William M. S. Doyle Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William M. S. Doyle Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 06, 2025
DOYLE AND WILLIAMS, POSSIBLY WILLIAM MASSEY DOYLE (AMERICAN, 1769-1828), HOLLOW-CUT SILHOUETTES OF A COUPLE
Est: $50 - $100
DOYLE AND WILLIAMS, POSSIBLY WILLIAM MASSEY DOYLE (AMERICAN, 1769-1828), HOLLOW-CUT SILHOUETTES OF A COUPLE, cut-paper and watercolor, each depicting a bust-length profile of a sitter with watercolor accents depicting their hair and clothing. Each signed "Doyle and Williams." Housed in a period, possibly original, 19th century gilt frame with verre eglomise matting. First quarter 19th century. Each 4" x 3 1/8" sight, 6 1/2" x 10" OA. Catalogue Note: The "Doyle and Williams" signature may possibly represent a partnership between Doyle and another party. The signature appears to closely represent those signed by Doyle, and the distinctive lower curve of the woman's chest is often attributed to Doyle.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Jan. 25, 2025
William M.S. Doyle (1769 - 1828)
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
pastel on paper circa 1820 26 in. by 22 in. Please note that we have a new registration process and we highly recommend registering early to the sale. If you encounter any difficulty, please contact the Bids Department at bids.newyork@sothebys.com or call +1 (212) 606-7414 for assistance.
Sotheby's
Jan. 25, 2025
William M.S. Doyle (1769 - 1828)
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
pastel on paper circa 1815 26 in. by 22 in. Please note that we have a new registration process and we highly recommend registering early to the sale. If you encounter any difficulty, please contact the Bids Department at bids.newyork@sothebys.com or call +1 (212) 606-7414 for assistance.
Sotheby's
Jan. 20, 2024
Attributed to William M.S. Doyle (1769-1828)
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Watercolor and pastel on paper Circa 1820 The paint-decorated frame painted by George Robert Lawton of Scituate, Rhode Island 13 1/2 in. by 9 1/2 in.
Sotheby's
Jul. 15, 2023
William M. S. Doyle
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
(Massachusetts, 1769-1828) Portrait of Abby Ann Duchesne in a Bamboo Chair, signed and dated lower left "....S Doyle 1814", pastel on paper, 27-1/4 x 21 in.; possibly 19th century gilt wood frame, 30 x 23-3/4 in. Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, NY, Important Americana, January 17, 2019
Brunk Auctions
Apr. 20, 2023
WILLIAM DOYLE, SILHOUETTE OF W. LIVINGSTONE, 1785
Est: $300 - $500
William M.S .Doyle (American 1769-1828 ), "Silhouette of W. Livingstone", 1785, gouache on paper, depicting the bust of a male figure in profile, signed at lower right of bust, titled and/or signed "W. Livingston" and dated at lower right, attribution and subject matter, en verso, framed. Note: The sitter is likely William Livingston (American 1723-1790), member of the New York General Assembly, first governor of New Jersey, delegate to the Constitutional Convention, and signer of the United States Constitution. The signature has not been authenticated. Approximate dimensions: Sight h. 4. 25", w. 3. 75"; Overall h. 6", w. 5", d. 0. 75".
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Mar. 25, 2023
William M. S. Doyle
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
(Massachusetts, 1769-1828) Portrait of Abby Ann Duchesne in a Bamboo Chair, signed and dated lower left "....S Doyle 1814", pastel on paper, 27-1/4 x 21 in.; possibly 19th century gilt wood frame, 30 x 23-3/4 in. Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, NY, Important Americana, January 17, 2019
Brunk Auctions
Mar. 04, 2023
WILLIAM M.S. DOYLE (AMERICAN, 1769-1828) FOLK ART HOLLOW-CUT SILHOUETTE PORTRAIT
Est: $100 - $200
WILLIAM M.S. DOYLE (AMERICAN, 1769-188) FOLK ART HOLLOW-CUT SILHOUETTE PORTRAIT, signed lower right "Doyle". Housed under glass in likely original frame. Circa 1820. 4 3/4" x 4" OA. Provenance: Property from a Youngstown, OH estate.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Jan. 20, 2023
WILLIAM M.S. DOYLE (1769-1828) A PAIR OF PORTRAITS OF SARAH AND ROBERT DEAN
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
WILLIAM M.S. DOYLE (1769-1828) A PAIR OF PORTRAITS OF SARAH AND ROBERT DEAN Metal plaques attached to each frame are engraved /Sarah S.L. Dean (1782-1850)/ and /Robert Dean (1775-1822)/; the portrait of Mr. Dean bears a printed label on the reverse inscribed /Ambrose Crane/ Importer and Manufacturer of/ Looking Glasses/ No. 135/ Broadway New York/ Near the City Hotel/ Carving and Gilding of Every Description Done in the Newest Manner/ pastel on paper 26 x 21 3/4 in. (each) Painted /circa/ 1818 Read more
Christie's
Jul. 26, 2022
ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM M.S. DOYLE (Massachusetts, 1769-1828), Portraits of Joseph Olney Hopkins and Lydia Hazen Hopkins., Pastel paper laid on canvas, 16" x 12". Framed 18.5" x 14.5".
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM M.S. DOYLE Massachusetts, 1769-1828 Portraits of Joseph Olney Hopkins and Lydia Hazen Hopkins. Unsigned.
Eldred's
Mar. 12, 2022
SILHOUETTE OF A GENTLEMAN WILLIAM DOYLE 1769-1828
Est: $100 - $200
Miniature Silhouette Of A Gentle Man By William M S Doyle 1769-1828. Frame Measure 5.5" X 4 3/4", Actual 3.5" X 2.5".FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE ROBERT RUEBSAMEN. Please carefully read our terms of sale, shipping information, and request any condition reports or photos prior to placing a bid. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. RBFineArts CFL INC. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Please email for a condition report and photos, if desired. Emails should be received at least 48 hours in advance of the date of the auction.
RB Fine Arts
Nov. 10, 2020
Attributed to William M.S. Doyle (1769-1828), Portrait miniature of a young man with red hair, circa 1810
Est: $500 - $800
Attributed to William M.S. Doyle (1769-1828) Portrait miniature of a young man with red hair, circa 1810 Gilt metal case with plaited hair on verso. 1 7/8 in. x 1 5/8 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: Collection of L. Delmar and Susan Burrows Swan, Wilmington, Delaware.
Freeman's
Jan. 20, 2019
WILLIAM M.S. DOYLE (1769 - 1828) | Portrait of Abby Ann Duchesne Seated in a Bamboo Chair
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
signed and dated, l.l.
Sotheby's
Jan. 28, 2017
Attr. William M. S. Doyle. Portrait miniature
Est: $400 - $600
(American, 1769-1828). Portrait of Catherine Amory Greene, watercolor on ivory, circa 1817, original case, the reverse with engraved inscription and lock of hair
Alex Cooper
Jan. 22, 2016
ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM M.S. DOYLE 1769 - 1828 | MINIATURE GOLD AND IVORY MOURNING PORTRAIT OF WILLIAM SMITH
Est: $800 - $1,200
Inscribed Wm Smith - Obt April 6th 1816 AE 61.
Sotheby's
Nov. 28, 2014
PAIR OF SILHOUETTES BY WILLIAM DOYLE (BOSTON, 1769-1828).
Est: $150 - $350
PAIR OF SILHOUETTES BY WILLIAM DOYLE (BOSTON, 1769-1828). Inked portraits of husband and wife. Signed. In frames, 3.5" x 3.5".
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 06, 2014
MR AND MRS DAVID WELD BY WILLIAM DOYLE (MASSACHUSETTS, 1769-1828).
Est: $3,000 - $6,000
MR AND MRS DAVID WELD BY WILLIAM DOYLE (MASSACHUSETTS, 1769-1828). Pastel on paper, signed and dated 1808. Skillfully rendered portraits, the lady in an embroidered cap and her husband wearing a blue coat, 22"h. 19"w., in original gilt frames, 27.25"h. 23"w. Boston born William Doyle established himself as an artist in the area and is known for silhouettes and miniatures as well as pastel portraits. The sitters are identified on the reverse as David Weld (1734-1821) and Sarah Weld (1737-1817), married in 1756. Research located Weld as a life long Roxbury, Suffolk County resident and Sarah's maiden name as Davis.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 29, 2013
THREE SILHOUETTES.
Est: $600 - $900
THREE SILHOUETTES. Hollow-cut silhouettes with inked embellishments, early 19th century, signed in ink "Doyle", possibly William M.S. Doyle (1769-1828). Two identified on back as Osgood and Lydia True of Brandon, Vermont, and an additional woman with hair comb, in gilt frames, 5"h. 4.25"w. Ex Lewis W. Scranton (Connecticut). According to an accompanying period document, Osgood True (b. July 21, 1771) married Lydia Dow (b. August 21, 1771) in Plainfield, New Hampshire on November 27, 1793, and they had five children. Also accompanying this lot is an additional genealogical information, as well as photographs of True family graves and two modern sketches of the True family homestead by Phil Zea, now director of Historic Deerfield.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 27, 2013
WILLIAM M. DOYLE (AMERICAN 1769-1828). PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A GENTLEMAN IN BLUE COAT AND YELLOW STRIPED VEST.
Est: $600 - $900
Watercolor on ivory, 2 3/4 x 2 1/4 inches. Signed "Doyle" and dated 1814, c.l. In black lacquered frame with brass bezel.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Aug. 24, 2013
AMERICAN HOLLOWCUT SILHOUETTES, LOT OF TWO
Est: $50 - $100
AMERICAN HOLLOWCUT SILHOUETTES, LOT OF TWO, comprising a young lady with ink embellishments signed "Doyle" for William M. S. Doyle (Boston, 1769-1828/29), identified on the verso as Miss Catherine Greene, wife of William Sayer; and an older lady stamped "PEALE" below image, identified on verso as "Grandma Touwnsend". Each in a period frame.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Jun. 16, 2013
WILLIAM M.S. DOYLE, (American, 1769-1828), PORTRAIT MINIATURES OF MR. AND MRS. ELIJA BRIGHAM, two watercolors on ivory;, image: 2 7/...
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
WILLIAM M.S. DOYLE (American, 1769-1828) PORTRAIT MINIATURES OF MR. AND MRS. ELIJA BRIGHAM two watercolors on ivory; a pair of framed portrait miniatures depicting Elija Brigham and his wife Anna Sophia Parkman Brigham; lady signed and dated Doyle 1801, l.l.; image: 2 7/8 x 2 1/4 inches (each)
Grogan & Company
Jun. 16, 2013
WILLIAM M.S. DOYLE, (American, 1769-1828), PAIR OF PORTRAIT MINIATURES, two watercolors on ivory;, 2 7/8 x 2 1/4 inches (each)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
WILLIAM M.S. DOYLE (American, 1769-1828) PAIR OF PORTRAIT MINIATURES two watercolors on ivory; pair of portrait miniatures featuring a gentleman and a lady set in original gilt metal locket frames; lady features woven lock of hair, verso; gentleman is signed and dated Doyle 07, l.r.; 2 7/8 x 2 1/4 inches (each)
Grogan & Company
Jan. 09, 2013
Two Sixteenth-plate Daguerreotype Portraits and a Silhouette, the daguerreotypes depicting a young man and woman, in a thermoplastic Un
Est: $200 - $300
Two Sixteenth-plate Daguerreotype Portraits and a Silhouette, the daguerreotypes depicting a young man and woman, in a thermoplastic Union case, (case separated at hinge); the hollow-cut silhouette of a young man by William M.S. Doyle (American, 1769-1828), signed "Doyle" under left side of bust, (toning, two tears), approx. 1 1/4 x 2 1/4 in., mounted in a gilt-brass frame with brass mat.
Skinner
Nov. 23, 2012
SILHOUETTE BY WILLIAM DOYLE (BOSTON, 1769-1828).
Est: $300 - $500
SILHOUETTE BY WILLIAM DOYLE (BOSTON, 1769-1828). Signed. Hollow cut portrait of a man with inked hair and neck tie. In a brass frame, 6.75"h. 5.75"w.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 19, 2011
William M.S. Doyle (1769-1828), miniature portrait of a young man, Signed and dated "Doyle 1822," watercolor on ivory, gilt pendant cas
Est: $400 - $600
William M.S. Doyle (1769-1828) miniature portrait of a young man Signed and dated "Doyle 1822," watercolor on ivory, gilt pendant case with glazed aperture on verso enclosing lock of hair. 3 in. x 2 3/4 in. (sight)
Freeman's | Hindman
Aug. 14, 2011
Two Framed Silhouette Portraits, William M.S. Doyle (1769-1828), Boston, both hollow-cut bust-length portraits, embellished with ink an
Est: $200 - $300
Two Framed Silhouette Portraits, William M.S. Doyle (1769-1828), Boston, both hollow-cut bust-length portraits, embellished with ink and signed "Doyle" below the bust, one depicting a gentleman, inscribed "John S. Rollins" on a paper label affixed to the back, (toning, two small losses), 2 1/2 x 2 oval, housed in a black lacquered frame; the other a lady wearing a lacy cap, (toning, foxing), 5 x 4 in., in a molded giltwood frame.
