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19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Ship at Anchor Within Oval Cartouche, ca 1850

$4,800
£3,649.63
€4,204.43
CA$6,824.34
A$7,416.88
CHF 3,919.53
MX$89,728.26
NOK 48,814.98
SEK 46,108.79
DKK 31,390.79

About the Item

19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with Ship at Anchor Within Oval Cartouche, ca 1850, depicting a square-rigged single decker warship under furled sails, anchor chain leading off bow, flying British ensign at stern and ship's flags at each mast peak, in the background a lighthouse on a headland, under creamy sky with nicely done reflective sea; the vignette is set within a red, oval cartouche with rope border, White Fleet Ensigns in the two upper corners, fouled anchors in the two lower corners; mounted in period ebonized frame with gilt filets. The woolwork remains in very good condition, with strong colors. Measures: 21-1/8 in H x 26-1/8 in W in frame.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.13 in (53.68 cm)Width: 26.13 in (66.38 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Nantucket, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AD - 287-34 WWOI1stDibs: LU903938529272

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