Francis Barlow Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Francis Barlow Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 16, 2024
Francis Barlow, attributed to, Swan, Pheasant, Parrot and other Birds on a Shoreline
Est: €10,000 - €12,000
We would like to thank Dr Fred Meijer, Amsterdam, for attributing this painting to Francis Barlow. Only a few signed paintings by the English painter are known (for the signed depiction of a dog scaring up ducks see Christie's, London, 18 November 1988, lot 2), which makes reliable attributions difficult. Barlow initially worked as a portraitist before specialising in animal painting. In doing so, he orientated himself on his Dutch contemporaries Hondecoeter and Weenix. His works are characterised by their arrangements of lifelike animals in front of finely painted landscapes. Barlow is thus regarded as the true founder of English hunting painting. This work was later inscribed with the erroneous annotation "1633 P. van Boucle" in the lower centre.
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Sep. 19, 2024
Barlow, Francis (c.1626-1704)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Barlow, Francis (c.1626-1704) A Booke Containing such Beasts as are most Usefull for such as Practice Drawing, Graveing, Armes Painting, Chaseing and for severall other occasions. Ingraved by Wm Vaughan. [London:] John Overton, 1664. First edition, 4to (17.8 x 13.5cm), 14 ff. (engraved throughout), contents comprising decorative title-page with foliate border, 12 numbered leaves containing in total 32 engravings of animals (in various attitudes) and animal heads, and a leaf containing a blank coat of arms with foliate border, 19th-century cross-grain green morocco, title gilt to spine, all edges gilt The Library of a Scottish Gentleman An extremely rare 17th-century pattern book of animal designs, no other copy traced in auction records. The work was reissued in the 18th century with the imprint of Henry Overton, which was the name of both John's son, who succeeded to the business in 1707, and his great-nephew, who did so in 1751.
Lyon & Turnbull
Sep. 15, 2024
Att. to Francis Barlow (1626 - 1704) Ink and Watercolor on Paper
Est: $800 - $1,200
Rebecca At The Well, unsigned. Dimensions: sight is 9 1/2" x 7 1/4", the frame 15 1/2" x 13 1/2".
Locati LLC
Jul. 11, 2024
Tierstück / Animal piece
Est: -
Kupferstich, "Löwe vor erlegtem Hirsch, umgeben von Haus- und Waldtieren in bergiger Waldlandschaft“, 1676, aus „Fabeln des Aesop“ von Francis Barlow (1626 - 1702 London), unterhalb Sinnspruch, quadratisch, 16 cm x 16 cm, hinter Glas im Rahmen / copper engraving, "Lion in front of a slain stag, surrounded by domestic and forest animals in a mountainous forest landscape", 1676, from "Fables of Aesop" by Francis Barlow (1626 - 1702 London), below motto, square, 16 cm x 16 cm, behind glass in frame
Kunstauktionhaus Georg Rehm
Jul. 11, 2024
Tierstück / Animal piece
Est: -
Kupferstich, „Wolf und Hund in bergiger Waldlandschaft“, 1676, aus „Fabeln des Aesop“ von Francis Barlow (1626 - 1702 London), unterhalb Sinnspruch, quadratisch, 16 cm x 16 cm, hinter Glas im Rahmen / copper engraving, "Wolf and dog in a mountainous forest landscape", 1676, from "Fables of Aesop" by Francis Barlow (1626 - 1702 London), below motto, square, 16 cm x 16 cm, behind glass in frame
Kunstauktionhaus Georg Rehm
Feb. 01, 2024
FRANCIS BARLOW (LINCOLNSHIRE? 1626-1704 LONDON) Birds in woodland: bittern
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
FRANCIS BARLOW (LINCOLNSHIRE? 1626-1704 LONDON) Birds in woodland: bittern, woodcock, curlew, wood-pigeons and a... graphite, pen and brown ink, gray wash, on paper with an unidentified partial watermark 5 ½ x 7 7⁄8 in. (14 x 20 cm); with the etching after the drawing by Jean Simon.
