Thomas (1769) Lawrence Sold at Auction Prices

Portrait painter, Miniature painter, b. 1769 - d. 1830

Artist Thomas Lawrence, 18th century England's preeminent portrait artist, had humble beginnings as an innkeeper's son. Despite his lack of education, Lawrence was an art prodigy who ably sketched faithful portraits of the inn's guests. In 1787, his talent led him to London's Royal Academy where, at the age of 18, Lawrence began his formal training as a painter. Two short years later, Thomas Lawrence's paintings had garnered such a reputation that Queen Charlotte commissioned him to paint her portrait. 

Thomas Lawrence's portraits are characterized by their accomplished brushstrokes, colors, and textures, but it was Thomas Lawrence the artist, with his refined manner and flare for the dramatic, that secured his position as the preferred portrait artist of the aristocracy. Collectors can find other classic portrait paintings for sale at auction and online by browsing Invaluable.

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  • LAWRENCE THOMAS (1769 - 1830) - Circle of. Portrait of a gentleman
    Apr. 17, 2025

    LAWRENCE THOMAS (1769 - 1830) - Circle of. Portrait of a gentleman

    Est: €1,300 - €2,300

    LAWRENCE THOMAS (1769 - 1830). Circle of. Portrait of a gentleman. 102 x 127 cm.

    Capitolium Art
  • SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE (BRITISH 1769-1830), PORTRAIT OF A LADY IN PROFILE
    Apr. 15, 2025

    SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE (BRITISH 1769-1830), PORTRAIT OF A LADY IN PROFILE

    Est: £500 - £700

    SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE (BRITISH 1769-1830) PORTRAIT OF A LADY IN PROFILE Pencil and red chalkSigned with initials and dated '1818' (lower right)22 x 17.5cm (8½ x 6¾ in.)Strong similarities are identifiable with Lawrence's portrait of Mrs Huddlestone Measurements do not include the frame unless specified. Please note Dreweatts are not liable for damage to frames or mounts.

    Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
  • T. LAWRENCE (1769-1830), Portrait of J.W. Croker (1780-1857), Steel engraving
    Apr. 05, 2025

    T. LAWRENCE (1769-1830), Portrait of J.W. Croker (1780-1857), Steel engraving

    Est: €75 - €125

    Thomas Lawrence (1769 - 1830 ): Portrait of John Wilson Croker (1780 Galway - 1857 Hampton, London), 19th century, Steel engraving Technique: Steel engraving on China paper, rolled-on on Paper Inscription: Lower right inscribed by another person: "Croker". Date: 19th century Description: The artwork shows a portrait of the politely smiling John Wilson Croker with curly hair and a coat, wearing a necklace. The background is shaded and plain, which draws the focus to the sitter's finely drawn face and expression. Person: Depicted: John Wilson Croker (1780 Galway - 1857 Hampton, London) Keywords: portrait; man; artistic; calm; dignity; background; coat; chain; historical figure; expression; face; curly hair; shading; drawing; fine lines; polite; smiling; dignitary, 19th century, Romanticism, Portraits, United Kingdom, Size: Paper: 25,9 cm x 19,7 cm (10,2 x 7,8 in), Plate: 23,1 cm x 14,4 cm (9,1 x 5,7 in), Depiction: 11,5 cm x 8,9 cm (4,5 x 3,5 in)

    Fichter Kunsthandel
  • "Thomas Lawrence Portrait" Oil on Canvas, British (17691830)
    Mar. 29, 2025

    "Thomas Lawrence Portrait" Oil on Canvas, British (17691830)

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    Thomas Lawrence (BRITISH, 17691830) o/c 30" x 25" frame: 37" x 32"   

    1stBid
  • SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE (1769-1830) | FOUR PAGE LETTER WITH SIGNATURE (ENGLAND / ENGLISH)
    Mar. 27, 2025

    SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE (1769-1830) | FOUR PAGE LETTER WITH SIGNATURE (ENGLAND / ENGLISH)

    Est: -

    profession: Painter | country: England | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Handwritten letter Lot information Handwritten letter from Sir Thomas Lawrence, one of the most prominent English portrait painters of the Romantic era, known for his portraits of members of the British royal family and significant figures of his time. The letter is dated and includes his signature, which adds historical value to this correspondence. The letter pertains to business matters and mentions his current work commitments and plans, which is consistent with his role as a painter frequently employed by nobility and government officials. The letter is written on four pages, reflecting its detailed nature and content. Sir Thomas Lawrence was elected president of the Royal Academy in 1820, thus solidifying his position among the leading European artists. Handwritten documents from this painter are rare and hold high collectible value, especially considering his historical significance.

    Einszwei Gallery
  • Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  Portrait study of Mrs John Hodgkin 
    Mar. 12, 2025

    Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  Portrait study of Mrs John Hodgkin 

    Est: £4,000 - £6,000

    Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  British 1769-1830-  Portrait study of Mrs John Hodgkin;  black, white, and sanguine chalk on canvas laid down on card, bears inscription on the reverse, bears label inscribed 'Sketch for a portrait (which was never finished) / of Mrs John Hodgkin / {nee Elizabeth Rickman / of Wellingham. Lewes. Sussex} / by Sir Thomas Lawrence. P.R.A / (given to me at Shelleys, Lewes, by my father / John Hodgkin in July 1873 / signed Alfred Hodgkin) / acquired by me from my brother Alfred Hodgkin / in 1896 signed Howard Hodgkin / Copied from Back of picture' attached to the backing board, 30.6 x 28.5 cm.  Provenance:  Private Collection, UK.  Note:  The present delicate drawing is a refined example of Lawrence's portrait studies, which the artist often produced as preparatory sketches for the large, flamboyant swagger portraits for which he is most renowned. Similarly delicate drawings include Lawrence's portrait studies of William Sotheby and Anne Wellesley, both of which are in the collection of London's National Portrait Gallery [NPG 3955 and NPG 2665 respectively].  The present work reputedly depicts Elizabeth Hodgkin, née Rickman, who was married to the calligrapher and grammarian John Hodgkin (1766-1845), the first important member of the prominent Quaker family. Significant descendants of John and Elizabeth include the physician Thomas Hodgkin (1798-1866), the physiologist Alan Hodgkin (1914-1998), and the artist Howard Hodgkin (1932-2017). 

