Francis Davis Millet Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Francis Davis Millet Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 27, 2026
1893 Chicago World Fair Columbian Exposition Chromolithograph on Paper, The Arts of Peace
Est: $90 - $200
Francis Davis Millet (American, 1846-1912) color chromolithograph after the design Gari Melcher's mural, The Arts of Peace, 1893 Chicago World Fair Columbian Exposition. Presented in a lunette format, the scene illustrates a narrative moment from Book XVII of Homer's Odyssey, depicting Ulysses disguised as a beggar arriving at his palace where handmaidens are engaged in spinning yarn. The work is rendered in a soft palette of muted pastel and earth tones. A printed signature reading F.D. Millet is located at the lower right of the plate. A printed rectangular cartouche at the lower right contains the text NEXT CAME ULYSSES LOWLY AT THE DOOR / A FIGURE DESPICABLE, OLD AND POOR. Dimensions: 18"W x 14"H Weight: 1. oz
Lion and Unicorn
Apr. 30, 2026
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET, American 1848-1912, Lady Reading, 1886, oil on canvas, 24 x 18 in. (61 x 45.7 cm.), Frame: 29 x 22 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. (73.7 x 57.8 x 4.4 cm.)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET American, 1848-1912 Lady Reading, 1886 oil on canvas signed and dated lower left "F.D. Millet / 1886"
Shannon's
Nov. 19, 2025
Francis Davis MILLET (1846-1912)
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Francis Davis MILLET (1846-1912) Scène d'intérieur au coin du feu Huile sur toile Signée en bas à gauche 64 x 76 cm (Restaurations).
Millon Riviera
Aug. 23, 2025
Francis Davis Millet (American 1846-1912), Exterior, oil on canvas
Est: $200 - $400
Francis Davis Millet American, 1846-1912 Exterior oil on canvas signed "F. D. Millet" lower left. Unframed.
South Bay Auctions Inc
May. 08, 2025
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET, American 1848-1912, Portrait of Mrs. Millet, 1883, oil on canvas, 16 x 23 in. (40.6 x 58.4 cm.), Frame: 30 x 36 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (76.2 x 93.3 x 11.4 cm.)
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET American, 1848-1912 Portrait of Mrs. Millet, 1883 oil on canvas signed and dated lower left "F.D. Millet. 1883"
Shannon's
Apr. 27, 2025
EARLY FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET OIL PAINTING
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Folk art painting on board of indians hunting. Early oil painting on bread board wood design cupboard door. Dated 1869 or 1860. Signed and marked on left side ST 1860-X Millet 69 Fcelt186?. Francis Davis Millet (American 1846 - 1912) was active/lived in Massachusetts / England, Europe. Francis Millet is known for Genre-interiors, figure and portrait painting. Oil on board and framed. From the estate of PeterEngstrom Plymouth St East Bridgewater which he collected Francis Davis Millet paintings and which Plymouth St East Bridgewater was the Studio of home of Francis Davis Millet. Francis Davis Millet drowned on Titanic April 15th 1912. Oil onboard. American natives with guns shoting deer with also ducks flying. Image 14 inches x 25 inches. Frame 16 1/2 x 27 1/2 inches. Shipping weight 7 pounds. Signed lower left side and dated 1869. Not examine out of frame.
White's Auctions
Apr. 27, 2025
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET CLASSICAL REPOSE OIL PAINTING
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Mother and child in classical repose setting. Francis Davis Millet (American 1846 - 1912) was active/lived in Massachusetts / England, Europe. Francis Millet is known for Genre-interiors,figure and portrait painting. Oil on canvas. From the estate of Peter Engstrom Plymouth St East Bridgewater which he collected Francis Davis Millet paintings and which Plymouth St East Bridgewater was the Studio of home of FrancisDavis Millet. Francis Davis Millet drowned on Titanic April 15th 1912. Painting of mother in child. Image 10 inches x 16 inches. Frame 15 x 21 inches. Shipping weight 4 pounds. Signed lower left and dated 1883. Along top on painting is aframe line. Not examine out of frame. Old auction label of Bakker-Boccelli
White's Auctions
Apr. 27, 2025
FRANCES DAVIS MILLET OIL PAINTING NATIVE AMERICAN
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Portrait painting of native American. Francis Davis Millet (American 1846 - 1912) was active/lived in Massachusetts / England, Europe. Francis Millet is known for Genre-interiors,figure and portrait painting. Oil on canvas. From the estate of Peter Engstrom Plymouth St East Bridgewater which he collected Francis Davis Millet paintings and which Plymouth St East Bridgewater was the Studio of home of FrancisDavis Millet. Francis Davis Millet drowned on Titanic April 15th 1912.Relined with some in-painting. Image 20 inches x 26 inches. Frame 26 x 32 inches. Shipping weight 10 pounds. Signed lower center. Signature very , very light.Painting has been relined and cleaned. Not examine out of frame.
White's Auctions
Apr. 27, 2025
FRANCES DAVIS MILLET OIL PORTRAIT PAINTING
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Dated 1881 portrait painting of lady in red dress. Francis Davis Millet (American 1846 - 1912) was active/lived in Massachusetts / England, Europe. Francis Millet is known for Genre-interiors,figure and portrait painting. Oil on canvas framed and under glass. From the estate of Peter Engstrom Plymouth St East Bridgewater which he collected Francis Davis Millet paintings and which Plymouth St East Bridgewater was the Studio ofhome of Francis Davis Millet. Francis Davis Millet drowned on Titanic April 15th 1912.Relined with some in-painting. Image 25 1/2 inches x 35 1/2 inches. Frame 32 x 42 inches. Shipping weight 15 pounds. Signed lower left and dated 1881. Notexamine out of frame.
White's Auctions
Apr. 27, 2025
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET CHARCOAL WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Painting of row boat with figures on shore and boat in distance. Francis Davis Millet (American 1846 - 1912) was active/lived in Massachusetts / England, Europe. Francis Millet is known forGenre-interiors, figure and portrait painting. Charcoal & watercolor framed and matted under glass. From the estate of Peter Engstrom Plymouth St East Bridgewater which he collected Francis Davis Millet paintings and which Plymouth St EastBridgewater was the Studio of home of Francis Davis Millet. Francis Davis Millet drowned on Titanic April 15th 1912. Image 23 1/2 inches x 36 inches. Frame 30 1/2 x 43 1/2 inches. Shipping weight 17 pounds. Signed lower right.
White's Auctions
Oct. 24, 2024
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET, American 1848-1912, Charwoman, 1873, oil on canvas, 16 x 13 in. (40.6 x 33 cm.), Frame: 21 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (54.6 x 47 x 5.7 cm.)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET American, 1848-1912 Charwoman, 1873 oil on canvas initialed and dated lower right "F.M. / 73"
Shannon's
Oct. 19, 2023
Francis Davis Millet (1846-1912) "The Assumption of the Virgin" Oil on Canvas After Titian Tiziano Vecellio (d. 1576)
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
Titian Tiziano Vecellio's (d. 1576) "Assumption of the Virgin" an interpretation by Francis Davis Millet (1846-1912). Oil on canvas presented in gilt wood frame. Comes with certificate of authenticity from artist's great great niece. Museum quailty restoration. An incredible painting. Dimensions are 46 1/2" x 28", 38 1/2" x 20".
Embassy Auctions International
Sep. 21, 2022
Francis Davis Millet (1846-1912) Off Duty 24 1/4 x 36 1/4 in. (61.5 x 92.5 cm) framed 32 x 44 x 3 in.
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Francis Davis Millet (1846-1912) Off Duty signed 'F.D. Millet' (lower right), identified on a fragmentary handwritten label (affixed to the stretcher) oil on canvas 24 1/4 x 36 1/4 in. (61.5 x 92.5 cm) framed 32 x 44 x 3 in. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jul. 27, 2022
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET (Massachusetts/Europe, 1846-1912), "The Artist's Kitchen, Antwerp"., Oil on canvas, 19.75" x 16". Framed 30.25" x 27".
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET Massachusetts/Europe, 1846-1912 "The Artist's Kitchen, Antwerp". Unsigned. Titled on gallery label verso.
