John (1784) Barry Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John (1784) Barry Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 25, 2024
Attributed to John Barry (Irish, fl.1784-1827)
Est: £200 - £300
Attributed to John Barry (Irish, fl.1784-1827) Portrait of a gentleman, bust-length, in a purple coat miniature on ivory, oval 3.5 x 2.5cm, in a black case IMPORTANT NOTE This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Condition Report: Please contact the department.
Sworders
Apr. 15, 2024
JOHN,BARRY HASLAM, Australia 1958-, White Birds Domain, Oil/Board, 50 x 75 cm
Est: -
JOHN,BARRY HASLAM Australia, 1958- White Birds Domain Oil/Board Signed and Dated 1977, Some wear to mount.
Bargain Hunt Auctions
Sep. 13, 2023
John Barry (British, active 1784-1827) A portrait miniature of Captain Meredith Charles Deane of the 24th Light Dragoons (1762-1815), wearing a blue frock coat, a white stock and a cravat, his hair powdered
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
John Barry (British, active 1784-1827) A portrait miniature of Captain Meredith Charles Deane of the 24th Light Dragoons (1762-1815), wearing a blue frock coat, a white stock and a cravat, his hair powdered. Watercolour on ivory, gold frame with plaited hair surround and buckle detail, the reverse engraved, Meredith/ Charles Deane/ Captain 24th Light Dragoons/ Aet 1815, later brooch pin fitting. Oval, 44mm ( 1 3/4in) high
Bonhams
Apr. 26, 2022
John Barry (fl.1784-1817)
Est: £200 - £300
John Barry (fl.1784-1817) John Barry (fl.1784-1817) Portrait of a gentleman wearing a blue coat and white waistcoat, with powdered hair on ivory, oval 5 x 3.7cm, in gilt metal frame with hair verso Generally in good condition.
Sworders
Dec. 14, 2021
John Barry (1784-1827)
Est: £200 - £300
John Barry (1784-1827) John Barry (1784-1827) Portrait of a gentleman in a red velvet coat and white stock on ivory, oval 4.2 x 3.4cm, in a split pearl frame Provenance: Christie's, London, 8 July 1987, lot 344.
Sworders
Dec. 14, 2021
John Barry (1784-1827)
Est: £400 - £600
John Barry (1784-1827) John Barry (1784-1827) Portrait of Miss M Barton in a white dress with blue ribbons inscribed 'M Barton' on case verso, on ivory, oval 5 x 4.2cm
Sworders
Dec. 07, 2021
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN BARRY (BRITISH active 1784-1827)
Est: £300 - £500
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN BARRY (BRITISH active 1784-1827) ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN BARRY (BRITISH active 1784-1827) Portrait of a Lady, wearing white fichu with lace trim, her hair powdered beneath a white bonnet with blue bows watercolour on ivory gold bracelet clasp frame oval, 40 mm (1 1/2 in) high together with a Continental School 18th century portrait miniature of a Lady with ostrich feathers and flowers in her upswept hair, gold bracelet clasp frame (2)
Chiswick Auctions
Sep. 14, 2021
John Barry (fl.1784-1827)
Est: £400 - £600
John Barry (fl.1784-1827) John Barry (fl.1784-1827) Portrait of a gentleman with a powdered curled wig, wearing a grey-green coat with blue and gold lapels and white stock miniature on ivory, silver-gilt frame with paste set border 5.4 x 4.1cm Provenance: Albert Kende, Vienna, 35th Auction, 26 March 1917, lot 12; Sotheby's, London, 17 May 1976, lot 118; Christie's, London, 14 October 1998, Lot 39.
Sworders
Mar. 30, 2021
JOHN BARRY (IRISH 1784-1827)
Est: £500 - £700
JOHN BARRY (IRISH 1784-1827) Portrait miniature of Captain Nathaniel Burslem, KH, JP (circa 1769-1856) watercolour on ivory fitted shagreen case, containing inscription, A Miniature of Captain N. Burslem when in the 11th Regiment of Foot painted by Barry, the celebrated Irish Miniature Painter in or about 1793. 50 Guineas he recieved for painting it. oval, 65mm (2 1/2in) high PROVENANCE: Ellison Fine Art, 2002 Captain Burslem was educated at Rugby School. He was appointed an Ensign in the 11th Foot in December 1789 rising to Lieutenant Colonel in the 14th Foot by October 1814. He was appointed to command the 17th Foot in 1826 and afterwards retired from the service by 1829.
