John Comerford Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John Comerford Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 08, 2026
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN COMERFORD (Ireland, Late 18th/Early 19th Century), Portrait miniature on ivory of a man wearing a blue overcoat., Portrait 3" x 2.375". Overall 3.875" x 2.875".
Est: $200 - $300
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN COMERFORD Ireland, Late 18th/Early 19th Century Portrait miniature on ivory of a man wearing a blue overcoat. Unsigned. Set in a pendant case.
Eldred's
Dec. 04, 2025
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN COMERFORD (1770-1832) Miniature portrait said to be that of a young Robert Murray in 1802 (aged 20) Watercolour and gouache on ivory, oval, 6.2 x 4.9cm Encased in gilt metal and lacquered wood frame, 11 x 9.5cm
Est: €200 - €300
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN COMERFORD (1770-1832) Miniature portrait said to be that of a young Robert Murray in 1802 (aged 20) Watercolour and gouache on ivory, oval, 6.2 x 4.9cm Encased in gilt metal and lacquered wood frame, 11 x 9.5cm
Adam's
Jul. 13, 2025
After COMERFORD (*1762), Marquess J. Butler (1774-1838), 1830,
Est: €45 - €75
After John Comerford (around 1762 Kilkenny - 1832 Dublin): Portrait of Marquess James Butler, Ormonde (1774 - 1838 ), 1830, Steel engraving Technique: Steel engraving on Paper Inscription: Inscribed in the printing plate: "Comerford Parker James Wandesford Butler, Marquis of Ormonde. K. P. Fisher. Son &amp C° London , 1830". Date: 1830 Description: Very fine portrait of J. W. Butler, Marquis of Ormonde to the right. Butler is depicted as a young man, wearing a wide cape with a large white lace collar. James Wandesford Butler (1777-1838), Marquis of Ormonde was an Irish politician. Person: Marquess James Butler, Ormonde (1774 - 1838 ) Keywords: 19th century, Romanticism, Portraits, United Kingdom, Size: Paper: 24,5 cm x 16,5 cm (9,6 x 6,5 in)
Fichter Kunsthandel
Mar. 20, 2025
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN COMERFORD (c.1762-1832/35)
Est: €800 - €1,200
Oval miniature portrait David Courtney Mespil Grove, Dublin, married to Marie D'Olier, on ivory. Enclosed in a gold bright-cut decorated case. PICTURES AND PRINTS Thursday 13th March 2025 Approximate Time 14:38:21
Sheppards
Nov. 29, 2024
Comerford John
Est: CHF240 - CHF300
Portrait eines Edelmannes mit dunklem Mantel Signiert und datiert, 1789. Goldrahmen 585, verso mit Haararbeit. Im- und Export unterliegen der Int. Konvention CITES. Sammlung Dr. Erika Pohl-Ströher; Sotheby's, London, 24 November 1983, lot 426 Gerahmt Ausrufdatum: 29.11.2024 Ungefähre Ausrufzeit: 09:45
Auktionshaus Zofingen
Nov. 05, 2024
JOHN COMERFORD (c. 1770-1832) Portrait of Dr Francis White (1787-1859) Oil …
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
JOHN COMERFORD (c. 1770-1832) Portrait of Dr Francis White (1787-1859) Oil on original unlined canvas, 68.5 x 58 On reverse of frame label of Bregazzi & Sons of 10 Merrion Row, Dublin And also bears an undated label of James Adam and Sons (lot 80) Literature: Walter Strickland, Dictionary of Irish Artists, 2 Vols (Dublin and London, 1913) Vol. 1, p. 201 (for the replica of the portrait in the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin) Eoin O’Brien and Anne Crookshank, A Portrait of Irish Medicine, an Illustrated History of Medicine in Ireland (Dublin, 1984), p. 9, fig 11 This rare portrait shows the leading Irish doctor and medical and social reformer Francis White. White was born in Carrick-on-Suir, son of Francis White of Carrickbeg, County Waterford; Comerford, too had connections with the Tipperary town. Having learnt to paint by copying portraits in Kilkenny Castle and practiced in his native city, he also worked in Carrick-on Suir before moving to Dublin in 1797, initially for a short visit, but with critical acclaim following when he exhibited two miniatures at Allen’s in Dame Street in 1800: ‘our astonishment at his pictures must excuse this note of admiration’. Comerford thereafter enjoyed a successful career initially combining oil portraiture with the production of miniatures, before specialising in the latter. ‘For many years’, writes Walter Strickland, ‘he was at the head of his profession in this particular field of art’. White equally rose swiftly to success in his profession. He was indentured on St Patrick’s Day 1807 at Dr Steevens’ Hospital, also studying at the Royal College of Surgeons, of which he was elected a member in May 1815. Initially specialising in ocular surgery, he established St Mary's Hospital and Dublin Eye and Ear Infirmary at 36 Lower Ormond Quay and was later instrumental in the foundation of the City of Dublin Hospital on Baggot Street. As a progressive surgeon at the Richmond asylum, White pioneered medical rather than punitive treatment for his patients and has been described as ‘a truly caring reformer and administrator ahead of his time’ (Dictionary of Irish Biography). After his appointments as Inspector-General of Prisons, and subsequently as the first Inspector of Lunatic Asylums, he greatly ameliorated the harsh conditions in which the mentally ill were detained. In 1836 White was elected President of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland where a replica of this portrait hangs. Comerford, by contrast was less adept at navigating institutional politics, vehemently opposing the formation of the Royal Hibernian Academy and being side-lined from the artistic mainstream in the last decade of his life. Dr White meanwhile suffered severe injuries in a railway accident at Dunkitt near Waterford in 1857, dying two years later.
