Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen (American, 1850-1921) Tugboat James J. McGuirl . 15 1/2 x 29 in. ( cm.)
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Property from a private collection
Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen (American, 1850-1921)
Tugboat James J. McGuirl at sea
signed and dated lower right "Antonio Jacobsen/1908"
oil on board
15-1/2 x 28 in. (39.3 x 71 cm.)
Sold for US$ 15,000 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • The tugboat James J. McGuirl was built in Brooklyn, New York for the Shamrock Towing Company. She had principal dimensions of LOA: 79.3ft. x Beam: 20ft. x Draft: 9.6ft., and a gross tonnage of 85. The James J. McGuirl was active from 1892-1954.

    Literature:
    Harold S. Sniffen, Antonio Jacobsen – The Checklist, Smith Gallery, 1984, pg. 159, #26 & 27 for a listings of drawings in the Mariner's Museum.

Category: Collectibles / Marine

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