Joseph E Yoakum Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Joseph E Yoakum Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 18, 2026
Joseph Yoakum (manner), set (14) pastels
Est: $800 - $1,200
Manner of Joseph Yoakum (American, 1891-1972), landscape and cartography drawings, pastel on window shades, stored rolled in two cases, each scroll approx. 68"h x 35"w, each case 14.5"h x 31"w x 2.5"d
Millea Bros Ltd
May. 13, 2026
Joseph Yoakum (American, 1886–1973) Adriatic Sea, Yugoslavia, 1968
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Joseph Yoakum (American, 1886–1973) Adriatic Sea, Yugoslavia, 1968 ink, colored pencil and pastel on paper signed Joseph E. Yoakum, titled and dated by stamp (upper left) 12 1/8 x 19 inches. This lot is located in Chicago.
Freeman’s
Mar. 12, 2026
Joseph Yoakum (1886-1972), Near Halhul Palestine, circa 1968.
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Joseph Yoakum (1886-1972) Near Halhul Palestine. Watercolor and ink on tan wove paper, circa 1968. Titled "[?]dean Hills of Palestine Near Halhul Palestine" and signed in ink, upper left.
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 12, 2026
Joseph Yoakum (1886-1972), Lake Occachobia near SeeBeriang Florida, 1966.
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Joseph Yoakum (1886-1972) Lake Occachobia near SeeBeriang Florida Pastel and ink on wove paper, 1966. Titled and signed in ink, and with the date "JAN 17 1966" stamped, upper left.
Swann Auction Galleries
Sep. 25, 2025
Joseph Yoakum (American, 1891-1972) Highland National Park, Cape Burton Island, Nova Scotia
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Joseph Yoakum (American, 1891-1972) Highland National Park, Cape Burton Island, Nova Scotia mixed media on paper signed Joseph E. Yoakum and titled (upper left) 11 3/4 x 17 3/4 inches. The Collection of Robert and Judith Rothschild, Northbrook, Illinois This lot is located in Chicago.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Sep. 24, 2025
Joseph Yoakum (1891-1972) The only woman kingdom of the world, 1970
Est: €8,000 - €12,000
Joseph Yoakum (1891-1972) The only woman kingdom of the world, 1970 Felt pen, colored pencils, and pencil on paper Signed and titled at top left 60×47cm Provenance - Cavin-Morris Gallery, New York - Acquired from the latter by the current owner Exhibition: Arles, Association du Méjan, "100 portraits, The Antoine de Galbert Collection," July 2-September 23, 2018, reproduced in the exhibition catalog Bibliography: C. Rondeau, A. Champenois, "Drawing, Antoine de Galbert Collection," Joseph Yoakum (1891-1972) The only woman kingdom of the world, 1970 Feutre, crayons de couleur et crayon sur papier Signé et titré en haut à gauche 60×47cm Provenance : - Cavin-Morris Gallery, New York - Acquis auprès de cette dernière par l'actuel propriétaire Exposition: Arles, Association du Méjan, " 100 portraits, La collection Antoine de Galbert", 2 juillet - 23 septembre 2018, reproduit au catalogue d'exposition Bibliographie : C. Rondeau, A. Champenois, "Dessin, collection Antoine
Piasa
Mar. 05, 2025
Joseph Yoakum (American, 1886-1972) Mt. Jebel Ram 5.397 Ft Near Aquba Jordan
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Joseph Yoakum (American, 1886-1972) Mt. Jebel Ram 5.397 Ft Near Aquba Jordan ballpoint pen and colored pencil on paper unsigned; titled (upper left) 12 x 18 inches. This lot is located in Chicago.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Jul. 31, 2024
Joseph E. Yoakum, Prairie Mounds of Central Nebraska
Est: $10,000 - $12,000
Joseph E. Yoakum Prairie Mounds of Central Nebraska colored pencil and ballpoint on paper 12 h x 19 w in (30 x 48 cm) Signed and titled to upper left 'Prairie Mounds of Central Nebraska by Joseph E. Yoakum'. Provenance: The Artist | Collection of Richard Fraenkel, Kingston, RI | Thence by descent Exhibited: The World of Joseph E. Yoakum, 3 March - 22 April 1970, Pennsylvania State University Art Museum, University Park, PA | Joseph E. Yoakum Drawings, 5 - 26 February 1973, The University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center, South Kingston, RI This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jul. 31, 2024
Joseph E. Yoakum, Colorado River Through Grand Canyon Arizona
