Frank Spradling Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Frank Spradling Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 07, 2025
Frank Leslie Spradling (1886 - 1972) Vintage American Impressionist Coastal Landscape Oil Painting
Est: $300 - $500
Vintage American oil painting by Frank Leslie Spradling (1886 - 1972). Oil on canvas. Signed. Measuring: 14 by 18 inches overall. Please see all images for condition. Size is measured and written on the back of the painting or next to each object. The first size is the overall size, the second size is the image size. For detailed condition questions please email charles@curatedgallery.com. Domestic flat rate shipping with UPS or Fedex is set to $75 for this lot. Pick up at our 67 Guernsey street location is available 12-7pm by appointment for two weeks following the sale by appointment. Please call or email and let us know when you would like to pick up! Local delivery is also available around the area for large pieces or large orders. Flat rate delivery to, NY, PA, OH, NJ, CT, MA, DC as well as NYC and Brooklyn available as well. Thank you and good luck.
Curated Gallery Auctions
Sep. 21, 2025
Frank Spradling (American, 1885-1972), Oil on Canvas
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Frank Spradling (1885-1972), Oil on Canvas 20th century, depicting a couple at the beach, signed at the lower right. Dimensions: 22 1/2" x 34 1/2", the frame 26" x 37 3/4" Provenance: From a New Jersey collection.
Locati LLC
Nov. 04, 2024
Frank Spradling (American,1886-1972), "Laura B", oil on canvas, ferry boat the 'Laura B' loads passengers in Port Clyde, Maine heading for Monhegan Island, partial signature lower left, description on stretcher verso ...
Est: $150 - $250
Frank Spradling (American,1886-1972), "Laura B", oil on canvas, ferry boat the 'Laura B' loads passengers in Port Clyde, Maine heading for Monhegan Island, partial signature lower left, description on stretcher verso along with artist pencil signed verso on stretcher, canvas relined, toning, cracquelare, other possible repairs or restorations, framed, ss: 19 12" h. x 23 1/2" w.
Winter Associates, Inc.
May. 26, 2022
FRANK LESLIE SPRADLING (New Jersey/New York/Indiana, 1886-1972), "Fighting Blood"., Oil on canvas, 32" x 23". Unframed.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
FRANK LESLIE SPRADLING New Jersey/New York/Indiana, 1886-1972 "Fighting Blood". Signed lower right "Frank Spradling". Titled in pencil verso.
Eldred's
Nov. 05, 2021
Frank Spradling (American, 1885-1972) Marching Forward, Everybody's Magazine cov
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Frank Spradling (American, 1885-1972) Marching Forward, Everybody's Magazine cover, March 1920 Oil on canvas 38 x 28 inches (96.5 x 71.1 cm) Signed lower right: Frank / Spradling PROVENANCE: Private collection, New Jersey. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Jun. 06, 2021
Frank Spradling (NJ,NY,IN,1885-1972) oil painting
Est: $1,500 - $1,900
ARTIST: Frank L Spradling (New Jersey, New York, Indiana, 1885 - 1972) NAME: Illustration - Two Men Fighting MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Two punctures, few paint losses. Minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 26 x 36 inches / 66 x 91 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117115 US Shipping $120 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born on August 26, 1885 in Rush County, Indiana, Frank L. Spradling was the son of William Thomas and Ada Spradling. His wife was Dorothy (Brekhus-Olsen) Spradling. Spradling taught composition and design at the Chicago Academy of Fine Art and the Chicago School of Applied and Normal Art under the direction of Miss Emma M. Church. He later illustrated color serials for the Ladies Home Journal, Delineator, Designer, McCall's, Saturday Evening Post, as well as Zane Grey's Books for over 20 years. For many years his residence was in Forest Hills, New York. The artist maintained commercial studios in New York City and New Jersey. He died on August 16, 1972.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Apr. 13, 2021
Frank SPRADLING: Still Life - Painting
Est: $50 - $100
Table still life with fruit, oil on board, signed lower right and on verso. [Art: 19" H x 23" W; Frame: 26" H x 30" W].
