The War of 1812 Brig GRAND TURK of Salem Early Watercolor   Watercolor on paper                                                   Unsigned Unframed 22 1/2" L x 17" H                                       Framed 27 1/2" H x 21" L   Presented is an early work that replicates the watercolor in the collection of the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA of the French artist's Antoine Roux's watercolor showing the “Letter of Marque Grand Turk, 14 guns, entering and saluting Marseilles, 1815“. The ship was built in 1812 at Wiscasset, Maine and registered 309 tons, and carried 14 guns. William Austin commanded her during the war. “Letter of Marque Grand Turk 14 guns entering and saluting Marseilles, 1815”  In a later period advertisement after the war, she was put up for sale at public auction at the India Wharf in Salem. The advertisement says that she performed five cruises during the war and is considered one of the best vessels in her class in the United States. Her arms and armament were sold afterwards  in a separate sale. According to the Ship Registers of the district of Salem and Beverly Essex Institute in 1906, and related in a note affixed to the reverse, the brigantine "Grand Turk was built in Wiscasset, Maine, in 1812, and "was a celebrated privateer in the war of 1812." She was apparently owned in Boston and sailed in and out of Salem and after the war made merchant voyages for William Gray of Boston.” Marine Paintings and Drawings in the Peabody Essex Museum Page 8 --------------------------------------------------------------- Roux, Ange-Joseph Antoine ( French [1765-1835] ) For an inside look into Antoine Roux's sketchbooks visit our online program: The Sketchbooks Of Antoine Roux                              1174 Brig GRAND TURK of Salem Saluting Marseilles Watercolor 17 1/2 x 24 1/4 in., signed: Ant Roux au Marseille, 1815. Built 1812, Wiscasset Maine, 309 tons, 14 guns William Austin commander.           As in the Peabody-Essex Museum      There is no question that the unknown artist has captured the Antoine Roux's work exactly and explains why the painting was originally misclassified as an original.  CONDITION: The watercolor is in excellent condition, but the paper shows age spotting or foxing foxing it a mottled sepia tone which is pleasing too the eye. The frame is a new reproduction of a period piece.   PROVENANCE: Purchased at auction in 2009. It was listed in the catalog as an original work attributed to Antoine Roux. This was corrected by an addendum saying it was an old artist study of the original, maybe dating from 1815, which is in the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem. This is the first time it has been oferred for sale since. A similar and much later study was auctioned August, 2012 and sold for $4425.00 including Buyer's Premium.. OUR UNCONDITIONAL 'NO NONSENSE“ GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned, if without damage, within three days of receipt in its original packaging. Return items must be insured for their full value. Only a prior email authorization by us for the return is required. Shipping charges are refundable if due to our error within the continental United States. International buyers welcome, but inquire first. We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Estonia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, St. Maarten, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean. SHIPPING & PACKING: The cost of shipping, packing, handling, and insurance to your destination, will be calculated after the auction and is an additional charge. You may email us to get these costs. We price our shipping honestly, but we expect to be reimbursed for the nominal cost of packaging materials and handling.  ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT are Bank wire transfer, cashier's check, or personal check in which case the item will be held until cleared. Our prices are quoted net to seller, but credit cards may be accepted through PayPal for verified members by special arrangement. Copyright 2012 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved