Maltese School, 19th Century U.S. frigate Constitution coming into Malta.

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Maltese School, 19th Century

U.S. frigate Constitutioncoming into Malta. Unsigned, titled below. Gouache on paperboard, 13 5/8 x 16 3/4 in., in a later silvered molded wood frame. Condition: Good, the title trimmed from the work and taped to the mat from which a window was cut to view the title.
Estimate $1,000-2,000

The work is in good condition, but the title was trimmed from the bottom of it and taped to the back of the mat from which a window was cut to view it. The work has not been laid down. It shows toning and acid stains on the reverse.

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