Joh. Sebastian Müller Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Joh. Sebastian Müller Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 20, 2023
Muller (Johann Sebastian, 1715-1785). Ruins of Rome, after Panini, 1753, etching
Est: £200 - £300
Muller (Johann Sebastian, 1715-1785). Ruins of Rome, after Panini, 1753, etching * Muller (Johann Sebastian, 1715-1785). Ruins of Rome, after Giovanni Paolo Panini, 1753 [or slightly later], etching on laid paper, by J. S. Muller after Panini, trimmed to or just inside the platemark, sheet size 465 x 617 mm (18 1/4 x 24 1/4 ins), together with Montaigu (Domenico, active circa 1750-1776). Veduta del di dentro della Basilica di S. Pietro in Vaticano dagl'ingressi principali della medesima, 1766 [but later], plus Barbazza (Francesco, active 1771-1789). Veduta interna della Basilica Liberiana detta di Sta Maria Maggiore fatta rimodernare dalla Gloriosa memoria di Papa Benedetto XIV, 1771 [but later], two etchings on thick wove paper, each with blindstamp of the Regia Calcografia Roma to lower outer corner, published circa 1870-1900, toning to extreme sheet edges only, plate size 47/5 x 71 cm (18 3.4 x 28 ins), sheet size 60.5 x 84 cm (23 3/4 x 33 ins), framed and glazed QTY: (3)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Nov. 29, 2022
John Miller | Illustratio systematis sexualis Linnæi, London, [1770-] 1777, 3 vols in 1, contemporary tree calf
Est: £6,000 - £9,000
John Miller Illustratio systematis sexualis Linnæi. An illustration of the sexual system of Linnaeus. London: by the author, [1770-] 1777 FIRST EDITION, 3 volumes in one, folio (519 x 367mm.), plain engraved allegorical frontispiece, title, list of subscribers, 99 (only, of 104) engraved plates, plates 5-99 in both plain and hand-coloured states, errata leaf at rear, contemporary tree calf, rebacked retaining original spine, spine with raised bands in seven compartments, red morocco label to second compartment, marbled endpapers, one text leaf cropped at upper margin, dampstaining at margin of allegorical frontispiece, scattered spotting, extremities slightly rubbed First edition, with excellent plates, mostly in two states, coloured and uncoloured as issued, of an "immense work of botany wherein the pencil of Miller illustrated, in a style of unprecedented elegance, the sexual system of Linnæus" (J. C. Lettsom, The Memoirs of John Fothergill [1789], p. 106). The work was issued in 20 parts between 1770 and 1777. According to the list of subscribers 105 copies were ordered by 85 individuals. The uncoloured plates invariably included lettering for scientific purposes, while the handcoloured plates are often without lettering and the vast majority are printed using a warm brown ink with the intent of making the images more aesthetically pleasing. The plants described and illustrated came in the main from Dr. John Fothergill's famous garden in Upton, Essex. Fothergill was an enthusiastic supporter and indeed superintendent of the work, but refused Miller's attempt to dedicate the work to him. He felt that dedications were "more productive of envy to the patron, than of advantage to the author." John Miller (1715–1780), born Johann Sebastian Müller in Nuremberg, came to England in 1744 and remained there for the rest of his life. He was a botanical artist and engraver of considerable repute and came to the attention of the great naturalist Linnæus through the connection of John Ellis. Linnæus had nothing but praise for the artist, stating that the plates were "more beautiful and more accurate" than any he had ever seen. LITERATURE: Dunthorne 206; Great Flower Books, p. 68; Henrey 1153; Nissen BBI 1372; Stafleu TL2 6482 Bid on Sotheby's
Sotheby's
Nov. 29, 2022
John Miller | Illustratio systematis sexualis Linnæi, [1770-] 1777, 3 vols, contemporary calf
Est: £6,000 - £9,000
