Adolphus Knell Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Adolphus Knell Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 24, 2024
William Calcott Knell (1830-1880)
Est: $700 - $1,100
William Calcott Knell (1830-1880) William Calcott Knell was the son of William Adolphus Knell (1801-1875), who also worked as a marine painter. The influence of his father is evident in the composition and execution of his motifs. However, Knell was also inspired by other contemporaries. He painted mainly coastal scenes with boats. With great skill, Knell managed to capture the changing ambiances of the day and render his impressions of nature. Between 1848 and 1865, Knell showed his works at the Royal Academy, the Society of British Artists, and the British Institution. This is one of his originals. I cannot find a signature but square art in a round frame often hides the signature under the corner of the framing. But as a side note check out the frame. It is a special piece on its own. It has had a repair to the bottom left corner, but this will be a standout hanging at your place. The frame measures 70cm by 70cm (not inc the gallery Lighting attached at the top of the frame)
Danielle Elizabeth Antique & Estate Auctioneers
Nov. 20, 2024
Attributed to William Adolphus Knell, British 1805-1875- A sailing yacht off the Mediterranean co
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
Attributed to William Adolphus Knell, British 1805-1875- A sailing yacht off the Mediterranean coastline with a town beyond; oil on canvas, bears faint signature 'W.A. Knell' (lower right), 66.5 x 102.6 cm. (VAT charged on the hammer price).
Roseberys
Oct. 16, 2024
Adolphus Knell (British, active 1860-1890) A merchant vessel and paddle tug by a harbour at moonlight
Est: £700 - £1,000
Adolphus Knell (British, active 1860-1890) A merchant vessel and paddle tug by a harbour at moonlight oil on canvasboard 28.6 x 23.5cm (11 1/4 x 9 1/4in).
Bonhams
Oct. 16, 2024
Adolphus Knell (British, active 1860-1890) A three masted vessel at anchor at sunrise; Shipping by moonlight, a pair
Est: £500 - £800
Adolphus Knell (British, active 1860-1890) A three masted vessel at anchor at sunrise; Shipping by moonlight, a pair oil on board each 31.4 x 23.5cm (12 3/8 x 9 1/4in). (2)
Bonhams
Sep. 18, 2024
ADOLPHUS KNELL (BRITISH, 1801- 1875)
Est: £300 - £500
ADOLPHUS KNELL (BRITISH, 1801- 1875) ADOLPHUS KNELL (BRITISH, 1801-1875) Shipping at night signed 'Adolphus Knell' (lower right) oil on board 19.5 x 14.5 cm (7 5/8 x 5 3/4 in.) overall framed: 33 x 28.5 cm (13 x 11 1/4 in.)
Chiswick Auctions
Jun. 20, 2024
Adolphus Knell (British 1805-1875), Vessels off th
Est: £150 - £250
Adolphus Knell (British 1805-1875), Vessels off the coast, oil on board, signed lower right, 19 x 27cm. Framed Some evidence of old retouchings visible under u.v. light, may benefit from a light clean.
Ewbank's
Jun. 20, 2024
Adolphus Knell (British 1805-1875), The Thames nea
Est: £100 - £200
Adolphus Knell (British 1805-1875), The Thames near St Pauls, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1865 lower right, 14 x 21.5cm. Framed Some evidence of old retouching under u.v. light, may benefit from a light clean.
Ewbank's
Apr. 24, 2024
William Adolphus Knell (British, 1802-1875) A frigate off Leith, Edinburgh
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
William Adolphus Knell (British, 1802-1875) A frigate off Leith, Edinburgh signed 'W. A. Knell' (lower right), indistinctly signed and inscribed (on old label verso) oil on canvas 30.5 x 51cm (12 x 20 1/16in).
Bonhams
Apr. 24, 2024
William Adolphus Knell (British, 1802-1875) A steam packet arriving at Dover
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
William Adolphus Knell (British, 1802-1875) A steam packet arriving at Dover signed 'W. A. Knell' (lower right), indistinctly signed and inscribed (on old label verso) oil on canvas 30.5 x 51.1cm (12 x 20 1/8in).
