Joe Duncan Gleason Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1881–1959

Of the 51 lots by Joe Duncan Gleason (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2007 and 2026, 29 found a buyer (57%). Across 29 sales with a published price, the typical result was $3.5kSign up free to see to $15kSign up free to see (median $5.1kSign up free to see). The auction record in our data is The Schooner Race, Endymion versus Amorilla, off Catalina Island, sold at Bonhams in November 2019 for $125kSign up free to see. Most results come from Bonhams (49), Sloans & Kenyon (1) and Coeur d'Alene Art Auction (1).

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1. 
   Full-Rigged Clipper Ship at Sea

   Oil · Board

   32 x 24 in Framing: Framed in an arched architectural wooden frame with pilasters and painted stencil details Keywords Joe Duncan Gleason American artist California Impressionism maritime marine painting clipper ship tall ship sailing vessel ocean waves sea high seas oil on board architectural frame arched frame signed fine art painting

   Williamson Auction Gallery · Aug 25, 2026 · Lot 124
   Result not publishedEst. $3,500–5,500View at Williamson Auction Gallery ↗
2. 
   The U.S.S. Constitution

   Oil · Canvas

   30 1/2 x 25 1/4 in.

   Bonhams · Jan 27, 2026 · Lot 43
   $3,840≈ £2,795≈ €3,219Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
3. 
   The U.S.S. Constitution

   Oil · Canvas

   30 1/2 x 25 1/4 in.

   Bonhams · Nov 11, 2025 · Lot 8
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
4. 
   Yawl 'Dorothy G'

   Oil · Canvas

   14 x 18 in.

   Bonhams · Aug 9, 2024 · Lot 1024
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,400View at Bonhams ↗
5. 
   The Islander

   Oil · Canvas

   12 x 16 in.

   Bonhams · Dec 2, 2022 · Lot 5
   $893≈ £727≈ €847Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
6. 
   'San Carlos' First Ship to Enter San Francisco Harbor

   Oil · Canvas

   25 x 30 in.

   Bonhams · Aug 2, 2022 · Lot 80
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
7. 
   Running her Westing Down

   Oil · Canvas

   24 x 30 in.

   Bonhams · Apr 12, 2022 · Lot 57
   $8,288≈ £6,368≈ €7,631Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
8. 
   Out of New Bedford (The Charles W. Morgan)

   Oil · Canvas

   25 x 30in

   Bonhams · Aug 3, 2021 · Lot 92
   $4,463≈ £3,205≈ €3,755Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
9. 
   A California Afternoon

   Oil · Canvas

   25 x 32 inches

   Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 31, 2021 · Lot 81
   $15,000≈ £10,740≈ €12,615Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
10. 
    The Quick and the Dead, North Atlantic

    Oil · Board

    8 x 10in

    Bonhams · Dec 2, 2020 · Lot 44
    $574≈ £430≈ €476Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
11. 
    Tamazunchale, Mexico

    Oil · Canvas

    12 x 16in

    Bonhams · Dec 2, 2020 · Lot 43
    $383≈ £287≈ €317Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
12. 
    The Orange Market, Natlapa, Mexico

    Oil · Canvas

    25 x 30in

    Bonhams · Dec 2, 2020 · Lot 42
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
13. 
    Decorative mirror with painted whaling scene

    Oil · Canvas

    painting 7 x 13in

    Bonhams · Dec 2, 2020 · Lot 37
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
14. 
    The Portola off Point Vicente, circa 1930

    Oil · Canvas

    10 x 12in

    Bonhams · Dec 2, 2020 · Lot 36
    $1,530≈ £1,147≈ €1,268Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Bonhams ↗
15. 
    Barkentine Georgina (San Pedro, California)

    Oil · Canvas

    12 x 10in

    Bonhams · Dec 2, 2020 · Lot 34
    $1,530≈ £1,147≈ €1,268Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
16. 
    The quick and the dead, North Atlantic

    Oil · Board

    8 x 10in (20.4 x 25.4cm)

    Bonhams · Aug 25, 2020 · Lot 339
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
17. 
    Tamazunchle, Mexico

    Oil · Canvas

    12 x 16in (30.5 x 40.7cm)

    Bonhams · Aug 25, 2020 · Lot 337
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
18. 
    The Orange Market, Natlapa, Mexico

    Oil · Canvas

    25 x 30in

    Bonhams · Aug 4, 2020 · Lot 97
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
19. 
    Decorative mirror with painted whaling scene

    Oil · Canvas

    painting 7 x 13in

    Bonhams · Aug 4, 2020 · Lot 85
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
20. 
    The Pacific Queen on the high seas (ex. Balclutha, Star of Alaska)

    Oil · Canvas

    20 x 25in

    Bonhams · Aug 4, 2020 · Lot 84
    $5,700≈ £4,377≈ €4,845Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
21. 
    Barkentine Georgina at San Pedro, California

    Oil · Canvas

    12 x 10in

    Bonhams · Jul 13, 2020 · Lot 369
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
22. 
    Mrs. Overton steering Portola off Point Vicente

    Oil · Canvas

    10 x 12in

    Bonhams · Jul 13, 2020 · Lot 367
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
23. 
    Lake Arrowhead, Southern California

    Oil · Canvas

    16 x 20in

    Bonhams · Mar 17, 2020 · Lot 86
    $8,825≈ £7,298≈ €8,036Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
24. 
    Schooner Malabar, Baja California Coast

    Oil · Canvas

    16 x 20in

    Bonhams · Mar 17, 2020 · Lot 85
    $5,075≈ £4,197≈ €4,621Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
25. 
    Schooner leaving Los Angeles harbor passing Dead Man's Island

    Oil · Canvas

    20 x 26in

    Bonhams · Mar 17, 2020 · Lot 52
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
26. 
    Avalon Bay, Catalina from the West

    Oil · Canvas

    16 x 20in

    Bonhams · Mar 17, 2020 · Lot 49
    $25,075≈ £20,737≈ €22,833Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Bonhams ↗
27. 
    The Schooner Race, Endymion versus Amorilla, off Catalina Island

    Oil · Canvas

    25 x 30in

    Bonhams · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 138
    $125,075≈ £97,161≈ €113,622Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
28. 
    Santa Barbara Pastoral

    Oil · Canvas

    20 x 16in

    Bonhams · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 137
    $3,825≈ £2,971≈ €3,475Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
29. 
    Laguna Coast, Southern California

    Oil · Canvas

    20 x 24in

    Bonhams · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 136
    $6,075≈ £4,719≈ €5,519Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
30. 
    Avalon Bay (Catalina from Mount Ada)

    Oil · Canvas

    16 x 20in

    Bonhams · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 135
    $81,325≈ £63,175≈ €73,878Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
31. 
    Lover's Cove, Pleasure Isle, Catalina

    Oil · Canvas

    25 x 30in

    Bonhams · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 134
    $31,325≈ £24,334≈ €28,457Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
32. 
    The Beautiful Bay of Avalon (The Giddings House and Avalon, Catalina Island)

    Oil · Canvas

    8 7/8 x 12in

    Bonhams · Apr 16, 2019 · Lot 41
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
33. 
    A Rocky Shore, The Shoreline South of Laguna Beach

    Oil · Canvas

    20 x 30in

    Bonhams · Nov 19, 2018 · Lot 83
    $11,875≈ £9,258≈ €10,392Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–10,000View at Bonhams ↗
34. 
    The Brigantine Porpoise

    Oil · Canvas

    25 x 30in

    Bonhams · Apr 24, 2018 · Lot 148
    $3,750≈ £2,686≈ €3,070Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
35. 
    California Afternoon

    Oil · Canvas

    16 x 20in

    Bonhams · Apr 24, 2018 · Lot 70
    $6,875≈ £4,924≈ €5,629Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
36. 
    Whaling Bark, Charles W. Morgan, Built in 1841 at New Bedford, Mass.

    Oil · Canvas

    20 x 24in (50.8 x 61cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 14, 2017 · Lot 145
    $3,500≈ £2,670≈ €2,980Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
37. 
    Near Tamazunchale, Mexico

    Oil · Canvas

    12 x 16in

    Bonhams · Apr 11, 2017 · Lot 92
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
38. 
    USS Constitution

    Oil · Canvas

    30 1/4 x 25 1/4in

    Bonhams · Nov 21, 2016 · Lot 120
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
39. 
    Study for Under Sail

    Oil · Board

    12 x 10in

    Bonhams · Sep 25, 2016 · Lot 3027
    $375≈ £290≈ €333Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
40. 
    Near Taxco, Mexico

    Oil · Canvas

    12 x 16in

    Bonhams · Aug 2, 2016 · Lot 106
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
41. 
    Their Last Port

    Oil · Canvas

    30 x 36in

    Bonhams · Aug 2, 2016 · Lot 96
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
42. 
    Near Lake Arrowhead (San Bernardino Mountains)

    Oil · Board

    12 x 10in

    Bonhams · Nov 25, 2013 · Lot 91
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
43. 
    Study for Under Sail

    Oil · Board

    12 x 10in

    Bonhams · Sep 29, 2013 · Lot 4069
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
44. 
    Study for Under Sail

    Oil · Board

    12 x 10in

    Bonhams · Jun 30, 2013 · Lot 5011
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
45. 
    Topsail Schooner Porpoise

    Oil · Canvas

    25 x 30in

    Bonhams · Dec 11, 2012 · Lot 143
    $5,000≈ £3,107≈ €3,848Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
46. 
    Gulls

    Oil · Canvas

    16 x 20in

    Bonhams · May 1, 2012 · Lot 115
    $3,750≈ £2,307≈ €2,838Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
47. 
    Pismo Beach

    Oil · Canvas

    16 x 20in

    Bonhams · Nov 21, 2011 · Lot 112
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
48. 
    Sailboat and a healthy dose of wind

    Oil · Canvas

    16 x 20in

    Bonhams · Apr 20, 2010 · Lot 146
    $19,520≈ £12,687≈ €14,474Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
49. 
    The Constitution

    Oil · Canvas

    16 in. x 11 3/4 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Jun 19, 2009 · Lot 1032
    $3,100≈ £1,885≈ €2,225HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
50. 
    Arch Rock, Laguna Beach, California (No. 61)

    Oil · Canvas

    20 x 30in

    Bonhams · Nov 24, 2008 · Lot 2211
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–16,000View at Bonhams ↗

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