John (1740) Smart Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John (1740) Smart Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 20, 2024
Circle of John Smart, British 1741-1811- Portrait of Elizabeth Singleton as a girl, quarter-lengt
Est: £300 - £500
Circle of John Smart, British 1741-1811- Portrait of Elizabeth Singleton as a girl, quarter-length, wearing a turban; watercolour on ivory, oval, possibly indistinctly signed (lower right), bears old label inscribed 'Elizabeth Singleton. b.1768 / m.1791m.1791 Robert Wynne of Rathmines Castle / Dublin / Elizabeth was d. of Sydenham Singleton / ? Square / London' attached to the reverse, 4.6 x 3.7 cm. Ivory submission reference: PSUHFK3R. Note: The present portrait depicts Elizabeth Singleton (c.1768-1834), daughter of the Dublin lawyer Sydenham (Fowke) Singleton (c.1721-1801), as a child. Elizabeth married Robert Wynne in 1791, and settled at Rathmines Castle in County Dublin.
Roseberys
Oct. 29, 2024
Miniature sur ivoire figurant un gentilhomme, dans un médaillon en or, John Smart (1741-1811), fin XVIIIeA late 18th century portrait miniature by John Smart
Est: €3,000 - €4,000
Miniature sur ivoire figurant un gentilhomme, dans un médaillon en or, John Smart (1741-1811), fin XVIIIe A late 18th century portrait miniature by John Smart Oval miniature on ivory, portrait of a gentleman in an orange-brown jacket on a grey background, monogrammed lower left J.S and dated 1780, in a gold medallion, the edge guilloché, height 5.5cm, weight 18gms.
Bonhams
Oct. 29, 2024
Miniature sur ivoire figurant une femme, signée John Smart (1741-1811), dans un médaillon en orA portrait miniature in a gold frame signed John Smart (1741-1811)
Est: €8,000 - €15,000
Miniature sur ivoire figurant une femme, signée John Smart (1741-1811), dans un médaillon en or A portrait miniature in a gold frame signed John Smart (1741-1811) Miniature on ivory, bust portrait of a woman in a white muslin dress and blue ribbon, signed and dated lower right J.S,1788 II, in a gold medallion, the background monogrammed, on a background of braided hair, height 6.1cm, weight 23gms.
Bonhams
Oct. 16, 2024
Y JOHN SMART (1741-1811), A PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A NAVAL OFFICER
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
Y JOHN SMART (1741-1811)- A PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A NAVAL OFFICER, POSSIBLY SIR JOSEPH SYDNEY YORKEThe unnamed officer in gold-bordered naval uniform with gold buttons, white facings, white waistcoat and cravat, in a glazed bracelet clasp, later pendant suspension mount, signed faintly with initials lower right and indistinctly dated 17** Watercolour on ivory image 3.6cm high, frame 4.3cm high including suspension loop Please note: Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption for this lot. Ref: EXM7WESV
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Oct. 16, 2024
Smart (John, 1741-1811). A pair of oval portrait miniatures, of an unidentified gentleman and lady, circa 1770s
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Smart (John, 1741-1811). A pair of oval portrait miniatures, of an unidentified gentleman and lady, circa 1770s * Attributed to John Smart (1741-1811). A pair of oval portrait miniatures, of an unidentified gentleman and lady, circa 1770s, opaque watercolour on copper, head and shoulders portraits, the gentleman half-profile to left, wearing a white wig and a scarlet coat with fur collar, the lady half-profile to right, wearing a pink wig with ostrich feather and a white dress with yellow-edged ruffled neckline, 49 x 37 mm (1 7/8 x 1 1/2 ins) and 50 x 37 mm respectively, the lady verso with faint engraved inscription: Teed, jeweller, N.14 Off Alley, Adelphi, London, contained together in a period gold case with hanging loop, each miniature glazed and set within a decorative blue, gold and white surround, the case front missing but the back with central monogram JMS within an oval cartouche bordered by engraved swags and festoons 74 x 64 mm (not including loop), weight of case approximately 97g, with associated oval backing paper (now loose), with partial printed advertisement for John Cadman of Creed Lane ...Gate Street QTY: (1) NOTE: Richard Teed, a goldsmith and jeweller, made his name as a Sword Cutler. He was still based in Off Alley in 1790, but by 1797 was in Lancaster Court, Strand. In 1804 he became Dress sword maker to the Patriotic Fund. This Fund distributed approximately 175 swords before the Fund officially stopped awarding them in 1809, all of which were made under the direction of Teed, who died in 1816.
