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American & Southern | September 11, 2025

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Our American and Southern auction features some of the most important names in Southern painting such as Maud Gatewood, Elliott Daingerfield, Winfred Rembert, and Leo Twiggs; also featured is a large Glenna Goodacre outdoor bronze, works by William Wegman, Robert Gwathmey, furniture from Historic Iris Court, silver, and more.
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Lot 1137

Alfred Rudolph Waud, Important Civil War Drawing

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Starting Bid
$400

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 (New York, 1828-1891)

The Excavation of Dutch Gap, circa 1880-1884, initialed lower left "ARW", titled in ink lower right "The excavation of Dutch Gap", Bristol Boards blindstamp upper right with crown motif, ink stamp upper center "3274", ink on wove Bristol paper, sheet 14 x 18 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 25-3/4 x 29-3/4 x 1-3/4 in. 

Provenance: Adamson-Duvannes Galleries, Los Angeles California (label verso)

Note: Excavation of the Dutch Gap Canal in Virginia was begun in 1864. The excavation was performed largely by a unit of African American soldiers, which took continual fire from Confederate troops. The bravery of the soldiers was mentioned by General Grant in his memoirs. Alfred Waud attended every major engagement of the Army of the Potomac, sketching the action and sending his sketches back to Harpers. 

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Adamson-Duvannes Galleries, Los Angeles California (label verso)

loose, held in with plastic corners, restoration at corners and upper edge, toning, handling grime; frame with minimal wear Note: This lot was conserved in 2010 by paper conservator, Patricia Hamm. 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.