FINE ART + DESIGN SUMMER 2026
Thu, Aug 27, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 22
John Mecray (Rhode Island/Pennsylvania, 1937-2017)
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
A John Mecray original preliminary study for the painting: "The First Defense of the America’s Cup, August 8th 1870."
Graphite, oil, and acrylic on board.
11 1/4 x 22".
Condition
An approximate 2 x 2" area of in-painting, completed by a professional restorer, in the area of the water, on the lower right, to cover seven incised vertical lines and slight discoloration in the area, along with a few specks in the sky on the upper left and an accompanying light revarnish.
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Estate of John Mecray and thence by descent.