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Amazing Harbor Painting of St. Thomas by Carl Ludwig Bille Up For Auction ~ 1868

The harbor of Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas, Danish West Indies, US Virgin Islands

Danish West Indies ~ Paintings

Beautiful paintings of the Danish West Indies are rare, but they do come up for auction every once in a while.

 As soon as they’re discovered, I share them here on the blog for you.  

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Carl Billie
Carl Billie

Carl Ludwig Bille
1815-1898

 
The painting above of St. Thomas is a beautiful oil on canvas of Charlotte Amalie.
It’s signed by the artist Carl Billie and dated 1868, the year after the dreadful hurricane and tsunami.
Here is a little more information about the artist.
 
“Bille was in a unique position to create splendid marine paintings, having been a professional mariner before dedicating himself to his passion for art.
 
His work is distinguished by a formidable grasp of realistic detail and naturalism, skills at their height in this splendid and tranquil image.”
The Auction Date is set for: June 2, 2018
 
Estimated price: $8,000 to $12,000. 
 
To learn more, visit the auction house and gallery at Invaluable.

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