John Riley, John Eldred

John Riley

British · 1646–1691 · Painter, Printmaker

John Riley, or Ryley, was an English portrait painter. He painted portraits of Charles II and James II, and was court painter to William III and Mary II. One of his pupils was… (Wikipedia)

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  1. John Riley, Portrait of Sir Thomas Pelham Bart, bust-length, in a grey silk coat with lace collar, oil on canvasPortrait of Sir Thomas Pelham Bart, bust-length, in a grey silk coat with lace collarSworders · £1,900≈ $2,547≈ €2,192Sign up to see

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  1. John Riley, Portrait of Sir Thomas Pelham Bart, bust-length, in a grey silk coat with lace collar, oil on canvas
    Portrait of Sir Thomas Pelham Bart, bust-length, in a grey silk coat with lace collar
    Oil · Canvas
    77 x 64cm; framed 90 x 78cm
    Sworders · · Lot 185
    £1,900≈ $2,547≈ €2,192HammerSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Sworders ↗
  2. King Charles IIFollower of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm.)
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 20
    $1,700≈ £1,343≈ €1,590HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  3. John Riley, Portrait of Charles II, half-length, in armour, oil on canvas
    Portrait of Charles II, half-length, in armourAttributed to the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    103.1 x 82.2cm (40 9/16 x 32 3/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 263
    £3,825≈ $4,682≈ €4,345Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. John Riley, Untitled, his arm resting on a marble ledge Oil on canvas 126 x 102cm
    UntitledAttributed to the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    Sworders · · Lot 467B
    £2,000≈ $2,541≈ €2,195HammerSign up free to seeEst. £700–1,000View at Sworders ↗
  5. John Riley, Portrait of a gentleman, said to be Sir John Sparrowe, oil on canvas
    Portrait of a gentleman, said to be Sir John SparroweCircle of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    127.5 x 101.5cm (50 3/16 x 39 15/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 10
    £1,875≈ $2,470≈ €2,243Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. John Riley, Portrait of a gentleman, bust length, with wig and lack stock, Oil on canvas
    Portrait of a gentleman, bust length, with wig and lack stockManner of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    71 x 60.5cm (27 15/16 x 23 13/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 253
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,800–2,200View at Bonhams ↗
  7. John Riley, Portrait of a gentleman, said to be Very Rev. Alexander Alcock, oil on canvas, oval
    Portrait of a gentleman, said to be Very Rev. Alexander AlcockCircle of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    75.8 x 62.4cm (29 13/16 x 24 9/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 9
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  8. John Riley, Portrait of a Nobleman, Oil on canvas
    Portrait of a NoblemanFollower of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    30.5 inches x 25.25 inches (77.5 x 64.1 cm) - oval
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 16
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,000View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗

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