Sir William Crookes Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Sir William Crookes Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 10, 2024
Sir William Crookes' Personal Glass Stereoviews
Est: £200 - £300
Sir William Crookes' Personal Glass Stereoviews Set of 25 glass stereo positives belonging to the eminent chemist and physicist, Sir William Crookes. Crookes is credited with discovering thallium and he was the inventor of the Crookes radiometer. In later life, Crookes became very interested in spiritualism. Crookes' personal label is attached to some of the images with details and dates. 1 stereo shows Crookes at his desk, 3 shows images of gold mines in South Africa including, the Wesselton mine taken on 06/01/1896, De Beers compound and the crushing and concentrating Mill at the Kimberley mine. 2 show the corner of the Great Pyramid in 1905, 1 of Guernsey in 1907, 7 on the Isle of Sark with family from 1906-07 and 1 shows the periodic table in the style of a space lemniscate. Housed in a fitted wooden box. 1 plate has a corner missing and 1 has a crack. Some edge sealing is missing. Generally very good.
Flints Auctions Ltd
Mar. 14, 2024
CROOKES WILLIAM: (1832-1919)
Est: €100 - €150
CROOKES WILLIAM: (1832-1919) CROOKES WILLIAM: (1832-1919) British chemist and physicist, a pioneer of vacuum tubes. T.L.S., William Crookes, one page, 12mo, Kensington Park Gardens, London, 30th January 1912, to Mrs. Henry Holiday. Crookes writes, in full, 'A request from my dear friend Miss. Bird has the force of a Royal command, and I hasten to add my name to the petition, with the objects of which I cordially agree'. With blank integral leaf. VG
International Autograph Auctions Europe, S.L.
Sep. 29, 2022
SPY portrait of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919)
Est: $50 - $75
[SCIENCE] offered here is a color print of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919), image approx. 4 x 6-3/4 in. plus margins. This is a SPY portrait printed at a later time. Contained in its original mat, ready for framing. Would look great with his autograph if you have one. Sir William Crookes OM PRS (1832-1919) was a British chemist and physicist. He was a pioneer of vacuum tubes, inventing the Crookes tube which was made in 1875. This was a foundational discovery that eventually changed the whole of chemistry and physics. He is credited with discovering the element thallium, announced in 1861, with the help of spectroscopy. He was also the first to describe the spectrum of terrestrial helium, in 1865. Crookes was the inventor of the Crookes radiometer, but did not discern the true explanation of the phenomenon he detected. Crookes also invented a 100% ultraviolet blocking sunglass lens. For a time, he was interested in spiritualism and became president of the Society for Psychical Research. Very fine condition.
East Coast Books
Jun. 23, 2022
SPY portrait of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919)
Est: $50 - $75
[SCIENCE] offered here is a color print of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919), image approx. 4 x 6-3/4 in. plus margins. This is a SPY portrait printed at a later time. Contained in its original mat, ready for framing. Would look great with his autograph if you have one. Sir William Crookes OM PRS (1832-1919) was a British chemist and physicist. He was a pioneer of vacuum tubes, inventing the Crookes tube which was made in 1875. This was a foundational discovery that eventually changed the whole of chemistry and physics. He is credited with discovering the element thallium, announced in 1861, with the help of spectroscopy. He was also the first to describe the spectrum of terrestrial helium, in 1865. Crookes was the inventor of the Crookes radiometer, but did not discern the true explanation of the phenomenon he detected. Crookes also invented a 100% ultraviolet blocking sunglass lens. For a time, he was interested in spiritualism and became president of the Society for Psychical Research. Very fine condition.
