Leendert Knijff Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Leendert Knijff Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 16, 2025
A 1707 ENGRAVING OF WOLLATON HALL, JAN KIP (1652-1722) AND LEONARD KNYFF (1650-1722), BRITANNIA ILLUSTRATA
Est: $200 - $300
A fine engraving of the stately home known as Wollaton Hall created by the Dutch artists Jan Kip and Leonard Knyff for their famous 1707-1709 work 'Britannia Illustrata', an important collection of unusually detailed views of English country estates. The caption reads 'Wollaton Hall in the County of Nottingham Seat of the Honorable Sir Thomas Willoughby Baronett.' The coat of arms of said Thomas is at the center of the caption. Kip and Knyff were both accomplished artists in the Netherlands who followed William of Orange to Britain upon his ascension to the English, Scottish, and Irish thrones. This work appears to have been started during William's reign but was not published until the reign of his successor Queen Anne, the first monarch of the United Kingdom. Great Britain, c. 1707.
Helios Auctions
Mar. 16, 2025
A 1707 ENGRAVING OF ST. JAMES PALACE AND PARK, JAN KIP (1652-1722) AND LEONARD KNYFF (1650-1722), BRITANNIA ILLUSTRATA
Est: $200 - $300
A fine engraving of St. James Palace and Park in London, created by the Dutch artists Jan Kip and Leonard Knyff for their famous 1707-1709 work 'Britannia Illustrata', an important collection of unusually detailed views of English country estates. The coat of arms of the British Monarch are at the top center of the piece. Kip and Knyff were both accomplished artists in the Netherlands who followed William of Orange to Britain upon his ascension to the English, Scottish, and Irish thrones. This work appears to have been started during William's reign but was not published until the reign of his successor Queen Anne, the first monarch of the United Kingdom. Great Britain, c. 1707.
Helios Auctions
Mar. 16, 2025
A 1707 ENGRAVING OF BADMINTON HOUSE, JAN KIP (1652-1722) AND LEONARD KNYFF (1650-1722), BRITANNIA ILLUSTRATA
Est: $200 - $300
A fine engraving of the stately home known as Badminton House created by the Dutch artists Jan Kip and Leonard Knyff for their famous 1707-1709 work 'Britannia Illustrata', an important collection of unusually detailed views of English country estates. The caption reads 'Badminton in the County of Gloucester one of the Seats of the Most Noble & Potent Prince Henry Duke of Beaufort Marquesse and Earle of Worcester Baron Herbert of Chepstow Raglan & Gower, and Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.' The coat of arms of said Henry is at the center of the caption. Kip and Knyff were both accomplished artists in the Netherlands who followed William of Orange to Britain upon his ascension to the English, Scottish, and Irish thrones. This work appears to have been started during William's reign, considering the reference to Duke Henry who passed in 1700, but was not published until the reign of his successor Queen Anne, the first monarch of the United Kingdom. Great Britain, c. 1707.
Helios Auctions
Nov. 14, 2023
Still life with a trout and oysters | Nature morte à la truite et aux huîtres
Est: €6,000 - €8,000
Leonard Knyff Haarlem 1650 - 1722 London Still life with a trout and oysters Oil on canvas 48,2 x 62,8 cm ; 19 by 24¾ in. ____________________________________________ Leonard Knyff Haarlem 1650 - 1722 Londres Nature morte à la truite et aux huîtres Huile sur toile 48,2 x 62,8 cm ; 19 by 24¾ in.
