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19th Century Portrait of a Cabin Boy with Ship in the Distance

$1,400
£1,062.29
€1,214.63
CA$1,955.42
A$2,174.16
CHF 1,135.23
MX$26,464.84
NOK 14,485
SEK 13,571.76
DKK 9,065.02
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About the Item

19th century portrait of a cabin boy with ship in the distance. Great folky appeal.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Small ding to the frame lower left, could be filled in, painting in overall great condition. Dimensions are framed.
  • Seller Location:
    Wiscasset, ME
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU101766822053

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