James Hamilton
(American, 1819-1878)
The Sinking of The Birkenhead, 1858, signed lower right "J. Hamilton", also signed, dated and inscribed verso "J. Hamilton Philadelphia 1858", New York colourman stamp verso, oil on canvas, 24 x 36 in.; very fine period carved gilt wood and composition frame, 38 x 50 x 5 in.
Provenance: Property from the Thomson House, 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, built by Thomas Chalmers Darsie; by descent to Anne Darsie Thomson then to Robert Thomson; Gifted 2014 to Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Brunk Auctions, July 15, 2023, lot #976, sold for $7,900; Private Collection
(American, 1819-1878)
The Sinking of The Birkenhead, 1858, signed lower right "J. Hamilton", also signed, dated and inscribed verso "J. Hamilton Philadelphia 1858", New York colourman stamp verso, oil on canvas, 24 x 36 in.; very fine period carved gilt wood and composition frame, 38 x 50 x 5 in.
Provenance: Property from the Thomson House, 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, built by Thomas Chalmers Darsie; by descent to Anne Darsie Thomson then to Robert Thomson; Gifted 2014 to Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Brunk Auctions, July 15, 2023, lot #976, sold for $7,900; Private Collection
