William Henry (1808) Brown Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William Henry (1808) Brown Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 24, 2026
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN (South Carolina, 1808-1883), "Mr. Wm. H Prescott Boston, 1834"., Silhouette with watercolor background, 8.5" x 5" sight. Framed 10.75" x 7.5".
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN South Carolina, 1808-1883 "Mr. Wm. H Prescott Boston, 1834". Signed lower left "W.H. Brown". Titled lower right. Possibly depicts William Hickling Prescott (1796-1859), one of the leading historians of his time. He had an eidetic memory and although he suffered from an illness that sometimes prevented him from reading or writing, he authored several works.
Eldred's
Jul. 24, 2026
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN (South Carolina, 1808-1883), Portrait of statesman John C. Calhoun., Silhouette with watercolor background, 8.5" x 5" sight. Framed 10.75" x 7.5".
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN South Carolina, 1808-1883 Portrait of statesman John C. Calhoun. Signed and dated lower right "W.H. Brown 1839". Titled lower left "Rep J.C. Calhoun Washington D.C.". Calhoun (1782-1850) served as a congressman and senator from South Carolina, U.S. Secretary of War, U.S. Secretary of State, and the seventh Vice President under John Quincy Adams.
Eldred's
Apr. 28, 2026
William Henry Brown (1808-1883), A Silhouette Profile Portrait of Mrs. Harrod of New Orleans, Louisiana
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Henry Brown (1808-1883), A Silhouette Profile Portrait of Mrs. Harrod of New Orleans, Louisiana Dated, "1844" cut and heightened with highlights, ink and watercolor on paper, inscribed, "Mrs. M. Harrod/ New Orleans, 1844", and signed and dated, "W.H. Brown/ 1844", l.r., framed. 8 x 5 inches (sight), 10 x 7 inches (frame). This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Freeman’s
Jan. 08, 2026
ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM HENRY BROWN (AMERICAN, 1808-1883) "FRANCIS R. SHUNK" GOUACHE AND LITHOGRAPH SILHOUETTE PORTRAIT.
Est: $250 - $500
ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM HENRY BROWN (AMERICAN, 1808-1883) "FRANCIS R. SHUNK" GOUACHE AND LITHOGRAPH SILHOUETTE PORTRAIT. First half 19th Century. A full-length profile portrait of Mr. Shunk facing right, wearing a jacket with tails, against a lithograph background of a room with an open door leading to a stairwell and overlooking a city, inscription on verso reading "Francis R. Shunk Democratic Gov. of Pennsylvania 1845-1848 from Allegheny County," in a period giltwood frame. Frame,17.75"h. 15"w. Ex Dr. Carroll Ball (Jackson, Mississippi). Provenance: From the Collection of Peggy McClard & Randy Segotta (Weare, New Hampshire).
Amelia Jeffers
Jan. 08, 2026
ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM HENRY BROWN (AMERICAN, 1808-1883) "FAMILY IN THEIR PARLOR" GOUACHE AND LITHOGRAPH SILHOUETTE PORTRAIT.
Est: $250 - $500
ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM HENRY BROWN (AMERICAN, 1808-1883) "FAMILY IN THEIR PARLOR" GOUACHE AND LITHOGRAPH SILHOUETTE PORTRAIT. First half 19th Century. Full-length gouache silhouette portraits of a family of four on a lithograph background depicting a parlor, their silhouettes heightened by a spotlight effect, in a carved and giltwood frame. Frame, 16.5"h. 17.5"w. Provenance: From the Collection of Peggy McClard & Randy Segotta (Weare, New Hampshire); New Orleans Auction Galleries, July 28, 2018; Estate of Dr. Carroll Ball (Jackson, Mississippi).
Amelia Jeffers
Jun. 27, 2025
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN, AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA 1808-1883, JOHN TYLER and MARTIN VAN BUREN from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845, Lithograph, Sight: 12 5/8 x 9 1/4 in. (32.1 x 23.5 cm.), Frame: 2
Est: $100 - $150
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, 1808-1883 JOHN TYLER and MARTIN VAN BUREN from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845 Lithograph (2)
Potomack Company
Apr. 25, 2025
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN, AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA 1808-1883, HENRY CLAY; JOHN TYLER; MARTIN VAN BUREN; JOHN MARSHALL; JOHN CALDWELL CALHOUN; WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON and DANIEL WEBSTER from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED A
Est: $400 - $600
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, 1808-1883 HENRY CLAY; JOHN TYLER; MARTIN VAN BUREN; JOHN MARSHALL; JOHN CALDWELL CALHOUN; WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON and DANIEL WEBSTER from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845 Lithograph (7)
Potomack Company
Jul. 01, 2024
WILLIAM H. BROWN 19TH C. SILHOUETTE.
