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b. 1894 - d. 1993

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  • SERL, Jon (American, 1894 - 1993). Untitled (Abstract with Figures).
    May. 28, 2026

    SERL, Jon (American, 1894 - 1993). Untitled (Abstract with Figures).

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    SERL, Jon (American, 1894 - 1993). Untitled (Abstract with Figures). Signed. Oil on board in an old mirror frame. 37 1/2 x 25". Frame 45 x 30 x 1". Customer Pickup or Third Party Shipping Required.

    Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
  • Jon Serl. Trolley.
    Apr. 26, 2026

    Jon Serl. Trolley.

    Est: $500 - $800

    Jon Serl. Trolley. 1958. #15. Signed, dated, titled and numbered. Paint on found paneling. Minor surface grime and some wear on paint, otherwise good condition. 23" w x 36" h. Est. $500-800. Ship: $85 Please Read Before You Bid: By registering for and/or placing a bid in any Slotin Auction, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to our Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies. SHIPPING Slotin Auction offers In-House Shipping or Buyer Pick Up for your convenience.

    Slotin Folk Art Auction
  • Jon Serl. Just Beyond.
    Apr. 26, 2026

    Jon Serl. Just Beyond.

    Est: $300 - $500

    Jon Serl. Just Beyond. Signed and titled. Paint on canvas. 2 inch tear at center top, surface grime. Overall fair condition. 30" w x 40" h. Est. $300-500. Ship: $150 Please Read Before You Bid: By registering for and/or placing a bid in any Slotin Auction, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to our Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies. SHIPPING Slotin Auction offers In-House Shipping or Buyer Pick Up for your convenience.

    Slotin Folk Art Auction
  • Jon Serl. Never Let the Sun Go Down.
    Apr. 26, 2026

    Jon Serl. Never Let the Sun Go Down.

    Est: $500 - $800

    Jon Serl. Never Let the Sun Go Down... Signed and titled. Paint on found Masonite. Minor surface grime and wear, overall good condition. 13" w x 48" h. Est. $500-800. Ship: $125 Please Read Before You Bid: By registering for and/or placing a bid in any Slotin Auction, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to our Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies. SHIPPING Slotin Auction offers In-House Shipping or Buyer Pick Up for your convenience.

    Slotin Folk Art Auction
  • Jon Serl. Aroma. The First Exciting Kick of the Chin Chin Dancers.
    Apr. 26, 2026

    Jon Serl. Aroma. The First Exciting Kick of the Chin Chin Dancers.

    Est: $500 - $800

    Jon Serl. Aroma. The First Exciting Kick of the Chin Chin Dancers. Signed and titled. Paint on found board. Minor paint wear, surface grime, fraying of bottom of board. Overall good to fair condition. 31" w x 43" h. Est. $500-800. Ship: $200 Please Read Before You Bid: By registering for and/or placing a bid in any Slotin Auction, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to our Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies. SHIPPING Slotin Auction offers In-House Shipping or Buyer Pick Up for your convenience.

    Slotin Folk Art Auction
  • Jon Serl. Pete.
    Apr. 26, 2026

    Jon Serl. Pete.

    Est: $500 - $800

    Jon Serl. Pete. Signed. Paint on board. Great condition. Size with frame is 12" w x 16" h. Provenance: The Richard Gasperi and James Resko Private Collection. Dominican Sisters. Est. $500-800. Ship: $55 Please Read Before You Bid: By registering for and/or placing a bid in any Slotin Auction, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to our Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies. SHIPPING Slotin Auction offers In-House Shipping or Buyer Pick Up for your convenience.

    Slotin Folk Art Auction
  • Jon Serl. The Watch.
    Apr. 26, 2026

    Jon Serl. The Watch.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Jon Serl. (1894-1993). The Watch. Signed and titled. Paint on found Masonite. Surface grime and wear with loss to upper left corner. Overall good to fair condition. 48" w x 40" h. Est. $1,000-1,500. Buyer is responsible for shipping. Please Read Before You Bid: By registering for and/or placing a bid in any Slotin Auction, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to our Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies. SHIPPING Slotin Auction offers In-House Shipping or Buyer Pick Up for your convenience.