John Miller Illustratio systematis sexualis Linnæi. An illustration of the sexual system of Linnaeus. London: published and sold by the author, [1770]-1777 FIRST EDITION, 3 volumes, folio (522 x 350mm.), plain engraved allegorical frontispiece, title, 104 plates in both plain and hand-coloured states (the coloured plates in a separate volume), 4 hand-coloured plates of anatomical details, contemporary calf, one text leaf spotted, bindings rubbed, joints worn First edition, with excellent plates in two states, coloured and uncoloured as issued, of an "immense work of botany wherein the pencil of Miller illustrated, in a style of unprecedented elegance, the sexual system of Linnæus" (J. C. Lettsom, The Memoirs of John Fothergill [1789], p. 106). The work was issued in 20 parts between 1770 and 1777. According to the list of subscribers 105 copies were ordered by 85 individuals. The uncoloured plates invariably included lettering for scientific purposes, while the handcoloured plates are often without lettering and the vast majority are printed using a warm brown ink with the intent of making the images more aesthetically pleasing. The plants described and illustrated came in the main from Dr. John Fothergill's famous garden in Upton, Essex. Fothergill was an enthusiastic supporter and indeed superintendent of the work, but refused Miller's attempt to dedicate the work to him. He felt that dedications were "more productive of envy to the patron, than of advantage to the author." John Miller (1715–1780), born Johann Sebastian Müller in Nuremberg, came to England in 1744 and remained there for the rest of his life. He was a botanical artist and engraver of considerable repute and came to the attention of the great naturalist Linnæus through the connection of John Ellis. Linnæus had nothing but praise for the artist, stating that the plates were "more beautiful and more accurate" than any he had ever seen. LITERATURE: Dunthorne 206; Great Flower Books, p. 68; Henrey 1153; Nissen BBI 1372; Stafleu TL2 6482 Bid on Sotheby's
Sotheby's
Nov. 22, 2022
Johann Sebastian Muller (1715-1785) da Giuseppe Zocchi (1711 - 1767): VEDUTA DI PAESE DALLA VILLA DI LORETINO
Est: -
Johann Sebastian Muller (1715-1785) da Giuseppe Zocchi (1711 - 1767) Veduta di paese dalla Villa di Loretino Etching and engraving, 47 x 27.5 cm (plate) From the “Views of villas and other Tuscanian locations” published by Giuseppe Allegrini Stampatore, copper, Florence 1744. Sheet in perfect condition except for two slight stain on the margins.
Bertolami Fine Art s.r.l.
Nov. 22, 2022
Johann Sebastian Muller (1715 c. - 1785 c.): LA VILLA DI LORETINO NEI PRESSI DI SETTIGNANO, 1744
Est: -
Johann Sebastian Muller (1715 c. - 1785 c.) La Villa di Loretino nei pressi di Settignano, 1744 Etching, mm. 310x487 From the "Scelta di XXIV vedute delle principali contrade, piazze, chiese e palazzi della città di Firenze" series,commissioned by the Marquis Andrea Gerini (1691-1766) and engraved by some of the most important Italian artists of the time. Only state. Goerg n.73 Sheet in perfect condition with wide margins.
Bertolami Fine Art s.r.l.
Apr. 28, 2019
Johann Sebastian Muller (1715-1785), after Giovanni Paola Panini (1692-1765): View of the Campo Vaccino with the Temple of Jupiter Stator, the Arch of Titus, the Colosseum, the Basilica of Maxentius, the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina and Temp
Est: $800 - $1,200
Two etchings with later hand-coloring on wove paper, published by John Boydell 1775-76.Both approx. 18 1/4 x 24 1/4 in. (sheet), 23 1/4 x 29 1/4 in. (frame).
STAIR
Mar. 27, 2019
Johann Sebastian MÜLLER (1715 - 1785) Fantaisie d'architecture mêlant la ba
Est: €300 - €400
Johann Sebastian MÜLLER (1715 - 1785) Fantaisie d'architecture mêlant la basilique d'Antonin et le mausolée d'Hadrien Eau-forte de MÜLLER d'après Giovanni Paolo PANNINI. Bonne et rare épreuve sur vergé publiée par A. R. Pond, 1746 H. 49 cm L. 61 cm (marges : H.57 cm L. 77cm) AC Léger empoussiérage et marques de manipulation dans les grandes marges, petite tache dans la marges inférieure
De Baecque & Associés
Mar. 27, 2019
Johann Sebastian MÜLLER (1715 - 1785) Fantaisie d'architecture mêlant le Pa
Est: €300 - €400
Johann Sebastian MÜLLER (1715 - 1785) Fantaisie d'architecture mêlant le Panthéon d'Agrippa et la colonne Trajane Eau-forte de MÜLLER d'après Giovanni Paolo PANNINI. Très belle et rare épreuve sur vergé publiée par A. R. Pond, 1744 H. 48 cm L. 61 cm (marges : H.57 cm L. 77cm) AC Léger empoussiérage et marques de manipulation
De Baecque & Associés
Mar. 27, 2019
Johann Sebastian MÜLLER (1715 - 1785) Fantaisie d'architecture mêlant plus
Est: €300 - €400
Johann Sebastian MÜLLER (1715 - 1785) Fantaisie d'architecture mêlant plusieurs monuments célèbres de la Rome antique Eau-forte de J. S. MÜLLER d'après Giovanni Paolo PANNINI. Belle et rare épreuve sur vergé. H. 48 cm L. 61 cm (marges : H. 57 cm L. 77 cm) AC Empoussiérage, courtes déchirures en bord de feuillet
De Baecque & Associés
Mar. 27, 2019
