Percy A. Sanborn Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Percy A. Sanborn Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 09, 2024
PERCY A. SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929)
Est: $4,500 - $5,500
PERCY A. SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929) "Schooner J.P. Merriam, Belfast, Capt. Isaac Clark, Master, 1872", oil on canvas, unsigned but clearly by Sanborn, in the original gilt deep cove frame, OS: 24 1/2" x 30 1/2", SS: 17 1/2" x 23 1/2". Two small repaired punctures in the water. At 83 tons, the Merriam was built in Harwich, Mass., launched in 1850, original home port Salem, Mass. Capt. Isaac Clark was based in Castine, Maine.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 03, 2024
Percy A Sanborn Still Life with Fruit
Est: $150 - $250
Maine, 1849-1929. Framed watercolor, signed lr. Minor damage to frame. Frame 19.75 inches by 27 inches, sight 12 3/8 inches by 19 7/8 inches.
Casco Bay Auctions
Mar. 24, 2024
Percy Sanborn. Maine. 2 watercolor landscapes of birch trees. Each signed lower right. Framed under glass. Overall: 1) 12.75 x 17.75in, 2) 13 x 11in.
Est: $200 - $300
Percy Sanborn. Maine. 2 watercolor landscapes of birch trees. Each signed lower right. Framed under glass. Overall: 1) 12.75 x 17.75in, 2) 13 x 11in.
Tremont Auctions
Mar. 24, 2024
Percy Sanborn. Maine. Watercolor landscape of salt water inlet. Signed lower right. Framed and matted under glass. Sight: 7 x 9.75in. Overall: 12 x 14.5in.
Est: $200 - $300
Percy Sanborn. Maine. Watercolor landscape of salt water inlet. Signed lower right. Framed and matted under glass. Sight: 7 x 9.75in. Overall: 12 x 14.5in.
Tremont Auctions
Mar. 24, 2024
Percy Sanborn. Maine. Watercolor autumn landscape along the banks of a river. Signed lower right. Framed and matted under glass. Sight: 7 x 9.75in. Overall: 12 x 14.5in.
Est: $200 - $300
Percy Sanborn. Maine. Watercolor autumn landscape along the banks of a river. Signed lower right. Framed and matted under glass. Sight: 7 x 9.75in. Overall: 12 x 14.5in.
Tremont Auctions
Mar. 24, 2024
Percy Sanborn. Maine. "Matinicus, Maine". Seascape showing waves crashing on a rocky Maine coastline with pine trees and seagulls above. Watercolor on paper. Signed lower right. Inscription lower left "Photo ?". Title...
Est: $300 - $500
Percy Sanborn. Maine. "Matinicus, Maine". Seascape showing waves crashing on a rocky Maine coastline with pine trees and seagulls above. Watercolor on paper. Signed lower right. Inscription lower left "Photo ?". Titled on reverse in pencil along with "Sanborn Studio Belfast Maine". Two possibly blemishes along lower edge in rocks. Framed and matted under glass. Sight: 12.5 x 18.25in. Overall: 21 x 27in.
Tremont Auctions
Aug. 26, 2023
PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929)
Est: $5,000 - $10,000
"Ship 'P.R. Hazeltine', E.H. Harriman, Master. Built at Belfast, Me. 1876", oil on canvas, signed lower right, captioned at bottom, a port view with ten figures on deck, all sails set, passing another sailing ship and trailed by a steam/sail ship. Housed in a wormy chestnut molded frame, OS 30 1/4" x 42 1/4", SS: 23 1/2" x 35 1/2".
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Apr. 30, 2023
Percy Sanborn. Maine. Watercolor landscape of salt water inlet. Signed lower right. Framed and matted under glass. Sight: 7 x 9.75in. Overall: 12 x 14.5in.
Est: $200 - $300
Percy Sanborn. Maine. Watercolor landscape of salt water inlet. Signed lower right. Framed and matted under glass. Sight: 7 x 9.75in. Overall: 12 x 14.5in.
Tremont Auctions
Apr. 30, 2023
Percy Sanborn. Maine. Seascape with crashing waves on a rocky coastline. Seagulls above and ship in the distance. Watercolor on paper. Framed and matted under glass. Signed lower right. Sight: 9.75 x 15.5in. Overall: ...
