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Lot 425: Michele Funno, 19th Century

Est: $1,640 USD - $2,460 USDSold:
Christie'sLondon, United KingdomMay 21, 2003

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Description

Helen of Montrose in Neapolitan waters signed 'Michele Funno P.' (lower left) and inscribed 'Helen * Montrose' (centre) bodycolour 20 x 293/4 in. (50.8 x 75.6 cm.) NOTES The wooden barque Helen, 346 tons, was built in New Brunswick, Canada, in 1846. Owned by Miller & Co. and commanded by Captain T. Johnson, she spent her early years voyaging to Quebec out of Montrose until settling for destinations nearer home prior to her loss through stranding in 1855-56.

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MARITIME (PICTURES)

by
Christie's
May 21, 2003, 12:00 AM EST

85 Old Brompton Road, London, LDN, SW7 3LD, UK