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  • DONALD W. DEMERS (Maine/Massachusetts, 1956-), "Just Beyond"., Oil on board, 12" x 18". Framed 20.5" x 26.5".
    Feb. 12, 2025

    DONALD W. DEMERS (Maine/Massachusetts, 1956-), "Just Beyond"., Oil on board, 12" x 18". Framed 20.5" x 26.5".

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    DONALD W. DEMERS Maine/Massachusetts, 1956- "Just Beyond". Signed lower left "Donald Demers". Titled verso.

    Sandwich Auction House
  • DONALD W. DEMERS (Maine/Massachusetts, 1956-), "High Tide"., Oil on board, 9" x 12". Framed 15" x 18".
    Nov. 22, 2024

    DONALD W. DEMERS (Maine/Massachusetts, 1956-), "High Tide"., Oil on board, 9" x 12". Framed 15" x 18".

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    DONALD W. DEMERS Maine/Massachusetts, 1956- "High Tide". Signed lower right "D. Demers". Titled verso and inscribed "painted on location in Rhode Island, 1980s, finished in studio 2002".

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  • DONALD W. DEMERS (Maine/Massachusetts, 1956-), "The Oncoming Sea"., Oil on canvas, 34" x 48". Framed 44" x 58".
    Nov. 22, 2024

    DONALD W. DEMERS (Maine/Massachusetts, 1956-), "The Oncoming Sea"., Oil on canvas, 34" x 48". Framed 44" x 58".

    Est: $15,000 - $20,000

    DONALD W. DEMERS Maine/Massachusetts, 1956- "The Oncoming Sea". Signed and dated lower right "Donald Demers 2003". Includes a smaller framed pencil sketch.

    Eldred's
  • DONALD W. DEMERS (Maine/Massachusetts, 1956-), "Just Beyond"., Oil on board, 12" x 18". Framed 20.5" x 26.5".
    Nov. 22, 2024

    DONALD W. DEMERS (Maine/Massachusetts, 1956-), "Just Beyond"., Oil on board, 12" x 18". Framed 20.5" x 26.5".

    Est: $7,000 - $10,000

    DONALD W. DEMERS Maine/Massachusetts, 1956- "Just Beyond". Signed lower left "Donald Demers". Titled verso.

    Eldred's
  • Donald W. Demers (American b. 1956), Showing Off, Oil on Canvas Panel, Signed l.r. and inscribed and titled on verso, 9 x 12 in. (22.9 x 30.5 cm.), Frame: 14 1/4 x 17 1/4 in. (36.2 x 43.8 cm.)
    Aug. 20, 2024

    Donald W. Demers (American b. 1956), Showing Off, Oil on Canvas Panel, Signed l.r. and inscribed and titled on verso, 9 x 12 in. (22.9 x 30.5 cm.), Frame: 14 1/4 x 17 1/4 in. (36.2 x 43.8 cm.)

    Est: $700 - $900

    Donald W. Demers (American b. 1956), Showing Off, Oil on Canvas Panel, Signed l.r. and inscribed and titled on verso,

    Weschler's
  • DONALD W. DEMERS (Maine/Massachusetts, 1956-), "The Oncoming Sea"., Oil on canvas, 34" x 48". Framed 44" x 58".
    Aug. 14, 2024

    DONALD W. DEMERS (Maine/Massachusetts, 1956-), "The Oncoming Sea"., Oil on canvas, 34" x 48". Framed 44" x 58".

    Est: $15,000 - $20,000

    DONALD W. DEMERS Maine/Massachusetts, 1956- "The Oncoming Sea". Signed and dated lower right "Donald Demers 2003". Includes a smaller framed pencil sketch.

    Eldred's
  • DONALD W. DEMERS (Maine/Massachusetts, 1956-), "Burnt Island Light, Boothbay Harbor, Maine"., Oil on board, 9" x 12". Framed 14" x 17".
    Aug. 14, 2024

    DONALD W. DEMERS (Maine/Massachusetts, 1956-), "Burnt Island Light, Boothbay Harbor, Maine"., Oil on board, 9" x 12". Framed 14" x 17".

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    DONALD W. DEMERS Maine/Massachusetts, 1956- "Burnt Island Light, Boothbay Harbor, Maine". Signed lower right "D. Demers". Titled on labels verso.

