John Thomas Serres Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John Thomas Serres Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 09, 2026
John Thomas Serres "Weymouth Harbor" Maritime
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
SERRES, John Thomas, (British, 1759-1825): "Weymouth Harbor", Oil on Canvas; signed lower center on back of dinghy, titled "Weymouth" and dated 1825 on rock, older label affixed verso. 21.25" x 30", framed 26.25" x 35" Condition: Craquelure, inpaint, relined.
Amero Auctions
Aug. 09, 2026
John Thomas Serres "Leaving the Harbor" Maritime
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
SERRES, John Thomas, (British, 1759-1825): "Leaving the Harbor", Oil on Canvas; monogrammed lower right. 20.5" x 28.25", framed 26.75" x 35". Condition: Craquelure, inpaint, relined.
Amero Auctions
Jun. 10, 2026
JOHN THOMAS SERRES (BRITISH 1759-1825), ON THE RIVER IRWELL
Est: £8,000 - £12,000
JOHN THOMAS SERRES (BRITISH 1759-1825)ON THE RIVER IRWELL, MANCHESTEROil on canvasSigned and dated '1798' (lower left)51 x 61cm (20 x 24in.)Painted in 1798, whilst Serres was living in Liverpool (1796-99).Generous and spendthrift to a fault, it is believed Serres may have left London to escape his growing debts and find new markets for his work. Liverpool was the busiest port outside the capital, growing rich from Transatlantic trade, and Manchester was rapidly becoming 'the world's first industrial city'. (1) As such, this is one of the earliest views depicting the industrialisation of Manchester, with the river Irwell near the junction with the river Irk, which today runs in culverts beneath the city. To the left is the fifteenth century church of St Mary, today Manchester's Cathedral. In the centre middle ground is Old Salford Bridge, built in the fourteenth century and in 1838 replaced by Victoria Bridge. To the right is the Salford bank of the Irwell, with a factory belching smoke.Serres frames the scene with a foreground of classical serenity and crystalline light which seems to belong to an age rapidly passing. Trees arch delicately into a blue sky. A man punts a boat on the still waters of the Irwell and another fishes while his sweetheart watches. The intricate tower of St Mary's on the left represents the comforting continuity of the past, while the factory chimney on the Salford bank points to the future, the Victorian era when Manchester would be known as Cottonopolis.Water-powered cotton-spinning machines, patented by Richard Arkwright in 1769, had transformed the production of textiles and led to the construction of huge mills, where antlike workers toiled under the factory system. Shipowners and mill owners constituted a new breed of art collector seeking both Old Master and contemporary works, including views of their hometowns. The tall chimneys and large, many-windowed buildings that crowd the horizon are testimony to the extraordinary transformation of Manchester in the last decades of the eighteenth century - mutating from a town of small-scale hand weavers and textile merchants to a powerhouse filled with the 'dark satanic mills' of the Industrial Revolution.In 1783, Richard Arkwright built the six-storey Arkwright's Mill on Shude Hill, in which semi-skilled workers tended machines spinning vast quantities of cotton. Peter Drinkwater's Piccadilly Mill opened in Auburn Street in 1789, powered by a steam-driven Boulton and Watt engine; by the early 1790s it was employing around 500 people. The population of Manchester tripled between 1770 and 1800, as handweaving declined and country dwellers flocked to the town to find work.John Thomas Serres (1759 - 1825) was the son of the marine painter Dominic Serres (1719-1793) who was also his teacher. A brilliant and meticulous draughtsman as well as a fine painter, John Thomas Serres painted naval actions, coastal and river scenes, all of which were considerably influenced by the landscape and theatrical painter Philippe de Loutherbourg (1740-1812).Serres was in France to witness the fall of the Bastille in July 1789 and travelled to Italy with letters of introduction from Sir Joshua Reynolds, a colleague of his father. By 1790, he was back in London, and the following year married his pupil Olivia Wilmot (1772-1835). Three years later, in 1793, he succeeded his father to become Marine Painter to George III and the Duke of Clarence (later King William IV). In 1800, he was appointed Marine Draughtsman to the Admiralty. In this capacity Serres was required to sail around