Symeon Shimin Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Symeon Shimin Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 05, 2026
Original World War II Abbott Labs Poster - Buy War Bonds by Symeon Shimin 1943
Est: $300 - $600
This poster design was commissioned by Abbott Labs , a medical products company that supplied the United States military forces in World War I and II . The text on the bottom of the poster reads "Published by Abbott Laboratories as a Contribution to the Treasury's Schools-At-War Program". This particular design emphasizes the sacrifices that servicemen's families make for the war effort and encourages those on the home front to show their support by buying war bonds. The design was created by Symeon Shimin (1902 - 1984) , a noted illustrator. Symeon Shimin was born in Astrakhan, Russia, on the Caspian Sea, in 1902. His family immigrated to the United States ten years later, living in two small rooms behind their delicatessen. Already interested in drawing for a living, Shimin apprenticed himself to a commercial artist at age 16 to help support his family. He attended art classes at Cooper Union Art School at night. In 1929, after working as a freelance commercial artist and briefly studying in the studio of artist George Luks, Shimin spent a year and a half in France and Spain. He returned to New York and in 1938 was awarded a contract to paint a mural in the Department of Justice building in Washington. Shimin's work in children's books began in 1950 when friends Hermann and Nina Scheider asked him to illustrate a revised edition of their How Big is Big? Shimin subsequently illustrated more than 50 books for children, including two that he also authored. He died in 1984. This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Dec. 12, 2025
Symeon SHIMIN (1902-1984) Russian - American
Est: €2,000 - €4,000
Symeon SHIMIN (1902-1984) ; Expression portrait in blue ; 1962 ; oil on canvas / framed ; dimensions 46 x 41 cm (18 x 16 in.) ; signed and dated upper right corner ; Shipping to USA - DHL $160 , National post with tracking service $80 / Shipping to EU, Russia, Middle Assia - DHL $100 , National post with tracking service $40
Art-Torg
Jun. 19, 2025
Original World War II Abbott Labs Poster - Buy War Bonds by Symeon Shimin 1943
Est: $300 - $600
This poster design was commissioned by Abbott Labs , a medical products company that supplied the United States military forces in World War I and II . The text on the bottom of the poster reads "Published by Abbott Laboratories as a Contribution to the Treasury's Schools-At-War Program". This particular design emphasizes the sacrifices that servicemen's families make for the war effort and encourages those on the home front to show their support by buying war bonds. The design was created by Symeon Shimin (1902 - 1984) , a noted illustrator. Symeon Shimin was born in Astrakhan, Russia, on the Caspian Sea, in 1902. His family immigrated to the United States ten years later, living in two small rooms behind their delicatessen. Already interested in drawing for a living, Shimin apprenticed himself to a commercial artist at age 16 to help support his family. He attended art classes at Cooper Union Art School at night. In 1929, after working as a freelance commercial artist and briefly studying in the studio of artist George Luks, Shimin spent a year and a half in France and Spain. He returned to New York and in 1938 was awarded a contract to paint a mural in the Department of Justice building in Washington. Shimin's work in children's books began in 1950 when friends Hermann and Nina Scheider asked him to illustrate a revised edition of their How Big is Big? Shimin subsequently illustrated more than 50 books for children, including two that he also authored. He died in 1984. This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Apr. 19, 2025
Symeon SHIMIN (1902-1984) Russian - American