Adam's
Nov. 05, 2024
JOHN COMERFORD (c.1770-1832) Portrait of a Lady Watercolour on ivory Oval,…
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
JOHN COMERFORD (c.1770-1832) Portrait of a Lady Watercolour on ivory Oval, 6cm high, 5cm wide Comerford learnt to paint by copying portraits in Kilkenny Castle and practiced in his native city and also in Carrick-on Suir before moving to Dublin in 1797 for a short visit. Critical acclaim followed when he exhibited two miniatures at Allen’s in Dame Street in 1800: ‘our astonishment at his pictures must excuse this note of admiration’. Comerford thereafter enjoyed a successful career, initially combining oil portraiture with miniatures, before specialising in the latter. ‘For many years’, writes Strickland, ‘he was at the head of his profession in his particular field of art’ and this miniature of a young woman in neoclassical dress shows his stylish panache at capturing pose and character.
Adam's
Apr. 30, 2024
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN COMERFORD (c.1762-1832/35)
Est: €800 - €1,200
Oval miniature portrait David Courtney Mespil Grove, Dublin, married to Marie D'Olier, on ivory. Enclosed in a gold bright-cut decorated case.
Sheppards
Feb. 10, 2024
After COMERFORD (*1762), Marquess J. Butler (1774-1838), 1830, Steel engraving
Est: €45 - €75
After John Comerford (around 1762 Kilkenny - 1832 Dublin): Portrait of Marquess James Butler, Ormonde (1774 - 1838 ), 1830, Steel engraving Technique: Steel engraving on Paper Inscription: Inscribed in the printing plate: "Comerford Parker James Wandesford Butler, Marquis of Ormonde. K. P. Fisher. Son &amp C° London , 1830". Date: 1830 Description: Very fine portrait of J. W. Butler, Marquis of Ormonde to the right. Butler is depicted as a young man, wearing a wide cape with a large white lace collar. James Wandesford Butler (1777-1838), Marquis of Ormonde was an Irish politician. Person: Marquess James Butler, Ormonde (1774 - 1838 ) Keywords: 19th century, Romanticism, Portraits, United Kingdom,
Fichter Kunsthandel
Sep. 23, 2023
After COMERFORD (*1762), Marquess J. Butler (1774-1838), 1830, Steel engraving
Est: €45 - €75
After John Comerford (around 1762 Kilkenny - 1832 Dublin): Portrait of Marquess James Butler, Ormonde (1774 - 1838 ), 1830, Steel engraving Technique: Steel engraving on Paper Inscription: Inscribed in the printing plate: "Comerford Parker James Wandesford Butler, Marquis of Ormonde. K. P. Fisher. Son &amp C° London , 1830". Date: 1830 Description: Very fine portrait of J. W. Butler, Marquis of Ormonde to the right. Butler is depicted as a young man, wearing a wide cape with a large white lace collar. James Wandesford Butler (1777-1838), Marquis of Ormonde was an Irish politician. Person: Marquess James Butler, Ormonde (1774 - 1838 ) Keywords: 19th century, Romanticism, Portraits, United Kingdom,
Fichter Kunsthandel
Jun. 28, 2023
Attributed to John Comerford (c. 1770-1832)
Est: £200 - £400
Attributed to John Comerford (c. 1770-1832) A set of six unfinished portrait miniatures said to be of a family from Meath, Ireland inscribed with the proposed identity of the sitters (to the reverse) watercolours on ivory, oval, framed as one largest 4.7cm Provenance: According to an inscription on the reverse - bought in Dublin in 1879; From the estate of the late Barry Lock (1934-2021) This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. 2WRW91Y4.
