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The Peter Benchley Collection: Jaws, A Life of Writing, A Legacy of Ocean Conservation.
Lot 11:
Sold for: $12,000
Description
Christopher Blossom (American, b. 1954). Oil on canvas, Ship Allerton, East River, New York, 1897, dated 1983. Signed and dated lower right. The verso bears a printed label providing historical information about the vessel Allerton and its relationship to the Wavertree. Sight: 25 x 38 in. Frame: 31 3/4 x 44 3/4 x 1 3/4 in.
The most important marine painting in the sale. Christopher Blossom is among the finest living painters of the age of sail, and this view of the Allerton on the East River hung in the Benchley home as the centerpiece of Peter’s collection of ships under canvas.
From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940–2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation.
Proceeds from the Peter Benchley Collection will benefit five ocean conservation organizations: Peter Benchley Ocean Awards, WildAid, Beneath the Waves, Blue Frontier and Environmental Defense Fund.
Condition report:
The painting is in good condition with no visible craquelure, paint loss, or signs of surface repair. The frame shows minor surface wear with small scattered nicks and chips along the outer edges of the wooden frame.
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