    Roseberys
  • Circle of Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  Portrait study of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Joseph Farington, RA 
    Mar. 12, 2025

    Circle of Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  Portrait study of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Joseph Farington, RA 

    Est: £500 - £700

    Circle of Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  British 1769-1830-  Portrait study of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Joseph Farington, RA;  oil on canvas, oval, 51.8 x 44.7 cm.  Provenance:  Private Collection, UK.  Note:  The present work strikingly resembles Lawrence's portrait of the artist Joseph Farington (1747-1821), which is housed in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina [no.2564].  Although many of Lawrence's studies are highly-finished, the somewhat looser handling which characterises the present work is evident in a number of preparatory sketches by Lawrence, including one which sold at Christie's, London, on 29 October 2015 (lot 170), and another at Sotheby's, New York, on 9 June 2011 (lot 102). 

    Roseberys
  • After Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  Portrait of Julia, Lady Peel 
    Mar. 12, 2025

    After Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  Portrait of Julia, Lady Peel 

    Est: £200 - £300

    After Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  British 1769-1830-  Portrait of Julia, Lady Peel;  oil on canvas, 69 x 56.2 cm.  Provenance:  Private Collection, UK.  Note:  The present work is a copy after Lawrence's 1827 portrait of Julia Peel (1795-1859), wife of the politician Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850), who went on to serve twice as Prime Minister, between 1834-35 and 1841-46. The original portrait was exhibited at the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition of 1827, and is now in the Frick Collection in New York City [1904.1.83]. 

    Roseberys
  • Follower of Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  Pair of portraits
    Mar. 12, 2025

    Follower of Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  Pair of portraits

    Est: £300 - £500

    Follower of Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  British 1769-1830-  Pair of portraits: Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Mrs Mohr, seated half-length, wearing a white lace bonnet and shawl; and Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Mr Mohr, seated half-length, wearing a black coat and black stock;  oils on canvas, each 35.5 x 30.6 cm., a pair (2).  Provenance:  Private Collection, UK.  Note:  The present portraits are clearly informed by Lawrence's approach, particularly in the characteristic red curtain in the background of the portrait of the lady, which adds an element of theatricality to the scene. 

    Roseberys
  • Circle of Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830) Portrait of a gentleman wearing a lace cravat, oil on canvas, 75 x 62cm
    Mar. 05, 2025

    Circle of Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830) Portrait of a gentleman wearing a lace cravat, oil on canvas, 75 x 62cm

    Est: £300 - £500

    Circle of Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830) Portrait of a gentleman wearing a lace cravat, oil on canvas, 75 x 62cm

    Mallams
  • ANTIQUE ENGLISH THOMAS LAWRENCE PORTRAIT ETCHINGS
    Feb. 22, 2025

    ANTIQUE ENGLISH THOMAS LAWRENCE PORTRAIT ETCHINGS

    Est: $100 - $150

    A lot of four antique English Thomas Lawrence,1769 до 1830 etchings on paper. All the artworks depict tender delicate portraits of small children. One of the artworks dates back to 1800. Graphic Art Prints And Collectibles.

    Antique Arena Inc
  • THOMAS LAWRENCE, PORTRAIT OF THE FLUDYER CHILDREN, OFFSET PRINT AFFIXED TO GOLD PAINTED BOARD
    Feb. 22, 2025

    THOMAS LAWRENCE, PORTRAIT OF THE FLUDYER CHILDREN, OFFSET PRINT AFFIXED TO GOLD PAINTED BOARD

    Est: $85 - $125

    Artist: Thomas Lawrence, English (1769 - 1830) Title: Portrait of the Fludyer Children Year: of Original: 1805 Medium: Offset Print affixed to Gold Painted Board Image Size: 6 x 4.25 inches Size: 10.25 x 9.5 in. (26.04 x 24.13 cm)

    RoGallery
  • SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE (BRITISH 1769-1830), PORTRAIT OF A LADY IN PROFILE
    Feb. 11, 2025

    SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE (BRITISH 1769-1830), PORTRAIT OF A LADY IN PROFILE

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE (BRITISH 1769-1830) PORTRAIT OF A LADY IN PROFILE Pencil and red chalkSigned with initials and dated '1818' (lower right)22 x 17.5cm (8½ x 6¾ in.)Strong similarities are identifiable with Lawrence's portrait of Mrs Huddlestone

    Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
  • Circle of Sir Thomas Lawrence (British, 1769ñ1830), Portrait of a gentleman
    Feb. 06, 2025

    Circle of Sir Thomas Lawrence (British, 1769ñ1830), Portrait of a gentleman

    Est: £400 - £600

    Circle of Sir Thomas Lawrence (British, 1769–1830) Portrait of a gentleman Oil on canvas  Dimensions: 14.5 in. (H) x 12 in. (W)

    Sloane Street Auctions
  • SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE, P.R.A. (BRISTOL 1769-1830 LONDON). Portrait of Cropley
    Feb. 05, 2025

    SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE, P.R.A. (BRISTOL 1769-1830 LONDON). Portrait of Cropley

    Est: $70,000 - $100,000

    SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE, P.R.A. (BRISTOL 1769-1830 LONDON). Portrait of Cropley Ashley-Cooper (1768-1851), 6th Earl of Shaftesbury,.... oil on canvas50 x 40 in. (127 x 101.6 cm.).

