CARVED STERNBOARD FROM THE SCHOONER “PERCY CANN”.

CARVED STERNBOARD FROM THE SCHOONER “PERCY CANN”. Circa 1900. A gilt-decorated, painted, and carved sternboard depicting a displayed eagle gripping a standard, a banner flowing from its beak carved with the ship’s name “Percy Cann”. The crescent-shaped board with carved scrolled volutes and central guilloche, the whole decorated with dark indigo paint. NOTE: The steam-powered schooner “Percy Cann” was wrecked on December 11, 1905 at “Madame” Island, Nova Scotia, and declared a partial loss. According to insurance records, the wreck was partially salvaged. SIZE: 77″ l x 38″ h. PROVENANCE: Richard Paine Estate, Seal Cove, Maine. CONDITION: Retains original gilt and painted surfaces, with two straight horizontal seam splits. All carving in distinct detail, one professional repair noted: replaced and re-carved proper right wing above head (size of repair 15″ x 3-1/2″). 9-92535 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008

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
	2065	$36,800.00	CARVED STERNBOARD FROM THE SCHOONER “PERCY CANN”. Circa 1900. A gilt-decorated, painted, and carved sternboard depicting a displayed eagle gripping a standard, a banner flowing from its beak carved with the ship’s name “Percy Cann”. The crescent-shaped board with carved scrolled volutes and central guilloche, the whole decorated with dark indigo paint. NOTE: The steam-powered schooner “Percy Cann” was wrecked on December 11, 1905 at “Madame” Island, Nova Scotia, and declared a partial loss. According to insurance records, the wreck was partially salvaged. SIZE: 77″ l x 38″ h. PROVENANCE: Richard Paine Estate, Seal Cove, Maine. CONDITION: Retains original gilt and painted surfaces, with two straight horizontal seam splits. All carving in distinct detail, one professional repair noted: replaced and re-carved proper right wing above head (size of repair 15″ x 3-1/2″). 9-92535 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008 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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