06-05-200506-05-2005
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2295Boston
June 5, 2005 11:00 AMCalender
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Forbes Co., printer (Boston and New York, 19th Century)

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$470$400
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2295Location: BostonDate / Time: June 05, 2005 11:00AM

Description:

Forbes Co., printer (Boston and New York, 19th Century) Portrait of the BAY QUEEN of the Continental Steamboat Co. Printer identified by inscription in the matrix. Lithograph with hand-coloring on paper, depicting the steamer with passengers on deck flying an American flag and pennants inscribed "Continental Steamboat Co." and "Rocky Point and New Port" (Rhode Island),15 1/2 x 23 in. (sight),in a bird's-eye maple frame. Condition: Scattered creases and tears, toning, not examined out of frame.
Estimate $300-500

Keywords

Continental Steamboat Co., Forbes Co., New Port, Rhode Island