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Portrait painter, Pastel Artist, b. 1786 - d. 1844

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    • FELIX THOMAS SHARPLES (VIRGINIA, 1786-AFT. 1824), ATTRIBUTED, MINIATURE PORTRAIT SKETCH
      Dec. 02, 2023

      FELIX THOMAS SHARPLES (VIRGINIA, 1786-AFT. 1824), ATTRIBUTED, MINIATURE PORTRAIT SKETCH

      Est: $100 - $200

      FELIX THOMAS SHARPLES (VIRGINIA, 1786-AFT. 1824), ATTRIBUTED, MINIATURE PORTRAIT SKETCH, ink on paper, a profile depiction of an elderly gentleman with pronounced proboscis, by tradition, discovered in the artist's sketchbook, MESDA label verso, no signature located. Housed under glass in an old frame. Circa 1795. 4" x 3 3/8" OA. Literature: Recorded by MESDA in 1975, photo number S-5056. Catalogue Note: The son of British itinerant artist James Sharples (1751-1811), Felix Sharples (1788-1844) began assisting his father with portraiture at a young age. The family made several trips to America around the turn of the 19th century, mostly based in Philadelphia and New York. Felix, however, began venturing south around 1806 and is recorded in Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland repeatedly throughout the first quarter of the 19th century. In an advertisement for the December 18, 1811 issue of the Norfolk Herald, Felix Sharples announced his ability to "engage in paint excellent likenesses, in Oil, In Crayons, or in Miniature". In this same advertisement, he listed "$50" as his price for "an Oil portrait as large as life" and "12 1/2" dollars for a "small Crayon portrait". The present example, from the artist's sketchbook, is likely a portrait study from his youth.

      Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
    • FELIX THOMAS SHARPLES (VIRGINIA, 1786-AFT. 1824) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN
      Dec. 02, 2023

      FELIX THOMAS SHARPLES (VIRGINIA, 1786-AFT. 1824) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      FELIX THOMAS SHARPLES (VIRGINIA, 1786-AFT. 1824) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN, pastel on paper, a diminutive profile depiction of sitter, probably a Virginia subject, with blue coat, high white stock, and ponytail, no signature located. Housed in a period, possibly original, gilt frame. Circa 1811. 9" x 7" sight, 11 1/4" x 9 1/4" OA. Literature: Recorded by MESDA in 1975, photo number 5047. Catalogue Note: The son of British itinerant artist James Sharples (1751-1811), Felix Sharples (1788-1844) began assisting his father with portraiture at a young age. The family made several trips to America around the turn of the 19th century, mostly based in Philadelphia and New York. Felix, however, began venturing south around 1806 and is recorded in Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland repeatedly throughout the first quarter of the 19th century. In an advertisement for the December 18, 1811 issue of the Norfolk Herald, Felix Sharples announced his ability to "engage in paint excellent likenesses, in Oil, In Crayons, or in Miniature". In this same advertisement, he lists "$50" as his price for "an Oil portrait as large as life" and "12 1/2" dollars for a "small Crayon portrait" of the type offered here. 

      Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
    • FELIX THOMAS SHARPLES (VIRGINIA, 1786-AFT. 1824) ATTRIBUTED VIRGINIA SKETCH
      Sep. 23, 2023

      FELIX THOMAS SHARPLES (VIRGINIA, 1786-AFT. 1824) ATTRIBUTED VIRGINIA SKETCH

      Est: $500 - $800

      FELIX THOMAS SHARPLES (VIRGINIA, 1786-AFT. 1824) ATTRIBUTED VIRGINIA SKETCH, ink on paper, depicting "North End Plantation" on North River, Gloucester Co. (now Mathews Co.), VA, featuring the manor house with two wings surrounded by dependencies, overlooking North River, a sailboat with people in the foreground, not signed or inscribed. Conservation matted. First quarter 19th century. 6 1/2" x 7 3/4" sheet.  Literature: Recorded by MESDA, photo number S-5049.  Catalogue Note: John Page (1724-1774) of Rosewell acquired the North End lands by the early 1740s, likely around the same time he married Jane Byrd (1729-1774), daughter of William Byrd of Westover. He served as a Burgess of Gloucester County from 1752 to 1768, after which he ascended to a position on the Governor's Council. Jane Byrd Page bore 15 children while they resided at North End. John and Jane both died in 1774, less than two months apart. Their eldest son, Mann Page, inherited the bulk of the estate, managing it until he died in 1778. The property was then purchased by Andrew Van Bibber in the 1790s. It is believed that all structures were razed by the end of the 19th century.

      Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
    • FELIX THOMAS SHARPLES (1776 - 1850) | Portrait of Abraham S. Egerton (1786-1826), Cabinetmaker of New York City
      Jan. 21, 2018

      FELIX THOMAS SHARPLES (1776 - 1850) | Portrait of Abraham S. Egerton (1786-1826), Cabinetmaker of New York City

      Est: $4,000 - $6,000

      in the original glass and frame.

      Sotheby's
    • Attributed to Felix Thomas Sharples (North Carolina 1786-1844), portrait of mrs. coffin, circa 1810, Unsigned, with paper label naming
      Nov. 17, 2007

      Attributed to Felix Thomas Sharples (North Carolina 1786-1844), portrait of mrs. coffin, circa 1810, Unsigned, with paper label naming

      Est: $800 - $1,200

      Attributed to Felix Thomas Sharples (North Carolina 1786-1844) portrait of mrs. coffin, circa 1810 Unsigned, with paper label naming sitter verso, pastel on paper, framed. See Illustration pg. 51. Sight size: 9 x 6 3/4 in.

      Freeman's
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