J. W. Stancliff Sold at Auction Prices

Naval painter, copperplate engraver, b. 1814 - d. 1879

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    • JOHN WELLS STANCLIFF THE OCEANFRONT OIL PAINTING
      Aug. 18, 2024

      JOHN WELLS STANCLIFF THE OCEANFRONT OIL PAINTING

      Est: $5,000 - $7,000

      John Wells Stancliff ( American 1813-1891) oil painting entitled 'The Oceanfront' depicting a seascape of rolling waves with a distant ship on the horizon,in original gilt frame,signed in lower left hand corner. This painting identified as Oceanfront is Actually a painting of Cape Anne and was his National Academy painting of 1880. Good condition,some wear to frame. Oil on board. Image 20 inches x 36 inches. Overall includig frame 31 inches x 47 inches. J.W. Wells was born in Chatham, Connecticut in 1813. He started the first Public art School in America. After a career in teaching penmanship, and having a Dageuerreotype studio in Hartford he traveled to Louisville, KY to workwith Benjamin Silliman in the study of light as well as having a telegraph office with this brother. He work with and for Royal Earl House in the printing telegraph business. In his early fifties he spent his time as a marine painter.

      White's Auctions
    • JOHN WELLS STANCLIFF COMING ON SHORE OIL PAINTING
      Aug. 18, 2024

      JOHN WELLS STANCLIFF COMING ON SHORE OIL PAINTING

      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

      John Wells Stancliff (American 1813-1891) oil painting entitled 'Coming On Shore' featuring a seascape with a fisherman and rolling waves with large mast ship on the horizon, in gilt frame, oil on board, signed on lower left hand corner and inscribed circa 19th century. Good condition, some craquelure and minor damage to frame. Image approx. 20 inches x 32 inches. Image. Frame 39 inches x 27 inches. J.W. Wells was born inChatham, Connecticut in 1813. He started the first Public art School in America. After a career in teaching penmanship, and having a Dageuerreotype studio in Hartford he traveled to Louisville, KY to work with Benjamin Silliman in the study oflight as well as having a telegraph office with this brother. He work with and for Royal Earl House in the printing telegraph business. In his early fifties he spent his time as a marine painter. Shipping 17 pounds.

      White's Auctions
    • JOHN W. STANCLIFF (AMERICAN 1814-1879). COMING ON SHORE.
      Oct. 27, 2018

      JOHN W. STANCLIFF (AMERICAN 1814-1879). COMING ON SHORE.

      Est: $1,200 - $1,800

      Oil on panel, 20 3/4 x 32 1/2 inches. Signed "J.W. Stancliff" l.l.Inscribed "No. 6" on the reverse.

      Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
    • UNIDENTIFIED MARINE ARTIST - "A Close Shave", oil on canvas, initialed lower left "HR", titled verso and marked "Copy from Stancliff" (John Wells Stancliff, CT, 1814-1879), circa 1890, in the original gold gesso frame...
      Sep. 14, 2016

      UNIDENTIFIED MARINE ARTIST - "A Close Shave", oil on canvas, initialed lower left "HR", titled verso and marked "Copy from Stancliff" (John Wells Stancliff, CT, 1814-1879), circa 1890, in the original gold gesso frame...

      Est: $300 - $400

      UNIDENTIFIED MARINE ARTIST - "A Close Shave", oil on canvas, initialed lower left "HR", titled verso and marked "Copy from Stancliff" (John Wells Stancliff, CT, 1814-1879), circa 1890, in the original gold gesso frame, OS: 12" x 18", SS: 8" x 14". Craquelure.

      Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
    • JOHN W. STANCLIFF (AMERICAN 1814-1879). HARBOR SCENE.
      Aug. 21, 2016

      JOHN W. STANCLIFF (AMERICAN 1814-1879). HARBOR SCENE.

      Est: $1,000 - $2,000

      Oil on panel, 11 1/2 x 19 3/4 inches. Signed "J.W. Stancliff" l.l.

      Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
    • JOHN W. STANCLIFF (AMERICAN 1814-1879). SHIP HEADING INTO A HARBOR.
      Aug. 21, 2016

      JOHN W. STANCLIFF (AMERICAN 1814-1879). SHIP HEADING INTO A HARBOR.

      Est: $1,000 - $2,000

      Oil on cradled panel, 12 x 20 inches. Signed "J.W. Stancliff" l.l. Provenance: Mystic Fine Arts, Ltd., Mystic, Connecticut, April 1, 2002, lot 68.

      Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
    • J.W. STANCLIFF (American, 1814-1879)
      Sep. 26, 2015

      J.W. STANCLIFF (American, 1814-1879)

      Est: $1,000 - $2,000

      J.W. STANCLIFF (American, 1814-1879), shoreline with sailboats, oil on cradled panel, signed and dated '78 lower left. 12''h, 20''w. Craquelure, wear to edges, scattered inpaint, mostly to sky.

      South Bay Auctions Inc
    • John Wells Stancliff (1814 - 1879)
      May. 19, 2011

      John Wells Stancliff (1814 - 1879)

      Est: $1,500 - $2,500

      19th century, Connecticut. Oil on panel Depicting a rocky cliff seascape with sailing ships at sea. Measures 11.5" W x 19.5" H. In period gold gilt frame.

      Estates Unlimited
    • OIL BY J.W. STANCLIFF
      May. 08, 2010

      OIL BY J.W. STANCLIFF

      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

      J.W. Stancliff, (John Wells Stancliff, American, 1814-1879), oil on board, rocky shore line seascape, sails in the distance, original heavy carved and gilded frame (missing two pieces of front side plaster), oval paper label on verso "Noyes & Blakeshee Art Galleries, 127 Tremont St., Boston", from a Milton estate, 14" x 21 1/2".

      Willis Henry Auctions Inc.
    • JOHN WELLS STANCLIFF (AMERICAN, 1814-1879) BOAT AT ANCHOR Oil on canvas: 26 1/4 x 32 1/4 (sight)
      Dec. 08, 2007

      JOHN WELLS STANCLIFF (AMERICAN, 1814-1879) BOAT AT ANCHOR Oil on canvas: 26 1/4 x 32 1/4 (sight)

      Est: $2,500 - $3,500

      JOHN WELLS STANCLIFF (AMERICAN, 1814-1879) BOAT AT ANCHOR Oil on canvas: 26 1/4 x 32 1/4 (sight) Framed (original frame)

      Potomack Company
    • J.W. Stancliff 1814 - 1891 HEADING TO SHORE
      Dec. 05, 2000

      J.W. Stancliff 1814 - 1891 HEADING TO SHORE

      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

      Doyle New York
    • J. W. Stancliff (American b. 1814 d. 1891), oil on board, shoreline seascape, signed LL, gilt frame, craquelure throughout, ss: 11 3/4" x 35 3/4".
      Jun. 26, 2000

      J. W. Stancliff (American b. 1814 d. 1891), oil on board, shoreline seascape, signed LL, gilt frame, craquelure throughout, ss: 11 3/4" x 35 3/4".

      Est: $350 - $500

      Winter Associates, Inc.
    • J. W. STANCLIFF (1814-1891)
      Sep. 23, 1992

      J. W. STANCLIFF (1814-1891)

      Est: $4,000 - $6,000

      Coney Island signed JW Stancliff and dated '76, l.l. - - signed again with initials conjoined and inscribed with title on the reverse - - oil on cradled panel 11 x 19 in. (28 x 48.2 cm.).

      Christie's
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