Est: $300 - $500
Percy Sanborn. Maine. Seascape with crashing waves on a rocky coastline. Seagulls above and ship in the distance. Watercolor on paper. Framed and matted under glass. Signed lower right. Sight: 9.75 x 15.5in. Overall: 19.75 x 25.75in.
Tremont Auctions
Apr. 30, 2023
Percy Sanborn. Maine. 2 watercolor landscapes of birch trees. Each signed lower right. Framed under glass. Overall: 1) 12.75 x 17.75in, 2) 13 x 11in.
Est: $200 - $300
Percy Sanborn. Maine. 2 watercolor landscapes of birch trees. Each signed lower right. Framed under glass. Overall: 1) 12.75 x 17.75in, 2) 13 x 11in.
Tremont Auctions
Apr. 30, 2023
Percy Sanborn. Maine. Watercolor landscape with buildings and silhouette of a three-masted schooner in the distance. Likely midcoast Maine. Signed lower right. Framed and matted under glass. Sight: 7 x 9.75in. Overall...
Est: $200 - $300
Percy Sanborn. Maine. Watercolor landscape with buildings and silhouette of a three-masted schooner in the distance. Likely midcoast Maine. Signed lower right. Framed and matted under glass. Sight: 7 x 9.75in. Overall: 12 x 14.5in.
Tremont Auctions
Apr. 30, 2023
Percy Sanborn. Maine. Watercolor autumn landscape along the banks of a river. Signed lower right. Framed and matted under glass. Sight: 7 x 9.75in. Overall: 12 x 14.5in.
Est: $200 - $300
Percy Sanborn. Maine. Watercolor autumn landscape along the banks of a river. Signed lower right. Framed and matted under glass. Sight: 7 x 9.75in. Overall: 12 x 14.5in.
Tremont Auctions
Apr. 30, 2023
Percy Sanborn. Maine. "Matinicus, Maine". Seascape showing waves crashing on a rocky Maine coastline with pine trees and seagulls above. Watercolor on paper. Signed lower right. Inscription lower left "Photo ?". Title...
Est: $300 - $500
Percy Sanborn. Maine. "Matinicus, Maine". Seascape showing waves crashing on a rocky Maine coastline with pine trees and seagulls above. Watercolor on paper. Signed lower right. Inscription lower left "Photo ?". Titled on reverse in pencil along with "Sanborn Studio Belfast Maine". Two possibly blemishes along lower edge in rocks. Framed and matted under glass. Sight: 12.5 x 18.25in. Overall: 21 x 27in.
Tremont Auctions
Aug. 27, 2022
PERCY SANBORN (MAINE, 1849-1929)
Est: $5,000 - $10,000
"Ship 'P.R. Hazeltine', E.H. Harriman, Master. Built at Belfast, Me. 1876", oil on canvas, signed lower right, captioned at bottom, a port view with ten figures on deck, all sails set, passing another sailing ship and trailed by a steam/sail ship. Housed in a wormy chestnut molded frame, OS 30 1/4" x 42 1/4", SS: 23 1/2" x 35 1/2".