    Slotin Folk Art Auction
  • JON SERL (1894-1993). Faucet and Sink. oil on board24 x 33 3/8 in. (61 x 84
    Feb. 27, 2026

    JON SERL (1894-1993). Faucet and Sink. oil on board24 x 33 3/8 in. (61 x 84

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    JON SERL (1894-1993). Faucet and Sink. oil on board24 x 33 3/8 in. (61 x 84.8 cm.).

    Christie's
  • JON SERL (1894-1993). The King Man, etc.. oil on board39 ¾ x 32 ½ in. (101
    Feb. 27, 2026

    JON SERL (1894-1993). The King Man, etc.. oil on board39 ¾ x 32 ½ in. (101

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    JON SERL (1894-1993). The King Man, etc.. oil on board39 ¾ x 32 ½ in. (101 x 82.6 cm.).

    Christie's
  • ATTRIBUTED TO JON SERL (California, 1898-1993), "Miss Piggy"., Oil on board, 20" x 16". Unframed.
    Jan. 30, 2026

    ATTRIBUTED TO JON SERL (California, 1898-1993), "Miss Piggy"., Oil on board, 20" x 16". Unframed.

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    ATTRIBUTED TO JON SERL California, 1898-1993 "Miss Piggy". Unsigned.

    Eldred's
  • JON SERL (California, 1894-1993), Portrait of a woman., Oil on canvas board, 20" x 16". Unframed.
    Jan. 30, 2026

    JON SERL (California, 1894-1993), Portrait of a woman., Oil on canvas board, 20" x 16". Unframed.

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    JON SERL California, 1894-1993 Portrait of a woman. Signed lower right "Jon".

    Eldred's
  • Jon Serl, 1894-1993, Duck Blind
    Dec. 04, 2025

    Jon Serl, 1894-1993, Duck Blind

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Jon Serl California, 1894-1993 Duck Blind oil on board signed lower right, titled and numbered "N 27" verso

    Abell Auction
  • Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993)
    Nov. 24, 2025

    Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993)

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993) Untitled, oil painting on board, signed. Size: 30'' x 30'', 76 x 76 cm (board).

    Material Culture
  • Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993)
    Nov. 24, 2025

    Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993)

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993) Untitled, oil painting on board, signed. Size: 18.5'' x 37.5'', 47 x 95 cm (board).

    Material Culture
  • JON SERL (California, 1899-1993), Portrait., Oil on board, 18" x 18". Unframed.
    Nov. 21, 2025

    JON SERL (California, 1899-1993), Portrait., Oil on board, 18" x 18". Unframed.

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    JON SERL California, 1899-1993 Portrait. Signed lower right "Jon".

    Eldred's
  • JON SERL (California, 1898-1993), "Anger"., Oil on masonite, 21" x 13.75". Unframed.
    Nov. 21, 2025

    JON SERL (California, 1898-1993), "Anger"., Oil on masonite, 21" x 13.75". Unframed.

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    JON SERL California, 1898-1993 "Anger". Signed lower right "Jon". Titled verso.

    Eldred's
  • Jon Serl, Untitled
    Oct. 28, 2025

    Jon Serl, Untitled

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Jon Serl Untitled oil on found panel 40 h x 30 w in (102 x 76 cm) Signed to lower right 'Jon'. Inscribed to verso 'N33'. Provenance: Gift from the artist to the original owner | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Jon Serl, Prima
    Oct. 28, 2025

    Jon Serl, Prima

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Jon Serl Prima oil on paperboard 42.25 h x 48 w in (107 x 122 cm) Signed to lower right 'Jon'. Titled and inscribed to verso 'Prima N34'. Provenance: Gift from the artist to the original owner | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Jon Serl, Celebration
    Oct. 28, 2025

    Jon Serl, Celebration

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Jon Serl Celebration oil on wood 48 h x 56 w in (122 x 142 cm) Signed to lower right 'Jon'. Titled and inscribed to verso 'Celebration Finish Strip Game N37'. Provenance: Gift from the artist to the original owner | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Jon Serl (1894-1993), "Young Albatross," 1972
    Oct. 14, 2025

    Jon Serl (1894-1993), "Young Albatross," 1972

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Jon Serl (1894-1993) "Young Albatross," 1972 Oil on plywood Signed lower right: Jon; titled and dated "72" (twice) on the verso, inscribed "N13" in another hand on the verso

