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

Aug. 22, 2026
Frank Whipple (Am. 1923-2016), Out House, Oil on board, framed
Est: $800 - $1,200
Frank Whipple (Am. 1923-2016) Out House Oil on board, framed Signed l.r. 5" x 5" sight, 9" x 9" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Aug. 22, 2026
Frank Whipple (Am. 1923-2016), Brick by Brick, Oil on board, framed
Est: $800 - $1,200
Frank Whipple (Am. 1923-2016) Brick by Brick Oil on board, framed Signed l.r., Brotman's Village Fair label on backing 5" x 5" sight, 9" x 9" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Aug. 22, 2026
Frank Whipple (Am. 1923-2016), Baseball game, Oil on board, framed
Est: $800 - $1,200
Frank Whipple (Am. 1923-2016) Baseball game Oil on board, framed Signed l.r., The Grand Gallery label attached to backing 5" x 5" sight, 9" x 9" framed
Barridoff Auctions
Aug. 18, 2026
Frank Whipple (1923-2016), Still life with pear and leaf
Est: $200 - $300
Frank Whipple (1923-2016) Still life with pear and leaf Oil on board Signed lower right: Whipple
John Moran Auctioneers
Aug. 18, 2026
Frank Whipple (1923-2016), Two nuns walking down a path in an autumn landscape
Est: $600 - $800
Frank Whipple (1923-2016) Two nuns walking down a path in an autumn landscape Oil on board Signed lower right: Whipple
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 27, 2026
FRANK WHIPPLE (1923-2016) PAINTING, WIMPLE NUNS CLIMBING LADDER, 5" X 5"
Est: $200 - $400
Framed oil on board painting, Nuns Climbing a Ladder to an Apple Tree, signed lower left Whipple (Frank Whipple, American, 1923-2016), sight: approx 4.75"h, 4.75"w, overall: approx 10"h, 10"w, 2lbs
Austin Auction Gallery
Feb. 20, 2026
Painting, Frank Whipple
Est: $600 - $900
Frank Whipple (American, 1923-2016), Figure in an Alley, oil on board, signed lower left, sight: 5"h x 5"w, overall (with frame): 9.25"h x 9.25"w
Clars Auctions
Feb. 20, 2026
Painting, Frank Whipple
Est: $600 - $900
Frank Whipple (American, 1923-2016), Sidewalk Scene, oil on board, signed lower right, board: 5.25"h x 5.25"w, overall (with frame): 11.25"h x 11.25"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 19, 2025
Frank Whipple, At the Museum
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Frank Whipple At the Museum c. 1960 oil on Masonite 5 h x 5 w in (13 x 13 cm) Signed to lower right 'Whipple'. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Oct. 07, 2025
Frank Whipple (1923-2016), Cardinal walking down a path
Est: $300 - $500
Frank Whipple (1923-2016) Cardinal walking down a path Oil on Masonite Signed lower left: Whipple
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 07, 2025
FRANK WHIPPLE STILL LIFE PAINTING OF FRUIT.
Est: $120 - $200
Frank Whipple Still Life painting of Fruit. Dimensions: Frame Height: 9 inches, Frame Width: 9 inches. - Image Size: Image Height: 4.75 inches, Image Width: 4.75 inches. --- US Packing and Shipping charge: In house shipping available. Will be calculated once destination known. Plus required insurance at a rate of $2 per hundred. - We offer curbside delivery for most items to NYC, Manhattan, Close Brooklyn, Hoboken about a week after the auction at reasonable rates. Next Trip October 22. See details at our website. https://www.uniquesandantiques.com/nyc/
Uniques & Antiques
Aug. 17, 2025
FRANK WHIPPLE ORIGINAL OIL ON BOARD PAINTING
Est: $500 - $10,000
Frank Whipple (1923-2016, Original oil on board painting. Painting depicts two nuns sitting on a log. Frank Whipple is known for his "Whipple's Wimples" paintings. Whipple has been painting his whimsical nun scenes since WWII. Frank Whipple was an Army journalist during the war and was stationed for a time in Italy where he had his first introduction to the Daughters of Charity, originally a French order of nuns organized by St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac in 1633. Whipple was immediately drawn to their unique and fanciful headpieces known as "wimples" and these are symbolized in each of his paintings. Size: 9 X 9" Length Condition: Very fine.