Johann Sebastian MÜLLER (1715 - 1785) Fantaisie d'architecture mêlant le Co
Est: €300 - €400
Johann Sebastian MÜLLER (1715 - 1785) Fantaisie d'architecture mêlant le Colisée le temple de Janus Eau-forte de MÜLLER d'après Giovanni Paolo PANNINI. Bonne et rare épreuve sur vergé publiée par Ar. Pond, 1747 H. 49, 5cm L. 62 cm (avec les marges : H.57 cm L. 76 5 cm) AC Léger empoussiérage et marques de manipulation dans les grandes marges
De Baecque & Associés
Dec. 08, 2018
John Miller (1715-1790)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
John Miller (1715-1790) Illustratio Systematis Sexualis Linnaei/Illustration of the Sexual System of the Genera Plantarum of Linnaeus London: the author, 1777, large folio, with 108 hand-colored engraved plates, 1-4 of leaf forms numbered, the other 104 unnumbered without lettering and dates, the unnumbered plates each accompanied by a duplicate impression, uncolored but with lettering and dates [212 plates total], in brown calf with gilt fillet, the (later) spine with raised bands and gilt lettering and rule, the edges cut and tinted, with marbled endpapers. [Stafleu SL-II 6482; Nissen BBI 1372; Stearn p. 120] leaf 53.0 x 36.2 cm; overall 55.2 x 39.7 cm Provenance: Estate of Richard Anthony Goula, proceeds to benefit the Thistlewood Foundation, Lafayette, Louisiana. Literature: See also W. B. Hemsley, "John Miller and His Work", in The Gardener's Chronicle, March 1, 1890 (3:VII), pp. 255-256.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Nov. 05, 2016
John Miller Engraving of Vauxhall Gardens
Est: $150 - $300
Vauxhall Gardens Shewing the Grand Walk ...John Miller (1715-1790). Engraving with Hand Color. London: John Bowles & Son ; Paris: Chez M?sard, 1751. 11 x 15 1/2 inches visible, 15 1/2 x 20 1/2 inches framed.
Arader Galleries
Jun. 14, 2016
JOHN MILLER (ENGLISH, 1715-1780) POLYADELPHIA ICOSANDRIA CITRUS and GYNANDRIA PASSIFLORA Engaving with hand-coloring (2)
Est: $200 - $400
JOHN MILLER (ENGLISH, 1715-1780) POLYADELPHIA ICOSANDRIA CITRUS and GYNANDRIA MONOGYNIA PASSIFLORA Engravings with hand-coloring: 18 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. each (sight) From An Illustration of the Sexual System of Linnaeus. London: by the Author, [1770-] 1777. (2)
Potomack Company
May. 04, 2016
Johann Sebastian Müller, Veduta of Florence, Engraving, 18th C.
Est: €170 - €420
Copper engraving on paper Nuremberg, Germany, mid-18th century Engraving: Johann Sebastian Müller (1715-1785) – German painter, draftsman, printmaker Signed and located in the plate ‘Josep. Zocchi del.’ and ‘Joh. Sebast. Muller Sculp. Norimb. After an engraving by Giuseppe Zocchi (1711-1767) – Italian printmaker & painter Titled and numbered in the plate ‘Veduta di Lung Arno e del Ponte a S. Trinita presa dal Terrazzo de‘ SSri. Rucellai T. VII.‘ Verso numbered ‘No. 16’ Presumably taken from a book Plate size: 50 x 69 cm, sheet size: 58.5 x 73.2 cm, mat: 70.3 x 86.5 cm Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Condition: The sheet is mounted to a mat with four adhesive stripes. It has a vertical bend in the center and is slightly toned. Its edges are bend back. On the reverse it shows residues of adhesives of a restoration. The plate dimensions are 50 x 69 cm. (lez) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Jul. 23, 2009
Miller, J[ohn]. Three hand-colored botanical
Est: $300 - $500
Miller, J[ohn]. Three hand-colored botanical mezzotints by John Miller. Three color-printed mezzotints, finished by hand. Each approximately 21x14. J. Miller, 1770-76 Johann Sebastian Muller (1715-1785) was a German artist who went by John Miller, and was well known for his botanical paintings and engravings. Includes: Plate of the Narrow Leaved Kalmia flower. 1770 * Clafsis X. Ordo III. Decantria. Trigynia. Stellaria. 1774 * Clafsis XVII. Ordo I. Diadelphia Hexandria Fumaria. 1776. The first plate chipped, with short tears to right edge; very good or better.
PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
Sep. 02, 2008
Johann Sebastian Muller (1715-1785), after Giovanni Paolo Pannini
Est: £400 - £600
Johann Sebastian Muller (1715-1785), after Giovanni Paolo Pannini Monuments of Ancient Architecture in the Roman Vicinity engraving, published by J.Boydell, London, 1776 S. 20 x 25in. (50.7 x 63.5cm.) (2)
Christie's
Nov. 14, 2007
MILLER, John (1715-1780). Illustratio Systematis Sexualis Linnaei ... An Illustration of the Sexual System of Linnaeus . London: by the Author, [1770]-77.
