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Relief Carved and Painted Frigate

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
A rare relief carved and painted sailing ship on heavy board depicting a three-masted 26 gun third-class US naval frigate under partially reefed sail nearing a point of land with a lighthouse, showing in great detail sailors on board securing crates, all under an atmospheric stormy sky in a dark sea with foam topped waves, with the ship flying the distress ensign of a red saltire on a white background. A desirable piece of vernacular folk art.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	carved
Condition:	Good. Good antique condition. Board with a significant outward bow.
Creation Date:	1850
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Americana, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	YEWTR00001571
Incollect Reference #:	714065

Dimensions

W.	50 in;	H.	26 in;	D.	2.5 in;
W.	127 cm;	H.	66.04 cm;	D.	6.35 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques, established in 1991, specializes in unique pieces with “soulfulness of character,” carefully curated by Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen. Visit us at The Gallery at 200 Lex in New York City or contact us at 212.249.6612 | ythantiques@yahoo.com.