the coast of Britain, western France, Spain and the Mediterranean, making drawings of coastlines to aid navigation and locate enemy installations. Some of these were published in The Little Sea Torch, or True Guide for Coasting Pilots (1801). Serres taught drawing at the Chelsea Naval School; he published a book entitled Liber Nauticus (1805-6), which was designed to help students draw ships. It contained plates of different types of vessels after his own works and those of his father.His wife, Olivia Serres, proved to be a compulsive fantasist who committed numerous infidelities and frauds while her husband was absent on Admiralty business, forging bank drafts so that Serres was declared bankrupt. The couple separated in 1802, but in 1804 Serres abducted one of his daughters and was put in prison. In 1806, against all the odds, Olivia was appointed Landscape Painter to the Prince of Wales. In 1817 Serres became one of the proprietors of the new Coburg Theatre and later its scenic director, which further ruined him financially. The same year Olivia began claiming to be the daughter of George III's brother the Duke of Cumberland, styling herself Princess Olive of Cumberland; her mania lost Serres the patronage of George IV. Serres was imprisoned for debt in 1825 but released in December on grounds of ill-health; he died within the Rules of the King's Bench on 28th December.The work of John Thomas Serres is represented in the Royal Collection; the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich; Waddesdon Manor; Eton College and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.1) M. Nevell, 'The social archaeology of industrialisation: the example of Manchester during the 17th and 18th centuries', Archaeology North West, vol. 6, issue 16, 2001-3, p.27
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Feb. 07, 2026
John Thomas Serres Oil of a British Frigate in the Bay of Naples
Est: $150,000 - $200,000
SERRES, John Thomas (1759-1825). A British Frigate in the Bay of Naples. Oil on canvas. Signed and dated "Gio. n i T. Serres /1823" on center boat. 32" x 48" canvas, 36" x 52" framed. Provenance: Christies, London - 8 Nov 2006, - 62,400 GBP. English painter John Thomas Serres was born in London in December 1759. He was the eldest son of Dominic (1722-93), a successful marine painter who was to be one of the founding members of the Royal Academy. John was taught by his father and later they published their Liber Nauticus, a handbook of instructions for marine painters. Serres' marine painting background gave him an opening and he had soon established a recognized and successful painting practice. From 1780 to 1825 he is said to have exhibited more than 100 works at the Royal Academy and the British Institution. He was a fine draughtsman and gained the prestigious appointment of Master of Drawing at the Royal Naval College in Chelsea. In 1790 and 1791 he toured France and Italy, ending at Naples. At his father's death in 1793 he was made Marine Painter to the King, while in 1800 he became Marine Draughtsman to the Admiralty. The ensuing coastal voyages around Britain, France and Spain, and into the Mediterranean, resulted in an illustrated publication The Little Sea Torch (1801). This large scale painting depicts a British man of war in a busy Bay of Naples. Serres visited this famous city on at least two occasions, in 1791 and again in 1800-1801. Although its luster had dimmed slightly compared to its glory days on the "grand tour" in the 18th century, it was still a vibrant and sophisticated city with an ever changing political scene. Vesuvius had a string of intermittent eruptions during this period, one of which is depicted in the painting.
Arader Galleries
Dec. 04, 2025
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN THOMAS SERRES (1759-1825) Shipping off Dublin Bay with Poolbeg and Howth Oil on board, 29 x 37.5cm Provenance: Duke of Devonshire, wax seal verso
Est: €3,000 - €4,000
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN THOMAS SERRES (1759-1825) Shipping off Dublin Bay with Poolbeg and Howth Oil on board, 29 x 37.5cm Provenance: Duke of Devonshire, wax seal verso
Adam's
Nov. 06, 2025
Paysage méditerranéen au clair de lune animé de pêcheurs et personnages sur le rivage, devant un navire anglais en mer
Est: €10,000 - €15,000
John Thomas Serres London 1759–1825 A Mediterranean moonlit landscape with fishermen and other figures on the shore, a British frigate at sea oil on canvas 100.4 x 138.1 cm.; 39½ x 54⅜ in.
