Maurice Sievan Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Maurice Sievan Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 18, 2026
Maurice Sievan (American, 1898-1981) Checkers Game Watercolor on Canvas
Est: $800 - $2,000
This expressionist watercolor on canvas is the work of American artist Maurice Sievan (1898-1981). Titled Checkers Game, the composition depicts three men huddled over a checkerboard, capturing a moment of intense concentration. The work is characterized by gestural, energetic brushwork and a muted palette of earthy browns, teals, and cool grays. The painting is signed Sievan in the lower right corner. This attribution is supported by the reverse of the canvas, which bears a handwritten inscription in red pigment reading 8215 and Sievan. The artwork is housed in a carved, dark-stained wooden frame featuring a gilded inner molding. Artist: Maurice Sievan (Russian/American, 1898-1981 Dimensions: 35.50"L x 2.00"W x 29.50"H Weight: 7.00 lb 3.50oz
Lion and Unicorn
Feb. 19, 2026
Maurice Sievan Untitled Mixed Media, 1970
Est: $400 - $600
Maurice Sievan (American, born Ukraine, 1898-1981), Untitled (Abstraction), Mixed Media on Paper, 1970, signed and dated lower right, on paper in a plastic sleeve, unframed. Image: 5" H x 3" W; sleeve: 10" H x 8.5" W. Provenance: Acquired directly from the family of the artist. Property from the estate of a New York Real Estate Agent. Keywords: Painting, Watercolor, Watercolour, Crayon, Works on Paper, Abstraction, Figural, Figurative, Abstracted face, Abstract Expressionist, Modernist, American Modernism, Portraiture, 20th Century Art, Post-War and Contemporary Art
Auctions at Showplace
Feb. 19, 2026
Maurice Sievan Untitled Mixed Media, 1970
Est: $400 - $600
Maurice Sievan (American, born Ukraine, 1898-1981), Untitled (Abstraction), Mixed Media on Paper, 1970, crayon and watercolor, signed and dated "'70" to lower left and inscribed verso, in a white mat, unframed. Image: 3" H x 5" W; frame: 14" H x 11" W. Provenance: Acquired directly from the family of the artist. Property from the estate of a New York Real Estate Agent. Keywords: Painting, Watercolour, Works on Paper, Abstract Composition, Abstract Expressionist, Modernist, American Modernism, 20th Century Art, Post-War and Contemporary Art
Auctions at Showplace
Feb. 19, 2026
Maurice Sievan "Inclined" Mixed Media, 1970
Est: $400 - $600
Maurice Sievan (American, born Ukraine, 1898-1981), "Inclined", Mixed Media on Paper, 1970, crayon and watercolor, signed and dated lower left and inscribed verso, in a white mat, unframed. Image: 5" H x 3" W; mat: 14" H x 11" W. Provenance: Acquired directly from the family of the artist. Property from the estate of a New York Real Estate Agent. Keywords: Paintings, Watercolour, Works on Paper, Abstract Composition, Abstract Expressionist, Modernist, American Modernism, 20th Century Art, Post-War and Contemporary Art
Auctions at Showplace
Nov. 13, 2025
Maurice Sievan Landscape Mixed Media, 1970
Est: $300 - $500
Maurice Sievan (American, 1898-1981), Untitled (Landscape Scene), Pencil and Watercolor on Paper, 1970, signed and dated "Sievan '70" to lower left, on paper in a plastic sleeve, unframed. Image: 3" H x 5" W; sleeve: 10" H x 8.5" W. Provenance: Acquired directly from the family of the artist. Property from the estate of a New York Real Estate Agent. Keywords: Paintings, Works on Paper, Watercolour, Abstract Expressionist, Abstraction, AbEx, Post-War and Contemporary Art
Auctions at Showplace
Nov. 13, 2025
Maurice Sievan Untitled Mixed Media, 1970
Est: $300 - $500
Maurice Sievan (American, 1898-1981), Untitled, Pencil and Watercolor on Paper, 1970, signed and dated "Sievan '70" to lower right, on paper in a plastic sleeve, unframed. Image: 3.5" H x 3" W; sleeve: 10" H x 8.5" W. Provenance: Acquired directly from the family of the artist. Property from the estate of a New York Real Estate Agent. Keywords: Paintings, Works on Paper, Watercolour, Graphite, Park landscape scene, Umbrellas, Figural, Figurative, Post-War and Contemporary Art
