William Russell Birch Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William Russell Birch Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 17, 2024
WILLIAM RUSSELL BIRCH (1755-1834). PORTRAIT OF GENERAL JOHN BARKER, CIRCA 1824, Signed lower right with initials "WB". Enamel on copper
Est: $300 - $500
WILLIAM RUSSELL BIRCH (1755-1834). PORTRAIT OF GENERAL JOHN BARKER, CIRCA 1824, Signed lower right with initials "WB". Enamel on copper. Miniature. Depicts head and half torso view of older gentleman seated in chair. Ebonized wood frame. - Sight size as framed, 2 7/8 in. x 2 1/2 in.
Sloans & Kenyon
Jun. 23, 2024
William Birch (1755 - 1834), Two Prints
Est: $400 - $600
A hand tinted print, "Bank of the United States, in Third Street Philadelphia" dated for 1799, the other titled "Preparation for War to defend Commerce" (this print a modern copy) . Both in matching frames. Dimensions: For both sight is 10 1/4" x 11 3/4", the frame 14 3/4" 16 3/4" Provenance: From a Bucks Country collection.
Locati LLC
Jun. 22, 2024
WILLIAM RUSSELL BIRCH (AMERICAN, 1755-1834) PHILADELPHIA PRINT
Est: $200 - $300
WILLIAM RUSSELL BIRCH (AMERICAN, 1755-1834) PHILADELPHIA PRINT, hand-colored engraving, titled "HIGH STREET, From the Country Market-place PHILADELPHIA." "Drawn & Engraved by W. Birch & Son." "Published by R. Campbell & Co., No. 30 Chestnut Street Philada, 1798." Presented in a mat. Circa 1798. 11" x 12 3/4" sheet.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Dec. 17, 2023
William Birch (1755 - 1834), Two Prints
Est: $400 - $600
Two hand tinted engravings, one titled "Bank of the United States, in Third Street Philadelphia" dated for 1799, the other titled "Preparation for War to defend Commerce" 1800. Both in matching frames. Dimensions: For both sight is 10 1/4" x 11 3/4", the frame 14 3/4" 16 3/4" Provenance: From a Bucks Country collection.
Locati LLC
May. 06, 2023
William Russell Birch (1755-1834) and Thomas Birch (1779-1851), Two Views of Philadelphia
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Russell Birch (1755-1834) and Thomas Birch (1779-1851) Two Views of Philadelphia from The City of Philadelphia, In the State of Pennsylvania North America; As it Appeared in the Year 1800 1799, hand colored engravings South East Corner of Third and Market Streets plate: 8 1/4 x 10 3/4 in., sheet: 13 1/2 x 16 in., frame: 15 x 18 3/4 in. View in Third Street, from Spruce Street plate: 8 1/4 x 10 3/4 in., sheet: 13 1/2 x 16 in., frame: 15 x 18 3/4 in.
Grogan & Company
Jul. 26, 2022
WILLIAM RUSSELL BIRCH (Pennsylvania/United Kingdom, 1755-1834), Portrait of Mr. Blakely., Watercolor on paper, 8.75" x 7.5" sight. Unframed.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
WILLIAM RUSSELL BIRCH Pennsylvania/United Kingdom, 1755-1834 Portrait of Mr. Blakely. Signed lower right "W.R. Birch".
Eldred's
Jan. 29, 2022
William Birch engraving, Preparation for War to Defend Commerce
Est: $800 - $1,000
William Russell Birch (Pennsylvania/United Kingdom,1755-1834) hand-colored, copperplate engraving on wove paper, titled "Preparation for War to Defend Commerce." Depicts the building of the Frigate Philadelphia in dry-dock in Joshus Humphrey's shipyard in Pennsylvania, just before the war between the United States and Tripoli (also known as the First Barbary War). Signature, title, and publication information lower left, center, and right, below the image. Housed with reverse painted, ebonized mat under glass in a giltwood frame. Plate: 11 1/4" H x 13 1/2" W. Sheet: 13" H x 14 3/4" H. Frame: 14 3/8" H x 16 1/8" W. Biography: William Russell Birch was born in Warwickshire, England, and built a successful career as an enamel miniaturist and engraver of topographical perspectives of London. Upon coming to America in the 1790s, Birch began his series of prints "The City of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania as it Appeared in 1800" with the help of his son Thomas Birch. This series was the first extensive depiction of the city in American art, exemplifying its commerce, growth, and picturesque topography. (Source: "William Birch's City of Philadelphia: The Politics of the Picturesque and Urban Life in the Early Republic" by John S. Hallam in the Journal of American Culture, Vol. 20, Iss. 4, Winter 1997)
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jan. 21, 2021
WILLIAM RUSSELL BIRCH (1755 - 1834) A miniature portrait of Bishop William
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
WILLIAM RUSSELL BIRCH (1755 - 1834) A miniature portrait of Bishop William White (1748- 1836) enameled copper 1¡ x 1¿ in. (oval) 5 x 4 in. (overall)
Christie's
Jan. 21, 2021
WILLIAM RUSSELL BIRCH (1755-1834) A Portrait of Captain Joshua Barney sig
Est: $5,000 - $10,000
WILLIAM RUSSELL BIRCH (1755-1834) A Portrait of Captain Joshua Barney signed W. Birch, ptr./ Phila. 1810 (lower right); inscribed Capt. Joshua Barney/ 1810 (lower left) watercolor on paper 5 x 3.5 in. (sight) painted in 1810
Christie's
Nov. 19, 2018
Three Hand Colored Prints, Philadelphia Scenes, William Birch
Est: $500 - $700
Comprising: two engravings from "Birch's Views of Philadelphia" by William Birch (1755 - 1834), "View in Third Street, from Spruce Street Philadelphia", and "High Street, with the First Presbyterian Church"; and a lithograph by James S. Reider (1865 - 1936), "Pennsylvania Institution for the Deaf and Dumb".
Locati LLC
Nov. 03, 2018
[Engraving] William Birch. Unfinished House
Est: $500 - $800
Birch, William Russell (1755-1834). "An Unfinished House, in Chesnut Street Philadelphia." (Pennsylvania, ca. 1828.) Sheet measures approx. 14" x 11". Conserved and rebacked, margins with some discoloration. ****************************** Hand-colored engraving taken from "City of Philadelphia... as it appeared in the year 1800." First edition. Published ca. 1828, this was the first American color plate book, and very few complete copies are known to exist.
Addison & Sarova Auctioneers
Nov. 03, 2018
[Engraving] William Birch. 2nd St., Philadelphia
Est: $500 - $800
Birch, William Russell (1755-1834). "Second Street North from Market St., Christ Church, Philadelphia." (Pennsylvania, ca. 1828.) Sheet measures 16.25" x 14". Mat burn around image, laid onto paper backing, quite clean. Tipped onto board and matted. ****************************** Hand-colored engraving taken from "City of Philadelphia... as it appeared in the year 1800." First edition. Published ca. 1828, this was the first American color plate book, and very few complete copies are known to exist.
Addison & Sarova Auctioneers
Apr. 07, 2018
WILLIAM RUSSELL BIRCH (1755-1834). ELEVEN ENGRAVED VIEWS OF COUNTRY SEATS FROM "DELICES DE LA GRANDE BRETAGNE," 1791.
Est: $150 - $250
Including text i-x, subscribers, contents, 11 of 36 plates with accompanying text and original boards, 10 x 12 inches. Engraved and published by William Birch, London: Edwards and Dilly, 1791.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Dec. 07, 2017
Lot of (8) William Russel Birch (1755-1834, Philadelphia/United Kingdom) Engravings
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Titles include "Bank of the United States, in Third Street Philadelphia", "Third Street Philadelphia-Showing The Ledger, and Jayne's Buildings", "Bank of Pennsylvania, South Second Street, Philadelphia", High Street Market, Philadephia", Jail in Walnut Street Philadelphia", "Arch Street Ferry, Philadelphia", "An Unfinished House, in Chestnut Street Philadelphia", "Girard College". Pieces exhibt foxing and repair.
Alderfer Auction
Nov. 15, 2017
William Russell Birch (1755-1834), Portrait miniature of Bishop William White (1748-1836)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Russell Birch (1755-1834) portrait miniature of bishop william white (1748-1836) Inscribed on reverse "Bishop White," enameled copper. 1 1/4 in. x 1 1/8 in. (sight) provenance: Property of a Main Line Lady.
Freeman's | Hindman
Oct. 28, 2017
WILLIAM RUSSELL BIRCH (ANGLO/ AMERICAN 1755-1834). COMPLETE SET OF ENGRAVINGS FROM "THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, NORTH AMERICA … AS IT APPEARED IN THE YEAR 1800," FIRST EDITION, 1800.
Est: $50,000 - $75,000
Twenty-seven handcolored views of Philadelphia, engraved by William Birch, after drawings by Thomas Birch, with four additional engraved pages including Title page, Plan (map) of the City of Philadelphia, Introduction and a list of Subscribers (total of 31). Accompanied by a broadside "Philadelphia and New-York" issued by Birch soliciting subscriptions for his views of the two cities, frame size 15 3/4 x 12 1/4 inches, and album cover containing the Introduction and List of Subscribers.Each view matted with black and gilt decorated eglomise in a Hogarth style frame. Frame size 19 x 21 inches. Provenance: Collection of S. Robert Teitelman (1917-2008), author of "Birch's Views of Philadelphia. A Reduced Facsimile of 'The City of Philadelphia… as it Appeared in the Year 1800' with Photographs of the Sites in 1960 and 2000." Two Hundredth Anniversary Edition, Philadelphia, 2000.Exhibited: Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, August 30 - December 19, 2001.Together with a copy of Mr. Teitelman's book, a poster for the Free Library exhibition, and a small engraving of the "Railroad Depot at Philadelphia," frame 8 1/4 x 12 1/4 inches. (36)
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
May. 16, 2016
Estate Lot: William Russell Birch Engraving and 19th Century Hunting Photograph
Est: $100 - $200
Including an engraving by William Russell Birch (American/British, 1755-1834) titled "High Street, with the First Presbyterian Church", Philadelphia, sold by R. Campbell, 1799; and a circa 1890 hunting photograph.
Locati LLC
Jan. 21, 2016
WILLIAM RUSSELL BIRCH | ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA; THE WATER WORKS, IN CENTRE SQUARE, PHILADELPHIA; GIRARD'S BANK, LATE THE BANK OF THE UNITED STATES, IN THIRD STREET PHILADELPHIA; SECOND STREET NORTH FROM MARKET STREET WITH CHRIST CHURCH
Est: $4,000 - $5,000
Four engravings with hand coloring on paper
Sotheby's
Nov. 13, 2014
William Russell Birch (1755-1834), a view from the artist's estate, springland, or the elysian bower
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
William Russell Birch (1755-1834) a view from the artist's estate, springland, or the elysian bower Watercolor, ink & graphite on paper, framed. 4 in. x 5 7/8 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: A Gentleman's Collection, from a Washington, DC Townhouse. C.G. Sloan & Company, Inc., Washington D.C., June 1880. Lot accompanied by photocopied bill of sale.
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 13, 2014
William Russell Birch (1755-1834), view of springland, country estate of the artist on the delaware river, circa 1800
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Russell Birch (1755-1834) view of springland, country estate of the artist on the delaware river, circa 1800 Watercolor, ink & graphite on paper, framed. 4 in. x 5 7/8 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: A Gentleman's Collection, from a Washington, DC Townhouse. C.G. Sloan & Company, Inc., Washington, DC, June 1980. Lot accompanied by photocopied bill of sale.
Freeman's | Hindman
Oct. 21, 2014
WILLIAM RUSSELL BIRCH (BRITISH/AMERICAN, 1755-1834) CONGRESS HALL AND NEW THEATRE, IN CHESNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA Etching: 11 x 13 i...
