Karen Thayer Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Karen Thayer Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 09, 2025
Karen Thayer A Flirting Glance Oil Painting
Est: $400 - $600
Title is A Flirting Glance. 20" by 24" unframed. 30" by 34" framed. Oil on Canvas. From the Private Collection of James H and Pauline Harken. Inventory #814 Karen Thayer (late 20th/21st centuries) was active/lived in Oregon. Karen Thayer is known for Painting-Indian figure-children. An oil painter of Indian figures, usually young girls in Native American dress, Karen Thayer is a resident of Hillsboro, Oregon. Many of her images appear as illustrations on Leanin' Tree greeting cards and posters, Hamilton Collection plates, and prints that are circulated nationwide. Her primary art influence has been artist Newman Myrah. She has won awards for her paintings including Best of Show at the Blackfoot Valley Art Auctio; Best of Show in Oils at the Celebration of Western Art; the John Clymer Museum Purchase Award at the Western Art Association in Ellensburg, Washington; and the Best of Show at the Wickiup Art Auction in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Davis Brothers Auction
Feb. 12, 2025
KAREN THAYER, AMERICAN 20TH/21ST CENTURY, YOUNG GIRL, Oil on canvas, 24 x 18 in. (61 x 45.7 cm.), Frame: 32 1/2 x 26 1/4 in. (82.6 x 66.7 cm.)
Est: $400 - $600
KAREN THAYER AMERICAN, 20TH/21ST CENTURY YOUNG GIRL Oil on canvas Lower right signed: K. Thayer
Potomack Company
Feb. 08, 2025
Karen Thayer Staying Close Oil Painting
Est: $400 - $600
Title is Staying Close. Oil on Canvas. 20" by 24" unframed. 28" by 31 1/2" framed. Karen Thayer (late 20th/21st centuries) was active/lived in Oregon. Karen Thayer is known for Painting-Indian figure-children. An oil painter of Indian figures, usually young girls in Native American dress, Karen Thayer is a resident of Hillsboro, Oregon. Many of her images appear as illustrations on Leanin' Tree greeting cards and posters, Hamilton Collection plates, and prints that are circulated nationwide. Her primary art influence has been artist Newman Myrah. She has won awards for her paintings including Best of Show at the Blackfoot Valley Art Auctio; Best of Show in Oils at the Celebration of Western Art; the John Clymer Museum Purchase Award at the Western Art Association in Ellensburg, Washington; and the Best of Show at the Wickiup Art Auction in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Davis Brothers Auction
Apr. 17, 2022
Karen Thayer (OR,CA,b 1955) oil painting
Est: $650 - $800
ARTIST: Karen Thayer (Oregon, California, born 1955) NAME: Pride of her Ancestors (titled on stretcher) MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Excellent. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 20 x 16 inches / 50 x 40 cm FRAME SIZE: 29 x 25 inches / 73 x 63 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120448 US Shipping $75 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Karen Thayer is known for Painting-Indian figure-children.An oil painter of Indian figures, usually young girls in Native American dress, Karen Thayer is a resident of Hillsboro, Oregon. Many of her images appear as illustrations on Leanin' Tree greeting cards and posters, Hamilton Collection plates, and prints that are circulated nationwide. Her primary art influence has been artist Newman Myrah.She has won awards for her paintings including Best of Show at the Blackfoot Valley Art Auctio; Best of Show in Oils at the Celebration of Western Art; the John Clymer Museum Purchase Award at the Western Art Association in Ellensburg, Washington; and the Best of Show at the Wickiup Art Auction in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jul. 22, 2021
Karen Thayer ''Jingle Dress Missy'' Oil
Est: $300 -
Karen Thayer (20/21st Cent. Oregon) ''Jingle Dress Missy'' Oil on Canvas 20''x16'' Image. Native child portrait. Signed l.r. Original framing 28''x24''. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Feb. 25, 2019
KAREN THAYER (California, born 1955) oil on canvas
Est: $250 - $350
KAREN THAYER (California, born 1955) oil on canvas "Gina," portrait of young girl in green dress with sunlight streaming through window. Signed lower right and dated 1986. Image measures 28" x 22". In gilt wood frame; 33.5" x 27.5" overall.
O'Gallerie
Jan. 19, 2018
Thayer, Karen (b. 1955) "Joy"
Est: $200 - $400
Thayer, Karen (b. 1955) "Joy"
Scottsdale Art Auction, LLC
Oct. 07, 2017
Karen Thayer. Indian Chief, oil
Est: $300 - $500
(American, 20th Century). 1985, "Portrait of a Seletz Tribe Indian Chief", oil on canvas, signed and dated lr, 29 x 24 in., framed,
Alex Cooper
May. 04, 2016
KAREN THAYER OIL ON CANVAS (Oregon, 20/21st centur
Est: $150 - $250
KAREN THAYER OIL ON CANVAS (Oregon, 20/21st century) "Serenity," portrait of a Native American girl. Image measures 16" x 12", signed lower right, in a wood frame.
O'Gallerie
May. 02, 2016
KAREN THAYER OIL ON CANVAS (Oregon, 20/21st centur
Est: $150 - $250
KAREN THAYER OIL ON CANVAS (Oregon, 20/21st century) "Happy Fancy Dancer," portrait of a Native American girl. Image measures 16" x 12", signed lower left, in a wood frame.
