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18th Century Portrait of a Whaling Captain
$3,800List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 10.13 in (25.74 cm)Width: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 18th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Nantucket, MA
- Reference Number:Seller: AD - 282-88 WHYY1stDibs: LU903935353582
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