David Joseph Bles Paintings & Artwork for Sale | David Joseph Bles Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 13, 2026
Bles, David Joseph
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
Bles, David Joseph 1821 Den Haag - 1899 ebd. Zwei Damen bei der Toilette. Öl auf Holz. Unten links signiert und datiert (18)48. Größe ca. 28,5 x 24 cm. Rahmen ca. 45 x 40 cm. Bles, David Joseph 1821 The Hague - 1899 ibid. Two ladies at their toilet. Oil on wood. Signed and dated (18)48 lower left. Size approx. 28.5 x 24 cm. Frame approx. 45 x 40 cm.
Auktionshaus Sieglin GmbH
Oct. 23, 2025
David Joseph Bles (1821-1899)
Est: €60 - €120
David Joseph Bles (1821-1899)Studie voor het schilderij 'Overwinnend Holland' gemengde techniek op papier, gesign. met initialen l.o., 27,5 x 22 cm. [1]
Veilinggebouw de Zwaan
Oct. 23, 2025
David Joseph Bles (1821-1899)
Est: €100 - €200
David Joseph Bles (1821-1899)De slapende waakster (1848) inkt en aquarel, gesigneerd linksonder, gedateerd 10-1-1848, 19 x 14 cm. [1]
Veilinggebouw de Zwaan
Sep. 29, 2025
David Joseph Bles (1821-1899) Portret van heer met documentgesigneerd l.o.a…
Est: €100 - €200
David Joseph Bles (1821-1899) Portret van heer met documentgesigneerd l.o.aquarel35 x 24 cm.
Veilinghuis Van Spengen
Jun. 21, 2025
David Joseph BLES (1821-1899), 2 watercolour paintings of guitar players, signed
Est: €150 - €250
David Joseph BLES (1821-1899), 2 watercolour paintings of guitar players, signed David Joseph BLES (1821-1899), 2 aquarellen van gitaarspelers, getekend
Maison Jules Veilinghuis
Jun. 14, 2025
Two Wall Plates with Portrait Decoration, Henri Breetvelt, Société Céramique.
Est: €80 - €120
Henri Breetvelt (1864-1923), Société Céramique, Maastricht. The Netherlands, first half of the 20th century. Two sepia-painted earthenware wall plates with portraits of men in historic attire. The left plate shows a bust after a painting by David Joseph Bles (1821-1899), depicting a man in three-quarter profile wearing a tricorne hat. The right plate shows a man from behind, wearing a hat and richly decorated coat. Both marked on the reverse with factory stamp of Société Céramique and décor numbers 71B and 102B.
Hessink's
May. 15, 2025
DAVID JOSEPH BLES (Dutch, 1821 - 1899). Anticipation, Watercolor on paper mounted on board. Signed lower right corner. Framed. Not exam
Est: $600 - $800
DAVID JOSEPH BLES (Dutch, 1821 - 1899). Anticipation, Watercolor on paper mounted on board. Signed lower right corner. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - Framed, 9 in. x 11 1/4 in. Framed, 9 in. x 11 1/4 in. 9 x 11.25 inches; frame: 17.5 x 20 inches
Sloans & Kenyon
May. 07, 2025
DAVID JOSEPH BLES (1821-1899): PORTRAIT OF A CARTOGRAPHER-ARCHITECT, OIL ON PANEL
Est: €250 - €500
David Joseph Bles (1821-1899): Portrait of a cartographer-architect, oil on panel Work: 35 x 26,5 cm Frame: 47,5 x 41,5 cm
Coronari Auctions
May. 07, 2025
DAVID JOSEPH BLES (1821-1899, ATTRIBUTED TO): THE MUSICAL INTERMEZZO, WATERCOLOUR ON PAPER, 19TH C.
Est: €80 - €120
David Joseph Bles (1821-1899, attributed to): The musical intermezzo, watercolour on paper, 19th C. Work: 8 x 6 cm Frame: 19,5 x 16,5 cm
Coronari Auctions
May. 06, 2025
David Joseph Bles (1821-1899) Officier, gesigneerd en gedateerd '89 l.o., p…
Est: €150 - €300
David Joseph Bles (1821-1899) Officier, gesigneerd en gedateerd '89 l.o., pastelkrijt op papier, 34,5 x 26,5 cm
Veilinghuis Van Spengen
Mar. 12, 2025
David Bles (1821-1899)
Est: €1,000 - €2,000
Admiring the baby in the cradle, signed and dated 'David Bles f 75' (lower right), oil on panel, 22x29,5 cm, Provenance:-In the collection of the family of the present owner since the 1920s/1930s, Please compare this work to a painting with a similar composition, titled ‘Tendresse maternelle / Bij de wieg’, formerly in the collection of Mr Roelofs Heyrmans by 1912.
