John Heliker Art

American, 1909-2000

Determined to become an artist, Heliker dropped out of high school to copy paintings at the Metropolitan Museum. From 1927 until 1929 he studied with Kimon Nicolaides, Thomas Hart Benton, and Boardman Robinson at the Art Students League. After several years away Heliker returned to New York in the 1930s and in 1947 joined the faculty at Columbia University where he taught until his retirement. Heliker won a Prix de Rome in 1948 and spent the next five summers in Italy. At this time larger strokes and freer designs began replacing the structural, Cézannesque abstractions that occupied him in the 1940s and early 1950s. A painter of landscapes, portraits, and still lifes, Heliker chooses traditional subject matter for his semi-abstract, painterly compositions. John Heliker was one of the premier landscape and figurative paintings of the second half of the twentieth century. He was born in Yonkers, New York when it was still farm country and, after high school, studied painting at the Art Students from 1927-1929. Heliker had three one-person shows at the Maynard Walker Gallery in New York, the first in 1936, and in the late 1930s was making drawings for the New Masses and joined the easel division of the WPA Federal Art Project. When Maynard Walker Gallery closed Heliker began his association with Kraushaar Galleries that continues with his estate to this day. Heliker was a Professor of Art at Columbia University for twenty-seven years. He also taught at the Colorado Springs Fine arts Center, Art Students League, the New York Studio School (he was a founding faculty member), and in the MFA Painting Program at Parsons School of Design. His work was exhibited nationally in the major survey exhibitions of the Carnegie Institute, the Brooklyn Museum, the Cleveland Museum, the Corcoran Gallery, the Museum of Modern Art’s Abstract Painting in America, and many others. The Whitney Museum of American Art honored Heliker with a mid-career retrospective in 1968, and he has been included in numerous Whitney Museum annuals and biennials. Heliker's work toured Europe in the 1950's through the USIA, and he was a featured artist at the World's Fair in Brussels in 1958 and in Osaka in 1969. He was represented at the Bicentennial Exhibition AMERICA: 1976 at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, which traveled through the country. Heliker was elected a member of the National Institute of Arts and Letters in 1969. From the American Academy of Arts and Letters he won a Gold Medal for Merit and a Purchase award and grant in 1967. The artist was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Colby College, Maine and from Bard College, New York. He worked and lived in New York and on the coast of Maine, where he painted since the 1950's.

John HelikerSemi-abstract Still Life, Large 20th Century Blue & Pink Oil Painting

$5,440Sale Price|31% Off

Semi-abstract Still Life, Large 20th Century Blue & Pink Oil Painting

By John Heliker

Located in Beachwood, OH

John Heliker (American, 1909-2000) Still Life with Sugar Bowl Oil on canvas Signed lower right 39.75 x 39.75 inches 45.5 x 45.5 inches, framed Provenance: Private Collection Ypsilant...

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20th Century Abstract Impressionist John Heliker Art

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Oil

"Wild Roses" Framed Oil on Masonite Panel, by John Heliker, American

$3,250

"Wild Roses" Framed Oil on Masonite Panel, by John Heliker, American

By John Heliker

Located in valatie, NY

Framed Oil "Wild Roses" on Masonite Panel, by John Heliker, American (1909-2000). Retains Gallery Label from Kraushaar Galleries, New York. Kraushaar Galleries was founded in 1885 and is still in business. Determined to become an artist, Heliker dropped out of high school to copy paintings...

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1970s American Vintage John Heliker Art

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Wood, Masonite

John HelikerUNTITLED (KEEP SMILING)

$1,250

UNTITLED (KEEP SMILING)

By John Heliker

Located in Portland, ME

Heliker, John. (American, 1909-2000). UNTITLED ("KEEP SMILING). Ink on paper, not dated, likely 1930s. The image is of two men in a workshop, one possibly the customer, the other wor...

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1930s John Heliker Art

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Ink

John HelikerSelf Portrait (original signed unique charcoal drawing) Kraushaar Gallery label, 1991

$2,800

Self Portrait (original signed unique charcoal drawing) Kraushaar Gallery label

By John Heliker

Located in New York, NY

John Heliker Self Portrait, 1991 Charcoal Pencil on Paper (with original Kraushaar Galleries label verso) Signed on the front bears the original KRAUSHAAR GALLERIES label on the verso on the frame Vintage metal frame included Self portrait done in charcoal pencil by distinguished American artist John Heliker. Hand signed on the front This work is framed - bears the label of the renowned KRAUSHAAR GALLERIES on the verso. Image size: 13 inches by 10 inches; Framed: 18 1/2 inches by 14 1/2 inches About John Heliker from The New York Times Obituary, 2000 (Roberta Smith) John Heliker, a painter and teacher who was a fixture of the New York art world for nearly seven decades, died on Tuesday at the Sonojee Estate, a health center in Bar Harbor, Me. He was 91 and had lived in New York during most of his career, spending summers on Cranberry Island...

