Isaac Sheffield Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Isaac Sheffield Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 27, 2024
19th c. Folk Art Portrait of a Lady, attr. Nelson Cook or Isaac Sheffield
Est: $1,400 - $1,800
19th century portrait of a lady, possibly by Isaac Sheffield (American, 1798-1845) or Nelson Cook (American, 1808-1892), oil on canvas, circa 1830. Depicts a lady with black hair, depicted wearing a black dress with narrow band of lace at the collar and sleeves, a floral decorated brooch, gold ring, and a long narrow gold chain. The subject is seated in a red chair set against a red drape with column and indistinct landscape beyond. Unsigned. Later stained and molded wood frame. Canvas – 30″H x 24″W. Frame – 35″H x 29″W. Note: we wish to thank Thom Miller, independent scholar and keeper of a website devoted to the portraits of Nelson Cook, for pointing out similarities between this painting and works by Cook.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jan. 20, 2023
ISAAC SHEFFIELD (1807-1845) PORTRAIT OF MARY ANN WHEELER
Est: $10,000 - $20,000
ISAAC SHEFFIELD (1807-1845) PORTRAIT OF MARY ANN WHEELER signed, inscribed and dated/Isaac Sheffield/ Pinxt March 1835 /(reverse) oil on panel 30 x 24 1/4 in. Painted in 1835 Read more
Christie's
Jan. 20, 2023
Property from an East Coast Private Collection ISAAC SHEFFIELD (1807-1845)
Est: $5,000 - $10,000
A PAIR OF PORTRAITS OF CAPTIAN JOHN MANWARING AND MRS. MARTHA POOL MANWARING OF NEW LONDON ISAAC SHEFFIELD (1807-1845) A PAIR OF PORTRAITS OF CAPTIAN JOHN MANWARING AND MRS. MARTHA POOL MANWARING OF NEW LONDON oil on canvas 32 1/4 x 26 1/4 in. (sight) (each) (2) Read more
Christie's
Aug. 03, 2022
Isaac Sheffield (American, 1798-1845) Oil on Canvas
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Gilt wood framed oil on canvas depicting a seated sea captain holding a maritime telescope. Measures approx 23.5" x 28". Frame shows some wear here and there. Have a similar item to sell? Contact us at info@marketauctionsinc.com Please review all photos closely. The nonappearance of a condition report does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition, does not show wear due to age and use, or is free from damage. Market Auctions Inc. strongly suggests that you request a condition report before placing a bid. You may request one from us via this auction platform. Please note that any condition reports are given as strictly as a courtesy to interested parties and should not be considered a statement of fact. Market Auctions Inc. bears no responsibility for any error or omission. All sales are final and sold as is. Measurements are approximated. Please note shipping is not included. All collectibles, silver, antiques, and paintings please contact our third party shipper listed below: PakMail #703 (561) 491-8800 / pakmail703@yahoo.com UPS Store (561) 631-8997 / store6989@theupsstore.com DM Postal (561) 469-6137 / dmpostal5001@gmail.com For furniture and very large items, please contact an appropriate freight / transport company for shipment. SALES TAX NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Market Auction, Inc., only collects and remits sales tax on items purchased by Florida residents. ALL OUT OF STATE purchasers are required to pay sales tax to their respective States. Purchasers holding valid resale certificates must provide proof of same prior to purchase. Market Auctions, Inc. takes no responsibility for purchaser failure to remit sales tax to the proper non-Florida taxing authority and for any fines or penalties that may result.
Market Auctions
Jun. 01, 2022
Isaac Sheffield (American, 1798-1845) Oil on Canvas
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Gilt wood framed oil on canvas depicting a seated sea captain holding a maritime telescope. Measures approx 23.5" x 28". Frame shows some wear here and there. Have a similar item to sell? Contact us at info@marketauctionsinc.com Please review all photos closely. The nonappearance of a condition report does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition, does not show wear due to age and use, or is free from damage. Market Auctions Inc. strongly suggests that you request a condition report before placing a bid. You may request one from us via this auction platform. Please note that any condition reports are given as strictly as a courtesy to interested parties and should not be considered a statement of fact. Market Auctions Inc. bears no responsibility for any error or omission. All sales are final and sold as is. Measurements are approximated. Please note shipping is not included. All collectibles, silver, antiques, and paintings please contact our third party shipper listed below: PakMail #703 (561) 491-8800 / pakmail703@yahoo.com UPS Store (561) 631-8997 / store6989@theupsstore.com DM Postal (561) 469-6137 / dmpostal5001@gmail.com For furniture and very large items, please contact an appropriate freight / transport company for shipment. SALES TAX NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Market Auction, Inc., only collects and remits sales tax on items purchased by Florida residents. ALL OUT OF STATE purchasers are required to pay sales tax to their respective States. Purchasers holding valid resale certificates must provide proof of same prior to purchase. Market Auctions, Inc. takes no responsibility for purchaser failure to remit sales tax to the proper non-Florida taxing authority and for any fines or penalties that may result.
Market Auctions
Apr. 06, 2022
Isaac Sheffield (American, 1798-1845) Oil on Canvas
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Gilt wood framed oil on canvas depicting a seated sea captain holding a maritime telescope. Measures approx 23.5" x 28". Shows some frame wear. Have a similar item to sell? Contact us at info@marketauctionsinc.com Please review all photos closely. The nonappearance of a condition report does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition, does not show wear due to age and use, or is free from damage. Market Auctions Inc. strongly suggests that you request a condition report before placing a bid. You may request one from us via this auction platform. Please note that any condition reports are given as strictly as a courtesy to interested parties and should not be considered a statement of fact. Market Auctions Inc. bears no responsibility for any error or omission. All sales are final and sold as is. Measurements are approximated. Please note shipping is not included. All collectibles, silver, antiques, and paintings please contact our third party shipper listed below: PakMail #703 (561) 491-8800 / pakmail703@yahoo.com UPS Store (561) 631-8997 / store6989@theupsstore.com DM Postal (561) 469-6137 / dmpostal5001@gmail.com For furniture and very large items, please contact an appropriate freight / transport company for shipment. SALES TAX NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Market Auction, Inc., only collects and remits sales tax on items purchased by Florida residents. ALL OUT OF STATE purchasers are required to pay sales tax to their respective States. Purchasers holding valid resale certificates must provide proof of same prior to purchase. Market Auctions, Inc. takes no responsibility for purchaser failure to remit sales tax to the proper non-Florida taxing authority and for any fines or penalties that may result.
Market Auctions
Jan. 21, 2022
ATTRIBUTED TO ISAAC SHEFFIELD (1798-1845) PORTRAIT OF A SEA CAPTAIN WITH THE SHIP ELEANOR
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
ATTRIBUTED TO ISAAC SHEFFIELD (1798-1845) PORTRAIT OF A SEA CAPTAIN WITH THE SHIP ELEANOR oil on canvas 36 3⁄4 x 28 3⁄4 in.
Christie's
Aug. 28, 2021
ISAAC SHEFFIELD (CT, 1807-1845)
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Pair of Portraits: Captain Joseph Taylor and Catherine Fullington. Circa 1840, each inscribed verso, respectively, "Capt. Joseph Taylor his portrait/ killed by Indians in Texas" and "Portrait of Catherine Fullington at 18 years (Mrs. John Craw)/ Born July 17, 1817 - died Dec. 7, 1909/ daughter of Rebecca Dudley Davis and Nathaniel Fullington/ (g.g.g. granddaughter of Gov. Jos. Dudley)"; the portrait of Joseph Taylor with preparer's stencil verso, "Prepared by Edward Dechaux/ New York" (1840-45); oil on canvas, in what appears to be the original gold painted cove frames, OS: 32 1/2" x 27 1/2", SS: 26 1/2" x 21 1/2". Cleaned and resin lined.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Apr. 27, 2021
Isaac Sheffield (1807-1845) Pair of Portraits: Captain Joseph Taylor and Catherine Fullington
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Isaac Sheffield (1807-1845) Pair of Portraits: Captain Joseph Taylor and Catherine Fullington Circa 1820-1840, each inscribed to verso, respectively, "Capt. Joseph Taylor his portrait/ killed by Indians in Texas" and "Portrait of Catherine Fullington at 18 years (Mrs. John Craw)/ Born July 17, 1817 - died Dec. 7, 1909/ daughter of Rebecca Dudley Davis and Nathaniel Fullington/ (g.g.g. granddaughter of Gov. Jos. Dudley)"; the portrait of Joseph Taylor with preparer's stencil verso, "Prepared by Edward Dechaux/ New York"; oil on canvas, framed. (26 1/2 in. x 21 in. (sight)) Provenance A Philadelphia Collection. Christie's, New York, September 25, 2008, Lot 12. Property from a Long Island Estate. Condition report: 33 in. x 27 in. (frame), both lined, with later inscriptions to back.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 14, 2020
ISAAC SHEFFIELD, (American, 1798-1845), Self Portrait as a Sea Captain, oil on panel, 30 1/2 x 24 1/2 in., frame: 37 x 31 in.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
ISAAC SHEFFIELD (American, 1798-1845) Self Portrait as a Sea Captain oil on panel monogrammed IS on cane 30 1/2 x 24 1/2 in., frame: 37 x 31 in.
Grogan & Company
Mar. 03, 2018
Important 19th Century Folk Art Portrait of President Andrew Jackson by Isaac Sheffield
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
19th Century Folk Art Portrait of President Andrew Jackson by important and well listed American Folk Portraitist Isaac Sheffield (1798 - 1845) | This folk art portrait of President Andrew Jackson (March 15, 1767 – June 8, 1845) is a unique folk art interpretation, with a flattened straight forward perspective used by Sheffield and other folk art portraitist | Unsigned, as was typical for Sheffield | Housed in a more modern gold wood frame | Measures 32.50″ H x 25.50 W | Painting has been professionally restored and relined, with some repairs. Little is known about Isaac Sheffield. He was born in Guilford, Connecticut, and was an itinerant Connecticut painter who worked in the 1830s and 1840s. He often worked in New London, which was quite a wealthy town, being the second largest whaling port on the east coast.
Worthington Galleries
Apr. 26, 2017
Attributed to Isaac Sheffield (1793-1845), Portrait of a ship''s captain
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Attributed to Isaac Sheffield (1793-1845) Portrait of a ship''s captain Oil on artist''s board, period grain-painted frame. 12 1/2 in. x 8 1/2 in. (sight)
Freeman's | Hindman
Feb. 11, 2017
ATTRIBUTED TO ISAAC SHEFFIELD (CT, 1798-1845)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
ATTRIBUTED TO ISAAC SHEFFIELD (CT, 1798-1845) Portrait of Woman with gold necklace, oil on canvas, circa 1835, unsigned, as is typical. The lovely unidentified raven haired subject is depicted in black, with blossomed sleeves, lace collar, gold and obsidian jewelry with what is probably a portrait locket. She is seated on a red sofa, with a red swag drape revealing a landscape, possibly New London viewed from Groton across the Thames River. In a vintage deep cove gold molded frame. OS: 35- 1/2" x 30- 1/2", SS: 29- 1/2" x 24- 1/2", cleaned and relined, fine overall craquelure. Born in Guilford, Connecticut, little is known about Isaac Sheffield except that he was an itinerant Connecticut painter who worked in the 1830s and early 1840s. He often worked in New London, which was quite a wealthy town, being the second largest whaling port on the east coast.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 05, 2016
Isaac Sheffield (1748-1845): Portrait of Molly Royce of New London, CT
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Isaac Sheffield (1748-1845): Portrait of Molly Royce of New London, CT Oil on canvas, c. 1835, unsigned, lined, with label from Allan Stone Gallery, New York. 30 1/2 x 28 in., 40 1/2 x 37 1/2 in. (frame). Provenance: Sara Andrews, Ashaway, Rhode Island; James Abbe, Jr.; Allan Stone Gallery, New York.
STAIR
Aug. 18, 2012
Portrait of Boy
Est: -
Early 19th C. unsigned portrait of boy holding a telescope sitting by a window with marine scene, believed to be Charles H. Mallory as a child (1818-1890). Attributed to Isaac Sheffield of New London and Stonington (1798-1845). Restored. 30" x 25" in original gilt frame.
Russ Antiques & Auctions
Aug. 22, 2010
ISAAC SHEFFIELD (AMERICAN 1798-1845). PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF SEA CAPTAIN REUBEN TREAT.
Est: -
ISAAC SHEFFIELD (AMERICAN 1798-1845). PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF SEA CAPTAIN REUBEN TREAT. Depicted with ship in the distance. Watercolor on card, 4 x 3 3/4 inches. Reuben Treat was born July 19, 1789 in East Hartford, Connecticut. Est. $1,000-$1,400
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Mar. 07, 2010
Isaac Sheffield (New London, Connecticut, 1793-1845) Portrait of a Sea Captain with an American Vessel. Unsigned. Oil on academy board,
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Isaac Sheffield (New London, Connecticut, 1793-1845) Portrait of a Sea Captain with an American Vessel. Unsigned. Oil on academy board, 13 x 9 in., in a period grain-painted wood frame. Condition: Very good, some surface grime.
Skinner
Nov. 08, 2009
Portrait Miniature of a Girl in Red Holding a Flower, Isaac Sheffield (Connecticut, 1798-1845), c. 1840,...
Est: $400 - $600
Portrait Miniature of a Girl in Red Holding a Flower, Isaac Sheffield (Connecticut, 1798-1845), c. 1840, "Painted by [I]saac Sheffield, New London" [Connecticut], inscribed on the reverse, watercolor on ivory, oval, 2 1/4 x 1 7/8 in., in a chased gilt-brass pendant frame with engine-turned design on the reverse, with oval aperture containing a plait of hair. Condition: Repaint on bodice and arm of dress.
Skinner
Sep. 25, 2008
ISAAC SHEFFIELD (1807-1845), 1820-1840
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
ISAAC SHEFFIELD (1807-1845), 1820-1840 Two Portraits: Captain Joseph Taylor and Catherine Fullington inscriptions to each portrait on verso Capt. Joseph Taylor his portrait Killed by Indians in Texas and Portrait of Catherine Fullington at 18 yrs (Mrs. John Craw) Born July 17, 1817 - died Dec. 7, 1909 daughter of Rebecca Dudley Davis and Nathaniel Fullington G.g.g. granddaughter of Gov. Jos. Dudley oil on canvas 27 x 22 in. (2)
Christie's
Feb. 17, 2008
Possibly the Work of Isaac Sheffield, (Connecticut, 1798-1845) Lot of Two Portraits: Captain Gray and His...
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Possibly the Work of Isaac Sheffield, (Connecticut, 1798-1845) Lot of Two Portraits: Captain Gray and His Wife Sarah of New London, Connecticut. Unsigned. Oil on canvas, depicting the gentleman holding a spyglass in one hand with a seascape in the background, his wife holds a letter in her hand inscribed "Mrs. Sarah A. Gray New London, Connecticut US" postmarked "New York Nov. 2," 36 1/2 x 30 in., in original molded mahogany veneer frames. Condition: Captain Gray has minor spots of retouch to jacket and background, Sarah Gray has two small patch repairs, one at center, and one at c.r. with associated retouch, retouch along right edge. Provenance: Purchased at William Fells Poughkeepsie, New York Auction House who bought the contents of the house of Captain and Sarah Gray's granddaughter, Mrs. Burton Easton of Poughkeepsie, New York. Note: Isaac Sheffield was an itinerant Connecticut painter, born in Guilford, Connecticut, and painted in the 1830s and early 1840s, and lived in New London, Connecticut.
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