Bonhams
Apr. 24, 2024
Adolphus Knell (British, active 1860-1890) Shipping at dawn; Ships by moonlight, a pair
Est: £800 - £1,200
Adolphus Knell (British, active 1860-1890) Shipping at dawn; Ships by moonlight, a pair both signed 'Adolphus Knell' (lower right) oil on canvas each 15 x 22.8cm (5 7/8 x 9in). (2)
Bonhams
Apr. 24, 2024
William Adolphus Knell (British, 1802-1875) Rowing out to the fleet in a choppy sea
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
William Adolphus Knell (British, 1802-1875) Rowing out to the fleet in a choppy sea signed and dated 'WA. KNELL/1853' (lower left) oil on canvas 63.8 x 92cm (25 1/8 x 36 1/4in).
Bonhams
Mar. 16, 2024
William Adolphus Knell
Est: €250 - €500
William Adolphus Knell 1801 - 1875 - Schiffe und hoher See - Aquarell/Papier. 34 x 47,5 cm (Passepartoutausschnitt). Sign. und dat. r. u.: Adolphus Knell. Passepartout. Unter Glas gerahmt. Leicht gebräunt.
Das Kunst- und Auktionshaus Kastern GmbH & Co KG
Dec. 15, 2023
Adolphus Knell (1805 - 1875) Boats and figures at low tide, signed, oil on panel, 12 x 29.5 cm, framed 19.5 x 37.5 cm
Est: £700 - £1,000
Adolphus Knell (1805 - 1875) Boats and figures at low tide, signed, oil on panel, 12 x 29.5 cm, framed 19.5 x 37.5 cm
Dawsons Auctioneers
Nov. 29, 2023
Adolphus Knell (19th Century), ships off a headland under moonlit sky, oil on board, signed, 4" x 6" (10 x 15c
Est: £200 - £300
Adolphus Knell (19th Century), ships off a headland under moonlit sky, oil on board, signed, 4" x 6" (10 x 15cm).
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Nov. 29, 2023
Adolphus Knell (19th Century), a three masted ship in rolling seas, oil on board,signed, 9" x 11" (23 x 28cm).
Est: £300 - £400
Adolphus Knell (19th Century), a three masted ship in rolling seas, oil on board,signed, 9" x 11" (23 x 28cm).
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Nov. 22, 2023
Adolphus Knell, - A wooded landscape with a cascading stream; …
Est: £200 - £300
Adolphus Knell, British fl.c.1860-c.1890- A wooded landscape with a cascading stream; oil on paper, signed 'Adolphus Knell' (lower left), 28.9 x 21.3 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, UK. Note: Adolphus Knell is not to be confused with William Adolphus Knell (1801-1875), who is believed to be the former's father, making the artist William Calcott Knell (1830-1880) his brother. As such, Adolphus Knell was part of a family of prolific marine painters. The artist often depicted scenes at dawn or dusk, with ships on the waves set against a low sun, or at night, under a bright, atmospheric moonlight. The present work is a particularly interesting departure from his typical seascapes, although the cascading stream which forms the primary focus of the scene still allows the Knell to exhibit his skill in the depiction of water.
Roseberys
Nov. 14, 2023
ADOLPHUS KNELL (ACTIVE 1860-1890)
Est: £600 - £800
ADOLPHUS KNELL (ACTIVE 1860-1890) ADOLPHUS KNELL (ACTIVE 1860-1890) Bringing in the Day's Catch and Waiting for the Day's Catch both signed 'Adolphus Knell' (lower right) Oil on canvas Each 17½ x 9½in. (44.5 x 24cm.) (2, a pair)
Charles Miller Ltd
Oct. 25, 2023
Adolphus Knell (19th Century), sailboats in calm waters off a headland, oil on board, signed with initials, 6.
Est: £200 - £300
Adolphus Knell (19th Century), sailboats in calm waters off a headland, oil on board, signed with initials, 6.5" x 9.5" (16 x 24cm).
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Oct. 25, 2023
Adolphus Knell (19th Century), ships off a headland under moonlit sky, oil on board, signed, 4" x 6" (10 x 15c
Est: £250 - £300
Adolphus Knell (19th Century), ships off a headland under moonlit sky, oil on board, signed, 4" x 6" (10 x 15cm).
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Oct. 25, 2023
Adolphus Knell (19th Century), a three masted ship in rolling seas, oil on board, signed, 9" x 11" (23 x 28cm)
Est: £350 - £400
Adolphus Knell (19th Century), a three masted ship in rolling seas, oil on board, signed, 9" x 11" (23 x 28cm).
