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Winter British and Continental Premier Sale | February 24, 2026

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Important paintings including three Rosa Bonheur paintings, J.F. Herring Sr.; sporting art to include Heywood Hardy; impressive collection of Georgian silver from the Godfrey Collection featuring a basket by Wm. Cripps; tribal carpets from Susan Gary Collection, Louisville to include Serapi, Kazak, and Peperdil; over 75 British tea caddies from a Virginia collector; Rene Lalique glass; estate of Wm. Sauer, D.C. antiques dealer, sold to benefit the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia.
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Lot 169

Wessel Lubbers, A Rare Pair of Signed Portraits

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Starting Bid
$500

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(Dutch, 1755-1834)

Wedding portraits, 1813, sitters identified verso as "Ettje Janssen Boelsums/geb.den 23 July 1794" and her husband "Jurjen Tjakkes Aapkens/den 16 Decem: 1791", each signed and dated "W. Lubbers/1813", oil on oak panel, largest 22 x 16-3/4 in.; matching 19th century gilt wood frames, 25 x 19-3/4 x 2 in.

Provenance: Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

Note: Ettje Boelsums married Jurjen Tjakkes Aapkens in April 1813, Zuidbroek, Groningen, Netherlands.

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Collection of William W. Sauer, Virginia Beach, Virginia; sold to benefit the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia

both panels with abrasion, surface dirt, craquelure, some convex warping, some flaking, she with loss to lower right corner' 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.