James Bard Paintings & Artwork for Sale | James Bard Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 01, 2024
JAMES BARD, AMERICA, POSTER ON FOAMCORE
Est: $65 - $85
Artist: James Bard, American (1815 - 1897) Title: America Year: 1997 Medium: Poster on foamcore Size: 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.2 cm)
RoGallery
Aug. 09, 2023
James Bard (1815-1897), oil on canvas.
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Portrait of the Almendares. Ship is filled with well dressed gentlemen, and is adorned with carved pilot house figure and native American carved figurehead. Signed lower right and dated 1868. Lower left "Built by Thomas Collyer, N.Y. 1848, H.R. Dunbar & Co."
Guyette & Deeter
Jul. 01, 2023
JAMES BARD, AMERICA, POSTER ON FOAMCORE
Est: $80 - $100
Artist: James Bard, American (1815 - 1897) Title: America Portfolio: Year: 1997 Medium: Poster on foamcore Size: 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.2 cm)
RoGallery
Mar. 25, 2023
James Bard
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
(American, 1815-1897) Steamboat Long Island, 1860, signed lower right "Drawn and Painted by James Bard, N.Y. 1860/162 Perry St.", oil on canvas, 32 x 54 in.; carved gilt wood frame, 35 x 57 in. Literature: Peluso Anthony J and Mariners' Museum (Newport News Virginia). 1997. The Bard Brothers : Painting America Under Steam and Sail. New York: H.N. Abrams in association with the Museum., illustrated page 125. Provenance: Kennedy Galleries, New York, NY, early 1960s; From the Collection of Alice Osofsky
Brunk Auctions
Nov. 05, 2022
James Bard, America, Poster on foamcore
Est: $170 - $200
Artist: James Bard, American (1815 - 1897) Title: America Year: 1997 Medium: Poster on foamcore Image Size: Size: 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.2 cm)
RoGallery
Aug. 10, 2022
James Bard, America, Poster on foamcore
Est: $170 - $200
Artist: James Bard, American (1815 - 1897) Title: America Year: 1997 Medium: Poster on foamcore Image Size: Size: 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.2 cm)
RoGallery
Jun. 11, 2022
James Bard - The Alida Print
Est: $100 - $150
James Bard The Alida Print. Dimensions - 25" x 38"
Regency Auction House
Jun. 11, 2022
James Bard - The Steamer on The Hudson River Print
Est: $100 - $150
The Steamer on The Hudson River print by James Bard. Dimensions - 35" x 48"
Regency Auction House
Apr. 19, 2022
James Bard, America, Poster on foamcore
Est: $125 - $150
Artist: James Bard, American (1815 - 1897) Title: America Year: 1997 Medium: Poster on foamcore Size: 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.2 cm)
RoGallery
Jan. 24, 2022
The Paddle Towboat "Oswego"
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Property from the John B. Schorsch Collection James Bard 1815 - 1897 The Paddle Towboat "Oswego" oil on canvas circa 1849 30 1/2 in. by 52 in. signed Drawn & Painted by James Bard, 162 Perry Street, NY l.r.
Sotheby's
Nov. 28, 2021
James Bard, America, Poster on foamcore
Est: $170 - $200
Artist: James Bard, American (1815 - 1897) Title: America Year: 1997 Medium: Poster on foamcore Image Size: Size: 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.2 cm)
RoGallery
May. 28, 2021
James Bard, America, Poster on foamcore
Est: $170 - $200
Artist: James Bard, American (1815 - 1897) Title: America Year: 1997 Medium: Poster on foamcore Image Size: Size: 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.2 cm)
RoGallery
Jan. 21, 2021
Steamboat 'Anglo American'
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Property of a Private Collector James Bard 1815 - 1897 Steamboat 'Anglo American' oil on canvas 1849 Height 28 1/2 in. by Width 48 1/2 in. signed and inscribed Drawn and painted by James Bard, N.Y. 1849 lower right, inscribed Thomas Collyer Builder, N.Y. 1849 lower left
Sotheby's
Jan. 21, 2021
Steamboat 'Florence'