Est: $200 - $300
WILLIAM RUSSELL BIRCH (BRITISH/AMERICAN, 1755-1834) CONGRESS HALL AND NEW THEATRE, IN CHESNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA Etching: 11 x 13 in. Framed; lower center Congress Hall and New Theatre, in Chesnut Street Philadelphia\ Drawn, Engraved & Published by W. Birth & Son Neshaminy Bridge 1800; From the book The City of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania, North America; as it appeared in the year 1800
Potomack Company
Nov. 15, 2013
William Birch (1755-1834): New Lutheran Church, in Fourth Street, Philadelphia
Est: $300 - $500
William Birch (1755-1834): New Lutheran Church, in Fourth Street, Philadelphia Engraving with hand-coloring, 1800, on wove paper, with margins. 13 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. (plate), 19 x 20 3/8 in. (frame). The Collection of John Alexander Limited
STAIR
Jan. 20, 2012
WILLIAM RUSSELL BIRCH (1755-1834)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT AMERICAN COLLECTOR MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF GEORGE WASHINGTON, AFTER GILBERT STUART Initialed W.B., l.l. enameled copper Height 2 3/4 in. by width 2 1/4 in.
Sotheby's
Jan. 14, 2012
School of William Russell Birch (Anglo/American, 1755-1834) Lot of Two Framed Watercolor Landscapes: Country House with Fields and V...
Est: $500 - $700
School of William Russell Birch (Anglo/American, 1755-1834) Lot of Two Framed Watercolor Landscapes: Country House with Fields and Village View Unsigned, both inscribed l.r. and dated 1797 Watercolor on paper, 8 x 10 3/8 in. (20.5 x 26.5 cm). Condition: Toning, mild foxing and handling creases.
Skinner
Nov. 23, 2011
Attributed to William Russell Birch (British/American, 1755-1834) Nancy, Countess of Maynard (d. 1814/5), seated, her left arm resting on a stone plinth and her cheek resting against her left hand, wearing two-tone gold silk dress, white lace cuffs
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Nancy, Countess of Maynard (d. 1814/5), seated, her left arm resting on a stone plinth and her cheek resting against her left hand, wearing two-tone gold silk dress, white lace cuffs and trim to her décolleté, cream stole with red and green embroidery and matching turban, a small framed bust-length silhouette fastened to a red ribbon bow at her corsage with three pearl strands suspended below, pearl necklace. Enamel, gold frame, the reverse gilt-metal panel engraved Nancy Countefs of Maynard/ Wife of the late/ Lord Maynard/ died at Naples./ 27 Decbr. 1836. Oval, 58mm (2 5/16in) high
Bonhams
Nov. 23, 2011
William Russell Birch (British/American, 1755-1834) Commander Thomas MacDonough (1783–1825), standing, profile to the right, wearing white trousers, blue coat with gold buttons, piping and epaulettes, white frilled chemise and black stock, the hilt
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Commander Thomas MacDonough (1783–1825), standing, profile to the right, wearing white trousers, blue coat with gold buttons, piping and epaulettes, white frilled chemise and black stock, the hilt of his sword at his right hand. Watercolour and ink on paper, signed on the obverse and dated W. Birch. ptr/ 1814/ Com. Thomas Macdonough. U.S.S.Saratoga/ 1814, gilt-wood frame. Rectangular, 117mm (4 5/8in) high Provenance: The Elizabeth L. Maurier Collection
Bonhams
Sep. 11, 2011
William Russell Birch (British/American, 1755)
Est: $300 - $500
William Russell Birch (British/American, 1755-1834), "Arch Street Ferry, Philadelphia", 1800, engraving, titled, dated, and inscribed lower left and lower center, sheet size 15 1/2 in. x 17 in., image size 11 in. x 13 1/2 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Apr. 16, 2011
After William Birch (American, 1755-1834),
Est: $300 - $600
After William Birch (American, 1755-1834), "Portrait of George Washington", miniature watercolor on paper, 2 1/4 in. x 1 3/4 in., framed; together with Continental School, 19th c., "Portrait of a Young Man in a Blue Frock Coat", miniature watercolor on ivory, 2 3/8 in. x 1 7/8 in., in original brass frame; and "Portrait of a Young Man in a Green Coat", miniature watercolor on ivory, c. 1810, woven hair en verso, 2 1/4 in. x 2 in., in original frame. (3 pcs.)?
