Joseph Greenleaf Cole Sold at Auction Prices

Attributed to Joseph Greenleaf Cole, Portrait of Two Sisters and Their Gray Cat

Attributed to Joseph Greenleaf Cole (American 1806-1858) Portrait of Two Sisters and Their Gray Cat, oil on canvas, framed. Dimensions: 34 x 28 in. canvas size, 37.5 x 31 in. as framed. Condition: Professional restoration with relining and scattered retouch through figures of the two girls. Overall retouch less than 10% of canvas surface.  Visible stretcher marks. Craquelure. Conservator's notes "Jos. Cole pinxt." possibly to the canvas verso now obscured by the relining.

Joseph Greenleaf Cole (Am. 1806-1858), Portrait of Nathaniel Warren, Portland, Maine, 1826, Oil on paper stock, framed

Joseph Greenleaf Cole (Am. 1806-1858) Portrait of Nathaniel Warren, Portland, Maine, 1826 Oil on paper stock, framed Signed, dated and inscribed "Mr. Nat G. Warren to Mrs. Mary Ellen Warren Scott to Mrs. Anna Warren Scott Pearce" verso 28 1/2" x 20 7/8" actual, 34 1/8" x 26 11/16" framed Nathaniel Warren was a resident of Saccarappa (now Westbrook, Maine) and the largest shareholder of Saccarappa Manufacturing Company, est. 1837. Warren moved to Portland c. 1850 and built a home on the site that is now the Schwartz Building.

JOSEPH GREENLEAF COLE (1806-1858)

Federal Period Sea Captain Holding Navigational Tools" oil on canvas 30 x 25 inches. signed and dated 1826 Portland (Maine) framed 33 1/2 x 28 1/2 inches (overall)

ATTRIBUTED TO JOSEPH GREENLEAF COLE (ME/MA, 1806-1858)

Portrait of a Boy in Blue Seated Beside His Pet Bird, in an outdoor setting with flowers and straw hat in foreground, leaning on a tree stump with his left arm, distant house and mountain range, oil on canvas, unsigned, circa 1840, housed in a replica lemon gold cove frame with black liner, 34 3/4" x 29 1/4", SS: 28 1/2" x 23". Cleaned and relined, fine craquelure.

JOSEPH GREENLEAF COLE (ME/MA, 1806-1858), ATTRIBUTED

Portrait of a Boy in Blue Seated Beside His Pet Bird , in an outdoor setting with flowers and straw hat in foreground, leaning on a tree stump with his left arm, distant house and mountain range, oil on canvas, unsigned, circa 1840, housed in a replica lemon gold cove frame with black liner, 34 3/4" x 29 1/4", SS: 28 1/2" x 23". Cleaned and relined, fine craquelure.

JOSEPH GREENLEAF COLE (ME/MA, 1806-1858), ATTRIBUTED

Portrait of a Boy in Blue Seated Beside His Pet Bird , in an outdoor setting with flowers and straw hat in foreground, leaning on a tree stump with his left arm, distant house and mountain range, oil on canvas, unsigned, circa 1840, housed in a replica lemon gold cove frame with black liner, 34 3/4" x 29 1/4", SS: 28 1/2" x 23". Cleaned and relined, fine craquelure.

JOSEPH GREENLEAF COLE (MA, 1806-1858)

ATTRIBUTED TO JOSEPH GREENLEAF COLE (MA, 1806-1858) OIL ON CANVAS MOUNTED TO BOARD PORTRAIT OF GENTLEMAN - 36" x 37 1/2" ; 42" x 44" OVERALL

Joseph Greenleaf Cole (MA, 1806-1858), Pair of Portraits

Joseph Greenleaf Cole (MA, 1806-1858), Pair of Portraits oil on canvas, each signed and inscribed on the verso "J. G. Cole / Pinxit / 1845," each with canvas stencil for A. Morris of Boston, presented in a near pair of antique frames with gilt filets. Male sitter - DOA 41 x 34 in.; Female sitter - DOA 42 x 35 in. Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

JOSEPH GREENLEAF COLE (American, 1806-1858) "PORTRAIT OF CHARLES LEWIS OF CONGIN, MAINE.".

Half length portrait of the young Mr. Lewis seated with his right arm resting on the back of a sofa. Oil on heavy paper inscribed on verso "Painted by Joseph Cole, Portland August 2, 1825." There is a hand inscribed note affixed to verso that reads "This is the portrait of Charles Lewis of Congin- He gave it to his sister Mrs. Elizabeth L. Fox of Portland where it was painted by Joseph Cole August 2, 1825. Charles Lewis died November 15, 1825 age 24 years and 11 months." SIZE: 29" x 21". Overall 32" x 24-1/2". PROVENANCE: Maralyn Young estate, Arundel/Falmouth Maine, being sold unreserved. CONDITION: Large tear in the center of the canvas that has been taped on verso, surface abrasions, surface dirt and spotty varnish. 51412-47

Joseph Cole (Mass. 1806-1858)

Joseph Cole (Mass. 1806-1858), portrait of a gentleman, oil on canvas. Signed verso "Painted by Joseph Cole, Portland, March 4, 1826". Work 28 1/2" x 21". Property of a Pawling New York collector.

