After WILLIAM FORMBY HALSALL
(American, 1841-1919)
The Finish (America's Cup Race)
oil on canvas
20 x 27 in., frame: 25 1/2 x 32 1/2 in.
Provenance: A wedding gift to Oliver G. Hicks and Emily Snow Sisson, Bristol Ferry, Rhode Island; by descent to within the family to their great-grandson.

Other Notes: The painting depicts the racing yachts Puritan and Genesta competing in the fifth America’s Cup Race of 1885 hosted by the New York Yacht Club. Puritan , one of three successful America’s Cup defenders designed by Boston designer Edward Burgess, beat the British challenger Genesta to win the 1885 Cup. The unsuccessful challenger Genesta was designed by John Beavor-Webb for owner Sir Richard Sutton, 5th baronet, representing the Royal Yacht Squadron, England. The burgees flying on the committee boat represent the Royal Yacht Squadron, Eastern Yacht Club, and the New York Yacht Club.

"As-is." with tear in sky upper right, and surface dirt and grime throughout. Please note: All property is sold "AS IS" and any statement, whether oral or written, is given as a courtesy and shall not be deemed as a guarantee, warranty, or representation of the authenticity of authorship, physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, exhibitions, literature, or historical relevance of the property or otherwise. The absence of a condition report does not imply the item is in perfect condition.