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Late 20th Century Modern John Heliker Art

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Charcoal, Carbon Pencil

John HelikerUNTITLED PORTRAIT, circa 1930

$1,250

UNTITLED PORTRAIT

By John Heliker

Located in Portland, ME

Heliker, John. (American, 1909-2000). UNTITLED PORTRAIT. Ink on paper, not dated, likely 1930s. The image is of a man, likely a factory worker, seated, wearing a cap, leaning his face on one hand, with factory structures in the background. Signed, lower right. c. 8 x 8 inches 0n a larger sheet. In excellent condition. Heliker was born in Yonkers and spent his adult life dividing his time between Manhattan, where he taught art for decades, and Great Cranberry Island...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern John Heliker Art

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Ink

Harold HaydonA Humorous, Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cartoon Ink Drawing, The Water Cooler, Circa 1950

$165

H 14 in W 12 in D 0.13 in

A Humorous, Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cartoon Ink Drawing, The Water Cooler

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Quirky, Humorous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cartoon Illustration Ink Drawing ("The Water Cooler") by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Artwork size: 9 x 7 Inc...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern John Heliker Art

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Paper, Ink

"London Calling" Oil on Masonite Painting by W. Stilson, American, 1960's

$1,250

H 12 in W 16 in D 0.25 in

"London Calling" Oil on Masonite Painting by W. Stilson, American, 1960's

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"London" or "The Thames" aka "London Calling" Oil on Masonite Painting, 1960's William (Bill) Stilson, American, 1934–2012 "Missing London ...... this painting might help" "Nice...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Heliker Art

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Masonite

Iver Rose 'American, 1899-1972' Oil on Masonite, "the Pianist"

$1,895

H 19.25 in W 28 in D 1.5 in

Iver Rose 'American, 1899-1972' Oil on Masonite, "the Pianist"

By Iver Rose

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Signed lower right, label on the stretcher with title and date July 19, 1976. A concert pianist playing a grand piano. Measures: 12 x 20", good condition painted and gilt frame wit...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Heliker Art

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Masonite, Paint

Dmitry SamyginFigurative Ink Painting N.1 'Vessels' by Dmitry Samygin, 2023

$686

H 10.63 in W 7.68 in D 0.04 in

Figurative Ink Painting N.1 'Vessels' by Dmitry Samygin

By Dmitry Samygin

Located in Paris, FR

Figurative Ink on Cotton paper Painting N.1 'Vessels' by Dmitry Samygin H.27 x 19.5 cm About Dmitry Samygin Furniture and Product Designer. His approach relies on simple forms and clarity in ideas with carefully chosen materials to expose the essence of an object. His products exemplify humanistic design, comfort in everyday use and ergonomic function. He is a prize-winner in international competitions. He has taken part in exhibitions in Paris, Milan and Moscow, collaborates with European and Russian production, architectural and design companies. Since 2021 Dmitriy's design has been presented in a permanent exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Crafts in Moscow. Dmitry's graphics and designs are in private collections all over the world. Samygin's Awards 2023 I+D / Design Now / winner (product design & decor) 2021 Red dot / Modul 2021 I+D magazine award / Shelter (covers for the sculptures of Moscow State Architectural Museum) 2020 Best 2020 AD Russia 2019 Andrew World...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary John Heliker Art

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Cotton, Paper, Ink

Gérard AltmannLe Bouquet, 1955 - oil paint, 110x83 cm, framed, 1955

$5,945

H 43.31 in W 32.68 in

Le Bouquet, 1955 - oil paint, 110x83 cm, framed

By Gérard Altmann

Located in Nice, FR

Oil on canvas, signed lower left. Gérard Altmann, né à Paris le 23 septembre 1923 et mort à Paris le 19 avril 2012, est un peintre français. Il est le ...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist John Heliker Art

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Oil

Giovanni Baglione17th Century Roman Old Master Drawing of Penitent Saint Peter and the Rooster, c. 1606 - 1630

$3,430

H 11.74 in W 7.96 in

17th Century Roman Old Master Drawing of Penitent Saint Peter and the Rooster

Located in Paris, Île-de-France

Roman School, 17th century, circa 1606 to 1630 Circle of Giovanni Baglione (Rome, 1566 to 1643/44) The Penitent Saint Peter, also known as Saint Peter and the Rooster Pen and brown...

