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    • Attributed to Bass Otis
      Mar. 21, 2024

      Attributed to Bass Otis

      Est: $300 - $500

      (Pennsylvania/Massachusetts, 1784-1861) Portrait of Martha Adams Hinkley, unsigned, oil on canvas, 36 x 29-1/4 in.; fine carved gilt wood and composition frame, 47 x 40 in. Provenance: Private Collection Note: Painted inscription on frame reads "Martha Adams Hinkley, Wife of Rev. Adams Ayer, Cintinarian (sic), Boston/Bass Otis, Boston 1848"

      Brunk Auctions
    • Attributed to Bass Otis (1784-1861) General George Washington at the Battle of Brandywine Creek
      May. 02, 2023

      Attributed to Bass Otis (1784-1861) General George Washington at the Battle of Brandywine Creek

      Est: $8,000 - $12,000

      Attributed to Bass Otis (1784-1861) General George Washington at the Battle of Brandywine Creek Oil on canvas, framed. (16 1/4 . x 20 3/4 in. (sight)) Qty: (1) Provenance The Morris-Rawle Family Collection. Note At the conclusion of the day-long Battle of Brandywine Creek, September 11, 1777, the Continental Army was in retreat having suffered a staggering loss to British forces under the command of General William Howe. The unfortunate outcome of this battle allowed British troops to occupy Philadelphia and caused the Continental Congress to flee to Lancaster, and later to York.

      Freeman's | Hindman
    • Attributed to Bass Otis, "Miss Latrobe of Baltimore"
      Feb. 23, 2022

      Attributed to Bass Otis, "Miss Latrobe of Baltimore"

      Est: $2,000 - $4,000

      Attributed to Bass Otis (American, 1784-1861). Oil on canvas, depicting a woman at half length.  Extensively attributed to Bass Otis via several labels to verso, including one early inscribed example.  Housed in a period frame, with plaque. Sight size: 28" ht., x 23.5" wd., framed size: 36" ht. x 31" wd.

      Caza Sikes
    • Pair 1827 Bass Otis Portraits of Man and Woman
      Nov. 14, 2021

      Pair 1827 Bass Otis Portraits of Man and Woman

      Est: $400 - $600

      OTIS, Bass, (American, 1784-1861): Pair of portraits of Marinus Willett and Sarah Chatham Pike, Oil/Board, Marinus with hand written note verso, identifying the artis as M. Bass Otis and dates it 1827, 9.25" x 7.75", framed 12.75" x 10.75". Condition: Both with scattered inpaint, Sarah with scratches to left side of head.

      Amero Auctions
    • ATTRIBUTED TO BASS OTIS OIL ON CANVAS PORTRAIT
      Jun. 15, 2021

      ATTRIBUTED TO BASS OTIS OIL ON CANVAS PORTRAIT

      Est: $300 - $500

      Attributed to Bass Otis (American, 1784-1861) A nineteenth century portrait of a gentleman, oil on canvas, unsigned. Image size: 30" x 25"

      Kamelot Auctions
    • BASS OTIS (AMERICAN, 1784 - 1861) PORTRAIT OF A MOTHER AND CHILD.
      Jul. 14, 2020

      BASS OTIS (AMERICAN, 1784 - 1861) PORTRAIT OF A MOTHER AND CHILD.

      Est: $2,500 - $10,000

      A prolific portrait painter, Otis was a student of John Wesley Jarvis in the early 1800s, Gilbert Stuart, and Thomas Sully. In 1812, he moved to Philadelphia and became an art teacher and began his career as a portrait painter, painting over 200 subjects including portraits for a national biography series of the New York State Historical Association. Some of his subjects were Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Thomas Paine and Gilbert Stuart. In 1824, he was elected a member of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Various exhibition labels on reverse. Minor inpainting. Artist: BASS OTIS (AMERICAN, 1784 - 1861). Condition: Very good. Created: 1838. Frame: No frame. Medium: Oil on canvas laid on board. Signature: Signed lower left "B OTIS May 1838". Title: PORTRAIT OF A MOTHER AND CHILD. Work Size: 46" x 36" Condition: Good Dimensions: 47 - 3/4" x 36 - 1/2".

      Morphy Auctions
    • Bass Otis (1784 - 1861)
      Jun. 06, 2019

      Bass Otis (1784 - 1861)

      Est: $1,000 - $2,000

      Oil on poplar panel, "Benedict J. Heard", unsigned with pencil inscription en verso. Portriat of a gentleman. 12.5"h x 10.25"w and 15.5"h x 13.5"w framed

      Alderfer Auction
    • Bass Otis (1784 - 1861)
      Mar. 21, 2019

      Bass Otis (1784 - 1861)

      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

      Oil on canvas painting of bust view self-portrait by Bass Otis (1784-1861). Otis was a noted American artist and inventor. The painting shows bust view of Otis wearing a hat and glasses. Painting measures 18" x 14.75" and is housed in a frame measuring 25" x 22". Painting is signed lower left "A Sketch by B. Otis AD1830" and exhibits some inpainting.

      Alderfer Auction
    • Bass Otis Portrait of a Distiguished Gentleman
      Sep. 30, 2018

      Bass Otis Portrait of a Distiguished Gentleman

      Est: $1,000 - $1,500

      Otis, Bass, (American, 1784-1861): Portriat bust of unknown seated gentleman, Oil/Canvas, verso marked "Painted by B. Otis, Feby, 1852", 26" x 29", gilt gesso frame 44 1/2" x 38". Condition Craquelure throughout, small abrasions and fleck, frame with missing gesso and very fragile.

      Amero Auctions
    • Bass Otis American, 1784-1861 Dido and Aeneas on the Quay at Carthage, 1850
      Apr. 18, 2018

      Bass Otis American, 1784-1861 Dido and Aeneas on the Quay at Carthage, 1850

      Est: $4,000 - $6,000

      Bass Otis American, 1784-1861 Dido and Aeneas on the Quay at Carthage, 1850 Signed Painted by B. Otis and dated April 1850 (lr) Oil on canvas 43 x 58 1/2 inches Unframed Provenance: Berry-Hill Galleries, New York

      DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
    • Bass Otis(1784-1861) Kanapima Ottawa Chief Illus.
      Dec. 02, 2017

      Bass Otis(1784-1861) Kanapima Ottawa Chief Illus.

      Est: -

      Used Condition W/ Some Wear To Frame & Matting, Measures Approximately 22" X 18". 707

      EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
    • Bass Otis (1784-1861), Portrait Of A Gentleman
      May. 16, 2015

      Bass Otis (1784-1861), Portrait Of A Gentleman

      Est: $300 - $500

      Bass Otis (1784-1861), portrait of William Helegas, oil on canvas, 36" x 28". This portrait is recorded in Bass Otis's account book covering the period 1815-1853 that is in the collection of the American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Mass., A copy of page 20 comes with the painting, where the picture is actually recorded as having cost $40.00 (listed under April 15, 1820).

      Copake Auction Inc.
    • Bass Otis (1784-1861), pair of portraits: william hillegas and his wife eliza culp hillegas
      Nov. 13, 2014

      Bass Otis (1784-1861), pair of portraits: william hillegas and his wife eliza culp hillegas

      Est: $3,000 - $5,000

      Bass Otis (1784-1861) pair of portraits: william hillegas and his wife eliza culp hillegas Oil on canvas, framed. 36 in. x 27 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: A Gentleman's Collection, from a Washington, DC Townhouse. Samuel T. Freeman & Co., Oct. 1992, Lot 956. Jane Brown, Kempsville, Virginia, 1868 to Mary Scott McCoy thence to Alan L. Baxter, 1920-1951 and Oscar F. Baxter IV, 1951-1992.

      Freeman's | Hindman
    • BASS OTIS, American, 1784-1861, Portrait of three women, a young girl and their spaniel., Oil on canvas, oval 40½" x 52¼". Framed.
      Aug. 05, 2011

      BASS OTIS, American, 1784-1861, Portrait of three women, a young girl and their spaniel., Oil on canvas, oval 40½" x 52¼". Framed.

      Est: $4,000 - $6,000

      BASS OTIS American, 1784-1861 Portrait of three women, a young girl and their spaniel. Probably representing four generations of one family. Signed verso "B. Otis, Painxt, Mar 1851". Written on stretcher "D. Williams, 234 Washington St.". Oil on canvas, oval 40 1/2" x 52 1/4". Framed.

      Eldred's
    • Bass Otis (1784-1861), seated woman in lace cap with blue ribbon in olive colored dress, Oil on canvas, framed.
      Nov. 15, 2009

      Bass Otis (1784-1861), seated woman in lace cap with blue ribbon in olive colored dress, Oil on canvas, framed.

      Est: $3,000 - $5,000

      Bass Otis (1784-1861) seated woman in lace cap with blue ribbon in olive colored dress Oil on canvas, framed. H: 30 in. W: 25 in.

      Freeman's | Hindman
    • Bass Otis, American, PA, 1784-1861, o/c. Portrait of a Young Woman in a Red Shawl, 30" x 25", signed and dated 1839 verso, tears, ne...
      Jun. 05, 2007

      Bass Otis, American, PA, 1784-1861, o/c. Portrait of a Young Woman in a Red Shawl, 30" x 25", signed and dated 1839 verso, tears, ne...

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      Bass Otis, American, PA, 1784-1861, o/c. Portrait of a Young Woman in a Red Shawl, 30" x 25", signed and dated 1839 verso, tears, needs restoration, apparently original frame

      William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
    • Bass Otis (1784-1861), portrait of lawrence herbert, 19th century, Oil on canvas, framed.
      Nov. 19, 2005

      Bass Otis (1784-1861), portrait of lawrence herbert, 19th century, Oil on canvas, framed.

      Est: $5,000 - $7,000

      Bass Otis (1784-1861) portrait of lawrence herbert, 19th century Oil on canvas, framed. 30 1/2 in. x 25 in.

      Freeman's
    • BASS OTIS (AMERICAN 1784-1861). PORTRAIT OF JOSEPH DELAPLAINE (B. 1777) OF PHILADELPHIA.
      Apr. 03, 2005

      BASS OTIS (AMERICAN 1784-1861). PORTRAIT OF JOSEPH DELAPLAINE (B. 1777) OF PHILADELPHIA.

      Est: $1,500 - $2,500

      Oil on panel, 13 x 10 3/4 inches. Inscribed with artist and sitter's names on reverse.

      Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
    • American School portrait
      Apr. 10, 2004

      American School portrait

      Est: $1,000 - $2,000

      American School portrait, mother holding child, said to be Sara Wattson and daughter Fannie Watson, unsigned, museum label verso with attribution to Bass Otis, (Philadelphia, 1784-1861), oil on canvas, lined, crackle, possible retouch under uneven heavy varnish layer, 19th century, formerly framed with spandrels, 36 x 29-3/4", deaccessioned by North Carolina Museum of Art

      Brunk Auctions
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