Ezra Ames Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Ezra Ames Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 09, 2024
Ezra Ames (American, 1768-1836)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Ezra Ames (American, 1768-1836) Portrait of a Lady with White Bonnet oil on canvas unsigned 30 1/2 x 25 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Joan Hunt, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Freeman’s | Hindman
Jan. 21, 2022
EZRA AMES (1768-1836) MR. VOORHEES
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
EZRA AMES (1768-1836) MR. VOORHEES oil on canvas 29 3⁄4 x 23 1⁄2 in.
Christie's
Jan. 19, 2022
Portrait of Hannah van Buren, Oil on Panel
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Attributed to Ezra Ames (American, 1768-1836), oil on panel, unsigned, verso inscribed "At. to Ezra Amnes (sp), Hannah Van Buren, wife of Martin Van Buren, Property of Richard W.P. Clinedinst". Sitter is more likely Martin Van Buren's daughter-in-law, Angelica Singleton van Buren, the "White House Hostess" during van Buren's presidency. Overall: 42-1/2"h x 33-1/2"w Sight: 36"h x 27-1/2"w Provenance: By descent, Clinedinst family, New York and Philadelphia
Nye & Company
Dec. 05, 2020
Ezra Ames (NY/MA, 1768-1836), Pair of Portraits
Est: $3,000 - $6,000
Ezra Ames (NY/MA, 1768-1836), Pair of Portraits oil on canvas (lined), unsigned, painted circa 1827, presented in period gilt composition frames. Sight size 29.25 x 23 in.; Frame dimensions 38.25 x 32 in. These portraits are of Samuel Stevenson Fowler (1799-1850, Vice President of Mechanic's & Farmer's Bank), and his wife, Julia Frances Gregory Fowler (1809-1877). Mr. Marcus L. Blanchard, Albany, New York Cowan's Auctions Inc., Cincinnatti, Ohio, March 17, 2008, Lot 151 Literature: Bolton, Theodore, and Irwin F. Cortelyou. Ezra Ames of Albany: Portrait Painter, Craftsman, Royal Arch Mason, Banker, 1768-1836). New York Historical Society, 1955. p. 231 (illustrated p. 197). From the Collection of James H. Craig and Randy S. Johnson, Sarasota, Florida Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Jun. 07, 2019
Ezra Ames Miniature Portrait Albany, New York Of Hon. Alexander Sheldon M.D. With Letter
Est: $800 - $1,200
Ezra Ames Miniature Portrait Albany, New York Of Hon. Alexander Sheldon M.D. With Letter; Late 18th Century; Descended through Mr. Sheldon’s Family. Consigned to Auction by family member, completely all original and unaltered, Oval frame measures 2.75” x 2.25”, original miniature painting, of identified Mr. Alexander Sheldon with blue eyes, back of frame appears to be gold with an oval window displaying locks of hair, accompanying this portrait is a handwritten family letter scribed; Hon. Alexander Sheldon M.D. born in Sheffield Connecticut Oct. 23.1766, Died in Montgomery county New York Sept. 10. 1836, History of his miniature, Delia Sheldon Jacksons Mother was one of my sisters. All of whom were married but one. This maiden aunt at her death left each of her nieces 10 dollars, Delia who was then a girl did not know what to do with her money, but at last decided to have her father’s miniature taken. So she persuaded him to go to Albany and have it taken by an artist by name of Ames. This miniature is in a gold case, on the back of it is her father’s hair with is grey, and her husband’s mothers hair which is dark. The last statement is not certain but is true as near as she can remember. The miniature is now in her possession This Account was taken from her own life, March 14.1886, Galesburg Illinois, Portrait after close inspection is in original condition and has very minor loose particles behind glass above head, overall condition is outstanding and original, This is the first time this miniature has ever been offered to the public, Bid with Confidence! Provenance: Anderson Collection Farrington Village
Mebane Antique Auction
May. 17, 2019
Attributed to Ezra Ames (1768-1836): Portrait Said to be Mrs.Thomas Chester
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Oil on canvas, unsigned, lined, with label from Room 5600 Rockefeller Plaza, NY.29 x 23 1/2 in., 39 x 35 in. (frame).Note: Mrs. Thomas Chester, born Esther Margaret Bull, 1779 in Hartford, CT, was the great-great-great grandmother of William Kelly Simpson. Property from the Estate of William Kelly Simpson Estate of Helen Porter Simpson; thence by decent.
STAIR
Feb. 15, 2019
Attributed to Ezra Ames (1768-1836): Portrait Said to be Mrs.Thomas Chester
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Oil on canvas, unsigned, lined, with label from Room 5600 Rockefeller Plaza, NY.29 x 23 1/2 in., 39 x 35 in. (frame).Note: Mrs. Thomas Chester, born Esther Margaret Bull, 1779 in Hartford, CT, was the great-great-great grandmother of William Kelly Simpson.