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Symeon SHIMIN (1902-1984) ; Expression portrait in blue ; 1962 ; oil on canvas / framed ; dimensions 46 x 41 cm (18 x 16 in.) ; signed and dated upper right corner ; Shipping to USA - DHL $160 , National post with tracking service $80 / Shipping to EU, Russia, Middle Assia - DHL $100 , National post with tracking service $40
Art-Torg
Aug. 16, 2024
Symeon SHIMIN (1902-1984) Russian - American
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Symeon SHIMIN (1902-1984) ; Expression portrait in blue ; 1962 ; oil on canvas / framed ; dimensions 46 x 41 cm (18 x 16 in.) ; signed and dated upper right corner ; Shipping to USA - DHL $160 , National post with tracking service $80 / Shipping to EU, Russia, Middle Assia - DHL $100 , National post with tracking service $40
Art-Torg
Dec. 08, 2023
Symeon SHIMIN (1902-1984) Russian - American
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Symeon SHIMIN (1902-1984) ; Expression portrait in blue ; 1962 ; oil on canvas / framed ; dimensions 46 x 41 cm (18 x 16 in.) ; signed and dated upper right corner ; Shipping to USA - DHL $160 , National post with tracking service $80 / Shipping to EU, Russia, Middle Assia - DHL $100 , National post with tracking service $40
Art-Torg
Apr. 20, 2023
SYMEON SHIMIN (New York/Russian Federation, 1902-1984), Three works
Est: $300 - $600
SYMEON SHIMIN New York/Russian Federation, 1902-1984 Three works: 1) Two men. Signed lower left and dated "‘40". Mixed media on masonite, 7.5" x 15.5". Framed 8" x 16". 2) Two children. Signed lower right, dated 1939 and dedicated lower left. Mixed media on paper, 25" x 18". Framed 26.5" x 20.5". Frame with damage. 3) Three figures in profile. Signed lower right and dated "‘38". Conte crayon on paper, 16" x 13.5". Framed 17" x 15".
Eldred's
Apr. 07, 2023
Symeon SHIMIN (1902-1984) Russian - American
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Symeon SHIMIN (1902-1984) ; Expression portrait in blue ; 1962 ; oil on canvas / framed ; dimensions 46 x 41 cm (18 x 16 in.) ; signed and dated upper right corner ; Shipping to USA - DHL $160 , National post with tracking service $80 / Shipping to EU, Russia, Middle Assia - DHL $100 , National post with tracking service $40
Art-Torg
Feb. 03, 2023
SYMEON SHIMIN (New York/Russian Federation, 1902-1984), Three works
Est: $500 - $800
SYMEON SHIMIN New York/Russian Federation, 1902-1984 Three works: 1) Two men. Signed lower left and dated "‘40". Mixed media on masonite, 7.5" x 15.5". Framed 8" x 16". 2) Two children. Signed lower right, dated 1939 and dedicated lower left. Mixed media on paper, 25" x 18". Framed 26.5" x 20.5". Framed with damage. 3) Three figures in profile. Signed lower right and dated "‘38". Conte crayon on paper, 16" x 13.5". Framed 17" x 15".
Eldred's
Aug. 12, 2022
Symeon SHIMIN (1902-1984) Russian - American
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Symeon SHIMIN (1902-1984) ; Expression portrait in blue ; 1962 ; oil on canvas / framed ; dimensions 46 x 41 cm (18 x 16 in.) ; signed and dated upper right corner ; Shipping to USA - DHL $160 , National post with tracking service $80 / Shipping to EU, Russia, Middle Assia - DHL $100 , National post with tracking service $40
Art-Torg
Apr. 03, 2022
SYMEON SHIMIN 1938 DRAWING OF 3 FIGURES
Est: $400 - $600
Crayon or pastel drawing of 3 figures, one with hands clasped signed Shimin '38. Framed 17 x 15, sight size 16 x 13.5 inches. Note: Symeon Shimin (1902 - 1984) was active/lived in New York / Russian Federation. Symeon Shimin is known for Genre, figure and portrait easel painting, murals. He illustrated more than 50 children's books.
Americana Auctions
Apr. 03, 2022
SYMEON SHIMIN 1939 DRAWING OF TWINS
Est: $500 - $700
Graphite drawing on handmade deckled paper depicting a portrait of twins signed Shimin 1939. Also pencil signed TO JOE WITH AFFECTION, S. SHIMIN. 25 X 17.5, framed 27 x 19.5 inches. Missing glass. Note: Symeon Shimin (1902 - 1984) was active/lived in New York / Russian Federation. Symeon Shimin is known for Genre, figure and portrait easel painting, murals. He illustrated more than 50 childrens books.