Auctions at Showplace
Nov. 13, 2025
Maurice Sievan Untitled Watercolor on Paper, 1970
Est: $300 - $500
Maurice Sievan (American, 1898-1981), Untitled (Landscape Scene), Watercolor on Paper, 1970, signed and dated lower left, on paper in a plastic sleeve, unframed. Image: 3" H x 4.5" W; sleeve: 10" H x 8.5" W. Provenance: Acquired directly from the family of the artist. Property from the estate of a New York Real Estate Agent. Keywords: Paintings, Watercolour, Works on Paper, Abstraction, Abstract Expressionist, AbEx, Post-War and Contemporary Art
Auctions at Showplace
Oct. 30, 2025
Maurice Sievan Landscape Watercolor, 1970
Est: $300 - $500
Maurice Sievan (American, 1898-1981), Abstract Landscape Scene with Flowers, Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 1970, signed and dated "'70" lower right, on paper in a plastic sleeve, unframed. Image: 2.5" H x 4" W; sleeve: 10" H x 8.5" W. Provenance: Property from the Estate of a New York Real Estate Agent. Keywords: Painting, Watercolour, Mixed Media, Works on Paper, Abstraction, Floral, Post-War and Contemporary Art
Auctions at Showplace
Oct. 30, 2025
Maurice Sievan "Enchanted Sky" Watercolor, 1970
Est: $300 - $500
Maurice Sievan (Ukrainian/American, 1898-1981), "Enchanted Sky", Watercolor on Paper, 1970, signed and dated lower left, signed, titled, and dated to verso, clear frame. Image: 3" H x 5" W; frame: 14.25" H x 11.25" W x 1.5" D. Provenance: From a Fifth Avenue Estate. Keywords: Painting, Drawing, Works on Paper, Abstraction, Landscape, Figural, Dreamscape, Surreal, Wave, Stars, Surrealist, Surrealism, New York School, Post-War and Contemporary Art
Auctions at Showplace
Oct. 16, 2025
Maurice Sievan (American 1898-1981) "Flushing Landscape" New York Oil on board Signed lower right Sievan 18" x 24" Provenance: From the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. David Orr From a Private Institution Located in New York
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Maurice Sievan (American 1898-1981) "Flushing Landscape" New York Oil on board Signed lower right Sievan 18" x 24" Provenance: From the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. David Orr From a Private Institution Located in New York
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Sep. 12, 2025
Maurice Sievan (American/ Russian 1898-1981), Along the Harlem River, Oil on canvas, 1934, 18 x 24 in (45.7 x 61 cm); Frame: 23-1/2 x 29-1/2 in (59.7 x 74.9 cm)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Maurice Sievan (American/ Russian, 1898-1981) Along the Harlem River Oil on canvas, 1934 Signed Sievan l.r. Provenance: Mercury Gallery, Boston, MA
Weschler's
Sep. 12, 2025
Maurice Sievan (American/Russian 1898-1981), Spring in Tompkins Square, Oil on canvas, 1937, 13 x 30 in (33 x 76.2 cm); Frame: 18 x 34-1/2 in (45.7 x 87.6 cm)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Maurice Sievan (American/Russian, 1898-1981) Spring in Tompkins Square Oil on canvas, 1937 Signed Sievan twice l.r.; also signed and titled on verso Provenance: Mercury Gallery, Boston, MA
Weschler's
Aug. 28, 2025
Maurice Sievan "Red & Black Marking", 1970
Est: $400 - $600
Maurice Sievan (American, 1898-1981), "Red and Black Marking", Pen and Watercolor on Paper, 1970, signed and dated lower left and inscribed to verso, unframed. Image: 5" H x 3" W; mat: 14" H x 11" W. Provenance: Acquired directly from the family of the artist. Property from the estate of a New York Real Estate Agent. Keywords: Painting, Drawing, Watercolour, Mixed Media, Abstraction, Post-War and Contemporary Art
Auctions at Showplace
Aug. 28, 2025