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 19, 2008
William Russell Birch (British/American, 1755-1834) Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham (1730-1782), wearing the robes of the Order of the Garter, his brown hair worn en queue
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham (1730-1782), wearing the robes of the Order of the Garter, his brown hair worn en queue. Enamel, signed with initials on the obverse WB/ from Sir/ JR, gold frame. Oval, 58mm (2 5/16in) high
Bonhams
Nov. 22, 2007
f - William Russell Birch 1755-1834 , The Young Shepherdess enamel
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
signed ( verso ): Painted from a Picture of / Sir J. Reynolds's by / W/ Birch / 1782 enamel
Sotheby's
Jun. 15, 2007
John Neagle "William Birch" 1755-1834, portrait,
Est: $700 - $900
John Neagle "William Birch" 1755-1834, portrait, oil on canvas, 11 1/2" x 14", McClees Gallery label verso, painted 1824, relined. Artist : American, 1796-1860.
Alderfer Auction
Nov. 23, 2006
f - WILLIAM RUSSELL BIRCH 1755-1834
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
THE PROPERTY OF A LADY THE YOUNG SHEPHERDESS 11 by 10 cm., 4 1/2 by 4 in. signed (verso): Painted from a Picture of / Sir J. Reynolds's by / W/ Birch / 1782 enamel NOTE After the painting by Sir. Joshua Reynolds, P.R.A., (1723-1792) The Young Shepherdess Resting on a Wooden Fence, with her flock before her (see David Mannings, Sir Joshua Reynolds, A complete catalogue of his Painting, 2000, nos. 2162-3, pls. 1700-1701). Interestingly the composition was not engraved by Grozer until 1784 so it is probable that Birch worked directly from the original painting. Birch exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1781 and 1794, and is recorded as having executed enamel miniatures after the works of Reynolds. Around the date that he last exhibited at the Royal Academy he travelled to America and settled in Philadephia where he died in 1834.
Sotheby's
Nov. 07, 2004
William Russell Birch (Anglo/American, 1755-1834)
Est: $12,000 - $15,000
Miniature Portrait of Stephen Decatur Jr. (1779-1820). The artist identified by label affixed to reverse of frame, the sitter identified by inscription painted on the reverse of the copper plate "Stephen Decatur Esq. Jun.r of U.S. 1807." Enamel on copper, depicting a bust-length portrait of Decatur wearing a blue jacket with gold trim and epaulets, 3 5/8 x 3 oval, in a composition frame with gilt brass liner. Condition: Small chip l.r. Note: The enamel painter and engraver William Russell Birch immigrated to the United States from England in 1794, settled in Philadelphia and created a series of engraved views of the city titled The City of Philadelphia as It Appears in the Year 1800, the first series of its kind published in the United States. Stephen Decatur Jr. was born in Maryland and was raised in Philadelphia. He was an American naval officer notable for his heroism in actions at Tripoli, Libya and in the War of 1812. In the war against Tripoli, on February 16, 1804, he went into the harbor, recaptured the USS Philadelphia, and then to prevent her from being used against the U.S., he set fire and destroyed her. On October 25, 1812, while commanding the United States, he captured the HMS Macedonian. Between 1816 and 1820, Decatur was a Navy Commissioner. In 1820, he feuded with Commodore James Barron; they fought a duel that resulted in Decatur's death.
Skinner
Jan. 15, 2004
WILLIAM RUSSELL BIRCH (1755-1834), DATED 1807
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Portrait of Samuel Hunt Stevenson watercolor and graphite on paper 4 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. sight
Christie's
Jan. 16, 2003
WILLIAM RUSSELL BIRCH (1755-1834), DATED 1807
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Portrait of Samuel Hunt Stevenson watercolor and graphite on paper 41/2x31/4in. sight.
Christie's