Hernando Gonzallo Villa Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Hernando Gonzallo Villa Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 08, 2026
Original Santa Fe Railroad Poster 1949 - Meeting of the Chiefs by Hernando Villa
Est: $600 - $1,000
This poster was designed in 1949 by Hernando Gonzalo Villa (1881-1952) for Santa Fe Railway. The title of the poster refers to meeting in the image between the Native American chief and one of Santa Fe trains, the Super Chief or The Chief. Both trains traveled Chicago to Los Angeles. The beautiful image shows the majestic Southwestern scenery and the juxtaposition between past and present. The Native American chief is riding a white horse, wearing the traditional feathered war bonnet and raising his spear to the passing train. Santa Fe Railway was founded in 1859. The company helped settle the South-west in the later part of the 19th Century by selling real estate and farm land sanctioned by Congress. They became the second transcontinental railway to exist and expanded further with north-south routes in California. Santa Fe had a robust freight business and expanded its transportation reach with a bussing system. The company was featured in a 1945 song, "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" sung by Judy Garland for the film “The Harvey Girls.” In 1996, the railway merged with the Burlington Northern Railway to form the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway. Hernando G. Villa was born in Los Angeles and studied art in The School of Art & Design locally. Villa travelled to Europe to continue his studies and then moved back to Los Angeles where he opened his own studio. He created illustrations for many magazines and advertisements for Santa Fe for over 40 years. He designed the famous Chief emblem for the Santa Fe Railway. Villa liked to work in oil, watercolor, pastel, and charcoal. His most frequent subjects were Native Americans, Mexican vaqueros, California missions, and coastal views. This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is printed on heavy weight paper and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Sep. 01, 2026
Hernando Villa (1881-1952), Harbor village with townspeople, 1943
Est: $700 - $900
Hernando Villa (1881-1952) Harbor village with townspeople, 1943 Oil on canvasboard Signed and dated lower right: Hernando Villa 43
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 01, 2026
Hernando Villa (1881-1952), "Full Sail," 1946
Est: $200 - $300
Hernando Villa (1881-1952) "Full Sail," 1946 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right: Hernando / Villa 46; titled on a label affixed to the frame's backing board
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 17, 2026
Hernando Villa (1881-1952), Pueblo Church
Est: $600 - $800
charcoal on paper, sight: 19 1/2 x 29 1/2 in., frame: 31 1/4 x 43 1/4 in.
Abell Auction
May. 05, 2026
Hernando Villa (1881-1952), Clipper ship at sea
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Hernando Villa (1881-1952) Clipper ship at sea Oil on canvas Signed lower left: Hernando / Villa
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 05, 2026
Hernando Villa (1881-1952), Harbor village with townspeople, 1943
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Hernando Villa (1881-1952) Harbor village with townspeople, 1943 Oil on canvasboard Signed and dated lower right: Hernando Villa 43
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 29, 2026
GREAT HERNANDO GONZALLO VILLA PAINTING
Est: $500 - $750
GREAT HERNANDO GONZALLO VILLA PAINTING HERNANDO GONZALLO VILLA (American 1881-1952) Pirates Cove Oil on canvas Signed lower left, and verso titled, signed, and addressed by artist and with artists business card attached 19.75 x 24 inches (50.5 x 61cm). Overall, including frame 25 x 29 inches (63.5 x 73.5cm) Provenance: Jackson's International Auctioneers, Cedar Falls, Iowa, USA. Sale of November 15, 2011, as lot 177, and where acquired by the consignor
Jackson's International
Apr. 07, 2026
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952), Wagon train, 1925
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952) Wagon train, 1925 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right: © Hernando G. Villa / 25
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 02, 2026
Two Hernando Villa drawings
Est: $800 - $1,200
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952). Two charcoal drawings from the 1940s, one titled “Indian Loves His Dog” and the other “Riding into Combat”. The first depicts a scene with an Indian man crouched over his dog, with two horses behind him as well as another Indian man. It is signed in the lower right corner and dated “2-47”. The second drawing depicts an Indian man on horseback riding fast while holding a war shield high in his left hand. It is signed in the lower left corner and dated “4-24-46”. Each is set in a gilt frame. First drawing ht. 12, wd.18 ½, with frame 15 ¼ x 21 ¾, second ht. 13 ½, wd. 10 ¾, with frame 17 x 14 in.