Christie's
Nov. 29, 2023
Francis Barlow (British, 1626-1702), A Cockerel, Hen and Ducks, oil on canvas, 36 x 46in (91.5 x 117cm)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Francis Barlow (British, 1626-1702) A Cockerel, Hen and Ducks oil on canvas signed Bar center right
Andrew Jones Auctions
Oct. 14, 2023
Barlow, Francis
Est: €50 - €75
(1626 Lincolnshire 1702). 6 Tierdarstellungen zu Äsops Fabeln. Kupferstiche. Um 1665. Je ca. 16 x 16 cm. Je Bl. etw. gebr. u. lichtrandig. - ╔Dabei: 2 Jäger-Darst.╗ aus den Ständebüchern J. Ammans u. C. Weigels. Holzschnitt um 1568 bzw. Kupferstich um 1698. 8 x 6 bzw. 13 x 8,5 cm. Je etw. gebr. u. stellenw. lichtrandig. - Je Bl. unt. Passep. u. Glas gerahmt. D
Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
Jun. 21, 2023
Francis Barlow (British, 1626-1702), A Cockerel, Hen and Ducks, oil on canvas, 36 x 46in (91.5 x 117cm)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Francis Barlow (British, 1626-1702) A Cockerel, Hen and Ducks oil on canvas signed Bar center right
Andrew Jones Auctions
Apr. 04, 2023
Attributed to Francis Barlow (Lincolnshire 1626-1702) An Assembly of birds
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Attributed to Francis Barlow (Lincolnshire 1626-1702) An Assembly of birds oil on panel 41.3 x 36.4cm (16 1/4 x 14 5/16in).
Bonhams
Feb. 22, 2023
Francis Barlow (British, 1626-1702), A Cockerel, Hen and Ducks, oil on canvas, 36 x 46in (91.5 x 117cm)
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Francis Barlow (British, 1626-1702) A Cockerel, Hen and Ducks oil on canvas signed Bar center right
Andrew Jones Auctions
Jun. 26, 2022
Francis Barlow (British, c.1626-1704) 'Aesop's Fables' Engraving Assortment
Est: $300 - $500
Francis Barlow (British, c.1626-1704) 'Aesop's Fables' Engraving Assortment (46) 17th century items including (41) plates from various editions of the book, each depicting a fable with text below, (2) title pages from 1665 and 1666 editions, a letter to the reader and another dedication letter, a table of contents and an introductory illustration; many of the plates matted, the rest loose, all unframed Provenance: The Estate of George 'Yorgo' Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000 Property from: a Kalamazoo, Michigan estate Category: Fine Art > Prints Estimated Sale Time: 12:16 pm CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Sales Tax: California (7.25%), Florida (6%), Georgia (8.5%), Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%) Download High Resolution Photographs: Photograph #1 Photograph #2 Photograph #3 Photograph #4 Photograph #5 Last modified: June 9, 2022, 11:24 am
Leonard Auction
Oct. 26, 2021
Circle of Francis Barlow (Lincolnshire 1626-1702) A red kite with cockerels in an extensive landscape
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Circle of Francis Barlow (Lincolnshire 1626-1702) A red kite with cockerels in an extensive landscape oil on canvas, trimmed 109 x 137cm (42 15/16 x 53 15/16in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jun. 19, 2021
Barlow, Francis (1626 - 1702),
Est: -
Barlow, Francis (1626 - 1702), "Drei Eichhörnchen", Stahlstich, signiert in der Druckplatte F. Barlow delin., 14 x 20.5 cm (P.A.), unter Glas gerahmt, ungeöffnet und ungeprüft
Auktionshaus Plückbaum
Oct. 13, 2020
Attributed to Francis Barlow (British, c. 1626-1704)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Attributed to Francis Barlow (British, c. 1626-1704) A Spaniel Chasing Geese oil on canvas 24 1/4 x 29 1/8 inches.
Hindman
Jun. 30, 2020
Circle of Francis Barlow, (English, 1626-1704), hunting landscape, ink wash, 10 1/2 x 14in (27 x 36cm)
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Circle of Francis Barlow (English, 1626-1704) hunting landscape ink wash 10 1/2 x 14in (27 x 36cm)
Andrew Jones Auctions
Jan. 19, 2019
FRANCIS BARLOW 'HUNTING THE HARE' OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Oil painting on canvas depicting a hunt scene with greyhound in pursuit of a hare attributed to Francis Barlow (British, 1626-1704). Measures 11 5/8" (29.5cm) x 4 3/4" (12cm) + 2 1/8" (5.5cm) frame.
Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
Nov. 03, 2018
FRANCIS BARLOW 'HUNTING THE HARE' OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Oil painting on canvas depicting a hunt scene with greyhound in pursuit of a hare. Attributed to Francis Barlow (British, 1626-1704). Measures 11 5/8" (29.5cm) x 4 3/4" (12cm) + 2 1/8" (5.5cm) frame.
Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
Feb. 26, 2017
ATTRIBUTED TO FRANCIS BARLOW (1626-1704)Peregrine and Other BirdsOil on canvas, 89.5 x 74.5cmProvenance: With the Tyron Gallery, Dover Street, London.
Est: €2,000 - €4,000
ATTRIBUTED TO FRANCIS BARLOW (1626-1704)Peregrine and Other BirdsOil on canvas, 89.5 x 74.5cmProvenance: With the Tyron Gallery, Dover Street, London.
Adam's
Oct. 13, 2016
Barlow, Francis: Birds
Est: €400 - €600
Barlow, (Francis). Birds. Curiously engraved by R. Gaywood. Hrsg. von John Bowles. Gestochener Titel und 7 Kupfertafeln. 20 x 31,5 cm. Geheftet (ohne Einband). London, o. Dr., (um 1780). Nicht bei Nissen. – Folge von in der Platte nummerierten Nachstichen, die Gaywood nach Vorlagen des englischen Malers, Kupferstechers und Illustrators Francis Barlow (1626-1702) schuf. Verschiedene heimische Vogelarten werden beim Fressen, der Aufzucht der Jungen, beim Fliegen oder der Zusammenkunft mit Artgenossen präsentiert. Die Radierungen geben durch ihren kontrastreichen Druck detailliert die spezifischen Charakteristika der Vögel wieder. Die Titelblattgestaltung findet sich auch bei Barlows "Diversae Avium Species studiosissime ad vitam delineatae" (um 1650). Zwei mit ausgebreiteten Flügeln aufrecht stehende Greife halten mit ihren Schnäbeln die abgezogene Haut eines Paarhufers, auf der der Titel erscheint. Am oberen Rand wird die Szene durch eine Obstranke begrenzt. Plattenrand: 13 x 18 cm. – Titel leicht fleckig und mit Kleberesten im weißen Rand. Ein Blatt mit kleinem Randeinriss (Radierung nicht betroffen), eine Radierung verso koloriert. Letztes Blatt verso stärker fleckig sowie mit unbedeutendem Wurmloch in der Darstellung.
Bassenge Auctions
Sep. 23, 2016
BARLOW, FRANCIS
Est: CHF6,000 - CHF8,000
BARLOW, FRANCIS (Lincolnshire 1626 - 1704 London) Still life with a dove and sparrows on a table. 1656. Oil on canvas. Signed and dated lower right: F. Barlow 1656. 38.3 x 64.3 cm Provenance: - Collection of J. D. H. Bankes. - European private collection. --------------- BARLOW, FRANCIS (Lincolnshire 1626 - 1704 London) Stillleben mit einer Taube und Spatzen auf einem Tisch. 1656. Öl auf Leinwand. Unten rechts signiert und datiert: F. Barlow 1656. 38,3 x 64,3 cm. Provenienz: - Sammlung J. D. H. Bankes. - Europäische Privatsammlung. Dieses Gemälde von 1656 ist ein frühes und seltenes Beispiel aus der Gattung der Stilllebenmalerei in England, wo dieses Genre noch nicht zum gängigen Repertoire der Maler gehörte. Der Einfluss der holländischen Stilllebenmalerei des 17. Jahrhunderts ist hier deutlich spürbar und verglichen mit Werken von William Gouw Ferguson (1632-1695), dem bedeutendsten britischen Stilllebenmaler dieser Zeit, der einen Grossteil seines Lebens in Holland verbrachte, führt uns Barlow hier eine frischere und eigenständigere Interpretation des Genres vor Augen.
Koller Auctions
Sep. 06, 2016
ATTRIBUTED TO FRANCIS BARLOW (1626-1704)Exotic birds in a landscapeOil on canvas, 60 x 81cmA plaque on the frame attributes the painting to Hondecoter but this attribution was discounted and the work re-attributed to Barlow.
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
ATTRIBUTED TO FRANCIS BARLOW (1626-1704)Exotic birds in a landscapeOil on canvas, 60 x 81cmA plaque on the frame attributes the painting to Hondecoter but this attribution was discounted and the work re-attributed to Barlow.