STAIR
Apr. 07, 2018
PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN IN A BLUE COAT. EZRA AMES (AMERICAN 1768-1836).
Est: $500 - $800
Pastel on paper, 16 x 12 1/2 inches. The panel on the reverse inscribed "Blue Coated Gentleman from Cambridge, Mass."
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Aug. 19, 2017
PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN IN A BLUE COAT. EZRA AMES (AMERICAN 1768-1836).
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Pastel on paper, 16 x 12 1/2 inches. The panel on the reverse inscribed "Blue Coated Gentleman from Cambridge, Mass."
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Apr. 23, 2017
EZRA AMES (New York/American 1768 - 1836). PORTRAIT OF A NEW YORK GENTLEMAN IN FORMAL ATTIRE, oil on canvas.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
EZRA AMES (New York/American 1768 - 1836). PORTRAIT OF A NEW YORK GENTLEMAN IN FORMAL ATTIRE, oil on canvas - Framed, 30 in. x 24 in.
Sloans & Kenyon
Jan. 28, 2017
ATTRIBUTED TO EZRA AMES (AMERICAN, 1768-1836) PORTRAIT OF MARY ANN HALSEY DEMOTTE Oil on canvas: 30 x 24 in.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
ATTRIBUTED TO EZRA AMES (AMERICAN, 1768-1836) PORTRAIT OF MARY ANN HALSEY DEMOTTE Oil on canvas: 30 x 24 in. Framed; verso inscribed on canvas in ink: " Mary Ann Halsey Demotte Born in 1792 / Painted by Ez Ames Oct 1822." verso label: "Mary Ann Halsey Demotte/ youngest sister of my Great/ Grandfather Jemiel H. Halsey/ Great Great Great Aunt of / John Porter Merrell Johnston / and / Richard Howard Johnston Jr." Provenance: Property from the Dumbarton House collection, Washington, D.C., sold to benefit future acquisitions; further provenance available upon request
Potomack Company
May. 01, 2016
EZRA AMES (American, 1768-1836). PORTRAIT OF A MAN, oil on canvas.
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
EZRA AMES (American, 1768-1836). PORTRAIT OF A MAN, oil on canvas - Framed, 30 in. x 24 in.
Sloans & Kenyon
Mar. 19, 2016
Attr. to Ezra Ames (American, 1768-1836) Miss Cornelia Ann Baldwin at 18
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Oil on canvas.
Cottone Auctions
Sep. 26, 2015
Ezra Ames (American, 1768-1836) Portrait of a Woman from NY State
Est: $700 - $1,000
Oil on canvas. Sotheby's receipt dated June 21st, 1989, sale number 5883.
Cottone Auctions
Aug. 26, 2015
ATTRIBUTED TO EZRA AMES (American, 1768-1836) PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN WITH A LACE NECK RUFFLE.
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Unsigned, 19th Century oil on canvas half portrait shows a young woman seated in a wood and upholstered chair wearing a black dress having white lace neck ruffle. She has dark curly hair with large tortoiseshell comb. Housed in a period and possibly original gold gilt molded wood frame. SIZE: 28" x 23". Overall: 34-1/4" x 28-1/2". PROVENANCE: From a fine Western Massachusetts home. CONDITION: Lined, some inpainting, very good. 48552-3
James D. Julia
Oct. 27, 2013
PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF WILLIAM PAULDING, JR. OF NEW YORK. ATTRIBUTED TO EZRA AMES (AMERICAN 1768-1836).
Est: $900 - $1,500
Paulding (1770-1854), a native of Philipsburgh, now Tarrytown, served as Mayor of New York City from 1824-1826. Watercolor on ivory, 2 1/2 x 2 1/8 inches. In a rectangular gilt-metal pendant case with cast foliate rim.Literature: A virtually identical, but smaller, version of this miniature was sold at Christie's New York, June 22, 1994, lot 147.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Apr. 30, 2012
Attributed to Ezra Ames (1768-1836), portrait of a lady believed to be betsy mulford sutliff (1792-1871), Oil on canvas, framed.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Attributed to Ezra Ames (1768-1836) portrait of a lady believed to be betsy mulford sutliff (1792-1871) Oil on canvas, framed. 30 in. x 25 in. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Gerald M. Bordman, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jan. 29, 2012
attrib. EZRA AMES (American, 1768-1836) portrait
Est: $400 - $700
attrib. EZRA AMES (American, 1768-1836) portrait of a seated gentleman, with ruffled white collar unsigned, oil on canvas, 30 by 24 in., period gilt frame written on label on reverse: Mr. Tenbroeck of Albany ...by Ezra Ames Bolton & Cortelyou Prov.: a New Jersey Collector Condition: 1.5" patch bottom left
CRN Auctions
Dec. 04, 2011
ATTRIBUTED TO EZRA AMES, (AMERICAN 1768-1836), PORTRAIT OF A LADY BELIEVED TO BE BETSY MULFORD SUTLIFF
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
ATTRIBUTED TO EZRA AMES (american 1768-1836)/span PORTRAIT OF A LADY BELIEVED TO BE BETSY MULFORD SUTLIFF Oil on canvas 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5cm) provenance: /spanThe Estate of Gerald M. Bordman, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jul. 22, 2010
Attributed to Ezra Ames (American, 1768-1836) Pair of Portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Stoughton of Amherst, Massachusetts. Unsigned. Oil on c
Est: $800 - $1,000
Attributed to Ezra Ames (American, 1768-1836) Pair of Portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Stoughton of Amherst, Massachusetts. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, c. 1830, canvas 30 1/4 x 25, overall frame dp. 2 1/4 in., in later molded giltwood frames.
