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Lot 1627

French School

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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(19th century)

The U.S.S. Kearsarge Versus the C.S.S. Alabama, Battle of Cherbourg, France, June 19, 1864, signed lower right "Jn. Muraton", oil on canvas, 20-1/2 x 38-1/2 in.; modern gilt wood and composition frame 27-1/4 x 46 in.

 

 

 

Provenance: Property from the Estate of Charles Schalebaum; Private Virginia CollectionNote:

The Battle of Cherbourg, France became a spectacle observed by many including artists. Although the artist's identification remains a mystery, it is possible this painting was inspired by observed events.

Condition

wax and linen lined, retouch scattered throughout, surface dirt, crackle; frame with minimal wear and abrasion

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