Lot Essay
The schooner yacht Julia was designed and built by George Steers in 1854 and altered in 1871. Julia was owned by R.S. Whitney and is shown here flying the burgee of the Brooklyn Yacht Club.
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Property from the Collection of Chauncey D. Stillman sold to benefit the Wethersfield Foundation
James Edward Buttersworth (1817-1894)
Yacht Julia Racing
Details
James Edward Buttersworth (1817-1894)
Yacht Julia Racing
signed 'J.E. Buttersworth' (lower right)
oil on canvas
12 x 18 in. (30.5 x 45.7 cm.)
Painted circa 1871.
Yacht Julia Racing
signed 'J.E. Buttersworth' (lower right)
oil on canvas
12 x 18 in. (30.5 x 45.7 cm.)
Painted circa 1871.
Provenance
Acquired by the late owner by 1957.