WILLIAM BRADFORD (American, 1823-1892) SHIPPING AMONGST THE ICEBERGS.

Revised: 8/19/2010

Correction: We believe this to be a study for the larger 20” x 30” painting titled A Calm Afternoon, the Coast of Labrador which can be viewed at www.willima-bradford-gallery.org

WILLIAM BRADFORD (American, 1823-1892) SHIPPING AMONGST THE ICEBERGS. Outstanding small unsigned oil on board scene shows several ships alongside a large iceberg with smaller ones trailing in the distance. The foreground has two small boats, one having four oarsman and a figure standing at the bow and stern. A small group of birds are swimming on the left side. Luminous sky shading from light blue to light green to rose red. Housed in a gesso decorated gilt frame of the period in its original shadowbox (having replaced back) having glass front. This appears to be a finished study for a larger known work. SIZE: 6″ x 9″. PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Massachusetts; Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida; Family Trust, Georgia. CONDITION: Very good with very, very slight touch up. 9-99980 (40,000-60,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

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
	1281	$0.00	Revised: 8/19/2010 Correction: We believe this to be a study for the larger 20” x 30” painting titled A Calm Afternoon, the Coast of Labrador which can be viewed at www.willima-bradford-gallery.org WILLIAM BRADFORD (American, 1823-1892) SHIPPING AMONGST THE ICEBERGS. Outstanding small unsigned oil on board scene shows several ships alongside a large iceberg with smaller ones trailing in the distance. The foreground has two small boats, one having four oarsman and a figure standing at the bow and stern. A small group of birds are swimming on the left side. Luminous sky shading from light blue to light green to rose red. Housed in a gesso decorated gilt frame of the period in its original shadowbox (having replaced back) having glass front. This appears to be a finished study for a larger known work. SIZE: 6″ x 9″. PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Massachusetts; Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida; Family Trust, Georgia. CONDITION: Very good with very, very slight touch up. 9-99980 (40,000-60,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 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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