JAMES EDWARD BUTTERSWORTH (American, 1817-1894) YACHT RACING IN NEW YORK HARBOR.

JAMES EDWARD BUTTERSWORTH (American, 1817-1894) YACHT RACING IN NEW YORK HARBOR. Oil on board yacht racing scene shows two side by side black-hulled single-mast yachts sailing left to right in the Upper Bay of New York with Castle Garden on the tip of Manhattan on the left and Castle William on Governors Island on the right. Several other ships can be seen and each boat has a full complement of crew. On each boat, the top sail is either being raised or lowered. The sky shades from a dark gray to a light pink/yellow. Signed lower right “J E Buttersworth”. Housed in an antique gilt frame with burl liner. An old note in fountain pen attached to reverse. An outstanding example of Buttersworth yacht racing scenes. SIZE: 8″ x 12″. CONDITION: Very good in need of a light cleaning, possibly untouched condition. 9-24787 (20,000-40,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012

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
	2142	$63,250.00	JAMES EDWARD BUTTERSWORTH (American, 1817-1894) YACHT RACING IN NEW YORK HARBOR. Oil on board yacht racing scene shows two side by side black-hulled single-mast yachts sailing left to right in the Upper Bay of New York with Castle Garden on the tip of Manhattan on the left and Castle William on Governors Island on the right. Several other ships can be seen and each boat has a full complement of crew. On each boat, the top sail is either being raised or lowered. The sky shades from a dark gray to a light pink/yellow. Signed lower right “J E Buttersworth”. Housed in an antique gilt frame with burl liner. An old note in fountain pen attached to reverse. An outstanding example of Buttersworth yacht racing scenes. SIZE: 8″ x 12″. CONDITION: Very good in need of a light cleaning, possibly untouched condition. 9-24787 (20,000-40,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012 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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