Sotheby's
Oct. 15, 2025
John Thomas Serres (London 1759-1825) The British man of war Louisa engaging the American privateer Cato with other vessels nearby
Est: £12,000 - £18,000
John Thomas Serres (London 1759-1825) The British man of war Louisa engaging the American privateer Cato with other vessels nearby oil on canvas 62.9 x 106.1cm (24 3/4 x 41 3/4in).
Bonhams
Jun. 30, 2025
John Thomas Serres, British 1759-1825, British West Indiaman with Pilot Lugger Running Past Smeatons Eddystone Lighthouse, oil on canvas, 61cm by 92cm
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John Thomas Serres British, 1759-1825 British West Indiaman with Pilot Lugger Running Past Smeatons Eddystone Lighthouse oil on canvas see photos for label to verso
For-Auction
Jun. 11, 2025
FOLLOWER OF JOHN THOMAS SERRES (BRITISH 1759 - 1825), THE THAMES AT LAMBETH
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
FOLLOWER OF JOHN THOMAS SERRES (BRITISH 1759 - 1825) THE THAMES AT LAMBETH Oil on canvas Signed with initials 'JTS' (to building at right margin) 44 x 64cm (17¼ x 25 in.) Provenance: The collection of Frank Cockett, From whom purchased by a private collector in 1984 By descent to his wife Her sale, Martel Maides,Fine Art, Antiques and Jewellery (Day 2), 7 September 2017, lot 302 A private collection
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
May. 17, 2025
John Thomas Serres (British 1759 - 1825) Oil Painting on canvas Landscape c1870
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
John Thomas Serres (British, 1759-1825) Oil painting on canvas, c1870. Landscape by a river. Monogram JTS) lower left. In gilt wood frame. With gallery tag. 4 lb. Measurements: Approx. Painting 10.125 x 14.25 inches; frame 15 x 19 inches. Condition: Painting in great condition, frame has some wear, chipping. (WSF). Domestic Shipping:$70
Carnegie's Auction Gallery
May. 15, 2025
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN THOMAS SERRES (1759 - 1825) Shipping off Dublin Bay with Poolbeg and Howth Oil on board, 29 x 37.5cm Provenance: Duke of Devonshire wax seal verso
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN THOMAS SERRES (1759 - 1825) Shipping off Dublin Bay with Poolbeg and Howth Oil on board, 29 x 37.5cm Provenance: Duke of Devonshire wax seal verso
Adam's
Apr. 24, 2025
JOHN THOMAS SERRES (LONDON, 1759 - 1825)
Est: £200 - £300
JOHN THOMAS SERRES (LONDON, 1759 - 1825) JOHN THOMAS SERRES (LONDON, 1759 - 1825) Sailors at Genoa signed and inscribed 'Gio vi Serres / Genoa' (lower right) pen and ink with grey wash, laid down to mount 13 x 20.2 cm. (5 1/8 x 7 7/8 in.) (sheet) (unframed)
Chiswick Auctions
Apr. 23, 2025
JOHN THOMAS SERRES 'At the End of Chenies St. Bedford Sq.' sepia ink, signed, Giov.T.Serres unfram
Est: £150 - £250
JOHN THOMAS SERRES 'At the End of Chenies St. Bedford Sq.' sepia ink, signed, Giov.T.Serres unframed, 15cm x 28cm
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Apr. 09, 2025
John Thomas Serres, British 1759-1825, British West Indiaman with Pilot Lugger Running Past Smeatons Eddystone Lighthouse, oil on canvas, 61cm by 92cm
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
John Thomas Serres British, 1759-1825 British West Indiaman with Pilot Lugger Running Past Smeatons Eddystone Lighthouse oil on canvas see photos for label to verso
For-Auction
Mar. 27, 2025
John Thomas Serres, 1759 – 1825
Est: €5,000 - €10,000