Americana Auctions
Apr. 03, 2022
SYMEON SHIMIN 1940 DOUBLE PORTRAIT
Est: $600 - $800
Mixed media painting on paper (applied to masonite) depicting 2 haunting male portraits signed Shimin '40. Size: 8 x 15.5 inches, framed 9 x 16.5. Note: Symeon Shimin (1902 - 1984) was active/lived in New York / Russian Federation. Symeon Shimin is known for Genre, figure and portrait easel painting, murals. He illustrated more than 50 children's books.
Americana Auctions
Oct. 15, 2021
Symeon SHIMIN (1902-1984) Russian - American
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Symeon SHIMIN (1902-1984) ; Expression portrait in blue ; 1962 ; oil on canvas / framed ; dimensions 46 x 41 cm (18 x 16 in.) ; signed and dated upper right corner ; Shipping to USA - DHL $160 , National post with tracking service $80 / Shipping to EU, Russia, Middle Assia - DHL $100 , National post with tracking service $40
Art-Torg
May. 26, 2021
2 AAA Stonelain Art Pottery Pieces
Est: $200 - $400
Two Associated American Artists Stonelain Art Pottery Pieces. Including a charger with conch shell and coral decoration, signed: Withold Gordon (1898-1968) and a bowl with a resting ram, signed: Symeon Shimin (1902-1984). Sizes: 1) 11'' x 11'' x 2'' (28 x 28 x 5 cm); 2) 12.75'' x 12.75'' x 2'' (32 x 32 x 5 cm).
Material Culture
May. 15, 2021
SHIMIN, Symeon (1902-1984). Buy War Bonds. Abbott Laborator...
Est: $200 - $300
SHIMIN, Symeon (1902-1984). Buy War Bonds. Abbott Laboratories, 1940s. World War II poster with a romantic image of a soldier embracing his wife, and encouraging support of the war effort by purchasing war bonds. 15 ½ x 11”. Small restored loss at lower right corner, just touching image and some lettering. Linen backed. B+.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Dec. 11, 2020
Symeon SHIMIN (1902-1984) Russian - American
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Symeon SHIMIN (1902-1984) ; Expression portrait in blue ; 1962 ; oil on canvas / framed ; dimensions 46 x 41 cm (18 x 16 in.) ; signed and dated upper right corner ; Shipping to USA - DHL $160 , National post with tracking service $80 / Shipping to EU, Russia, Middle Assia - DHL $100 , National post with tracking service $40
Art-Torg
Feb. 11, 2020
Symeon Shimin - Untitled (Portrait of a man)
Est: $200 - $400
Lot 164 Symeon Shimin Russian/American (1902-1984) Untitled (Portrait of a man) oil on canvas signed lower right 30 x 22 inches Provenance: From a private New York collection
Capsule Gallery Auction
Feb. 11, 2020
Symeon Shimin - Untitled (Portrait in blue)
Est: $200 - $400
Lot 163 Symeon Shimin Russian/American (1902-1984) Untitled (Portrait in blue) (1962) oil on canvas signed upper right 18 x 16 inches Provenance: From a private New York collection
Capsule Gallery Auction
Oct. 17, 2019
Symeon Shimin - Untitled (Portrait in blue)
Est: $500 - $800
Lot 34 Symeon Shimin Russian/American (1902-1984) Untitled (Portrait in blue) (1962) oil on canvas signed upper right 18 x 16 inches Provenance: from a private New York collectionFrom a private collection
Capsule Gallery Auction
Oct. 17, 2019
Symeon Shimin - Untitled (Portrait of a man)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Lot 33 Symeon Shimin Russian/American (1902-1984) Untitled (Portrait of a man) oil on canvas signed lower right 30 x 22 inches Provenance: from a private New York collectionFrom a private collection
Capsule Gallery Auction
Feb. 21, 2019
Buy War Bonds - Couple Original Vintage WWII Poster
Est: $300 - $500
This poster design was commissioned by Abbott Labs , a medical products company that supplied the United States military forces in World War I and II . The text on the bottom of the poster reads "Published by Abbott Laboratories as a Contribution to the Treasury's Schools-At-War Program". This particular design emphasizes the sacrifices that servicemen's families make for the war effort and encourages those on the home front to show their support by buying war bonds. The design was created by Symeon Shimin (1902 - 1984) , a noted illustrator. Symeon Shimin was born in Astrakhan, Russia, on the Caspian Sea, in 1902. His family immigrated to the United States ten years