American & Southern | September 11, 2025
Thu, Sep 11, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1138
Day Lowry, War Ship Painting
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(American, 20th Century)
Coast Guard's "Corsair Fleet", signed lower left "Day Lowry", oil on canvas, 30 x 25 in.; painted wood frame, 33 x 28 in.; together with a photograph of the same type of boat, manned by the consignor's grandfather
Provenance: Private Collection, Virginia
Note: The Corsair Fleet was also known as the Coastal Picket Force and they were active during World War II. Day Lowry is known for both Maritime scenes and American Patriotic scenes, sometimes used for posters. This work combines the two genres.
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Private Collection, Virginia
some crackle, some paint loss, especially in wave under the bow, original surface, stretcher and tacking edge; frame with light wear Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
