James McArdell Paintings & Artwork for Sale | James McArdell Art Value Price Guide

May. 21, 2023
"Time Clipping Wings of Love" 19th C Engraving
Est: $400 - $500
After the painting by Anthony Van Dyck (Flemish 1599-1641) and mezzotint by James McArdell (Irish, 1728-1765), 19th C Print titled "Time Clipping the Wings of Love", figural depiction Overall size: 21 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. #1372 #15
Sarasota Estate Auction
May. 05, 2022
Mezzotints.- Ex-collection of Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830).- McArdell (James) [Portrait of Mrs Anne Bastard of Kitley of Devonshire], after Joshua Reynolds, mezzotint, [c. 1750].
Est: £150 - £200
NO RESERVE Mezzotints.- Ex-collection of Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830).- McArdell (James) [Portrait of Mrs Anne Bastard of Kitley of Devonshire], after Joshua Reynolds, mezzotint, an unlettered proof with title and artist/engraver's names inscribed in pencil, platemark 325 x 225 mm (12 3/4 x 8 7/8 in), sheet 465 x 290 mm (18 1/4 x 11 1/2 in), minor exposure lines from old mount, crease to lower right corner, handling creases and minor surface dirt, some spotting and browning, unframed, [circa 1750] Provenance: Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830), his collector's stamp within the lettered margin [Lugt 2446]
Forum Auctions - UK
Jun. 29, 2021
James McArdell (Irish, 1729-1765) and Robert Houston (Irish, 1721-1775), after Samuel Wale
Est: £300 - £500
James McArdell (Irish, 1729-1765) and Robert Houston (Irish, 1721-1775), after Samuel Wale James McArdell (Irish, 1729-1765) and Robert Houston (Irish, 1721-1775), after Samuel Wale The Four Seasons mezzotints, the set of four plates 30 x 25cm, verre églomisé mounts (4) Provenance: Farm House, Farm Street, Mayfair, London.
Sworders
Jun. 24, 2021
[GRAPHIC ARTS, PAINTINGS & DRAWINGS 16TH-19TH CENTURY] JAMES MCARDELL (1729-1765)
Est: €100 - €200
Etch after a painting by David Ogbourne. "Mr Edward Bright late of Malden in Essex. Who died November 10, 1750, aged 29 years. He weight'd 43.5 stones, which is 609 pounds." Mezzotint laid paper. Printed by J. Bowles at the Black Horse in Cornhill, 1750. 35.5 x 25 cm. *Bright, grocer in Malden, was the heaviest man in England at the time.
Zwiggelaar Auctions
Dec. 01, 2020
[GRAPHIC ARTS, PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS 16TH-19TH CENTURY PART II] JAMES MCARDELL (1729-1765)
Est: €150 - €300
Etch after a painting of David Ogbourne.' "Mr Edward Bright late of Malden in Essex. Who died November 10, 1750, aged 29 years. He weight'd 43.5 stones, which is 609 pounds." Mezzotint laid paper. Printed by J. Bowles at the Black Horse in Cornhill, 1750. 35.5 x 25 cm. *Bright, grocer in Malden was the heaviest man in England at the time.
Zwiggelaar Auctions
Apr. 30, 2019
JAMES MCARDELL, AFTER P. MERCIER
Est: €80 - €120
Mezzotint engraving. "Philip Mercier" three quarter length, young boy standing, hand extended, holding a spinning top. in Hogarth frame
Sheppards
Jul. 20, 2018
JAMES MCARDELL (Irish, 1728-1765), framed mezzotint engraving, after Rembrandt, "The Mathematician". 49 cm x 35 cm.
Est: £40 - £60
JAMES MCARDELL (Irish, 1728-1765), framed mezzotint engraving, after Rembrandt, "The Mathematician". 49 cm x 35 cm.