Roland Auctions NY
Mar. 11, 2021
BOATYARD PAINTING SIGNED FRANK SPRADLING
Est: $500 - $700
Frank Spradling (American, 1885-1972), Signed lower right. Size: Frame: 31.5" H x 44.5" W x 2.5" D; Sight: 26.5" H x 39.5" W
Ashcroft and Moore
Mar. 07, 2021
Frank Spradling (NJ,NY,IN,1885-1972) oil painting
Est: $1,450 - $1,600
ARTIST: Frank L Spradling (New Jersey, New York, Indiana, 1885 - 1972) NAME: Illustration - Two Men Fighting MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Two punctures, few paint losses. Minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 26 x 36 inches / 66 x 91 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117115 US Shipping $120 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born on August 26, 1885 in Rush County, Indiana, Frank L. Spradling was the son of William Thomas and Ada Spradling. His wife was Dorothy (Brekhus-Olsen) Spradling. Spradling taught composition and design at the Chicago Academy of Fine Art and the Chicago School of Applied and Normal Art under the direction of Miss Emma M. Church. He later illustrated color serials for the Ladies Home Journal, Delineator, Designer, McCall's, Saturday Evening Post, as well as Zane Grey's Books for over 20 years. For many years his residence was in Forest Hills, New York. The artist maintained commercial studios in New York City and New Jersey. He died on August 16, 1972.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Feb. 02, 2021
BOATYARD PAINTING SIGNED FRANK SPRADLING
Est: $800 - $1,000
Frank Spradling (American, 1885-1972), Signed lower right. Size: Frame: 31.5" H x 44.5" W x 2.5" D; Sight: 26.5" H x 39.5" W
Ashcroft and Moore
Dec. 06, 2020
Frank Spradling (NJ,NY,IN,1885-1972) oil painting
Est: $1,450 - $1,600
ARTIST: Frank L Spradling (New Jersey, New York, Indiana, 1885 - 1972) NAME: Illustration - Two Men Fighting MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Two punctures, few paint losses. Minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 26 x 36 inches / 66 x 91 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117115 US Shipping $120 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Born on August 26, 1885 in Rush County, Indiana, Frank L. Spradling was the son of William Thomas and Ada Spradling. His wife was Dorothy (Brekhus-Olsen) Spradling. Spradling taught composition and design at the Chicago Academy of Fine Art and the Chicago School of Applied and Normal Art under the direction of Miss Emma M. Church. He later illustrated color serials for the Ladies Home Journal, Delineator, Designer, McCall's, Saturday Evening Post, as well as Zane Grey's Books for over 20 years. For many years his residence was in Forest Hills, New York. The artist maintained commercial studios in New York City and New Jersey. He died on August 16, 1972.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Sep. 22, 2020
FRANK SPRADLING PAINTING (AMERICAN, 1885-1972)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Frank Spradling Painting (American, 1885-1972), battle scene depicting WWII, signed lower right, inscribed on back illegible. Size: 23" H x 39" W x 1" D
Ashcroft and Moore
Sep. 22, 2020
BOATYARD PAINTING BY FRANK SPRADLING
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Frank Spradling (American, 1885-1972), Signed lower right. Size: Frame: 31.5" H x 44.5" W x 2.5" D; Sight: 26.5" H x 39.5" W
Ashcroft and Moore
Aug. 25, 2020
FRANK SPRADLING PAINTING (AMERICAN, 1885-1972)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Frank Spradling Painting (American, 1885-1972), oil on canvas, depicting two men fighting, signed lower left. Size: 26" H x 36" W x 1" D
Ashcroft and Moore
Aug. 25, 2020
FRANK SPRADLING PAINTING (AMERICAN, 1885-1972)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Frank Spradling Painting (American, 1885-1972), battle scene depicting WWII, signed lower right, inscribed on back illegible. Size: 23" H x 39" W x 1" D
Ashcroft and Moore
Aug. 25, 2020
PAINTING MEN WORKING ON BOATS BY FRANK SPRADLING
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Frank Spradling (American, 1885-1972), Signed lower right. Size: Frame: 31.5" H x 44.5" W x 2.5" D; Sight: 26.5" H x 39.5" W
Ashcroft and Moore
Mar. 01, 2020
FRANK SPRADLING (NY/NJ/IN, 1885-1972)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
FRANK SPRADLING (NY/NJ/IN, 1885-1972) "Fighting Blood", oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled verso and inscribed "Unscheduled for C.C., Send to Mr. Kohler", depicting a man with his wife outside their small company cottage at dusk, looking towards someone unseen on the right, unframed, 32" x 23". Overall craquelure, small puncture near center. Spradling was known for his magazine illustrations in the 20s and 30s.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Mar. 01, 2020
FRANK SPRADLING (NY/NJ/IN, 1885-1972)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
FRANK SPRADLING (NY/NJ/IN, 1885-1972) "Fighting Blood", oil on canvas, signed lower right, titled verso and inscribed "Unscheduled for C.C., Send to Mr. Kohler", depicting a woman working at haying with two men as night approaches, the farmhouse upper right, unframed, 21" x 36". Overall craquelure. Spradling was known for his magazine illustrations in the 20s and 30s.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jul. 26, 2018
