William (1784) Essex Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William (1784) Essex Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 06, 2024
William Essex
Est: €240 - €480
(1784 - 1869 Brighton) Miniatur-Knabenbildnis Brustbildnis nach links, Gesicht frontal. Lebensnahe Darstellung eines Knaben in dunkelblauer Jacke und weißem Hemd. Grüngrauer Hintergrund. L. u. sign.; Polychrome, äußerst feine Emaillemalerei. Breiter, mit Perlmutter besetzter Silberrahmen. In die Rückwand eingelegtes Silberband mit Gravur "Souvenir d'Amitié", umzogen von Blütengirlande aus Perlmutter. 7 cm x 6 cm. Vgl. Schidlof, Bd. 1, S. 240 f. An English Biedermeier enamelled miniature portrait of a boy. Signed. Silver and mother-of-pearl frame.
Kunstauktionshaus Schloss Ahlden
Sep. 27, 2023
Essex (William, 1784-1869).The Chandos Portrait of William Shakespeare, 1854, oil on enamel
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Essex (William, 1784-1869).The Chandos Portrait of William Shakespeare, 1854, oil on enamel * Essex (William, 1784-1869). The Chandos Portrait of William Shakespeare, after John Taylor (died 1651), 1854, oil paint on enamel, inscribed on each corner of the painting from top to bottom, Painted by W. Essex./ London 1854 / from the / Chandos picture., in a fine, gilded metal frame with a scrolling acanthus leaf motif in high relief and engraved foliate motif, engraved Enamel W. Essex, 20.1 x 14.3 cm, resting upon crimson plush velvet within a glazed wooden box frame, with a letter by the artist framed in gilt verso (see note below) and a typewritten auction catalogue description pasted verso: 214 Shakespeare (W.) A Copy of the Chandos Picture of Shakespeare, painted on enamel by W. Essex, signed and dated 1854, in a gilt frame, on a plush mount with glass lid and inscribed in pen and blue ink s/14/4/54/dd., outer frame 39.5 x 36.5 cm QTY: (1) NOTE: The letter written in pen and ink by the artist verso reads: Enamel portrait of Shakespeare / painted from the Original picture / by Burbage Shakespeare united / in his soul the utmost depth, of the / most opposite & apparently irreconcilable properties subsist in him peaceably / together. He appears to have all the / flexibility of mind & all the modesty / of Raphael; who also without ever being / an imitator, & becoming unfaithful to his sublime genius, applied to his /own advantage, all the improvements / of his competitors. Dramatic artist / by W.A. Schlegel [August Wilhelm Schlegel] / W. Essex 3 burgh Street / Regents Park / Enamel painter in Ordinary to Her Majesty & H.R.H. Prince Albert This is exquisite rendition of the only portrait of Shakespeare that has a good claim to have been painted from life, thought to be by John Taylor, an important member of the Painter-Stainers' Company. The original Chandos portrait, named after its previous owner, was the first portrait to be acquired by the National Portrait Gallery when it was founded in 1856, and remains there.
Dominic Winter Auctions
Dec. 14, 2021
William Essex (1784-1869)
Est: £300 - £500
William Essex (1784-1869) William Essex (1784-1869) Portrait of Oliver Cromwell in armour enamel, oval 4 x 3.8cm
Sworders
Dec. 07, 2021
A Victorian gold and enamel circular brooch, decorated with the head of a dog, inscribed verso 'W. Essex, 1863'
Est: £200 - £300
A Victorian gold and enamel circular brooch, decorated with the head of a dog, inscribed verso 'W. Essex, 1863', by William Essex (1784-1869), the border modelled as a collar, 31mm, gross weight 10.9 grams.
Gorringes
Mar. 30, 2021
WILLIAM ESSEX (BRITISH 1784-1869) after ROBERT EDGE PINE
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
WILLIAM ESSEX (BRITISH 1784-1869) after ROBERT EDGE PINE Portrait miniature of David Garrick signed and dated 1835, middle right, fragments of inscription to the counter enamel enamel pierced silver oval frame mounted set with lasque cut diamonds oval, 65 mm (2 1/2 in) high PROVENANCE: Sidney Hands, Grafton Street, London, 1929; Sotheby's, London, 30 June 2005
Chiswick Auctions
Mar. 20, 2018
WILLIAM ESSEX (BRITISH 1784-1869) Portrait miniature of David Wilkie R.A., after the original picture by T. Phillips R.A. inscribed in the enamel verso, 'D. Wilkie Esq. R.A./ after the orig. picture by/T. Phillips Esq. R.A./ W. Essex pt. 1833' Enamel Gold frame Rectangular, 37mm high
Est: £400 - £600
WILLIAM ESSEX (BRITISH 1784-1869) Portrait miniature of David Wilkie R.A., after the original picture by T. Phillips R.A. inscribed in the enamel verso, 'D. Wilkie Esq. R.A./ after the orig. picture by/T. Phillips Esq. R.A./ W. Essex pt. 1833' Enamel Gold frame Rectangular, 37mm high
Chiswick Auctions
Nov. 03, 2016
WILLIAM ESSEX (BRITISH, 1784-1869) Queen Victoria (1819-1901), in wedding attire signed in full on the...
