William John Newton Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William John Newton Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 27, 2023
Sir William John Newton (British, 1785-1869), Miniatures of Mrs Cardwell & Mrs Rainy, pair of watercolours on ivory, 16.5 x 12cm. Ivory submission reference: B44HLLJJ and 7MNPC5LD
Est: £400 - £600
Sir William John Newton (British, 1785-1869) Miniatures of Mrs Cardwell & Mrs Rainy pair of watercolours on ivory one signed, both inscribed verso and dated 1838/1840
Gorringes
Dec. 14, 2021
Sir William John Newton zugeschrieben Bildnis eines Offiziers
Est: €1,500 - €3,000
Sir William John Newton zugeschrieben Bildnis eines Offiziers 1812 Miniaturmalerei auf Elfenbein 8 x 6,3 cm Rückseitig auf Abdeckkarton von fremder Hand bezeichnet und datiert: Wm J Newton / pinxit / 6 Duke Str. / St James / 1812; rückseitig handschriftliche Widmung: forget me not / 4 Dec. 1828 Privatbesitz, Wien
Im Kinsky
Oct. 16, 2020
William John NEWTON (1785-1869) - "Portrait d’un homme en manteau noir dans un paysage d’hiver (1
Est: €200 - €300
William John NEWTON (1785-1869) "Portrait d’un homme en manteau noir dans un paysage d’hiver (1833)". Aquarelle et gouache sur papier signée et datée en bas à gauche. 34 x 25 cm (Papier gratté).
Sophie Himbaut
Oct. 16, 2020
William John NEWTON (1785-1869) (attribué à) - "Portraits Sophia Lumsden et de Harriet Peach Lums
Est: €150 - €200
William John NEWTON (1785-1869) (attribué à) "Portraits Sophia Lumsden et de Harriet Peach Lumsden". Paire d'aquarelles vers 1830. 22 x 17 cm (à vue).
Sophie Himbaut
Sep. 30, 2020
ATTRIBUTED TO SIR WILLIAM JOHN NEWTON (BRITISH 1785-1869)
Est: £150 - £250
ATTRIBUTED TO SIR WILLIAM JOHN NEWTON (BRITISH 1785-1869) Portrait miniature of a Lady in a black velvet dress and ermine shawl, wearing a lace bonnet, watercolour on Ivory, inscribed by a later hand and dated 1832 verso 11.5 x 8.5 cm This item may require Export or CITES licences in order to leave the UK or the European Union. It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that lots have the relevant licences before shipping.
Chiswick Auctions
Jun. 10, 2020
Sir William John Newton (British, 1785-1869) A Sailor Boy, c.1835, rectangular, 10.8cm, gilt metal mount with arched top, fitted leather case, unfinished
Est: $300 - $500
Sir William John Newton (British, 1785-1869) A Sailor Boy, c.1835, wearing a flat cap, with unruly fair hair, seated in an interior, wearing a naval jacket, signed and titled to the reverse, rectangular, 10.8cm, gilt metal mount with arched top, fitted leather case, unfinished For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Mar. 25, 2020
SIR WILLIAM JOHN NEWTON (BRITISH 1785-1869) Portrait miniature of a young lady, (Mrs. Harvey?), her hair in long ringlets, wearing décolleté white dress with strands of pearls, landscape background Signed and dated on the obverse, W. J. Newton 1843
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
SIR WILLIAM JOHN NEWTON (BRITISH 1785-1869) Portrait miniature of a young lady, (Mrs. Harvey?), her hair in long ringlets, wearing décolleté white dress with strands of pearls, landscape background Signed and dated on the obverse, W. J. Newton 1843 Watercolour on ivory Wood frame with gilded card slip Rectangular 12.3 cm (4.8 in) high Provenance: Bonhams, London, 10th April 2002 In 1831 Newton was appointed miniature-painter in ordinary to William IV and Queen Adelaide, and from 1837 to 1858 held the same post under Queen Victoria. He was knighted in 1837.
Chiswick Auctions
Apr. 14, 2019
SIR WILLIAM NEWTON WATERCOLOR CA. 1835
Est: $200 - $300
SIR WILLIAM NEWTON (ENGLISH, 1785-1869), WATERCOLOR CA. 1835, H 4", L 3", "MISS ANN HENRY" :A watercolor titled "Miss Ann Henry" by listed English artist Sir William Newton. Sir Newton was a notable portrait miniature painter under William IV and Queen Adelaide and then to Queen Victoria in 1837. Frame measures H 7.75" x L 6.75". Presented under glass in a gold tone liner and wood frame.
