There were several different prints in the Ullman Mfg. Co. Priscilla series, copyright c. 1898-1899. All Ullman prints were mass produced and distributed via large retailers, so they are not particularly scarce or valuable, although one antique store listed one Priscilla issue at $375.
In general, Ullman framed lithographs sell for $35-90 in online auctions and on commercial websites, and a little higher, $115-140, at live auctions.
Antique stores tend to overprice the merchandise: recent [December 2010] prices recorded from $195 (Swinburne Seascape) to $375 (Priscilla, "Why don't you speak for yourself, John?"). The identical framed Priscilla image sold for only $80 in 2006; and for $25 in 2008.
Value is dictated by how readily available a particular print is in the marketplace at the time a person decides to buy, how much the buyer wants the print, and whether other potential buyers are also showing interest.
A search of old US manufacturing records failed to uncover any evidence that Ullman Mfg Co in New York ever made a Mah-Jongg set.
You can find 1901 Ullman Mfg Co print of St Joan of Arc on the Internet. just type the name and most likely you'll find it or if you've already done that you can go to your local library and find a newly released book. If you don't have a library ask a friend who is into that type of subject and that is my device.
The image is supposed to be St. Joan of Arc. Further research is pending.
If you're referring to the Charles Bayer print, a recent auction listed the expected bids at $120 - $140; however, the value is dictated by how readily available a particular print is in the marketplace at the time a person decides to buy, how much the buyer wants the print, and whether other potential buyers are also showing interest. There have been instances where auction houses dramatically over-estimated interest, such that a print expected to bring $150 sold for only $20, which was $30 below the opening bid. Another copy sold for $50 in 2006. This print is an easy find. Bear in mind that Ullman Mfg. Co. mass marketed its prints (none are original) through large retailers, so they're not particularly rare or valuable, although some prints are easier to find than others. In general, Ullman framed lithographs sell for $35-90 in online auctions and on commercial websites, and a little higher, $115-140, at live auctions. Antique stores tend to overprice the merchandise: recent [December 2010] prices recorded from $195 (Swinburne Seascape) to $375 (Priscilla, "Why don't you speak for yourself, John?").
Ullman Mfg Co made LOTS of prints and photos, as evidenced by the many people on this board who are trying to ascertain the value of their particular print. Obviously, the more common this sort of antique is the less the value and Ullman Mfg. products are still quite common. Mass produced items for the home and garden really took off in the late 19th and early 20th centuries so even though yours is old, and of higher quality than a similarly mass made decorative item you could buy new in Sears it is not unique. This again lowers the value. If your photograph is in a period frame this may increase the worth. Ullman prints ARE collectible, and as time goes on their value will rise because many will either decay or suffer accidental damage or destruction. If you decide to keep yours make sure to store it somewhere dry and out of the sun. Attics are not good places to store art of any kind. Though some shops, on-line retailers and eBay sellers are asking as much as $80 for an Ullman print their current real worth is probably between $10 - $40, depending on their condition and their framing.
Unfortunately, since Ullman manufactured and mass-produced their prints, they are not worth much, and individual names were rarely specifically recorded.
There were several different prints in the Ullman Mfg. Co. Priscilla series, copyright c. 1898-1899. All Ullman prints were mass produced and distributed via large retailers, so they are not particularly scarce or valuable, although one antique store listed one Priscilla issue at $375. In general, Ullman framed lithographs sell for $35-90 in online auctions and on commercial websites, and a little higher, $115-140, at live auctions. Antique stores tend to overprice the merchandise: recent [December 2010] prices recorded from $195 (Swinburne Seascape) to $375 (Priscilla, "Why don't you speak for yourself, John?"). The identical framed Priscilla image sold for only $80 in 2006; and for $25 in 2008. Value is dictated by how readily available a particular print is in the marketplace at the time a person decides to buy, how much the buyer wants the print, and whether other potential buyers are also showing interest.
sold on eBayApparently around $18 since that is what it sold for on eBay recently.
That depends on the circumstances. This print was sold at live auction as one of a pair, the other a woman with a blue cape looking out to sea, for only $70, framed. The image you inquired about is called Evangeline, and is one of the more common Ullman prints on the market right now.
From another question on WikiAnswers asking if an Ullman Mfg print in Antiques Roadshow material: "I had an Ullman print from a fairly famous artist that was still working hard at the time the print was made (circa 1900), and I was lucky to get $40 for it, and that may be just because it had a nice period frame..." On eBay as of today (5/26/08) there is an antique store attempting to sell an Ullman photo print in its original frame from 1899 for $85 but every other Ullman print is going for about $3, including one from 1902 priced at $2.75. Your Ullman sunbathers print is beautiful and old(ish)but there are just too many Ullman prints still in existence. However, as Lovejoy says, anything kept around for long enough goes from worthless to priceless. I'm quite serious when I suggest you tuck it away for another generation or two and maybe your great great grandchild can retire on it.
A search of old US manufacturing records failed to uncover any evidence that Ullman Mfg Co in New York ever made a Mah-Jongg set.
Ullman Mfg Co. printed Adam and Eve (actually a picture of two naked children, shown from the back) in 1907. The company's products were mass-produced, but there is no public record of how many were made or sold, let alone how many survived the last century. The print does appear to be somewhat rare, however, as I could only locate one sale online, via eBay, Germany, for $175 USD (framed).
You can find 1901 Ullman Mfg Co print of St Joan of Arc on the Internet. just type the name and most likely you'll find it or if you've already done that you can go to your local library and find a newly released book. If you don't have a library ask a friend who is into that type of subject and that is my device.
The image is supposed to be St. Joan of Arc. Further research is pending.
I have not been able to locate the exact image you described; however, Charles Bayer published at least one other work through Ullman Manufacturing around the same era with an estimated auction value of $100-140, framed. The frame is 11 x 16 walnut veneer, and has a few flaws due to age.
Yes. Ullman produced Hanging of the Crane in 1909. A framed copy recently sold at auction for $90. In general, Ullman framed lithographs sell for $35-90 in online auctions and on commercial websites, and a sometimes for a little more, $115-140, at live auctions.
If you're referring to the Charles Bayer print, a recent auction listed the expected bids at $120 - $140; however, the value is dictated by how readily available a particular print is in the marketplace at the time a person decides to buy, how much the buyer wants the print, and whether other potential buyers are also showing interest. There have been instances where auction houses dramatically over-estimated interest, such that a print expected to bring $150 sold for only $20, which was $30 below the opening bid. Another copy sold for $50 in 2006. This print is an easy find. Bear in mind that Ullman Mfg. Co. mass marketed its prints (none are original) through large retailers, so they're not particularly rare or valuable, although some prints are easier to find than others. In general, Ullman framed lithographs sell for $35-90 in online auctions and on commercial websites, and a little higher, $115-140, at live auctions. Antique stores tend to overprice the merchandise: recent [December 2010] prices recorded from $195 (Swinburne Seascape) to $375 (Priscilla, "Why don't you speak for yourself, John?").