Lot 227: American School, 19th Century Portrait of Captain Benjamin Thistle, Beverly, Massachusetts. Signed and dated "M. Van Doort 1825" l.l. O

Name: American School, 19th Century Portrait of Captain Benjamin Thistle, Beverly, Massachusetts. Signed and dated "M. Van Doort 1825" l.l. O
Brand: Skinner
SKU: e0d364f84e

Est: $5,000 USD - $7,000 USD

SkinnerBoston, MA, USOctober 26, 2014

Item Overview

Description

American School, 19th Century

Portrait of Captain Benjamin Thistle, Beverly, Massachusetts. Signed and dated "M. Van Doort 1825" l.l. Oil on canvas, the subject wears a navy blue topcoat, yellow vest and frilled white shirt, in front of a wavy sea, rising sun, pink horizon, and clouded sky, 29 x 25 1/2 in., in a molded gilt gesso frame. Condition: Scattered retouch, especially to two areas of background.

Provenance: Malcolm S. Burroughs, Topsfield, Massachusetts.

Note: A label attached to the back of the frame reports that Captain Thistle was master of the ship Sooloo, of Salem.

Artist or Maker

M. VanDoort

Condition Report

The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

American Furniture & Decorative Arts

Skinner

October 26, 2014, 10:00 AM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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