Lot 174: Mid 19th C. Ship Portrait

Estimate: $800 – $1,200

Unusual folk art carved/incised ship portrait on pine panel, of the Frigate Constitution, flying the American flag, in the original paint and original finish, original deep carved walnut molded frame, small piece reapplied in upper right corner, labeled on back “J.F. Cabot & Bros., Gilders and Picture framers, Engravings, Etchings,…Boston”, purchased from Charley Lally, original owner of the Boston Antiques Gallery, 12″ x 20″ (sight), 15 1/4″ x 23 1/4″ (frame), (ex. Dr. Oscar and Lois Hollander collection, Falmouth, MA).