PERCY A. SANBORN (American, 1849-1929) SHIP PORTRAIT OF THE BARQUE JOHN E. HOLBROOK.

PERCY A. SANBORN (American, 1849-1929) SHIP PORTRAIT OF THE BARQUE JOHN E. HOLBROOK. Outstanding unsigned oil on canvas ship portrait of the John E. Holbrook showing the three-mast ship sailing left to right under full sail. The name is emblazoned on the stern and there are eleven people on deck. Each mast with flags and the American flag off back mast. A pilot boat is seen off to the left and a point of land with lighthouse is seen on right side. A hand written legend on bottom edge states “Barque John E. Holbrook, New York, Henry E. Brown, Master, Entering Havre, 1866.” Housed in its original black stained oak frame with gold liner. SIZE: 14″ x 20″ PROVENANCE: From a central Maine home. Descended through the family which originally commissioned the painting. CONDITION: Very good in original condition with surface dirt – would brighten with cleaning. 9-74695 (15,000-20,000)

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
	816	$0.00	PERCY A. SANBORN (American, 1849-1929) SHIP PORTRAIT OF THE BARQUE JOHN E. HOLBROOK. Outstanding unsigned oil on canvas ship portrait of the John E. Holbrook showing the three-mast ship sailing left to right under full sail. The name is emblazoned on the stern and there are eleven people on deck. Each mast with flags and the American flag off back mast. A pilot boat is seen off to the left and a point of land with lighthouse is seen on right side. A hand written legend on bottom edge states “Barque John E. Holbrook, New York, Henry E. Brown, Master, Entering Havre, 1866.” Housed in its original black stained oak frame with gold liner. SIZE: 14″ x 20″ PROVENANCE: From a central Maine home. Descended through the family which originally commissioned the painting. CONDITION: Very good in original condition with surface dirt – would brighten with cleaning. 9-74695 (15,000-20,000) 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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