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Jon Serl (1894-1993), Figures and animals, circa 1960s
    Oct. 14, 2025

    Jon Serl (1894-1993), Figures and animals, circa 1960s

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Jon Serl (1894-1993) Figures and animals, circa 1960s Oil on pressboard Signed lower right: Jon; inscribed "N17" in another hand on the verso

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Jon Serl (1894-1993), "Brothers Picture," circa 1960s
    Oct. 14, 2025

    Jon Serl (1894-1993), "Brothers Picture," circa 1960s

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Jon Serl (1894-1993) "Brothers Picture," circa 1960s Oil on repurposed Masonite Signed lower right: Jon; titled (twice) and inscribed "N14" in another hand on the verso

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Jon Serl (1894-1993), Face, circa 1970s
    Oct. 14, 2025

    Jon Serl (1894-1993), Face, circa 1970s

    Est: $700 - $1,000

    Jon Serl (1894-1993) Face, circa 1970s Oil and collage on reclaimed wood Signed lower right: Jon; inscribed "N5" in another hand on the verso

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Jon Serl (1894-1993), "Marina," 1961
    Oct. 14, 2025

    Jon Serl (1894-1993), "Marina," 1961

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Jon Serl (1894-1993) "Marina," 1961 Oil on plywood Signed and dated lower left: Jon 61; titled and dated "61" (twice) on the verso, inscribed "N11" in another hand on the verso

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • JON SERL "KITCHEN" OIL ON BOARD
    Oct. 11, 2025

    JON SERL "KITCHEN" OIL ON BOARD

    Est: -

    Jon Serl (1898 - 1993) "Kitchen" Oil on Board. Hand signed lower right. Jon Serl was born in Oleans, New York in 1898. Jon Serl (né Joseph Searles) was one of three assumed names. Early in life he was a peripatetic female impersonator and vaudeville performer known as "Slats". When the silent film era ended in the late 1920s, he was called Jerry Palmer, a voice-over artist for actors whose voices did not fare well in talkies, and during the Depression he was Ned Palmer, a migrant fruit picker. After WWII he moved to the desert near Palm Springs, took up painting, and remained self taught. He appeared on the Johnny Carson show twice and was a friend of Clark Gable, Hedda Hopper, and Howard Hughes. His works are held in the American Folk Art Museum, National Museum of American Art, and New Orleans Museum of Art. Artist: Jon Serl Title: "Kitchen" Medium: Oil on Board; Signature Type: Hand Signed | Signature Location: Lower Left | Keywords: outsider, folk art; Ref: BD1043

    Bradford's
  • JON SERL "AVENIDA" OIL ON BOARD
    Oct. 11, 2025

    JON SERL "AVENIDA" OIL ON BOARD

    Est: -

    Jon Serl (1898 - 1993) "Avenida" Oil on Board. Hand signed lower right. Jon Serl was born in Oleans, New York in 1898. Jon Serl (né Joseph Searles) was one of three assumed names. Early in life he was a peripatetic female impersonator and vaudeville performer known as "Slats". When the silent film era ended in the late 1920s, he was called Jerry Palmer, a voice-over artist for actors whose voices did not fare well in talkies, and during the Depression he was Ned Palmer, a migrant fruit picker. After WWII he moved to the desert near Palm Springs, took up painting, and remained self taught. He appeared on the Johnny Carson show twice and was a friend of Clark Gable, Hedda Hopper, and Howard Hughes. His works are held in the American Folk Art Museum, National Museum of American Art, and New Orleans Museum of Art. Artist: Jon Serl Title: "Avenida" Medium: Oil on Board; Signature Type: Hand Signed | Signature Location: Lower Left | Keywords: outsider, folk art; Ref: BD1043