Est: $400 - $600
William Henry Brown (South Carolina, 1808-1883) silhouette, gentleman in interior, signed lower, Wm. H. Brown. Image 14” x 10”, Overall in frame 18” x 14”.
William Smith Auctions
Jun. 28, 2024
PAIR OF 1847 MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR MILITARY COMMEMORATIVE PRINTS
Est: $600 - $800
PAIR OF 1847 MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR MILITARY COMMEMORATIVE PRINTS Rare Equestrian Portraits of Major General Zachary Taylor & Major General Winfield Scott, lithographs by Alfred M. Hoffy (PA, 1790-1860) derived of original cuttings executed from life by the celebrated Profilist William Henry Brown (SC, 1808-1883), published in Philadelphia by Hoffy. Housed in matching but slightly different sized black box frames, under glass, 27" x 22" & 26" x 20" overall. Toning.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Apr. 30, 2024
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN, AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA 1808-1883, DEWITT CLINTON from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845, Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper, Sight: 14 x 10 1/2 in. (35.6 x 2
Est: $100 - $150
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, 1808-1883 DEWITT CLINTON from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845 Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper Lithographed and published by: E. B. & E. C. Kellogg Lithography Company, active Hartford, Connecticut 1840-67 Catalogue note: Born in Charleston, William Henry Brown achieved success as a silhouette artist in the early-to-mid 19th century. His mastery of freehand paper cutting meant he could travel light and set up shop anywhere without bulky tracing equipment weighing him down. Brown was able to make silhouettes of many prominent Americans, twenty-six of which were published in the compilation "Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens," by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg Lithography Company in 1845. Brown's silhouettes were attached to lithographed backgrounds, which were printed together and reproduced. This technique combining silhouettes and lithography earned Brown comparisons to the renowned French silhouette artist Auguste Edouart.
Potomack Company
Apr. 30, 2024
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN, AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA 1808-1883, DIXON HALL LEWIS (1802-1848) from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845, Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper, Sight: 15 x 10 1/2
Est: $100 - $150
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, 1808-1883 DIXON HALL LEWIS (1802-1848) from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845 Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper Lithographed and published by: E. B. & E. C. Kellogg Lithography Company, active Hartford, Connecticut 1840-67 Catalogue note: Born in Charleston, William Henry Brown achieved success as a silhouette artist in the early-to-mid 19th century. His mastery of freehand paper cutting meant he could travel light and set up shop anywhere without bulky tracing equipment weighing him down. Brown was able to make silhouettes of many prominent Americans, twenty-six of which were published in the compilation "Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens," by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg Lithography Company in 1845. Brown's silhouettes were attached to lithographed backgrounds, which were printed together and reproduced. This technique combining silhouettes and lithography earned Brown comparisons to the renowned French silhouette artist Auguste Edouart.
Potomack Company
Feb. 07, 2024
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN, AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA 1808-1883, DIXON HALL LEWIS (1802-1848) from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845, Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper, Sight: 15 x 10 1/2
Est: $200 - $300
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, 1808-1883 DIXON HALL LEWIS (1802-1848) from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845 Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper Lithographed and published by: E. B. & E. C. Kellogg Lithography Company, active Hartford, Connecticut 1840-67 Catalogue note: Born in Charleston, William Henry Brown achieved success as a silhouette artist in the early-to-mid 19th century. His mastery of freehand paper cutting meant he could travel light and set up shop anywhere without bulky tracing equipment weighing him down. Brown was able to make silhouettes of many prominent Americans, twenty-six of which were published in the compilation "Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens," by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg Lithography Company in 1845. Brown's silhouettes were attached to lithographed backgrounds, which were printed together and reproduced. This technique combining silhouettes and lithography earned Brown comparisons to the renowned French silhouette artist Auguste Edouart.
