Moses B. (1810) Russell Sold at Auction Prices

Figure painter, Porträtmaler, Miniature painter, Painter, b. 1810 - d. 1884

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  • Moses B. Russell (Massachusetts / New Hampshire,1809-1884), miniature portrait of a gentleman, watercolor on oval support, miniature depicts a younger man with brown hair, in black suit with bowtie, signed in lower le...
    Nov. 04, 2024

    Moses B. Russell (Massachusetts / New Hampshire,1809-1884), miniature portrait of a gentleman, watercolor on oval support, miniature depicts a younger man with brown hair, in black suit with bowtie, signed in lower le...

    Est: $300 - $500

    Moses B. Russell (Massachusetts / New Hampshire,1809-1884), miniature portrait of a gentleman, watercolor on oval support, miniature depicts a younger man with brown hair, in black suit with bowtie, signed in lower left portion "M. B. Russell", in pocket frame behind glass, with empty back compartment, wear consistent with age, overall: 3 1/2" h. x 2 1/4" w. [Property of a Connecticut Collector]

    Winter Associates, Inc.
  • Mrs. Moses B Russell - Miniature Portrait of
    Jan. 10, 2024

    Mrs. Moses B Russell - Miniature Portrait of

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Child Mrs. Moses B Russell (1809-1854) - A substantial portrait of a child in a blue dress with a red ball. New England, probably Massachusetts, circa 1830. Frame H 6" W 4-5/8". Sight: H 5-1/4" W 4". Condition: Outstanding original condition. Link for high-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/7zubrtm61kjm6jhpp5qny/h?rlkey=zu387agz45sk1gxlwey2ux439&dl=0

    New England Auctions
  • GOOD AMERICAN FOLK ART PORTRAIT C. 1834
    Jul. 14, 2021

    GOOD AMERICAN FOLK ART PORTRAIT C. 1834

    Est: $500 - $750

    MOSES B. RUSSELL (American 1809-1884) Portrait of Girl in Blue Dress with Dog- 1834 Watercolor and gouache on paper Inscribed on verso "Painted by MB Russell Boston Nov 10, 1834" 8.5 inches x 6.5 inches Comparison: For a comparable example with similar modeling and coloring see Sotheby's New York sale of January 18, 2018 lot 940 SHIPPING NOTICE: Jackson's is your sole and only source for one stop packing and shipping. With over 50 years of experience, our professional, affordable and efficient in-house shipping department will be happy to provide you a fair and reasonable shipping quote on this lot. Simply email us before the auction for a quick quote: [email protected] or call 1-800-665-6743. Jackson's can expertly pack and ship to meet any of your needs. To ensure quality control Jackson's DOES NOT release to third party shippers.

    Jackson's International
  • ATTRIBUTED TO MOSES B. RUSSELL (CA. 1810-1884) | Miniature Portrait of Mother and Child in a Blue Dress with a Pull-Toy Poodle
    Jan. 25, 2020

    ATTRIBUTED TO MOSES B. RUSSELL (CA. 1810-1884) | Miniature Portrait of Mother and Child in a Blue Dress with a Pull-Toy Poodle

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    set behind an eglomise glass panel.

    Sotheby's
  • ATTRIBUTED TO MOSES B. RUSSELL (CA. 1810-1884) | Miniature Portrait of Eliza Carolina Rice Blake and Child
    Jan. 25, 2020

    ATTRIBUTED TO MOSES B. RUSSELL (CA. 1810-1884) | Miniature Portrait of Eliza Carolina Rice Blake and Child

