06-08-200806-08-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2412Boston
June 8, 2008 11:00 AMCalender
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American School, 19th Century Night Chase Of The Brigantine Slaver "Windward" by H.M. Steam-Sloop "Alecto."

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$267$225
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2412Location: BostonDate / Time: June 08, 2008 11:00AM

Description:

American School, 19th Century

Night Chase Of The Brigantine Slaver "Windward" by H.M. Steam-Sloop "Alecto." Unsigned, after an engraving published in the Illustrated London News, c. 1858; a backboard previously backing the work and included, bears the inscription "Very rare Folk Art done by Mr. Richard Hussey (a whaler) Nantucket Mass..." Watercolor and graphite on paper, sight size 8 3/4 x 11 3/4 in., in a contemporary burl veneer frame. Condition: Tears, loss l.r. corner, moisture stains, toning, not examined out of frame.
Estimate $400-600

tears- u.r , c.r., l.c. and c.l., does not appear to be laid down.

Keywords

American School, Illustrated London News, Richard Hussey