Potomack Company
Feb. 07, 2024
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN, AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA 1808-1883, ALEXANDER MACOMB from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845, Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper, Sight: 15 x 10 1/2 in. (38.1 x
Est: $200 - $300
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, 1808-1883 ALEXANDER MACOMB from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845 Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper Lithographed and published by: E. B. & E. C. Kellogg Lithography Company, active Hartford, Connecticut 1840-67 Catalogue note: Born in Charleston, William Henry Brown achieved success as a silhouette artist in the early-to-mid 19th century. His mastery of freehand paper cutting meant he could travel light and set up shop anywhere without bulky tracing equipment weighing him down. Brown was able to make silhouettes of many prominent Americans, twenty-six of which were published in the compilation "Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens," by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg Lithography Company in 1845. Brown's silhouettes were attached to lithographed backgrounds, which were printed together and reproduced. This technique combining silhouettes and lithography earned Brown comparisons to the renowned French silhouette artist Auguste Edouart.
Potomack Company
Feb. 07, 2024
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN, AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA 1808-1883, THOMAS COOPER, 1844 from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845, Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper, Sight: 15 x 10 1/2 in. (38.
Est: $200 - $300
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, 1808-1883 THOMAS COOPER, 1844 from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845 Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper Lithographed and published by: E. B. & E. C. Kellogg Lithography Company, active Hartford, Connecticut 1840-67 Catalogue note: Born in Charleston, William Henry Brown achieved success as a silhouette artist in the early-to-mid 19th century. His mastery of freehand paper cutting meant he could travel light and set up shop anywhere without bulky tracing equipment weighing him down. Brown was able to make silhouettes of many prominent Americans, twenty-six of which were published in the compilation "Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens," by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg Lithography Company in 1845. Brown's silhouettes were attached to lithographed backgrounds, which were printed together and reproduced. This technique combining silhouettes and lithography earned Brown comparisons to the renowned French silhouette artist Auguste Edouart.
Potomack Company
Feb. 07, 2024
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN, AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA 1808-1883, RICHARD CHANNING MOORE (1762-1841) from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845, Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper, Sight: 15 x
Est: $200 - $300
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, 1808-1883 RICHARD CHANNING MOORE (1762-1841) from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845 Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper Lithographed and published by: E. B. & E. C. Kellogg Lithography Company, active Hartford, Connecticut 1840-67 Catalogue note: Born in Charleston, William Henry Brown achieved success as a silhouette artist in the early-to-mid 19th century. His mastery of freehand paper cutting meant he could travel light and set up shop anywhere without bulky tracing equipment weighing him down. Brown was able to make silhouettes of many prominent Americans, twenty-six of which were published in the compilation "Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens," by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg Lithography Company in 1845. Brown's silhouettes were attached to lithographed backgrounds, which were printed together and reproduced. This technique combining silhouettes and lithography earned Brown comparisons to the renowned French silhouette artist Auguste Edouart.
Potomack Company
Feb. 07, 2024
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN, AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA 1808-1883, DEWITT CLINTON from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845, Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper, Sight: 14 x 10 1/2 in. (35.6 x 2
Est: $200 - $300
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, 1808-1883 DEWITT CLINTON from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845 Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper Lithographed and published by: E. B. & E. C. Kellogg Lithography Company, active Hartford, Connecticut 1840-67 Catalogue note: Born in Charleston, William Henry Brown achieved success as a silhouette artist in the early-to-mid 19th century. His mastery of freehand paper cutting meant he could travel light and set up shop anywhere without bulky tracing equipment weighing him down. Brown was able to make silhouettes of many prominent Americans, twenty-six of which were published in the compilation "Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens," by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg Lithography Company in 1845. Brown's silhouettes were attached to lithographed backgrounds, which were printed together and reproduced. This technique combining silhouettes and lithography earned Brown comparisons to the renowned French silhouette artist Auguste Edouart.
Potomack Company
Feb. 07, 2024
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN, AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA 1808-1883, MARTIN VAN BUREN from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845, Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper, Sight: 15 1/2 x 10 3/4 in. (39
Est: $200 - $300
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, 1808-1883 MARTIN VAN BUREN from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845 Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper Lithographed and published by: E. B. & E. C. Kellogg Lithography Company, active Hartford, Connecticut 1840-67 Catalogue note: Born in Charleston, William Henry Brown achieved success as a silhouette artist in the early-to-mid 19th century. His mastery of freehand paper cutting meant he could travel light and set up shop anywhere without bulky tracing equipment weighing him down. Brown was able to make silhouettes of many prominent Americans, twenty-six of which were published in the compilation "Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens," by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg Lithography Company in 1845. Brown's silhouettes were attached to lithographed backgrounds, which were printed together and reproduced. This technique combining silhouettes and lithography earned Brown comparisons to the renowned French silhouette artist Auguste Edouart.