Chiswick Auctions
Dec. 07, 2019
John McCain & Barry Goldwater Autographs
Est: -
In Overall Good Used Condition. Includes Framed United States Senate Chamber Card With Barry Goldwater Autograph And One U.s. House Of Representatives Card With John McCain's Autotroph. This Item Or Items Does Not Have Certificate Of Authenticity. Ejs Auction & Appraisal Does Not Authenticate Memorabilia Nor Substantiate The Authenticity Of Autographs With Or Without Certificates Of Authenticity. 1156
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Apr. 18, 2018
JOHN BARRY
Est: $600 - $800
JOHN BARRY (1745 - 1803) Revolutionary War naval officer considered the "Father of the American Navy", he commanded the warship Lexington in 1776, capturing the first British vessel in the war. Later, Barry led volunteers and directed artillery at Trenton. Partly-printed D.S. "John Barry Capt", 1p. 7 3/4" x 5", [n.p., n.d.], certification that the bearer had served upon a vessel under Barry''s command and was therefore entitled to a share of "prize-money" which might accrue to him. Rough margins with an old tape repair on verso causing light toning to Barry''s rank only, else very good.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Jun. 13, 2017
JOHN BARRY (FL.1784-1827). "Portrait miniature of a Lady wearing a white fichu, her hair powdered and curled". watercolour on ivory. gold frame, the reverse glazed to reveal plaited brown hair. oval, 54mm, high.
Est: £500 - £700
JOHN BARRY (FL.1784-1827). "Portrait miniature of a Lady wearing a white fichu, her hair powdered and curled". watercolour on ivory. gold frame, the reverse glazed to reveal plaited brown hair. oval, 54mm, high.
Chiswick Auctions
Dec. 01, 2016
John Barry (fl.1784-1827) Miniature of a gentleman wearing a blue coat 2.5 x 2in.
Est: £400 - £600
John Barry (fl.1784-1827) oil on ivory Miniature of a gentleman wearing a blue coat 2.5 x 2in.
Gorringes
May. 17, 2016
John Barry (British, active 1784-1827) and Mrs. Anne Mee, née Foldstone (British, 1770-1851), portrait miniatures of ladies
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John Barry (British, active 1784-1827) and Mrs. Anne Mee, née Foldstone (British, 1770-1851) portrait miniatures of ladies The first an oval portrait on ivory of a woman in white dress with a pin in her corsage, in gold frame; the second an oval portrait on ivory of a lady with powdered wig, the verso with plaited hair and blue glass, in original red leather case; together with an English School portrait of a lady, the verso with plaited hair centered by plaque inscribed "Souvenir". (3). H: 2 1/4 in. (largest) PROVENANCE: Property of a New York Collector.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 25, 2015
Attributed to John Barry (fl.1784-1827) Miniature of a young gentleman wearing a black jacket, clouds beyond, 2,75 x 2,25in.
Est: £400 - £600
Attributed to John Barry (fl.1784-1827) oil on ivory, Miniature of a young gentleman wearing a black jacket, clouds beyond, 2,75 x 2,25in.
Gorringes
Jun. 25, 2015
Attributed to John Barry (fl.1784-1827) Miniature of a lady wearing a white bonnet, 2.5 x 2in.
Est: £300 - £500
Attributed to John Barry (fl.1784-1827) oil on ivory, Miniature of a lady wearing a white bonnet, 2.5 x 2in.