Maurice Sievan Coffee Bean Mixed Media, 1970
Est: $200 - $400
Maurice Sievan (American, 1898-1981), Face and Coffee Bean, Mixed Media on Paper, 1970, pencil and watercolor, signed lower left and dated lower right, unframed on paper in a plastic sleeve. Image: 4.5" H x 3" W; sleeve: 10" H x 8.5" W. Provenance: Acquired directly from the family of the artist. Property from the estate of a New York Real Estate Agent. Keywords: Drawing, Painting, Watercolour, Works on Paper, Figural, Figurative, Caffeine, Post-War and Contemporary Art
Auctions at Showplace
Aug. 21, 2025
Maurice Sievan Untitled Mixed Media, 1970
Est: $600 - $800
Maurice Sievan (American, 1898-1981), Untitled, Mixed Media on Paper, 1970, signed and dated lower right, on paper in a plastic sleeve, unframed. Image: 5" H x 3" W; sleeve: 10" H x 8.5" W. Provenance: Acquired directly from the family of the artist. Property from the estate of a New York Real Estate Agent. Keywords: Painting, Watercolor, Watercolour, Works on Paper, Abstraction, Figural, Figurative, Abstracted face, Portraiture, 20th Century Art, Post-War and Contemporary Art
Auctions at Showplace
Aug. 21, 2025
Maurice Sievan Untitled Mixed Media, 1970
Est: $600 - $800
Maurice Sievan (American, 1898-1981), Untitled, Mixed Media on Paper, 1970, crayon and watercolor, signed and dated "'70" to lower left and inscribed to verso, in a white mat, unframed. Image: 3" H x 5" W; frame: 14" H x 11" W. Provenance: Acquired directly from the family of the artist. Property from the estate of a New York Real Estate Agent. Keywords: Painting, Watercolour, Works on Paper, Abstraction, Abstract Composition, 20th Century Art, Post-War and Contemporary Art
Auctions at Showplace
Aug. 21, 2025
Maurice Sievan "Inclined" Mixed Media, 1970
Est: $600 - $800
Maurice Sievan (American, 1898-1981), "Inclined", Mixed Media on Paper, 1970, crayon and watercolor, signed and dated lower left and inscribed to verso, in a white mat, unframed. Image: 5" H x 3" W; mat: 14" H x 11" W. Provenance: Acquired directly from the family of the artist. Property from the estate of a New York Real Estate Agent. Keywords: Painting, Watercolour, Works on Paper, Abstract Composition, Abstraction, 20th Century Art, Post-War and Contemporary Art
Auctions at Showplace
Aug. 28, 2024
Maurice Sievan Untitled Mixed Media, 1970
Est: $300 - $500
Maurice Sievan (Ukrainian/American, 1898-1981), Untitled, Mixed Media on Paper, 1970, crayon and watercolor, signed and dated lower left and inscribed to verso, white mat. Image: 3" H x 5" W; mat: 14" H x 11" W. Provenance: Acquired directly from the family of the artist. Property from the estate of a New York Real Estate Agent. Keywords: Painting, Drawing, Abstraction, New York School, Works on Paper, Post-War & Contemporary Art
Auctions at Showplace
Dec. 12, 2023
Maurice Sievan
Est: $800 - $1,200
American, born Ukraine, 1898-1981 Young Girl, Paris, 1931 Signed Maurice Sievan and dated 1931 (ur) and Sievan (lr); inscribed as titled on the backing Watercolor on paper 12 5/8 x 9 1/2 inches (32.1 x 24.1 cm) (Frame dimensions: 20 1/4 x 17 1/2 x 1 1/4 inches) Pinholes to all four corners. Light mat burn and overall toning. Few minor spots of staining.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 12, 2023
Maurice Sievan
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
American, born Ukraine, 1898-1981 Botanical Garden (in Queens, N.Y.C.), 1949 Signed Sievan (ll); further signed on the reverse; inscribed Maurice Sievan and as titled on the stretcher Oil on canvas 20 1/8 x 24 1/4 inches (51.1 x 61.6 cm) (Frame dimensions: 26 3/4 x 30 3/4 x 2 1/2 inches) Remnant signature Sievan in the lower right corner. First prize blue ribbon affixed to the stretcher. Frame abrasion with associated wear to the edges. Could benefit from a light cleaning. Otherwise in overall good condition.
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Dec. 12, 2023
Maurice Sievan
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
American, born Ukraine, 1898-1981 Song of the Blind, 1938 Signed Sievan (ll); signed Maurice Sievan, dated 1938, and inscribed as titled on the reverse Oil on canvasboard 18 x 14 3/4 inches (45.7 x 37.5 cm) (Frame dimensions: 24 3/4 x 21 3/4 x 2 3/4 inches) Remnant pencil sketch on the reverse. Frame abrasions with associated wear to the edges. Very small losses to the pigment in the upper center edge and to the lower right corner.
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Nov. 15, 2023
Maurice Sievan, oil on canvas, 1962
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Maurice Sievan (American, 1898-1981), "Zexus", signed, dated and titled verso, gallery label back, slat framed, 55"h x 104"l
Millea Bros Ltd
Oct. 26, 2023
MAURICE SIEVAN, American 1898-1981, "Boozabek", 1960, oil on paper mounted on board, 24 x 18 inches (61 x 45.7 cm.), Frame: 25 x 1 x 19 in. (63.5 x 2.5 x 48.3 cm.)
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
MAURICE SIEVAN American, 1898-1981 "Boozabek", 1960 oil on paper mounted on board signed lower left "Sievan", numbered, titled, signed, and dated on the reverse "# 404 / Maurice Sievan / 1960"
Shannon's
Oct. 26, 2023
MAURICE SIEVAN, American 1898-1981, "Ambex", 1965, oil and aluminum on canvas, 69 1/4 x 46 1/4 inches (175.9 x 117.5 cm.), Frame: 70 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 47 1/4 in. (178.4 x 5.7 x 120 cm.)
Est: $50,000 - $75,000
MAURICE SIEVAN American, 1898-1981 "Ambex", 1965 oil and aluminum on canvas signed lower left "Sievan", titled, signed, and dated on the reverse "Maurice Sievan", numbered on the stretcher and on the reverse "# 689"
Shannon's
Aug. 29, 2023
Maurice Sievan (1898-1981), Two works: "Improvisation #2," 1962, and Untitled, 1962, Each oil on paper laid to paper, as issued, Image/Sheet of larger: 5.5" H x 5" W
Est: $600 - $800
Maurice Sievan (1898-1981) Two works "Improvisation #2," 1962 Oil on paper laid to paper, as issued Signed in pencil in the lower right corner: Sievan; signed again, titled, and dated on the frame's backboard Image/Sheet: 5" H x 3" W Untitled, 1962 Oil on paper tipped to paper, as issued Signed in pencil in the lower right corner: Sievan; signed again, titled, and dated on the frame's backboard Image/Sheet: 5.5" H x 5" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Feb. 16, 2022
Maurice Sievan Russian/American, 1898-1981 Untitled
Est: $700 - $900
Maurice Sievan Russian/American, 1898-1981 Untitled Signed Sievan (lr) Oil on paper laid to card 8 7/8 x 11 1/8 inches (22.5 x 28.3 cm) C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 17, 2021
Painting, Maurice Sievan
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Maurice Sievan (American/Russian, 1898-1987), "Ergabix," 1963, oil on canvas, signed lower center, signed, titled, and dated verso, gallery labels (Gallery Paule Anglim, San Francisco, CA) and (Vanderwoude Tananbaum Gallery, New York, NY) affixed verso, canvas: 69"h x 87.5"w, overall (with frame): 70" x 88.5"w. Provenance: Purchased from Gallery Paule Anglim (San Francisco, CA) in 1983.
Clars Auctions
May. 20, 2021
MAURICE SIEVAN (1898 - 1981, AMERICAN) Portalek.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
MAURICE SIEVAN (1898 - 1981, AMERICAN) Portalek. Oil on canvas, 1959. 1168x1016 mm; 46x40 inches. Signed, Sievan, lower right. Signed, Maurice Sievan, dated, 1959, inscribed, 468, and as titled, on verso, and again on stretcher. Provenance: Estate of the Artist. This painting represents a period in the career of Sievan, begun in 1957, comprised of bold fields of color presented in a purely abstract subject matter. Through his friendship with Mark Rothko, Alfred Barr purchased a work of Sievan's for the Museum of Modern Art in 1964. Sievan used Mark Rothko's Provincetown studio from 1960-62 while the artist was in Europe.
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 04, 2021
MAURICE SIEVAN (1898-1981), CITYSCAPE, 1938 OIL ON CANVAS Lower East Side.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
MAURICE SIEVAN (1898-1981), CITYSCAPE, 1938 OIL ON CANVAS Lower East Side. Oil on canvas, 1939. 509x601 mm; 20x24 inches. Signed, Sievan, lower left. Signed, Sievan, on verso. Inscribed as titled on stretcher. Provenance: Estate of the Artist. Maurice Sievan participated in the Easel Project as part of the WPA/FAP program.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 03, 2020
MAURICE SIEVAN (1898 - 1981, AMERICAN) In Woodstock, NY.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
MAURICE SIEVAN (1898 - 1981, AMERICAN) In Woodstock, NY. Oil on board, 1952. 457x610 mm; 18x24 inches. Signed, Sievan lower right. Inscribed as titled, signed, Maurice Sievan and dated, 1952 on verso. Provenance: Estate of the Artist.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 25, 2020
MAURICE SIEVAN, American/Russian (1898-1981), "Boozabek", oil on paper mounted on board, signed lower left "Sievan," signed, titled,...
Est: $800 - $1,200
MAURICE SIEVAN American/Russian (1898-1981) "Boozabek" oil on paper mounted on board, signed lower left "Sievan," signed, titled, and dated on the reverse "1960" 24 x 18 inches Provenance: Vanderwoude Tananbaum Gallery, New York, New York; Private Collection, Connecticut. Exhibitions: Albert Landy Galleries, New York, New York Other Notes: A label from the Art Lending Service of the Museum of Modern Art is on the reverse. Tags: works on paper, modern / contemporary, abstract Framed dimensions - 24 3/4 x 18 7/8 x 1 inches
Shannon's
Feb. 13, 2019
Maurice Sievan, drawing
Est: $60 - $80
Maurice Sievan (American/Russian, 1898-1981), "Chess Players", 1950, pencil on paper mounted to canvas, inscribed or signed "Sievan", lower right, 4"l x 6"w (sheet), unframed
Millea Bros Ltd
Mar. 30, 2018
Maurice Sievan (AM 1898-1981) The Stroll
Est: $500 - $800
Maurice Sievan (American 1898-1981) The Stroll -oil on canvas signed lower right titled on stretcher 22 x 28"
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Feb. 11, 2018
Maurice Sievan (New York, 1898-1981)
Est: $400 - $600
DESCRIPTION: Maurice Sievan (New York, 1898-1981). Oil on canvas. "Retreat". Signed verso and on stretcher. Signed lower center. Wooden frame. MEASUREMENTS: 26-1/8" x 30". Overall with frame 27-1/2" x 31-1/8". CONDITION: No defects noted.
Cordier Auctions & Appraisals
Aug. 28, 2017
Maurice Sievan (American, 1898-1981), "Country House," 1953, oil on canvas board depicitng modernist landscape with white house at c...
Est: $200 - $400
Maurice Sievan (American, 1898-1981), "Country House," 1953, oil on canvas board depicitng modernist landscape with white house at center, accents of yellow, purple, and green, signed LR, information inscribed verso, wooden frame, expected light wear, not examined out of frame, ss: 8 1/2" h. x 11 1/2" w.
