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169. RALPH EUGENE CAHOON JR. (AMERICAN 1910-1982) OIL ON MASONITE “PORT O’ DREAMS,” a playful scene depicting thirteen mermaids on the shore and in the water before a beach-side home sipping martinis, playing games, cooking up a lobster-clambake feast and generally making merry. Signed and dated lower right R. Cahoon, May 1967. 21 ½ in. x 27 ½ in. Exhibited: Cahoon Museum of American Art “Personalized and Commissioned Works by Ralph Cahoon” January 15, 1986 - February 23, 1986 170. RALPH EUGENE CAHOON JR. (AMERICAN 1910-1982) OIL ON MASONITE “A HERO’S WEDDING,” the dockside celebration of a young mermaid and “Hero” sailor with 3 cupids flying overhead with arrows aiming downward; the arrows signifying desire and emotions of love causing them to fall deeply in love; two shipmates dancing on the deck with a violinist, child mermaid holding a bouquet, clipper ship and lighthouse on a headland in the distance, signed lower right R. Cahoon in a walnut and gilt frame. 21 ½ in. x 25 ½ in. Proceeds from the sale of this painting to benefit the New Milford Trust for Historic Preservation. Rafael Osona Auctions 64