James Westhall Ford Sold at Auction Prices

Porträtmaler, b. 1805 - d. 1866

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    • JAMES WESTHALL FORD (VIRGINIA, 1804-1874) PORTRAIT OF A LADY
      Nov. 23, 2024

      JAMES WESTHALL FORD (VIRGINIA, 1804-1874) PORTRAIT OF A LADY

      Est: $500 - $800

      JAMES WESTHALL FORD (VIRGINIA, 1804-1874) PORTRAIT OF A LADY, oil on canvas, depicting a lady with dark hair wearing a lace bonnet with a brooch at her neck, she sits in front of a red Classical drape with a distant port city and ships on the ocean showing beyond. Signed lower right, near the figures hand "J.W. Ford." Housed in an appropriately-styled contemporary frame. Mid 19th century. 35 1/2" x 27 1/2" sight, 42 1/2" x 34 1/2" OA. Catalogue Note: James Westhall Ford (1807-1874) was a portrait painter who worked primarily in Virginia. His personal archive, which is now housed at the University of Virginia, includes information about the artist's travels, business, and personal affairs, and indicates that he traveled throughout the state in search of commissions, including parts of the Shenandoah Valley. Ford was primarily based in Richmond and was most likely a student of Thomas Sully (1783-1872). In 1823 he received letters of recommendation from Thomas Jefferson and is believed to have painted a portrait of President James Monroe near the end of his term in office. Ford also painted a number of portraits for University of Virginia faculty members, also likely the result of Jefferson's introduction.

      Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
    • JAMES WESTHALL FORD (VIRGINIA, 1804-1874) PORTRAIT OF A LADY
      Mar. 21, 2024

      JAMES WESTHALL FORD (VIRGINIA, 1804-1874) PORTRAIT OF A LADY

      Est: $300 - $500

      JAMES WESTHALL FORD (VIRGINIA, 1804-1874) PORTRAIT OF A LADY, oil on canvas, a fine waist-length depiction of a lady seated on a red sofa or chair with a lace shawl over her black empire-style dress, drapery frames a landscape in the background, signed "J. W. Ford" lower left. Housed in a modern metal frame. First half 19th century. 29 3/4" x 25" OA. Catalogue Note: James Westhall Ford (1807-1874) was a portrait painter who worked primarily in Virginia. His personal archive, which is now housed at the University of Virginia, includes information about the artist's travels, business, and personal affairs, and indicates that he traveled throughout the state in search of commissions, including parts of the Shenandoah Valley. Ford was primarily based in Richmond and was most likely a student of Thomas Sully (1783-1872). In 1823 he received letters of recommendation from Thomas Jefferson and is believed to have painted a portrait of President James Monroe near the end of his term in office. Ford also painted a number of portraits for University of Virginia faculty members, also likely the result of Jefferson's introduction.

      Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
    • JAMES WESTHALL FORD (VIRGINIA, 1804-1874) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN
      Jun. 17, 2023

      JAMES WESTHALL FORD (VIRGINIA, 1804-1874) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN

      Est: $1,000 - $2,000

      JAMES WESTHALL FORD (VIRGINIA,1804-1874) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN, oil on canvas retaining original stretcher, a fine waist-length depiction of a dapper figure seated with his hunting dog, Classical column framing a landscape in the background, signed "Ford Pxt" lower left, subject identified verso as John B. Gatewood (1797-1879). Housed in a period, possibly original, gilt frame with molded-composition ornament. Circa 1830. 36" x 27 3/4" sight, 47" x 38 1/2" OA. Catalogue Note: James Westhall Ford (1807-1874) was a portrait painter who worked primarily in Virginia. His personal archive, which is now housed at the University of Virginia, includes information about the artist's travels, business, and personal affairs, and indicates that he traveled throughout the state in search of commissions, including parts of the Shenandoah Valley. Ford was primarily based in Richmond and was most likely a student of Thomas Sully (1783-1872). In 1823 he received letters of recommendation from Thomas Jefferson and is believed to have painted a portrait of President James Monroe near the end of his term in office. Ford also painted a number of portraits for University of Virginia faculty members, also likely the result of Jefferson's introduction. The sitter of the present portrait is identified as John B. Gatewood (1797-1879), who is recorded in the 1830 Census for the Western District of Shenandoah County, Virginia. Given the likely date of execution for the present portrait, it is quite possible that this John Gatewood is the sitter, making this a rare Shenandoah Valley example of the artist's work. Shipping Note: IN-HOUSE SHIPPING IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS LOT. Please contact our local UPS store store6595@theupsstore.com for information on shipping or see our website for a list of third-party shippers https://www.jeffreysevans.com/buying/pick-up-and-delivery.

      Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
    • JAMES W. FORD (American, 1794-1866); Oil on canvas
      Jun. 19, 2010

      JAMES W. FORD (American, 1794-1866); Oil on canvas

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      JAMES W. FORD (American, 1794-1866); Oil on canvas portrait, 'Mrs. Mary Riddick and Her Grandchild Charles H. Riddick, May 25th, 1835' (framed); Signed titled and dated on verso; 29 3/4'' x 23 3/4''

      Rago Arts and Auction Center
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