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  • James Edward Buttersworth
    Oct. 16, 2024

    James Edward Buttersworth

    Est: $12,000 - $18,000

    (British/America, 1817-1894) Clipper Ship in a Storm, signed lower right "J. E. Buttersworth", oil on panel, 9 x 12-1/4 in.; reproduction gilt wood frame, 12-1/2 x 16 in. Provenance: By Descent in the Fahnestock and Michalis Families, New York

    Brunk Auctions
  • James Edward Buttersworth
    Oct. 16, 2024

    James Edward Buttersworth

    Est: $10,000 - $15,000

    (British/American 1817-1894)  Naval Engagement off France, signed lower right "J.E. Buttersworth", oil on canvas, 12 x 16 in.; gilt wood frame, 16-1/2 x 20-1/2 in. Provenance: By Descent in the Fahnestock and Michalis Families, New York

    Brunk Auctions
  • James Edward Buttersworth
    Oct. 16, 2024

    James Edward Buttersworth

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    (British/America, 1817-1894) Ships at Sunset, signed lower right "J.E. Buttersworth", oil on panel, 9 x 12-1/4 in.; gilt wood frame, 12-1/2 x 15-3/4 in. Provenance: By Descent in the Fahnestock and Michalis Families, New York

    Brunk Auctions
  • James Edward Buttersworth
    Oct. 16, 2024

    James Edward Buttersworth

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    (British/America, 1817-1894)  Ontario, An American Steam and Sail Ship of the Inman Line, signed lower right "J.E. Buttersworth", oil on canvas, 20 x 26 in.; carved gilt wood frame, 22-1/2 x 28-1/2 in. Provenance: By Descent in the Fahnestock and Michalis Families, New York Exhibited: The Sea Around Us, Nassau County Museum of Art, June 5-September 12, 2016 (label verso). 

    Brunk Auctions
  • JAMES E. BUTTERSWORTH AMERICA'S CUP RACE
    Aug. 18, 2024

    JAMES E. BUTTERSWORTH AMERICA'S CUP RACE

    Est: $300 - $600

    JAMES E. BUTTERSWORTH AMERICA'S CUP RACE. Height: 33 in. by Width: 43 in.

    Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions
  • James Edward Buttersworth - Clipper Staghound
    Jan. 10, 2024

    James Edward Buttersworth - Clipper Staghound

    Est: $40,000 - $60,000

    James Edward Buttersworth (1817-1894) The Clipper Ship Staghound. Circa 1850. Stag Hound was launched on December 7, 1850 in East Boston, Massachusetts. Designed by shipbuilder Donald McKay for the California trade, she was briefly the largest merchant ship in the world. She was in active service from 1851 until her total loss in 1861. Oil on canvas. Signed LR. Frame: H 34-3/4" W 41-5/8" D 2-1/4". Canvas: H 29-1/8" W 36". Provenance: Forsythe Wickes Collection. Condition: Relined. Inspected under UV light. No retouching noted. Painting is very dirty. Another version of "The Staghound" published in; J.E Buttersworth, Marine Painter by Schaefer. Estate of Thomas and Stephany Haines-Forsyth Wickes. Provenance info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forsyth_Wickes. Link for high-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/lxc4tsdvghknhc1qyp7di/h?rlkey=adysr786p829bc2izk2mccveh&dl=0

    New England Auctions
  • JAMES BUTTERSWORTH YACHT AMERICA ISLE OF WIGHT PAINTING
    Jul. 22, 2022

    JAMES BUTTERSWORTH YACHT AMERICA ISLE OF WIGHT PAINTING

    Est: $15,000 - $25,000

    This is an original signed oil painting on board by James Edward Buttersworth (English, 1817-1894). He specialized in maritime art and is considered among the foremost ship portraitists in the United States of the nineteenth century. His paintings are particularly known for their meticulous detail, dramatic settings, and grace in movement. This painting features the Yacht America hounding the flag boat in a sailing match off the Isle of Wight, English channel. Framed and signed lower right. Label on reverse. The frame is 14 3/4 x 10 3/4" and the sight is 11 3/4 x 7 3/4". The board is 12 x 8".