Sotheby's
Jan. 16, 2022
PR, KNYFF & KIP "BRITANNIA ILLUSTRATA" ENGRAVINGS
Est: $300 - $500
After Leonard Knyff or Knijff (Dutch/London, 1650-1722), engraved by Johannes "Jan" Kip (Dutch, 1652-1722). "Hampton Court in Herefordshire" and "Seat of William Chaloner, Esq....County of Yorke" from "Britannia Illustrata: Or Views of Several of the Queens Palaces, as Also of the Principal seats of the Nobility and Gentry of Great Britain, Curiously Engraved on 80 Copper Plates, London, early 18th century. Framed as a pair in ebony and gilt naturalistic frames. Approx. 25" X 28.25" (frame), 15.5" x 19" (sight)
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Nov. 11, 2021
Johannes Kip (Dutch, 1653-1722) and Leonard Knyff (Dutch, 1650-1721) Ashdowne Pa
Est: $500 - $700
Johannes Kip (Dutch, 1653-1722) and Leonard Knyff (Dutch, 1650-1721) Ashdowne Parke (Plate No. 46 from Perspective Views of Royal Palaces), circa 1715 Etching in color with letterpress on paper, later print 14 x 19-1/4 inches (35.6 x 48.9 cm) (plate) Credited and numbered in the plate. Inscribed in the plate: Ashdowne Parke in the County of Bercks, one of the seats of the Rt. Hon. William Lord Craven Barron Craven of / Hamstead Marshall in the County of Bercks. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Dec. 14, 2020
Johannes Kip (1652/53 - 1722) after Leonard Knyff (1650 - 1722) "Views of British Palaces"
Est: €300 - €400
Johannes Kip (Amsterdam, 1652/53 - Westminster, 1722) after Leonard Knyff (Haarlem, 1650 - London, 1722) "Views of British Palaces" Four coloured engravings 36 x 48 cm
Goya Subastas
Dec. 03, 2020
Leonard Knyff, 1650 Haarlem – 1722 London
Est: €10,000 - €15,000
VOGELSTILLLEBEN Öl auf Leinwand. Doubliert. 142 x 164 cm. Signiert auf dem Endstück des Gewehres „L. Knyff“. Ungerahmt. Dargestellt auf einer steinernen Tischplatte ein Vogelstillleben mit einem erlegten Schwan, Fasanen und vielen weiteren Vögeln. Der Hals des Schwans geschickt über das Gewehr gelegt und sich hinter der marmorierten Pulverflasche abzeichnend. Rest. Knyff war Schüler des Wouter Knyff (um 1607-um 1693) und dessen Sohn. Er war bekannt für seine Blumenstillleben, aber auch für seine englischen Ansichten, da er ab 1679 in Londong lebte und arbeitete. (1231371) (13) Leonard Knyff, 1650 Haarlem – 1722 London BIRD STILL LIFE Oil on canvas. Relined. 142 x 164 cm. Signed „L. Knyff“ on the end of the gun rifle. Unframed. Restored.
Hampel Fine Art Auctions
Sep. 24, 2020
Leonard Knyff, 1650 Haarlem – 1722 London
Est: €20,000 - €25,000
VOGELSTILLLEBEN Öl auf Leinwand. Doubliert. 142 x 164 cm. Signiert auf dem Endstück des Gewehres „L. Knyff“. Ungerahmt. Dargestellt auf einer steinernen Tischplatte ein Vogelstillleben mit einem erlegten Schwan, Fasanen und vielen weiteren Vögeln. Der Hals des Schwans geschickt über das Gewehr gelegt und sich hinter der marmorierten Pulverflasche abzeichnend. Rest. Knyff war Schüler des Wouter Knyff (um 1607-um 1693) und dessen Sohn. Er war bekannt für seine Blumenstillleben, aber auch für seine englischen Ansichten, da er ab 1679 in London lebte und arbeitete. (1231371) (13) Leonard Knyff, 1650 Haarlem – 1722 London BIRD STILL LIFE Oil on canvas. Relined. 142 x 164 cm. Signed “L. Knyff” on the end of the gun rifle. Unframed. Restored.
Hampel Fine Art Auctions
Oct. 11, 2019
Dutch and British Schools, 18th Century, Three Maps, Largest Sight Size: 14-1/4 x 19-1/2 in
Est: $500 - $700
Dutch and British Schools, 18th Century Three Maps The first, Johannes Kip (Dutch 1653-1722) after Leonard Knyff (Dutch 1650-1721), Hutton Hall the seat of the Honorable Sir George Fletcher Bart, in the County of Cumberland, from Johannes Kip's Britannia Illustration a Survey of English Castles, Palaces and Country Houses during the Reign of Queen Anne, a two page engraving with later hand-coloring; the second, Robert Sayer, publisher, A Perspective View of the Town and Fortifications of Malta, engraving with later hand-coloring; and the third, An Exact Draught of the BAY and Harbour of Vigo, For Mr. Tindall's Continuation of Mr. Rapin's History of England, engraved map with later hand-coloring, drawn up to a scale of 1 inch:1 mile and showing the bay and harbor with surrounding hills, schematic representations of the town of Vigo and other habitations, many ships shown in the bay and the harbor, several named, several keyed to an explanatory panel detailing their commanders and significant movements and further marked J Bafire Sculp., the mouth of the bay with a compass, and labelled The mouth of the River Vigo near the Island of Bajona, where Admiral Shovell of the White Flagg with his squadron, came at Anchor y e 12 of Oct.1702; center fold with some staining along the top, with one tear u.l.c. and spreading around the crease. Framed.* Largest sight size: 362 x 496 mm (14-1/4 x 19-1/2 in)Property from the Collection of Albert E. and Lindamarie F. Mitchler
Weschler's
Mar. 22, 2018
Johannes Kip After L. Knyff Antique British Map
Est: $100 - $200
Johannes Kip After Leonard Knyff (1650-1722) antique map. Measures 13.75" x 18.75" (plate size) and 18" x 22 7/8" (sheet size). Vg/Vg+ condition. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. We ship all items in this auction in-house.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Mar. 22, 2018
Johannes Kip After L. Knyff Antique Map of York
Est: $100 - $200
Johannes Kip After Leonard Knyff (1650-1722) antique map of York. Measures 13.75" x 19" (plate size) and 18.75" x 22 3/8" (sheet size). Vg+-Ex/Ex condition. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. We ship all items in this auction in-house.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Jan. 07, 2018
2 Kip + Knyff Hand Colored Engravings
Est: $300 - $500
After Johannes "Jan" Kip (Netherlandish/ English, c.1652-1722) Engraved by Leonard Knyff (or Leendert Knijff) (Dutch/ English 1650-1722) Pair of hand colored landscape engravings "Up Parke in Sussex, the Seat of the Right Honorable Ford ,Lord Grey, Baron of Werke, etc." and "Althorp in the County of Northampton being the Seat of the Right Hon.ble Robert Earle of Sunderland" 22.25 x 27" (framed). 14.5" x 19.5" (sight) Provenance: From the Estate of renowned historical and architectural author William Robert Mitchell, Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia.
