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James Edward Buttersworth (New Jersey/New York/United Kingdom, 1817-1894), Pair of yachting scenes depicting the Great Ocean Race of 1866., Oils on board, 8" x 10". Unframed.

Sold for $14,000 at Eldred's on Mar 3, 2026.

James Edward Buttersworth (New Jersey/New York/United Kingdom, 1817-1894), Pair of yachting scenes depicting the Great Ocean Race of 1866., Oils on board, 8" x 10". Unframed. auction lot image

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JAMES EDWARD BUTTERSWORTH New Jersey/New York/United Kingdom, 1817-1894 Pair of yachting scenes depicting the Great Ocean Race of 1866. One signed lower right "J.E. Buttersworth" and inscribed in pencil verso "Henrietta passing the lightship in the Ocean Match with the Fleetwing and Vesta in view". Other has a signature that is partially lost in the lower right corner, and is inscribed in pencil verso "The start near Sandy Hook with the Fleetwing in the fore ground - Vesta and Henrietta near the land[?]". Both with labels verso for artist supplier Winsor & Newton, London.

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