Samuel Dixon Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Samuel Dixon Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 19, 2024
Attributed to Samuel Dixon (fl. 1748-69),
Est: £500 - £800
Attributed to Samuel Dixon (fl. 1748-69), a basso rilievo picture of a pigeon and a butterfly watercolour on embossed paper 23.5 x 18cm
Cheffins
Aug. 23, 2024
Samuel Dixon (Irish, d. 1769), Depictions of birds, c. 1750. Two Framed gouache on raised paper, no
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Samuel Dixon (Irish, d. 1769), Depictions of birds, c. 1750. Two Framed gouache on raised paper, no visible signature. 29 x 39 cm(2).
Hannam's Auctioneers
Jan. 30, 2020
Samuel Dixon, Basso-Relievo Painting
Est: $800 - $1,200
Samuel Dixon (Irish, d. 1769), Birds Perched on a Branch, c. 1750, gouache on raised paper, no visible signature, possibly the work of Isaac Spackman (d. 1771), 9 1/4" h x 7 1/4" w, framed and glazed
Millea Bros Ltd
May. 22, 2019
Assembled Group of Five Irish Embossed Botanical Pictures in the manner of Samuel Dixon
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Assembled Group of Five Irish Embossed Botanical Pictures in the manner of Samuel Dixon Circa 1750 Depicting ribbon-tied bouquets of flowers. Height of largest 10 3/4 inches (27.4 cm), width 9 1/4 inches (23.5 cm) C Property from the Estate of Mary Jane Kenny to be Sold to Benefit the Bonaventura Devine Foundation
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 22, 2019
Assembled Group of Six Irish George II Embossed Bird Pictures in the manner of Samuel Dixon
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Assembled Group of Six Irish George II Embossed Bird Pictures in the manner of Samuel Dixon Circa 1750 Each basso-relievo picture in a japanned and gilt-decorated frame, four frames appearing to be orignial, one with partial inked insciption to backboard: (In)dian Dove. Height overall of largest 12 inches (30.5 cm), width 10 inches (25.4 cm). C Property from the Estate of Mary Jane Kenny to be Sold to Benefit the Bonaventura Devine Foundation
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 13, 2018
A SET OF SIX IRISH GEORGE II GOUACHE FLOWER PICTURES ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL DIXON, CIRCA 1750
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
A SET OF SIX IRISH GEORGE II GOUACHE FLOWER PICTURES ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL DIXON, CIRCA 1750 17¼ x 13 in. (44 x 33 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 13, 2018
A PAIR OF IRISH GEORGE II EMBOSSED BIRD PICTURES BY SAMUEL DIXON, CIRCA 1755
Est: £2,500 - £4,000
A PAIR OF IRISH GEORGE II EMBOSSED BIRD PICTURES BY SAMUEL DIXON, CIRCA 1755 15 x 18 ½ in. ( 38 x 47 cm.) overall
Christie's
May. 21, 2015
A SET OF FOUR IRISH GEORGE II EMBOSSED PAPER PICTURES OF BIRDS
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
A SET OF FOUR IRISH GEORGE II EMBOSSED PAPER PICTURES OF BIRDS BY SAMUEL DIXON, CIRCA 1775 Four from the basso relievo set of 'Foreign and Domestick Birds' depicting: A Chaffinch with a group of flowers, labelled dedication to 'the Countess of Meath'; A blue and yellow Maccaw, Sparrow of Paradise and an Indian Red-Staf, labelled dedication to 'the Lady Castle-Comer'; A green-Indian bee-eater, Brazilian finch and a black and white Indian starling, fragmented labelled dedication to 'the Lady Howth; A green-winged dove and a cock and hen red-throated humming bird at nest, fragmented labelled dedication to 'the Lady Molesworth' 14 ¼ x 17 ¾ in (36.3 x 45.1 cm.); including frame
Christie's
Nov. 24, 2014
Samuel Dixon (fl.1748-1769) BIRDS AND FLOWERS
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
Samuel Dixon (fl.1748-1769) BIRDS AND FLOWERS coloured basso relievo h:10 w:13.50 in. "Samuel Dixon was the son of Thomas Dixon, hosier, Cork Hill, and brother of John Dixon, the engraver. As early as 1748 he was established as a picture dealer and painter in Capel-street, at the house formerly occupied by Dr. Sheridan, grandfather of Richard Brinsley Sheridan, where he sold 'Flower-pieces, drawings in Indian ink, landscapes in oyl for chimneys, and small ditto done on vellum in water-colour fit for ladies' closets.' Dixon became noted for his flower and bird pieces in basso-relievo. The designs for these were impressed on sheets of coarse grey paper, by copper plates from the back, so that the design stood out in relief. They were afterwards coloured by hand. Dixon employed several young men, who lived in his house, to colour these designs; amongst them being James Reily and Gustavus Hamilton, afterwards well-known miniature painters in Dubli. These flower and bird pieces, which were very popular, are now rarely met with." - Walter G. Strickland 'A Dictionary of Irish Artists', Dublin, 1913
Whyte's
Oct. 23, 2014
Samuel Dixon (b.1769) Studies of exotic birds, 10.25 x 8in.
