John Lucas Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John Lucas Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 14, 2023
JOHN LUCAS (BRITISH 1807-1874), PORTRAIT OF THE HON. FRANCIS WILLIAM HENRY FANE
Est: £400 - £600
JOHN LUCAS (BRITISH 1807-1874)PORTRAIT OF THE HON. FRANCIS WILLIAM HENRY FANEOil on canvasInscribed and dated 1847 (on a label on the reverse)53 x 39cm (20¾ x 15¼ in.)
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Nov. 01, 2022
AFTER JOHN LUCAS (BRITISH, 1807-1874) - CAPTAIN SIR WILLIAM PEEL R.N. LEADING THE NAVAL BRIGADE INTO ACTION, INDIA
Est: £150 - £250
AFTER JOHN LUCAS (BRITISH, 1807-1874) - CAPTAIN SIR WILLIAM PEEL R.N. LEADING THE NAVAL BRIGADE INTO ACTION, INDIA AFTER JOHN LUCAS (BRITISH, 1807-1874) Captain Sir William Peel R.N. leading the naval brigade into action, India Engraved by J. Chant and printed by Henry Graves & Company, July 2nd 1869 29 x 17in. (73.5 x 43cm.) Royal Naval Club & Royal Albert Yacht Club, Portsmouth Light time staining, in contemporary frame with presentation inscription 1876
Charles Miller Ltd
Jul. 19, 2022
John Lindsay Lucas,
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
John Lindsay Lucas, British 1807-1874- Portrait of a Frances Anne Bate, Lady Rowe, standing three-quarter length, on a terrace with a landscape beyond, wearing a black dress and red shawl; oil on canvas, 142.2. x 111.5 cm. Provenance: With G. Trollope & Sons, London.; Collection of Mrs Chubb, 27 Silverdale Road, Sussex, 1959.; Private Collection, UK (by descent). Literature: Arthur Lucas, 'J.L. Portrait Painter', 1910, p.112. Note: Frances Ann Bate was the daughter of James Bate of Exeter, and later the wife of Sir Joshua Rowe, CB (see previous lot). She died on 28th October 1888. John Lucas began his career as an apprentice to mezzotint engraver Samuel William Reynolds (1773-1835). When his tenure with Reynolds ended in the late 1820s, Lucas established a practice as a painter. He exhibited his first portrait at the Royal Academy in 1828 and thereafter gained fame as a fashionable society portraitist. Lucas often exhibited his works publicly, showing ninety-six portraits at the Royal Academy from 1828 to the time of his death. Among his sitters were Prince Albert and the Duke of Wellington. A full list of his sitters is in his biography by his son, Arthur Lucas (see literature). The present work was painted in 1848. Please refer to department for condition report
Roseberys
Jul. 19, 2022
John Lindsay Lucas,
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
John Lindsay Lucas, British 1807-1874- Portrait of Sir Joshua Rowe, C.B., seated three-quarter length to the left, in green judicial robes, a curtain and column behind; oil on canvas, 142.2 x 111.5 cm. Engraved: in lithograph by James Henry Lynch (fl.1815-1865), published by Day & Co. (see British Museum, London, no.1943,0410.2312), c.1824-65. Provenance: With G. Trollope & Sons, London.; Private Collection, UK (by descent). Exhibited: London, Royal Academy, 1853, no.527. Literature: Arthur Lucas, 'J.L. Portrait Painter', 1910, p.112, illustrated plate LII. Note: Sir Joshue Rowe (1797-1874) was Chief Justice of Jamaica from 1832 to c.1856. He was the eldest son of Joshua Rowe Esquire of Torpoint House, Cornwall and married Frances Bate in 1823 (see the following lot). In 1818, he was admitted to the Inner Temple in 1818, was called to the bar in 1826, and became Judge of the Vice-Admiralty Court in 1835. He died at 10 Queen Anne Street, London on 30 October 1874 (Charles R. Dodd, The Peerage, Baronetage and Knightage of Great Britian and Ireland (1846) p. 347). There is a stained glass window in Truro Cathedral which was erected in affectionate remembrance by his widow after his death. There is also a monument dedicated to him in St James's