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Property of a Private Collector James Bard 1815 - 1897 Steamboat 'Florence' oil on canvas 1868 Height 28 1/4 in. by Width 48 1/2 in. signed J. BARD. PAINTER. NY, lower right, inscribed FLORENCE on ship and flag
Sotheby's
Jan. 21, 2021
Paddle Wheeler Steamboat 'Kaaterskill'
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
Property of a Private Collector James Bard 1815 - 1897 Paddle Wheeler Steamboat 'Kaaterskill' watercolor and gouache on paper 1884 Height 27 in. by Width 49 in. signed J. BARD. NY. 1884 to lower right
Sotheby's
Jan. 04, 2021
JAMES BARD (AFTER) PAINTING OF A STEAMER BOAT
Est: $300 - $500
Painting of the steamer Leviathan. The work is oil/wood panel and is after works by James Bard (1815-1897). It is titled Tugboat Leviathan and is dated 1862. It should be noted that plywood panel supports were used as early as this date- see Norman E. Muller: An Early Example of a Plywood Support for a Painting. The work is not visibly signed. It is framed in a fine, 19th century wood (rosewood) and gilt lined frame. Measures: Board H 12" x W 17": Frame: H 17 1/8" x W 21 3/4"
Austin York LLC
Nov. 10, 2020
James Bard (1815-1897), Portrait of the steamer Rhode Island, circa 1840
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
James Bard (1815-1897) Portrait of the steamer Rhode Island, circa 1840 Watercolor and ink on paper, framed. 27 in. x 40 in. (sight)
Freeman's | Hindman
Jul. 26, 2020
James Bard - Side-Wheeler Jesse Hoyt On The Hudson
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
James Bard (American, 1815-1897), Side-Wheeler Jesse Hoyt, signed lower right, size 25 1/4 x 49 1/4 inches, watercolor and gouache on paper. Frame 28 1/2 x 54 1/2 inches.
Westchester Fine Art
Apr. 28, 2020
James Bard (1815-1897), Portrait of the steamer Rhode Island, circa 1840
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
James Bard (1815-1897) Portrait of the steamer Rhode Island, circa 1840 Watercolor and ink on paper, framed. 27 in. x 40 in. (sight)
Freeman's | Hindman
Apr. 05, 2020
James Bard - Side-Wheeler Jesse Hoyt on the Hudson
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
James Bard (American, 1815-1897), Side-Wheeler Jesse Hoyt, signed lower right, size 25 1/4 X 49 1/4 inches, watercolor and gouache on paper. Professional restoration throughout. Frame 28 1/2 X 54 1/2 inches.
Westchester Fine Art
Jan. 25, 2020
JAMES BARD (1815 - 1897) | The Steamer Thomas Collyer
Est: $60,000 - $120,000
inscribed in yellow paint on the lower left front, built by Thomas Collyer and on the lower right, drawn and painted by J Bard NY 1850.
Sotheby's
Jan. 24, 2020
James Bard (1815-1897) The San Rafael watercolor on paper 20 x 40 ¼ in. (sight)
Est: $50,000 - $80,000
James Bard (1815-1897) The San Rafael signed and dated J. BARD. NY. 1877 lower right watercolor on paper 20 x 40 ¼ in. (sight) Painted in 1877
Christie's
Jan. 01, 2020
James Bard (1815-1897). "Jesse Hoyt"
Est: $5,000 - $6,000
James Bard (1815-1897), "Jesse Hoyt", watercolor on paper. Sold at James D. Julia Inc. 8/20/2003, resold at Heritage as part of the MBNA Collection of Maritime Art and Ship Models. Sight 25 1/4" x 49 1/4".
Copake Auction Inc.
Dec. 08, 2019
James Bard, America, Poster on foamcore
Est: $55 - $85
Artist: James Bard, American (1815 - 1897) Title: America Portfolio: Year: 1997 Medium: Poster on foamcore Edition: Image Size: Size: 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.2 cm) Frame Size: Printer: Publisher: Reference:
RoGallery
Oct. 13, 2019
James Bard, America, Poster on foamcore
Est: $65 - $85
Artist: James Bard (1815 - 1987) Title: America Year: 1997 Medium: Poster on foamcore Size: 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.2 cm)
RoGallery
Aug. 18, 2019
JAMES BARD (AMERICAN 1815-1897). THE PADDLEWHEEL STEAMBOAT FERRY "PRINCETON."
