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2127
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$54,450.00
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THOMAS HOYNE (American, 1924-1989) “ELIZA ADAMS”.Oil on Masonite nautical whaling scene shows the three mast whaling ship with partial sails up flying the American flag, broadside to the viewer sailing right to left. In the foreground is a whaling rowboat having one man with long harpoon, all on a greenish blue ocean under blue and white cloud sky with seagulls. Signed lower left and dated “1978”, housed in a fine carved silver gilt frame with title and artist plaque. According to the New Bedford Whaling Museum, this ship’s home port was Fairhaven, Massachusetts and worked in the 1840’s/50’s. REFERENCE: Illustrated on page 143 in”Wooden Ships and Iron Men, The Maritime Art of Thomas Hoyne” by Reese Palley and Marilyn Arnold Palley. A copy of this book accompanies this painting. SIZE: 22″ x 28″. Overall 28-1/4″ x 34-1/4″. PROVENANCE: From a Maine/Texas estate being sold unreserved. CONDITION: Very good. 51398-35 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2127
Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017 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. |