O'Gallerie
May. 02, 2016
KAREN THAYER OIL ON CANVAS (Oregon, 20/21st centur
Est: $150 - $250
KAREN THAYER OIL ON CANVAS (Oregon, 20/21st century) "Beads & Buckskin," portrait of a Native American young woman. Image measures 20" x 16", signed lower right, in a wood frame.
O'Gallerie
Mar. 30, 2016
KAREN THAYER OIL ON CANVAS (Hillsboro, Oregon, 20/
Est: $150 - $250
KAREN THAYER OIL ON CANVAS (Hillsboro, Oregon, 20/21st century) "Lady at the Shore." Image measures 24" x 18", signed "Karen Thayer" lower right, titled verso. In a wood frame.
O'Gallerie
Mar. 29, 2016
KAREN THAYER OIL ON CANVAS (Hillsboro, Oregon, 20/
Est: $150 - $250
KAREN THAYER OIL ON CANVAS (Hillsboro, Oregon, 20/21st century) "Nakota Angel," portrait of a young girl. Image measures 24" x 18", signed "Karen Thayer" lower right, titled verso. In a wood frame.
O'Gallerie
Mar. 29, 2016
KAREN THAYER OIL ON CANVAS (Hillsboro, Oregon, 20/
Est: $150 - $250
KAREN THAYER OIL ON CANVAS (Hillsboro, Oregon, 20/21st century) "Porcelain Kitty," a floral still-life with cat figurine. Image measures 24" x 18", signed "Karen Thayer" lower right, titled verso. In a gilt wood frame.
O'Gallerie
Mar. 28, 2016
KAREN THAYER OIL ON CANVAS (Hillsboro, Oregon, 20/
Est: $150 - $250
KAREN THAYER OIL ON CANVAS (Hillsboro, Oregon, 20/21st century) "Navajo Beauty," portrait of a young woman. Image measures 20" x 16", signed "Karen Thayer" lower right, titled verso. In a wood frame.
O'Gallerie
Sep. 25, 2015
KAREN THAYER (LATE 20TH C.) OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Signed lower right and dated 1985, canvas measures 24 x 18, frame measures 34 x 28 inches.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Sep. 22, 2015
KAREN THAYER OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $300 - $500
KAREN THAYER OIL ON CANVAS (Hillsboro, Oregon, 20/21st century) Portrait of a young woman playing a tambourine. Image measures 20" x 16", signed "Karen Thayer" lower left. In a wood frame.
O'Gallerie
Sep. 22, 2015
KAREN THAYER OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $200 - $300
KAREN THAYER OIL ON CANVAS (Hillsboro, Oregon, 20/21st century) Floral still-life with mannequins. Image measures 24" x 36", signed "Karen Thayer" lower right. In a wood frame.
O'Gallerie
Sep. 21, 2015
KAREN THAYER OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $250 - $350
KAREN THAYER OIL ON CANVAS (Hillsboro, Oregon, 20/21st century) "Blue Vase", a still life with vase of roses. 20 in. by 16 in., signed Karen Thayer lower left. Titled verso, in custom wood frame.
O'Gallerie
Nov. 13, 2011
Karen Thayer: Indian Girl
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Painting
Altermann Galleries
Mar. 30, 2005
KAREN THAYER (Santa Monica, California born 1955). Oil on canvas "Asian Beauty", Korean lady in long pink dress holding fan. 28in. by 22in. In gilt faux bamboo frame. Signed Karen Thayer l.r. N.B. See verso for biographical sketch, note retail price
Est: $600 - $800
KAREN THAYER (Santa Monica, California born 1955). Oil on canvas "Asian Beauty", Korean lady in long pink dress holding fan. 28in. by 22in. In gilt faux bamboo frame. Signed Karen Thayer l.r. N.B. See verso for biographical sketch, note retail price E4,950.
O'Gallerie
Mar. 30, 2005
KAREN THAYER (Santa Monica, California, born 1955). Oil on canvas "A Boy and His Dog" 22in. by 28in. Signed Karen Thayer 1983 l.l. In gilt wood frame. See verso for biographical info re artist.
Est: $600 - $800
KAREN THAYER (Santa Monica, California, born 1955). Oil on canvas "A Boy and His Dog" 22in. by 28in. Signed Karen Thayer 1983 l.l. In gilt wood frame. See verso for biographical info re artist.
O'Gallerie
Mar. 28, 2005
KAREN THAYER (Santa Monica, California born 1955). Oil on canvas "In Dian Mother and Two Children" 24in. by 18in. Signed Karen Thayer l.r. N.B. See verso for biographical sketch. Note retail price E3,000. In gilt wood and gesso frame. Estimate -
Est: $500 - $700
KAREN THAYER (Santa Monica, California born 1955). Oil on canvas "In Dian Mother and Two Children" 24in. by 18in. Signed Karen Thayer l.r. N.B. See verso for biographical sketch. Note retail price E3,000. In gilt wood and gesso frame.
O'Gallerie
Mar. 28, 2005
KAREN THAYER (Santa Monica, California born 1955). Oil on canvas "Regal Dancer", In Dian maid in blue holding an eagle feather. 22in. by 28in. Signed Karen Thayer l.r. N.B. See verso for biographical sketch, note retail price E4,750. Well framed.
Est: $650 - $850
KAREN THAYER (Santa Monica, California born 1955). Oil on canvas "Regal Dancer", In Dian maid in blue holding an eagle feather. 22in. by 28in. Signed Karen Thayer l.r. N.B. See verso for biographical sketch, note retail price E4,750. Well framed.
O'Gallerie