03-06-201103-06-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2538BBoston
March 6, 2011 11:00 AMCalender
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William P. Stubbs (American, 1942-1909) Portrait of the Schooner FRANK M. NOYES Off Nashawn Island with Distant Lighthouse

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$7,110$6,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2538BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 06, 2011 11:00AM

Description:

William P. Stubbs (American, 1942-1909)

Portrait of the Schooner FRANK M. NOYESOff Nashawn Island withDistant Lighthouse. Signed "Stubbs" l.l., the vessel identified on a pennant. Oil on canvas, 22 x 36 in., in a period molded wood frame with gilt liner. Condition: Two tears u.c.

Note: The schooner Frank M. Noyes was built at Essex, Massachusetts, in 1879. Her home port was Baltimore, Maryland.
Estimate $6,000-8,000

One tear about 2 1/2 in. follows top of center sail, another abou 1/2 in. on sail at center, varnish is yellowed.

Keywords

FRANK M. NOYES, William P. Stubbs, Nashawn Island, Distant Lighthouse, Essex, Massachusetts