Skinner
Jul. 09, 2011
William M.S. Doyle hollow cut paper silhouette
Est: $250 - $400
William M.S. Doyle, 1769-1828, MA, hollow cut paper silhouette with paint decoration, signed under silhouette on left side, "Doyle," some staining to top, 4" x 3" sight, framed in a period oval frame. Provenance: A southern NH collection. Estimate $250-400
The Cobbs
Apr. 03, 2011
Attributed to William M.S. Doyle (American, 1769-1828). Silhouette portrait of a 19th century gentleman
Est: $300 - $500
Attributed to William M.S. Doyle (American, 1769-1828). Silhouette portrait of a 19th century gentleman first quarter-19th century; watercolor and pencil on paper, signed "Doyle & Williams" mr, in gilt-ebonized eglomise frame, image - 3 3/4 L. x 2 3/4 in. W.; frame - 5 3/4 x 5 in.
Alex Cooper
Nov. 07, 2010
Silhouette Portrait of a Man, William Doyle (1769-1828), Boston, late 18th/early 19th century, hollow-cut bust-length portrait backe...
Est: $150 - $250
Silhouette Portrait of a Man, William Doyle (1769-1828), Boston, late 18th/early 19th century, hollow-cut bust-length portrait backed with black paper, with detailed ink embellishments, signed "Doyle" below bust, (minor toning and foxing, tears), sight size 5 1/2 x 4 3/8 in., in an oval embossed brass frame, (wood frame under brass broken and separated from brass).
Skinner
Nov. 01, 2010
William M.S. Doyle (American, 1769-1828), portrait miniature of young man, signed and dated center left "Doyle 1810", man wearing wh...
Est: $750 - $1,500
William M.S. Doyle (American, 1769-1828), portrait miniature of young man, signed and dated center left "Doyle 1810", man wearing white cravat and vest and a black jacket, finely executed, reserve on back reveals a lock of white hair; in oval frame, possibly made of rose gold; ss: 2 7/8" h. x 2 1/4" w., overall including pendant loop: 3 1/2" h. x 2 1/2" w. [William Doyle was born in Boston, the son of a British Army officer stationed there. Little is known of his education or formal artistic training. Doyle is considered one of the most important miniaturists of the early 19th century and painted many of the prominent citizens of his time, including President John Adams. Doyle was not just a miniaturist; he also cut silhouettes and created larger scale portraits in pastels and oils. Doyle and his partner Daniel Bowen, a wax modeler, owned the Columbian Museum on Tremont Street where they displayed and sold portraits of virtually every conceivable type. Source: Peter Hastings Falk, Who Was Who in American Art, 1985.]
Winter Associates, Inc.
Sep. 30, 2010
WILLIAM M.S. DOYLE (1769-1825)
Est: $30,000 - $60,000
WILLIAM M.S. DOYLE (1769-1825) A CHILD SEATED IN BAMBOO CHAIR, DATED 1825 Signed and dated Doyle, 1825 , l.r. In what appears to be the original frame. pastel on paper laid down on canvas 30 in. by 24 in.
Sotheby's
May. 09, 2010
Eight bust length silhouettes 19th century
Est: $300 - $500
19th century Comprising four hollow cut against black cloth ground, including woman highlighted with ink signed Doyle for William M.S. Doyle, (Boston, 1769-1828), framed 6 x 4 7/8in and two men and one woman, greatest framed 5 1/2 x 4 3/4in; three hollow cut against black paper, including man and woman in single giltwood frame, inscribed on frame verso cut by Augustin Edouart from his note books 1850, framed 7 x 9 1/4in and woman highlighted with ink, framed 6 3/4 x 5 1/4in and one painted gentleman, framed 6 1/4 x 5 1/2in.
Bonhams
Nov. 08, 2009
Four Framed Silhouettes and a Pair of Portrait Miniatures, America, early 19th century, the silhouettes: ...
