Jermiah Gurney Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Jermiah Gurney Art Value Price Guide

May. 31, 2024
[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. GURNEY, Jeremiah (1812-1895), photographer. CDV of Mark Twain and John T. Raymond. New York: J.H. Goldsmid, n.d.
Est: $600 - $800
[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. GURNEY, Jeremiah (1812-1895), photographer. CDV of Mark Twain and John T. Raymond. New York: J.H. Goldsmid, n.d. CDV on cardstock mount capturing Mark Twain in a handshake with John T. Raymond, the actor who played Colonel Sellers in the stage adaptation of Twain’s The Gilded Age. Recto with Gurney's studio imprint, and verso with Goldsmid's studio imprint (light residue and surface wear to mount verso). This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Hindman
Aug. 17, 2023
JEREMIAH GURNEY & SON (active 1860-1874) Portrait of the American writer Walt Whitman (1819-1892).
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
JEREMIAH GURNEY & SON (active 1860-1874) Portrait of the American writer Walt Whitman (1819-1892). A carte-de-visite photograph. Albumen print, the image measuring 92x57 mm; 3 This and other photographs from the Gurney session sometimes appear on George G. Rockwood cartes-de-visite. Rockwood either purchased Gurney's negatives or made copy prints in the 1880s.
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 10, 2022
JEREMIAH GURNEY (1812-1895) Three quarter-plate daguerreotypes, including two of siblings wearing plaid and third apparently depicting
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
JEREMIAH GURNEY (1812-1895) Three quarter-plate daguerreotypes, including two of siblings wearing plaid and third apparently depicting William Lewis Dayton. Two of the cases show young children wearing identical plaids, each beautifully tinted in delicate red and in the same elegant pose; these both with Gurney's 707 Broadway address stamped on the mat. The third apparently depicting the statesman Dayton, with the Gurney and Fredericks 349 Broadway address on the mat. Each in their brass mats and preservers; in leather cases. 1850s
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 01, 2021
Jeremiah Gurney (1812-1895)
Est: £200 - £300
Jeremiah Gurney (1812-1895) Jeremiah Gurney (1812-1895) TWO SISTERS c.1853. A half-plate, hand-coloured daguerreotype portrait, with decorative gilt mat, photographers stamp recto, housed in a side-hinged, push-button, maroon leather case, embossed with floral design. These children are clearly from the higher stratum of American Society. Gurney's focussed portrait composition, with the two inquisitive girls encapsulated by the blackness of the drop behind them, and with the swirling sumptuous carpet below, accentuating their pantaloons, is a truly inspired piece of American daguerreotypist portraiture.
Chiswick Auctions
Nov. 15, 2021
[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. GURNEY, Jeremiah (1812-1895), photographer.
Est: $300 - $600
[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. GURNEY, Jeremiah (1812-1895), photographer. Full plate ivorytype of family. Full plate hand-colored ivorytype. (Small light spot in upper corner). Housed in deep burgundy frame with brass mat and preserver (a few spots of tarnish to brass, some patches of wear to velvet). Photographer's "J.Gurney / 349 Broadway" imprint on brass mat. A beautifully detailed and nuanced portrait with expert hand-tinting. Two women are seated with two young girls and an infant, perhaps three generations of women in a family.
Hindman
Nov. 15, 2019
Jeremiah Gurney, Striking Sixth Plate Daguerreotype of Young Girl Wearing Plaid Sash
Est: $300 - $500
Sixth plate daguerreotype of a precious, toddler-aged girl wearing a white dress, a hand-colored plaid sash across her chest, and tall white socks. Under mat stamped at bottom, " J. Gurney / 707 Broadway NY." Housed in half leather case with button latch.
Cowan's Auctions
Sep. 22, 2018
Jeremiah Gurney half plate daguerreotype
Est: $200 - $400
Jeremiah Gurney half plate daguerreotype depicting two brothers with rosy cheeks, mat stamped ''J. Gurney 349 Broadway.'' Minor spotting, case worn and cover detached. 6''h, 4-3/4''w (overall). (Collectible)
South Bay Auctions Inc
Mar. 24, 2018
Quarter Plate Daguerreotype of Gov. Roman
Est: $500 - $750
Rare Quarter Plate Daguerreotype of Louisiana Governor André Bienvenu Roman (1795-1866), by Jeremiah Gurney (American/New York, 1812-1895), brass mat stamped "Gurney, 349 Broadway" lower right, gilt-tooled and embossed leather case
Neal Auction Company
Oct. 08, 2017
Gurney Half Plate Daguerreotype
Est: $150 - $200
Half plate daguerreotype of a gentleman who resembles American artist Frederic E. Church by Jeremiah Gurney (1812-1895) , full case, scratches and wipes to plate.
