Image Lot Price Description

1043
$9,680.00
Revised: 1/26/2017 

Please Note: This is an American boat, not British as we indicate in the description. The USS PT-529 was an 80′ class Motor Torpedo Boat with a speed of 41 knots. It was built by Elco, placed in service assigned to Squadron 36 April 22, 1944 and placed out of service October 29, 1945. Other specs include DISPLACEMENT: 38 tons, BEAM: 23′, DRAFT: 5′, ARMAMENT: 4 21″ XIII torpedoes in 2 tubes; 1 20mm, 2×2 .50 cal mg, CREW: 17, Powered by three 4M2500 12-cylinder Packard gasoline engines; 1200 hp. Also, please note that Bruce Arthur Norris (February 19, 1924-January 1, 1986) was owner of the Detroit Red Wings professional ice hockey team from 1952 to 1982. He was the son of James E. Norris and half-brother of James D. Norris. Members of the Norris family owned the Red Wings for almost fifty years before selling the franchise to Mike Ilitich in 1982.

JACK LORIMER GRAY (American, 1927-1981) PORTRAIT OF THE BRITISH TORPEDO BOAT “529”.

Oil on canvas Housed in a fine giltwood frame Signed lower right “Jack L. Gray”, inscribed on stretcher “Painted for Bruce A. Norris 1967 J Gray” with title and artists signature SIZE: 20-1/4″ x 30-1/4″. Overall 28″ x 37″ CONDITION: Very good, lined, with some inpainting 51344-7 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1043


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017
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