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Sat, May 21, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 901

The Schooner George Vigus

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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 School, late 19th century)

The Captain George Vigus, New York to Dublin, signed "Lillian M. Vigus" on flag and prow of ship, with a faux tag labeled "Captain George Vigus/New York To Dublin/November 1878", watercolor on paper, 14-1/4 x 19-1/2 in.; gilt wood frame, 15-1/4 x 20-3/4 in.

Provenance: Property from the John B. Schorsch Collection

Condition

toning, fading; frame with wear