William Minshall Birchall

"Portrait of the Black Ball Clipper Montezuma"

Circa 1905

Circa 1940 Signed lower left Sight size 19 x 26 in Overall 27.5 x 34.5 in original period frame

Circa 1880 Unsigned Thames was commissioned in 1842 Overall size with frame 8 x 11 in.

Beautiful watercolor and gouache on archival paper by the well known Maine artist Bill Paxton. The watercolor depicts what Portland harbor in Maine looked like in 1910 with sailing vessels of the era moored in the harbor. Signed lower right by the artist. Titled verso. Circa 1975. Condition is excellent and is finely matted and framed. The artwork is matted and framed in a thin gold leaf custom gallery frame. Overall framed measurements are 17.5 by 21.75 inches. Provenance: Sarasota, Florida estate. William (Bill) Paxton 1930—2007 William Paxton, born August 5, 1930 in Lewiston, was one of Maine’s top selling artists. He had a passion for painting and from a young age he was known for his talents in sketching. Paxton captured many popular Maine scenes with watercolor, acrylic, and oils. His work also includes historical scenes he referenced in books from as early as the 1920’s, painting locomotives, aircraft, and war scenes. Paxton’s art is sold all over the world. As a student at Bridgton Academy, he was featured in his yearbook. It states, “When artist Bill picks up his pen, we all stand at attention, for his remarks and pictures are certainly worth mention.” He wanted to pursue a career selling his art, but it was during the time of the Great Depression. Also in his younger years, Paxton had an interest in skiing and won a medal for Second Highest Ski Jump. From there he went to flying and received a certification for Second-in-Command, to fly alongside the captain in a C-46F type of aircraft. He then joined the Air Force in the 40’s, although his passion and talents for art were constant throughout his life. Paxton quickly became the front line military sketch...

Original watercolor on archival paper of the Cape Neddick Lighthouse in York, Maine. Signed lower right. Circa 1950. Condition is very good. Several tiny spots of foxing. The wa...

Sanjay Bhattacharya - Untitled - 15 x 22 inches (unframed size) Watercolour on Paper ( FRAMED ALL IN DOOR DELIVERED ) Style : Sanjay's first ...

Early Twentieth Century Italian Lakes Landscape a Large Watercolour of the Villa Balbianello near Bellagio, Lake Como Italy. This is one of the most iconic views of the Villa Balbia...

Early Twentieth Century Victorian Watercolour Landscape of a Fulling Mill on the River Teme, Ludlow. A rare view of the Mill on Ludford Bridge before the first of the two fires that...

Victorian Cornish Sunset Landscape with Young Lady on a Coastal Path near Bude, Cornwall. A Watercolour and gouache painting on Paper, laid on board with mount, Framed and Glazed. J...