$1,763
Henry Schreiner Stellwagen (American, d. 1866) Two Views of Mediterranean Ports. The first signed and inscribed on the reverse "Trieste from the Anchorage/May 1838--/H.S. Stellwagen/Frigate UStates," watercolor on paper laid down on paper, showing various sailing vessels offshore, with buildings and hills beyond, inscribed along lower edge "Trieste. May 1838," 5 1/4 x 10, unframed, (small loss u.c., paper and glue residue on reverse); the second signed with initials "HSS" l.l., watercolor on paper in two pieces, showing sailing vessels and a town beyond, inscribed along lower edge"Corfu. May 1838," 5 1/4 x 15 1/4 in., unframed, (glue remnants on reverse, otherwise good).
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-11-06
