PO Box 2135
Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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Sep 12, 2015 - Sep 14, 2015
(New York/England, 1819-1905) Young Ruffed Grouse, Morrisania, Westchester, New York, 1863, No. 265, signed lower right "A.F. Tait/N.Y. '63" and signed and inscribed on front within unpainted spandrel and signed and inscribed with title verso and numbered, oil on Charles Roberson & Co. artist board, 9-3/8 x 12-1/2 in.; possibly original burlwood veneer frame with original gilt wood spandrel, some losses to paint on outer circumference of oval, recent cleaning and revarnishing by Colin Post; original gilt spandrel with cracking, frame with abrasions. Notes: This painting was likely exhibited at James S. Earle & Son, 816 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, a gallery specializing in fine paintings and looking glasses. Literature: Warder H. Cadbury and Henry F. Marsh, [Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait: Artist in the Adirondacks], Cranbury, NJ: Associated University Presses, 1986, #63.40 in checklist, pp. 170-172. Provenance: Commissioned from artist by Jas. S. Earle & Son, finished July 6, 1863; Estate of Hugh and Mary Chatham, State Road, North Carolina
some losses to paint on outer circumference of oval, recent cleaning and revarnishing by Colin Post; original gilt spandrel with cracking, frame with abrasions
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