Sarah Miriam Peale Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Sarah Miriam Peale Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 21, 2023
Attributed to Sarah Miriam Peale (1800-1885) Portrait of a Young Gentleman, Possibly from Baltimore, MD, circa 1820s
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Attributed to Sarah Miriam Peale (1800-1885) Portrait of a Young Gentleman, Possibly from Baltimore, MD, circa 1820s Bearing apocryphal cipher and partial date, "TS 180...," l.r., oil on canvas, framed. (29 1/2 in. x 24 1/4 in. (sight)) Provenance A Maryland collector. Note The subject's position, with the inclusion of a chair arm, and the way the figure's arm is leaned and the hands are rendered, bears a strong resemblance to other documented works attributed to Sarah Miriam Peale, including the Portrait of James Searles Woodward (1790-1862) in the collection of Woodford Mansion, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. The original gilded wood and gesso frame is also identical to frames surrounding other portraits by Sarah, including the Portrait of William Jessop and Portrait of Mrs. Charles Jessop, both sold at Pook & Pook in Downingtown, Pennsylvania on May 13, 2006, lots 819 and 820. 39 1/2 in. x 33 1/2 in. (frame); lined; cracquelure; generally with green fluorescence under UV light, and evidence of scattered retouching and selective cleaning; repaired vertical tear to forehead; the cipher and partial date are later additions; frame is period, likely original, with some occasional losses to gesso and gilding commensurate with age
Freeman's | Hindman
May. 02, 2023
Attributed to Sarah Miriam Peale (1800-1885) Portrait of a Young Gentleman, Possibly from Baltimore, MD, circa 1820s
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Attributed to Sarah Miriam Peale (1800-1885) Portrait of a Young Gentleman, Possibly from Baltimore, MD, circa 1820s Bearing apocryphal cipher and partial date, "TS 180...," l.r., oil on canvas, framed. (29 1/2 in. x 24 1/4 in. (sight)) Provenance A Maryland collector. Note The subject's position, with the inclusion of a chair arm, and the way the figure's arm is leaned and the hands are rendered, bears a strong resemblance to other documented works attributed to Sarah Miriam Peale, including the Portrait of James Searles Woodward (1790-1862) in the collection of Woodford Mansion, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. The original gilded wood and gesso frame is also identical to frames surrounding other portraits by Sarah, including the Portrait of William Jessop and Portrait of Mrs. Charles Jessop, both sold at Pook & Pook in Downingtown, Pennsylvania on May 13, 2006, lots 819 and 820. 39 1/2 in. x 33 1/2 in. (frame)
Freeman's | Hindman
Jan. 19, 2023
SARAH MIRIAM PEALE (1800-1885) Watermelon oil on panel 13 1/2 x 19 1/2 in.
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
SARAH MIRIAM PEALE (1800-1885) Watermelon oil on panel 13 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. (34.3 x 49.5 cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 06, 2022
Sarah Miriam Peale, pair of bust length portraits
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Sarah Miriam Peale (American 1800-1885), pair of oil on canvas bust-length portraits of Lydia and George Patterson painted in the fall of 1847, 30" x 25". A copy of the will for sitter, Lydia Patterson, with the specific bequest of these paintings accompanies the lot. Provenance: Lydia Patterson to daughter Emma P. Naile, ca. 1906; Pook & Pook, October 9, 2004. NO in-house shipping for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
May. 03, 2022
