THOMAS H. WILLIS (American, 1850-1925) PORTRAIT OF THE STEAM YACHT “WAKIVA”.

Oil & silk on canvas scene shows the single stack, two mast steam yacht sailing right to left on green white tipped wave ocean under white and gray cloud blue sky. It flies the American flag off the stern and pennants of the masts. Several figures are on multiple decks. Housed in a modern gilt frame behind glass with name plaque, initial monogram lower right, original Willis card attached to reverse. NOTE: The yacht was built for Lamon V. Harkness in Scotland by Ramage & Ferguson, Launched 1907; Requisitioned by the US Navy in WWI and sunk in 1918. SIZE: Sight: 20-1/2″ x 37-1/2″. Overall: 26″ x 43″. CONDITION: Very good. 9-91660 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 2335

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014

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
	2335	$0.00	THOMAS H. WILLIS (American, 1850-1925) PORTRAIT OF THE STEAM YACHT “WAKIVA”. Oil & silk on canvas scene shows the single stack, two mast steam yacht sailing right to left on green white tipped wave ocean under white and gray cloud blue sky. It flies the American flag off the stern and pennants of the masts. Several figures are on multiple decks. Housed in a modern gilt frame behind glass with name plaque, initial monogram lower right, original Willis card attached to reverse. NOTE: The yacht was built for Lamon V. Harkness in Scotland by Ramage & Ferguson, Launched 1907; Requisitioned by the US Navy in WWI and sunk in 1918. SIZE: Sight: 20-1/2″ x 37-1/2″. Overall: 26″ x 43″. CONDITION: Very good. 9-91660 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 2335 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014 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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THOMAS H. WILLIS (American, 1850-1925) PORTRAIT OF THE STEAM YACHT “WAKIVA”.