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Oct. 18, 2023
Adolphus Knell (British, active 1860-1890) Ships at anchor in moonlight; Ships at anchor at sunset, a pair
Est: £800 - £1,200
Adolphus Knell (British, active 1860-1890) Ships at anchor in moonlight; Ships at anchor at sunset, a pair both signed 'Adolphus Knell' (lower right) oil on board each 13.4 x 21.3cm (5 1/4 x 8 3/8in). (2)
Bonhams
Oct. 03, 2023
KNELL, WILLIAM ADOLPHUS
Est: CHF500 - CHF700
(Carisbrooke 1801–1875 Kentish Town) Schiffe auf offener See. Öl auf Papier. Unten rechts signiert. 29x48 cm. Gerahmt.
Schuler Auktionen
Oct. 03, 2023
Adolphus Knell (British, 1860-1890), Steam tug towing a warship into harbour at sunset, oil on wooden panel, 15.5 x 20.5cm
Est: £700 - £1,000
Adolphus Knell (British, 1860-1890) Steam tug towing a warship into harbour at sunset oil on wooden panel signed
Gorringes
Oct. 03, 2023
William Adolphus Knell (British, 1801-1875), Billowy Skies, oil on board, 19.5 x 14cm
Est: £500 - £800
William Adolphus Knell (British, 1801-1875) Billowy Skies oil on board signed
Gorringes
Sep. 18, 2023
KNELL, WILLIAM ADOLPHUS
Est: CHF500 - CHF700
(Carisbrooke 1801–1875 Kentish Town) Schiffe auf offener See. Öl auf Papier. Unten rechts signiert. 29x48 cm. Gerahmt.
Schuler Auktionen
Jul. 19, 2023
Adolphus Knell, A clipper on choppy waters at sunset
Est: £500 - £800
Adolphus Knell, British fl.c.1860-c.1890- A clipper on choppy waters at sunset; oil on canvas, signed 'Adolphus Knell' (lower right), 35.7 x 46 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, UK. Note: Adolphus Knell is not to be confused with William Adolphus Knell (1801-1875), who is believed to be the former's father, making the artist William Calcott Knell (1830-1880) his brother. As such, Adolphus Knell was part of a family of prolific marine painters. The artist often depicted scenes at dawn or dusk, with ships on the waves set against a low sun, or at night, under a bright, atmospheric moonlight. The present work depicts a particularly striking sky, with the red of the setting sun contrasting with the yellow, purple, and pale blue hues of the sky, alongside the deep greens of the waves, to create an especially vibrant and evocative effect.
Roseberys
Jul. 05, 2023
Adolphus Knell (British, active 1860-1890) Bringing in the day's catch; waiting for the day's catch, a pair
Est: £800 - £1,200
Adolphus Knell (British, active 1860-1890) Bringing in the day's catch; Waiting for the day's catch, a pair both signed 'Adolphus Knell' (lower right) oil on canvas each 45.7 x 25.7cm (18 x 10 1/8in) (2)
Bonhams
Jun. 03, 2023
Knell, William Adolphus (Carisbrooke 1801 -1875 London, charakteristisch für sein Werk sind Küstenszenen aus England, Frankreich, Belgien und den Niederlanden, oft mit stürmischer See),
Est: -
Knell, William Adolphus (Carisbrooke 1801 -1875 London, charakteristisch für sein Werk sind Küstenszenen aus England, Frankreich, Belgien und den Niederlanden, oft mit stürmischer See), "Fischerboote auf See", Öl auf Leinwand, signiert unten rechts Adolphus Knell, 51 x 90cm, vergilbte Oberfläche, punktuelle kleine Farbabplatzung, leichter Kratzer
Auktionshaus Plückbaum
May. 24, 2023
Adolphus Knell (1802-1875), A busy shipping scene off the coast with fishing nets cast and sailing b
Est: £400 - £500
Adolphus Knell (1802-1875), A busy shipping scene off the coast with fishing nets cast and sailing boats and tall ships on the water, oil on board, signed, 6" x 9", (15x23cm).
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Apr. 26, 2023
Adolphus Knell (British, active 1860-1890) Ships at sunset
Est: £600 - £800
Adolphus Knell (British, active 1860-1890) Ships at sunset signed 'Adolphus Knell' (lower right) oil on board 31.5 x 47.3cm (12 3/8 x 18 5/8in).
