Solon Francis Montecello Badger Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Solon Francis Montecello Badger Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 21, 2024
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER (Massachusetts, 1873-1919), Starboard portrait of a schooner William Smith., Oil on canvas, 22" x 36". Framed 26" x 40".
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER Massachusetts, 1873-1919 Starboard portrait of a schooner William Smith. Signed and dated lower right "S.F.M. Badger '97".
Eldred's
Feb. 28, 2024
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER (Massachusetts, 1873-1919), Portrait of the four-masted schooner William H. Yerkes approaching the coast under full sail, Oil on canvas, 22" x 36". Framed 28" x 42".
Est: $5,000 - $7,500
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER Massachusetts, 1873-1919 Portrait of the four-masted schooner William H. Yerkes approaching the coast under full sail, flying a U.S. ensign off the foremast, a "D. & E." flag off the mainmast, a "William H. Yerkes" pennant off the mizzen, and an American and signal flags off the jigger. Well-detailed hull, deckhouses and lifeboat. Shoreline below the bow filled with cottages and the pair of Cape Henry Lighthouses. A white-hulled steam tug off her stern is flying a merchant flag at the bow and the American flag at the stern. Signed lower right "S.F.M. Badger Charlestown Mass.". Inscribed verso "S.F.M. Badger Charlestown Tremont St. Mass".
Eldred's
Feb. 27, 2024
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER (Massachusetts, 1873-1919), Portrait of the schooner Fred A. Small., Oil on canvas laid down on board, 21.5" x 34.5". Framed 25" x 39".
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER Massachusetts, 1873-1919 Portrait of the schooner Fred A. Small. Signed and dated lower left "S.F.M. Badger 96".
Eldred's
Feb. 27, 2024
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER (Massachusetts, 1873-1919), The Brazil., Oil on canvas, 22" x 36". Framed 28.5" x 41.5".
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER Massachusetts, 1873-1919 The Brazil. Signed and dated lower left "S.F.M. Badger 93". Inscribed lower center "In Command of Capt. R. Lawrence.".
Eldred's
Jan. 25, 2024
Solon Badger, The Jubilee Flying NYYC Colors
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Solon Francis Montecello Badger (American, 1873-1919) Oil on Canvas, signed l.l. "SFM Badger '93". The Jubilee was original built as a single master competitor for the America's Cup, by General Charles J. Paine, for the defense of the 2nd Dunraven Challenge, steel hull, lightest and most technologically advanced boat of its time. Charles Paine was actively involved in the America's Club and the New York Yacht Club. It was sold shortly after and the second mast was added. Listed as a two masted cutter in Lloyd's registry by 1910, and was acquired by Louis K. Thurlow, who was an avid sailor. Restoration work done December 1981 for Mrs. Fearn Thurlow, Curator of Newark Museum. Losses to frame, varnish discolored, some craquelure. Sight size: 21-1/2"h x 35-1/2"w Overall: 25"h x 39"w Provenance: Painted for Louis K. Thurlow, of the Crowland Thurlow Shipping Company, Boston, descended in the family.
Nye & Company
Sep. 27, 2023
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER, AMERICAN 1873-1919, FOUR-MASTED SCHOONER, ASBURY FOUNTAIN PASSING SANDY HOOK LIGHTSHIP, Oil on canvas, 17 1/4 x 27 1/4 in. (43.8 x 69.2 cm.), Frame: 20 3/4 x 30 3/4 in. (52.7 x 78.1 cm.)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER AMERICAN, 1873-1919 FOUR-MASTED SCHOONER, ASBURY FOUNTAIN PASSING SANDY HOOK LIGHTSHIP Oil on canvas Lower left signed: SFM Badger; verso inscribed on canvas: S.F.M. Badger / 5 trenton St. / Charlestown Mass; verso label: CHRISTIE'S / RX 364/28
Potomack Company
Aug. 29, 2023
S.F.M. BADGER (American, 1873-1919) SHIP PORTRAIT
Est: $5,000 - $10,000
OF THE DAISY FARLIN. Oil on canvas ship portrait shows a ship on calm waters. Signed lower left "S.F.M. Badger". Badger is a renowned portrait painter of ships, he apprenticed with the renowned William T. Stubbs, also a famous ship painter. SIZE: Approx. 19" x 30", including frame 22 3/4" x 33 3/4". CONDITION: generally very good. It has been professionally stretched, relined and cleaned with a small amount of inpainting on the edge. (05-96/JJ). $5,000-10,000.
