JOE SELBY (American, 1893-1960) PORTRAIT OF THE STEAM YACHT “VAGABONDIA”.

JOE SELBY (American, 1893-1960) PORTRAIT OF THE STEAM YACHT “VAGABONDIA”. Gouache portrait shows the black hulled yacht sailing right to left with central stack and two-masts. The name is emblazoned on the deck house and the ship is fitted with lifeboats and flies American flag off stern and ship’s pennants off masts. Water is bright blue with white caps. The yacht was owned by W. E. Mellon of Pittsburgh, PA. The artist was an African-American painter who lived in Miami, FL who concentrated on painting yacht portraits in Miami. Signed lower right and dated “1933”. Housed in a molded wood stained frame, no glass. SIZE: Sight: 13-1/2″ x 22-1/2″. CONDITION: Some fading and browning to paper. Good. 9-93075 (800-1,200)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Spring 2008

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
	85	$3,600.00	JOE SELBY (American, 1893-1960) PORTRAIT OF THE STEAM YACHT “VAGABONDIA”. Gouache portrait shows the black hulled yacht sailing right to left with central stack and two-masts. The name is emblazoned on the deck house and the ship is fitted with lifeboats and flies American flag off stern and ship’s pennants off masts. Water is bright blue with white caps. The yacht was owned by W. E. Mellon of Pittsburgh, PA. The artist was an African-American painter who lived in Miami, FL who concentrated on painting yacht portraits in Miami. Signed lower right and dated “1933”. Housed in a molded wood stained frame, no glass. SIZE: Sight: 13-1/2″ x 22-1/2″. CONDITION: Some fading and browning to paper. Good. 9-93075 (800-1,200) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Spring 2008 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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