PERCY A. SANBORN (American, 1849-1929) PORTRAIT OF THE HALF BRIG “STEPHEN BISHOP”.

PERCY A. SANBORN (American, 1849-1929) PORTRAIT OF THE HALF BRIG “STEPHEN BISHOP”. Unsigned oil on canvas portrait of a two-mast sailing vessel in full sail sailing left to right with steamship off stern and busy large harbor view with mountains off bow. The black hulled ship has US flag flying, ship pennant and another star flag. Several figures are seen aboard. All under a blue and white cloud sky with three birds. hand written painted legend below ship at center “Brig Stephen Bishop of Searsport, Captn. C.H. Gilkey-Leghorn, 1874″. Built in New Haven, CT, 1867. Charles H. Gilkey Master 1877-1879. Housed in its original black stained oak molded wood frame. A fine work by this famous Maine artist. SIZE: 18″ x 26”. PROVENANCE: From a fine Searport, Maine home. CONDITION: Original canvas, very good. 9-95772 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009

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
	3118	$8,050.00	PERCY A. SANBORN (American, 1849-1929) PORTRAIT OF THE HALF BRIG “STEPHEN BISHOP”. Unsigned oil on canvas portrait of a two-mast sailing vessel in full sail sailing left to right with steamship off stern and busy large harbor view with mountains off bow. The black hulled ship has US flag flying, ship pennant and another star flag. Several figures are seen aboard. All under a blue and white cloud sky with three birds. hand written painted legend below ship at center “Brig Stephen Bishop of Searsport, Captn. C.H. Gilkey-Leghorn, 1874″. Built in New Haven, CT, 1867. Charles H. Gilkey Master 1877-1879. Housed in its original black stained oak molded wood frame. A fine work by this famous Maine artist. SIZE: 18″ x 26”. PROVENANCE: From a fine Searport, Maine home. CONDITION: Original canvas, very good. 9-95772 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009 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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