Lot Essay
The yacht in the center foreground of the present work is possibly Ambassadress, owned by the Astor family.
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Three Schooner Yachts Racing in a Squall
Details
James Edward Buttersworth (1817-1894)
Three Schooner Yachts Racing in a Squall
signed 'J E Buttersworth' (lower right)
oil on panel
8 ¾ x 12 1/8 in. (22.2 x 30.8 cm.)
Three Schooner Yachts Racing in a Squall
signed 'J E Buttersworth' (lower right)
oil on panel
8 ¾ x 12 1/8 in. (22.2 x 30.8 cm.)
Provenance
Kennedy Galleries, Inc., New York.
Private collection, acquired from the above.
By descent to the present owner.
Private collection, acquired from the above.
By descent to the present owner.
Sale room notice
Please note the correct title for the present work is Three Schooner Yachts Racing in a Squall and does not depict the Great Ocean Yacht Race. The yacht in the center foreground of the present work is possibly Ambassadress, owned by the Astor family.
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