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Joseph E. Yoakum Colorado River Through Grand Canyon Arizona colored pencil and ballpoint on paper 8 h x 10 w in (20 x 25 cm) Signed and titled to lower edge 'Colorado River Through Grand Canyon Arizona Joseph E Yoakum'. Provenance: The Artist | Collection of Richard Fraenkel, Kingston, RI | Thence by descent Exhibited: The World of Joseph E. Yoakum, 3 March - 22 April 1970, Pennsylvania State University Art Museum, University Park, PA | Joseph E. Yoakum, The World of Colored Drawings, 18 October - 26 November 1972, Whitney Museum of American Art, New York | Joseph E. Yoakum Drawings, 5 - 26 February 1973, The University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center, South Kingston, RI This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jul. 31, 2024
Joseph E. Yoakum, Navajo Mtn in north east corner of state of Arizona near village
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
Joseph E. Yoakum Navajo Mtn in north east corner of state of Arizona near village colored pencil and ballpoint on paper 12.125 h x 19 w in (31 x 48 cm) Signed and titled to upper left 'Joseph E. Yoakum Navajo Mtn in north east corner of state of Arizona near village Keyenta Arizona on Navajo Indian Reservation'. Provenance: The Artist | Collection of Richard Fraenkel, Kingston, RI | Thence by descent Exhibited: The World of Joseph E. Yoakum, 3 March - 22 April 1970, Pennsylvania State University Art Museum, University Park, PA | Joseph E. Yoakum Drawings, 5 - 26 February 1973, The University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center, South Kingston, RI This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jun. 18, 2024
Joseph E. Yoakum, Mt. Prince of Wales of West Australia Near City of Sydnia
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Joseph E. Yoakum Mt. Prince of Wales of West Australia Near City of Sydnia colored pencil and ballpoint pen on paper 18 h x 24 w in (46 x 61 cm) Signed and inscribed to upper left 'Mt. Prince of Wales of West Australia Near City of Sydnia by Joseph E. Yoakum'. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, Private Collection, Lenox, MA This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Jun. 18, 2024
Joseph E. Yoakum, North Side of Side of Lookout Mtn Range Near Chattanooga Tennessee
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Joseph E. Yoakum North Side of Side of Lookout Mtn Range Near Chattanooga Tennessee ballpoint pen, colored pencil and pastel on paper 11.875 h x 17.875 w in (30 x 45 cm) Signed and titled to upper left 'North Side of side of Lookout Mtn Range Near Chattanooga Tennessee by J.E. Yoakum'. Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Jun. 18, 2024
Joseph E. Yoakum, Mt Monte Sarmiento land point. of Argentina & Chile Where Atlantic and Pacific Oceans Join
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
Joseph E. Yoakum Mt Monte Sarmiento land point. of Argentina & Chile Where Atlantic and Pacific Oceans Join ballpoint pen, pastel and colored pencil on paper 12 h x 18 w in (30 x 46 cm) Signed and titled to upper right corner 'Mt Monte Sarmiento land point. of Argentina & Chile Where Atlantic and Pacific Oceans Join Product of J.E. Yoakum'. Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Jun. 18, 2024
Joseph E. Yoakum, Untitled
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
Joseph E. Yoakum Untitled colored pencil and ballpoint pen on paper 12 h x 19 w in (30 x 48 cm) Faded inscription to upper right. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, Private Collection, Lenox, MA This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Jul. 27, 2023
Joseph Yoakum (American, 1886-1972) yellow stone national mountain Wyoming, c. 1968
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Joseph Yoakum (American, 1886-1972) yellow stone national mountain Wyoming, c. 1968 felt tip marker on paper titled (lower left) 7 x 10 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Jena Sher, Brookfield, Wisconsin Provenance: Sold: Slotin Folk Art Auction, May 1, 2005, Lot 167 Karol Howard and George Morton, Plano, Texas Kevin Koch, Brookfield, Wisconsin
Hindman
Apr. 19, 2023
Joseph Yoakum (American, 1886-1972) yellow stone national mountain Wyoming, c. 1968
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Joseph Yoakum (American, 1886-1972) yellow stone national mountain Wyoming, c. 1968 felt tip marker on paper titled (lower left) 7 x 10 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Jena Sher, Brookfield, Wisconsin Provenance: Sold: Slotin Folk Art Auction, May 1, 2005, Lot 167 Karol Howard and George Morton, Plano, Texas Kevin Koch, Brookfield, Wisconsin
Hindman
Jan. 18, 2023
JOSEPH YOAKUM (1889-1972) Sangre De Cristo Range Near Las Vegas ink and po
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
JOSEPH YOAKUM (1889-1972) Sangre De Cristo Range Near Las Vegas ink and possibly graphite on brown paper 12 x 17 7/8 in.
