Lot 1887
A Pair of Marine Paintings. Artist Unknown. (20th century, American). Small Sailboats Near the Rocky Coastline; Barque in Rocky Waters. Both indistinctly signed l/r. Both oil on canvas (both wax lined). Both, 25½ x 13½". Framed to overall sizes of 31 x 19¼". Surface dirt to both, the first painting has a 6" strip of overpaint along the right edge, a 6" strip of overpaint along the upper left edge, and a 1" walnut sized spot of overpaint at the upper left edge; the second has a 2" diagonal tear at upper center, a 3½" scratch and 2½" scratch at center, significant overpaint to upper right edge and left edge. Overall in fair to good condition.
Clearly companion pieces in matching frames, these maritime paintings depict the perilous conditions that await every seaman: rocky coastlines, choppy seas, foamy whitecaps and looming skies.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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