    Est: $2,500 - $3,000

    the reverse bearing a paper label inscribed  Cousin Fanny told us this was Eliza Carolina Rice Blake wife of William Hallowell Blake, her parents painted by Moses B. Russell who was born in Woodstock, N.H. in 1810 m. Clarissa Peters of Andover in Salem, Mass in 1839 and died Jan 30 1884. / He and his wife had a studio on School St., Boston, Mass and were prominent portrait painters / A miniature painting of Fales Hazard in Newport Hist. Society by him was exhibited at Boston Museum of Fine Arts 1957 and one of Miss Deborah Kimball by him is also in Catalogue of American Miniatures B.M.F.A 1957 / We have portraits also of Robert and Anne Blake in oils by Moses B. Russell, 1847 / Jon Gordy

    Sotheby's
  • Mrs. Moses B. Russell (aka Clarissa Peters, 1809-1854), Portrait miniature of a young man wearing Masonic pin
    Nov. 14, 2018

    Mrs. Moses B. Russell (aka Clarissa Peters, 1809-1854), Portrait miniature of a young man wearing Masonic pin

    Est: $500 - $800

    Mrs. Moses B. Russell (aka Clarissa Peters, 1809-1854) Portrait miniature of a young man wearing Masonic pin Watercolor on ivory, gilt locket frame. 2 1/2 in. x 2 1/8 in. (sight)

    Freeman's | Hindman
  • ATTRIBUTED TO MRS. MOSES B. RUSSELL (1809 - 1884) | Miniature Portrait of Two Young Girls with Rose
    Jan. 18, 2018

    ATTRIBUTED TO MRS. MOSES B. RUSSELL (1809 - 1884) | Miniature Portrait of Two Young Girls with Rose

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    set as a mourning locket in an engine-turned brass frame, with pin back, enclosing a lock of blond hair; incised initials J.F.D.

    Sotheby's
  • Moses B. Russell. Portrait of a Lady, gouache
    Oct. 07, 2017

    Moses B. Russell. Portrait of a Lady, gouache

    Est: $300 - $500

    American (1809-1884). Portrait miniature, painted on ivory laid on paper, inscribed on verso "Painted by M.B. Russell, Boston, 1882," framed, 2 1/4 in. H., 2 1/4 in. W.

    Alex Cooper
  • Moses B. Russell, painting
    Apr. 04, 2017

    Moses B. Russell, painting

    Est: $200 - $300

    Moses B. Russell (American, 1809-1884), Portrait of a gentleman, 1859, signed and dated "M.B. Russell 1859", to verso, 35"h x 28"w (sight), giltwood frame

    Millea Bros Ltd
  • Attr. Moses Russell. Miniature portrait of beauty
    Mar. 04, 2017

    Attr. Moses Russell. Miniature portrait of beauty

    Est: $300 - $500

    (American, 1810-1884). Young beauty in white dress, circa 1835, in locket frame, 2 1/2 x 2 in. Condition: Frame wear

    Alex Cooper
  • Mrs. Moses B. Russell. Portrait miniature
    Jan. 28, 2017

    Mrs. Moses B. Russell. Portrait miniature

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    (American, 1809-1854). Portrait miniature of a young boy with whip, watercolor on ivory, 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. sight size, period giltwood frame

    Alex Cooper
  • Moses B. Russell, painting
    Nov. 03, 2016

    Moses B. Russell, painting

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Moses B. Russell (American, 1809-1884), Portrait of a gentleman, 1859, signed and dated "M.B. Russell 1859", to verso, 35"h x 28"w (sight), giltwood frame

    Millea Bros Ltd
  • Miniature portrait, young woman
    Apr. 16, 2016

    Miniature portrait, young woman

    Est: $700 - $900

    19TH C. WATERCOLOR MINIATURE PORTRAIT Young woman in a black dress with brown eyes and black hair, signed over right shoulder "M B Russell" (Moses B. Russell, Massachusetts/New Hampshire, 1809-1884), in excellent condition, 2 1/4" x 2" (sight).

    Willis Henry Auctions Inc.
  • Pair 19th C. American portraits inscribed verso "M.B. Russell", attributed to Moses B. Russell (American, 1809-1884), c. 1857: Mario...
    Jul. 27, 2015

    Pair 19th C. American portraits inscribed verso "M.B. Russell", attributed to Moses B. Russell (American, 1809-1884), c. 1857: Mario...