Cole, Portrait of a Lady, O/C

Joseph Greenleaf Cole (American, 1806-1858), portrait of a lady, possibly Gail King, signed and dated verso "J. G. Cole, Boston, March 12, 1852," with sketches of a man and woman traveling, 34 3/4" h x 28" w (view), 38 1/2" h x 31 1/2" w (frame). Provenance: From a Massachusetts estate.

JOSEPH GREENLEAF COLE (AMERICAN 1806-1858). PAIR OF PORTRAITS OF HENRY AND ELIZABETH THACHER OF PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE, 1829.

Henry Savage Thacher (1794-1866) married Elizabeth Haven Wardrobe (1799-1879) on September 26, 1822. Each oil on canvas, 35 3/4 x 27 3/4 inches. Her portrait stenciled on the reverse "Painted By/ Joseph G. Cole/ 1829."

JOSEPH GREENLEAF COLE (MA, 1806-1858); Portrait of a Young Merchant Seaman, signed 'J

JOSEPH GREENLEAF COLE (MA, 1806-1858); Portrait of a Young Merchant Seaman, signed 'J.G. Cole' verso and dated 1824. Cole was a Boston portraitist who spent his later years in Portland, Maine. In watergilt cove frame with linen liner. OS: 26" x 21". SS: 19 3/4" x 14 3/4". Cleaned and relined, multiple repaired tears and punctures.

OIL ON CANVAS - Life Sized Portrait of Seated Gentleman by Joseph Greenleaf Cole (MA, 1806-1858), stenciled with his name verso and dat

OIL ON CANVAS - Life Sized Portrait of Seated Gentleman by Joseph Greenleaf Cole (MA, 1806-1858), stenciled with his name verso and dated 1829, in the original deep cove matched corner gold frame. OS: 42" x 34". SS: 35" x 27". Fine overall crazing, water damage to frame lower left. All original.

Joseph Greenleaf Cole (American, 1806-1858) Portrait of a Young Woman Wearing Jewelry. Unsigned, inscribed "Joseph Greenleaf Cole......

Joseph Greenleaf Cole (American, 1806-1858) Portrait of a Young Woman Wearing Jewelry. Unsigned, inscribed "Joseph Greenleaf Cole....Feb. 22, 1843" on the reverse. Oil on canvas, sight size 29 1/2 x 24 in., in giltwood frame. Condition: Craquelure, retouch, surface grime, minor gilt losses to frame.

Joseph Greenleaf Cole (Boston and Maine, 1806-1858) Portrait of a Boy in Blue Seated Beside His Dog on a Red Upholstered Sofa, Signe...

Joseph Greenleaf Cole (Boston and Maine, 1806-1858) Portrait of a Boy in Blue Seated Beside His Dog on a Red Upholstered Sofa, Signed and dated "Joseph G. Cole Pinxit Boston July 5 1855" on the back of the canvas. Oil on canvas, 30 x 25 in., in a period molded giltwood frame. Condition: Minor paint loss l.l.

JOSEPH GREENLEAF COLE, American, 1806-1858, Portrait of a sailor and his dog., Oil on canvas, 24" x 20". Framed.

JOSEPH GREENLEAF COLE American, 1806-1858 Portrait of a sailor and his dog. Signed lower left in rock "Joseph G. Cole". Oil on canvas, 24" x 20". Framed.

Attributed to Joseph Greenleaf Cole (American, 1806-1858) Portrait of Hon. Samuel Hale of New Hampshire. Patch applied to l.l. canvas s

Attributed to Joseph Greenleaf Cole (American, 1806-1858) Portrait of Hon. Samuel Hale of New Hampshire. Patch applied to l.l. canvas signed "Joseph G. Cole 1828." The artist, subject, and date identified on reverse inscriptions as Hon. Samuel Hale of New Hampshire, 1828. Oil on canvas, 32 1/2 x 24 1/2 in., in a contemporary molded giltwood frame. Condition: Relined, retouch.

Joseph Greenleaf Cole

Joseph Greenleaf Cole Massachusetts (1806-1858) PORTRAIT OF OFFICER IN FULL DRESS oil on canvas, framed, signed & dated: on verso, Joseph G. Cole, 1829 H36" W27 1/2" Provenance: Property of a Georgia private collection.

Joseph Greenleaf Cole (American 1806-1858)

Joseph Greenleaf Cole (American 1806-1858) Portrait of Ann Tayloe Signed Joseph G. Cole and dated 1828 c.l. Oil on canvas mounted on board 33 x 25-1/2 in (83.8 x 64.8 cm)

Joseph Greenleaf Cole (American, 1806-1858), Portrait of a Gentleman, Signed and dated ""J.G. Cole 1837"" and with a label from the Mus