BOMBARDIERUNG VON ALGIER Öl auf Leinwand. Auf Platte aufgezogen. 91 x 124 cm. Rechts unten signiert, verso auf die Rückwand wohl mit übertragener Signatur „J.T. Serres“. In Louis XV-Stilrahmen. Nächtliche Ansicht einer Küstenstadt mit davorliegendenden englischen Schiffen, welche im Begriff sind jene zu bombardieren. Aufgrund dessen handelt es sich vermutlich beim dem vorliegenden Werk um die Bombardierung von Algier am 27. August 1816 durch eine englische Flotte unter Edward Pellew mit Hilfe einer Niederländischen Flotte, womit in der Folge die Abschaffung der Versklavung kriegsgefangener Christen durchgesetzt wurde. Bereits im Vorfeld konnte die Zustimmung zur Beendigung dieser Praxis von den Herrschern von Tunis und Tripolis auf diplomatischem Wege erwirkt werden. Literatur: Vgl. Abraham Salamé, A Narrative of the expedition to Algiers in the year 1816, London 1819. Vgl. J.C. Mollema, Het bombardement van Algiers 27 Augustus 1816, in: Nederlands Scheepvaartmuseum, Amsterdam 1937, S. 55-64. (1431606) (13)
Hampel Fine Art Auctions
Feb. 08, 2025
John Thomas Serres (British 1759 - 1825) Oil Painting on canvas Landscape c1870
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
John Thomas Serres (British, 1759-1825) Oil painting on canvas, c1870. Landscape by a river. Monogram JTS) lower left. In gilt wood frame. With gallery tag. 4 lb. Measurements: Approx. Painting 10.125 x 14.25 inches; frame 15 x 19 inches. Condition: Painting in great condition, frame has some wear, chipping. (WSF). Domestic Shipping:$85
Carnegie's Auction Gallery
Dec. 11, 2024
John Thomas Serres. Neapolitan Port
Est: -
Oil on canvas. Signed and dated (1823) at the bottom right. Provenance: - Club Financiero Génova Collection.
Duran Arte y Subastas
Nov. 29, 2024
John Thomas Serres (British 1759 - 1825) Oil Painting on canvas Landscape c1870
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
John Thomas Serres (British, 1759-1825) Oil painting on canvas, c1870. Landscape by a river. Monogram JTS) lower left. In gilt wood frame. With gallery tag. 4 lb. Measurements: Approx. Painting 10.125 x 14.25 inches; frame 15 x 19 inches. Condition: Painting in great condition, frame has some wear, chipping. Domestic Shipping: $70
Carnegie's Auction Gallery
Nov. 23, 2024
JOHN THOMAS SERRES OIL OF A BRITISH FRIGATE IN THE BAY OF NAPLE
Est: $150,000 - $200,000
SERRES, John Thomas (1759-1825). A British Frigate in the Bay of Naples. Oil on canvas. Signed and dated "Gio. n i T. Serres /1823" on center boat. 32" x 48" canvas, 36" x 52" framed. English painter John Thomas Serres was born in London in December 1759. He was the eldest son of Dominic (1722-93), a successful marine painter who was to be one of the founding members of the Royal Academy. John was taught by his father and later they published their Liber Nauticus, a handbook of instructions for marine painters. Serres' marine painting background gave him an opening and he had soon established a recognized and successful painting practice. From 1780 to 1825 he is said to have exhibited more than 100 works at the Royal Academy and the British Institution. He was a fine draughtsman and gained the prestigious appointment of Master of Drawing at the Royal Naval College in Chelsea. In 1790 and 1791 he toured France and Italy, ending at Naples. At his father's death in 1793 he was made Marine Painter to the King, while in 1800 he became Marine Draughtsman to the Admiralty. The ensuing coastal voyages around Britain, France and Spain, and into the Mediterranean, resulted in an illustrated publication The Little Sea Torch (1801). This large scale painting depicts a British man of war in a busy Bay of Naples. Serres visited this famous city on at least two occasions, in 1791 and again in 1800-1801. Although its luster had dimmed slightly compared to its glory days on the "grand tour" in the 18th century, it was still a vibrant and sophisticated city with an ever changing political scene. Vesuvius had a string of intermittent eruptions during this period, one of which is depicted in the painting.