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jun. 26, 2024
Circle of John Smart (British, 1741-1811)
Est: £150 - £300
Circle of John Smart (British, 1741-1811) Portrait miniature of a lady in a black dress and white bonnet, said to be Susanna Gibson (née Fraser of Fairfield) inscribed verso 'Susanna Fraser of / Fairfield / b. ob. / married. Gibson. / Mainguy possession' watercolour on ivory 6.5cm This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. USLQ8N8G.
Cheffins
Apr. 20, 2024
18th C Painting, Portrait Esther Bellasis nee King
Est: $100 - $15,000
18th C Painting on paper, Miniature Portrait of Esther Bellasis nee King. Attributed to John Smart (English, 1741-1811). Esther King was born in 1770 and married Col. George Bridges Bellasis and joined him on his exile to Australia as punishment for the duel related death of a suitor of Esther. Inherited by descent to the current owner. Portrait measures 2.75 inches H x 2 W within matting, frame measures 9 inches x 8.
Kavanagh Auctions
Apr. 20, 2024
19th C John Smart Portrait Mrs Eliza Kent nee King
Est: $100 - $15,000
19th C John Smart (English, 1741-1811) Painting on paper, c. 1806, Small Portrait Mrs Elizabeth Kent, nee King (b. 1775-1847). Widowed and remarried Col. George Bridges Bellasis (deceased sister, Esther's, husband). Painting measures 4 inches H x 3.25 W within matting, frame measures 9 x 7.5 inches W. Inherited by descent to the current owner.
Kavanagh Auctions
Mar. 21, 2024
Manner of John Smart (1741-1811) Portrait Miniature, Handsome male wearing a dark brown coat, gilt metal casing, mourning hair to reverse. 6 cm x 5 cm. Reference Number: EF53GHF7.
Est: £100 - £150
Manner of John Smart (1741-1811) Portrait Miniature, Handsome male wearing a dark brown coat, gilt metal casing, mourning hair to reverse. 6 cm x 5 cm. Reference Number: EF53GHF7.
Hannam's Auctioneers
Nov. 09, 2023
Smart, John. Junge Frau mit blondem
Est: €500 - €750
Smart, John. Junge Frau mit blondem Haar. Gouache und Bleiweiß auf Elfenbein. Signiert rechts am Rand "Smart". Um 1810. Maße: 6,3 x 5 cm. Im durchbrochen gearbeiteten Biedermeier-Rahmen mit Aufhängöse: 8 x 6,5 cm. Biedermeier-Damenporträt im Stil des berühmten englischen Miniatur-Malers John Smart (1741-1811). - Der untere Rand mit kleiner Bereibung, sonst sehr gut.
Nosbüsch & Stucke GmbH
Sep. 13, 2023
John Smart (British, 1742-1811) A portrait miniature of a lady, wearing a white satin mantle over her pink dress with mint green lining, her hair upswept, braided and dressed with a strand of pearls
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
John Smart (British, 1742-1811) A portrait miniature of a lady, wearing a white satin mantle over her pink dress with mint green lining, her hair upswept, braided and dressed with a strand of pearls. Watercolour on ivory, signed on the obverse and dated, J.S./ 1769, gilt-metal frame. Oval, 44mm ( 1 3/4in) high
Bonhams
Sep. 13, 2023
John Smart (British, 1742-1811) A portrait miniature of a lady of the Lodge family, wearing a white stole over her blue dress and frilled white chemise, a topaz jewel at her corsage, her hair upswept
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
John Smart (British, 1742-1811) A portrait miniature of a lady of the Lodge family, wearing a white stole over her blue dress and frilled white chemise, a topaz jewel at her corsage, her hair upswept. Watercolour on ivory, signed on the obverse, J.S., gold fausse-montre frame, with a border of half pearls, the reverse with a glazed hairwork compartment. Oval, 50mm ( 1 15/16in) high
Bonhams
Sep. 13, 2023
