Robert Adam Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Robert Adam Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 30, 2024
Adam - General Plan of the Town and Fortifications of Spaltro, Showing the Situation of the Ancient Palance of the Emperor Dioclesian…. 2
Est: $300 - $600
This folio architectural engraving is from Robert Adam's Ruins of the Palace of the Emperor Diocletian at Spalatro in Dalmatia. The work was published in London for the author in 1764. Adam's work was a stunning record of the Diocletian's Palace. Adam studied under the architect, Charles-Louis Clerisseau, to prepare and complete the engravings for the book. Some of the engravings were likely based on Clerisseau's original drawings. Some were based on F. Bartolozzi and F. Zucchi's work. The Critical Review stated the engravings had "a taste and execution that has never been equalled in this country [England]." Provenance: Ownership signature of Robert Stevenson to the title page, Library of Stevenson Lighthouse Engineers
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Nov. 30, 2024
Adam - Elevation of the Portico to the Vestibulum. 21
Est: $300 - $600
This folio architectural engraving is from Robert Adam's Ruins of the Palace of the Emperor Diocletian at Spalatro in Dalmatia. The work was published in London for the author in 1764. Adam's work was a stunning record of the Diocletian's Palace. Adam studied under the architect, Charles-Louis Clerisseau, to prepare and complete the engravings for the book. Some of the engravings were likely based on Clerisseau's original drawings. Some were based on F. Bartolozzi and F. Zucchi's work. The Critical Review stated the engravings had "a taste and execution that has never been equalled in this country [England]." Provenance: Ownership signature of Robert Stevenson to the title page, Library of Stevenson Lighthouse Engineers
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Nov. 26, 2024
Adam (Robert) Preliminary design for a urn in the dining room at Osterley Park, Middlesex, pen and ink, 1766
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
Adam (Robert, 1728-1792) Preliminary design for an urn in the dining room at Osterley Park, Middlesex, pen and brown ink, brown wash, traces of black chalk under-drawing, signed and dated '1766', on fine laid paper with watermark initials 'GR', sheet 305 x 175 mm (12 x 6 7/8 in), under glass, very fine small splits within one or two of the heavily inked lines, handling creases, minor surface dirt, framed, 1766 Provenance: Collection of John and Eileen Harris Literature: cf. Harris, Eileen, The Genius of Robert Adam: His Interiors, 2001, Chapter 10 "Osterley Park". Exhibited: Royal Academy and the V&A, Age of Neoclassicism, 1972 *** Exquisitely executed design for an urn in the dining room of Osterley Park; the 'palace of palaces' [Walpole]. A rare survival by the foremost Neoclassical architect of the 18th century. On his return from Italy in 1761 Robert Adam became a Fellow of the Royal Society, and thus established in practice, set out to revolutionize English domestic architecture. In place of the rigid grammar of the orders as described by Vitruvius and interpreted by Palladio, he substituted a new and elegant repertoire of architectural ornament based on a wide variety of classical sources ranging from antiquity to the Cinquecento. The success of the new style was immediate. The present drawing depicts a design for an urn that was intended to be one of a pair placed upon pedestals, made of carved, painted and gilded wood, with the finished examples attributed to John Linnell (1729-96) and still on display in the house today [see National Trust no. NT771750.3]. 'Osterely, Middlesex, was a botched Elizabethan pile when Adam came there in 1761; when he left in 1778 it was a 'palace of palaces... so improved and enriched that all the Percies and Seymours of Sion must die of envy' [op. cit. Harris, Eileen, 2001]. The original building on this site was a manor house built in the 1570s for banker Sir Thomas Gresham, who purchased the manor of Osterley in 1562. During the late 17th century, the estate was owned by Nicholas Barbon, a developer who mortgaged it to Child's Bank and then died in debt around 1698. As a result of a mortgage default, by the early 1710s, the estate came into the ownership of Sir Francis Child, the founder of Child's Bank. In 1761, Sir Francis's grandsons, Francis and Robert, employed the Scottish architect Robert Adam to remodel the house. Architectural drawings by Robert Adam rarely appear on the open market, despite having produced a significant number, this being due to the vast majority (nearly 9,000) having been purchased directly from the Adam family by Sir John Soane in 1833; which now forms one of the principal treasures of the museum. Unlike a relatively steady and finished "Office hand", the present drawing shows a vigour and passion that can only be by the architect himself, and is a preliminary drawing of a raw idea taking shape and being refined. The Soane Collection hold three similar preliminary drawings for different commissions, which allow for an excellent comparison of Adam's hand; see 'Preliminary design for a ceiling for the hall, c. 1773' [SM Adam volume 8/33], 'Preliminary design for a chimneypiece and overmantel mirror frame', 1787 [SM Adam volume 24/195], and 'Preliminary design for a girandole for the drawing room', 1775 [SM Adam volume 6/30]. Eileen Harris is an internationally recognised Robert Adam scholar, publishing extensively on the subject for over 40 years.
