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

Dec. 04, 2024
John Miers (British, 1758-1821) and John M. Field (British, 1771-1841)
Est: £200 - £400
John Miers (British, 1758-1821) and John M. Field (British, 1771-1841) Four silhouette portraits of ladies and gentleman three bearing Miers' original labels verso painted on plaster with gilding each 7.5cm
Cheffins
Jul. 27, 2024
John Miers Silhouette Miniature
Est: $100 - $200
John Miers Silhouette Miniature John Miers (English 1758-1821), Born in Leeds, he established a business first in Edinburgh, and operated in various Northern towns before setting up studios in The Strand, London around 1788. Here he operated a very successful business recording customers profiles in "3 minute sittings". His miniatures were produced on ivory or plaster and feature delicate shading to show detail of the hair and clothes. The sitter's face was recorded as a black silhouette. Inscription on back reads: "Miers, Profile-Painter & Jeweller, No. 111 opposite Exeter Change Strand London. Continues to execute likenesses in profile shade in a style peculiarly striking & elegant whereby the most forcible animation is retained to the minute size for setting in Rings, Lockets, Bracelets etc. Mr. Miers pumber of copies without the trouble of sitting again. Flat or Concave glassed with Burnished gold borders to any dimensions for Prints, Drawings etc. " Approximate Size: 5.25" H x 4" W
La Belle Epoque Auction House
May. 03, 2024
John Miers, a late Georgian gold silhouette pendant, with cord
Est: £100 - £200
John Miers, a late Georgian gold silhouette pendant, suspended from a black cord, with hairwork reverse, pendant signed Miers, length of pendant 3.7cm, length of cord 91cm, total weight 8.4g
Kinghams Auctioneers
Apr. 06, 2024
John Miers Silhouette Miniature
Est: $100 - $200
John Miers (English 1758-1821), Born in Leeds, he established a business first in Edinburgh, and operated in various Northern towns before setting up studios in The Strand, London around 1788. Here he operated a very successful business recording customers profiles in "3 minute sittings". His miniatures were produced on ivory or plaster and feature delicate shading to show detail of the hair and clothes. The sitter's face was recorded as a black silhouette. Inscription on back reads: "Miers, Profile-Painter & Jeweller, No. 111 opposite Exeter Change Strand London. Continues to execute likenesses in profile shade in a style peculiarly striking & elegant whereby the most forcible animation is retained to the minute size for setting in Rings, Lockets, Bracelets etc. Mr. Miers pumber of copies without the trouble of sitting again. Flat or Concave glassed with Burnished gold borders to any dimensions for Prints, Drawings etc. " Approximate Size: 5.25" H x 4" W
La Belle Epoque Auction House
Mar. 13, 2024
Miers (John, 1756-1821). Portrait of John Small, circa 1790..., and one other
Est: £300 - £500
Miers (John, 1756-1821). Portrait of John Small, circa 1790..., and one other * Miers (John, 1756-1821). Portrait of John Small, circa 1790, oval head and shoulders silhouette portrait, painted in black and gold on paper, profile to right, 80 x 65 mm (3 1/4 x 2 1/2 ins) mount aperture, period ebonised wood frame with inset oval gilt metal surround, and hanging loop, glazed, original printed label to reverse 'Miers, Profile Painter & Jeweller, 111 Strand, London opposite Exeter Change', inscribed to verso in brown ink in a contemporary hand 'John Small', overall size 15 x 12.5 cm, together with another similar head & shoulders silhouette painted in black and gold of a fashionable lady, profile to left, unsigned, 98 x 75 mm (4 x 3 ins), with ink annotation to backing paper verso by Arthur Jaffé 'Bought at sale of late Mr & Mrs G. P. Walker, chairman of John Walker Whiskey Distillers of Heatherwood, Putney Heath, 12/II/1941. Remounted. No name of sitter of artist inside. A. J. 13/2/1941' QTY: (2) NOTE: Provenance: Arthur Jaffé (1880-1954); Estate of Michael Jaffé (1923-1997) art historian and former director of the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge; thence by descent. International lawyer Arthur Jaffé was an eminent scholar and collector of miniature paintings. He was an authority on John Smart, and spent many years researching the miniaturist, with the intention of writing a catalogue raisonné of the artists works. Although he died before the task could be completed, the body of work he had produced formed the basis of Daphne Fosketts book, John Smart. The Man and his Miniatures, published in 1964.
