PERCY SANBORN (ME, 1849-1929)

"Ship 'Onward'; John Frederick Nickels, Master, Searsport, Me.; Built at Damariscotta, Me. 1847.", oil on canvas, signed lower right, captioned with title as above, depicting a three-mast ship with eight men on deck, under full sail, three ships and lighthouse in background. Housed in the original gold matched corner frame, OS: 29" x 41", SS: 21 1/2" x 33 1/2". Retouched at bottom, one tiny frame bit missing. PROVENANCE: Painted for John Frederick Nickels, Master of the Onward, and passed by descent to the consignor. Full provenance available to buyer.