Buttersworth The Washington
3067
(n/a) James Edward Buttersworth (British/American, 1817-1894)
The U.S.M. Washington headed out to sea with other shipping
signed lower right: "J.E. Buttersworth"
oil on canvas
16 x 22 in. (40.6 x 55.8 cm.)
Sold for US$ 63,440 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • Frame notes that the Washington was the first steamship subsidized by congress, which broke a North Atlantic Main monopoly.

Category: Collectibles / Maritime

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