Christie's
Jan. 18, 2023
JOSEPH YOAKUM (1890-1972) Lake Lagoda ink on paper 8 x 10 in.
Est: $5,000 - $10,000
JOSEPH YOAKUM (1890-1972) Lake Lagoda ink on paper 8 x 10 in.
Christie's
Jan. 18, 2023
JOSEPH YOAKUM (1890-1972) Bradley Peak Mtn ink and graphite on brown paper
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
JOSEPH YOAKUM (1890-1972) Bradley Peak Mtn ink and graphite on brown paper 19 x 24 in.
Christie's
Oct. 11, 2022
Joseph E. Yoakum, Sao Fall in Amazon River near Porto-de-Moz Brazil
Est: $10,000 - $20,000
Joseph E. Yoakum Sao Fall in Amazon River near Porto-de-Moz Brazil c. 1970 colored pencil and ballpoint pen on paper 12 h × 18 w in (30 × 46 cm) Signed and titled to upper left 'Sao Fall in Amazon River near Porto-de-Moz Brazile s.a. Joseph E. Yoakum Chicago Ill 60612'. Provenance: Carl Hammer Gallery, Chicago | Private Collection This work will ship from Toomey & Co. in Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Feb. 03, 2022
JOSEPH YOAKUM (1890-1972) In Bitter Root mtns montana in northwestern mont
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
JOSEPH YOAKUM (1890-1972) In Bitter Root mtns montana in northwestern montana, 1965 colored pencil, graphite and ink on paper 12 x 18 in.
Christie's
Feb. 03, 2022
JOSEPH YOAKUM (1890-1972) Mount Cavalry, Jerusalem Judea, circa 1965 color
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
JOSEPH YOAKUM (1890-1972) Mount Cavalry, Jerusalem Judea, circa 1965 colored pencil, shellac and ink on brown paper 12 x 18 in.
Christie's
Feb. 03, 2022
JOSEPH YOAKUM (1890-1972) Red Fox Vallery, Hartsville, MO, 1968 graphite,
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
JOSEPH YOAKUM (1890-1972) Red Fox Vallery, Hartsville, MO, 1968 graphite, ink and watercolor on brown paper 9 x 12 in.
Christie's
Feb. 03, 2022
JOSEPH YOAKUM (1890-1972) Mt Nev De Samaja of Las Andes Mtn Range Near La P
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
JOSEPH YOAKUM (1890-1972) Mt Nev De Samaja of Las Andes Mtn Range Near La Paz Bolovia South America,... ink on brown paper 12 x 17 1/2 in.
Christie's
Feb. 03, 2022
JOSEPH YOAKUM (1890-1972) Devil's Backbone, Denver, Colorado, circa 1960 gr
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
JOSEPH YOAKUM (1890-1972) Devil's Backbone, Denver, Colorado, circa 1960 graphite, ink and watercolor on brown paper 9 x 12 in.
Christie's
Dec. 04, 2021
Joseph Yoakum, 1886-1972, Big Smokey Mtns Between Chattanooga Tennessee and Birmingham Alabama
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Joseph Yoakum 1886-1972 Big Smokey Mtns Between Chattanooga Tennessee and Birmingham Alabama c. 1970 colored pencil, ink and chalk on paper 11 1/4 x 17 1/4 inches signed and titled Provenance: The estate of Norman E. Wolff, Chicago, Hindman Auctioneers, lot 384, 9/12/2010, private collection, Dallas, Texas.
Black Art Auction
Sep. 28, 2021
Joseph Yoakum (American, 1896-1972) The Hills of Old Wyoming in the Valley of the Moon. near Casper Wyoming.
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Joseph Yoakum (American, 1896-1972) The Hills of Old Wyoming in the Valley of the Moon. near Casper Wyoming. mixed media on paper signed Joseph E. Yoakum and dated (upper left) 12 x 18 inches. Provenance: Douglas Kenyon Inc., Chicago
Hindman
Sep. 28, 2021
Joseph Yoakum (American, 1886-1972) Merimac Mtn of Ozark Mtn Range and Route #66 Out of St. Louis to Lebanon Missouri.
