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Framed Print Of A Fin Whale

Offered by: David Neligan Antiques

Description
"View of the Whale" stranded on Nov 4th 1827, east of the port of Ostend, and whose skeleton was offered to his Majesty William Ist, King of the Netherlands, Prince of Orange-Nassau, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, who deigned to accept. The original painting was dedicated to the queen of the Netherlands by the artist Herman Kessels. The print depicting groups of people surrounding the whale with buildings of Ostend in the background. Printmaker Michel Thomas Antoine Van Cuyck. Dutch cost of arms on base of print. Old label from Kennedy Galleries in New York. Re-backed with acid free matting.

More Information

Origin:	Netherlands
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Giltwood, Glass, Paper.
Condition:	Good. Some chipping to edge of frame.
Creation Date:	1840
Styles / Movements:	Other
Incollect Reference #:	834682

Dimensions

W.	33.25 in;	H.	24.88 in;	D.	1.75 in;
W.	84.46 cm;	H.	63.2 cm;	D.	4.45 cm;

Message from Seller:

David Neligan Antiques, located in Essex, Massachusetts, offers a large inventory of period English and Continental furniture and decorative arts. With over 35 years of experience and a background in both appraisal and auctioneering, David is a trusted expert in the field; contact him at 978.768.3910 or via email at david@davidneliganantiques.com.