Cheffins
Jun. 06, 2022
Attributed to John Comerford (1773–1832) LADY WEARING RED SHAWL OVER BLUE DRESS, LACE FICHU AND LARGE PLUMED WHITE BONNET
Est: €800 - €1,200
Attributed to John Comerford (1773–1832) LADY WEARING RED SHAWL OVER BLUE DRESS, LACE FICHU AND LARGE PLUMED WHITE BONNET watercolour; (oval) h:3.25 w:2.75 in. Provenance: Bonham's, 28 April 1999, lot 83; Private collection
Whyte's
Sep. 18, 2021
Anonymous (19th) after COMERFORD (*1762), Portrait of James Butler (1774-1838), 1830, Steel engravi
Est: €30 - €50
Anonymous (19th century) after John Comerford (um 1762 Kilkenny - 1832 Dublin), Portrait of James Butler (1774-1838), 1830, Steel engraving Technique: Steel engraving on Paper Date: 1830 Description: Parker, Portrait of James Wandesford Butler, steel engraving after Comerford, 1830. Description: Steel engraving by Parker, inscribed: "Comerford Parker James Wandesford Butler, Marquis of Ormonde. K. P. Fisher. Son & C London , 1830". Very fine portrait of J. W. Butler, Marquis of Ormonde facing right. Butler is depicted as a young man, wearing a wide cape with a large white lace collar. James Wandesford Butler (1777-1838), Marquis of Ormonde was an Irish politician. Person: James Butler (1774 -1838 ) Keywords: , 19th century, Romanticism, Portraits, United Kingdom, Size: 24,5 cm x 16,5 cm Condition: Good Condition. In good condition for age, with slight signs of wear.
Fichter Kunsthandel
Sep. 22, 2020
JOHN COMERFORD (1762 - 1832/1835)
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Portrait Miniature of James Butler 12th Earl of Ossory and 19th Earl of Ormond [later 1st Marquis of Ormonde] enclosed in an ormolu frame Signed
Sheppards
Mar. 25, 2020
JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH 1773-1832) Portrait miniature of Thomas Braughall (1729-1803), wearing a black coat and waistcoat and white stock, powdered hair en queue, reading a book Gold frame with brooch mount, the reverse engraved with the inscription,
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH 1773-1832) Portrait miniature of Thomas Braughall (1729-1803), wearing a black coat and waistcoat and white stock, powdered hair en queue, reading a book Gold frame with brooch mount, the reverse engraved with the inscription, "My dear and worthy friend Tho Braughall died at Amiens 8th Feb 1803 God be with him", around a central glazed aperture revealing plaited fair hair Watercolour on ivory Oval, 31mm (1 1/4 in) high John Comerford painted an oil portrait of Thomas Braughall depicted in the same way as the present miniature, reading a book. The portrait is on display in the Royal Dublin Society Collection. Thomas Braughall (1729-1803), was Honorary Secretary of the Dublin Society (later the Royal Dublin Society) from 1792 t 1798. Comerford attended the Society's Drawing Schools sometime in the late 1780's and early 1790's.
Chiswick Auctions
Mar. 25, 2020
JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH 1770-1831) Portrait miniature of a Gentleman, circa 1800 wearing a black coat and waistcoat, white shirt and tied cravat Indistinctly signed and dated 1805 on the obverse Watercolour on ivory Original black papier-mâché frame
Est: £300 - £500
JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH 1770-1831) Portrait miniature of a Gentleman, circa 1800 wearing a black coat and waistcoat, white shirt and tied cravat Indistinctly signed and dated 1805 on the obverse Watercolour on ivory Original black papier-mâché frame with verre eglomise border Oval, 55mm (2 3/4) in Exhibited: Comerford Collection at the Irish Architectural Archives, Dublin, 2009 Literature: The Comerford Collection: Portrait Miniatures, (privately published, Dublin, 2009); pp 9, 39 (#148)
Chiswick Auctions
Mar. 25, 2020
JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH c. 1770-1832) Portrait miniature of a Gentleman wearing a dark brown coat, white waistcoat and tied cravat, painted circa 1815 Watercolour on ivory Gilt-metal mount, with the original red leather case Oval, 70mm (2 3/4in) high
Est: £300 - £500
JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH c. 1770-1832) Portrait miniature of a Gentleman wearing a dark brown coat, white waistcoat and tied cravat, painted circa 1815 Watercolour on ivory Gilt-metal mount, with the original red leather case Oval, 70mm (2 3/4in) high Exhibited: Comerford Collection at the Irish Architectural Archives, Dublin, 2009 Literature: The Comerford Collection: Portrait Miniatures, (privately published, Dublin, 2009) pp 9, 40 (#153); Lionel Henry Cust, "Comerford, John", in Leslie Stephen, Dictionary of National Biography (1887) Comerford was born at Kilkenny. He gained some knowledge of art from copying the pictures in the Collection of the Marquis of Ormonde. He exhibited in London at the Royal Academy in 1804 and 1809. He was very successful and gained a high reputation as a miniature painter in Dublin. He had a large and lucrative output, particularly excelling in male portraits - as can be seen in this example - which were carefully finished, well expressed and quiet in colour.