    Bradford's
  • JON SERL "BEACH HOTEL" OIL ON BOARD
    Oct. 11, 2025

    JON SERL "BEACH HOTEL" OIL ON BOARD

    Est: -

    Jon Serl (1898 - 1993) "Beach Hotel" Oil on Board. Hand signed lower right. Jon Serl was born in Oleans, New York in 1898. Jon Serl (né Joseph Searles) was one of three assumed names. Early in life he was a peripatetic female impersonator and vaudeville performer known as "Slats". When the silent film era ended in the late 1920s, he was called Jerry Palmer, a voice-over artist for actors whose voices did not fare well in talkies, and during the Depression he was Ned Palmer, a migrant fruit picker. After WWII he moved to the desert near Palm Springs, took up painting, and remained self taught. He appeared on the Johnny Carson show twice and was a friend of Clark Gable, Hedda Hopper, and Howard Hughes. His works are held in the American Folk Art Museum, National Museum of American Art, and New Orleans Museum of Art. Artist: Jon Serl Title: "Beach Hotel" Medium: Oil on Board; Signature Type: Unsigned | Keywords: outsider, folk art; Ref: BD1043

    Bradford's
  • JON SERL "EL TORO" OIL ON BOARD
    Oct. 11, 2025

    JON SERL "EL TORO" OIL ON BOARD

    Est: -

    Jon Serl (1898 - 1993)"El Toro" Oil on Board. Hand signed lower right. Jon Serl was born in Oleans, New York in 1898. Jon Serl (né Joseph Searles) was one of three assumed names. Early in life he was a peripatetic female impersonator and vaudeville performer known as "Slats". When the silent film era ended in the late 1920s, he was called Jerry Palmer, a voice-over artist for actors whose voices did not fare well in talkies, and during the Depression he was Ned Palmer, a migrant fruit picker. After WWII he moved to the desert near Palm Springs, took up painting, and remained self taught. He appeared on the Johnny Carson show twice and was a friend of Clark Gable, Hedda Hopper, and Howard Hughes. His works are held in the American Folk Art Museum, National Museum of American Art, and New Orleans Museum of Art. Artist: Jon Serl Title: "El Toro" Medium: Oil on Board; Signature Type: Hand Signed | Signature Location: Lower Right | Keywords: outsider, folk art; Ref: BD1043

    Bradford's
  • Jon Serl, 1894-1993, River Pilings
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Jon Serl, 1894-1993, River Pilings

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Jon Serl American, 1894-1993 River Pilings oil on board signed lower right, titled and numbered "N24" verso

    Abell Auction
  • Jon Serl, Green Planet
    Jun. 26, 2025

    Jon Serl, Green Planet

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Jon Serl Green Planet 1978 oil on found panel 41.25 h x 31 w in (105 x 79 cm) Signed to lower right 'Jon'. Titled, dated and inscribed to verso 'Green Planet 1978 N8'. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993)
    Jun. 25, 2025

    Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993)

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993) Untitled (Floral Still Life) oil painting on board, signed. Size: 25.5'' x 17'', 65 x 43 cm (board).

    Material Culture
  • Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993) 18" x 37"
    Jun. 25, 2025

    Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993) 18" x 37"

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993) Untitled, oil painting on board, signed. Size: 18.5'' x 37.5'', 47 x 95 cm (board).

    Material Culture
  • Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993)
    Jun. 25, 2025

    Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993)

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993) Untitled (Fish) oil painting on board, signed. Size: 17'' x 19'', 43 x 48 cm (board).

    Material Culture
  • Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993)
    Jun. 25, 2025

    Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993)

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993) Untitled (Birds), oil painting on board, signed. Framed. Size: 24'' x 33.5'', 61 x 85 cm (board); 26'' x 34.5'', 66 x 88 cm (frame).

    Material Culture
  • Jon Serl (American/California) Parade, Outsider Art/Folk
    Jun. 25, 2025

    Jon Serl (American/California) Parade, Outsider Art/Folk

    Est: $400 - $800

    Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993) "Parade", oil painting on found plywood, signed. Framed. Size: 14.5'' x 20'', 37 x 51 cm (board); 15.75'' x 21.25'', 40 x 54 cm (frame). Provenance: Franciscan Sisters, CA. Exhibited: Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, Pasadena, CA.

    Material Culture
  • Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993)
    Jun. 25, 2025

    Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993)

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993) Untitled, oil painting on board, signed. Size: 30'' x 30'', 76 x 76 cm (board).

