2084

$37,920.00

JAMES EDWARD BUTTERSWORTH (American/British 1817-1894) A THREE DECKER OFF DOVER CASTLE WITH SHAKESPEARE CLIFF IN THE DISTANCE.

Oil on wood panel scene shows several ships sailing in front of the Dover Cliffs having the Castle on top flying red flag. On left side is large 3-decker gun boat being towed by 2 transitional steamers each having 2-masts and center stack. On right side a 2-mast schooner flying American flag is shown sailing right to left toward viewer in full sail. Several other smaller vessels are seen on choppy greenish/blue ocean with white tipped waves. Sky with dark and light areas with colorful clouds and peeks of blue. Signed lower right “JE Buttersworth”. Housed in a fine gilt gesso decorated frame with gilt liner. On verso in pencil is title. Godel & Co. Inc. New York label on verso. SIZE: 7″ x 18″. Overall 13″ x 24″. PROVENANCE: Private Maine/Texas Collector. CONDITION: Slight warp to panel, inpainting to line in sky other minor touch up, minor frame abrasion, otherwise very good. 50012-52 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2084

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Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

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