Premier Auction - Session I | November 11, 2022
Fri, Nov 11, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 339
Circle of William Hogarth
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
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 |
(British, 1697-1764)
Portrait of a Man with a Pipe and Match, said to be John Duncan (Scotland, 1708-1768) in 1751, inscribed verso lining "James Duncan 1751 born in the year 1708", oil on canvas, 14-3/8 x 11-3/4 in.; wood frame with velvet liner, 21-5/8 x 19 in.
Note: Interestingly, the Duncan Family, including Hugh Duncan and others, immigrated to America in 1790 and settled in the Pendleton District, South Carolina in what is now Anderson County. This painting was sold out of a South Carolina auction house in April 2021. Old, stenciled numbers "1181" and "624" are stamped verso the stretcher suggesting an early 20th century auction item.
Provenance: Private South Carolina Collection
Condition
lined, surface dirt, crackle, an early 20th century label verso the stretcher notes that it wasd "cleaned, varnished, framed glazed"; frame with abrasions, velvet liner with wear
Available payment options
Purchased items will be available for pick up or shipping from our Asheville, North Carolina auction facility within ten business days of the auction will be assessed a storage fee of $5.00 per day, per item. Purchaser agrees that packing and shipping is done at the purchaser's risk and that the purchaser will pay in advance all packing expenses, materials, carrier fees and insurance charges. At our discretion, items will either be packed by an agent such as a packaging store or Brunk Auctions. Please allow two weeks for shipping after payment is received. Shipment of large items is the responsibility of the purchaser. We are happy to provide names of carriers and shippers if a purchaser so requests. Brunk Auctions will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items.
Private South Carolina Collection