Potomack Company
Feb. 07, 2024
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN, AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA 1808-1883, JOHN QUINCY ADAMS from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845, Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper, Sight: 15 1/2 x 10 3/4 in. (3
Est: $200 - $300
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, 1808-1883 JOHN QUINCY ADAMS from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845 Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper Lithographed and published by: E. B. & E. C. Kellogg Lithography Company, active Hartford, Connecticut 1840-67 Catalogue note: Born in Charleston, William Henry Brown achieved success as a silhouette artist in the early-to-mid 19th century. His mastery of freehand paper cutting meant he could travel light and set up shop anywhere without bulky tracing equipment weighing him down. Brown was able to make silhouettes of many prominent Americans, twenty-six of which were published in the compilation "Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens," by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg Lithography Company in 1845. Brown's silhouettes were attached to lithographed backgrounds, which were printed together and reproduced. This technique combining silhouettes and lithography earned Brown comparisons to the renowned French silhouette artist Auguste Edouart.
Potomack Company
Feb. 07, 2024
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN, AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA 1808-1883, HENRY CLAY from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845, Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper, Sight: 14 x 10 1/2 in. (35.6 x 26.7
Est: $200 - $300
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, 1808-1883 HENRY CLAY from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845 Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper Lithographed and published by: E. B. & E. C. Kellogg Lithography Company, active Hartford, Connecticut 1840-67 Catalogue note: Born in Charleston, William Henry Brown achieved success as a silhouette artist in the early-to-mid 19th century. His mastery of freehand paper cutting meant he could travel light and set up shop anywhere without bulky tracing equipment weighing him down. Brown was able to make silhouettes of many prominent Americans, twenty-six of which were published in the compilation "Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens," by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg Lithography Company in 1845. Brown's silhouettes were attached to lithographed backgrounds, which were printed together and reproduced. This technique combining silhouettes and lithography earned Brown comparisons to the renowned French silhouette artist Auguste Edouart.
Potomack Company
Feb. 07, 2024
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN, AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA 1808-1883, HENRY CLAY from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845, Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper, Sight: 15 x 10 1/2 in. (38.1 x 26.7
Est: $200 - $300
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, 1808-1883 HENRY CLAY from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845 Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper Lithographed and published by: E. B. & E. C. Kellogg Lithography Company, active Hartford, Connecticut 1840-67 Catalogue note: Born in Charleston, William Henry Brown achieved success as a silhouette artist in the early-to-mid 19th century. His mastery of freehand paper cutting meant he could travel light and set up shop anywhere without bulky tracing equipment weighing him down. Brown was able to make silhouettes of many prominent Americans, twenty-six of which were published in the compilation "Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens," by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg Lithography Company in 1845. Brown's silhouettes were attached to lithographed backgrounds, which were printed together and reproduced. This technique combining silhouettes and lithography earned Brown comparisons to the renowned French silhouette artist Auguste Edouart.
Potomack Company
Feb. 07, 2024
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN, AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA 1808-1883, DANIEL WEBSTER from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845, Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper, Sight: 15 1/2 x 10 3/4 in. (39.4
Est: $200 - $300
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, 1808-1883 DANIEL WEBSTER from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845 Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper Lithographed and published by: E. B. & E. C. Kellogg Lithography Company, active Hartford, Connecticut 1840-67 Catalogue note: Born in Charleston, William Henry Brown achieved success as a silhouette artist in the early-to-mid 19th century. His mastery of freehand paper cutting meant he could travel light and set up shop anywhere without bulky tracing equipment weighing him down. Brown was able to make silhouettes of many prominent Americans, twenty-six of which were published in the compilation "Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens," by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg Lithography Company in 1845. Brown's silhouettes were attached to lithographed backgrounds, which were printed together and reproduced. This technique combining silhouettes and lithography earned Brown comparisons to the renowned French silhouette artist Auguste Edouart.