later, living in two small rooms behind their delicatessen. Already interested in drawing for a living, Shimin apprenticed himself to a commercial artist at age 16 to help support his family. He attended art classes at Cooper Union Art School at night. In 1929, after working as a freelance commercial artist and briefly studying in the studio of artist George Luks, Shimin spent a year and a half in France and Spain. He returned to New York and in 1938 was awarded a contract to paint a mural in the Department of Justice building in Washington. Shimin's work in children's books began in 1950 when friends Hermann and Nina Scheider asked him to illustrate a revised edition of their How Big is Big? Shimin subsequently illustrated more than 50 books for children, including two that he also authored. He died in 1984. This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Sep. 27, 2018
BUY WAR BONDS - COUPLE BY SYMEON SHIMIN ORIGINAL VINTAGE POSTER
Est: $300 - $500
This poster design was commissioned by Abbott Labs , a medical products company that supplied the United States military forces in World War I and II . The text on the bottom of the poster reads "Published by Abbott Laboratories as a Contribution to the Treasury's Schools-At-War Program". This particular design emphasizes the sacrifices that servicemen's families make for the war effort and encourages those on the home front to show their support by buying war bonds. The design was created by Symeon Shimin (1902 1984) , a noted illustrator. Symeon Shimin was born in Astrakhan, Russia, on the Caspian Sea, in 1902. His family immigrated to the United States ten years later, living in two small rooms behind their delicatessen. Already interested in drawing for a living, Shimin apprenticed himself to a commercial artist at age 16 to help support his family. He attended art classes at Cooper Union Art School at night. In 1929, after working as a freelance commercial artist and briefly studying in the studio of artist George Luks, Shimin spent a year and a half in France and Spain. He returned to New York and in 1938 was awarded a contract to paint a mural in the Department of Justice building in Washington. Shimin's work in children's books began in 1950 when friends Hermann and Nina Scheider asked him to illustrate a revised edition of their How Big is Big? Shimin subsequently illustrated more than 50 books for children, including two that he also authored. He died in 1984. This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Mar. 16, 2017
SYMEON SHIMIN (1902-1984). "JIM CROW IS HIS ENEMY - AMERICA''S ENEMY - MY ENEMY." Circa 1948. 46x30 inches, 117x76 cm. L.I.P. & B.A., N
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
SYMEON SHIMIN (1902-1984) "JIM CROW IS HIS ENEMY - AMERICA''S ENEMY - MY ENEMY." Circa 1948. 46x30 inches, 117x76 1/4 cm. L.I.P. & B.A., New York. Condition B+: archival tape along tear from bottom edge into text; minor losses, tears, abrasions, tape and tape stains in margins; abrasions and minor losses in image. Paper. A Henry A. Wallace presidential campaign poster published by the Progressive Party. Wallace was the former Secretary of Agriculture and Vice President during FDR''s third term. He was the Progressive Party Presidential candidate in 1948. After his unsuccessful Presidential run, the party disbanded in 1950.
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 02, 2012
SYMEON SHIMIN (1902 - 1984). "JIM CROW IS HIS ENEMY - AMERICA'S ENEMY - MY ENEMY." Circa 1948. 46x30 inches, 116x76 cm. L.I.P. & B.A.,
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
SYMEON SHIMIN (1902 - 1984) "JIM CROW IS HIS ENEMY - AMERICA'S ENEMY - MY ENEMY." Circa 1948. 46x30 inches, 116 3/4x76 cm. L.I.P. & B.A., New York. Condition A-: abrasions at edges; tape and pin-holes in upper corners. Paper. A Henry A. Wallace presidential campaign poster published by the Progressive Party. Wallace was the former Secretary of Agriculture and Vice President during FDR's third term. He was the Progressive Party Presidential candidate in 1948. After his unsuccessful Presidential run the Progressive Party disbanded in 1950.
Swann Auction Galleries