Thomas Ball Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Thomas Ball Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 10, 2024
Thomas Ball, American (1819-1911) Large Bronze
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Thomas Ball, American (1819-1911) Large Bronze Figure "Daniel Webster". Fully Signed on the Back & Dated 1853. Also, w/ Foundry Mark of "Ames Foundry, Chichopee, Mass." Condition: Generally Very Good. Dimensions: Total H-29.5" x L-12.5" x D-11". Provenance: From a New Jersey Home. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.
World Auction Gallery
Oct. 30, 2024
THOMAS BALL - DANIEL WEBSTER BRONZE SCULPTURE
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Bronze sculpture of Daniel Webster by Thomas Ball (American 1819-1911). Marked T. Ball Sculpt, Boston Mass 1853, Ames Foundry Chicopee Mass, on lower base of sculpture. Sculpture mounted to base platform.
Litchfield Auctions
Oct. 24, 2024
Thomas Ball (1819-1911): Bust of Young Girl
Est: $2,500 - $4,500
Marble, 1871, signed 'T. Ball' and dated on the back, on a marble pedestal. 16 in. (height without pedestal). The Stop-Fluted Pedestal, 39 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.
STAIR
Nov. 14, 2023
Thomas Ball (1819-1911, American) Carrera Marble Busts
Est: $5,000 - $15,000
DESCRIPTION: Two carved Carrara marble sculptures by the American artist Thomas Ball. Signed T. Ball on the backs and dated 1868 and 1873. Provenance: - Purchased From Dumouchelles April 29, 2022 [Lot 041001] - Kennedy Galleries, N.Y. label on the base of one of the busts, purchased in 1980, other purchased in 1981 from Alexander Gallery, New York. CIRCA: 1868 and 1873 ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: H: 19" W: 12.5" Depth: 8" CONDITION: Great Condition.
Akiba Galleries
Oct. 01, 2023
THOMAS BALL (Boston, 1819-1911) MARBLE SCULPTURE
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
bust of a young girl wearing a head scarf sgn. and dated T. BALL 1875 15.5”h; 14”w at shoulders; on marble plinth 22”h total
CRN Auctions
Sep. 14, 2023
Thomas Ball (American, 1819-1911) Le Petite Pensee
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Thomas Ball (American, 1819-1911) Le Petite Pensee marble signed on the back T. Ball 1875 Height 19 inches. Property from a Palm Beach Collection
Hindman
Sep. 08, 2022
Thomas Ball (American, 1819-1911) Daniel Webster, mid-19th century Patinated bro
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Thomas Ball (American, 1819-1911) Daniel Webster, mid-19th century Patinated bronze 30 inches (76.2 cm) Ed. 14/100 Inscribed on base: Ames Foundry / Chicopee mass Property from the Cary M. Maguire Estate, Dallas, Texas PROVENANCE: Jim's Antiques, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, 1999. Property from the Cary M. Maguire Estate, Dallas, Texas HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Jun. 09, 2022
Thomas Ball (American, 1819-1911) Relief portrait of a gentleman, 1864 Marble 22
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Thomas Ball (American, 1819-1911) Relief portrait of a gentleman, 1864 Marble 22 x 18-1/2 inches (55.9 x 47.0 cm) (oval) Incised: T. Ball. 1864 Property from the Estates of Ramon Osuna and Robert Lennon, Washington, D.C. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Jan. 07, 2022
THOMAS OGDEN, HALIFAX. A GEORGE II SPHERICAL BALL MOON MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
THOMAS OGDEN, HALIFAX. A GEORGE II SPHERICAL BALL MOON MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK THOMAS OGDEN, HALIFAX. A GEORGE II SPHERICAL BALL MOON MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK the figured crossbanded case with swan neck pediment, brass lion's mask paterae and eglomise glass panels above an arched glazed door flanked by turned reeded columns on a slender trunk with shaped top door and reeded quarter columns the canted box base with applied panel raised on ogee bracket feet. The 13" arched brass dial with applied D moulded border fitted gilt pierced urn spandrels and broad silvered chapter ring enclosing a matted and engraved centre with blued steel winding holes and ringed calendar aperture above a subsidiary seconds dial, the arch enclosing a rotating blued and silvered spherical ball moon and silvered days of the moon aperture fronting an eight-day weight driven movement with five finned knopped pillars, arched plates with swan neck suspension block and hour strike on a bell - with original weights and pendulum.
