ROY CROSS (American, 1924-2008) U.S.S. CONSTITUTION.

ROY CROSS (American, 1924-2008) U.S.S. CONSTITUTION. Outstanding gouache nautical scene shows the majestic Constitution sailing under full sail in white capped blue sea. The ship leads four other tall ships coming toward viewer. Great detail is shown in the ships rendering including rigging, deck and deck hands. The scene is shown under a light blue and white cloud sky. Signed lower left “Roy Cross” and Copyright “1976”. Superbly housed in a fine gesso decorated gilt frame with linen and gilt liner. Also having a decorative title and artist plaque. The Constitution is shown circa 1804 and depicts it as the flagship of the US Mediterranean Squadron under Captain Edward Preble. SIZE: 22″ x 30″. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Marine Arts Gallery in 1977. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 9-96936 (7,000-10,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009

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
	3114	$15,525.00	ROY CROSS (American, 1924-2008) U.S.S. CONSTITUTION. Outstanding gouache nautical scene shows the majestic Constitution sailing under full sail in white capped blue sea. The ship leads four other tall ships coming toward viewer. Great detail is shown in the ships rendering including rigging, deck and deck hands. The scene is shown under a light blue and white cloud sky. Signed lower left “Roy Cross” and Copyright “1976”. Superbly housed in a fine gesso decorated gilt frame with linen and gilt liner. Also having a decorative title and artist plaque. The Constitution is shown circa 1804 and depicts it as the flagship of the US Mediterranean Squadron under Captain Edward Preble. SIZE: 22″ x 30″. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Marine Arts Gallery in 1977. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 9-96936 (7,000-10,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009 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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