John Smart (British, 1742-1811) A portrait miniature of a gentleman called, Wimburn Sudden Horlock, wearing a brown coat, green waistcoat, white stock and lace cravat, his powdered wig worn en queue and tied with black ribbon
Est: £3,000 - £4,000
John Smart (British, 1742-1811) A portrait miniature of a gentleman called, Wimburn Sudden Horlock, wearing a brown coat, green waistcoat, white stock and lace cravat, his powdered wig worn en queue and tied with black ribbon. Watercolour on ivory, signed on the obverse and dated, J.S./ 1777, within a cushion-shaped diamond surround, diamonds approximately 1.00 carat total, bracelet clasp mount with later brooch fitting, pin deficient, mounted in silver and gold. Oval, 38mm ( 1 1/2in) high
Bonhams
Sep. 13, 2023
John Smart (British, 1742-1811) A portrait miniature of a gentleman, wearing a brown coat, mint green waistcoat edged with gold, white stock and lace cravat, his powdered wig worn en queue and tied with black ribbon
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
John Smart (British, 1742-1811) A portrait miniature of a gentleman, wearing a brown coat, mint green waistcoat edged with gold, white stock and lace cravat, his powdered wig worn en queue and tied with black ribbon. Watercolour on ivory, signed on the obverse and dated, J.S./ 1782, gilt-metal frame, the reverse glazed to reveal plaited hair studded with gilt stars, glass loose. Oval, 37mm ( 1 7/16in) high
Bonhams
Jun. 28, 2023
John Smart (British, 1742-1811) A portrait miniature of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Sir John Eden, wearing a brown coat over his green waistcoat, white chemise and stock, his powdered wig worn en queue and tied with black ribbon
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
John Smart (British, 1742-1811) A portrait miniature of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Sir John Eden, wearing a brown coat over his green waistcoat, white chemise and stock, his powdered wig worn en queue and tied with black ribbon. watercolour on ivory, signed and dated on the obverse, JS/ 1779, gold frame, the reverse set with blue foiled glass. Oval, 43mm ( 1 11/16in) high
Bonhams
Mar. 29, 2023
JOHN SMART, BRITISH 1741-1811- TWO SKETCHES FROM THE ARTIST'S SKETCHBOOK: A PORTRAIT OF CAPTAIN M
Est: £150 - £200
John Smart, British 1741-1811- Two Sketches from the artist's sketchbook: a Portrait of Captain Mackintosh; and a Portrait of Mr Mee; each pencil on laid paper, the first inscribed 'Capt Mackintosh' (lower centre), the second inscribed 'Mr Mee / Uncle to Lord Palmerson / sect at War / ... [?]' (lower centre), each bear collector's mark L.1405a on the reverse, each bear inscription 'from Smarts sketchbook' on the reverse, each 16 x 19.7 cm. Provenance: Sir Bruce Stirling Ingram (1877-1963) (L.1405a). His sale, Christie's, London, 17 November 2009, lot 336. Collection of the late Timothy Clowes. Literature: D. Foskett, 'John Smart, The Man and His Miniatures', London, 1964, pp.70-71.
Roseberys
Mar. 04, 2023
John Smart, miniature portrait painter (1741-1811)…
Est: £50 - £100
John Smart, miniature portrait painter (1741-1811) undated uniface medal (c.1770-1778) 37mm diameter in bronze by J.Kirk after Smith, Obverse: Draped Bust of John Smart right, IOH: SMART PICT: EFFIG: MINUT: , Reverse: blank, BHM 153, Eimer 764, 20.72 grammes, NVF, Rare. John Smart exhibited with the Incorporated Society of Artists between 1762 and 1783. He was elected Director of that Society in 1773 and President in 1778. It is possible that this medal as produced in 1773 when Smart became Director, or when he was elected President.
