Mid 19th Century Primitive Oil on Canvas of the Steamship Le Francois
Art, Marine
Mid 19th Century Primitive Oil on Canvas of the Steamship Le Francois crossing paths with an American packet ship. While women wrestle with a small sailing dinghy. Le Francois sailed the French ports of Le Havre & Honfleur in the 1830’s. This scene is based on a famous oil painting by Charles Louis Mozin of 1835.
Price: $4,295
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Pair of Long-Tailed Duck Decoys
Pair of carved wood Long-tailed duck decoys with glass eyes, c. 1950. Hen is in preening position; drake is in swimming position and is branded “SS” on bottom. The Long-tailed duck , formerly known as the Old Squaw duck, is a small, delicately shaped bird that breeds in summer in arctic regions and winters off northern coasts. Its size and shape belie its toughness, as it can dive to depths of 200 feet and spends huge amount of its time under water. These ducks gather in large flocks and make an almost constant chatter.
Dimensions: 10" h x 13" w x 5.5" d
Price: $950