Sarah Miriam Peale (1800-1885) Portrait of William Bond Martin, Jr. (1802-1828) of Baltimore, Maryland, dated "1824"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Sarah Miriam Peale (1800-1885) Portrait of William Bond Martin, Jr. (1802-1828) of Baltimore, Maryland, dated "1824" Signed and dated, "Sarah M. Peale 1824," l.r., framed; together with an engraved bookplate for William Bond Martin with family crest, matted and framed, inscribed verso "Mrs. Louis M. Rawlins/ Apt. C, 3800 Canterbury Road," and a framed oval photograph of a portrait of a gentleman (possibly Samuel J. Carr), signed, "Bachrach," l.r. (29 1/2 in. x 24 1/2 in. (portrait, sight), 4 in. x 2 3.4 in. (bookplate, sight), 6 1/2 in. x 4 1/2 in. (photo, sight)) Provenance Possibly from the collection of Mrs. John Avirett, Baltimore, Maryland, 1965 C.G. Sloan & Co., Inc. Auctioneers, North Bethesda, Maryland, February 7, 1982, lot 337 Freeman's, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 13, 1991 Private Collection, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Exhibition History This portrait may correspond to the work titled "Bond Martin," included in the Baltimore Peale Museum's exhibition The Peale Family and Peale's Baltimore Museum, 1814-1830 in 1965. Literature Callcott, George H., A History of the University of Maryland (Maryland Historical Society: 1966), pgs. 120-121. Note William Bond Martin, Jr., son of Judge William Martin Bond, Sr. (c. 1769-1835) and Susan Martin (1776-1809), was a student at the University of Maryland. Martin, Jr. was killed in a duel by his classmate and friend Samuel J. Carr of South Carolina on February 2, 1828, over a shared love interest, Miss Mary Polk. Following William's death, Samuel eluded prosecution and punishment by the University, marrying Mary and swiftly moving with her to Louisiana for a five year period. 37 1/2 in. x 32 1/2 in. (portrait, frame); 7 1/2 in. x 6 1/4 in. (bookplate, frame); 8 in. x 6 in. (photo, frame); this lot is accompanied by a conservation/restoration report for the portrait; lined, cracquelure commensurate with age, the canvas with evidence of later applied varnish, scattered retouching revealed under UV light, including to background/edges, black jacket, and vest- retouching largely to former losses; repaired tear to lower left quadrant and a small repaired T shaped tear at top center (see report for more comprehensive information); frame appears to be original, with only minor losses to gesso and gilding commensurate with age
Freeman's | Hindman
May. 07, 2021
Sarah Miriam Peale (American, 1800-1885) Mother and Child, circa 1840s Oil on ca
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Sarah Miriam Peale (American, 1800-1885) Mother and Child, circa 1840s Oil on canvas 49 x 39 inches (124.5 x 99.1 cm) PROVENANCE: (possibly) Hussey family, St. Louis, Missouri; Howard's Fine Art, Memphis, Tennessee; Paul Penzner, Memphis, Tennessee, acquired from the above, 1988; Private collection, Memphis, Tennessee, acquired from the above. This work is accompanied by a copy of a letter from The Peale Family Papers dated February 19, 1988. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
May. 26, 2020
BOOK, MISS SARAH MIRIAM PEALE 1800-1885 PORTRAITS & STILL LIFE
Est: $10 - $20
Soft cover 36 pp. Illustrated. #SarahMiriamPeale #CharlesWillsonPeale #Peale #PortraitPainting Issued: 1967 Dimensions: 10"L x 7"W Manufacturer: The Peale Museum Country of Origin: United States
Lion and Unicorn
Jan. 04, 2020
Sarah Miriam Peale (PA, 1800-1885), Portrait of Reverend Joseph Turner
Est: $25 - $25,000
Sarah Miriam Peale (PA, 1800-1885), Portrait of Reverend Joseph Turner oil on canvas, unsigned, retaining a later typed label on the verso identifying the sitter and the artist, presented in a period gilt composition frame. SS 33.5 x 26.5 in.; DOA 45.5 x 38 in. From the Collection of Colonel and Mrs. Gordon Roberts, Fayetteville, North Carolina Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Dec. 07, 2019
Sarah Miriam Peale (PA, 1800-1885), Portrait of Reverend Joseph Turner
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
Sarah Miriam Peale (PA, 1800-1885), Portrait of Reverend Joseph Turner oil on canvas, unsigned, retaining a later typed label on the verso identifying the sitter and the artist, presented in a period gilt composition frame. SS 33.5 x 26.5 in.; DOA 45.5 x 38 in. From the Collection of Colonel and Mrs. Gordon Roberts, Fayetteville, North Carolina Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Apr. 25, 2018
Sarah Miriam Peale (1800-1885), Portrait of a young woman with a lace collar
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Sarah Miriam Peale (1800-1885) Portrait of a young woman with a lace collar Oil on canvas, framed. 30 1/4 in. x 20 1/4 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Washington, D.C.
Freeman's | Hindman
Apr. 25, 2018
Sarah Miriam Peale (1800-1885), Portrait of a gentleman
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Sarah Miriam Peale (1800-1885) Portrait of a gentleman Signed and dated 'Sarah M. Peale Pixit 1822' lower right, oil on canvas. . 30 1/4 in. x 25 1/8 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: Bought directly from the artist, By descent in the family. Private Collection, Florida.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jan. 27, 2018
Portrait of a Maryland Lady, attr. Sarah Peale
Est: $1,800 - $2,200
Attributed to Sarah Peale (American, 1800-1885), mid 19th century oil on canvas portrait of a young woman with dark hair, attired in an off shoulder burgundy velvet dress, seated with her left arm resting upon a green velvet cushion and her hand at her neck, her other hand holding a piece of white lace-trimmed cloth. Sitter is possibly Sarah Beatty McKim Telfair McIlvaine of Baltimore (1815-1899). The McKim family commissioned work from Sarahís older cousin, Rembrandt Peale, during the teens and early 1820ís when he was in Baltimore. Some of his connections facilitated the career of Sarah, who also became a well-known painter in Baltimore. Housed in a Louis XIV style carved giltwood and composition frame. Unsigned. Sight 35 1/4" H x 27 1/4" W. Framed 46 1/4" H x 38 1/2" W. Provenance: Baltimore estates of Virginia Howard Miller (c. 1880-1946) and Hugh Purviance King (1873-1966) passed down to present Living Estate of Virginia Johnston, Chattanooga, TN. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jan. 21, 2018
SARAH MIRIAM PEALE (1800 - 1885) | Mother, Father and Infant Baby with Still-Life of Fruit on a Draped Side Table
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Sep. 20, 2017
Attributed to Sarah Miriam Peale (1800-1885) A Pair of Portraits of a Lady and a Gentleman oil on canvas 29 ¼ x 24 ¼ in. (each) (2)
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
Attributed to Sarah Miriam Peale (1800-1885) A Pair of Portraits of a Lady and a Gentleman oil on canvas 29 ¼ x 24 ¼ in. (each) (2)
Christie's
Jun. 24, 2017
SARAH MIRIAM PEALE (1800-1885): A BASKET OF FLOWERS
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
SARAH MIRIAM PEALE (1800-1885): A BASKET OF FLOWERS Oil and paper on panel, 1853, signed with initials ''SP'' and dated lower right, with label from Godel & Co. Fine Art, NY. 9 1/2 x 12 3/4 in., 14 x 17 1/2 in. Property from the Lichtblau Collection
STAIR
Dec. 10, 2016
Sarah Peale. Portrait of a Maryland Lady, oil
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Sarah (Sally) Miriam Peale (American, 1800-1885). Portrait of Miss Mary Mackall Bowie (Mrs. Reverdy Johnson), 1824, oil on canvas, signed and dated "Sarah M. Peale 1824" ll, 30 x 25 in., framed,
Alex Cooper
Jun. 11, 2016
S.M. Peale Miniature Portrait Painting on Ivory.
Est: $800 - $1,200
19th Century Miniature Portrait Painting on Ivory, Signed "S.M. Peale". (Sarah Miriam Peale, Philadelphia, PA, 1800-1885) Known as Americas first woman artist and American portrait painter, one of the notable family of artists descended from the miniaturist and still-life painter James Peale, who was her father and Mary Claypoole, who was her mother. Portrait is Identified with a period attached note "Sarah H. Melster, 29th year, 1832, Wilmington, Delaware". Image size 5" x 3-7/8", in a period gold painted frame, 8-7/8" x 7-1/2" overall. Condition: Good with minor foxing and edge wear.
Conestoga Auction Co.
Apr. 11, 2013
SARAH MIRIAM PEALE
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE COLLECTOR 1800 - 1885 PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG WOMAN WITH A LACE COLLAR AND PAISLEY FRINGED SHAWL oil on canvas 30 1/4 by 25 in. 76.5 by 63.5 cm.
Sotheby's
Dec. 05, 2009
Sarah Peale (MI/PA, 1800-1885), Wm. Walter
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Sarah Peale (MI/PA, 1800-1885), Wm. Walter oil on canvas, circa 1820, unsigned, housed in the likely original gilt composition frame. The sitter, William Bicker Walter (1796 - 1822), was the son of William Walter (1771 - 1814) and Sarah Bicker (1774 - 1811). His paternal grandfather, the Reverend William Walter (1739 - 1800), a 1756 graduate of Harvard and rector of Trinity Church, Boston, was a firm loyalist whose lands, buildings, and belongings on South Street W. in Boston were confiscated and sold to Samuel Quincy and others. The sitter, who graduated from Bowdoin College in 1818 and studied Divinity at Cambridge; is best known as an author "possessing an active fancy and great faculty of versification." His best known work , "Sukey," was first published in 1821 by Cummings & Hilliard, E. Bellamy, Printer. In 1822, Walter began his journey of "southern states to give lectures on poetry, but died shortly after his arrival in Charleston, SC." (from The Loyalists of Massachusetts and the Other Side of the American Revolution by James H. Stark, publisher The Salem Press Co., 1910.) Prior to taking his leave for Charleston, on December 4, 1822, William Bicker Walker wrote his "Last Wishes." In this document he writes, "The picture of myself - painted in Baltimore by Miss Sarah Peale - I give to my sister Harriot L. Hunter - as the best and last pledge of that affection which I have ever entertained for her, from infancy .---In looking upon it, she will think of William." This portrait was most likely done in 1822, when both the sitter and the artist were in Baltimore. A copy of the will accompanies this lot. Also accompanying this lot is a "Preface" handwritten by William B. Walter in Boston in 1822 giving his philosophical discourse on "poetry, sonnets, and ditties." SS 35 x 28 in; DOA 44.75 x 33.25 in
Leland Little Auctions
Dec. 06, 2008
Attributed to Sarah Miriam Peale (American,
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Attributed to Sarah Miriam Peale (American, 1800-1885), "Portrait of a Young Man in a Gray Vest", oil on canvas, unsigned, 30 in. x 25 in., in a richly carved period giltwood frame. Provenance: Private Collector, Baltimore. Note: The youngest daughter of James Peale, Sarah Miriam Peale was taught to paint by her father and her uncle, Charles Willson Peale, from an early age. She and her sister, Anna, often traveled together from Philadelphia to Baltimore and painted portraits of families and of public figures. It is feasible, therefore, that the two sisters may have had some of the same sitters in their portraits; the young man in the picture illustrated here bears a striking resemblance to the young man in the painting Four Children by Anna Claypoole Peale, listed and illustrated in the Smithsonian Art Inventories Catalog. Both the ruddiness of the cheeks and the treatment of the background in Portrait of a Young Man in a Gray Vest are reminiscent of Sarah's painting techniques in multiple examples of her portraiture. Both sisters were known to have painted the Jessop Family of Baltimore - through Sarah's well known Portrait of Charles Lavallen Jessop (Boy on a Rocking Horse), c. 1840, now in a private collection, and Anna's miniature watercolor on ivory, Mary Gorsuch Jessop with Charles Jessop on Reverse, n.d., also in a private collection. The resemblance of Charles Lavallen Jessop's features to both the young man in Four Children and in the painting illustrated here; the fact that Charles had three younger sisters (who could be the other three children in Four Children); and the fact that the Jessop family resided in Baltimore, indicate that this portrait of a young man in a gray vest may, in fact, be a portrait of Charles Lavallen Jessop. References: Miller, Lillian B. The Peale Family: Creation of a Legacy 1770-1870. Abbeville Press, New York, 1996. Holland, Eugenia Calvert, et al. Four Generations of Commissions of the Peale Collection of the Maryland Historical Society. Press of Schneidereith & Sons, Baltimore, Maryland, 1975.
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 14, 2008
SARAH MIRIAM PEALE (American, 1800-1885). PORTRAIT OF HALL HARRISON, oil on canvas.
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
SARAH MIRIAM PEALE (American, 1800-1885). PORTRAIT OF HALL HARRISON, oil on canvas - 29 1/2 in x 24 1/2 in.
Sloans & Kenyon
May. 09, 2008
Attributed to SARAH MIRIAM PEALE (American, 1800-1885) Portrait of a Woman, circa 1880 Oil on canvas 30 x 25 inches (76.2 x 63.5 cm)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Attributed to SARAH MIRIAM PEALE (American, 1800-1885) Portrait of a Woman, circa 1880 Oil on canvas 30 x 25 inches (76.2 x 63.5 cm)
Heritage Auctions
Nov. 18, 2007
Attributed to Sarah Miriam Peale (1800-1885), portrait of little girl and her grandmother circa 1820, Unsigned, oil on canvas, retainin
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Attributed to Sarah Miriam Peale (1800-1885) portrait of little girl and her grandmother circa 1820 Unsigned, oil on canvas, retaining original period water gilt frame. 57 1/2 x 47 in. PROVENANCE: Christies, New York. 1993. The painting is accompanied by a letter from Lillian B.Miller, Historian of American Culture and Editor , The Peale Family papers, National Portrait Gallery, of May 7, 1997 discussing the painting.
Freeman's