Church at Torpoint in Cornwall. John Lucas began his career as an apprentice to mezzotint engraver Samuel William Reynolds (1773-1835). When his tenure with Reynolds ended in the late 1820s, Lucas established a practice as a painter. He exhibited his first portrait at the Royal Academy in 1828 and thereafter gained fame as a fashionable society portraitist. Lucas often exhibited his works publicly, showing ninety-six portraits at the Royal Academy from 1828 to the time of his death. Among his sitters were Prince Albert and the Duke of Wellington. A full list of his sitters is in his biography by his son, Arthur Lucas (see literature). The present work was painted in 1848. Please refer to department for condition report
Roseberys
Nov. 04, 2020
John Lindsay Lucas (1807-1874) British, a pair of portraits of William and Caroline Nevill, the Count and Coun
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
John Lindsay Lucas (1807-1874) British, a pair of portraits of William and Caroline Nevill, the Count and Countess of Abergavenny, each depicted in a formal garden setting with a landscape beyond, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1852, 96" x 60".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Sep. 12, 2020
JOHN LINDSEY LUCAS, BRITISH 1807-1874
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Wildflowers 19th C. Oil On Canvas In Original Fine Giltwood Frame. 74h X 50w In Frame.
J. Garrett Auctioneers
Sep. 22, 2019
PRINCE ALBERT FRAMED MEZZOTINT AFTER JOHN LUCAS
Est: $80 - $150
Framed color mezzotint on paper, "His Royal Highness Prince Albert," after a painting by John Lucas (John Lindsay Lucas, United Kingdom, 1807-1874), the 1847 engraving by Henry S. Sadd (United Kingdom, 1811-1893), sight: appro 32"h, 22"w, overall: approx 40"h, 29"w, 12.75lbs Start Price: $40.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Apr. 17, 2019
JOHN LUCAS (1807-1874
Est: £300 - £500
JOHN LUCAS (1807-1874) THE PARISH BEADLE - COVENT GARDEN portrait sketch verso on backboard oil on board 44.5 x 53.5cm / 171/2 x 21in
Olympia Auctions
Nov. 28, 2018
John Lindsay Lucas (British, 1807-1874) - Hagar and Ishmael in the wilderness - signed lower left "John Lucas / Jany. 1846"
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
John Lindsay Lucas (British, 1807-1874) Hagar and Ishmael in the Wilderness signed lower left "John Lucas / Jany. 1846" oil on canvas, in a Rococo frame h:140 w:110 cm Other Notes: Born in London in 1807, John Lindsay Lucas first trained under the mezzotint engraver, Samuel William Reynolds. Following his apprenticeship, he set himself up as a portrait painter and became one of the fashionable painters of his day, notably painting Queen Adelaide, Albert, Prince Consort, the Princess Royal, the Duke of Wellington and William Ewart Gladstone, the Prime Minister, amongst other famous sitters. He exhibited 96 portraits at the Royal Academy between 1828 and his death.
Cheffins
Sep. 12, 2018
John Lindsay Lucas (British, 1807-1874) - Hagar and Ishmael in the wilderness - signed lower left "John Lucas / Jany. 1846"
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
John Lindsay Lucas (British, 1807-1874) Hagar and Ishmael in the Wilderness signed lower left "John Lucas / Jany. 1846" oil on canvas, in a Rococo frame h:140 w:110 cm Other Notes: Born in London in 1807, John Lindsay Lucas first trained under the mezzotint engraver, Samuel William Reynolds. Following his apprenticeship, he set himself up as a portrait painter and became one of the fashionable painters of his day, notably painting Queen Adelaide, Albert, Prince Consort, the Princess Royal, the Duke of Wellington and William Ewart Gladstone, the Prime Minister, among other famous sitters. He exhibited 96 portraits at the Royal Academy between 1828 and his death.