    Est: $375 - $750

    Pair 19th C. American portraits inscribed verso "M.B. Russell", attributed to Moses B. Russell (American, 1809-1884), c. 1857: Marion Beasley Bayard (American, 1799-1876), oil on canvas depicting woman in black gown, lace collar, and lace cap with long ribbons, seated while Pair 19th C. American portraits, possibly works by Moses B. Russell (American, 1809-1884): Marion Beasley Bayard (American, 1799-1876), 1857, oil on canvas depicting woman in black gown, lace collar, and lace cap with long ribbons, seated while holding book, no visible signature, paint inscribed "M.B. Russell Pinxt., N. York, 1857" verso, canvas dimensions "25 x 30" and "Prepared by Ed.wd Dechaux, New York" stenciled along bottom margin of canvas verso, frame rubbing, at least two small punctures LL, black lighting reveals retouching around figure's bonnet and ribbons as well as areas surrounding her hands, craquelure noticeably to face, minor paint loss to left hand, frame with isolated loss and detached fragments included, some splitting especially at top, ss: 29" h. at highest point x 24 1/8" w.; and John Bayard (American, 1799-1857), 1857, oil on canvas depicting middle aged gentleman in black coat and burgundy waistcoat seated at table, no visible signature, paint inscribed "M.B. Russell Pinxt., New York, 1857" verso, with hand-written index card identifying couple separated from frame but included, small puncture LC, black lighting reveals retouching around figure's right shoulder, elbow as well as cravat and shirt front, isolated paint flaking, craquelure, frame with minor scattered loss, ss: 29" h. at highest point x 24 1/8" w., neither examined out of matching painted frames which appear to be partial inner liners from original larger frames.

    Winter Associates, Inc.
  • Pair 19th C. American portraits inscribed verso "M.B. Russell", attributed to Moses B. Russell (American, 1809-1884), c. 1857: Mario...
    Mar. 23, 2015

    Pair 19th C. American portraits inscribed verso "M.B. Russell", attributed to Moses B. Russell (American, 1809-1884), c. 1857: Mario...

    Est: $750 - $1,500

    Pair 19th C. American portraits inscribed verso "M.B. Russell", attributed to Moses B. Russell (American, 1809-1884), c. 1857: Marion Beasley Bayard (American, 1799-1876), oil on canvas depicting woman in black gown, lace collar, and lace cap with long ribbons, seated while Pair 19th C. American portraits, possibly works by Moses B. Russell (American, 1809-1884): Marion Beasley Bayard (American, 1799-1876), 1857, oil on canvas depicting woman in black gown, lace collar, and lace cap with long ribbons, seated while holding book, no visible signature, paint inscribed "M.B. Russell Pinxt., N. York, 1857" verso, canvas dimensions "25 x 30" and "Prepared by Ed.wd Dechaux, New York" stenciled along bottom margin of canvas verso, frame rubbing, at least two small punctures LL, black lighting reveals retouching around figure's bonnet and ribbons as well as areas surrounding her hands, craquelure noticeably to face, minor paint loss to left hand, frame with isolated loss and detached fragments included, some splitting especially at top, ss: 29" h. at highest point x 24 1/8" w.; and John Bayard (American, 1799-1857), 1857, oil on canvas depicting middle aged gentleman in black coat and burgundy waistcoat seated at table, no visible signature, paint inscribed "M.B. Russell Pinxt., New York, 1857" verso, with hand-written index card identifying couple separated from frame but included, small puncture LC, black lighting reveals retouching around figure's right shoulder, elbow as well as cravat and shirt front, isolated paint flaking, craquelure, frame with minor scattered loss, ss: 29" h. at highest point x 24 1/8" w., neither examined out of matching painted frames which appear to be partial inner liners from original larger frames.