Hutchinson Scott Limited
Oct. 24, 2021
THOMAS BALL (Boston, 1819-1911) MARBLE SCULPTURE
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
bust of a young girl with head kerchief, sgn. and dated T.BALL 1875, 15.5"h; 14"w at shoulders; on ebonized plinth (not original) 21"h total
CRN Auctions
Jun. 20, 2021
Sculpture, Thomas Ball
Est: $10,000 - $20,000
Thomas Ball (American, 1819-1911), "Eve," 1874, marble sculpture, signed and dated verso, overall: 23"h x 15"w x 9"d
Clars Auctions
Mar. 02, 2021
Thomas Ball, (1819-1911, American), Bust of a young child with flowers, 1874, White marble, 20" H x 13.75" W x 9" D
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Thomas Ball (1819-1911, American) Bust of a young child with flowers, 1874 White marble Signed and dated: T. Ball / 1874 20" H x 13.75" W x 9" D Provenance: The Alan Schneider Collection
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 26, 2020
Thomas A. Edison Virginian Hotel Ball Room Ticket New Instrument
Est: $50 - $10,000
20th Century, Original, 3.5" x 5.5", one corner is folded, writing in pencil on reverse, otherwise good condition. Please view photos. This important new discovery of southern documents has descended through the Larkin and Dillard family of Amherst County Virginia. We encourage all historians and institutions to preview this important new discovery of documents and books, currently exhibited at Mebane Antique Auction Gallery. Please call or email to make an appointment. Provenance: Dillard/Larkin Families Amherst County Virginia
Mebane Antique Auction
Jul. 11, 2018
THOMAS BALL AMERICAN, 1819-1911 AFTER A MODEL BY SIR FRANCIS LEGATT CHANTREY (1781-1841) | Lady Louisa Jane Russell
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
white marble
Sotheby's
Apr. 28, 2018
ATTRIBUTED TO OR AFTER THOMAS BALL (1819-1911): BUST OF EDWARD EVERETT
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
ATTRIBUTED TO OR AFTER THOMAS BALL (1819-1911): BUST OF EDWARD EVERETT Carved marble, together with a mahogany pedestal. 22 x 19 x 14 1/2 in., pedestal 32 1/4 x 24 x 24 in. Provenance: David Bell Antiques, Washington, D.C. Note: Edward Everett from Massachusetts served in the U.S. Senate, was the 15th Governor of Massachusetts (1836-1840), Ambassador to the United Kingdom (1841-1845, and 20th U.S. Secretary of State (1852-1853). From a Private Collector, Washington, DC
STAIR
Mar. 24, 2018
MARBLE BUST OF EVE BY THOMAS BALL (AMERICAN, 1819-1911)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
MARBLE BUST OF EVE BY THOMAS BALL (AMERICAN, 1819-1911) signed and dated 'T. Ball 1874', beautifully carved in the round with leaves and berries on the reverse; Thomas Ball (American, 1818-1911) was a Renaissance man: a gifted singer, musician, poet, painter and sculptor. He spent most of his adult life in Florence, where he was part of a group o f artists that included American sculptor Hiram Powers. Ball became close with Powers and wrote in his autobiography, "Powers often visited me to bless me with his criticism and advice" [p. 200]. In 1865, Thomas Ball built a villa next door to the Powers family. Hiram Powers's influence can be seen in the present bust of Eve (Eve Tempted [1842] and Eve Disconsolate [1871] [see H. Clark, pp. 82-83]). Thomas Ball became quite celebrated by the 1860s and received numerous public commissions including the Emancipation Memorial in Washington, D.C., the equestrian statue of George Washington in the Boston Public Garden, and the statue of Daniel Webster in Central Park, New York, h: 18.5 in.; h: (with socle) 22.5 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Annapolis Literature: Comparative Literature: Thomas Ball, My Threescore Years and Ten, An Autobiography, Boston, 1892 (reprint) H. Nichols B. Clark, A Marble Quarry, The James H. Ricau Collection of Sculpture at the Chrysler Museum of Art, New York, 1997
Potomack Company
Oct. 26, 2017
THOMAS BALL, American (1819-1911), Portrait of a Young Woman, carved marble relief plaque, signed "T. Ball" lower left, 16 x 12 5/8...
