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Wed, Nov 20, 2024 05:30PM EST
Lot 95

River Boat

Estimate: $500 - $700

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MMS (American, 20th Century): Southern Steam Boat. Graphite and chalk on brown paper, initialed and dated lower left, framed.
The soft brown paper background adds a warm, rustic feel to the artwork, evoking images of the steamboat era in the American South. This drawing is a beautiful tribute to an iconic mode of transportation and would make a stunning addition to any collection of marine art or historical memorabilia.

21.5 x 20 inches framed; 17.5 x 18 inches paper.

Private collection, New England, USA.

Condition

Very good condition; several light crease in the negative area, only visible under raking light.

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