London Coin Auction
Dec. 08, 2022
Portrait of a child
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
John Smart Norwich 1742 - 1811 London Portrait of a child Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory; signed lower left: J.S. / 1791 / 'I', gold frame, glazed hair reserve with initials: JEE 6.2 by 4.9 cm.; 2⅜by 1⅞in. Bid on Sotheby's
Sotheby's
Dec. 08, 2022
Portrait of General Patrick Duff (1742-1803)
Est: £7,000 - £10,000
John Smart London 1741 - 1811 Portrait of General Patrick Duff (1742-1803) watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold frame, glazed and hair reverse, set with the initials: PD; signed with the artist's monogram and dated lower right: J.S. / 1791 / I 6.9 by 5.4 cm., 2¾ by 2⅛ in. Bid on Sotheby's
Sotheby's
Dec. 06, 2022
John SMART 1740 - 1811 Portrait d'un couple de citoyens anglais
Est: €400 - €600
John SMART 1740 - 1811 Portrait d'un couple de citoyens anglais Miniatures sur papier, de forme ronde 1795 L'une est signé, la seconde est signée et datée en bas à droite Annotations manuscrites du collectionneur sur le carton au verso, avec étiquette de collection D. : 7,5 cm Portrait of en English Couple signed lower right; signed and dated lower right Pen, black ink, grey wash, watercolor D.: 2 15/16 in. PROVENANCE Collection d'Emile Théodore (1876-1937), avec son étiquette. Originaire de Lille, Théodore était réputé comme un grand collectionneur d'Art, membre de diverses sociétés académiques et d'associations locales d'érudits ; à partir de 1907, il est attaché au Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lille dont il prend la direction comme conservateur général de 1912 à 1937. Réalisé sur papier, les couleurs à l'aquarelle étant finement évoquées, il s'agit très probablement du dessin préparatoire à la miniature finale comme l'artiste avait l'habitude de travailler. John Smart fut un des plus remarquables miniaturistes anglais de son époque avec Richard Cosway et Richard Crosse. Finaliste à 15 ans d'un concours de dessin organisé par la Society for the Encouragement of Arts, il reçut sa formation à l'Ecole de dessin de William Shipley à Londres, et exposa régulièrement à la Society of Artists dès 1762. Il se rendit en Inde en 1788 avant de s'installer définitivement à Londres dans les années 1795-1797. Son travail est très caractéristique avec ses différentes touches de gris dans les colorations qui sont rehaussées par les teintes plus chaudes des chairs ; il se distingue encore par la grande précision anatomique apportée aux portraits de ses modèles. Comme le précise la note biographique au verso, « au point de vue technique et sous le rapport de l'exactitude, les portraits dddde Smart sont sans rivaux. »
Aguttes
Nov. 22, 2022
John Smart (1742-1811) Oval, 80 mm. high, in gilt-metal frame, the reverse
Est: £300 - £500
John Smart (1742-1811) Oval, 80 mm. high, in gilt-metal frame, the reverse set with gold initials GW, with later brooch fitting
Christie's
Nov. 22, 2022
John Smart (1742-1811) Oval, 80 mm. high, gold mount within later giltwood
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
John Smart (1742-1811) Oval, 80 mm. high, gold mount within later giltwood frame, the reverse with a label inscribed 'Richard Holland by John Smart 1801'
Christie's
Mar. 09, 2022
* Smart (John 1742-1811 attributed to). Lady Wigram, circa 1800
Est: £300 - £400
* Smart (John 1742-1811 attributed to). Lady Wigram, circa 1800 Attributed to Smart (John, 1742-1811). Lady Wigram, circa 1800, gouache and watercolour on ivory, head and shoulders portrait of a young woman wearing a high necked regency dress with a ruffled neck, and a jewelled slide in her hair, image size 7.5 x 6cm (3 x 2 3/8ins), identified as Lady Eleanor Wigram on verso, hand written note to verso 'This miniature was sold at Christie's by Canon Sir Clifford Wigram on 18 June 1974', original ebonised frame, (15.8 x 12.6cm), together with Silhouette Portrait of a lady, unknown artist, painted and highlighted in gilt, head & shoulders of a woman, profile to the right, showing a woman in Romantic style dress with puff sleeves and low shoulders, hair worn up with an ornate high hair comb, tight curls running down the side of her face, cut out and laid onto paper, sheet size 12.1 x 9.8cm (4 3/4 x 3 3/4ins), hand written note on verso 'For my dearest little Fanny given her on the 25th June by her most affectionate friend Louisa Clarke', (17 x 14.4cm), framed and glazed, plus Turner (Charles, 1773-1857). 'The Family of Sir Robert Wigram Bart.', published London, 1826, uncoloured engraving, showing Sir Robert Wigram with his second wife Lady Wigram and his twenty-three children all standing or sitting in a row, a portrait of Sir Robert Wigram deceased first wife hanging above the fireplace in the background, on the right a large urn raised on a platform sitting behind the family members, 50.5 x 92cm (19 7/8 x 36 2/8ins), key on verso, framed and glazed (65.4 x 102.5cm), with a key for the portrait made for 'Thomas Venable Scudamore, Uncle to Barbara Scudamore Mitchell, wife of Anthony James Watson', listing the names of all the family members, and Silhouette Portraits, two painted portraits one of a gentleman and the other of a lady, toned, along with a reverse silhouette of a gentleman looking to the left Qty: (7) Footnote: His number of children is listed as twenty-one in his obituary in the Gentlemans Magazine (1830) but as twenty-three in the recent ODNB entry by Anne Pimlott Baker.
Dominic Winter Auctions
Feb. 02, 2022
Portrait miniature of an official in red uniform and silver epaulettes, London 1741-1811
Est: €100 - €200
Attributed to the famous English miniaturist John Smart (Norfolk 1741 - London 1811)
Telearte
Dec. 14, 2021
Attributed to John Smart (1741-1811)
Est: £500 - £700
Attributed to John Smart (1741-1811) Attributed to John Smart (1741-1811) Portrait of an Officer in uniform indistinctly signed l.r., on ivory, oval 6.2 x 5.1cm, in a bejewelled paste frame, with woven hair and initials 'FB' verso
Sworders
Dec. 07, 2021
JOHN SMART (BRITISH 1742/3-1811)
Est: £400 - £600
JOHN SMART (BRITISH 1742/3-1811) JOHN SMART (BRITISH 1742/3-1811) Portrait miniature of a Lady, wearing blue cloak trimmed with fur, pearl choker and white frilled cap watercolour on paper 57 x 46 mm (2 1/4 x 2 in) gilt-wood frame PROVENANCE: Christie’s, London, sale, 1938 Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd., London where purchased by Sir Geoffrey Agnew and by descent in the family.
Chiswick Auctions
Nov. 16, 2021
JOHN SMART (BRITISH 1741-1811) Oval, 76 mm. high, in gilt-metal frame, the
Est: £10,000 - £20,000
JOHN SMART (BRITISH 1741-1811) Oval, 76 mm. high, in gilt-metal frame, the reverse wtih blue glass and central plaited hair panel
Christie's
May. 20, 2021
JOHN SMART (BRITISH, 1741-1811)
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
JOHN SMART (BRITISH, 1741-1811) Oval, 47 mm. high, gilt-metal frame, the reverse engraved with monogram FP
Christie's
Dec. 15, 2020
John Smart (I) (1741-1811) - miniatuurportret met gebogen top in vergulde lijst, gouache op papie
Est: €700 - €900
John Smart (I) (1741-1811) miniatuurportret met gebogen top in vergulde lijst, gouache op papier, 11,5 x 11,5, Portret van een adellijke vrouw met parelsnoer, gesigneerd en gedateerd rechtsonder 1806
Veilinghuis Van Spengen
Mar. 25, 2020
JOHN SMART (BRITISH 1742/3-1811) Portrait miniature of a Gentleman, wearing a pink coat and matching waistcoat and tied cravat, powdered hair worn en queue Watercolour on paper Silver frame 47mm (2in) high
Est: £600 - £800
JOHN SMART (BRITISH 1742/3-1811) Portrait miniature of a Gentleman, wearing a pink coat and matching waistcoat and tied cravat, powdered hair worn en queue Watercolour on paper Silver frame 47mm (2in) high
Chiswick Auctions
Mar. 25, 2020
JOHN SMART (BRITISH 1740-1811) Portrait miniature of a fashionable young Gentleman wearing rust coloured doublet secured with jeweled buttons, a fine white lace Van Dyck style collar and blue robe over his right shoulder Signed and dated J.S. 1765
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
JOHN SMART (BRITISH 1740-1811) Portrait miniature of a fashionable young Gentleman wearing rust coloured doublet secured with jeweled buttons, a fine white lace Van Dyck style collar and blue robe over his right shoulder Signed and dated J.S. 1765 on the obverse Watercolour on ivory Gilt-metal frame Oval, 30mm (1 1/4in) high Exhibited: Comerford Collection at the Irish Architectural Archives, Dublin, 2009 Literature: The Comerford Collection: Portrait Miniatures, (privately published, Dublin, 2009); pp 10, 54 (#232) Although it has not been possible to identify the sitter, he was clearly a man of wealth who followed the "Cavalier" fancy-dress costume called a Van Dyke, which was popular during the reign of George III.
Chiswick Auctions
Dec. 13, 2019
Attributed to John Smart (British, 1741-1811)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Attributed to John Smart (British, 1741-1811) Oval, 37 mm. high, gilt-metal bracelet frame with diamond-set surround, the reverse engraved 'Henry 12th Earl / and / 1st Marquess of Clanricarde'
Christie's
Nov. 27, 2019
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN SMART (1741-1811) PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A GENTLEMAN WEARING A BLUE COAT , RED WAISTCOAT AND WHITE CRAVAT, CIRCA 1800, UNSIGNED, IN A GOLD FRAME WITH BLUE GLASS AND PEARL SET BACK GLAZED WITH A BROWN SILK PANEL,
Est: £300 - £400
watercolour on ivory, oval, 80mm high overall
Cheffins
Nov. 13, 2019
John Smart (British, 1741-1811) Oval, 57 mm. high, gilt-metal frame, the reverse set with nine locks of hair of differing colour, eight of which are set with gold initials
Est: £10,000 - £20,000
John Smart (British, 1741-1811) Mrs Elizabeth Campbell, née Mackay, in blue dress Signed with intials and dated 'JS / 1787 / I' for India (lower left) On ivory Oval, 57 mm. high, gilt-metal frame, the reverse set with nine locks of hair of differing colour, eight of which are set with gold initials
Christie's
Nov. 13, 2019
John Smart (British, 1741-1811) Ovals, 26 mm. and 58 mm. high
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
John Smart (British, 1741-1811) A portrait miniature of a lady in aubergine dress, signed with intials and dated 'J.S. / 1777' (lower left) mounted in the secret compartment of a gold-mounted ivory patch-box, the cover set with gold monogram SC on plaited hair ground; together with a portrait of a gentleman, possibly Major Banks of Madras, wearing a portrait miniature, signed with intials and dated 'J.S. / 1789 / I' for India (lower right), in gilt-metal hinged locket case Ovals, 26 mm. and 58 mm. high
Christie's
Nov. 13, 2019
JOHN SMART (BRITISH, 1741-1811) Oval, 47 mm. high, gilt-metal frame, the reverse engraved with monogram FP
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
JOHN SMART (BRITISH, 1741-1811) A gentleman in green coat Signed with initials and dated 'J.S. / 1782' (lower left) On ivory Oval, 47 mm. high, gilt-metal frame, the reverse engraved with monogram FP
Christie's
Nov. 13, 2019
John Smart (British, 1741-1811) Oval, 42 mm. high, gilt-metal frame
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
John Smart (British, 1741-1811) A girl in white dress Signed with intials and dated 'JS / 1768' (lower left) On ivory Oval, 42 mm. high, gilt-metal frame
Christie's
Nov. 13, 2019
John Smart (British, 1741-1811) Oval, 83 mm. high, gilt-metal frame, the reverse set with gold monogram 'EY' and plaited hair
Est: £10,000 - £20,000
John Smart (British, 1741-1811) Lady Young, née Emily Baring (d. 1847), in her wedding dress Signed with initials and dated 'JS / 1796' (lower left) On ivory Oval, 83 mm. high, gilt-metal frame, the reverse set with gold monogram 'EY' and plaited hair
Christie's
Sep. 26, 2019
JOHN SMART (1742/43-1811),
Est: CHF2,000 - CHF2,500
JOHN SMART (1742/43-1811), England, ca. 1780. Sketch of a gentleman in black frock coat, with a white scarf and a white wig. In a rectangular, gilt wooden frame and passepartout. Mixed media on paper. Miniature: 6x5 cm, frame: 9.5x11 cm. Provenance: Private collection, Switzerland. Lit.: Victoria Button, Alan Derbyshire and Emma Rutherford, “The Drawings of John Smart – Line and Function”, in: Bernd Pappe and Juliane Schmieglitz-Otten (eds), Portrait Miniatures. Artists, Functions and Collections, Petersberg 2018, p. 233. - L. Schidlof, La Miniature en Europe, Vol. II, 1964, p. 781. We are grateful to Mr. Bernd Pappe, Berne, for his help in cataloguing the present miniature. --------------- JOHN SMART (1742/43-1811), England, um 1780. Zeichnungsskizze eines Herrn in schwarzem Gehrock, mit weissem Halstuch und weisser Perücke. In rechteckigem, vergoldetem Holzrahmen und Passepartout. Mischtechnik auf Papier. Miniatur: 6x5 cm, Rahmen: 9,5x11 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatbesitz Vom Miniaturisten John Smart sind auch verschiedene Zeichnungen überliefert, oft als Vorbereitung für eine Miniatur. Es ist bekannt, dass er seine Elfenbein Miniaturen direkt nach diesen Studien fertigte und nicht nach dem lebenden Modell. Die hier vorliegende Zeichnung könnte das Gegenstück zu einem Werk sein, welches bei Christie’s angeboten und aus unbekanntem Grund zurückgezogen wurde. John Smart gehört neben Richard Cosway zu den bedeutendsten Bildnisminiaturisten des 18. Jh. Er war Schüler der St. Martin’s Lande Academy und des Daniel Dodd. Lit.: Victoria Button, Alan Derbyshire and Emma Rutherford, “The Drawings of John Smart – Line and Function”, in: Bernd Pappe and Juliane Schmieglitz-Otten (eds), Portrait Miniatures. Artists, Functions and Collections, Petersberg 2018, p. 233. - L. Schidlof, La Miniature en Europe, Bd. II, 1964, 781. Wir danken Herrn Bernd Pappe, Bern, für seine Mithilfe bei der Katalogisierung diese Miniatur.
