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THBXanthus Russell Smith
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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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About Auction
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
(American/Pennsylvania, 1839-1929)
South Carolina and Savannah Coastal Sketches, 1863, group of four sketches, signed lower right "X. Smith June 14 1863", graphite on a single sheet of paper, sight 8 x 4-3/4 in.; giltwood frame, 15-3/4 x 12-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private South Carolina Collection
Note: Completed in the Savannah area, and executed by Smith, while he was in the service of the U.S. Navy during the Civil War. The top sketch, in the four drawing series, depicts two large ships, with shoreline views of a large plantation style house, with two smaller, perhaps slave quarter cabins, behind the large house; this sketch is signed in the upper right corner "X.S. June 14th 1863". The second sketch from the top was labeled by Smith as "Scull Creek S.C."; this sketch shows two shoreline houses, as well as several fisherman, three in a boat about to be launched and two onshore. The third sketch is labeled, at the bottom of the drawing, "Tybee Entrance to Savannah River"; depicted is a lighthouse, labeled "Lighthouse", a tall flag pole with a tinted flag and a large, round tower-like structure, labeled "Martello Tower". During the War of 1812, the Tybee Island Lighthouse was used as a signal tower to warn Savannah of possible attack by the British. Though no such attack took place, "Martello Tower" was constructed on Tybee to provide protection in guarding the Savannah River. The final sketch, signed at the bottom right corner "X.S. June 14th 1863", is labeled "Pulaski". Fort Pulaski National Monument is located on Cockspur Island between Savannah and Tybee Island, Georgia; it was constructed in 1847.
- Provenance
Private South Carolina Collection
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paper in very good condition, not examined out of archival framing; frame with light 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.
