon'', Oil/Canvas, 22'' x 30'', partial label affixed verso, encased in highly elaborate period carved and gilded foliate motif gesso frame with minor wear 36 3/4'' x 45'' x 4 1/4''.

    Burchard Galleries Inc
  • Ernest Christian Rost Hand Colored Etching
    Oct. 02, 2013

    Ernest Christian Rost Hand Colored Etching

    Est: $50 - $100

    16" x 26" matted an framed, under glass, Ernest Christian Rost (1867-1940) etching titled 'The Old Elm Road', depicts a scene or rural New York in the late 19th century. Etching in great condition with minor browning, matt has heavy browning and the frame has scuffs.

    Embassy Auctions International
  • ERNEST CHRISTIAN ROST ENGRAVING (New York,
    May. 07, 2013

    ERNEST CHRISTIAN ROST ENGRAVING (New York,

    Est: $150 - $200

    ERNEST CHRISTIAN ROST ENGRAVING (New York, 1867-1940) Landscape with trees and stream. Image measures 15" x 25.5", pencil signed lower right and signed on the plate lower left, dated 1890. In a period gilt wood and gesso frame.

    O'Gallerie
  • ERNEST C. ROST [AMER. 1866-1940] ETCHINGS, TWO,
    Jul. 09, 2010

    ERNEST C. ROST [AMER. 1866-1940] ETCHINGS, TWO,

    Est: $150 - $200

    ERNEST C. ROST [AMER. 1866-1940] ETCHINGS, TWO, 1890, CONNER'S CREEK, WOODLAND CASCADE: Both are dated and signed. Wooden frames.

    DuMouchelles
  • ERNEST C. ROST [AMER. 1866-1940] ETCHINGS, TWO,
    May. 14, 2010

    ERNEST C. ROST [AMER. 1866-1940] ETCHINGS, TWO,

    Est: $300 - $500

    ERNEST C. ROST [AMER. 1866-1940] ETCHINGS, TWO, 1890, CONNER'S CREEK, WOODLAND CASCADE: Both are dated and signed. Wooden frames.

    DuMouchelles
  • Ernest Christian Rost (American, 1867-1940) A Glimpse of the Connecticut Signed "E C R...
    Jan. 29, 2010

    Ernest Christian Rost (American, 1867-1940) A Glimpse of the Connecticut Signed "E C R...

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Ernest Christian Rost (American, 1867-1940) A Glimpse of the Connecticut Signed "E C Rost-" l.r., titled and identified on a label affixed to the reverse. Oil on canvas, 30 x 45 in. (76.2 x 114.3 cm), framed. Condition: Craquelure, scattered retouch.

    Skinner
  • Ernest C. Rost (1866-1940) River Landscape, Engraving.
    Oct. 17, 2009

    Ernest C. Rost (1866-1940) River Landscape, Engraving.

    Est: $40 - $60

    Ernest C. Rost (1866-1940) River Landscape, Engraving. Note condition. h:7 w:22 in.

    Gray's Auctioneers
  • Ernest C Rost, Framed Antique Engraving
    Oct. 17, 2009

    Ernest C Rost, Framed Antique Engraving

    Est: $75 - $150

    Framed antique engraving, etched by Ernest Christian Rost (American, 1867-1940), size as framed 30" x 40", depicting a church in a village along a tree-lined road, presented in carved, period gold frame

    Wickliff & Associates Auctioneers, Inc.
  • ROST, ERNEST CHRISTIAN (1866-1940, AMERICAN)
    Sep. 21, 2009

    ROST, ERNEST CHRISTIAN (1866-1940, AMERICAN)

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    ROST, ERNEST CHRISTIAN (1866-1940, AMERICAN) A late 19th C. oil on canvas depicting an extensive upstate New York autumn landscape. Signed lower right E.C. Rost. This is the only few Rost oil paintings of the early period available today. The impressionistic technique utilizes broad brush strokes of thickly applied paint. Noteworthy is how this technique contrasts with that of the extremely detailed representational style of his etchings. Rost did landscapes in oils during the 1880's. His works were shown at the National Academy of Design in New York City and also in Arkville, NY- until a fire destroyed that studio and much of his earliest work. 31 x 45.25"

    Braswell Galleries
  • Ernest C. Rost (1866-1940) River Landscape, Engraving.
    Sep. 19, 2009

    Ernest C. Rost (1866-1940) River Landscape, Engraving.

    Est: $60 - $80

    Ernest C. Rost (1866-1940) River Landscape, Engraving. Note condition. h:7 w:22 in.

    Gray's Auctioneers
  • ERNEST C. ROST ETCHING AND DRYPOINT (American,
    Jun. 09, 2008

    ERNEST C. ROST ETCHING AND DRYPOINT (American,

    Est: $150 - $250

    ERNEST C. ROST ETCHING AND DRYPOINT (American, 19th/20th century) Horizontal landscape with country road, stone fences and cottages. 10 3/4 in. by 32 in. Signed in the plate, E.C. Rost 1890 l.l. In painted green wood frame.

    O'Gallerie
  • ERNEST CHRISTIAN ROST (AMERICAN, 1867-1940) COTTAGE BY THE ROAD Print: 14 3 /4 x 24 in. (sight)
    Feb. 09, 2008

    ERNEST CHRISTIAN ROST (AMERICAN, 1867-1940) COTTAGE BY THE ROAD Print: 14 3 /4 x 24 in. (sight)

    Est: $50 - $100

    ERNEST CHRISTIAN ROST (AMERICAN, 1867-1940) COTTAGE BY THE ROAD Print: 14 3 /4 x 24 in. (sight) Framed; published by James Tyroler NY 1901; Engraved by Ernest Christian Rost

    Potomack Company
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