WILLIAM HOWARD YORKE (American, 1847-1921) PORTRAIT OF THE BARK “MAITLAND”.

WILLIAM HOWARD YORKE (American, 1847-1921) PORTRAIT OF THE BARK “MAITLAND”. Outstanding oil on canvas ship portrait of the three-mast, black hulled bark “Maitland” sailing right to left with eight men on deck. Sails are full and it sails through green, white tipped ocean. A painted title legend at center bottom “Maitland af Fredriksjold”. A series of flags adorn the masts. Signed lower left “W H Yorke 1901”. Housed in its original gesso decorated gilt & ebonized frame. The ship’s name is emblazoned on a pennant atop the mainmast and a ship is seen off bow & stern. This ship was built in 1871 on Selmah Creek, near Maitland, Nova Scotia, and named after that town. Maitland, NS at that time was a premier site in the boat building industry in the province, and that tradition is still celebrated today. Ships built in Maitland, NS at that time were prized all over the world, both because of the skill of the craftsmen who built them, and for the Bay of Fundy spruce that was used in their construction, selected for its combination of lightness and durability. In an unusual gesture, the Norwegian buyers in 1878 retained the name “Maitland”, rather than changing it. By 1901, the “Maitland” had been owned by several Norwegian parties, who still retained the name of origin. It was one of the last captains of the ship, Soren Gundersen, who commissioned William H. Yorke, a renowed maritime artist, to paint this portrait. A 10-page history of the painting and its relevance to Nova Scotia shipbuilding accompanies the painting. SIZE: 20″ x 30″. PROVENANCE: Descended through a single family for over 100 years. CONDITION: Very good with some craquelure. 9-22631 (6,000-9,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 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
	3108	$10,925.00	WILLIAM HOWARD YORKE (American, 1847-1921) PORTRAIT OF THE BARK “MAITLAND”. Outstanding oil on canvas ship portrait of the three-mast, black hulled bark “Maitland” sailing right to left with eight men on deck. Sails are full and it sails through green, white tipped ocean. A painted title legend at center bottom “Maitland af Fredriksjold”. A series of flags adorn the masts. Signed lower left “W H Yorke 1901”. Housed in its original gesso decorated gilt & ebonized frame. The ship’s name is emblazoned on a pennant atop the mainmast and a ship is seen off bow & stern. This ship was built in 1871 on Selmah Creek, near Maitland, Nova Scotia, and named after that town. Maitland, NS at that time was a premier site in the boat building industry in the province, and that tradition is still celebrated today. Ships built in Maitland, NS at that time were prized all over the world, both because of the skill of the craftsmen who built them, and for the Bay of Fundy spruce that was used in their construction, selected for its combination of lightness and durability. In an unusual gesture, the Norwegian buyers in 1878 retained the name “Maitland”, rather than changing it. By 1901, the “Maitland” had been owned by several Norwegian parties, who still retained the name of origin. It was one of the last captains of the ship, Soren Gundersen, who commissioned William H. Yorke, a renowed maritime artist, to paint this portrait. A 10-page history of the painting and its relevance to Nova Scotia shipbuilding accompanies the painting. SIZE: 20″ x 30″. PROVENANCE: Descended through a single family for over 100 years. CONDITION: Very good with some craquelure. 9-22631 (6,000-9,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 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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