06-06-200406-06-2004
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2242Boston
June 6, 2004 11:00 AMCalender
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Edward J. Walsh (British, 1756-1832) View of Quebec From Point Levi 1832.

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$2,350$2,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2242Location: BostonDate / Time: June 06, 2004 11:00AM

Description:

Edward J. Walsh (British, 1756-1832)

View of Quebec From Point Levi 1832. Signed "E.J. Walsh" l.r., inscribed "Good Shepherd Convent" l.l., titled and dated below. Pastel and pen and ink on artist board, showing a portion of an Indian settlement on the shore of a river in the foreground, sailing vessels, a steamer, and canoes on the river beyond with numerous buildings of Three Rivers, Quebec in the distance, 15 3/8 x 19 5/8 in., in a molded giltwood frame. Condition: Minor toning.

Note: Edward Walsh was a surgeon in the 49th Regiment of Foot and an amateur artist executing some works while stationed in Canada. The Convent of the Good Shepherd, an Ursuline Convent, was founded in 1641 and located at Three Rivers Quebec and among the buildings illustrated in the distance.
Estimate $2,000-4,000

Keywords

Edward J. Walsh, Quebec, Three Rivers, surgeon , Regiment of Foot, amateur artist