Silas Doane (unknown artist) - Oil on canvas painting of a young boy standing on a dock, flanked by flags, with distant views of sailing vessels in background. Artist signature at lower right, "Silas Doane." Circa 1850's. Tag affixed to reverse reads, "OIL PORTRAIT - 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN SCHOOL. 'SHIP CAPTAIN'S SON' SIGNED BY THE ARTIST SILAS DOANE." Set in gilt wood frame. Canvas measures 30.25" H x 25" W. Frame measures 33.75" H x 28.5."

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