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Samuel Dixon (b.1769) 2 Irish basso relievo pictures, Studies of exotic birds, 10.25 x 8in.
Gorringes
Oct. 12, 2014
ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL DIXON (D.1769) A pair of
Est: €2,000 - €4,000
ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL DIXON (D.1769) A pair of basso relievo pictures depicting:The Turaco; The Red Barbary Partridge Watercolour on embossed paper in a Chinoiserie decorated lacquer frame, a pair, 25.4 x 20.3cm each Provenance: Ronald McDonnell Collection (Lot 477), 20th October 1993; where purchased by the current owner
Adam's
Sep. 18, 2014
Attributed to Samuel Dixon (Irish, fl.1748-1769) - A pair of George II basso-relievo gouche still life of moths and foliage basso-reli.
Est: £400 - £600
Attributed to Samuel Dixon (Irish, fl.1748-1769) A pair of George II basso-relievo gouache still life of moths and foliage basso-relievo gouache oval, in rectangular gilt frames (2) h:26 w: 32 cm During the mid-18th century, Irish artist Samuel Dixon invented and popularised a new painting technique known as basso relievo, most notably used to embellish paintings of natural history subjects, especially birds and flowers. This technique used a copper plate to emboss certain areas of a picture, which was then painted with watercolours and highlighted with gouache to achieve a three-dimensional effect. The moths are: Lunar Underwing, Black Arches, Anania Funebris, Willowherb Hawk Moth, Scarce Burnished Brass, Peach Blossom, Speckled Yellow, Puss Moth, Argent and Sable, Cinnabar, Barred Yellow, Buff Arches, Common Heath, Goat Moth, Green Silverlines, Leopard Moth, Gold Spot, Wood Tiger, Yponomeuta Irrorella. We are grateful to Ian Kimber for his help in identifying the moths.
Cheffins
Sep. 04, 2014
Samuel Dixon (b.1769) Studies of exotic pheasants, largest 12 x 10.25in., near matching lacquered frames
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Samuel Dixon (b.1769) two Irish basso relievo pictures, Studies of exotic pheasants, largest 12 x 10.25in., near matching lacquered frames
Gorringes
Sep. 04, 2014
Samuel Dixon (b.1769) Studies of exotic birds, 10.25 x 8in.
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Samuel Dixon (b.1769) two Irish basso relievo pictures, Studies of exotic birds, 10.25 x 8in.
