Charles Sidney Raleigh Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Charles Sidney Raleigh Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 20, 2024
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH (Massachusetts, 1830-1925), Portrait of the whaler Fleetwing., Oil on canvas, 26" x 38". Framed 33" x 45".
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH Massachusetts, 1830-1925 Portrait of the whaler Fleetwing. Signed and dated lower left "C.S. Raleigh 1877".
Eldred's
Mar. 06, 2024
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH OIL, SHIP HORATIO.
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Charles Sidney Raleigh (1830-1925) oil on canvas, sailing ship Horatio with American flag, in stormy waters, signed lower left, C.S. Raleigh 1895. Canvas 24” x 36”, Overall framed 30” x 42”.
William Smith Auctions
Oct. 26, 2023
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH, American 1830-1925, Steam Whaleship Bark "Belvedere", 1880, oil on canvas, 27 x 40 1/4 inches (68.6 x 102.2 cm.), Frame: 31 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 44 1/2 in. (79.4 x 3.8 x 113 cm.)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH American, 1830-1925 Steam Whaleship Bark "Belvedere", 1880 oil on canvas signed lower left "C.S. Raleigh / 1880"
Shannon's
Aug. 19, 2023
Charles Sidney Raleigh (1830-1925, Wareham, MA)
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
ship's portrait of the steam whaler bark, Belvedere. Oil painting on canvas signed lower left, dated 1880. The painting depicts the Belvedere under sail and steam exiting New Bedford Harbor in Buzzards Bay on its maiden voyage. On the right side of the painting the Dumpling Rock Lighthouse at the mouth of the Acushnet River can be seen in the background. Sight size 26 1/2" x 39", overall with carved and gilded frame 31 1/2" x 44". Minor inpainting, has been relined. Raleigh was born in Gloucester, England and was a sailor from boyhood. He ran away on a British naval vessel at age 10 and served in the American Navy during the Mexican War. In 1877, he moved to New Bedford where he is listed as a marine painter. He was self taught and specialized in ship portraits. He also lived in and kept a studio in Wareham, MA in the Captain John Kendrick house. The Belvedere was built in Bath, ME in 1880. She made 33 whaling voyages between 1880 and 1914. She was 440/340 tons, and was crushed by ice in 1919.
Marion Antique Auctions
Apr. 15, 2023
Charles Sidney Raleigh (1830-1925, Wareham, MA)
Est: $8,000 - $13,000
Portrait of the steam whaler bark, Belvedere. Oil painting on canvas signed lower left, dated 1880. The painting depicts the Belvedere under sail and steam exiting New Bedford Harbor in Buzzards Bay on its maiden voyage. On the right side of the painting the Dumpling Rock Lighthouse at the mouth of the Acushnet River can be seen in the background. Sight size 26 1/2" x 39", overall with carved and gilded frame 31 1/2" x 44". Minor inpainting, has been relined. Raleigh was born in Gloucester, England and was a sailor from boyhood. He ran away on a British naval vessel at age 10 and served in the American Navy during the Mexican War. In 1877, he moved to New Bedford where he is listed as a marine painter. He was self taught and specialized in ship portraits. He also lived in and kept a studio in Wareham, MA in the Captain John Kendrick house. The Belvedere was built in Bath, ME in 1880. She made 33 whaling voyages between 1880 and 1914. She was 440/340 tons, and was crushed by ice in 1919.
Marion Antique Auctions
May. 21, 2022
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH (1830-1925) The Francis, 1894, Oil on canvas
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH (1830-1925) The Francis, 1894, Oil on canvas
Bakker Auctions
Apr. 09, 2022
Charles Sidney Raleigh (1830-1925, New Bedford,
Est: $500 - $700
Wareham, MA) oil painting on canvas depicting the American schooner John H. Perry. Signed lower left and dated 1877. Shows figures on the ship flying an American flag. Overall poor condition: shows tear, craquelure, and paint loss at bottom. Original period frame. Sight size 26" x 35 1/2", overall 33" x 42 1/4".
