David (1780) Porter Paintings & Artwork for Sale | David (1780) Porter Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 25, 2024
1821 COMMODORE DAVID PORTER BOLDLY SIGNED MANUSCRIPT PAY ORDER
Est: $600 - $800
DAVID PORTER (1780-1843). United States Navy officer with the rank of Captain and the title of Commodore. Porter commanded a number of U.S. Navy Warships, including the famous frigate USS Constitution, seeing active service in the First Barbary War, the War of 1812, and in the West Indies. January 7, 1821-Dated, Autograph Pay Order Signed, "D Porter", measuring 8" x 4", 1 page, Washington, Very Fine with old fabric reinforcement on the blank reverse side. Here David Porter orders the payment of $25 to a Sailor, cut-cancel at lower right, just touching the left side of Porter's bold, massive 3.25" long vivid signature.
Raynor's Historical Collectible Auctions
Aug. 05, 2017
AMERICAN SCHOOL: PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN
Est: $400 - $600
AMERICAN SCHOOL: PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN Oil on canvas, unsigned, lined. 30 x 25 in., 39 x 35 x 4 1/4 in. (frame). Note: The sitter is said to be Naval Officer David Porter (1780-1843). Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art, TN
STAIR
Jun. 26, 2011
DAVID PORTER (1780-1843). American Naval Officer, Captain and Commodore, Commanded the "Essex" in the War of 1812. Member of the Board of Navy Commissioners (1815-22) and named Commander-in-Chief of the Mexican Navy (1826-29), U.S. Minister to Turkey
Est: $275 - $350
Autographs.1820 Check Signed By Naval Commodore David Porter.DAVID PORTER (1780-1843). American Naval Officer, Captain and Commodore, Commanded the "Essex" in the War of 1812. Member of the Board of Navy Commissioners (1815-22) and named Command
Early American History Auctions
Aug. 29, 2010
DAVID PORTER (1780-1843). American Naval Officer, Captain and Commodore, Commanded the "Essex" in the War of 1812. Member of the Board of Navy Commissioners (1815-22).
Est: $275 - $350
Autographs 1821 Check Signed By Naval Commodore David Porter DAVID PORTER (1780-1843). American Naval Officer, Captain and Commodore, Commanded the "Essex" in the War of 1812. Member of the Board of Navy Commissioners (1815-22). May 2, 1821-Dated, Autograph Document Signed, "D. Porter," being a Manuscript Bank Check, oblong, measuring 3.5" x 7.25" at Washington, Fine. Authorizing the "Office of Discount & Deposit pay to Philip Gulley or order twenty dollars.". Usual cut cancellations, well written and signed. Overall, a nice looking Check Signed by Naval Commodore David Porter. David Porter (February 1, 1780 - March 3, 1843) was an officer in the United States Navy in a rank of commodore and later the commander-in-chief of the Mexican Navy.Born at Boston, Mass., Porter served in the Quasi-War with France first as midshipman on board USS Constellation, participating in the capture of L'Insurgente February 9, 1799; secondly, as 1st lieutenant of Experiment and later in command of USS Amphitheatre[1]. During the Barbary Wars (1801-07) Porter was 1st lieutenant of Enterprise, New York and Philadelphia and was taken prisoner when Philadelphia ran aground in Tripoli harbor October 31, 1803. After his release on June 3, 1805, he remained in the Mediterranean as acting captain of Constitution and later captain of Enterprise.He was in charge of the naval forces at New Orleans 1808-10. As commander of USS Essex (1799) in the War of 1812, Captain Porter achieved fame by capturing the first British warship of the conflict, HMS Alert, August 13, 1812 as well as several merchantmen. In 1813 he sailed Essex around Cape Horn and cruised in the Pacific warring on British whalers. On March 28, 1814 Porter was forced to surrender to Captain James Hillyar off Valparaiso after an engagement with the frigate HMS Phoebe and the sloop Cherub, when his ship became too disabled to offer any resistance.From 1815 to 1822 he was a member of the Board of Navy Commissioners but gave up this post to command the expedition for suppressing piracy in the West Indies 1823-25. While in the West Indies suppressing piracy, Porter invaded the town of Fajardo, Puerto Rico (a Spanish colony) to avenge the jailing of an officer from his fleet. The U.S. government did not sanction Porter's act, and he was court-martialed upon his return to the U.S.[citation needed] Porter resigned and in 1826 entered the Mexican Navy as its commander-in-chief 1826-29. He died on 3 March 1843 while U.S. Minister to Turkey. He was buried in the cemetery of the Philadelphia Naval Asylum, and then in 1845 reburied in The Woodlands Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.He was the father of Admiral David Dixon Porter (1813-1891) and the adopted father of Admiral David Farragut (1801-1870), two of the leading naval officers of the American Civil War, and father of William D. Porter.See USS Porter for ships named in their honor.
