$800
American School, 20th century. "The American Clipper Seawitch Riding the Ocean Swell", oil on canvas, signed lower left "R. Bramley". Maritime painting depicting the American clipper "Seawitch" riding the white capped ocean waves on breezy day, prominent ship at center foreground fully rigged with white sails, the American flag flying near stern between sails and with red signal flag to apex of central mast. Christie's label on verso of frame and title inscribed on verso of stretcher. Framed approximately 29.2" x 41". Unframed approximately 24" x 36". Provenance: Acquired at Christie's South Kensington, London, sale #9631, "Maritime", May 21, 2003, Lot 695.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-08-09
