August 29-30, 2018 Fine Art, Asian & Antiques
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/29/2018
Second half 19th century, American. To include: 1) "The Miniature Ship 'Red, White, and Blue'", on her voyage from New York to London August 1866 with Capt's Hudson and Fitch and dog "Fanny", some spot toning throughout, slightly faded, good to very good. 10" x 13-3/4" (sight). 2) "Terrific Combat between the 'Monitor' 2 Guns & 'Merrimac' 10 Guns", small tear to left margin facing, spot toning primarily in border, small puncture holes in bottom line center of text, good overall. 10" x 13-3/4" (sight). 3) "Bound Down the River", flat barges on the Mississippi, slight toning overall, good to very good. 9-1/2" x 13-1/2" (sight). 4) "Newport Beach", coastal schooners along the shore, slight even toning overall 10-1/2" x 13-3/4" (sight). 5) "Blue Fishing", depicts hand lining fish off the coast, light toning and minimal foxing above the sail and mast of foremost boat, very good. 9-1/2" x 13-1/2" (sight). 6) "A Race on the Mississippi" the side wheelers eagle and Diana racing up stream, very good overall. 10-1/4" x 14" (sight). 7) "The Upper Lake of Kallarney. Kerry County, Ireland". Overall toning with narrow water stain proper right sky at top, otherwise good. 8-3/4" x 12-1/4" (sight). Six of the lithographs are housed in matching modern metallic gilt wood frames with mat under glass, 16-1/4" x 19-3/4". The Kallarney is housed in a walnut 19th century frame with mat under glass, 15" x 18". Currently stored in a custom-made wood case.
Item Dimensions: Box: 22" x 18 - 2/4" x 7 - 3/4".