Chiswick Auctions
Mar. 25, 2020
JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH 1773-1832) Portrait miniature of Edward Smyth (1749-1812), architect, circa 1800 seated at his desk holding a pair of callipers Signed Comerfod, lower right corner and indistinctly inscribe in the lower left hand corner on the
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH 1773-1832) Portrait miniature of Edward Smyth (1749-1812), architect, circa 1800 seated at his desk holding a pair of callipers Signed Comerfod, lower right corner and indistinctly inscribe in the lower left hand corner on the obverse Watercolour on ivory Gilt-brass frame with running husk and berry decoration Rectangular 115mm (4 1/2 in) high Provenance: Mme Hilde Frank, Liepzig Literature: WG Strickland, A dictionary of Irish Artists, vol 1 (1913), pp 196-197, 201; Schidlof, Leo R. (1964), The miniature in Europe, 4 vols. Graz (austria), vo. I, p.158, vol. II pp. 934, illustrated in vol. III plate 131, no.242; Crookshank, Anne (1966) Irish Sculptors from 1750-1860, Apollo, vol. LXXXIV, no. 56, (Oct) A drawing of Smyth by Comerford was engraved in stipple by Henry Hoppner Meyer (1783-1847), the head on Woodhouse's medal to Smyth was taken from this drawing by Comerford. Smyth worked with the architect James Gandon on most of his major projects, including the Four Courts, the House of Lords and the King's Inns in Dublin, and was also employed by the architect Francis Johnson, carving the heads on the exterior of Johnson's Chapel Royal in Dublin Castle until his death in 1812. Smyth was the first Master of the Dublin Society School of Modelling and Sculpture. Comerford was a sociable and outgoing person, and he numbered among his friends many contemporary, distinguished artists including: professor Thomas James Mulvany (1779-1845), who was influential in obtaining the charter for the Royal Hibernian Academy and became one of the first academicians; the Italian landscape artist Gaspare Gabrielli, who worked in Ireland; Vincent Waldre (1742-1814), also an Italian landscape artist; James Gandon (1742-1823), the leading architect of the day in Dublin; the sculptor Smyth (1749 -1812); the first President of the Royal Hibernian Academy, William Ashford (1746-1824); and the Waterford-born landscape artist, Thomas Sautelle Roberts (1760-1826).
Chiswick Auctions
Mar. 25, 2020
JOHN COMERFORD (BRITISH 1770-1831) Portrait miniature a Gentleman, circa 1800 seated in a red upholstered chair wearing a dark blue suit Watercolour on ivory Original ormolu frame with laurel and berry border Rectangle 108mm (4 1/2 in) high Exhi
Est: £800 - £1,200
JOHN COMERFORD (BRITISH 1770-1831) Portrait miniature a Gentleman, circa 1800 seated in a red upholstered chair wearing a dark blue suit Watercolour on ivory Original ormolu frame with laurel and berry border Rectangle 108mm (4 1/2 in) high Exhibitions: Comerford Collection at the Irish Architectural Archives, Dublin, 2009 Literature: The Comerford Collection: Portrait Miniatures, (privately published, Dublin, 2009); pp 9, 38 (#144); Paul Caffrey, John Comerford and the Portrait Miniature in Ireland c. 1620-1850, at the Kilkenny Archaeological Society, 1999, p.54, Number 94, illustrated in colour p.43.