Winter Associates, Inc.
Mar. 08, 2017
Maurice Sievan Russian/American, 1898-1981 The Painter
Est: $1,500 - $2,800
Maurice Sievan Russian/American, 1898-1981 The Painter Signed Maurice Sievan and inscribed as titled on the frame Oil on Masonite 36 x 24 inches C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Mar. 08, 2017
Maurice Sievan Russian/American, 1898-1981 Front and Profile, 1953
Est: $800 - $1,200
Maurice Sievan Russian/American, 1898-1981 Front and Profile, 1953 Signed Sievan (lr), signed Maurice Sievan and inscibred Profile on the reverse, signed Maurice Sievan, dated 1953 and inscribed as titled on the backing board Oil on canvasboard 20 x 16 inches C
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Mar. 08, 2017
Maurice Sievan Russian/American, 1898-1981 Delavante, 1954
Est: $700 - $900
Maurice Sievan Russian/American, 1898-1981 Delavante, 1954 Signed Maurice Sievan, dated 1954 and inscribed as titled on masking tape affixed to the reverse Oil on canvasboard 18 x 14 inches C
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Aug. 24, 2016
MAURICE SIEVAN (American, 1898-1981) "LOWER MANHATTAN".
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Oil on canvas board. Housed in a Friedman painted wood frame. Signed lower right "Sievan", titled, dated and inscribed on verso " Lower Manhattan by Maurice Sievan Oil- 20 x 24- 1939 / #224" SIZE: 20" x 24". Overall: 26-1/2" x 30-1/2" CONDITION: Good, with minor surface dirt and abrasions 50556-1
James D. Julia
Aug. 24, 2016
MAURICE SIEVAN (American, 1898-1981) "SHERIDAN SQUARE".
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Watercolor and ink on paper mounted on board. Housed under glass in giltwood frame with linen liner. Signed and dated lower right "Sievan 1932", titled on Gerald Peters Gallery label affixed to verso SIZE: 8-3/4" x 11 -3/4". Overall: 15-1/2" x 18-1/2" CONDITION: Good, paper has slight discoloration and is attached to back mat at corners 50556-3
James D. Julia
Aug. 24, 2016
MAURICE SIEVAN (American, 1898-1981) "BROOKLYN STREET SCENE".
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Oil on canvas board. Housed in a giltwood frame with linen liner. Signed lower left "Sievan", titled and inscribed on verso "Brooklyn Street Scene by Maurice Sievan 1940" SIZE: 9" x 12". Overall: 14-1/4" x 17-1/4" CONDITION: Good overall condition, surface dirt 50556-2
James D. Julia
Feb. 11, 2016
Seivan American Oil Painting
Est: $700 - $1,000
Maurice Sievan b1898 d 1981 American. Oil on board Figure fishing in river.(SVED8305) Low Estimate: 700 High Estimate: 1000 Measurements: image 13.25" x 17.5" Framed 19" x 23" Condition: Good
Litchfield Auctions
Aug. 29, 2015
OIL ON BOARD SEASCAPE SIGNED SIEVAN
Est: $100 - $200
MAURICE SIEVAN ; SIGNED LOWER RIGHT - 24" x 18" , 28" x 22"
Echoes Antiques & Auction Gallery
Feb. 22, 2012
Maurice Sievan American/Russian, 1898-1981 The Underpass
Est: $700 - $900
Maurice Sievan American/Russian, 1898-1981 The Underpass Signed Sievan (ll) Oil on canvas 22 x 28 inches C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Feb. 14, 2011
MAURICE SIEVAN, (AMERICAN/RUSSIAN 1898-1981), "IBSAMIN"
Est: $700 - $1,000
MAURICE SIEVAN (american/russian 1898-1981) "IBSAMIN" Signed bottom right, titled, signed and dated 1958 verso, oil on canvas 40 1/2 x 40 1/2 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 01, 2003
Maurice Sievan (1898-1981)
Est: $900 - $1,200
Forest Hills Landscape USA, 1943
Wright