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Mar. 06, 2026
MAX SCHARF (AMERICAN (MISSOURI), 1933-2009)
Est: $200 - $400
Max Scharf American (Missouri), 1933-2009 Tribute to Van Gogh Oil on canvas Signed and dated 1979 lower right. Evening courtyard garden scene, framed. Max Scharf was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1933. He was formally trained at Washington University School of Fine Art in St. Louis in the early 1950's, before being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1953. Subsequently he was sent to Engineering Drafting School at Ft. Belvoir, VA and assigned to Ft. Leonard Wood, MO to work in a field printing plant as an Army Artist, Film Stripper and Plate-maker. After being honorably discharged in late 1955, he eventually returned to St. Louis to work as Art Director for Vi-Tronic, Inc, a manufacturer of executive gifts. In 1963 Scharf left corporate life to start his own business, and for the next 27 years he was self-employed in the corporate world utilizing his artistic and business skills. In 1991 opened his art studio in St. Louis and devoted himself full-time to a career as an expressionist painter.
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Nov. 15, 2025
MAX SCHARF (AMERICAN (MISSOURI), 1933-2009)
Est: $500 - $1,000
Max Scharf American (Missouri), 1933-2009 Muse de Plein Air II Oil on canvas Signed lower right and dated 1998 on frame, with gallery labels to verso. Countryside farm scene, framed. Max Scharf was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1933. He was formally trained at Washington University School of Fine Art in St. Louis in the early 1950's, before being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1953. Subsequently he was sent to Engineering Drafting School at Ft. Belvoir, VA and assigned to Ft. Leonard Wood, MO to work in a field printing plant as an Army Artist, Film Stripper and Plate-maker. After being honorably discharged in late 1955, he eventually returned to St. Louis to work as Art Director for Vi-Tronic, Inc, a manufacturer of executive gifts. In 1963 Scharf left corporate life to start his own business, and for the next 27 years he was self-employed in the corporate world utilizing his artistic and business skills. In 1991 opened his art studio in St. Louis and devoted himself full-time to a career as an expressionist painter.
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Nov. 15, 2025
MAX SCHARF (AMERICAN (MISSOURI), 1933-2009)
Est: $500 - $1,000
Max Scharf American (Missouri), 1933-2009 Reflections at Giverny Oil on canvas Signed and dated 1991 lower left, also to verso with gallery label. Waterlily garden scene, framed. Max Scharf was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1933. He was formally trained at Washington University School of Fine Art in St. Louis in the early 1950's, before being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1953. Subsequently he was sent to Engineering Drafting School at Ft. Belvoir, VA and assigned to Ft. Leonard Wood, MO to work in a field printing plant as an Army Artist, Film Stripper and Plate-maker. After being honorably discharged in late 1955, he eventually returned to St. Louis to work as Art Director for Vi-Tronic, Inc, a manufacturer of executive gifts. In 1963 Scharf left corporate life to start his own business, and for the next 27 years he was self-employed in the corporate world utilizing his artistic and business skills. In 1991 opened his art studio in St. Louis and devoted himself full-time to a career as an expressionist painter.
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Nov. 15, 2025
MAX SCHARF (AMERICAN (MISSOURI), 1933-2009)
Est: $500 - $1,000
Max Scharf American (Missouri), 1933-2009 Gardens of Giverny Oil on canvas Signed and dated 1994 lower right with gallery labels to verso. Colorful, expansive garden scene, framed. Max Scharf was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1933. He was formally trained at Washington University School of Fine Art in St. Louis in the early 1950's, before being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1953. Subsequently he was sent to Engineering Drafting School at Ft. Belvoir, VA and assigned to Ft. Leonard Wood, MO to work in a field printing plant as an Army Artist, Film Stripper and Plate-maker. After being honorably discharged in late 1955, he eventually returned to St. Louis to work as Art Director for Vi-Tronic, Inc, a manufacturer of executive gifts. In 1963 Scharf left corporate life to start his own business, and for the next 27 years he was self-employed in the corporate world utilizing his artistic and business skills. In 1991 opened his art studio in St. Louis and devoted himself full-time to a career as an expressionist painter.
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Nov. 15, 2025
MAX SCHARF (AMERICAN (MISSOURI), 1933-2009)
Est: $500 - $1,000
Max Scharf American (Missouri), 1933-2009 Tribute to Van Gogh Oil on canvas Signed and dated 1979 lower right. Evening courtyard garden scene, framed. Max Scharf was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1933. He was formally trained at Washington University School of Fine Art in St. Louis in the early 1950's, before being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1953. Subsequently he was sent to Engineering Drafting School at Ft. Belvoir, VA and assigned to Ft. Leonard Wood, MO to work in a field printing plant as an Army Artist, Film Stripper and Plate-maker. After being honorably discharged in late 1955, he eventually returned to St. Louis to work as Art Director for Vi-Tronic, Inc, a manufacturer of executive gifts. In 1963 Scharf left corporate life to start his own business, and for the next 27 years he was self-employed in the corporate world utilizing his artistic and business skills. In 1991 opened his art studio in St. Louis and devoted himself full-time to a career as an expressionist painter.
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Nov. 15, 2025
MAX SCHARF (AMERICAN (MISSOURI), 1933-2009)
Est: $400 - $800
Max Scharf American (Missouri), 1933-2009 Bear Lake Oil on canvas Signed and dated 2004 lower right, also on verso with gallery label. A view of Rocky Mountain National Park, framed. Max Scharf was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1933. He was formally trained at Washington University School of Fine Art in St. Louis in the early 1950's, before being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1953. Subsequently he was sent to Engineering Drafting School at Ft. Belvoir, VA and assigned to Ft. Leonard Wood, MO to work in a field printing plant as an Army Artist, Film Stripper and Plate-maker. After being honorably discharged in late 1955, he eventually returned to St. Louis to work as Art Director for Vi-Tronic, Inc, a manufacturer of executive gifts. In 1963 Scharf left corporate life to start his own business, and for the next 27 years he was self-employed in the corporate world utilizing his artistic and business skills. In 1991 opened his art studio in St. Louis and devoted himself full-time to a career as an expressionist painter.
