Rafael Osona Auctions Annual Catalog 2020 | Page 44

97. RARE GEORGE GARDNER FISH (NANTUCKET 1822-1906) PASTEL ON PAPER “PORTRAIT OF A FRESH CAUGHT SALMON IN A WOODED STREAM LANDSCAPE”, circa 1847, signed and remarked “Painted by George G. Fish”, remarked lower mid: “Caught by George P. Bowers May 7, 1847, Weight three and one half pounds.” Unframed 20 ¾ in. x 27 ¾ in. 98. RARE LARGE SIZE WOOD AND WHALE IVORY PUZZLE BOX, early 19 th Century, purportedly from the Coffin family of Nantucket. The sliding and swiveling top pinned together by a polished whale ivory cabochon button and painted with initials B.M.C. Height 2 ¾ in. Length 9 ½ in. Width 5 ¼ in. 800/1,200 39 Rafael Osona Auctions