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  • Durham (Cornelius, 1809-1884). Major Robert Martin (circa 1782-1855), 1827, & 2 others
    Oct. 16, 2024

    Durham (Cornelius, 1809-1884). Major Robert Martin (circa 1782-1855), 1827, & 2 others

    Est: £500 - £800

    Durham (Cornelius, 1809-1884). Major Robert Martin (circa 1782-1855), 1827, & 2 others * Attributed to Cornelius Beris Durham (1809-1884). Major Robert Martin (circa 1782-1855), late of the Ceylon Rifles, 1827, fine oval head and shoulders portrait miniature, watercolour heightened with white bodycolour, on ivory backed with paper, frame and backing card versos with extensive near contemporary ink manuscript inscriptions detailing the military career of the sitter, and his address: 4 Prospect Terrace, Douglas, Isle of Man, together with A Junior Officer in the British Army, probably the son of Major Robert Martin, 1840, fine oval head and shoulders portrait miniature, watercolour heightened with white bodycolour, on ivory backed with thin card (now detached), the card with contemporary ink manuscript 'Cornelius Durham, 100 Strand, London, May 1840', plus Portrait of a Young Girl, probably the daughter of Major Robert Martin, circa 1840, fine oval head and shoulders portrait miniature, watercolour on ivory backed with thin card, portraying a young girl in a blue-green dress with large puffed sleeves, frame apertures 71 x 57 mm (2 3/4 x 2 1/4 ins), uniformly framed in period wood frames with inset oval gilt metal surround, and hanging loop, glazed, some losses to frame edges, each 15 x 12.5 cm QTY: (3) NOTE: Major Robert Martin: The inscription on the frame verso reads: This portrait was taken in 1827 when the Major was 45 years of age, he died 20th June 1855 age 73 at 6.30am, 4 Prospect Terrace, Douglas, Isle of Man. The inscriptions on the backing card verso read: Major Robert Martin late of the "Ceylon Rifles", 49 years in H.M. Service, Ensign "The Loyal Nottingham Fencibles" 2nd June 1801, Ensign 62nd Regiment 15th August 1804, Lieutenant 62nd Regiment 28th March 1805, Captain 62nd Regiment 21st November 1816 ... Major "Ceylon Rifles" [on reduction] 1847, Retired from the Service 1849, Campaign in Egypt - 8 years in the Field in Sicily - Taking of Genoa 1814 - Two Campaigns in America and the taking of Castine & its dependencies on the river Penobscot. India, China and stationed at every British Colony except Australia. Ivory Act 2018 self-declaration submission reference: PX4GRRPX.

    Dominic Winter Auctions
  • Durham (Cornelius, 1809-1884). Major Robert Martin (circa 1782-1855), 1827, & 2 others
    Jul. 25, 2024

    Durham (Cornelius, 1809-1884). Major Robert Martin (circa 1782-1855), 1827, & 2 others

    Est: £700 - £1,000

    Durham (Cornelius, 1809-1884). Major Robert Martin (circa 1782-1855), 1827, & 2 others * Attributed to Cornelius Beris Durham (1809-1884). Major Robert Martin (circa 1782-1855), late of the Ceylon Rifles, 1827, fine oval head and shoulders portrait miniature, watercolour heightened with white bodycolour, on ivory backed with paper, frame and backing card versos with extensive near contemporary ink manuscript inscriptions detailing the military career of the sitter, and his address: 4 Prospect Terrace, Douglas, Isle of Man, together with A Junior Officer in the British Army, probably the son of Major Robert Martin, 1840, fine oval head and shoulders portrait miniature, watercolour heightened with white bodycolour, on ivory backed with thin card (now detached), the card with contemporary ink manuscript 'Cornelius Durham, 100 Strand, London, May 1840', plus Portrait of a Young Girl, probably the daughter of Major Robert Martin, circa 1840, fine oval head and shoulders portrait miniature, watercolour on ivory backed with thin card, portraying a young girl in a blue-green dress with large puffed sleeves, frame apertures 71 x 57 mm (2 3/4 x 2 1/4 ins), uniformly framed in period wood frames with inset oval gilt metal surround, and hanging loop, glazed, some losses to frame edges, each 15 x 12.5 cm QTY: (3) NOTE: Major Robert Martin: The inscription on the frame verso reads: This portrait was taken in 1827 when the Major was 45 years of age, he died 20th June 1855 age 73 at 6.30am, 4 Prospect Terrace, Douglas, Isle of Man. The inscriptions on the backing card verso read: Major Robert Martin late of the "Ceylon Rifles", 49 years in H.M. Service, Ensign "The Loyal Nottingham Fencibles" 2nd June 1801, Ensign 62nd Regiment 15th August 1804, Lieutenant 62nd Regiment 28th March 1805, Captain 62nd Regiment 21st November 1816 ... Major "Ceylon Rifles" [on reduction] 1847, Retired from the Service 1849, Campaign in Egypt - 8 years in the Field in Sicily - Taking of Genoa 1814 - Two Campaigns in America and the taking of Castine & its dependencies on the river Penobscot. India, China and stationed at every British Colony except Australia. Ivory Act 2018 self-declaration submission reference: PX4GRRPX.

