American Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
John Erik Christian Petersen (Massachusetts/Denmark, 1839-1874)
Sailing Ship Near a Rocky Shore
Signed and dated "John E.C. Petersen/72" l.r.
Oil on canvas, 12 1/2 x 18 in., in a molded gilt-gesso frame.
Condition: No obvious retouch.
Estimate $400-600
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Keywords
John Erik Christian Petersen, John E.C., DenmarkStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
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
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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