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Watercolor, gouache and graphite on paper, 21 1/4 x 37 1/2 inches. Signed "J. Bard N.Y." and dated 1880, l.r. The reverse with collection and gallery labels. Built in 1846 in Hoboken, New Jersey, the "Princeton," a double-ended ferry with twin pilot houses is depicted flying a large pennant for "Princeton" and two red, white and blue eagle flags, while its side is lettered "Pennsylvania Rail Road." Provenance: The Dietrich Collections, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York, March 1985. Exhibited: "Plain & Fancy: A Survey of American Folk Art," Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York, 1970; "J. & J. Bard, Picture Painters," The Hudson River Museum, Yonkers, New York, 1977.Literature: Illustrated in Anthony J. Peluso, Jr., "J. & J. Bard, Picture Painters," 1977, p. 89; The Mariner's Museum and Anthony J. Peluso, Jr., "Bard Brothers" Painting America Under Steam and Sail," 1997, p. 154.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Aug. 18, 2019
JAMES BARD (AMERICAN 1815-1897). THE SIDEWHEEL STEAMBOAT "VIRGINIA SEYMOUR."
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
Oil on canvas, 29 x 49 inches. Signed and dated "Drawn and Painted by James Bard N.Y. 1864/ 162 Perry St." l.r. The reverse with museum and gallery labels.Provenance: Joseph T. Mendelson; Los Angeles County Museum of Art; Private Collection, Los Angeles, California; Coe Kerr Gallery, New York, January 1983. Literature: Listed in Anthony J. Peluso, Jr., "J. & J. Bard, Picture Painters," 1977, p. 123; The Mariner's Museum and Anthony J. Peluso, Jr., "The Bard Brothers: Painting America Under Steam and Sail," p. 171.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Aug. 18, 2019
JAMES BARD (AMERICAN 1815-1897). THE STEAMBOAT "ISAAC SMITH" ON THE HUDSON RIVER.
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Oil on canvas, 31 x 52 inches. Inscribed "Engine Built by Messrs. Harison & Flechers" l.l. Signed and dated "Picture Painted by James Bard N.Y. 1861/ 162 Perry St." l.r. Built in 1861 for the run from Manhattan to Poughkeepsie, the "Isaac Smith" was named for a shipyard owner in Nyack, New York on the Hudson below Hook Mountain. The steamboat was purchased by the Navy at the outbreak of the Civil War and served briefly as a gunboat until her capture by the Confederate Army at Stono River, South Carolina, when she was rechristened the CSS Stono.Provenance: Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut; Sotheby's New York, 1988, lot 34.Literature: Listed and illustrated in the Mariner's Museum and Anthony J. Peluso, Jr., "The Bard Brothers: Painting America Under Steam and Sail," pp. 128-29, 171.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Aug. 18, 2019
JAMES BARD (AMERICAN 1815-1897). THE HUDSON RIVER PADDLEWHEEL STEAMBOAT "THOMAS MCMANUS."
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Oil on canvas, 30 x 50 inches. Signed "J. Bard Painter N.Y." and dated 1872-73, l.r.Built in 1861, the "Mack" as it was referred to, was owned by the Catskill Evening Line and ran evenings between Manhattan, Coxsackie and Hudson, New York. Note the carved Indian pilot house figure. Provenance: James G. Julia Auctions, Fairfield, Maine, January 13, 1991, lot 600.Literature: Illustrated in Anthony J. Peluso, Jr., "J. & J. Bard, Picture Painters," 1977, p. 61; The Mariner's Museum and Anthony J. Peluso, Jr., "The Bard Brothers: Painting America Under Steam and Sail," pp. 148-49.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Mar. 31, 2019
James Bard, Side-Wheeler Jesse Hoyt, Watercolor
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
James Bard (1815-1897), Side-Wheeler Jesse Hoyt on the Hudson, watercolor and gouache on paper, signed L/R, 25 1/4" x 49 1/4", frame 28 1/2" x 54 1/2". Restoration throughout.
Kaminski Auctions
Mar. 27, 2019
James Bard American, 1815-1897 King Bird, 1855
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
James Bard American, 1815-1897 King Bird, 1855 Signed James Bard, dated, 1855, and inscribed Picture Drawn & Painted by James Bard, 1855. / 162 Perry St. New York / August...12 (lr) Oil on canvas laid to Masonite 29 1/2 x 52 inches Provenance: Mr. and Mrs. William E. Wiltshire III Exhibited: New York, NY, The American Federation of Arts, American Folk Paintings, Nov. 1977-June 1979, cat no. 46 New York, NY, Museum of American Folk Art, Celebrate the Hudson, Oct. 28 - Nov. 2, 1980 C Estate of Joan Harmon Van Metre, The Plains, VA
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 30, 2018
James Bard - Side-Wheeler Jesse Hoyt on the Hudson
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
James Bard (American, 1815-1897), Side-Wheeler Jesse Hoyt, signed lower right, size 25 1/4 X 49 1/4 inches, watercolor and gouache on paper. Professional restoration throughout. Frame 28 1/2 X 54 1/2 inches.
