Adam Buck Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Adam Buck Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 15, 2025
ADAM BUCK (IRISH 1759-1833), PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG GENTLEMAN
Est: £200 - £300
ADAM BUCK (IRISH 1759-1833)PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG GENTLEMANWatercolourSigned and dated '1820' (lower left)13 x 11.5cm (5 x 4½ in.)Provenance:From the estate of the Late David Pike, sold to benefit The Art Fund Measurements do not include the frame unless specified. Please note Dreweatts are not liable for damage to frames or mounts.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Apr. 15, 2025
ADAM BUCK (IRISH 1759-1833), PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG LADY
Est: £300 - £500
ADAM BUCK (IRISH 1759-1833)PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG LADYWatercolourSigned and dated '1829' (lower left)13 x 11.5cm (5 x 4½ in.)Provenance:From the estate of the Late David Pike, sold to benefit The Art Fund Measurements do not include the frame unless specified. Please note Dreweatts are not liable for damage to frames or mounts.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Mar. 12, 2025
Adam Buck, Portrait of a girl, standing full-length, beside a column, holding a book
Est: £400 - £600
Adam Buck, Irish 1759-1833- Portrait of a girl, standing full-length, beside a column, holding a book; pencil and watercolour on paper, signed and dated 'Adam Buck 1819' (lower right), bears later, indistinct inscriptions verso, 36.8 x 25.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, UK. Note: The present work is characteristic of Buck's sensitive, highly-detailed portraits, typically executed in watercolour, and which convey a striking sense of the sitter's presence. The artist was a prolific portraitist who enjoyed success in his lifetime, producing a number of portraits which are similar to the present work, including a full-length portrait of two sisters which sold at Mallams, Oxford, on 18 October 2017, lot 207 (£1,300 hammer).
Roseberys
Mar. 05, 2025
Circle of Adam Buck (1759-1833) Portrait of a young lady seated in a chair, and companion, pencil (a pair), 17 x 14cm, mounted but unframed. (2)
Est: £60 - £80
Circle of Adam Buck (1759-1833) Portrait of a young lady seated in a chair, and companion, pencil (a pair), 17 x 14cm, mounted but unframed. (2)
Mallams
Feb. 11, 2025
ADAM BUCK (IRISH 1759-1833), PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG GENTLEMAN
Est: £500 - £700
ADAM BUCK (IRISH 1759-1833)PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG GENTLEMANWatercolourSigned and dated '1820' (lower left)13 x 11.5cm (5 x 4½ in.)Provenance:From the estate of the Late David Pike, sold to benefit The Art Fund
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Feb. 11, 2025
ADAM BUCK (IRISH 1759-1833), PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG LADY
Est: £600 - £800
ADAM BUCK (IRISH 1759-1833)PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG LADYWatercolourSigned and dated '1829' (lower left)13 x 11.5cm (5 x 4½ in.)Provenance:From the estate of the Late David Pike, sold to benefit The Art Fund
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Nov. 20, 2024
Attributed to Adam Buck, Irish 1759-1833- Portrait of a gentleman, by repute Lord Bolingbroke, fu
Est: £600 - £800
Attributed to Adam Buck, Irish 1759-1833- Portrait of a gentleman, by repute Lord Bolingbroke, full-length, standing by a table; watercolour and black chalk on paper, bears label for 'Pawsey & Payne' inscribed 'Mr John Bolinbroke' attached to the backing board, 39.5 x 29.5 cm. Provenance: with Pawsey & Payne, London. Note: Buck produced a number of similar watercolours depicting elegant figures standing full-length in a landscape, such as that of a couple admiring the 'Lely Venus' which sold at Sotheby's, US, on 2 February 2022 (lot 749).
Roseberys
Nov. 08, 2024
ADAM BUCK (United Kingdom, 1759-1833), Bust portrait of a young lady., Watercolor, 5" x 4.25" sight. Framed 9" x 8.25".
Est: $250 - $400
ADAM BUCK United Kingdom, 1759-1833 Bust portrait of a young lady. Signed and dated lower left "Adam Buck 1821".