Dominic Winter Auctions
Sep. 20, 2023
John Miers, A miniature silhouette in black and gold paint, a portrait of a gentleman in profile, inscription
Est: £70 - £100
John Miers, A miniature silhouette in black and gold paint, a portrait of a gentleman in profile, inscription verso and dated, 2.75" x 2.5", (7x6cm) (unframed) (a/f).
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Sep. 13, 2023
John Miers Portrait Miniature Mourning Gold Box
Est: $800 - $1,200
John Miers (English 1756-1821). Oval portrait silhouette or shadow of a gentleman on porcelain, signed, "Miers" in his signature highlighted or bronzed technique. The oval portrait is surrounded by a blond braid of hair on an ornately decorated box. The yellow gold box appears to be unmarked but tests 18K. Approx. 34.83 dwt total weight. 2.5"l
Nye & Company
Jun. 15, 2023
A GROUP OF 5 SILHOUETTES BY JOHN MIERS (ENGLISH 1758-1821)
Est: $300 - $400
A GROUP OF 5 SILHOUETTES BY JOHN MIERS (ENGLISH 1758-1821) 5 portraits painted on plaster, sitters (from upper left) Lord Oxford, Elira Sarah Jeffreys, Jane Jeffreys, Mr. Holman, Mrs Holman; each oval cameo measuring 9.5 x 8 cm (3 3/4 x 3 1/8 in.), frame dimensions: framed dimensions: 32 x 28.5 cm (12 5/8 x 11 1/4 in.); artist's label on verso, hand written annotations on verso about each sitter
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Jun. 15, 2023
JOHN MIERS (ENGLISH 1758-1821)
Est: $100 - $200
JOHN MIERS (ENGLISH 1758-1821) silhouette miniature of a man painted on plaster; label of the artist on verso with indistinct handwritten annotation with sitter's name and date: September 1817; the silhouette is measuring 6 x 3 cm (2 3/8 x 1 1/8 in.); framed dimensions: 19 x 16 cm (7 1/2 x 6 1/4 in.)
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Mar. 23, 2023
John Miers
Est: $400 - $600
(British, 1758-1821) Three Portraits of Men and One Woman, unsigned, ink on plaster; each in oval frame, largest 5-3/4 x 5 in.; Lady in Garden, unsigned, ink on plaster, sight 5-1/2 x 4-3/8 in.; gilt wood frame, 7 x 6 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Middleburg, Virginia
Brunk Auctions
Nov. 30, 2022
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN MIERS (CIRCA 1758-1821) PORTRAIT SILHOUETTE OF LORD BANFF
Est: £100 - £150
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN MIERS (CIRCA 1758-1821) PORTRAIT SILHOUETTE OF LORD BANFF Silhouette (8.5cm x 6cm)
Elstob Auctioneers
Nov. 30, 2022
JOHN MIERS (1758-1821) SILHOUETTE PORTRAIT OF A LADY
Est: £100 - £150
JOHN MIERS (1758-1821) SILHOUETTE PORTRAIT OF A LADY Silhouette (7cm x 7cm)
Elstob Auctioneers
Sep. 21, 2022
John Miers (1758-1821)
Est: £400 - £600
John Miers (1758-1821) Ten portrait silhouettes of the Brown family one inscribed 'Mrs Brown' and two 'Tho.s Brown' eight with labels for 'J Miers Leeds' (to the reverse) painted on plaster and framed as one 8.5 x 7cm each; 63 x 78cm framed
Cheffins
Mar. 09, 2022
* Miers (John, 1756-1821). Silhouette portrait of a gentleman and others
Est: £200 - £300
* Miers (John, 1756-1821). Silhouette portrait of a gentleman and others Miers (John, 1756-1821). Silhouette portrait of a gentleman, painted head and shoulders of a gentleman, profile portrait to the left, showing a larger gentleman in formal wear wearing a wig with ribbon wrapped around the pony tail, image size 6.5 x 4.5cm (2 4/8 x 1 6/8ins), sheet size 8.9 x 7cm (3 4/8 x 2 6/8ins), 'J. Miers, Miniature Profile Painter, Leeds' label to verso, framed and glazed (12 x 10cm), together with Silhouette portrait of a gentleman, painted head and shoulders of a gentleman, profile portrait to the left, showing a gentleman with a generous nose and wispy hair, image size 5 x 3.5cm (2 x 1 3/8ins), sheet size 8.9 x 7cm (3 4/8 x 2 6/8ins), heavily rubbed J Miers label to verso, framed and glazed (12 x 10cm), plus Silhouette portrait of a Lady, painted head and shoulders of a lady, profile portrait to the right, showing a lady with a voluminous wig