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Antonio Jacobsen
Estimate
18,000 - 24,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Antonio Jacobsen
- The William P. Frye
- signed Antonio Jacobsen and dated 1915 (lower right)
- oil on board
- 22 by 35 1/2 in.
- 55.9 by 90.2 cm
Provenance
India House, New York (and sold: Sotheby's, New York, January 31, 1987, lot 1137, illustrated)
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, March 11, 1999, lot 43, illustrated
Literature
Harold S. Sniffen, Antonio Jacobsen-The Checklist: Paintings and Sketches by Antonio N.G. Jacobsen 1850-1921, New York, 1984, p. 304, no.15
Condition
Ths work is in good condition with a slight yellowing of the varnish. There are a few areas of minor scraping throughout that do not mar the work. 1/2 inch of paint loss in the center left sky and a 3 inch surface scrape exist. Few areas of varnish loss. UNDER UV: above mentioned scrape center left and a few repairs in the sky. Overall in good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The William P. Frye was built in Bath, Maine in 1901 by Arthur Sewall & Company. It measured 332.4 by 45.4 by 26.2 feet and weighed 2998 tons. She was one of the largest and finest steel ships ever constructed in America, being virtually a sister ship to the big Standard Oil square-riggers, Astral, Acme and Atlas. She was named after the United States senator from Maine who had long been a champion of shipping interests.