Early American History Auctions
Jun. 26, 2010
DAVID PORTER, Check Signed, February 20, 1820
Est: $250 - $300
Register and Bid at: www.EarlyAmerican.com DAVID PORTER (1780-1843). American Naval Officer, Captain and Commodore, Commanded the "Essex" in the War of 1812. Member of the Board of Navy Commissioners (1815-22) and named Commander-in-Chief of the Mexican Navy (1826-29), U.S. Minister to Turkey. February 20, 1820-Dated, Autograph Document Signed, "D Porter," being a Check, 3.5" x 8", Washington (DC), Very Fine. Usual fine cut and red pencil cancellation and having four small stamp hinge type reinforcements on the blank reverse. Here, he is authorizing the "Office of Discount & Deposit pay to Wm. Morris or bearer Eight Dollars 25 cents". A very nice example of a Check Signed by Naval Commodore David Porter. Please leave your Absentee Bids at: www.EarlyAmerican.com
Early American History Auctions
Apr. 14, 2010
Autographs: David D. Porter
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David D. Porter. American naval officer (1780–1843) who led the first capture of a British vessel during the War of 1812 and who later served as commander-in-chief of the Mexican Navy. ALS, 5 x 7.5, May 11, 1878. Letter regarding an autograph request. In part: "I sent you a card autograph yesterday not noticing your request for a note…and remedy the oversight this morning.” Double matted with a portrait of Porter, to an overall size of 15 x 13.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
RR Auction
Nov. 16, 2008
Porter, David (1780-1843), Journal of a Cruise Made to the Pacific Ocean, New York: Wiley & Halsted, 1822, t...
Est: $300 - $400
Porter, David (1780-1843), Journal of a Cruise Made to the Pacific Ocean, New York: Wiley & Halsted, 1822, two volumes in one, with one folding map, one fragmentary map, and several interesting engravings, later three quarter calf binding, 8vo, (toning and heavy spotting, minor bumping, inked name to back flyleaf).
Skinner
Apr. 05, 2008
MARK LANGDON HILL (1772-1842). Maine merchant and
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MARK LANGDON HILL (1772-1842). Maine merchant and shipbuilder; US Representative from Massachusetts (1819-21) and Maine (1821-23). ALS as congressman from Maine, 1p with integral leaf, 8"x10", Washington, DC, Feb 11, 1822 To War of 1812 hero Commodore DAVID PORTER (1780-1843) in Washington where he was a member of the Board of Navy Commissioners at the time. Hill requests that he respond to inquiry in enclosed letter [not present] "from Mr. Quinnman a respectable Magistrate, who wishes to serve the interest of one of his poor neighbors..." Hill asks that the results of his findings be "returned to me with the information asked for, you will confer a favor on your friend..." Darkly penned and signed. Address panel penned in his hand. Seal remnants present. Seal tear with paper loss at left margin of no affect to text; light general toning; else near Fine. Est: $60-120
Signature House
Feb. 21, 2006
American School (early 19th Century)
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A Naval Officer, believed to be Captain David Porter (1780-1843), wearing naval uniform with gold braiding and epaulette gold frame Oval, 36mm. (1 3/8ins.) high
Bonhams