DuMouchelles
Mar. 06, 2019
SIR WILLIAM JOHN NEWTON (BRITISH 1785-1869)
Est: £250 - £350
SIR WILLIAM JOHN NEWTON (BRITISH 1785-1869) Portrait miniature of Mrs Goad, later Lady Bradford, facing left, wearing a white silk and gauze dress, ochre-lined plum cloak around her arms, her dark hair dressed in curls, landscape background Signed and dated , 'W.J. Newton 1827' and on the backing paper, 'Mrs. Goad/ Wm.J. Newton/ pinxit/8, Argyle St/ 1827' Watercolour on ivory Cast gilt-bronze frame with shell corners 114 x 87mm Exhibited: Vienna Albertina, Meisterwerke der Europaischen Miniaturmalerei von 1750 bis 1850, 1965, No. 291 Provenance: Christie's London, 17th October 1995, Lot 111; Private collection UK. This lot is subject to CITES
Chiswick Auctions
Feb. 17, 2019
SIR WILLIAM NEWTON WATERCOLOR CA. 1835
Est: $400 - $600
SIR WILLIAM NEWTON (ENGLISH, 1785-1869), WATERCOLOR CA. 1835, H 4", L 3", "MISS ANN HENRY" :A watercolor titled "Miss Ann Henry" by listed English artist Sir William Newton. Sir Newton was a notable portrait miniature painter under William IV and Queen Adelaide and then to Queen Victoria in 1837. Frame measures H 7.75" x L 6.75". Presented under glass in a gold tone liner and wood frame.
DuMouchelles
Nov. 21, 2018
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Chorley's
Oct. 23, 2018
Sir William John Newton (British, 1785 -1869), portrait miniature of a gentleman, facing left, wearing a black coat and cravat, fair hair, watercolour on ivory, gold octagonal brooch mounted frame with dedication inscribed on the reverse to, 'Fanny M. Carter' 53mm high PROVENANCE: Sold by Christie's, 25 October 1994; private UK collection. FOOTNOTES: Sir William John Newton became a very popular miniaturist and had a distinguished clientele which included many royal and titled persons, Members of Parliament and fellow artists. He is considered to be one of the best British miniaturists of his time and equal to Sir William Charles Ross. There are examples of his work in many museums including the V&A and in the Royal Collection.
Est: £100 - £200
Sir William John Newton (British, 1785 -1869), portrait miniature of a gentleman, facing left, wearing a black coat and cravat, fair hair, watercolour on ivory, gold octagonal brooch mounted frame with dedication inscribed on the reverse to, 'Fanny M. Carter' 53mm high PROVENANCE: Sold by Christie's, 25 October 1994; private UK collection. FOOTNOTES: Sir William John Newton became a very popular miniaturist and had a distinguished clientele which included many royal and titled persons, Members of Parliament and fellow artists. He is considered to be one of the best British miniaturists of his time and equal to Sir William Charles Ross. There are examples of his work in many museums including the V&A and in the Royal Collection.
Chiswick Auctions
Oct. 03, 2018
SIR WILLIAM JOHN NEWTON (BRITISH 1785-1869)
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
SIR WILLIAM JOHN NEWTON (BRITISH 1785-1869) A fine pair of portrait miniatures of Henry Hake Seward (d.1848) and his wife Katharine (née Beachcroft 1779-1847). He wearing a blue coat, white waistcoat and frilled cravat with gold tie pin; she, wearing white dress and with lace trim and pale blue shawl The former, signed on the obverse and dated W.I.N. 1817 and on the verso Wm.J.Newton/ pinxit/ 33 Argyle St./ 1818; the latter signed on the obverse an dated W.I.N. 1818 Watercolour on ivory Both set in red travelling cases the lids with plaques engraved with sitters names He, oval, 73mm high; she, rectangular, 77 mm high Provenance: By family descent; Bonhams 24th June 2004, lot 167; Private collection, UK. Footnote: There are three watercolours by Henry Hake Seward in the Sir John Soane's Museum, London. Both Henry and Katherine are buried at West Wickham. This lot is subject to CITES
Chiswick Auctions
Oct. 03, 2018
SIR WILLIAM JOHN NEWTON (BRITISH 1785-1869)
Est: £200 - £300