Venduehuis Auctioneers The Hague
Jan. 25, 2025
W. WEHMEYER (*1819) after BLES (*1821), Father makes music at the cradle, Steel engraving
Est: €75 - €125
Willem Fredrik Wehmeyer (1819 Hemstede - 1854 Amsterdam) after David Joseph Bles (1821 The Hague - 1899 ebd.): Family happiness, father makes music at his child's cradle, 19th century, Steel engraving Technique: Steel engraving on Paper Inscription: Signed by the artist in the printing plate below the image. The signature of the artist on the original can be seen in the upper right of the image. Date: Description: After a model by David Joseph Bles (1821 The Hague - 1899 ibid.). In a peaceful atmosphere, this genre painting shows the chamber of a couple. Next to the crackling fireplace, father and mother sit at the cradle of their newborn child and gaze happily into it. The father is probably playing a quiet lullaby for his offspring on a violin. Keywords: Lullaby, Family, Baby, 19th century, Romanticism, People, Netherlands, Size: Paper: 9,0 cm x 12,0 cm (3,5 x 4,7 in)
Fichter Kunsthandel
Dec. 19, 2024
DAVID JOSEPH BLES (Dutch, 1821 - 1899). Anticipation, Watercolor on paper mounted on board. Signed lower right corner. Framed. Not exam
Est: $600 - $800
DAVID JOSEPH BLES (Dutch, 1821 - 1899). Anticipation, Watercolor on paper mounted on board. Signed lower right corner. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - Framed, 9 in. x 11 1/4 in. Framed, 9 in. x 11 1/4 in. 9 x 11.25 inches; frame: 17.5 x 20 inches
Sloans & Kenyon
Dec. 10, 2024
David Joseph Bles (1821-1899) 'Officier brengt sle…
Est: €800 - €1,200
David Joseph Bles (1821-1899) 'Officier brengt slecht nieuws', gesigneerd r.o. olieverf op paneel, 39 x 34 cm
Veilinghuis Van Spengen
Nov. 16, 2024
19th Cent. oil on panel (in mahogany) to be dated around 1860 and attributed to David Joseph Bles
Est: €250 - €400
BLES DAVID JOSEPH (1821 - 1899) 19th Cent. oil on panel (in mahogany) to be dated around 1860 and attributed to David Joseph Bles BLES DAVID JOSEPH (1821 - 1899) olieverfschilderij op paneel (in acajou) van omstreeks 1860 : "Conversatie tussen echtgenoten in achttiende eeuwse outfit tijdens thee-uurtje" - 36 x 27 toegeschreven aan
DVC
Oct. 01, 2024
David Joseph Bles (1821-1899) Twee musicerende vrouwen, gesigneerd r.o., aq
Est: €200 - €300
David Joseph Bles (1821-1899) Twee musicerende vrouwen, gesigneerd r.o., aquarel, 20,5 x 15,5 cm
Veilinghuis Van Spengen
Sep. 03, 2024
David Bles (1821-1899)
Est: €500 - €700
De Warme Liefhebber', gesigneerd 'David Bles. F' (linksonder), getiteld gesigneerd en gedateerd ' "De Warme Liefhebber"/David Bles. f 77' (Verso)), olieverf op paneel, 20,5x24,5 cm (met lijst: 38x41,5 cm),
Venduehuis der Notarissen
Aug. 08, 2024
DAVID JOSEPH BLES (Dutch, 1821 - 1899). Anticipation, Watercolor on paper mounted on board. Signed lower right corner. Framed. Not exam
Est: $800 - $1,200
DAVID JOSEPH BLES (Dutch, 1821 - 1899). Anticipation, Watercolor on paper mounted on board. Signed lower right corner. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - Framed, 9 in. x 11 1/4 in. Framed, 9 in. x 11 1/4 in. 9 x 11.25 inches; frame: 17.5 x 20 inches
Sloans & Kenyon
Jun. 27, 2024
DAVID JOSEPH BLES (Dutch, 1821 - 1899). Anticipation, Watercolor on paper mounted on board. Signed lower right corner. Framed. Not exam
Est: $900 - $1,200
DAVID JOSEPH BLES (Dutch, 1821 - 1899). Anticipation, Watercolor on paper mounted on board. Signed lower right corner. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - Framed, 9 in. x 11 1/4 in. Framed, 9 in. x 11 1/4 in. 9 x 11.25 inches; frame: 17.5 x 20 inches
Sloans & Kenyon
Jun. 23, 2024
BLES DAVID JOSEPH (1821 - 1899) 19th Cent. oil on panel (in mahogany) to be
Est: €250 - €400
BLES DAVID JOSEPH (1821 - 1899) 19th Cent. oil on panel (in mahogany) to be dated around 1860 and attributed to David Joseph Bles BLES DAVID JOSEPH (1821 - 1899) olieverfschilderij op paneel (in acajou) van omstreeks 1860 : "Conversatie tussen echtgenoten in achttiende eeuwse outfit tijdens thee-uurtje" - 36 x 27 toegeschreven aan
DVC
Apr. 18, 2024
DAVID JOSEPH BLES (Dutch, 1821 - 1899). Anticipation, Watercolor on paper mounted on board. Signed lower right corner. Framed. Not exam
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
DAVID JOSEPH BLES (Dutch, 1821 - 1899). Anticipation, Watercolor on paper mounted on board. Signed lower right corner. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - Framed, 9 in. x 11 1/4 in. Framed, 9 in. x 11 1/4 in. 9 x 11.25 inches; frame: 17.5 x 20 inches
Sloans & Kenyon
Mar. 21, 2024
DAVID JOSEPH BLES (Dutch, 1821 - 1899). Anticipation, Watercolor on paper mounted on board. Signed lower right corner. Framed. Not exam
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
DAVID JOSEPH BLES (Dutch, 1821 - 1899). Anticipation, Watercolor on paper mounted on board. Signed lower right corner. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - Framed, 9 in. x 11 1/4 in. Framed, 9 in. x 11 1/4 in. 9 x 11.25 inches; frame: 17.5 x 20 inches
Sloans & Kenyon
Mar. 21, 2024
David Joseph Bles, 1821 Den Haag – 1899 ebenda
Est: €12,000 - €15,000
DER UNGEHORSAME HAUSHUND Öl auf Holz. 37 x 44 cm. Links unten signiert und datiert „55“. In dekorativem Rahmen. Das Gemälde nimmt wohl Bezug auf die Anhänger des Statthalters Wilhelm V von Oranien, die sich Ende des 18. Jahrhunderts den mit der Politik Wilhelms unzufriedenen Bürgern entgegenstellten. Das Gemälde bezieht sich hier auf die zufriedene geistige Einstellung mit der Politik des Statthalters. Unter einer mit Grün umlaubten Gartenlaube sitzt ein Ehepaar mit ihrem Sohn beisammen. Die Hausherrin schimpft mit einem kleinen weißen Spitz, der im Blumenbeet eine orange farbene Lilie mit seinem Maul zerbissen hat. Ihr kleiner Sohn folgt dem Beispiel mit einem Stock. An ihrem langen Rock hängt ein orange farbenes Band mit einem Medaillon, das wahrscheinlich Wilhelm V darstellt und sie somit als Anhängerin des Stadthalters ausweist. Am Revers des aufgehängten Mantels des Hausherren, sowie in seiner Westentasche ist eine rot-weiß-blaue Schleife gebunden. Der Sohn beißt zudem in eine Orange, von der ein Stück Schale auf dem Boden liegt. Auch die Katze auf dem Schoß der Dame ist mit einem orange farbenen Band geschmückt. Alles Verweise auf die Verbundenheit mit dem Statthalter. Literatur: S. J. van den Bosch, Verscheidenheid nen over en stemmin overeenstemning, 1858, S. 123. (1391611) (18) David Joseph Bles, 1821 The Hague – 1899 ibid. THE DISOBEDIENT PET DOG Oil on panel. 37 x 44 cm. Signed and dated “55” lower left.
Hampel Fine Art Auctions
Feb. 27, 2024
David Joseph Bles (1821-1899) The Lesson, Woman se…
Est: €900 - €1,100
David Joseph Bles (1821-1899) The Lesson, Woman secretly reading while her piano teacher is fast asleep, signed l.r., watercolour, 23 x 31,4 cm
Veilinghuis Van Spengen
Jan. 23, 2024
David Bles (1821-1899)
Est: €800 - €1,200
Painting, oil on canvas, in 19th century wooden frame. Young soldier bids farewell to his family before the Ten Day Campaign. Signed lower right David Bles (The Hague 1821 - 1899), period ca. 1836-1845. Provenance: auction A. Mak, Dordrecht December 14, 1976. Registered with the RKD, no. 273363. Dimensions: 61 x 51 cm
Ald Fryslan
May. 25, 2023
David Bles (1821-1899), A lady decorating a room with flower garlands
Est: €800 - €1,200
David Bles (1821-1899), A lady decorating a room with flower garlands, signed 'David Bles f' (upper right), oil on panel, 17x11 cm,
Venduehuis der Notarissen
Nov. 25, 2022
Bles, D.J. (1821-1899). (Quarelling couple).
Est: €70 - €90
Bles, D.J. (1821-1899). (Quarelling couple). Drawing, pencil and watercolour, 13x9,4 cm., framed. - AND another drawing: (Landscape) (brush and brown wash, signed "Alp. de Mol", framed)
Bubb > Kuyper: Auctioneers of Books, Fine Arts & Manuscripts
Nov. 25, 2022
Bles, D.J. (1821-1899). (Figure studies).
Est: €50 - €70
Bles, D.J. (1821-1899). (Figure studies). Drawing, pen and (washed) black and brown ink, 14,7x11,5 cm., monogrammed and "30.11.50" in brown ink. - Yellowed. = With part of contemp. manuscript text on verso. AND 1 similar by the same (with collector's mark of Hans van Leeuwen on verso (Lugt 2799a)).
Bubb > Kuyper: Auctioneers of Books, Fine Arts & Manuscripts
Oct. 16, 2022
DAVID JOSEPH BLES (1821 -1899). CIRCA 1840. ELEGANT PARTY IN THE PARK.
Est: €3,000 - €4,000
David Joseph BLES (1821 -1899). Circa 1840. Elegant party in the park. - Weight: 2.74 kg - Sizes: H=525mm L=800mm - Condition: At first sight - good condition - no restoration - not repaired - Author / artist: David Joseph BLES ( 1821 -1899 )
Goldfield Auction
Apr. 26, 2022
David Joseph Bles (1821-1899) Interieur met bont gezelschap, niet gesigneerd, pen, gewassen ink
Est: €200 - €400
David Joseph Bles (1821-1899) Interieur met bont gezelschap, niet gesigneerd, pen, gewassen inkt en potlood op papier, 19 x 27 cm -zonder lijst, in passe-partout-
Veilinghuis Van Spengen
Feb. 18, 2022
Bles, David Joseph
Est: €140 - €200
(1821 Den Haag 1899). Ein auf einem Sofa sitzender kranker Mann wird von einer Alten u. einer jungen Frau umsorgt. Aquarell. Blgr. 24,7 x 31,4 cm. Re. unt. am Teppichrand sign. "David Bles.f". ╔Dabei: Theodor Rabe╗ (1822-1890). Die unartige Katze. Aquarell u. Tusche 1851. Blgr. 20,5 x 17,2 cm. Li. an der umgekippten Fußbank sign. u. dat. - ╔Monogrammist WK╗ (19./20. Jh.). Ital. Laubengang mit einer Kirche im Hintergrund. Aquarell. Blgr. 27,4 x 25,2 cm. Unt. re. monogr. Auf Karton geklebt. - ╔Surrealistische Darstellung╗ einer elegant gekleideten Frau mit Blumenvase statt Kopf auf einem Sofa sitzend, im Hintergrund eine Cognac-Fabrik. Anonyme Gouache auf leichtem Karton. Blgr. 24,7 x 20 cm. Zus. 4 Bl. D
Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
Sep. 28, 2021
David Joseph Bles (1821-1899) potloodtekening, 20 x 26,5, Studie voor figur
Est: €400 - €600
David Joseph Bles (1821-1899) potloodtekening, 20 x 26,5, Studie voor figuren, gesigneerd en gedateerd r.o. '46 en geannoteerd 'Dolce far Niente'
Veilinghuis Van Spengen
May. 05, 2021
David Joseph Bles (1821-1899) - dubbelzijdige potloodtekening, 30 x 20, Schets van twee dames, ge
Est: €100 - €200
David Joseph Bles (1821-1899) dubbelzijdige potloodtekening, 30 x 20, Schets van twee dames, gesigneerd r.o., met schets van zittende man op verso
Veilinghuis Van Spengen
Jan. 21, 2021
DONALD JOSEPH BLES (DUTCH, 1821-1899) PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN Charcoal and colored chalk on paper: 11 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. (sight)
Est: $400 - $600
DONALD JOSEPH BLES (DUTCH, 1821-1899) PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN Charcoal and colored chalk on paper: 11 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. (sight) Framed; lower right signed and dated: DB 24.11.91
Potomack Company
Dec. 15, 2020
David Bles (1821-1899)
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
David Bles (1821-1899) An interior with elegant ladies oil on panel, 29x23 cm Please compare to a watercolour with a similar composition, offered at Auction, Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 23 April 2001, lot 236 as: 'Sharing a thought' (dated 1874). signed 'David Bles ft' (lower right)
Venduehuis der Notarissen
Oct. 18, 2020
David Jospeh Blés
Est: €800 - €1,200
David Jospeh Blés (1821-1899), Scène d'intérieur, Huile sur toile. Dimensions : 33 x 24 cm
Alexandre Landre
Jun. 22, 2020
Fine signed painting of two ladies by David Bles
Est: €5,000 - €7,000
BLES, David (Dutch 1821 - 1899). Confidence: two elegant ladies in an interior, c. 1871. Oil on panel, signed 'David Bles f' (lower right); framed in gilded frame. Some surface grime, good condition.
Adams Amsterdam Auctions
Jun. 17, 2020
BLES, David Joseph (1821-1899). (Man sitting next to a harp). 1861. Drawing
Est: €65 - €80
BLES, David Joseph (1821-1899). (Man sitting next to a harp). 1861. Drawing in pencil. 243 x 155 mm. Monogrammed 'DB' in lower right corner. Framed, glazed and under passepartout. (Uninspected out of frame, but slight foxing visible).
Burgersdijk & Niermans
Apr. 24, 2020
David J. Bles. 1821 - 1899. Figures study in pencil, 1846. In gold leaf frame. Drawing on paper. Siz
Est: -
David J. Bles. 1821 - 1899. Figures study in pencil, 1846. In gold leaf frame. Drawing on paper. Size: 21 x H, B 27 cm. In good condition.
Twents Veilinghuis
Dec. 03, 2019
David Joseph Bles (Dutch 1821-1899) Interior scene with musicians 13.75 x 20.5in.
Est: £400 - £600
David Joseph Bles (Dutch 1821-1899) watercolour Interior scene with musicians signed and dated ''74 13.75 x 20.5in.
Gorringes
May. 22, 2019
David Bles (1821-1899)
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
The music lesson watercolour on paper, 23x31,5 cm signed 'David Bles Ft' (lower right)
Venduehuis der Notarissen
Nov. 19, 2018
David Bles (1821-1899) - Interieur
Est: -
David Bles (1821-1899) Interieur sepia 15 x 18 cm Illustratie voor boek Sinjeur Schimmel. Hierbij ook het boek waarin de tekening is opgenomen.
Zuydwal Veilingen
Apr. 22, 2018
BLES, David Joseph. Oil on Panel. Tavern Scene.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Signed lower right. David Joseph Bles (Dutch, 1821-1899). From a Weston, CT collection.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Feb. 21, 2018
David Bles (1821-1899)
Est: €400 - €600
Theetijd, rechtsonder get., aquarel, 19,5x29,5 cm
Venduehuis der Notarissen
Jan. 21, 2018
David Joseph Bles (1821 - 1899), Christie's
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
David Joseph Bles (Netherlands, 1821 - 1899) oil on board painting of figures walking along a wooded pathway. Signed lower left. Christie's label verso. Sight size: 6 x 7.5 in. Overall size: 13.25 x 15.2 in. Housed in a gilt/carved frame.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Jan. 21, 2018
David Joseph Bles (1821 - 1899) Ex Christie's
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
David Joseph Bles ( Netherlands, 1821 - 1899) Painting of "The Recital" Oil on board. Signed lower left. Christie's label verso. Sight Size: 8 x 11.25 in. Overall Size: 15.75 x 19 in.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Dec. 20, 2017
David Bles (1821-1899)
Est: €600 - €800
Theetijd rechtsonder get. aquarel, 19,5x29,5 cm
Venduehuis der Notarissen
Dec. 18, 2017
David Bles (The Hague 1821 - 1899)
Est: €500 - €800
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