Gertrude Massey Sold at Auction Prices

Gertrude Massey (née Seth) (1868-1957) - an archive folio of her works and commissions, including letters from the British royal family, newspaper clippings and reviews, along with photographs of her portrait miniature subjects, including pets and an

Gertrude Massey (née Seth) (1868-1957) - an archive folio of her works and commissions, including letters from the British royal family, newspaper clippings and reviews, along with photographs of her portrait miniature subjects, including pets and animals; a letter from Sandringham, Norfolk on behalf of HRH The Prince of Wales, thanking Gertrude for the portrait miniature of his French bulldog "Peter", dated 1899; similar letters from Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SW, dated 1900; a catalogue and invite, Exhibition of Miniatures of Dogs, New Bond Street, London, June 1900; other royal commission ephemera, including telegrams, "Mrs Massey, Please be at Windsor 11 o'clock and ask for Princess Beatrice", dated 1900; others similar; letters, Marlborough House, Pall Mall, "Dear Mrs Massey, would you kindly call here at 11.30 tomorrow morning, if possible, bring with you the painting the Princess has ordered for the Queen"; another "strongly" advising her to deliver the package to Buckingham Palace in person; letters and ephemera regarding other commissions and exhibitions, family portrait groups, c.1900; a small signed watercolour sketch

Gertrude Massey (née Seth) (1868-1957) - an archive folio of her works and commissions, including letters from the British royal family, newspaper clippings and reviews, along with photographs of her portrait miniature subjects, including pets and an

Gertrude Massey (née Seth) (1868-1957) - an archive folio of her works and commissions, including letters from the British royal family, newspaper clippings and reviews, along with photographs of her portrait miniature subjects, including pets and animals; a letter from Sandringham, Norfolk on behalf of HRH The Prince of Wales, thanking Gertrude for the portrait miniature of his French bulldog "Peter", dated 1899; similar letters from Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SW, dated 1900; a catalogue and invite, Exhibition of Miniatures of Dogs, New Bond Street, London, June 1900; other royal commission ephemera, including telegrams, "Mrs Massey, Please be at Windsor 11 o'clock and ask for Princess Beatrice", dated 1900; others similar; letters, Marlborough House, Pall Mall, "Dear Mrs Massey, would you kindly call here at 11.30 tomorrow morning, if possible, bring with you the painting the Princess has ordered for the Queen"; another "strongly" advising her to deliver the package to Buckingham Palace in person; letters and ephemera regarding other commissions and exhibitions, family portrait groups, c.1900; a small signed watercolour sketch

Gertrude Massey (née Seth) (1868-1957) - an archive folio of her works and commissions, including letters from the British royal family, newspaper clippings and reviews, along with photographs of her portrait miniature subjects, including pets and an

Gertrude Massey (née Seth) (1868-1957) - an archive folio of her works and commissions, including letters from the British royal family, newspaper clippings and reviews, along with photographs of her portrait miniature subjects, including pets and animals; a letter from Sandringham, Norfolk on behalf of HRH The Prince of Wales, thanking Gertrude for the portrait miniature of his French bulldog "Peter", dated 1899; similar letters from Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SW, dated 1900; a catalogue and invite, Exhibition of Miniatures of Dogs, New Bond Street, London, June 1900; other royal commission ephemera, including telegrams, "Mrs Massey, Please be at Windsor 11 o'clock and ask for Princess Beatrice", dated 1900; others similar; letters, Marlborough House, Pall Mall, "Dear Mrs Massey, would you kindly call here at 11.30 tomorrow morning, if possible, bring with you the painting the Princess has ordered for the Queen"; another "strongly" advising her to deliver the package to Buckingham Palace in person; letters and ephemera regarding other commissions and exhibitions, family portrait groups, c.1900; a small signed watercolour sketch

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957), profile portrait miniature on ivory, Eva, Daughter of Mrs Gertrude Massey, 9cm x 6cm Ivory Submission reference QY3T3UUG

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957), profile portrait miniature on ivory, Eva, Daughter of Mrs Gertrude Massey, 9cm x 6cm Ivory Submission reference QY3T3UUG

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957), portrait miniatures on ivory, Eva Massey aged 3 years, aged 5 years, two others (4) Ivory Submission references: DZDEKX5Y, TUYNVV2D, 5RG4UC5M and JSGD3RCG

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957), portrait miniatures on ivory, Eva Massey aged 3 years, aged 5 years, two others (4) Ivory Submission references: DZDEKX5Y, TUYNVV2D, 5RG4UC5M and JSGD3RCG

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957), oval portrait miniature on ivory, John Gordon Eames, aged 2 1/2, cased Ivory Submission reference W7FUN5HL

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957), oval portrait miniature on ivory, John Gordon Eames, aged 2 1/2, cased Ivory Submission reference W7FUN5HL

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957), oval portrait miniature on ivory, Eva, 10.5cm x 7.5cm Ivory submission reference 6WJYZU1R

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957), oval portrait miniature on ivory, Eva, 10.5cm x 7.5cm Ivory submission reference 6WJYZU1R

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957), a pair of oval portrait miniatures on ivory, young lady and gentleman, brown velvet lined cases Ivory Submission references VD7UWR5G and DUXCZ9G8

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957), a pair of oval portrait miniatures on ivory, young lady and gentleman, brown velvet lined cases Ivory Submission references VD7UWR5G and DUXCZ9G8

Gertrude Massey née Seth (1868-1957) a Victorian pocket sketch book, "Mother's First Sketch Book", containing pencil sketches of figures, portraits, family pets, landscapes, some dated '86, 13.5cm wid

Gertrude Massey née Seth (1868-1957) a Victorian pocket sketch book, "Mother's First Sketch Book", containing pencil sketches of figures, portraits, family pets, landscapes, some dated '86, 13.5cm wide; another later pocket sketch/watercolour book, HG Massey and G Massey 1924, with illustrations of travels in London and on the continent, titled and annotated, 14cm (2)

Gertrude Massey, née Seth, (British, 1868-1957) a portrait miniature of 'Miss Horton' c.1900

Gertrude Massey, née Seth, (British, 1868-1957) a portrait miniature of 'Miss Horton' c.1900, signed recto at the base, watercolour, gilt frame, 4½? x 3½? Please note: Massey exhibited at the Royal Academy and Royal Miniature Society between 1898 and 1918 and had many commissions from the Royal Family

GERTRUDE MASSEY (BRITISH fl. 1898-1911) Portrait miniature of a boy, circa 1905, in white shirt with blue ribbon necktie Watercolour on ivory Silver frame set with pearl border and pearl hanger Oval, 78mm (3 ¼ in) high Gertrude Massey specialised in

GERTRUDE MASSEY (BRITISH fl. 1898-1911) Portrait miniature of a boy, circa 1905, in white shirt with blue ribbon necktie Watercolour on ivory Silver frame set with pearl border and pearl hanger Oval, 78mm (3 ¼ in) high Gertrude Massey specialised in painting miniature portraits of children and later dogs. Her body of work includes likenesses of the children of Queen Alexandra and Edward VII, executed at Balmoral Castle. She clearly readily engaged with the somewhat arduous task of painting younger sitters, outlining in her autobiography the necessary measures taken in order to capture accurate likenesses of her easily distracted subjects: When children are very young - and I have painted children of all ages - I prefer to paint them in their own surroundings. They soon begin to play and forget that I am watching them. If they are old enough, I give them pencil and paper and ask them to draw me. Thus I get a good look every time they raise their heads to study me. (Massey, p.83). The upward gaze of the boy in the present miniature, would suggest that the child was old enough to be asked to draw Gertrude.

Gertrude Seth (1868-1957), Oil on canvas , 1889, Portrait of a girl with lo

Gertrude Seth (1868-1957), Oil on canvas , 1889, Portrait of a girl with long Aubin hair, Signed and dated lower right. 22 x 18''

Gertrude Seth (1868-1957), Oil on canvas , 1889, P

Gertrude Seth (1868-1957), Oil on canvas , 1889, Portrait of a girl with long Aubin hair, Signed and dated lower right. 22 x 18''

Gertrude Massey

(British, 1868-1957)Miniature Portrait of H.M. King Haakon VII of Norway (1872-1957), wearing uniform and Orders, signed lower left "Gertrude Massey", watercolor on ivory, 4 x 3 in.; oval gilt metal frame, light abrasion left edge; wear to gilt frame Provenance: Grandson of Gertrude Massey; Bonham's, London, May 25, 2006, lot 194; Private Collection, Charleston, South Carolina

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957) 'In the

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957) 'In the Market, Etaples' and figures on a village street each signed, the former titled in pencil on the mount, watercolour and gouache 4 ¼" x 5 ½" and 5 ¼" x 3 ¾" respectively (2).

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957) 'From the

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957) 'From the Ramparts, Monteuil', 'The Canal Bridge' and 'The Monastery Door, St. Riguier' each signed, titled in pencil on the mount, watercolour and gouache 6 ½" x 4 ¾", 4 ¾" x 5" and 4 ½" x 3 ¾" respectively (3).

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957) 'At Elmer',

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957) 'At Elmer', 'The Tall Tree' and 'The Apple Tree' each signed, titled in pencil on the mount, watercolour and gouache 5 ½" x 3 ¾", 5 ½" x 3 ¾" and 5 ¾" x 2 ¾" (3).

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957) 'Monte Carlo'

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957) 'Monte Carlo' signed, titled in pencil on the mount, watercolour and gouache 5 ½" x 4".

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957) 'An Italian

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957) 'An Italian Café' and 'Old Windsor' each signed, titled in pencil on the mount, watercolour and gouache 3 ¾" x 5 ¼" and 6 ¼" x 4" respectively (2).

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957) 'Evening

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957) 'Evening Reflections', boats on the river and wooded landscape each signed, the former titled in pencil on the mount, watercolour and gouache 5 ¾" x 4", 5" x 4 ¼" and 4 ¾" x 5 ½" respectively (3).

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957) 'The Green

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957) 'The Green Coat' and Deck Chairs each signed, the former titled in pencil on the mount, watercolour and gouache 4 ½" x 4 ¼" and 2 ¼" x 4 ¼" respectively (2).

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957) 'Waiting for

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957) 'Waiting for the Ferry' and 'The Landing Stage' each signed, titled in pencil on the mount, watercolour and gouache 5 ¾" x 4 ½" and 3 ½" x 4 ¾" respectively (2).

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957) 'Bathing

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957) 'Bathing Tents, Ostend' signed, titled in pencil on the mount, watercolour and gouache 3 ¾" x 5".

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957) 'At the

Gertrude Massey (British, 1868-1957) 'At the Casino' signed, titled in pencil on mount, watercolour and gouache 3 ¾" x 4 ½".

Mrs Gertrude Massey (née Seth) (British, 1868-1957) The artist's niece, Maude Sybil Phoebe Fairweather (née Aflalo) (1896-1982), wearing white chemise, her arms crossed over her chest like wings, her mass of brown hair worn loose about her

The artist's niece, Maude Sybil Phoebe Fairweather (née Aflalo) (1896-1982), wearing white chemise, her arms crossed over her chest like wings, her mass of brown hair worn loose about her face. Signed on the obverse Gertrude Massey, gold frame with pierced suspension loop, the reverse glazed, rectangular tan leather travelling case; together with a copy of the artist's autobiography, Kings, Commoners and Me (Blackie & Son Ltd, London, 1934) and a photograph of the artist. Oval, 58mm (2 5/16in) high (3) Provenance: The sitter; her only child Leslie Fairweather until 2012.

GERTRUDE MASSEY (1868-1957) BRITISH A set of four

GERTRUDE MASSEY (1868-1957) BRITISH A set of four watercolour, pen and ink and gouache studies to include 'Reflections' and three others, each signed, largest 5" x 6" (see illustration)

GERTRUDE MASSEY (1868-1957) BRITISH A continental

GERTRUDE MASSEY (1868-1957) BRITISH A continental street scene, watercolour and gouache, signed, 5 1/2" x 4" and another 'The Apple Tree', 6" x 3 3/4", both signed

GERTRUDE MASSEY (1868-1957) BRITISH A set of six

GERTRUDE MASSEY (1868-1957) BRITISH A set of six watercolour and gouache studies of continental views 'At Elmer', 5 1/2" x 4", 'An Italian Cafe', 4" x 5 1/2", 'In the Market, Etaples', 4 1/4" x 5 1/2", 'The Monastery Door, St Riguier', 4 1/2" x 4", 'From the Ramparts - Montreuil', 6 1/2" x 4 3/4" and 'Monte Carlo', 5 3/4" x 4 1/4", each signed

GERTRUDE MASSEY (1868-1957) BRITISH A set of four

GERTRUDE MASSEY (1868-1957) BRITISH A set of four watercolour and gouache studies, 'Waiting for Ferry', 6" x 5", 'The Canal Bridge', 5" x 5"', 'The Landing Stage', 4" x 5 1/4" and 'Old Windsor', 6 1/2" x 4 1/4", three signed (see illustration)

GERTRUDE MASSEY (1868-1957) BRITISH A set of three

GERTRUDE MASSEY (1868-1957) BRITISH A set of three watercolour and gouache studies, 'The Green Coat'. 'Bathing Tent. Ostend' and 'Deck Chairs', various sizes, largest 5" x 4 1/2" (see illustration and front cover)

GERTRUDE MASSEY (1868-1957) BRITISH 'At the

GERTRUDE MASSEY (1868-1957) BRITISH 'At the Casino', watercolour and gouache, signed, 4" x 4 3/4" (see illustration)

Attributed to Gertrude Massey (British, fl. 1898-1911)A portrait miniature of a seated pekingese 2 3/4 x 2 1/4in. ( 7x 5.5cm.)

Attributed to Gertrude Massey (British, fl. 1898-1911) A portrait miniature of a seated pekingese 2 3/4 x 2 1/4in. ( 7x 5.5cm.)