Florida Estate Sales Inc.
Aug. 17, 2025
FRANK WHIPPLE "WHIPPLE'S WHIPPLES" LAUNDRY OIL
Est: $480 - $10,000
Frank Whipple (American, 1923-2016) "Whipple's Whipples" Laundry oil on board framed to depict three nuns with their backs turned away from the observers view, observing laundry being hung up to dry with another lady hanging them up. Signature is at the bottom right of the board. Size: 10.00" X 10.00" Condition: Very fine.
Florida Estate Sales Inc.
Aug. 17, 2025
FRANK WHIPPLE SIGNED "SEVEN COME ELEVEN" PRINT
Est: $130 - $10,000
Frank Whipple signed print " Seven Come Eleven" nuns gambling with dice. Framed Size: 9" x 9" Framed Condition: Very Fine
Florida Estate Sales Inc.
Aug. 16, 2025
FRANK WHIPPLE SIGNED "SMOKE RINGS" OIL PAINTING
Est: $170 - $10,000
Frank Whipple signed " Smoke Rings" framed oil painting. Size: 9.75" x 9.75" Framed Condition: Very Fine
Florida Estate Sales Inc.
Jun. 21, 2025
FRANK WHIPPLE (1923-2016) WIMPLE NUNS FISHING, 5" X 5"
Est: $200 - $400
Framed oil on board painting, Nuns fishing from a canoe, signed lower right Whipple (Frank Whipple, American, 1923-2016), sight: approx 4 5/8"h, 4 5/8"w, overall: 11.5"h, 11.5"w, 2.5lbs
Austin Auction Gallery
Jun. 21, 2025
FRANK WHIPPLE (1923-2016) WIMPLE NUNS & SNOWMAN, 5" X 5"
Est: $200 - $400
Framed oil on board painting, Nuns building a snowman, signed lower right Whipple (Frank Whipple, American, 1923-2016), sight: approx 4 5/8"h, 4 5/8"w, overall: 11.5"h, 11.5"w, 2.25lbs
Austin Auction Gallery
Jun. 21, 2025
FRANK WHIPPLE (1923-2016) WIMPLE NUNS TIC-TAC-TOE, 10" X 8"
Est: $500 - $700
Framed oil on board painting, Nuns playing tic-tac-toe on the side of a barn, signed lower left Whipple (Frank Whipple, American, 1923-2016), sight: approx 9.5"h, 7.5"w, overall: 16.75"h, 14.75"w, 3.5lbs
Austin Auction Gallery
Jun. 07, 2025
Frank Whipple (1923-2016) American, Oil on Board
Est: $300 - $500
Frank Whipple (1923-2016) American, Oil on Board. Depicting two nuns looking at different tribal masks and a smiley face to the right. Signed in the lower left. Overall Size: 10 x 10 in. Sight Size: 5 x 5 in. Frank Whipple, a self-taught California artist, is best known for his whimsical "Whipple's Wimples" paintings, inspired by his time as an Army journalist during WWII in Italy. There, he first encountered the Daughters of Charity, a French order of nuns distinguished by their unique headpieces, or wimples, which became a central motif in his art. Captivated by the nuns’ calm and cheerful demeanor amid the chaos of war, Whipple developed lasting admiration for their humor and resilience, which he began expressing through thousands of vibrant, miniature paintings. Known for his mastery in miniature still life and sensitive portrayals of various subjects, Whipple's works—especially his nun scenes—are celebrated in galleries worldwide. Many of his originals have been reproduced as limited edition prints, making his art more accessible to a broad audience that includes celebrities, business leaders, and everyday art lovers. His satirical yet affectionate portrayals invite viewers to look closely and discover the deeper stories within.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Apr. 23, 2025
Frank Whipple (1923-2016): Nuns Scaling Wall
Est: $200 - $300
Frank Whipple American, 1923-2016 Nuns Scaling a Wall oil on board signed lower right
Abell Auction
Apr. 01, 2025
Frank Whipple (American 1923 - 2016), Nuns at the Beach, Oil on Masonite, Signed l.r., Frame: 11 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. (29.8 x 29.8 cm.), Work: 5 x 5 in. (12.7 x 12.7 cm.)
