11-06-200511-06-2005
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2297Boston
November 6, 2005 11:00 AMCalender
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Henry Schreiner Stellwagen (American, d. 1866) A Three-masted Ship.

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$823$700
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2297Location: BostonDate / Time: November 06, 2005 11:00AM

Description:

Henry Schreiner Stellwagen (American, d. 1866)

A Three-masted Ship. Unsigned. Watercolor on paper, showing a large ship flying a British flag in choppy water with small spit of land visible in distance at right, indistinctly inscribed on the reverse "A first Rate new Class/Line of Battle Ship as the Queen---/Sailing by wind on land tack flag-- fore &/Knell Dec-- Ensign at Peak (Fielding --/ From Epitome of Royal Naval Service of England," 6 x 8 1/2 in., unframed. Condition: Toning, foxing, glue residue on reverse.
Estimate $400-600

Keywords

Henry Schreiner Stellwagen, Royal Naval Service of England, United Kingdom