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Edward J. Russell Watercolor on Paper "Fully Rigged American Ship on Rough Seas"

Edward J. Russell (1832-1906) Watercolor on Paper "Fully Rigged American Ship on Rough Seas", signed lower right Edw'd Russell 1906, matted and framed. 14.25 in. x 19.25 in. Framed 25 in. x 32.5 in. Edward John Russell was a painter, printmaker, draftsman, illustrator, political cartoonist and photographer. He was born on the Isle of Wight, England, and lived his adult years in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, and in Boston, Massachusetts where he died. His mediums were oil, watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, graphite, wood engraving and lithography. His most well known subjects are ships, specifically portraits of single boats under sail. However his oeuvre also included other marine themes like ship wrecks, boat races, harbors and navy activity; as well as non-marine subjects such as cityscapes, street scenes, genre, war, natural disasters, news events, politics and portraits. His style was Realism. According to the Canadian Heritage Information Network there are Edward John Russell works in the permanent collections of the Art Gallery of Hamilton (Ontario), Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (Halifax), Beaverbrook Art Gallery (Fredericton, New Brunswick), Canadian War Museum (Ottawa), McCord Museum of Canadian History (Montreal), and the New Brunswick Museum (Saint John).

EDWARD JOHN RUSSELL (AMERICAN, 1832-1906), NAVAL BATTLE SCENE

EDWARD JOHN RUSSELL (AMERICAN, 1832-1906), NAVAL BATTLE SCENE, watercolor on paper, after an engraving by George Coggeshall called the "Battle of the Dolphin with British Ship Hebe and Three Brothers", signed and dated in the lower right corner "Ewd. J. Russell 1906 / Boston". Housed in a modern frame.

Edward John Russell Watercolor on Paper äóìPortrait of the Steel Schooner Thomas W. Lawsonäó

Edward John Russell (1832-1906) Watercolor on Paper “Portrait of the Steel Schooner Thomas W. Lawson”, depicted on choppy seas and ships in the distance, signed lower right E. Russell, Boston, 1902. The Thomas Lawson, was the largest 7-mast all steel schooner ever built. 23 ½ in. x 38 ½ in. Overall 26 ½ in. x 41 in.

EDWARD JOHN RUSSELL (MA/CAN, 1832-1906)

EDWARD JOHN RUSSELL (MA/CAN, 1832-1906) Three United States Naval Frigates Riding Out a Storm at Anchor, watercolor and ink on paper, signed lower right and marked 'Boston, 1903', in a modern bright gold cove frame, matted and glazed, 30 1/2" x 40", SS: 20" x 29". Fine condition.

ATTRIBUTED TO EDWARD JOHN RUSSELL (1832-1906, MA

& CANADA), WATERCOLOR DEPICTNG A NAVAL BATTLE BETWEEN THE "DOLPHIN" OF BALTIMORE VS. "THREE BROTHERS" OF HULL, ENGLAND AND THE "HEBE" OF LONDON. GOOD CONDITION WITH NEW MAT AND FRAME. SIGHT SIZE 17" X 28 1/4" WIDE, OVERALL 27 1/2" X 38 1/2".

EDWARD JOHN RUSSELL (1832-1906, MA & CANADA)

WATERCOLOR DEPICTING AMERICAN NAVAL FRIGATES IN HARBOR WITH TENDER BOATS AND SAILORS. SIGNED LOWER RIGHT. IN MODERN FRAME AND MAT. SIGHT SIZE 19 1/2" X 36 1/2", OVERALL 28" X 45". GOOD CONDTION.

EDWARD JOHN RUSSELL (MA/CANADA, 1832-+1906)

EDWARD JOHN RUSSELL (MA/CANADA, 1832-+1906) Cunard Line RMS "Lucania" confidently passing an American Sailing Ship laboring in the opposite direction in heavy seas, watercolor on paper, signed lower right and dated '99, in lemon gold molded frame, matted and glazed, OS: 23 1/4" x 30 1/4", SS: 15 3/4" x 25". Very good condition.

EJ RUSSELL 1902 WATERCOLOR SHIP PORTRAIT

Beautiful, finely detailed ship portrait of a revenue cutter & 2 other ships done in watercolor signed E.J. Russell 1902. 22 x 30, framed and matted 34 x 42 in. Excellent condition. (Edward John Russell 1832-1906 was a New Brunswick and Boston, MA marine painter)

EDWARD J. RUSSELL (CANADIAN/ AMERICAN 1832-1906). AMERICAN FRIGATES RIDING OUT A STORM.

Watercolor on paper, 17 3/4 x 28 3/4 inches. Signed and dated "Edwd. J. Russell/ Boston 1902" l.r.

EDWARD J. RUSSELL (CANADIAN/ AMERICAN 1832-1906). AMERICAN FRIGATES RIDING OUT A STORM.

Watercolor on paper, 17 3/4 x 28 3/4 inches. Signed and dated "Edwd. J. Russell/ Boston 1902" l.r.

Edward John Russell (1832-1906), BARQUE NORTHERN EMPIRE (OF WINDSOR, N.S.), WOODEN, CLASS 3.3.1.1., 949 TONS, NO GUNS, Sheet 26" x 39" - 66 x 99.1 cm.

EDWARD JOHN RUSSELL (1832-1906), BRITISH BORN/CANADIAN/AMERICANBARQUE NORTHERN EMPIRE (OF WINDSOR, N.S.), WOODEN, CLASS 3.3.1.1., 949 TONS, NO GUNSWatercolour on J. Whatman watermarked paper dated 1883; signed "E.I. Russell" and dated '83 at New York lower leftTogether with:Capt. Thompson Dinsmore's "Log Book/ Voyages of the Northern Empire Commanded by Captain Dinsmore", Simpson & Shaw, Ship Stores and Chandlery, New York publishers, with handwritten, dated entries from Wed. 4th January, 1882 to Wed. 28th Feb., 1883. Marbled boards with calf spine.Together with a thick paper envelope with typeset lettering: "L. Westergaard & Co., Ship Agents and Ship Brokers" containing Captain Dinsmore's numerous and variously dated "Papers of the 'Bk Northern Empire'"Sheet 26" x 39" - 66 x 99.1 cm.Provenance:Private Collection, Toronto purchased in Yarmouth, N.S. in 1966Estimate: $3,000-5,000

Edward John Russell (1832-1906), BARQUE NORTHERN EMPIRE (OF WINDSOR, N.S.), WOODEN, CLASS 3.3.1.1., 949 TONS, NO GUNS, Watercolour on J. Whatman watermarked paper dated 1883; signed "E.I. Russell" and dated '83 at New York lower leftTogether

EDWARD JOHN RUSSELL (1832-1906), BRITISH BORN/CANADIAN/AMERICAN BARQUE NORTHERN EMPIRE (OF WINDSOR, N.S.), WOODEN, CLASS 3.3.1.1., 949 TONS, NO GUNS Watercolour on J. Whatman watermarked paper dated 1883; signed "E.I. Russell" and dated '83 at New York lower left Together with: Capt. Thompson Dinsmore's "Log Book/ Voyages of the Northern Empire Commanded by Captain Dinsmore", Simpson & Shaw, Ship Stores and Chandlery, New York publishers, with handwritten, dated entries from Wed. 4th January, 1882 to Wed. 28th Feb., 1883. Marbled boards with calf spine. Together with a thick paper envelope with typeset lettering: "L. Westergaard & Co., Ship Agents and Ship Brokers" containing Captain Dinsmore's numerous and variously dated "Papers of the 'Bk Northern Empire'"Sheet 26" x 39" - 66 x 99.1 cm.Provenance:Private Collection, Toronto purchased in Yarmouth, N.S. in 1966

EDWARD JOHN RUSSELL (CANADIAN 1832-1906). AMERICAN FRIGATES RIDING OUT A STORM.

Watercolor on paper, 17 3/4 x 28 3/4 inches, sight. Signed "Edward J. Russell/ Boston, MA" l.r. Frame 28 x 42 inches.

Edward John Russell (Canadian, 1832-1906) The

Edward John Russell (Canadian, 1832-1906) The U.S.S. President at anchor during a squall signed and dated lower right "Edwd J. Russell/1904" watercolor heightened with gouache on wove paper 19-1/2 x 28-3/4 in. (49.5 x 73 cm.) sight. [not examined out of the frame] The U.S.F. President was a 44-gun frigate of the United States Navy. She was launched in April 1800, The U.S.F. President and her sisters were larger and more heavily armed and built than other frigates of the period. During her lifetime the President served in the defeat of the Barbary pirates in the First Barbary War and made several extended cruises during the War of 1812, patrolling as far away as the English Channel and Norway, and captured the armed schooner H.M.S. Highflyer and numerous merchant ships. In May 1811, she was at the center of the Little Belt Affair, in which her crew mistakenly indentified the H.M.S. Little Belt as the H.M.S. Guerriere, which had impressed an American seaman, resulting in an exchange of cannon fire.

Edward J. Russell (Massachusetts/New Brunswick/Canada, 1832-1906) Portrait of the American Bark Warren Ordway. Signed and dated "1869"

Edward J. Russell (Massachusetts/New Brunswick/Canada, 1832-1906) Portrait of the American Bark Warren Ordway. Signed and dated "1869" l.l., vessel identified on stern and pennant. Watercolor on paper, 27 x 37 in., in a period molded giltwood frame. Condition: Laid down onto paperboard, repaired tear c.l., tear u.r. sky, retouch, toning. Provenance: A prominent Cincinnati, Ohio, collector. Note: The Warren Ordway was built in 1866 in Newburyport, Massachusetts, for Mr. A. Currier of that city. Ephemera related to comparable Edward J. Russell paintings accompanies the lot.

