Sources & evidence
We analyze comparable sales from screener sessions and market records, then group them by shared object signals.
- Comparables
- 8
- Auction sources
- 9
- Records with images
- 10
- Coverage
- 2003-2025
Market Examples
Comparable market evidence
Recent auction and sale records linked to this worth guide's object signals.
Winfield Auction Gallery
Mar 15, 2025
$800
Oversized F. D. Briscoe 62" Antique Oil on Canvas Seascape Painting, Signed, C1893
Oversized Antique Oil On Canvas Seascape Painting, Signed Lower Right, Framed, c1893. PROVENANCE: Artist; Unknown; then by descent the through the family of Linda Craige Henri (Mrs. Robert Henri, (American, 1865-1905). Measures - overall 42"h x 62"w; sight 29.5"h x 49.5"w. BIOGRAPHY: F. D. Briscoe C1893. American, 1844-1903History and marine painter Franklin Dullin Briscoe was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1844 and studied in Philadelphia with Edward Moran in 1860. Like many of his contemporar
View saleAmericana Auctions
Oct 10, 2021
$475
ARTHUR V DIEHL MARINE PAINTING
Antique oil on board of a New England seascape with waves crashing on rocks and seagulls signed AV Diehl 1910. 17.5 x 26.5, framed 22.5 x 31.5 inches. Some restoration. (Arthur V. Diehl was a Fall River MA artist specializing in Cape Cod marine and landscapes 1870-1929).
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jan 30, 2021
$800
Alexander Bower O/C Seascape, Crashing Surf
Alexander Bower (Delaware/Maine, 1875-1952) oil on canvas marine painting depicting a rocky shore with tumultuous, crashing waves beneath a sky with purple-tinged clouds. Signed "Alexander Bower" lower right. Housed in a Louis XIV style molded giltwood frame. Sight - 23 1/4" H x 35" W. Framed - 32 1/2" H x 44 1/2" W x 3" D. Provenance: Estate of Carl Klein, Brentwood, TN. Biography: Alexander Bower was known for his seascapes, particularly scenes depicting the coasts of Cape Elizabeth and Cliff
Shannon's
Jan 23, 2020
$3,575
LOUIS EILSHEMIUS, American (1864-1941), Waves Crashing on the Shore, oil on masonite, signed "Eilshemius" lower right, dated "1917"...
LOUIS EILSHEMIUS American (1864-1941) Waves Crashing on the Shore oil on masonite, signed "Eilshemius" lower right, dated "1917" lower left Framed dimensions - 25 1/2 x 37 3/4 x 2 3/4 inches 18 1/2 x 31 inches Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts. Other Notes: Tags: oil painting, listed artist, 20th century, seascape / coastal / marine
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jul 24, 2021
$2,200
Attr. Alfred Bricher O/C, Coastal Landscape
American marine oil on canvas painting attributed to Alfred Thompson Bricher (New York/New Hampshire, 1837-1908) depicting a coastal seascape with sailboats visible in the distance and a rocky coast line with trees and flora in fall colors. Unsigned. Gilt name plate with artist's name and dates, affixed lower center of frame. Housed in a giltwood and composition frame with fluted cove molding and acanthus corner decoration. Sight: 23 1/4" H x 41" W. Framed: 31" H x 49 1/4" W. Circa 1890. Provena
Hill Auction Gallery
Nov 20, 2024
$650
Mary C Butler 1865-1946 Crashing Surf Oil Painting
An original oil painting on panel board by Mary Cable Butler (American, 1865-1946), titled Crashing Surf. This evocative coastal seascape captures the untamed beauty of the ocean, with dynamic waves crashing against naturalistic rock formations in the foreground, set beneath a soft lavender sky. The painting exemplifies Butler's mastery of light and texture in landscape painting. It is artist-signed in the lower left corner and features a bronzed plaque with the artist's name on the front center
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Midnight Sun Antique Auction
Apr 18, 2021
$450
ALEX DZIGURSKI COASTAL SEASCAPE PAINTING
(Yugoslavia / American 1911 -1995) Oil on canvas featuring waves crashing again a rocky Northern California coast. Signed 'A Dzigurski' LR. Also 'copyright reserved by Alex Dzigurski Painter' to verso. SIZE: 14 x 18" overall 20 x 24". Housed in gilt wood frame with fabric liner CONDITION: Painting appears very clean. Not examined out of frame. BIO: Dzigurski of Slavic extract studied in Germany and was commissioned to paint religious iconic pieces by numerous churches. His move to America brough
James D. Julia
Jan 11, 2003
$1,955
JAY HALL CONNAWAY
(American, 1893-1970) SEASCAPE. Oil on board painting shows waves crashing on rocky coastline. Signed lower right Connaway. Housed in a gilt molded edge frame with linen liner. SIGHT SIZE: 9 1/2" x 11 1/2" CONDITION: Very good. 9-92698.
Identification
Key object facts
- Item Type
- painting
- Category
- fine art
- Maker
- Unknown / unattributed
- Style
- romantic marine painting
- Technique
- oil painting
- Era
- 1870-1915
- Motifs
- seascape, rocky cliff, storm surf, waves, coastal landscape
Recognition Recognition signals
- Key identification signals include maker Unknown / unattributed, form painting.
- An oil painting of a dramatic rocky seacoast with heavy surf breaking against cliffs, rendered in a dark, atmospheric marine style and presented in an ornate gilt frame.
- This guide is currently supported by 12 comparable-market records in the strongest linked screener session.
Drivers Value drivers
- Condition and completeness are material for painting.
- Maker attribution matters because authenticated Unknown / unattributed examples usually trade differently from unmarked lookalikes.
Market Market context
- The median selected comparable price for this cluster is about $800.
- Correct maker attribution is important because verified Unknown / unattributed examples usually trade differently from unattributed painting listings.
- romantic marine painting style cues help separate this group from broader painting listings that often dilute market comps.
- This page currently surfaces 10 hand-selected comparable records for Unknown / unattributed painting.
Evidence
How this guide was assembled
- This worth guide is based on 1 supporting screener session clustered into the same topic.
- Observed value signals across supporting evidence span roughly $200 to $6,000.
- Overall evidence quality for this cluster is currently medium confidence.
- Comparable evidence is drawn from 9 auction sources in the selected evidence set.
Coverage
Source coverage and evidence quality
- The current cluster is supported by 1 screener session that normalized into the same worth topic.
- The strongest linked session for this cluster captured 12 comparable market records.
- Selected comparables span 9 distinct auction sources.
- Comparable dates on this page currently cover 2003-2025.
Questions
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What is an Unknown / unattributed painting?
This page is a market guide for identifying an Unknown / unattributed painting and understanding the main factors that influence collector demand and price.
What affects the value of a painting?
Condition, completeness, maker or pattern attribution, dimensions, age, rarity, and comparable-market evidence all affect value.
What is the typical market range for Unknown / unattributed painting?
Current supporting screener evidence suggests a broad market range around $200 to $6,000, depending on condition and attribution.
Stormy Seascape Painting?
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How much is Unknown / unattributed painting worth?
Value depends on maker, exact type, age, condition, and comparable sales. This guide keeps only selected market examples that match the painting topic closely enough for public reference.
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