Forum Auctions - UK
Oct. 20, 2024
Robert ADAM (1728-1792), d'après un modèle de
Est: €500 - €600
Robert ADAM (1728-1792), d'après un modèle de Paire d'appliques en bronze ciselé et doré à trois bras de lumière ornés de guirlandes et de pandeloques de cristal taillé. Le fût orné d'un fleuron ceint d'une raie de perles. Fin du XVIIIème- début du XIXème siècle Haut : 60 cm (légers accidents, percées)
Osenat
Oct. 05, 2024
Adam - Pair of Engraving of the Temple of Jupiter
Est: $500 - $1,000
This folio architectural engraving is from Robert Adam's Ruins of the Palace of the Emperor Diocletian at Spalatro in Dalmatia. The work was published in London for the author in 1764. Adam's work was a stunning record of the Diocletian's Palace. Adam studied under the architect, Charles-Louis Clerisseau, to prepare and complete the engravings for the book. Some of the engravings were likely based on Clerisseau's original drawings. Some were based on F. Bartolozzi and F. Zucchi's work. The Critical Review stated the engravings had "a taste and execution that has never been equalled in this country [England]." Provenance: Ownership signature of Robert Stevenson to the title page, Library of Stevenson Lighthouse Engineers
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Oct. 02, 2024
ATTRIBUTED TO ROBERT ADAM (SCOTTISH 1728-1792)
Est: £400 - £600
ATTRIBUTED TO ROBERT ADAM (SCOTTISH 1728-1792) A CASCADE pen and brown ink and grey washes 31 x 39cm; 12 x 15in unframed Provenance Appleby Bros. Sept. 1949
Olympia Auctions
Sep. 07, 2024
Adam - Geometrical Elevation of the Temple of Jupiter. 29
Est: $300 - $600
This folio architectural engraving is from Robert Adam's Ruins of the Palace of the Emperor Diocletian at Spalatro in Dalmatia. The work was published in London for the author in 1764. Adam's work was a stunning record of the Diocletian's Palace. Adam studied under the architect, Charles-Louis Clerisseau, to prepare and complete the engravings for the book. Some of the engravings were likely based on Clerisseau's original drawings. Some were based on F. Bartolozzi and F. Zucchi's work. The Critical Review stated the engravings had "a taste and execution that has never been equalled in this country [England]." Provenance: Ownership signature of Robert Stevenson to the title page, Library of Stevenson Lighthouse Engineers
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Sep. 07, 2024
Adam - Geometrical Section of the Temple of Jupiter. 34
Est: $300 - $600
This folio architectural engraving is from Robert Adam's Ruins of the Palace of the Emperor Diocletian at Spalatro in Dalmatia. The work was published in London for the author in 1764. Adam's work was a stunning record of the Diocletian's Palace. Adam studied under the architect, Charles-Louis Clerisseau, to prepare and complete the engravings for the book. Some of the engravings were likely based on Clerisseau's original drawings. Some were based on F. Bartolozzi and F. Zucchi's work. The Critical Review stated the engravings had "a taste and execution that has never been equalled in this country [England]." Provenance: Ownership signature of Robert Stevenson to the title page, Library of Stevenson Lighthouse Engineers
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Jul. 04, 2024
A traveler in a woodland landscape
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Robert Adam Kirkcaldy, Fife 1728 - 1792 London A traveler in a woodland landscape signed lower left: R. Adam Pinxit delin. 1784 watercolour over pencil, original wash-line mount 251 by 274 mm
Sotheby's
Nov. 25, 2023
Adam Robert
Est: CHF560 - CHF700
Ruins of the Palace of the Emperor Diocletian at Spalatro in Dalmatia. Printed fort he Author (London) 1764. 6 BI., 33 S. Mit 61 teils doppelseitigen oder mehrfach gefalt. Kupferstichen auf 54 Blättern. Imp.-Folio (39 × 55 cm). Halbleinwanddeckel lose, Rücken fehlt. Ausrufdatum: 25.11.2023 Ungefähre Ausrufzeit: 09:05
Auktionshaus Zofingen
Sep. 23, 2023
Large Neoclassical Style Bronze Frame
Est: $300 - $500
20th century, in the English taste after Robert Adam (Scottish, 1728-1792), with projected corners and acanthus leaf border. [50 1/2 x 36 1/2 x 2 1/2]. Lacking wall mounts, scattered marks and wear.