East Coast Books
May. 26, 2022
SPY portrait of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919)
Est: $50 - $75
[SCIENCE] offered here is a color print of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919), image approx. 4 x 6-3/4 in. plus margins. This is a SPY portrait printed at a later time. Contained in its original mat, ready for framing. Would look great with his autograph if you have one. Sir William Crookes OM PRS (1832-1919) was a British chemist and physicist. He was a pioneer of vacuum tubes, inventing the Crookes tube which was made in 1875. This was a foundational discovery that eventually changed the whole of chemistry and physics. He is credited with discovering the element thallium, announced in 1861, with the help of spectroscopy. He was also the first to describe the spectrum of terrestrial helium, in 1865. Crookes was the inventor of the Crookes radiometer, but did not discern the true explanation of the phenomenon he detected. Crookes also invented a 100% ultraviolet blocking sunglass lens. For a time, he was interested in spiritualism and became president of the Society for Psychical Research. Very fine condition.
East Coast Books
Apr. 28, 2022
SPY portrait of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919)
Est: $50 - $75
[SCIENCE] offered here is a color print of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919), image approx. 4 x 6-3/4 in. plus margins. This is a SPY portrait printed at a later time. Contained in its original mat, ready for framing. Would look great with his autograph if you have one. Sir William Crookes OM PRS (1832-1919) was a British chemist and physicist. He was a pioneer of vacuum tubes, inventing the Crookes tube which was made in 1875. This was a foundational discovery that eventually changed the whole of chemistry and physics. He is credited with discovering the element thallium, announced in 1861, with the help of spectroscopy. He was also the first to describe the spectrum of terrestrial helium, in 1865. Crookes was the inventor of the Crookes radiometer, but did not discern the true explanation of the phenomenon he detected. Crookes also invented a 100% ultraviolet blocking sunglass lens. For a time, he was interested in spiritualism and became president of the Society for Psychical Research. Very fine condition.
East Coast Books
Mar. 31, 2022
SPY portrait of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919)
Est: $50 - $75
[SCIENCE] offered here is a color print of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919), image approx. 4 x 6-3/4 in. plus margins. This is a SPY portrait printed at a later time. Contained in its original mat, ready for framing. Would look great with his autograph if you have one. Sir William Crookes OM PRS (1832-1919) was a British chemist and physicist. He was a pioneer of vacuum tubes, inventing the Crookes tube which was made in 1875. This was a foundational discovery that eventually changed the whole of chemistry and physics. He is credited with discovering the element thallium, announced in 1861, with the help of spectroscopy. He was also the first to describe the spectrum of terrestrial helium, in 1865. Crookes was the inventor of the Crookes radiometer, but did not discern the true explanation of the phenomenon he detected. Crookes also invented a 100% ultraviolet blocking sunglass lens. For a time, he was interested in spiritualism and became president of the Society for Psychical Research. Very fine condition.
East Coast Books
Feb. 17, 2022
SPY portrait of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919)
Est: $50 - $75
[SCIENCE] offered here is a color print of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919), image approx. 4 x 6-3/4 in. plus margins. This is a SPY portrait printed at a later time. Contained in its original mat, ready for framing. Would look great with his autograph if you have one. Sir William Crookes OM PRS (1832-1919) was a British chemist and physicist. He was a pioneer of vacuum tubes, inventing the Crookes tube which was made in 1875. This was a foundational discovery that eventually changed the whole of chemistry and physics. He is credited with discovering the element thallium, announced in 1861, with the help of spectroscopy. He was also the first to describe the spectrum of terrestrial helium, in 1865. Crookes was the inventor of the Crookes radiometer, but did not discern the true explanation of the phenomenon he detected. Crookes also invented a 100% ultraviolet blocking sunglass lens. For a time, he was interested in spiritualism and became president of the Society for Psychical Research. Very fine condition.
East Coast Books
Jan. 27, 2022
SPY portrait of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919)
Est: $50 - $75
[SCIENCE] offered here is a color print of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919), image approx. 4 x 6-3/4 in. plus margins. This is a SPY portrait printed at a later time. Contained in its original mat, ready for framing. Would look great with his autograph if you have one. Sir William Crookes OM PRS (1832-1919) was a British chemist and physicist. He was a pioneer of vacuum tubes, inventing the Crookes tube which was made in 1875. This was a foundational discovery that eventually changed the whole of chemistry and physics. He is credited with discovering the element thallium, announced in 1861, with the help of spectroscopy. He was also the first to describe the spectrum of terrestrial helium, in 1865. Crookes was the inventor of the Crookes radiometer, but did not discern the true explanation of the phenomenon he detected. Crookes also invented a 100% ultraviolet blocking sunglass lens. For a time, he was interested in spiritualism and became president of the Society for Psychical Research. Very fine condition.