2 Watercolors 'Hudson River' by Edward J Russell

(2) WATERCOLORS - 'Hudson River from French Hotel, Fort Lee' & 'Rockland Lake, NY' by Edward John Russell (Canadian, 1832-1906), unsigned, laid to board with title and credit, in maple stick frames, under glass, SS: 7 3/4" x 12 1/4" each, OS: 16" x 19 1/2" each, good condition.

EDWARD JOHN RUSSELL (Canadian 1882-1906) PORTRAIT OF THE SHIP "CITY MOBILE".

A fine watercolor ship portrait shows the three mast black and white hulled ship, sailing right to left, flying American flag. Three men are seen on deck and the ship sails through light green and white water. Signed lower right and inscribed "Boston 1905". Housed in it's original gilt oak frame with white matte. SIZE: Sight: 20-1/2" x 30". CONDITION: Light vertical toning lines, otherwise good. 9-27060

EDWARD JOHN RUSSELL, Canadian, 1832-1906, The bark Warren Ordway., Watercolor on paper, 25" x 37". Framed.

EDWARD JOHN RUSSELL Canadian, 1832-1906 The bark Warren Ordway. Signed and dated lower left "E.J. Russell, 1869". The Warren Ordway, a 480-ton bark, was built in Newburyport in 1869 for A. Currier. Watercolor on paper, 25" x 37". Framed.

EDWARD JOHN RUSSELL, Canadian, 1832-1906, Portrait of an American full-rigged ship at anchor in a European port,, Watercolor on pape...

EDWARD JOHN RUSSELL Canadian, 1832-1906 Portrait of an American full-rigged ship at anchor in a European port, with a French ship off her bow. A well-executed portrait showing great detail. Signed lower right "Edward J. Russell". Watercolor on paper, 19 1/2" x 29 1/2" sight. Framed.

Edward John Russell (American, 1832-1906) Portrait of the Clipper Ship Romance of the Sea, 1902. Signed and dated l.r. Watercolor on...

Edward John Russell (American, 1832-1906) Portrait of the Clipper Ship Romance of the Sea, 1902. Signed and dated l.r. Watercolor on paper, sight size 19 3/8 x 29 in., framed. Condition: Foxing, toning, mat burn, spotting, some creasing of paper, not examined out of frame.

Edward John Russell (Canadian/American, 1832-1906) View of Boston Harbor. Monogram signed and dated "EJRussell 1896" l.l., illegible in

Edward John Russell (Canadian/American, 1832-1906) View of Boston Harbor. Monogram signed and dated "EJRussell 1896" l.l., illegible inscription l.r. Monogram signed and dated "EJRussell 1896" l.l., illegible inscription l.r. Watercolor on paper mounted to board, 17 x 31 1/2 in., unframed. Condition: Minor abrasion, pale foxing.

Edward John Russell (Canadian/American, 1832-1906) View of Boston Harbor Monogram signed and dated "EJRussell 1896" l.l., illegible ...

Edward John Russell (Canadian/American, 1832-1906) View of Boston Harbor Monogram signed and dated "EJRussell 1896" l.l., illegible inscription l.r. Watercolor on paper mounted to board, 17 x 31 1/2 (43.2 x 80.0 cm), unframed. Condition: Minor abrasion, pale foxing.

W/C Hudson River Fort Lee NJ E J Russell c1875

W/C - 'Hudson River from French Hotel, Fort Lee, NJ' by Edward John Russell (Canadian, 1832-1906), ca 1875, probably done for use as one of his litho travel prints, in gold mitered frame, mounted on board with inked caption, SS: 7 3/4" x 12 1/2", OS: 16" x 19 1/2", fine condition.

W/C Hudson River, NJ E Russell Canadian 1875

W/C - 'Hudson River from French Hotel, Fort Lee, NJ' by Edward John Russell (Canadian, 1832-1906), ca 1875, probably done for use as one of his litho travel prints, in gold mitered frame, mounted on board with inked caption, SS: 7 3/4" x 12 1/2", OS: 16" x 19 1/2", fine condition.

Edward John Russell

Canadian, 1832-1906 NAVAL BATTLE Signed, dated and inscribed Edwd. J. Russell/1906 Boston (lr) Watercolor heightened with white on board 19 13/16 x 31 3/4 inches

Edward John Russell Canadian, 1832-1906 SCHOONER AND BRIGANTINE AT SEA

Edward John Russell Canadian, 1832-1906 SCHOONER AND BRIGANTINE AT SEA

EDWARD JOHN RUSSELL (AMERICAN 1832-1906). U.S.S. CONSTITUTION AND OTHER SHIPS IN STORMY SEAS. Signed l.r. and dated 1904, watercolor on paper. 20 x 29 inches