$400
Frederick J. Hoertz "Hartford" Oil On Canvas Frederick J. Hoertz oil on canvas depicting the U.S. steam frigate "Hartford"; signed lower left "Frederick J. Hoertz, '64" and marked to the back of the stretcher "U.S. Steam Frigate Hartford, painted by Frederick J. Hoertz in 1964"; measures approximately 27-1/2" x 33-1/2" with wooden frame and has a sight image of approximately 23-1/2" x 29". Painting has Cowan's Auctions Inc. provenance from 2014 in which the description states "Provenance: The Paul DeHaan Collection of Items Related to Admiral D.G. Farragut and the USS Hartford". Frederick J. Hoertz (1889-1978), active in Georgia and South Carolina, was well known for his marine paintings and lithography. He was a lithographic artist with Fred Pansing, c.1910 and worked for shipbuilding and aircraft companies throughout his life.
Auctioneer:
Bremoauctions
Date:
2015-09-19
