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2058
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$29,625.00
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JAMES BARD (American, 1815 – 1897) PORTRAIT OF THE STEAMBOAT “DANIEL S. MILLER” ON THE HUDSON RIVER.Oil on canvas mounted to masonite. Hudson River scene shows the steamboat traveling right to left through calm water under a sunset sky. The steamboat is shown with a central smoking stack, multiple masts and flags. The boat’s name flag and U.S. flag off stern. Eight men are seen on the twin decks, one atop the wheelhouse hoisting a flag near a golden eagle flagpole top. The name of the boat is at mid-ship and there is movement shown by the spray at the bow and stern. Signed lower right, “drawn & painted by J. Bard N.Y. 1882/162 Perry St.”. Housed in a magnificent antique style modern frame with gilt title and name plaque. On verso is a Museum of American Folk Art exhibition label, October 28 – November 2, 1980. Also an exhibition label from the Hudson River Museum 6/4/77- 9/11/77. SIZE: 30″ x 50″. Overall 42″ x 62″. PROVENANCE: Private Maine/Texas Collector. CONDITION: In very good, restored condition. 50012-56 (50,000-80,000) – Lot 2058
Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 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. |