SIR WILLIAM JOHN NEWTON (BRITISH 1785 -1869) Portrait miniature of a gentleman, facing left, wearing a black coat and cravat, fair hair Watercolour on ivory Gold octagonal brooch mounted frame with dedication inscribed on the reverse to, 'Fanny M. Carter' 53mm high Provenance: Christie's auction, 25th October 1994; Private collection, UK Footnote: Sir William John Newton became a very popular miniaturist and had a distinguished clientele which included many royal and titled persons, Members of Parliament and fellow artists. He is considered to be one of the best British miniaturists of his time and equal to Sir William Charles Ross. There are examples of his work in many museums including the V&A and in the Royal Collection. This lot is subject to CITES
Chiswick Auctions
Oct. 03, 2018
SIR WILLIAM JOHN NEWTON (BRITISH 1785-1869)
Est: £500 - £700
SIR WILLIAM JOHN NEWTON (BRITISH 1785-1869) Portrait miniature of Mrs Goad, later Lady Bradford, facing left, wearing a white silk and gauze dress, ochre-lined plum cloak around her arms, her dark hair dressed in curls, landscape background Signed and dated , 'W.J. Newton 1827' and on the backing paper, 'Mrs. Goad/ Wm.J. Newton/ pinxit/8, Argyle St/ 1827' Watercolour on ivory Cast gilt-bronze frame with shell corners 114 x 87mm Exhibited: Vienna Albertina, Meisterwerke der Europaischen Miniaturmalerei von 1750 bis 1850, 1965, No. 291 Provenance: Christie's London, 17th October 1995, Lot 111; Private collection UK. This lot is subject to CITES
Chiswick Auctions
Sep. 15, 2018
Portrait of Field Marshal Sir Samuel Hulse, commander of British forces in Wicklow and Wexford following the 1798 rebellion.
Est: €500 - €700
Portrait of Field Marshal Sir Samuel Hulse, commander of British forces in Wicklow and Wexford following the 1798 rebellion. A half length oval portrait miniature, attributed to Sir William John Newton (1785-1869) watercolour on card, in gilt frame. h:7 w:6 in. Other Notes: Field Marshal Sir Samuel Hulse (1746-1837) had a long and illustrious military career. As lieutenant general he was sent to Ireland with a brigade of guards at the time of the 1798 rebellion. While he was never actually engaged in putting down the rebellion, as Wicklow and Wexford District Commander he was active in the suppression of rebel forces led by General Joseph Holt, Michael Dwyer and James Corcoran. Hulse returned to England in mid-1799 to prepare for the Anglo-Russian invasion of Holland that August. Hulse was appointed Governor of the Royal Hospital Chelsea and Vice-Chamberlain of the Household of King George IV as well as a member of the Privy Council.
Whyte's
Nov. 15, 2017
Sir William John Newton
Est: £400 - £600
Sir William John Newton (British, 1785-1869) George Arthur Ede, Second Queens Dragoon Guards 1839 (inscribed verso), framed
Bonhams
May. 06, 2017
William John NEWTON (1785-1869), Portraits de John Macleod et Catherine Syme, paire de miniatures sur ivoirine, l'une signée, 15x10,5 (à vue)
Est: CHF800 - CHF1,200
William John Newton (1785-1869), Portraits de John Macleod et Catherine Syme, paire de miniatures sur ivoirine (Ivory) , l'une signée, 15x10,5 (à vue) TABLEAUX - Paintings - Fine Art, MINIATURES
Piguet Hôtel des Ventes | Genève
Aug. 24, 2016
WILLIAM JOHN NEWTON (1785-1869) Three quarter length miniature portrai
Est: £200 - £300
WILLIAM JOHN NEWTON (1785-1869) Three quarter length miniature portrait of Miss Harriett Marsh, the subject with gold chain and midnight blue velvet dress, see inscription verso dated 1837, 16 x 11cm in gilt frame
Mallams
May. 14, 2016
1830s Portrait of Field Marshal Sir Samuel Hulse
Est: €800 - €1,200
1830s Portrait of Field Marshal Sir Samuel Hulse A half length oval portrait miniature, attributed to Sir William John Newton (1785-1869) watercolour on card, in gilt frame. h:7 w:6 in. Other Notes: Field Marshal Sir Samuel Hulse had a long and illustrious military career. He is best remembered in Ireland for his role as Wicklow and Wexford District Commander following the 1798 Rebellion.