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Joseph Yoakum (American, 1886-1972) Merimac Mtn of Ozark Mtn Range and Route #66 Out of St. Louis to Lebanon Missouri. mixed media on paper signed Joseph E. Yoakum and dated (upper left) 12 x 18 inches. Provenance: Douglas Kenyon Inc., Chicago
Hindman
Jan. 17, 2020
Joseph Yoakum (1889-1972) Mt. Lizard Head in San Juan Mtn Range near Silverton Colorado, 1970 ink, colored pencil and chalk on paper 11 ¾ x 18 ¾ in.
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Joseph Yoakum (1889-1972) Mt. Lizard Head in San Juan Mtn Range near Silverton Colorado, 1970 titled, dated and signed by Joseph .E. Yoakum upper left ink, colored pencil and chalk on paper 11 ¾ x 18 ¾ in.
Christie's
Mar. 24, 2019
Joseph E. Yoakum (Am 1888-1976) “Sierra Maestra on Guantanamo Bay near Santiago Cuba”
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Joseph E. Yoakum (Am 1888-1976) “Sierra Maestra on Guantanamo Bay near Santiago Cuba”, colored pencil and other medium. Image 12”H. x 19”W. Titled upper left, but appears unsigned. Yoakum was a friend of the deceased and the painting was acquired directly from the artist.
William Smith Auctions
Mar. 24, 2019
Joseph E. Yoakum (Am 1888-1976) Three Sisters Mountain range near McKenzie Ridge
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Joseph E. Yoakum (Am 1888-1976) Three Sisters Mountain range near McKenzie Ridge, Oregon by Joseph E. Yoakum, 8/14-69, signed upper left. Colored pencils, 12”H. x 19”W. Yoakum was a friend of the deceased and were acquired directly from the artist.
William Smith Auctions
Mar. 17, 2019
Joseph Yoakum - Mt Sir Douglas - Outsider Art
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Joseph Yoakum, Mt Sir Douglas of Rocky Mtn Range. Mixed-media, colored pencil and watercolor on paper. Signed and titled upper left. Acquired from Joseph Yoakum, first public offering.Paper size 11-7-8" x 17-3/4". Framed size 19" x 24-1/2". outsider
New England Auctions
Mar. 17, 2019
Joseph Yoakum - Holly Hills - Outsider Art
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Joseph Yoakum, Holly Hills of Jerselam Judea. Mixed-media, colored pencil, and watercolor on paper. Signed and titled upper left. Acquired from Joseph Yoakum, first public offering. Rare large format paper size 17-3/4" x 23-3/4". Framed size 25" x 30-1/2". Outsider
New England Auctions
Jan. 18, 2019
Joseph Yoakum (1889-1972) - On May 14 1948 near Acre where Israeli military men were training, circa...
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Joseph Yoakum (1889-1972) On May 14 1948 near Acre where Israeli military men were training, circa... colored pencil, pastel and ink on paper 12 x 18 1/8 in.
Christie's
Jan. 18, 2019
Joseph Yoakum (1889-1972) - Bitter Root Range near Boise Idaho, November 1967
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Joseph Yoakum (1889-1972) Bitter Root Range near Boise Idaho, November 1967 ink and pastel on paper 11 ¾ x 15 ½ in.
Christie's
Jan. 19, 2018
JOSEPH YOAKUM (1889-1972) Mt Millow in Ozark Range Jeferson City Missouri,
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
JOSEPH YOAKUM (1889-1972) Mt Millow in Ozark Range Jeferson City Missouri, 1964 dated and signed 12/10 - 64 Joseph E. Yoakum upper left ink, colored pencil and pastel on paper 12 x 18 in.
Christie's
Jan. 19, 2018
JOSEPH YOAKUM (1886-1972) Mamie Jereldene Smith. The Blues Composer and Sin
Est: $5,000 - $10,000
JOSEPH YOAKUM (1886-1972) Mamie Jereldene Smith. The Blues Composer and Singer from 1919 to 1928 inscribed lower edge Mamie Jereldene Smith./ The Blues Composer and Singer from 1919 to 1928./ Born and Rared in St. Joseph mo. was educated there in High School/ was Graduate of Druery Collage in Springfeld Missouri. graphite, ink and chalk on paper 17 7/8 x 12 in.
