Think that you may own a portrait of Edmund Halley? We authenticate, appraise, research and issue certificates of authenticity (COA) and provide consultations for all portraits of Edmund Halley.

There are three authentic portraits of Edmund Halley in existence. Halley, an English astronomer, is best known for first observing Halley’s Comet. He was born in 1656 and died in 1742.

Thomas Murray (1663-1735) painted Portrait #1. This piece was painted around 1687.

Portrait #2 is by artist Michael Dahl (1656-1743). The date on this portrait is unknown. Dahl was a Swedish painter from the Baroque Period.

Portrait #3 is an engraving by William Thomas Fry (1789-1843). The date is unknown. The artist based it on the portrait by Michael Dahl.

It is possible that there are additional authentic portraits of Edmund Halley in existence, as well as portraits painted after his death. Still wondering about a portrait in your family collection? Contact us…it could be a portrait of Edmund Halley.