Whyte's
Dec. 01, 2015
SIR WILLIAM JOHN NEWTON (BRITISH, 1785-1869)
Est: -
SIR WILLIAM JOHN NEWTON (BRITISH, 1785-1869)
Christie's
Dec. 01, 2015
SIR WILLIAM JOHN NEWTON (BRITISH, 1785-1869)
Est: -
SIR WILLIAM JOHN NEWTON (BRITISH, 1785-1869)
Christie's
Nov. 25, 2015
William John Newton (1785 - 1869), early 19th century portrait miniatu
Est: £250 - £350
William John Newton (1785 - 1869), early 19th century portrait miniature on ivory - Mrs Elizabeth Hodgson, signed and inscribed verso and dated 1815, in gilt metal mounted leather covered frame, 9.5cm x 7cm, together with a Victorian photograph of the miniature painted by Newton of Major General Hodgson of the Bombay Artillery
Reeman Dansie
Jul. 22, 2015
Militaria
Est: £200 - £300
7th Royal Fusiliers Portrait Miniature of Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Campbell Wylly, C.B., later commanding 95th Rifle Brigade, c. 1820, in the style of Sir William John Newton (1785-1869), finely executed water colour on ivory (3.5 x 3cm.), the subject shown in full dress of 7th Royal Fusiliers, wearing the C.B. and Waterloo Medal, with dark cloak over left shoulder, contained in glazed oval gilt case, in good overall condition
Noonans Mayfair
Jun. 25, 2015
Sir William John Newton (1785-1869) Miniature of a seated lady wearing a white dress, 4.5 x 4in.
Est: £400 - £600
Sir William John Newton (1785-1869) oil on ivory, Miniature of a seated lady wearing a white dress, label verso, 4.5 x 4in.
Gorringes
Jun. 24, 2015
Y SIR WILLIAM JOHN NEWTON (1785–1869) PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A BRITISH MAJOR-GENERAL 7.5 x 6cm
Est: £300 - £500
SIR WILLIAM JOHN NEWTON (1785–1869) PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A BRITISH MAJOR-GENERAL Painted on ivory, oval, signed, inscribed MR J NEWTON PINXIT/ 6 YORK MANSIONS/ ST JAMES'S and dated 1811 on label on reverse 7.5 x 6cm
Lyon & Turnbull
Jun. 23, 2015
Peaches, grapes, vine leaves with a bullfinch, hazel nuts, strawberries and red and white currants
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
William Newton (active in London 1783-1832) Peaches, grapes, vine leaves with a bullfinch, hazel nuts, strawberries and red and white currants indistinctly signed (lower left) oil on canvas 42 x 52.6 cm.
Christie's
Apr. 01, 2015
WILLIAM JOHN NEWTON | Portrait d'un homme assis sur une chaise dans un intérieur vert avec un rideau rouge, vers 1830
Est: €1,500 - €2,500
Aquarelle et gouache sur ivoire, dans un cadre en bronze doré
Sotheby's
Feb. 18, 2015
Sir William John Newton, a gentleman seated quarter profile, portrait miniature, inscribed verso and
Est: £220 - £250
Sir William John Newton, a gentleman seated quarter profile, portrait miniature, inscribed verso and bearing signature Mr Whitfield, Sir William John Newton , 33 Argyle Street, and dated 1819, in a moulded rectangular frame, 11cm x 8cm
Golding Young & Mawer
Dec. 03, 2014
Sir William John Newton (British, 1785-1869) A portrait miniature of Miss Fuller Maitland, seated in a landscape and wearing white dress with pink sash to her waist, pink stole, pearl necklace and pearl mounted ruby brooch at her corsage, her red
Est: £500 - £700
Sir William John Newton (British, 1785-1869) A portrait miniature of Miss Fuller Maitland, seated in a landscape and wearing white dress with pink sash to her waist, pink stole, pearl necklace and pearl mounted ruby brooch at her corsage, her red curls upswept and finished with a floral spray
Bonhams
Sep. 13, 2014
Sir William John Newton (British, 1785-1869)
Est: $500 - $750
Sir William John Newton (British, 1785-1869), "Lord Lyon" and "Lady Lyon", 1820, miniature oil on ivory, his portrait signed and dated left center, and identified on taped label en verso of frame, sight 3 1/2 in. x 2 7/8 in., matching brass frames. (2 pcs.)
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 04, 2013
Circle of William John Newton (British, 1785-1869)
Est: £250 - £350
A Gentleman, wearing dark brown coat, cream waistcoat, gold watch chain, white chemise and black tied stock. Gilt-mounted on papier-mâché frame. Rectangular, 100mm (3 15/16in) high Provenance: Sotheby's, London, 23 February 1978, lot 45.
