John (1780) Francis Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John (1780) Francis Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 13, 2024
John Francis (British, 1780-1861): A carved white marble bust of George Granville, 2nd Duke of Sutherland (1786-1861)
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
John Francis (British, 1780-1861): A carved white marble bust of George Granville, 2nd Duke of Sutherland (1786-1861) the sitter looking slightly to dexter, signed and inscribed to the reverse George Granville II Duke of Sutherland. 1834 J.FRANCIS SCULPT. LONDON,on turned circular socle, 53cm wide, 32cm deep, 76cm high For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jan. 14, 2023
TWO LEAD GREYHOUND GARDEN FIGURES
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
VICTORIAN LEAD GREYHOUND GARDEN SCULPTURES English, 19th/early 20th century, lead. Small companion greyhounds with a soft grey patina and curled tails; after the bronze sculpture by John Francis (English, 1780-1861).
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 20, 2021
A second quarter 19th century white marble bust of George Granville, 2nd Duke of Sutherland (1786-1861) By John Francis (British, 1780-1861)
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
A second quarter 19th century white marble bust of George Granville, 2nd Duke of Sutherland (1786-1861) By John Francis (British, 1780-1861) Looking slightly to dexter on a turned circular socle, signed and inscribed to the reverse George Granville II Duke of Sutherland. 1834 J.FRANCIS SCULPT. LONDON, 53cm wide, 32cm deep, 76cm high (20 1/2in wide, 12 1/2in deep, 29 1/2in high) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Apr. 20, 2021
A mid-19th century white marble bust of Prince Albert By John Francis (British, 1780-1861)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
A mid-19th century white marble bust of Prince Albert By John Francis (British, 1780-1861) Looking slightly to sinister and wearing a Classical robe. Signed and inscribed to the reverse J.FRANCIS SCULPT. LONDON 1853 59cm wide, 30cm deep, 78cm high (23in wide, 11 1/2in deep, 30 1/2in high) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Feb. 16, 2019
JOHN FRANCIS (1780-1861) British Bust of James Loch MP (1780-1855) Carved m
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
JOHN FRANCIS (1780-1861) British Bust of James Loch MP (1780-1855) Carved marble, in the Roman style, on a stepped socle, the reverse inscribed JAMES LOCH MP and inscribed J FRANCIS SC, LONDON, dated 1839. 79 cm high. Note: James Loch was a Scottish economist, advocate, barrister, estate commissioner and later MP. John Francis first exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1820 with a bust of Thomas William Coke. His other works include The Duke and Duchess of Norfolk (1844), The Duke of Wellington (1852) which later went to the National Portrait Gallery and Vice Admiral Sir Charles Napier (1855).
Rowley Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers
Oct. 16, 2018
JOHN FRANCIS (1780 - 1861)Queen Victoria wearing the Garter Star White Carrera marble raised on a circular socle. 70cm high x 50cm wideSigned John Francis was born in Lincolnshire in 1780, and brought up in a farming family, but showing some tal
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
JOHN FRANCIS (1780 - 1861)Queen Victoria wearing the Garter Star White Carrera marble raised on a circular socle. 70cm high x 50cm wideSigned John Francis was born in Lincolnshire in 1780, and brought up in a farming family, but showing some talent for the arts, was advised by friends to settle in London, where he became a pupil of Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey. He first exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1820 a bust of T. W. Coke, esq., and another of Captain Sir W. Bolton, R.N. In 1822 he sent to the same institution a bust of Miss Horatia Nelson. In 1844 he executed by command of her majesty a marble bust of his Royal Highness Prince Albert. A bust of Queen Victoria is now in the hall of the Reform Club while another is in the Royal Collection. The present work depicts the young Queen in a simple gown, and wearing the Garter Star. Among his other works are busts of the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk (1844); bust in bronze of the Duke of Sussex (1847); marble bust of Lord John Russell, now in the National Portrait Gallery (1848); a bronze medal of Eos, a favourite greyhound of Prince Albert (1848); bust of the Duke of Wellington, now in the National Portrait Gallery (1852); and a cabinet bust of the Right Hon. Earl of Aberdeen (1856). Francis died in London on 30 August 1861.
Adam's
Mar. 21, 2018
JOHN FRANCIS (BRITISH, 1780-1861): A MARBLE BUST OF HENRY JOHN TEMPLE, 3RD VISCOUNT PALMERSTON (1784-1865) depicted in the Antique style with classical drapery, signed to the reverse 'J. FRANCIS SC. 1832', on a stepped cylindrical socle, 36cm high A further bust by John Francis of Palmerston is in the Collection of the State Library of Victoria, Australia. John Francis studied under the important English sculptor Francis Chantrey and produced marble busts of many political figures of the day.
Est: £600 - £800
JOHN FRANCIS (BRITISH, 1780-1861): A MARBLE BUST OF HENRY JOHN TEMPLE, 3RD VISCOUNT PALMERSTON (1784-1865) depicted in the Antique style with classical drapery, signed to the reverse 'J. FRANCIS SC. 1832', on a stepped cylindrical socle, 36cm high A further bust by John Francis of Palmerston is in the Collection of the State Library of Victoria, Australia. John Francis studied under the important English sculptor Francis Chantrey and produced marble busts of many political figures of the day.
