11-05-201111-05-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2567BBoston
November 5, 2011 10:00 AMCalender
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Lemuel D. Eldred (Massachusetts and New York City, 1848-1921) Whaleships Rousseau and Desdemona

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Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2567BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 05, 2011 10:00AM

Description:

Lemuel D. Eldred (Massachusetts and New York City, 1848-1921)

Whaleships Rousseau and Desdemona at New Bedford Harbor, New Bedford,Massachusetts. Inscribed "L.D. Eldred" in pencil l.r., inscribed "'L.D. Eldred -1906" l.l. Etching, sight size 19 x 30 in., in a period molded oak frame. Condition: Good , minor toning, not examined out of frame.

Note: Lemuel D. Eldred was born in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, and worked with his friend William Bradford there and in New York City. He kept a studio in Boston and later in Bradford's old studio in Fairhaven. His works are in several museums including the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, the Kendall Whaling Museum, Old Dartmouth Historical Society, and in several private collections.
Estimate $1,200-1,800

Framer's inscription on backing paper: "Acid free Framing and the print is de-acified."

Keywords

Massachusetts, Lemuel D. Eldred, New York City, William Bradford, New Bedford Harbor, Fairhaven, Old Dartmouth Historical Society, Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Kendall Whaling Museum