Hannam's Auctioneers
Feb. 10, 2018
c. 1765 Rare Mezzotint Engraved Print of Robert Monckton by James McArdell
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Colonial America c. 1765 "The Hon'ble Robert Monckton" Major General, Governor of New York and Colonel of His Majesty's 17th Regt. of Foot Historic Engraved Print by James McArdell c. 1765 French and Indian War Period, Historical Mezzotint Engraved Print, "The Hon'ble Robert Monckton, Major General, Governor of New York and Colonel of His Majesty's 17th Regt. of Foot.," Matted, engraved by James McArdell, Very Fine. This lovely fine quality large plate impressive French and Indian War Period Mezzotint Engraved Print of "The Hon'ble Robert Monckton, Major General, Governor of New York and Colonel of His Majesty's 17th Regt. of Foot." measures 11.25" x 16.25", and is simply matted to an overall size of 14.25" x 19.25". This outstanding high quality image being After an original Painting by the English artist Thomas Hudson, and is engraved by James McArdell. At the beginning outbreak of the Revolutionary War in 1775, General Robert Monckton was offered a military commission by King George of Great Britain to return to America, but he refused to take up arms against the American Colonies! This fine Mezzotint Print is from an Engraved Copper or Steel Plate using a technique on which the surface has been partially roughened to provide for shading in some areas, and partially scraped smooth, giving a lighter effect in other areas. The technique was widely used in the 17th, 18th, and early 19th centuries, typically for the reproduction of important paintings. This historic example is an exceptional, very clean well executed fine printed impression from the Colonial Era, having nice eye appeal and is of "museum" quality.
Early American History Auctions
Sep. 06, 2017
* McArdell (James, circa 1729-1765). Portrait of Lady Middleton, circa 1750-65,
Est: £150 - £200
mezzotint engraving, a proof before letters, inscribed in ink in an early hand to lower margin 'Miss Brook, Sister of Lady Denham', trimmed to plate margins, sheet size 505 x 354 mm (19.8 x 14 ins), old black and gilt frame, glazed, together with Williams (Robert, active 1680-1704), Mr. Grevil Verney, sold by J. Smith, circa 1700, mezzotint engraving by Robert Williams after M. Dahl, trimmed to plate margins, 355 x 258 mm (14 x 10.2 ins), old black and gilt frame, glazed, plus Valck (Gerard, circa 1651-1726), Hortense Mancini, Duchess of Mazarin, circa 1678, copper engraving by Valck after Peter Lely, waterstain to lower margin, 39 x 28 cm (15.5 x 11 ins), framed and glazed, and two other mezzotint portraits, including a portrait of Richard Sterne, Archbishop of York, by P. Tempest after Francis Place (1647-1728), and a portrait of Mr. W.B. Conyngham by Hodges after Stuart, both framed and glazed - Quantity (5)
Dominic Winter Auctions
May. 20, 2017
James McArdell The Tribute Money Mezzotint 18th c.
Est: $400 - $600
James McArdell (Irish 1729?-1765) after Rembrandt "The Tribute Money", Mezzotint Engraving 18th c. [11LYN] (SHREW1417) [AC] Measurements:Sight: 15 x 20 Frame: 27 x 31 Condition:Overall good, toning, matte burn
Litchfield Auctions
Dec. 03, 2016
Cunne Shote, "Standing Turkey", Iroquois Chief
Est: $200 - $300
Hand colored steel engraving by James McArdell (1729-1765), published by T. Jefferys, London, 1757-1772, from first English edition of "A Collection of the Dresses of Different Nations, Antient (sic) and Modern." Framed and archivally matted. Page cut down from folio size to 13" x 9", image size 9 3/4" x 8".
The Cobbs
Feb. 25, 2016
Van Dyck .- James McArdell (1729-1765) - Lord John & Lord Bernard Stuart Sons of Esme Duke of Lenox
Est: £300 - £500
after Van Dyck, mezzotint, circa 1742-1765, before letters, 510 x 355 mm. (20 x 14 in); with a mixed group of 8 other engravings and mezzotints after Van Dyck, including an unlettered impression of Sir Robert Strange's 'Charles I and the Duke of Hamilton' and a lettered impression of 'Henrietta Maria ', , Gunst's 'Henrieta Maria', de Jode's 'Portrait of Theodore van Tulden' and Charles I, Queborn's Portrait of Princess Mary as a child, Earlom's 'Sir Thomas Chaloner', and Bernard Baron's 'Charles the First', 18th century, various sizes, largest 670 x 470 mm. (26 3/8 x 18 1/2 in), all unframed, (9).
