Emporium Auction - March 23, 2023
Thu, Mar 23, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 172
Group of 5 Civil War Watercolors
Estimate: $400 - $600
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, 19th century
Five Civil War Watercolors, all unsigned, some inscribed variously, including one inscribed "Captain Abel Smith Jr./Co A 3rd Infantry N.Y.V./Fort McHenry Md. 1861", all watercolor on paper, the largest 8-1/2 x 7 in.; the smallest 4-1/4 x 6-3/4 in.; matching wood frames, the largest 9 x 7-1/2 in.; the smallest 7-1/4 x 5 in.
Condition
all with toning, fading, small stains, most with losses to at least one corner; frames with wear and abrasions, replaced hangers, separation
Private Collection, Middleburg, Virginia
