Peter Paul Lens Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Peter Paul Lens Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 30, 2023
Lens, Peter Paul: Miniatur Portrait eines jungen Mannes in goldgeränderter blauer Jacke
Est: €300 - €400
Miniatur Portrait eines jungen Mannes mit grau gepuderter Perücke, in goldgeränderter blauer Jacke mit geknoteter weißer Halsbinde. -- Unten rechts signiert mit Goldmonogramm "PL". -- Aquarell und Gummiarabikum auf Elfenbein. 4,1 x 3,5 cm (oval). In Goldrahmen, die konvexe Deckplatte graviert mit floralem Spiegelmonogramm "AG". -- -- -- -- - Provenienz: London, Christie's, Auktion "Miniatures and Objects of Vertu" am 13. Oktober 1981, Los 78 mit Abb., Zuschlag 250 GBP plus 10 % Aufgeld. -- -- - Wir bitten darum, Zustandsberichte zu den Losen zu erfragen, da der Erhaltungszustand nur in Ausnahmefällen im Katalog angegeben ist. -- - Please ask for condition reports for individual lots, as the condition is usually not mentioned in the catalogue.
Bassenge Auctions
Sep. 20, 2023
Peter Paul Lens (1714 - after 1754)
Est: £200 - £400
Peter Paul Lens (1714 - after 1754) Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a dark purple coat signed with gold monogram 'PL' lower left watercolour on ivory, oval, in a gold frame 4cm Provenance: Ellison Fine Art, from whom acquired in 2017 by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021) This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. 2WXU82VH.
Cheffins
Sep. 20, 2023
Peter Paul Lens (1714 - after 1754)
Est: £200 - £400
Peter Paul Lens (1714 - after 1754) Portrait miniature of a boy, wearing a blue coat with a pink collar and gold embroidered trim signed with monogram 'PL' lower left watercolour on ivory, oval, in a gold frame 3.5cm Provenance: Bonhams, London, 28 June 2012, lot 30, when acquired by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021) This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. LGHK22ED.
Cheffins
Sep. 20, 2023
Peter Paul Lens (1714 - after 1754)
Est: £200 - £400
Peter Paul Lens (1714 - after 1754) Portrait miniature of a lady, wearing a blue dress, lace chemise and a lace cap signed with gold monogram 'PL' lower right watercolour on ivory, oval, in a gilt-wood frame with beaded border 3.8cm; together with English School, circa 1740 Portrait miniature of a lady in a blue dress and white veil watercolour on ivory, oval, in a gilt-wood frame with beaded border 3.8cm (2) Provenance: Hooton Pagnell Hall, South Yorkshire, Their sale, Bonhams, London, 1 December 2015, lot 108, when acquired by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021) These items are offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and have been assigned exemption certificates, Ref. No. PH1A5EGM and MZBCNXUT.
Cheffins
Sep. 20, 2023
Peter Paul Lens (1714 - after 1754)
Est: £200 - £400
Peter Paul Lens (1714 - after 1754) Portrait miniature of a naval officer in a gold-bordered blue uniform with blue facings and gold buttons, his hair worn en queue watercolour on ivory, oval, in a gold frame 4cm Provenance: H. E. Backer, Acquired from the above by Edward Grosvenor Paine (1911-1989), New Orleans, U.S. in 1952; Christie's, London, 23 October 1979, lot 39; Bonhams, London, The Gordon Collection of Portrait Miniatures, 20 November 2007, lot 60; Ellison Fine Art, from whom acquired in 2009 by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021) This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. 7RTEV5JF.
Cheffins
Sep. 20, 2023
Peter Paul Lens (1714 - after 1754)
Est: £300 - £500
Peter Paul Lens (1714 - after 1754) Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a gold embroidered blue coat and similarly embroidered white waistcoat, his powdered hair worn en queue signed with gold monogram 'PL' centre right watercolour on ivory, oval, in a gold bracelet clasp frame 5cm Provenance: Ellison Fine Art, from whom acquired in 2020 by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021) This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. R5RAUY9Q.
Cheffins
Jun. 28, 2023
Peter Paul Lens (1714 - after 1754)
Est: £200 - £400
Peter Paul Lens (1714 - after 1754) Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a blue robe edged with ermine, pearl choker, her brown hair upswept beneath a white silk veil signed 'PLens' (centre right) watercolour on ivory, oval, in an ebonised turned wood frame 4.5cm Provenance: Bonhams, London, 30th May 2013, lot 26, when acquired by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021) This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. R7431YF2.