Cheffins
May. 29, 2016
John Lucas (1807-1874) British Honourable Lord Chief Justice Tindal Handcoloured engraving published by Thomas Boys 1825
Est: $110 - $180
John Lucas (1807-1874) British Honourable Lord Chief Justice Tindal Handcoloured engraving published by Thomas Boys 1825 52 x 39 cm
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Apr. 24, 2016
John Lucas (1807-1874) British Honourable Lord Chief Justice Tindal Handcoloured engraving published by Thomas Boys 1825
Est: $150 - $250
John Lucas (1807-1874) British Honourable Lord Chief Justice Tindal Handcoloured engraving published by Thomas Boys 1825 52 x 39 cm
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Apr. 16, 2016
John Lucas (1807-1874 British)
Est: $800 - $1,200
''The Birthplace of the Locomotive'', Killingworth Colliery, inscribed in the margin lower left: Painted by John Lucas, inscribed in the margin lower right: Engraved by F. Holl & C. Mottram, inscribed in the margin lower center: London, Published August 30th 1862 by Henry Graves & Co, The Proprietors, Publishers to the Queen_6 Pall Mall, titled and inscribed in the lower center margin, color engraving on paper under glass, plate size: 31'' H x 25.5'' W, est: $800/1200. Note: Inscribed in the lower margin: It represents George Stephenson's Cottage and the Colliery wherein he was many years employed, during which times he devoted his powerful mind to the construction of the Locomotive Engine and the Railway on which it runs. In the distance is seen the North-Eastern Line to Scotland, thus shewing the commencement and complete development of that mighty railway system which ''with unparalleled rapidity, has induced the most wonderful effects, not only in this country but throughout the world''. In the foreground of the Picture the Villagers are supposed to be discussing the works of George Stephenson amongst others his invention of the ''Geordy'' Lamp, suggested to them by the perusal of a brief history of his life, recorded in one of the periodicals of the present times.
John Moran Auctioneers
Feb. 06, 2016
After John Lucas (British, 1807-1874): 'The Right Honorable Lord Chief Justice Tindale', published 1
Est: £40 - £60
After John Lucas (British, 1807-1874): 'The Right Honorable Lord Chief Justice Tindale', published 1825 by Thomas Boys, engraved by the artist, 52 by 39cm.
Batemans Auctioneers & Valuers
Jun. 24, 2015
MANNER OF JOHN LUCAS (1807-1874) PORTRAIT OF ARTHUR WELLESLEY, 1ST DUKE OF WELLINGTON, KG, KB, MP (1769-1852) 76 x 64.5cm (30in x 25...
Est: £3,000 - £4,000
MANNER OF JOHN LUCAS (1807-1874) PORTRAIT OF ARTHUR WELLESLEY, 1ST DUKE OF WELLINGTON, KG, KB, MP (1769-1852) Oil on canvas, head and shoulders, wearing a blue ribbon with the Waterloo medal, within a grisaille laurel wreath 76 x 64.5cm (30in x 25.5in)
Lyon & Turnbull
Aug. 28, 2014
John Lucas (1807-1874) - Portrait of The Rt Hon William R. Seymour Vesey Fitz-gerald, Governor of Bombay
Est: £400 - £600
Oil on canvas Inscribed on label attached to stretcher 143 x 110 cm (56 1/4 x 43 1/4 in) This portrait was presented to William R. Seymour Vesey Fitz-Gerald on his departure from England to assume the Governorship of Bombay, by the inhabitants of Horsham and others in testimony of their high appreciation of his eminent public services as representative for thirteen years for the Borough of Hoin Parliament and as under-secretary for Foreign Affairs in the government of the Earl of Derby, 14th January 1867.
