August Americana
Description:
Manner of Lt. Thomas Yates, R.N. (British, c. 1760-1796)
River Traffic Off Greenwich Hospital
Unsigned.
Oil on panel, 14 x 19 in., in a modern frame.
Condition: Minor retouch, craquelure, minor surface grime.
Provenance: Christie's London, South Kensington, Maritime and Naval Battles, November 9, 2000, Sale 8931, Lot 508; Skinner, July 9, 2011, Lot 558A.
Estimate $600-800
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Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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