Est: $50 - $100
Frank Whipple (American 1923 - 2016), Nuns at the Beach, Oil on Masonite, Signed l.r.,
Weschler's
Feb. 28, 2025
Frank Whipple. "Whipples Wimples" Smooch, oil
Est: $400 - $600
(American, 1923-2016) Oil on board, signed "Whipple" lr (under mat), sight size: 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in., framed size: 8 x 8 in.
Alex Cooper
Feb. 28, 2025
Frank Whipple. "Whipples Wimples" Smoke, oil
Est: $400 - $600
(American, 1923-2016) Oil on board, signed "Whipple" lr (under mat), sight size: 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in., framed size: 8 x 8 in.
Alex Cooper
Feb. 28, 2025
Frank Whipple. "Whipples Wimples" Beach, oil
Est: $400 - $600
(American, 1923-2016) Oil on board, signed "Whipple" lr (under mat), sight size: 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in., framed size: 8 x 8 in.
Alex Cooper
Feb. 28, 2025
Frank Whipple. "Whipples Wimples" Laundry, oil
Est: $400 - $600
(American, 1923-2016) Oil on board, signed "Whipple" lr (under mat), sight size: 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in., framed size: 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.
Alex Cooper
Feb. 28, 2025
Frank Whipple. "Whipples Wimples" Black Cat, oil
Est: $400 - $600
(American, 1923-2016) Oil on board, signed "Whipple" lr (under mat), sight size: 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in., framed size: 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.
Alex Cooper
Feb. 28, 2025
Frank Whipple. "Whipples Wimples" Bookcase, oil
Est: $400 - $600
(American, 1923-2016) Oil on board, signed "Whipple" lr (under mat), sight size: 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in., framed size: 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.
Alex Cooper
Feb. 27, 2025
Frank Whipple (1923-2016): Nuns Scaling Wall
Est: $200 - $300
Frank Whipple American, 1923-2016 Nuns Scaling a Wall oil on board signed lower right
Abell Auction
Jan. 14, 2025
Pair of Frank Whipple, Partying Nuns and Nuns At The Barn Oil on Board
Est: $600 - $800
Frank Whipple (American, 1923-2016) Partying Nuns and Nuns At The Barn Oil on board, signed lower right On a gilt frame with linen mat, measuring H 9 W 9 inches Condition: good
Dallas Auction Gallery
Dec. 12, 2024
Frank Whipple (1923-2016): Nuns Scaling Wall
Est: $200 - $300
Frank Whipple American, 1923-2016 Nuns Scaling a Wall oil on board signed lower right
Abell Auction
Aug. 07, 2024
Frank Whipple (American/California, 1928-2016)
Est: $100 - $200
Frank Whipple (American/California, 1928-2016), "Pear", oil on panel, signed lower right, 5 in. x 5 in., framed, overall 10 in. x 10 in. x 1 in. Condition: Overall fair condition.
Neal Auction Company
Jul. 31, 2024
Frank Whipple 1923-2016 Wimple Nun Painting LOT
Est: $100 - $1,000
Frank Whipple (American, 1923-2016). Two original oil paintings on board depicting the artist's iconic "Whipple's Wimples" nuns. One painting shows the nuns with a baseball bat and glove, looking at a broken stained glass window, while the other depicts the nuns shooting dice. Each painting is artist-signed in the lower right. The paintings are presented in gold-finished frames. Work Size: 5 x 5 in. Dimensions: 6.75 X 6.75 X 1 in. Condition: Good overall condition with mild surface wear. Frames showing mild storage wear. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $65 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Local Delivery: Florida door-to-door hand delivery service available for this lot; contact Toti@Zemaqua.com for an estimate.
Hill Auction Gallery
Jul. 31, 2024
Frank Whipple 1923-2016 Wimple Nun Painting LOT
Est: $100 - $1,000
Frank Whipple (American, 1923-2016). Two original oil paintings on board depicting the artist's iconic "Whipple's Wimples" nuns. One painting depicts nuns playing a game of tic-tac-toe and painting a portrait on a red barn, while the other shows nuns scaling a wall to enter the racquet club. Each board measures approximately 5" x 5". The paintings are artist-signed on the lower border and are presented in gold-finished frames. Dimensions: 6.75 X 6.75 X 1 in. Condition: Good overall condition with mild surface wear. Frames showing mild storage wear. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $65 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Local Delivery: Florida door-to-door hand delivery service available for this lot; contact Toti@Zemaqua.com for an estimate.
