ANGLO-AMERICAN SCHOOL (19th century) PORTRAIT OF THE “MARY MERRILL”.

Oil on canvas portrait of a three masted schooner flying the American flag sailing past the white cliffs of Dover with a steam driven paddle wheeler in the distance. The “Mary Merrill”, a transport cargo ship built in 1849, belonged to Taylor & Co. of Boston, Massachusetts. She was tragically caught in a gale in April of 1862, while carrying 250 bales of wool and a quantity of sheepskins, and run aground near Wellington Harbour. The vessel was unfortunately condemned and her cargo sold. Unsigned. Housed in a period gilt wood frame. SIZE: 19-3/4″ x 30″. Overall: 26″ x 36″ PROVENANCE: Mr. & Mrs. Frank Lloyd Stetson; by decent to Bernice Stetson Kinsman; by decent to Lorraine Kinsman Peabody; by decent to current owner. CONDITION: Yellowed varnish, craquelure, old discolored restoration throughout the sky and sails. Frame has cracks and losses to gilt molding. This lot is accompanied by a photocopy of the Lyttlelton Times, April 30, 1862, article describing the disaster that befell the ship. 49189-1 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 2617

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015

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
	2617	$988.00	ANGLO-AMERICAN SCHOOL (19th century) PORTRAIT OF THE “MARY MERRILL”. Oil on canvas portrait of a three masted schooner flying the American flag sailing past the white cliffs of Dover with a steam driven paddle wheeler in the distance. The “Mary Merrill”, a transport cargo ship built in 1849, belonged to Taylor & Co. of Boston, Massachusetts. She was tragically caught in a gale in April of 1862, while carrying 250 bales of wool and a quantity of sheepskins, and run aground near Wellington Harbour. The vessel was unfortunately condemned and her cargo sold. Unsigned. Housed in a period gilt wood frame. SIZE: 19-3/4″ x 30″. Overall: 26″ x 36″ PROVENANCE: Mr. & Mrs. Frank Lloyd Stetson; by decent to Bernice Stetson Kinsman; by decent to Lorraine Kinsman Peabody; by decent to current owner. CONDITION: Yellowed varnish, craquelure, old discolored restoration throughout the sky and sails. Frame has cracks and losses to gilt molding. This lot is accompanied by a photocopy of the Lyttlelton Times, April 30, 1862, article describing the disaster that befell the ship. 49189-1 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 2617 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015 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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ANGLO-AMERICAN SCHOOL (19th century) PORTRAIT OF THE “MARY MERRILL”.