ntonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobson Sold at Auction Prices

ANTONIO NICOLO GASPARO JACOBSON (American, 1850-1921) PORTRAIT OF THE STEAMER "GUYANDOTTE".

Oil on canvas portrait shows the black hulled steamship sailing right to left having central staff with smoke billowing, two masts with full sails, one flying a company flag (Old Dominion Line), American flag off stern, name emblazoned on bow, ten men on deck all shown under a blue and white/gray sky. Signed lower right "A. Jacobsen 1886 705 Palisade Av. West Hoboken NY". Housed in a modern antique style gilt frame. The ship was built by John Roach & Son. of Chester PA for the Old Dominion Line of New York in operation between 1882 and 1926 running between New York and Richmond VA. SIZE: 21" x 36". Overall 28" x 41". CONDITION: Very good to excellent, lined on new stretcher with some touch-up. 9-97167