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Linus Meldrum abstract oil on canvas Item # 4559 Click HERE to inquire about this item Linus Meldrum abstract oil on canvas. This lovely painting was painted by "Linus Meldrum". Meldrum recieved his MFA from Yale Art School and his BFA in painting from IU Bloomington in 1981. This abstract painting is entitled "The Long Walk Home" and was painted in 1985. Measures 42 by 40 inches. To learn more about the artist go to http://www.michiganlandtrust.org/compilation/linus.html. The painting is in as found condition with some craquelure in the bottom center of the painting. This item is in our online price guide and is not available for sale

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Sabina Franklin ships in Ville Franche port 1869 Item # 4566 Click HERE to inquire about this item This painting depicts the Sabine, an 1855 American Civil War frigate, and the Franklin, a 1797 French Tonnant-class ship of the line (named for Benjamin Franklin), meeting in the Mediterranean port of Ville Franche in 1869. The Sabine was on a midshipman training cruise and the aging Franklin was assigned to harbor duty. This painting depicts the crews of both ships, and the beautiful port of Ville Franche. The painting is annotated at the lower left "Ville Franche" Dec 16 1869 Sabine. It is signed at the lower right Franklin W. R. May USN. The frame measures 44 and one half inches by 31 and one half inches, and the canvas measures 26 inches by 40 inches. This is an important depiction of American maritime history painted by one of the crew members. The painting was purchased from a New London, CT, estate, over 40 years ago. It was restored in 1998 by Lance Mayer and Gay Myers, the conservators for the Lyman Allen Museum in New London, CT. According to their notes, they consolidated insecure paint; removed a heavy grime layer and deteriorated varnish; mended three tears; relined the canvas; mounted it to a new stretcher; filled and inpainted losses at the tears; and varnished it. All processes and materials used are reversible. These links will provide more detailed history of the two ships: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_ship_Franklin_(1797) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Sabine_(1855) This item is in our online price guide and is not available for sale

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A C Goodwin painting Beacon Hill Boston Item # 4568 Click HERE to inquire about this item Arthur Clifton Goodwin oil on canvas painting of Beacon Hill Boston. This oil on canvas was painted by "A C Goodwin" and depicts a street scape of The Beacon Hill section of Boston at the end of the day. The colors and detail are wonderful with the sun setting and reflecting on and highlighting the colors of the buildings. A C Goodwin was born in 1864 and died in 1929. Member of the Boston GA and self taught. To see a large biography on the artist go to Who Was Who In American Art page 1325. A C Goodwin is one of the important American Impressionist artists of the late 19th century. Condition is excellent. The painting was professionally relined and cleaned years ago. The period original frame measures 33 by 29 inches and the painting measures 24 by 20 and one half inches. This item is in our online price guide and is not available for sale

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Thomas Bigelow Craig landscape with cows Item # 4569 Click HERE to inquire about this item Thomas Bigelow Craig oil on canvas "Thomas Craig" was born in 1849 and died in 1924. Member of the ANA To see a large biography on the artist go to Who Was Who In American Art page 761. Thomas Craig is a very well collected American artist known for his summer landscapes with cows grazing or wading through a stream which he exhibited at the the National Academy annuals for 45 years. Condition is excellent. The painting was professionally cleaned years ago but never relined. The original period frame measures 29 by 21 and one half inches and the painting measures 12 by 20 and one half inches. This item is in our online price guide and is not available for sale

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John Schueler oil painting Mallaig Vaig Scotland 1958 Item # 4571 Click HERE to inquire about this item John Schueler oil painting Mallaig Vaig Scotland 1958. This oil on canvas by "Jon Schueler" was painted in Scotland and given as a gift to his companion Elise. Measures 80 inches by 71 inches and is signed on the front and back. This is a very important painting by Jon because it was painted in Scotland where he had his studio and exhibited at the world famous New York gallery of Hirsch and Adler. The original gallery sticker is on the reverse side of the painting. Hand written "Jon Schueler Winter Sunday Mallaig Vaig,1958" There has just been a book published about Jon Schueler and his work entitled "The Sound of Sleat" edited by Magda Salvesen and Diane Cusineau published by Picador New York which mentions Schueler in Mallaig Vaig and his connection with Elise. Jon Schueler was taught by Clyfford Still and Willem de Kooning. See Who Was Who in American Art page 2941 where there is huge biography on the artist. Jon Schueler was one of the best artists of his day. He exhibited at the major galleries, hung out with the important collectors,dealers in New York City and was very important part of the Abstract expressionist movement that took place in New York in the 1950 to 1960 period and had many exhibitions at the countries premier galleries of the day. This item is in our online price guide and is not available for sale

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