Gorringes
Nov. 19, 2014
A Lady, wearing brown dress, white fichu and bandeau in her curled and powdered wig
Est: £600 - £800
A Lady, wearing brown dress, white fichu and bandeau in her curled and powdered wig. Watercolour on ivory, gold frame, the reverse glazed to reveal plaited blonde hair. Oval, 68mm (2 11/16in) high
Bonhams
Mar. 14, 2012
John Barry (British, active 1784-1827) A Gentleman, called Joseph Manunn, wearing dark blue coat with black collar, white waistcoat, chemise, stock and tie
Est: £400 - £600
A Gentleman, called Joseph Manunn, wearing dark blue coat with black collar, white waistcoat, chemise, stock and tie. Gold frame, the reverse glazed. Oval, 60mm (2 3/8in) high
Bonhams
Nov. 23, 2011
John Barry (British, active 1784-1827) An Officer, wearing red coat with blue facings, gold buttons and epaulettes, white chemise and black stock
Est: £1,800 - £2,200
An Officer, wearing red coat with blue facings, gold buttons and epaulettes, white chemise and black stock. Gold frame, the reverse glazed to reveal, oval blue glass plaque with seed pearl border, set with monogram of seed pearls MCE on plaited hair. Oval, 63mm (2 1/2in) high
Bonhams
Jun. 30, 2011
John Barry (fl. 1784-1827) Miniature of a gentleman, 2.5 x 2in.
Est: £250 - £300
John Barry (fl. 1784-1827) oil on ivory, Miniature of a gentleman, blue enamel back, 2.5 x 2in.
Gorringes
Jan. 23, 2011
MINIATURE PORTRAIT PAINTING BY JOHN BARRY
Est: $600 - $900
BARRY, John, (English, 1784-1827): Portrait of a Gentleman Half-Length Facing Right Blue Coat, White Waist Coat and Frilled Cravat, image size 2 3/4'' x 2 3/8'', gold frame with pearled border and cobalt blue reverse oval, 3 1/2'' x 2 1/2''.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Dec. 08, 2010
Thomas Hazelhurst (c. 1740 - c.1821)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Thomas Hazelhurst (c. 1740 - c.1821)
Woolley & Wallis
Nov. 24, 2010
John Barry (British, active 1784-1827) A young Gentleman, wearing dark green coat with yellow and grey striped lapel and pink collar, white frilled chemise and stock, natural hair
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
A young Gentleman, wearing dark green coat with yellow and grey striped lapel and pink collar, white frilled chemise and stock, natural hair. Gold bracelet clasp mount with ten strand bracelet of garnet beads. Oval, 40mm (1 9/16in) high Provenance: Sotheby's, 19 November 1984, lot 483
Bonhams
Nov. 24, 2010
John Barry (British, active 1784-1827) A Lady, wearing white dress and fichu, blue brooch, natural wig
Est: £1,800 - £2,200
A Lady, wearing white dress and fichu, blue brooch, natural wig. Gold frame, the obverse with belt of plaited hair, the reverse glazed to reveal plaited hair, the top edge of the frame engraved A.M.H. OBυT 24υth SEPTυR 1789 ÆTATIS 31. Oval, 50mm (1 15/16in) high
Bonhams
Nov. 25, 2009
John Barry (British, active 1784-1827) A Gentleman, wearing dark grey coat, white waistcoat, frilled chemise and tied stock, his hair powdered
Est: £800 - £1,200
A Gentleman, wearing dark grey coat, white waistcoat, frilled chemise and tied stock, his hair powdered. Gold frame, the reverse glazed to reveal locks of hair tied with split seed pearls on opalescent glass. Oval, 65mm (2 9/16in) high Provenance: Purchased in 1986 Exhibited: Portrait Miniatures from the Merchiston Collection, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 23 September – 11 December 2005, no.31 Literature: Stephen Lloyd, Exhibition Catalogue, 2005, p.64
Bonhams
Nov. 17, 2009
JOHN BARRY (BRITISH, FL. 1784-1827)
Est: £600 - £800
JOHN BARRY (BRITISH, FL. 1784-1827) A gentleman, in blue coat with crimson collar, yellow stand-collar waistcoat, white linen ruffled shirt and cravat, powdered hair on ivory oval, 2½ in. (64 mm.) high, gilt-metal frame with blue glass reverse centred with plaited hair
Christie's
Oct. 06, 2009