Chiswick Auctions
Mar. 25, 2020
JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH 1770-1832) Portrait miniature of Philip Yorke, 3rd Earl of Hardwicke (1757-1834) in robes and insignia of the Order of the Garter, painted 1804 Watercolour on ivory Set in the original ormolu frame with laurel and berry border
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH 1770-1832) Portrait miniature of Philip Yorke, 3rd Earl of Hardwicke (1757-1834) in robes and insignia of the Order of the Garter, painted 1804 Watercolour on ivory Set in the original ormolu frame with laurel and berry border and inner mount Rectangular, 10mm (4in) high Exhibited: miniature portraits of Hardwicke by Comerford were exhibited at the Society of Artists of Ireland exhibitions in Dublin in 1801, 1802 and 1804; Comerford Collection at he Irish Architectural Archives (Dublin, 2009) Literature: RIA (1801-03) Journal, 2 vols, ms 24.k.15 Royal Irish Academy, Dublin, p.215; W. G. Strickland, A Dictionary of Irish Artists, vol. 1 (1913) p.199; Paul Caffrey, John Comerford and the Portrait Miniature in Ireland c.1620-1850 (Kilkenny Archaeological Society, 1999) p. 53, number 93, illustrated in colour p.43; The Comerford Collection: Portrait Miniatures, (privately published, Dublin, 2009); pp 9, 40 (#151), 67 (sitter #42) The Earl of Hardwicke was Lord Lieutenant of Ireland during the years 1801-06. In 1803 he was nominated to the Order of the Garter. Hardwicke was a supporter of Catholic Emancipation. This miniature was described by the Dublin Evening Post on 11th May 1804 as "one of the most exquisite productions". Lord Hardwicke married Lady Elizabeth, daughter of James Lindsay, 5th Earl of Balcarres, in 1782. They had two sons and four daughters. His elder son, Phillip Yorke, Viscount Royston, was Member of Parliament for Reigate but was lost at sea off Lubeck in 1808. His younger son, Charles James Yorke, Viscount Royston (1797-1810), died as a child. Lord Hardwicke died in November 1834, aged 77.
Chiswick Auctions
Mar. 25, 2020
JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH c. 1770-1832) A pair of portrait miniatures of an unknown Lady and her Husband, circa 1805. She wears low cut dress with frilled lace collar and red shawl; he in blue coat, white waistcoat and tied white cravat Watercolour on i
Est: £500 - £700
JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH c. 1770-1832) A pair of portrait miniatures of an unknown Lady and her Husband, circa 1805. She wears low cut dress with frilled lace collar and red shawl; he in blue coat, white waistcoat and tied white cravat Watercolour on ivory Gilt-metal frames Ovals,75mm (3in) high, each (2) Exhibited: Comerford Collection at the Irish Architectural Archives, Dublin, 2009 Literature: The Comerford Collection: Portrait Miniatures, (privately published, Dublin, 2009) pp 9, 39 (# 150a and 150b)
Chiswick Auctions
Mar. 25, 2020
JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH c. 1770-1832) A pair of portrait miniatures of an unknown Gentleman and his Wife, circa 1799. He wears a dark coat and white chemise, she wears a low cut white dress with jewel brooch at her corsage and tortoiseshell comb in he
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH c. 1770-1832) A pair of portrait miniatures of an unknown Gentleman and his Wife, circa 1799. He wears a dark coat and white chemise, she wears a low cut white dress with jewel brooch at her corsage and tortoiseshell comb in her upswept hair Watercolour on ivory Set in their original gold frames, the reverse of the lady portrait with elaborate arrangement of the sitter`s hair in the shape of sheaves of wheat with gold filigree ears of wheat and seed pearls; the reverse of the gentleman glazed to reveal a lock of brown hair on brown silk Ovals, 70 mm (3 in) high each (2) Exhibited: Comerford Collection at the Irish Architectural Archives, Dublin, 2009 Literature: Paul Caffrey, John Comerford and the Portrait Miniature in Ireland c 1620-1850, Kilkenny Archaeological Society, 1999, p. 52, Number 79 and 80, illustrated in colour p. 40; The Comerford Collection: Portrait Miniatures, (privately published, Dublin, 2009) pp 9, 39 (# 149a and 149b)
Chiswick Auctions
Mar. 25, 2020
JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH c. 1770-1832) Portrait miniature of a Gentleman, possibly Sir David Wilkie, R.A. (1785-1841), wearing a blue coat with tied stock and frilled cravat Watercolour on ivory Gold frame the reverse glazed to reveal blue silk Oval, 5
Est: £300 - £500
JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH c. 1770-1832) Portrait miniature of a Gentleman, possibly Sir David Wilkie, R.A. (1785-1841), wearing a blue coat with tied stock and frilled cravat Watercolour on ivory Gold frame the reverse glazed to reveal blue silk Oval, 58mm (2 1/2 in) high Exhibited: Comerford Collection at the Irish Architectural Archives, Dublin, 2009; Grosvenor House Fair, 1996, by D. S. Lavender Literature: Paul Caffrey, John Comerford and the Portrait Miniature in Ireland c 1620-1850, Kilkenny Archaeological Society, 1999, p. 51, Number 82, illustrated in colour p. 42; The Comerford Collection: Portrait Miniatures, (privately published, Dublin, 2009) pp 9, 38 (# 142), 67 (# sitter 38) Wilkie was born in Scotland and was a highly successful genre painter. He was influenced by the writings of Maria Edgeworth (1767-1848). Comerford acquired his early artistic skills by copying paintings in Kilkenny Castle, Carrick-on-Suir and other towns in the south-east. For some years he worked as an oil portrait painter in Kilkenny, Waterford, Carrick-on-Suir and other nearby places. Comerford was soon dividing his time between Dublin and Kilkenny. Comerford's style was influenced by a meeting in 1799 with the English artist George Chinnery (1774-1852), who was working in Dublin from 1795 to 1802. Comerford, who became a close life-long friend of Chinnery, adopted a variation on the English artist`s style of miniature painting, and with his encouragement he abandoned oil portraits to concentrate for the rest of his career on miniatures.