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Nov. 12, 2016
Leonard Knyff (1650-1722) Le Palais et Park de St James Place and Park, 46c
Est: £40 - £60
Leonard Knyff (1650-1722) Le Palais et Park de St James Place and Park, 46cm x 35cm
Bishop & Miller Auctioneers
Feb. 05, 2016
After Leonard Knyff (1650-1722): Melton Constable in the County of Norfolk; and Esher Place in the County of Surry
Est: $100 - $200
After Leonard Knyff (1650-1722): Melton Constable in the County of Norfolk; and Esher Place in the County of Surry Two engravings with hand-coloring on wove paper, with margins. Both 15 1/4 x 20 1/4 in. (sight), 24 1/2 x 29 5/8 in. (frame).
STAIR
Jan. 03, 2015
2 Kip + Knyff Engravings - Chester & Brightwel
Est: $600 - $900
English, 18th century. A pair of hand colored engravings by Leonard Knyff (or Leendert Knijff) (Dutch/ English 1650-1722) after the paintings by Johannes "Jan" Kip (Netherlandish/ English, c.1652-1722). Group comprises of "Brightwel in the County of Suffolk the Seat of the Hon.ble St. Samuel Barnardiston, Barr.tt", inscribed lower left "L.Knyff De." and lower right "J.Kip Scul." (unframed sight size 15" x 20"); and "Knole The Seat of Tho: Chester Esq.", inscribed lower right "J. Kip Delin e Sculp" (unframed sight size 14.5" x 18.5"). Framed 25.25" x 29.75".Note: Kip and Knyff forged a career together producing views of country houses and gardens for "Britannia Illustrata (aka. Views of Several of the Queens Palaces and also of the Principal Seats of the Nobility & Gentry of Great Britain)", published in England in the first quarter of 18th century. This book is among the most important English topographical publications of the 18th century.
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Apr. 14, 2010
Johannes Kip (1653-1722), after Leendert Knijff (1650-1721)
Est: £500 - £800
Johannes Kip (1653-1722), after Leendert Knijff (1650-1721) Four plates, from: Britannia Illustrata, or Views of Several of the Queens Palaces as also the Principal Seats of the Nobility and Gentry of Great Britain engravings, 1714-15, published by Joseph Smith, London, with the central fold as usual, each in marbled mounts and painted frames by David Vicary, unexamined out of the frames P. 14 x 19 in. (35.5 x 48.3 cm.) (4)
Christie's
Apr. 14, 2010
Johannes Kip (1653-1722), after Leendert Knijff (1650-1721)
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Johannes Kip (1653-1722), after Leendert Knijff (1650-1721) Fifteen plates from:Britannia Illustrata, or Views of Several of the Queens Palaces as also the Principal Seats of the Nobility and Gentry of Great Britain engravings, 1714-15, published by Joseph Smith, London, with the central fold as usual, later impressions, late 18th century, unexamined out of the frames, cleaned P. 14 x 19 in. (35.5 x 48.3 cm.) (15)
Christie's
Oct. 01, 2007
[British country house views]: Four Plates
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
After Leonard Knyff (1650-1721) [British country house views]: Four Plates four copperplate engravings with hand-coloring, early 18th Century, on laid paper, all with margins all P. 13¼ x 16 in. (337 x 406 mm.) all overall 24 x 26¾ in. (610 x 680 mm.) (4)
Christie's