John Ramsier Sold at Auction Prices

JOHN RAMSIER (AMERICAN, 1861-1936) MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF ADCOCK HOBSON

JOHN RAMSIER (AMERICAN, 1861-1936) MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF ADCOCK HOBSON, watercolor, bust-length depiction, signed lower right "J. Ramsier". Housed in likely original gilt molded frame.

John Ramsier Miniature Watercolor Portrait

Miniature watercolor portrait painting of woman on glass. Signed J. Ramsier. John Ramsier (1861-1936) was a Swiss born portrait miniature artist known for his photo-realistic style of painting. Ramsier settled in Louisville, KY in 1889. Frame measures 4" x 2 3/4". Case included.

John Ramsier KY Portrait Miniature, New Madonna

John Ramsier (Kentucky, 1861-1936) portrait miniature, watercolor on oval milk glass, depicting a mother with her child after Roberto Ferruzzi (Italy, 1854-1934) titled "The New Madonna." Artist label en verso reads "John Ramsier, Artist, after Roberto Ferruzzi, 1896, The New Madonna". Housed in the original or period oval giltwood carved foliate frame. Sight: 3 1/4" H x 2 5/8" W. Framed: 4 5/8" H x 3 1/4" W.

John Ramsier KY Portrait Miniature

John Ramsier (Kentucky, 1861-1936) portrait miniature, watercolor on oval milk glass, depicting a mother with her child after Roberto Ferruzzi (Italy, 1854-1934) titled "The New Madonna." Artist label en verso reads "John Ramsier, Artist, after Roberto Ferruzzi, 1896, The New Madonna". Housed in the original or period oval giltwood carved foliate frame. Sight - 3 1/4" H x 2 5/8" W. Framed - 4 5/8" H x 3 1/4" W.

James Ramsier Miniature Painting Adcock Hobson

RAMSIER, John, (Swiss 1861-1936): Portrait of Adcock Hobson (Virginia, 1716-1779), Watercolor on Vellum paper, signed above right shoulder, 3.25" x 2.25", framed 10.5" x 9.25" x 2". Condition: Losses to frame.

JOHN RAMSIER (KY, 1861-1936) PORTRAIT MINIATURE

Framed watercolor portrait miniature of a man in a dark suit, signed J. Ramsier (John Ramsier, Kentucky, Switzerland, 1861-1936), sight: approx 2 5/8"h, 2"w, overall: approx 3 1/8"h, 2.5"w, 0.2lbs Start Price: $100.00

JOHN RAMSIER PORTRAIT PAINTING

JOHN RAMSIER (American/Swiss, 1861-1936) MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF MARIA VERN GARNETT.

The oval miniature portrait shows a young woman in white with shawl at shoulder, blue and cloud sky as background. Signed lower right "J. Ramsier", housed in a locket type brass frame. SIZE: 3-1/2" x 2-3/4". Overall: 4-1/2" x 3". PROVENANCE: A most historical and important collection from the estate of Maria Decatur Mayo Deyo (Lila) Garnett of Kittery Point, Maine. CONDITION: Some scratch losses in hair, otherwise good. 52714-101

John Ramsier (American/Kentucky, 1861-1936) miniature portrait of a woman, Ethel Witherspoon, on ivory.

John Ramsier (American/Kentucky, 1861-1936) miniature portrait of a woman, Ethel Witherspoon, on ivory. In wooden plaque, signed lower J. Ramsier, inscribed on reverse ''Ethel Witherspoon.'' 3 1/2" x 2 3/4"

John Ramsier (American/Kentucky; 1861-1936) miniature portrait of a woman, Ethel Witherspoon, on ivory;

John Ramsier (American/Kentucky; 1861-1936) miniature portrait of a woman, Ethel Witherspoon, on ivory; hangs in wooden plaque. Signed lower, J. Ramsier. Inscribed on reverse 'Ethel Witherspoon.' 3 1/2" x 2 3/4"

MINIATURE ON MILK GLASS PORTRAIT OF A LADY BY JOHN RAMSIER (KENTUCKY, 1861-1936).

MINIATURE ON MILK GLASS PORTRAIT OF A LADY BY JOHN RAMSIER (KENTUCKY, 1861-1936). Signed lower right. Half-length portrait of a lovely lady. In a period locket, 3 3/4"h. 2 3/4"w.

J. (John) Ramsier, 1861-1963, Switzerland, Kentucky, Two Portrait Miniatures, watercolor/gouache on milk glass , each 3 3/8" high, 2...

J. (John) Ramsier 1861-1963, Switzerland, Kentucky Two Portrait Miniatures: An Older Gentleman and a Young Lady watercolor/gouache on milk glass each signed J. Ramsier, the gentleman resembling Fitzhugh Lee in his later years, each mounted on velvet and gilt framed in the oval under glass. each 3 3/8" high, 2 1/8" wide.

John Ramsier (American/Kentucky, 1861-1936) and

John Ramsier (American/Kentucky, 1861-1936) and American School, 19th c., "A Pair of Miniature Portraits of Little Boys in Sailor Suits", watercolors, portrait of John Dudley Winston, Jr. signed "J. Ramsier" lower right; TOGETHER WITH portrait of Joseph Bond Winston signed illegibly lower right and dated "1912" en verso, each inscribed en verso, "For Dad, On My Fifth Birthday, John Dudley Winston, Jr." and "For Daddy, From Joseph Bond Winston, Aug. 29, 1912," sight 3 in. x 2 1/2 in., in gold plate pendants, housed in a fitted leather case (3 pieces) Unfortunately, a fire destroyed all of their equipment. At this point, Ramsier decided to change career paths and began concentrating on miniature painting. He became a well-known artist, attracting clients from all over the country and even painting some international customers. It is estimated that he completed over three thousand likenesses throughout his career. Note: John Ramsier was a naturalized American citizen of Swiss ancestry. After moving to the United States in 1883, he worked in several photographic firms in New Albany, Indiana, and Louisville, before setting up his own photography shop with his partner, W. A. Johnson in 1893

John Ramsier (American/Kentucky, 1861-1936), A

John Ramsier (American/Kentucky, 1861-1936), A Pair of Portraits of "Two Sisters", watercolor miniatures, both signed lower right, 3 1/4 in. x 2 1/2 in., in matching brass pendants. Note: The "Two Sisters" portraits are characteristic Ramsier miniature paintings on milk glass. He was noted for his style of painting that mimicked photography; this fact is not surprising considering his preliminary training was in photography and photographic coloring. Both are signed on the lower right in blue paint, as was Ramsier's tendency.