Civil War Painting Shoots Down Winning Bid At DuMouchelles

From Antiques and the Arts Weekly – DETROIT, MICH. — DuMouchelles’ May 2025 sale spanned the 15th through the 17th, offering 874 lots over the course of three days. Luxury jewelry, handbags and crystal were the focus of day one, while day two honed in on fine art and bronzes and day three, which was exclusively hosted online, bolstered sculpture, more bronzes, prints and decorative arts. “The Iron Brigade,” an oil on canvas by Don Troiani (American, b 1949), was a highlight of day two and earned the highest price of all three days: $52,700. The Civil War-inspired painting depicted the afternoon of July 1, 1863, at the Battle of Gettysburg and featured historically accurate uniforms and accessories. For information, 313-963-6255 or www.dumoart.com