Alson Skinner Clark Auction Prices and Value Guide

Alson Skinner Clark auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 266 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Alson Skinner Clark auction prices: quick answer

Alson Skinner Clark auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Alson Skinner Clark
Source records
266
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Alson Skinner Clark

Alson Skinner Clark (1876–1949) was an American Impressionist painter born in Chicago, Illinois, best known for luminous landscape compositions executed en plein air. Active from the turn of the twentieth century through the 1940s, Clark worked across several disciplines — easel painting, mural commissions, printmaking, and photography — and also taught art. His Impressionist landscapes, often depicting Southern California and Pasadena scenery where he spent much of his later career, reflect the influence of French Impressionism filtered through an American sensibility. Clark's work appears in institutional collections and with some frequency at auction, where collectors encounter his canvases in American Art and Impressionist sales. With over 260 recorded auction appearances, he is a recognizable name in the early-twentieth-century American painting market.

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Common works and media

The most commonly encountered works by Alson Skinner Clark are oil-on-canvas landscape paintings, often executed en plein air and depicting Southern California, Pasadena, or European scenes. Smaller oil studies on panel or board also appear. Clark produced mural-scale works for architectural commissions, photographic prints, and graphic works as a printmaker. Collectors at auction will most frequently see his Impressionist landscapes in the mid-range to upper-mid-range of the American Art market.

Market and appraisal context

Alson Skinner Clark's work appears regularly in American Art and Impressionist & Modern Art auctions. The 266 recorded lots in the Appraisily database suggest a steady but not prolific market presence. Key valuation factors include medium (oil on canvas versus smaller works on board), subject matter (identifiable California or European landscapes tend to attract stronger interest), provenance clarity, and condition. Works with exhibition history or gallery labels from Clark's lifetime carry additional credibility. Collectors should note that unsigned works attributed to Clark require careful authentication, and auction results can vary considerably depending on size, quality, and subject.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Value drivers

  1. Medium and support — oil on canvas works are the most commonly encountered, with smaller works on panel or board also appearing at auction.
  2. Subject matter — landscape scenes, particularly Southern California and Pasadena-area views, are characteristic; specific identifiable locales may increase collector interest.
  3. Provenance and exhibition history — works with documented exhibition records or gallery labels from his active period carry stronger attribution confidence.
  4. Condition and conservation — as with most early-twentieth-century American Impressionist works, condition reports and any history of restoration significantly affect value.

Appraisal caveats

  • The source pack does not include specific realized auction prices or detailed lot records; Appraisily auction records (266 lots tracked) should be consulted for current market data.
  • Attribution should be verified against known catalogues and authority files, as unsigned or marginally documented works may circulate in the American Impressionist market.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Alson Skinner Clark worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

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