    Eldred's
  • DONALD DEMERS (MA, 1956 -)
    Jun. 30, 2024

    DONALD DEMERS (MA, 1956 -)

    Est: $1,200 - $1,500

    DONALD DEMERS (MA, 1956 - ) "Mason's Island", oil on board, signed lower left, titled verso, in custom carved 22k gold Arts and Crafts style frame, OS: 16v 1/2" x 14 1/2", SS: 10" x 8". Original price 3900.

    Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
  • DONALD DEMERS (MA, 1956 -)
    Jun. 30, 2024

    DONALD DEMERS (MA, 1956 -)

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    DONALD DEMERS (MA, 1956 - ) "A Surge in the Channel", oil on canvas, signed lower left and dated 1999, an oceanfront scene with well painted translucent whitecaps feathering the boulders, titled verso on Mystic Maritime Gallery label. In a flat panel 22k gold leaf molded wood frame, OS: 17" x 21", SS: 12" x 16". Original price 5000.

    Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
  • DONALD DEMERS, WHITE SAILS, POSTER
    Apr. 13, 2024

    DONALD DEMERS, WHITE SAILS, POSTER

    Est: $150 - $250

    Artist: Donald Demers, American (1956 - ) Title: White Sails Year: 1995 Medium: Poster Size: 19.5 x 23.5 in. (49.53 x 59.69 cm)

    RoGallery
  • DONALD W. DEMERS (Maine/Massachusetts, 1956-), Afternoon sail, Nantucket., Oil on canvas, 20" x 36". Framed 27.5” x 42.5”.
    Aug. 16, 2023

    DONALD W. DEMERS (Maine/Massachusetts, 1956-), Afternoon sail, Nantucket., Oil on canvas, 20" x 36". Framed 27.5” x 42.5”.

    Est: $15,000 - $20,000

    DONALD W. DEMERS Maine/Massachusetts, 1956- Afternoon sail, Nantucket. Signed and dated lower right "Donald Demers 1992".

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  • DONALD W. DEMERS (Maine/Massachusetts, 1956-), “Familiar Passage, White Head Light”., Watercolor on paper, 13” x 22.5”. Framed 23” x 31”.
    Aug. 16, 2023

    DONALD W. DEMERS (Maine/Massachusetts, 1956-), “Familiar Passage, White Head Light”., Watercolor on paper, 13” x 22.5”. Framed 23” x 31”.

    Est: $600 - $900

    DONALD W. DEMERS Maine/Massachusetts, 1956- "Familiar Passage, White Head Light". Signed lower right "Donald Demers ASMA 1988".

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  • Donald Demers, White Sails, Poster
    May. 13, 2023

    Donald Demers, White Sails, Poster

    Est: $175 - $250

    Artist: Donald Demers, American (1956 - ) Title: White Sails Year: 1995 Medium: Poster Size: 19.5 x 23.5 in. (49.53 x 59.69 cm)

    RoGallery
  • DONALD DEMERS, WHITE SAILS, POSTER
    Mar. 11, 2023

    DONALD DEMERS, WHITE SAILS, POSTER

    Est: $175 - $250

    Artist: Donald Demers, American (1956 - ) Title: White Sails Year: 1995 Medium: Poster Size: 19.5 x 23.5 in. (49.53 x 59.69 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Donald Demers Schooner Maritime Painting
    Jan. 09, 2023

    Donald Demers Schooner Maritime Painting

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Maine, Massachusetts,b.1956 Impressionist depiction of a schooner rolling through high seas in the early morning hours. Demers attended the School of the Worcester Art Museum and the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston as well as worked aboard boats allowing him to utilize his experiences in his work. His illustrations have appeared in Reader's Digest, Sail Magazine, Field & Stream, Sports Afield, Yankee, Downeast, and National Geographic Magazine. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Marine Artists, an elected member of the Guild of Boston Artists, and has won nine awards at the International Marine Art Exhibition.

    Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
  • Donald Demers, (b. 1956), Desert landscape with red rock cliffs, Oil on board, 8" H x 10" W
    Nov. 16, 2022

    Donald Demers, (b. 1956), Desert landscape with red rock cliffs, Oil on board, 8" H x 10" W

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Donald Demers (b. 1956) Desert landscape with red rock cliffs Oil on board Signed lower left: Demers 8" H x 10" W Provenance: The Estate of George David Sturges

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Donald W. Demers Oil on Board "Sloop in Polpis Harbor", circa 1996
    Jul. 02, 2022

    Donald W. Demers Oil on Board "Sloop in Polpis Harbor", circa 1996

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Donald W. Demers (American b. 1956) Oil on Board "Sloop in Polpis Harbor", signed and dated lower left, Demers, '96, in molded gold leaf frame 6 in. x 9 in. Framed 11 in. x 14 in.

