Acquire authentic works by one of America's most celebrated landscape painters. William A. Karges Fine Art maintains an active inventory of original Edgar Payne oil paintings sourced from private collections and estates.
Call 1-800-833-9185 for Current AvailabilityEdgar Payne (1883–1947) remains among the most sought-after painters in the California Impressionism market. His Sierra Nevada landscapes, Mediterranean harbor scenes, and Southwest canyon paintings regularly command significant prices at major auction houses and through private dealers. William A. Karges Fine Art has specialized in Edgar Payne for over 35 years, offering collectors access to authenticated works with full provenance documentation.
Payne's most celebrated works. Towering granite peaks, alpine meadows, and dramatic mountain light painted on-location above 10,000 feet elevation. These command the highest prices in his oeuvre.
Painted during his 1922–1924 European travels, these vibrant compositions depict the fishing boats of Brittany and the colorful harbors of the Italian Mediterranean coast.
Dramatic Arizona and New Mexico landscapes including Monument Valley, the Grand Canyon, and Navajo country. Bold compositions with warm earth tones and expansive skies.
Big Sur, the Laguna Beach coastline, and other California coastal vistas painted with his signature bold brushwork and mastery of atmospheric light effects.
Our process is transparent, straightforward, and designed to protect both buyer and seller. We maintain strict authentication standards and provide full provenance documentation with every sale.
Call 1-800-833-9185 or visit kargesfineart.com to inquire about current inventory and your collecting interests.
Our specialists will discuss which subjects, periods, and price ranges align with your collection goals, and match you with available works.
Every painting we sell comes with complete provenance documentation and our authentication guarantee, backed by 35+ years of Edgar Payne scholarship.
We handle all aspects of the transaction, including shipping, insurance, and transfer of title—ensuring a seamless and confidential experience.
Authenticity is determined through analysis of the signature, canvas, stretcher bars, pigments, and provenance history. Karges Fine Art has authenticated hundreds of Payne works and can identify characteristic features of his brushwork, palette, and compositional style across different periods of his career.
Prices vary widely by subject, size, condition, and provenance. Small studies may start around $20,000–$50,000, while major Sierra Nevada compositions can achieve $500,000 or more at auction. Contact Karges Fine Art for current market guidance.
Yes. We maintain an extensive network and decades of records on Payne's works. If you are seeking a specific subject or period, contact us and we will assist in locating appropriate works through our collector and dealer network.
Every work we sell is accompanied by a detailed condition report. We work only with qualified conservators and stand behind the condition of every painting we represent.