FINE ART + DESIGN SUMMER 2026
Thu, Aug 27, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 9
Late 19th Century Yacht Related Print Collection
Estimate: $300 - $500
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Four (4) framed yacht-related lithographs from the personal collection of John Mecray.
i. "The Early Racers." Plate 1 from "American Yachts." The ships depicted are Marin, America, Una and Ray. Copyright 1884. Published by: Charles Scribner's Sons. Framed. Chromolithograph. 14 x 20 1/8"; 22 1/2 x 28" (framed).
ii. "Over the Cape May Course - 1873." Plate XII. The ships depicted are Sharp-Shooter, Negus, Reindeer. Clio Dreadnought, Enchantress. America, Una and Ray. Copyright 1884. Published by: Charles Scribner's Sons. Framed. Chromolithograph. "; 22 1/2 x 28" (framed).
iii. Extra Plate "For The America's Cup - 1885. - Near the finish. American Yachts." The ships depicted are Puritan and Gensta. Copyright 1884. Published by: Charles Scribner's Sons. Framed. Chromolithograph. 14 x 20 1/8"; 22 1/2 x 28" (framed).
iv. Currier & Ives. "The Race for the Queens Cup." Hand colored lithograph. 10 3/4 x 13 1/2" (sight); 15 1/2 x 19" (framed).
Condition
Not examined out of the frame. Works appear to be in good original condition. Some light consistent toning ("Over the Cape" and "The Extra Plate".
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The Old Print Shop New York; Estate of John Mecray and thence by descent.