ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN WILLIAM HUGGINS (British, 1781-1845) WHALING SCENE.

An unsigned oil on canvas depicting an American whaling ship with two whale boats off the coast at sunset. The scene depicts the most dangerous moment for whalers, when the crew prepares to harpoon their prey. The spouting right whale approaches the boats with tail thrashing. Housed in a modern frame. SIZE: 12″ x 18″. Overall: 15″ x 21″ CONDITION: Good, with minor shrinkage cracks, craquelure along stretcher bar, and yellowed varnish. 49989-1 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2065

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2065	$2,962.50	ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN WILLIAM HUGGINS (British, 1781-1845) WHALING SCENE. An unsigned oil on canvas depicting an American whaling ship with two whale boats off the coast at sunset. The scene depicts the most dangerous moment for whalers, when the crew prepares to harpoon their prey. The spouting right whale approaches the boats with tail thrashing. Housed in a modern frame. SIZE: 12″ x 18″. Overall: 15″ x 21″ CONDITION: Good, with minor shrinkage cracks, craquelure along stretcher bar, and yellowed varnish. 49989-1 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2065 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN WILLIAM HUGGINS (British, 1781-1845) WHALING SCENE.