Dreweatts 1759
Jul. 24, 2014
John Lindsay Lucas (1807-1874) - Field Marshal The Duke of Wellington,
Est: £300 - £500
John Lindsay Lucas (1807-1874) - Field Marshal The Duke of Wellington, full-length portrait, mixed-method engraving printed in brown and with original hand-colouring, 1854, Thomas McLean, 800 x 520mm. (31 1/2 x 20 1/2 in).
Dreweatts 1759
Jun. 19, 2014
Portrait of Mrs Acton Tindal (1817-1879), seated three-quarter-length, in a pink dress with a black lace shawl, resting her hand on a book, a landscape beyond
Est: £4,000 - £5,000
Portrait of Mrs Acton Tindal (1817-1879), seated three-quarter-length, in a pink dress with a black lace shawl, resting her hand on a book, a landscape beyond
Pro Auction Limited
May. 22, 2014
Portrait of Mrs Acton Tindal (1817-1879), seated three-quarter-length, in a pink dress with a black lace shawl, resting her hand on a book, a landscape beyond
Est: £4,000 - £5,000
Portrait of Mrs Acton Tindal (1817-1879), seated three-quarter-length, in a pink dress with a black lace shawl, resting her hand on a book, a landscape beyond
Pro Auction Limited
Feb. 26, 2013
John Lucas [1807-1874] - Puffing Billy, an early
Est: £80 - £120
John Lucas [1807-1874] - Puffing Billy, an early Steam engine: - signed, inscribed and dated 'Killingworth, November 22nd 1857, John Lucas' pencil and watercolour drawing, 23 x 16cm. Killingworth Colliery, in which George Stephenson worked, was the site of the pit-rail upon which Stephenson's first locomotive engine, nick-named Puffing Billy, drew coal from the pit face.
Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
Feb. 26, 2013
John Lucas [1807-1874] - Queen Adelaide; a head
Est: £120 - £180
John Lucas [1807-1874] - Queen Adelaide; a head and shoulders portrait: - signed, inscribed and dated 'Whitey Court, March 15th 1884' pencil drawing, 20 x 14cm.
Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
Sep. 12, 2012
JOHN LUCAS (1807-1874) Nicholas Conyngham Tindal, Lord
Est: $400 - $500
JOHN LUCAS (1807-1874) Nicholas Conyngham Tindal, Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, 1835 Colored engraving 19-3/4 x 14-3/4 inches (50.2 x 37.5 cm) Engraved by the artist
Heritage Auctions
Apr. 21, 2012
Lucas, John
Est: - €60
Lucas, John (1807 London 1874). "John Henry Manners, Fifth Duke of Rutland. Born January 2th 1778". Ganzfigur mit Zepter im Hermelinmantel mit Krone u. Handschuhen in der Linken. Mezzotinto n. G.Sanders bei Sahee für T.Boys auf Karton, Ldn. 1839. 61 x 36, Blgr. 73,5
Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
Apr. 04, 2012
William Bromley (1769-1842) after Sir Thomas Lawrence
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
William Bromley (1769-1842) after Sir Thomas Lawrence The Duke of Wellington at St Paul's Cathedral engraving, published by R. Bowyer, London, June 18, 1818 S. 30½ x 21½ in. (77.5 x 54.5 cm.) Together with two further mezzotints: Wellington standing beside a column and chair, after John Lucas (1807-1874); and Wellington writing the Waterloo dispatch, after the drawing by the Countess of Westmorland of September 1839 three in the lot (3)
Christie's
Oct. 01, 2011
Books - Lucas, John
Est: - €75
(1807 London 1874). "John Henry Manners, Fifth Duke of Rutland. Born January 2th 1778". Ganzfigur mit Zepter im Hermelinmantel mit Krone u. Handschuhen in der Linken. Mezzotinto n. G.Sanders bei Sahee für T.Boys auf Karton, Ldn. 1839. 61 x 36, Blgr. 73,5
Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
Feb. 28, 2011
John Lucas, (British, 1807-1874), engraving, "Field Marshall, The Duke of Wellington", published 1854, printed and engraved by John....
Est: $75 - $125
John Lucas, (British, 1807-1874), engraving, "Field Marshall, The Duke of Wellington", published 1854, printed and engraved by John Lucas, unframed, toning and stained, 34 5/8" h. x 24 3/8" w. [Show LS research for pricing]
Winter Associates, Inc.
Oct. 05, 2010
JOHN LUCAS
Est: -
JOHN LUCAS 1807 - 1874 PORTRAIT OF RICHARD BARROW ESQ. Mezzotint, published by John Lucas, London, 1860, with margins, framed, with three other engravings, portraits, various sitters Quantity: 4 various sizes
Sotheby's
Aug. 15, 2010
AFTER JOHN LUCAS (1807-1874), 'The Duke of
Est: £30 - £50
AFTER JOHN LUCAS (1807-1874), 'The Duke of Wellington', engraving, 77cm x 50cm, and one other. (2)
Lots Road Auctions
Nov. 26, 2009
John Lucas - Duke of Wellington
Est: £600 - £800
John Lucas (British, 1807-1874) Portrait of the Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), together with a framed lock of the mane of his chestnut charger, Copenhagen, ridden by the Duke at Waterloo oil on canvas h:59 w: 49 cm
Cheffins
Oct. 27, 2009
Attributed to John Lindsay Lucas (British, 1807-1874) Portrait of Mrs William Clinton Andrews (neé Fanny Hardwicke)
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
Portrait of Mrs William Clinton Andrews (neé Fanny Hardwicke) oil on canvas 127 x 101cm (50 x 39 3/4in).
Bonhams
Aug. 16, 2009
AFTER JOHN LUCAS (1807-1874), 'The Duke of
Est: £60 - £100
AFTER JOHN LUCAS (1807-1874), 'The Duke of Wellington', engraving, 77cm x 50cm, and one other. (2)
Lots Road Auctions
Jun. 30, 2009
John Lucas (1807-1874) 'Field Marshal Arthur, Duke
Est: £70 - £100
John Lucas (1807-1874) 'Field Marshal Arthur, Duke of Wellington' engraving, published 1841 by F. G. Moon 69 x 45 cm (27 x 17 1/2 in)
Holloway's
Dec. 02, 2008
John Lucas (1807-1874) 'Field Marshal Arthur, Duke
Est: £100 - £150
John Lucas (1807-1874) 'Field Marshal Arthur, Duke of Wellington' engraving, published 1841 by F. G. Moon 69 x 45 cm (27 x 17 1/2 in)
Holloway's
Jun. 06, 2007
John Lucas 1807-1874 , Portrait of a huntsman and his hounds in a landscape
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
Full length, standing signed l.l.: John Lucas Pinxt / 1870 oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Jun. 30, 2005
JOHN LUCAS 1807-1874 PORTRAIT OF PRINCE ALBERT
Est: £8,000 - £12,000
half length, standing, wearing uniform inscribed l.r.:H.R.H. Prince Albert / Painted at Windsor Castle / 1842 and inscribed on the stretcher:The Honble/ Mrs Byron/ for her mother Mrs Wescombe/ July 5th 1845 oil on canvas, in a painted oval, in an ornate Victorian frame PROVENANCE Commissioned directly from the artist for £96-5-0 by George Anson, 8th Baron Byron, by whose wife given to her mother, Mrs Wescombe, of Thrumpton Hall, Nottinghamshire; Thence by descent LITERATURE AND REFERENCES Sir Oliver Millar, The Victorian Pictures in the Collection of Her Majesty the Queen, 1992, Text Volume, p.179 CATALOGUE NOTE This work relates to an important portrait of Prince Albert painted by Lucas in 1841-42 which is in the Royal Collection, and was probably painted from the same series of sittings.
Sotheby's