$2,350
John Taylor Arms (American, 1887-1953) Lot of Two Naval Prints: Battle Wagon - U. S.S. Alabama Outfitting at Norfolk Navy Yard, Crane Ship Kearsarge Alongside - 1942, 1943, sixth state, edition of 872 (Fletcher, 376); U.S.S. Haddo, Portrait of a Submarine - 1942, 1947, trial proof VII (Fletcher, 405). Each signed and dated "John Taylor Arms..." in pencil l.r. Etchings with aquatint on paper, plate sizes approximately 11 3/4 x 17 1/2 in. (29.8 x 44.5 cm), framed. Condition: Toning, foxing (primarily to latter), not examined out of frames. Provenance: The estate of Ernest Hillman, Jr., Fairfield, Connecticut.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2004-03-05