East Coast Books
Dec. 30, 2021
SPY portrait of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919)
Est: $50 - $75
[SCIENCE] offered here is a color print of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919), image approx. 4 x 6-3/4 in. plus margins. This is a SPY portrait printed at a later time. Contained in its original mat, ready for framing. Would look great with his autograph if you have one. Sir William Crookes OM PRS (1832-1919) was a British chemist and physicist. He was a pioneer of vacuum tubes, inventing the Crookes tube which was made in 1875. This was a foundational discovery that eventually changed the whole of chemistry and physics. He is credited with discovering the element thallium, announced in 1861, with the help of spectroscopy. He was also the first to describe the spectrum of terrestrial helium, in 1865. Crookes was the inventor of the Crookes radiometer, but did not discern the true explanation of the phenomenon he detected. Crookes also invented a 100% ultraviolet blocking sunglass lens. For a time, he was interested in spiritualism and became president of the Society for Psychical Research. Very fine condition.
East Coast Books
Nov. 18, 2021
SPY portrait of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919)
Est: $50 - $75
[SCIENCE] offered here is a color print of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919), image approx. 4 x 6-3/4 in. plus margins. This is a SPY portrait printed at a later time. Contained in its original mat, ready for framing. Would look great with his autograph if you have one. Sir William Crookes OM PRS (1832-1919) was a British chemist and physicist. He was a pioneer of vacuum tubes, inventing the Crookes tube which was made in 1875. This was a foundational discovery that eventually changed the whole of chemistry and physics. He is credited with discovering the element thallium, announced in 1861, with the help of spectroscopy. He was also the first to describe the spectrum of terrestrial helium, in 1865. Crookes was the inventor of the Crookes radiometer, but did not discern the true explanation of the phenomenon he detected. Crookes also invented a 100% ultraviolet blocking sunglass lens. For a time, he was interested in spiritualism and became president of the Society for Psychical Research. Very fine condition.
East Coast Books
Oct. 21, 2021
SPY portrait of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919)
Est: $50 - $75
[SCIENCE] offered here is a color print of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919), image approx. 4 x 6-3/4 in. plus margins. This is a SPY portrait printed at a later time. Contained in its original mat, ready for framing. Would look great with his autograph if you have one. Sir William Crookes OM PRS (1832-1919) was a British chemist and physicist. He was a pioneer of vacuum tubes, inventing the Crookes tube which was made in 1875. This was a foundational discovery that eventually changed the whole of chemistry and physics. He is credited with discovering the element thallium, announced in 1861, with the help of spectroscopy. He was also the first to describe the spectrum of terrestrial helium, in 1865. Crookes was the inventor of the Crookes radiometer, but did not discern the true explanation of the phenomenon he detected. Crookes also invented a 100% ultraviolet blocking sunglass lens. For a time, he was interested in spiritualism and became president of the Society for Psychical Research. Very fine condition.
East Coast Books
Sep. 23, 2021
SPY portrait of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919)
Est: $50 - $75
[SCIENCE] offered here is a color print of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919), image approx. 4 x 6-3/4 in. plus margins. This is a SPY portrait printed at a later time. Contained in its original mat, ready for framing. Would look great with his autograph if you have one. Sir William Crookes OM PRS (1832-1919) was a British chemist and physicist. He was a pioneer of vacuum tubes, inventing the Crookes tube which was made in 1875. This was a foundational discovery that eventually changed the whole of chemistry and physics. He is credited with discovering the element thallium, announced in 1861, with the help of spectroscopy. He was also the first to describe the spectrum of terrestrial helium, in 1865. Crookes was the inventor of the Crookes radiometer, but did not discern the true explanation of the phenomenon he detected. Crookes also invented a 100% ultraviolet blocking sunglass lens. For a time, he was interested in spiritualism and became president of the Society for Psychical Research. Very fine condition.
