Premier Auction
Sat, Mar 23, 2019 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1565
Mark Richard Myers
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Bid Increments
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| $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 |
(British, born 1945)
The Eclipse of Salem Arriving Off Anjer, April 25th, 1832, 1998, signed "Mark Myers-1995", oil on canvas, 24 x 36 in.; fine Arts and Crafts style carved and gilt wood frame, 30-3/4 x 42-3/4 in.
Provenance: Collection of Marion and Theodore Gore, Williamsburg, VirginiaNote:The Eclipse sailed her first voyage in 1831, arriving at Whampoa from Salem, Massachusetts. She would later make multiple journeys to Sumatra for the pepper trade.
The lot is accompanied by correspondence from the artist discussing this painting and extensive research including a facsimile of the ship's maiden voyage log.