Bonhams
Apr. 26, 2023
Adolphus Knell (British, active 1860-1890) Sailing on a choppy sea; ships on calm water (2)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Adolphus Knell (British, active 1860-1890) Sailing on a choppy sea; Ships on calm water, a set of two both signed 'Adolphus Knell' (lower right) oil on board the first 14 x 22.5cm (5 1/2 x 8 7/8in); the second 14 x 24.5 (5 1/2 x 9 5/8in). (2)
Bonhams
Apr. 26, 2023
Adolphus Knell (British, active 1860-1890) Shipping at moonlight; Early morning shipping, a pair
Est: £800 - £1,200
Adolphus Knell (British, active 1860-1890) Shipping at moonlight; Early morning shipping, a pair both signed 'Adolphus Knell' (lower right) oil on board each 15.5 x 22.5cm (6 1/2 x 8 7/8in). (2)
Bonhams
Apr. 25, 2023
ADOLPHUS KNELL (ACTIVE LATE 19TH CENTURY) - FISHING BOATS
Est: £500 - £800
ADOLPHUS KNELL (ACTIVE LATE 19TH CENTURY) - FISHING BOATS ADOLPHUS KNELL (ACTIVE LATE 19TH CENTURY) Fishing boats at dawn; fishing boats at sunset Signed ‘Adolphus Knell’ (lower right) Oil on canvas 6 x 12in. (15 x 30.5cm.) (2, a pair) Both would benefit from a light clean.
Charles Miller Ltd
Apr. 01, 2023
KNELL, ADOLPHUS. CIRCA 1849 - LONDON - CIRCA 1890. SAILING SHIPS WITH FISHING BOAT OFF THE COAST.
Est: -
Knell, Adolphus. Circa 1849 - London - circa 1890. sailing ships with fishing boat off the coast. Oil/canvas, signed Adolphus Knell lower right, 76 x 51 cm, tear with color separation upper right, restored, minimal retouch, framed 63.5 x 88.5 cm. Knell, Adolphus. Um 1849 - London - um 1890. Segelschiffe mit Fischerboot vor der Küste. Öl/Lwd., u. re. sign. Adolphus Knell, 76 x 51 cm, o. re. Riss mit Farbablösung, rest., min. retusch., ger. 63,5 x 88,5 cm.
Historia Auctionata
Mar. 22, 2023
Adolphus Knell (fl.1860-1890) British, The fleet moving along the coast, oil on board, signed, 3" x 7.5", (8x1
Est: £400 - £500
Adolphus Knell (fl.1860-1890) British, The fleet moving along the coast, oil on board, signed, 3" x 7.5", (8x19cm).
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Mar. 02, 2023
ADOLPHUS KNELL (BRITISH FL. CA. 1860-1890), A PAIR OF ESTUARY SCENES AT SUNSET
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
ADOLPHUS KNELL (BRITISH FL. CA. 1860-1890)A PAIR OF ESTUARY SCENES AT SUNSETOil on panel Both signed (lower right)11 x 30cm (4¼ x 11¾ in.) (2)
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Oct. 25, 2022
Adolphus Knell (British, active 1860-1890) Shipping at dawn; Shipping at dusk, a pair each 15.3 x 22.9cm (6 x 9in). (2)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Adolphus Knell (British, active 1860-1890) Shipping at dawn; Shipping at dusk, a pair one signed 'Knell' (lower right); the other signed 'Adolphus Knell' (lower right) oil on board each 15.3 x 22.9cm (6 x 9in). (2)
Bonhams
Aug. 17, 2022
* Settle (William Frederick, 1821-1897). Shipping, chalk on paper
Est: £150 - £200
* Settle (William Frederick, 1821-1897). Shipping, chalk on paper Attributed to William Frederick Settle (1821-1897). Ships in low water, chalk on paper, unsigned, 22 x 32cm (8.75 x 12.5ins), mount aperture, framed and glazed, together with a marine oil painting attributed to William Adolphus Knell (1801-1875), Shipping at Dawn, oil on canvas, unsigned, relined, 28 x 42cm (11 x 16 1/4 ins), fine quality elaborate rococo-style gilt gesso frame QTY: (2) NOTE: Provenance: Private collection, Monmouthshire, England, thence by descent. William Settle (1821-1897) was born in Hull, a nephew and pupil of John Ward. He painted for the Royal Yorkshire Yacht Club and executed many views on the Humber and Solent. Settle moved to London in 1863 and was commissioned by Queen Victoria to draw nautical ephemera.
