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Great Marsh: The Collection of a Virginia Gentleman

Sat, Jun 13, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 179

Mary Russell Smith

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

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(Pennsylvania, 1842-1878) Three Chicks Drinking from an Old Canteen at Gettysburg, inscribed verso "'Drinking from the old canteen'/Painted at Gettysburg, in 1866/by Mary Smith-but unfinished", oil on artist board, 9-1/8 x 12-1/8 in.; 19th century gilt wood and composition frame, some retouch at right edge; frame with restorations. Notes: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Estate of Xanthus Smith, Glenside, Pennsylvania; Tharpe Collection

Condition

some retouch at right edge; frame with restorations