Chiswick Auctions
Dec. 06, 2014
20th Century English School STANDING GREYHOUND
Est: €500 - €700
20th Century English School STANDING GREYHOUND lead h:30.50 w:46 d:8 in. Provenance: Taylor Gallery, Belfast The present work is a copy of Eos from a mid-19th century cast by British sculptor John Francis (1780-1861) and was exhibited at the Royal Academy, London in 1848. Eos was a cherished family pet of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria. Castings by John Francis can be found at Osborne House, Isle of Wight, and Windsor Castle.
Whyte's
Dec. 09, 2013
An English carved marble bust of Lord Melbourne -John Francis (English, 1780-1861) -dated 1836
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Modeled gazing slightly to his right, wearing an oak leaf decorated robe, on turned socle, inscribed to the reverse, J. FRANCIS SCP LONDON 1836 . height 29in (73.5cm)
Bonhams
Sep. 17, 2013
AN ENGLISH WHITE MARBLE BUST OF LORD JOHN RUSSELL
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
AN ENGLISH WHITE MARBLE BUST OF LORD JOHN RUSSELL BY JOHN FRANCIS (1780-1861), 1848 Signed and inscribed 'LORD JOHN RUSSELL J.FRANCIS SC LONDON 1848.' on a marble socle 28½ in. (72.5 cm.) high
Christie's
Mar. 20, 2013
Francis John Serjeant (British, 1780-1812) View of Wheathampstead Church, Hertfordshire
Est: £100 - £150
Francis John Serjeant (British, 1780-1812) View of Wheathampstead Church, Hertfordshire pen, ink and watercolour, unframed 9 1/2 x 13in. (24 x 33cm.)
Martel Maides
Oct. 24, 2009
JOHN FRANCIS (1780-1861): BUST OF A YOUNG WOMAN
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Marble, signed and dated 1839, modeled with a cloak over her head, side curls and a fur-trimmed coat, on attached socle; 29 1/2 x 23 in.
STAIR
May. 12, 2009
AN ENGLISH WHITE MARBLE BUST OF WILLIAM IV
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
AN ENGLISH WHITE MARBLE BUST OF WILLIAM IV BY JOHN FRANCIS (1780-1861), DATED 1832 Inscribed to the reverse 'FRANCIS SC., LONDON, 1932' 29 in. (73.5 cm.) high
Christie's
May. 06, 2009
An English marble portrait bust of John Russell
Est: $700 - $900
John Francis (English, 1780-1868) dated 1848 The statesman modeled wearing a toga and gazing left, inscribed to reverse LORD JOHN RUSSELL.MP. and J. FRANCIS SC. 1848, raised on a turned socle. overall height 17in (43cm)
Bonhams
May. 03, 2007
Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham (1778?1868)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Marble portrait bust by John Francis (1780?1861) Inscribed on the reverse LORD BROUGHAM/ J. FRANCIS SC. , inscribed on the socle LORD BROUGHAM by John Francis 1832 75cm ( 29½in) high
Bonhams
Apr. 11, 2006
BUSTE EN MARBRE REPRESENTANT JOHN RUSSEL
Est: €2,500 - €3,500
JOHN FRANCIS (1780-1861), DATE 1853 En marbre, représentant le Portrait de Lord John Russel (1792-1878), signé et daté au dos: LORD JOHN RUSSEL/J.FRANCIS. SC/LONDON/1853, légers accidents au piédouche Hauteur: 70 cm. (27 1/2 in.), Largeur: 49 cm. (19 1/4 in.), Profondeur: 20 cm. (8 in.)
Christie's
Oct. 04, 2003
John Francis (British, 1780-1861), "A Veiled Lady", marble
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
signed and dated "1839" en verso, height 29 in., width 21 1/2 in., depth 10 in.
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 19, 2003
A pair of lead models of greyhounds
Est: $2,385 - $3,180
Late 20th century Shown standing, heads raised attentively 42in. (106.5cm.) long; 32in. (81cm.) high (2) NOTES The present model is a copy of the greyhound 'Eos', a bronze work by the sculptor John Francis (1780-1861), which was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1848. Eos was Prince Albert's favourite dog and accompanied him from Germany when he married Queen Victoria in 1840. There were bronze models made for both the Italian Gardens at Osborne House, Isle of Wight, and Windsor Castle. SALESROOM NOTICE The rear leg to one dog has been mis-shapen slightly, Christie's will have this corrected.
Christie's
Jun. 12, 2002
A life size gilt zinc model of a greyhound, early 20th century
Est: $2,980 - $4,470
After John Francis Mounted on an oak plinth, restorations 321/2in. (82.5cm.) high, 391/2in. (100.3cm.) wide overall NOTES The present model is a copy of the greyhound 'Eos', a bronze work by the sculptor John Francis (1780-1861), which was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1848. Eos was one of Queen Victoria's favorite dogs, and there were bronze models made for both the Italian Gardens at Osborne House, Isle of Wight, and Windsor Castle.
Christie's