William Chambers Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William Chambers Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 21, 2025
RARE 18TH C . ARCHITECTURAL TREATY FOLIO W/ ENGRAVINGS
Est: $600 - $800
RARE 18TH C . ARCHITECTURAL TREATY FOLIO W/ ENGRAVINGS "A Treatise on the Decorative Part of Civil Architecture: With Illustrations, Notes, And An Examination Of Grecian Architecture" by Sir William Chambers (1722-1796), Third Edition Illustrated by fifty original and three additional plates, published by Joseph Smeeton in London, 1791. 137 pages text, 21 1/2" x 14 1/2". Complete but heavily restored, in modern library cloth binding, with carefully repaired and cleaned pages, some mounted on modern pages, but original. All legible, clearly a working copy. Has multiple 19th c. stamps from Bath Architect & Surveyor Frederick Garden, Barton St, Queen Sq., Bath. Chambers was the Prince of Wales' architectural tutor, Architect to the Department of Public Works, Head of Royal Works under George III. This folio is a standard of Architecture History.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Nov. 26, 2024
Chambers (Sir William) Design for decoration and furniture of the hall at The Hyde, Ingatestone, Essex, pen and ink, [c. 1760]
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Chambers (Sir William, 1723-1796) Design for decoration and furniture of the hall at The Hyde, Ingatestone, Essex, pen and greyish-black ink, grey wash, annotated in pencil and brown ink, with additional elements added in pencil, on laid paper with partial watermark of Strasbourg lily, sheet 273 x 380 mm (10 3/4 x 14 7/8 in), slightly rough edges, minor nicks to extremities, some browning and surface dirt, unframed, [circa 1760]; together with Chamber's bookplate, and a portrait of Chambers in soft-ground etching by a young William Daniell after George Dance, 1793, framed (3) Provenance: Collection of John and Eileen Harris Literature: Harris, John, Sir William Chambers: Architect to George III, 1996, pp. 135-136, illus. fig. 191 cf. Harris, John, Sir William Chambers: Knight of the Polar Star, 1970 Exhibited: Sir William Chambers: architect to George III, 1996-7, Courtauld Gallery, London and National Museum, Stockholm, no. 151 *** Fine drawing showing the 'elevation of an end of the hall', with colour notes and materials intended to be used, such as 'portland stone' and 'Dead White'. Additional pencil sketches have been added in over the pen and ink, suggesting further elements to embellish the original design. Chambers started work on the great hall at The Hyde in 1761, where he fashioned out 5 rooms that partially housed the collection of antiquities collected by Thomas-Brand Hollis, now held in the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. Sir William Chambers RA was a Swedish-Scottish architect, based in London. Among his best-known works are Somerset House, and the pagoda at Kew. Chambers was a founder member of the Royal Academy. Said to have been the major rival of Adam in British Neoclassicism. Chambers was more international in outlook (his knighthood being originally a Swedish honour) and was influenced by continental when designing for British clients. A second visit to Paris in 1774 confirmed the French cast to his sober and conservative refined blend of Neoclassicism and Palladian conventions.
Forum Auctions - UK
Jun. 19, 2022
WILLIAM CHAMBERS (1723-1796) D’APRES La Pagode Chinoise de Kew Gardens Gravure par T. Miller.
Est: €150 - €200
WILLIAM CHAMBERS (1723-1796) D’APRES La Pagode Chinoise de Kew Gardens Gravure par T. Miller. Haut. 45 cm - Larg. 30 cm (à vue) On y joint une vue de Anhing d’après Jacob Van Meurs (1619/20-1680) et une élévation de palais chinois. Sir William Chambers a publié pour la première fois cette conception de la pagode en 1763 dans ses plans, élévations, sections et vues en perspective des jardins et des bà¢timents de Kew à Surry. Le bà¢timent lui-même a été construit entre l’automne 1761 et le printemps 1762.
Osenat
May. 22, 2022
William Chambers, Back Yard with Flag Pole
Est: $300 - $500
William Chambers, "Back Yard with Flag Pole", oil on board, signed L/L "Bill Champs", 20" x 24", framed 24" x 28". Provenance: West Palm Beach, Florida estate.
Kaminski Auctions
Jul. 01, 2020
Sir William Chambers (British, 1723-1796), four classical architectural art prints of Chambers original drawings, 26" x 22" inclusive of frame
Est: £40 - £80
Sir William Chambers (British, 1723-1796), four classical architectural art prints of Chambers original drawings, 26" x 22" inclusive of frame
Crow's Auction Gallery Ltd
May. 31, 2016
William CHAMBERS 1723-1796 Desseins des édifices, meubles, habits, machines et ustenciles des Chinois.Designs of Chinese buildings,...
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
William CHAMBERS 1723-1796 Desseins des édifices, meubles, habits, machines et ustenciles des Chinois.Designs of Chinese buildings, furniture, dresses, machines and utensils Londres, l'auteur, 1757. 2 parties en 1 vol. grand in-folio (556 x 366 mm), veau marbré, triple filet doré en encadrement sur les plats, dos à nerfs orné de motifs dorés, roulette intérieure dorées, tranches dorées (reliure de l'époque). Édition originale publiée à Londres simultanément en anglais et en français. Cet ouvrage, considéré généralement comme la première étude occidentale solide sur l'architecture chinoise, comprend une description des édifices sacrés et profanes des Chinois, de leur mobilier, des objets de leur vie quotidienne, de leurs habits et de leurs jardins, illustrée d'une suite de 21 planches gravées en taille-douce d'après les dessins exécutés "?à la Chine?" par l'auteur lui-même. William Chambers avait voyagé en Asie lorsqu'il travaillait pour la Compagnie suédoise des Indes orientales. Établi comme architecte à Londres en 1755, il publia ses observations et dessins en faveur de quelques riches amateurs de chinoiserie parmi lesquels la princesse douairière de Galles pour laquelle il imagina notamment la célèbre pagode des jardins de Kew. Notre exemplaire comprend les deux versions, celle en français étant reliée en tête (la version française est identique à la version anglaise à l'exception de la liste des souscripteurs qui n'est pas traduite). Quelques rousseurs et taches. Reliure défraîchie avec manques de peau. Mors fendus. Provenance : "A. de Grateloup " (signature au verso de la première garde)
Artcurial
May. 26, 2016
William Chambers Gotemburgo 1723 - Londres 1726 Architectural Designs
Est: €350 -
William Chambers Gotemburgo 1723 - Londres 1726 Architectural Designs Twelve engravings 41x28 cm y 28x41 cm William Chambers Gotemburgo 1723 - Londres 1726 Diseños arquitectónicos Doce grabados 41x28 cm y 28x41 cm
Balclis
Mar. 10, 2016
Edward Rooker (British, 1712-1774) after William Chambers (British, 1723-1796) A pair of architectural studies; Design of the Triump...
Est: £100 - £200
Edward Rooker (British, 1712-1774) after William Chambers (British, 1723-1796) A pair of architectural studies; Design of the Triumphal Arch at Wilton, inscribed to the Earl of Pembroke; and another study of an archway inscribed to Thomas Brand of The Hoo, in the County of Hertford in Tollemache frame with shaped corners h:50 w:38 cm
Cheffins
Jun. 08, 2015
WILLIAM CHAMBERS (1723-1796) TRAITÉ DES ÉDIFICES, MEUBLES, HABITS, MACHINES ET USTENSILES DES CHINOIS, GRAVÉS SUR LES ORIGINAUX DESS...
Est: €500 - €700
WILLIAM CHAMBERS (1723-1796) TRAITÉ DES ÉDIFICES, MEUBLES, HABITS, MACHINES ET USTENSILES DES CHINOIS, GRAVÉS SUR LES ORIGINAUX DESSINÉS À LA CHINE, PARIS: LE ROUGE In-quarto à cartonnage marbré et illustré de gravures. (Cartonnage et dos défraîchis et abîmés, rousseurs). France, époque Louis XVI, 1776. WILLIAM CHAMBERS, TRAITÉ DES ÉDIFICES, MEUBLES, HABITS, MACHINES ET USTENSILES DES CHINOIS, GRAVÉS SUR LES ORIGINAUX DESSINÉS À LA CHINE, PARIS, 1776. DIM. 26,5 X 22cm (10 7/16 X 8 11/16 IN.)
Tajan
Dec. 07, 2013
Four prints depicting the architectural designs of
Est: £50 - £80
Four prints depicting the architectural designs of William Chambers (1723-1796), three 30 by 42cm and one 46 by 34cm. (4)
Batemans Auctioneers & Valuers
Apr. 21, 2012
Sir William Chambers (English, 1726-1796),
Est: $1,800 - $2,500
Sir William Chambers (English, 1726-1796), Desseins des Edifices, Meubles, Habits, Machines, et Ustenciles des Chinois, 1757, printed by J. Haberlorn, to be sold by the author and Millar & Nourse, London, folio (20 1/2 in. x 14 1/4 in.), original boards, restored spine and corners, title and 19 pgs. of text in French, with 21 engravings, some colored, of Chinese houses, furniture, utensils, porcelain, boats, dress, etc. Provenance: First pastedown with ex-libris from Conde de Sucena, the last pastedown with an old Portuguese auction label for the library of Silva Amado. Note : Chambers was one of the most highly regarded architects of his time. Between 1757 and 1762 he erected several neo-Roman temples and a number of Turkish and Chinese-inspired buildings at Kew, including the now-celebrated pagoda."
Neal Auction Company
Jun. 21, 2011
After Sir Joshua Reynolds
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
After Sir Joshua Reynolds Portrait of Sir William Chambers (1723-1796) oil on canvas 24¾ x 20 in. (62.9 x 50.8 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 11, 2009
After Sir Sir Joshua Reynolds, P.R.A.
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
After Sir Sir Joshua Reynolds, P.R.A. Portrait of Sir William Chambers R.A. (1723-1796) seated, half-length, in a red coat, a pen in his right hand oil on canvas 30¼ x 22 in. (76.8 x 55.9 cm.)
Christie's
Jun. 04, 2008
Elevation for the east front, thought to be for Enville Hall, Staffordshire
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Sir William Chambers (British, 1723-1796) Elevation for the east front, thought to be for Enville Hall, Staffordshire inscribed 'Elevation of the East Front' (lower centre) pen and black ink and grey wash 9¾ x 12¾ in. (29.8 x 32.4 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 15, 2006
CHAMBERS, Sir William (1726-1796). Desseins des Edifices, Meubles, Habits, Machines, et
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
CHAMBERS, Sir William (1726-1796). Desseins des Edifices, Meubles, Habits, Machines, et Ustenciles des Chinois... auxquels est ajoutée une Description de leurs Temples, de leurs Maisons, de leurs Jardins. London: J. Haberkorn, for the Author, A. Millar and J. Nourse, 1757. 2° (530 x 360mm). French title and text. 21 engraved plates by P. Fourdrinier (13), C. Grignon (3), P. Sandby (1) and others. (Scattered spotting, occasional light soiling.) 18th-century blue paper boards (neatly rebacked to style with white paper and letterpress label, light wear). FIRST EDITION, issue with the French text. An influential work by one of the most highly regarded architects of his time, in which Chambers considers the union of art and nature in Chinese design, and examines the power of imitation, surprise, and imagination upon the senses. Between 1757 and 1762 Chambers erected several neo-Roman temples and a number of Turkish- and Chinese-inspired buildings at Kew, including the now-celebrated pagoda. The plates include elevations and plans of houses and decorative structures, interiors showing the correct placement of furniture and ornament, costumes and other chinoiserie. Fowler 85; cf. Harris 113; cf. Colas 592.
Christie's
Nov. 18, 2004
Office of Sir William Chambers (1723-1746)
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Design for a hall stove brown and black ink and grey and brown wash, unframed 13 3/4 x 10 1/2 in. (35 x 26.8 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 18, 2004
Sir William Chambers (1723-1796)
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
Design for a chimney-piece signed and dated 'W Chambers 1761.' (lower right) and numbered 'No 9' (upper right) and inscribed 'the wood carving of this the tablet being enriched and 4 members 10:12 Alken' (on the reverse) pencil, grey ink with grey and pink wash 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (26.8 x 21.8 cm.)
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