J. H. Gillespie Sold at Auction Prices

J.H. Gillespie – Miniature Portraits of a Mother and Daughter

J. H. Gillespie (1793-1842). Two miniature portraits of a mother and child, in thin black lacquered wood frames. Both with the original label of J.H. Gillespie, 'Profile Painter. Likenesses Drawn In One Minute'. Provenance: Joan R. Brownstein. Frame: H 5-1/4" W 4-1/4". Sight: H 3" W 2-1/4". Condition: Excellent original condition. Link to hi-res images:  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/61qyvz4yjxeadbq3kfuan/ADq7YboyeF8IHHsg6UGGp1g?rlkey=v9d3v0j6ft0l8v8lbf20tjsg6&st=p2yqvd80&dl=0  

* Gillespie (J.H., attributed). Portrait miniatures of a lady and gentleman, circa 1820

* Gillespie (J.H., attributed). Portrait miniatures of a lady and gentleman, circa 1820 Attributed to J.H. Gillespie (1793-circa 1838). Portrait miniatures of a lady and gentleman, circa 1820, 2 head and shoulder portraits in monochrome watercolour and gouache on card, the first profile to right depicting a lady with short dark curls, wearing a high-waisted black gown with muslin neckline and frilled collar, a brooch and drop earrings, and an elaborate hat with gathers and sequins, hat highlighted with touches of silver, 71 x 63mm (3 x 2.5 ins), the other profile to left depicting a grey-haired gentleman wearing a black gown over a black coat, and white bands, 75 x 60mm (3 x 2.5ins), matching cream satin-lined red morocco oval cases (90 x 75 mm), first item loose in case with loss of interior velvet rim and glass Qty: (2) Footnote: Thought to be by the portrait miniature and silhouette painter J.H. Gillespie. He produced work in a number of different styles, in a range of prices, from plain silhouettes to profiles in watercolour, including monochrome portraits such as these which he advertised as: ‘Likenesses, with the features neatly shaded on Black grounds, in imitation of Copper-Plate busts’.

3 Various miniatures: 2x Gillespie, J.H. (1793-1838) "Susanna Swainson" and "Lady with hood" and Taylor, Charles (19th c.) "Little Boy", ink/watercolor, 2x inscr. on verso, in Biedermeier frame with brass applications, 7.8x6.2-8.3x7cm (w.f. 13.3x10.

3 Various miniatures: 2x Gillespie, J.H. (1793-1838) "Susanna Swainson" and "Lady with hood" and Taylor, Charles (19th c.) "Little Boy", ink/watercolor, 2x inscr. on verso, in Biedermeier frame with brass applications, 7.8x6.2-8.3x7cm (w.f. 13.3x10.8-14.4x12.4cm)

J H Gillespie (British/American, fl. 1810-1838) Portrait of W Norton, inscribed to the reverse with sitter's name and dated "July 30..

J H Gillespie (British/American, fl. 1810-1838) Portrait of W Norton, inscribed to the reverse with sitter's name and dated "July 30 1818", watercolour on card, 7.1 x 5.7 cm (3 x 2in); together with English School, Portrait of Thomas Davis (1764-1815), inscribed to the reverse with the sitter's name, watercolour on vellum, 7.5 x 6 cm (3 x 2.5in) (2)

J.H. Gillespie (1793-c.1838), miniature profile po

J.H. Gillespie (1793-c.1838), miniature profile portrait of a lady, label verso, framed and glazed, picture size: 7cm x 5.5cm, frame size: 13.5cm x 11cm. Provenance: part of The Stephen Furniss Collection

J.H. Gillespie (1793-c.1838), miniature profile po

J.H. Gillespie (1793-c.1838), miniature profile portrait of a gentleman, label verso, framed and glazed, picture size: 7cm x 6cm, frame size: 13.5cm x 11cm. Provenance: part of The Stephen Furniss Collection

J.H. Gillespie (1793-c.1838), miniature profile po

J.H. Gillespie (1793-c.1838), miniature profile portrait of a gentleman, label verso, framed and glazed, picture size: 7cm x 6cm, frame size: 13.5cm x 11cm. Provenance: part of The Stephen Furniss Collection

J. H. GILLESPIE, PAIR OF POTRAITS 1819, MIXED MEDIA, 7.5 X 6.5 CM EACH (OVAL), SIGNED AND DATED VERSO

J. H. GILLESPIE, PAIR OF POTRAITS 1819, MIXED MEDIA, 7.5 X 6.5 CM EACH (OVAL), SIGNED AND DATED VERSO

Attributed to J.H. Gillespie 2 Framed Miniatures

Attributed to J.H. Gillespie (English, 1793-1838), two framed miniatures of brothers, watercolor on paper, unsigned. Framed, not examined out of frames. Both with typical stippled background. Sight size: 2 1/2" high, 2" wide. Frame size: 3 1/4" high, 2 3/8" wide. Condition: small losses.

J.H. Gillespie (1793-1849?), miniature portrait of christopher hunt

J.H. Gillespie (1793-1849?) miniature portrait of christopher hunt Sitter identified on verso, watercolor and ink on paper, framed. 2 3/4 in. x 2 1/8 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: Property of a Philadelphia Area Collector.

J.H. Gillespie (1793-1849?), miniature portrait of christopher hunt

J.H. Gillespie (1793-1849?) miniature portrait of christopher hunt Sitter identified on verso, watercolor and ink on paper, framed. 2 3/4 in. x 2 1/8 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: Property of a Philadelphia Area Collector.

Attributed to James H. Gillespie (British/American, 1793-after 1849) Profile Po Miniature of a Young Man, America, c. 1830, dressed in

Attributed to James H. Gillespie (British/American, 1793-after 1849) Profile Po Miniature of a Young Man, America, c. 1830, dressed in a blue overcoat and black cravat, in a stained hardwood frame, (paint loss), ht. 5 1/4, wd. 4 3/4 in.

J H Gillespie. (British, fl.1810-1838) Profile Of

J H Gillespie. (British, fl.1810-1838) Profile Of A Lady. Wearing A Black Dress, Lace Collar With Pearl Choker, Her Hair Upswept. Measures 3 x 2½ inches.

J.H. GILLESPIE (active 1828-1838) PAIR OF OVAL MINIATURE PROFILE PORTRAITS OF A YOUNG COUPLE.

He in black jacket and tie, she in royal blue dress, hair ribbon and jewelry with metallic details. Watercolor on paper, 2 5/8 x 2 1/8 inches, sight. Each brass locket frame, 2 7/8 x 2 3/8 without hanging loop. Provenance: Polly Wesley. Literature: Illustrated in A Loving Likeness, p. 10. Exhibited: A Loving Likeness, The Gallery at Bristol-Myers Squibb, 1992.

J. H. Gillespie (British, fl.1810-1838)

A pair of profiles of Matilda Bertram and Mary Hadfield, both facing left: the former, wearing turban, black dress and double lace-trimmed collar; the latter, wearing black dress with white lace collar and bead necklace, her hair upswept watercolour on card, rectangular papier-mâché frames, the former with complete unrecorded trade label on reverse, the latter with remains of same label Oval, 73mm. (2 7/8ins.) high (2)

J. H. Gillespie (British, fl. 1810-1838) : 3 profiles: Miss Ashburnum and 2 Gentlemen, all with trade labels & three other profiles (6)