RARE AND IMPORTANT HISTORIC OIL ON PANEL PAINTING OF THE USS CONSTITUTION VERSUS THE GUERRIÉRE BY THOMAS BIRCH.

RARE AND IMPORTANT HISTORIC OIL ON PANEL PAINTING OF THE USS CONSTITUTION VERSUS THE GUERRIÉRE BY THOMAS BIRCH. This large and important painting on wood panel was painted by Thomas Birch (1779-1851). The scene depicts one of the most famous US Naval engagements of all time, that of the USS Constitution versus the Guerriére in which the USS Constitution prevailed during the War of 1812. this exact painting, sometime in 1820, was used to prepare an engraving from for purposes of aquatints. The prints were published by F. Kearney during his brief period of business alone. According to an article in Antiques Magazine, November of 1961 on page 410, only four prints were known to exist and up until 1961, the painting had been lost from view and had just been rediscovered and was, at that time, displayed at Kennedy Galleries, 13 East 58th Street, New York, 22. This painting has been included in the Smithsonian Institute’s painting and sculptural database. Birch, who was born in England, became the earliest marine painter specialist in America. He was also noted for his landscapes. Birch immigrated to the United States with his father in 1794 and there they took up residence in Philadelphia where they conducted business for many years. some of his best known paintings include the battle between the United States and the Macedonia as well as this painting and the Constitution. It is recorded that usually his paintings were created for one of the commanders of the ship(s) and is in his painting. Unsigned. The reverse carries the original Kennedy Galleries label from the 1960s period. Framed in a contemporary antique-style gilt frame. SIZE: 23-1/2″h x 36″w. CONDITION: Outstanding. Examination under black light shows teeny amounts of professional in painting. The painting and frame are in excellent condition. 4-44164 JDJ (275,000-375,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2305	$0.00	RARE AND IMPORTANT HISTORIC OIL ON PANEL PAINTING OF THE USS CONSTITUTION VERSUS THE GUERRIÉRE BY THOMAS BIRCH. This large and important painting on wood panel was painted by Thomas Birch (1779-1851). The scene depicts one of the most famous US Naval engagements of all time, that of the USS Constitution versus the Guerriére in which the USS Constitution prevailed during the War of 1812. this exact painting, sometime in 1820, was used to prepare an engraving from for purposes of aquatints. The prints were published by F. Kearney during his brief period of business alone. According to an article in Antiques Magazine, November of 1961 on page 410, only four prints were known to exist and up until 1961, the painting had been lost from view and had just been rediscovered and was, at that time, displayed at Kennedy Galleries, 13 East 58th Street, New York, 22. This painting has been included in the Smithsonian Institute’s painting and sculptural database. Birch, who was born in England, became the earliest marine painter specialist in America. He was also noted for his landscapes. Birch immigrated to the United States with his father in 1794 and there they took up residence in Philadelphia where they conducted business for many years. some of his best known paintings include the battle between the United States and the Macedonia as well as this painting and the Constitution. It is recorded that usually his paintings were created for one of the commanders of the ship(s) and is in his painting. Unsigned. The reverse carries the original Kennedy Galleries label from the 1960s period. Framed in a contemporary antique-style gilt frame. SIZE: 23-1/2″h x 36″w. CONDITION: Outstanding. Examination under black light shows teeny amounts of professional in painting. The painting and frame are in excellent condition. 4-44164 JDJ (275,000-375,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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