WILLIAM SONNTAG, JR. American (1869-1898), Lowering the Life Boat,watercolor and gouache on paper, 19 1/2 x 8 inches (sight), signed "W. Louis Sonntag, Jr." lower right, PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Indiana.

Canvas: Not Applicable Condition: Good Restoration: None Frame: Old Comments: areas of darker shadow, possible not artist intended, additional photos available upon request, slight toning to paper
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