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Our Fine Art & Design Summer 2026 auction features property from The Preservation Society of Newport County deaccessioned and formerly in situ for decades and original to several of the most celebrated Newport mansions. Previously unseen original artworks and antiques and art from the estate of renowned marine artist John Mecray, alongside a selection of antique to contemporary prints, paintings, decor, sterling silver wares, and a range of vintage and antique rugs from historic Newport and other Rhode Island estates. Vallots Auctioneers info@vallots.com
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Late 19th Century Yacht Related Print Collection
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.