Westchester Fine Art
Oct. 05, 2017
RUFUS ANSON (1820-1900), WILLIAM BELL (1830-1910), JEREMIAH GURNEY (1812-1886), JOHN T. WILLIAMS (ACTIVE 1850-1859), AND ANONYMOUS AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHER | Selected Occupational Portraits
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
a group of 5 daguerreotypes comprising 4 sixth-plates and one quarter-plate, comprising The Scribe by Rufus Anson; The Butcher by William Bell; The Judge by Jeremiah Gurney; The Carpenter by John T. Williams; and The Accountant with Ledger, each cased, 1840s-50s (5)
Sotheby's
Oct. 05, 2017
JEREMIAH GURNEY | Finely Dressed Free African American Woman
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
whole-plate daguerreotype, hand-tinted and with gilt detail, stamped 'J. Gurney' and '349 Broadway' on the mat, cased, 1850s
Sotheby's
Oct. 25, 2016
JEREMIAH GURNEY (1812-1895) A lightly-tinted half-plate daguerreotype portrait of a woman in a lace trimmed off-the-shoulder dress.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
JEREMIAH GURNEY (1812-1895) A lightly-tinted half-plate daguerreotype portrait of a woman in a lace trimmed off-the-shoulder dress. With Gurney's stamped credit on the mat; contemporary seals; in a leather case (separated at hinge). Circa 1855
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 20, 2014
COMMODORE FOOTE AND HIS DUTCH RECRUIT, sideshow midgets, Gurney
Est: $90 - $120
COMMODORE FOOTE AND HIS DUTCH RECRUIT. CDV by Gurney, NY. With a flag behind them, these sideshow midgets play on the Civil War theme. This is a scarce subject. Card corners are trimmed and rounded.
Be-Hold
Nov. 20, 2014
GIRL IN BLUE DRESS, 1/4 PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE BY GURNEY
Est: $1,000 - $1,400
GIRL IN BLUE DRESS, BY GURNEY. His logo is on the mat. ¼ plate daguerreotype in a separated case. Some small spots; very faint wipes at right show up when you hunt for them. She has a self-confident stance.
Be-Hold
Nov. 20, 2014
JEREMIAH GURNEY, QUAKER WOMAN/ Nice 1/6 plate daguerreotype
Est: $300 - $500
JEREMIAH GURNEY, QUAKER WOMAN. 1/6 plate daguerreotype in a full case with repaired spine. A serious woman. The image has pleasing soft coloring.
Be-Hold
May. 16, 2014
Jeremiah Gurney (American, 1812-1895) Sixth-plate Daguerreotype of a Young Girl, stamped "J. GURNEY" and "349 BROADWAY" on brass mat l.
Est: $300 - $500
Jeremiah Gurney (American, 1812-1895) Sixth-plate Daguerreotype of a Young Girl, stamped "J. GURNEY" and "349 BROADWAY" on brass mat l.l. and l.r., respectively, in an embossed leather case. Condition: Tarnish, case worn and abraded, cover missing, case opening up at l.l. and l.r. corners, velvet liner worn, not examined out of case. Provenance: A private New England collection.
Skinner
May. 16, 2014
Jeremiah Gurney (American, 1812-1886) Quarter-plate Daguerreotype of a Young Woman, stamped "J GURNEY" AND "349 BROADWAY" on brass mat
Est: $500 - $700
Jeremiah Gurney (American, 1812-1886) Quarter-plate Daguerreotype of a Young Woman, stamped "J GURNEY" AND "349 BROADWAY" on brass mat l.l. and l.r., respectively, scratched indistinctly "James L ..." in the plate l.c. Condition: Tarnish with some spotting, case worn and abraded at edges, cover missing, not examined out of case. Provenance: A private New England collection. N.B. To have a daguerreotype signed by the operator who made the portrait is very unusual. The name inscribed in the plate may be that of James Forbes, who worked for Gurney at his New York studio around 1855.
