In the original fitted leather case, gilt stamped J.B.B. for James Buchanan Brady.
James Buchanan Brady (1856-1917); sold The Costly Furnishings and Embellishments Removed from the Residence of the Late James Buchanan Brady, American Art Galleries, New York, October 22-27, 29-30, 1917, lot 734.
James 'Diamond Jim' Brady, was a legendary American businessman, financier and collector of the Gilded Age. Born in New York City to an Irish immigrant family, Brady worked his way up from a railroad bellhop to a prominent sales agent for the Pressed Steel Car Company. A successful investor in the stock market and a philanthropist, Brady was renowned for his love of jewels, especially diamonds, assembling a lavish collection.
Sold for $1,280
Estimated at $2,000 - $3,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
In the original fitted leather case, gilt stamped J.B.B. for James Buchanan Brady.
Provenance:
James Buchanan Brady (1856-1917); sold The Costly Furnishings and Embellishments Removed from the Residence of the Late James Buchanan Brady, American Art Galleries, New York, October 22-27, 29-30, 1917, lot 734.
Notes:
James 'Diamond Jim' Brady, was a legendary American businessman, financier and collector of the Gilded Age. Born in New York City to an Irish immigrant family, Brady worked his way up from a railroad bellhop to a prominent sales agent for the Pressed Steel Car Company. A successful investor in the stock market and a philanthropist, Brady was renowned for his love of jewels, especially diamonds, assembling a lavish collection.
Auction: Old Masters / Collection of Eldo Netto / Silver / Russian Art / English & Continental Furniture, Oct 17, 2024
NEW YORK, NY – Doyle's auction on October 16, 2024 drew international competition for Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints. Determined bidders on both sides of the Atlantic vied for landscapes, still lifes, portraits, and religious and mythological subjects by European artists from the Renaissance through the 19th century.
Highlighting the sale was an early 18th century nautical painting by Dutch artist Adriaen van Salm (1660-1720) that achieved $127,500. An exceptional example of “Pen Painting,” the work depicted a fascinating scene of Whalers in the Arctic. To read an essay by Specialist Elaine Stainton, click here.
Old Master drawings featured a beautifully executed rendering in brown ink and wash from the Collection of Eldo Netto depicting Archers in a Landscape that soared past its estimate to realize $32,000 amid speculation that it was possibly by the 17th century French master Claude Lorrain.
Additional Categories in the Sale
Special sections of the sale also showcased The Collection of Eldo Netto and English & Continental Silver on Oct 16, and Russian Works of Art and English & Continental Furniture & Decorative Arts on Oct 17.
Consignments are currently being accepted for future auctions. We invite you to contact us for a complimentary auction evaluation. Our Specialists are always available to discuss the sale of a single item or an entire collection.
For information, please contact:
Elaine Stainton: 212-427-4141, ext 238, Paintings@Doyle.com
Cynthia Klein: 212-427-4141, ext 246, Prints@Doyle.com