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Property from the Brooklyn Museum | April 9, 2026

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Lot 617

Three Watercolors of Mountain Landscapes

Estimate: $300 - $500
Starting Bid
$150

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(American, 19th-20th century)

Dorothea A Drier (1870-1923), Mount Washington, circa 1915, signed "Dorothea A Drier" lower right, title inscribed verso, watercolor and ink on paper, mounted to paperboard, sheet, 24-1/2 x 32-1/2 in.; unframed; Dorothea A Drier (1870-1923), Adirondack Mountain Roadway, circa 1915, signed "Dorothea A. Drier" lower left, watercolor on paper mounted to board, 13-1/2 x 19 in.; unframed; Henry Holt Jr. (1889-1941), Earth's Upheaval, circa 1932, signed "Henry Holt Jr" lower left, watercolor on paper, sheet, 22-1/2 x 31 in.; unframed

Provenance: "Mount Washington" and "Adirondack Mountain Roadway", Gift of the Dreier Family; "Earth's Upheaval", Gift of Sylvia Holt; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

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"Mount Washington" and "Adirondack Mountain Roadway", Gift of the Dreier Family; "Earth's Upheaval", Gift of Sylvia Holt; Property from the Brooklyn Museum

"Mount Washington" with accretions on lower right, fading, image loss of upper right corner; "Adirondack Mountain Roadway" with slight toning and fading, tape remnants verso; "Earth's Upheaval" with vibrant color, laid down on board, minor loss to lower left corner, lower right corner and on right side edge, tacking holes at each corner, two abrasions middle left 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.