Est: £12,000 - £18,000
MILLER, John (1715-1780). Illustratio Systematis Sexualis Linnaei ... An Illustration of the Sexual System of Linnaeus. London: by the Author, [1770]-77. 2 volumes in 3, 2° (530 x 360 mm). Engraved frontispiece, 3 engraved titles, preface leaf with list of 83 subscribers on verso, first volume with 108 hand-coloured engraved plates by Miller, second volume with 104 engraved plates plain and before letters; third volume with the Latin and English text. (Small repaired tear to one title, frontispiece slightly stained in one corner.) Contemporary mottled calf gilt (neatly rebacked). Provenance: F.W. Headland (ownership signature). A FINE COPY WITH THE PLATES IN TWO STATES, with large margins and with 3 engraved titles, instead of the usual 2. "An immense work of botany wherein the pencil of Miller illustrated, in a style of unprecedented elegance, the sexual system of Linnaeus" (J.C. Lettson, Memoirs of John Fothergill, p.106). Johann Sebastian Mueller (1715-c.1790) was a Nuremberg artist who changed his name to Miller on arrival in London. The botanical aspects of the plates were overseen initially by Gowan Knight (1713-1772), the first Principal Librarian of the British Museum and a friend of Fothergill's. The plates were issued both coloured and uncoloured, the latter, for scientific purposes, were published with letters, the former for aesthetic reasons were published without. The work appeared in twenty parts from 1770 to 1777 and was sold to 85 subscribers (who ordered 105 sets). Linnaeus himself was sent samples of the work for his approval and responded enthusiastically, considering it "more beautiful and more accurate than any that had been seen since the world began". Blunt p. 150; Nissen BBI 1372; Dunthorne 207; Henrey 1153. (3)
Christie's
Nov. 28, 2001
John Frederick Miller (1715-ca.1790)
Est: $21,300 - $28,400
Illustratio systematis sexualis Linnaei... An Illustration of the sexual system of Linnaeus. London: published and sold by the author, [1770-]1777. 1 volume in two, 2o (522 x 356mm). 1p. letterpress subscriber's list, parallel preface and text in Latin and English. Engraved emblematic frontispiece, 2 engraved titles ('vol.II' added in contemporary ink manuscript to title in second volume), 4 hand-coloured engraved plates of leaf forms, 104 fine engraved plates by Miller, each in two states printed in brown before letters and coloured by hand; and printed in black, with letters and uncoloured, with an additional plate and letterpress leaf of description in vol.I "Classis XIII Ordo.III... Thea", the plate printed in brown, with letters and hand-coloured. (Without the 2pp. errata found in some copies, fourth text leaf in first volume shaved with slight loss, three plates with some flaking of green pigmentation, occasional light soiling and offsetting of plates onto text.) Contemporary diced russia gilt, covers with wide decorative borders tooled in gilt and blind (rebacked and cornered, later endpapers). Provenance : Thomas Wythe (stencilled armorial on verso of frontispiece, partially erased manuscript note of original cost). First edition of "An immense work of botany wherein the pencil of Miller illustrated, in a style of unprecedented elegance, the sexual system of Linnaeus" (J.C. Lettson Memoirs of John Fothergill [1789] p.106). "John Miller, otherwise Johann Sebastian Mueller... was a native of Nrnberg. He came to... [England] in 1744 and remained here until his death which took place in London. He was a botanical artist and engraver of considerable note. Besides the figures of plants in the above publication of 1770-7, many examples of his work are to be found in Philip Miller's Figures of the most beautiful... plants.. (1755-60), Hunter's edition (1776) of Evelyn's Sylva, and Lord Bute's Botanical tables (1785?)." (Henrey. British Botanical and Horticultural Literature before 1800 II, p.279). For the present work Miller worked chiefly from specimens in the garden of John Fothergill at Upton in Essex. The botanical aspects of the plates were overseen initially by Gowan Knight (1713-1772), the first Principal Librarian of the Britiah Museam and a friend of Fothergill's. The plates were issued both coloured and uncoloured, the latter, for scientific purposes, were published with letters, the former for aesthetic reasons were published without. The work appeared in twenty parts from 1770 to 1777 to 85 subscribers (who ordered 105 sets). Linnaeus was sent samples of the work for his approval and responded enthusiastically, describing the plates as more beautiful and accurate than any seen since the beginning of the world. BM(NH) III,p.1370; Bradley I,p.258; Dunthorne 206; Great Flower Books p.68; Henrey III, 1153; Nissen BBI 1372; Stafleu & Cowan 6482. (2).
Christie's