Melville F. Stark Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1903–1987

Of the 38 lots by Melville F. Stark (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2016 and 2026, 35 found a buyer (92%). Across 35 sales with a published price, the typical result was $425Sign up free to see to $1.4kSign up free to see (median $800Sign up free to see). Blue Trawler holds the top price on file: $3.8kSign up free to see at Alderfer Auction (December 2024). Sales were recorded mainly at Alderfer Auction (31), Toomey & Co. (3) and Rago Auctions (3).

$3,750≈ £2,946≈ €3,574Sign uprecord priceBlue TrawlerAlderfer Auction202438auction results2016–2026years recorded92%sold$800Sign up free to seemedian price

Melville F. Stark oil paintings prices at a glance

Auction results: 38 2016–2026
Price range: $180–$3.8kSign up free to see
Median price: $800Sign up free to see 35 sold
Most recent sale: $2kSign up free to see Jun 2026, Alderfer Auction
Record sale: $3.8kSign up free to see 2024, Alderfer Auction

Recent sales: in Newcomb Macklin Frame · Cortez Fishermen, Long Boat Key, FL · Honesdale Mountains

Explore: All Melville F. Stark results · What is Melville F. Stark worth? · Alderfer Auction · Toomey & Co.

Melville F. Stark oil paintings: key figures

Auction results: 38
Sold rate: 92%
Active at auction: 2016–2026
Median price: $800Sign up free to see
Record price: $3.8kSign up free to see Blue Trawler, Alderfer Auction, Dec 2024

Top auction houses: Alderfer Auction (31), Toomey & Co. (3), Rago Auctions (3)

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All oil paintings results

in Newcomb Macklin Frame
Oil · Canvas
Alderfer Auction · Jun 11, 2026 · Lot 6351
$2,000≈ £1,497≈ €1,734HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–800View at Alderfer Auction ↗
Cortez Fishermen, Long Boat Key, FL
Oil · Canvas
24 h x 30⅛ w in (61 x 77 cm)
Rago Auctions · May 28, 2026 · Lot 182
$768≈ £573≈ €661Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
Honesdale Mountains
Oil · Board
Alderfer Auction · Mar 19, 2026 · Lot 4247
$650≈ £489≈ €566HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Alderfer Auction ↗
Freemansburg
Oil · Canvas
Alderfer Auction · Mar 19, 2026 · Lot 4246
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,200View at Alderfer Auction ↗
Cortez Fishermen, Long Boat Key, FL
Oil · Canvas
24 h x 30⅛ w in (61 x 77 cm)
Toomey & Co. · Feb 27, 2026 · Lot 315
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
Untitled (double-sided)
Oil · Board
16 h x 20 w in (41 x 51 cm)
Toomey & Co. · Feb 27, 2026 · Lot 316
$1,207≈ £896≈ €1,022Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
Untitled
Oil · Canvas
24.5"h x 30"w
Alderfer Auction · Feb 12, 2026 · Lot 131
$375≈ £275≈ €316HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
Untitled
Oil · Board
18"h x 24"w
Alderfer Auction · Feb 12, 2026 · Lot 130
$190≈ £139≈ €160HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
Untitled
Oil · Board
16"h x 20"w
Alderfer Auction · Feb 12, 2026 · Lot 129
$250≈ £183≈ €211HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
Untitled
Oil · Board
16"h x 20"w
Alderfer Auction · Feb 12, 2026 · Lot 128
$225≈ £165≈ €189HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
Coming In
Oil · Board
Alderfer Auction · Dec 18, 2025 · Lot 1621
$600≈ £448≈ €512HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
Untitled
Oil · Board
Alderfer Auction · Dec 18, 2025 · Lot 1620
$190≈ £142≈ €162HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
Untitled
Oil · Board
Alderfer Auction · Dec 18, 2025 · Lot 1619
$190≈ £142≈ €162HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
Untitled
Oil · Board
16"h x 20"w
Alderfer Auction · Nov 20, 2025 · Lot 1420
$425≈ £325≈ €369HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
Old Zionsville, Pa
Oil · Canvas
20"h x 28"w
Alderfer Auction · Dec 12, 2024 · Lot 1171
$2,500≈ £1,964≈ €2,383HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
Untitled
Oil · Canvas
24"h x 30"w
Alderfer Auction · Dec 12, 2024 · Lot 1170
$1,300≈ £1,021≈ €1,239HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
Longboat Key
Oil · Canvas
24"h x 30"w
Alderfer Auction · Dec 12, 2024 · Lot 1161
$800≈ £629≈ €763HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
King St. Rockport. Mass
Oil · Board
20"h x 24"w
Alderfer Auction · Dec 12, 2024 · Lot 1160
$850≈ £668≈ €810HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
Untitled
Oil · Canvas
25"h x 30"w
Alderfer Auction · Dec 12, 2024 · Lot 1159
$750≈ £589≈ €715HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
H*sdale Mountain
Oil · Board
16"h x 20"w
Alderfer Auction · Dec 12, 2024 · Lot 1158
$1,300≈ £1,021≈ €1,239HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
Blue Trawler
Oil · Board
24"h x 30"w
Alderfer Auction · Dec 12, 2024 · Lot 1150
$3,750≈ £2,946≈ €3,574HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
Island Boat
Oil · Canvas
24"h x 30"w
Alderfer Auction · Dec 12, 2024 · Lot 1149
$425≈ £334≈ €405HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
Untitled
Oil · Canvas
20"h x 30"w
Alderfer Auction · Dec 12, 2024 · Lot 1148
$950≈ £746≈ €906HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
Untitled
Oil · Board
20"h x 24"w
Alderfer Auction · Dec 12, 2024 · Lot 1147
$1,600≈ £1,257≈ €1,525HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
The Blue Boat, Gloucester, MA
Oil · Board
24 h x 30 w in (61 x 76 cm)
Rago Auctions · May 10, 2024 · Lot 247
$2,620≈ £2,092≈ €2,431Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
Untitled
Oil · Board
12"h x 16"w
Alderfer Auction · Dec 7, 2023 · Lot 3220
$200≈ £159≈ €186HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
The Blue Boat, Gloucester, MA
Oil · Board
24 h x 30 w in (61 x 76 cm)
Toomey & Co. · Oct 10, 2023 · Lot 261
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
Rockport Harbor Scene
Oil · Board
16 h x 20 w in (41 x 51 cm)
Rago Auctions · May 18, 2023 · Lot 624
$882≈ £709≈ €816Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
Autumn Afternoon / Barto Rd.
Oil · Canvas
25"h x 30"w
Alderfer Auction · May 25, 2022 · Lot 1248
$2,000≈ £1,601≈ €1,877HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
Mullet Fishermen, Cortez, Fla.
Oil · Board
24"h x 30"w
Alderfer Auction · May 25, 2022 · Lot 1246
$1,500≈ £1,201≈ €1,408HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
Gloucester Harbor, Mass.
Oil · Board
24.75"h x 29.75"w
Alderfer Auction · May 25, 2022 · Lot 1245
$1,600≈ £1,281≈ €1,502HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
Rockport Harbor
Oil · Board
30"h x 36"w
Alderfer Auction · Apr 27, 2022 · Lot 270
$1,100≈ £875≈ €1,039HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
Untitled
Oil · Board
29.5"h x 35.5"w
Alderfer Auction · Apr 27, 2022 · Lot 269
$1,400≈ £1,114≈ €1,323HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
Untitled
Oil · Board
23.5"h x 29.5"w
Alderfer Auction · Apr 27, 2022 · Lot 268
$950≈ £756≈ €898HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
New Bedford Harbor, Mass
Oil · Canvas
25"h x 30"w
Alderfer Auction · Apr 27, 2022 · Lot 267
$800≈ £637≈ €756HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
Painted by my father Mel Stark, D. Stark
Oil · Canvas
25"h x 30"w
Alderfer Auction · Sep 9, 2021 · Lot 2433
$500≈ £361≈ €422HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
Untitled
Oil · Board
12.5"h x 16"w
Alderfer Auction · Dec 3, 2020 · Lot 2189
$500≈ £372≈ €411HammerSign up free to seeView at Alderfer Auction ↗
Nantucket Winter
Oil · Board
12 in. x 16 in
Sloans & Kenyon · Feb 13, 2016 · Lot 656
$180≈ £124≈ €160HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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