Adam's
Apr. 14, 2015
Follower of Francis Barlow (British, 1626-170
Est: £500 - £700
Follower of Francis Barlow (British, 1626-1704)
Bonhams
Nov. 27, 2014
CIRCLE OF FRANCIS BARLOW (BRITISH 1626-1702) SPANIEL PUTTING UP DUCK 88cm x 150cm (34.5in x 59in)
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
CIRCLE OF FRANCIS BARLOW (BRITISH 1626-1702) SPANIEL PUTTING UP DUCK Oil on canvas 88cm x 150cm (34.5in x 59in)
Lyon & Turnbull
May. 13, 2014
BARLOW, Francis (1626-1702). Animals of various
Est: -
BARLOW, Francis (1626-1702). Animals of various species accurately drawn. N.d., P. Tempest, c. 1680's. Series of 12 engr. numbered 17-28 by Griffier, (a.o.?), incl. a 'title'. c. 140 x 183 mm. (W. ample margins, tipped in on underlying sheets). Depicted are rabbits, dogs, squirls, cats, etc. Part of a larger series of animal prints. Benezit I, 405. Estimated Price: € 150
Burgersdijk & Niermans
Sep. 11, 2013
FRANCIS BARLOW
Est: $100 - $150
FRANCIS BARLOW (1834 - 1896) Union brigadier general severely wounded at Antietam and again at Gettysburg, where he was sheltered and saved by Confederate General John B. Gordon. War-date A.E.S. "appd. Francis C. Barlow Bvt. Maj. Gen. Comdg" penned on the verso of a 1p. 4to. L.S. from a major of an artillery brigade requesting a pass for a clerk. Heavily soiled and wrinkled but still quite acceptable.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Jul. 03, 2013
Attributed to Francis Barlow (Lincolnshire 1626-1702)
Est: £20,000 - £30,000
A grey goose, ducks, guinea pigs and a black rabbit beside a pond oil on canvas 76.1 x 106.8cm (29 15/16 x 42 1/16in).
Bonhams
Jun. 27, 2012
Francis Barlow (1626-1704) Plate 16, Engraving on laid paper,
Est: $60 - $80
Francis Barlow (1626-1704) Plate 16, Engraving on laid paper, From [Diversae Avium Species Studiosissime ad Vitam Delineatae]. Sheet size: h: 9.25 x w: 14.75 in. h:8.50 w: 11.75 in.
Gray's Auctioneers
Apr. 16, 2012
BARLOW, FRANCIS. C.1626-1704, after. 3 etchings of birds by Wenceslaus Hollar after Barlow,
Est: $700 - $1,000
3 etchings of birds by Wenceslaus Hollar after Barlow, each approximately 140 x 200 mm, framed. Only one examined out of frame. * WITH: 2 further etchings of a giant hen, and a rooster with hens and chicks, by Tempest after Barlow. Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
Bonhams
Oct. 26, 2011
Circle of Francis Barlow (Lincolnshire 1626-1702) The deer hunt 39 3/4 x 50in (39.3 x127cm) unframed
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
The deer hunt oil on canvas 39 3/4 x 50in (39.3 x127cm) unframed
Bonhams
Apr. 13, 2011
Circle of Francis Barlow (Lincolnshire c. 1626-1704 London)
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
Circle of Francis Barlow (Lincolnshire c. 1626-1704 London) A village landscape with a cockerel being attacked by a hawk surrounded by other birds oil on canvas 40 x 50 in. (101.6 x 127 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 08, 2010
Circle of Francis Barlow (1626-1702)
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
Circle of Francis Barlow (1626-1702)
Woolley & Wallis
Oct. 29, 2010
Circle of Francis Barlow (British, 1626-1702) The deer hunt 39 3/4 x 50in (39.3 x127cm) unframed
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
The deer hunt oil on canvas 39 3/4 x 50in (39.3 x127cm) unframed
Bonhams
May. 17, 2010
Francis Barlow Lincolnshire 1626 - Londen 1704
Est: €2,500 - €3,500
Francis Barlow Lincolnshire 1626 - Londen 1704 Stilleven met gevogelte Olieverf op doek, 77 x 93,5 cm
AAG Auctioneers
Dec. 16, 2009
Circle of Francis Barlow (British, 1626-1702)
Est: $12,000 - $16,000
Circle of Francis Barlow (British, 1626-1702) The stag hunt oil on canvas 40 x 50 in. (101.6 x 127 cm.)
