Lemuel D. Eldred (American, 1848-1921) View of a Clipper Ship at Full Sail

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Lemuel D. Eldred (American, 1848-1921)

View of a Clipper Ship at Full Sail
Signed "L.D. Eldred" l.r., stamped "F.T. Akin & Co./AGENTS" on the stretcher.
Oil on canvas, 12 x 16 in. (30.5 x 40.6 cm),framed.
Condition: Craquelure, loss u.l., surface grime.

Provenance: A South Dartmouth whaling family by descent.
Estimate $800-1,200

Circular craquelure around area of loss (approx. 1/8 x 1/8 in.) to u.l. quadrant, minor retouch along frame liner, cleaned around area of signature.

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