    Material Culture
  • Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993)
    Jun. 25, 2025

    Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993)

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993) Untitled, (The Three Graces), oil painting on board, signed. Framed. Size: 36'' x 24'', 91 x 61 cm (stretcher); 39.5'' x 27.5'', 100 x 70 cm (frame).

    Material Culture
  • Jon Serl (American/California) Fife Player, Outsider Art/Folk
    Jun. 25, 2025

    Jon Serl (American/California) Fife Player, Outsider Art/Folk

    Est: $600 - $900

    Jon Serl (American/California, 1894-1993) "Fife Player", oil painting on board, signed and titled on verso. Framed. Size: 27'' x 12.75'', 69 x 32 cm (board); 30.75'' x 16.75'', 78 x 43 cm (frame). Provenance: Selden Rodman (label on verso).

    Material Culture
  • Jon Serl (1894-1993), Face, circa 1970s
    Jun. 17, 2025

    Jon Serl (1894-1993), Face, circa 1970s

    Est: $700 - $1,000

    Jon Serl (1894-1993) Face, circa 1970s Oil and collage on reclaimed wood Signed lower right: Jon; inscribed "N5" in another hand on the verso

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Jon Serl (1894-1993), "Young Albatross," 1972
    Jun. 17, 2025

    Jon Serl (1894-1993), "Young Albatross," 1972

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Jon Serl (1894-1993) "Young Albatross," 1972 Oil on plywood Signed lower right: Jon; titled and dated "72" (twice) on the verso, inscribed "N13" in another hand on the verso

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Jon Serl (1894-1993), "Marina," 1961
    Jun. 17, 2025

    Jon Serl (1894-1993), "Marina," 1961

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Jon Serl (1894-1993) "Marina," 1961 Oil on plywood panel Signed and dated lower left: Jon 61; titled and dated "61" (twice) on the verso, inscribed "N11" in another hand on the verso

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Jon Serl (1894-1993), "Brothers Picture," circa 1960s
    Jun. 17, 2025

    Jon Serl (1894-1993), "Brothers Picture," circa 1960s

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Jon Serl (1894-1993) "Brothers Picture," circa 1960s Oil on repurposed Masonite Signed lower right: Jon; titled (twice) and inscribed "N14" in another hand on the verso

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Jon Serl (1894-1993), Figures and animals, circa 1960s
    Jun. 17, 2025

    Jon Serl (1894-1993), Figures and animals, circa 1960s

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Jon Serl (1894-1993) Figures and animals, circa 1960s Oil on pressboard Signed lower right: Jon; inscribed "N17" in another hand on the verso

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Jon Serl, 1894-1993, Duck Blind
    May. 31, 2025

    Jon Serl, 1894-1993, Duck Blind

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Jon Serl 1894-1993 Duck Blind oil on board signed lower right, titled and numbered "N 27" verso

    Abell Auction
  • Jon Serl, 1894-1993, River Pilings
    May. 31, 2025

    Jon Serl, 1894-1993, River Pilings

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Jon Serl 1894-1993 River Pilings oil on board signed lower right, titled and numbered "N24" verso

    Abell Auction
  • Jon Serl, 1894-1993, Just The Start
    May. 31, 2025

    Jon Serl, 1894-1993, Just The Start

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Jon Serl 1894-1993 Just The Start oil on canvas unsigned; titled and numbered "N28" verso

    Abell Auction
  • Jon Serl, 1894-1993, Comforter
    May. 31, 2025

    Jon Serl, 1894-1993, Comforter

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Jon Serl 1894-1993 Comforter oil on board signed lower right, titled and numbered "N35" verso

    Abell Auction
  • Jon Serl (1898 - 1993)
    Jan. 25, 2025

    Jon Serl (1898 - 1993)

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    oil and enamel on artist board mid-20th century 18 ⅜ in. by 14 ¾ in. signed JON (lower right) and inscribed CAMERA on verso. Please note that this lot will not be on view during the sale exhibition. It is located at our Long Island City, New York storage facility. If you would like to examine it in person before the sale please make an appointment with the Americana department at 212-606-7130. Please note that we have a new registration process and we highly recommend registering early to the sale. If you encounter any difficulty, please contact the Bids Department at bids.newyork@sothebys.com or call +1 (212) 606-7414 for assistance. 

    Sotheby's
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