Eldred's
Nov. 05, 2024
ADAM BUCK (1759-1833) Portrait of William Bellingham Budworth and his Siste…
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
ADAM BUCK (1759-1833) Portrait of William Bellingham Budworth and his Sister Emma Mary, small full length, on a balcony Signed, inscribed and dated 'Adam Buck 1795 London' Coloured chalks and watercolour, 34.5 x 27cm Provenance: Christies, London, 1992 British Drawings and Watercolours, lot 58 Extensively inscribed on the reverse of the frame 'In Wax/William Bellingh . . . udworth/painted in Nove 1795 . . . six years/and a Half/Emma Bud . . . was painted at the same time - The Artist Mr. Adam/Bucklately from . . . and who ever/ . . . to draw', and further inscribed on a 'W Bellingham Palmer/died 1853/&/Emma Mary Budworth Palmer/died sister of the above & Mother of W./Alex. Mackinnow died 1835'; coloured chalks and watercolour, watermark J. Whatman. William Bellingham Budworth (1789/1853) and Emma Mary Budworth (1790-1835) were the children of Joseph Budworth (1756-1815), F.S.A. and writer, and Eliza palmer his wife. In 1811 Joseph Budworth succeeded in the right of his wife to the name and estates of her brother Roger Palmer of Ruth and Palmerstown, Co. Mayo. In 1812 Emma Mary Palmer, as she had become, married William Alexander Mackinnon (1784-1870), M.P. for Lymington, later 33rd chief of Clan Fuigon. At the time she was considered one of the most beautiful women in the country. Adam Buck (1759–1833), the elder son of the silversmith Jonathan Buck, was born on Castle Street, Cork. According to the contemporary critic Anthony Pasquin, who may have been personally acquainted with him, Buck was self-taught. He gained recognition as a painter of miniatures and small portraits in watercolour, working in Cork and Dublin for several years before moving to London in 1795. From that year onwards, he exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy until his death in 1833. His sole recorded exhibition in Ireland took place at the Royal Hibernian Academy in 1802. Buck's patrons included royalty, such as the Duke of York (1804, 1812), alongside prominent figures in politics, the military, the clergy, and the theatre, many of whom had Irish connections. He also portrayed members of his own family. His two children, Alfred and Sisley, both followed in his footsteps as miniature painters. Buck is particularly noted for his romantic and sentimental portrayals, especially of mothers and children. Many of Buck’s drawings were engraved, and a series of coloured aquatint plates were produced to illustrate Laurence Sterne’s Sentimental Journey. His works are held in major collections, including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the National Portrait Gallery, the British Museum, and the National Gallery of Ireland.
Adam's
Sep. 18, 2024
Adam Buck (Irish, 1759-1833)
Est: £150 - £300
Adam Buck (Irish, 1759-1833) A pair of portraits of a gentleman and lady each signed lower right 'Adam Buck' and dated 1822 and 1824 watercolour 20 x 15cm
Cheffins
Jul. 09, 2024
Adam Buck, Irish 1759-1833- Portrait of a young man, bust-length, wearin
Est: £800 - £1,200
Adam Buck, Irish 1759-1833- Portrait of a young man, bust-length, wearing a black coat and black stock; watercolour and bodycolour on card, signed and dated 'Adam Buck 1822' (lower left), 12.3 x 9.7 cm. Note: The present work is characteristic of Buck's sensitive, highly-detailed portraits, typically executed in watercolour, which convey a striking sense of the sitter's presence. The artist was a prolific portraitist who enjoyed success in his lifetime, producing a number of portraits which are similar to the present work, including those of Peter and Bernard Burke (Peter Darvall, A Regency Buck: Adam Buck, 2015, no.135 and no.136), painted in 1825 and 1828 respectively, just after the present work.
Roseberys
Feb. 02, 2024
An Elegant Couple Admiring The 'Lely Venus'
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Adam Buck 1759 - 1833 An Elegant Couple Admiring The 'Lely Venus' Watercolor heightened with white over black chalk; signed and dated, lower left: Adam Buck / 1801 412 by 320 mm; 16 by 12½ in.