Frank Spradling, Am. 1885-1972, Maine Coastal Scene, Oil on Canvas, 20" x 23" Sight
Est: $700 - $900
Frank Spradling Am. 1885-1972 Maine Coastal Scene Oil on Canvas Signed Lower Left 20" x 23" Sight
Barridoff Auctions
Jul. 01, 2018
Frank Spradling (AM 1885-1972)
Est: $200 - $400
Frank Spradling (American 1885-1972) Cabin oil on canvas signed lower right 14 x 18"
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 03, 2018
FRANK L. SPRADLING (IL/NJ/NY, 1888-1972)
Est: $1,800 - $2,400
FRANK L. SPRADLING (IL/NJ/NY, 1888-1972) "The Old Barton in Drydock in Rockland, Maine", oil on canvas, signed lower left, titled verso and marked "Prize: Gloria Layton at Allied Artists, 1959". In matched corner gold and cream frame, OS: 34" x 40", SS: 29 1/2" x 35 1/2". Spradling worked out of Chicago as an illustrator for many popular magazines in the 1920s-40s, also illustrated Zane Grey's westerns for over 20 years. He spent his summers in Maine later in life. Fine condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
May. 17, 2018
Frank Spradling, Am. 1885-1972, "Boats, Port Clyde", Oil on canvasboard, 14 x 18"
Est: $400 - $600
Frank Spradling Am. 1885-1972 "Boats, Port Clyde" Oil on canvasboard Signed "Frank Spradling" l.l. 14 x 18"
Barridoff Auctions
Apr. 27, 2018
Frank Spradling (AM 1885-1972) Cabin
Est: $400 - $600
Frank Spradling (American 1885-1972) Cabin oil on canvas signed lower right 14 x 18"
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 30, 2017
FRANK SPRADLING (1885-1972), Boat and Rocks, Oil on canvas
Est: $400 - $600
FRANK SPRADLING (1885-1972), Boat and Rocks, Oil on canvas
Bakker Auctions
Dec. 30, 2017
FRANK SPRADLING (1885-1972), Still Life, Oil on canvas
Est: $400 - $600
FRANK SPRADLING (1885-1972), Still Life, Oil on canvas
Bakker Auctions
Dec. 09, 2015
Frank L. Spradling American, 1885-1972 Castaways
Est: $700 - $900
Frank L. Spradling American, 1885-1972 Castaways Signed Frank Spradling (lr); inscribed Frank Spradling, the artist's address 160-15 Powel's [sic] Cove Blvd Beechhurst Fl 8-7726 and as titled on the stretcher Oil on canvas 28 1/16 x 34 1/16 inches C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 25, 2015
FRANK SPRADLING (American, 1885-1972) "MCLOON DOCKS"
Est: $800 - $1,200
Oil on canvas. Housed in a wood frame with linen liner. Signed lower left "Frank Spradling", bears artists exhibition label titled and dated "1972", inscribed on verso canvas "Frank Spradling #29" SIZE: 16" x 20". Overall" 20-3/4" x 24-3/4" CONDITION: Small area of tape residue on paint surface lower right, otherwise good 1105-5
James D. Julia
Feb. 08, 2015
- FRANK L. SPRADLING (NJ/NY/IN, 1885-1972) - "Tenants Harbor, Maine", oil on canvas, signed lower right, in driftwood frame with linen liner, OS: 29" x 35", SS: 21 1/2" x 27 1/2", fine condition.
Est: $1,250 - $1,750
FRANK L. SPRADLING (NJ/NY/IN, 1885-1972) - "Tenants Harbor, Maine", oil on canvas, signed lower right, in driftwood frame with linen liner, OS: 29" x 35", SS: 21 1/2" x 27 1/2", fine condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Feb. 25, 2014
FRANK SPRADLING (AMERICAN, 1885-1972) CONFEDERATE SOLDIER and UNION SOLDIER Mixed media: 13 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. (sight)
Est: $150 - $300
FRANK SPRADLING (AMERICAN, 1885-1972) CONFEDERATE SOLDIER and UNION SOLDIER Mixed media: 13 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. (sight) Framed; lower right signed: Spradling (2)
Potomack Company
Feb. 04, 2014
FRANK L. SPRADLING (American, 1885-1972) "THE OLD BARTON IN DRY DOCK IN ROCKLAND, MAINE"
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Large oil on canvas Housed in a partial gilt & white washed carved wood frame Signed lower left "Frank Spradling" Titled on verso, also indicating that it won the Gloria Layton Prize at Allied Artist's SIZE: 30" x 36". Overall: 34-1/2" x 40-1/2" CONDITION: Very good 9-92780
James D. Julia
Jun. 09, 2013
FRANK SPRADLING (AMERICAN, 1885-1972) THREE UNION SOLDIERS Mixed media: 21 1/2 x 17 in. (sight)
Est: $500 - $700
FRANK SPRADLING (AMERICAN, 1885-1972) THREE UNION SOLDIERS Mixed media: 21 1/2 x 17 in. (sight) Framed; lower right signed: Spradling
Potomack Company
Aug. 28, 2011
OOC Painting Tenants Harbor ME by Frank L Spradling
Est: $1,800 - $2,400
OOC - 'Tenants Harbor, Maine' by Frank L. Spradling (NJ/NY, 1885-1972), signed lr, titled verso, ca 1920s, depicting the harbor front with men working boats in bright sunlight, in later driftwood frame with linen liner, SS: 21 1/2" x 27 1/2", OS: 29 1/2" x 35 1/2", fine condition. From a private Mass. & New York collection.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Dec. 03, 2005
Pulp magazine cover, Wild West Weekly publisher: (Street & Smith)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Pulp magazine cover, Wild West Weekly publisher: (Street & Smith) Cowboy on horseback returns fire, other rider lost.
Illustration House