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 05, 2022
WATERCOLOR OF CAT
Est: $750 - $1,400
ATRIBUTED TO PERCY SANBORN (BELFAST, ME 1849-19219). Frame 32 1/4" x 28 1/2". Inside mat 23" x 19 1/4"
John McInnis Auctioneers
Jul. 10, 2022
PERCY SANBORN (MAINE, 1849-1929)
Est: $800 - $1,000
Pastoral Scene, oil on canvas, unsigned but certainly his hand, depicting a boy with rifle and dog gesticulating towards penned cows, in the original fancy gilt gesso frame, OS: 20 1/4" x 20 1/4", SS: 11 1/2" x 13 1/2", fine condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Nov. 14, 2021
PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929)
Est: $400 - $500
A Bowl of Roses, oil on board, signed lower left, circa 1900, in a gold gesso edged frame with linen liner, OS: 14" x 16 3/4", SS: 8 1/2" x 11 1/2". Good condition, minor frame loss.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jul. 09, 2021
PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Schooner Leaving Harbor under Full Moon, watercolor on paper, signed lower right, in lemon gilt molded frame, matted and glazed, OS: 18 1/2" x 24 1/2", SS: 10" x 16". Fine condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jul. 09, 2021
PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929)
Est: $500 - $700
A Chinoiserie Low Bowl of Nasturtiums, drape behind, oil on linen, signed lower left, in the original gold painted shallow frame, OS: 22 3/4" x 28 3/4", SS: 17 3/4" x 23 3/4". Professionally cleaned by Fogg Art of Wiscasset, Maine.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jul. 09, 2021
PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929)
Est: $400 - $600
A Green Vase of Orange, Pink and White Sweet Peas, watercolor on paper, signed lower left, in mitered frame matted and glazed, OS: 21" x 27", SS: 11 3/4" x 18". Fine condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Feb. 13, 2021
Percy Sanborn, Am. b. 1849-1929, Still Life of Fruit, Nuts, Champagne, and Glass, Oil on canvas, framed, 17 1//2" x 13 1/2" actual, 23
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Percy Sanborn Am. b. 1849-1929 Still Life of Fruit, Nuts, Champagne, and Glass Oil on canvas, framed Signed l.l. 17 1//2" x 13 1/2" actual, 23 1/4 x 19 1/2" framed Provenance: Private Collection Lincolnville, Maine
Barridoff Auctions
Aug. 13, 2020
PERCY SANBORN, Maine, 1849-1929, "Bark Palestina; A.B. Ford, Master", circa 1927., Oil on canvas, 20" x 28". Framed 24.5" x 32.5".
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
PERCY SANBORN Maine, 1849-1929 "Bark Palestina; A.B. Ford, Master", circa 1927. Signed, titled and further inscribed along the bottom "Built Walton, N.S. 1866" and "Barcelona, June 30, 1876." This work is inspired by "Barque Palestina Capt. A.B. Ford" by Jose Pineda (Spain, 1837-1907). Provenance: Eldred's auction, March 1994. Acquired from the above at that sale by the Kelton Foundation. From the Kelton Collection of Marine Art & Artifacts. Oil on canvas, 20" x 28". Framed 24.5" x 32.5".
Eldred's
Jun. 27, 2020
Pr. Percy Sanborn (1849-1929) Paintings, Seascape Harbor Scene Belfast, Maine
Est: $100 - $150
Percy Sanborn was a multi- faceted artist known for his paintings of ship portraits. He was born in Waldo, Maine, but lived most of his life in Belfast, Maine. Measure 10.5" x 22.5"overall. Sight size 5" x 17.25" Inscription in pencil on back of frame reads, " Painted by Percy Sanborn".
Deming Antiques & Fine Art
Feb. 03, 2020
Percy A. Sanborn (1849-1929) A tranquil harbor 10in x 16in (25.4 x 40.7cm)
Est: $500 - $700
Percy A. Sanborn (1849-1929) A tranquil harbor signed 'Sanborn' (lower right) watercolor on paper 10in x 16in (25.4 x 40.7cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Nov. 19, 2019
Percy A. Sanborn (1849-1929) A tranquil harbor 10 x 16in (25.4 x 40.7cm)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Percy A. Sanborn (1849-1929) A tranquil harbor signed 'Sanborn' (lower right) watercolor on paper 10 x 16in (25.4 x 40.7cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Aug. 25, 2019
PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929) (ATTRIBUTED)
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929) (ATTRIBUTED) Seated Gray Cat with bell and ribbon, pastel, unsigned late 19th - early 20th c. image of a cat on a window sill with village homes in the background, in a gilded oak frame, OS: 32" x 28 1/2", SS: 23" x 19". Scattered foxing in the sky, otherwise good condition. This is believed to be a work by Percy Sanborn, a well-known Belfast, Maine artist who was a great lover of pets as he executed many images of animals, particular cats and dogs. He is also well known for his portraits of various sailing vessels.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 25, 2019
PERCY A. SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929) (ATTRIBUTED)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
PERCY A. SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929) (ATTRIBUTED) Grey Haired Cat with Bell on Collar, Seated on Tuffet, oil on canvas, signed lower left and dated 1881, in gilt gesso deep cove frame, OS: 26 1/2" x 19 1/2", SS: 21 1/2" x 13 1/2". Repaired puncture near bottom, cleaned. Descended in the Sanborn family.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jun. 11, 2019
Percy Sanborn (American, 1849-1929), painting "Clock Tower, Maine", oil on canvas, signed "Sanborn", 16" x 22-1/4", framed 23" x 29"...
Est: $600 - $1,200
Percy Sanborn (American, 1849-1929), painting "Clock Tower, Maine", oil on canvas, signed "Sanborn", 16" x 22-1/4", framed 23" x 29", good condition, small gesso damages on frame
William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
Mar. 03, 2019
PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929)
Est: $700 - $900
PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929) Still Life with Chinese Bowl of Lilacs, watercolor on paper, signed lower right, in what is probably the original black and red painted frame, under rippled glass, with replaced acid-free backing and mat, OS: 21 3/4" x 27 3/4", SS: 11 1/2" x 17 1/4". Good condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Nov. 10, 2018
PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929) "Glory of the Seas", oil on canvas, signed lower right, captioned: "Ship Glory of the Seas; J. Knowles, Master. Built by Donald McKay, East Boston, 1869". Original printed label verso from Percy Sanborn Studios, Belfast, Maine, with handwritten title. In later fine gilt deep cove frame, OS: 28" x 38", SS: 19 1/2" x 29 1/2". Fine condition, cleaned.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 25, 2018
PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929) "Ship 'Onward'; John Frederick Nickels, Master, Searsport, Me.; Built at Damariscotta, Me. 1847.", oil on canvas, signed lower right, captioned with title as above, depicting a three-mast ship with eight men on deck, under full sail, three ships and lighthouse in background. Housed in the original gold matched corner frame, OS: 29" x 41", SS: 21 1/2" x 33 1/2". Retouched at bottom, one tiny frame bit missing. Painted for John Frederick Nickels, Master of the Onward, and passed by descent to the consignor. Full provenance available to buyer.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 11, 2018
PERCY SANBORN (American, 1849-1929)
Est: $200 - $300
PERCY SANBORN (American, 1849-1929), coastline, watercolor on paper, signed lower left. Light toning, light foxing center. Sight 7-1/4''h, 9-1/4''w. (Fine Art)
South Bay Auctions Inc
Jul. 20, 2018
PERCY A. SANBORN, Maine, 1849-1929, Ship Glory of the Seas under full sail., Oil on canvas, 20.25" x 30". Framed 28" x 37.5".
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
PERCY A. SANBORN Maine, 1849-1929 Ship Glory of the Seas under full sail. Signed lower right "Percy Sanborn". Inscribed along bottom center "Ship Glory of the Seas; J. Knowles, Master. Built by Donald McKay, East Boston, 1869." Oil on canvas, 20.25" x 30". Framed 28" x 37.5".
Eldred's
Jul. 20, 2018
PERCY A. SANBORN, Maine, 1849-1929, A steamer off a rocky coast., Oil on canvas, 9" x 14". Framed 16.5" x 21.5".
Est: $800 - $1,200
PERCY A. SANBORN Maine, 1849-1929 A steamer off a rocky coast. Signed lower left "Sanborn". Oil on canvas, 9" x 14". Framed 16.5" x 21.5".
Eldred's
Apr. 29, 2018
PERCY A. SANBORN, (AMERICAN 1849–1929), "SHIP GREAT REPUBLIC"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
PERCY A. SANBORN (american 1849–1929) "SHIP GREAT REPUBLIC" Signed 'Percy Sanborn' bottom right, also inscribed with title and 'Joseph Limeburner, Master. Built by Donald Mc. Key, So. Boston, 1853. As rebuilt after fire of Dec. 26, 1853.' bottom center, oil on canvas 28 1/8 x 46 1/8 in. (53.7 x 117.2cm) provenance: Collection of Dorrance H. Hamilton. note: Percy Sanborn worked with several different media besides oil on canvas, including theater sets, pottery, murals, as well as newspaper and advertising illustrations. A native of Maine, where he spent most of his life, he is best known for his paintings of ships, such as the present lot. Launched on October 4, 1853, "Great Republic" is noteworthy as the largest wooden clipper ship ever constructed. As per the inscription, the ship was damaged in a fire in 1853. It was quickly rebuilt to sail again on February 24, 1855.
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 18, 2017
PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929) "Ship ''Iroquois''; Albert V. Nickels, Master, Searsport, Me.; Built at Bath, 1881.", oil on canvas, signed lower right, captioned with title as above, depicting a three-mast ship with seven men on deck, under full sail, another sailing ship, Pilot Boat No. 9, and ''Scotland'' Light-ship, No. 7 in background, (stationed off Sandy Hook, entrance to New York Bay until 1902). Housed in the original two-toned gold molded frame. OS: 33 1/2" x 47 1/2", SS: 27 1/2" x 41 1/2". Untouched condition. Albert Vinal Nickels, Master of the Iroquois, was the great uncle of the consignor.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Nov. 18, 2017
PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929) "Ship ''Onward''; John Frederick Nickels, Master, Searsport, Me.; Built at Damariscotta, Me. 1847.", oil on canvas, signed lower right, captioned with title as above, depicting a three-mast ship with eight men on deck, under full sail, three ships and lighthouse in background. Housed in the original gold matched corner frame, OS: 29" x 41", SS: 21 1/2" x 33 1/2". Retouched at bottom, one tiny frame bit missing. Painted for John Frederick Nickels, Master of the Onward, and passed by descent to the consignor. Full provenance available to buyer.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 26, 2017
PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929) "Ship ''Iroquois''; Albert V. Nickels, Master, Searsport, Me.; Built at Bath, 1881.", oil on canvas, signed lower right, captioned with title as above, depicting a three-mast ship with seven men on deck, under full sail, another sailing ship, Pilot Boat No. 9, and ''Scotland'' Light-ship, No. 7 in background, (stationed off Sandy Hook, entrance to New York Bay until 1902). Housed in the original two-toned gold molded frame. OS: 33 1/2" x 47 1/2", SS: 27 1/2" x 41 1/2". Untouched condition. Albert Vinal Nickels, Master of the Iroquois, was the great uncle of the consignor.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 26, 2017
PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929) "Ship ''Onward''; John Frederick Nickels, Master, Searsport, Me.; Built at Damariscotta, Me. 1847.", oil on canvas, signed lower right, captioned with title as above, depicting a three-mast ship with eight men on deck, under full sail, three ships and lighthouse in background. Housed in the original gold matched corner frame, OS: 29" x 41", SS: 21 1/2" x 33 1/2". Retouched at bottom, one tiny frame bit missing. Painted for John Frederick Nickels, Master of the Onward, and passed by descent to the consignor. Full provenance available to buyer.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jun. 14, 2017
Percy A. Sanborn
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Percy A. Sanborn (American, 1849-1929) The ship P.R. Hazeltine outward bound 24 x 36 in.
Bonhams
Jan. 28, 2017
PERCY SANBORN (American, 1849-1929)
Est: $300 - $500
PERCY SANBORN (American, 1849-1929), coastline, watercolor on paper, signed lower left. Sight 7-1/4''h, 9-1/4''w. Light toning, light foxing center.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Jan. 26, 2017
Percy A. Sanborn (American, 1849-1929) The ship P.R. Hazeltine outward bound 24 x 36 in. (60.9 x 91.4 cm.)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Percy A. Sanborn (American, 1849-1929) The ship P.R. Hazeltine outward bound inscribed along the bottom: "Ship P. R. Hazeltine, E.H. Herriman, Master. Built at Belfast, Me, 1876." signed lower right "Percy Sanborn" oil on canvas 24 x 36 in. (60.9 x 91.4 cm.) Footnotes The ship P.R. Hazeltine was commissioned in 1875 by Captain William Herriman of Belfast, Maine. The three-masted ship at 1,836 tons was the largest ever built at the C.P. Carter shipyard. The P.R. Hazeltine was launched on May 25, 1876. After the launching the ship was towed to Bangor, where she was stepped and then loaded with deals (pine boards) destined for Liverpool, England. On August 3, 1876 in a dense fog she went aground on Cape Sable at the entrance of the Bay of Fundy. Anchors were set and assistance recruited from shore in throwing off a deck load of lumber. She was finally pulled off by steam tug, but the keel and planking were damaged and the ship began leaking. Nevertheless, she proceeded on her journey and the ship P.R. Hazeltine made the trip from Cape Sable to Liverpool in sixteen days, a fast trip by any account.
