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Whaling Scene, Danish/American School, 1859

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Signed monogram: "CH 1859"
15 3/4" x 20 1/4"; 21" x 25 1/4" framed
Provenance: Sanford Smith Gallery, New York
This wonderful rendering of a whaling scene depicting an American whaling ship and crew boats catures the live of these mid-19th c. seamen. The painting also has a folky manner to it giving it great appeal and charm.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Oil on canvas.
Condition:	Good. Lined, on original stretcher. Very minor scattered in-painting, otherwise in fine condition.
Creation Date:	1859
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art
Dealer Reference #:	WoA-AMP-OC 465
Incollect Reference #:	96044

Dimensions

W.	20.25 in;	H.	15.75 in;
W.	51.44 cm;	H.	40.01 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.

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