Property from the Collection of Chauncey D. Stillman sold to benefit the Wethersfield Foundation

James Edward Buttersworth (1817-1894)

Racing off Sandy Hook

Details

James Edward Buttersworth (1817-1894)
Racing off Sandy Hook
signed 'J.E. Buttersworth' (lower right)
oil on canvas
12 x 18 in. (30.5 x 45.7 cm.)

Provenance

Acquired by the late owner by 1957.

Sale room notice

Please note that the yacht at center in Lot 85 more likely depicts the schooner yacht Magic, and not Columbia as originally suggested. In 1871, Magic was owned by J. Lester Wallack and was identified by the white pennant with a red cross. The yacht at right is identified as Sappho, owned by William P. Douglas. This race that is depicted off of Sandy Hook most likely took place in 1871.

Lot Essay

Racing off Sandy Hook depicts the schooner yacht Columbia racing. The yacht, which had a 98 foot waterline, was built by J. Van Dusen for Franklin Osgood and later owned by Lester Wallack. In 1871, Columbia defended the America's Cup against Livonia in a race, which this work possibly depicts.

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