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
THOMAS BALL American (1819-1911) Portrait of a Young Woman carved marble relief plaque, signed "T. Ball" lower left 16 x 12 5/8 inches (oval) Provenance: Private Collection, New York. Other Notes: A label from the Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore, Maryland is on the reverse. Tags: Sculpture, marble, bust, portrait, figurative
Shannon's
Oct. 26, 2017
THOMAS BALL, American (1819-1911), "Bust of Eve", marble, signed "T Ball" and dated "74" on reverse., 28 1/2"H
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
THOMAS BALL American (1819-1911) "Bust of Eve" marble, signed "T Ball" and dated "74" on reverse. 28 1/2"H Provenance: Private Collection, New York. Other Notes: Thomas Ball devoted a chapter in his first autobiography "My Three Sons and Ten" to this sculpture. Tags: Sculpture, figurative, marble
Shannon's
Apr. 22, 2017
THOMAS BALL (1819-1911): DANIEL WEBSTER
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
THOMAS BALL (1819-1911): DANIEL WEBSTER Bronze with brown patina, 1853, inscribed ''T. Ball Sculpt/Boston, Mass/1853 and ''Patent assigned/GW Nichols'' on the back, with the J.T. Ames foundry mark on the base. 13 x 12 x 11 in. Property of Wilkes University
STAIR
May. 18, 2016
Thomas Ball (1819-1911) La Petite Pensée
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Thomas Ball (1819-1911) La Petite Pensée signed and dated ‘T. Ball. 1870’ (on the reverse) marble 19 1/2in high Provenance The Wright Family, Westfield, New York, by 1880. Private collection, New York.
Bonhams
Apr. 02, 2016
Thomas Ball (1819-1911): "La Petite Pensée"
Est: kr15,000 -
Skulptur, hvid marmor. Signeret og dateret T. Ball 1872. H: 50 cm (afslag på blad bag venstre skulder)
Auktionshuset.com
Aug. 16, 2015
THOMAS BALL (AMERICAN 1819-1911). PAIR OF WHITE MARBLE BUSTS OF BOSTON YOUTHS, 1862.
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
Julia Appleton Bird (1894-1983), owner of this pair of busts, descended from the family who established Appleton Farms in Ipswich and Hamilton, Massachusetts in the mid-17th century. The estate was maintained through nine generations, making it the oldest continuously operated farm in the country. She was the daughter of Randolph "Budd" M. Appleton, an avid sportsman and Master of the Hounds at Myopia Hunt Club from 1883-1900 and Helen K. Mixter Appleton, who at age nine was the youngest survivor of a disaster at sea that claimed her parents- the sinking of the Ville du Havre in 1873. The marble busts may be a likeness of Helen's younger brother, Charles Cutler Mixter (1857-1867).In 1917 Julia married Charles Sumner Bird, Jr. (1885-1980) of the influential Bird family of East Walpole and Boston. Charles' father, Charles Sumner Bird (1855-1927) may also have been the model for these busts. He was President of the Boston Advertiser Publishing Co. and a candidate for Governor in 1912-1913. His father, Francis William Bird (1809-1894), who established the family's paper manufacturing business, was a prominent State legislator, anti-slavery leader and candidate for Governor in 1872. He named his son for Charles Sumner, U.S. Senator and the subject of a bronze sculpture by Ball, erected in the Boston Public Garden in 1878.Each raised on a socle. One signed "T. Ball" and dated 1862 on the reverse. Overall height 17 inches.Provenance: Estate of Julia Appleton Bird (Mrs. Charles Sumner Bird, Jr.) of Ipswich and Boston, 1983; to the present owner.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Nov. 13, 2014
After Thomas Ball (1819-1911), daniel webster (1782-1852), early 20th century
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
After Thomas Ball (1819-1911) daniel webster (1782-1852), early 20th century Bronze, mid-brown patina, modeled standing with hand in vest. H: 30 1/4 in. PROVENANCE: Property from a prominent New England Collection.
Freeman's | Hindman
May. 21, 2014
THOMAS BALL "(American, 1819-1911)" "La Petite
Est: -
THOMAS BALL "(American, 1819-1911)" "La Petite Pensée 16in high on a 4in socle, 20in overall" "
Bonhams
Apr. 08, 2014
THOMAS BALL OIL PAINTING OF STEDWARDS CHURCH
Est: $200 - $300
Oil painting on board depicting Stedward's Church in Palm Beach, Florida. Signed Thomas Ball to lower right and dated 1943. Mountd in gold painted wooden frame behind glass screen. Measures 18" height x 15 1/4" width
Palm Beach Auction Gallery
Mar. 23, 2014
THOMAS BALL (AMERICAN 1819-1911). PAIR OF WHITE MARBLE BUSTS OF BOSTON YOUTHS, 1862.
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
Julia Appleton Bird (1894-1983), owner of this pair of busts, descended from the family who established Appleton Farms in Ipswich and Hamilton, Massachusetts in the mid-17th century. The estate was maintained through nine generations, making it the oldest continuously operated farm in the country. She was the daughter of Randolph "Budd" M. Appleton, an avid sportsman and Master of the Hounds at Myopia Hunt Club from 1883-1900 and Helen K. Mixter Appleton, who at age nine was the youngest survivor of a disaster at sea that claimed her parents- the sinking of the Ville du Havre in 1873. The marble busts may be a likeness of Helen's younger brother, Charles Cutler Mixter (1857-1867).In 1917 Julia married Charles Sumner Bird, Jr. (1885-1980) of the influential Bird family of East Walpole and Boston. Charles' father, Charles Sumner Bird (1855-1927) may also have been the model for these busts. He was President of the Boston Advertiser Publishing Co. and a candidate for Governor in 1912-1913. His father, Francis William Bird (1809-1894), who established the family's paper manufacturing business, was a prominent State legislator, anti-slavery leader and candidate for Governor in 1872. He named his son for Charles Sumner, U.S. Senator and the subject of a bronze sculpture by Ball, erected in the Boston Public Garden in 1878.Each raised on a socle. One signed "T. Ball" and dated 1862 on the reverse. Overall height 17 inches.Provenance: Estate of Julia Appleton Bird (Mrs. Charles Sumner Bird, Jr.) of Ipswich and Boston, 1983; to the present owner.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Nov. 23, 2013
Charles Wynne Nichols (British/American, 1831
Est: $500 - $700
Charles Wynne Nichols (British/American, 1831-1903), after models by Thomas Ball (American, 1819-1911), a bronze figure of "Daniel Webster", inscribed on rear of base "T. Ball Sculpt./ Boston Mass./ 1853/ Patent assigned to/ C.W. Nichols", height 30 1/4 in
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 23, 2013
Charles Wynne Nichols (British/American, 1831
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Charles Wynne Nichols (British/American, 1831-1903), after models by Thomas Ball (American, 1819-1911), a fine bronze figure of "Henry Clay", inscribed on rear of base "T. Ball Sculpt. Boston 1858/ Patent assigned to C.W. Nichols", height 31 in., width 12 in., depth 10 3/4 in
Neal Auction Company
Apr. 22, 2013
Thomas Ball American, 1819-1911 Whispering Zephyr
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Thomas Ball American, 1819-1911 Whispering Zephyr, 1884 Signed T. Ball (lr) White marble relief Diameter 19 7/8 inches Provenance: Gloria Stacey, London (acquired from an estate sale, London, early 1950s) Thence by descent to the current owner Literature: William Ordway Partridge, "Thomas Ball," The New England Magazine, vol. 12, pp. 290-304, illus., another version. In My Three Score and Ten (John Wilson and Son: Cambridge, 1891), Thomas Ball writes of his sculpture projects, noting that after his return to his Florence from a Boston sojourn in 1883, he "modeled a new statue, in small, of Lincoln, and one of Garfield. These, together with portrait busts (General Grant among them) and ideal medallions ("Whispering Zephyr," "Ophelia," etc), occupied my time till January, 1885." Born in Charlestown, Massachusetts, Ball was both musically and artistically gifted, and taught himself first to paint, and then to sculpt in wood. His first sculptural effort was a portrait of Jenny Lind. In 1854, at the age of thirty-five he traveled to Florence to study, and remained there for years, part of the vibrant artists' colony that included Hiram Powers and the Brownings. His studio became a regular destination for Americans on the Grand Tour, and aspiring collectors commissioned versions of his current projects, which in 1884 would have included the graceful Whispering Zephyr, as well as Ophelia. Whispering Zephyr depicts the beautiful Chloris, goddess of flowers and the personification of spring in Greek mythology (known as Flora in Roman lore). She is wooed by Zephyr, Greek god of the West Wind and harbinger of spring (and son of Aurora, goddess of the dawn). Here depicted as a cherubic youth, Zephyr is enveloped in swirling draperies, tossed by the same breeze that gently lifts the curls framing his beloved's face.It is unclear how many multiples of Whispering Zephyr were produced by Ball. One version is included in the permanent collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 19, 2012
Thomas Ball American, 1819-1911 La Petite Pensee, 1871
Est: $800 - $1,200
Thomas Ball American, 1819-1911 La Petite Pensee, 1871 Signed T. BALL and dated 1871 Bronze with brown patina Height 16 inches Sold to Benefit the Lee B. Anderson Memorial Foundation
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 23, 2012
A Carved Marble Eve Figure, Thomas Ball (American, 1818-1911), Height 68 inches.
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
A Carved Marble Eve Figure, Thomas Ball (American, 1818-1911), Eve depicted as a classical nude gazing up and adjusting her long hair; she stands atop a round base by a tree stump, the plaque marked Eve, Thomas Ball, Rome, 1867 and inscribed T. Ball, 1867. Height 68 inches.
Hindman
May. 27, 2012
THOMAS BALL (AMERICAN 1819-1911). BRONZE STANDING FIGURE OF DANIEL WEBSTER.
Est: $800 - $1,200
In brown patina. Signed, dated and inscribed on the reverse "T. Ball Sculpt./ Boston Mass./ 1853/ Patent assigned to C.W. Nichols." Height 30 inches.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Mar. 31, 2012
Thomas Ball (American, 1819-1911) Nude Bust of a Young Woman, white marble, accented with carved foliage and berries, impressed "T. BAL
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Thomas Ball (American, 1819-1911) Nude Bust of a Young Woman, white marble, accented with carved foliage and berries, impressed "T. BALL 1872" on the reverse, bust ht. 25, socle ht. 5 in.
Skinner
Sep. 27, 2011
Thomas Ball (1819-1911)
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Thomas Ball (1819-1911) La Petite Pensée signed and dated 'T. Ball. 1872.' (on the reverse) marble 19½ in. (49.6 cm.) high
Christie's
Sep. 17, 2011
Thomas Ball (American, 1819-1911) Carved Marble Bust of Young Girl on Marble Pedestal
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Flowers & curled hair. Sgn. on back, T. Ball, 1871.
Cottone Auctions
May. 24, 2011
CARVED ALABASTER, THOMAS BALL
Est: $300 - $500
THOMAS BALL (American 1819-1911) Napoleon - 1905 Carved alabaster Titled, signed and dated 1905 N.J. Height 11.25 inches
Jackson's International
Sep. 01, 2010
Thomas Ball bronze sculpture modeled as a standing
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Thomas Ball bronze sculpture modeled as a standing portrait of Daniel Webster. Inscribed on reverse, "T Ball. Sculp/ Boston Mass/1853/ Patent assigned to G. W. Nichols". Foundry mark on underside, "J. T. Ames Founder Chicopee Mass 6". Thomas Ball (American, 1819-1911) was a Massachusetts artist known for portrait sculpture. Most recognized work includes the equestrian George Washington in the Boston Public Library 30"H,
Dallas Auction Gallery
Jun. 13, 2010
THOMAS BALL, (AMERICAN 1819-1911), PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
THOMAS BALL (american 1819-1911) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN Inscribed 'T. BALL, 1864', marble plaque 22 1/4 in. (57.2cm) (height) 18 in. (45.7cm) (width) 2 7/8 in. (7.3cm) (depth) provenance: Private Collection, Chevy Chase, Maryland.
Freeman's | Hindman
Sep. 13, 2009
THOMAS BALL (1819-1911): PROFILE OF A WOMAN
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Carved oval marble plaque, 16 x 12 1/2 in., signed at lower left. Provenance: From Oldwalls, the home of sculptor Chester Beach.