Christie's
Nov. 10, 2017
Joseph Yoakum - Crab Orchard Lake near Carbondale Kentucky
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Landscape
Matthews Gallery
Sep. 20, 2017
Joseph Yoakum (1889-1972) Weeping Pebble of Sirrea Range in Virginia Park Nevada, 1967 crayon, pastel, graphite and ink on paper 12 x 17 ¾ in.
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Joseph Yoakum (1889-1972) Weeping Pebble of Sirrea Range in Virginia Park Nevada, 1967 signed and dated By Joseph .E. Yoakum 9/23 - 67 upper left; this a patron 9/24 - 67 also inscribed upper left crayon, pastel, graphite and ink on paper 12 x 17 ¾ in.
Christie's
Apr. 29, 2017
Joseph Yoakum. Untitled Landscape.
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Joseph Yoakum. Untitled Landscape.Not signed or dated. Graphite, ink and colored pencil on paper. Some aging of paper in upper half of paper, otherwise good condition. Image is 8.5 w x 11"h. Frame is 16"w x 18"h. Est. $2,000-4,000. Ship: $45
Slotin Folk Art Auction
Apr. 26, 2017
Joseph Yoakum (1889-1972), Monterose in Pennian Alps near Salsa, Italy
Est: $4,000 - $8,000
Joseph Yoakum (1889-1972) Monterose in Pennian Alps near Salsa, Italy Titled and signed, upper right, colored pencil on paper, framed. 12 in. x 18 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: Retains label for Janet Fleisher Gallery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jan. 21, 2017
JOSEPH E. YOAKUM (1886 - 1972) | Robelo Pond, Argentina, South America; Moro Bay Near San Luis Obispo California: two works
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
each titled and signed lower left.
Sotheby's
Jan. 20, 2017
JOSEPH YOAKUM (1889-1972) Home of Mrs. Florena Tutnor, dated 1964 inscribed
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JOSEPH YOAKUM (1889-1972) Home of Mrs. Florena Tutnor, dated 1964 inscribed Home of Mrs. Florena Tutnor/ Farm Adminstrator Southwest state./ Johansburg Sowest Aforica [sic] (in Year 1956) and dated 12/19-64 ink on paper 12 x 17 7/8 in.
Christie's
May. 24, 2016
Joseph Yoakum, (American, 1886-1972), Mt. Sassafras in Blue Ridge Mt. Range, Highest Point in the State, Near Marietta, South Carolina,
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Joseph Yoakum (American, 1886-1972) Mt. Sassafras in Blue Ridge Mt. Range, Highest Point in the State, Near Marietta, South Carolina, 1970 mixed media on paper signed Joseph E. Yoakum, tiled and dated (upper left) 14 1/2 x 23 inches.
Hindman
Dec. 15, 2015
Joseph Yoakum, (American, 1886-1972), Mt La Reu in Laredu Mtn Range near town of Montifacon France, 1965
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Joseph Yoakum (American, 1886-1972) Mt La Reu in Laredu Mtn Range near town of Montifacon France, 1965 mixed media on paper signed Joseph E. Yoakum, titled and dated (upper left) 12 x 17 3/4 inches.
Hindman
Dec. 15, 2015
Joseph Yoakum, (American, 1886-1972), Continental Divide near Great Falls Montana, 1966
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Joseph Yoakum (American, 1886-1972) Continental Divide near Great Falls Montana, 1966 mixed media on paper signed Joseph E. Yoakum, titled and dated (upper left) 12 x 17 7/8 inches.
Hindman
Dec. 15, 2015
Joseph Yoakum, (American, 1886-1972), Mt C.S. Valentin in Central So Chile, 1963
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Joseph Yoakum (American, 1886-1972) Mt C.S. Valentin in Central So Chile, 1963 mixed media on paper signed Joseph E. Yoakum, titled and dated (upper left) 12 x 19 inches.
Hindman
Dec. 05, 2015
Joseph Yoakum, (American, 1886-1972), Mt Yeboa in Julian Alps in Yugoslava on Medeterranian Sea, 1968, watercolor and pencil on pape...
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
Joseph Yoakum (American, 1886-1972) Mt Yeboa in Julian Alps in Yugoslava on Medeterranian Sea, 1968 watercolor and pencil on paper signed, titled and dated upper left 14" x 22"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers