ATTRIBUTED TO ROBERT SALMON (American, 1775-aft. 1845) SALVAGING THE WRECK.

ATTRIBUTED TO ROBERT SALMON (American, 1775-aft. 1845) SALVAGING THE WRECK. Small unsigned oil on wood panel scene shows a large sailing vessel wrecked in shallow water with figures atop and beside. A group of people, one on horseback, watches from the beach side and a mother & child can be seen atop a fenced cliff. Housed in a gilt wood frame with velvet liner. NOTE: From the “Catalogue of Robert Salmon’s Pictures 1828-1840” there are three works which may reference the above painting. Of similar size and dating from the mid-1830’s, the views all describe scenes with wrecks and figures (#840 and #842). Catalog #864 is however more specific: “8 x 5-1/2″ 1 Day Calm with a wreck, rocks and figuars (sic) man on horseback”. SIZE: 5-3/4″ x 8-1/4″. Overall: 10-3/4″ x 13″. PROVENANCE: The personal property of award winning American actress, singer, and best-selling author, Polly Bergen. CONDITION: Craquelure, in need of restoration. 7-70173-1 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2013

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
	2027	$4,887.50	ATTRIBUTED TO ROBERT SALMON (American, 1775-aft. 1845) SALVAGING THE WRECK. Small unsigned oil on wood panel scene shows a large sailing vessel wrecked in shallow water with figures atop and beside. A group of people, one on horseback, watches from the beach side and a mother & child can be seen atop a fenced cliff. Housed in a gilt wood frame with velvet liner. NOTE: From the “Catalogue of Robert Salmon’s Pictures 1828-1840” there are three works which may reference the above painting. Of similar size and dating from the mid-1830’s, the views all describe scenes with wrecks and figures (#840 and #842). Catalog #864 is however more specific: “8 x 5-1/2″ 1 Day Calm with a wreck, rocks and figuars (sic) man on horseback”. SIZE: 5-3/4″ x 8-1/4″. Overall: 10-3/4″ x 13″. PROVENANCE: The personal property of award winning American actress, singer, and best-selling author, Polly Bergen. CONDITION: Craquelure, in need of restoration. 7-70173-1 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2013 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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