Potomack Company
Feb. 07, 2024
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN, AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA 1808-1883, JOHN TYLER from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845, Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper, Sight: 15 1/2 x 10 3/4 in. (39.4 x 2
Est: $200 - $300
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, 1808-1883 JOHN TYLER from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845 Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper Lithographed and published by: E. B. & E. C. Kellogg Lithography Company, active Hartford, Connecticut 1840-67 Catalogue note: Born in Charleston, William Henry Brown achieved success as a silhouette artist in the early-to-mid 19th century. His mastery of freehand paper cutting meant he could travel light and set up shop anywhere without bulky tracing equipment weighing him down. Brown was able to make silhouettes of many prominent Americans, twenty-six of which were published in the compilation "Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens," by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg Lithography Company in 1845. Brown's silhouettes were attached to lithographed backgrounds, which were printed together and reproduced. This technique combining silhouettes and lithography earned Brown comparisons to the renowned French silhouette artist Auguste Edouart.
Potomack Company
Feb. 07, 2024
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN, AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA 1808-1883, JOHN MARSHALL from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845, Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper, Sight: 15 x 10 1/2 in. (38.1 x 26
Est: $200 - $300
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, 1808-1883 JOHN MARSHALL from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845 Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper Lithographed and published by: E. B. & E. C. Kellogg Lithography Company, active Hartford, Connecticut 1840-67 Catalogue note: Born in Charleston, William Henry Brown achieved success as a silhouette artist in the early-to-mid 19th century. His mastery of freehand paper cutting meant he could travel light and set up shop anywhere without bulky tracing equipment weighing him down. Brown was able to make silhouettes of many prominent Americans, twenty-six of which were published in the compilation "Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens," by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg Lithography Company in 1845. Brown's silhouettes were attached to lithographed backgrounds, which were printed together and reproduced. This technique combining silhouettes and lithography earned Brown comparisons to the renowned French silhouette artist Auguste Edouart.
Potomack Company
Feb. 07, 2024
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN, AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA 1808-1883, JOHN C. CALHOUN from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845, Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper, Sight: 15 x 10 1/2 in. (38.1 x
Est: $200 - $300
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, 1808-1883 JOHN C. CALHOUN from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845 Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper Lithographed and published by: E. B. & E. C. Kellogg Lithography Company, active Hartford, Connecticut 1840-67 Catalogue note: Born in Charleston, William Henry Brown achieved success as a silhouette artist in the early-to-mid 19th century. His mastery of freehand paper cutting meant he could travel light and set up shop anywhere without bulky tracing equipment weighing him down. Brown was able to make silhouettes of many prominent Americans, twenty-six of which were published in the compilation "Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens," by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg Lithography Company in 1845. Brown's silhouettes were attached to lithographed backgrounds, which were printed together and reproduced. This technique combining silhouettes and lithography earned Brown comparisons to the renowned French silhouette artist Auguste Edouart.
Potomack Company
Feb. 07, 2024
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN, AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA 1808-1883, JOHN C. CALHOUN from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845, Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper, Sight: 15 1/2 x 10 3/4 in. (39.
Est: $200 - $300
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, 1808-1883 JOHN C. CALHOUN from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845 Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper Lithographed and published by: E. B. & E. C. Kellogg Lithography Company, active Hartford, Connecticut 1840-67 Catalogue note: Born in Charleston, William Henry Brown achieved success as a silhouette artist in the early-to-mid 19th century. His mastery of freehand paper cutting meant he could travel light and set up shop anywhere without bulky tracing equipment weighing him down. Brown was able to make silhouettes of many prominent Americans, twenty-six of which were published in the compilation "Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens," by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg Lithography Company in 1845. Brown's silhouettes were attached to lithographed backgrounds, which were printed together and reproduced. This technique combining silhouettes and lithography earned Brown comparisons to the renowned French silhouette artist Auguste Edouart.
Potomack Company
Feb. 07, 2024
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN, AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA 1808-1883, JOHN RANDOLPH (1773-1833) from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845, Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper, Sight: 15 x 10 1/2 in
Est: $200 - $300
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, 1808-1883 JOHN RANDOLPH (1773-1833) from 'PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN CITIZENS,' 1845 Lithographed silhouette with tint stone on paper Lithographed and published by: E. B. & E. C. Kellogg Lithography Company, active Hartford, Connecticut 1840-67 Catalogue note: Born in Charleston, William Henry Brown achieved success as a silhouette artist in the early-to-mid 19th century. His mastery of freehand paper cutting meant he could travel light and set up shop anywhere without bulky tracing equipment weighing him down. Brown was able to make silhouettes of many prominent Americans, twenty-six of which were published in the compilation "Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens," by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg Lithography Company in 1845. Brown's silhouettes were attached to lithographed backgrounds, which were printed together and reproduced. This technique combining silhouettes and lithography earned Brown comparisons to the renowned French silhouette artist Auguste Edouart.
Potomack Company
Dec. 07, 2023
William Henry Brown 1808-1883): Daniel Webster; John Caldwell Calhoun; Yohn Marshall; Dewitt Clinton; Henry Clay; and Andrew Jackson
Est: $200 - $400
Six photomechanical reproductions on paper. All 15 1/2 x 11 in. (sight), 25 1/2 x 21 in. (frame).
STAIR
Sep. 23, 2023
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN (AMERICAN, 1808-1883), ATTRIBUTED, CUT-AND-PASTED FULL-LENGTH SILHOUETTE OF CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN MARSHALL (VIRGINIA, 1755-1835)
Est: $400 - $600
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN (AMERICAN, 1808-1883), ATTRIBUTED, CUT-AND-PASTED FULL-LENGTH SILHOUETTE OF CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN MARSHALL (VIRGINIA, 1755-1835), no signature located, old note attached verso, in Marshall Goodman's hand, giving artist and sitter attribution. Housed under glass in a period, possibly original, gilt frame. Circa 1830. 10" x 6" sight, 14 1/4" x 10 1/4" OA. Catalogue Note: Born in Charleston, South Carolina, William Henry Brown (1808-1883) was an itinerant artist, who, when not traveling, split time between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and his native city in the Lowcountry. Brown is also known to have visited St. Louis, Missouri; New Orleans, Louisiana; Natchez, Mississippi; and Blue Lick Springs, Kentucky, where he offered his services as a silhouette artist to a public that was eager for personal and public profiles of all kinds. Brown is probably best known for his popular Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans, published in 1846, which features lithographic copies of his silhouettes that were produced by the Kelloggs in Hartford, Connecticut and which contains a full-length profile of John Marshall that is based upon this original.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Jun. 19, 2022
WILLIAM H. BROWN (1808-1883) PAIR OF FULL BODY SILOUHETTES
Est: $500 - $700
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Florence each sgn. and dated W.H. Brown/1847...Boston Antheneum 10 by 6.75 in.; original gilt frames 1.75 by 7.5 in. Collection of G.W. Samaha Born in Charlston, NC, traveling artist William Brown was a portrait painter and silhouettist whose subjects were distinguished persons, especially from Philadelphia, New England, and Charleston. He trained as an engineer, but in the early 1830s, he devoted himself increasingly to art. He was noted for his series "Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans" published in 1846 as a book of lithographs of his full-body silhouettes with biographies.
CRN Auctions
Nov. 10, 2021
William Henry Brown (1808-1883) Portrait Silhouette of Elizabeth Nixon, Kane, PA, dated "August 1877"
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Henry Brown (1808-1883) Portrait Silhouette of Elizabeth Nixon, Kane, PA, dated "August 1877" Matted and framed, with old label verso inscribed, "For Mrs. C.C. Harrison/ Miss Elizabeth Nixon/ Cut by W. H. Brown at Kane Pa. Aug 1877...." (12 in. x 8 1/4 in. (sight), 20 3/4 in. x 17 1/4 in. (overall)) Provenance Elizabeth Nixon (1809-1890) was the daughter of Henry Nixon (1776-1840) and Maria Morris Nixon (1779-1852), thence by descent to her niece, Mrs. Charles Custis Harrison (Ellen Nixon Waln 1844-1929); thence by descent to George Leib Harrison Jr. (1872-1955) ; thence by descent to Dorothy Harrison Therman (1917-2008):thence by descent to Susan and David Talbot. Condition report: 20 3/4 in. x 17 in. (frame), good condition overall, a few minor speck of foxing to perimeter of paper, as well as some visible old thumbprints; professionally framed, with conservation label verso; retaining original old label to back; utilizing old frame
Freeman's | Hindman
Jul. 03, 2021
WILLIAM H. BROWN (SOUTH CAROLINA, 1808-1883), ATTRIBUTED, CUT-AND-PASTED SILHOUETTE OF DANIEL WEBSTER
Est: $300 - $500
WILLIAM H. BROWN (SOUTH CAROLINA, 1808-1883), ATTRIBUTED, CUT-AND-PASTED SILHOUETTE OF DANIEL WEBSTER, full-length depiction of gentleman, no signature located. Housed under glass in likely original period frame.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
May. 02, 2021
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN, (American, 1808-1883), The Marquis de Lafayette, cut black paper on paper with ink wash, 12 1/2 x 8 1/4 in., frame: 15 1/2 x 11 in.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN (American, 1808-1883) The Marquis de Lafayette cut black paper on paper with ink wash
Grogan & Company
Nov. 14, 2020
AMERICAN SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY) CUT-AND-PASTED SILHOUETTE OF SAM HOUSTON
Est: $500 - $800
AMERICAN SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY) CUT-AND-PASTED SILHOUETTE OF SAM HOUSTON, full-length depiction of gentleman in wide-brimmed hat holding a cane, period pencil inscription verso identifying subject as "Sam'l Houston / Texas". Unframed. Possibly William Henry Brown (1808-1883).
