ATTRIBUTED TO DUNCAN MCFARLANE (British, 1818-1865) PORTRAIT OF THE SHIP “H.H. BOODY”.

Revised: 8/5/2010

Additional notes discovered after the printing of the catalog: Consigned by the Maine Charitable Mechanic Association – Research from the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, Maine, indicates that the H.H. Boody was built in 1846 in Brunswick, Maine by Master Carpenter Samuel Dunning; 665 tons, 143’9” reg. length. There were several part owners of the H.H. Boody including Joseph Badger and Clement Skofield. Skofield was the ship’s First Captian, followed by his brother Thomas. The H.H. Boody was built for trans-Atlantic trade and carried both passengers and cargo. The H.H. Boody had the same owners until 1861 when it went aground in Ireland. It was later condemned and sold. The ship was named after H. H. Boody who was a professor at Bowdoin College, Bowdoin, Maine. Of additional interest is the fact that the Maine Charitable Mechanic Associations member list indicates a Henry H. Boody as being a member as of July 11, 1816 whose trade was a cordwainer and it was Henry H. Boody who actually donated this painting to the Maine Charitable Mechanic Association. Perhaps this member of the Association was a father, brother, etc. of Professor H.H. Boody.

ATTRIBUTED TO DUNCAN MCFARLANE (British, 1818-1865) PORTRAIT OF THE SHIP “H.H. BOODY”. Outstanding unsigned oil on canvas shows a broadside view of the three mast black and white hulled ship. Sailing left to right. Sails are up with one bottom sail billowing. The captain is seen atop the deck house in black top coat and stove pipe hat. Other crew members are seen tending the billowing sail and two are on the bow. Ship flies an American flag off the stern and the red ship flag with name off middle mast. The name of the ship is emblazoned on the side and bow. A green hulled one sail launch has pulled up at mid-ships and is tethered to the side. At the stern is a bow end view of the Boody with sails up and off the bow a stern view of the Boody with partial sails up having a small steam ship beside with five row boats. The foreground with a white capped green ocean with seagulls in driftwood. The background scene is Liverpool Harbor with many ship masts, flying flags and buildings beyond. Many people walk the harbor wall. All under blue and white cloud sky. NOTE: Though this paintings is not signed, a strong attribution can be made from a painting held in the Peabody Museum of Salem, Massachusetts. The painting is of the “Chariot of Fame” and illustrated on page 205 of Marine Paintings in the Peabody Museum by M.V. and Dorothy Brewington. The tri-view image has the same composition including the seagull and floating debris, the background view of Liverpool; the single sail launch at midships and the same sail billowing. The H.H. Boody was partially owned by Clement Skolfield a resident of Brunswick, ME and who is later buried is Harpswell, ME. Though we cannot be certain but we believe this is a Maine ship, probably built in the Portland/Brunswick area. “G. Rowney & Co. London” canvas stamp to back. Housed in its original gilt molded wood deep frame. SIZE: 24″ x 36″. PROVENANCE: Maine Charitable Mechanic Association (Portland, ME). CONDITION: Original canvas having craquelure, discolored varnish layer and surface dirt. One small puncture at center bottom. Otherwise very good. 9-20459 (15,000-25,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

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
	2013	$39,100.00	Revised: 8/5/2010 Additional notes discovered after the printing of the catalog: Consigned by the Maine Charitable Mechanic Association – Research from the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, Maine, indicates that the H.H. Boody was built in 1846 in Brunswick, Maine by Master Carpenter Samuel Dunning; 665 tons, 143’9” reg. length. There were several part owners of the H.H. Boody including Joseph Badger and Clement Skofield. Skofield was the ship’s First Captian, followed by his brother Thomas. The H.H. Boody was built for trans-Atlantic trade and carried both passengers and cargo. The H.H. Boody had the same owners until 1861 when it went aground in Ireland. It was later condemned and sold. The ship was named after H. H. Boody who was a professor at Bowdoin College, Bowdoin, Maine. Of additional interest is the fact that the Maine Charitable Mechanic Associations member list indicates a Henry H. Boody as being a member as of July 11, 1816 whose trade was a cordwainer and it was Henry H. Boody who actually donated this painting to the Maine Charitable Mechanic Association. Perhaps this member of the Association was a father, brother, etc. of Professor H.H. Boody. ATTRIBUTED TO DUNCAN MCFARLANE (British, 1818-1865) PORTRAIT OF THE SHIP “H.H. BOODY”. Outstanding unsigned oil on canvas shows a broadside view of the three mast black and white hulled ship. Sailing left to right. Sails are up with one bottom sail billowing. The captain is seen atop the deck house in black top coat and stove pipe hat. Other crew members are seen tending the billowing sail and two are on the bow. Ship flies an American flag off the stern and the red ship flag with name off middle mast. The name of the ship is emblazoned on the side and bow. A green hulled one sail launch has pulled up at mid-ships and is tethered to the side. At the stern is a bow end view of the Boody with sails up and off the bow a stern view of the Boody with partial sails up having a small steam ship beside with five row boats. The foreground with a white capped green ocean with seagulls in driftwood. The background scene is Liverpool Harbor with many ship masts, flying flags and buildings beyond. Many people walk the harbor wall. All under blue and white cloud sky. NOTE: Though this paintings is not signed, a strong attribution can be made from a painting held in the Peabody Museum of Salem, Massachusetts. The painting is of the “Chariot of Fame” and illustrated on page 205 of Marine Paintings in the Peabody Museum by M.V. and Dorothy Brewington. The tri-view image has the same composition including the seagull and floating debris, the background view of Liverpool; the single sail launch at midships and the same sail billowing. The H.H. Boody was partially owned by Clement Skolfield a resident of Brunswick, ME and who is later buried is Harpswell, ME. Though we cannot be certain but we believe this is a Maine ship, probably built in the Portland/Brunswick area. “G. Rowney & Co. London” canvas stamp to back. Housed in its original gilt molded wood deep frame. SIZE: 24″ x 36″. PROVENANCE: Maine Charitable Mechanic Association (Portland, ME). CONDITION: Original canvas having craquelure, discolored varnish layer and surface dirt. One small puncture at center bottom. Otherwise very good. 9-20459 (15,000-25,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 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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