DuMouchelles
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May 2024: Day Two

Fri, May 17, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1014

Attributed to Nicholas Alden Brooks (American, 1840-1904) Trompe-l'œil Oil on Academy Board, Ten Dollar Bill, H 9" W 11"

Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
No apparent signature. Trompe-l'œil series 1880 ten dollar bill, serial number A15625967. Painted on F.W. Devoe & Co. academy board (label on verso). Having a carved wood frame, H 15.75", W 17.5". Provenance: Collection of a prominent, Grosse Pointe Park, MI collector of American art.

Condition

Good condition, two tiny points of overpaint in the black below the bill. | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.
Collection of a prominent, Grosse Pointe Park, MI collector of American art.