Chiswick Auctions
Mar. 25, 2020
JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH c. 1770-1832) Portrait of unknown Lady painted circa 1810 wearing a cream coloured dress with lace border and puff sleeves with unswept brown hair set in curls Watercolour on ivory Gilt-metal frame, the reverse glazed to reveal
Est: £300 - £500
JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH c. 1770-1832) Portrait of unknown Lady painted circa 1810 wearing a cream coloured dress with lace border and puff sleeves with unswept brown hair set in curls Watercolour on ivory Gilt-metal frame, the reverse glazed to reveal red silk Oval, 18mm (3 in) high Exhibited: Comerford Collection at the Irish Architectural Archives, Dublin, 2009 Literature: The Comerford Collection: Portrait Miniatures, (privately published, Dublin, 2009) pp 9, 40 (#156)
Chiswick Auctions
Oct. 03, 2017
JOHN COMERFORD (Irish, 1770-1832). Portrait miniature of a Gentleman, wearing a brown coat, white stock and cravat, watercolour on ivory, oval black laquer frame with gilt mount and pierced ribbon cresting, oval, 65mm, high
Est: £200 - £300
JOHN COMERFORD (Irish, 1770-1832). Portrait miniature of a Gentleman, wearing a brown coat, white stock and cravat, watercolour on ivory, oval black laquer frame with gilt mount and pierced ribbon cresting, oval, 65mm, high
Chiswick Auctions
Jun. 13, 2017
JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH, 1770-1832). "Portrait miniature of a Gentleman wearing a brown coat, white waistcoat and tied cravat." watercolour on ivory. gilt metal mount set into a black lacquer frame. oval, 72mm, high.
Est: £150 - £250
JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH, 1770-1832). "Portrait miniature of a Gentleman wearing a brown coat, white waistcoat and tied cravat." watercolour on ivory. gilt metal mount set into a black lacquer frame. oval, 72mm, high.