Marion Antique Auctions
Jan. 20, 2022
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH (1830-1925) AMERICAN CLIPPER SHIP OCEAN QUEEN
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH (1830-1925) AMERICAN CLIPPER SHIP OCEAN QUEEN oil on canvas 34 1⁄4 x 60 in.
Christie's
Nov. 18, 2021
Charles Sidney Raleigh (1830-1925) The American Schooner Mary Lucretia 31 1/4 x 44 1/4 in. (79.4 x 112.4 cm.) (Painted in 1878.)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Charles Sidney Raleigh (1830-1925) The American Schooner Mary Lucretia signed and dated 'C.S. Raleigh / 1878' (lower left) oil on canvas 31 1/4 x 44 1/4 in. (79.4 x 112.4 cm.) Painted in 1878. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 23, 2021
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH (1830-1925) The Francis, 1894, Oil on canvas
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH (1830-1925) The Francis, 1894, Oil on canvas
Bakker Auctions
Apr. 25, 2020
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH YACHT PAINTING
Est: $2,500 - $4,500
Oil on canvas of a two masted schooner yacht painted by noted maritime artist Charles Sidney Raleigh. A schooner is seen sailing under full sail through calm seas flying the American flag. signed lower left C.S.Raleigh
Boston Harbor Auctions
Jul. 19, 2018
AFTER CHARLES RALEIGH, American, 1830-1925, Whaling off the Marquesas Islands, 1820., Oil on canvas, 20" x 24". Framed 23.25" x 27.5".
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
AFTER CHARLES RALEIGH American, 1830-1925 Whaling off the Marquesas Islands, 1820. Oil on canvas, 20" x 24". Framed 23.25" x 27.5".
Eldred's
Aug. 27, 2016
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH (MA, 1830-1925) - "The American Schooner 'Western Star'", oil on canvas, signed lower left and dated 1878, marked "Scale 1/8 to foot" lower right, titled on Quester Gallery of Greenwich, CT labe...
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH (MA, 1830-1925) - "The American Schooner 'Western Star'", oil on canvas, signed lower left and dated 1878, marked "Scale 1/8 to foot" lower right, titled on Quester Gallery of Greenwich, CT label verso, in walnut deep cove frame with gilt liner and tag, OS: 30" x 38", SS: 21 1/2" x 29 1/2". Cleaned and relined, overall fine craquelure.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
May. 21, 2016
IN THE MANNER OF CLEMENT DREW (MA, 1806-1889) - Sailing Ship in a Gale, oil on canvas, unsigned, circa 1875, unframed, SS: 22" x 30". Cleaned, light craquelure, repaired hole in water under the bowsprit.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
IN THE MANNER OF CLEMENT DREW (MA, 1806-1889) - Sailing Ship in a Gale, oil on canvas, unsigned, circa 1875, unframed, SS: 22" x 30". Cleaned, light craquelure, repaired hole in water under the bowsprit.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
May. 21, 2016
IN THE MANNER OF CLEMENT DREW (MA, 1806-1889) - Sailing Ship Being Driven onto Rocks by a Gale, oil on canvas, unsigned, circa 1875, unframed, SS: 22" x 30". Cleaned, light craquelure, tiny repaired hole in sky on right.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
IN THE MANNER OF CLEMENT DREW (MA, 1806-1889) - Sailing Ship Being Driven onto Rocks by a Gale, oil on canvas, unsigned, circa 1875, unframed, SS: 22" x 30". Cleaned, light craquelure, tiny repaired hole in sky on right.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jan. 30, 2015
Charles Sidney Raleigh (British/American, 1830-192
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Charles Sidney Raleigh (British/American, 1830-1925) The three masted schooner Joseph G. Dean headed out to sea 28 x 40 in. (71.1 x 101.6 cm.)
