OTTO MUHLEMFELD (American, 1871-1907) PORTRAIT OF THE TUGBOAT “PEERLESS”.

OTTO MUHLEMFELD (American, 1871-1907) PORTRAIT OF THE TUGBOAT “PEERLESS”. Oil on canvas scene shows the black hulled red decked tug sailing right to left flying the U.S. flag and Peerless flag off the back mast. Single black stack with name emblazoned on front bow. Ships are seen off port and stern and point of land with lighthouse is seen on the right side. Signed “Muhlemfeld” and dated “1907”. Muhlemfeld is listed in the Dictionary of marine Artist’s as working in Baltimore, Maryland. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. SIZE: 24” x 35”. CONDITION: Good, craquelure, relined, restores with inpainting. 9-29654 HP (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007

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
	935	$8,625.00	OTTO MUHLEMFELD (American, 1871-1907) PORTRAIT OF THE TUGBOAT “PEERLESS”. Oil on canvas scene shows the black hulled red decked tug sailing right to left flying the U.S. flag and Peerless flag off the back mast. Single black stack with name emblazoned on front bow. Ships are seen off port and stern and point of land with lighthouse is seen on the right side. Signed “Muhlemfeld” and dated “1907”. Muhlemfeld is listed in the Dictionary of marine Artist’s as working in Baltimore, Maryland. PROVENANCE: Rankin Estate, Annapolis, Maryland. SIZE: 24” x 35”. CONDITION: Good, craquelure, relined, restores with inpainting. 9-29654 HP (8,000-12,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007 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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