Bonhams
Jul. 23, 2013
Sir William John Newton (British, 1785-1869)
Est: £200 - £300
A Gentleman, called Richard Ellison Esq, wearing black coat, white waistcoat and frilled chemise, black stock and tie (cracked). Watercolour on ivory, gilt-mounted on papier-mâché frame. Rectangular, 88mm (3 7/16in) high
Bonhams
Jun. 12, 2013
Sir William John Newton (1785-1869). Portrait of
Est: £150 - £250
Sir William John Newton (1785-1869). Portrait of William Herbert Hemming, bust length, Signed and dated 'W. J. Newton 1825', 7.8cm x 6cm, oval, In a chased gilt metal oval frame, named and dated 1825 to the reverse with a hair curl, seed pearls and a gilt metal cut-out monogram under glass
Dreweatts 1759
May. 30, 2013
Circle of William John Newton (British, 1785-1869)
Est: £500 - £700
A Gentleman, wearing dark brown coat, cream waistcoat, gold watch chain, white chemise and black tied stock. Gilt-mounted on papier-mâché frame. Rectangular, 100mm (3 15/16in) high Provenance: Sotheby's, London, 23 February 1978, lot 45.
Bonhams
May. 30, 2013
Attributed to Sir William John Newton (British, 1785-1869)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Lieutenant Michael Peter Francis Novosielski (1775-1839), wearing blue coat with gold buttons and epaulettes, red standing collar edged with gold, white chemise and black stock. Gilt-wood frame with handwritten label to the reverse inscribed Peter Francis Novosielski./ Lieut R. N./ 1st Husband/ of Mrs Elizabeth/ Stewart,/ née Ettrick. Rectangular, 106mm (4 3/16in) high
Bonhams
Nov. 28, 2012
Sir William John Newton (British, 1785-1869)
Est: £300 - £400
A Gentleman, standing in an interior, wearing black coat, dove grey buttoned waistcoat, dark grey trousers, white chemise, black and blue striped stock and cravat, silver pocket watch and pearl cravat pin, a bloodhound gazing up at his master. Gilt-mounted within a burgundy leather travelling case with foliate inlay and brown velvet lining. Rectangular, 209mm (8 1/4in) high
Bonhams
Nov. 21, 2012
Attributed to Sir William John Newton (British, 1785-1869) Captain Jamie Campbell (d.1846) of the Scotch Brigade, wearing red coat with gold standing collar and epaulettes, white chemise and black stock
Est: £600 - £800
Captain Jamie Campbell (d.1846) of the Scotch Brigade, wearing red coat with gold standing collar and epaulettes, white chemise and black stock. Gilt-metal frame. Rectangular, 100mm (3 15/16in) high
Bonhams
Sep. 16, 2012
SIR WILLIAM NEWTON (British, 1785-1869) (Attr.)
Est: $400 - $600
Miniature oil on board portrait of Mrs. Arthur Pearson, 1837 (framed); 4 5/8" x 5 3/4"
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jun. 13, 2012
Sir William John Newton (British, 1785-1869)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Ms Ester Raine, wearing white dress, a double gold medallion belt clasp at her waist, her black cloak draped over her shoulders and edged with grey fur, her auburn hair curled and upswept, white turban. Signed on the reverse and dated Ms Ester Raine-/ W. J. Newton -/ Pinxit/ Miniature Painter in ordinary/ to their magisties -/ 6 Argle Street -/ 1832/ NB. copied from a picture painted/ by the late Mr Hoppner with/ a few alterations -; together with two portrait miniatures of Dr Raine and Reverend Barker by the same hand: the former, seated in a red upholstered chair and wearing dark grey coat and oval spectacles; the latter, wearing black robes, white bands and powdered physical wig. The former, signed on the reverse and dated The Late Dr. Raine./ W. J. Newton/ Pinxit/ Miniature Painter in/ ordinary to their magisties/ 6 Argyle Street/ 1832./ NB. a posthumous work; the latter, signed on the reverse and dated R. Barber/ W. J. Newton/ Pinxit/ Miniature Painter in/ ordinary to their magisties/ 6 Argyle Street/ 1832. NB. a posthumous portrait/ R Barber Sent born 4th Jan 1745 5/6./ died 31st Dec 1819.-/ RB.; all three miniatures gilt-mounted within glazed wooden box frames with velvet linings. Rectangular, 120mm (4 3/4in) high (3)
Bonhams
Mar. 31, 2012
William John NEWTON (Londres 1785 - 1869) Portrait
Est: €1,000 - €1,200
William John NEWTON (Londres 1785 - 1869) Portrait d'un homme en manteau noir dans un paysage d'hiver. Aquarelle et gouache. Signée et datée en bas à gauche H. Newton W. 1833. 34 x 25 cm. Portrait de Sophia Lumsden vers 1830. Portrait de Harriet Peach Lumsden vers 1830. Crayon noir et aquarelle, rehauts de gouache. 21,5 x 16,5 cm.
