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The Three Chief Contestants for the Goelet Cup for Schooners.

  • ARTIST: Schell & Hogan

  • PUBLISHER: Published in Harper's Weekly, August 18, 1888.

  • MEDIUM: Wood engraving with modern handcolor,

    DATE: 1888.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 9 1/4 x 13 5/8" (23.6 x 34.7 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: This scene presents the three leading schooners competing for the Goelet Cup, one of the most prestigious American yachting trophies of the 19th century. The vessels—Sea Fox, Gravling, and Sachem—are shown under full sail and closely matched.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 14 x 22 inch mat for handling.

  • CONDITION: Good condition.

  • REFERENCE: August 18, 1888. pp. 608.