Westchester Fine Art
Jan. 23, 2018
JAMES BARD | Towboat William Tittamer
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
signed 'Painted by James Bard' and dated ' NY 1864' (lower right) oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Jan. 20, 2018
JAMES BARD (1815 - 1897) | The "Eliza Hancox"
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
inscribed M.S. Allison, Builder. NJ., signed J. Bard. Painter. and dated NY. 1864 lower right
Sotheby's
Jan. 19, 2018
JAMES BARD (1815-1897) Portrait of the Steamship Martha Washington, 1864 si
Est: $20,000 - $40,000
JAMES BARD (1815-1897) Portrait of the Steamship Martha Washington, 1864 signed, dated and inscribed DRAWN & PAINTED BY JAMES BARD. NY. 1864/ 162 Perry Street lower right oil on canvas 29 7/8 x 50 in.
Christie's
Oct. 08, 2017
James Bard - Side-Wheeler Jesse Hoyt on the Hudson
Est: $9,000 - $12,000
James Bard (American, 1815-1897), Side-Wheeler Jesse Hoyt, signed lower right, size 25 1/4 X 49 1/4 inches, watercolor and gouache on paper. Significant restoration throughout. Frame 28 1/2 X 54 1/2 inches.
Westchester Fine Art
Jul. 27, 2017
James Bard 19th C. 'Whitehall' Paddleboat O/B
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
James Bard, (Unsigned) U.S. 1815-1897. Oil on board of paddle boat with great detail & American flag on rear of boat. 11 1/8" X 23.25" framed; 22" X 9.5" unframed.. Board is bowed. See photos for condition. AAG guarantees the authenticity of this painting until August 27th, 2017. Buyer will pay all shipping costs. For shipping quotes please contact: UPS Store4875,954.358.2800,store4875@theupsstore.com; Pak Mail, 954.942.3101, us517@pakmail.org; Pak Mail, 954-522-4550, FAndrade2016@outlook.com. The absence of a Condition Report does not imply the lot is in perfect condition. Examine all photos closely. Contact AAG for more detailed information if needed. AAG is not responsible for any errors or omissions to any lots. All sales are final and sold as is.
Abington Auction Gallery
Feb. 25, 2017
Sidewheer Ella - After James S. Bard (18151856)
Est: $400 - $600
Sidewheeler Ella After James S. Bard (18151856) Signed in plate: "Drawn & Painted by James S. Bard 162 Perry St. NY. 1860" Artist: James S. Bard Print Type: Lithograph Signed: In Plate Origin: American Demensions: 9 x 5 1/2" Frame: 11 x 14" Subject: Nautical Condition Report Slight crazing. Very Good
Orange County Estate Liquidators
Feb. 05, 2017
James Bard - Sidewheeler Jesse Hoyt on the Hudson
Est: $9,000 - $12,000
James Bard (American, 1815-1897), Side-Wheeler Jesse Hoyt, signed lower right, size 25 1/4 X 49 1/4 inches, watercolor and gouache on paper. Significant restoration throughout. Frame 28 1/2 X 54 1/2 inches.
Westchester Fine Art
Aug. 25, 2016
JAMES BARD (American, 1815 - 1897) PORTRAIT OF THE STEAMBOAT "DANIEL S. MILLER" ON THE HUDSON RIVER.