Sotheby's
Jan. 30, 2024
ADAM BUCK (1759 – 1833)
Est: €300 - €400
The Father's Hope. The Father's Pride. Pair of Stipple engravings. Enclosed in a verre eglomise border and gilt frame. Butler Sisters Antique Gallery, Dublin verso. 18 x 14 cm. Lot Number 278 PICTURES AND PRINTS Approximate Time 14:19:21
Sheppards
Oct. 17, 2023
Adam Buck (British, 1759-1833) Woman White Dress
Est: $300 - $500
Property from a Private Collection, Savannah, GA Description: Adam Buck (British, 1759-1833), Portrait of a Woman in a White Dress, 1828, signed and dated in pencil lower left, the blond woman with ringlets and a white dress, with inscription on the back and J. Benson Carver and Gilder label verso. Frame size: 9 in. x 8 1/2 in. Measurements: Height: by sight 5 in. x Width: 4 1/2 in. Condition: Good condition, not viewed out of frame. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS ISÕ, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
Everard Auctions and Appraisals
Sep. 05, 2023
ADAM BUCK (1759 – 1833)
Est: €300 - €400
The Father's Hope. The Father's Pride. Pair of Stipple engravings. Enclosed in a verre eglomise border and gilt frame. Butler Sisters Antique Gallery, Dublin verso. Approximate Time: 10:24 Lot No: 38
Sheppards
Jul. 06, 2023
Portrait of a lady dancing
Est: £600 - £800
Property from a British Private Collection Adam Buck Cork 1759 - 1833 London Portrait of a lady dancing Watercolour over pencil; signed and inscribed lower right: Adam Buck 1801 / London 294 by 221 mm
Sotheby's
Jun. 28, 2023
Adam Buck (1759-1833)
Est: £200 - £400
Adam Buck (1759-1833) Portrait miniature of a naval officer in uniform, dark blue coat with gold trimmed facings and collar, gold epaulettes, frilled white chemise and black stock watercolour on paper 12.5cm Provenance: Bonhams, London, 21st November 2007, lot 282, when acquired by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021)
Cheffins
Jun. 28, 2023
Adam Buck (1759-1833)
Est: £300 - £500
Adam Buck (1759-1833) Mother and child in a landscape signed and dated 'Adam Buck / 1807' (lower right) watercolour and wash with pencil on paper 37 x 28.5cm Framed 56 x 46.5cm Large tear through both figures - zig zag shape running from the lady's shawl down her hand, through the child's head and into the trees in the right-hand margin.
Cheffins
May. 05, 2023
Adam Buck (Ireland/England, 1759-1833)
Est: $400 - $800
Adam Buck (Ireland/England, 1759-1833), miniature watercolor on ivory portrait of a gentleman family member of the Earl of Limerick, signed lower left Buck and dated 1810, 2 1/4" x 1 11/16", together with a watercolor on ivory portrait of a gentleman, 18th c., 3" x 2 3/8". Provenance: Family member of the Earl of Limerick - the Collection of Lord Fermoy, Limerick, 1925; Mr. Francis P. Garvan, Dublin, 1933; by descent in the family; other portrait - Dr. Anthony Garvan. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Mar. 07, 2023
ADAM BUCK (IRELAND, 1759-1833).
Est: $100 - $1,000
Portrait of Lady in a white dress. Oil on board. Signed lower right. From a Roslyn, Long Island, NY estate. Dimensions: 14.5" h x 10" w. Frame: 18.5" h x 14.5" w.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Feb. 28, 2023
ATTRIB. ADAM BUCK, MINIATURE OF LADY G. STEWART
Est: $500 - $700
Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: Attributed to Adam Buck (Irish, 1759-1833), Portrait Miniature of Lady G. Stewart, unsigned portrait miniature of Lady G. Stewart in a white high collared dress with pin curls and hair clips, watercolor on paper, with a gilt metal surround in a black wood frame, 'GS' gilt monogram on top of frame, paper backing, frame size 6 1/8 in. x 5 in. Adam Buck was an Irish neo-classical portraitist, miniature painter and engraver principally active in London. His work can be found in the collection of the Tate and the National Portrait Gallery in London. (Tate) Measurements: Height: by sight 3 3/8 in. x Width: 2 3/4 in. Condition: Overall good condition, paper backing loose. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'as is', and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
Everard Auctions and Appraisals
Feb. 01, 2023
ADAM BUCK
Est: €250 - €350
The Father's Hope. The Father's Pride. Pair of Stipple engravings. Enclosed in a verre eglomise border and gilt frame. Butler Sisters Antique Gallery, Dublin verso.
Sheppards
Jan. 30, 2023
C.L. BEARC (?): LOT OF TWO PORTRAITS OF CHILDREN, 1804/1879
Est: €50 - €70
C.L. BEARC (?) Lot of two portraits of children, 1804/1879 Pastel on paper, 38 x 34 cm On the back label: "The mother's Hope" and "The father's darling", copies by Adam Buck (Cork, 1759- London 1833) made by C.L.Bearc in 1879 C/B
Bertolami Fine Art s.r.l.
Oct. 11, 2022
Adam Buck (1759-1833)
Est: £80 - £120
Adam Buck (1759-1833) Adam Buck (1759-1833) Mother and Child hand-coloured stipple engraving, 1808, published by Ackerman's Repository of Arts 21.5 x 16.5cm Condition Report: Framed size: 38 x 32.5cm Unexamined out of glazed frame, time staining, a few specks of white, well-presented.
Sworders
Sep. 27, 2022
Adam Buck (Irish, 1759-1833)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Adam Buck (Irish, 1759-1833) Adam Buck (Irish, 1759-1833) Portrait of Mrs Sydney, née Eliza Vaughn, seated three-quarter-length, in a white dress and gloves pastel 28 x 22cm, unframed Condition Report: overall 42 x 35cm The work is not glazed, a few minor scuffs but newly mounted.
Sworders
Sep. 27, 2022
Adam Buck (Irish, 1759-1833)
Est: £700 - £1,000
Adam Buck (Irish, 1759-1833) Adam Buck (Irish, 1759-1833) Portrait of a young lady, full-length seated, with a child signed and dated 'Adam Buck 1813' l.l., pencil and watercolour 36 x 28.5cm
Sworders
Jul. 19, 2022
ENGLISH SCHOOL PAINTING 19TH CENTURY
Est: $100 - $200
Attributed to ADAM BUCK (British 1759-1833) Portrait of a Standing Woman with Parasol Oil on board Unsigned 17 inches x 8.2 inches SHIPPING NOTICE: Jackson's is your sole and only source for one stop packing and shipping. With over 50 years of experience, our professional, affordable and efficient in-house shipping department will be happy to provide you a fair and reasonable shipping quote on this lot. Simply email us before the auction for a quick quote: shipping@jacksonsauction.com or call 1-800-665-6743. Jackson's can expertly pack and ship to meet any of your needs. To ensure quality control Jackson's DOES NOT release to third party shippers.
Jackson's International
Jun. 14, 2022
ADAM BUCK (1759-1833) Portrait of a Lady Watercolour, 11 x 10cm Signed
Est: €200 - €300
ADAM BUCK (1759-1833) Portrait of a Lady Watercolour, 11 x 10cm Signed
Adam's
May. 25, 2022
ADAM BUCK
Est: €250 - €350
The Father's Hope. The Father's Pride. Pair of stipple engravings. Enclosed in a verre eglomise border and gilt frame. Butler Sisters Antique Gallery, Dublin verso.
Sheppards
Feb. 24, 2022
ADAM BUCK (IRISH 1759-1833) STUDY OF A YOUNG WOMAN SEWING
Est: £400 - £600
ADAM BUCK (IRISH 1759-1833) STUDY OF A YOUNG WOMAN SEWING Pastel (25.5cm x 23cm (10in x 9in)) Provenance: J.S.Maas & Co. Ltd, London
Lyon & Turnbull
Oct. 18, 2021
ATTRIBUTED TO ADAM BUCK (1759-1833) A Portrait of Captain William Lindsay, Captain 96th Regiment Watercolour on ivory, 6.5 x 4.5cm; Together with a Portrait of Mrs. Lindsay, nee Philpot, Wife of William Lindsay Watercolour. (2) **Please note t
Est: €300 - €400
ATTRIBUTED TO ADAM BUCK (1759-1833) A Portrait of Captain William Lindsay, Captain 96th Regiment Watercolour on ivory, 6.5 x 4.5cm; Together with a Portrait of Mrs. Lindsay, nee Philpot, Wife of William Lindsay Watercolour. (2) **Please note that this lot contains ivory and is subject to CITES regulations when exporting outside of the EU. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.**
Adam's
Oct. 18, 2021
ATTRIBUTED TO ADAM BUCK (1759-1833) Portrait of Captain Thomas Radley 'Royal Cork City Regiment of Light Infantry' and his Wife, Alice - nee Lindsay A pair, watercolour on ivory, 6 x 5cm The Cork militia regiments were raised in 1793 to countera
Est: €300 - €400
ATTRIBUTED TO ADAM BUCK (1759-1833) Portrait of Captain Thomas Radley 'Royal Cork City Regiment of Light Infantry' and his Wife, Alice - nee Lindsay A pair, watercolour on ivory, 6 x 5cm The Cork militia regiments were raised in 1793 to counteract the threat of invasion posed by Napoleon, the division was in service until 1815. **Please note that this lot contains ivory and is subject to CITES regulations when exporting outside of the EU. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.**
Adam's
Jun. 09, 2021
ADAM BUCK (1759-1833) Portrait of a Lady Watercolour, 11 x 10cm Signed
Est: €400 - €600
ADAM BUCK (1759-1833) Portrait of a Lady Watercolour, 11 x 10cm Signed Starting Bid: € 280
Adam's
Nov. 04, 2020
Adam Buck (1759-1833) Irish, study of a seated lady with her dog, watercolour, signed and dated 1807, 14"x11".
Est: £300 - £500
Adam Buck (1759-1833) Irish, study of a seated lady with her dog, watercolour, signed and dated 1807, 14"x11".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Oct. 15, 2020
ADAM BUCK (IRISH 1759-1833)
Est: £200 - £300
signed and dated 1826, pencil and watercolour
Lyon & Turnbull
Sep. 22, 2020
ADAM BUCK (1759-1833)
Est: €300 - €500
Oval portrait miniature of a lady in a white silk dress Enclosed in a gold frame.
Sheppards
Sep. 22, 2020
ADAM BUCK (1759-1833)
Est: €300 - €500
Oval portrait miniature of Miss Midy Morgan Enclosed in a gold frame.
Sheppards
Jun. 12, 2020
Circle of Adam Buck (1759-1833) British. A Young Girl standing on a Terrace, holding a Puppy, a Dog by her sid
Est: £100 - £150
Circle of Adam Buck (1759-1833) British. A Young Girl standing on a Terrace, holding a Puppy, a Dog by her side, Watercolour, 10.25" x 8".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
May. 30, 2020
Adam BUCK (1759 - 1833). Junger Herr in rotem Rock.
Est: €100 -
Adam BUCK (1759 - 1833). Junger Herr in rotem Rock. 12,5 x 11,5 cm. Aquarell. Links unten signiert. Der rote Rock war wohl Inventar des Künstlerstudios. Dieser findet auch Verwendung in einem Portrait von 1829. Adam BUCK (1759 - 1833). Young gentleman in a red jacket. 12.5 x 11.5 cm. Watercolor. Signed lower left. The red jacket was probably inventory of the artist's studio. This jacket was also used in a portrait from 1829.
Auktionshaus Oberursel
Apr. 07, 2020
Att. to Adam Buck (British 1759-1833), Pair of Portraits of Young Women, Each Unsigned, Each Oil on Board, 8-1/2 x 7 in.
Est: $200 - $400
Att. to Adam Buck (British 1759-1833), Pair of Portraits of Young Women, Each Unsigned, Each Oil on Board, 8-1/2 x 7 in.
Weschler's
Dec. 07, 2019
Adam Buck
Est: €300 - €500
Adam Buck 1759 Cork - 1833 London Vermutl. Frau Bothamhy (geb. Hilton) im weißen Kleid. Signiert auf der linken Seite "ABuck 1802". Guache auf Elfenbein. 5,8 x 4,7 cm. Gerahmt. Bitte beachten Sie, dass aufgrund der aktuellen Cites-Bestimmungen für Objekte aus Elfenbein ein uneingeschränkter Handel nur innerhalb der EU erlaubt ist. Ein Export in Drittländer ist zur Zeit nicht möglich.
Auktionshaus Dr. Fischer
Sep. 13, 2019
Adam Buck (1759-1833)Portrait of Randolph Stewart
Est: £100 - £150
Adam Buck (1759-1833)Portrait of Randolph Stewart, oil on board, pencil inscription verso 21.5cm x 15.5cm,.
