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Art
Wanted: Sell your 19th Century Ship Portrait
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We are looking for works by:
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Artist:
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Corsini, Raffael (Turkish, active 1830-1865) - Watercolors |
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Place:
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Lived and worked in Smyrna, Turkey. |
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Motifs:
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Ship Portraits of Sailing Vessels, often depicting American vessels |
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Prices:
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Prices starting at Euro 1.200 (Continental Europe) or US$ 1,500. Prices depend on subject, size, date, quality and condition. Please send us an e-mail to receive an exact offer for your work by this artist (free of charge for persons considering to sell their painting). |
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Notes:
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Corsini produced a number of well drawn watercolors, depicting the ship in central profile view off the harbour, adding smaller vessels in the back- or foreground. Information about the artist and his oeuvre can also be found in our book "Ship Portrait Artists". |
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Contact:
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The FineArtEmporium is interested in the direct purchase
of fine works by Raffael Corsini and can pay a good price. Please
refer to our page "Contact" and send
an e-mail to bais@gmx.de with the information
requested there. You will receive an answer usually within 48-72 hours
(up to a week in rare cases).
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Examples of pictures by Raffael Corsini:
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*Abrasia* Capt. B. Atkins, Entering Smyrna 1849 – The American Brig under full sail off the port of Smyrna – Gouache and Watercolour – 40 x 58 cm – signed, inscribed and dated – very good condition |
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*Cedar* Capt. James Horswell 1862 – The English Brig under sail in a light swell – Gouache – 47 x 69 cm – signed, inscribed with title and dated |
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*Hebe* of Boston, David Cushman Jr. master Entering in the Bay of Smyrna 1831 – The American Brig off Smyrna – 41 x 55 cm – not signed but definitely by Corsini, dated and inscribed - Private Collection United States of America |
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*Ianthe* J. Stapledon, entering Smyrna Bay 1864 – Portrait of the English Sailing Vessel – 45 x 66 cm – signed and dated - British Collection |
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*Jessie Greig* Capt. David Jervis, Leaving Smyrna Bay 1862 – The British Brig under full sail off Smyrna – 47 x 70 cm – signed, inscribed and dated |
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*Metamora* of Boston, Wm. L Hallet Commander, Smyrna 1836 – The American Brig passing the fort at Smyrna harbour – 44 x 64 cm – not signed but definitely by Corsini, dated and inscribed - Private Collection United States of America |
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*Osmanli* Alfred Kendrick Master Lying at Smyrna April 1851 – The American Barque of Boston at anchor off Smyrna (the entire port is shown) – Gouache – 45 x 61 cm – signed, inscribed and dated – very good condition - Private Collection United States of America |
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*Ottoman* of Boston, Commanded by Capt. John Atkins. March 28th 1839 – The American Brig entering the port of Smyrna with the town and other shipping beyond – 45 x 61 cm – signed "Rafaele Corsini Pc.", dated and inscribed - Private Collection United States of America |
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*Palmer* of Boston, M. Powers master, Smyrna January 31st 1832 – The American Brig at anchor in the harbour of Smyrna (the entire harbour is shown!) – 45 x 62 cm – not signed but definitely by Corsini, dated and inscribed – outstanding condition - Private Collection United States of America |
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*Western Sea* H. S. Taylor, entering Smyrna Bay 1855 – Portrait of the American Barque – 44 x 65 cm – signed - Private Collection USA |
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Please note, that we have no photos or additional information about the above ship(s) or painting(s). The paintings are only shown as examples of works by the artist and are NOT for sale. If you are interested to check paintings available for purchase please refer to our For Sale Category. Thank you |
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Our
company was founded in 1989 in Hamburg, participate in our long Experience
with Fine Maritime Arts and Antiques. Copyright
© by Karsten Buchholz 2006
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