Est: $50,000 - $80,000
Oil on canvas mounted to masonite. Hudson River scene shows the steamboat traveling right to left through calm water under a sunset sky. The steamboat is shown with a central smoking stack, multiple masts and flags. The boat's name flag and U.S. flag off stern. Eight men are seen on the twin decks, one atop the wheelhouse hoisting a flag near a golden eagle flagpole top. The name of the boat is at mid-ship and there is movement shown by the spray at the bow and stern. Signed lower right, "drawn & painted by J. Bard N.Y. 1882/162 Perry St.". Housed in a magnificent antique style modern frame with gilt title and name plaque. On verso is a Museum of American Folk Art exhibition label, October 28 - November 2, 1980. Also an exhibition label from the Hudson River Museum 6/4/77- 9/11/77. SIZE: 30" x 50". Overall 42" x 62". PROVENANCE: Private Maine/Texas Collector. CONDITION: In very good, restored condition. 50012-56
James D. Julia
Jan. 31, 2016
James Bard (American, 1815-1897)
Est: $30,000 - $60,000
James Bard (American, 1815-1897) Towboat William Tittamer, 1864 Oil on canvas 30 x 50 inches Signed and dated lower right: Painted by James Bard NY 1864 Estimate: $30,000-60,000 Provenance: Benjamin C. Kerry, Keyport, NJ; C. K. Johnson, NY; Samuel Verplanck Hoffman, NY; New-York Historical Society, NY; private collection, Cross River, NY. Literature: Anthony J. Peluso, Jr., J. & J. Bard, Picture Painters. NY: Hudson River Press, 1977, illus. p. 96; Richard Koke, Paintings from the New-York Historical Society. NY: New-York Historical Society, 1982, vol. 1, p. 21
Keno Auctions
Jan. 24, 2016
JAMES BARD (1815 - 1897) | THE KAATERSKILL
Est: $150,000 - $250,000
signed and dated James Bard, 1884.
Sotheby's
Jan. 24, 2016
JAMES BARD (1815 - 1897) | THE SCHOONER NORMA
Est: $150,000 - $250,000
Signed and titled and dated in lower right 1858. The painting is inscribed in the lower left quadrant: Owners, Marcus Sayre, Wm. B. Culter, Hirum Aderson, Dimensions, Length of keel 64, Breadth of beam 25ft., Depth of hold 6.
Sotheby's
Jan. 14, 2016
JAMES BARD, American (1815-1897), The Senator, oil on canvas, unsigned., 24 1/2 x 38 1/4
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
JAMES BARD American (1815-1897) The Senator oil on canvas, unsigned. 24 1/2 x 38 1/4 Provenance: Alexander Gallery, New York; Acquired from the above in 1994; Property of an American Collection.
Shannon's
Oct. 29, 2015
JAMES BARD, American (1815-1897), The Senator, oil on canvas, unsigned., 24 1/2 x 38 1/4
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
JAMES BARD American (1815-1897) The Senator oil on canvas, unsigned. 24 1/2 x 38 1/4 Provenance: Alexander Gallery, New York; Acquired from the above in 1994; Property of an American Collection.
Shannon's
Jul. 31, 2015
JAMES BARD, American, 1815-1897, Portrait of the sidewheeler Neversink., Oil on canvas, 28.5" x 44". Framed.
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
JAMES BARD American, 1815-1897 Portrait of the sidewheeler Neversink. Signed lower right "Drawn & Painted by James Bard 1866". Provenance: Quester Gallery, Stonington, Connecticut. Oil on canvas, 28.5" x 44". Framed.
Eldred's
May. 17, 2014
PORTRAIT OF THE USS ISAAC SMITH AFTER JAMES BARD (NEW YORK, 1815-1897).
Est: $400 - $600
PORTRAIT OF THE USS ISAAC SMITH AFTER JAMES BARD (NEW YORK, 1815-1897). Oil on pine panel, unsigned. Shows the steamship during its early commercial service on the Hudson River. Age split with inpainting. 7"h. 13.5"w., in a frame, 12"h. 18.5"w. The Isaac Smith served in the Union Navy from 1861-1863, mostly in the the South Atlantic Blockade. It was the only ship to be captured by land troops.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 18, 2013
JAMES BARD (AMERICAN 1815-1897). THE PADDLEWHEEL STEAMBOAT "NANTASKET."
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Originally built for the Boston & Hingham Steamboat Company, the "Nantasket" spent her later years making runs between New York City and Haverstraw on the Hudson River. The painting depicts the builder handing the boat's papers to the owner on the upper deck. Oil on canvas, 30 x 50 inches. Inscribed "Painted by Bard 1858" l.r. and "Built by Thomas Collyer N.Y. 1857" l.l. Provenance: The Elwin M. Eldredge Collection, 1940; The Mariners' Museum, Newport News, Virginia; Sotheby's New York, June 21, 1996, lot 542. Literature: Listed in Anthony J. Peluso, Jr. "The Bard Brothers: Painting America Under Steam and Sail," p. 169. An almost identical Bard portrait of the "Nantasket," in the collection of the Shelburne Museum, is illustrated in Peluso, "J.&J. Bard: Picture Painters," p. 74.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians