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Reginald Arthur Borstel, Australian 1875-1922, “The Barque Colony” and “The Barque Eskasoni”, 2 oils on board

Sold for $1,750 at Neal Auction Company on Apr 17, 2026.

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Reginald Arthur Borstel Australian, 1875-1922 "The Barque Colony" and "The Barque Eskasoni" 2 oils on board signed and dated 1910 and 1904 lower left respectively, each inscribed lower right with "T. Gaidlaw & Co. Sydney, N.S.W." and "Adelaide Photo Co.[illegible]" respectively, each with "Winsor & Newton, Prepared Board, London" abraded label en verso, one with pencil-inscription en verso, both framed. (2 pcs.) Note: The 4-masted iron barque "Colony" was built in 1886 by British shipbuilders William Doxford and Sons. The Canadian barque "Eskasoni," also built in 1886, was named after the indigenous Mi'kmaq community of Nova Scotia.

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