American & Southern Featuring Jefferson Foundation Deaccessions | May 20, 2026
Wed, May 20, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 72
Thomas Sully
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Sold for
$3,000
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
(English/America, 1783-1872)
Mother and Child, unsigned, oil on canvas, 7 x 6 in.; reproduction gilt wood frame, 10-3/4 x 9-3/4 x 1 in.
Note: The Christie's catalog from September 27, 1985, referenced in provenance (below) and had this included in their catalogue entry: "The body of works in these lots were executed by Thomas Sully in 1813 and have descended through the artist’s family to the present owner.”
Provenance: Descended in the artist's family: Christie's, New York, NY, September 27, 1985, sold together with Woodland Scene, (label verso); Private Collection, Virginia Beach
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Christie's, New York, NY, September 27, 1985, sold together with Woodland Scene, (label verso); Private Collection, Virginia Beach
laid on board, clean, stable surface, retouch at upper left； frame with 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.
