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SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER (AMERICAN, 1873 – 1919) PORTRAIT OF THE WINDJAMMER “BRYNHILDA”. The ship built by Stevens and Sons, Glasgow in 1885 for J. W. Greencock. The oil on canvas scene shows the white and red hulled, three-masted ship sailing right to left with 13 men on deck. The boat supporting a winged lady figurehead and the ships name, emblazoned on the bow and back hatch cover. The ship is in full sails and has three life boats on deck. A wonderfully executed blue and white-tipped ocean under blue sky with pink highlighted clouds. a British flying off back along with four smaller flags. Housed in its original gilt, gesso-decorated frame with gilt liner. Inscribed on reverse of canvas, “S. F. M. BADGER, 5 TRENTON ST., CHARLESTOWN, MASS, USA .09″ SIZE: 22″ x 36”. CONDITION: Recently cleaned. Very, very minor touch up. 9-20236 (9,000-12,000)
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. |