Chiswick Auctions
Apr. 01, 2015
JOHN COMERFORD | Portrait de Monsieur Burgoyne
Est: €1,500 - €2,500
Aquarelle et gouache sur ivoire dans un cadre en or ; le dos en verre bleu; Titré, signé et daté au dos M Burgoyne / J. Comerford / Pinxυt 1802
Sotheby's
May. 11, 2014
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN COMERFORD (1773-1832) Portrait
Est: €250 - €350
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN COMERFORD (1773-1832) Portrait Miniature of John Shears Oil on ivory, oval, 8.5cm high
Adam's
Sep. 04, 2013
John Comerford (Irish, 1770-1832)
Est: £500 - £700
A Gentleman, wearing black coat, saffron waistcoat, white chemise, stock and frilled cravat. Gold frame, the reverse with border of blue glass surrounding gold-mounted aperture, glazed to reveal gilt-metal monogram RD, set on an oval blue glass plaque and surrounded by a gilt-metal and blue foil border. Oval, 70mm (2 3/4in) high
Bonhams
Jun. 23, 2013
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN COMERFORD, Portrait of a
Est: €200 - €300
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN COMERFORD, Portrait of a Gentleman Wearing Black Cravat and Bow Tie, oval miniature on ivory, lock of hair verso, 2in (5cm) high, 1.75in (4.5cm) wide. (1)
Mealy's
May. 30, 2013
John Comerford (Irish, 1770-1832)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
A Gentleman, wearing black coat, saffron waistcoat, white chemise, stock and frilled cravat. Gold frame, the reverse with border of blue glass surrounding gold-mounted aperture, glazed to reveal gilt-metal monogram RD, set on an oval blue glass plaque and surrounded by a gilt-metal and blue foil border. Oval, 70mm (2 3/4in) high
Bonhams
Nov. 21, 2012
John Comerford (Irish, 1770-1832)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
A Gentleman, wearing black coat, saffron waistcoat, white chemise, stock and frilled cravat. Gold frame, the reverse with border of blue glass surrounding gold-mounted aperture, glazed to reveal gilt-metal monogram RD, set on an oval blue glass plaque and surrounded by a gilt-metal and blue foil border. Oval, 70mm (2 3/4in) high
Bonhams
May. 22, 2012
John Comerford 1770-1832 MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF
Est: €800 - €1,200
John Comerford 1770-1832 MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF JOHN PHILPOT CURRAN Watercolour on ivory, 3¼" x 2¾" (8.25 x 4.5cm), inscribed verso. Provenance: Collection of Terence deVere White by decent. Born in Kilkenny, Comerford was one of Ireland's finest miniaturist artist's. In the 18th Century this form of painting was particularly popular in Europe. Comerford was influenced by the English artist George Chinnery (1774-1882) who was working in Dublin from 1795-1802. Comerford was also influenced by the American painter Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828) who also worked in Dublin from 1787-1793. Comerford was highly regarded during his lifetime and many of his works were engraved.
deVeres
Nov. 16, 2011
John Comerford (Irish, 1770-1832) Eleanor, Viscountess Lismore (née Butler) (d.1859), wearing white dress and gold hoop earring, her raven hair cropped short
Est: £400 - £600
Eleanor, Viscountess Lismore (née Butler) (d.1859), wearing white dress and gold hoop earring, her raven hair cropped short. Gilt-mounted on rectangular papier-mâché frame with verre églomisé border, the reverse inscribed Painted by Comerford Dublin/ 1802/ Lady Elinor Butler/ She married Lord Lismore/ who was father of Lord Lismore/ who died Nov. 1890/ without issue/ & left his property to the Ladies Butler/ daughters of the Marquis of Ormonde/ Elinor Butler/ daughter of John Earl of Ormonde/ and Anne Wandesford/ his Wife. died Nov 1859. Oval, 72mm (2 13/16in) high Provenance: By Family Descent
Bonhams
May. 25, 2011
John Comerford (Irish, 1770-1832) A Gentleman, called James Devereux, wearing brown coat with black collar, pale yellow waistcoat, white frilled chemise, stock and tie
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
A Gentleman, called James Devereux, wearing brown coat with black collar, pale yellow waistcoat, white frilled chemise, stock and tie. Gold frame, the reverse with border of blue glass surrounding gilt-mounted aperture, glazed to reveal strands of hair tied with gilt-wire and split seed pearls set on opalescent glass; together with a related memorial plaque, the tomb of mother-of-pearl, gilt-metal and seed pearls set on a painted base, two ladies weeping at either side, a young girl kneeling, an angel holding a banner above inscribed AFFECTION WEEPS HEAVEN REJOICES, the reverse with verre églomisé border with gilt inscription JAMES DEVEREUX surrounding plaited hair. Oval, 70mm (2 3/4in) high and Circular, 40mm (1 9/16in) dia. respectively (2)
