Marine Paintings
"WILLIAM PENN" oil painting attributed to Duncan McFarlane, English 1818-1865. A classic view of an American (Philadelphia named) ship signaling for a Liverpool pilot off the British Coast. The William Penn was owned by Richardson & Co. and travelled between Philadelphia and Liverpool. Duncan McFarlane was a well respected and very competent British marine artist. His work is recognizable and for a similar scene please refer to the Peabody Museum's "Across the Western Ocean: American Ships by Liverpool Artists", Salem, Mass, 1995. Some minor restoration, 26" x 36" Circa 1850 $22,500
"North America" definitely attributed to Duncan McFarlane, English 1818-1865. McFarlane was typically an oil painter so this is a rare example of his watercolor expertise. The scene is typical of his work and the detail of the ship its outstanding. The foremast sails the American merchant flag and flying from the main mast is a red, white and blue banner with the name"North America". Off the gaff is an American flag with thirteen stars with a large star in the center. The ship is receiving the pilot boat No. 12 off Point Lynas, Anglesey. This extreme clipper, North America, was built by Donald McKay in 1851 and owned by Nickerson & Co., Boston. Reference: Peabody Essex Museum, "Across the Western Ocean: American Ships by Liverpool Artists", Salem, Massachusetts, Vol 131, 1995, p.59. An almost identical McFarlane oil painting depicting the American ship Ontario is illustrated. Contemporary gold frame and liner. 32" x 42 1/4". $18,500
Watercolor of "The North America- Peoples Line Steamer" signed by "J AND J BARD PAINTERS" at lower right. 43" x 34" $9500.
Watercolor Painting of the paddlewheeler "Rhode Island". 44 1/2" x 31" $7500
Watercolor and gouache of the paddlewheel "Novelty". The Novelty worked the Merrit Line on the Great Lakes. Circa 1890 32 1/2" x 22" $4500
WILLIAM HENRY FRACKMANN- WATERCOLOR OF "THE MAGGIE" Watercolor's ship portrait and plans, titled on right: EASTERN SHORE STEAMBOAT COMPANY IRON STEAMER, MAGGIE, built by Harlan and Hollingsworth, Wilmington, Del. 1869". Wonderfully detailed and signed H. W. Frackmann. Frackmann did several similar pictures which apparently Harlan and Hollingsworth would commission him to do for owners. Bethlehem Steel owned one and there is another in Bayou Bend in Texas. This retains the label from the Old Print Shop, New York City. Frackmann was a talented draughtsman and while often such paintings were usually black and white, his are wonderfully watercolored and impressive. 29 3/4" x 36 7/8" $16,500
Barque Emma Isadora Edward Fletcher Commander Entering Smyrna the 3rd April 1839 by Rafaele Corsini. 28 1/4" x 20 1/2" $3500
English small watercolor dated 1789. Wonderful design with central compass rose, "United Hearts" above, houses, church, ship, a man "in want of his leggings" and "Hercules and his waggone". 21" x 19" $3200
Intricate early cutout with date 1865 of sailboat with American flags and angels above flanking a shield with an eagle atop all within a floral design with date below. Fabulous carved original fame with note on the back detailing painting history from the American Folk Art Gallery, and a Laracy Collection label and info. re: purchase at the Kahn Collection Auction, August 3, 2002. 23" x 19 1/4" $6500
Oil Painting by Karl Felix. Often mistaken for William Trost Richards. Originally from Vienna, Austria and then moved to United States. Known for New England coastline scenes. 41" x 27" $25,000
Miniature China Trade Oil Painting of Whampoa Reach. C.1820. 5 3/8" x 6 3/8 $3250
a64-English Needlework on linen "Sailor's Farewell". 13 1/2" x 15 3/4". $2500