Premier Summer Sale | June 25, 2025
Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 175
Folk Art (Mourning) Painting of Family
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for
$1,600
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $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, 19th Century)
Family Portrait, unsigned, watercolor on paper, sight 13-1/2 x 17 in.; giltwood frame, 15-1/2 x 19 in.
Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina
Note: The location of the farm depicted is unknown but the gentleman at the right is wearing a Union Army uniform which suggests the North. The layout and use of birds below the central oval suggests a familiarity with fraktur as a means of marking important family occasions.
The two women in veils appear to be pulling back the curtain to reveal a group who are on the other side, possibly deceased. This idea is mirrored in the two trees that have been felled and create part of the supporting design along the bottom edge.
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Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina
Condition: good bright color, foxing especially top center, some paint lifting, not removed from original frame; frame with losses and wear 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.
