Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama | June 23, 2026
Tue, Jun 23, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 55
Important New England Fireboard, Niagara Falls, Farago and Kopp Provenance
Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000
Sold for
$18,000
Sold Price excludes BP
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| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
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| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
American, folk painting of Niagara Falls, circa 1830-40, unsigned, oil on wood panel set in painted white pine frame; painted panel 23-1/2 x 36-1/4 in.; with frame 35-1/2 x 44 x 1 in.
Provenance: American Folk Art and Furniture Formerly in the Collection of Daphne Farago, Sold to Benefit the Rhode Island School of Design, Sotheby's, New York, NY, February 2, 1991, lot 1235; Joel and Kate Kopp America Hurrah, New York, NY, April 1997 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $10,500); From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama
Note: In the early part of the 19th century, Niagara Falls quickly became the popular destination that it remains to this day. The Erie Canal allowed visitors to experience the grandeur and wild magnificence of the scene first hand, and adventurers swarmed to it. Artists of all calibers were naturally drawn to this grandeur, so early images of it are among the most iconic in American painting history. This clearly untrained artist has captured the cloud patterns, rainbow, the tumult of the falls, and the tiny figures on shore with the strength and charm of the best known folk painters.
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American Folk Art and Furniture Formerly in the Collection of Daphne Farago, Sold to Benefit the Rhode Island School of Design, Sotheby's, New York, NY, February 2, 1991, lot 1235; Joel and Kate Kopp America Hurrah, New York, NY, April 1997 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $10,500); From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama
panel with warping and horizontal central split, beeswax application verso, scattered light spots of retouch to panel and frame, surface dirt overall, frame with minor paint loss and large chip to proper left side 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.
