Image Lot Price Description

1333
$1,185.00
Revised: 1/21/2015 

Typographical error: The catalog states “The Sovereign of the Seas was built in East Boston, MA in 1856 by Donald Makay…” It should read “Donald McKay”.

STOARS THOMSON (American, 20th Century) “SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS”.

Oil on canvas scene depicts a three-mast ship sailing left to right toward viewer in blue white-tipped wavy ocean in full sail. All under a blue & white cloud sky. Housed in a fine carved & gilt wood frame having title and artist plaque. Signed lower right “Stoars Thomson 28″. NOTE: The Sovereign of the Seas was built in East Boston, MA in 1856 by Donald Makay for use in the China Tea Trade. Old typed label on verso of canvas. SIZE: 40″ x 30”. Overall: 47″ x 37″ PROVENANCE: Equinox Antiques, Manchester Village, VT; From a fine private Long Island, NY collection. CONDITION: Craquelure with stretcher line evident, some minor touch up, other very good. 9-93352 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1333


Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015
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