    Rafael Osona Auctions
  • DONALD W. DEMERS (Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956), Yachts racing., Watercolor on paper, 8" x 11.5". Framed 17" x 20".
    Apr. 08, 2022

    DONALD W. DEMERS (Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956), Yachts racing., Watercolor on paper, 8" x 11.5". Framed 17" x 20".

    Est: $500 - $800

    DONALD W. DEMERS Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956 Yachts racing. Signed and dated lower right "D. Demers 1993".

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  • DONALD DEMERS (Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956), “Time Transcending”., Print, 16.5” x 20.75” sight. Framed 23.75” x 27.5”.
    Jan. 19, 2022

    DONALD DEMERS (Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956), “Time Transcending”., Print, 16.5” x 20.75” sight. Framed 23.75” x 27.5”.

    Est: $300 - $500

    DONALD DEMERS Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956 "Time Transcending". Remarque of a catboat lower left. Signed and numbered 597/750.

    Eldred's
  • DONALD W. DEMERS (Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956), "Upon the Shore"., Oil on canvas, 24" x 36". Framed 32" x 44".
    Aug. 11, 2021

    DONALD W. DEMERS (Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956), "Upon the Shore"., Oil on canvas, 24" x 36". Framed 32" x 44".

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    DONALD W. DEMERS Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956 "Upon the Shore". Signed lower left "D.W. Demers". Titled on Vose Galleries label verso.

    Eldred's
  • Donald Demers (American, b. 1956) Cliff Dwellers, 2007 Oil on board 6 x 8 inches
    Jul. 08, 2021

    Donald Demers (American, b. 1956) Cliff Dwellers, 2007 Oil on board 6 x 8 inches

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Donald Demers (American, b. 1956) Cliff Dwellers, 2007 Oil on board 6 x 8 inches (15.2 x 20.3 cm) Signed lower left: Demers Dated, titled, and inscribed on the reverse: Cliff Dwellers / Class Demo Cape Elizabeth ME. Oct 2007 HID01801242017

    Heritage Auctions
  • Donald W. Demers Gouache on Paper "Nantucket Harbor in Winter"
    Jul. 03, 2021

    Donald W. Demers Gouache on Paper "Nantucket Harbor in Winter"

    Est: $3,000 - $4,000

    Donald W. Demers (b. 1956) Gouache on Paper "Nantucket Harbor in Winter", depicting a catboat passing a wharf, signed lower left D. Demers, linen matted in molded gilt frame 5.25 in. x 8 in. Framed 15 in. x 18 in. Demers a marine and landscape painter who lives in Kittery, Maine, Donald Demers learned to paint in the 19th-century classical realist style. His paintings are depictions of his rural surroundings. He grew up in Lunenburg, Massachusetts and spent his summers at Boothbay Harbor, Maine where he was especially fascinated by the sailing vessels. He learned the fundamentals of art from a high school art teacher and then attended the School of the Worcester Art Museum in Worcester, Massachusetts and the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. Frustrated with the curriculum Demers left art school and worked aboard traditional sailing ships before returning to illustration. He began his professional career as an illustrator for Reader's Digest and Yankee magazines, and won national prizes in marine competitions. He is an elected Fellow of the American Society of Marine Artists.

    Rafael Osona Auctions
  • Donald W. Demers Oil on Board "Sailing Lesson"
    Jul. 03, 2021

    Donald W. Demers Oil on Board "Sailing Lesson"

    Est: $4,000 - $5,000

    Donald W. Demers (b. 1956) Oil on Board "Sailing Lesson", signed lower left Donald Demers, 1995, in molded gold leaf frame 9 in. x 12 in. Framed 16 in. x 19 in. Demers a marine and landscape painter who lives in Kittery, Maine, Donald Demers learned to paint in the 19th-century classical realist style. His paintings are depictions of his rural surroundings. He grew up in Lunenburg, Massachusetts and spent his summers at Boothbay Harbor, Maine where he was especially fascinated by the sailing vessels. He learned the fundamentals of art from a high school art teacher and then attended the School of the Worcester Art Museum in Worcester, Massachusetts and the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. Frustrated with the curriculum Demers left art school and worked aboard traditional sailing ships before returning to illustration. He began his professional career as an illustrator for Reader's Digest and Yankee magazines, and won national prizes in marine competitions. He is an elected Fellow of the American Society of Marine Artists.