Dreweatts 1759
Oct. 06, 2015
James Mc Ardell, Engraver Mezzotint Engraving: ''The Rev. John Blachford D
Est: €400 - €600
James Mc Ardell, Engraver Mezzotint Engraving: ''The Rev. John Blachford D.D. Chancellor of St. Patrick's and Minister of St. Werburgh's Dublin,'' Died 25th October 1748 Aged 64, 35cms x 24.5cms (13 3/4'' x 9 1/2'') in heavy black frame, inscribed on reverse. V. Scarce. (1) * Mc Ardell was born in Dublin in 1729, he was grandfather of Mrs. Henry Tighe, Mary, the author of Psyche.
Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
Jul. 25, 2015
James McArdell, British c.1729-1765- ''Lady Ann Dawson'', af
Est: £200 - £300
James McArdell, British c.1729-1765- ''Lady Ann Dawson'', after Sir Joshua Reynolds, Publ. 1754; mezzotint, 37x28.5cm: John Faber, British c.1684-1756- ''Portrait of Mrs.Cibber'', after Thomas Hudson, Publ. J. Faber 1746; mezzotint, 34x24cm: Ernest Stamp ARE, British 1869-1942- Mother and children in parkland; mezzotint in colours, in a verre eglomise frame, 61x33cm: After Sir Thomas Lawrence, early 20th century- ''Georgina (n�e Lennox), Countess Bathurst'', Publ. Medici Society, 1910; chromolithograph in colours, 47.5x39.5cm: Ellen Jowett, British b.1874- ''Mrs. Braddyll'', after Sir Joshua Reynolds; mezzotint in colours, blindstamp, printed signature, 46x35cm., (5)
Roseberys
Jul. 24, 2014
Van Dyck .- James McArdell (1729-1765) - Lord John & Lord Bernard Stuart Sons of Esme Duke of Lenox
Est: £600 - £800
Van Dyck .- James McArdell (1729-1765) - Lord John & Lord Bernard Stuart Sons of Esme Duke of Lenox after Van Dyck, mezzotint, circa 1742-1765, before letters, 510 x 355 mm. (20 x 14 in); with a mixed group of 8 other engravings and mezzotints after Van Dyck, including an unlettered impression of Sir Robert Strange's 'Charles I and the Duke of Hamilton' and a lettered impression of 'Henrietta Maria ', , Gunst's 'Henrieta Maria', de Jode's 'Portrait of Theodore van Tulden' and Charles I, Queborn's Portrait of Princess Mary as a child, Earlom's 'Sir Thomas Chaloner', and Bernard Baron's 'Charles the First', 18th century, various sizes, largest 670 x 470 mm. (26 3/8 x 18 1/2 in), all unframed, (9).
Dreweatts 1759
Feb. 12, 2014
James McArdell (1729-1765) - The tribute money,
Est: £300 - £500
James McArdell (1729-1765) - The tribute money, after Rembrandt, two variant impressions, one scratch-lettered proof, mezzotints, circa 1740-1765 , [cf. Goodwin 215], each c.405 x 510 mm. (16 x 20 in); with an proof impression of Richard Earlom's The presentation in the temple, after Rembrandt, circa 1771, [Wessely 61], and James Ward's The Centurion Cornelius, after Rembrandt, circa 1800, [not in Chaloner Smith], all unframed, (4).
