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Frigate Paintings

19th Century Oil - Frigate at Sunset
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful depiction of a large sailing vessel on the waves as the sun sets on the horizon. Unsigned. Presented in a distressed gilt frame On canvas.
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19th Century Figurative Paintings

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Oil

A. M. Bruce - 20th Century Oil, Frigate at Sea
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful study of an impressive frigate at sea. Signed 'A. M. Bruce' to the lower right corner
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20th Century Figurative Paintings

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Oil

American Steam Schooner Meets British Frigates Crossing the English Channel
By James Edward Buttersworth
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Three ships - an American Three-Masted Steam Schooner, a British Sailing Royal Navy Frigate and a
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1830s Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

'A Three-Masted Frigate off Capri', 19th Century Seascape, Royal Naval Museum
By Carl Frederik Sørensen
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A serene marine painting from the artist’s late period showing both his unerring compositional
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1860s Realist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

English 20th century portrait of an English Frigate in full sail at sea in oils.
Located in Woodbury, CT
English 20th century portrait of an English Frigate in full sail at sea in oils. A very well
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1980s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

19th Century Maritime Seascape, USS Steam Frigate Niagara
Located in Soquel, CA
commanded the yacht America. He was promoted ensign October 1, 1863; attached to the steam frigate Niagara
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19th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Graphite

A Day's Sail in New England
By Mauritz Frederick Hendrick de Haas
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
painting's right. There, a three-masted frigate sails away from us, giving us a slight glimpse of her ornate
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1860s Realist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Saturday Evening Post Illustration
By Anton Otto Fischer
Located in Fort Washington, PA
-running Tug-Boat Annie and with maritime painting, Fischer was more versatile than depicting the sail and
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1930s Other Art Style Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"A Frigate With A View Of The Needles" 1806 Print
Located in Bristol, CT
of painting, and with paintings with a naval or marine theme. Such were his connections with the
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Mid-19th Century Prints and Multiples

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Paper

Sutcliffe - 20th Century Oil, Ships at Sea
Located in Corsham, GB
An attractive oil painting, depicting a seascape with four ships - HMS Antelope Type 21 frigate
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Oil

18th Century French School , South American Landscape, Brazil.
Located in East Grinstead, GB
French School watercolour of a group of sailors from a French Frigate in the region of Fernando de
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18th Century Landscape Paintings

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Watercolor

"Persever" abstract acrylic on linen canvas 100x100cm 2019
By Emmanuelle Vroelant
Located in Roscoff, FR
climate (and social) storm week, wind, foam Emmanuelle vroelant have always been fascinated by frigates
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Marble

American or English marine , ship in a rough sea at Night with lightning
By James Edward Buttersworth
Located in Woodbury, CT
as American Frigates in a Storm. Recently cleaned and frames in a new hand made English gold frame.
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1850s Victorian Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Untitled
By Anton Otto Fischer
Located in Fort Washington, PA
notably the long-running Tug-Boat Annie and with maritime painting, Fischer was more versatile than
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20th Century Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

'After the Rain, Venice', National Academy, Metropolitan Museum, AWS, NWS, ASL
By Donald Teague
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
, California. A substantial oil painting of Venice after the rain, showing numerous fashionably-dressed
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1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

A Beautiful and Large Marine - A Ship in Two Positions Off Dover
By William John Huggins
Located in London, GB
knew his subject. A painting of the frigate Phoenix (36 guns), under Captain W. H. Webley (later
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Edward A Swan, Turbulent Marine Scene, Watercolour
Located in Cheltenham, GB
sailboats buffeted by turbulent conditions. Beyond, the hazy form of a frigate under full sail seems restful
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1980s English School Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Paper

Watercolor Interpretation of the The Raft of the Medusa After Théodore Géricault
Located in Cotignac, FR
was an artist who persisted in asking questions. His interpretation of this painting can be seen in
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Late 20th Century Romantic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Paper

Portrait of a Man - Drawing by Antoine Alphonse Montfort - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
young naval officers on board the frigate 'La Victorieuse' for a two-year mission, he visited Corsica
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19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Mixed Media

'Naval Heroes of the United States' hand-colored lithograph by Nathaniel Currier
By Nathaniel Currier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Lake Erie: At the center is a view of several frigates on the lake, embroiled in conflict. Above the
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1850s Victorian Landscape Prints