Hill Auction Gallery
Jul. 31, 2024
Frank Whipple 1923-2016 Wimple Nun Painting LOT
Est: $100 - $1,000
Frank Whipple (American, 1923-2016). Two original oil paintings on board depicting the artist's iconic "Whipple's Wimples" nuns. One painting shows the nuns being tempted by clothing and ice cream in a shop window, while the other depicts the nuns enjoying a glass of wine in an art museum. Each painting is artist-signed in the lower left. The paintings are presented in gold-finished frames. Work Size: 5 x 5 in. Dimensions: 9 X 9 X 1 in. Condition: Good overall condition with mild surface wear. Frames showing mild storage wear. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $65 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Local Delivery: Florida door-to-door hand delivery service available for this lot; contact Toti@Zemaqua.com for an estimate.
Hill Auction Gallery
Jul. 31, 2024
Frank Whipple 1923-2016 Wimple Nun Painting LOT
Est: $100 - $1,000
Frank Whipple (American, 1923-2016). Two original oil paintings on board depicting the artist's iconic "Whipple's Wimples" nuns. One painting depicts the nuns atop a streetcar peering into the nude section of Vero Beach, Florida, while the other shows the nuns painting a seascape in front of the Vero Beach Museum of Art. Each painting is artist-signed in the lower left. The paintings are presented in gold-finished frames. Work Size: 5 x 5 in. Dimensions: 6.75 X 6.75 X 1 in. Condition: Good overall condition with mild surface wear. Frames showing mild storage wear. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $65 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Local Delivery: Florida door-to-door hand delivery service available for this lot; contact Toti@Zemaqua.com for an estimate.
Hill Auction Gallery
Jul. 31, 2024
Frank Whipple 1923-2016 Wimple Nun Painting LOT
Est: $100 - $1,000
Frank Whipple (American, 1923-2016). Two original oil paintings on board depicting the artist's iconic "Whipple's Wimples" nuns. One painting shows the nuns enjoying a day at the beach, while the other features them surfing and playing in the water. The artist's signature is on the lower border of each painting. The paintings are presented in gold-finished frames. Work Size: 5 x 5 in. Dimensions: 8 X 8 X 1 in. Condition: Good overall condition with mild surface wear. Frames showing mild storage wear. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $65 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Local Delivery: Florida door-to-door hand delivery service available for this lot; contact Toti@Zemaqua.com for an estimate.
Hill Auction Gallery
Jul. 31, 2024
Frank Whipple 1923-2016 Wimple Nun Painting LOT
Est: $100 - $1,000
Frank Whipple (American, 1923-2016). Two original oil paintings on board depicting the artist's iconic "Whipple's Wimples" nuns, both showcasing nuns playing a round of golf. Each painting is artist-signed in the lower left. The paintings are presented in gold-finished frames. Work Size: 5 x 5 in. Dimensions: 6.75 X 6.75 X 1 in. Condition: Good overall condition with mild surface wear. Frames having mild storage wear to edges and corners. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $65 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Local Delivery: Florida door-to-door hand delivery service available for this lot; contact Toti@Zemaqua.com for an estimate.
