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American & Southern | September 23, 2026

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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 53

Two 18th Century Virginia Record Book Drawings, Tabler Family

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Starting Bid
$2,000

Bid Increments

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$100 $50
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$3,000 $250
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$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

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

Marriage Record for Mary Rutherford and William Tabler, inscribed right page "William Tabler was Born February the 17th 1773. Mary Rutherford born August 27th 1773. The Above Couple was Married Jan. 27th 1794. Being the second time for said Mary Rutherford.", inscribed on the left page in pencil; Birth Certificate for Archibald, inscribed on right page "Archibald, The Son of Wm and Mary Tabler, Born March 25th, 1796", eagle with shield, inscribed on left page "The Arms of the United States, James D Tabler was married to Miss Catherine Myers April the firth in the year of our Lord 1827", both with watermarks "RCW", watercolor and ink on laid paper, largest 7-5/8 x 12-1/2 in.; unframed

Provenance: Ken Farmer Antiques; Collection of Dr. James Harkrader, Richmond, Virginia

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Ken Farmer Antiques; Collection of Dr. James Harkrader, Richmond, Virginia

both with toning, staining, foxing, small losses to paper, "Archibald" with crease 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.