    Winter Associates, Inc.
  • Attributed to Moses B. Russell (act. Massachusetts/New Hampshire, 1809-1884) Portrait Miniature of "Garrie." Unsigned. Watercolor on iv
    Mar. 01, 2015

    Attributed to Moses B. Russell (act. Massachusetts/New Hampshire, 1809-1884) Portrait Miniature of "Garrie." Unsigned. Watercolor on iv

    Est: $400 - $600

    Attributed to Moses B. Russell (act. Massachusetts/New Hampshire, 1809-1884) Portrait Miniature of "Garrie." Unsigned. Watercolor on ivory, 2 1/2 x 2 in., in an elaborate chased, engraved, and embossed gold pendant locket, the front cover with central oval reserve engraved "Garrie/Aged 23 months," the reverse with a locket of blond hair above the date "Aug 19th 1852."

    Skinner
  • Mrs. Moses B. Russell (1809-1854), miniature portrait of a small child with blue dress and pinafore
    Nov. 13, 2014

    Mrs. Moses B. Russell (1809-1854), miniature portrait of a small child with blue dress and pinafore

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Mrs. Moses B. Russell (1809-1854) miniature portrait of a small child with blue dress and pinafore Oil on ivory, gilt locket case, the back inset with lock of hair, and engraved "Presented by Martha Stoddard to Susan Stafford." 2 1/2 in. x 2 in. (sight)

    Freeman's | Hindman
  • Mrs. Moses B. Russell (1809-1854), miniature portrait of a young child in white dress holding a rose
    Nov. 13, 2014

    Mrs. Moses B. Russell (1809-1854), miniature portrait of a young child in white dress holding a rose

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Mrs. Moses B. Russell (1809-1854) miniature portrait of a young child in white dress holding a rose Watercolor on ivory, gilt frame. 3 1/2 in. x 2 1/2 in. (sight)

    Freeman's | Hindman
  • MRS. MOSES B. RUSSELL (CLARISSA PETERS RUSSELL, 1809-1854). PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A YOUNG GIRL WITH BLUE RIBBONS IN HER HAIR AND HOLDING A SPRIG OF MOSS ROSES.
    Aug. 03, 2013

    MRS. MOSES B. RUSSELL (CLARISSA PETERS RUSSELL, 1809-1854). PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A YOUNG GIRL WITH BLUE RIBBONS IN HER HAIR AND HOLDING A SPRIG OF MOSS ROSES.

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Watercolor on ivory, 3 1/4 x 2 3/4 inches. In a carved wood frame with gilt metal surround.

    Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
  • Moses B. Russell (Boston, 1809-1884) Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman. Signed and dated in inscriptions on verso "Painted by Moses B.
    Mar. 04, 2012

    Moses B. Russell (Boston, 1809-1884) Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman. Signed and dated in inscriptions on verso "Painted by Moses B.

    Est: $300 - $500

    Moses B. Russell (Boston, 1809-1884) Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman. Signed and dated in inscriptions on verso "Painted by Moses B. Russell Boston 1847." Watercolor on ivory, oval portrait, 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 in., in an engraved, chased, and engine-turned gilt-brass locket engraved with the name "Annie" with a plaited lock of brown hair in a small oval aperture on the back. Condition: Very good, the locket has a split on the opening device.

    Skinner
  • Moses B. Russell (American, 1809-1884) Still Life with Apples. Signed and dated "M.B. Russell Pinxt 1877" l.l. Oil on paperboard, 9 3/4
    Aug. 14, 2011

    Moses B. Russell (American, 1809-1884) Still Life with Apples. Signed and dated "M.B. Russell Pinxt 1877" l.l. Oil on paperboard, 9 3/4

    Est: $400 - $600

    Moses B. Russell (American, 1809-1884) Still Life with Apples. Signed and dated "M.B. Russell Pinxt 1877" l.l. Oil on paperboard, 9 3/4 x 11 3/4 in., in a period gilt-gesso frame. Condition: Good, small paint loss c.l. edge.

