James Alexander Simpson Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1805 - d. 1880

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Born 1805 in Georgetown, D.C. During the years 1830–65, served as a part-time teacher of drawing and painting at Georgetown College. Married Julia Franzoni, daughter of the sculptor Carlo Franzoni (or of Giuseppe Franzoni); later married Sarah T. Gibson, widow of the artist Richard R. Gibson. Exhibited at the Washington Metropolitan Mechanics Institute, 1853. Moved to Baltimore, 1865. Died May 1, 1880, in Baltimore, Md.

Andrew J. Cosentino and Henry H. Glassie The Capital Image: Painters in Washington, 1800–1915 (Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press for the National Museum of American Art, 1983)

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  • JAMES ALEXANDER SIMPSON (GEORGETOWN D.C. 1805-1880) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN
    Jun. 23, 2018

    JAMES ALEXANDER SIMPSON (GEORGETOWN D.C. 1805-1880) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN

    Est: $200 - $300

    JAMES ALEXANDER SIMPSON (GEORGETOWN D.C. 1805-1880) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN, oil on canvas, purportedly a depiction of Dennis Johnston (1788-1852), prosperous Fairfax Co., VA resident. Housed in a 19th-century molded giltwood frame.

    Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
  • FRAMED PORTRAIT OF A LADY BY JAMES ALEXANDER SIMPSON (1805- 1880)
    Oct. 03, 2014

    FRAMED PORTRAIT OF A LADY BY JAMES ALEXANDER SIMPSON (1805- 1880)

    Est: $300 - $500

    FRAMED PORTRAIT OF A LADY BY JAMES ALEXANDER SIMPSON (1805- 1880) American, mid 19th century, oil on canvas. Lady wears a blue dress with black shawl, choker and jewelry, signed lower right. Cleaned and revarnished, heavy gold frame has New York and Baltimore preparers' stamps on reverse. 37.5"h. 32.5"w.

    Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
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