I occasionally get asked about the value of Lone Star Dietz paintings. I have no idea what they would bring in the art market and I don’t know of any that sold at auction. Even that wouldn’t provide a precise value but it would give us an idea how his works go relative to other artists works. The subject matter could bring the price up for a subject many people would be interested in having and would lower the price for something less desirable.
My suggestion to someone wanting to sell a painting is to put it up for auction on ebay or another similar site with the starting price being the lowest amount the person would take for the painting. It might go higher, sell for the minimum price, or get no bids at all. In any situation, the seller would either get an acceptable amount or would still have the painting.
Two people are interested in selling Dietz paintings at present. The one immediately below wants to know what it’s worth. The second one is up for sale now on ebay.
The next one is up on ebay.
Tom Benjey's Weblog 
January 13, 2024 at 7:05 pm |
In March 2022, an LSD painting titled “My Washington” (44 x 36) sold at a Leland auction for $2,400.
It was dedicated to his long time friend and former Washington State running back Ralph R. Boone, who played a pivotal role in helping WSU win 14-0 against Brown in the 2nd game of the Tournament of Rose’s game.
(Cited by Bonnie Boone, granddaughter of Ralph Boone)
January 22, 2024 at 1:53 pm |
Thank you for posting this. Is there an image of the painting available? WSU folks would probably say it was the first Rose Bowl.
January 22, 2024 at 2:28 pm
Yes I have a ln image. It is a landscape of the Palouse Valley. Send me an email and I will send you the image. BonnieDoll99@aol.com
I wish my dad (Ralph Boone’s son) was still alive to ask. Our family wonders if it was ever given to our grandfather Ralph, or was it just a message of dedication.
August 26, 2024 at 10:44 am |
Bought a painting for $50 at a consignment store in Hopkins, Minnesota about 13 years ago that I believe is by Lone Star Dietz. Style is primitive, colors are vibrant. Sent images to Tuxedo Press.
Denise Hafermann
dkhafermann@yahoo.com