WASHINGTON F. FRIEND (Canadian, 1820-1886) A VIEW OF CHELTENHAM, PENNSYLVANIA.

WASHINGTON F. FRIEND (Canadian, 1820-1886) A VIEW OF CHELTENHAM, PENNSYLVANIA. Outstanding historical watercolor panoramic view of a city on bluff above a large river. The oval watercolor shows the river full of large three-mast sailing vessels along busy wharfs dotted with large buildings. A man and woman sit on the rivers edge in the foreground looking out over this view. The city with large buildings, one having a dome, others with spires and on the left hand hill there appears to be a large fort with flag. Mountains are seen in the background. Along the wharf are two white river sidewheel boats. Signed lower left “W F Friend”. Housed in what appears to be its original gilt frame with oval cutout gilt matte. Old label attached to back with location. SIZE: Sight: 13″ x 21-3/4″. CONDITION: Some toning, generally in good condition. 9-90830 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2008

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
	747	$3,450.00	WASHINGTON F. FRIEND (Canadian, 1820-1886) A VIEW OF CHELTENHAM, PENNSYLVANIA. Outstanding historical watercolor panoramic view of a city on bluff above a large river. The oval watercolor shows the river full of large three-mast sailing vessels along busy wharfs dotted with large buildings. A man and woman sit on the rivers edge in the foreground looking out over this view. The city with large buildings, one having a dome, others with spires and on the left hand hill there appears to be a large fort with flag. Mountains are seen in the background. Along the wharf are two white river sidewheel boats. Signed lower left “W F Friend”. Housed in what appears to be its original gilt frame with oval cutout gilt matte. Old label attached to back with location. SIZE: Sight: 13″ x 21-3/4″. CONDITION: Some toning, generally in good condition. 9-90830 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2008 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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