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RICHARD B. SPENCER (British, 19th Centu

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Other Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
RICHARD B. SPENCER (British, 19th Centu
RICHARD B. SPENCER (British, 19th Century) PORTRAIT OF THE SHIP "CHARLOTTE". Oil on canvas shows the British black hulled ship sailing left to right with the white cliffs of Dover off bow. Other vessels are seen and a castle is atop one white cliff. There are eleven people on deck and the boat is in full sail with a red and white flag at middle mast with a black swan. The British flag flies off stern. Signed lower left "RB Spencer". Housed in an antique molded wood frame. PROVENANCE: The J. Hollis Wyman Estate, Milbridge, Maine (State Senator and Wild Blueberry King). SIZE: 19" x 31". CONDITION: Two patches to reverse of the original canvas, unrestored front side which needs restoration around where patches are in deck of boat. Also a 1" slit in sea and scattering retouch needed. Otherwise good. 9-29119