Arader Galleries
Oct. 15, 2024
John Thomas Serres (1759-1825), 'At the End of Chenies Street, Bedford Sq, July 20th/93', sepia ink, signed an
Est: £400 - £600
John Thomas Serres (1759-1825), 'At the End of Chenies Street, Bedford Sq, July 20th/93', sepia ink, signed and inscribed, and dated July 20th 93, 6" x 11" (15 x 28cm), unframed.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Jun. 30, 2024
John Thomas Serres (British 1759 - 1825) Oil Painting on canvas Landscape c1870
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
John Thomas Serres (British, 1759-1825) Oil painting on canvas, c1870. Landscape by a river. Monogram JTS) lower left. In gilt wood frame. With gallery tag. 4 lb. Approx. Measurements: Painting 10.125 x 14.25 inches; frame 15 x 19 inches. Domestic Shipping: $60
Global Auctions Company
May. 28, 2024
SERRES, JOHN THOMAS (1759 - 1825)
Est: -
Oil on canvas. Signed and dated (1823) on the lower right. Provenance: - Club Financiero Génova Collection.
Duran Arte y Subastas
Apr. 10, 2024
John Thomas Serres (London 1759-1825) On the River Irwell, Manchester
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
John Thomas Serres (London 1759-1825) On the River Irwell, Manchester signed and dated '*T Serres. 1798.' (lower left) oil on canvas 50.2 x 60.9cm (19 3/4 x 24in).
Bonhams
Mar. 03, 2024
John Thomas Serres (British 1759 - 1825) Oil Painting on canvas Landscape c1870
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
John Thomas Serres (British, 1759-1825) Oil painting on canvas, c1870. Landscape by a river. Monogram JTS) lower left. In gilt wood frame. With gallery tag. 4 lb. Approx. Measurements: Painting 10.125 x 14.25 inches; frame 15 x 19 inches. Domestic Shipping: $35
Global Auctions Company
Jan. 17, 2024
JOHN THOMAS SERRES (1759-1825)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
JOHN THOMAS SERRES (1759-1825) JOHN THOMAS SERRES (1759-1825) Fisherfolk unloading the days catch oil on canvas 43 x 64 cm
Chiswick Auctions
Nov. 15, 2023
John Thomas SERRES (1759-1825)., Londres., " The blowing of the L'Orient, the french admiral ship", Scène de combat naval à la nuit tombée., Huile sur toile signée en bas à gauche et datée 1824., Dimensions : 106 x 75...
Est: €6,000 - €8,000
John Thomas SERRES (1759-1825). Londres. " The blowing of the L'Orient, the french admiral ship" Scène de combat naval à la nuit tombée. Huile sur toile signée en bas à gauche et datée 1824. Dimensions : 106 x 75 cm. John Thomas SERRES (1759-1825). London. "The blowing of the L'Orient, the French admiral ship" Scene of naval combat at nightfall. Oil on canvas signed lower left and dated 1824. Dimensions: 106 x 75 cm.
MJV Soudant
Oct. 18, 2023
John Thomas Serres (London 1759-1825) Barge foaming along just off shore; Barges on a still river in evening light, a pair each 14.9 x 17.8cm (5 7/8 x 7in). (2)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
John Thomas Serres (London 1759-1825) Barge foaming along just off shore; Barges on a still river in evening light, a pair the first signed 'JSerres' (lower right); the second signed with initials 'J.T.S' (lower left) oil on panel each 14.9 x 17.8cm (5 7/8 x 7in). (2)
Bonhams
Jun. 18, 2023
John Thomas Serres (British 1759 - 1825) Oil Painting on canvas Landscape c1870
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
John Thomas Serres (British, 1759-1825) Oil painting on canvas, c1870. Landscape by a river. Monogram JTS) lower left. In gilt wood frame. With gallery tag. 4 lb. Approx. Measurements: Painting 10.125 x 14.25 inches; frame 15 x 19 inches. Domestic Shipping: $35
Global Auctions Company
Apr. 26, 2023
John Thomas Serres (London 1759-1825) Frigate off Sugar Loaf Point, St Helena
Est: £800 - £1,200
John Thomas Serres (London 1759-1825) Frigate off Sugar Loaf Point, St Helena signed and dated 'JTSerres. Sept. 1800' (lower right) pen and ink and watercolour with traces of pencil 20.9 x 32.4cm (8 1/4 x 12 3/4in).