    Mark Lawson Antiques, Inc.
  • James BUTTERSWORTH: Ships - Painting
    Jun. 11, 2022

    James BUTTERSWORTH: Ships - Painting

    Est: $3,000 - $4,000

    Oil on canvas painting of ships on the Mersey River, signed lower right "J.E. Buttersworth". [Art: 7" H x 14 1/2" W; Frame: 10 1/2" H x 17 1/2" W]. In good condition.

    Roland Auctions NY
  • James Edward Buttersworth Signed Oil on Board
    Oct. 23, 2021

    James Edward Buttersworth Signed Oil on Board

    Est: $2,500 - $5,000

    A 19th century antique oil on board painting attributed to James Edward Buttersworth (English, 1817-1894) depicting a large sailboat on choppy ocean waters with a small ocean-side village in the distance. It is signed to the lower right and presented in a wooden frame. There is an informational sheet affixed to the verso. Sight - 7.5 x 15.25 Provenance Private Collection 84th Street, Brooklyn, NY Estate. 30 Day Warranty for serious discrepancies (See Terms and Condition for full explanation). PLEASE NOTE: Lots that state "in the style of" or "attributed to" denote that an item definitively does not have authentication nor is it implied. The item may be ascribed to the artist or maker due to its style or subject matter, but we are not able to confirm its authorship or authenticity.

    Atlanta Auction Gallery, ltd
  • James E. Buttersworth Yacht Giclee On Canvas
    Apr. 10, 2021

    James E. Buttersworth Yacht Giclee On Canvas

    Est: -

    Titled: " Yacht Magic Defending America's Cup" Frame Measures Approximately 26in X 40in. Art Measures Approximately 19in X 33in.

    EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
  • JAMES BUTTERSWORTH YACHT RACING IN BOSTON HARBOR
    Apr. 28, 2019

    JAMES BUTTERSWORTH YACHT RACING IN BOSTON HARBOR

    Est: $10,000 - $20,000

    BUTTERSWORTH, James, (English, 1817-1894): Yacht Racing in Boston harbor, Oil/Canvas, 11.50" x 18.125", signed lower right, framed 16" x 23".

    Burchard Galleries Inc
  • JAMES EDWARD BUTTERSWORTH | Ships in Harbor (Frigate under tow on the Thames River with Greenwich in the distance)
    May. 23, 2018

    JAMES EDWARD BUTTERSWORTH | Ships in Harbor (Frigate under tow on the Thames River with Greenwich in the distance)

    Est: $30,000 - $50,000

    oil on canvas laid down on Masonite

    Sotheby's
  • JAMES EDWARD BUTTERSWORTH | United States Ship of the Line Coming to the Aid of Frigate in Distress (Ships in a Stormy Sea)
    Mar. 28, 2018

    JAMES EDWARD BUTTERSWORTH | United States Ship of the Line Coming to the Aid of Frigate in Distress (Ships in a Stormy Sea)

    Est: $15,000 - $25,000

    oil on canvas

    Sotheby's
  • o/c painting by James Buttersworth
    Jan. 11, 2016

    o/c painting by James Buttersworth

    Est: $6,000 - $10,000

    An important oil on canvas painting depicting sail sailing in Long Island Sound by James Buttersworth, 9.4"x11.3"

    International Auction Gallery
  • Yachting scene signed J. Buttersworth
    Nov. 16, 2014

    Yachting scene signed J. Buttersworth

    Est: $10,000 - $20,000

    Three schooners are shown all flying owner's pennants. A dark sky is pierced with two bright patches of blue sky The vessels are painted in great detail. Condition: a "T" shaped tear in the sky. Signed lower right in block letters J. Buttersworth, Note: opinions of authorship of this painting have varied and therefore we advise potential bidders to inspect and bid accordingly.

    Boston Harbor Auctions
  • James Buttersworth - 'New York Harbor'
    Oct. 24, 2012

    James Buttersworth - 'New York Harbor'

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    James Buttersworth Am. 1817-1894 New York Harbor Signed "J. Buttersworth" l.r. Oil on Academy board 6 1/2 x 8 in. (16.5 x 20.3 cm)

    Barridoff Auctions
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