$499
American School, 19th Century "Icebound Schooner James. " Unsigned. Inscribed title applied to the lower edge: "Sch'r James in the Ice Bound to Newfoundland April 8th 1828in Latt 44-36 N. And in 22 fathoms water on Ban Queroue, Being surrounded with Ice as far as the Eye could Discern, Being then in the Ice 14 Days, And 24 Days in All." Watercolor on paper, depicting the two masted vessel and crew, 12 x 19 1/2 in., in a later mitered maple frame. Condition: Creases, tears, loss u.l., toning.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-06-04