2046

$2,666.25

OUTSTANDING DOUBLE SIDED WATERCOLOR “THE SHIP “FACTOR” AND THE BARK “VERMONT” OF POKEEPSIE SPERM WHALING OFF NEW HOLLAND”.

Rare & important watercolor shows a broadside view of the three-mast whaling ship “Factor”. The name is both on the bow and ship’s pennant. Partial sails are up with a red & white flag off the center mast which has a black sperm whale in the center. The American flag is off the back. The ship’s side is open receiving a length of blubber with two sailors beside. Another sailor is shown mid-ship stoking a firing which is billowing black smoke. Six colorful shirts are drying off some of the rigging at the front of the boat. One long-boat is upside down on its cradle on the deck. In the foreground are two green whaling rowboats, one attached with harpoon line to a diving whale having its tail visible. The other perusing a sperm whale that is breaching with visible blood. Another boat is seen off the bow with a hint of a whale on the surface. On the left side is seen the “Vermont”, another American three-mast whaling ship. The title is written under the scene. No artist is indicated. On the back side is a watercolor of an unidentified three-mast whaling vessel. Housed in a modern double frame with glass & mats. SIZE: Sight: 13″ x 19″. Overall: 17-1/2″ x 24-1/2″. PROVENANCE: This watercolor descended through the family of our consignor, the descendants of Capt. B.E. Howland of the ship “Factor”. CONDITION: Foxing with some toning and some very light scrapes but generally very good. 50494-46 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2046

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Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

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