Platt D Babbitt Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Platt D Babbitt Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 11, 2024
Platt D. Babbitt: View of Niagara Falls with a rainbow over the Falls
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
[BABBITT, PLATT D.?] Half-plate cased Ambrotype of Niagara Falls, with a depiction of the rainbow over the Falls, circa 1860. Plate 4 1/4 x 5 3/8 inches (11 x 14 cm). The Ambrotype housed in a fine ornamented leather case with clasps. The plate and case in excellent condition. Compositionally, this is very much analogous to most of Babbit's work we have viewed, using his typical framing of the Falls: trees to the left, and a low stand of shrubs to the right, with the figures of the viewers in the foreground. A feature we have not previously noted is the mist-bow over the Falls themselves, which appears as a series of arcs in the image. These do not appear to have been drawn in, so far as we can determine, but appear to have been captured on the plate
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jan. 18, 2018
Platt D. Babbitt Glass Stereoview.
Est: $100 - $300
Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge.
Weiss Auctions
Jan. 18, 2018
Platt D Babbitt. Glass Stereoview.
Est: $75 - $225
Niagara Falls. Rope Ascension. Great image circa 1850's
Weiss Auctions
Jan. 18, 2018
Platt D. Babbitt Glass Stereoview.
Est: $75 - $225
Image of the Bridge from a distance. circa 1850's
Weiss Auctions
Apr. 19, 2016
PLATT D. BABBITT (1823-1879) Pair of whole-plate ambrotypes of a thundering and misty Niagara Falls.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
PLATT D. BABBITT (1823-1879) Pair of whole-plate ambrotypes of a thundering and misty Niagara Falls. The first is a marvelous group portrait of 9 family members and the second is a dramatic study of 4 silhouetted figures; in leather cases. 1850s
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 23, 2015
BABBITT, PLATT D. (d. 1870) [Group at Niagara Falls].
Est: $800 - $1,200
BABBITT, PLATT D. (d. 1870) [Group at Niagara Falls]. Whole-plate ambrotype in case, internal case measurements 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches (165 x 215 mm), the visible portion of the image 5 1/4 x 7 1/4 inches (130 x 184 mm). Housed in a felt-lined papier mache Union case. A few spots visible on the sky area, but in general a very attractive example, the tones strong and the composition extremely attractive, the lid of the case separated. Babbitt specialized in views of Niagara Falls, and this is typical of his compositions. Six figures, all hatted, stand by the banks of the Upper Falls. Provenance: Hans P. Kraus Jr. C Property of a New York Collector
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 29, 2015
Attributed to Platt D. Babbitt (American, 1823-1879) Whole Plate Ambrotype of a Man and Woman Viewing Niagara Falls, Taken from the Pro
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Attributed to Platt D. Babbitt (American, 1823-1879) Whole Plate Ambrotype of a Man and Woman Viewing Niagara Falls, Taken from the Prospect Point Pavilion, in a Littlefield, Parsons & Co. Union case, c. 1855-65. Plate size 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (16.5 x 21.5 cm). Condition: Crackling, flaking, and emulsion losses on the reverse of the glass plate, scattered areas of corrosion on left and bottom edges of brass mat, cover detached from the case with minor damage to hinges and cracks and possibly repaired breaks where hinges attached to cover, old repairs at l.l. edge of cover, scattered minor dings and losses to case and cover.
Skinner
Nov. 25, 2014
BABBITT, PLATT D. (d. 1870) [Group at Niagara Falls].
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
BABBITT, PLATT D. (d. 1870) [Group at Niagara Falls]. Whole-plate ambrotype in case, internal case measurements 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches (165 x 215 mm), the visible portion of the image 5 1/4 x 7 1/4 inches (130 x 184 mm). Housed in a felt-lined papier mache Union case. A few spots visible on the sky area, but in general a very attractive example, the tones strong and the composition extremely attractive, the lid of the case separated. Babbitt specialized in views of Niagara Falls, and this is typical of his compositions. Six figures, all hatted, stand by the banks of the Upper Falls. Provenance: Hans P. Kraus Jr. C Property of a New York Collector
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 12, 2013
BABBITT, PLATT D. (active 1853-1870) Quarter-plate daguerreotype depicting a large group of well-dressed tourists at Niagara Falls.
Est: $3,000 - $4,500
BABBITT, PLATT D. (active 1853-1870) Quarter-plate daguerreotype depicting a large group of well-dressed tourists at Niagara Falls. Circa 1854
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 25, 2013
BABBITT, PLATT D. (d. 1870) [Group at Niagara Falls].
