John (1774) Robinson Sold at Auction Prices

John Robinson (British/American, 1774-1829)

John Robinson (British/American, 1774-1829), "Miniature Portrait of Adam Seckel", signed "R. 1821" on crest of chair in which sitter is depicted seated sideways, the figure in fashionable dress, one arm draped over back of chair, all against a carefully rendered stippled ground, 3-5/8" x 3-3/4". Framed. An old label en verso reads: "Adam Seckel, born 3rd Oct. 1783, died age 58 May 24, 1842 buried St Peter's Churchyard, Price Street Phila. married Rosanna Hawkins 1st March 1824. This painting at age 38 signed JR 1821...John Robinson". Robinson is best known for a miniature of Benjamin West with a study for his painting "Christ Rejected" in the background. Another miniature by Robinson, of an anonymous woman, is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City. A native of England, Robinson moved to the United States in 1817. Relatively few of his works survive.