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218. RALPH EUGENE CAHOON, JR. (AMERICAN 1910-1982) “NANTUCKET COURTSHIP”, oil on Masonite,
depicting sailors offering flowers to two mermaids seated in the monument on lower Main Street, Nantucket, with a view of the harbor
and wharf in the back ground, signed lower right, in a gilt slip and ebonized frame. 22 ½ in. x 16 ½ in.

219. JAMES WALTER FOLGER (NANTUCKET 18511918) CARVED AND POLYCHROMED PLAQUE, circa
1911, Portrait of the Swain Home, built ca. 1672, in weathered
condition, out Polpis way. Half-depth of carving showing
exposed construction timbers, shingles, interior chimney bricks,
window, doors, etc. Signed with brush and carved “James W.
Folger 1901 and 1911”, with original artist printed paper label on
reverse “James W. Folger - Artistic Wood Carving - Paintings of
Nantucket Scenery.”
Overall 12 ¾ in. x 18 ¾ in. Depth 3 ¾ in.
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