Lot 150: Duncan McFarlane (British, 1818-1865) Portrait of the American Ship Ocean Eagle Entering Liverpool. Signed and dated "D. McFarlane/1854

Name: Duncan McFarlane (British, 1818-1865) Portrait of the American Ship Ocean Eagle Entering Liverpool. Signed and dated "D. McFarlane/1854
Brand: Skinner
SKU: c23c027e4e

Est: $12,000 USD - $18,000 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USMarch 03, 2013

Item Overview

Description

Duncan McFarlane (British, 1818-1865)

Portrait of the American Ship Ocean Eagle Entering Liverpool. Signed and dated "D. McFarlane/1854" l.l. Oil on canvas, 24 x 36 in., in a later molded giltwood frame. Condition: Retouch u.c., minor craquelure, minor paint loss u.c., light scratches u.r.

Note: The Ocean Eagle was built in Medford, Massachusetts, in 1851, and hailed from the port of Boston. Ephemera related to comparable Duncan McFarlane paintings accompanies the lot.

Artist or Maker

Duncan McFarlane

Condition Report

Area of retouch upper center in sky above the top of the foresail about 2 1/2 x 4 in., left edge of canvas and part of lower canvas edge with line from previous frame, the right edge has some superfluous spots of gold paint.

The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). 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 Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

American Furniture & Decorative Arts

Skinner

March 03, 2013, 10:00 AM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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