Cheffins
Jun. 28, 2023
Peter Paul Lens (1714 - after 1754)
Est: £300 - £500
Peter Paul Lens (1714 - after 1754) Portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a blue coat with gold frogging and a red waistcoat signed with gold monogram 'PL' (centre right) watercolour on ivory, oval, in a gold frame 4cm Provenance: Christie's, London, 24th June 1975, lot 40; Ellie Shushan, Philadelphia, from whom acquired in 2010 by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021) This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. ZV42ZMS9
Cheffins
Jun. 28, 2023
Peter Paul Lens (1714 - after 1754)
Est: £400 - £600
Peter Paul Lens (1714 - after 1754) Portrait miniature of a lady in a yellow dress with lace lawn collar, blue bow at the bodice, blue wide-brimmed hat adorned with white plumes, ropes of pearls in her hair and wrapped around her dress signed and dated indistinctly 'PLens / 174(?)' (lower right) watercolour on ivory, oval, in a gold frame 6cm Provenance: Elle Shushan, Philadelphia, from whom acquired in 2015 by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021) This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. 655Y328B
Cheffins
May. 30, 2022
Î» ATTRIBUTED TO PETER PAUL LENS (BRITISH 1714-1750)
Est: £200 - £300
Î» ATTRIBUTED TO PETER PAUL LENS (BRITISH 1714-1750) Î» ATTRIBUTED TO PETER PAUL LENS (BRITISH 1714-1750) Portrait miniature of a Lady wearing a white dÃ©colletÃ© dress trimmed with lace, her dark hair upswept and adorned with strands of pearls waterolour on ivory rectangular metal frame oval, 53mm (high) together with a portrait miniature by an 18th Century French School hand of a lady wearing a blue dress with powdered hair, 40mm high (2) This item may require Export or CITES licences in order to leave the UK or the European Union. It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that lots have the relevant licences before shipping.
Chiswick Auctions
May. 30, 2022
Î» PETER PAUL LENS (BRITISH 1714-1750)
Est: £300 - £500
Î» PETER PAUL LENS (BRITISH 1714-1750) Î» PETER PAUL LENS (BRITISH 1714-1750) Portrait miniature of a Gentleman, wearing burgundy coat with gold embroidery, gold embroidered white waistcoat and lace jabot, powdered wig signed in gold on the obverse with monogram PL watercolour on ivory gilt-metal frame oval, 40mm (high) This item may require Export or CITES licences in order to leave the UK or the European Union. It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that lots have the relevant licences before shipping.
Chiswick Auctions
Dec. 02, 2021
Lens, Peter Paul: Portrait Miniatur einer jungen Adeligen in hellblauem Kleid mit Hermelinmantel
Est: €600 - €650
Portrait Miniatur einer jungen Adeligen in hellblauem Kleid mit hermelingefüttertem roten Mantel, am Dekolleté Juwelenbrosche mit Perlenkette. Unten links signiert mit Goldmonogramm "PL". Aquarell und Gummiarabikum auf dickem Elfenbein. 4,4 x 3,5 cm (oval). In vergoldeter Kupferfassung, rückseitig Goldplatte graviert mit Spiegelinitiale "F" unter Adelskrone mit sieben "Perlen". - Provenienz: Wohl Besitz der Dukes of Manchester, Kimbolton Castle. In der Familie geblieben bis Alexander Drogo Montagu, 10. Duke of Manchester (1902-1977). Danach an den vorherigen Besitzer vererbt. Christie's, London, Auktion "The Collector" am 17. November 2020, Los 630 mit Abbildung (mit Beigaben). - Wir bitten darum, Zustandsberichte zu den Losen zu erfragen, da der Erhaltungszustand nur in Ausnahmefällen im Katalog angegeben ist. - Please ask for condition reports for individual lots, as the condition is usually not mentioned in the catalogue.