Bonhams
Nov. 24, 2010
John Comerford (Irish, 1770-1832) A Gentleman, wearing blue coat, white frilled chemise and stock
Est: £800 - £1,200
A Gentleman, wearing blue coat, white frilled chemise and stock. Signed on the obverse and dated J. Comerford/ 1803, signed on the reverse J. Comerford pinx/ Dublin 1803, gold frame with glazed reverse. Oval, 69mm (2 11/16in) high
Bonhams
Mar. 03, 2010
John Comerford (Irish, 1770-1832) A Gentleman, wearing brown coat, white waistcoat and tied cravat (harline crack); together with a Gentleman, wearing grey-green coat and white waistcoat (by another hand)
Est: £200 - £300
A Gentleman, wearing brown coat, white waistcoat and tied cravat (harline crack); together with a Gentleman, wearing grey-green coat and white waistcoat (by another hand). Gilt-metal frames. Oval, 77mm (3 1/16in) high (2)
Bonhams
May. 20, 2009
John Comerford (Irish, 1770-1832) A Gentleman, wearing black coat over yellow waistcoat and white chemise, his wig curled and powdered
Est: £500 - £700
A Gentleman, wearing black coat over yellow waistcoat and white chemise, his wig curled and powdered. Gilt-metal mounted rectangular papier-mâché frame. Oval, 70mm (2 3/4in) high
Bonhams
May. 20, 2009
John Comerford (Irish, 1770-1832) Walter McGeogh Bond (1790-1866), wearing blue coat, yellow waistcoat and white cravat
Est: £500 - £800
Walter McGeogh Bond (1790-1866), wearing blue coat, yellow waistcoat and white cravat. Signed on the obverse and dated Comerford 1819, gilded rectangular wood frame. Rectangular, 92mm (3 5/8in) high
Bonhams
Dec. 06, 2007
[ Miniature ]
Est: £400 - £500
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN COMERFORD, A Gentleman with short grey hair wearing black coat and matching waistcoat, unsigned oval on ivory, 2 3/4"" x 2"", gold frame, the reverse with aperture to reveal gold monogram L.W.N. and lock of hair on opalescent glass"
Hartleys Auctioneers and Valuers
Jun. 28, 2005
John Comerford (Irish, c.1770-1832)
Est: -
Major Joseph Greene (1746-1830), wearing pale brown coat and white tied cravat rectangular papier-mâché frame Oval, 70mm. (2 3/4ins.) high Provenance: By family descent
Bonhams
Apr. 27, 2005
John Comerford (Irish, c.1770-1832)
Est: -
A Gentleman, called Walter Mansfield, wearing slate-grey coat, pale blue waistcoat, frilled white chemise and stock signed on reverse J.C./ to JS/1797, gold frame, the reverse with gold mounted blue glass border around glazed aperture to reveal gold monogram WM on plaited hair and with collection label of Ernest Salaman Oval, 80mm. (3 1/8ins.) high Provenance: The Ernest Salaman Collection Exhibited: Burlington Fine Arts Club, 1932
Bonhams
Feb. 22, 2005
John Comerford (c.1770-1832) CAPTAIN ROBERT MAUNSELL signed, inscribed "Robert Maunsell" and dated [1814] on reverse watercolour miniature (oval
Est: €800 - €1,000
John Comerford (c.1770-1832) CAPTAIN ROBERT MAUNSELL signed, inscribed "Robert Maunsell" and dated [1814] on reverse watercolour miniature (oval shaped and in a temporary frame) 8 by 7cm., 3.25 by 2 75in. Literature: Paul Caffrey, John Comerford and the Portrait Miniature in Ireland c.1620-1850, Kilkenny Archaeological Society, 1999, listed on page 71 Listed in Comerford's fee book for the 14th October 1814 was a portrait sitting with one Captain Maunsell ( Caffrey, op. cit., p. 71). Robert Maunsell was captain of the Royal Navy vessell, The Procris, which was involved in the capture of Java in 1811.
Whyte's
Feb. 22, 2005
John Comerford (Irish, c.1770-1832)
Est: -
Major Joseph Greene (1746-1830), wearing pale brown coat and white tied cravat rectangular papier-mâché frame Oval, 70mm. (2 3/4ins.) high Provenance: By family descent
Bonhams
Nov. 17, 2004
John Comerford (Irish, c.1770-1832)
Est: £600 - £800
A Gentleman, wearing black coat, cream waistcoat and tied stock with stickpin gold frame, the reverse glazed to reveal gold monogram GW, locks of hair and gold wire all on opalescent glass Oval, 69mm. (2 11/16ins.) high
Bonhams
May. 26, 2004
John Comerford (1773-1835)
Est: €7,500 - €10,500
John Comerford (1773-1835) Portrait of a gentleman, said to be Captain Grogan Oil on canvas, 76 x 63.2 cm (30 x 25")
Adam's
Nov. 18, 2003
John Comerford (Irish, c.1770-1832)
Est: £400 - £600
An unfinished portrait of the Rev. William Sandford, father-in-law of Dean Pakenham, wearing bands and robes black wood frame with ormolu slip Rectangular, 98mm. (3 7/8ins.) high
Bonhams
Nov. 18, 2003
John Comerford (Irish, c.1770-1832)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
The Rt. Hon. Thomas Manners-Sutton, 1st Baron Manners of Foston (1756-1842), seated, wearing gold-figured robes over coat, white lace cravat and long powdered wig gilt-mounted papier-mâché frame Rectangular, 130mm. (5 1/8ins.) high
Bonhams