August Americana
Description:
Continental School, 19th Century
Portrait of the Dutch Vessel Asia
Unsigned.
Reverse painting on glass, 27 1/4 x 19 1/4 in., in a carved gilt frame.
Condition: Losses to pigment.
Note: A note attached to the painting implies that the Asia was a ship involved in the Dutch East India trade.
Estimate $500-700
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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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