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
BABBITT, PLATT D. (d. 1870) [Group at Niagara Falls]. Whole-plate ambrotype in case, internal case measurements 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches (165 x 215 mm), the visible portion of the image 5 1/4 x 7 1/4 inches (130 x 184 mm). Housed in a felt-lined papier mache Union case. A few spots visible on the sky area, but in general a very attractive example, the tones strong and the composition extremely attractive. Babbitt specialized in views of Niagara Falls, and this is typical of his compositions. Six figures, all hatted, stand by the banks of the Upper Falls. Provenance: Hans P. Kraus Jr. C Property of a New York Collector
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 08, 2013
BABBITT, PLATT D. (d. 1870) [Group at Niagara Falls].
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
BABBITT, PLATT D. (d. 1870) [Group at Niagara Falls]. Whole-plate ambrotype in case, internal case measurements 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches (165 x 215 mm), the visible portion of the image 5 1/4 x 7 1/4 inches (130 x 184 mm). Housed in a felt-lined papier mache Union case. A few spots visible on the sky area, but in general a very attractive example, the tones strong and the composition extremely attractive. Babbitt specialized in views of Niagara Falls, and this is typical of his compositions. Six figures, all hatted, stand by the banks of the Upper Falls. Provenance: Hans P. Kraus Jr.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 16, 2012
Rare Babbitt, Niagara Falls, Ambrotype
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Platt D. Babbitt (American 1822 - 1872), rare ambrotype of Niagara Falls, half plate, circa 1857, image taken from table rock and aimed at Horseshoe Falls across Prospect Point, Sacred Geometry Gutta Percha Case, 5 1/4"h x 6 1/4"w.
Kaminski Auctions
Dec. 13, 2011
BABBITT, PLATT D. (1822-1879), attributed to Beautiful half-plate ambrotype of Niagara Falls, with a well-dressed group at Prospect Poi
Est: $800 - $1,200
BABBITT, PLATT D. (1822-1879), attributed to/span Beautiful half-plate ambrotype of Niagara Falls, with a well-dressed group at Prospect Point. Ambrotype, 4 1/4x5 1/2 inches (10.8x14 cm.); in the original leather case (separated at hinge). Circa 1855
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 20, 2009
PLATT D. BABBITT (ACTIF DE1850 À 1870)
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
VUE DES CHUTES DU NIAGARA, VERS 1855 Daguerréotype, demi-plaque, dans son écrin en papier-maché. Half-plate daguerreotype, in a papier-maché box.
Sotheby's
Nov. 03, 2007
Platt D. Babbitt daguerreotype, 1853, Niagara
Est: $4,000 - $8,000
Platt D. Babbitt daguerreotype, 1853, Niagara Falls at Point View, whole plate image with 12 figures in foreground, original eglomise mat and walnut frame inscribed in brown ink on verso "Taken at Niagara Falls July 20th 1853, Messrs. J.W. Patton, J.A. Patton, W.A. Patton, T.W. Patton, Francis L. Patton, Miss Charlotte Kerr, Mrs. A. J. [sic] Patton, Col. Charles Phillips and Mrs. Charles Phillips, Col. John Hugh Murphey & Col. William Mc___, Walton's Party 12 persons", 6 x 8 in. (sight), frame 14-1/2 x 17 in. Original paper seal around plate with separations, image slightly faded, peripheral finger marks and discoloration, minor soiling beneath glass cover, minor scuffs and wear to frame, portion of original backboard present, inscription faded. Provenance: James W. Patton (1803-1861) of Asheville, North Carolina, purchased photograph from the artist. Photograph descended to consignor (Mary Parker), great-granddaughter of James W. Patton. For similar example, visit the Getty Museum's web site.
Brunk Auctions
Apr. 21, 2007
PLATT D. BABBITT (1822-1879) NIAGARA FALLS Ambrotype half plate in case, 4 3/4 x 6 in. (case); inscribed on case "Sept. 1856." Note For similar examples see Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin, spring 1999 Divine Perfection, p. 45; Antiques,
Est: $800 - $1,200
PLATT D. BABBITT (1822-1879) NIAGARA FALLS Ambrotype half plate in case, 4 3/4 x 6 in. (case); inscribed on case "Sept. 1856." Note For similar examples see Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin, spring 1999 Divine Perfection, p. 45; Antiques, September 1995, The Art of the Landscape Daguerreotype, p. 318-319.
STAIR
Apr. 22, 2006
PLATT D. BABBITT ACTIVE 1850S-1870 NIAGARA FALLS measurements note half-plate half-plate daguerreotype, the photographer's name and 'N. Falls' stamped on the brass mat, original seals, cased, circa 1850s
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
PLATT D. BABBITT ACTIVE 1850S-1870 NIAGARA FALLS measurements note half-plate half-plate daguerreotype, the photographer's name and 'N. Falls' stamped on the brass mat, original seals, cased, circa 1850s
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