Bonhams
Jan. 29, 2023
John Thomas Serres (British 1759 - 1825) Oil Painting on canvas Landscape c1870
Est: $4,000 - $5,000
John Thomas Serres (British, 1759-1825) Oil painting on canvas, c1870. Landscape by a river. Monogram JTS) lower left. In gilt wood frame. With gallery tag. 4 lb. Approx. Measurements: Painting 10.125 x 14.25 inches; frame 15 x 19 inches. Domestic Shipping: $35
Global Auctions Company
Jan. 28, 2023
John T. Serres Oil of a British Frigate in the Bay of Naples
Est: $175,000 - $225,000
SERRES, John Thomas (1759-1825). A British Frigate in the Bay of Naples. Oil on canvas. Signed and dated "Gio. n i T. Serres /1823" on center boat. 32" x 48" canvas, 36" x 52" framed. English painter John Thomas Serres was born in London in December 1759. He was the eldest son of Dominic (1722-93), a successful marine painter who was to be one of the founding members of the Royal Academy. John was taught by his father and later they published their Liber Nauticus, a handbook of instructions for marine painters. Serres' marine painting background gave him an opening and he had soon established a recognized and successful painting practice. From 1780 to 1825 he is said to have exhibited more than 100 works at the Royal Academy and the British Institution. He was a fine draughtsman and gained the prestigious appointment of Master of Drawing at the Royal Naval College in Chelsea. In 1790 and 1791 he toured France and Italy, ending at Naples. At his father's death in 1793 he was made Marine Painter to the King, while in 1800 he became Marine Draughtsman to the Admiralty. The ensuing coastal voyages around Britain, France and Spain, and into the Mediterranean, resulted in an illustrated publication The Little Sea Torch (1801). This large scale painting depicts a British man of war in a busy Bay of Naples. Serres visited this famous city on at least two occasions, in 1791 and again in 1800-1801. Although its luster had dimmed slightly compared to its glory days on the "grand tour" in the 18th century, it was still a vibrant and sophisticated city with an ever changing political scene. Vesuvius had a string of intermittent eruptions during this period, one of which is depicted in the painting.
Arader Galleries
Dec. 08, 2022
Naples, a view of the bay with Vesuvius erupting beyond
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
John Thomas Serres London 1759 - 1825 Naples, a view of the bay with Vesuvius erupting beyond signed and dated on the building to the right: J.T Serres. 1792 / Napoli oil on copper unframed: 21.8 x 29 cm.; 8 1/2 x 11 3/8 in. framed: 33.5 x 40.9 cm.; 13 1/4 x 16 1/8 in. Bid on Sotheby's
Sotheby's
Oct. 23, 2022
John Thomas Serres (British 1759 - 1825) Oil Painting on canvas Landscape c1870
Est: $4,000 - $5,000
John Thomas Serres (British, 1759-1825) Oil painting on canvas, c1870. Landscape by a river. Monogram JTS) lower left. In gilt wood frame. With gallery tag. 4 lb. Approx. Measurements: Painting 10.125 x 14.25 inches; frame 15 x 19 inches. Domestic Shipping: $35
Global Auctions Company
Oct. 19, 2022
Serres (John Thomas, 1759-1825). Leghorn, circa 1800, watercolour
Est: £300 - £500
Serres (John Thomas, 1759-1825). Leghorn, circa 1800, watercolour * Serres (John Thomas, 1759-1825). Leghorn, circa 1800, watercolour with pen and dark brown ink on wove paper, single-rule ink outer border, sheet size 115 x 195 mm (4 5/8 x 7 5/8 ins), 20th-century gilt frame, glazed, with typewritten label to verso 'From the collection of Sir Bruce Ingram. Leghorn. 4 1/4" by 7 1/2"', an additional handwritten label attributing the work to Dominic Serres, and with Christie's black stencil 396W1 QTY: (1) NOTE: Provenance: Sir Bruce Ingram Collection. Original watercolour design for part of plate 11 from The Little Sea Torch: or True Guide for Coasting Pilots...Translated from the French of Le Sieur Bougard, with corrections and additions, by J. T. Serres (London: Published for the author, by J. Debett, Piccadilly; and also by Messrs, G. and W. Nicol, Booksellers to his Majesty, 1801). The Little Sea Torch was an illustrated coasting pilot guide based on Rene Bougard's Le petit flambeau de la mer published in 1684. Serres, who was the Marine Painter to the King, added views of headlands, ports, lighthouses, landmarks, topography, coastal scenes, ships, rowing boats, and harbor entrances. The guide had 127 hand-colored aquatint plates after J. T. Serres, a list of subscribers, a table of soundings, and an index. Plate 11 contains six vignette views depicting various lighthouses and entrances to harbours around Europe including England, Italy, and France, two of which are hand-coloured (4.25 x 7.25 ins) and four tinted (4.25 x 3.5 ins).
