10-27-201310-27-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2680BBoston
October 27, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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William P. Stubbs (American, 1842-1909) Portrait of the Three-masted Schooner KATE MARKEE with Distant Lighthouse.

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$5,228$4,250
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2680BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 27, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

William P. Stubbs (American, 1842-1909)

Portrait of the Three-masted Schooner KATE MARKEEwith Distant Lighthouse. Signed "Stubbs" l.l., the vessel identified on pennant, bow, and stern. Oil on canvas, 23 3/4 x 35 3/4 in., in a later molded maple frame. Condition: Stable craquelure, scattered spots of surface grime.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

The craquelure is fairly wvenly scattered across the canvas appears to be stable, scattered small dark spots prevalent in sails and sky from an undetermined source possibly moisture/mold.


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Keywords

William P. Stubbs, KATE MARKEE, Distant Lighthouse