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THBAlfred Rudolph Waud, Important Civil War Drawing
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Asheville, NC 28802
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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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LiveSep 11, 2025
Our American and Southern auction features some of the most important names in Southern painting such as Maud Gatewood, Elliott Daingerfield, Winfred Rembert, and Leo Twiggs; also featured is works by William Wegman, Robert Gwathmey, furniture from Historic Iris Court, silver, and more. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
(New York, 1828-1891)
The Excavation of Dutch Gap, circa 1880-1884, initialed lower left "ARW", titled in ink lower right "The excavation of Dutch Gap", Bristol Boards blindstamp upper right with crown motif, ink stamp upper center "3274", ink on wove Bristol paper, sheet 14 x 18 in.; gilt wood and composition frame, 25-3/4 x 29-3/4 x 1-3/4 in.
Provenance: Adamson-Duvannes Galleries, Los Angeles California (label verso)
Note: Excavation of the Dutch Gap Canal in Virginia was begun in 1864. The excavation was performed largely by a unit of African American soldiers, which took continual fire from Confederate troops. The bravery of the soldiers was mentioned by General Grant in his memoirs. Alfred Waud attended every major engagement of the Army of the Potomac, sketching the action and sending his sketches back to Harpers.
- Provenance
Adamson-Duvannes Galleries, Los Angeles California (label verso)
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- Condition
loose, held in with plastic corners, restoration at corners and upper edge, toning, handling grime; frame with minimal wear Note: This lot was conserved in 2010 by paper conservator, Patricia Hamm. 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.
