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Historic Signed Oil Painting Depicting a Whaling Scene Off of Baffin Island by J.briggs Dated 1897
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Historic Signed Oil Painting Depicting a Whaling Scene Off of Baffin Island by J.briggs Dated 1897

19th century
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A chance to acquire a rare historic oil on canvas painting, depicting a whaling scene off of Baffin Island,which lies

between Greenland and the Canadian mainland.

The main vessel in the picture is an American three mask vessel named "Alice" as detailed in the written title painted on the bottom margin of the picture.

There are large icebergs seen in the distance,as well as a second whaling ship,and a small lifeboat full of seamen closing in for the kill on a medium sized whale.

Excellent detail has been achieved in the painting and the condition is very good,having been recently cleaned.

The plaster and gilt gesso frame is original and has had just afew tiny areas retouched.

Measurements Inc. Frame:

Height: 20 Inches

Width: 32 Inches

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Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

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Description
A chance to acquire a rare historic oil on canvas painting, depicting a whaling scene off of Baffin Island,which lies

between Greenland and the Canadian mainland.

“
The main vessel in the picture is an American three mask vessel named "Alice" as detailed in the written title painted on the bottom margin of the picture.
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fig 1. HISTORIC SIGNED OIL PAINTING DEPICTING A WHALING SCENE OFF OF BAFFIN ISLAND BY J.BRIGGS DATED 1897
fig 1. Historic Signed Oil Painting Depicting a Whaling Scene Off of Baffin Island by J.briggs Dated 1897

There are large icebergs seen in the distance,as well as a second whaling ship,and a small lifeboat full of seamen closing in for the kill on a medium sized whale.

Excellent detail has been achieved in the painting and the condition is very good,having been recently cleaned.

fig 2. HISTORIC SIGNED OIL PAINTING DEPICTING A WHALING SCENE OFF OF BAFFIN ISLAND BY J.BRIGGS DATED 1897
fig 2. Historic Signed Oil Painting Depicting a Whaling Scene Off of Baffin Island by J.briggs Dated 1897

The plaster and gilt gesso frame is original and has had just afew tiny areas retouched.

Measurements Inc. Frame:

Height: 20 Inches

Width: 32 Inches

TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES: 07765 856171

HOURS 10 AM - 10 PM 7 DAYS A WEEK.

DELIVERY UK MAINLAND & WORLDWIDE

QUOTES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

OUR REF: 0367

Date of Manufacture

Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA127341
Dealers Internal Ref
0367
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Archive I HISTORIC SIGNED OIL PAINTING DEPICTING A WHALING SCENE OFF OF BAFFIN ISLAND BY J.BRIGGS DATED 1897

Historic Signed Oil Painting Depicting a Whaling Scene Off of Baffin Island by J.briggs Dated 1897

Archive II HISTORIC SIGNED OIL PAINTING DEPICTING A WHALING SCENE OFF OF BAFFIN ISLAND BY J.BRIGGS DATED 1897 View II
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