    Christie's
  • SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE, P.R.A. (BRISTOL 1769-1830 LONDON). Portrait of Frederi
    Feb. 04, 2025

    SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE, P.R.A. (BRISTOL 1769-1830 LONDON). Portrait of Frederi

    Est: $50,000 - $80,000

    SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE, P.R.A. (BRISTOL 1769-1830 LONDON). Portrait of Frederic Lock of Norbury Park, Surrey, bust-length, in a black.... black, white, and red chalk and stump, on a prepared canvas23 ½ x 18 ¾ in. (59.7 x 49.6 cm).

    Christie's
  • ANTIQUE AUTOGRAPHED LETTER SIGNED BY THOMAS LAWRENCE
    Jan. 25, 2025

    ANTIQUE AUTOGRAPHED LETTER SIGNED BY THOMAS LAWRENCE

    Est: $100 - $150

    A rare antique autographed letter signed by Sir Thomas Lawrence, 1769 to 1830, the esteemed English portrait painter and fourth president of the Royal Academy. Dated circa 1825, Paris, France, this letter addressed to an unidentified recipient. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Antique Letters And Historical Document For Collectors.

    Antique Arena Inc
  • SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE AND STUDIO (BRISTOL 1769-1830 LONDON)
    Jan. 21, 2025

    SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE AND STUDIO (BRISTOL 1769-1830 LONDON)

    Est: £40,000 - £60,000

    SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE AND STUDIO (BRISTOL 1769-1830 LONDON) SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE AND STUDIO (BRISTOL 1769-1830 LONDON) Portrait of Caroline Lady Suffield of Belton Hall in Grantham (died 1850), seated half-length, landscape beyond inscribed 'Portrait of Caroline Lady Suffield, by Sir Tho.s Lawrence' (verso), bears label inscribed 'Lady Suffield of Belton Hall, Sir Thomas Lawrence' (verso) oil on canvas 82 x 72 cm. (32 1/4 x 28 in.) This portrait of Lady Caroline Hobart (d. 1850) by Sir Thomas Lawrence has only recently come to light. The composition repeats a three-quarter-length version of the canvas that was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1793 painted when Lawrence was just twenty-four years old. This canvas remains in the collection of her descendants.1 Lady Caroline was the second of the three daughters of John Hobart, 2nd Earl of Buckinghamshire (1723–93) and his first wife, Mary Anne Drury. At the death of her father she inherited the Blickling Estate, now the property of the National Trust. The commission for both portraits must have been prompted by the sitter’s marriage to the Hon. William Assheton Harbord (1766–1821) on 4 June 1792 at St George’s, Hanover Square, London. He succeeded his father as 2nd Baron Suffield on 4 February 1810. The larger version was probably intended for the sitter’s father, and the other for her husband. Lawrence’s work was first shown at the Academy in 1790 and the bravura technique and the originality of his compositions were immediately admired and his portrait of Lady Caroline shows both these innovative characteristics. The unusual pose, the sitter’s head turned sharply to her right with her right elbow resting on a plinth and seated above a river landscape has Lawrence’s characteristic relaxed assurance while the handing of the head shows the painter’s distinctive energetic brushwork. Although commissioned in 1793, neither of the portraits of Lady Caroline were delivered until after Lawrence’s death. Lawrence’s disorganized studio and the gout that killed Lord Buckinghamshire in August 1793 may have contributed to the amnesia regarding the portraits and the two canvases were included in a list of the contents of the studio by Lawrence’s executor, Archibald Knightley. The list totalled 430 items that included nearly 150 portraits, some of which were left unfinished. A manuscript entitled ‘Claims’, now in the Victoria and Albert Museum,2 includes the two portraits as number 194 and the curious comment, ‘Orig[inal] & copy — both unfinished. about 1/2 ‘. The larger painting, which cost £52.10s, appears entirely autograph whereas the painting presently offered by Chiswick Auctions was left unfinished and completed by one of Lawrence’s assistants after his death. It was bought by the sitter for £26.5s. Both paintings were delivered to the sitter in November 1832. The ‘Claims’ document described both paintings as ‘unfinished’ and, while the larger canvas in a private collection seems complete, this is a correct description of the canvas presently offered. The costume below the neckline and the background landscape do not have the detailed brushstrokes that enliven the face, the hand and the decorative ruff and these areas of the canvas are just blocked in. There is every reason to believe that Lawrence put the canvas aside in 1793, and neither he, nor his studio, ever touched the canvas again. References Kenneth Garlick, Sir Thomas Lawrence, Oxford 1989, p. 204, cat. no. 380, pl. 14. National Art Library, call number 86.BB.49. The document has been transcribed by Kenneth Garlick in ‘A Catalogue of Paintings, Drawings and Pastels of Sir Thomas Lawrence’, Walpole Society, XXXIX, 1962–64, Appendix IV, pp. 274–317 Garlick 1964, p. 292 Provenance Belton House, Lincolnshire; Private Collection, thence by family decent Literature Kenneth Garlick in ‘A Catalogue of Paintings, Drawings and Pastels of Sir Thomas Lawrence’, Walpole Society, XXXIX, 1962–64, p. 292

    Chiswick Auctions
  • Attributed to Sir Thomas Lawrence, English (1769-1830), Portrait of a Lady in Black Decollete Dress, oil on canvas, 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm.)
    Dec. 18, 2024

    Attributed to Sir Thomas Lawrence, English (1769-1830), Portrait of a Lady in Black Decollete Dress, oil on canvas, 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm.)

    Est: $500 - $700

    Attributed to Sir Thomas Lawrence English, (1769-1830) Portrait of a Lady in Black Decollete Dress oil on canvas

    Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
  • C. TURNER (*1774) after LAWRENCE (*1769), Portrait of William Knighton, 1823, Mezzotint
    Dec. 07, 2024

    C. TURNER (*1774) after LAWRENCE (*1769), Portrait of William Knighton, 1823, Mezzotint

    Est: €450 - €600

    Charles Turner (1774 Woodstock, Oxfordshire - 1857 London) after Thomas Lawrence (1769 - 1830 ): Portrait of Sir William Knighton (1776-1836), 1st Baronet, 1823, Mezzotint Technique: Mezzotint on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Painted by Sir Tho.s Lawrence. Principal Painter in Ordinary to His Majesty & President of the Royal Academie. / Engraved by Charles Turner, Warren Street, Fitzroy Square.". Lower middle dated: "Octr. 20. 1823". Date: 1823 Description: The artwork shows a portrait of a prominently dressed man against a neutral background, conveying an honourable attitude and dignity. The depiction of the individual reflects elements of social and cultural status. Keywords: portrait; man; dignified; neutral background; clothing; social status; culture; work of art; respectability; individuality; history; representation; expression; respectability; authenticity; art history; personality; depiction; art of representation; aesthetics, 19th century, Romanticism, Portraits, United Kingdom, Size: Paper: 60,2 cm x 43,7 cm (23,7 x 17,2 in), Plate: 38,6 cm x 30,4 cm (15,2 x 12 in), Depiction: 31,2 cm x 26,9 cm (12,3 x 10,6 in)

    Fichter Kunsthandel
  • Sir Thomas Lawrence P.R.A. (Bristol 1769-1830 London) Portrait of George Griffin Stonestreet, three-quarter-length, seated, in a brown coat and white cravat, a red brocade curtain behind
    Dec. 04, 2024

    Sir Thomas Lawrence P.R.A. (Bristol 1769-1830 London) Portrait of George Griffin Stonestreet, three-quarter-length, seated, in a brown coat and white cravat, a red brocade curtain behind

    Est: £8,000 - £12,000

    Sir Thomas Lawrence P.R.A. (Bristol 1769-1830 London) Portrait of George Griffin Stonestreet, three-quarter-length, seated, in a brown coat and white cravat, a red brocade curtain behind oil on canvas 128.6 x 102.9cm (50 5/8 x 40 1/2in).

    Bonhams
  • SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE, P.R.A. (BRISTOL 1769-1830 LONDON). Portrait sketch of
    Dec. 04, 2024

    SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE, P.R.A. (BRISTOL 1769-1830 LONDON). Portrait sketch of

    Est: £7,000 - £10,000

    SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE, P.R.A. (BRISTOL 1769-1830 LONDON). Portrait sketch of two young boys embracing, possibly George, 3rd Marquess.... black, white and red chalk on a prepared canvas 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm.).

    Christie's
  • SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE, P.R.A. (BRISTOL 1769-1830 LONDON). Portrait of Richard
    Dec. 03, 2024

    SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE, P.R.A. (BRISTOL 1769-1830 LONDON). Portrait of Richard

    Est: £50,000 - £80,000

    SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE, P.R.A. (BRISTOL 1769-1830 LONDON). Portrait of Richard Payne Knight (1751-1824), half-length, in a black coat and.... oil on canvas 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm.).

    Christie's
  • SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE (ENGLISH, 1769-1830) - PORTRAIT OF A GIRL, OIL ON CANVAS.
    Nov. 26, 2024

    SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE (ENGLISH, 1769-1830) - PORTRAIT OF A GIRL, OIL ON CANVAS.

    Est: $10,000 - $15,000

    Sir Thomas Lawrence (English, 1769-1830) - Portrait of a Girl, Oil on Canvas. 72x59cm. Went under professional restoration. Provenance: The estate of Israel's 6th President Chaim Herzog and his wife Ora. Sold at auction at - American Art Association Inc., New York, January 11-12, 1926, One Hundred and One French, English, Dutch and American Canvases Collected by the Late Senator W.A. Clark and hung in his famous Fifth Avenue Galleries at 77th Street, New York, Lot #96 (attached image from the catalog).

    Pasarel
  • Circle of Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  British 1769-1830-  Portrait of a lady, seated three-quart
    Nov. 20, 2024

    Circle of Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  British 1769-1830-  Portrait of a lady, seated three-quart

    Est: £700 - £900

    Circle of Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  British 1769-1830-  Portrait of a lady, seated three-quarter length, in a white dress;  oil on board, 34.9 x 27.4 cm.  Provenance:  Private Collection, UK.  Note:  The present work recalls Lawrence's romantic portraits, depicting an elegant figure, seated in a loosely painted, windswept landscape, gazing wistfully beyond the viewer. Indeed, the present composition resembles Lawrence's portrait of 'Mrs John Bardburne' which sold at Christie's, New York, on 1 May 2019 (lot 31). 

    Roseberys
  • Circle of Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  British 1769-1830-  Portrait study of a gentleman, by repu
    Nov. 20, 2024

    Circle of Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  British 1769-1830-  Portrait study of a gentleman, by repu

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    Circle of Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  British 1769-1830-  Portrait study of a gentleman, by repute Joseph Farington, RA;  oil on canvas, oval, 51.8 x 44.7 cm.  Provenance: Private Collection, UK. Note:  The present sitter bears a striking resemblance to Joseph Farington (1747-1821), particularly in Lawrence's portrait of the artist which is now in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina [2564].  Although many of Lawrence's studies are highly-finished, the somewhat looser handling which characterises the present work is also evident in a number of preparatory sketches by Lawrence, including one which sold at Christie's, London, on 29 October 2015 (lot 170), and another at Sotheby's, New York, on 9 June 2011 (lot 102). 

    Roseberys
  • Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  British 1769-1830-  Portrait study of a lady, identified as Mrs John
    Nov. 20, 2024

    Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  British 1769-1830-  Portrait study of a lady, identified as Mrs John

    Est: £8,000 - £12,000

    Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  British 1769-1830-  Portrait study of a lady, identified as Mrs John Hodgkin;  black, white, and sanguine chalk on canvas laid down on card, bears label inscribed 'Sketch for a portrait (which was never finished) / of Mrs John Hodgkin / {nee Elizabeth Rickman / of Wellingham. Lewes. Sussex} / by Sir Thomas Lawrence. P.R.A / (given to me at Shelleys, Lewes, by my father / John Hodgkin in July 1873 / signed Alfred Hodgkin) / acquired by me from my brother Alfred Hodgkin / in 1896 signed Howard Hodgkin / Copied from Back of picture' attached to the backing board, bears further inscription to the reverse of the card, 30.6 x 28.5 cm.  Provenance: Private Collection, UK.  Note:  The present delicate drawing is a refined example of Lawrence's portrait studies, which the artist often produced as preparatory sketches for the large, flamboyant swagger portraits for which he is most renowned. Similarly delicate drawings include Lawrence's portrait studies of William Sotheby and Anne Wellesley, both of which are in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery [NPG 3955 and NPG 2665 respectively].  The present work reputedly depicts Elizabeth Hodgkin, née Rickman, who was married to the calligrapher and grammarian John Hodgkin (1766-1845), the first important member of the prominent Quaker family. Significant descendants of John and Elizabeth include the physician Thomas Hodgkin (1798-1866), the physiologist Alan Hodgkin (1914-1998), and the artist Howard Hodgkin (1932-2017). 

    Roseberys
  • Circle of Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  British 1769-1830-  Portrait of a gentleman, seated quarte
    Nov. 20, 2024

    Circle of Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  British 1769-1830-  Portrait of a gentleman, seated quarte

    Est: £300 - £500

    Circle of Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  British 1769-1830-  Portrait of a gentleman, seated quarter-length, wearing a black coat and a white stock;  oil on canvas, 61 x 50.5 cm.  Provenance:  Private Collection, UK.  Note:  The present work recalls Lawrence's distinctive style, with seemingly loose, free handling of the paint contrasting the sensitive, detailed treatment of the sitter's face. 

    Roseberys
  • Attributed to Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830)
    Nov. 19, 2024

    Attributed to Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830)

    Est: £600 - £800

    Attributed to Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830) Portrait of a young lady, half-length pencil and coloured chalks 45.5 x 38cm, unframed Condition Report: Foxing and discolouration with staining and dirty marks to the edges, please refer to illustration. A horizonal fold mark to the centre. The top right corner is bent forward. Small tears to the centre of the left edge. A small rip to the top left corner and a diagonal crease mark to the lower left corner.

    Sworders
  • Girl with Harp, After Sir Thomas Lawrence, (1769-1830)
    Oct. 14, 2024

    Girl with Harp, After Sir Thomas Lawrence, (1769-1830)

    Est: $500 - $10,000

    Girl with Harp, After Sir Thomas Lawrence, (1769-1830). Watercolor, gouache, ink on paper. Framed size 14" x 17.25". Art piece size 8.75" x 11". Entire top edge glued down. Part two of a single-owner Lancaster, Ohio collection. We sold the first part of this collection last July. All sales final. Invoices above $2500 must be paid with cash, cashier's check or wire transfer. In-house shipping is available. Pickup is Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 1 pm to 3 pm in Carroll, OH or by appointment by Nov. 1. We can provide in-house shipping for this item. We pack once the lot is paid for. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping and handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com Sales tax will be collected on all bidders. If tax exempt, make sure your certification is submitted with the bid platform.

    Burns Auction & Appraisal, LLC.
  • ATTRIBUTED TO SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE (BRITISH 1769 -1830), PORTRAIT OF A YOUND GIRL WITH A SHEEP
    Oct. 09, 2024

    ATTRIBUTED TO SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE (BRITISH 1769 -1830), PORTRAIT OF A YOUND GIRL WITH A SHEEP

    Est: £3,000 - £5,000

    ATTRIBUTED TO SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE (BRITISH 1769 -1830)PORTRAIT OF A YOUND GIRL WITH A SHEEP, POSSIBLY LOUISA CLARA BOSANQUET (1826-1922), LATER MRS HORACE MEYEROil on canvas76.2 x 63.5cm (30 x 25 in.)Provenance:Probably Sir Michael WalkerPrivate collection, UK. Recent research into the chalk inscription to the stretcher of the present lot, suggests that the picture was probably owned by the British diplomat Sir Michael Walker (1916 - 2001). One of Walker's ancestors, David Bevan (1774 - 1846) was one of the bankers who founded Barclay, Bevan and Co., which went on to become Barclays Bank. Bevan's wife, Favell Bourke Lee was painted by Lawrence (see, Bonhams, Old Master Pictures, 25 October 2017, lot 44), and it is therefore reasonable to suggest that her granddaughter Louisa Clara Bosanquet (B.1826), may also have been painted by the artist. The suggestion of Louisa as a candidate for the sitter in the present lot becomes even more compelling when we learn that, though her aunt Mrs. Thomas Mortimer, she had a link to a pet sheep which she is known to have helped to bathe in the sea. In addition to a sheep, Mortimer, who wrote some of the most educational children's books of the nineteenth century (such as The Peep of Day), had a menagerie of pets including a parrot which she took to bed, and a donkey. As Mortimer's favourite niece the pair went on to write two books together. The present lot is comparable to Sir Thomas Lawrence's portrait of Lady Alexandrina Vane, No. 785, and George Vane-Tempest, No. 512 (Garlick, Sir Thomas Lawrence - A Complete Catalogue of the Oil Paintings).

    Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
  • SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE (BRITISH 1769-1830), PORTRAIT OF A LADY IN PROFILE
    Oct. 09, 2024

    SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE (BRITISH 1769-1830), PORTRAIT OF A LADY IN PROFILE

    Est: £2,500 - £3,500

    SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE (BRITISH 1769-1830) PORTRAIT OF A LADY IN PROFILE Pencil and red chalkSigned with initials and dated '1818' (lower right)22 x 17.5cm (8½ x 6¾ in.)Strong similarities are identifiable with Lawrence's portrait of Mrs Huddlestone

    Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
  • Attributed to THOMAS LAWRENCE (Bristol, 1769 - London, 1830). Portrait. Oil on canvas.
    Sep. 25, 2024

    Attributed to THOMAS LAWRENCE (Bristol, 1769 - London, 1830). Portrait. Oil on canvas.

    Est: €5,000 - €6,000

    Attributed to THOMAS LAWRENCE (Bristol, 1769 - London, 1830). Portrait. Oil on canvas. Measurements: 73,5 x 63 cm; 96 x 84 cm (frame). The author offers us a portrait of great sobriety, dominated by a palette of cold tonalities, which are only qualified with the use of rounded forms that contribute delicacy to the piece as it is observed in the treatment of the handkerchief in the neck. Both the composition and the pictorial execution of this excellent portrait fit with the characteristics of the best English portrait painting of the first quarter of the 19th century, and especially with the work of Sir Thomas Lawrence and his closest circle. Sir Thomas Lawrence was, after the death of Joshua Reynolds in 1792, Britain's foremost portraitist. His early training took place in Bath, where he learned from William Hoare the technique of pastel, and from Thomas Barker the correct handling of oil paint. In 1787 he moved to London, where he exhibited his first works at the Royal Academy. He began to triumph thanks to his female portraits, such as the one of Elizabeth Farren, where we can already guess certain traits of sensitivity that he would develop in his more mature production. In 1791 he was admitted to the Royal Academy and the following year, after the death of Joshua Reynolds, he became the king's painter. In 1815 he was knighted and that same year the royal family commissioned a series of portraits for the Waterloo Chamber at Windsor Castle. In 1820 he succeeded Benjamin West as president of the Royal Academy. Lawrence's portraits were based on the "great style" of Reynolds, but the Bristol painter opened the way to a new concept of portraiture with respect to the model, his personal demeanor and his emotional portrayal. He knew how to rescue a very personal vision of his clients, typical of the romantic portrait and of the Victorian era. His models are presented in relaxed and natural attitudes, the brushstroke is delicate, imperceptible in the faces and lighter and sketched in the clothes and the landscape, which almost always has an important role.

    Setdart Auction House
  • Lawrence, Sir Thomas (1779-1830) , Art des
    Sep. 19, 2024

    Lawrence, Sir Thomas (1779-1830) , Art des

    Est: €100 - €120

    Junge Dame mit schleifengeschmücktem Hut Brustbildnis. Bleistift. 31,5×22 cm. Auf dem Passepartout bez. R. (54588)

    Leo Spik
  • THOMAS LAWRENCE - Portrait of Lady Peel
    Sep. 17, 2024

    THOMAS LAWRENCE - Portrait of Lady Peel

    Est: -

    THOMAS LAWRENCE United Kingdom 1769 - 1830 Portrait of Lady Peel Phototype on paper Signed and titled Measurements 260 x 200 mm

    Subastas Segre
  • T. LAWRENCE (1769-1830), Portrait of J.W. Croker (1780-1857), Steel engraving
    Aug. 31, 2024

    T. LAWRENCE (1769-1830), Portrait of J.W. Croker (1780-1857), Steel engraving

    Est: €75 - €125

    Thomas Lawrence (1769 - 1830 ): Portrait of John Wilson Croker (1780 Galway - 1857 Hampton, London), 19th century, Steel engraving Technique: Steel engraving on , rolled-on on Paper Inscription: Lower right inscribed by another person: "Croker". Date: 19th century Description: The artwork shows a portrait of the politely smiling John Wilson Croker with curly hair and a coat, wearing a necklace. The background is shaded and plain, which draws the focus to the sitter's finely drawn face and expression. Person: Depicted: John Wilson Croker (1780 Galway - 1857 Hampton, London) Keywords: portrait; man; artistic; calm; dignity; background; coat; chain; historical figure; expression; face; curly hair; shading; drawing; fine lines; polite; smiling; dignitary, 19th century, Romanticism, Portraits, United Kingdom, Size: Paper: 25,9 cm x 19,7 cm (10,2 x 7,8 in), Plate: 23,1 cm x 14,4 cm (9,1 x 5,7 in), Depiction: 11,5 cm x 8,9 cm (4,5 x 3,5 in)

