How much is a Granville Redmond painting worth?

It depends on the painting. Redmond's work ranges from small oil sketches on board a few inches across to large finished canvases of poppy fields, and values differ widely. The gallery can give an informed view once it has seen photographs and the dimensions.

Can Steven Stern Fine Arts appraise my Redmond?

The gallery offers confidential evaluations and lists fine art appraisals among its services. Let us know whether you need a valuation to sell, or a formal appraisal for insurance, estate or donation purposes.

My painting is small and dark. Is it still of interest?

Yes. Redmond's tonalist sunsets, twilights and nocturnes are an important part of his work, and the gallery has sold several, some only a few inches across.

Is it a painting or a print?

Redmond's poppy fields have been widely reproduced. Photograph the surface at an angle and look closely; we can help you tell the difference.

Valuation guide

Granville Redmond painting value: what matters

Redmond painted for nearly forty years, in two quite different modes, so values for his work vary widely. These are the questions a specialist asks when looking at a Redmond. We don't publish price lists, because a figure without the painting in front of us would be a guess.

Subject

Redmond is best known for California hillsides of poppies and lupine, and also for tonalist moonlights, marshes and twilights. The gallery's past sales include 6 poppy and spring landscapes, 6 Catalina, Portuguese Bend and San Pedro coast subjects and 4 tonalist sunsets and twilights.

Medium and scale

Oils on canvas generally rank above oils on board, and finished paintings above sketches, though Redmond's small boards have their own collectors. Measure the image area, and note the support (canvas, board, paper).

Date and place

A date or place name helps place a painting in his career, from early harbor views of around 1900 through the Catalina pictures of about 1920 to the poppy fields of the later 1920s.

Condition

Look for flaking, tears, old repairs or relining, heavy retouching, and darkened varnish, which can hide the subtle tones of a nocturne. Leave cleaning and repair to a conservator, and only after you have had advice.

Labels and provenance

Labels from dealers or exhibitions, inscriptions on the back, and family records tracing a painting back to the artist or his circle can all add interest. Keep the painting's paperwork together and photograph everything on the back.

Authenticity

Redmond's popularity means reproductions, copies and misattributions turn up. Signature, technique, materials and documented history all play a part. A dealer who regularly handles California paintings can tell you quickly whether a work deserves closer study.

Appraisal and next steps

Steven Stern Fine Arts evaluates each painting individually on authorship, period, subject, condition, provenance, exhibition history, literature and importance. To begin, send photos through the seller inquiry or call (310) 570-5679. You can also compare with Redmond works the gallery has sold.

Questions owners ask

How much is a Granville Redmond painting worth?: It depends on the painting. Redmond's work ranges from small oil sketches on board a few inches across to large finished canvases of poppy fields, and values differ widely. The gallery can give an informed view once it has seen photographs and the dimensions.
Can Steven Stern Fine Arts appraise my Redmond?: The gallery offers confidential evaluations and lists fine art appraisals among its services. Let us know whether you need a valuation to sell, or a formal appraisal for insurance, estate or donation purposes.
My painting is small and dark. Is it still of interest?: Yes. Redmond's tonalist sunsets, twilights and nocturnes are an important part of his work, and the gallery has sold several, some only a few inches across.
Is it a painting or a print?: Redmond's poppy fields have been widely reproduced. Photograph the surface at an angle and look closely; we can help you tell the difference.