Dominic Winter Auctions
Sep. 20, 2022
John Thomas Serres, (1759-1825, British), The Bay of Naples, 1824, Oil on canvas, 28" H x 42" W
Est: $10,000 - $20,000
John Thomas Serres (1759-1825, British) The Bay of Naples, 1824 Oil on canvas Signed and dated along the piece of wood beside the rowboat, lower right 28" H x 42" W Notes: Needs conservation, take to Bida for estimate
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 14, 2022
John Thomas Serres (London 1759-1825) Fisherman seated on the shore, Vesuvius beyond unframed
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
John Thomas Serres (London 1759-1825) Fisherman seated on the shore, Vesuvius beyond oil on panel 16.1 x 23.2cm (6 5/16 x 9 1/8in). unframed For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Mar. 27, 2022
John Thomas Serres (British 1759 - 1825) Oil Painting on canvas Landscape c1870
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
John Thomas Serres (British, 1759-1825) Oil painting on canvas, c1870. Landscape by a river. Monogram JTS) lower left. In gilt wood frame. With gallery tag. 4 lb. Approx. Measurements: Painting 10.125 x 14.25 inches; frame 15 x 19 inches. Domestic Shipping: $35
Global Auctions Company
Mar. 27, 2022
Continental Oil Painting canvas on board Seascape at sunset gilt wood frame
Est: $3,000 - $3,500
Continental Oil Painting canvas laid on board, Seascape, seashore at sunset, with grounded boat, lone figure. Unsigned, in gilt wood frame. 10.5lb Approx. Measurements: Painting image area 19.5 x 14 inches; frame 27.75 x 22 inches. Domestic Shipping: $55
Global Auctions Company
Feb. 24, 2022
Thames at Lambeth Palace (J. T. Serres)
Est: £5,000 - £8,000
Property of a Gentleman. The Thames at Lambeth Palace. J. T. Serres (signed lower right). Oil on canvas. John Thomas Serres (born in London 1759) was the eldest son of French-born painter and founding member of the Royal Academy, Dominic Serres R.A. (1722–1793). John Serres studied under his father and would go on to publish the Liber Nauticus, the foundational textbook for marine painters of the day. He had a thriving practise and is said to have exhibited more than 100 works at the R.A. and British Institution. After his father's death in 1793, John was appointed the Marine Painter to King George III. In 1800 he became Marine Draughtsman to the Admiralty and embarked on coastal voyages around Britain, France, Spain and the Mediterranean which resulted in the publication of The Little Sea Torch in 1801. This wonderful topographical portrayal of Lambeth Palace, with the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral reaching above the London skyline in the distance, is an excellent example of Serres’ work. Provenance The Parker Gallery, Albermarle Street, London W1 Dimensions [Frame] 30 in (H) x 40 in (W) [Canvas] 23 in (H) x 32.5 in (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Nov. 24, 2021
JOHN THOMAS SERRES, RA (LONDRES 1759-1825) Vue de la baie de Gibraltar huil
Est: €30,000 - €50,000
JOHN THOMAS SERRES, RA (LONDRES 1759-1825) Vue de la baie de Gibraltar huile sur toile, sur sa toile d'origine 79 x 141 cm (31 ¼ x 55 ½ in.)
