LOUIS DODD (British, 1943-2006) “THE SCHOONER “FANNIE PALMER” LEAVING WALDOBORO, MAINE SHOWING BAKER PALMER UNDER CONSTRUCTION, 1901″.

LOUIS DODD (British, 1943-2006) “THE SCHOONER “FANNIE PALMER” LEAVING WALDOBORO, MAINE SHOWING BAKER PALMER UNDER CONSTRUCTION, 1901″. This outstanding oil on wood panel depicts the five mast white hulled schooner “Fannie Palmer” being pulled by a tug going left to right on a winter day. Flags and banners off each of the masts. In the foreground is the Baker Palmer in dry dock under construction with scaffolding and men surrounding it. A one-horse wagon with man and child is seen with houses and other figures. The background shows a street with houses, a large brick five story building and snow covered hill beyond. All under a blue and cloud sky. Signed lower right. Housed in a fabulous burl and gilt wood frame in which a hand painted legend with title is across the bottom. This example is the second Maine subject and considered one of his finest. Four of his works can be found in the boardroom of Federal Express and General Motors has two. He was sold and represented by the finest marine arts galleries in the country. Accompanying the painting is a book illustrated by Louis Dodd titled The Confederate Raiders, by Thomas Coughlin. This is a rare opportunity to purchase an outstanding example from one of the finest marine topographical artists of our time. SIZE: 22″ x 36″. CONDITION: Very good. 9-98032 (20,000-25,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 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
	2194	$21,850.00	LOUIS DODD (British, 1943-2006) “THE SCHOONER “FANNIE PALMER” LEAVING WALDOBORO, MAINE SHOWING BAKER PALMER UNDER CONSTRUCTION, 1901″. This outstanding oil on wood panel depicts the five mast white hulled schooner “Fannie Palmer” being pulled by a tug going left to right on a winter day. Flags and banners off each of the masts. In the foreground is the Baker Palmer in dry dock under construction with scaffolding and men surrounding it. A one-horse wagon with man and child is seen with houses and other figures. The background shows a street with houses, a large brick five story building and snow covered hill beyond. All under a blue and cloud sky. Signed lower right. Housed in a fabulous burl and gilt wood frame in which a hand painted legend with title is across the bottom. This example is the second Maine subject and considered one of his finest. Four of his works can be found in the boardroom of Federal Express and General Motors has two. He was sold and represented by the finest marine arts galleries in the country. Accompanying the painting is a book illustrated by Louis Dodd titled The Confederate Raiders, by Thomas Coughlin. This is a rare opportunity to purchase an outstanding example from one of the finest marine topographical artists of our time. SIZE: 22″ x 36″. CONDITION: Very good. 9-98032 (20,000-25,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 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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