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2060
$7,110.00

ANTONIO NICOLO GASPARO JACOBSEN (American, 1850-1921) PORTRAIT OF THE AMERICAN BLACK BALL LINE SHIP “COLUMBIA”.

Oil on board scene shows 3-mast American Black Ball line ship “Columbia” sailing left to right under half sail. Black and white hulled ship having its name emblazoned on stern and bow. Flying American flag and company pennant. Six crew members are unfurling sails at mid-point of each mast. Eight crew members on deck. Front middle sail with the mark of the Black Ball Line. Off the bow the ship is being led by what may be the pilot schooner “Thos. D. Harrison”. Choppy greenish/blue ocean with white wave tips all under a pink highlighted white cloud and blue sky. Signed lower right “Antonio Jacobsen 1915/31 Palisade Av. West Hoboken N.Y.” Housed in a fine period gesso decorated frame with title and artist plaque. Christie’s labels to verso. REF: #26, pg. 76/77, Antonio Jacobsen The Checklist. SIZE: 18″ x 30″. Overall 23″ x 35″. PROVENANCE: Christie’s New York, 1/31/7, lot #304; Private Maine/Texas Collector. CONDITION: Very good, very minor touch up, fine craquelure. 50012-48 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2060


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