JOSEPH B. SMITH (American, 1798-1876) PORTRAIT OF THE SCHOONER “GULF STREAM”.

Outstanding oil on canvas portrait shows the 3-mast “Gulf Stream” in full sail, sailing right to left under a colorful blue and pink sky dotted with clouds. American flag and ship’s pennant are shown along with 2 other pennants. Seven men on deck and other boats are seen on the horizon. Housed in a fine deep lemon gold frame having a title and artist plaque. Unsigned front but retaining its original artist label on reverse “J.B. Smith & Son, Marine Artists, No. 10 Front Street, Brooklyn”. On verso of canvas is a history of the family of the Captain of the “Gulf Stream” Joseph B. Cranmer born 7/28/1806 West Creek, NJ. Died at sea 2/8/1865. Verso of canvas having a “S.N. Dodge’s New York” stencil canvas stamp. SIZE: 26″ x 36″. Overall 32-1/2″ x 42-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Private Maine/Texas Collector. CONDITION: Very good with light craquelure. 50012-51 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2025

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2025	$8,295.00	JOSEPH B. SMITH (American, 1798-1876) PORTRAIT OF THE SCHOONER “GULF STREAM”. Outstanding oil on canvas portrait shows the 3-mast “Gulf Stream” in full sail, sailing right to left under a colorful blue and pink sky dotted with clouds. American flag and ship’s pennant are shown along with 2 other pennants. Seven men on deck and other boats are seen on the horizon. Housed in a fine deep lemon gold frame having a title and artist plaque. Unsigned front but retaining its original artist label on reverse “J.B. Smith & Son, Marine Artists, No. 10 Front Street, Brooklyn”. On verso of canvas is a history of the family of the Captain of the “Gulf Stream” Joseph B. Cranmer born 7/28/1806 West Creek, NJ. Died at sea 2/8/1865. Verso of canvas having a “S.N. Dodge’s New York” stencil canvas stamp. SIZE: 26″ x 36″. Overall 32-1/2″ x 42-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Private Maine/Texas Collector. CONDITION: Very good with light craquelure. 50012-51 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2025 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.

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JOSEPH B. SMITH (American, 1798-1876) PORTRAIT OF THE SCHOONER “GULF STREAM”.