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Important Maryland Private Collection | September 10, 2025

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Assembled over the course of many years by a collector with great taste and great means, the sale features an important oil portrait by John Singer Sargent, painted in Paris in 1880. Other notable American paintings are included in the sale, including Potthast, Sully, Cornoyer, Shattuck, and Gaugengigl. In addition, fine Americana featuring numerous samplers, folk art, portrait miniatures, furniture and other accessories will be featured. The accoutrements of fine dining and entertaining are also included, featuring fine china, stemware, and silver by notable makers like Herend, Tiffany, Meis
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Lot 521

Homer Dodge Martin

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
Starting Bid
$2,600

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, 1836-1897)

Afternoon, 1867, signed and dated lower left "HD Martin 67", titled and dated board verso "Afternoon/Dec. 1867", oil on board, 9 x 6-3/4 in.; reproduction carved gilt wood frame, 14-1/2 x 12-1/2 in.

Provenance: Daniel Huntington (per label verso); Kleeman Galleries, New York, NY (label verso); Property From An Important Estate, Maryland

Note: Bears three old paper labels backing verso: Kleeman Galleries inventory label; an unknown exhibition label;  and a type written label dated September 1922, from Frederic Kleeman, discussing taking the painting "...over to Scribner's and showed it to Mr. William O. Brownell this morning. His remarks were 'perfectly lovely'. The finest picture of Martin's of the period...".

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Daniel Huntington (per label verso); Kleeman Galleries, New York, NY (label verso); Property From An Important Estate, Maryland

retouched abrasions at edges under frame, yellowed varnish likely; frame with significant losses to surface at corners and edges 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.