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
Estimate
$10,000 -
$20,000
Item was unsold
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.
Condition Report
Framed: 37 1/4 x 50 1/2 inches.
In overall fair and stable condition, with even craquelure throughout and frame abrasions along upper edge. Faint areas of impact crackle visible to sky. Errant mark present within rigging, with additional red marks, possibly an illegible inscription, visible at lower right beneath frame. Canvas has been relined, but areas of patching and repairs are still visible to the verso, with corresponding areas of inpainting visible under UV light examination. Please request additional images.
In overall fair and stable condition, with even craquelure throughout and frame abrasions along upper edge. Faint areas of impact crackle visible to sky. Errant mark present within rigging, with additional red marks, possibly an illegible inscription, visible at lower right beneath frame. Canvas has been relined, but areas of patching and repairs are still visible to the verso, with corresponding areas of inpainting visible under UV light examination. Please request additional images.
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