Dale Nichols Paintings

American, 1904-1995

Artist, printmaker, illustrator, watercolorist, designer, writer and lecturer, Dale Nichols did paintings that reflected his rural background of Nebraska where he was born in David City, a small town. Although he did much sketching outdoors, most of his paintings were completed in his studio and often included "numerology, magic squares and psychic symbols." (Zellman 912) His painting The End of the Hunt (undated) won the Hearst Award at a 1930s exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago. In the 1960s, he traveled to Guatemala where he was much impressed by the lushness of the landscape and the Spanish and Mayan's culture. These interests were also reflected in his artwork. As a commercial artist, Nichols was an advocate of upgrading the quality of art in illustration and advertising. In 1935, his book elaborating his theories of art, A Philosphy of Esthetics, was published, and in 1957, he completed his book Figure Drawing, published by Watson-Guptill. Nichols, succeeding Iowa artist Grant Wood, was art editor of the Encyclopedia Britannica from 1942 to 1948, and in 1930-40, served as Carnegie visiting professor to the University of Illinois. As an early champion of good art in advertising and illustration, he created artwork for direct-mail industrial advertising in the 1930s and 40s. Nichols studied at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, the Art Institute of Chicago with Carl Werntz, and with Joseph Binder in Vienna. During his career, he had eighteen solo exhibitions and exhibited in more than eighty regional and national exhibitions.

Artist: Dale Nichols

Dale Nichols"Winter" American Modernism WPA Regionalism Landscape Mid-Century Magic Realism, c. 1960s

$95,000

"Winter" American Modernism WPA Regionalism Landscape Mid-Century Magic Realism

By Dale Nichols

Located in New York, NY

"Winter" American Modernism WPA Regionalism Landscape Mid-Century Magic Realism. 30 x 40 inches. Oil on canvas, c. 1960s, Signed lower right. As we list the painting now, the work is currently being cleaned, restored and a hand carved frame is being built. Additional photos will be uploaded as soon as possible. Our gallery, Helicline Fine Art, just launched our new digital exhibition: American Art: The WPA and Beyond. Three dozen paintings, works on paper and sculptures which are available here on 1stDibs. In person viewings can be arranged by appointment at our midtown Manhattan gallery. Provenance: "Winter" was originally purchased by Stanley Byer. Mr. Byer owned homes in Key West, New York City, and Washington, D.C. He purchased the painting from Dunning Auction in 1984 in Elgin, Illinois. Mr. Byer was related to Abraham Weiss from Florida. Saul Babbin, now deceased was a cousin of Mr. Weiss. I purchased the painting from Joy Babbin, Mr. Babbin's wife, now living in from New Mexico. Dale Nichols (1905 – 1995) Artist, printmaker, illustrator, watercolorist, designer, writer and lecturer, Nichols did paintings that reflected his rural background of Nebraska where he was born in David City, a small town. Although he did much sketching outdoors, most of his paintings were completed in his studio and often included "numerology, magic squares...

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1960s American Modern Dale Nichols Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Wolf Kahn“Middleton Place II, 1974” Wolf Kahn, West Brattleboro, Vermont Barn Oil Canvas, 1974

$175,000

H 37 in W 45 in D 1.5 in

“Middleton Place II, 1974” Wolf Kahn, West Brattleboro, Vermont Barn Oil Canvas

By Wolf Kahn

Located in Yardley, PA

A fantastic early painting from Kahn’s iconic barn series depicting Dr. Middleton’s property in West Brattleboro, VT. Here, Kahn turns a familiar rural motif into something hovering ...

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1970s American Modern Dale Nichols Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

William SchwartzSummer Resort in Michigan -Modernist Mid-Century Saugatuck Oil Painting, 1946

$78,000

H 51 in W 33 in D 2 in

Summer Resort in Michigan -Modernist Mid-Century Saugatuck Oil Painting

By William Schwartz

Located in Marco Island, FL

Summer Resort in Michigan is an exceptional work painted by the Chicago Modernist, William Schwartz. He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago shortly ...

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1940s American Modern Dale Nichols Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Albert Heckman"Cubist Landscape" Albert Heckman, American Modernism, Woodstock, Earth Tones, circa 1940s

$6,000

H 16 in W 20 in

"Cubist Landscape" Albert Heckman, American Modernism, Woodstock, Earth Tones

By Albert Heckman

Located in New York, NY

Albert Heckman Cubist Landscape Oil on canvas 16 x 20 inches Albert Heckman was born in Meadville, Western Pennsylvania, 1893. He went to New York City to try his hand at the art w...

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1940s American Modern Dale Nichols Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Francis ChapinA Large Compelling Mid-Century Modern Painting, Rome at Night, Ponte Sant’Angelo, circa 1963

$2,600

H 24.5 in W 36.5 in D 1 in

A Large Compelling Mid-Century Modern Painting, Rome at Night, Ponte Sant’Angelo

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A large, compelling Mid-Century Modern painting of Rome by famed Chicago artist, Francis Chapin. Depicting a vibrant nocturne view of the historic Ponte Sant’Angelo, the painting da...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Dale Nichols Paintings

Canvas, Oil

Joseph Barrett"Little House Lambertville, Public Sale"

$12,325

H 24 in W 24 in D 2 in

"Little House Lambertville, Public Sale"

By Joseph Barrett

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Jim’s of Lambertville is proud to offer this artwork. Signed lower middle. Artist designed frame. Joseph Barrett (b. 1936) Joseph Barrett was born in Midland, North Carolina, in ...

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20th Century American Modern Dale Nichols Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Charles E. WilletteConey Island, Fourth of July, c. 1940s

H 35 in W 55 in D 2 in

Antique American Large Size Dale Nichols Tikal Mayan Tribal Abstract Painting

By Dale Nichols

Located in Buffalo, NY

Up for sale here is a great Dale Nichols modernist painting. Very rare and wonederful! Oil and ink on fabric. Image size, 34H x 54L. Signed lower right: DALE NICHOLS 1971 verso:...

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1970s Modern Dale Nichols Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Ink

Dale NicholsThe Harbor, 1949

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H 30 in W 42 in

The Harbor

By Dale Nichols

Located in New York, NY

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Dale Nichols Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Dale Nichols paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Dale Nichols paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Dale Nichols in oil paint, paint, canvas and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Dale Nichols paintings, so small editions measuring 15 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Everett Shinn, William Harnden, and Alfred Wands. Dale Nichols paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $38,500 and tops out at $105,000, while the average work can sell for $95,000.