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
WILLIAM ESSEX (BRITISH, 1784-1869) Queen Victoria (1819-1901), in wedding attire signed in full on the...
Christie's
Oct. 06, 2015
William Essex (English, 1784-1869), Portrait miniature of Princess Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Essex (English, 1784-1869) Portrait miniature of Princess Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen After the portrait by Sir William Beechey, the verso marked "A.R./W. Essex P.t/1834", in later seed pearl and gold pendant frame suspended from a gold chain. H: 1 1/8, D: 1 1/8 in. (miniature frame)
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 02, 2015
WILLIAM ESSEX (BRITISH, 1784-1869) AFTER ÉDOUARD LOUIS DUBUFE (FRENCH,...
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
WILLIAM ESSEX (BRITISH, 1784-1869) AFTER ÉDOUARD LOUIS DUBUFE (FRENCH,... Oval, 108 mm. high, gilt-metal frame
Christie's
Mar. 28, 2015
WILLIAM ESSEX (1784-1869) An oval miniature portra
Est: £300 - £500
WILLIAM ESSEX (1784-1869) An oval miniature portrait of William Shakespeare^ enamelled on copper^ signed ~W. Essex~ and dated ~1862~^ wooden frame^ 9.8 x 7.8 cm
Cuttlestones
Feb. 12, 2014
William Essex-(British, 1784-1869)-Head of a black and tan Terrier 1/2in. (1.7cm.) mounted as a scarf pin
Est: $600 - $800
Head of a black and tan Terrier signed and dated 'W.Essex 1867' (on reverse) enamel 1/2in. (1.7cm.) mounted as a scarf pin to be sold with Head of a white Terrier, after 'Impudence' from 'Dignity and Impudence' by Sir Edwin Landseer; A begging Terrier, both by the same hand, signed and indistinctly dated on the reverse, one mounted as a scarf pin, one mounted as a brooch (3)
Bonhams
Feb. 12, 2014
William Essex-(British, 1784-1869)-A Fox's mask diameter 1/2 in. (1.3cm.) mounted as a scarf pin
Est: $500 - $700
A Fox's mask signed and dated 'W Essex 1861' (on the reverse) enamel diameter 1/2 in. (1.3cm.) mounted as a scarf pin to be sold with Head of Terrier, after 'Impudence' by Landseer, by the same hand, signed and dated; Head of a white Bulldog by another hand, both mounted as scarf pins (3)
Bonhams
Feb. 12, 2014
William Essex-(British, 1784-1869)-A white Bulldog diameter 5/8in. (1.5cm.) mounted as a scarf pin
Est: $600 - $800
A white Bulldog signed and dated 'W.ESSEX/1862' (on reverse) enamel diameter 5/8in. (1.5cm.) mounted as a scarf pin to be sold with Head of a brown and white Bulldog; A white Terrier, after 'Impudence' by Landseer, by the same hand, both signed and dated on the reverse, both mounted as scarf pins (3)
Bonhams
Feb. 12, 2014
William Essex-(British, 1784-1869)-Head of a Bloodhound diameter 3/4in. (2cm.) mounted as a scarf pin
Est: $500 - $700
Head of a Bloodhound signed and dated 'W.Essex 1863' (on reverse) enamel diameter 3/4in. (2cm.) mounted as a scarf pin to be sold with Head of a Bulldog; Head of a black and tan Terrier, both by the same hand, signed and dated, mounted as scarf pins (3)
Bonhams
Feb. 12, 2014
William Essex-(British, 1784-1869)-Head of a Deerhound diameter 3/4in. (2cm.) mounted as a scarf pin
Est: $600 - $800
Head of a Deerhound signed 'W.Essex' and indistinctly dated (on reverse) enamel diameter 3/4in. (2cm.) mounted as a scarf pin to be sold with Head of a Bulldog; Head of a Bloodhound, both enamels by the same hand, signed and dated, mounted as scarf pins (3)
Bonhams
Feb. 12, 2014
William Essex-(British, 1784-1869)-Head of a Greyhound diameter 1/2 in. (1.3cm.) mounted as a scarf pin
Est: $500 - $700
Head of a Greyhound signed and dated 'W Essex 1864' (on the reverse) enamel diameter 1/2 in. (1.3cm.) mounted as a scarf pin to be sold with Head of a Bulldog by the same hand mounted a scarf pin and Head of a Collie by an unknown hand mounted as a scarf pin (3)
Bonhams
