Mystic Seaport: Museum of America and the Sea
75 Greenmanville Avenue
Po Box 6000
Mystic, CT 06355-0990
Po Box 6000
Mystic, CT 06355-0990
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1849 Waldo, Maine - 1929 Belfast, Maine. Known for: Ship portrait, mural, animal portrait.
Percy Sanborn was a multi-faceted artist, especially known for his paintings of ship portraits. He was born in Waldo, Maine but lived most of his life in Belfast, Maine, where he took decorating... Read full biography
Percy Sanborn was a multi-faceted artist, especially known for his paintings of ship portraits. He was born in Waldo, Maine but lived most of his life in Belfast, Maine, where he took decorating lessons from William Hall and began his career as a sign and theatrical back drop painter. To his... Read full biography
Percy Sanborn was a multi-faceted artist, especially known for his paintings of ship portraits. He was born in Waldo, Maine but lived most of his life in Belfast, Maine, where he took decorating lessons from William Hall and began his career as a sign and theatrical back drop painter. To his accomplishments, he added murals, pottery, engraving, and dog and cat portraits. One of his murals is on display at the Ritz Carlton in Boston, and his wood engravings were used by his local newspaper, the... Read full biography
Percy Sanborn was a multi-faceted artist, especially known for his paintings of ship portraits. He was born in Waldo, Maine but lived most of his life in Belfast, Maine, where he took decorating lessons from William Hall and began his career as a sign and theatrical back drop painter. To his accomplishments, he added murals, pottery, engraving, and dog and cat portraits. One of his murals is on display at the Ritz Carlton in Boston, and his wood engravings were used by his local newspaper, the "Belfast Republican Journal". As a violinist he played and conducted with the Belfast Symphonic Orchestra, and also gave lessons to local children. He was killed in 1929 by a car while crossing a street in Belfast. Source: . Skinner Inc., Auctioneers... Read full biography
Percy Sanborn was a multi-faceted artist, especially known for his paintings of ship portraits. He was born in Waldo, Maine but lived most of his life in Belfast, Maine, where he took decorating lessons from William Hall and began his career as a sign and theatrical back drop painter. To his accomplishments, he added murals, pottery, engraving, and dog and cat portraits. One of his murals is on display at the Ritz Carlton in Boston, and his wood engravings were used by his local newspaper, the "Belfast Republican Journal". As a violinist he played and conducted with the Belfast Symphonic Orchestra, and also gave lessons to local children. He was killed in 1929 by a car while crossing a street in Belfast. Source: . Skinner Inc., Auctioneers and Appraisers of Antiques and Fine Art. Peter Falk, "Who Was Who in American Art"