Koller Auctions
Sep. 26, 2019
JOHN SMART (1742/43-1811),
Est: CHF1,500 - CHF2,000
JOHN SMART (1742/43-1811), England, ca. 1790. Portrait miniature of a young gentleman, probably George Pitt II. In an oval, blue enameled frame with a gilt mount. Verso, with braided lock of hair under glass. Indistinctly signed and dated, right. Mixed media on ivory. Some losses. Miniature: 4x3 cm, frame: 6.5x5.5 cm. The back with a paper with a handwritten note "... Geroge Pitt". It is therefore possible that the depicted person is George Pitt, 2nd Lord Rivers (1751–1828). He was a British politician. --------------- JOHN SMART (1742/43-1811), England, um 1790. Portraitminiatur eines jungen Herrn, wohl George Pitt II, in grünem Gehrock über gelber Weste mit gepudertem kurzem Haar. In ovalem, blau emaillierten Rahmen mit vergoldeter Montierung. Verso mit geflochtener Haarlocke hinter Glas. Undeutlich signiert und datiert rechts. Mischtechnik auf Elfenbein. Fehlstellen. Miniatur: 4x3 cm, Rahmen: 6,5x5,5 cm. Rückseitig auf Papier mit handschriftlicher Notiz "... Geroge Pitt". Es ist daher möglich, dass es sich bei dem Dargestellten um George Pitt, 2. Lord Rivers (1751–1828) handelt. Er war ein britischer Politiker.
Koller Auctions
Jul. 04, 2019
JOHN SMART | Portrait of Master Charles Kenworthy Smart (1787-1806)
Est: £5,000 - £8,000
Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold frame with white and blue enamel border, the reverse with glazed central hair reserve set with initials C.K.S.; signed with the artist's initials lower left and dated: JS. / 1797
Sotheby's
Jul. 04, 2019
JOHN SMART | Portrait of a young girl
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold frame, the reverse with glazed central hair reserve set with the initials: EC; signed and dated lower left: JS / 1789 / I
Sotheby's
Jul. 04, 2019
JOHN SMART | Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Lady Chambers, née Frances 'Fanny' Wilton (1758-1839)
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold fausse-montre locket frame; signed with the artist's initials and dated lower left: J.S / 1792 / I
Sotheby's
Jul. 04, 2019
JOHN SMART | Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as George Sutton (1751-1804)
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold frame with pearl border; signed with the artist's initials lower right: JS. / 1791 / I
Sotheby's
Jul. 04, 2019
JOHN SMART | Portrait of a gentleman
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold frame with plated hair border, glazed reverse; signed lower right: J.S. / 178(?)
Sotheby's
Jul. 04, 2019
JOHN SMART | Portrait of Captain George Oakes (1755-1797)
Est: £7,000 - £9,000
Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold frame; signed lower left with the artist initials and dated: JS / 1784
Sotheby's
Jul. 04, 2019
JOHN SMART | Portrait of Alexander Higginson (1746-1793)
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold frame, glazed hair reverse; signed with artist's initials lower left: J.S. / 1783
Sotheby's
Jul. 04, 2019
JOHN SMART | Portrait of a gentleman
Est: £8,000 - £12,000
Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold frame with blue enamel border and paste surround, glazed central hair reserve; signed with the artist's initals and dated lower left: JS. / 1782
Sotheby's