P. S. DOWNES (American, 19th/20th Century) SCHOONER “ADDIE TOWNSEND”.

P. S. DOWNES (American, 19th/20th Century) SCHOONER “ADDIE TOWNSEND”. Mixed media, watercolor, crayon, pen & pencil, depicts the five-mast schooner sailing right to left. An interesting folk art rendition shows the steam sailor with ten crew-members, two of which are climbing the mast. Each mast has a flag or pennant. A large American flag flies off the stern. A banner title with an interesting cartouche surrounded by characters including Scottie the Sailor, a man with a round table and chair, and a chicken. The inscription is as follows: “By an aged sailor and soldier 76 years of age and 45 years on the Atlantic, Pacific & Indian Oceans Respectfully P.S. Downes, July 26th, 1892″. Housed in a modern gilt carved wood frame. SIZE: Sight: 13-1/2″ x 21-1/2″. Image: 11-1/2″ x 19-1/2”. CONDITION: Generally very good. 9-22476-5 (400-600)

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
	3417	$805.00	P. S. DOWNES (American, 19th/20th Century) SCHOONER “ADDIE TOWNSEND”. Mixed media, watercolor, crayon, pen & pencil, depicts the five-mast schooner sailing right to left. An interesting folk art rendition shows the steam sailor with ten crew-members, two of which are climbing the mast. Each mast has a flag or pennant. A large American flag flies off the stern. A banner title with an interesting cartouche surrounded by characters including Scottie the Sailor, a man with a round table and chair, and a chicken. The inscription is as follows: “By an aged sailor and soldier 76 years of age and 45 years on the Atlantic, Pacific & Indian Oceans Respectfully P.S. Downes, July 26th, 1892″. Housed in a modern gilt carved wood frame. SIZE: Sight: 13-1/2″ x 21-1/2″. Image: 11-1/2″ x 19-1/2”. CONDITION: Generally very good. 9-22476-5 (400-600) 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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