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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 564

Three American Folk Art Watercolors, Machmer Provenance

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Starting Bid
$900

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, 19th century)

Three Profile Portraits: Jane Horner, inscribed "Jane I. Horner died Nov. 10 1859 aged 87 yrs",  sight 6-1/2 x 4-3/8 in.; gilt wood frame, 9 x 6-7/8 x 1 in.; together with Margaret Horner, inscribed "Margaret Horner died Dec. 1 1884 aged 64 yrs"; together with a portrait of a young boy wearing a top hat, inscribed verso "Wm. Oliver Lyle", sight 5 x 3-1/8 in. oval; oval gilt wood frame, 5-7/8 x 4 x 1/2 in.; all watercolor on paper

Provenance: the two women purchased at an estate in Easton, Pennsylvania, the man from M. Finkel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Sotheby's, Kutztown, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania-German Folk Art, Decorative Arts and Furniture from the Collecition of Richard S. and Rosemarie B. Machmer, May 24, 1997 lot 99; Property From An Important Estate, Maryland

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the two women purchased at an estate in Easton, Pennsylvania, the man from M. Finkel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Sotheby's, Kutztown, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania-German Folk Art, Decorative Arts and Furniture from the Collecition of Richard S. and Rosemarie B. Machmer, May 24, 1997 lot 99; Property From An Important Estate, Maryland

all with toning, minor staining, the boy with a tear with losses at right side background; frames with wear 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.