styled with a bow to the nape of her neck, rubbed Miers London label to verso, image size 6 x 3.5cm (2 3/8 x 1 3/8ins), original ebonised frame, with acorn hanger (15.5 x 12.5cm),and Silhouette portrait of a Lady, painted head and shoulders of a lady, profile portrait to the right, showing a Georgian lady with ornate hair decorations, image size 7 x 4.5cm (2 6/8 x 1 6/8ins), original ebonised frame, with acorn hanger (15.5 x 12.5cm), 'Hill & Co, Birm.' stamp to verso, plus Silhouette portrait of a Lady, painted head and shoulders of a lady, profile portrait to the right, showing a lady with ornate hair and lace running down her top, broken into four pieces, image size 5 x 3cm (2 x 1 2/8ins), original embonised frame, back of frame has become detached, with acorn hanger (15.5 x 12.5cm) Qty: (5) Footnote: Miers was the best known and most prolific maker of this fashionable type of portrait, producing thousands of silhouettes which were considered to be excellent likenesses. It took two minutes to sit for a silhouette, the price for which ranged from 7 shillings and sixpence to one guinea.
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jun. 25, 2021
Attributed to john MIERS (c.1758 - 1821) A lady and a gentleman in profile
Est: €200 - €300
Attributed to john MIERS (c.1758 - 1821) A lady and a gentleman in profile painted on plaster trade label for Miers & field on reverse H : 8 cm Attribué à John MIERS (c.1758 -1821) Silhouette d'homme et silhouette de femme Deux peintures sur plâtre H 8 cm Cadre en laiton et bois noirci Porte une étiquette au dos « Miers & Field»
Piasa
Jun. 25, 2021
Attributed to john MIERS (c.1758 - 1821) A lady and a gentleman in profile
Est: €200 - €300
Attributed to john MIERS (c.1758 - 1821) A lady and a gentleman in profile painted on plaster trade label on reverse H : 8 cm Attribué à John MIERS (c.1758 - 1821) Silhouette d'homme et silhouette de femme Deux peintures sur plâtre H 8 cm Cadre en laiton et bois noirci (différence dans le cadre) Porte une étiquette au dos « Miers "
Piasa
Jun. 25, 2021
Attributed to john MIERS (c.1758 - 1821) A lady and a gentleman in profile
Est: €200 - €300
Attributed to john MIERS (c.1758 - 1821) A lady and a gentleman in profile painted on plaster trade label on reverse H : 8 cm Attribué à John MIERS (c.1758 - 1821) Silhouette de femme et silhouette d'homme Deux peintures sur plâtre H 8 cm Cadre en laiton et bois noirci Porte une étiquette au dos « Miers »
Piasa
Jun. 25, 2021
Attributed to john MIERS (c.1758 - 1821) A lady and a gentleman in profile
Est: €200 - €300
Attributed to john MIERS (c.1758 - 1821) A lady and a gentleman in profile painted on plaster trade label on reverse H : 8 cm Attribué à John MIERS (c.1758 - 1821) Silhouette d'homme et silhouette de femme Deux peintures sur plâtre H 8 cm Cadre en laiton et bois noirci Porte une étiquette au dos "Miers"
Piasa
Jun. 25, 2021
Attributed to john MIERS (c.1758 - 1821) A lady and a gentleman in profile
Est: €200 - €300
Attributed to john MIERS (c.1758 - 1821) A lady and a gentleman in profile painted on plaster trade label on reverse H : 8 cm Attribué à John MIERS (c.1758 - 1821) Silhouette d'homme et silhouette de femme Deux peintures sur plâtre H 8 cm Cadre en laiton et bois noirci Porte une étiquette au dos « Miers »
Piasa
Apr. 27, 2021
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN MIERS (BRITISH, CIRCA 1758-1821)
Est: £200 - £400
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN MIERS (BRITISH, CIRCA 1758-1821) ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN MIERS (BRITISH, CIRCA 1758-1821) Bust length silhouette of Fowler Walker Esq. Painted plaster 3¼ x 2½in. (8 x 6.5cm.); contained in ebonised mount with sitter's autograph pasted over within verre églomisé mount inscribed ‘FOWLER WALKER ESQ. re. /Actively promoted the formation of the / MARINE SOCIETY, / ANNO 1756’ in gilt frame -- 12¾ x 10¼in. (32.5 x 26cm.) Footnote: Provenance: The Marine Society & Sea Cadets.