Roland Auctions NY
Feb. 23, 2023
PAIR OF WALL MIRRORS AFTER MODELS BY ROBERT ADAM (1728-1792) AND THOMAS CHIPPENDALE (1718-1779), 20TH CENTURY.
Est: €225 - €600
Gilded wood. Damages on the gilding and on one of the side ornaments. 90 x 45 cm.
Subarna Subastas
Oct. 20, 2022
Adam (Robert) Ruins of the Palace of the Emperor Diocletian at Spalatro in Dalmatia, first edition, for the Author, 1764.
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Adam (Robert) Ruins of the Palace of the Emperor Diocletian at Spalatro in Dalmatia, first edition, printed on thick paper, engraved frontispiece and 60 plates on 54 leaves by Francesco Bartolozzi, [Francesco, Antonio & Giuseppe] Zucchi, Francis Patton, Paolo Santini and others, 14 double-page and/or folding, list of subscribers, title lightly soiled and with faint trace of stamp removed from verso at foot, occasional spotting or faint browning to plates, one or two shaved at edges, modern half red morocco over marbled boards, spine ruled and titled in gilt, very slightly rubbed at edges, [Berlin Kat 1893; Fowler 2; Millard British 1; Harris 4], folio, for the Author, 1764. ⁂ Superb architectural record of Diocletian's palace at Split, inspired by the success of Wood's Ruins of Palmyra which had established Wood's reputation and which Adam hoped to emulate. The plates were mostly drawn by Charles-Louis Clérisseau who acted as Adam's tutor and guide to Roman architecture.
Forum Auctions - UK
Oct. 20, 2022
Adam (Robert, 1728-1792), Attributed to. Three sheets of vaulted interiors, architectural facades and capriccio, pen and inks, [c.1754-1757] (3)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Adam (Robert, 1728-1792), Attributed to. Three sheets of vaulted interiors, architectural facades and capriccio, pen and brown & grey inks over pencil, with grey wash, on laid paper without visible watermarks, sheets between 210 x 190 mm (8 1/4 x 7 1/2 in) and 200 x 250 mm (7 7/8 x 9 7/8 in), affixed at corners onto mount support, some damp-stains and browning, minor handling creases, unframed, [c.1754-1757] (3) ⁂ Traditionally thought to be by an Italian artist active in the early 18th century working in the circle of Ferdinando Galli-Bibiena (1657-1743). However, the distinctly British penmanship and character suggests an attribution to the Adam brothers, and the drawings closely relate to work by Robert Adam found in the travel albums from his Grand Tour of 1754 to 1757. [For close comparative studies held in the Soane Museum, see "http://collections.soane.org/OBJECT1093", "http://collections.soane.org/OBJECT758", and "http://collections.soane.org/OBJECT776"].
Forum Auctions - UK
Jun. 29, 2022
AFTER ROBERT ADAM (BRTISH, 1728-1792) View of Porta Aurea Engraving; together with a Piranesi of chair and footrest; another of the door of the Vestibulum after Zucchi; an engraving of Palazzo della Gran Cura Innocenziana; and a view of Rome, ((5))
Est: £400 - £600
AFTER ROBERT ADAM (BRTISH, 1728-1792) View of Porta Aurea Engraving; together with a Piranesi of chair and footrest; another of the door of the Vestibulum after Zucchi; an engraving of Palazzo della Gran Cura Innocenziana; and a view of Rome, 26 x 74cm (10 1/4 x 29 1/8in). (5) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
May. 14, 2022
Adam, Robert
Est: €200 - €300
(1728 Kirkcaldy - London 1792), zugeschrieben. Schloss an einem Gewässer. Aquarellierte Tuschezeichnung im Queroval. Ca. 20,5 x 27 cm, auf Malkarton mont. Dort von fremder Hand zugeschrieben. Unter Passep. mont. - Altersübliche Gebrauchssp. D
Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
May. 10, 2022
ATTRIBUTED TO ROBERT ADAM (BRITISH, 1728-1792), CASTLE BY THE SEA
Est: £600 - £800
ATTRIBUTED TO ROBERT ADAM (BRITISH, 1728-1792)CASTLE BY THE SEAWatercolour with pen and ink21 x 21cm (8¼ x 8¼ in.)
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Feb. 10, 2022
ATTRIBUTED TO ROBERT ADAM (Scotland/England, 1728-1792), "A View of the Temple of Theseus Athens"., Watercolor on paper, 8" x 13" sight. Framed 15.5" x 20.5".
Est: $400 - $600
ATTRIBUTED TO ROBERT ADAM Scotland/England, 1728-1792 "A View of the Temple of Theseus Athens". Titled lower left. Inscribed in a later hand lower right "Rob. Adam in 1752".
Eldred's
Nov. 25, 2021
Architecture.- Adam (Robert) Design of a Chimney piece for The Right Honble The Earl of Panmure, pen and ink, 1762.
Est: £3,000 - £4,000
Architecture.- Adam (Robert, Scottish Neoclassical architect, interior designer and furniture designer, 1728-1792) Unexecuted design for a chimneypiece, for William Maule, 1st Earl of Panmure, pen and greyish-black ink with monochrome wash, inscribed 'Robt. Adam Architect' and dated '1762' in the lower left corner, probably in Adam's hand, further inscribed 'Design of a Chimney piece for The Right Hon. The Earl of Panmure' in brown ink in the upper centre, with scale and dimensions, on laid paper with large Britannia watermark, sheet 365 x 445 mm (14 1/4 x 17 1/2 in), under glass, laid onto support, old folds with some minor splitting, several repaired tears to edges, minor surface dirt, framed, 1762. Provenance: Purchased by the present owners circa 1980s Private collection, South West England Literature: cf. A.T. Bolton,The architecture of Robert and James Adam, 1922, Vol. II, index p. 26 ⁂ Original design by the leading proponent of the Neoclassical style in 18th-century interior design. Architectural drawings by Robert Adam rarely appear on the open market, despite having produced a significant number. The reason for this being that the vast majority were purchased by Sir John Soane in 1833 for the vast sum of £200, and are now held in the Soane Museum, London. The Soane Museum also hold another drawing of the same chimneypiece, possibly a studio copy after the present work, which is slightly smaller and without a scale, which they have attributed to Agostino Brunias (active 1763-1779) [see acc. no. SM Adam volume 22/71].
Forum Auctions - UK
Nov. 05, 2021
ATTRIBUTED TO ROBERT ADAM (Scotland/England, 1728-1792), "A View of the Temple of Theseus Athens"., Watercolor on paper, 8" x 13" sight. Framed 15.5" x 20.5".
Est: $800 - $1,200
ATTRIBUTED TO ROBERT ADAM Scotland/England, 1728-1792 "A View of the Temple of Theseus Athens". Titled lower left. Inscribed in a later hand lower right "Rob. Adam in 1752".
Eldred's
May. 27, 2021
Attributed to Robert Adam (British 1728-1792), Figures on a bridge; together with another (2)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Attributed to Robert Adam (British 1728-1792)Figures on a bridge, a castle beyondPen, ink and monochrome washInscribed, numbered and dated No.132/R Adam Jun. Delin.1782 (on a sheet attached to the reverse)23.5 x 30cm (9¼ x 11¾ in.)Together with a watercolour of figures by a watermill, by another hand, 22.5 x 32cm. (2)
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Jan. 30, 2021
George III-Style Giltwood Mirror
Est: $600 - $900
George III-Style Giltwood Mirror 20th century, by Friedman Brothers, New York, in the style of Robert Adam (1728-1792), the segmented, beveled mirror plate framed with beaded giltwood, the pierced crest decorated with a reeded urn set with a sheaf-of-wheat finial, flanked by scrollwork with honeysuckle trailing down each side. h. 66", w. 40-1/2"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Jan. 28, 2021
ROBERT ADAM (BRITISH, 1728-1792) RUINS OF THE PALACE OF THE EMPEROR DIOCLETIAN AT SPALATRO IN DALMATIA, PLATE XIII. GEOMETRICAL ELEV...
Est: $200 - $300
ROBERT ADAM (BRITISH, 1728-1792) RUINS OF THE PALACE OF THE EMPEROR DIOCLETIAN AT SPALATRO IN DALMATIA, PLATE XIII. GEOMETRICAL ELEVATION OF THE PORTA AUREA AND OCTAGON TOWERS Engraving: 14 1/2 x 27 1/2 in. (sight) Framed; titled: GEOMETRICAL ELEVATION OF THE PORTA AUREA AND OCTAGON TOWERS; lower right A. Walker sculpt. Provenance: Georgetown Estate Collection
Potomack Company
Jan. 27, 2021
ADAM, Robert (1728-1792) and James ADAM (1732-1794). The Works in Archite
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
ADAM, Robert (1728-1792) and James ADAM (1732-1794). The Works in Architecture. London: for the authors and sold by Peter Elmsly, 1778-1786 [vol. I, numbers 1-5 dated 1773-1778; vol. II, numbers 1-5 dated 1786]. First edition, second issue, of the most beautiful and innovative British architectural book of the 18th century (Millard). This work, which contains engravings by the great Piranesi, was instrumental in the development of a distinctly English expression of neo-classicism. This edition contains the reissued original sheets of volume I and the page-for-page resetting of the letterpress in volume II. Berlin Kat 2341; Millard English, 2. Two volumes in one, folio (662 x 485mm). Engraved frontispiece by F. Bartolozzi after Antonio Zucchi, general titles and part titles in English and French; 80 engraved plates, 2 double-page, by Piranesi, Vivares, Rooker, Zucchi, Pastorini and others, after R. and J. Adam (a few small marginal repairs, occasional spotting and toning). Modern half calf over older marbled boards (some edgewear and scuffing).
Christie's
Jan. 27, 2021
A GEORGE III MOORFIELDS CARPET DESIGNED BY ROBERT ADAM, CIRCA 1770 Having
Est: $100,000 - $150,000
A GEORGE III MOORFIELDS CARPET DESIGNED BY ROBERT ADAM, CIRCA 1770 Having three rectangular panels, the central one with a circular fan rosette medallion flanked by panels of octagonal rosette medallions all on a dark brown to russet brown ground with delicate ribbon-tied honey suckle swags, all within a Greek-key inner border, a minor guilloche border and a delicate scroll and anthemion main border Approximately 34 ft. 8 in. x 14 ft. (1057 cm. x 427 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 03, 2020
Spieltisch
Est: €20,000 - €40,000
75 x 90 x 65 cm. Zuschreibbar an Robert Adam (1728-1792). Großbritannien, zweite Hälfte 18. Jahrhundert. In unauffälligen Bronzesabots stehend die vier leicht geschwungenen Beine in die leicht gebogte Zarge übergehend. Diese und die Deckplatte mit symmetrischer ornamentaler teilschattierter Zier: Schleifenmedaillons mit Blütenfüllung werden flankiert von Festons mit fruktalem Behang. Deckplatte aufklappbar zum Spieltisch. Innen mit sekundärem grünem Samtbezug und umlaufenden vier oblongen Vertiefungen, deren Zwickel den Außendekor wieder aufnehmen mit feinen teilgefärbten Intarsien über Satinholz. (12518137) (13) Gaming table 75 x 90 x 65 cm. Can be attributed to Robert Adam (1728-1792). Great Britain, second half of the 18th century.
Hampel Fine Art Auctions
Nov. 18, 2020
Robert, Adam - Ruins of the Palace of the Emperor Diocletian at Spalatro in Dalmatia
Est: €12,000 - €15,000
[London] printed by the author, 1764. In 2 °. (mm.555 x 377). Antiporta engraved by Bartolozzi, dedicating to King George III, the list of subscribers, introduction, description of the plates, 61 engravings, including the front door, finely engraved in copper by Bartolozzi, Zucchi, Santini, Rooker, Patton, Walker, Mazell, Basire , and Cuneo, based mostly on the drawings of Charles Luis Clerisseau, of which 7 double-page and 7 folded several times by Clerisseau, including the "General plan of the town and fortification of Spalatro", scattered blooms, torn at the margins.
Finarte
Jul. 30, 2020
Robert Adam (1728-1792) - Ruins of the Palace of the Emperor Diocletian at Spalatro. 1764
Est: £7,000 - £10,000
Robert Adam (1728-1792) ADAM, Robert (1728-1792). Ruins of the Palace of the Emperor Diocletian at Spalatro in Dalmatia. [London]: for the author, 1764. First edition of a magnificent architectural record of Diocletian’s Palace. Adam's work, with its elaborately engraved views, was the outcome of his visit to Spalatro (Split) during his Grand Tour and was intended to emulate the success of Robert Wood's The Ruins of Palmyra (1763). In Florence, he had met the architect Charles-Louis Clerisseau (1721-1820), who was to be Adam's instructor for the next two years and who was to supervise much of the engraving for the book in Venice and London. The engravings were probably based on drawings by Clerisseau (six of which are preserved in the Hermitage Museum), and were said by the Critical Review in October 1764 to possess ‘a taste and execution that has never been equalled in this country.’ Berlin Katalog 1893; Cicognara 3567: ‘opera magnifica e grandiosa’; Fowler 2; Harrison pp. 76-81; Millard II, 1; RIBA 27. Folio (526 x 370mm). 61 numbered engraved plates after C.-L. Clérisseau on 54 leaves, including frontispiece, the majority by F. Bartolozzi and F. Zucchi, several double-page or folding (occasional spotting and faint waterstains, a few plates just trimmed into platemark). Contemporary russia, sides with gilt borders, edges gilt (rebacked to style).
Christie's
Jul. 22, 2020
R Adam (1728-1792) after James Tassie,
Est: £300 - £350
R Adam (1728-1792) after James Tassie, R Adam (1728-1792) after James Tassie, a wax portrait medallion, inscribed 'Robert Adam, Architect. Died 4th March 1792 in his 64 year, Tassie F', together with a second, depicting William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield, each 20 x 20cm, framed (2)
Sworders
Sep. 29, 2019
ROBERT ADAM ENGRAVING KENWOOD LIBRARY
Est: $350 - $550
An elegant antique engraving of one end of the hall, next to the Great Apartment. Section of one end of the hall next to the Private Apartment. Engraving, by F. White. Purchased in London c. 1950s. In frame under glass measures 21"x27 1/2"x1: Weight 78 pds. PROVENANCE: A London / Charleston Private Estate. Robert Adam was a British architect and leader of the first phase of the revival of Classicism in England and Scotland. Together with his brother James, he was among the leading classicist architects of his time. The brothers published some of their design 1773-79 in two folio volumes. They commissioned leading graphic artists, among them G. B. Piranesi. Robert maintained a parallel interest in landscape, indeed Robert conceived his buildings in conjunction with their surroundings. Like his contemporaries he was fascinated by the Picturesque and the emotional responses that landscape could produce. The idealized landscape drawings that Robert produced formed part of this interest and were highly regarded during his lifetime
Charleston Estate Auctions
Sep. 29, 2019
ROBERT ADAM ENGRAVING KENWOOD LIBRARY
Est: $350 - $550
An elegant antique engraving of one end of the Library or great Room, at Kenwood. Design of the Chimney for the Library or great Room, at Kenwood. Engraving, by J. Roberts. Purchased in London c. 1950s. In frame under glass measures 20"x26"x1: Weight 7 pds, 8 oz. PROVENANCE: A London / Charleston Private Estate. Robert Adam was a British architect and leader of the first phase of the revival of Classicism in England and Scotland. Together with his brother James, he was among the leading classicist architects of his time. The brothers published some of their design 1773-79 in two folio volumes. They commissioned leading graphic artists, among them G. B. Piranesi. Robert maintained a parallel interest in landscape, indeed Robert conceived his buildings in conjunction with their surroundings. Like his contemporaries he was fascinated by the Picturesque and the emotional responses that landscape could produce. The idealized landscape drawings that Robert produced formed part of this interest and were highly regarded during his lifetime
Charleston Estate Auctions
Sep. 29, 2019
ROBERT ADAM ENGRAVING SION GATEWAY
Est: $350 - $550
An elegant antique engraving of the design for a gateway and porters lodge at Sion House in West London with Architectural elevations. Engraving, by J. Roberts.Purchased in London c. 1950s. In frame under glass measures 20"x27"x1: Weight 7 pds, 8 oz. PROVENANCE: A London / Charleston Private Estate. Robert Adam was a British architect and leader of the first phase of the revival of Classicism in England and Scotland. Together with his brother James, he was among the leading classicist architects of his time. The brothers published some of their design 1773-79 in two folio volumes. They commissioned leading graphic artists, among them G. B. Piranesi. Robert maintained a parallel interest in landscape, indeed Robert conceived his buildings in conjunction with their surroundings. Like his contemporaries he was fascinated by the Picturesque and the emotional responses that landscape could produce. The idealized landscape drawings that Robert produced formed part of this interest and were highly regarded during his lifetime
Charleston Estate Auctions
Sep. 19, 2019
A QUANTITY OF GEORGE III PALE GREY-PAINTED AND CARVED DOORCASES AND CEILING... DESIGNED BY ROBERT ADAM, PROBABLY CARVED BY JOHN LINNELL, CIRCA 1770-71 185 ft. (56.3 m.) approximately in total
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
A QUANTITY OF GEORGE III PALE GREY-PAINTED AND CARVED DOORCASES AND CEILING MOULDINGS DESIGNED BY ROBERT ADAM, PROBABLY CARVED BY JOHN LINNELL, CIRCA 1770-71 Carved with foliage and beading, and cream-painted 185 ft. (56.3 m.) approximately in total
Christie's
Jul. 20, 2019
12 Adam-Style Mahogany Dining Chairs, Edwardian
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
A suite of Twelve English Edwardian Mahogany Dining Chairs, consisting of two armchairs and ten side chairs, highly carved, in the manner of Robert Adam (1728-1792) the backs with an pierced oval cartouche, molded panel topped by foliate-scroll carving above a pierced splat with a lower oval relief-carved rosette, shaped fitted seats fronted by shaped rail, all raised on tapering square legs with fluting. arms 25" W by 21" D x 43" H, the sides 21" W x 20" D x 40" H, seat heights 20" (TOMA8152/12)(TC)
Litchfield Auctions
Jul. 02, 2019
Attributed to Robert Adam (Kirkcaldy 1728-1792 London) A capriccio Welsh landscape with figures outside a castle pencil, pen and brown ink, grey and blue wash 12 ½ x 20 3/8 in. (31.8 x 51.7 cm.)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Attributed to Robert Adam (Kirkcaldy 1728-1792 London) A capriccio Welsh landscape with figures outside a castle with inscription 'A View in Wales./ P. Sandby fecit' (verso) pencil, pen and brown ink, grey and blue wash 12 ½ x 20 3/8 in. (31.8 x 51.7 cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 02, 2019
Robert Adam Theseus Temple Grecian Sepia Drawing
Est: $800 - $1,200
England, Scotland,1728-1792 Architectural sepia drawing of the temple of Theseus in Athens, Greece with two warriors in the foreground.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 18, 2018
Scottish National Portrait Gallery Interest. This Is an Oval Framed Replica, Made In Polyester Resin
Est: £40 - £60
Scottish National Portrait Gallery Interest. This Is an Oval Framed Replica, Made In Polyester Resin of a Portrait Medallion by James Tassie of Robert Adam - Architect 1728 - 1792. The Original Cast Is In The Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Excellent Condition. Size 6.5 x 5.25 Inches - 16.5 x 13.25 cm.
Gerrards Auction Rooms
Sep. 27, 2018
Scottish National Portrait Gallery Interest. This Is an Oval Framed Replica, Made In Polyester Resin of a Portrait Medallion by James Tassie of Robert Adam - Architect 1728 - 1792. The Original Cast Is In The Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Excellent Condition. Size 6.5 x 5.25 Inches - 16.5 x 13.25 cm.
Est: £40 - £60
Scottish National Portrait Gallery Interest. This Is an Oval Framed Replica, Made In Polyester Resin of a Portrait Medallion by James Tassie of Robert Adam - Architect 1728 - 1792. The Original Cast Is In The Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Excellent Condition. Size 6.5 x 5.25 Inches - 16.5 x 13.25 cm.
Gerrards Auction Rooms
Aug. 23, 2018
Robert Adam (1728 - 1792)
Est: $400 - $600
Engraving "Elevation of the Gateway to Sion House" 17" h x 24" w Architectural layout
Alderfer Auction
Jun. 22, 2017
ADAM, ROBERT (1728-1792). "Bandeja y ornamentos". Etching
Est: -
ADAM, ROBERT (1728-1792). "Bandeja y ornamentos". Aguafuerte. Año 1778. Med.: 45x33 cm.
Subastas Galileo
Jun. 22, 2017
ADAM, ROBERT (1728-1792). “Chimenea”. Etching
Est: -
ADAM, ROBERT (1728-1792). “Chimenea”. Aguafuerte. Año 1778. Med.: 45x33 cm.
Subastas Galileo
Jun. 04, 2017
English gilt Adams Armchair, Circa 1770-1790, Attributed to Robert Adam (1728-1792) in the Neoclassical taste, inscribed in pen on back of stretcher: "Webster No. 4", H: 33", D: 26", W:28". Condition: various repairs, seams structurally sound, minor bug damage to frame, retains original foundary upholstery
Est: $400 - $600
English gilt Adams Armchair, Circa 1770-1790, Attributed to Robert Adam (1728-1792) in the Neoclassical taste, inscribed in pen on back of stretcher: "Webster No. 4", H: 33", D: 26", W:28". Condition: various repairs, seams structurally sound, minor bug damage to frame, retains original foundary upholstery
Tremont Auctions
May. 25, 2017
After Robert Adam [FURNITURE AND DECORATIONS STUDIES] Five engravings
Est: $800 - $1,200
After Robert Adam (1728-1792) [FURNITURE AND DECORATIONS STUDIES] Five engravings, from The Works in Architecture, published London, 1771-78. Sight of four sheets 24 x 18 inches; 610 x 457 mm. Sight of one sheet 18 x 24 inches; 457 x 610 mm. THIS LOT IS BEING OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE C Property of an Eminent Washington, DC Collector
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 25, 2017
After Robert Adam [ARCHITECTURE STUDIES] Six engravings
Est: $800 - $1,200
After Robert Adam (1728-1792) [ARCHITECTURE STUDIES] Six engravings, from The Works in Architecture, published London, 1771-78. Sight of largest three sheets approximately 24 x 18 inches; 610 x 457 mm. THIS LOT IS BEING OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE C Property of an Eminent Washington, DC Collector
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Mar. 28, 2017
ROBERT ADAM | Three classical landscapes
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Each watercolour and pen and brown ink, on laid paper; two inscribed verso: By Mr Adam, one inscribed verso: Drawn by Mr Robert Adam / the architect
Sotheby's
Mar. 07, 2017
NINETEENTH-CENTURY CARVED GILTWOOD AND PAINTED ADAM STYLE PIER TABLE
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
the auspicious painted demi lune shaped top, above a fluted frieze, decorated with paterae motifs, raised on anthemion leaf decorated columnar legs After a design by Robert Adam, 1728-1792. This example is similar to a table designed by Robert Adam for the saloon at Nostell Priory, a Palladian house, near Wakefield in Yorkshire. The tabletop is decorated with auspicious painted symbols, possibly derived from Baron Pierre Hughes d'Hancarville's Cabinet of the Hon. W. Hamilton. The harmonious use of urns, anthemion sprays and acanthus leaf swags, all emanating from a ray of ostrich feathers is engaging. The ostrich feather is symbolic of the law, truth, balance, order, harmony, and of morality. The goddess Themis was often depicted as carrying a sword while wearing an ostrich feather in her hair to symbolise truth and justice. The Egyptians knew Themis as Ma'at: the term 'magistrate' is derived from this ancient source. Tables similar to the model discussed here were thought to have been in the collection of the Dukes of Leinster. These were characterised by scagliola marble tops attributed to Pietro Bossi, who was active in Dublin from 1785 to 1798. Bossi is especially famous for his chimneypieces.
Sheppards
Oct. 26, 2016
After Robert Adam [ARCHITECTURE STUDIES] Six engravings
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
After Robert Adam (1728-1792) [ARCHITECTURE STUDIES] Six engravings, from The Works in Architecture, published London, 1771-78. Sight of largest three sheets approximately 24 x 18 inches; 610 x 457 mm. THIS LOT IS BEING OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE C Property of an Eminent Washington, DC Collector
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 26, 2016
After Robert Adam [ARCHITECTURE STUDIES] Four engravings
Est: $800 - $1,200
After Robert Adam (1728-1792) [ARCHITECTURE STUDIES] Four engravings, from The Works in Architecture, published London, 1771-78. Plate of largest two approximately 23 3/4 x 35 3/4 inches; 603 x 908 mm. THIS LOT IS BEING OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE C Property of an Eminent Washington, DC Collector
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