Dreweatts 1759
Dec. 13, 2012
James McArdell (Irish, ca. 1728-1765) (MacArdell)
Est: $200 - $400
Untitled (A Blacksmith's Forge). Mezzotint on paper after a painting by Adriaen Brouwer (1605/06-1638), Untitled [A Blacksmith's Forge], between 1740 and 1765. Mezzotint. Inscription: "Done from a Capital Picture of Brouwer in the Collection of B: Cleeve Esqr. by Jas. Mc.ARdell. Sold by J. Mc.Ardell at the Golden Head in Covent Garden. [scratched] Price 2s." Hinged into a mat but not framed overall 18" x 15-1/8". View on AspireAuctions.com"
Aspire Auctions Fine Art & Antiques
Mar. 02, 2012
JAMES McARDELL (1729-1765) AFTER SIR JOSHUA
Est: £150 - £200
JAMES McARDELL (1729-1765) AFTER SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS, PRA (1723-1792) PORTRAIT OF MRS HUGH BONFOY NEE ELIOT proof mezzotint before letters, trimmed to within plate mark, 1755, 37.5 x 27.5cm, and four other mezzotints by McArdell, comprising Mary Duchess of Ancaster 1757 and John Duke of Montagu both after Thomas Hudson, John Couts Esqr after Allan Ramsay and Rembrandt's mother, all trimmed to or within plate mark, some faults (5) Provenance: Collection of Leonard Daneham Cunliffe (d 1937) benefactor of the Fitzwilliam Museum (d1937) thence by descent to the present vendor. Reynolds evident pleasure in his portrait of Mrs Bonfoy was such that "it was one of the first of his works to be engraved as a mezzotint, despite the obscurity of the sitter" (N Penny quoted by D Mannings in Sir Joshua Reynolds, Complete Catalogue of his Paintings 2000, no 200, pp94-5).
Mellors & Kirk
Feb. 25, 2009
James Mcardell (1729-1765), after David Ogbourne
Est: £300 - £400
James Mcardell (1729-1765), after David Ogbourne Mr Edward Bright late of Maldon in Essex mezzotint on laid paper, good impression with margins, published by J.Bowles, 1750 unframed S. 14½ x 10 3/8in. (36.8 x 26.3cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 12, 2008
Mr Edward Bright late of Malden in Essex
Est: £300 - £500
James McArdell (1729-1765), after David Ogbourne Mr Edward Bright late of Malden in Essex mezzotint on laid paper, good impression with margins, published by J. Bowles, 1750 unframed P. 13 15/16 x 9 13/16in. (35.4 x 25cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 12, 2008
Mary, Duchess of Ancaster 1757
Est: £300 - £500
James McArdell (1729-1765), after Thomas Hudson Mary, Duchess of Ancaster 1757 mezzotint on laid paper, fourth state of five, good impression with margins, published by J.McArdell, London, 1757 unframed P. 19 7/16 x 13 13/16in. (49.3 x 35.1cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 12, 2008
Timothy Bennett of Hampton-Wick
Est: £300 - £500
James McArdell (1729-1765), after G. Budd Timothy Bennett of Hampton-Wick mezzotint on laid paper, with thread margins unframed P. 13 13/16 x 9 13/16in. (35.1 x 25cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 12, 2008
J Punt, Pientre et Graveur
Est: £300 - £500
James McArdell (1729-1765), after George Vander Myn J Punt, Pientre et Graveur mezzotint on laid paper, with margins unframed P. 16 5/8 x 12 1/16in. (42.2 x 30.6cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 12, 2008
Benjamin Hallett
Est: £300 - £400
James McArdell (1729-1765), after Thomas Jenkins Benjamin Hallett mezzotint on laid paper, trimmed on or just outside of the plate mark unframed P. 16¾ x 11 13/16in. (42.5 x 30cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 12, 2008
Charles, Prince of Brunswick & Lunenburg
Est: £300 - £500
James McArdell, (1729-1765), after J.G. Qiesenis Charles, Prince of Brunswick & Lunenburg mezzotint on laid paper, second state of two, good impression with margins, published by J.McArdell, London, 1764 unframed P. 20 1/16 x 14in. (50.9 x 35.6cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 27, 2006
James McArdell
Est: -
George the Third, King of Great Britain Mezzotint, on laid; trimmed, paper loss top sheet edge, time staining, unexamined out of the frame, 488 x 355mm (19 1/3 x 14in)(PL)
Bonhams