    Rafael Osona Auctions
  • Donald W. Demers Oil on Linen "Sailing Off Nantucket at Sankaty Light"
    Jul. 03, 2021

    Donald W. Demers Oil on Linen "Sailing Off Nantucket at Sankaty Light"

    Est: $6,000 - $7,000

    Donald W. Demers (b. 1956) Oil on Linen "Sailing Off Nantucket at Sankaty Light", signed lower right Donald Demers, 1998, in molded gold leaf frame 14 in. x 24.5 in. Framed 15 in. x 25 in. Demers a marine and landscape painter who lives in Kittery, Maine, Donald Demers learned to paint in the 19th-century classical realist style. His paintings are depictions of his rural surroundings. He grew up in Lunenburg, Massachusetts and spent his summers at Boothbay Harbor, Maine where he was especially fascinated by the sailing vessels. He learned the fundamentals of art from a high school art teacher and then attended the School of the Worcester Art Museum in Worcester, Massachusetts and the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. Frustrated with the curriculum Demers left art school and worked aboard traditional sailing ships before returning to illustration. He began his professional career as an illustrator for Reader's Digest and Yankee magazines, and won national prizes in marine competitions. He is an elected Fellow of the American Society of Marine Artists.

    Rafael Osona Auctions
  • Donald W. Demers Oil on Board "Sunday Afternoon"
    Jul. 03, 2021

    Donald W. Demers Oil on Board "Sunday Afternoon"

    Est: $4,000 - $5,000

    Donald W. Demers (b. 1956) Oil on Board "Sunday Afternoon", signed lower right D. Demers, 1995, in molded gold leaf frame 9 in. x 12 in. Framed 16 in. x 19 in. Demers a marine and landscape painter who lives in Kittery, Maine, Donald Demers learned to paint in the 19th-century classical realist style. His paintings are depictions of his rural surroundings. He grew up in Lunenburg, Massachusetts and spent his summers at Boothbay Harbor, Maine where he was especially fascinated by the sailing vessels. He learned the fundamentals of art from a high school art teacher and then attended the School of the Worcester Art Museum in Worcester, Massachusetts and the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. Frustrated with the curriculum Demers left art school and worked aboard traditional sailing ships before returning to illustration. He began his professional career as an illustrator for Reader's Digest and Yankee magazines, and won national prizes in marine competitions. He is an elected Fellow of the American Society of Marine Artists.

    Rafael Osona Auctions
  • DONALD W. DEMERS, Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956, Dory in a marsh., Oil on panel, 10" x 8". Framed 13" x 11".
    Jan. 28, 2021

    DONALD W. DEMERS, Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956, Dory in a marsh., Oil on panel, 10" x 8". Framed 13" x 11".

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    DONALD W. DEMERS Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956 Dory in a marsh. Signed upper right "Demers". Dated upper left "06". Oil on panel, 10" x 8". Framed 13" x 11".

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  • DONALD W. DEMERS , Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956, Coastal landscape., Signed lower right "Demers"., Watercolor on paper, 6.5" x 9.5". Framed 16" x 19.5".
    Jan. 28, 2021

    DONALD W. DEMERS , Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956, Coastal landscape., Signed lower right "Demers"., Watercolor on paper, 6.5" x 9.5". Framed 16" x 19.5".

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    DONALD W. DEMERS Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956 Coastal landscape. Signed lower right "Demers". Watercolor on paper, 6.5" x 9.5". Framed 16" x 19.5".

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  • DON DEMERS, Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956, "Incoming Fog"., Oil on board, 8" x 12". Framed 14" x 18".
    Nov. 20, 2020

    DON DEMERS, Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956, "Incoming Fog"., Oil on board, 8" x 12". Framed 14" x 18".

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    DON DEMERS Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956 "Incoming Fog". Signed lower left "Demers". Titled verso. Oil on board, 8" x 12". Framed 14" x 18".

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  • DONALD W. DEMERS, Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956, Coastal landscape., Watercolor on paper, 6.5" x 9.5". Framed 16" x 19.5".
    Nov. 20, 2020

    DONALD W. DEMERS, Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956, Coastal landscape., Watercolor on paper, 6.5" x 9.5". Framed 16" x 19.5".