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17th Century Old Masters John Heliker Art

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Ink, Laid Paper

Karl LagerfeldKarl Lagerfeld Original Fashion Sketch Ink Drawing with Marker B27, 1963

$3,800

H 17 in W 8 in

Karl Lagerfeld Original Fashion Sketch Ink Drawing with Marker B27

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Artist: Karl Lagerfeld Title: Original Drawing B27 Medium: Mixed Media Pencil and Marker on Paper Size: Paper size 17" x 8 1/2" Edition: Original Year: Circa 1963-1969 Condition: Min...

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Late 20th Century John Heliker Art

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Paper, Ink

Georges Antoine RochegrosseG. A. Rochegrosse (1859-1938) , Study for "Le Cocher" original drawing, 1914

$485

H 5.71 in W 5.12 in

G. A. Rochegrosse (1859-1938) , Study for "Le Cocher" original drawing

By Georges Antoine Rochegrosse

Located in Paris, FR

Georges Antoine Rochegrosse (1859-1938) Study for "Le Cocher" carbon pencil on thin paper 14.5 x 13 cm In good condition Framed : 36.7 x 31 cm Provenance: Estate of the artist and...

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1910s Symbolist John Heliker Art

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Carbon Pencil

Framed Oil Painting on Wood Panel

$2,750

H 44 in W 56 in D 2.25 in

Framed Oil Painting on Wood Panel

Located in Houston, TX

Framed Oil Painting On Wood Panel. Offered is a beautifully executed oil painting on wood panel with a village scene with palm trees. This large painting in lovely neutral shades is ...

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20th Century Unknown John Heliker Art

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Wood, Paint

Jacqueline BarbetPortrait Drawing, Pencil Pastel Charcoal on Paper, Signed, 1938, 1938

$617

H 13.19 in W 9.85 in D 0.04 in

Portrait Drawing, Pencil Pastel Charcoal on Paper, Signed, 1938

By Jacqueline Barbet

Located in Roma, IT

Portrait is an artwork realized by the french Artist Jacqueline Barbet (1902-1975), in 1938. Pencil, pastel and charcoal rawing on paper. Hand-signed and dated in pencil in Roman nu...

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1930s Modern John Heliker Art

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Charcoal, Pastel, Pencil

Eric Alfaro"The Botanist's Table" Porcelain White Vase with Colorful Flowers Oil Painting, 2025

$8,000

H 36 in W 36 in D 1.5 in

"The Botanist's Table" Porcelain White Vase with Colorful Flowers Oil Painting

By Eric Alfaro

Located in New York, NY

An impressionistic depiction of a white porcelain vase with a burst of white, pink, orange, yellow and light red flowers exploding with color and bold marks. Alfaro bridges the Baroq...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist John Heliker Art

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Oil, Canvas

Eric Alfaro"Porcelain and Flowers" French Vase with Colorful Flowers Oil Painting on Linen, 2024

$15,000

H 60 in W 60 in D 1.5 in

"Porcelain and Flowers" French Vase with Colorful Flowers Oil Painting on Linen

By Eric Alfaro

Located in New York, NY

An impressionistic depiction of a Saint-Cloud factory porcelain vase ca. 1695–1710 with a burst of flowers exploding with color and bold marks. Alfaro bridges the Baroque cultural mo...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist John Heliker Art

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Linen, Oil

Previously Available Items

John HelikerStill Life with Pomegranate

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H 7 in W 9 in

Still Life with Pomegranate

By John Heliker

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Born in Yonkers, New York in 1909, painter and teacher John Heliker studied at the Art Students League. Heliker was a founding member of the New York Studio School with Mercedes Matter, Alex Katz, Leland Bell, Philip Guston and Nicholas Carone...

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Modern John Heliker Art

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Watercolor

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Find a wide variety of authentic John Heliker art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by John Heliker in ink, carbon pencil, charcoal 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 John Heliker art, so small editions measuring 10 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Florence E. Nosworthy, Frank Kleinholz, and Hal Frater. John Heliker art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,100 and tops out at $7,975, while the average work can sell for $2,100.