Lot 711: JAMES FULTON PRINGLE (ANGLO/AMERICAN 1788-1847). THE PACKET SHIP "EUROPE" OF THE BLACK BALL LINE, ENTERING NEW YORK HARBOR.

JAMES FULTON PRINGLE (ANGLO/AMERICAN 1788-1847). THE PACKET SHIP "EUROPE" OF THE BLACK BALL LINE, ENTERING NEW YORK HARBOR. Built in 1833 by Brown & Bell of New York, the "Europe" 618 tons, spent 14 years in service. Oil on canvas, 24 3/4 x 36 inches. Signed "J. Pringle" and dated 1845, on wood plank l.l. Inscribed on the reverse, before lining, "Ship Europe coming to the Bay of New York/ Painted by J. Pringle, New York."
Provenance: The Old Print Shop, New York, 1930s.
Est. $8,000-$12,000