Bonhams
Aug. 28, 2016
PERCY A. SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929) - Still Life with Zinnias and Delft Jar, watercolor on paper, in oak frame, matted and glazed, OS: 21" x 27", SS: 12" x 18". Good condition.
Est: $800 - $1,200
PERCY A. SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929) - Still Life with Zinnias and Delft Jar, watercolor on paper, in oak frame, matted and glazed, OS: 21" x 27", SS: 12" x 18". Good condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 28, 2016
PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929) - Pair of Genre Paintings: Duckling with Spider and Chick with Butterfly, oil on academy board, signed and dated 1881 & 1889, in matching Eastlake black lacquer cottage frames, OS: 1 1/2...
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929) - Pair of Genre Paintings: Duckling with Spider and Chick with Butterfly, oil on academy board, signed and dated 1881 & 1889, in matching Eastlake black lacquer cottage frames, OS: 1 1/2" x 10 3/4", SS: 9 1/2" x 7 1/2". Good condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 27, 2016
PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929) - Marine Portrait of the Ship "P. R. Hazeltine, E. H. Harriman, Master, built at Belfast, Maine 1876", oil on canvas, signed lower right "Percy Sanborn", depicts a three-masted schooner a...
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929) - Marine Portrait of the Ship "P. R. Hazeltine, E. H. Harriman, Master, built at Belfast, Maine 1876", oil on canvas, signed lower right "Percy Sanborn", depicts a three-masted schooner arriving in the harbor with full flags flying with (12) figures on deck, back of frame reads "Commander Barry gave this to General L.B. McAfee, Reno Road, D.C.", in a circa 1930 gold metal leaf frame, SS: 24" x 36", OS: 29 1/2" x 41". Fine untouched condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 25, 2016
PERCY A. SANBORN (American, 1849-1929) SHIP PORTRAIT OF THE BARQUE JOHN E. HOLBROOK.
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Outstanding unsigned oil on canvas ship portrait of the John E. Holbrook showing the three-mast ship sailing left to right under full sail. The name is emblazoned on the stern and there are eleven people on deck. Each mast with flags and the American flag off back mast. A pilot boat is seen off to the left and a point of land with lighthouse is seen on right side. A hand written legend on bottom edge states "Barque John E. Holbrook, New York, Henry E. Brown, Master, Entering Havre, 1866." Housed in its original black stained oak frame with gold liner. SIZE: 14" x 20". Overall: 17-1/2" x 23-1/2" PROVENANCE: Painted by Sanborn for Judge Carleton Doak of Belfast, Maine in lieu of a debt, Descended through the family of Judge Doak. CONDITION: Very good in original condition with surface dirt, would brighten with cleaning. 50284-1
James D. Julia
Aug. 25, 2016
PERCY SANBORN (American 1849-1929) PORTRAIT OF THE SHIP "GLORY OF THE SEAS".
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
Oil on canvas scene shows the black hulled ship "Glory of the Seas" sailing right to left through choppy green sea with the American flag billowing off its stern. With full sails and 10 men on deck with 1 having telescope to eye. Name is on bow and stern and a lady figure head decorates the bow. 2 other ships are seen all under a blue sky with puffy white clouds. Signed lower right "Percy Sanborn". Titled and inscribed lower center "Ship Glory of the Seas; J. Knowles, Master. Built by Donald McKay, East Boston, 1869". Housed in a fine gilt replacement frame. SIZE: 22" x 34". Overall 26-1/2" x 38" PROVENANCE: Private Maine/Texas Collector. CONDITION: Very good, minor touchup. 50012-50
James D. Julia
Aug. 21, 2016
PERCY SANBORN (AMERICAN, 1849-1929). PORTRAIT OF THE SHIP "IROQUOIS."
Est: $800 - $1,200
Oil on canvas, 28 1/4 x 42 inches.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians