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Painter, Porträtmaler, Historical-scenes painter, b. 1727 - d. 1787

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      • Attributed to Mason Chamberlin (English,1727-1787), An unrecorded portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), circa 1778
        Apr. 30, 2024

        Attributed to Mason Chamberlin (English,1727-1787), An unrecorded portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), circa 1778

        Est: $50,000 - $80,000

        Attributed to Mason Chamberlin (English,1727-1787), An unrecorded portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), circa 1778 Oil on canvas, inscribed on verso, “Pietro Longhi/ Venisia/ Perisia del Prof. Fiocco./ Padova,” the stretcher with a hand-written paper label, “Pietro Longhi/…,” framed.  45 in. x 39 in. (sight) Provenance The portrait was found in Italy Ex. Collection of Don Ermanno Volta (1925-2016) An Italian collector. Volta, a collector and cleric, purchased the portrait in Rome with an attribution to Pietro Longhi (Venetian, 1701-1785). The inscription on the canvas verso refers to the attribution supported by well-known Italian art historian, professor, critic and collector, Giuseppe Fiocco (1884-1971) of Padua. Volta sold the portrait upon learning that the Longhi attribution was unsupported in 1970 to the present consignor. Lot Essay This portrait bears a number of striking similarities to the well-known 1762 Portrait of Benjamin Franklin by Mason Chamberlin, currently in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art (1956-88-1). Though the Franklin shown in the present portrait is older, both works show the Founding Father in a study, seated on what appears to be the same chair before the same table, with a window at the upper right. In both works, Franklin wears a powdered wig with its distinctive center-front top knot and brown suit with covered buttons.   In the present portrait, Franklin looks directly at the viewer, one hand holds his iconic spectacles, while the other rests on an open book. He is shown perhaps as a philosopher or a statesman. In the Museum's portrait, on the other hand, Franklin is depicted as a scientist. His head is turned as if observing an experiment, with one hand holding a quill pen and the other parchment. Scientific tools and instruments decorate the study while a lightning storm rages outside the window.  Though the face of the sitter in the present portrait is more mature, the contours of his face, cleft chin, slightly hooded eyes, and creases above the nose and lips are consistent with his younger counterpart. These distinctive facial features of the older Franklin are also captured in sculptural busts dating from 1777 and 1778, by Claude Dejoix (French, 1725-1802) and Jean Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828), respectively.  Through his diplomatic missions to England (1757-1775) and France (1776-1785) and the widespread popularity of his inventions–especially the lightning rod–Franklin achieved a global, celebrity-like status. As John Adams recorded, “Franklin's reputation was more universal than that of Leibnitz or Newton, Frederick or Voltaire, and his character more beloved and esteemed than any of them.” He was accordingly introduced to numerous prominent Continental Enlightenment figures, including Gaetano Filangieri (1753-1788), a jurist and philosopher from Naples, who corresponded with Franklin for eight years.  Always fascinated with Italian culture, Franklin taught himself Italian, and his influence in Italy was profound. After a Calabrian city was destroyed by an earthquake in 1783, a new city was constructed and named Filadelphia in honor of Franklin and his hometown. Upon hearing about this city whose center was laid out in the manner of its American namesake, Franklin purportedly sent the founders a copy of the United States Constitution. Franklin's fame and influence in Italy continued well into the late 19th century. Major cities such as Rome and Milan named streets after him. For a comprehensive examination of the impact of Franklin on the political, social and economical aspects of Italian life and history from the 18th to the mid-20th century, see Antonio Pace Benjamin Franklin and Italy, 1958. It is not surprising that this portrait of Franklin found an appreciative home in Italy.

        Freeman's | Hindman
      • Benjamin Franklin of Philadelphia [L.L.D.,F.R.S.]
        Jan. 19, 2024

        Benjamin Franklin of Philadelphia [L.L.D.,F.R.S.]

        Est: $8,000 - $12,000

        Benjamin Franklin of Philadelphia [L.L.D.,F.R.S.] EDWARD FISHER (IRISH, 1730-1785), AFTER MASON CHAMBERLIN (ENGLISH, 1727-1787) 14 7⁄8 x 10 7⁄8 in.

        Christie's
      • Portrait of Joseph Nash (d. 1782), three-quarter length, seated on a chair with a mahogany table to the side
        Sep. 20, 2023

        Portrait of Joseph Nash (d. 1782), three-quarter length, seated on a chair with a mahogany table to the side

        Est: £8,000 - £12,000

        Property from a Private Collection Mason Chamberlin, R.A. London 1727–1787 Portrait of Joseph Nash (d. 1782), three-quarter length, seated on a chair with a mahogany table to the side inscribed on the white book: C... / IMP... / OF TH... / SUGAR COLON... oil on canvas unframed: 127 x 101.6 cm.; 50 x 40 in. framed: 138.4 x 112.8 cm.; 54½ x 44⅜ in.

        Sotheby's
      • Mason Chamberlin R.A. (London 1727-1787) Portrait of a girl, full-length, in a blue dress plucking petals from a rose before a landscape
        Sep. 13, 2023

        Mason Chamberlin R.A. (London 1727-1787) Portrait of a girl, full-length, in a blue dress plucking petals from a rose before a landscape

        Est: £3,000 - £5,000

        Mason Chamberlin R.A. (London 1727-1787) Portrait of a girl, full-length, in a blue dress plucking petals from a rose before a landscape oil on canvas 127.8 x 101.9cm (50 5/16 x 40 1/8in).

        Bonhams
      • manner of Mason Chamberlin (British, 1727-1787), Portrait of a Gentleman
        Dec. 07, 2019

        manner of Mason Chamberlin (British, 1727-1787), Portrait of a Gentleman

        Est: $2,000 - $4,000

        manner of Mason Chamberlin (British, 1727-1787), Portrait of a Gentleman oil on canvas (lined), unsigned, presented in an attractive antique gilt composition frame. SS 48 x 39 in.; DOA 58 x 48 in. This sitter bears a striking resemblance to a portrait of Thomas Vesey (1735-1804), 2nd Baron Knapton and 1st Viscount de Vesci of Abbey Leix, Queen's County, attributed to Mason Chamberlain and sold at Sotheby's "Old Master Paintings and British Paintings," April 29, 2010, lot 241. Private Collection, Connecticut Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

        Leland Little Auctions
      • Mason Chamberlin R.A. (London 1727-1787) Portrait of a huntsman, half-length, in a blue coat, standing in a landscape with his dog
        Apr. 10, 2019

        Mason Chamberlin R.A. (London 1727-1787) Portrait of a huntsman, half-length, in a blue coat, standing in a landscape with his dog

        Est: £2,000 - £3,000

        Mason Chamberlin R.A. (London 1727-1787) Portrait of a huntsman, half-length, in a blue coat, standing in a landscape with his dog oil on canvas76.3 x 63.2cm (30 1/16 x 24 7/8in). Provenance: Sale, Sotheby's, London, 3 October 2007, lot 3The Collection of Gary Barlow, Oxfordshire

        Bonhams
      • CHAMBERLIN MASON (1727 - 1787) Portrait of Lady Montagu.
        Jun. 14, 2018

        CHAMBERLIN MASON (1727 - 1787) Portrait of Lady Montagu.

        Est: €1,000 - €2,000

        CHAMBERLIN MASON (1727 - 1787). Portrait of Lady Montagu.. Un'etichetta in carta applicata con colla ( grafia di fine Ottocento/ inizi Novecento) riferisce autore e soggetto. . Cm 53,00 x 67,00.

        Capitolium Art
      • Manner of MASON CHAMBERLIN, JR., (English, 1727-1787), Portrait of a Gentleman, oil on canvas, 50 x 40 in., frame: 58 x 48 in.
        Jun. 03, 2018

        Manner of MASON CHAMBERLIN, JR., (English, 1727-1787), Portrait of a Gentleman, oil on canvas, 50 x 40 in., frame: 58 x 48 in.

        Est: $3,000 - $5,000

        Manner of MASON CHAMBERLIN, JR. (English, 1727-1787) Portrait of a Gentleman oil on canvas 50 x 40 in., frame: 58 x 48 in. Provenance: The Collection of a Massachusetts Family.

        Grogan & Company
      • Mason Chamberlin (British 1727 - 1787) - Portrait of a gentleman with his son
        Nov. 08, 2017

        Mason Chamberlin (British 1727 - 1787) - Portrait of a gentleman with his son

        Est: £5,000 - £7,000

        Oil on canvas 106.7 x 83.8cm (42 x 33in.) Provenance : Sale: Christie's, July 11, 1984, lot 222 with Thomas Agnew & Sons Ltd., London From whom acquired by a Philadelphia collector in 1984

        Dreweatts 1759
      • MASON CHAMBERLIN R.A. (LONDON 1727-1787) Portrait of a gentleman holdi
        Aug. 17, 2016

        MASON CHAMBERLIN R.A. (LONDON 1727-1787) Portrait of a gentleman holdi

        Est: £2,000 - £4,000

        MASON CHAMBERLIN R.A. (LONDON 1727-1787) Portrait of a gentleman holding a cane oil on canvas 29 x 24 1/2 in. (73.6 x 62.3 cm.)

        Christie's
      • Chamberlin, Ships in Battle, Oil on Canvas
        Jan. 17, 2016

        Chamberlin, Ships in Battle, Oil on Canvas

        Est: $1,000 - $3,000

        Mason Chamberlin (English, 1727-1787), ships in battle, oil on canvas, stamped "London" on the Rothay between Rydal and Grasmere; 20" h x 30" w (view), 27" h x 37" w (frame). Provenance: From a Massachusetts estate.

        Kaminski Auctions
      • Mason Chamberlin (London 1727-1787) Portrait of a young girl wi
        Jun. 25, 2015

        Mason Chamberlin (London 1727-1787) Portrait of a young girl wi

        Est: -

        Mason Chamberlin (London 1727-1787) Portrait of a young girl with flowers

        Bonhams
      • Circle of Mason Chamberlin, R.A. (London 1727-1787)
        Dec. 03, 2013

        Circle of Mason Chamberlin, R.A. (London 1727-1787)

        Est: £1,200 - £1,800

        Circle of Mason Chamberlin, R.A. (London 1727-1787) Portrait of Commodore Bankes, half-length, seated in Captain's full dress uniform with identifying inscription and date 'Commodore Bankes 1700' (upper right) oil on canvas 29½ x 24½ in. (75 x 62 cm.)

        Christie's
      • Mason Chamberlin, R.A. (London 1727-1787)
        Jul. 08, 2011

        Mason Chamberlin, R.A. (London 1727-1787)

        Est: £1,500 - £2,000

        Mason Chamberlin, R.A. (London 1727-1787) Portrait of Frances Adcock, Mrs. Robert Butcher (b. 1710), half-length, in a brown dress and lace shawl and cap, feigned oval oil on canvas 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm.)

        Christie's
      • [FRANKLIN, Benjamin]. B. Franklin of Philadelphia [L.L.D., F.R.S.]. Mezzotint by Edward Fisher (1730-1785) after Mason Chamberlin (d.1787), [London]: sold by Chamberlin in Stewart Street, Old Artillary Ground, Spittalfields [1762].
        May. 19, 2011

        [FRANKLIN, Benjamin]. B. Franklin of Philadelphia [L.L.D., F.R.S.]. Mezzotint by Edward Fisher (1730-1785) after Mason Chamberlin (d.1787), [London]: sold by Chamberlin in Stewart Street, Old Artillary Ground, Spittalfields [1762].

        Est: $4,000 - $6,000

        [FRANKLIN, Benjamin]. B. Franklin of Philadelphia [L.L.D., F.R.S.]. Mezzotint by Edward Fisher (1730-1785) after Mason Chamberlin (d.1787), [London]: sold by Chamberlin in Stewart Street, Old Artillary Ground, Spittalfields [1762]. Large folio (14¾ x 10¾ in). Mezzotint engraving. (Trimmed to within plate-mark, neatly laid down on acid-free paper). Matted and framed. A fine impression of an excellent early image of the American scientist. Seated at a table, with a large wig, Franklin holds a quill in his right hand, in his left hand he holds a closely written document. To the left is a book case and electrical apparatus. Behind, a curtain is drawn aside to show a violent lightning storm striking and damaging a building, an allusion to Franklin's invention of the lightning rod as the result of famous experiments conducted in 1752. Franklin himself preferred this portrait over that of McArdell, a competitor. Sellers, Franklin in Portraiture, pp.220-221.

        Christie's
      • MASON CHAMBERLIN R.A.
        Apr. 14, 2011

        MASON CHAMBERLIN R.A.

        Est: £3,000 - £5,000

        MASON CHAMBERLIN R.A. LONDON 1727 - 1787 PORTRAIT OF A GIRL WITH A ROBIN oil on canvas 91.5 by 71 cm.; 36 by 28 in.

        Sotheby's
      • Attributed to Mason Chamberlin (British,
        Jun. 28, 2010

        Attributed to Mason Chamberlin (British,

        Est: €7,500 - €9,000

        Attributed to Mason Chamberlin (British, 1727-1787) Portrait of a gentleman and a lady Oil on canvas, 100 x 125cm

        Adam's
      • Mason Chamberlin (London 1727-1787) Portrait of a gentleman, said to be Daniel Cunyngham,
        Oct. 28, 2009

        Mason Chamberlin (London 1727-1787) Portrait of a gentleman, said to be Daniel Cunyngham,

        Est: £3,000 - £5,000

        Portrait of a gentleman, said to be Daniel Cunyngham, half-length, in black van Dyck costume bears indentifying inscription and signature 'Danl: Cunyngham/ Nats. Julii.30. 17**/ M. Chamberlin' (on reverse) oil on canvas 99 x 80.8cm (39 x 31 13/16in).

        Bonhams
      • Mason Chamberlin, R.A. (1727-1787) Portrait of Osmond Cook Lt Col of the White Regiment, 30 x 25in.
        May. 14, 2009

        Mason Chamberlin, R.A. (1727-1787) Portrait of Osmond Cook Lt Col of the White Regiment, 30 x 25in.

        Est: £1,500 - £2,000

        Mason Chamberlin, R.A. (1727-1787) oil on canvas Portrait of Osmond Cook Lt Col of the White Regiment, of the Militia and Upper Marshal of the City of London 30 x 25in.

        Gorringes
      • Attributed to Mason Chamberlin, R.A. (London 1727-1787)
        Apr. 23, 2009

        Attributed to Mason Chamberlin, R.A. (London 1727-1787)

        Est: £2,000 - £3,000

        Attributed to Mason Chamberlin, R.A. (London 1727-1787) Portrait of a gentleman, three-quarter-length, seated, in a red mantle, with an open book oil on canvas 30 x 25 in. (76.3 x 63.5 cm.)

        Christie's
      • Circle of Mason Chamberlin (British, 1727-1787) A bust portait of a woman with dark hair wearing a white dress, in a painted oval
        Jan. 13, 2009

        Circle of Mason Chamberlin (British, 1727-1787) A bust portait of a woman with dark hair wearing a white dress, in a painted oval

        Est: £400 - £600

        A bust portait of a woman with dark hair wearing a white dress, in a painted oval oil on canvas 35.8 x 30.7cm (14 1/8 x 12 1/16in).

        Bonhams
      • Attributed to Mason Chamberlin, R.A. (London 1727-1787)
        Oct. 29, 2008

        Attributed to Mason Chamberlin, R.A. (London 1727-1787)

        Est: £5,000 - £8,000

        Attributed to Mason Chamberlin, R.A. (London 1727-1787) Portrait of a gentleman, three-quarter-length, in a blue velvet coat and waistcoat, a black and gold embroidered hat in his right hand oil on canvas, unframed 49¾ x 40 in. (126.4 x 101.6 cm.)

        Christie's
      • Circle of Mason Chamberlin (British, 1727-1787) A bust portait of a woman with dark hair wearing a white dress, in a painted oval
        Oct. 07, 2008

        Circle of Mason Chamberlin (British, 1727-1787) A bust portait of a woman with dark hair wearing a white dress, in a painted oval

        Est: £600 - £800

        A bust portait of a woman with dark hair wearing a white dress, in a painted oval oil on canvas 35.8 x 30.7cm (14 1/8 x 12 1/16in).

        Bonhams
      • Mason Chamberlin R.A. 1727-1787 , Portrait of a Gentleman with his Son oil on canvas
        Jun. 06, 2008

        Mason Chamberlin R.A. 1727-1787 , Portrait of a Gentleman with his Son oil on canvas

        Est: $12,000 - $18,000

        oil on canvas

        Sotheby's
      • Mason Chamberlin R.A. 1727-1787 , Portrait of a Gentleman oil on canvas
        Jun. 06, 2008

        Mason Chamberlin R.A. 1727-1787 , Portrait of a Gentleman oil on canvas

        Est: $8,000 - $12,000

        oil on canvas

        Sotheby's
      • Mason Chamberlin R.A. , 1727-1787 Portrait of Frances Adcock, Mrs Robert Butcher oil on canvas, in a painted oval, held in a Neoclassical frame
        Jun. 05, 2008

        Mason Chamberlin R.A. , 1727-1787 Portrait of Frances Adcock, Mrs Robert Butcher oil on canvas, in a painted oval, held in a Neoclassical frame

        Est: £8,000 - £12,000

        half-length, wearing a dark satin dress with lace collar and cap oil on canvas, in a painted oval, held in a Neoclassical frame

        Sotheby's
      • ATTRIBUTED TO MASON CHAMBERLIN (1727-1787)
        Oct. 19, 2007

        ATTRIBUTED TO MASON CHAMBERLIN (1727-1787)

        Est: £2,000 - £4,000

        ATTRIBUTED TO MASON CHAMBERLIN (1727-1787) PORTRAIT OF AN OFFICER, COLONEL COCKBURN Half length, wearing an officer's tunic and holding a hat, oil on canvas 74 x 61.5cm. * Formerly ascribed to John Singleton Copley, RA (1738-1815) ++ Old lining; a little retouching, notably a large area in the background at the right hand side; period gilt frame

        Lawrences
      • Mason Chamberlin the Elder, R.A. 1727-1787 , portrait of a gentleman oil on canvas
        Oct. 03, 2007

        Mason Chamberlin the Elder, R.A. 1727-1787 , portrait of a gentleman oil on canvas

        Est: £4,000 - £6,000

        oil on canvas

        Sotheby's
      • MASON CHAMBERLIN LONDRA 1727-1787
        Nov. 28, 2006

        MASON CHAMBERLIN LONDRA 1727-1787

        Est: €5,000 - €7,000

        RITRATTO DI GENTILUOMO measurements note 76 x 62.5 cm. olio su tela PROVENANCE James Bourlet (?) & Sons LTD (come da etichetta sul retro).

        Sotheby's
      • Mason Chamberlin (? 1727-1787 Londra)
        Dec. 13, 2005

        Mason Chamberlin (? 1727-1787 Londra)

        Est: €2,000 - €3,000

        Ritratto di gentiluomo, a mezzo busto, in abito azzurro olio su tela, entro sagoma ovale dipinta 75 x 60 cm. firmato e datato 'M. Chamberlin pinx.t 1775' (in basso, a sinistra)

        Christie's
      • Mason Chamberlin (British, 1727-1787)
        Jul. 05, 2005

        Mason Chamberlin (British, 1727-1787)

        Est: £1,000 - £1,500

        Portrait of a gentleman, said to be Sir Benjamin Holford, half-length, in a green coat with gold brocade edging and a white cravat, oil on canvas, 91.6 x 70.8 cm (36 x 27 7/8 in)

        Bonhams
      • Mason Chamberlin, R.A. (1727-1787)
        Jun. 11, 2004

        Mason Chamberlin, R.A. (1727-1787)

        Est: £3,000 - £5,000

        Portrait of a lady, probably Elizabeth Hartley (1751-1824), half-length, in a pink dress with blue sash and shawl, her right elbow resting on a book on a ledge, in a landscape signed 'Chamberlin pinxt.' (lower left) oil on canvas 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.4 cm.)

        Christie's
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