    Skinner
  • Attributed to Mrs. Moses B. Russell (Clarissa Peters) (American, 1809-1854) PORTRAIT OF TWO CHILDREN IN BLUE WITH ALPHABET BLOCKS
    May. 02, 2010

    Attributed to Mrs. Moses B. Russell (Clarissa Peters) (American, 1809-1854) PORTRAIT OF TWO CHILDREN IN BLUE WITH ALPHABET BLOCKS

    Est: $5,000 - $8,000

    Attributed to Mrs. Moses B. Russell (Clarissa Peters) (American, 1809-1854) PORTRAIT OF TWO CHILDREN IN BLUE WITH ALPHABET BLOCKS watercolor on paper 6 3/8 by 5 1/4 in. together with two miniatures of a boy and a girl labeled on verso "By / Clarissa Peters Russell / 1809-1854 / Ivory watercolor on ivory diam. 1 1/8 in.

    Keno Auctions
  • Attributed to Mrs. Moses B. Russell (Clarissa Peters) (American, 1809-1854) PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF GEORGE RUSSELL circa 1850
    May. 02, 2010

    Attributed to Mrs. Moses B. Russell (Clarissa Peters) (American, 1809-1854) PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF GEORGE RUSSELL circa 1850

    Est: $6,000 - $10,000

    Attributed to Mrs. Moses B. Russell (Clarissa Peters) (American, 1809-1854) PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF GEORGE RUSSELL circa 1850 label on verso[blank] Russell / b. Aug. 17, 1844 / d. Sept. 13, 1891 / Boston / MARRIED Oct. 3, 1867 / ANNA Holton / B. MAR. 28, 1849 / D. Feb. 2, 1946 miniature painting on ivory 4 1/2 by 3 1/2 in. Provenance: Private Collection

    Keno Auctions
  • Portrait Miniature of a Woman in a Black Dress with a Lacy White Collar and Bonnet, Moses B. Russell (American, 1810-1884), c. 1840, si
    Feb. 15, 2009

    Portrait Miniature of a Woman in a Black Dress with a Lacy White Collar and Bonnet, Moses B. Russell (American, 1810-1884), c. 1840, si

    Est: $400 - $600

    Portrait Miniature of a Woman in a Black Dress with a Lacy White Collar and Bonnet, Moses B. Russell (American, 1810-1884), c. 1840, signed and dated in pencil on reverse backing paper: "M.B. Russell Pinxt 1840," 3 3/8 x 2 5/8 in., housed in one half of a brown leather covered case with gilt-brass liner with applied printed framer's label with Milk St., Boston, address. Condition: Very good.

    Skinner
  • MOSES B. RUSSELL (AMERICAN 1809-1884). PORTRAIT OF A GIRL IN RED DRESS HOLDING A BASKET OF FLOWERS, SEATED IN A LANDSCAPE, 1847.
    Aug. 05, 2006

    MOSES B. RUSSELL (AMERICAN 1809-1884). PORTRAIT OF A GIRL IN RED DRESS HOLDING A BASKET OF FLOWERS, SEATED IN A LANDSCAPE, 1847.

    Est: -

    Oil on canvas, 30 x 25 inches. Signed and dated on the reverse 'Painted by M.B. Russell/ Boston/ 1847.'

    Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
  • Moses B. Russell (American, c. 1810-1884) Portrait of Nathaniel B. Fessenden in Red in a Landscape
    Oct. 29, 2000

    Moses B. Russell (American, c. 1810-1884) Portrait of Nathaniel B. Fessenden in Red in a Landscape

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    with His Dog Flight. Signed and dated, "M.B. Russell Pinxt. Boston 1850" on the reverse, London and Boston canvas stencils on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 30 1/4 x 25 in., framed. Condition: Varnish inconsistencies, surface grime, and craquelure. Provenance: Descended in the family of the sitter.

    Skinner
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