WILLIAM HENRY LUSCOMB (American, 1805-1866) “SHIPPING OFF ENTRANCE TO SALEM HARBOR”.

WILLIAM HENRY LUSCOMB (American, 1805-1866) “SHIPPING OFF ENTRANCE TO SALEM HARBOR”. Unsigned oil on board scene shows four sailing vessels under full sail. Land at left and right side. Right side with white lighthouse. Clipper ship is the “Fairwind” and it is flying the house flag of Boston merchant Henry S. Hallett & Co. and is also flying the flag of Stephen White of Salem and Beverly of the foremast. The clipper ship ing the background right is flying the house flag for John Hollins of Baltimore. The schooner is likely “Excelsior” of Salem built in 1848 in Newburyport, MA. All under a blue sky and having a greenish/blue wavy ocean. Housed in an antique lemon gold frame. Quester Gallery label on back with artist name and title. SIZE: 17-3/4” x 22”. CONDITION: Some inpainting, craquelure. Good. -95286 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2003

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
	1445	$2,012.00	WILLIAM HENRY LUSCOMB (American, 1805-1866) “SHIPPING OFF ENTRANCE TO SALEM HARBOR”. Unsigned oil on board scene shows four sailing vessels under full sail. Land at left and right side. Right side with white lighthouse. Clipper ship is the “Fairwind” and it is flying the house flag of Boston merchant Henry S. Hallett & Co. and is also flying the flag of Stephen White of Salem and Beverly of the foremast. The clipper ship ing the background right is flying the house flag for John Hollins of Baltimore. The schooner is likely “Excelsior” of Salem built in 1848 in Newburyport, MA. All under a blue sky and having a greenish/blue wavy ocean. Housed in an antique lemon gold frame. Quester Gallery label on back with artist name and title. SIZE: 17-3/4” x 22”. CONDITION: Some inpainting, craquelure. Good. -95286 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2003 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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