Christie's
Jun. 24, 2009
FRANCIS BARLOW (1626-1704) STUDY OF BIRDS 117cm high, 170cm wide
Est: £12,000 - £18,000
FRANCIS BARLOW (1626-1704) STUDY OF BIRDS Oil on canvas 117cm high, 170cm wide
Lyon & Turnbull
Sep. 01, 2008
FRANCIS BARLOW
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
FRANCIS BARLOW A Sett of Prints of Hunting, Hawking & Fishing. [N.p., n.d., but after 1671]. Oblong 4° (238 x 376 mm), all engraved with title and 12 plates by Wenceslas Hollar and Gaywood after Barlow, four signed in the plate, the plates divided into two series both numbered 1 to 6, each with an engraved heading and explanatory quatrain (one tiny spot just into plate image to title, occasional very light marginal soiling), modern half vellum. WIDE-MARGINED COPY OF THIS RARE PUBLICATION, "one of the first of the long line of British illustrated sporting books" (Hodnett, Francis Barlow, p. 106). The 12 plates had previously been published under the title Severall Ways of Hunting, Hawking and Fishing in 1671. Subjects include: "Stagg Hunting," "Partridge Hawking," "Angling," "River Fishing," and "Salmon Fishing." cf. Schwerdt I, p. 52; Westwood & Satchell p. 23.
Christie's
Mar. 19, 2008
Francis BARLOW(Lincolnshire 1626 - 1702)
Est: €300 - €320
Francis BARLOW(Lincolnshire 1626 - 1702) "Tierdarstellungen" vier Kupferstiche, signiert:"Fra. Barlow delin.", England, 2. Hälfte 17. Jhdt., Katzen und Affe, Bären und Wölfe, Katzen und Jaguare, Hirsche, ca. 12,5 x 18,5 cm Passepartout, leichter Bräunungston
Dorotheum
Mar. 06, 2008
Three Antique Engravings After Francis Barlow
Est: $100 - $150
Three Antique Engravings After Francis Barlow (1626-1704) From "Various Birds and Beasts Drawn from the Life", lot of three copper plate engravings with etching; "Partridge; Feasant; Bustard; Jay; Woodpecker; Magpye; Snipe; Reedsparow; Kings Fisher; Lapwing; Woodcock", "The Bass Island: Soland Goose; Heron; Sea Gull; Wild Duk; Curlew ", "Falcon; Heron; Monkey; Vultur; Sea Gull; Eagle". Plate sizes approx. 8-5/8" x 12-1/4". Overall paper approx. 9-3/8" x 14-3/4". Watermarked with ornate fleur d'lys and Roman numerals, laid paper.
Aspire Auctions Fine Art & Antiques
May. 24, 2006
Francis Barlow (1626-1702)
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
Cock, a hen, ducks and ducklings in a river landscape signed 'Bar.' (centre right) oil on canvas 36 x 46 in. (91.4 x 116.8 cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 15, 2006
Francis Barlow (1626-1702)
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Cock, a hen, ducks and ducklings in a river landscape signed 'Bar.' (centre right) oil on canvas 36 x 46 in. (91.4 x 116.8 cm.)