Leclere - Maison de ventes
Nov. 23, 2011
Attributed to William John Newton (British, 1785-1869) A young Gentleman, wearing dark blue coat with standing fur collar, white chemise, stock and cravat
Est: £400 - £600
A young Gentleman, wearing dark blue coat with standing fur collar, white chemise, stock and cravat. Gold frame, the reverse with oval aperture, glazed to reveal gilt-metal monogram EJH on plaited hair. Oval, 76mm (3in) high
Bonhams
Apr. 13, 2011
Attributed to Sir William John Newton (1785-1869),
Est: £500 - £800
Attributed to Sir William John Newton (1785-1869), Portrait miniature of a gentleman; Portrait miniature of a lady; Portrait miniature of a gentleman, a group of three, watercolour on ivory, each 12cm x 9cm, (3). Illustrated.
Bellmans Auctioneers
Dec. 08, 2010
Sir William John Newton (1785-1869)
Est: £150 - £200
Sir William John Newton (1785-1869)
Woolley & Wallis
Nov. 25, 2009
Sir William John Newton (British, 1785-1869) A pair of portraits of the Misses Harris, both wearing white silk dresses elaborately decorated with strands of pearls and pendent pearls, one with reddish hair in a plaited bun and blue mantle over her
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
A pair of portraits of the Misses Harris, both wearing white silk dresses elaborately decorated with strands of pearls and pendent pearls, one with reddish hair in a plaited bun and blue mantle over her arms. Both signed on the reverse, inscribed and dated Miss Harris/ Sir Wυm. J. Newton/ Pinxit/ Miniature Painter in/ ordinary to Her Majesty./ & the Queen Dowager/ 1843/ 6 Argyle St., set in the bases of red leather travelling cases, gilded composition frames. Rectangular, 109mm (4 5/16in) high (2)
Bonhams
Nov. 25, 2009
Sir William John Newton (British, 1785-1869) Mrs Simcox Lee (née Lavinia Anne Tarbutt) (d.1869) seated in an emerald green upholstered chair, wearing black silk dress with frilled lace collar, matching beribboned bonnet and gold ring, her hair
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
Mrs Simcox Lee (née Lavinia Anne Tarbutt) (d.1869) seated in an emerald green upholstered chair, wearing black silk dress with frilled lace collar, matching beribboned bonnet and gold ring, her hair dressed in ringlets. Signed on the obverse and dated W.J.Newton 1840, signed, dated and inscribed on the transferred backing paper Mrs Simcox Lee/ Sir Wυm. J. Newton/ Pinxit/ Miniature Painter in ordinary to Her Majesty & the Queen/ Dowager/ 6 Argyll Street/ 1840, gilt-metal mount in gilded wood frame. Rectangular, 137mm (5 3/8in) high Provenance: Purchased in 1978 Exhibited: Portrait Miniatures from the Merchiston Collection, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 23 September – 11 December 2005, no.70 Literature: Daphne Foskett, 'Rediscovering 19th Century Portrait Miniatures' Antique Dealer and Collector's Guide, May 1984 Literature: Stephen Lloyd, Exhibition Catalogue, 2005, p.79
Bonhams
Nov. 06, 2009
SIR WILLIAM JOHN NEWTON (1785-1869, BRITISH) One
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
SIR WILLIAM JOHN NEWTON (1785-1869, BRITISH) One signed. Inscribed verso and dated 1834/39 Pair of Miniatures "Mr and Mrs David Boyle" Portraits of the Lord Justice Clerk and Wife 4 ½" x 3 ½" (2)
Keys Fine Art Auctioneers
Oct. 31, 2009
SIR WILLIAM JOHN NEWTON (BRITISH, 1785-1869) MR. BEVAN Watercolor on ivory: 4 x 3 in.
Est: $600 - $800
SIR WILLIAM JOHN NEWTON (BRITISH, 1785-1869) MR. BEVAN Watercolor on ivory: 4 x 3 in. Framed; center right signed; W.J. Newton; verso inscribed; Mr. Beven/painted by/Wm.J.Newton/8August---/1820
Potomack Company