Lot Details
Lot 3043
George Emerick Essig
American, 1838-1926
Off Martha's Vineyard, 1877
Signed Geo. Essig and dated 1877 (lr); signed Geo. E. Essig, dated 1877 and inscribed The voyage nearly ended on the reverse
Oil on canvas
28 3/4 x 50 inches
Collection of SES Americom
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Sold for $17,500 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Wax lined. Frame rubbing. Light surface dirt. Narrow, fine 5'' vertical area of inpainting at extreme lower left, corresponds with frame rubbing. 1 1/2'' spot at upper left, very small scattered area in sky as well as a 2 1/2'' vertical area at center right edge. No visible inpainting in water. Inscription on the reverse appears to be transcribed after lining.
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