Poulin Antiques & Auctions
Mar. 01, 2023
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER (Massachusetts, 1873-1919), Three-masted schooner “Nathan F. Cobb”, Oil on canvas, 22” x 36”. Framed 29.75” x 43.75”.
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER Massachusetts, 1873-1919 Three-masted schooner "Nathan F. Cobb" Signed and dated lower left "S.F.M. Badger 1894".
Eldred's
Jan. 15, 2023
Solon Francis Montecello Badger (American, 1873-1919), The Merchant at sea, oil on canvas, 26 1/2 x 42in (67 x 107cm)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Solon Francis Montecello Badger (American, 1873-1919) The Merchant at sea oil on canvas signed lower left SFM Badger and dated '97, inscribed to reverse SFM Badger, Charlestown Mass
Andrew Jones Auctions
Jan. 15, 2023
Solon Francis Monticello Badger (American, 1873-1919), A yacht at sea, 1900, oil on canvas, 16 x 20in (41 x 51cm)
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Solon Francis Monticello Badger (American, 1873-1919) A yacht at sea, 1900 oil on canvas signed lower left SFM Badger and dated '00, signed again to the reverse and with indistinct inscription
Andrew Jones Auctions
Jan. 14, 2023
Solon Francis Montecello Badger - Oil on Canvas
Est: $6,000 - $10,000
Solon Francis Montecello Badger (1873 -1919). Portrait of the three-masted staysail schooner, 'Helena'. Oil on canvas. Signed verso. Helena was built in Bath, Maine in 1900 for Captain Charles Hodgkins. It was wrecked at Humarock Beach, Sciuate, Massachusetts. This painting was commissioned by Captain Hodgkins. Condition: Excellent original condition. No restoration. Original frame. Frame: H 28-3/4" W 42-3/4". Sight: H 22" W 36". Copy and paste link for high-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rbzdyz7p1wkjo6q/AABFFvK2NdflAqczgdpPK_0Za?dl=0
New England Auctions
Nov. 05, 2022
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER, (American, 1873-1919), The Allanwide under Full Sail off Minot's Light, 1897, oil on canvas, 22 x 36 in., frame: 28 x 42 in.
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER (American, 1873-1919) The Allanwide under Full Sail off Minot's Light 1897, oil on canvas signed and dated S.F.M. Badger '97 lower right; signed and dated verso
Grogan & Company
Sep. 14, 2022
Solon Francis Montecello Badger (American, 1873-1919)
Est: $4,000 - $8,000
Solon Francis Montecello Badger (American, 1873-1919) City of Georgetown oil on canvas signed SFM Badger / Charlestown MASS, lower left 21 1/2 x 35 1/4 inches.
Hindman
Sep. 07, 2022
19TH C. OIL, THE MARY LORD ENTERING CAMDEN HARBOR.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Oil on canvas, ship Mary Lord under sail, with information on reverse - Mary Lord of Port Ellsworth Maine, sailing into Camden Harbor, attributed to Solon Francis Montecello Badger. Image 21.5” x 28.5”, Frame 25.5” x 32”.
William Smith Auctions
Apr. 29, 2022
Solon Francis Montecello Bager (1873-1919), oil on canvas.
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Solon Francis Montecello Bager (1873-1919), oil on canvas. Portrait of three masted schooner named Donna T. Briggs off of the New England coast. Schooner flies the American flag and flag with "AG". Signed "SFM Badger" lower left. And dated 98. 19 x 29.25" frame measures 24.25 x 34.5
Guyette & Deeter
Nov. 07, 2021
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER, (American, 1873-1919), The Kenwood, oil on canvas, 18 x 30 in., frame: 24 x 36 in.
