R H WEIR (American, 19th Century) PORTRAIT OF THE STEAM SIDE-WHEELER “U.S.S. GENERAL GRANT”.

Oil on canvas scene shows the steam sidewheeler on calm water flying American flag off back flagpole. A tent encampment is seen off the bow and military men are seen talking at the stern. Signed “R H Weir” lower right. The U.S.S. General Grant was a steamship chartered from the US War Dept. by the Union Navy during the American Civil War. The General Grant was used by the Navy as a gunboat in the waterways of the Confederate South. Housed in a gesso decorated gilt antique frame. SIZE: 13-1/4″ x 20-1/4″. Overall: 17″ x 24″. CONDITION: Puncture slit in water, surface dirt, otherwise good. 52308-1 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2051

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

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
	2051	$0.00	R H WEIR (American, 19th Century) PORTRAIT OF THE STEAM SIDE-WHEELER “U.S.S. GENERAL GRANT”. Oil on canvas scene shows the steam sidewheeler on calm water flying American flag off back flagpole. A tent encampment is seen off the bow and military men are seen talking at the stern. Signed “R H Weir” lower right. The U.S.S. General Grant was a steamship chartered from the US War Dept. by the Union Navy during the American Civil War. The General Grant was used by the Navy as a gunboat in the waterways of the Confederate South. Housed in a gesso decorated gilt antique frame. SIZE: 13-1/4″ x 20-1/4″. Overall: 17″ x 24″. CONDITION: Puncture slit in water, surface dirt, otherwise good. 52308-1 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2051 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 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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R H WEIR (American, 19th Century) PORTRAIT OF THE STEAM SIDE-WHEELER “U.S.S. GENERAL GRANT”.