Hill Auction Gallery
Jun. 08, 2024
Frank Whipple (1923-2016) American, Oil/Masonite
Est: $200 - $400
Frank Whipple (1923-2016) American, Oil on Masonite. Signed bottom right. Depicts still life of an apple. Depth: 1 1/2 in. Overall size: 8 1/2 X 8 1/2 in. Sight size: 4 3/4 X 4 3/4 in. #1565 . Frank Elbert Whipple Jr. was born in Kansas City, Missouri in February 1923. He studied industrial journalism at Kansas State College before enlisting in the Army in 1941. First stationed in North Africa, he was then sent to Italy, where he was treated in a Catholic hospital for shrapnel wounds to the leg. This was his first time encountering nuns, and he was profoundly moved by their serenity and good humor in the midst of wartime chaos. When he returned to Kansas City he worked as a journalist until 1948, when he moved his parents and brothers out to Redondo Beach, California. Working as a radio reporter and then an insurance salesman, he married Alma Albani, an opera singer with whom he had a son and daughter. After their divorce he taught himself to paint, first concentrating on portraits, still lifes, landscapes, and nudes, before discovering a life-long inspiration in nuns. Dubbed Whipples Wimples, he produced thousands of miniature scenes of gaggles of wimpled women, oil on board and 5 X 5 inches in size, always seen from behind in comical situations. Their popularity with Hollywood luminaries like John Wayne, Henry Fonda, and Cary Grant allowed him to quit insurance work and open Orange Gallery on Sunset and Vine in Los Angeles, which he ran the rest of his life. He passed away in June 2016.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Jun. 08, 2024
Frank Whipple (1923-2016) American, Oil/Masonite
Est: $200 - $400
Frank Whipple (1923-2016) American, Oil on Masonite. Signed bottom right. Depicts still life of apple, candle, and grapes. Depth: 1 3/4 in. Overall size: 10 1/2 X 10 1/2 in. Sight size: 4 3/4 X 4 3/4 in. #1564 . Frank Elbert Whipple Jr. was born in Kansas City, Missouri in February 1923. He studied industrial journalism at Kansas State College before enlisting in the Army in 1941. First stationed in North Africa, he was then sent to Italy, where he was treated in a Catholic hospital for shrapnel wounds to the leg. This was his first time encountering nuns, and he was profoundly moved by their serenity and good humor in the midst of wartime chaos. When he returned to Kansas City he worked as a journalist until 1948, when he moved his parents and brothers out to Redondo Beach, California. Working as a radio reporter and then an insurance salesman, he married Alma Albani, an opera singer with whom he had a son and daughter. After their divorce he taught himself to paint, first concentrating on portraits, still lifes, landscapes, and nudes, before discovering a life-long inspiration in nuns. Dubbed Whipples Wimples, he produced thousands of miniature scenes of gaggles of wimpled women, oil on board and 5 X 5 inches in size, always seen from behind in comical situations. Their popularity with Hollywood luminaries like John Wayne, Henry Fonda, and Cary Grant allowed him to quit insurance work and open Orange Gallery on Sunset and Vine in Los Angeles, which he ran the rest of his life. He passed away in June 2016.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Apr. 18, 2024
Frank Whipple (American, 1923-2016) Oil On Panel
Est: $50 - $500
DESCRIPTION: Oil on panel painting by Frank Whipple (American, 1923-2016) depicting two nuns looking at a broken stained glass window with a Star of David, with the shadow of a rabbi at upper right. Signed "Whipple" at lower right. CIRCA: 20th century or later ORIGIN: American DIMENSIONS: (Sight) H: 4.5" W: 4.5" (Frame) H: 11.25" W: 11.5" CONDITION: Wear to edges under frame with moderate residue. Minor chips to frame. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email.
Akiba Galleries
Apr. 14, 2024
FRANK WHIPPLE "NUNS AT THE BARN" OIL ON BOARD
Est: -
Frank Whipple (1923-2016) "Nuns At The Barn" Oil on Board. Frank Whipple was a self-taught California artist whose works are shown in fine galleries nationwide as well as being exhibited in major cities around the world. Primarily known for his miniatures, and by careful use of form and color, he recreates a microcosmic view of a piece of the world around us. He is a master of the miniature still life, along with other subjects which include nudes, sensitive studies of children at play, and his most famed whimsical nun situations. Artist: Frank Whipple Title: "Nuns At The Barn" Medium: Oil on Board Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 5" x 5" Keywords: Whimsical, Modern, Contemporary; Ref: BD1595
Bradford's
Apr. 14, 2024
FRANK WHIPPLE "THE WINE CELLAR" OIL ON BOARD