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER (American, 1873-1919) The Kenwood oil on canvas signed S.F.M.Badger, Charlestown Mass lower left inscribed S.F.M.Badger, 5 Tremont St., Charlestown Mass verso
Grogan & Company
Nov. 02, 2021
Solon F. M. Badger American, 1873-1919 The Mary E. G. H. Dow, 1894
Est: $6,000 - $12,000
Solon F. M. Badger American, 1873-1919 The Mary E. G. H. Dow, 1894 Signed S. F. M. Badger. and dated 94 (ll) Oil on canvas 25 1/2 x 42 1/2 inches C Property from a Prominent Corporate Collection
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 29, 2021
SOLON BADGER (Massachusetts, 1873-1919), The Matilda D. Borda , 1890., Oil on canvas, 21.5" x 35.5". Framed 27" x 41".
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
SOLON BADGER Massachusetts, 1873-1919 The Matilda D. Borda, 1890. Signed and dated lower left "S.F.M. Badger '90".
Eldred's
Feb. 29, 2020
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER (MA, 1873-1919)
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER (MA, 1873-1919) Ship's Portrait of Four Mast Schooner "Addison E. Bullard", E.C. Worden, Master, oil on canvas, signed lower right, with specifications of the schooner along bottom. His Charlestown address painted verso. She is depicted under full sail trying against a stormy sky and high waves, a second four mast schooner pacing her in the background. Housed in a magnificent gilt cove frame, OS: 28 1/2" x 42 1/2", SS: 21 1/2" x 35 1/2". Cleaned and relined. Note: Built by Carleton, Norwood & Co. of Rockport, Maine, launched in Nov 1904. Crew of nine. Lost to fire in 1919 at the mouth of the Mississippi River.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Dec. 15, 2019
Solon Francis Montecello Badger, (1873-1919 Charleston, MA), "Schooner Gracie D. Buchanan Caught in a Squall", Oil on canvas laid to wa
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Signed lower left: S.F.M. Badger
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 17, 2019
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER, (American, 1873-1919), The Robert & Arthur, oil on canvas, 22 x 36 in., frame: 27 1/2 x 41 1/2 in.
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER (American, 1873-1919) The Robert & Arthur oil on canvas signed SFM Badger Charlestown, l.l.; inscribed verso S.F.M. Badger / 5 Trenton St. / Charlestown, Mass. 22 x 36 in., frame: 27 1/2 x 41 1/2 in. Provenance: By descent in a New England family.
Grogan & Company
Aug. 24, 2019
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER (MA, 1873-1919)
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER (MA, 1873-1919) Three Mast Schooner in Rough Seas, oil on artist's board, initialed lower left and dated '89 (aged 16?), in a later driftwood frame, OS: 12 1/2" x 15 1/2", SS: 8 1/2" x 11 1/2". Good condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jul. 25, 2019
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER, Massachusetts, 1873-1919, Portrait of the Harvard., Oil on canvas, 26" x 42". Framed 35" x 50".
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER Massachusetts, 1873-1919 Portrait of the Harvard. Signed lower left "S.F.M. Badger Charlestown, Mass". Also signed verso. Oil on canvas, 26" x 42". Framed 35" x 50".
Eldred's
Jul. 13, 2019
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER, Massachusetts, 1873-1919, The schooner George H. Ames., Oil on canvas, 22" x 36". Framed 31" x 45".
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER Massachusetts, 1873-1919 The schooner George H. Ames. Signed and dated lower left "S.F.M. Badger '99". Provenance: The Collection of Morgan Levine. Oil on canvas, 22" x 36". Framed 31" x 45".
Eldred's
Nov. 15, 2018
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER, Massachusetts, 1873-1919, Portrait of the Harvard., Oil on canvas, 26" x 42". Framed 35" x 50".
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER Massachusetts, 1873-1919 Portrait of the Harvard. Signed lower left "S.F.M. Badger Charlestown, Mass". Also signed verso. Oil on canvas, 26" x 42". Framed 35" x 50".