    Fichter Kunsthandel
  • C. TURNER (*1774) after LAWRENCE (*1769), Portrait of William Knighton, 1823, Mezzotint
    Aug. 17, 2024

    C. TURNER (*1774) after LAWRENCE (*1769), Portrait of William Knighton, 1823, Mezzotint

    Est: €450 - €600

    Charles Turner (1774 Woodstock, Oxfordshire - 1857 London) after Thomas Lawrence (1769 - 1830 ): Portrait of Sir William Knighton (1776-1836), 1st Baronet, 1823, Mezzotint Technique: Mezzotint on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Painted by Sir Tho.s Lawrence. Principal Painter in Ordinary to His Majesty & President of the Royal Academie. / Engraved by Charles Turner, Warren Street, Fitzroy Square.". Lower middle dated: "Octr. 20. 1823". Date: 1823 Description: The artwork shows a portrait of a prominently dressed man against a neutral background, conveying an honourable attitude and dignity. The depiction of the individual reflects elements of social and cultural status. Keywords: portrait; man; dignified; neutral background; clothing; social status; culture; work of art; respectability; individuality; history; representation; expression; respectability; authenticity; art history; personality; depiction; art of representation; aesthetics, 19th century, Romanticism, Portraits, United Kingdom, Size: Paper: 60,2 cm x 43,7 cm (23,7 x 17,2 in), Plate: 38,6 cm x 30,4 cm (15,2 x 12 in), Depiction: 31,2 cm x 26,9 cm (12,3 x 10,6 in)

    Fichter Kunsthandel
  • Sir Thomas Lawrence (English, 1769-1830) - Portrait of a Girl, Oil on Canvas.
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Sir Thomas Lawrence (English, 1769-1830) - Portrait of a Girl, Oil on Canvas.

    Est: $10,000 - $15,000

    Sir Thomas Lawrence (English, 1769-1830) - Portrait of a Girl, Oil on Canvas. 72x59cm. Went under professional restoration. Provenance: The estate of Israel's 6th President Chaim Herzog and his wife Ora. Sold at auction at - American Art Association Inc., New York, January 11-12, 1926, One Hundred and One French, English, Dutch and American Canvases  Collected by the Late Senator W.A. Clark and hung in his famous Fifth Avenue Galleries at 77th Street, New York, Lot #96 (attached image from the catalog).  

    Pasarel
  • LAWRENCE, Thomas (*1769 Bristol †1830 London), zugeschrieben,
    Jul. 20, 2024

    LAWRENCE, Thomas (*1769 Bristol †1830 London), zugeschrieben,

    Est: -

    LAWRENCE, Thomas (*1769 Bristol †1830 London), zugeschrieben, Öl/Holz, Hüftbild des Sir Robert Peel, 37 x 29 cm, StuckGR (dieser min besch) mit späterem Messingschild, Krakelee, Spannungsriss, dieser altrest bzw verso geklammert

    zeitGenossen Antiquitäten - Kunst - Design
  • Attributed to Thomas Lawrence Oil on Canvas Juliet
    Jul. 18, 2024

    Attributed to Thomas Lawrence Oil on Canvas Juliet

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Attributed to Thomas Lawrence (British, 1729-1830). Oil on canvas, Juliet. Unsigned, with handwritten label "Sir Thomas Lawrence / Study in oils for the portrait of [illegible] O'Neil (famous actress) in the character of Juliet", Galerie A. Imbert Rome wax seal, and additional illegible stamps and paper labels all on verso and Sir T. Lawrence written in pencil on stretcher. 16 1/2" x 12 1/2" (with frame 24 1/2" x 20 1/2"). Heavily varnished, scratches upper right, tears and losses to the canvas along the edges and sides, crazing throughout, chip to the paint to the left of the bottom of the dress, some inpainting to dress; chips and losses to frame, painting loose in frame. Provenance: Estate of Princess Maria "Mimi" Romanoff.

    Willow Auction House
  • After Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  British 1769-1830-  Portrait of Willi
    Jul. 09, 2024

    After Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  British 1769-1830-  Portrait of Willi

    Est: £500 - £700

    After Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA FRS,  British 1769-1830-  Portrait of William Lock as a child, full-length, with a dog;  oil on cradled panel, 40.5 x 29.5 cm.  Provenance:  Private Collection, UK.  Note:  The present work appears is a copy after Lawrence's original, which was painted in 1814 and exhibited at the Royal Academy in the same year, and which sold at Christie's, London, on 7 July 2022 (lot 35). The portrait depicts William Lock III (1804-1832), the grandson of William Lock (1732-1810) who was himself one of Lawrence's most important patrons. Indeed, three generations of the family (William Lock, William Lock II (1767-1847), and William Lock III) all sat for Lawrence, their portraits spanning the course of the artist's career. 

    Roseberys
  • Portrait of a lady in a wooded landscape
    Jul. 04, 2024

    Portrait of a lady in a wooded landscape

    Est: £6,000 - £8,000

    Sir Thomas Lawrence, P.R.A. Bristol 1769 - 1830 London Portrait of a lady in a wooded landscape pastel on vellum 320 by 275 mm

    Sotheby's
  • Painting, Attributed to Thomas Lawrence
    Jun. 20, 2024

    Painting, Attributed to Thomas Lawrence

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Attributed to Thomas Lawrence (British, 1769-1830), Untitled (Young Gentleman with Horse), oil on canvas, unsigned, canvas: 36"h x 43"w, overall (with frame): 40.5"h x 47.5"w. Provenance: Estate of Harvey Clar (Orinda, California)

    Clars Auctions
  • Painting, Attributed to Thomas Lawrence
    Jun. 20, 2024

    Painting, Attributed to Thomas Lawrence

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Attributed to Thomas Lawrence (British, 1769-1830), Portrait of Sir Walter Scott, oil on canvas, unsigned, canvas: 36"h x 28"w, overall (with frame): 47.5"h x 40"w. Provenance: Estate of Harvey Clar (Orinda, California).