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    DONALD W. DEMERS Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956 Coastal landscape. Signed lower right "Demers". Watercolor on paper, 6.5" x 9.5". Framed 16" x 19.5".

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  • DONALD DEMERS (ME/MA, 1956- )
    Aug. 23, 2019

    DONALD DEMERS (ME/MA, 1956- )

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    DONALD DEMERS (ME/MA, 1956- ) "Shimmer and Flow", oil on canvasboard, signed upper right, signed, dated 2011 and titled verso, depicting ocean waves at Pemaquid, ME, with a 10 High Street Gallery (Camden, ME) label verso, in a silvered wooden shadowbox style frame, OS: 13 1/4" x 17 1/4", SS: 12" x 16".

    Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
  • DONALD DEMERS AMERICAN B.1956
    Oct. 15, 2016

    DONALD DEMERS AMERICAN B.1956

    Est: $600 - $900

    Shore Fishermen, watercolor, 4 x 6 in (10 x 15.2 cm), signed lower right

    Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
  • DONALD DEMERS, Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956, "Summer Acquaintance II"., Oil on canvas, 12.25" x 16.25". Framed 18" x 21.75".
    Oct. 15, 2016

    DONALD DEMERS, Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956, "Summer Acquaintance II"., Oil on canvas, 12.25" x 16.25". Framed 18" x 21.75".

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    DONALD DEMERS Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956 "Summer Acquaintance II". Signed lower right "Donald Demers 1996". Provenance: Private Collection, Connecticut. Oil on canvas, 12.25" x 16.25". Framed 18" x 21.75".

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  • DONALD DEMERS, Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956, "Rounding the Light (off Brant Point)"., Tempera on paper, 10.25" x 15". Framed 19" x 24".
    Oct. 15, 2016

    DONALD DEMERS, Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956, "Rounding the Light (off Brant Point)"., Tempera on paper, 10.25" x 15". Framed 19" x 24".

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    DONALD DEMERS Maine/Massachusetts, b. 1956 "Rounding the Light (off Brant Point)". Signed lower left "Donald Demers 1993". Robert Wilson Galleries label verso. Provenance: Private Collection, Connecticut. Tempera on paper, 10.25" x 15". Framed 19" x 24".

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  • DONALD W. DEMERS, Maine/Massachusetts, Contemporary, "Summer Acquaintance"., Tempera, 10" x 14" sight. Framed 18.5" x 20.5".
    Aug. 05, 2016

    DONALD W. DEMERS, Maine/Massachusetts, Contemporary, "Summer Acquaintance"., Tempera, 10" x 14" sight. Framed 18.5" x 20.5".

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    DONALD W. DEMERS Maine/Massachusetts, Contemporary "Summer Acquaintance". Signed and dated lower left "Donald Demers '93". Titled on label verso. Provenance: Robert Wilson Gallery. Private Collection, Connecticut. Tempera, 10" x 14" sight. Framed 18.5" x 20.5".

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  • DONALD DEMERS (AMERICAN, BORN 1956)
    May. 25, 2016

    DONALD DEMERS (AMERICAN, BORN 1956)

    Est: $15,000 - $25,000

    DONALD DEMERS (AMERICAN, BORN 1956) The Schooner Yacht Atlantic, Racing Across the Atlantic, 1905 signed lower right: “Donald Demers, 2006” oil on canvas 36 x 48 in. (91.4 x 122.9 cm.) Provenance -with Quester Gallery; Greenwich, CT -with J. Russell Jinishian Gallery, Fairfield, CT -the present owner. The Atlantic was built in 1903 by Townsend and Downey shipyard, and designed by William Gardner, for Wilson Marshall. In 1905, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany proposed a race across the North Atlantic and put forward a solid gold cup to be presented to the winner. Eleven boats including the Kaiser’s yacht Hamburg and the schooner Atlantic skippered by Charlie Barr took part. The competitors encountered strong winds and gales which ensured a fast passage time and all eleven boats finished the race. Atlantic won, breaking the existing record with a time of 12 days, 4 hours, 1 minute and 19 seconds. The record stood for 75 years until broken by Eric Tabarly sailing the trimaran Paul Ricard. However, Atlantic’s monohull record stood for nearly 100 years until was broken in 1997 by the yacht Nicorette completing the crossing in 11 days 13 hours 22 minutes. Atlantic deteriorated and sank at the dock in Norfolk, Virginia. In 1982, the wreckage was removed for the installation of a floating dry dock at Metro Machine Shipyard.