Est: $400 - $600
Four Framed Silhouettes and a Pair of Portrait Miniatures, America, early 19th century, the silhouettes: a hollow-cut portrait of a woman with ink details by William M.S. Doyle, (Boston, 1769-1828), signed l.r.; three unsigned hollow-cut portraits depicting two men and girl; a pair of oval bust-length watercolor on paper portraits of a man and woman, c. 1810, in eglomise mats, all in period frames, sight sizes ranging from 3 3/8 x 2 1/2-4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.
Skinner
Nov. 08, 2009
Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman, William M.S. Doyle, Boston, 1769-1828, signed and dated "Doyle 1814" l....
Est: $200 - $300
Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman, William M.S. Doyle, Boston, 1769-1828, signed and dated "Doyle 1814" l.l. Watercolor on ivory, oval, 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 in., in a molded wood frame with gilt-brass liner. Condition: Very good.
Skinner
Jan. 23, 2009
Attributed to William M.S. Doyle (1769-1825) , The Creole Lady with Parrot: Nanette De Poyen pastel on paper
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
pastel on paper
Sotheby's
Feb. 23, 2008
William Doyle (American/Massachusetts, 1769-1828),
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
William Doyle (American/Massachusetts, 1769-1828), "Portrait of a Handsome Young Man with Blue Eyes", watercolor on ivory, signed and dated "1818" mid-left, 3 1/4 in. x 2 7/8 in., in a superb original rose-gold locket frame, with inset woven auburn-brown hair under glass en verso. Provenance: Southern private collection.
Neal Auction Company
Jan. 18, 2008
A PAIR OF PORTRAITS OF SARAH AND ROBERT DEAN
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
William M.S. Doyle (1769-1828), Circa 1818 A PAIR OF PORTRAITS OF SARAH AND ROBERT DEAN Metal plaques attached to each frame are engraved Sarah S.L. Dean (1782-1850) and Robert Dean (1775-1822); the portrait of Mr. Dean bears a printed label on the reverse inscribed Ambrose Crane Importer and Manufacturer of Looking Glasses No. 135 Broadway New York Near the City Hotel Carving and Gilding of Every Description Done in the Newest Manner pastel on paper 30 5/8 x 26½ in. each (2)
Christie's
Nov. 28, 2007
Attributed to William M.S. Doyle American 1769-1828 Portrait Miniature of a Lady said to be Mrs. Bray of Boston
Est: $400 - $600
Attributed to William M.S. Doyle American 1769-1828 Portrait Miniature of a Lady said to be Mrs. Bray of Boston Inscribed Doyle 1815(?) 3 1/4 x 2 5/8 inches
Doyle New York
Jan. 21, 2007
WILLIAM M.S. DOYLE (1769-1825)
Est: $50,000 - $75,000
PORTRAIT OF REBECCA HARRIS OF SCITUATE, RHODE ISLAND IN WHITE GOWN AND SEATED IN A BLUE CHILD'S WINDSOR SACK-BACK ARMCHAIR measurements 13 1/4 in. by 9 1/2 in. alternate measurements 33.7cm by 24.1cm painted circa 1820 in a dotted pine frame, painted by George Robert Lawton of Scituate, Rhode Island. pastel on paper PROVENANCE The painting, The Harris Family, Scituate, Rhode Island Samuel Herrup Antiques, Sheffield, Massachusetts The frame, David A. Schorsch, Woodbury, Connecticut
Sotheby's
Jan. 19, 2007
WILLIAM M.S. DOYLE (1769-1825)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
PORTRAIT OF A CHILD IN WHITE DRESS SEATED IN YELLOW PAINTED ARM CHAIR 27 1/4 by 22 1/2 in. (69.2 by 57.2cm) pastel on paper mounted on canvas PROVENANCE Ruth Edmonds Pope, Maine Grace and Marion Emmons, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts NOTE Executed circa 1825; signed Doyle l.l.
Sotheby's
Jan. 18, 2002
WILLIAM M.S. DOYLE (1769-1828)*
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Portrait of a Young Lady with Gold Earring and Portrait Miniature; together with an American School, 19th century, Portrait Miniature of a Lady signed l.l. Doyle and dated 1809 watercolor on ivory (each) 33/4x31/2in. overall ; 5 1/8x4 3/8in. overall, the second the Doyle miniature in later Victorian carved album frame (2) NOTES Born in Boston, William M.S. Doyle worked there as a portrait, miniature, pastel and silhouette artist until his death in 1828. See Groce and Wallace, The New-York Historical Society's Dictionary of Artists in America: 1564-1860 (New Haven, 1957), p. 187.
Christie's