Bassenge Auctions
Dec. 03, 2019
Peter Paul Lens (1714-1750)
Est: £350 - £450
Peter Paul Lens (1714-1750) PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG OFFICER, BUST LENGTH, IN UNIFORM Miniature on ivory, signed with monogram l.l. Oval, 3.8 x 3.2cm, in a gold frame
Sworders
Jun. 19, 2019
PETER PAUL LENS (BRITISH 1714-1750)
Est: £200 - £300
PETER PAUL LENS (BRITISH 1714-1750) Portrait miniature of a Gentleman wearing a collarless blue coat, red waistcoat, white chemise and stock, his powdered full wig tied with a bow Signed with initials PL Watercolour on ivory Gold frame Oval, 33mm high
Chiswick Auctions
Jun. 19, 2019
PETER PAUL LENS (BRITISH 1714-1750)
Est: £150 - £250
PETER PAUL LENS (BRITISH 1714-1750) Portrait miniature of Matthew Kentrick, wearing a collarless brown coat and waistcoat, white stock and powdered wig Watercolour on ivory Gilt-metal frame, the reverse engraved with the sitter's name Oval, 34mm high
Chiswick Auctions
Jun. 12, 2018
PETER PAUL LENS (BRITISH, 1714-1750)
Est: £300 - £500
PETER PAUL LENS (BRITISH, 1714-1750) Portrait of a Gentleman, wearing blue coat, tied white cravat and powdered wig signed with monogram l.l. watercolour on ivory gold frame oval, 44mm high Footnote: Peter was the son of Bernard Lens, the first artist in England to use ivory as a base upon which to paint miniatures and he was the brother of Andrew Benjamin Lens, also a miniature artist. He was in Dublin in 1737 and was a prominent member of the "Blasters" club, which was a club similar to the Hell-Fire Club. He was prosecuted for being a Blaster and warrants were issued for his arrest, he avoided being captured and returned to the UK
Chiswick Auctions
Oct. 27, 2013
PETER PAUL LENS (BRITISH 1714-1750). PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A WOMAN IN BLUE GOWN AND LACE CAP, CIRCA 1745.
Est: $400 - $600
Watercolor on ivory, 1 7/8 x 1 1/2 inches. Signed "Lens" l.r. In a gilt metal pendant case.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Jul. 25, 2013
Attributed to Peter Paul Lens (1714-1750) Portrait
Est: £200 - £300
Attributed to Peter Paul Lens (1714-1750) Portrait of a Gentleman, wearing a blue coat with a white cravat and a blue skull cap, 1.25" x 1.1".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Jul. 25, 2013
Peter Paul Lens (1714-1750) Portrait of a Lady,
Est: £200 - £300
Peter Paul Lens (1714-1750) Portrait of a Lady, wearing a white dress with flowers in her hair, signed with monogram L., 1.25" x 1.1".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Jun. 04, 2013
PETER PAUL LENS (BRITISH, 1714-1750)
Est: -
PETER PAUL LENS (BRITISH, 1714-1750) Lady Mary Osborn, née Montagu (1718-1743), wearing a white dress with lace detailing, pearl necklace and drop-pearl earring; blue background signed with 'PL' monogram (lower right) on ivory oval, 1¾ in. (45 mm.) high, giltwood frame with beaded surround
Christie's
May. 30, 2013
Peter Paul Lens (British, 1714-1750)
Est: -
A Lady, wearing blue robe edged with ermine over her white lace chemise, pearl choker, her brown hair upswept beneath a white silk veil. Signed on the obverse PLens, ebonised turned wood frame. Oval, 45mm (1 3/4in) high
Bonhams
May. 23, 2013
Attributed to Peter Paul Lens (1714-1750) Portrait
Est: £200 - £300
Attributed to Peter Paul Lens (1714-1750) Portrait of a Gentleman, wearing a blue coat with a white cravat and a blue skull cap, 1.25" x 1.1".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
May. 23, 2013
Peter Paul Lens (1714-1750) Portrait of a Lady,
Est: £200 - £300
Peter Paul Lens (1714-1750) Portrait of a Lady, wearing a white dress with flowers in her hair, signed with monogram L., 1.25" x 1.1".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Feb. 22, 2013
WITHDRAWN
Est: -
WITHDRAWN - ATTRIBUTED PETER PAUL LENS (1714-1750) Portrait of a gentleman. 1.25ins x 1? ins.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Feb. 22, 2013
WITHDRAWN
Est: -
WITHDRAWN - PETER PAUL LENS (1714-1750) Portrait of a lady. Signed with monogram L. 1.25ins x 1? ins.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Nov. 23, 2011
Peter Paul Lens (British, 1714-1750) A Gentleman, wearing pale blue coat with gold trim to edge and collar, white waistcoat, chemise, stock and cravat, natural hair
Est: £500 - £700
A Gentleman, wearing pale blue coat with gold trim to edge and collar, white waistcoat, chemise, stock and cravat, natural hair. Signed on the obverse with initials PL, gilt-metal frame. Oval, 39mm (1 9/16in) high
Bonhams
Mar. 25, 2011
Peter Paul Lens (c.1714-1750): Portrait Miniature
Est: £200 - £300
Peter Paul Lens (c.1714-1750): Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman, bust length, his hair en queue, with blue eyes and wearing azure blue jacket and gold embroidered waistcoat, initialled PL, oval, 3.6cm, in a gilt metal ropetwist edged pendant locket with brooch pin fastener See illustration
Tennants
Oct. 21, 2010
Peter Paul Lens (1714-1754) Miniature of a lady wearing a lace collar 1.75 x 1.5in.
Est: £250 - £300
Peter Paul Lens (1714-1754) oil on ivory Miniature of a lady wearing a lace collar monogrammed 1.75 x 1.5in.
Gorringes
Oct. 29, 2009
Peter Paul Lens (British, 1714-1750) A Lady, wearing plum-coloured dress with white lace trim; together with an unframed portrait of a Lady, wearing blue dress, white fichu and bonnet, English School, circa 1760, oil on canvas, unframed (2)
Est: -
A Lady, wearing plum-coloured dress with white lace trim. Signed on the obverse with monogram PL, gilt-metal frame; together with an unframed portrait of a Lady, wearing blue dress, white fichu and bonnet, English School, circa 1760, oil on canvas, unframed. Oval, 39mm (1 9/16in) and 115mm (4 1/2in) high (2)
Bonhams
Oct. 28, 2009
Peter Paul Lens (British, 1714-1750) A Lady, wearing plum-coloured dress with white lace trim; together with an unframed portrait of a Lady, wearing blue dress, white fichu and bonnet, English School, circa 1760, oil on canvas, unframed (2)
Est: £200 - £300
A Lady, wearing plum-coloured dress with white lace trim. Signed on the obverse with monogram PL, gilt-metal frame; together with an unframed portrait of a Lady, wearing blue dress, white fichu and bonnet, English School, circa 1760, oil on canvas, unframed. Oval, 39mm (1 9/16in) and 115mm (4 1/2in) high (2)
Bonhams
Dec. 11, 2008
Peter Paul Lens (British, 1714-1750) A Lady, called Madeleine Chemin, wearing blue dress with lace underslip, her hair upswept
Est: -
A Lady, called Madeleine Chemin, wearing blue dress with lace underslip, her hair upswept. Turned ivory frame. Oval, 37mm (1 7/16in) high
Bonhams
Dec. 10, 2008
Peter Paul Lens (British, 1714-1750) A Lady, called Madeleine Chemin, wearing blue dress with lace underslip, her hair upswept
Est: £150 - £250
A Lady, called Madeleine Chemin, wearing blue dress with lace underslip, her hair upswept. Turned ivory frame. Oval, 37mm (1 7/16in) high
Bonhams
Jun. 05, 2007
A young gentleman, in gold-bordered moss-coloured coat, lace cravat, hair en queue
Est: £400 - £600
PETER PAUL LENS (BRITISH, C. 1714 - C. 1750) A young gentleman, in gold-bordered moss-coloured coat, lace cravat, hair en queue signed and dated 'PLens. 1741' (lower right) oval, 1 5/8 in. (41 mm.) high, gilt-metal frame
Christie's
Jun. 15, 2005
PETER PAUL LENS
Est: £250 - £350
A gentleman, in blue coat and powdered bobwig signed with monogram, gilt-metal pendant frame with reeded border oval, 1 7/8 in. (48 mm.) high See Illustration
Christie's
Apr. 27, 2005
Peter Paul Lens (British, c.1714-c.1750)
Est: -
A young Lady, wearing white dress with lace trim and yellow ribbons across the bodice, white overdress and lace cap in her dark curled hair signed on obverse with monogram PL, gold frame Oval, 45mm. (1 13/16ins.) high Literature: D. Foskett; Collecting Miniatures, 1979, p.157, ill. pl. 36A
Bonhams
Apr. 27, 2005
Peter Paul Lens (British, 1714?-1750?)
Est: -
A Gentleman, wearing a collarless brown coat, white shirt and cravat, his powdered wig held with black ribbon set into a gold ring Oval, 26mm. (1ins.) high
Bonhams
Feb. 03, 2004
Peter Paul Lens (British, c.1714-c.1750)
Est: €500 - €700
A Lady, profile to the right, wearing white dress, lace ruff and cap with falling lace signed on obverse with initials and dated PL/ 1739, set in the lid of a carved circular snuff box Oval, 39mm. (1 1/2ins.) high
Bonhams