Dominic Winter Auctions
May. 27, 2022
WILLIAM ADOLPHUS KNELL (1805 - 1875) - 19TH CENTURY OIL ON CANVAS
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
WILLIAM ADOLPHUS KNELL (1805 - 1875) A LARGE 19TH CENTURY OIL ON CANVAS depicting barges awaiting the Arrival of the Fleet, signed W.A.Knell - swept gilt frame (137cm wide 81cm high)
Hutchinson Scott Limited
Apr. 27, 2022
Adolphus Knell (British, active 1860-1890) Shipping at sunset; Fishing boats at anchor under moonlight, a pair each 15.2 x 23.2cm (6 x 9 1/8in). (2)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Adolphus Knell (British, active 1860-1890) Shipping at sunset; Fishing boats at anchor under moonlight, a pair both signed 'Adolphus Knell' (lower right) oil on board each 15.2 x 23.2cm (6 x 9 1/8in). (2) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Mar. 23, 2022
WILLIAM ADOLPHUS KNELL (BRITISH 1801-1875)
Est: £600 - £800
WILLIAM ADOLPHUS KNELL (BRITISH 1801-1875) WILLIAM ADOLPHUS KNELL (BRITISH 1801-1875) Shipping at Anchor on the Thames oil on canvas 60.3 x 90.8 cm (23 3/4 x 35 3/4 in) PROVENANCE: Frost & Reed Ltd., Bristol Purchased from the above by the present owner in 1973
Chiswick Auctions
Mar. 23, 2022
WILLIAM ADOLPHUS KNELL (BRITISH 1801-1875)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
WILLIAM ADOLPHUS KNELL (BRITISH 1801-1875) WILLIAM ADOLPHUS KNELL (BRITISH 1801-1875) HMS Duke of Wellington, off Spithead, with frigates, the fleet at anchor, clipper ships and a steamship beyond signed WA Knell (lower right) oil on canvas 45.8 x 61 cm (18 x 24 in) PROVENANCE: Sale, Christie's, London, 24 May 1968, London, lot 109 Frost & Reed Ltd., Bristol Purchased from the above by the present owner in 1973
Chiswick Auctions
Feb. 02, 2022
Adolphus Knell (manner of), maritime oil on canvas
Est: $200 - $300
Manner of William Adolphus Knell (British 1805-1875), Three-masted square rigger and fishing vessels, no signature observed, 10"h x 12.25"w (sight), 13.5"h x 16"w (frame)
Millea Bros Ltd
Dec. 07, 2021
William Adolphus Knell (1805-1871), Naval action on the Canton river showing British naval vessels and Chinese war junks, sepia watercolour, 19 x 47cm.
Est: £500 - £800
William Adolphus Knell (1805-1871) Naval action on the Canton river showing British naval vessels and Chinese war junks sepia watercolour Martyn Gregory label verso
Gorringes
Oct. 13, 2021
* Attributed to William Adolphus Knell (1801-1875). Ships at dawn, oil on canvas
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
* Attributed to William Adolphus Knell (1801-1875). Ships at dawn, oil on canvas, unsigned, relined, 28 x 42cm (11 x 16.25 ins), fine quality elaborate rococo-style gilt gesso frame Qty: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Oct. 06, 2021
Adolphus Knell (British, active 1860-1890) Sailing ships and a steamer in choppy waters
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Adolphus Knell (British, active 1860-1890) Sailing ships and a steamer in choppy waters signed 'Adolphus Knell' (lower right) oil on canvas 45.5 x 76.2cm (17 15/16 x 30in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
May. 14, 2021
ADOLPHUS KNELL A 19TH CENTURY OIL ON CANVAS Dutch fishing f
Est: £500 - £800
ADOLPHUS KNELL A 19TH CENTURY OIL ON CANVAS Dutch fishing fleet 24.5cm square - signed in later gilt moulded frame
Hutchinson Scott Limited
Apr. 21, 2021
Adolphus Knell (British, active 1860-1890) A busy shipping scene at sunrise
Est: £800 - £1,200
Adolphus Knell (British, active 1860-1890) A busy shipping scene at sunrise bears a signature (lower right) oil on board 20.3 x 38.1cm (8 x 15in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams