Art, Marine
Ship portrait of 125′ steam/sail vessel “Avenel” by New York artist Thomas Willis (1850 – 1925 ). Oil on canvas with applied silk thread for ship and rigging. Willis was famous for these ‘silky’ portraits’. “Avenel” was owned by Mr. Spaulding, a sugar merchant and member of The New York Yacht Club. Circa 1900 – 1915.
FW 1578
Dimensions: 29″ h x 44.5″ w x 3″ d
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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
