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THBWashington's Headquarters, after Gunther Hartwick
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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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LiveOct 21, 2025
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(American, 1817-1899)
George Washington's Headquarters at Newburgh, signed lower right "G. Hartwich. (sic) 1734", oil on canvas, 25 x 30-1/8 in.; fine modern carved and gilt wood frame, 34-3/4 x 39-3/4 x 2-1/4 in.
Provenance: Claude Harkins Collection of Washingtonia; Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina: Saturday, June 13, 2015, Lot 60, sold Private Collection, Florida
Note: As with many things relating to George Washington, the Jonathan Hasbrouck House that was his headquarters in Newburgh, New York, was a very popular subject. It would have been important even without being the location of the 1783 proclamation ending the Revolutionary War hostilities. It is difficult to determine who was the first artist to paint it. I believe this version is clearly after Hartwick's because of the variant signature. It was also painted by Robert Walter Weir in 1834, as well as by others both known and unknown, some of which can be seen on the photo archive of the Frick Art Reference Library. There is also a print of Hartwick's original, done by James David Smillie, in the collection of George Washington's Mount Vernon, object number WB-37B2. A postage stamp of the scene was issued in 1933 commemorating the 150th anniversary of that proclamation. All in all, it is one of the iconic locations in the history of our nation.
- Provenance
Claude Harkins Collection of Washingtonia; Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina: Saturday, June 13, 2015, Lot 60, sold Private Collection, Florida
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lined with wax and linen on old stretcher, crackle, scattered retouch； frame with abrasions 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.
