- Possibly Frank Henry Shapleigh (American, 1842-1906)
Cape House with Green Shutters. Unsigned, a note inscribed on
the back reads: “Given to F. Abraham 1378 Washington St. Boston/
Sketch of Cape House Time about 6 hrs. F.H.S.” Watercolor on paper,
approx. 11 x 14 1/2 in., in a later molded giltwood frame. Condition:
Minor toning.
$400-600
- Ralph Eugene Cahoon, Jr. (Cotuit, Massachusetts, 1910-1982)
“Nantucket Fish Co.” Signed and dated “June 1971” l.r. Oil on
Masonite, 16 1/4 x 18 1/4 in., in a period molded giltwood frame.
Condition: Very good.
$20,000-30,000
- American School, 20th Century
Gloucester Boats. Signed, dated, and titled “WPA 1936 Q. R.
Cahoon” verso. Oil on canvas, 20 x 24 in., in a period carved and
gilded frame. Condition: Good, minor paint losses l.c.
$300-500
636.
Oval Nantucket Basket, America, early to mid-20th century, with
carved hardwood swing handle attached with brass “ears,” ht. to top of
upright handle 12, ht. to rim 6, wd. 10 3/8, lg. 13 3/8 in.
$800-1,200637.
Framed Woolwork Marine Picture, 19th century, worked with wool
yarns on a linen canvas, depicting a ship of the line at sea in coastal
waters with distant fort and lighthouse, (scattered yarn losses primarily
to edges and corners, fading), 15 3/4 x 23 1/4 in.
$400-600638.
Framed Woolwork Ship Portrait, 19th century, worked with wool yarn
on a linen canvas, depicting a ship of the line at sea flying a British naval
(white ensign) flag off the stern, (toning, fading), 15 3/4 x 23 1/4 in., in a
period molded maple frame with gilt liner.
$400-600639.
Gilded Molded Copper Codfish Weather Vane, America, early
20th century, molded sheet copper with crimped sheet copper fins,
weathered gilt over yellow sizing and copper with dark brown patina,
with stand, overall ht. 14 3/8, lg. 25 in.
$4,000-6,000130 additional information and photos at http://www.skinnerinc.com