East Coast Books
Aug. 05, 2021
SPY portrait of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919)
Est: $50 - $75
[SCIENCE] offered here is a color print of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919), image approx. 4 x 6-3/4 in. plus margins. This is a SPY portrait printed at a later time. Contained in its original mat, ready for framing. Would look great with his autograph if you have one. Sir William Crookes OM PRS (1832-1919) was a British chemist and physicist. He was a pioneer of vacuum tubes, inventing the Crookes tube which was made in 1875. This was a foundational discovery that eventually changed the whole of chemistry and physics. He is credited with discovering the element thallium, announced in 1861, with the help of spectroscopy. He was also the first to describe the spectrum of terrestrial helium, in 1865. Crookes was the inventor of the Crookes radiometer, but did not discern the true explanation of the phenomenon he detected. Crookes also invented a 100% ultraviolet blocking sunglass lens. For a time, he was interested in spiritualism and became president of the Society for Psychical Research. Very fine condition.
East Coast Books
Jun. 24, 2021
SPY portrait of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919)
Est: $50 - $75
[SCIENCE] offered here is a color print of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919), image approx. 4 x 6-3/4 in. plus margins. This is a SPY portrait printed at a later time. Contained in its original mat, ready for framing. Would look great with his autograph if you have one. Sir William Crookes OM PRS (1832-1919) was a British chemist and physicist. He was a pioneer of vacuum tubes, inventing the Crookes tube which was made in 1875. This was a foundational discovery that eventually changed the whole of chemistry and physics. He is credited with discovering the element thallium, announced in 1861, with the help of spectroscopy. He was also the first to describe the spectrum of terrestrial helium, in 1865. Crookes was the inventor of the Crookes radiometer, but did not discern the true explanation of the phenomenon he detected. Crookes also invented a 100% ultraviolet blocking sunglass lens. For a time, he was interested in spiritualism and became president of the Society for Psychical Research. Very fine condition.
East Coast Books
May. 13, 2021
SPY portrait of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919)
Est: $50 - $75
[SCIENCE] offered here is a color print of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919), image approx. 4 x 6-3/4 in. plus margins. This is a SPY portrait printed at a later time. Contained in its original mat, ready for framing. Would look great with his autograph if you have one. Sir William Crookes OM PRS (1832-1919) was a British chemist and physicist. He was a pioneer of vacuum tubes, inventing the Crookes tube which was made in 1875. This was a foundational discovery that eventually changed the whole of chemistry and physics. He is credited with discovering the element thallium, announced in 1861, with the help of spectroscopy. He was also the first to describe the spectrum of terrestrial helium, in 1865. Crookes was the inventor of the Crookes radiometer, but did not discern the true explanation of the phenomenon he detected. Crookes also invented a 100% ultraviolet blocking sunglass lens. For a time, he was interested in spiritualism and became president of the Society for Psychical Research. Very fine condition.
East Coast Books
Mar. 31, 2021
SPY portrait of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919)
Est: $50 - $75
[SCIENCE] offered here is a color print of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919), image approx. 4 x 6-3/4 in. plus margins. This is a SPY portrait printed at a later time. Contained in its original mat, ready for framing. Would look great with his autograph if you have one. Sir William Crookes OM PRS (1832-1919) was a British chemist and physicist. He was a pioneer of vacuum tubes, inventing the Crookes tube which was made in 1875. This was a foundational discovery that eventually changed the whole of chemistry and physics. He is credited with discovering the element thallium, announced in 1861, with the help of spectroscopy. He was also the first to describe the spectrum of terrestrial helium, in 1865. Crookes was the inventor of the Crookes radiometer, but did not discern the true explanation of the phenomenon he detected. Crookes also invented a 100% ultraviolet blocking sunglass lens. For a time, he was interested in spiritualism and became president of the Society for Psychical Research. Very fine condition.
East Coast Books
Mar. 04, 2021
SPY portrait of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919)
Est: $50 - $75
[SCIENCE] offered here is a color print of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919), image approx. 4 x 6-3/4 in. plus margins. This is a SPY portrait printed at a later time. Contained in its original mat, ready for framing. Would look great with his autograph if you have one. Sir William Crookes OM PRS (1832-1919) was a British chemist and physicist. He was a pioneer of vacuum tubes, inventing the Crookes tube which was made in 1875. This was a foundational discovery that eventually changed the whole of chemistry and physics. He is credited with discovering the element thallium, announced in 1861, with the help of spectroscopy. He was also the first to describe the spectrum of terrestrial helium, in 1865. Crookes was the inventor of the Crookes radiometer, but did not discern the true explanation of the phenomenon he detected. Crookes also invented a 100% ultraviolet blocking sunglass lens. For a time, he was interested in spiritualism and became president of the Society for Psychical Research. Very fine condition.
East Coast Books
Dec. 03, 2020
CROOKES WILLIAM: (1832-1919)
Est: €150 - €200
CROOKES WILLIAM: (1832-1919) English Chemist & Physicist, a pioneer of vacuum tubes and inventor of the Crookes tube. T.L.S., William Crookes, one page, 8vo, Kensington Park Gardens, London, 22nd July 1890, to M. L. Olivier in Paris. Crookes responds to his correspondent's enquiry and writes 'I am not able to tell you the exact days on which the Physical and Chemical Societies meet after the vacation, but they will be quite early in November. The last meetings of the session was, Chemical Society June 19th, Physical Society June 20th'. With a couple of ink and pencil annotations to the head of the page. VG
International Autograph Auctions Europe, S.L.
May. 28, 2020
William Crookes OM PRS (1832-1919) was a British chemist and physicist
Est: $50 - $75
[SCIENCE] offered here is a color print of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919), image approx. 4 x 6-3/4 in. plus margins. This is a SPY portrait printed at a later time. Contained in its original mat, ready for framing. Would look great with his autograph if you have one. Sir William Crookes OM PRS (1832-1919) was a British chemist and physicist. He was a pioneer of vacuum tubes, inventing the Crookes tube which was made in 1875. This was a foundational discovery that eventually changed the whole of chemistry and physics. He is credited with discovering the element thallium, announced in 1861, with the help of spectroscopy. He was also the first to describe the spectrum of terrestrial helium, in 1865. Crookes was the inventor of the Crookes radiometer, but did not discern the true explanation of the phenomenon he detected. Crookes also invented a 100% ultraviolet blocking sunglass lens. For a time, he was interested in spiritualism and became president of the Society for Psychical Research. Very fine condition.
East Coast Books
Apr. 26, 2020
William Crookes OM PRS (1832-1919) was a British chemist and physicist
Est: $50 - $75
[SCIENCE] offered here is a color print of Sir William Crookes (1832-1919), image approx. 4 x 6-3/4 in. plus margins. This is a SPY portrait printed at a later time. Contained in its original mat, ready for framing. Would look great with his autograph if you have one. Sir William Crookes OM PRS (1832-1919) was a British chemist and physicist. He was a pioneer of vacuum tubes, inventing the Crookes tube which was made in 1875. This was a foundational discovery that eventually changed the whole of chemistry and physics. He is credited with discovering the element thallium, announced in 1861, with the help of spectroscopy. He was also the first to describe the spectrum of terrestrial helium, in 1865. Crookes was the inventor of the Crookes radiometer, but did not discern the true explanation of the phenomenon he detected. Crookes also invented a 100% ultraviolet blocking sunglass lens. For a time, he was interested in spiritualism and became president of the Society for Psychical Research. Very fine condition.
East Coast Books