Charles Miller Ltd
Mar. 25, 2021
* Miers (John, 1756-1821). Silhouette miniature portrait of a gentleman
Est: £300 - £500
* Miers (John, 1756-1821). Silhouette miniature portrait of a gentleman, black painted silhouette heightened with gold, oval head & shoulders portrait, profile to right, of a gentleman, signed lower left, 28 x 22mm (1 x .75ins), pendant frame with hanging loop, glazed, housed in original red morocco case lined with cream silk, with the artist's engraved label mounted on one side: 'Opposite Exeter Change. Miers, Profile Painter and Jeweller No.III Strand, Miniatures Set and Framed Hair-work &c. executed peculiarly Neat. London' Qty: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Feb. 21, 2021
JOHN MIERS (ENGLISH 1756-1821) SILHOUETTE OF A GEN
Est: $500 - $700
Finely detailed gouache with bronzing, set in original frame with Mier's printed label verso, sight size: 3 x 2.25 inches, frame, 5.5 x 4.5 inches
John McInnis Auctioneers
Jan. 13, 2021
John Miers profile portrait of Captain Stuart
Est: $80 - $120
John Miers profile portrait of Captain Stuart, 3 1/4" x 2 3/4". In-House shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Nov. 18, 2020
John Miers (17561821) Portrait of King George III
Est: $100 - $1,000
John Miers (English, 17561821). An original late 18th Century silhouette portrait, or "shade," painted in left profile, of George III, King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain (1738-1820). Painted on white enamel in a delicate hand, with shades that capture the enigmatic monarch in shadow. Presented in a decorative metal frame with a royal crown surmounting the encircling relief gilt bronze metal oval decoration. The back includes an original description of the piece and its creation process. (A similar description from 1785 reads, in part, that the process preserves the most exact Symmetry and animated expression of the Features, much Superior to any other Method. Time of sitting one minute. N.B. He keeps the original Shades, and can supply those he has once taken with any number of Copies. Those who have Shades by them may have them reduced to any Size, and dressd in the present taste.) The artist, John Miers, was the most famous profilist or painter of silhouettes in Georgian and Regency Britain. Good condition with some wear and minor loss to frame.
Hill Auction Gallery
Jul. 25, 2020
John Miers (1758-1821) - an oval silhouette miniature portrait bust of a young lady with ribbons in
Est: £150 - £200
John Miers (1758-1821) - an oval silhouette miniature portrait bust of a young lady with ribbons in her hair , signed, 1" high - cracked, contained in a damaged Georgian 9ct & gilt metal locket.
Michael J Bowman
Mar. 05, 2020
* Miers (John, 1756-1821). Silhouette portrait of a lady
Est: £80 - £120
* Miers (John, 1756-1821). Silhouette portrait of a lady, painted head-and-shoulders profile portrait to right, showing a lady with ostrich feather ornaments in her powdered wig, signed lower left within image, image size 6 x 3.5 cm (2.5 x 1.5 in), sheet size 11.3 x 9.2 cm (4.5 x 3.5 in), framed and glazed (Qty: 1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Sep. 04, 2019
Y JOHN MIERS (BRITISH 1756-1821) TWO PORTRAIT SILHOUETTES
Est: £250 - £350
oval, on ivory, signed MIERS., of a gentleman and lady, contained in a double-sided frame mounted with blue glass (2) (3cm high approx.)
