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THBTimothy O'Sullivan and Alexander Gardner
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Asheville, NC 28805
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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LiveApr 23, 2026
Beginning the day with Photography masterworks by William Klein, Horst P. Horst, Alfred Eisenstadt, Edward Weston, Carrie Mae Weems, Walker Evans, Berenice Abbott, Edward Weston and many others. Following are more than 60 lots of Native American pottery, baskets, weavings, carvings and jewelry, headlined by an important Naskapi doll with painted coat, a rare Chinookan bark shredder, a pair of Huron moose hoof needlecases, blackware by Maria Martinez, and a room sized Navajo weaving. Concluding the day are 115 lots of furniture, silver, porcelain, rugs and more. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
(American, 1840-1882)
(American, 1821-1882)
Slaughter Pen, Foot of Round Top, Gettysburg, dated July, 1863, published in Alexander Gardner’s Photographic Sketch Book of the War, plate no. 44, albumen print on original mount with original type in lower margin, including Gardner's Washington, D.C. imprint, sheet 12-1/2 x 12-3/8 in., image 7 x 8-7/8 in., matted not framed, 14 x 17 in.
Provenance: Collection of Michael L. Carlebach
Note: The Sketch Book of War, published after the war in 1866, contains ten photographic plates of Gettysburg, eight of which are by O'Sullivan. Image no. 36 from this anthology, titled A Harvest of Death, also by O'Sullivan, is among the most well known photographs capturing the American Civil War. See the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, object no. 2005.100.1201.
- Provenance
Collection of Michael L. Carlebach
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laid on book mount as made, unknown discoloration at lower left corner (possibly staining in negative), mat burn/toning to mount, mounted with archival corners, mat in good condition 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.