Taos Auction Co
Feb. 05, 2026
Original Vintage Santa Fe Railway Poster - Dude Ranches by Hernando Villa 1949
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
This poster was designed in 1931 by Hernando Gonzalo Villa (1881-1952) for Santa Fe Railway. The image shows a typical cowboy from a Dude Ranch in the Southwest talking with a woman. The woman clearly is not from around there, she is wearing modern clothing and complements. With Santa Fe everyone could travel to the Southwest and meet real cowboys. Santa Fe Railway was founded in 1859. The company helped settle the mid-west in the later part of the 19th Century by selling real estate and farm land sanctioned by Congress. They became the second transcontinental railway to exist and expanded further with north-south routes in California. Santa Fe had a robust freight business and expanded its transportation reach with a bussing system. The company was featured in a 1945 song, "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" sung by Judy Garland for the film “The Harvey Girls.” In 1996, the railway merged with the Burlington Northern Railway to form the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway. Hernando G. Villa was born in Los Angeles and studied art in School of Art & Design locally. Villa travelled to Europe to continue his studies and after moved back to Los Angeles where he opened his own studio. He created illustrations for many magazines and advertisement for Santa Fe for over 40 years. He designed for Santa Fe Railway the famous Chief emblem. Villa liked to work in oil, watercolor, pastel, and charcoal. His most frequent subjects were Native Americans, Mexican vaqueros, California missions, and coastal views. This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster has been archivally backed onto linen and is in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Dec. 07, 2025
HERNANDO VILLA "HIJO DE ESPANA" MIXED MEDIA ON BOARD
Est: -
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881 - 1952) "Hijo de Espana" Mixed Media on Board. Hernando Villa was born, raised, and spent most of his life in Los Angeles. He worked as a commercial artist and sold easel paintings through local galleries. Many of his commercial works done for the Santa Fe Railroad, Southern Pacific Railroad and Southern California magazine publications were painted with watercolors. Artist: Hernando Villa Title: "Hijo de Espana" Medium: Mixed Media on Board Signature Type: Hand Signed | Signature Location: Lower Right | Site Measurement: 23.5" x 17" Image | Keywords: Southwestern, Western Artwork, Art; Ref: BD3180
Bradford's
Jul. 31, 2025
Hernando Villa "Mexican Pottery Merchant" Oil on Board
Est: $500 - $1,000
Hernando Villa (1881-1952 California) "Mexican Pottery Merchant" Oil on Board 16"x12" Image. Signed lower left. Period gilt framing 21"x17". Professionally cleaned. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Jul. 24, 2025
Hernando Villa, 1881-1952, Untitled (Cathedral)
Est: $400 - $600
Hernando Villa California, 1881-1952 Untitled (Cathedral) mixed media on paper 1937-38; signed and dated lower left
Abell Auction
Jul. 15, 2025
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952), "Feliz Año Nuevo"
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952) "Feliz Año Nuevo" Oil on canvas Signed lower left: Hernando [faintly] G. Villa; titled across the banner at the upper edge of the image
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 06, 2025
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952), Clipper ship at sea
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952) Clipper ship at sea Oil on canvas Signed lower right: Hernando G. Villa
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 06, 2025
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952), Harbor village with townspeople, 1943
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952) Harbor village with townspeople, 1943 Oil on canvasboard Signed and dated lower right: Hernando Villa 43
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 06, 2025
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952), Spanish women with fans
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952) Spanish women with fans Mixed media on thin cream paper laid to white paper laid to board Signed lower right: Hernando G. Villa
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 06, 2025
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952), Spanish man and woman near a church
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952) Spanish man and woman near a church Oil on board Signed lower right: Hernando G. Villa
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 25, 2025
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952), San Buenaventura Mission
Est: $800 - $1,200
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952) San Buenaventura Mission Pastel, watercolor, and graphite on paper Signed and with the artist's device in pencil lower right: Hernando Villa
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 25, 2025
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952), Courtyard scene, 1941
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952) Courtyard scene, 1941 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right: Hernando Villa / 11-41
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 25, 2025
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952), Figures with a view of Walpi Pueblo, Arizona
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952) Figures with a view of Walpi Pueblo, Arizona Oil on board Signed, inscribed, and with the artist's device lower left: Hernando G. Villa / "LA, CAL."