Lyon & Turnbull
May. 11, 2019
7 Framed Miniature Silhouettes Incl Attrib J Miers
Est: $150 - $300
DESCRIPTION: Seven framed miniature silhouettes including one attributed to John Miers (British, 1756-1821). Includes five portraits of gentlemen and two portraits of ladies. In black frames. MEASUREMENTS: Various. Frames range from 5-1/4" x 4-3/8" to 8-3/4" x 7-1/4". CONDITION: Toning to paper. Wear to frames.
Cordier Auctions & Appraisals
Sep. 12, 2018
John Miers (British, 1758-1821) Portrait of a boy, profile to the right, circa 1786, 8.7 x 6.7cm (3.5 x 2.5in); with Portrait of a l...
Est: £200 - £400
John Miers (British, 1758-1821) Portrait of a boy, profile to the right, circa 1786, 8.7 x 6.7cm (3.5 x 2.5in); with Portrait of a lady, profile to the right, with curled up-do and detailing at the nape of the neck circa 1810, 8.5 x 6.5cm (3.5 x 2.5); and another smaller of a lady, profile to the right, signed under the bustline "Miers", 3.7 x 3.2cm (1.5 x 1.3in) painted in black on plaster (3)
Cheffins
Aug. 24, 2018
John Miers, (British, 1758-1821), "Pair of Pendant Portrait Bust Silhouettes"
Est: $500 - $800
John Miers (British, 1758-1821) "Pair of Pendant Portrait Bust Silhouettes of a Man and a Woman" each gouache on plaster each unsigned, each with period "Miers/Profile, Painter and Jeweler" label on frame backing, sights 5" x 4", glazed in matching eglomise oval surrounds in ebonized frames; together with two silhouette portrait busts of a gentleman and a lady, each paper cut-out heightened by gold outlines, each 3-1/4" x 2-3/4", both glazed in period ebonized frames. framed (pair) 7-3/8" x 6-1/8", 6-7/8" x 6-1/4" and 7" x 5-3/8", respectively Provenance: Estate of Dr. Carroll Ball, Jackson, Mississippi.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Feb. 27, 2018
JOHN MIERS (1756-1821), THREE PORTRAIT SILHOUETTES, two facing dexter, one
Est: £150 - £250
JOHN MIERS (1756-1821), THREE PORTRAIT SILHOUETTES, two facing dexter, one sinister, each signed and in a fitted leather case. Largest 57cm by 45cm
Thomas Watson
Dec. 07, 2017
Portrait of Mr Gray by John Miers Ca 1813
Est: $100 - $300
5 x 6 framed, painted in sepia & gold on plaster set in an ormolu mount
Castner's Auction & Appraisal Service
Aug. 05, 2016
Attributed to J. Thomason (fl. c. 1786-1800) and Attributed to John Miers (1758-1821): Two Silhouette Portraits of Ladies
Est: $200 - $300
Attributed to J. Thomason (fl. c. 1786-1800) and Attributed to John Miers (1758-1821): Two Silhouette Portraits of Ladies Two ink on plaster; together with English School: Lady with Boufant, cut-out silhouette; and American School: Young Woman, ink and watercolor silhouette. 4 7/8 x 3 1/8 in. to 6 3/8 x 5 1/2 in. (frame). Provenance: Attributed to J. Thomason: Gutteridge Collection, Christie's, London, November 7, 1988, Lot 16; Attrib to John Miers: Gutteridge Collection, Christie's, London, November 7, 1988; American School: Patricia D. Keady, Longmeadow, MA, January 8, 1994. Property from the Estate of Paula Peyraud
STAIR
Mar. 03, 2016
*Miers (John, 1756-1821). Portrait of a Gentleman,
Est: £100 - £150
*Miers (John, 1756-1821). Portrait of a Gentleman, painted oval silhouette portrait, head and shoulders, profile turned to the right, of a gentleman with a pigtail tied with a ribbon, 8.5 x 6.5cm (3.25 x 2.5ins), original ebonised oval frame with convex glass, engraved label on reverse 'Miers, Profile-Painter & Jeweller', with some old adhesive stamp paper repairs Provenance: From the collection of the late Christopher Lennox-Boyd. (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Mar. 03, 2016