John Barry (English, act. 1784-1827), portrait miniature, Of a gentleman wearing a blue coat and white cravat, in a gilt metal frame se
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John Barry (English, act. 1784-1827) portrait miniature Of a gentleman wearing a blue coat and white cravat, in a gilt metal frame set with seed pearls and a cobalt bezel to the reverse, oval watercolor on ivory. H: 2 3/4 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 02, 2009
JOHN BARRY (BRITISH, FL. 1784-1827)
Est: £800 - £1,200
JOHN BARRY (BRITISH, FL. 1784-1827) A gentleman, in taupe-grey coat, white waistcoat with gold scalloped fly fringing, white frilled shirt and knotted cravat, powdered bag wig en queue on ivory oval, 1 7/8 in. (48 mm.) high, gold mount
Christie's
Jun. 02, 2009
JOHN BARRY (ENGLISH, FL. 1784-1827)
Est: £800 - £1,200
JOHN BARRY (ENGLISH, FL. 1784-1827) A gentleman, in blue coat with crimson collar, yellow stand-collar waistcoat, white linen ruffled shirt and cravat, powdered hair on ivory oval, 2½ in. (64 mm.) high, gilt-metal frame with blue glass reverse centred with plaited vari-coloured hair
Christie's
Mar. 25, 2009
Thomas Hazelhurst (c. 1740-c. 1821) Portrait of a
Est: £50 - £80
Thomas Hazelhurst (c. 1740-c. 1821) Portrait of a woman wearing a blue dress and a white lace bonnet Oval, unframed 44 x 33mm; 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in Unframed, ivory slightly bowed, some minor damage to edges otherwise paint surface good
Woolley & Wallis
Sep. 20, 2008
John Barry (British, active 1784-1827) A Gentleman, wearing black coat and white cravat
Est: £250 - £350
A Gentleman, wearing black coat and white cravat. Rectangular papier-mâché frame. Oval, 64mm (2 1/2in) high
Bonhams
Apr. 29, 2008
BARRY, JOHN
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
20. JOHN BARRY (1745 - 1803) Revolutionary War naval officer considered the "Father of the American Navy", he commanded the warship Lexington in 1776, capturing the first British vessel in the war. Later, Barry led volunteers and directed artillery at Trenton. Rare, good content A.L.S. "John Barry", 1p. 4to., Strawberry Hill, Dec. 22, 1792, to Michael M. O'Brian, in small part: "...After all the trouble I have had with our little vessel I am very much disappointed in her not carrying more goods but I hope it is in some measure owing to her being badly stowed...She is a well built little vessel and I am in hopes she will make it up in fast sailing...pay some little attention to my Nephew he is young and as yet I think unacquainted with the vices of the World, with respect to the Com[misio]n I leave it intirely to yourself to settle the matter with your Nephew...". A few marginal chips affect only two letters of text, else very good. Following the Revolution, Barry spent a few years trading commercially before Washington drafted him to build what would become the American Navy.$1,200-1,500
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Apr. 16, 2008
John Barry , fl. 1784-1827 Portrait of a Lady
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
wearing a white dress with a pink sash and a white bandeau, silver-gilt and translucent blue enamel set with cultured pearls circa 1795
Sotheby's
Feb. 19, 2008
John Barry (British, active 1784-1827) The Hon. L. Bethune, wearing blue coat, chemise and black stock, his hair powdered and worn en queue
Est: £400 - £600
The Hon. L. Bethune, wearing blue coat, chemise and black stock, his hair powdered and worn en queue . Gilt-metal frame with plaited hair border, the reverse glazed to reveal plaited hair work. Oval, 36mm ( 1 7/16in) high
Bonhams
Oct. 15, 2006
BARRY, JOHN
Est: $700 - $900