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Nov. 15, 2025
MAX SCHARF (AMERICAN (MISSOURI), 1933-2009)
Est: $500 - $1,000
Max Scharf American (Missouri), 1933-2009 Protectors of the Boat Oil on canvas Signed and dated 1993 lower right, also on verso with gallery label. Evening view of a rowboat on a lake through trees, framed. Max Scharf was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1933. He was formally trained at Washington University School of Fine Art in St. Louis in the early 1950's, before being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1953. Subsequently he was sent to Engineering Drafting School at Ft. Belvoir, VA and assigned to Ft. Leonard Wood, MO to work in a field printing plant as an Army Artist, Film Stripper and Plate-maker. After being honorably discharged in late 1955, he eventually returned to St. Louis to work as Art Director for Vi-Tronic, Inc, a manufacturer of executive gifts. In 1963 Scharf left corporate life to start his own business, and for the next 27 years he was self-employed in the corporate world utilizing his artistic and business skills. In 1991 opened his art studio in St. Louis and devoted himself full-time to a career as an expressionist painter.
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May. 20, 2025
Max R. Scharf, Missouri (b. 1933), Peace at Giverny, 1993, acrylic on canvas`
Est: $1,600 - $2,400
Max R. Scharf Missouri, (b. 1933) Peace at Giverny, 1993 acrylic on canvas` signed and dated lower right, gilt-framed. Provenance: The Estate of Diana Eley, St. Louis, MO
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Apr. 19, 2025
Max R. Scharf, Missouri (b. 1933), Peace at Giverny, 1993, acrylic on canvas`
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Max R. Scharf Missouri, (b. 1933) Peace at Giverny, 1993 acrylic on canvas` signed and dated lower right, gilt-framed.
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Apr. 18, 2015
Max Scharf, American (B. 1933), Van Monet, 1986, acrylic on canvas, 36 x 47 1/2 inches
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Max Scharf American (B. 1933) Van Monet, 1986, acrylic on canvas, signed, framed. 36 x 47 1/2 inches
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Apr. 18, 2015
Max Scharf, American (B. 1933), Sycamore trees, 1989, acrylic on canvas, 36 x 47 1/2 inches
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Max Scharf American (B. 1933) Sycamore trees, 1989, acrylic on canvas, signed, framed. 36 x 47 1/2 inches
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Apr. 18, 2015
Max Scharf, American (B. 1933), The Brew House at Anheuser-Busch, 1992, acrylic on canvas, 48 x 36 inches
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Max Scharf American (B. 1933) The Brew House at Anheuser-Busch, 1992, acrylic on canvas, signed, framed. 48 x 36 inches
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Dec. 06, 2014
Max Scharf, American (1933-2009), Peace at Giverney, 1993, acrylic on canvas, 30 x 40 inches
Est: $3,500 - $4,000
Max Scharf American (1933-2009) Peace at Giverney, 1993, acrylic on canvas, signed lower right, framed. 30 x 40 inches
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Dec. 06, 2014
Max Scharf, American (1933-2009), The Bridge at St. Antonin Noble Val, 1994, acrylic on canvas, 30 x 40 inches
Est: $3,000 - $3,500
Max Scharf American (1933-2009) The Bridge at St. Antonin Noble Val, 1994, acrylic on canvas, signed lower right, framed. 30 x 40 inches
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Dec. 06, 2014
Max Scharf, American (B. 1933), Bahama Storm; Royal Poinciana, Hawaii, oil on canvas; oil and acrylic on canvas, 24 x 30 inches; 24...
Est: $500 - $700
Max Scharf American (B. 1933) Bahama Storm; Royal Poinciana, Hawaii, oil on canvas; oil and acrylic on canvas, both signed and dated lower right, "Bahama Storm" is framed, "Royal Poinciana, Hawaii" is unframed. 24 x 30 inches; 24 x 48 inches
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Dec. 06, 2014
Max Scharf, American (B. 1933), Study in Movement, 1978, oil and acrylic on canvas, 19 1/2 x 43 1/2 inches
Est: $600 - $800
Max Scharf American (B. 1933) Study in Movement, 1978, oil and acrylic on canvas, signed and dated lower right, framed. 19 1/2 x 43 1/2 inches
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Dec. 06, 2014
Max Scharf, American (B. 1933), Death Valley, Furnace Creek Ranch Museum, 1956, oil on canvas, 20 x 36 inches
Est: $600 - $800
Max Scharf American (B. 1933) Death Valley, Furnace Creek Ranch Museum, 1956, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left, signed, titled, dated verso, framed. 20 x 36 inches
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Dec. 06, 2014
Max Scharf, American (1933-2009), Pepe and Isabel, 1975, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 20 inches
Est: $2,100 - $2,500
Max Scharf American (1933-2009) Pepe and Isabel, 1975, acrylic on canvas, signed lower right, framed. 24 x 20 inches
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Dec. 06, 2014
Max Scharf, American (1933-2009), The Pink Hotel, 1996, acrylic on canvas, 30 x 40 inches
Est: $3,000 - $3,500
Max Scharf American (1933-2009) The Pink Hotel, 1996, acrylic on canvas, signed, framed. 30 x 40 inches
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