STAIR
Aug. 01, 2009
THOMAS BALL (AMERICAN 1819-1911). STANDING FIGURE
Est: -
THOMAS BALL (AMERICAN 1819-1911). STANDING FIGURE OF DANIEL WEBSTER. Cast and painted plaster, height 31 inches. Signed and dated 'T Ball Sculp/ Boston Mass/ 1853' on the reverse. Also inscribed 'Patent assigned to/ G.W. Nichols.'
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
May. 20, 2009
Thomas Ball (1819-1911)
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Thomas Ball (1819-1911) Sunshine signed and dated 'T. BALL 1872' (on the reverse) marble 19 in. (48.3 cm.) high
Christie's
May. 14, 2009
THOMAS W. BALL
Est: $400 - $500
THOMAS W. BALL (1819-1911) American sculptor of monuments, known for his statues of Charles Sumner, Daniel Webster, George Washington, and more. A superb item, an oversize photograph of one his most famous works, an equestrian sculpture of George Washington that is now in the Boston Public Garden. The sepia photo measures 11 1/2" x 13 1/2", and is mounted to the original mat measuring 18 1/2" x 22". Inscribed by Ball at the lower right corner of the mat: "Brother George with love and regards of T. Ball". Date of May 1864 penned in another hand beneath image. Mat bears light staining, foxing and wear, but overall very good condition. A wonderful piece for display.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Aug. 05, 2006
THOMAS BALL (AMERICAN 1819-1911). MARBLE BUST OF 'LA PETITE PENSEE.'
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Signed 'T. Ball' and dated 1878. Height 16 1/2 inches.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Apr. 01, 2006
THOMAS BALL , American, 1819-1911 Carved marble bust of a young girl with scarf, braided pigtail, and high relief floral collar. Signed and dated on back "T. Ball 1871". Thomas Ball, born in Charlestown, MA, was the son of a house and sign
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
THOMAS BALL , American, 1819-1911 Carved marble bust of a young girl with scarf, braided pigtail, and high relief floral collar. Signed and dated on back "T. Ball 1871". Thomas Ball, born in Charlestown, MA, was the son of a house and sign painter. He was a portrait painter, sculptor, musician, and singer. One of his best works was the equestrian statue of George Washington in the Boston public gardens. Height 16".
Eldred's
Feb. 19, 2005
Marble Bust Young Girl
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Signed T. Ball 1872, (Thomas Ball, American 1819-1911), excellent, 20" tall, 15" w, Private Collection of Dr. James Jung of Syracuse, NY
Cottone Auctions
Sep. 10, 2004
Thomas Ball (American, 1819-1911)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Relief Plaque with Mother and Child Signed "T.BALL" l.r. Circular white marble plaque, diameter 20 in. (50.8 cm). Condition: Good.
Skinner
Sep. 10, 2004
Thomas Ball (American, 1819-1911)
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
La Petite Pensee Signed and dated "T.BALL 1868" on the reverse. White marble sculpture, height 19 3/4 in. (50.1 cm). Condition: Subtle wear to surface. Provenance: Formerly of the collection of Sebastian S. Kresge, Westport, Massachusetts. N.B. Ball's works are included in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the U.S. Senate Art Collection.
Skinner
May. 22, 2004
Oil on Canvas Portrait Attributed to Thomas Ball, half-length portrait depicting a young man in a high-collared black suit. Accompanying 19th-century
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
Oil on Canvas Portrait Attributed to Thomas Ball, half-length portrait depicting a young man in a high-collared black suit. Accompanying 19th-century manuscript note identifies the painter. In a period gilt frame; 25.5" x 21.5" (w/o frame), 31.5" x 27.5" (w/frame). Thomas Ball (1819-1911), born in Massachusetts the son of a house and sign painter, worked at Moses Kimball's Boston Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, where he also cut silhouettes. Beginning in 1837, he progressed to miniature, and then life-sized, portraits. His work was exhibited at the Boston Athenaeum, the American Art Union, and the Apollo Art Association. Beginning about 1851, however, Ball focused on sculpture, his most famous being his equestrian George Washington in the Boston Public Garden, his statue of Daniel Webster in New York's Central Park, and the Lincoln Emancipation Group in Boston and Washington, D.C. Ball moved to Italy in 1865 and took up residence next door to Hiram Powers. He returned to the United States in 1897 and set up a studio in New York. He then retired to Montclair, New Jersey where he died in 1911. Relined, restretched, wear to frame; G+.
Cowan's Auctions