Apr 15, 2026 10:00 EST
An American Story: Paintings / Peale Family Paintings / Historic Hudson Valley / Silver & Furniture
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Two Birth and Baptismal Frakturs
Peale Family Paintings from the Estate of J. Ashley and Pamela Patterson Roach
Martin Brechall, Bethlehem Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, one dated 1808, the other 1811
Watercolor on paper
For Carl Stuver, aka Charles Stuver (b.1808) and Anna Maria Sendis, aka Mary Ann Santee (b. 1811).
Each with heart and floral devices, with central rectangular reserves. Height of each 13 1/4 inches, width 16 1/4 inches.
Provenance: These two records have descended in the family of the subjects, Carl Stuver and Anna Maria Sendis, who married each other in 1831. The subjects are the current owners' grandmother's great-grandparents.
Translation 1808 Fraktur:
To these two married people, namely Johannes Stuver and his lawful wife Elisabeth, a born Bauer, a son was born into the world, named Carl Stuver, in the year of Christ 1808, the 9th day of January at eleven thirty in the night in the sign of Gemini. This Carl Stuver was born and baptized in America, in the state of Pennsylvania, in Northampton County, and in Bethlehem Township. Above mentioned Carl Stuver was baptized on the 14th day of February 1808 by Mister Conrad Jäger, Lutheran preacher. Sponsors were Michael Neyhard and his wife Margaretha.
[in heart below:] I am baptized, and when I die, how can the cool grave hurt me, I know my fatherland and legacy that I will have with God in
[in heart above:] In Heaven. After death, there is prepared for me Heaven’s joy and festive garment. Martin Brechall
Translation 1811 Fraktur:
To these two married people, namely Joseph Sendy and his lawful wife Maria, a born Ritter, a daughter was born into the world, named Anna Maria Sendisin, in the year of Christ 1811, the 9th day of June at around noon. This
Anna Maria Sendis was born and baptized in America, in the state of Pennsylvania, in Northampton County, and in Bethlehem Township. Above mentioned Anna Maria was baptized on the 7th day of July in the aforementioned year; by Mister Johan Gunrad Jäger Lutheran preacher. Sponsors were Daniel Ritter and his lawful wife Elisabeth the grandparents of the said child. \ Martin Brechall
[in heart below:] I am baptized, and when I die, how can the cool grave hurt me? I know my fatherland and legacy that ...
[in heart above:] I will have with God in Heaven. After death, there is prepared for me Heaven’s joy and festive garment.
Sold for $1,024
Estimated at $1,000 - $1,500
Includes Buyer's Premium
Peale Family Paintings from the Estate of J. Ashley and Pamela Patterson Roach
Martin Brechall, Bethlehem Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, one dated 1808, the other 1811
Watercolor on paper
For Carl Stuver, aka Charles Stuver (b.1808) and Anna Maria Sendis, aka Mary Ann Santee (b. 1811).
Each with heart and floral devices, with central rectangular reserves. Height of each 13 1/4 inches, width 16 1/4 inches.
Provenance: These two records have descended in the family of the subjects, Carl Stuver and Anna Maria Sendis, who married each other in 1831. The subjects are the current owners' grandmother's great-grandparents.
Translation 1808 Fraktur:
To these two married people, namely Johannes Stuver and his lawful wife Elisabeth, a born Bauer, a son was born into the world, named Carl Stuver, in the year of Christ 1808, the 9th day of January at eleven thirty in the night in the sign of Gemini. This Carl Stuver was born and baptized in America, in the state of Pennsylvania, in Northampton County, and in Bethlehem Township. Above mentioned Carl Stuver was baptized on the 14th day of February 1808 by Mister Conrad Jäger, Lutheran preacher. Sponsors were Michael Neyhard and his wife Margaretha.
[in heart below:] I am baptized, and when I die, how can the cool grave hurt me, I know my fatherland and legacy that I will have with God in
[in heart above:] In Heaven. After death, there is prepared for me Heaven’s joy and festive garment. Martin Brechall
Translation 1811 Fraktur:
To these two married people, namely Joseph Sendy and his lawful wife Maria, a born Ritter, a daughter was born into the world, named Anna Maria Sendisin, in the year of Christ 1811, the 9th day of June at around noon. This
Anna Maria Sendis was born and baptized in America, in the state of Pennsylvania, in Northampton County, and in Bethlehem Township. Above mentioned Anna Maria was baptized on the 7th day of July in the aforementioned year; by Mister Johan Gunrad Jäger Lutheran preacher. Sponsors were Daniel Ritter and his lawful wife Elisabeth the grandparents of the said child. \ Martin Brechall
[in heart below:] I am baptized, and when I die, how can the cool grave hurt me? I know my fatherland and legacy that ...
[in heart above:] I will have with God in Heaven. After death, there is prepared for me Heaven’s joy and festive garment.
Stains, water damage, folds; not examined out of frame.
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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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