Ewbank's
Jul. 03, 2019
ADAM BUCK | Three young ladies in an elegant interior
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Watercolour over pencil; signed and dated lower left: Adam Buck 1811
Sotheby's
Jun. 19, 2019
ATTRIBUTED TO ADAM BUCK (IRISH 1759-1833)
Est: £400 - £600
ATTRIBUTED TO ADAM BUCK (IRISH 1759-1833) Portrait miniature of a Gentleman, wearing black coat, white waistcoat, frilled chemise and tied cravat Watercolour on ivory Gilt-metal frame, the reverse glazed to reveal cream silk grosgrain Oval, 45mm high
Chiswick Auctions
May. 22, 2019
Adam Buck (Anglo-Irish, 1759-1833) Oval, 63 mm. high, in gilt-metal brooch frame
Est: £1,000 - £2,000
Adam Buck (Anglo-Irish, 1759-1833) A gentleman in black coat Signed with monogram 'AB' (lower right) On ivory Oval, 63 mm. high, in gilt-metal brooch frame
Christie's
Apr. 10, 2019
ADAM BUCK (IRISH 1759 - 1833)
Est: £100 - £200
ADAM BUCK (IRISH 1759 - 1833) Portrait of Henry Wood, aged 8 or 9 Watercolour Signed and dated, Adam Buck 1823, further inscribed with details of the sitter on old label attached to the backboard 12 x 11 cm (4 3/4 x 4 1/4 in) Provenance: Abbott and Holder Ltd.
Chiswick Auctions
Mar. 06, 2019
ADAM BUCK (IRISH 1759-1833)
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
ADAM BUCK (IRISH 1759-1833) A pair of portrait miniatures of Caroline Hardwick (née Spencer) (1778-1834) and Joseph Hardwick (1775-1844); she in white dress with frilled border and belt with ‘Wedgwood’ clasp; he in a black coat with a white stock, dated 1803 Watercolour on ivory, both inscribed, signed and dated on the front ‘Buck/1803’ Both cased in gold frames (not matching) and in matching red leather travelling cases with inserts inscribed with sitter’s details (Inscription in the case of Joseph Hardwick’s portrait reads: ‘Joseph, youngest son of John & Mary Hardwick of Credenhill, Herefordshire. Born October 14th 1775. Married Caroline Willshen October 5th 1805. Died November 9th 1844.’/ Inscription in the case of Caroline Hardwick’s portrait reads: ‘Caroline, third daughter of Benjamin & Lydia Willshen of Aldenham, Herts. Born January 28th 1778. Married Joseph Hardwick October 5th 1805. Died July 10th 1834.’ Oval, 2 3/4in (70mm) high (2) Provenance European Private Collection Adam Buck was primarily a miniaturist, but his personal interest (bordering on obsession) with Classicism crossed into his professional life. Buck spent twenty-five years in his native Ireland before moving to London in 1795 (where the present pair of portraits would have been painted). His love of classicism is echoed here in the inclusion of a fashionable Jasper ware belt buckle worn for her miniature portrait by Caroline Hardwick, possibly made by Josiah Wedgwood and Sons. Caroline’s Neoclassical look was extremely fashionable at this date, her ‘Empire’ style, simple dress and cropped, curled hair marking her out as a modish young woman. Her husband is dressed in the more conventional fashion of the day, only his hairstyle, brushed forwards with longer sideburns, marks him out as a fashionable partner to his future wife. The date of this pair of portraits precedes that of the Hardwick’s marriage by two years, suggesting that these were perhaps commissioned to celebrate the betrothal of the couple. This is also indicated by the inclusion of a lock of Joseph’s hair on the reverse of his portrait, embellished with an ornamental combination of both Joseph’s and Caroline’s initials, ‘JHC’. Although many miniatures would have been conceived as a pair (for exchange between betrothed or married couples), they are rarely still together as in this case. By the time this pair of portraits were painted, Buck was well-established as a miniaturist and moving within circles of like-minded individuals (including the Prince of Wales, the Duke of York and the art collector Thomas Hope, all of whom were admirers of the Antique). Alongside his miniatures, Buck offered elegant watercolour portraits, often comprising of several individuals and occasionally interiors which included Neoclassical furniture. His miniatures painted in watercolour on ivory, like the present pair, are immediately recognisable from their bright blue sky backgrounds and the crisp delineation of the sitter’s features. This lot is subject to CITES regulations.
Chiswick Auctions
Feb. 23, 2019
Scarce New Hall Coffee Can Cup Pattern 1147.Circa 1815. The coffee can features a classical Adam Buck bat printed pattern depicting a devoted mother with her child playing with a tamborine. Adam Buck (b 1759d 1833). Regency Porcelain. Height 2 3/8 inches.
Est: £50 - £80
Scarce New Hall Coffee Can Cup Pattern 1147.Circa 1815. The coffee can features a classical Adam Buck bat printed pattern depicting a devoted mother with her child playing with a tamborine. Adam Buck (b 1759d 1833). Regency Porcelain. Height 2 3/8 inches.
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