    Dominic Winter Auctions
  • Cornelius DURHAM Actif au XIXe siècle Femme à la robe noire assise sur un sofa Miniature sur ivoire
    Sep. 27, 2023

    Cornelius DURHAM Actif au XIXe siècle Femme à la robe noire assise sur un sofa Miniature sur ivoire

    Est: €1,000 - €1,500

    Cornelius DURHAM Actif au XIXe siècle Femme à la robe noire assise sur un sofa Miniature sur ivoire Signé 'C. DURHAM' à droite Cadre en métal doré A lady in black dress seated on a sofa, miniature on ivory, signed, by C. Durham h: 16,40 w: 12 cm Provenance : Collection Merchiston (Miss Eleanor Hamilton) ; Sa vente, Londres, Bonhams, 25 novembre 2009, n°67 Expositions : 'Portrait Miniatures from the Merchiston Collection', Edimbourg, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 23 septembre - 11 décembre 2005, p. 79, n° 72 (catalogue par S. Lloyd) Commentaire : Ce lot, conformément à la réglementation en vigueur, dispose d'un CIC et est en libre circulation au sein de l'Union européenne. La sortie de l'Union européenne est interdite. This lot, in accordance to current regulations, has an intra-community certificate and is in free circulation within the European Union. The export outside European Union is prohibited. Estimation 1 000 - 1 500 €

    Artcurial
  • ATTRIBUTED TO CORNELIUS BEAVIS DURHAM (BRITISH 1809-1884)
    Mar. 17, 2020

    ATTRIBUTED TO CORNELIUS BEAVIS DURHAM (BRITISH 1809-1884)

    Est: £600 - £800

    ATTRIBUTED TO CORNELIUS BEAVIS DURHAM (BRITISH 1809-1884) Miss Margaret Little watercolour on paper 34 x 27 cm (13 1/2 x 10 3/4 in) Miss Little`s father was Rev. T.W. Little of Fordingbridge, Hampshire. Durham is known for his portrait painting and miniatures, winning awards at the Society of Arts 1825-26 and a gold Isis medal in 1832.

    Chiswick Auctions
  • Cornelius Beavis Durham, Miniature Painting
    Jan. 30, 2020

    Cornelius Beavis Durham, Miniature Painting

    Est: $250 - $350

    Cornelius Beavis Durham (British, 1809-1884), Boy on Rocking Horse, n.d, oil on substrate, 6" h x 5" w, framed and glazed

    Millea Bros Ltd
  • Cornelius Bevis Durham (1825-1865) miniature of a lady, signed in white to the far left C Durham, 9cm x 11.5cm, housed within a glazed frame - Stock Ref:4165-5
    Jun. 23, 2018

    Cornelius Bevis Durham (1825-1865) miniature of a lady, signed in white to the far left C Durham, 9cm x 11.5cm, housed within a glazed frame - Stock Ref:4165-5

    Est: £120 - £180

    Cornelius Bevis Durham (1825-1865) miniature of a lady, signed in white to the far left C Durham, 9cm x 11.5cm, housed within a glazed frame - Stock Ref:4165-5

    Bishop & Miller Auctioneers
  • Cornelius Bevis Durham (1825-1865) miniature of a lady, signed in white to
    Feb. 24, 2018

    Cornelius Bevis Durham (1825-1865) miniature of a lady, signed in white to

    Est: £150 - £250

    Cornelius Bevis Durham (1825-1865) miniature of a lady, signed in white to the far left C Durham, 9cm x 11.5cm, housed within a glazed frame - Stock Ref:4165-5

    Bishop & Miller Auctioneers
  • Cornelius Bevis Durham (1825-1865) miniature of a lady, signed in white to
    Oct. 21, 2017

    Cornelius Bevis Durham (1825-1865) miniature of a lady, signed in white to

    Est: £200 - £300

    Cornelius Bevis Durham (1825-1865) miniature of a lady, signed in white to the far left C Durham, 9cm x 11.5cm, housed within a glazed frame - Stock Ref:4165-5

    Bishop & Miller Auctioneers
  • CORNELIUS B. DURHAM (fl. 1825 - 1865) Unframed signed on label verso, oil o
    Aug. 13, 2016

    CORNELIUS B. DURHAM (fl. 1825 - 1865) Unframed signed on label verso, oil o

    Est: £100 - £150

    CORNELIUS B. DURHAM (fl. 1825 - 1865) Unframed signed on label verso, oil on panel, two figures on horseback riding through hilly English landscape, inscribed in artists hand on label verso, 'Addington Hills/ Nr Croydon', 20cm x 25cm.

    Biddle & Webb Auctioneers and Valuers
  • Cornelius Beavis Durham attrib, Portrait of a Gentleman c. 1820
    Aug. 21, 2015

    Cornelius Beavis Durham attrib, Portrait of a Gentleman c. 1820

    Est: €200 - €260

    Miniature, tempera on ivory England, um 1820 Attributed to Cornelius Beavis Durham (active 1825-1865) – British miniature painter Label inscribed ‘G.D.H. Kirkaldy / Cornelius Beavis Durham / pinxt 1823’ on the verso Miniatures by the artist fetch up to 2,700 euros at international auctions Fine portrait Gilt metal frame Dimensions, framed: 15,5 x 12,5 cm Good condition Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 1200 EUR The present miniature is attributed to Cornelius Beavis Durham, a well-known British miniature painter. The portrait depicts a fine gentleman in uniform against an instinct background. Across his shoulder he wears a blue and red checkered sash. His head is slightly turned, gazing into the distance. The miniature is in good condition with minor signs of age. It is mounted on paper. The frame shows a little wear. The framed work measures 15.5 x 12.5 cm. The miniature measures 11.8 x 8.6 cm. (tfa) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.

    Auctionata Paddle8 AG
  • Cornelius Beris Durham (act. c. 1825-1865 ) Continental School
    Nov. 15, 2014

    Cornelius Beris Durham (act. c. 1825-1865 ) Continental School

    Est: £120 - £180

    Cornelius Beris Durham (act. c. 1825-1865 ) Continental School Watercolour North Italian scene with figures , horses and cart before mountains Signed lower left and labelled verso Aperture 5 1/4 x 8 3/8"

    Claydon Auctioneers
  • Cornelius Beavis Durham (fl. 1825-1865) Miniature of a lady wearing a green dress, 3.5 x 2.5in.
    Feb. 02, 2012

    Cornelius Beavis Durham (fl. 1825-1865) Miniature of a lady wearing a green dress, 3.5 x 2.5in.

    Est: £300 - £500

    Cornelius Beavis Durham (fl. 1825-1865) oil on ivory, Miniature of a lady wearing a green dress, signed verso and dated 1842, 3.5 x 2.5in.

    Gorringes
  • Cornelius Beavis Durham (fl. 1825-1865) Miniature of a lady wearing a green dress, 3.5 x 2.5in.
    Dec. 08, 2011

    Cornelius Beavis Durham (fl. 1825-1865) Miniature of a lady wearing a green dress, 3.5 x 2.5in.

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    Cornelius Beavis Durham (fl. 1825-1865) oil on ivory, Miniature of a lady wearing a green dress, signed verso and dated 1842, 3.5 x 2.5in.

    Gorringes
  • Cornelius Beavis Durham (British, 1809-1884) A Lady, seated in an interior before a window, wearing white dress with lace trim and tiered lace sleeves, folded detailing at the bust, three sash ribbon bows to her bodice and a bow to each sleeve, a
    Nov. 23, 2011

    Cornelius Beavis Durham (British, 1809-1884) A Lady, seated in an interior before a window, wearing white dress with lace trim and tiered lace sleeves, folded detailing at the bust, three sash ribbon bows to her bodice and a bow to each sleeve, a

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    A Lady, seated in an interior before a window, wearing white dress with lace trim and tiered lace sleeves, folded detailing at the bust, three sash ribbon bows to her bodice and a bow to each sleeve, a gold, diamond and sapphire ring on her second right finger, a black lace shawl draped around her arms, her dark parted and upswept hair dressed with a pink rose, a Chinese vase holding the same flower sits on a small table behind her. Original ormolu frame with scrolling spandrels and ormolu slip. Rectangular, 172mm (6 3/4in) high Provenance: Bonhams, 10 April 2002, lot 416

    Bonhams
  • Cornelius Durham miniature (Cornelius Beavis
    Jan. 03, 2010

    Cornelius Durham miniature (Cornelius Beavis

    Est: $300 - $500

    Cornelius Durham miniature (Cornelius Beavis Durham, British, active 1825-1865), portrait of a gentleman in red velvet vest and black jacket, signed lower left "C. Durham" and verso in pencil "Cornelius Durham '91 Regent St. 1845", watercolor on ivory, 3-3/4 x 3 in.; original leather travel case with gilt metal spandrel. Ivory warped, splits from bottom through center, water damage at hair right through background, fingerprint left, abrasions in hair, grime. Estate of the Late Wyatt W. Childs, Barnesville, Georgia.

    Brunk Auctions
  • Cornelius Beavis Durham (British, active 1825-1865) A Lady, wearing pale blue dress with silver fringe and stripes of silver ribbon, frilled white slip and pink mantle with floral motif about her shoulders
    Nov. 25, 2009

    Cornelius Beavis Durham (British, active 1825-1865) A Lady, wearing pale blue dress with silver fringe and stripes of silver ribbon, frilled white slip and pink mantle with floral motif about her shoulders

    Est: £1,500 - £2,500

    A Lady, wearing pale blue dress with silver fringe and stripes of silver ribbon, frilled white slip and pink mantle with floral motif about her shoulders. Signed on the reverse and dated Painted by/ Cornelius Beavis Durham/ 191 Regent St/ 1849, gilt-metal frame with velvet reverse. Oval, 88mm (3 7/16in) high Provenance: Purchased in 1973 Exhibited: Portrait Miniatures from the Merchiston Collection, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 23 September – 11 December 2005, no.76 Literature: Stephen Lloyd, Exhibition Catalogue, 2005, p.81

    Bonhams
  • Cornelius Beavis Durham (British, active 1825-1865) A Lady, seated, wearing black dress with puffed sleeves and white lace cuffs, pendent glass drop earrings and wedding ring, she holds a white handkerchief, a vermillion mantle with embroidered
    Nov. 25, 2009

    Cornelius Beavis Durham (British, active 1825-1865) A Lady, seated, wearing black dress with puffed sleeves and white lace cuffs, pendent glass drop earrings and wedding ring, she holds a white handkerchief, a vermillion mantle with embroidered

    Est: £2,500 - £3,500

    A Lady, seated, wearing black dress with puffed sleeves and white lace cuffs, pendent glass drop earrings and wedding ring, she holds a white handkerchief, a vermillion mantle with embroidered border over the arm of her chair, crimson curtain, balustrade over arch and landscape beyond. Signed on the obverse C.DURHAM, gilt-metal frame. Rectangular, 162mm (6 3/8in) high Provenance: Purchased in 1987 Exhibited: Portrait Miniatures from the Merchiston Collection, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 23 September – 11 December 2005, no.72 Literature: Stephen Lloyd, Exhibition Catalogue, 2005, p.79

    Bonhams
  • Cornelius Beavis Durham (British, active 1825-1865) William Lees, wearing black coat with velvet collar, spotted blue cravat pinned with stickpin and white chemise
    Oct. 29, 2009

    Cornelius Beavis Durham (British, active 1825-1865) William Lees, wearing black coat with velvet collar, spotted blue cravat pinned with stickpin and white chemise

    Est: £250 - £350

    William Lees, wearing black coat with velvet collar, spotted blue cravat pinned with stickpin and white chemise. Unframed. Oval, 100mm (3 15/16in) high

    Bonhams
  • Cornelius Beavis Durham (British, active 1825-1865) William Lees, wearing black coat with velvet collar, spotted blue cravat pinned with stickpin and white chemise
    Oct. 28, 2009

    Cornelius Beavis Durham (British, active 1825-1865) William Lees, wearing black coat with velvet collar, spotted blue cravat pinned with stickpin and white chemise

    Est: £250 - £350

    William Lees, wearing black coat with velvet collar, spotted blue cravat pinned with stickpin and white chemise. Unframed. Oval, 100mm (3 15/16in) high

    Bonhams
  • Cornelius Beavis Durham (British, active 1825-1865) William Lees, wearing black coat with velvet collar, spotted blue cravat pinned with stickpin and white chemise
    May. 20, 2009

    Cornelius Beavis Durham (British, active 1825-1865) William Lees, wearing black coat with velvet collar, spotted blue cravat pinned with stickpin and white chemise

    Est: £500 - £800

    William Lees, wearing black coat with velvet collar, spotted blue cravat pinned with stickpin and white chemise. Unframed. Oval, 100mm (3 15/16in) high

    Bonhams
  • Cornelius Bevis Durham (fl. 1825-1865) Portrait of
    Nov. 12, 2008

    Cornelius Bevis Durham (fl. 1825-1865) Portrait of

    Est: £300 - £400

    Cornelius Bevis Durham (fl. 1825-1865) Portrait of Mrs Bathgate, seated, half length Signed mid right 11.5cm x 8.5cm, oval In a gilt metal foliate chased frame

    Dreweatts 1759
  • Cornelius Beavis Durham (British, fl.1825-1865)
    Jun. 28, 2005

    Cornelius Beavis Durham (British, fl.1825-1865)

    Est: -

    A Lady, wearing white dress with coral pink waistband, the lace collar trimmed with matching ribbon signed on obverse DURHAM, rectangular black and gilded frame Oval, 110mm. (4 1/4ins.) high

    Bonhams
  • Cornelius Beavis Durham (British, fl.1825-1865)
    Feb. 22, 2005

    Cornelius Beavis Durham (British, fl.1825-1865)

    Est: -

    A Lady, seated in a red upholstered chair, wearing blue and white dress with small white lace collar and pink ribbon bow at her neck signed on obverse C. Durham, signed in full on reverse and dated Painted by/ Cornelius Durham/ 191 Regent St/ 1850, set in a rectangular leather travelling case Oval, 94mm. (3 5/8ins.) high

    Bonhams
  • Cornelius Beavis Durham (British, fl.1825-1865)
    Jul. 01, 2003

    Cornelius Beavis Durham (British, fl.1825-1865)

    Est: £600 - £800

    A young girl with hazel eyes and long dark curled hair, seated in a landscape, wearing deep rust-coloured dress with white collar, she holds a pink rose and blue ribbon in her left hand, her right hand raised gilded rectangular carved wood frame with floral spandrels and ormolu slip Oval, 113mm. (4 1/2ins.)high

    Bonhams
  • Cornelius Beavis Durham (British, fl.1825-1865) A young girl with hazel eyes and long dark curled
    Nov. 05, 2002

    Cornelius Beavis Durham (British, fl.1825-1865) A young girl with hazel eyes and long dark curled

    Est: $1,873 - $2,341

    hair, seated in a landscape, wearing deep rust-coloured dress with white collar, she holds a pink rose and blue ribbon in her left hand, her right hand raised gilded rectangular carved wood frame with floral spandrels and ormolu slip oval, 113mm. (4 1/2in.) high.

    Bonhams
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