Eldred's
Aug. 26, 2017
S.F.M. (SOLON FRANCIS MONTICELLO) BADGER, (MA, 1873-1919)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
S.F.M. (SOLON FRANCIS MONTICELLO) BADGER, (MA, 1873-1919) Marine Portrait of the Two-Mast Fishing Schooner ''Flora L. Nickerson'' of Boothbay, Maine, passing the Morris Island lighthouse, leaving Boston, oil on canvas, signed lower left and marked "Charlestown, Mass.", also marked verso in the artist''s hand "S.F.M. Badger, 5 Trenton St., Charlestown, Mass.". Housed in a deep cove molded red walnut frame, OS: 28 1/2" x 42 1/2", SS: 22" x 36", fine, untouched condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 17, 2017
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER (American, 1873-1919) PORTRAIT OF THE SCHOONER "DAISY FARLIN".
Est: $9,000 - $12,000
Oil on canvas nautical scene shows the three-mast schooner "Daisy Farlin" sailing right to left in a blue & green wavy sea. Four flags fly off the masts including the American flag off the back. Four figures can be seen on board with land & lighthouse in the background, all under blue & white cloud skies. Housed in an antique wood frame. Signed lower left "SFM Badger". SIZE: 19" x 30" Overall: 22-3/4" x 33-3/4". CONDITION: Lined, inpainting mostly to left edge, very good. 52380-42
James D. Julia
Jun. 17, 2017
Solon Badger ( Massachusetts 1873 - 1919)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Solon Badger ( Massachusetts 1873 - 1919) Oil on board portrait of a ship. Signed and dated 1888 lower right. Sight size: 11.7 x 17.7 inches. Overall size: 16.5 x 22.7 inches. Museums with his works include the Maine Maritime Museum, the Peabody Essex Museum, Mystic Seaport, and the National Maritime Museum of Greenwich, England.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Feb. 10, 2017
SOLON FRANCIS MONTICELLO BADGER (American, 1873-1919) PORTRAIT OF THE WINDJAMMER "BRYNHILDA".
Est: $9,000 - $12,000
Outstanding oil on canvas ship portrait shows the three-mast white hulled windjammer sailing under full sail right to left thru choppy seas under pink & grey clouds in a blue sky. Flags fly off the back mast and 12 crew members are seen on it's light colored wood deck. The name is emblazoned on both the bow and just back of the steering wheel. Signed lower left "SFM Badger". Also on verso of canvas "SFM Badger 5 Trenton St. Charlestown, MA USA .09". The Brynhilda was built by Stevens & Sons, Glasgow, 1885 and owned by J W Greencock. It held the record of 38 days, 6 hours from River Plate, Argentina to Australia in 1906. It was sold to D.I. Dewarand then to Harvard Shipping Co. and scrapped in 1924. This portrait descended in the family of Capt. James Adam Carr Green, 1844-1903. Information about the family and Capt. Green is included with this lot including copies of excerpts from a ship's journal in the early 1890's. Also included in this lot are two items from the Green family. One is a octant made of ebony & brass by G W Blunt of New York in a wood case. Also, a very interesting clear bottle half filled with ash purportedly when Capt. Green's boat was covered in volcanic ash from a nearby volcano (this is discussed in his letter to his wife in which he refers to his ship (the Brynhilda) being covered with ash). SIZE: 22" x 36". Overall: 29-1/2" x 43-1/2". CONDITION: Very good. Sextant shows use, bottle intact. 51344-23
James D. Julia
Dec. 11, 2016
S.F.M. BADGER PAINTING SCHOONER 1888
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
BADGER, Solon Francis Montecello (American, 1873-1919): Two Mast Schooner off the Coast, Oil/Artistboard, 12.25" x 18.5", signed lower right and dated 1888, also signed verso and dated, framed, 16.5" x 23". Badger was once known as Samuel; he was largely self-taught as a painter. Solon sometimes worked from blueprints of vessels and was known to sail the Boston Harbor to measure vessels for his paintings. His works can be found in several museums in New England.
Burchard Galleries Inc
Aug. 27, 2016
SOLON FRANCIS MONTICELLO BADGER (MA, 1873-1919) - Ship's Portrait of the Five Mast Wooden Hulled Schooner "Magnus Manson", 1751 tons gross, built 1904, home port New Haven, Conn. Captain George W. Torrey. Oil on canva..
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
SOLON FRANCIS MONTICELLO BADGER (MA, 1873-1919) - Ship's Portrait of the Five Mast Wooden Hulled Schooner "Magnus Manson", 1751 tons gross, built 1904, home port New Haven, Conn. Captain George W. Torrey. Oil on canvas, signed lower left, dated 1912. In the original gold gesso cove frame, OS: 28" x 42", SS: 21 1/2" x 35 1/2". Cleaned, Includes the diary of his wife Essie V. Torrey, detailing their 7,000 mile round trip to South America, from March 9, 1915 to April 28, 1916, when they ran aground on George's Island, entering Boston Harbor. Some original photos, newspaper clippings.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 27, 2016
SOLON FRANCIS MONTICELLO BADGER (MA, 1873-1919) - Portrait of the Tugboat 'James Woolley', oil on canvas, a fine and rare example with oversized pennant, signed lower right and dated '99, also signed and dated verso a...
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
SOLON FRANCIS MONTICELLO BADGER (MA, 1873-1919) - Portrait of the Tugboat 'James Woolley', oil on canvas, a fine and rare example with oversized pennant, signed lower right and dated '99, also signed and dated verso and marked 'Chas'n, Mass'. In an American Red Walnut cove frame with black laquer and gold liner highlights. SS: 21" x 36". Cleaned, stretcher impression. The James Woolley was built in Boston in 1899, this was probably commissioned by the owner. She was still in use as of 1965.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 25, 2016
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER (American, 1873-1919) PORTRAIT OF THE SCHOONER "DONNA T BRIGGS".
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Oil on canvas depicting the American schooner in full sail off the coast. Signed and dated lower left "SFM Badger '98." Housed in a giltwood frame. This lot is accompanied by a chronometer and Liverpool jug used on the ship by the last captain. Chronometer: Waltham Watch Co. duel cased having original receipt dated 1925 having Captain Bradford of the Schooner Harriet "B". Liverpool Jug: 7" h jug with ship transfer, spread wing eagle "E Pluribus Unum" & Sailor's Embrace SIZE: 20" x 30". Overall: 24-1/2" x 34-1/2". Chronometer: Bezel 3" dia. Case is 5" sq. PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the family of the last Captain of the "Donna Briggs". CONDITION: Painting is in good, restored condition (scattered retouch throughout). Chronometer: Unknown working order. Jug: Losses to some transfer & black highlights, otherwise generally good. 50644-1
James D. Julia
Aug. 25, 2016
FRANCIS SOLON MONTICELLO BADGER (American, 1873-1919) PORTRAIT OF THE WINDJAMMER "BRYNHILDA".
Est: $9,000 - $12,000
Outstanding oil on canvas ship portrait shows the three-mast white hulled windjammer sailing under full sail right to left thru choppy seas under pink & grey clouds in a blue sky. Flags fly off the back mast and 12 crew members are seen on it's light colored wood deck. The name is emblazoned on both the bow and just back of the steering wheel. Signed lower left "SFM Badger". Also on verso of canvas "SFM Badger 5 Trenton St. Charlestown, MA USA .09". The Brynhilda was built by Stevens & Sons, Glasgow, 1885 and owned by J W Greencock. It held the record of 38 days, 6 hours from River Plate, Argentina to Australia in 1906. It was sold to D.I. Dewarand then to Harvard Shipping Co. and scrapped in 1924. This portrait descended in the family of Capt. James Adam Carr Green, 1844-1903. Information about the family and Capt. Green is included with this lot including copies of excerpts from a ship's journal in the early 1890's. Also included in this lot are two items from the Green family. One is a octant made of ebony & brass by G W Blunt of New York in a wood case. Also, a very interesting clear bottle half filled with ash purportedly when Capt. Green's boat was covered in volcanic ash from a nearby volcano. SIZE: 22" x 36". Overall: 29-1/2" x 43-1/2". CONDITION: Very good. Sextant shows use, bottle intact. 50440-5
James D. Julia
Jun. 25, 2016
SOLON FRANCIS MONTICELLO BADGER (MASS, 1873-1919)
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS, PORTRAIT OF THE SCHOONER "BESSIE A.". 20" X 30". SIGNED LOWER RIGHT AND ON VERSO. DATED 98 ON VERSO. THE SCHOONER IS FLYING A BRITISH FLAG. THE PAINTING IS IN UNTOUCHED ORIGINAL CONDITION. SHOWS MINOR PAINT LOSS IN SAIL AND IN THE SKY AND SMALL TEAR IN UPPER RIGHT CORNER. IN ITS ORIGINAL GOLD FRAME.
Marion Antique Auctions
Apr. 16, 2016
O/B by Badger, American, sailboat, 21 1/2" x 35 1/2"
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
OIL ON BOARD PORTRAIT BY SFM BADGER Portrait of Mary A. Whalen sailboat, signed and dated l.l. "SFM Badger '95" (Solon Badger, Massachusetts, 1873-1919), clouds and a lighthouse in the background, previously restored with heavy touch-ups throughout, moderate in-painting present, some chips to right sail, in a walnut and gold leaf frame, from the Roche family of Norwell, MA, 21 1/2" x 35 1/2" (sight).
Willis Henry Auctions Inc.
Feb. 04, 2016
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER (American, 1873-1919) PORTRAIT OF THE SCHOONER "BESSIE C. BEACH".
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
An oil on canvas depicting the three masted schooner "Bessie C. Beach" sailing right to left in a light chop ocean on a clear day. The Highland Light & Signal Station at Cape Cod in the background. The ship's name emblazoned on the bow, stern and on a pennant on the back mast. The ship is seen in full sail flying flags at the top of each mast and the American flag off back. Eight figures are seen on deck. Signed lower left "S.F.M Badger" and signed and inscribed on verso "S.F.M. Badger. 5 Trenton St. Charlestown Mass." The 128 foot ship was built in 1880 by H.H. Hanscomb in New Haven, Connecticut and weighed 283 tons. Mastered by E.G. McKeague, and owned by F.W. Benedict, her port of registry was New Haven. SIZE: 21" x 35". Overall: 26" x 39-1/2". CONDITION: Very good, small pinhole in right sail, some surface dirt, with minor abrasions and stretcher marks. 50025-2
James D. Julia
Aug. 26, 2015
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER (American, 1873-1919) PORTRAIT OF THE FOUR MAST SCHOONER CHARLES K SCHULL.
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Outstanding oil on canvas ship portrait shows the black hulled four mast schooner in full sail, sailing right to left, flying flags off each mast. Eight men and one woman on deck, off the bow is a lighthouse with connected buildings and other structures, all under a blue and white sky. Signed lower left "SFM Badger". The "Charles K. Schull" was built in Camden, NJ, in 1889 by Samuel W. Tilton. Operating from 1889 to 1905, registered in Philadelphia. At one time the master was Austin W. Clark, grandfather of the estate from which it came from. Housed in its original gilt and gesso decorated frame. SIZE: 22" h x 36" w. Overall 27" h x 41" w. PROVENANCE: Estate of Hollis and Wilma Ingalls of Machias, Maine. CONDITION: Very good, original condition. 49444-2
James D. Julia
Feb. 04, 2015
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER (American, 1873-1919) PORTRAIT OF SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS.
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Oil on canvas portrait of a black hulled three-masted schooner in full sail flying an American flag with lighthouse in the distance. Several figures on deck and puffy gray clouds against a blue sky. Signed and dated lower left "SFM Badger 99". Signed on verso canvas "SFM Badger Cha. S. N. Mass-99". Housed in a contemporary carved gilt wood frame. SIZE: 28" x 42". Overall 32" x 46". PROVENANCE: Descended within the family circa 1920. CONDITION: Very good original condition, with a small puncture to lower right quadrant. 9-94788
James D. Julia
Jan. 25, 2015
1908 SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER OIL PAINTING OF A 19TH CENT. SAILING SHIP
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS OF A 19TH CENT. NAVY FRIGATE IN FULL SAIL WITH U.S. FLAG AND PENNANT FLAGS, ETC. - RESEMBLING THE U.S.S. CONSTITUTION - SAILING OFF SHORE WITH NEARBY SCHOONER AND DISTANT LIGHT HOUSE - SIGNED "S.F.M. BADGER - CHARLESTOWN MASS. - 1908" (ALSO KNOWN AS SAMUEL FINLEY MORSE BADGER) (22 3/4" X 35") IN A MODERN GILT MOLDED FRAME
Keene Auctions
Oct. 26, 2014
1908 SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER OIL PAINTING OF A 19TH CENT. SAILING SHIP
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS OF A 19TH CENT. NAVY FRIGATE IN FULL SAIL WITH U.S. FLAG AND PENNANT FLAGS, ETC. - RESEMBLING THE U.S.S. CONSTITUTION - SAILING OFF SHORE WITH NEARBY SCHOONER AND DISTANT LIGHT HOUSE - SIGNED "S.F.M. BADGER - CHARLESTOWN MASS. - 1908" (ALSO KNOWN AS SAMUEL FINLEY MORSE BADGER) (22 3/4" X 35") IN A MODERN GILT MOLDED FRAME
Keene Auctions
Oct. 26, 2014
Solon Francis Monticello Badger (Charlestown, Massachusetts, active 1882-1913) Portrait of the Schooner Thomas S. Dennison. The four-ma
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Solon Francis Monticello Badger (Charlestown, Massachusetts, active 1882-1913) Portrait of the Schooner Thomas S. Dennison. The four-masted ship identified on the bow, stern, and pennant, sailing with a lighthouse above sandy bluffs off its starboard bow. Signed and dated "SFM Badger 01." l.l., further inscribed on the reverse "SFM Badger '01 Charlestown Mass." Oil on canvas, 26 x 42 in., in original giltwood and gesso frame. Condition: Good. Note: The Thomas S. Dennison was built by Dunn and Elliot of Thomaston, Maine, in 1900. She foundered off the coast of Pensacola, Florida, in 1913.
Skinner
Sep. 27, 2014
Solon Francis Montecello Badger (1873-1919) Clipper Ship
Est: $500 - $800
Sgn. Lowe left, S.F.M. Badger, 1895. oil/canvas.
Cottone Auctions
Feb. 19, 2014
Solon Francis Montecello Badger (American, 1873-1919)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Solon Francis Montecello Badger (American, 1873-1919) >The Westler <br>signed and dated 'S.F.M. Badger '99' (lower left) >oil on canvas laid down on masonite <br>22 x 36 in. (55.9 x 91.4 cm.) >Painted in 1899. <br>
Christie's
Feb. 04, 2014
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER American, 1873-1919) PORTRAIT OF A TWO-MAST SCHOONER
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Oil on academy board Housed in a period gesso decorated gilt frame Signed lower right "SFM Badger 1888" Also signed & dated on verso SIZE: 12-1/4" x 18-1/2". Overall: 16-3/4" x 22-3/4" CONDITION: Some minor touch up, good 9-92042
James D. Julia
Feb. 04, 2014
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER (American, 1873-1919) PORTRAIT OF THE SCHOONER "DAISY FARLIN"
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Oil on canvas Housed in an antique wood frame Signed lower left "SFM Badger" SIZE: 19" x 30" Overall: 22-3/4" x 33-3/4" CONDITION: Lined, inpainting mostly to left edge, very good 9-92048
James D. Julia
Nov. 09, 2013
OOC - Portrait of the Ship Monhegan by SFM Badger, four masted black hull ship with colors flying, on a calm sea, OS: 29" x 43", SS: 21
Est: $5,000 - $10,000
OOC - Portrait of the Four Masted Schooner 'Monhegan' by SFM (Solon Francis Montecello) Badger (MA, 1873-1919), the masted black hull ship with colors flying, on a calm sea with low lying land mass in background with single lighthouse, set in a period gesso gilt frame, OS: 29" x 43", SS: 21" x 35 1/2", cleaned and relined.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 21, 2013
SOLON FRANCIS MONTECELLO BADGER (American, 1873-1919) PORTRAIT OF THE SCHOONER "SULLIVAN"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Oil on canvas portrait shows the two mast schooner sailing right to left with full sails. Eight men on deck, American flag, and ships pennant flying off back mast. The ship sails by the twin lighthouses of Thatcher Island. Signed lower left "S.F.M. Badger 93". Housed in a fine modern gilt wood frame. SIZE: 22" x 36". Overall: 28-1/2" x 42-1/4". CONDITION: Lined, some restoration and inpainting, very good. 9-29373
James D. Julia