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Date(s)
6/7/2024 - 7/17/2024
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Lot # 160
Group - Category Art - Prints / Lithographs
Lead Bill Christian Scrimshaw Artwork
Description
This exceptional artwork by Bill Christian consists of 16 panels of slate mounted on a single board. Known for its significant weight, this piece was a commission bought in 1986 at the Lahaina Gallery in Maui. Bill Christan, esteemed as the finest skrimshander, created this hand-scribed masterpiece, showcasing unparalleled freehand detail. The artwork features leading explorers such as Columbus and Magellan, making it a unique and historically rich creation. About the Artist BILL CHRISTIAN (1924 - 2004) | Lahaina Galleries Bill Christian was a recognized as one of the leading artists and authorities on Scrimshaw. His work has been represented in all leading scrimshaw collections in New Bedford, Gloucester, Mystic, New York, Boston, John F. Kennedy, and the Smithsonian. Some of his work is registered in the Library of Congress. Very little of his works were ever available on the open market as it was originally offered to collectors of record by the museums listed above, A few hand selected galleries were fortunate enough to carry his works like, Lahaina Galleries. Bill lived a unique lifestyle as an artist, writer, photographer, sea captain, diver, aviator, witch doctor, explorer and soldier of fortune which enabled him to compose so many subjects however, most of his works were of the ships of the sea. Bill has been the topic of many writers and has appeared in National Geographic, Saturday Evening Post, This Week, Parade and Sunset Newspapers, radio and television. Bill had a photographic memory and could walk down to the harbor, see a boat then return to his studio and etch it with incredible accuracy and detail. Bill Christian was and lived as a man of the sea and islands. He resided in the Bahia Islands of the Caribbean, a plantation in Belize or one in Tahiti, a motor home on Maui or a penthouse in Waikiki… Always close to the ocean. Bill spent a lot of time in the 80-90’s aboard the old tramp freighter, “The Lahaina Turkey.” William John Bekins, also known as Bill Christian passed away April 2nd, 2014 in Hale Makua, Kahului. They celebrated his life at Ukumehame Beach Park on Maui.
Name Filmmaker’s Vault Auction
Auctioneer
Type Online-Only Auction
Date(s) 6/7/2024 - 7/17/2024
Auction Date/Time Info
Wednesday, July 17th | 6:00 p.m.
Preview Date/Time Preview by appointment. Wednesday, July 17th
Checkout Date/Time Thursday, July 18th | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday, July 19th | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location
Buyer Premium 13.5% BP,
Description
Welcome to the Filmmaker’s Vault Auction, an extraordinary collection of historic treasures. This exclusive auction features an array of unique items that span a variety of genres and eras, offering a rare opportunity to own pieces of cinematic and historical significance.
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Your bid must adhere to the bid increment schedule.
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0.00 - 47.50 2.50 USD
47.51 - 250.00 5.00 USD
250.01 - 1,000.00 10.00 USD
1,000.01 - 5,000.00 25.00 USD
5,000.01 - 10,000.00 50.00 USD
10,000.01 - 30,000.00 100.00 USD
30,000.01 - 9,999,999.99 250.00 USD
Currency USD
Buyer Premium 13.5% BP,
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