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UNSIGNED (19th Century) PORTRAIT OF THE SCHOONER “JOHN GEORGE”.

Oil on canvas depicting the two-masted schooner “John George” in full sail against a grey sky with landscape in background. The schooner “John George” was mastered by Francis Stevens (1772-1823) of Marblehead from 1817-1822. The ship’s manifest and building records are contained in the Francis Stevens Papers housed in the Philips Library of the Peabody Essex Museum of Salem, Massachusetts. The “John George” was later sailed by Captain Phares Shirley (1783 – 1855) out of Marblehead, Massachusetts. Housed in a contemporary gilt wood frame. SIZE: 20″ x 30″. Overall: 26″ x 36″. CONDITION: Overall good, minor touch up. 9-25130 (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1334


Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015
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