American & Southern | September 11, 2025
Thu, Sep 11, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1004
After John White
Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(South Carolina, 1781-1859)
General Marion Inviting a British Officer to Share His Meal, unsigned, oil on canvas, 25 x 30 in.; 19th century gilt wood and composition frame, 32 x 37 in.
Provenance: Frank M. Widner, Brooklyn, New York; by descent to his wife, Mrs. Frank Widner, Brooklyn, New York; sold by her brother-in-law Dean Widner into an unknown collection; Private South Carolina Collection
Note: This composition is informally known as the "Sweet Potato Supper", of which 19th century copies rarely come to auction. For a similar example, see Brunk Auctions, February 17-18, 2007, lot 0114.
This painting can be found in the Frick Art Reference Library digital database number 991003377809707141; https://digitalcollections.frick.org/digico/#/
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Frank M. Widner, Brooklyn, New York; by descent to his wife, Mrs. Frank Widner, Brooklyn, New York; sold by her brother-in-law Dean Widner into an unknown collection; Private South Carolina Collection
conserved, lined and retaining tacking edge, possibly original stretcher, re-keyed, retouch primarily in the foliage, other scattered points of retouch, please see black light image; frame with abrasions and loss to composition Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
