Michael James Whitehand (British, b. 1941)

Michael James Whitehand (British, b. 1941)

The Californian Clippership "Sweepstakes" Passing the Needles Lighthouse - 1862
Signed "MJ WHITEHAND" l.l., signed or inscribed and dated "M. Whitehand '91" in ink on the stretcher, titled in an inscription on the stretcher and on a presentation plaque.
Oil on canvas, 32 x 40 in. (81.0 x 101.5 cm), framed.
Condition: Good.

Provenance: From the artist to Christie's New York, Rockefeller Center, Maritime Art Auction, January 30, 2008, Sale #1963, Lot 343; through to the current private Rhode Island collection.
Estimate $500-700

Framed dimensions are 39 1/2 x 47 1/2 x 2 1/8 inches. Back of the frame is inscribed with the artist's name and telephone number and the contact information for the Christie's Maritime Department administrator.

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