Bonhams
Jun. 25, 2014
Charles Sidney Raleigh (British/American,
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Charles Sidney Raleigh (British/American, 1830-1925) The three masted schooner Joseph G. Dean headed out to sea signed and dated lower left: "C.S. Raleigh 1883" oil on canvas 28 x 40 in. (71.1 x 101.6 cm.) Provenance The Dean Family By marriage from 1883 to the Russell Family of New Bedford Whalers A private collection with Vallejo Gallery, Newport Beach, Ca. the current owner. This portrait of the three-masted coastal schooner Joseph G. Dean, under full sail off the Massachusetts Coast was probably commissioned by one of the three owners. The painting depicts men on deck, with Captain Zabina H. Chase onboard. Chase was a primary owner alongside of members of the Dean and Russell Families, all of New Bedford. The ship was built by David Clark at the Dean &Driggs Yard on Merrill's Wharf in 1882. Family members owned part of her interest with Captain Chase, and named her after the shipyard's founder, Joseph G. Dean, who started fitting out New Bedford whale ships in 1836. Measuring 155.65 feet in length, the white-hulled schooner made a striking visual presence cutting the waters of the coastal Atlantic.
Bonhams
Nov. 09, 2013
MARINE OIL ON CANVAS & LOGBOOK - Ship 'Western Belle' in Gale Force Storm, by Charles S. Raleigh (MA, 1830-1925), signed ll & dated 1
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
MARINE OIL ON CANVAS & LOGBOOK - Ship 'Western Belle' in Gale Force Storm, by Charles S. Raleigh (MA, 1830-1925), signed ll & dated 1889, showing the New Bedford, MA ship being stripped of her sails. Includes handwritten logbook 'World Travels of George E. Kuhnast', which records the voyage of this ship from Gloucester to Nagasaki, Japan in 1888-9, Capt. P.F. Butman; this painting depicts a storm encountered on that trip. In Victorian gilt gesso frame. OS: 33" x 43". SS: 26" x 36". Good condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jun. 12, 2013
Charles Sidney Raleigh (Gloucester 1830-1925 Bourne, Massachusetts)
Est: -
Charles Sidney Raleigh (Gloucester 1830-1925 Bourne, Massachusetts) The American schooner M.H. Read under full canvas signed and dated 'C.S. Raleigh/1876' (lower left) oil on canvas 34 x 44 in. (86.3 x 111.8 cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 24, 2012
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH, American (1830-1925), "Belvedere", oil on canvas, signed lower left and dated 1880., 27 x 40
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH American (1830-1925) "Belvedere" oil on canvas, signed lower left and dated 1880. 27 x 40 Provenance: Captain Leander C. Owen (Captain of the Belvedere) descended in the family to the present owner, Connecticut.
Shannon's
Sep. 27, 2011
Charles Sidney Raleigh American/British, 1830-1925 Clipper Ship in a Gale, 1891
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Charles Sidney Raleigh American/British, 1830-1925 Clipper Ship in a Gale, 1891 Signed C.S. Raleigh and dated 1891 (ll) Oil on canvas 26 3/16 x 40 1/4 inches Provenance: Private collection, acquired circa 1963 in New England Thence by descent to the present owner C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 05, 2011
Charles Sidney Raleigh, Attribution OIl on paper mounted on board
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Charles Sidney Raleigh, Attribution. On the Hudson River. Signed illegibly l.r.
Barridoff Auctions
Jul. 22, 2011
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH, American, 1830-1925, The ship Hampden., Oil on canvas, 14" x 22". Framed.
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH American, 1830-1925 The ship Hampden. Signed and dated lower left "Raleigh 188[?]". Includes an account log for the ship. Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts. Oil on canvas, 14" x 22". Framed.
Eldred's
Jul. 22, 2011
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH, American, 1830-1925, The bark C.M., Oil on canvas, 14" x 22". Framed.
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH American, 1830-1925 The bark C.M. Signed and dated lower left "C.S. Raleigh 1889[?]". Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts. Oil on canvas, 14" x 22". Framed.
Eldred's
May. 25, 2011
Charles Sidney Raleigh American/British, 1830-1925 Clipper Ship in a Gale, 1891
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Charles Sidney Raleigh American/British, 1830-1925 Clipper Ship in a Gale, 1891 Signed C.S. Raleigh and dated 1891 (ll) Oil on canvas 26 3/16 x 40 1/4 inches Provenance: Private collection, acquired circa 1963 in New England Thence by descent to the present owner
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 08, 2011
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH, American, 1830-1925, The ship Hampden., Oil on canvas, 14" x 22". Framed.
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH American, 1830-1925 The ship Hampden. Signed and dated lower left "Raleigh 188(?)". Includes an account log for the ship. Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts. Oil on canvas, 14" x 22". Framed.
Eldred's
Apr. 08, 2011
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH, American, 1830-1925, The bark C.M.., Oil on canvas, 14" x 22". Framed.
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH American, 1830-1925 The bark C.M.. Signed and dated lower left "C.S. Raleigh 1889(?)". Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts. Oil on canvas, 14" x 22". Framed.
Eldred's
Aug. 15, 2010
Charles Sidney Raleigh (Massachusetts, 1830-1925) Portrait of the Hermaphrodite Brig ELIZA STEVENS. Signed and dated "C.S. Raleigh 1880
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Charles Sidney Raleigh (Massachusetts, 1830-1925) Portrait of the Hermaphrodite Brig ELIZA STEVENS. Signed and dated "C.S. Raleigh 1880" l.l., the vessel identified on pennant and stern. Oil on canvas, 24 x 36 1/4 in., unframed. Condition: Minor scattered retouch to background and vessel, stable craquelure.
Skinner
Aug. 16, 2009
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH (ANGLO/ AMERICAN
Est: $18,000 - $22,000
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH (ANGLO/ AMERICAN 1830-1925). THE AMERICAN BARK "WESTERN BELLE." Built in 1876 at Bath, Maine by Goss and Sawyer for Capt. William H. Besse of New Bedford, the "Western Belle" was put into service in the China trade before being sold to new owners in Portland, Oregon. She was lost off Montauk Point in 1914. Her figurehead, which was carved by C.A.L. Sampson, was owned by the Peabody family and displayed in their garden in Peach's Point, Marblehead. It now resides in the collection of the Peabody Essex Museum. Oil on canvas, 26 x 36 inches. Signed "C.S. Raleigh" and dated 1887, l.l.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Jan. 23, 2009
Charles Sidney Raleigh (1830-1925) , The Discovery of Martha's Vineyard oil on canvas
Est: $60,000 - $100,000
signed and dated C.S. Raleigh, 1902 , l.l. oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Aug. 30, 2008
OOC American Ship Augusta CSR 1870 Raleigh
Est: $35,000 - $45,000
OOC - Depicts the American Ship 'Augusta', initialed and dated lower left 'C.S.R. 1870' (Charles Sidney Raleigh, MA, 1830-1925), and inscribed lower right 'Painted for A.R.P.'. The ship has a black hull, name is painted on the trailboard and quarterboard. The figurehead is in the form of a woman in long dress, deckhouses are nicely detailed, several figures are on deck involved with sailing the vessel. Ship is under full sail, red banner with 'Augusta' flying from the main mast, American flag is flying off the gaff. To the right is a tug and sailing ship with additional sailing vessels in the distance. Below the bowsprit is a tug towing a ship and a pilot schooner to the left, two gulls hover in the water near center. The painting is set in a 19th c. style compo fluted cove gold leaf frame with liner. SS: 30" x 40", OS: 40 7/8" x 50 7/8". Reference: Fairburn, William Armstrong, 'Merchant Sail', Center Lovell, Maine: Fairburn Marine Educational Foundation, Inc. Volume V, 1945-1955, pp. 3051-3052. The 'Augusta' was built in 1868 by John Currier of Newburyport, he was considered on of America's great shipbuilders. At the time of his death, John Currier Jr. was referred to as 'A man who built 100 ships' between 1863 and 1883. The Augusta was 200' long, 37 in breadth, and drew 24 feet.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jul. 17, 2008
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH, American, 1830-1925, Portrait of the American bark Western Belle,, Oil on canvas, 26” x 36”. Framed.
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH American, 1830-1925 Portrait of the American bark Western Belle, with numerous figures on deck. Signed lower left "C.S. Raleigh, 1887". New Zealand framer's label on reverse. The Western Belle was built in 1876 by Goss and Sawyer of Bath, Maine, as was her sister ship Belle of Oregon. With a homeport of Portland, Oregon, she was built for R.R. Thompson, S.G. Reed, Henry Failing and M.S. Burrell of Portland, Oregon, and Captain William Besse of Bath, Maine. The two ships had matching figureheads carved by Colonel Sampson. They were made with detachable arms to prevent damage while at sea, and were one-armed at sea and two-armed in port. The figurehead of the Western Belle was removed from her in 1894 and now resides in the Peabody Museum of Salem, Massachusetts. The figurehead of the Belle of Oregon now resides in the Mariners' Museum in Newport News, Virginia. See Baker, W.A., Maritime History of Bath, Maine and the Kennebec Region. Bath, Maine, 1973. Oil on canvas, 26" x 36". Framed.
Eldred's
Oct. 28, 2007
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH (AMERICAN 1830-1925). THE
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH (AMERICAN 1830-1925). THE THREEMASTED SCHOONER "LEMUEL HALL" PASSING DUMPLING ROCK LIGHTHOUSE, NEW BEDFORD, CIRCA 1872. Depicted with a Martha's Vineyard ferry in the background. Oil on canvas, 34 x 44 inches. Signed "C.S. Raleigh" l.l.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Aug. 29, 2007
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH (American 1830-1925)
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH (American, 1830-1925) SHIP PORTRAIT OF THE "ALINE". Outstanding large oil on canvas ship portrait of the "Aline" sailing right to left having three masts with bottom sails up flying the American flag off stern and ship pennant off middle mast. Black hull with gold trim. The deck having thirteen crew members. The ship sails through a pinkish/green ocean with white caps and there is a large rock with light house and steamship off port bow. Several sails and land is seen off stern. Signed lower left "C. S. Raleigh 1886". Housed in a fine gilt decorated wide replacement frame. Back stretcher having an old Vose Galleries of Boston label. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. Vose Galleries, Boston, MA. Purchased at Marine Arts Gallery, Salem, Massachusetts, 1985. SIZE: 26" x 40". CONDITION: Relined, very good. Minor spot inpainting. 9-29683 HP
James D. Julia
Jul. 28, 2006
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH, American, 1830-1952, The tugboat "Nellie"., Oil on canvas, 14" x 22". Framed.
Est: $12,000 - $15,000
CHARLES SIDNEY RALEIGH American, 1830-1952 The tugboat "Nellie". Signed lower left "C.S. Raleigh 1873". Oil on canvas, 14" x 22". Framed.
Eldred's
Jan. 17, 2002
*C.S. RALEIGH (1830-1925)
Est: $55,000 - $80,000
THE EMMA BABCOCK oil on canvas This painting was given to Ruhamah Herring Babcock in 1892 by her husband, Charles Benjamin Babcock. The flag on the ship has Emma Babcock - shortened from Ruhamah - painted on it. Charles Sidney Raleigh lived a varied and interesting life for over 94 years. Born in Gloucestershire, England, as a young man he came to America, where he joined the Navy and then became a merchant marine, ultimately serving in the Mexican War. Raleigh's first studio in Massachusetts was at the foot of New Bedford's Union Street, where captains and shipowners commissioned him to paint portraits of the vessels they commanded or owned. Works by Raleigh are in the collection of the Whaling Museum, New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Sotheby's
May. 24, 1992
CHARLES S. RALEIGH AMERICAN, 1830-1925 THE ETHEL A Signed lower left "C. S.
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Raleigh" and dated "1890". Oil on canvas; 26 x 36, framed. Condition: very good.
Boccelli