William John Thompson Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William John Thompson Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 12, 2023
§ WILLIAM JOHN THOMSON RSA (1771-1845) PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A LADY
Est: £400 - £600
§ WILLIAM JOHN THOMSON RSA (1771-1845) PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A LADY On ivory in yellow metal frame In original case. With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number SVZMJD5M (7.5cm x 6cm)
Elstob Auctioneers
Nov. 26, 2020
Thomson, William John: Miniatur Portrait der britischen Prinzessin Amelia in weißem Kleid, ein geknotetes Tuch im Haar
Est: €180 - €200
Miniatur Portrait der britischen Prinzessin Amelia (1783-1810) in weißem Kleid, ein geknotetes Tuch im blonden Haar; vor rotem Vorhang. Auf dem Deckpapier signiert und mit Ortsangabe datiert "Painted by / W. J. Thomson / 53 Piccadilly / March. / 1803.". Aquarell und Gouache auf Elfenbein. 3,9 x 2,9 cm (oval). In vergoldetem Metallrahmen mit blauem Emailleband. Beigegeben: kleine ovale Miniatur, deutsch um 1800, Portrait eines Mannes im Profil nach links. Aquarell und Gouache auf Papier. 2,7 x 2,2 cm. In goldenem Broschenrahmen mit Kügelchenrand, rückseitig Goldinitialen "TSJ" auf Haarpaneel unter Glas (nicht abgebildet). Nach dem großformatigen Gemälde von Sir William Beechey (1797) auf Schloß Windsor. Amelia war das jüngste der 15 Kinder und die sechste Tochter des britischen Königs Georg III. und seiner Gattin Prinzessin Charlotte von Mecklenburg-Strelitz. 1803, im Entstehungsjahr vorliegender Miniatur, verliebte sich die Prinzessin unsterblich in den Stallmeister Sir Charles Fitzroy, durfte ihn aber nicht heiraten. Seit ihrer Jugend von schlechter Gesundheit, starb sie 1810 auf Schloß Windsor. Sie war die Lieblingstochter des Königs dessen Gesundheitszustand sich nach diesem Verlust rapide verschlechterte. - Wir bitten darum, Zustandsberichte zu den Losen zu erfragen, da der Erhaltungszustand nur in Ausnahmefällen im Katalog angegeben ist. - Please ask for condition reports for individual lots, as the condition is usually not mentioned in the catalogue.
Bassenge Auctions
Mar. 25, 2020
WILLIAM JOHN THOMPSON R.S.A (BRITISH 1771/3-1845) Portrait miniature of Mary Blair, wife of Sir John Singer, wearing a black dress with white lace fichu, fur trimmed black shawl and white bonnet Watercolour on ivory Gold frame set in red leather tr
Est: £400 - £600
WILLIAM JOHN THOMPSON R.S.A (BRITISH 1771/3-1845) Portrait miniature of Mary Blair, wife of Sir John Singer, wearing a black dress with white lace fichu, fur trimmed black shawl and white bonnet Watercolour on ivory Gold frame set in red leather travelling case with old label inscribed Mary Blair wife of Sir John Singer Oval, 75mm (3in) high Exhibited: Comerford Collection at the Irish Architectural Archives, Dublin, 2009 Literature: The Comerford Collection: Portrait Miniatures, (privately published, Dublin, 2009) pp 11, 59 (#259) 68 (sitter # 61). Thompson was born in Savannah and then went to England where he exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1796 to 1812. He later moved to Scotland where he was made an Academician of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1829.
Chiswick Auctions
Jan. 30, 2020
William John Thomson (attrib), Oil on Paper
Est: $300 - $500
Attributed to William John Thomson (British, 1771-1845), King Charles Spaniel, oil on paper, no signature visible, 3" h x 4" w, framed and glazed
Millea Bros Ltd
Sep. 29, 2019
The Gleaner 1825 by William John Thomson 1771-1845
Est: £500 - £900
William John Thomson RSA (American 1771-1845) Born Savannah USA 1771, returned to his ancestral home of Scotland 1812. Member of the Royal Scottish Academy. Thomson famed for his miniature works, several of which are on display at the Met in NYC The Gleaner, 1825. Oil on board in good condition. Nicely framed, not original frame. Comes with letter from National Gallery of Scotland establishing Thomson as the artist. The painting was exhibited in the National Gallery in 1827
White Court Art
Mar. 20, 2018
WILLIAM JOHN THOMSON R.S.A. (AMERICAN 1771/3 - 1845) Portrait miniature of Mrs Mair née Baroneau wearing black dress with frilled lace edging, white fichu, a paisley shawl around her shoulders and a frilled white cap Signed, inscribed and dated verso, 'Painted by/ W. Thomson/ Feb. 1822 / Edinburgh' Watercolour on ivory Gilt metal ormolu frame with gilt inner slip bearing the sitter's name Rectangular, 82mm high Subject to CITES
Est: £150 - £250
WILLIAM JOHN THOMSON R.S.A. (AMERICAN 1771/3 - 1845) Portrait miniature of Mrs Mair née Baroneau wearing black dress with frilled lace edging, white fichu, a paisley shawl around her shoulders and a frilled white cap Signed, inscribed and dated verso, 'Painted by/ W. Thomson/ Feb. 1822 / Edinburgh' Watercolour on ivory Gilt metal ormolu frame with gilt inner slip bearing the sitter's name Rectangular, 82mm high Subject to CITES
Chiswick Auctions
Aug. 02, 2017
William John Thomson (1771 - 1845), miniature watercolour on ivory - portra
Est: £150 - £200
William John Thomson (1771 - 1845), miniature watercolour on ivory - portrait of a lady in empire-line dress and red cloak, inscribed 'painted by W. J. Thomson 1817, Edinburgh', 7cm x 6cm, in glazed ebonised easel frame
Reeman Dansie
Jun. 21, 2017
William John Thomson (1771 - 1845), miniature watercolour on ivory - portra
Est: £100 - £150
William John Thomson (1771 - 1845), miniature watercolour on ivory - portrait of an Artillery Officer, inscribed verso 'painted by W. F. Thomson, Oct. 1819, Edinburgh', oval, 7cm x 6cm, in papier mâché frame
Reeman Dansie
Jun. 21, 2017
William John Thomson (1771 - 1845), miniature watercolour on ivory - portra
Est: £250 - £350
William John Thomson (1771 - 1845), miniature watercolour on ivory - portrait of a lady in empire-line dress and red cloak, inscribed 'painted by W. J. Thomson 1817, Edinburgh', 7cm x 6cm, in glazed ebonised easel frame
Reeman Dansie
Apr. 15, 2015
WILLIAM JOHN THOMPSON (British, 1771-1845) Portrait of a lady in a purple dress
Est: -
WILLIAM JOHN THOMPSON (British, 1771-1845) Portrait of a lady in a purple dress
Bonhams
Mar. 20, 2014
William John Thompson (British, 1771-1845) Half
Est: £200 - £300
William John Thompson (British, 1771-1845) Half length military portrait of Mrs Richie, in a black gown with white lace linings, inscribed verso W J Thomson 1816, Edinburgh, on ivory, 8cm x 6cm
Mallams
Mar. 20, 2014
William John Thompson (British, 1771-1845) Half
Est: £200 - £300
William John Thompson (British, 1771-1845) Half length study of Isobel Duncanson Noble, wearing a black dress, inscribed and dated March 1814, Edinburgh, verso, on ivory, 9cm x 7cm Isobel Duncanson Noble was the daughter of James Duncanson of Garshake, she married John Noble who was Captain of The Royal Fusiliers 81st Foot Infantry
Mallams
Feb. 06, 2014
W. J. Thompson RSA (1771-1845) Miniature of a gentleman, 2.5 x 2in.
Est: £200 - £300
W. J. Thompson RSA (1771-1845) oil on ivory. Miniature of a gentleman, Ex. Collection Ernest Salaman, 2.25 x 1.75in. and a miniature of a Georgian gentleman, 2.5 x 2in.
Gorringes
Oct. 27, 2013
WILLIAM JOHN THOMSON (BRITISH 1771/3-1845). PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A GENTLEMAN IN DARK COAT, RED WAISTCOAT AND CREAM-COLORED CRAVAT.
Est: $300 - $500
Watercolor on ivory, 2 1/2 x 2 1/8 inches. The reverse inscribed, signed and dated "Painted/ by W.J. Thomson/ 53 Piccadilly/ Jany. 1803." In a gilt-metal pendant case.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Oct. 27, 2013
WILLIAM JOHN THOMSON (BRITISH, CIRCA 1771-1845). PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A YOUNG SCOTTISH GENTLEMAN.
Est: $500 - $800
Watercolor on ivory, 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches. The reverse inscribed, signed and dated "Painted by/ W.J. Thomson/ Sept. 1815/ York Place/ Edinburgh."
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Jun. 12, 2013
William John Thomson, RSA (Anglo-American, circa 1771-1845)
Est: -
A Gentleman, wearing brown double-breasted coat, white stock and cravat. Gilt-metal mount; together with two further miniatures portraying Gentleman, wearing black coats and white stocks, gilt-mounted on rectangular papier-mâché frames. Oval, 61mm (2 3/8in) high (3)
Bonhams
Apr. 18, 2012
Attributed to William John Thompson (c1771-1845)
Est: £200 - £300
Attributed to William John Thompson (c1771-1845) Miniature portrait of a gentleman with powdered hair and rosy cheeks, gazing upwards wearing a large white stock and black coat oval, 7.4cm, within a red leather case.
Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
Mar. 18, 2010
William John Thomson (1771-1845), Scottish
Est: $800 - $1,200
William John Thomson (1771-1845), Scottish ISABELLA PURVIS; HANNAH SLILL (TWO NURSES AT WHITEHAUGH); Two oils, the first, oil on panel, titled to an old label verso, the crest ornament of the frame is fitted with a glazed circular medallion containing a lock of the sitter's hair as in 1840, the second title, oil on canvas laid down on panel, titled to old label verso. Both ascribed to Thomson, Edinburgh to the same old label verso. 13" x 10" - 33 x 25.4 cm.; 12.25" x 10" - 31.1 x 25.4 cm.
Waddington's
Dec. 08, 2009
William John Thomson (1771-1845), ISABELLA PURVIS; HANNAH SLILL (TWO NURSES AT WHITEHAUGH), Two oils, the first, oil on panel, titled to an old label verso, the crest ornament of the frame is fitted with a glazed circular medallion containing a lock
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
William John Thomson (1771-1845), Scottish ISABELLA PURVIS; HANNAH SLILL (TWO NURSES AT WHITEHAUGH); Two oils, the first, oil on panel, titled to an old label verso, the crest ornament of the frame is fitted with a glazed circular medallion containing a lock of the sitter's hair as in 1840, the second title, oil on canvas laid down on panel, titled to old label verso. Both ascribed to Thomson, Edinburgh to the same old label verso. 13" x 10" - 33 x 25.4 cm.; 12.25" x 10" - 31.1 x 25.4 cm. Note: The sitters were two nurses to Williamina Helen Stewart (Mrs. Forbes Leith Whitehaugh) wife of Colonel James John Forbes. Hannah was still a nurse at Whitehaugh when this portrait was executed. Hannah worked at Whitehaugh for 13 years from 1833 to 1846.
Waddington's
Apr. 03, 2008
W J Thomson R S A. 1771-1845, Portrait Miniature.
Est: £200 - £240
W J Thomson R S A. 1771-1845, Portrait Miniature. A Lady Wearing A White Turban In A Low Cut Black Dress, Scarlet Stole Over Her Shoulders, With Curly Dark Hair. 3¾ x 2¼ Inches. Gilt Frame
Gerrards Auction Rooms
May. 23, 2007
William John Thomson, RSA (Anglo-American, circa 1771-1845)
Est: £500 - £700
A Lady, wearing white dress adorned with ruby and pearl encrusted brooch, lilac shawl draped over her right shoulder, gold necklaces and matching earrings, her hair upswept. Signed on the reverse and dated Painted by/ W.J.Thomson/ Feb y 1813/ 59 York Place , gilt-metal mounted in red leather travelling case. Oval, 65mm ( 2 9/16in) high
Bonhams
Feb. 22, 2005
William John Thompson R.S.A. (British, 1771/3-1845)
Est: -
A Lady, wearing white dress and turban gold frame, the reverse engraved with initials R Oval, 72mm. (2 3/4ins.) high
Bonhams
Nov. 18, 2003
William John Thomson, R.S.A. (British, 1771/3-1845)
Est: £500 - £700
A Gentleman, wearing dark green coat with large brass buttons, pale yellow waistcoat and white cravat gilt-metal mount with brown leather reverse Oval, 76mm. (3ins.) high
Bonhams
Jul. 01, 2003
William John Thomson, R.S.A. (Anglo-American 1771/3-1845)
Est: £400 - £600
A Lady, wearing brown dress with pink and blue translucent shawl over her shoulder, fresh flowers at her corsage, her auburn hair worn in ringlets shaped ormolu frame within fitted red leather case Oval, 101mm. (4ins.) high
Bonhams
May. 22, 2003
William John Thomson R.S.A. (British, 1771/3-1845)
Est: £500 - £700
A young Gentleman, called George Caswell of Salcomb Park, wearing slate-grey coat, pink waistcoat and tied white stock signed on obverse with initials W.J.T., signed on reverse and dated Painted by/ W. J. Thomson./ 204 Piccadilly/ March 1804., gilt-metal frame Oval, 73 mm. (2 7/8ins.) high
Bonhams
Mar. 04, 2003
William John Thomson R.S.A. (Anglo-American, 1771/3-1845) A Gentleman, seated, holding a book,
Est: $633 - $949
wearing black coat, frilled white cravat and tied stock signed on the reverse and dated Painted by/ W J Thomson/ July 1818/ Edinburgh, gilded wood frame rectangular, 210mm. (8 1/4in.) high.
Bonhams