Description
DETAILS
An antique mixed media painting called a Silky by the artist. Portrait of an American two-mast steamer ship named the Golden Rod.
REFERENCE
Photograph of the Golden Rod, Mystic Seaport Museum. Ship designer: J.E. Mouland, Builder: J.E. Smith (Nyack, New York), 1882. Originally named the Meteor, the ship was renamed the Golden Rod (1892-1909) by the owner Archibald Watt.
STYLE
Folk Art
MEDIUM
Oil on canvas with applied fabric and silk thread
FRAMING
Wood frame with gilt liner
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
MAKER
Attributed to Thomas H. Willis (Danish-American, 1845-1925)
MARKS
Unsigned
PERIOD
Late 19th century
DATE
Circa 1895
DIMENSIONS
Width 43.5 Depth 1.5 Height 27.5 inches
Sight: Width 35.5 Height 19.25 inches
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Note: antique item. Shows appropriate wear consistent with age and use. Please review photos. We are happy to answer any questions, or provide a detailed condition report or additional photos upon request.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Oil Paint, Silk
Details:
Art Subjects: Seascape
Country of Origin: United States
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
An antique mixed media painting called a Silky by the artist. Portrait of an American two-mast steamer ship named the Golden Rod.
REFERENCE
Photograph of the Golden Rod, Mystic Seaport Museum. Ship designer: J.E. Mouland, Builder: J.E. Smith (Nyack, New York), 1882. Originally named the Meteor, the ship was renamed the Golden Rod (1892-1909) by the owner Archibald Watt.
STYLE
Folk Art
MEDIUM
Oil on canvas with applied fabric and silk thread
FRAMING
Wood frame with gilt liner
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
MAKER
Attributed to Thomas H. Willis (Danish-American, 1845-1925)
MARKS
Unsigned
PERIOD
Late 19th century
DATE
Circa 1895
DIMENSIONS
Width 43.5 Depth 1.5 Height 27.5 inches
Sight: Width 35.5 Height 19.25 inches
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Note: antique item. Shows appropriate wear consistent with age and use. Please review photos. We are happy to answer any questions, or provide a detailed condition report or additional photos upon request.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Oil Paint, Silk
Details:
Art Subjects: Seascape
Country of Origin: United States
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Note: antique item. Shows appropriate wear consistent with age and use. Please review photos. We are happy to answer any questions, or provide a detailed condition report or additional photos upon request.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
27.5 x 43.5 x 1.5 in
Thomas H. Willis Oil and Silk Needlework Painting, Golden Rod Steam Yacht Portrait
Estimate $4,800-$8,780
Starting Bid
$2,400
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