May. 30, 2013
William Essex (British, 1784-1869), after Sir Thomas Lawrence
Est: -
George IV (1762-1830), King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of Hanover (1820-1830), when Prince Regent (1811-1820), wearing dark blue coat with chestnut fur standing collar and edged with black froggings, the Breast Garter star, diamonds, the Order of the Golden Fleece and a large sapphire on a crimson sash suspended from his neck, white chemise and black stock, his brown hair worn short. Enamel, gilt-metal frame. Oval, 79mm (3 1/8in) high Provenance: Sotheby's, London, 24 April 1978, lot 533.
Bonhams
Mar. 24, 2013
William Essex Samuel Essex, aged 67 (after a painting by W.H. Collier, 1827)
Est: $900 - $1,200
Samuel Essex, aged 67 (after a painting by W.H. Collier, 1827)
Westbridge Fine Art Auction House
Oct. 31, 2010
RARE GOLD AND ENAMEL STICK PIN WITH PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF THE TERRIER "IMPUDENCE" AFTER SIR EDWIN LANDSEER, BY WILLIAM ESSEX (BRITISH 1784-1869).
Est: -
RARE GOLD AND ENAMEL STICK PIN WITH PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF THE TERRIER "IMPUDENCE" AFTER SIR EDWIN LANDSEER, BY WILLIAM ESSEX (BRITISH 1784-1869). Based on Landseer's 1839 dog painting titled "Dignity and Impudence" in the collection of the Tate Gallery, London. Circular setting with rope-twist border. Signed "W. Essex 1861" on the reverse. Length 3 inches.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Oct. 29, 2009
English School, circa 1790 A young Officer, wearing scarlet coat with blue collar, silver epaulettes and lace; a Gentleman, wearing blue coat with black collar and white waistcoat; together with a portrait of William Essex, attributed to William
Est: -
A young Officer, wearing scarlet coat with blue collar, silver epaulettes and lace; a Gentleman, wearing blue coat with black collar and white waistcoat; together with a portrait of William Essex, attributed to William Essex (1784-1869), enamel, damaged and a copy of English Portrait Miniatures by G. Reynolds. All framed. Oval, 60mm (2 3/8in) high (4)
Bonhams
Oct. 28, 2009
English School, circa 1790 A young Officer, wearing scarlet coat with blue collar, silver epaulettes and lace; a Gentleman, wearing blue coat with black collar and white waistcoat; together with a portrait of William Essex, attributed to William
Est: £300 - £500
A young Officer, wearing scarlet coat with blue collar, silver epaulettes and lace; a Gentleman, wearing blue coat with black collar and white waistcoat; together with a portrait of William Essex, attributed to William Essex (1784-1869), enamel, damaged and a copy of English Portrait Miniatures by G. Reynolds. All framed. Oval, 60mm (2 3/8in) high (4)
Bonhams
Oct. 03, 2009
William Essex (1784-1869) After Murillo, The
Est: £300 - £400
William Essex (1784-1869) After Murillo, The infant saviour, enamel 4.5x3.5cm and John Simpson (1782-1847) after R leslie RA, portrait of a lady dated 1847, enamel, 5.5x4cm (2)
Shapes Auctioneers & Valuers
May. 20, 2009
William Essex (British, 1784-1869) George IV (1762-1830), King of Great Britain (1820-1830), wearing brass-studded breastplate with high collar, the Order of the Golden Fleece on a red ribbon around his neck, a sable-lined red velvet cape over his
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
George IV (1762-1830), King of Great Britain (1820-1830), wearing brass-studded breastplate with high collar, the Order of the Golden Fleece on a red ribbon around his neck, a sable-lined red velvet cape over his left shoulder, with the star and ribbon of the Order of the Garter and the stars of the Orders of the Bath, Thistle and St. Patrick. Enamel, signed, inscribed and dated on the counter-enamel H.R.H. the /Prince Regent/ Painted from an Enamel/ by H. Bone Esqυr R.A./ W. Essex. 1826, ormolu frame of scroll and foliate design surmounted by an eagle. Rectangular, 80mm (3 1/8in) high
Bonhams
May. 20, 2009
William Essex (British, 1784-1869) Lady Charlotte Greville (née Bentinck) (1775-1862), wearing dark red dress, the neckline trimmed with white lace, her curling brown hair upswept beneath a white turban
Est: £700 - £900
Lady Charlotte Greville (née Bentinck) (1775-1862), wearing dark red dress, the neckline trimmed with white lace, her curling brown hair upswept beneath a white turban. Enamel, signed on the obverse and dated W. Essex/ Pinx.υt 1839, signed and inscribed on the counter-enamel Lady Charlotte Greville./ From a Sketch by Sir T. Lawrence./ by W: Essex. Enamel painter/ To Her Majesty & Her/ R.H. The Princess Augusta, gilt-metal frame. Oval, 92mm (3 5/8in) high
Bonhams
Nov. 19, 2008
William Essex (British, 1784-1869) A Fox's Mask
Est: £400 - £600
A Fox's Mask. Enamel, signed on the counter-enamel and dated W. Essex/ 1861, mounted in a gold stick-pin. Circular, 10mm (3/8in) dia.
Bonhams
Nov. 01, 2008
William Essex (1782-1869) 'From the Holy Family by
Est: £200 - £300
William Essex (1782-1869) 'From the Holy Family by Murillo' Painted by W Essex, AD 1848. Enamel painter to Her Majesty & HRH Prince Albert. Portrait enamel miniature signed verso, 4.4cm high
Shapes Auctioneers & Valuers
Jul. 06, 2005
WILLIAM ESSEX (BRITISH, 1784-1829)
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), in brown coat and waistcoat, white shirt and black cravat, forward combed grey hair signed 'painted by WEssex.' (mid-right) and signed, dated and fully inscribed on the counter-enamel 'Sir Walter Scott Bar t. Painted by W. Essex. AD 1843 Enamel painter to Her Majesty & H.R.H. Prince Albert After the Orig l. Picture by Sir T.Lawrence.' enamel on copper oval, 3 9/16 in. (90 mm.) high, rectangular gilt-metal mount
Christie's
Jun. 30, 2005
WILLIAM ESSEX 1784-1869 PORTRAIT OF DAVID GARRICK
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
head and shoulders, his hair powdered, wearing a brown jacket with a fur collar signed u.r.: W.Essex P r 1835 oval, in silver metal ornamented frame PROVENANCE Sidney Hand, Grafton Street, London, 1929 CATALOGUE NOTE This miniature is after a portrait by Robert Edge Pine of David Garrick, now in the National Portrait Gallery. David Garrick (1717-1779) was one of the most celebrated theatrical personalities of his day. He was an actor, dramatist and theatre manager. He bought half the patent of Drury Lane in 1747 and was associated with that theatre until his retirement, when he sold his share to Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Sotheby's
Apr. 27, 2005
William Essex (British, 1784-1869)
Est: -
A white-haired terrier enamel, signed on reverse and dated W.Essex/ 1863, set in a gold stickpin Circular, 15mm. (9/16ins.) diam.
Bonhams
Dec. 10, 2002
WILLIAM ESSEX (1784-1869)
Est: $954 - $1,272
King William IV (1765-1837) when Duke of Clarence, facing left in dark blue coat with gold buttons, white waistcoat and cravat, wearing the blue sash and breast star of the Order of the Garter and the badge of the Order of Bath on a red ribbon about his neck; draped claret-coloured curtain background signed and dated on the counter-enamel 'H. R. H. the Duke of Clarence W. Essex. P. t 1828 after the Original picture by H. Dawe. Esq. r ' enamel on copper rectangular, 2 15/16 x 2 7/16 in. (76 x 61 mm.) NOTES For a larger miniature of William IV when Duke of Clarence holding a paper inscribed The Freedom of the City of Bath, attributed to Charles Jagger, see R. Walker, Miniatures in the Collection of Her Majesty the Queen, The Eighteenth and Early Nineteenth Centuries, Cambridge, 1992, no. 834, pp. 340-342.
Christie's