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Abell: Southern California Estates: Day 1

Sat, May 30, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 121

English School: Portrait of a Sea Captain with Quadrant and Ship

Estimate: $500 - $700
Sold for

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$300 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
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$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

1810, oil on canvas, relined, signed and dated lower right, canvas: 35 x 28 in., frame: 32 1/4 x 34 1/2 in. 

Condition

Re-lined as stated. Canvas trimmed. Stretcher creases. Varnish drips to sitter's forehead. Two shallow dimples to canvas near center. Four or five small areas of in-painting in the hair on left side of face. Please note that the absence of a condition report does not indicate that the lot is in perfect condition. All lots are sold as is. Bidders are responsible for requesting additional information prior to placing bids.

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The Estate of Richard Kelton, Los Angeles

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