Eldred's
Dec. 06, 2021
David Millet (1846-1912) Saint-Etienne du Mont, huile sur toile, 53x45 cm
Est: CHF300 - CHF500
David Millet (1846-1912) Saint-Etienne du Mont, huile sur toile, 53x45 cm Starting Bid: CHF
Geneve Encheres
Apr. 27, 2021
Francis David Millet (American, 1846-1912)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Francis David Millet (American, 1846-1912) The Cardinal's Garden oil on board incised initials F.D.M. (lower left) 12 x 7 3/4 inches. Provenance: Skinner, Boston, American and European Paintings, 14 May 2004, Lot 139 (with invoice) Note: Born in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, Francis Davis Millet was a multitalented figure who was heavily involved in the spheres of arts and writing in the United States and Europe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Throughout his career, Millet's work was widely commissioned, collected, and exhibited by a number of notable art institutions, organizations, and world's fairs. His influence on the development of the discipline of the arts during the turn of the century is evidenced by his contribution to the founding of the School of the Museum of Fine Ats, Boston and the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, as well as his membership to numerous arts and letters societies in the United States and England, including the National Academy of Design, the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the American Institute of Architects. Millet died in the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 while en route to the United States on business for the American Academy in Rome. His death is memorialized with that of his long-time friend Archibald Butt in the Butt-Millet Memorial Fountain in Washington, D.C. Property from the Collection of a Gentleman, Atlanta, Georgia
Hindman
Nov. 15, 2020
FRANCIS DAVID MILLET, (American, 1846-1912), Flemish Kitchen, oil on canvas, 20 x 15 in., frame: 25 x 19 1/2 in.
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
FRANCIS DAVID MILLET (American, 1846-1912) Flemish Kitchen oil on canvas 20 x 15 in., frame: 25 x 19 1/2 in.
Grogan & Company
Nov. 13, 2020
Francis Millet, The Artist's Kitchen, Antwerp
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Francis Millet The Artist's Kitchen, Antwerp c. 1871-1873 oil on canvas 19.75 h × 16 w in (50 × 41 cm) Provenance: Richard York Gallery, New York | Mark Borghi Fine Art, New York | Private Collection Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Rago upon request. Rago strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@ragoarts.com to request a condition report.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Sep. 23, 2020
David Millet (1846-1912)
Est: CHF500 - CHF700
David Millet (1846-1912) Saint-Etienne du Mont, huile sur toile, 53x45 cm
Geneve Encheres
Nov. 23, 2019
Francis D. Millet (American, 1846 - 1912) Portrait
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Signed (lower left).
Cottone Auctions
Apr. 30, 2019
Francis Davis Millet (American, 1846-1912) Les pacificateurs, à San-Stéphan
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Francis Davis Millet (American, 1846-1912) Les pacificateurs, à San-Stéphano oil on canvas 51 ¼ x 38 ½ in. (130.2 x 97.8 cm.)
Christie's
Jun. 25, 2018
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET (1846-1912) Guitariste de Nouvelle-Orléans
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET (1846-1912) Guitariste de Nouvelle-Orléans signé “Millet” (en bas à gauche) huile sur toile 40.5 x 29.7 cm. Signed lower left; oil on canvas; 16 x 11.5/8 in. PROV ENA NCE Collection privée, Aix-en-Provence. 1 000- 1 500€
Leclere - Maison de ventes
Jun. 20, 2018
Francis David ("Frank") Millet (1846-1912) American. Portrait of a Man with a Moustache, Oil on Canvas, Signed on the reverse, Unframed, 22" x 16". Provenance: The artist's family and thence The Reverend A Harvey. Exhibited: Broadway Arts Festival June 2010. Together with a copy of the illustrated hardback book on the artist "Soldier of Fortune" by Joyce Sharpey-Schafer (Utica, New York 1984), two (2). Notes; Frank Millet was the founder in 1884 of a small group of artists, including Americans, in Broadway Gloucestershire. Millet lived at both Farnham House and Russell House, and the group included John Singer Sargent whose painting 'Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose' was commenced in Frank and Lily's garden in Broadway, the title being a tribute to Frank's wife. Millet was a First Class passenger aboard the Titanic in 1912, and was among the many who lost their lives.
Est: £1,000 - £2,000
Francis David ("Frank") Millet (1846-1912) American. Portrait of a Man with a Moustache, Oil on Canvas, Signed on the reverse, Unframed, 22" x 16". Provenance: The artist's family and thence The Reverend A Harvey. Exhibited: Broadway Arts Festival June 2010. Together with a copy of the illustrated hardback book on the artist "Soldier of Fortune" by Joyce Sharpey-Schafer (Utica, New York 1984), two (2). Notes; Frank Millet was the founder in 1884 of a small group of artists, including Americans, in Broadway Gloucestershire. Millet lived at both Farnham House and Russell House, and the group included John Singer Sargent whose painting 'Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose' was commenced in Frank and Lily's garden in Broadway, the title being a tribute to Frank's wife. Millet was a First Class passenger aboard the Titanic in 1912, and was among the many who lost their lives.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Nov. 05, 2017
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET, (American, 1846-1912), Flemish Kitchen, oil on canvas, 20 x 15 in., frame: 24 1/2 x 19 1/2 in.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET (American, 1846-1912) Flemish Kitchen oil on canvas 20 x 15 in., frame: 24 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. Provenance: Sotheby's New York, October 24, 1986, Lot 42; A Dedham, Massachusetts Collection. Exhibitions: The Easel Paintings of Francis Davis Millet, Guild of Boston Artists, Boston, Massachusetts, April 7-24, 1999. Literature: American Art Review, Vol. XI, No. 2, 1999: p. 124 (image). Other Notes: Stamped verso The F.D. Millet Sale.
Grogan & Company
Oct. 11, 2017
Francis David ("Frank") Millet (1846-1912) American. Portrait of a Man with a Moustache, possibly a portrait of Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) who was Frank's best man at his marriage to Lily Merrill in Paris in 1879 and who, it is recorded, had asked Frank
Est: £800 - £1,200
Francis David ("Frank") Millet (1846-1912) American. Portrait of a Man with a Moustache, possibly a portrait of Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) who was Frank's best man at his marriage to Lily Merrill in Paris in 1879 and who, it is recorded, had asked Frank
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Aug. 04, 2017
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET, Massachusetts, 1846-1912, "Souvenir of Holland"., Oil on canvas, 36.25" x 36.25". Framed 39.25" x 39.25".
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET Massachusetts, 1846-1912 "Souvenir of Holland". Inscribed verso "To B.S.B. from F.D.M. Souvenir of Holland July 1901 Painted at Broadway Worrestshire [sic] August 1901". Oil on canvas, 36.25" x 36.25". Framed 39.25" x 39.25".
Eldred's
Jul. 16, 2017
Painting, Francis Daris Millet
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Francis Daris Millet (American, 1846-1912), New England Countryside, oil on canvas, signed lower right, name plaque lower center, canvas: 10"h x 16"w, overall (with frame): 16"h x 22"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 23, 2016
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET, (American, 1846-1912), RUMANIAN PEASANTS, oil on artist's board, 6 x 10 in., frame: 14 x 18 in.
Est: $800 - $1,200
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET (American, 1846-1912) RUMANIAN PEASANTS oil on artist's board initialed F.D.M., l.r.; in Carrig Rohane frame, inscribed verso 1926 Carrig Rohane Shop, Inc., RC Vose Boston. 6 x 10 in., frame: 14 x 18 in. Provenance: Private Massachusetts Collection. Exhibitions: St. Botolph Club, "The Golden Years: St. Botolph Club 1881-1921," March 2000 (label verso).
Grogan & Company
Oct. 29, 2015
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET, American (1846-1912), Study for Proclaiming the King, oil on canvas, unsigned., 20 x 27
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET American (1846-1912) Study for Proclaiming the King oil on canvas, unsigned. 20 x 27 Provenance: Alexander Gallery, New York; Acquired in 1996; Property of an American Collection.
Shannon's
Sep. 24, 2014
Francis Davis Millet (1848-1912) American. A Head
Est: £1,000 - £2,000
Francis Davis Millet (1848-1912) American. A Head Study of a Man, with a Moustache, Oil on Canvas, Signed on the reverse, 22" x 16". Notes; American artist, was born at Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, on the 3rd of November 1846. He was a drummer boy with the Union forces in the Civil War; graduated from Harvard College in 1869; and in 1871 entered the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Antwerp, where he studied under Van Lerius and De Keyser. In 1873 he was made secretary of the Massachusetts commission to the Vienna Exposition. During the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78 he was correspondent of the London Daily News and Graphic, and of the New York Herald. On his return he was made a member from the United States of the International Art Jury at the Paris Exposition of 1878. He was director of decorations at the Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893, and in 1898 he went to Manila as war correspondent for The Times and for Harper's Weekly. In 1880 he became a member of the Society of American Artists, and in 1885 was elected to full membership in the National Academy of Design, New York, and was for one term its vice-president; he became a member also of the American Water Color Society and of the Institute of Painters in Oil Colours, London. As a decorative artist his work may be seen at Trinity Church, Boston; the Bank of Pittsburgh; and the Capitol at St Paul, Minnesota. His pictures are in many public collections: among them are A Cosy Corner, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; At the Inn, in the Union League Club, New York; and Between two Fires, in the Tate Gallery, London. He also wrote essays and short stories, and an English version of Tolstoy's Sebastopol (1887); and among his publications are The Danube (1891), Capillary Crime and other Stories (1892), and Expedition to the Philippines (1899). Francis Millet was the host of a small group of artists, including Americans, who congregated in Broadway at the end of the 19th Century. Francis Davis Millet lived at both Farnham House and Russell House. The group included John Singer Sargent whose painting 'Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose' was painted in Broadway. Francis Davis Millet was lost on the Titanic in 1912.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Jun. 12, 2014
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET A Roman Patrician.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET A Roman Patrician. Oil on canvas, 1882. 300x165 mm; 11 7/8x6 1/2 inches. Signed, dated and inscribed in oil, lower right recto. Millet (1848-1912) worked closely with John La Farge and John Singer Sargent, and was a close friend of Mark Twain, who was the best man at his wedding. Millet died in the sinking of the Titanic.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 08, 2014
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET, (American, 1848-1912), FISHERMEN GATHERING, oil on canvasboard;, 12 x 9 in. (16 1/2 x 13 1/2 in.)
Est: $500 - $700
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET (American, 1848-1912) FISHERMEN GATHERING oil on canvasboard; signed, l.r.; bears Vose Galleries, Boson label, verso; 12 x 9 in. (16 1/2 x 13 1/2 in.) Provenance: Estate of Quincy Adams Shaw and Marjorie Bacon Cheney Shaw, Brookline, Massachusetts by descent to the current owner Other Notes: Quincy Adams Shaw (1825-1908) was a Boston Brahmin investor, business magnate and art collector
Grogan & Company
May. 16, 2013
Francis David Millet, Mattapoisett 1846-North Atlantic, sinking of the Titanic, 1912 , New Orleans Musician, Oil on canvas, Signed , 40
Est: €1,800 -
Francis David MilletMattapoisett 1846-North Atlantic, sinking of the Titanic, 1912 New Orleans MusicianOil on canvasSigned 40.3x29.6 cm Francis David Millet Mattapoisett 1846 - Atlántico norte, naufragio del Titanic, 1912 Músico de Nueva Orleans Óleo sobre lienzo Con firma 40,3x29,6 cm
Balclis
Nov. 18, 2011
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET, American, 1846-1912, Room interior with winding staircase., Oil on board, 15" x 12½". Framed.
Est: $400 - $600
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET American, 1846-1912 Room interior with winding staircase. Signed lower right "F.D. Millet". Oil on board, 15" x 12 1/2". Framed.
Eldred's
Dec. 05, 2008
Francis Davis Millet , American 1846-1912 Luncheon on the Moor: The Howard Townsend Family taking a break from a Highland shoot oil on canvas
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
signed F.D. Millet (lower right) oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Nov. 22, 2008
FRANCIS DAVID MILLET - NATIVE AMERICAN MAN
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET American, 1846-1912 Portrait of a Native American. Unsigned. Label affixed to upper stretcher reads "F.D. Millet 6 East 23rd Street, New York". A well-respected academic painter, Millet was noted for historical genre paintings and images of Sioux Indians. His life was tragically cut short with the sinking of the Titanic. For a similar example, see Doyle New York, lot 121, May 24, 2005. Oil on canvas, 9" x 15". Framed.
Eldred's
Feb. 23, 2008
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET. OIL.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
AMERICAN. 1846-1901. MORA BELFRY. SIGNED F.D. MILLET LOWER RIGHT. TITLED UPPER LEFT. OIL. 17 1/2 X 12 3/4" SIGHT. FROM THE PELHAM ESTATE."
Weiss Auctions
Feb. 23, 2008
F. D. MILLET. CHARCOAL AND WATERCOLOR.
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET. 23 1/2" X 36" IMAGE SIZE. ON CANVAS.ILLUSTRATION OF A FISHERMAN AND FAMILY ON THE SHORE WITH A ROW BOAT. FRAMED. FROM THE PELHAM ESTATE."
Weiss Auctions
Aug. 11, 2006
S.W. Elson Carbon Print
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
S.W. Elson Carbon Print Done by the famous Boston printmakers, this rare piece is of an original, very detailed work by F.D. Millet (1846 - 1912) depicting a treaty or ceremony; ex. Heye Foundation. 14" x 22" (22" x 29" framed)
Allard Auctions
Sep. 16, 2005
FRANCIS DAVIS MILLET 1846-1912
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
PROPERTY FROM THE CIGNA MUSEUM AND ART COLLECTION STUDY FOR 'ENTERING HARBOR' STUDY FOR 'ENTERING HARBOR' measurements 44 1/4 by 93 in. alternate measurements 112 by 236 cm. signed F.D. Millet on ship pennant, center right oil on canvas Condition Note: In fairly good condition. A small repair at center with corresponding patch on reverse. We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE. PROVENANCE Private Collection, Washington D.C. EXHIBITED Jersey City, New Jersey, Jersey City Museum, Heroes in the Fight for Beauty: The Muralists of the Hudson County Court House, December 18, 1985-March 15, 1986, no. 71 NOTE The present work is a preliminary study for the murals that decorate the Call Room of the Baltimore Customhouse. The monumental murals, for which Millet became famous, represent The Evolution of Navigation, from the earliest Egyptian river boats to the most modern vessel at the time. Tragically, Millet died in 1912 in the sinking of the Titanic.
Sotheby's
May. 24, 2005
Francis David Millet
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
1846-1912 PORTRAIT OF A NATIVE AMERICAN MAN Remnants of an old label affixed to the frame lists the artist and his New York address Oil on canvas 10 x 9 inches Provenance: Sale, Sloan's, Bethesda, 1957 Collection of Mrs. Aileen Harrison, Delray Beach, Florida This work was shown to Mr. John Frisk of Frisk and Borodin by the consignor. He has authenticated the painting. Dirty varnish. Frame rubbing. Lined (glue), which is pulling away from the original canvas. Several old repaired tears (or deep scratches) in his face, with inpainting. Spots of inpainting in his hair (top of head and lower right) as well as in the feather. The dark green pigments in the background fluoresce slightly under UV light. May be original pigments or overpaint, difficult to determine. These pigments to not fluoresce with the same intensity as the inpainting in the face and hair.
Doyle New York
Dec. 01, 2004
FRANCIS DAVID MILLET 1846-1912 LILLY MILLET IN A HAMMOCK IN THE STUDIO, BRIDGEWATER, MASSACHUSETTS Measurements: 31 by 25.75in. Alternate Measurements: (78.7 by 66.4 cm) signed Millet and dated 1878, l.l. oil on canvas Provenance: Family of the
Est: $200,000 - $300,000
FRANCIS DAVID MILLET 1846-1912 LILLY MILLET IN A HAMMOCK IN THE STUDIO, BRIDGEWATER, MASSACHUSETTS Measurements: 31 by 25.75in. Alternate Measurements: (78.7 by 66.4 cm) signed Millet and dated 1878, l.l. oil on canvas Provenance: Family of the artist Dr. John Bradford Millet, New Hartford, Connecticut and New York Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York Shearson-Lehman-Hutton, New York The Jordan Volpe Gallery, New York Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1992
Sotheby's
May. 14, 2004
Francis D. Millet (American, 1846-1912)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
The Cardinal's Garden Incised initials "F.D.M." l.l. Oil on board, 12 3/4 x 8 1/2 in. (32.3 x 21.5 cm), framed. Condition: Retouch, varnish inconsistencies.
Skinner
Jun. 05, 2002
Francis David Millet (American, 1846-1912)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
A Turkish Warrior oil on canvas 50 x 281/4 in. (127 x 71.7 cm.) PROVENANCE Hirschl and Adler Galleries, New York. Acquired from the above by the present owner.
Christie's