Historic Iris Court Sale | May 28, 2025
Wed, May 28, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 53
Albert Bierstadt
Estimate: $100,000 - $200,000
Sold for
$240,000
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
(American, 1830-1902)
Sunset on the Coast, 1866, signed and dated lower right "ABierstadt 1866", oil on canvas, 22 x 30 in.; fine period carved gilt wood frame, 30-1/4 x 38-1/4 x 3 in.
Provenance: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Meyer, Fort Wayne, Indiana; Vose Galleries, Boston, MA (label verso); Sotheby's, New York, NY, December 6, 1984, lot #77, sold for $126,500; Virginia F. White Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia, January 1985; The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior
Note: This work is included in the database for the Albert Bierstadt Catalogue Raisonné Project.
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Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Meyer, Fort Wayne, Indiana; Vose Galleries, Boston, MA (label verso); Sotheby's, New York, NY, December 6, 1984, lot #77, sold for $126,500; Virginia F. White Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia, January 1985; The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior
stable, surface in good condition, presents well, varnish apparently lifting at upper left edges, stable crackle, laid on Masonite, tiny scattered areas of retouch; frame in overall good condition, minimal wear, tiny areas of loss to gilt 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.
