AMERICAN SCHOOL (19th Century) PORTRAIT OF THE CLIPPER SHIP “YOUNG AMERICA”.

An oil on canvas laid down on Masonite depicting a three masted square rigged clipper ship sailing towards the left in choppy seas with a steam driven two masted ship in the distant horizon. Monogrammed and dated lower right “A(anchor)J 1877″. Housed in a giltwood frame. Note: The Young America was built by William H. Webb of New York and launched in 1853, at the height of the clipper construction boom. She sailed in the California trade, on transatlantic routes, and made voyages to Australia and the Far East. She set a record for the passage from Liverpool to San Francisco in 1872, of 99 days. In 1886, she disappeared after leaving Philadelphia for Fiume under the command of Captain Vlassich. SIZE: 18″ x 30″. Overall: 21-1/4″ x 33-1/4”. CONDITION: Good, having heavy varnish and craquelure. 49888-9 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2170

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
	2170	$0.00	AMERICAN SCHOOL (19th Century) PORTRAIT OF THE CLIPPER SHIP “YOUNG AMERICA”. An oil on canvas laid down on Masonite depicting a three masted square rigged clipper ship sailing towards the left in choppy seas with a steam driven two masted ship in the distant horizon. Monogrammed and dated lower right “A(anchor)J 1877″. Housed in a giltwood frame. Note: The Young America was built by William H. Webb of New York and launched in 1853, at the height of the clipper construction boom. She sailed in the California trade, on transatlantic routes, and made voyages to Australia and the Far East. She set a record for the passage from Liverpool to San Francisco in 1872, of 99 days. In 1886, she disappeared after leaving Philadelphia for Fiume under the command of Captain Vlassich. SIZE: 18″ x 30″. Overall: 21-1/4″ x 33-1/4”. CONDITION: Good, having heavy varnish and craquelure. 49888-9 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2170 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.

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AMERICAN SCHOOL (19th Century) PORTRAIT OF THE CLIPPER SHIP “YOUNG AMERICA”.