    Clars Auctions
  • ANTIQUE AUTOGRAPHED LETTER SIGNED BY THOMAS LAWRENCE
    Jun. 15, 2024

    ANTIQUE AUTOGRAPHED LETTER SIGNED BY THOMAS LAWRENCE

    Est: $100 - $150

    A rare antique autographed letter signed by Sir Thomas Lawrence, 1769 to 1830, the esteemed English portrait painter and fourth president of the Royal Academy. Dated circa 1825, Paris, France, this letter addressed to an unidentified recipient. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Antique Letters And Historical Document For Collectors.

    Antique Arena Inc
  • Attributed to THOMAS LAWRENCE (Bristol, 1769 - London, 1830). Untitled. Oil on canvas.
    May. 29, 2024

    Attributed to THOMAS LAWRENCE (Bristol, 1769 - London, 1830). Untitled. Oil on canvas.

    Est: €5,000 - €6,000

    Attributed to THOMAS LAWRENCE (Bristol, 1769 - London, 1830). Untitled. Oil on canvas. Measurements: 73,5 x 63 cm; 96 x 84 cm (frame). The author offers us a portrait of great sobriety, dominated by a palette of cold tonalities, which are only qualified with the use of rounded forms that contribute delicacy to the piece as it is observed in the treatment of the handkerchief in the neck. Both the composition and the pictorial execution of this excellent portrait fit with the characteristics of the best English portrait painting of the first quarter of the 19th century, and especially with the work of Sir Thomas Lawrence and his closest circle. Sir Thomas Lawrence was, after the death of Joshua Reynolds in 1792, Britain's foremost portraitist. His early training took place in Bath, where he learned from William Hoare the technique of pastel, and from Thomas Barker the correct handling of oil paint. In 1787 he moved to London, where he exhibited his first works at the Royal Academy. He began to triumph thanks to his female portraits, such as the one of Elizabeth Farren, where we can already guess certain traits of sensitivity that he would develop in his more mature production. In 1791 he was admitted to the Royal Academy and the following year, after the death of Joshua Reynolds, he became the king's painter. In 1815 he was knighted and that same year the royal family commissioned a series of portraits for the Waterloo Chamber at Windsor Castle. In 1820 he succeeded Benjamin West as president of the Royal Academy. Lawrence's portraits were based on the "great style" of Reynolds, but the Bristol painter opened the way to a new concept of portraiture with respect to the model, his personal demeanor and his emotional portrayal. He knew how to rescue a very personal vision of his clients, typical of the romantic portrait and of the Victorian era. His models are presented in relaxed and natural attitudes, the brushstroke is delicate, imperceptible in the faces and lighter and sketched in the clothes and the landscape, which almost always has an important role.

    Setdart Auction House
  • E. DESMAISONS (*1812) after LAWRENCE (*1769), A young mother, around 1840, Lithography
    May. 25, 2024

    E. DESMAISONS (*1812) after LAWRENCE (*1769), A young mother, around 1840, Lithography

    Est: €135 - €225

    Emile Desmaisons (1812 - 1880 ) after Thomas Lawrence (1769 - 1830 ): A young mother, c. 1840, Lithography Technique: Lithography on Paper Inscription: Lower right signed in the printing plate: "E. Desmaisons". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Sir Thoams Lawrence pinxt. Lith. de Lemercier. E. Desmaisons del.". Date: c. 1840 Description: The lithograph portrays a young mother and her children in an intimate embrace, expressed through intense encounters and delicate physicality. The style bears witness to a classicist ideal. Keywords: Lithography; Mother; Children; Portrait; Embrace; Eye contact; Physicality; Classicism; Ideal; Printmaking; Intimacy; Family; Maternity; Affection; Artwork; Femininity; Drawing; Print; Emotion; Tenderness, 19th century, Romanticism, Portraits, France, Size: Paper: 44,5 cm x 32,7 cm (17,5 x 12,9 in), Plate: 33,3 cm x 27,3 cm (13,1 x 10,7 in)

    Fichter Kunsthandel
  • J. NORDHEIM (*1804) after LAWRENCE (*1769), Portrait of Earl Grey, around 1831, Steel engraving
    May. 25, 2024

    J. NORDHEIM (*1804) after LAWRENCE (*1769), Portrait of Earl Grey, around 1831, Steel engraving

    Est: €45 - €75

    Johann Georg Nordheim (1804 Gehaus - 1853 Hildburghausen) after Thomas Lawrence (1769 - 1830 ): Bildnis des Charles Earl of Grey, c. 1831, Steel engraving Technique: Steel engraving on Laid paper Date: c. 1831 Description: Very fine bust portrait in uniform of Charles Earl of Grey. (1764-1845); the tea blend "Earl Grey" was named after him. Drawn from life. Original steel engraving by Nordheim after Thomas Lawrence; inscribed "J.G. Nordheim" in lead on verso. Keywords: 19th century, Romanticism, Portraits, Germany, Size: Laid paper: 29,1 cm x 20,3 cm (11,5 x 8 in), Plate: 17,7 cm x 11,7 cm (7 x 4,6 in), Depiction: 9,4 cm x 7,5 cm (3,7 x 3 in)

    Fichter Kunsthandel
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