SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER (American, 1873-1919) PORTRAIT OF THE SCHOONER “BESSIE C. BEACH”.

An oil on canvas depicting the three masted schooner “Bessie C. Beach” sailing right to left in a light chop ocean on a clear day. The Highland Light & Signal Station at Cape Cod in the background. The ship’s name emblazoned on the bow, stern and on a pennant on the back mast. The ship is seen in full sail flying flags at the top of each mast and the American flag off back. Eight figures are seen on deck. Signed lower left “S.F.M Badger” and signed and inscribed on verso “S.F.M. Badger. 5 Trenton St. Charlestown Mass.” The 128 foot ship was built in 1880 by H.H. Hanscomb in New Haven, Connecticut and weighed 283 tons. Mastered by E.G. McKeague, and owned by F.W. Benedict, her port of registry was New Haven. SIZE: 21″ x 35″. Overall: 26″ x 39-1/2″. CONDITION: Very good, small pinhole in right sail, some surface dirt, with minor abrasions and stretcher marks. 50025-2 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2062

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 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
	2062	$9,480.00	SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER (American, 1873-1919) PORTRAIT OF THE SCHOONER “BESSIE C. BEACH”. An oil on canvas depicting the three masted schooner “Bessie C. Beach” sailing right to left in a light chop ocean on a clear day. The Highland Light & Signal Station at Cape Cod in the background. The ship’s name emblazoned on the bow, stern and on a pennant on the back mast. The ship is seen in full sail flying flags at the top of each mast and the American flag off back. Eight figures are seen on deck. Signed lower left “S.F.M Badger” and signed and inscribed on verso “S.F.M. Badger. 5 Trenton St. Charlestown Mass.” The 128 foot ship was built in 1880 by H.H. Hanscomb in New Haven, Connecticut and weighed 283 tons. Mastered by E.G. McKeague, and owned by F.W. Benedict, her port of registry was New Haven. SIZE: 21″ x 35″. Overall: 26″ x 39-1/2″. CONDITION: Very good, small pinhole in right sail, some surface dirt, with minor abrasions and stretcher marks. 50025-2 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2062 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}

SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER (American, 1873-1919) PORTRAIT OF THE SCHOONER “BESSIE C. BEACH”.