Important Chadds Ford Landmark 'Painter’s Folly' to be Offered at Public Auction
The Storied Brandywine Valley Residence Associated with the Howard Pyle School of Illustration and Generations of American Artists Will be Sold October 22
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Max Spann Real Estate & Auction Co. has announced the upcoming auction of “
Painter’s Folly,” an extraordinary historic residence located at 1421 Baltimore Pike in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, offered by the Township of Chadds Ford. The live on-site auction with simulcast online bidding will take place Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
Originally constructed circa 1857, "Painter’s Folly" is a three-story Italianate mansion encompassing approximately 6,970 square feet and situated on approximately 3.68 acres of preserved land overlooking the celebrated Brandywine Valley landscape. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the residence is distinguished by its signature belvedere, wraparound porch, soaring ceilings, period architectural details, and remarkable historic character.
Beyond its architectural significance, "Painter’s Folly" occupies a special place in the history of American art. The property was once hom...