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Frank Whipple (1923-2016) "The Wine Cellar" Oil on Board. Frank Whipple was a self-taught California artist whose works are shown in fine galleries nationwide as well as being exhibited in major cities around the world. Primarily known for his miniatures, and by careful use of form and color, he recreates a microcosmic view of a piece of the world around us. He is a master of the miniature still life, along with other subjects which include nudes, sensitive studies of children at play, and his most famed whimsical nun situations. Artist: Frank Whipple Title: "The Wine Cellar" Medium: Oil on Board Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 5" x 5" Keywords: Whimsical, Modern, Contemporary; Ref: BD1595
Bradford's
Apr. 14, 2024
FRANK WHIPPLE "AT THE MUSEUM" OIL ON BOARD
Est: -
Frank Whipple (1923-2016) "At The Museum" Oil on Board. Frank Whipple was a self-taught California artist whose works are shown in fine galleries nationwide as well as being exhibited in major cities around the world. Primarily known for his miniatures, and by careful use of form and color, he recreates a microcosmic view of a piece of the world around us. He is a master of the miniature still life, along with other subjects which include nudes, sensitive studies of children at play, and his most famed whimsical nun situations. Artist: Frank Whipple Title: "At The Museum" Medium: Oil on Board Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 5" x 5" Keywords: Whimsical, Modern, Contemporary; Ref: BD1595
Bradford's
Apr. 14, 2024
FRANK WHIPPLE "THE RED BARN" OIL ON BOARD
Est: -
Frank Whipple (1923-2016) "The Red Barn" Oil on Board. Frank Whipple was a self-taught California artist whose works are shown in fine galleries nationwide as well as being exhibited in major cities around the world. Primarily known for his miniatures, and by careful use of form and color, he recreates a microcosmic view of a piece of the world around us. He is a master of the miniature still life, along with other subjects which include nudes, sensitive studies of children at play, and his most famed whimsical nun situations. Artist: Frank Whipple Title: "The Red Barn" Medium: Oil on Board Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 5" x 5" Keywords: Whimsical, Modern, Contemporary; Ref: BD1595
Bradford's
Dec. 06, 2023
WHIPPLE, Frank (American, 1923-2016). Nuns Painting the Red...
Est: $400 - $600
WHIPPLE, Frank (American, 1923-2016). Nuns Painting the Red Barn together with Nude Woman on Checkerboard Floor (Two works). Nuns Painting the Red Barn: [Not dated]. Oil on Masonite. Signed by the artist at the lower left corner. Sight: 4 ¾ x 4 ¾”. Frame: 8 ¾ x 8 ¾”. Excellent condition; Nude Woman on Checkerboard Floor. [Not dated]. Oil on Masonite. Signed by the artist at the lower right corner. Sight: 4 ¾ x 4 ¾”. Frame: 11 ½ x 11 ½”. Excellent condition. Neither examined out of frame. Whipple was a favorite of several Hollywood celebrities, and his artwork was in the collections of several stars, including John Wayne, Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant, and more.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Aug. 30, 2023
Frank Whipple 1923-2016 Figural Nude Oil Painting
Est: $100 - $1,000
Frank Whipple (American, 1923-2016). An original oil painting on board. A figural work depicting a nude female figure walking in a beach landscape, with the Pacific Ocean and a seagull bird in flight to her left. Artist signature to lower right WHIPPLE. The artist's patrons included such Hollywood luminaries as Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant, Henry Fonda, and John Wayne. Presented with a velvet fillet border in a decorative frame. Work Size: 5 x 5 in. Dimensions: 9.25 X 9.25 X 1.24 in. Condition: Good overall condition, having mild age related surface wear. Frame with mild to moderate wear to edges and corners. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $65 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
Hill Auction Gallery
Jul. 18, 2023
Frank Whipple (1923-2016), A pair of still life fruit, Each: Oil on Masonite, Each: 5" H x 5" W
Est: $400 - $600
Frank Whipple (1923-2016) A pair of still life fruit Each: Oil on Masonite Each signed lower right: Whipple
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 16, 2023
FRANK WHIPPLE "NUNS IN FISHING BOAT" OIL ON BOARD
Est: -
Frank Whipple (1923-2016) "Nuns in Fishing Boat" Oil on Board. Frank Whipple was a self-taught California artist whose works are shown in fine galleries nationwide as well as being exhibited in major cities around the world. Primarily known for his miniatures, and by careful use of form and color, he recreates a microcosmic view of a piece of the world around us. He is a master of the miniature still life, along with other subjects which include nudes, sensitive studies of children at play, and his most famed whimsical nun situations. Artist: Frank Whipple Title: "Nuns in Fishing Boat" Medium: Oil on Board Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 4.5" x 4.5" Image Keywords: whimsical, modern, contemporary; Ref: BD1043
Bradford's