Lot 367: Domenico Gavarrone (Italian, active 1843-74)

"Ship Brandywine Brunswik PC Merryman Commander Entering the Port of Genoa" Signed and dated " Domenico Gavarrone Genova li 30 Agosto 1855" lr, titled lc, vessel identified on flag and stern Watercolor on paper, sight size 18 1/2 x 2 1/2 in, framed Condition: Tears, prevalent staininp and toning, not examined out of frame Provenance: This ship was built in 1866 in Brunswid Maine by George R Skolfield and was commanded b, Capt PC Merryman also of Brunswick This ship portrait has descended within the family of the consignor.