*Miers (John, 1756-1821). Portrait of a Gentleman,
Est: £150 - £200
*Miers (John, 1756-1821). Portrait of a Gentleman, a finely bronzed painted silhouette portrait, head and shoulders, profile turned to the right, of a gentleman in a coat, 7.5 x 6cm (3 x 2.5ins), original ebonised frame glazed, with engraved label on reverse 'Miers & Field... Profile Painters, Jewellers, Seal Engravers' Provenance: From the collection of the late Christopher Lennox-Boyd. (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Mar. 03, 2016
*Miers (John, 1756-1821). George Pochen, Barkby Hall, 1808,
Est: £150 - £200
*Miers (John, 1756-1821). George Pochen, Barkby Hall, 1808, a finely bronzed painted oval silhouette portrait, head and shoulders, profile turned to the right, of a gentleman in coat and frilled necktie, some marginal dust-soiling, 8 x 6.5cm (3 x 2.5ins), original ebonised frame with convex glass, engraved label on reverse 'Miers, Profile Painter & Jeweller', with early ink inscriptions 'Picture of Geo. Pochin 1808 Barkby Hall' and 'C.N. Pochin, 1861 Decr.' Provenance: From the collection of the late Christopher Lennox-Boyd. Barkby Hall has been the seat of the Pochin family since 1604. (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
May. 27, 2015
JOHN MIERS | Portrait of a young boy, circa 1810
Est: £600 - £800
painted black and gold silhouette on plaster; gold-frame, velvet and leather case; together with a second silhouette by Miers, gold frame; another profile portrait of a lady and one other silhouette of a military encampment; the first two signed
Sotheby's
Jun. 19, 2014
John Miers (1758-1821) a silhouette of a lady and another silhouette of a lady (two)
Est: £150 - £250
John Miers (British, 1758-1821) A silhouette of a lady and another silhouette of a lady, both with gilt details, the first of a lady wearing a lace cap and shawl painted on plaster 8.5cm (3.25 in) high and the second of a young Victorian lady painted on card, 7cm (2.75 in) high both in papier mache frames (2) Provenance: From the estate of the late John Seago
Cheffins
Oct. 26, 2013
JOHN MIERS (BRITISH 1758-1821). TWO SILHOUETTES OF GENTLEMEN: SAMUEL APPLETON AND HENRY BIGELOW OF BOSTON.
Est: $700 - $900
Each painted on plaster, Appleton's with gilt highlights, 3 3/4 x 3 inches. In original frames, the reverse with Miers' printed label. Both merchants, Appleton (1766-1853) established cotton mills at Waltham and Lowell; Bigelow (1783-1815) moved to Baltimore after his marriage.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Sep. 04, 2013
John Miers (British, circa 1758-1821)
Est: £600 - £800
A bust-length silhouette of a Gentleman, called Mr Fortescue, profile to the right, wearing double-breasted coat, frilled chemise, stock and cravat. Painted on plaster and bronzed, gilt-mounted on rectangular papier-mâché frame, trade label no.12 ('Double-letter') to the reverse, a later handwritten inscription reads MR FORTESCUE/ JUNE 1816; together with a further bust-length silhouette of a Boy, wearing coat, stock and cravat, painted on plaster, verre-églomisé border within rectangular papier-mâché frame, trade label no.11 ('Burnished gol') to the reverse. Oval, 79mm (3 1/8in) and 89mm (3 1/2in) high respectively (2) Provenance (for the former): The Dudley Bendall Collection.
Bonhams
Jun. 25, 2013
MIERS (JOHN)
Est: £400 - £600
Travels in Chile and La Plata, including Accounts Respecting Geography, Geology... Agriculture, Manners and Customs, and the Mining Operations in Chile. Collected during a Residence of Several Years in These Countries, 2 vol., first edition, 16 lithographed plates (one folding), 6 maps and plans (4 folding), contemporary deep red calf gilt, spines faded [Sabin 48889], 8vo, Baldwin, Cradock and Joy, 1826
Bonhams
Nov. 28, 2012
Studio of John Miers (British, circa 1758-1821)
Est: £500 - £700
A bust-length silhouette of a Gentleman, called William Twopeny Senior, in profile to the left, wearing coat, cravat and physical wig. Painted on plaster, turned wood frame with verre églomisé border, the reverse with trade label no.162 and inscribed Wm Twopeny senr/ of Rochester; together with a bust-length silhouette of a Gentleman, called Edmund Soan Twopeny, in profile to the right, wearing coat, frilled cravat, his pigtail wig tied with a ribbon bow, gilt-mounted on rectangular papier-mâché frame, the reverse inscribed Edmund Soan Twopenny of/ Rochester Sq obit *****/ 1809 - third son of/ Wm Twopeny. Oval, 87mm (3 7/16in) high and 90mm (3 9/16in) high respectively (2)
Bonhams
Nov. 13, 2012
Attributed to John Miers (English, 1756-1821), miniature double silhouette: a lady and a gentleman, Ink and graphite on ivory, the gent
Est: $250 - $350
Attributed to John Miers (English, 1756-1821) miniature double silhouette: a lady and a gentleman Ink and graphite on ivory, the gentleman on verso, set into an enameled, bright-cut brooch. L: 1 1/2 in. L: 1 1/2 in. PROVENANCE: Collection of the late Susan B. Swan, author and curator.
Freeman's | Hindman
Apr. 04, 2012
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN MIERS (BRITISH, C. 1758-1821)
Est: £600 - £800
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN MIERS (BRITISH, C. 1758-1821) Two silhouettes: Henry Wellesley, 1st Baron Cowley (1773-1847), in profile to the left, in double-breased coat and frilled cravat, together with Henry Somerset, 5th Duke of Beaufort (1744-1803), in profile to the left, in coat and frilled cravat the former bronzed silhouette on plaster; the latter on card ovals, 3 1/8 in. (80 mm.), gilt-metal mount, and 3 5/8 in. 92 mm. the latter inscribed in pencil on the reverse 'Duke of Beaufort March 1831' (2)
Christie's
Mar. 31, 2012
John Miers (English, c. 1758-1821) Profile Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman, early 19th century, with gilt accents to silhouette, ...
Est: $500 - $700
John Miers (English, c. 1758-1821) Profile Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman, early 19th century, with gilt accents to silhouette, framed, portrait ht. 3 1/4 in.
Skinner
Mar. 30, 2012
John Miers and Studio (18th/19th century):
Est: £150 - £200
John Miers and Studio (18th/19th century): Portrait Silhouette of a Gentleman, in period costume with high collar, facing right, bearing the remains of the silhouettist's original label verso, black ink on plaster highlighted with gold, oval, 7.5cm by 6cm; and Another of an Elderly Lady, wearing period Victorian dress with lace accessories and bonnet, facing left, signed Field 2 Strand, bearing original profilist's label verso Trade Label No.3 1836, black ink highlighted with gold on paper, 6cm by 5cm (2)
Tennants
Mar. 30, 2012
John Miers and Studio (18th/19th century):
Est: £300 - £500
John Miers and Studio (18th/19th century): Portrait Silhouette of Thomas Wakefield, Richmond, wearing period costume, facing right, inscribed on the silhouettist's original label Miers, Profile-Painter and Jeweller opposite Exeter Change, Strand, London ..., black ink on plaster, oval, 9cm by 6.5cm; and Another of an Elegant Lady, wearing a lace bonnet, facing left, bearing silhouettist's original label for Miers and Studio, black ink on plaster, 8cm by 6.5cm, both in original verre églomisé glazed mounts (2)
Tennants
Mar. 30, 2012
Attributed to John Miers and Studio: Portrait
Est: £300 - £500
Attributed to John Miers and Studio: Portrait Silhouette of Russell Baker Snr, 1822, Solicitor (1796-1848), dressed in period Victorian costume with high collar, facing left, extensively inscribed on later label verso with the sitter's name and To Henry Baker from his affectionate mother Caroline Baker 1854, black ink highlighted with gold on paper, oval, 8.5cm by 7cm; and Another, possibly by Miers and Studio, depicting a young lady in period costume wearing a pearl necklace and earrings, facing right, black ink possibly on plaster, oval 8cm by 6.5cm (2)
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