Christie's
Jan. 26, 2006
BARLOW, Francis (1626-1702). A sammelband of various works, comprising:
Est: £5,000 - £8,000
1. Multae et diversae avium species variis formis et pernaturalibus figuris [London:] P. Tempest, 1694. Title, double-page dedication to Richard Lord Maitland, by Francis Place, 13 double-page plates by Jan Griffier I (5), Francis Place (5), Johannnes Kip (1), Richard Gaywood (1) and 1 unsigned, all after Barlow. (Left outer margin of the 8th plate repaired). UNRECORDED IN ESTC. 2. Diversae avium species. Studiosissime ad vitam delineatae. [London:] P. Tempest, 1646. Title, 28 plates after Barlow, Place (1) and 'Hondekooter' (1) by Kip (1), Place (11), I. Simon (1), Hulsbergh (1) and 13 unsigned. 3. Diversae avium species studiosissime ad vitam delineatae. [London:] E. Cooper, [n.d.]. Title by Gaywood, 13 plates by Wenceslas Hollar (10), Gaywood (1) and 2 unsigned, all after Barlow. (The 11th and 12th plates with repairs to the margins, the 13th plate with repair to a tear affecting the image area). ESTC records only an edition of 1658 published by Wm. Faithorne, noting that the number of plates in that (and therefore other editions?) may vary. 4. Varia quadrupedum species, accuratissime delineatae. [London:] E. Cooper, [n.d.]. Title, 15 plates (1 double-page) by Hollar (8), Place (1), Gaywood (2), R. Savery (1) and 3 unsigned, all after Barlow. Five of the plates are variously dated between 1659 and 1663. UNRECORDED IN ESTC. 5. Severall Wayes of Hunting, Hawking, and Fishing, according to the English manner. Invented by Francis Barlow. Etched by W. Hollar. London: John Overton, 1671. Engraved title and 12 plates. Although the plates are signed by Hollar, only the title and 'Hare hunting', 'River fishing', 'Salmon fishing' and 'Angling' are believed to be his work. The remaining plates are attributed to Barlow. ESTC locates 3 copies (Huntington, National Trust, and Folger). 5 works in one volume, oblong 2° (303 x 185mm). Engraved or etched throughout. Early-19th century green morocco gilt, gilt edges (extremities scuffed). Provenance: C.F.G.R. Schwerdt (bookplate; his sale, 22 May 1939, lot 146). A SAMMELBAND OF RARE WORKS BY FRANCIS BARLOW, father of the British sporting print and the first native-born illustrator of note. This fine selection of his work is engraved or etched by William Hollar, Francis Place and others. SCHWERDT COPY. Schwerdt I, p.51; cf. Hodnett Francis Barlow 102 & 104.
Christie's
Dec. 16, 2005
Attribué à Francis Barlow (circa 1626-1704)
Est: €600 - €800
Un héron s'envolant au bord d'un lac, des canards et une maison au fond plume et encre grise, lavis gris, filigrane de fabricant 138 x 233 mm.
Christie's
Dec. 08, 2005
FRANCIS BARLOW 1626-1702
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
WATERFOWL BY A POND measurements note 21 by 30 cm., 8 1/4 by 11 3/4 in. including herons, bitterns, pelicans, ducks, a woodcock, an owl and various songbirds signed l.l.: F.Barlow pen and brown ink with grey wash over pencil, on two sheets of laid paper joined, watermarked PROVENANCE Sir Bruce Ingram (L.1405a) LITERATURE Derek Clifford, Collecting English Watercolours, 1970, no. 11 NOTE A similar drawing by Francis Barlow is in the Witt Collection at The Courtauld Institute, London. Although the composition has been reversed the principal birds are the same. There are some minor differences, however, for example the heron and duck in the present work have been replaced with a hawk and a pheasant in the Witt drawing
Sotheby's
Nov. 23, 2004
Francis Barlow (c.1626-1702)
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Mallard and chaffinches in a river landscape oil on canvas 35 1/4 x 42 in. (89.5 x 106.7 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 23, 2004
Francis Barlow (c.1626-1702)
Est: £5,000 - £8,000
A spaniel chasing a bittern, with a heron and duck, in a landscape with an 18th Century(?) inventory number '476' (lower right) oil on canvas 37 1/2 x 57 in. (95.4 x 144.9 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 27, 2003
FRANCIS BARLOW 1626-1702
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
MATERIAL/MEDIUM oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Nov. 21, 2002
Francis Barlow (1626-1704)
Est: $3,875 - $5,425
Pheasant in a wooded landscape, with deer beyond signed with initials and dated 'F.B/1684' (lower left) pencil, pen and brown ink and grey wash, on oatmeal paper 51/2 x 7 1/8 in. (14 x 18.1 cm.) PROVENANCE Anon. sale; Sotheby's, London, 10 August 1997, lot 28. with Spink-Leger, London. ENGRAVED 1671, Multae et Diversae Avium Species, in reverse. NOTES Barlow was born in Lincolnshire and studied portraiture under William Sheppard. He then turned to painting birds and animals and might be compared with the Flemish master Melchior Hondecoeter. His reputation was established by 1656 when John Evelyn referred to him as 'the famous painter of Fowle, Beasts and Birds.' His engraved works include 110 plates for an edition of Aesop's Fables (1666) preserved in the British Museum, and fourteen plates entitled Several Ways of Hawking, Hunting, and Fishing (1671). The present drawing was produced for Multae et Diversae Avium Species, a book which was first published in 1671 and which was so popular that it was still being reissued in 1799. It has not been possible to identify the engraver, but Barlow worked with many of the best engravers in England including Hollar, Griffier and Place.
Christie's