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William Gropper, Automobile Industry (mural, Detroit, Michigan Post Office)

William Gropper

American · 1897–1977 · Painter, Printmaker

William Victor Gropper was an American cartoonist, painter, lithographer, and muralist. A committed radical, Gropper is best known for the political work which he contributed… (Wikipedia)

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  1. William Gropper, Roll Call, Oil on Canvas "Roll Call"Roll CallClarke Auction Gallery · $14,000≈ £8,676≈ €10,813Sign up to see
  2. William Gropper, The Committee Chairman, 1960, oil on canvasThe Committee ChairmanWright · $10,620≈ £6,350≈ €9,248Sign up to see
  3. William Gropper, A Western Landscape with Figures, oil on canvasA Western Landscape with FiguresBonhams · $9,600≈ £6,401≈ €7,516Sign up to see

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  1. William Gropper, Politicians, lithograph, ca. 1935
    Politicians
    Lithograph
    8 1/2 x 11 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 158
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–500View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  2. William Gropper, The Dictator, 1965, It is an "artist proof." Plate and pencil signed at base (lower right)
    The Dictator, 1965
    Drawing
    16 x 12.5 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 172
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $80–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  3. William Gropper, The Dictator, 1965, It is an "artist proof." Plate and pencil signed at base (lower right)
    The Dictator, 1965
    Drawing
    16 x 12.5 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 127
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  4. William Gropper, The Informer, circa 1932, oil on cradled panel
    The Informer, circa 1932
    Oil · Panel
    16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 33
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Winter, 1945
    Lithograph
    17 7/8 x 13.75 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 319
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200–400View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  6. William Gropper, Master and Pupil, oil on canvas
    Master and Pupil
    Oil · Canvas
    30" h x 40" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 31
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–9,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  7. William Gropper, Cup of Tea, oil on canvas, in artist's chosen frame
    Cup of Tea
    Oil · Canvas
    Overall 32 x 26 in. (81.3 x 66 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 90
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. William Gropper, Fish Cutter (Preparing Fish for Dinner), 1970, One of 24 lithographs from 'The Shtetl,' a series of works illustrating Jewish village life
    Fish Cutter (Preparing Fish for Dinner), 1970
    Lithograph
    35.5x27.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1302
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$80–150View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  9. William Gropper, Keep Him on The Run / Buy More Bonds, 1943, Oil on Canvas "Keep Him on The Run / Buy More Bonds" 1943
    Keep Him on The Run / Buy More Bonds, 1943
    Oil · Canvas
    40" high x 30" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 56
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  10. William Gropper, Rip Van Winkle, Joshua and Johnny Appleseed - a group of three, AAA lithographs
    Rip Van Winkle, Joshua and Johnny Appleseed - a group of three
    Lithograph
    13.25 inches x 8.75 inches, 14.25 inches x 10 inches and 13-1/8 inches x 8-7/8 inches
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 383
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–150View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
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About William Gropper

William Victor Gropper was an American cartoonist, painter, lithographer, and muralist. A committed radical, Gropper is best known for the political work which he contributed to such left wing publications as The Revolutionary Age, The Liberator, The New Masses, The Worker, and Morgen Freiheit.

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In museum collections

  • William Gropper, Automobile Industry (mural, Detroit, Michigan Post Office)Automobile Industry (mural, Detroit, Michigan Post Office), 1941
    Smithsonian American Art Museum · Public domain
  • William Gropper, Automobile Industry (mural study, Detroit, Michigan Post Office)Automobile Industry (mural study, Detroit, Michigan Post Office), 1940
    Smithsonian American Art Museum · Public domain
  • William Gropper, Suburban Post in Winter (mural study, Freeport New York Post Office)Suburban Post in Winter (mural study, Freeport New York Post Office), 1936
    Smithsonian American Art Museum · Public domain

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