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 25, 2025
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952), Portrait of a Native American Chief in profile
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952) Portrait of a Native American Chief in profile Mixed media on paper laid to board and the board laid to Masonite Signed near the lower edge, at center: Hernando Villa
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 25, 2025
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952), "Saddle Pals," 1943
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952) "Saddle Pals," 1943 Oil on canvas laid to board Signed and dated lower left: Hernando G. Villa / 43; signed again, titled, and inscribed in ink, all verso
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 25, 2025
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952), Wagon train, 1925
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952) Wagon train, 1925 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right: © Hernando G. Villa / 25
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 25, 2025
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952), "Rainbow Moon"
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952) "Rainbow Moon" Oil on canvas Signed lower left: Hernando Villa; titled on a label affixed verso
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 11, 2025
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952), Still life with flowers and grapes, 1948
Est: $800 - $1,200
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952) Still life with flowers and grapes, 1948 Oil on canvas laid to panel Signed and dated lower left: Hernando G. Villa / 8-48
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 11, 2025
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952), Harbor scene with figures and dog, 1928
Est: $600 - $800
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952) Harbor scene with figures and dog, 1928 Colored pencil, pastel, and gouache on paper Signed and dated lower left: Hernando G. Villa / 9-28
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 11, 2025
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952), Sailor with pipe, 1912
Est: $700 - $900
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952) Sailor with pipe, 1912 Crayon and charcoal on tan paper Signed and dated lower right: Hernando G. Villa / 9/1/12
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 11, 2025
Hernando Villa (1881-1952), Coastal scene with trees, 1943
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Hernando Villa (1881-1952) Coastal scene with trees, 1943 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right: Hernando Villa 43
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 11, 2025
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952)
Est: $400 - $600
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952) Two Works: Sailboat off the coast, 1947 Charcoal and graphite on paper Signed and dated lower right: Hernando G. Villa / 6/47 Sight: 4.5" H x 6.75" W Rocky coast, 1947 Charcoal and graphite on paper Signed and dated lower left: Hernando G. Villa / 5/47 Sight: 6.75" H x 4.625" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 30, 2025
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (American / Californian, 1881-1952), Vaquero on horseback, watercolor on paper, sight 17 x 11 1/2in (42.5 x 29cm)
Est: $500 - $700
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (American / Californian, 1881-1952) Vaquero on horseback watercolor on paper signed lower right Hernando G Villa
Andrew Jones Auctions
Jan. 29, 2025
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (American / Californian, 1881-1952), Happy Juan, gouache and acrylic on board, sight 13 1/2 x 9 1/2in (34 x 24cm)
Est: $500 - $700
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (American / Californian, 1881-1952) Happy Juan gouache and acrylic on board signed lower left Hernando Villa 11/44 and titled lower right "Happy Juan"
Andrew Jones Auctions
Dec. 12, 2024
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952): Coastal Town
Est: $300 - $500
Hernando Gonzallo Villa 1881-1952 Coastal Town oil on canvasboard 1944; signed and dated lower left
Abell Auction
Oct. 22, 2024
Original Vintage Santa Fe Railway Poster - Dude Ranches by Hernando Villa 1949
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
This poster was designed in 1931 by Hernando Gonzalo Villa (1881-1952) for Santa Fe Railway. The image shows a typical cowboy from a Dude Ranch in the Southwest talking with a woman. The woman clearly is not from around there, she is wearing modern clothing and complements. With Santa Fe everyone could travel to the Southwest and meet real cowboys. Santa Fe Railway was founded in 1859. The company helped settle the mid-west in the later part of the 19th Century by selling real estate and farm land sanctioned by Congress. They became the second transcontinental railway to exist and expanded further with north-south routes in California. Santa Fe had a robust freight business and expanded its transportation reach with a bussing system. The company was featured in a 1945 song, "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" sung by Judy Garland for the film "The Harvey Girls." In 1996, the railway merged with the Burlington Northern Railway to form the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway. Hernando G. Villa was born in Los Angeles and studied art in School of Art & Design locally. Villa travelled to Europe to continue his studies and after moved back to Los Angeles where he opened his own studio. He created illustrations for many magazines and advertisement for Santa Fe for over 40 years. He designed for Santa Fe Railway the famous Chief emblem. Villa liked to work in oil, watercolor, pastel, and charcoal. His most frequent subjects were Native Americans, Mexican vaqueros, California missions, and coastal views. This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster has been archivally backed onto linen and is in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Jul. 31, 2024
Hernando Villa (1881 - 1952): Los Angeles Central Avenue - Old Streetcar
