American Art – Bonhams, Marlborough | Aug 12, 2026

About this sale

This sale offered 71 lots, listed under Antiques & Furniture and Comics & Books. It closed on Wednesday 12 August 2026. Bonhams has 10 other upcoming sales on Auction Eagle.

Highlights from this sale

A selection of lots from the catalog.

Lot 1Thomas Doughty (1793-1856) Hudson River Landscape with Figure 19 1/4 x 25 in. (48.2 x 63.5 cm.)Estimate $7,000 - $9,000
Lot 2HERMANN HERZOG (1832-1932) A Sun-Drenched Valley with Cows and a Distant Village 19 1/2 x 29Estimate $7,000 - $9,000
Lot 3John Frederick Kensett (1816-1872) An Extensive Lake Landscape with Sailboats and Distant MountaEstimate $20,000 - $30,000
Lot 4Alfred Thompson Bricher (1837-1908) Sailing by the Lighthouse 18 x 36 1/8 in. (45.7 x 91.8 cm.)Estimate $15,000 - $25,000
Lot 5Edward Moran (1829-1901) Newcastle on the Delaware 20 x 30 in. (50.8 x 76.2 cm.)Estimate $8,000 - $12,000
Lot 6ANTONIO NICOLO GASPARO JACOBSEN (1850-1921) The U.S. Black Ball Line Ship 'Great Western' 22 xEstimate $6,000 - $8,000

The auction house’s description

Founded in 1793, Bonhams is one of the world's largest and most renowned auctioneers, offering fine art and collectables, motorcars and a luxury division, including jewellery, watches, wine and whisky. The main salerooms are in London, New York, Los Angeles, Paris and Hong Kong, with auctions also held in Knightsbridge, Edinburgh and Sydney. With a worldwide network of offices and regional representatives in 22 countries, Bonhams offers advice and valuation services in 53 specialist areas. For a full list of forthcoming auctions, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, please contact us.

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Catalog Lots (71)

71 lots in American Art.

Lot 1 Thomas Doughty (1793-1856) Hudson River Landscape with Figure 19 1/4 x 25 in. (48.2 x 63.5 cm.) $7,000 - $9,000
Lot 2 HERMANN HERZOG (1832-1932) A Sun-Drenched Valley with Cows and a Distant Village 19 1/2 x 29 $7,000 - $9,000
Lot 3 John Frederick Kensett (1816-1872) An Extensive Lake Landscape with Sailboats and Distant Mounta $20,000 - $30,000
Lot 4 Alfred Thompson Bricher (1837-1908) Sailing by the Lighthouse 18 x 36 1/8 in. (45.7 x 91.8 cm.) $15,000 - $25,000
Lot 5 Edward Moran (1829-1901) Newcastle on the Delaware 20 x 30 in. (50.8 x 76.2 cm.) $8,000 - $12,000
Lot 6 ANTONIO NICOLO GASPARO JACOBSEN (1850-1921) The U.S. Black Ball Line Ship 'Great Western' 22 x $6,000 - $8,000
Lot 7 WILLIAM STANLEY HASELTINE (1835-1900) View of Porto Venere 14 x 23 1/2 in. (35.5 x 59.6 cm.) $8,000 - $12,000
Lot 8 WILLIAM MORRIS HUNT (1824-1879) Study for the Flight of Night 16 1/4 x 20 1/8 in. (41.3 x 51.1 cm.) $5,000 - $7,000
Lot 9 Edward Lamson Henry (1841-1919) The Sunny South 14 x 9 3/4 in. (35.7 x 24.8 cm.) $7,000 - $10,000
Lot 10 Asher Brown Durand (1796-1886) Mrs. Mary A. (née Coffin) Pease and Mr. Edward B. Pease: A P $8,000 - $12,000
Lot 11 John George Brown (1831-1913) I Don't Believe a Word of It 30 x 20 1/8 in. (76.2 x 51.1 cm.) (Pa) $15,000 - $25,000
Lot 12 Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait (1819-1905) Still Life of Dead Game 18 x 14 in. (45.7 x 35.6 cm.) (Paint) $6,000 - $8,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where was the American Art?

American Art was held on Wed, Aug 12, 2026 · 12:00 pm (ET) in Marlborough, Massachusetts by Bonhams.

Is this auction online or in person?

This is an online-only auction, so you bid through the live catalog.

How do I bid or view the catalog?

View the full catalog and register to bid on the live catalog at https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/426922_american-art/.