Skinner
Oct. 21, 2011
JEREMIAH GURNEY, (AMERICAN 1812-1886), SEATED WOMAN IN A DRESS AND BONNET
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
JEREMIAH GURNEY (american 1812-1886)/span SEATED WOMAN IN A DRESS AND BONNET Circa 1850, with photographer's stamp in the mat. Half plate daguerreotype with hand-coloring in a period brown leather embossed case with brass elliptical embossed mat.
Freeman's | Hindman
Mar. 23, 2010
GURNEY, JEREMIAH (1812-1895) Whole-plate daguerreotype of the Elisha Cleveland family,
Est: $9,000 - $12,000
GURNEY, JEREMIAH (1812-1895) Whole-plate daguerreotype of the Elisha Cleveland family, with Gurney's credit and Broadway address stamped on the mat; in a leather case, separated at hinge; resealed. Circa 1853
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 13, 2010
JEREMIAH GURNEY, PHOTOGRAPHER (New York, circa 1840's-1850's) 1/2 plate daguerreotype portrait of family with husband, wife and two children, gilt mat signed J. Gurney 189 Broadway N.Y. No case. Jeremiah Gurney was active from 1840 to 1885.
Est: $100 - $200
JEREMIAH GURNEY, PHOTOGRAPHER (New York, circa 1840's-1850's) 1/2 plate daguerreotype portrait of family with husband, wife and two children, gilt mat signed J. Gurney 189 Broadway N.Y. No case. Jeremiah Gurney was active from 1840 to 1885.
Dargate Auction Galleries
Dec. 09, 2009
Half Plate Ivorytpes of a Man and Woman, by Gurney
Est: $600 - $800
Lot of 2, each dated 1864, one indicating the month of September. The mat of the woman stamped with Jeremiah Gurney's 707 Broadway, NY address. A fine pair using this rare, and short-lived process.
Cowan's Auctions
Dec. 07, 2009
JEREMIAH GURNEY (1812-1886)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
JEREMIAH GURNEY (1812-1886) Two Children, c. 1850 quarter-plate daguerreotype wth hand-coloring stamped credit (on the brass mat) 4 1/8 x 3¼in. (10.7 x 8.2cm.) (oval)
Christie's
Oct. 08, 2009
JEREMIAH GURNEY (1812-1886)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
JEREMIAH GURNEY (1812-1886) Religious statuary, c. 1860 half-plate daguerreotype 5½ x 4¼in. (14 x 10.8cm.)
Christie's
Aug. 28, 2009
Gurney, NY Half Plate Daguerreotype of a Seated Gentleman,
Est: $400 - $600
New York City, ca. 1850s, in full case under preserver and behind a brass matt stamped J. GURNEY and 349 BROADWAY. This lightly tinted portrait by pioneer American photographer Jeremiah Gurney is a study in cutting-edge male fashion before the Civil War. The darkly handsome subject wears a close-fitting frock coat over a checkered vest and exudes a confidence befitting New York's affluent of the day.
Cowan's Auctions
Apr. 24, 2008
GURNEY, JEREMIAH "PORTRAIT OF 3 WOMEN"
Est: $400 - $600
GURNEY, JEREMIAH "PORTRAIT OF 3 WOMEN" DAGUERREOTYPE CIRCA 1850-55. 1/4 PLATE. SPOTTED. Along with 3 other daguerreotypes - 2 are 1/6 plate; the other a gem.
STAIR
Apr. 22, 2002
[ Cased Images ] Gurney, Jeremiah. Extremely rich 1/2-plate daguerreotype seated half-length studio portrait of unidentified gentleman,
Est: $450 - $600
[ Cased Images ] Gurney, Jeremiah. Extremely rich 1/2-plate daguerreotype seated half-length studio portrait of unidentified gentleman, ca. 1853, brass frame with beaded inner edge design, credit of Jeremiah Gurney, 349 Broadway, stamped at bottom right corner of frame. Very strong tones few few light surface scratches, in broken lea case with brief wear, crimson velvet lining.
Baltimore Book Company