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Important Maurice Prendergast watercolor, paintings by Kahn, Jacobsen, Redmond, Marin, Glackens and Koch; several Catesby bird prints; a Joseph Proctor folk art still life and a Fraktur collection; a Soap Hollow blanket chest, clocks by Samuel Mulliken and Anna Atkinson, the Kittredge Family high chest, a Dunlap family high chest, Hall Family chest on chest, Nathan Lombard sideboard, Seymour work table; a MESDA documented Petersburg VA Secretary and important VA paint decorated blanket chest. First editions including Mark Twain and a narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass, and firearms.
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Lot 51

Nine 18th and 19th Century Virginia Record Book Drawings, Tabler Family

Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000
Starting Bid
$4,000

Bid Increments

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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/Virginia, late 18th/early 19th century)

all watercolor and ink on paper, Red Pot with Flowers, inscribed at top edge "George Peterman departed this life January the 21st 1845", inscribed at bottom edge, "Maryann ... was married to George Peterman in year of our Lord September 26 1816", on laid paper; Birth Certificate for Rosanna, inscribed in center "Rosanna, The Daughter of Wm & Mary Tabler, born April 14th 1815", bird motifs verso; Birth Certificate for James, inscribed in center "James, The Son of Wm and Mary Tabler, was born June 6th 1804", inscribed in pencil along bottom edge, watermark on laid paper; Birth Certificate for George, inscribed in center "George, The Son of Wm and Mary Tabler, Born October 1st, 1795, watermark "BCW" on laid paper; Blue Pot with flowers, watermark on laid paper; Four birds, inscribed indistinctly, on laid paper; Birth Certificate for Eliza, inscribed in center "Eliza, The Daughter of Wm and Mary Tabler, was born February 1st A.D. 1803.", partial "BCW" watermark on laid paper; Birth Certificate for Maryann C. Daughter of William and Mary Table, Born March 17th. 1798.", watermark on laid paper; Two Red Birds, inscribed on bottom edge "Rosannah Tabler was married to Mr. William Foravick March 29 1835, pencil inscriptions verso, largest, 7-3/4 x 6-1/8 in.; unframed

Provenance: Collection of Dr. James Harkrader, Richmond, Virginia

Note: Tabler Station is just north of Winchester, Virginia

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Collection of Dr. James Harkrader, Richmond, Virginia

all with toning, fading, small losses to paper, light foxing, "George" with image transfer, "Blue Pot" with image transfer verso 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.