Christie's
Nov. 07, 2021
John Thomas Serres (British 1759 - 1825) Oil Painting on canvas Landscape c1870
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
John Thomas Serres (British, 1759-1825) Oil painting on canvas, c1870. Landscape by a river. Monogram JTS) lower left. In gilt wood frame. With gallery tag. 4 lb. Approx. Measurements: Painting 10.125 x 14.25 inches; frame 15 x 19 inches. Domestic Shipping: $35
Global Auctions Company
Oct. 14, 2020
John Thomas Serres (English, 1759-1825) The Thames at Lambeth oil on relined canvas,
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
John Thomas Serres (English, 1759-1825) The Thames at Lambeth oil on relined canvas, signed with monogram to building near right margin, in foliate carved giltwood frame 17 3/4 x 25 3/4in. (45 x 65.5cm.) * Provenance: Martel Maides Auctions, 6th Sept. 2017. Previously purchased from the well known collector and historian of early maritime painting, Frank Cockett in 1984, with copy correspondence relating to the purchase.
Martel Maides
Sep. 20, 2020
John Thomas Serres (British, 1759-1825) Oil painting, c1870
Est: $10,000 - $12,000
John Thomas Serres (British, 1759-1825) Oil painting on canvas, c1870. Landscape by a river. Monogram JTS) lower left. In gilt wood frame. With gallery tag. 4lb
Global Auctions Company
Jul. 30, 2020
JOHN THOMAS SERRES (LONDON 1759-1825) A view of Westminster from the Thames; and A view of Lambeth Palace from the Thames
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
JOHN THOMAS SERRES (LONDON 1759-1825) A view of Westminster from the Thames; and A view of Lambeth Palace from the Thames the first signed and dated 'I.T SERRES. 1813' (lower right, on the flotsam); the second signed and dated 'I.T SERRES / 1813' (centre right, on the boat) oil on canvas, unlined 163⁄4 x 21 in. (42.5 x 53.4 cm.) a pair Please note this lot is the property of a private individual.
Christie's
Jan. 30, 2020
John Thomas Serres (attrib), oil on canvas
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Attributed to John Thomas Serres (English, 1759-1825), A British Indiaman and Other Shipping at Harwich Harbor, oil on canvas, gallery label indicates that the work is signed, however, no signature was visible at the time of cataloging, 9 1/2" h x 14" w, giltwood frame
Millea Bros Ltd
Dec. 11, 2019
Oil on Canvas, Battle of the Saintes, J.T. Serres
Est: $10,000 - $20,000
British ( 1759-1825) John Thomas Serres was the celebrated maritime painter for King George III. This work depicts the Battle of the Saintes off Dominica. The battle was a decisive victory for Admiral Lord George Brydges Rodney, which ultimately ended the French threat to Jamaica. Signed and dated, "J T Serres 1792" lc, on the floating plank. The plaque on the frame is faint, "Admiral Lord Rodney's Action Against the French Fleet - 12th April 1782 - Painted in 1792 - 1759 J.T. Serres 1825 - From the Collection of the Earl of Hardwicke - Exhibited at the Royal Academy 1792'. Relined with an old patch ll. 30"h x 44"w
Nye & Company
Dec. 09, 2019
ATTRIBUTABLE TO JOHN THOMAS SERRES (1759-1825), TAUS WITH BOATS
Est: €250 - €350
ATTRIBUTABLE TO JOHN THOMAS SERRES (1759-1825), TAUS WITH BOATS Watercolor on paper. framed. Dim.: 23x33 cm.
Renascimento
Dec. 03, 2019
Fishing boats on the beach
Est: €3,000 - €4,500
Fishing boats on the beach, oil on canvas, English School, 19th C., small restoration, signed and dated J. T. SERRES (probably John Thomas SERRES - 1759-1825) and dated 1815, Dim. - 62 x 93 cm
Cabral Moncada Leilões