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Jul. 26, 2020
Wm. H. Brown - Chancellor James Kent
Est: $500 - $700
Framed silhouette of Chancellor James Kent (1763 -1847) by William Henry Brown (1808-1883), original lithograph background, period frame, 14 x 10 1/8 inches, frame size 16 3/4 x 12 3/4 inches.
Westchester Fine Art
Jul. 26, 2020
Wm. H. Brown - President Martin Van Buren
Est: $800 - $1,200
Framed silhouette of President Martin Van Buren (1782-1862) by William Henry Brown (1808-1883), 12 7/8 x 9 1/4 inches, frame size 16 3/8 x 12 3/4 inches, inscription verso.
Westchester Fine Art
Jul. 26, 2020
Wm. H. Brown - President Zachery Taylor & Wife
Est: $2,800 - $3,200
General Zachery Taylor & Wife, by William Henry Brown (1808-1883), pair of silhouettes, signed "William Henry Brown Artist Gen Taylor & Wife 1841 Wash" verso, both in original frames, 16 1/2 x 12 3/8 inches each.
Westchester Fine Art
Apr. 13, 2019
William Henry Brown (American/South Carolina)
Est: $200 - $400
William Henry Brown (American/South Carolina, 1808-1883), "Silhouette Portrait of Andrew Jackson", 1846, lithograph, from Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens, published E.B. and E.C. Kellogg of Hartford, CT, sight 13 1/4 in. x 10 in., framed
Neal Auction Company
Mar. 23, 2019
Attributed to William Henry Brown (1808-1883): Three Cut-Out Silhouettes of Gentlemen
Est: $450 - $600
Unsigned and not identified; in maple or stained wood frames.Frames 16 3/4 x 13 1/2 in., 16 1/2 x 14 in., and 17 x 12 3/4 in.
STAIR
Jan. 27, 2019
William Henry Brown (American/South Carolina)
Est: $200 - $400
William Henry Brown (American/South Carolina, 1808-1883), "Silhouette Portrait of John C. Calhoun", 1846, lithograph, from Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens, published E.B. and E.C. Kellogg of Hartford, CT; sight 13 in. x 9 in., framed; accompanied by a reproduction of a than letter from Calhoun to Brown. Provenance: The Friedle-Garrison Collection, New Orleans
Neal Auction Company
Jul. 29, 2018
Attributed to William Henry Brown (American, Charleston/Philadelphia, 1808-1883), "Silhouette Portraits of Two Gentlemen"
Est: $800 - $1,200
Attributed to William Henry Brown (American, Charleston/Philadelphia, 1808-1883) "Silhouette Portraits of Two Gentlemen" paper cut-outs on lithographs each unsigned. Glazed in near matching period bird's-eye-maple frames. each sight 13-1/2" x 9-1/2", framed 16-1/2" x 12-1/2". Provenance: Peggy McClard American and Folk Art, Houston, Texas; Estate of Dr. Carroll Ball, Jackson, Mississippi.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Jul. 29, 2018
Attributed to William Henry Brown (American, Charleston/Philadelphia, 1808-1883), Two Silhouette Portraits
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Attributed to William Henry Brown (American, Charleston/Philadelphia, 1808-1883) Two Silhouette Portraits of Pennsylvania Politicians paper cut-outs accented with gouache on lithographs each unsigned including "Francis R. Shaunk (1788-1848), 10th Governor of Pennsylvania, 1845-1848"; and "General George Potts (1806-1872), House of Representatives, 1840-1844, and 1st Mayor of Altoona, 1870-1872". Each glazed and framed, the second in a period frame. each sight 13-3/4" x 11-1/8", framed 17-3/4" x 15" and 18" x 16", respectively Provenance: Silhouette of General Potts descended in the family through 1932; Estate of Dr. Carroll Ball, Jackson, Mississippi.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Jun. 23, 2018
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN (AMERICAN, 1808-1883) CUT-AND-PASTED SILHOUETTE OF A MAN
Est: $400 - $600
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN (AMERICAN, 1808-1883) CUT-AND-PASTED SILHOUETTE OF A MAN, full-length depiction of a portly, slightly stooped figure wearing top hat, retains an old typed label with erroneous artist attribution attached verso, identifying the sitter as "Great-Great Grandfather Enders", purportedly of Richmond, Virginia. Housed under glass in a period giltwood frame.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Apr. 07, 2018
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN, South Carolina, 1808-1883, Cut paper silhouette of a young boy blowing a trumpet., 6.5" x 5" sight. Framed 8.75...
Est: $800 - $1,200
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN South Carolina, 1808-1883 Cut paper silhouette of a young boy blowing a trumpet. Marked at lower edge "Samuel Trowbridge Providence 1836". 6.5" x 5" sight. Framed 8.75" x 7".
Eldred's
Jan. 18, 2018
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN (1808 - 1883) | Silhouette of Rezin D. Shepherd (1784-1865)
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
inscribed in pencil at the top right side of the image, To my friend G... Renzin D. Shepherd, New Orleans, La., 1844.
Sotheby's
Nov. 24, 2017
TWO SILHOUETTES BY WILLIAM HENRY BROWN (AMERICAN 1808-1883).
Est: $900 - $1,200
TWO SILHOUETTES BY WILLIAM HENRY BROWN (AMERICAN 1808-1883). Full-length cutout portraits of Zachary Taylor and wife. Both on matching lithographic backgrounds. Taylor is signed in ink on backing paper "Wm. Henry Brown Artist, Gen. Taylor & Wife, 1841 Wash. D.C." Paper label "From Bruten & Co...Baltimore..." Light stains. Gilt frames, 16.5"h. 12.5"w. overall.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 18, 2016
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN, South Carolina, 1808-1883, Silhouette of a man and a young boy., 13.75" x 9.75" sight. Framed 17" x 13".
Est: $500 - $700
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN South Carolina, 1808-1883 Silhouette of a man and a young boy. Artist identified on label verso. 13.75" x 9.75" sight. Framed 17" x 13".
Eldred's
Oct. 22, 2016
FOUR FRAMED SILHOUETTES BY WILLIAM HENRY BROWN (AMERICAN, 1808-1883).
Est: $75 - $150
FOUR FRAMED SILHOUETTES BY WILLIAM HENRY BROWN (AMERICAN, 1808-1883). Lithographs, inscribed "From life by Wm. H. Brown" lower left and "Lith. of E.B. and E.C. Kellogg" lower right. Black and white shilouettes depicting Henry Alexander Wise, Henry Clay, John Tyler, and Thomas Hart Benton. Also inscribed "Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1844, by E.B. and E.C. Kellogg, in the Clerk''s Office of the District Court of Connecticut." Largest measuring 16.75"h. and 11.75"w., framed 19.75"h. and 15"w.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Feb. 13, 2016
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN (SC, 1808-1883) - Very well executed cut paper silhouettes of two men facing each other, mounted on a lithogaph background interior having the artist's printed signature lower left, a common practic
Est: $600 - $900
WILLIAM HENRY BROWN (SC, 1808-1883) - Very well executed cut paper silhouettes of two men facing each other, mounted on a lithogaph background interior having the artist's printed signature lower left, a common practice. Circa 1840. In the original mahogany crotch veneer frame with gilt liner, glazed, OS: 18 1/2" x 13 3/4", SS: 14 1/2" x 10". Good condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries