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View of Passamaquoddy Bay, East Port, Maine

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
View of Passamaquoddy Bay, East Port, Maine
Unsigned, American School.
Probably New England, ca. 1850-1875.
Pastel on paper, in a period gilt frame and backboards (original).
Over-all in fine condition, minor scratches.
This popular view and destination was most likely painted from a lithograph originally printed in 1839 by William Bartlett. Folk artists of this period often relied on print sources.

Dimensions: 17 ½” x 24” with frame

Item ID: WoA-WoP-PP 050

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Pastel on paper.
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	WoA-WoP-PP 050
Incollect Reference #:	770517

Dimensions

W.	24 in;	H.	17.5 in;
W.	60.96 cm;	H.	44.45 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.