Gorringes
Jul. 26, 2014
Samuel Dixon (c.1755) II, ''The Peacock Pheasant''
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Samuel Dixon (c.1755) II, ''The Peacock Pheasant'' III, ''Green and Red Indian Paroquet'' IV, ''Green Indian Fly Catcher'' V, ''The Monk-B'' and another, four with labels verso, each in ''basso relievo'' and contained within their original Georgian lacquered frames, 23cm by 18cm (5) For comparables see: Sotheby's ''A Connoisseurs Collection'', 04 December 2013, lot 413 Christie's ''500 Years: Decorative Arts Europe'', 23 September 2012, lot 184 Sotheby's ''Property from the Collections of Lily and Edmond J. Safra - Volumes I-VI'', 18 October 2011, lot number 1138 Sotheby's ''Property from the Collections of Lily and Edmond J. Safra - Volumes I-VI'', 18 October 2011, lot 1132
Tennants
Jul. 26, 2014
Samuel Dixon (c.1755) Foreign and domestic birds A
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Samuel Dixon (c.1755) Foreign and domestic birds A set of four ''basso relievo'' embossed bird paintings contained in their original black Japanned frames, 28cm by 38cm and 22cm by 17.5cm respectively (4) Two of the works were purchased in 1957 for £200. For comparables see: Sotheby's ''A Connoisseurs Collection'', 04 December 2013, lot 415 Sotheby's ''Property from the Collections of Lily and Edmond J. Safra - Volumes I-VI'', 18 October 2011, lot 1133 Christie's ''The Gothick Pavillion - A Private Collection in Belgravia'', 26 January 2011, lot 5
Tennants
Feb. 05, 2014
Manner of Samuel Dixon (fl.1748-1769) Irish. Study
Est: £100 - £200
Manner of Samuel Dixon (fl.1748-1769) Irish. Study of a Mallard, Gouache, Feathers and a glass eye, 11.5" x 14.5".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Jul. 26, 2012
MANNER OF SAMUEL DIXON (FL. 1748-1769) IRISH - Study Of A Mallard.
Est: £100 - £200
MANNER OF SAMUEL DIXON (FL. 1748-1769) IRISH - Study Of A Mallard. Gouache & Watercolour With Feathers And A Glass Eye. 11.5" x 14.5".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Dec. 14, 2010
Samuel Dixon (d. 1769) A Canary, with Anemones,
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Samuel Dixon (d. 1769) A Canary, with Anemones, Hyaciths, Tulips and Jessamin, Watercolour on embossed paper, Dedication label verso, 28 x 38cm (11 x 15in) Provenance Dedication label to The Countess of Cork; The Collection of Mrs. Pauline Willes of the Isle of Wight.
Dreweatts 1759
Oct. 05, 2010
Attributed to Samuel Dixon (c.1748-1769) Roses,
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
Attributed to Samuel Dixon (c.1748-1769) Roses, anenomes, wild bird and insect Watercolour on embossed paper ground, 40 x 30cm
Adam's
Mar. 15, 2008
Samuel Dixon, Irish 18th century 1755 series, The
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
Samuel Dixon, Irish 18th century 1755 series, The Whiteheaded Parrot, basso relievo, gouache and relief on paper, 32 x 40cm, bearing label dedicated to the Countess of Kildare, in a black Japanned and Chinoiserie decorated frame
Mander Auctioneers
Sep. 29, 2004
SAMUEL DIXON
Est: -
FOUR IRISH BASSO RELIEVO PICTURES, 18TH CENTURY Goldfinch, with Orange Field Butterfly, Ranunculas, Woodbine, Blue Larkheel, Lily of the Valley, Auricula and Scarlet Sweet-Scented Pea, 1755 series, bearing label dedicated to the Duchess of Dorset and trade label "Bought of Samuel Dixon at his/ Picture Ware Room Caple Street DUBLIN", original frame, 28cm x 39cm; Cock Butcher-Bird, Ranunculas, Double Purple Poppy, Yellow Auricula, Rose and Buds, Lark-Heel, 1755 series, bearing label dedicated to the Duchess of Hamilton, 28cm x 39cm; Yellow Macaw with a Sparrow of Paradise and an Indian Redstart, 1755 series, bearing label dedicated to Lady Castlecomer, original frame, 28cm x 38.5cm; and Chaffinch, Province Rose, Common Rose, Scarlet Variegated Anenomy, Burrice, Yellow Crocus, Purple Blue Lark-Heel, Convolvulus Minor and Snowdrop, 1755 series, bearing label dedicated to the Countess of Meath, original frame 28cm x 39cm (4)
Lyon & Turnbull
Sep. 29, 2004
SAMUEL DIXON
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TWO IRISH BASSO RELIEVO PICTURES, 18TH CENTURY Black-Bill'd Whistling Duck and Purple Waterhen with Corals and Shells, 1755 series, 29cm x 39.5cm, bearing wrong label for the Indian Bee-Eater dedicated to Lady Howth (see lot 207); and Summer Duck, Red-Bill'd Whistling Duck and Shells, 1755 series, bearing label dedicated to the Countess of Hillsborough 29cm x 40cm (2)
Lyon & Turnbull
Sep. 29, 2004
SAMUEL DIXON
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TWO IRISH BASSO RELIEVO PICTURES, 18TH CENTURY Indian Bee-Eater, Black and White Indian Starling and Brazilian Finch, 1755 series (see label on lot 208), 29cm x 39.5cm; and Green Wing'd Dove, with Red-Throated Humming Birds, Peacock Butterfly and Ultramarine Butterfly, 1755 series, bearing label dedicated to Lady Molesworth 29cm x 40cm (2)
Lyon & Turnbull
Sep. 29, 2004
SAMUEL DIXON
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TWO IRISH BASSO RELIEVO PICTURES, 18TH CENTURY The Smallest Green and Red Indian Parakeet and the Little Black, White and Red Indian Creeper, 1750 series, number III; and another after Samuel Dixon The Black-Headed Indian Icterus, original frame 23cm x 18cm (2)
Lyon & Turnbull
Sep. 29, 2004
SAMUEL DIXON
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THREE IRISH BASSO RELIEVO PICTURES, 18TH CENTURY The Black-Headed Indian Icterus, 1750 series, no. VI, bearing label to frame "Number VI/The Black-headed Indian ICTERUS/ This bird is so-call'd from its likeness to another Bird....", 23cm x 17.5cm; The Black and White Chinese Cock Pheasant and Its Hen, 1750 series, number VII, original frame, traces of label, 23cm x 18cm; and The Quan or Guan, 1750 series, number XII, original frame, 23.5cm x 18cm; together with a similar watercolour by another hand; A Partridge, original frame 23cm x 17.5cm (4)
Lyon & Turnbull
Sep. 29, 2004
SAMUEL DIXON
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TWO IRISH BASSO RELIEVO PICTURES, 18TH CENTURY The Red Legg'd Partridge from Barbary, 1750 series, number X, 24cm x 19cm; and The Touraco, 1750 series, number XI 24.5cm x 19cm (2)
Lyon & Turnbull
Sep. 29, 2004
SAMUEL DIXON
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TWO IRISH BASSO RELIEVO PICTURES, 18TH CENTURY The Brown Indian Dove, 1750 series, number V, inscribed on the back of the frame "Brown Dove", 23cm x 17.5cm; and The Lesser Mock-Bird and the Black and Yellow Manakin, 1750 series, number VIII, inscribed "Mock Bird" and incised date 1808 (?) 23cm x 17cm (2)
Lyon & Turnbull
Sep. 29, 2004
SAMUEL DIXON
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TWO IRISH BASSO RELIEVO PICTURES, 18TH CENTURY The Pea Hen Pheasant from China, 1750 series, number IV, inscribed on back of frame "Painted Pheasant/ Pea Hen Pheasant", 23cm x 17.5cm; The Black and White Chinese Cock Pheasant and Its Hen, 1750 series, number VII, inscribed on the back of frame "Cock Pheasant and Hen Pheasant/ Cock and hen Pheasant" 23cm x 17.5cm (2)
Lyon & Turnbull
Sep. 29, 2004
SAMUEL DIXON
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TWO IRISH BASSO RELIEVO PICTURES, 18TH CENTURY The Painted Pheasant from China, 1750 series, number I, inscribed on the back of the frame "Painted Pheasant", 24cm x 18cm; and The Peacock Pheasant from China, 1750 series, number II, inscribed on the back of the frame "Peacock Pheasant" 23cm x 17.5cm (2)
Lyon & Turnbull
Sep. 29, 2004
SAMUEL DIXON
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FOUR IRISH BASSO RELIEVO PICTURES, 18TH CENTURY Auriculas, Sweet Peas and Convulvulus, 18.5cm x 14cm; Auricula 'Dutch Triumph', Columbine and Anenome, 18cm x 14cm; Anenome, Gentian and Geranium, 18cm x 13.5cm; and Martagon Lily, Carnation and Tuberose, 18cm x 14cm, all 1748 series and in original frames (4)
Lyon & Turnbull

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