Joseph B. Smith (American, 1798-1876) and William S. Smith (American, 1821-1870)
Sale 1313 - The Donald F. Moylan, M.D. Collection of American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts, Part II
Mar 14, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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$10,000 -
20,000
Lot Description
Joseph B. Smith (American, 1798-1876) and William S. Smith (American, 1821-1870)
Great Lakes Schooner Racer
oil on canvas
signed Smith, lower right
business card affixed to stretcher verso reads J. Smith & Son / Marine Artists / No. 90 Pike Street / Corner of South Street New York
30 1/2 x 44 1/2 inches.
The Racer was launched on May 8, 1856, as a merchant vessel for Mixer and Bros. Her home port was in Cleveland, Ohio.
Provenance:
Private collection, Binghamton, New York.
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