748. JOHN BARRY (1745-1803) Revolutionary War naval officer considered the "Father of the American Navy", he commanded the warship Lexington in 1776, capturing the first British vessel in the war. Later, Barry led volunteers and directed artillery at Trenton. Rare partly-printed D.S. "John Barry Capt", 1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p., n.d. but likely war-date], an unaccomplished certificate indicating that the bearer, late of a certain vessel under his command: "...is entitled to whatever share or portion of prize-money may accrue to him..." Boldly signed, very fine. Matted with an engraving. $700-900
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Feb. 21, 2006
John Barry (British, fl.1784-1827)
Est: -
A Lady, wearing white dress with frilled collar, pearls at her corsage and in her hair gold frame with bright-cut decoration Oval, 52mm. (2ins.) high
Bonhams
Sep. 20, 2005
JOHN BARRY
Est: £500 - £800
A young gentleman in blue coat with large buttons, frilled cravat and powdered hair; sky background gold foliate brooch frame with hairwork reverse oval, 2 1/8 in. (54 mm.) high
Christie's
Feb. 22, 2005
John Barry (British, fl.1784-1827)
Est: -
A Gentleman, wearing blue coat, white waistcoat and stock, his hair powdered gold frame with glazed reverse and collection label Oval, 66mm. (2 5/8ins.) high Provenance: Peter Skellerup Collection, no.359
Bonhams
Nov. 17, 2004
John Barry (British, fl.1784-1827)
Est: £600 - £800
A Gentleman, wearing blue coat with large brass buttons, white waistcoat, frilled chemise and tied cravat, his hair powdered gold frame, the reverse glazed to reveal gold monogram JB surmounted by a gold lion rampant on blue glass surrounded by gold mounted plaited hair border Oval, 64mm. (2 1/2ins.) high
Bonhams
Nov. 17, 2004
John Barry (British, fl.1784-1827)
Est: £600 - £800
A Gentleman, wearing blue coat with black collar, white waistcoat and tied stock, his hair powdered gold frame Oval, 67mm. (2 5/8ins.) high
Bonhams
Nov. 17, 2004
John Barry (British, fl.1784-1827)
Est: £600 - £800
A young girl wearing white dress with tied frilled collar, her long hair falling over her left shoulder gold frame, the reverse with gold mounted blue glass border around gold initial N on blue glass within gold mounted plaited hair border Oval, 65mm. (2 1/2ins.) high
Bonhams
Nov. 17, 2004
John Barry (British, fl.1784-1827)
Est: £400 - £600
A Gentleman, wearing blue-green coat with black collar, frilled white chemise and tied stock, his hair powdered silver gilt frame with engraved foliate motif, the reverse glazed to reveal gold initial P surrounded by lock of hair tied with gold wire and seed pearls on ivory Oval, 58mm. (2 1/4ins.) high
Bonhams
Sep. 28, 2004
John Barry (British, fl.1784-1827)
Est: £200 - £300
A Gentleman, wearing brown coat with black collar, white waistcoat and tied stock gold frame with opalescent glass reverse Oval, 69mm. (2 3/4ins.) high
Bonhams
Jul. 13, 2004
John Barry
Est: £300 - £500
A young gentleman, in a grey coat with scarlet collar and lapels, powdered hair engraved gold frame with gold monogram WJC on hairwork reverse oval, 1 3/4 in. (44 mm.) high See Illustration Page 9
Christie's
Apr. 22, 2004
John Barry (British, fl.1784-1827)
Est: £700 - £900
William Wyndham, wearing brown coat with silver buttons, cream waistcoat and tied frilled white cravat, his hair powdered gold frame Oval, 65mm. (2 9/16ins.) high
Bonhams
Feb. 03, 2004
John Barry (British, fl.1784-1827)
Est: €250 - €350
The Hon. L. Bethune, three-quarter profile to the left, wearing blue coat and black stock gold frame with plaited hair border Oval, 37mm. (1 1/2ins.) high
Bonhams
Nov. 27, 2003
JOHN BARRY FL.1784-1817
Est: £800 - £1,200
SIGNED AND DATED (MAKER'S MARKS) signed l.l.: Barry/... and dated l.r.: fecit/1796
Sotheby's
Oct. 07, 2003
John Barry (British, fl.1784-1827)
Est: £450 - £550
A Lady, wearing white dress with frilled trim and bandeau in her dark curled hair gold frame with inner plaited blonde hair border, the reverse with blue glass border around gold-mounted aperture to reveal plaited hair Oval, 68mm. (2 3/4ins.) high
Bonhams