Skinner
Nov. 22, 2009
EZRA AMES (AMERICAN 1768-1836), "Portrait of
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
EZRA AMES (AMERICAN 1768-1836), "Portrait of Nathaniel Allen Esq.," 1817, oil on canvas, 30 x 24 in. (76.2 x 61 cm), signed and dated on the verso. PROVENANCE: Dr. G.L. LaPorte, New York; Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur, Del. (old Winterthur inventory label on stretcher verso, noting original frame); Parke-Bernet, New York, April 28, 1978; Collection of George J. Arden, New York (acquired at the above sale); Beacon Hill Fine Art, New York (exhibition label on verso)
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Aug. 27, 2009
EZRA AMES (AMERICAN, 1768 - 1836) MINIATURE PORTRAIT ON PAPER OF MILITARY OFFICER.
Est: $1,250 - $1,750
Signed on reverse, "CAPTAIN BURDETTE, EZRA AMES 1806 ALBANY". Ames was born in 1768, died 1836 worked in Massachusetts and New York. SIZE: Oval image 3" x 2-1/4". CONDITION: Generally good. 9-97634
James D. Julia
May. 16, 2009
Ezra Ames (American 1768-1836), Portrait of a Man, Unsigned, oil on canvas, 30 x 24 in ( 76.2 x 61.6 cm)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Ezra Ames (American 1768-1836) Portrait of a Man Unsigned, circa 1820 Oil on canvas. Unframed. 30 x 24 in (76.2 x 61.6 cm)
Weschler's
Sep. 27, 2008
Ezra Ames (NY 1768-1836) "Portrait of His
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Ezra Ames (NY, 1768-1836) "Portrait of His Father" C. 1809. O/C laid on board. On reverse: See "Ezra Ames of Albany" by Bolton & Cortelyou for photo of portrait of Jesse Ames, father of Ezra Ames, taken 1819 age 80. Scattered inpaint. 31" x 25"
Cottone Auctions
Mar. 15, 2008
Ezra Ames (American, 1768-1836)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Pair of Portraits New York oil on canvas unsigned in probably original matching frames each 29" x 23.25" Gentleman is listed as Samuel Stevenson Fowler, Albany, N.Y. (1799-1850). The woman is likely Mrs. Fowler. Book that identifies the gentleman sitter to be sold with lot: Ezra Ames of Albany, by Bolton and Cortelyou, New York.
Cowan's Auctions
Jan. 05, 2008
Important North Carolina miniature, thought to be
Est: $3,000 - $6,000
Important North Carolina miniature, thought to be a portrait of Freeman Woods (North Carolina, 1765-1834), a silversmith living in New Bern, North Carolina, 1794-1834, unsigned, attributed to Ezra Ames, New York, 1768-1836, watercolor on ivory, 2-3/4 x 2-1/8 in.; 18 kt. gold bezel case fitted as a brooch with verso set with window and a braid of dark hair. Some warping of ivory, water damage at left edge and verso within window.
Brunk Auctions
Feb. 03, 2007
EZRA AMES (American, 1768-1836) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
EZRA AMES (American, 1768-1836) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN. Unsigned oil on canvas half portrait of a gentleman wearing a black coat with white collar and bowtie. An oval light brown shadow background, possibly at one time framed with an oval window. Housed in a period gesso decorated gilt frame. Restoration report from 1989 accompanies lot. SIZE: 31" x 25". CONDITION: Relined, restored. Very good with fine craquelure. 9-70871
James D. Julia
Aug. 23, 2006
EZRA AMES (American, 1768-1836) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
EZRA AMES (American, 1768-1836) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN. Unsigned oil on canvas half portrait of a gentleman wearing a black coat with white collar and bowtie. An oval light brown shadow background, possibly at one time framed with an oval window. Housed in a period gesso decorated gilt frame. Restoration report from 1989 accompanies lot. SIZE: 31" x 25". CONDITION: Relined, restored. Very good with fine craquelure. 9-70871
James D. Julia