    Bonhams
  • DONALD DEMERS, American, b. 1956, "A Gentle Finish – 1995"., Oil on canvas, 24" x 40". Framed.
    Nov. 22, 2014

    DONALD DEMERS, American, b. 1956, "A Gentle Finish – 1995"., Oil on canvas, 24" x 40". Framed.

    Est: $15,000 - $25,000

    DONALD DEMERS American, b. 1956 "A Gentle Finish – 1995". Signed and dated lower right "Donald Demers 1995". Provenance: Wilson Galleries, Nantucket Private Collection, Connecticut. Oil on canvas, 24" x 40". Framed.

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  • Donald Demers (American, born 1956) A Gentle
    Jun. 25, 2014

    Donald Demers (American, born 1956) A Gentle

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    Donald Demers (American, born 1956) A Gentle Finish signed lower right: Donald Demers, 1995 oil on canvas 23-1/2 x 39-1/2 in. (59.6 x 100.3 cm.)

    Bonhams
  • Donald Demers (American, born 1956) Returning the
    Jun. 25, 2014

    Donald Demers (American, born 1956) Returning the

    Est: $15,000 - $25,000

    Donald Demers (American, born 1956) Returning the Pilot, 1900 depicting the steamer Franconia and the pilot schooner Varuna. signed lower right: "Donald Demers" oil on canvas 30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.5 cm.) Provenance with J. Russell Jinishian Gallery, Inc., 2006 The current owner

    Bonhams
  • Donald Demers (American, born 1956) The Schooner
    Jun. 25, 2014

    Donald Demers (American, born 1956) The Schooner

    Est: $25,000 - $35,000

    Donald Demers (American, born 1956) The Schooner Yacht Atlantic, Racing Across the Atlantic, 1905 signed lower right: "Donald Demers, 2006" oil on canvas 36 x 48 in. (91.4 x 122.9 cm.) Provenance with Quester Gallery; Greenwich, CT with J. Russell Jinishian Gallery, Fairfield, CT the present owner. The Atlantic was built in 1903 by Townsend and Downey shipyard, and designed by William Gardner, for Wilson Marshall. In 1905, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany proposed a race across the North Atlantic and put forward a solid gold cup to be presented to the winner. Eleven boats including the Kaiser's yacht Hamburg and the schooner Atlantic skippered by Charlie Barr took part. The competitors encountered strong winds and gales which ensured a fast passage time and all eleven boats finished the race. Atlantic won, breaking the existing record with a time of 12 days, 4 hours, 1 minute and 19 seconds. The record stood for 75 years until broken by Eric Tabarly sailing the trimaran Paul Ricard. However, Atlantic's monohull record stood for nearly 100 years until was broken in 1997 by the yacht Nicorette completing the crossing in 11 days 13 hours 22 minutes. Atlantic deteriorated and sank at the dock in Norfolk, Virginia. In 1982, the wreckage was removed for the installation of a floating dry dock at Metro Machine Shipyard.

    Bonhams
  • DONALD W. DEMERS, American, 20th Century, "Peace and Quiet"., Oil on mounted canvas, 6" x 8". Framed.
    Aug. 11, 2010

    DONALD W. DEMERS, American, 20th Century, "Peace and Quiet"., Oil on mounted canvas, 6" x 8". Framed.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    DONALD W. DEMERS American, 20th Century "Peace and Quiet". Signed lower left "Demers". Tree's Place, Orleans, MA. Private Collection, MA. Oil on mounted canvas, 6" x 8". Framed.

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  • DONALD W. DEMERS, American, Contemporary, "The Beach at Quissett Harbor"., Oil on canvas, 14" x 20". Framed.
    Aug. 12, 2009

    DONALD W. DEMERS, American, Contemporary, "The Beach at Quissett Harbor"., Oil on canvas, 14" x 20". Framed.

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    DONALD W. DEMERS American, Contemporary "The Beach at Quissett Harbor". Signed and dated lower right "Donald Demers 1999". Titled on gallery label. Provenance: Tree's Place, Orleans MA Private Collection, Cape Cod. Oil on canvas, 14" x 20". Framed.

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