Est: $200 - $300
Hernando Villa 1881 - 1952 Los Angeles Central Avenue - Old Streetcar pastel and charcoal on paper signed lower left
Abell Auction
Jun. 20, 2024
Original Vintage Santa Fe Railway Poster - Dude Ranches by Hernando Villa 1949
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
This poster was designed in 1931 by Hernando Gonzalo Villa (1881-1952) for Santa Fe Railway. The image shows a typical cowboy from a Dude Ranch in the Southwest talking with a woman. The woman clearly is not from around there, she is wearing modern clothing and complements. With Santa Fe everyone could travel to the Southwest and meet real cowboys. Santa Fe Railway was founded in 1859. The company helped settle the mid-west in the later part of the 19th Century by selling real estate and farm land sanctioned by Congress. They became the second transcontinental railway to exist and expanded further with north-south routes in California. Santa Fe had a robust freight business and expanded its transportation reach with a bussing system. The company was featured in a 1945 song, "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" sung by Judy Garland for the film "The Harvey Girls." In 1996, the railway merged with the Burlington Northern Railway to form the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway. Hernando G. Villa was born in Los Angeles and studied art in School of Art & Design locally. Villa travelled to Europe to continue his studies and after moved back to Los Angeles where he opened his own studio. He created illustrations for many magazines and advertisement for Santa Fe for over 40 years. He designed for Santa Fe Railway the famous Chief emblem. Villa liked to work in oil, watercolor, pastel, and charcoal. His most frequent subjects were Native Americans, Mexican vaqueros, California missions, and coastal views. This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster has been archivally backed onto linen and is in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Jun. 09, 2024
Hernando Villa (1881 - 1952): Los Angeles Central Avenue - Old Streetcar
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Hernando Villa (1881 - 1952) Los Angeles Central Avenue - Old Streetcar pastel and charcoal on paper signed lower left
Abell Auction
Jun. 04, 2024
Hernando Villa (1881-1952), Cowboy with cigarette
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Hernando Villa (1881-1952) Cowboy with cigarette Oil on panel Signed lower left: Hernando Villa
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 04, 2024
Hernando Villa (1881-1952), "Off to the Herd," 1945
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Hernando Villa (1881-1952) "Off to the Herd," 1945 Oil on canvas laid to board Signed and dated lower left: Hernando Villa; titled by repute
John Moran Auctioneers
Feb. 06, 2024
Original Vintage Santa Fe Railway Poster - Dude Ranches by Hernando Villa 1949
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
This poster was designed in 1931 by Hernando Gonzalo Villa (1881-1952) for Santa Fe Railway. The image shows a typical cowboy from a Dude Ranch in the Southwest talking with a woman. The woman clearly is not from around there, she is wearing modern clothing and complements. With Santa Fe everyone could travel to the Southwest and meet real cowboys. Santa Fe Railway was founded in 1859. The company helped settle the mid-west in the later part of the 19th Century by selling real estate and farm land sanctioned by Congress. They became the second transcontinental railway to exist and expanded further with north-south routes in California. Santa Fe had a robust freight business and expanded its transportation reach with a bussing system. The company was featured in a 1945 song, "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" sung by Judy Garland for the film "The Harvey Girls." In 1996, the railway merged with the Burlington Northern Railway to form the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway. Hernando G. Villa was born in Los Angeles and studied art in School of Art and Design locally. Villa travelled to Europe to continue his studies and after moved back to Los Angeles where he opened his own studio. He created illustrations for many magazines and advertisement for Santa Fe for over 40 years. He designed for Santa Fe Railway the famous Chief emblem. Villa liked to work in oil, watercolor, pastel, and charcoal. His most frequent subjects were Native Americans, Mexican vaqueros, California missions, and coastal views. This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster has been archivally backed onto linen and is in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Jan. 20, 2024
Hernando Villa (American, 1881-1952) The Majestic Western Landscape, Signed lower left, Watercolor on paper, 10 1/2" x 7", In a period wood carved frame with folding easel supports
Est: $800 - $1,200
Hernando Villa (American, 1881-1952) The Majestic Western Landscape, Signed lower left, Watercolor on paper, 10 1/2" x 7", In a period wood carved frame with folding easel supports
Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
Nov. 09, 2023
HERNANDO G. VILLA (1881-1952). CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR / CENTURY OF PROGRESS. 1933. 41¼x27¾ inches, 104¾x70½ cm. Newman-Monroe Co., Chicag
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
HERNANDO G. VILLA (1881-1952) CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR / CENTURY OF PROGRESS. 1933. 41 1/4x27 3/4 inches, 104 3/4x70 1/2 cm. Newman-Monroe Co., Chicago. Condition B+: repaired tears and restoration in margins; horizontal printer's creases in image; repaired pin holes in corners. Linen, backed to foamcore. Framed. For the World's Fair in Chicago, Villa presents an unusual allegorical image of the Santa Fe Railroad "serving up Chicago on a silver tray," with recognizable buildings from the city's skyline and the lions from outside the Art Institute all on display. The "windy city" is highlighted on the globe behind the central figure. This poster was re-issued for the World's Fair again in 1934 bearing that year's date and slightly more text.
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 28, 2023
Original 1940s Santa Fe Rail Travel Poster Dude Ranches
Est: $600 - $900
Villa, Hernando G. 1881 - 1952 Santa Fe - Southwestern Dude Ranches Offset 1948 24 x 18.1 in. (61 x 46 cm) Printer: no information Condition Details: (A) on linen, tiny margin tears#USA #Santa Fe #Travel #Trains, Cowboys #Arizona #Small
PosterConnection Inc.
Oct. 28, 2023
Original 1940s Santa Fe Meeting of Chiefs Travel Poster
Est: $500 - $700
Villa, Hernando G. 1881 - 1952 Santa Fe - Meeting of the Chiefs Offset 1949 17.7 x 23.6 in. (45 x 60 cm) Printer: no information Condition Details: (A-) on linen, tiny margin tears, minimal staining at the top right edge#USA #Travel #Santa Fe #Indians #Trains
PosterConnection Inc.
Oct. 03, 2023
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952); The Chief... is Still Chief/Santa Fe;
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Hernando Gonzallo Villa (1881-1952) The Chief... is Still Chief/Santa Fe, 1931 Lithograph in colors on wove paper linen-backed, printed by Newman-Monroe Co., Chicago, with margins, with expert restoration. sheet 41 x 27 1/8in (104.1 x 68.9cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jun. 20, 2023
Original Vintage Santa Fe Railway Poster - Dude Ranches by Hernando Villa 1949
Est: $900 - $1,400
This poster was designed in 1931 by Hernando Gonzalo Villa (1881-1952) for Santa Fe Railway. The image shows a typical cowboy from a Dude Ranch in the Southwest talking with a woman. The woman clearly is not from around there, she is wearing modern clothing and complements. With Santa Fe everyone could travel to the Southwest and meet real cowboys. Santa Fe Railway was founded in 1859. The company helped settle the mid-west in the later part of the 19th Century by selling real estate and farm land sanctioned by Congress. They became the second transcontinental railway to exist and expanded further with north-south routes in California. Santa Fe had a robust freight business and expanded its transportation reach with a bussing system. The company was featured in a 1945 song, "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" sung by Judy Garland for the film "The Harvey Girls." In 1996, the railway merged with the Burlington Northern Railway to form the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway. Hernando G. Villa was born in Los Angeles and studied art in School of Art & Design locally. Villa travelled to Europe to continue his studies and after moved back to Los Angeles where he opened his own studio. He created illustrations for many magazines and advertisement for Santa Fe for over 40 years. He designed for Santa Fe Railway the famous Chief emblem. Villa liked to work in oil, watercolor, pastel, and charcoal. His most frequent subjects were Native Americans, Mexican vaqueros, California missions, and coastal views. This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster has been archivally backed onto linen and is in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Jun. 20, 2023
Original Santa Fe Railroad Poster 1949 - Meeting of the Chiefs by Hernando Villa
Est: $600 - $1,000
This poster was designed in 1949 by Hernando Gonzalo Villa (1881-1952) for Santa Fe Railway. The title of the poster refers to meeting in the image between the Native American chief and one of Santa Fe trains, the Super Chief or The Chief. Both trains traveled Chicago to Los Angeles. The beautiful image shows the majestic Southwestern scenery and the juxtaposition between past and present. The Native American chief is riding a white horse, wearing the traditional feathered war bonnet and raising his spear to the passing train. Santa Fe Railway was founded in 1859. The company helped settle the South-west in the later part of the 19th Century by selling real estate and farm land sanctioned by Congress. They became the second transcontinental railway to exist and expanded further with north-south routes in California. Santa Fe had a robust freight business and expanded its transportation reach with a bussing system. The company was featured in a 1945 song, "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" sung by Judy Garland for the film "The Harvey Girls." In 1996, the railway merged with the Burlington Northern Railway to form the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway. Hernando G. Villa was born in Los Angeles and studied art in The School of Art & Design locally. Villa travelled to Europe to continue his studies and then moved back to Los Angeles where he opened his own studio. He created illustrations for many magazines and advertisements for Santa Fe for over 40 years. He designed the famous Chief emblem for the Santa Fe Railway. Villa liked to work in oil, watercolor, pastel, and charcoal. His most frequent subjects were Native Americans, Mexican vaqueros, California missions, and coastal views. This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is printed on heavy weight paper and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Jun. 06, 2023
Hernando Villa (1881-1952), Riders in the desert, Watercolor on paper, Sight: 18.25" H x 25" W
Est: $800 - $1,200
Hernando Villa (1881-1952) Riders in the desert Watercolor on paper Signed lower left: Hernando Villa
John Moran Auctioneers