American & Southern | September 11, 2025
Thu, Sep 11, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1132
Attributed to Victor de Grailly
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
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 |
(French, 1804-1889)
Riders on Horseback, circa 1850, unsigned, oil on canvas, 16 x 21 in.; reproduction gilt wood and composition frame, 20 x 25-1/4 in.
Provenance: Kennedy Galleries, New York, NY (label verso); Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, January 26, 2019, lot 1096, sold for $1,500; Virginia Private Collection
Note: Victor de Grailly was a French landscape painter trained under neoclassical master Jean-Victor Bertin. He exhibited at the Paris Salon for nearly fifty years, earning recognition and medals in 1840 and 1844. Though rooted in neoclassicism, his style evolved toward Romanticism, known for its vivid color contrasts and dramatic skies. De Grailly gained acclaim for his idealized American landscapes-such as views of the Hudson River Valley, Niagara Falls, and Mount Vernon-despite no documented travel to the U.S. Drawing inspiration from travel literature and engravings, he successfully exhibited his work in major American cities between 1845 and 1858. Today, his paintings are held in major U.S. institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the White House, and several prominent regional museums, as well as collections in France.
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Kennedy Galleries, New York, NY (label verso); Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, January 26, 2019, lot 1096, sold for $1,500; Virginia Private Collection
lined, areas of retouch upper right edge, foreground lower left, lower left edge, crackle; frame with 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.
