Apr 15, 2026 10:00 EST
An American Story: Paintings / Peale Family Paintings / Historic Hudson Valley / Silver & Furniture
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Equestrian Interest: Gorham for Tiffany & Co. Silver Centerpiece Bowl
Property Descended in the Family of August Belmont
1860s
The circular body with band of foliate vines to shoulder and engraved initials AB for August Belmont, with tied wreath and horse mask handles, on a pedestal foot, the base with equestrian articles. Height 9 1/2 inches, length over handles 14 inches, approximately 62 ounces.
August Belmont I was a German‑American financier and influential political figure, who became one of the most important early patrons of American horse racing. After rising to prominence as the Rothschilds’ U.S. representative and later chairing the Democratic National Committee, Belmont turned his attention to the turf during the turbulent post–Civil War era, when the sport struggled for stability.
Belmont helped establish the American Jockey Club in 1866 and served as the first president of Jerome Park, one of the nation’s earliest major racetracks. His maroon‑and‑scarlet racing silks quickly became fixtures on the American turf, and his Stud breeding operation produced influential bloodlines.
His legacy endures most visibly in the Belmont Stakes, inaugurated in 1867 and named in his honor—now the third jewel of the Triple Crown and a lasting testament to his foundational role in shaping American thoroughbred racing.
Sold for $10,240
Estimated at $4,000 - $6,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Property Descended in the Family of August Belmont
1860s
The circular body with band of foliate vines to shoulder and engraved initials AB for August Belmont, with tied wreath and horse mask handles, on a pedestal foot, the base with equestrian articles. Height 9 1/2 inches, length over handles 14 inches, approximately 62 ounces.
August Belmont I was a German‑American financier and influential political figure, who became one of the most important early patrons of American horse racing. After rising to prominence as the Rothschilds’ U.S. representative and later chairing the Democratic National Committee, Belmont turned his attention to the turf during the turbulent post–Civil War era, when the sport struggled for stability.
Belmont helped establish the American Jockey Club in 1866 and served as the first president of Jerome Park, one of the nation’s earliest major racetracks. His maroon‑and‑scarlet racing silks quickly became fixtures on the American turf, and his Stud breeding operation produced influential bloodlines.
His legacy endures most visibly in the Belmont Stakes, inaugurated in 1867 and named in his honor—now the third jewel of the Triple Crown and a lasting testament to his foundational role in shaping American thoroughbred racing.
An American Story: American Silver, Furniture & Decorative Arts Including Property from Historic Hudson Valley
Generally good condition overall; engraved "AB" to shoulder; the equestrian articles at base with some bending and losses
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Auction: An American Story: Paintings / Peale Family Paintings / Historic Hudson Valley / Silver & Furniture, Apr 15, 2026
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Successful Auction of American Paintings & Prints on April 14, 2026 Surpasses Expectations
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Featuring Peale Family Paintings from the Estate of J. Ashley & Pamela Patterson Roach
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And Property Deaccesssioned from Historic Hudson Valley
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Part of the Two-Day An American Story Auction Celebrating Our Nation's Semiquincentennial
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Consignments Are Currently Being Accepted for Future Auctions
NEW YORK, NY – With spirited competition from collectors, art advisors and institutions, Doyle’s sale of American Paintings & Prints on April 14, 2026 achieved exceptional results. Part of the highly-successful two-day An American Story auction celebrating the nation’s Semiquincentennial, the sale featured fine examples of portraiture, still lifes, nautical scenes, and Hudson River, Western and regional landscapes, as well as a selection of Audubon prints.
Peale Family Paintings from the Estate of J. Ashley & Pamela Patterson Roach
A special section of the sale presented Peale Family Paintings from the Estate of J. Ashley & Pamela Patterson Roach, highlighted by an 1849 portrait of Phillis, an enslaved woman, by Mary Jane Peale (1827-1902) that achieved $349,750. This remarkable collection comprised works by three generations of the Peale family of artists. Read More
N. C. Wyeth’s Final Mural Project
A large-scale mural by N.C. Wyeth (1882-1945) titled Crows in Winter from 1941 realized a strong $117,340 against an estimate of $80,000-120,000. In 1940, Wyeth was commissioned to paint a series of murals for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company’s New York headquarters. The New England Series comprised nearly twenty monumental paintings depicting the spirit of New England. Property from a Prominent Corporate Collection, Crows in Winter was one of four works in the series representing the seasons.
Charles Courtney Curran
A lovely work by American Impressionist artist Charles Courtney Curran (1861–1942) from 1908 achieved an exceptionally strong $102,100, many times its estimate of $15,000-25,000. Highly skilled at rendering sunlight, Curran’s signature works often show graceful female figures in landscapes, such as the scene depicted in A Breezy Day.
Property Deaccessioned from Historic Hudson Valley
Among the artworks was property deaccessioned by Historic Hudson Valley. Founded in 1951, Historic Hudson Valley is a 501(c)(3) organization that interprets and promotes historic landmarks of national significance in the Hudson Valley.
Session II: American Silver, Furniture & Decorative Arts / April 15
A second session of the An American Story auction on Wednesday, April 15 offered American Silver, Furniture & Decorative Arts including Property Deaccessioned from Historic Hudson Valley. Read More
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