H. L. SWAN (American, 19th Century) RIVER VIEW OF AUGUSTA, MAINE.

H. L. SWAN (American, 19th Century) RIVER VIEW OF AUGUSTA, MAINE. Oil on canvas topographical view of a river leading to long covered bridge with riverboat beside. The left side having railroad tracks below a steep hillside with houses and churches. The railroad tracks leading to a series of connected brick buildings; one flying an American flag. Low hills beyond and a small group of houses on far shore. Signed lower right “H. L. Swan 1878″. Housed in a modern red painted wood frame with gilt liner. Central Maine paintings depicting towns are very rare and this is a particularly interesting example. We were unable to find any listing for the artist but there was a silversmith as well as a clockmaker in this Swan family of Augusta, Maine. SIZE: 16″ x 22”. CONDITION: Craquelure, some minor chipping to bottom. Otherwise very good. 9-98370 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2267	$1,495.00	H. L. SWAN (American, 19th Century) RIVER VIEW OF AUGUSTA, MAINE. Oil on canvas topographical view of a river leading to long covered bridge with riverboat beside. The left side having railroad tracks below a steep hillside with houses and churches. The railroad tracks leading to a series of connected brick buildings; one flying an American flag. Low hills beyond and a small group of houses on far shore. Signed lower right “H. L. Swan 1878″. Housed in a modern red painted wood frame with gilt liner. Central Maine paintings depicting towns are very rare and this is a particularly interesting example. We were unable to find any listing for the artist but there was a silversmith as well as a clockmaker in this Swan family of Augusta, Maine. SIZE: 16″ x 22”. CONDITION: Craquelure, some minor chipping to bottom. Otherwise very good. 9-98370 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 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.

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