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Watercolor, Lithograph

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Antique Dutch 19th century ships at sea, fishing boats, men rowing.
Located in Woodbury, CT
A very well-painted Dutch 19th century marine scene. The small boat is full of men who are rowing hard to get to the larger vessels, possibly to either take goods on or off the large...
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1870s Victorian Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mid-Century Oil on Board Boat Harbour Scene Signed, 1947
Located in London, GB
A mid-century oil on board boat harbour scene Signed, 1947. An attractive example. Housed in original frame. Provenance: Private London Collection. In very good condition commen...
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Mid-20th Century Paintings

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Paint

"Jour D'Orage, la Garde (Var), Mai 1921 (Stormy Day)" Louis Pastour
Located in SANTA FE, NM
This painting is bright and cheery and the jewel-tone colors are superb. "Jour d'Orage, La Garde (Var) (Stormy Day) 1921" Louis Pastour (France, 1876-1948) Oil on board Signed and ...
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1920s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Panel

LARGE SIGNED BRITISH OIL PAINTING - EXTENSIVE RIVER LANDSCAPE DISTANT HILLS
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: British School, signed lower corner, late 20th century Title: The Extensive River Landscape Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed, signed. Size: frame: 23 ...
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20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Signed Italian Oil Painting of Coastal City Scene With Boats Mid 20th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming oil on canvas painting of an Italian coastal city scene with sail boats, signed, circa 1950's. A very lifelike rendering of an Italian coastline. This 20th Century oil pa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

Very Large Antique French Classical Romantic Oil Painting Ancient Ruin Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, 19th century Title: Classical Landscape with figures amongst ancient ruins. Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed. canvas: 24.5 x 36 inches P...
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19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Drifting in Light Wind
By William R. Davis 1
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional luminous marine painting with a schooner on the ocean by American artist William R. Davis (b. 1952). Davis was born in Somerville, Massachusetts, grew up in Hyannis Po...
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2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Panel

FINE MARITIME SIGNED OIL PAINTING - CLASSIC THREE MAST SAILING SHIP AT SEA
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: indistinctly signed, late 20th century Title: Classic Sailing Ship at Sea Medium: oil painting, on canvas Size: frame: 25.25 x 29.5 inches painting:...
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20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Portrait of a Young Boy
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated, lower left: Louise Hersent/ 1823 Provenance: Private Collection, Chicago, by 1996 Private Collection, Florida This charming portrait of a young boy is the work o...
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1820s Old Masters Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Scottish Highlands Signed Oil Painting Loch Achray Trossachs Hotel
By Francis E. Jamieson
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Trossachs Hotel, Loch Achray" by F. E. Jamieson (British 1895-1950) signed, lower corner with pseudonym "W. Richards" titled verso to canvas oil painting on canvas, unframed canva...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Large Vintage French Impressionist Oil Painting Winter Landscape
By Fernand Audet
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Winter Landscape by Fernand Audet (French, Tarascon 1923- Mulhouse 2016) oil painting on canvas, unframed painting: 21.5 x 29 inches A superb 20th century oil painting by the liste...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

'Skagen', Paris, Académie des Beaux-Arts, Salon des Artistes Français, Munich
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower left, 'Clement' for Gad Frederick Clement (Danish, 1867-1933) and painted circa 1920. Titled, verso, on old exhibition label, 'Fra Haven' (From the Garden). Additionally...
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1910s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

In the Trough of the Waves, the Clipper Oberon by Montague Dawson
By Montague Dawson
Located in New Orleans, LA
Montague Dawson 1895-1973 British In the Trough of the Waves, the Clipper Oberon Signed “Montague Dawson” (lower left) Oil on canvas Montague Dawson, arguably the most important ...
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Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Still Life of Peonies, Roses, Honeysuckle, Poppies, and other Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Oil on canvas
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18th Century Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Central Park, Winter
By Guy Carleton Wiggins
Located in New York, NY
Signed lower left: Guy Wiggins / Guy Wiggins; on verso (photo available): CENTRAL PARK. WINTER. / GUY WIGGINS N.A. / 1936.
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Huge 1950's French Oil Sleepy Med Fishing Boats Harbour Coastal Sunny Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century, signed lower corner Title: The Sleepy Fishing Town, south of France Medium: oil on canvas, framed (original and period). Framed: ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

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FRIGATE IN THE CHANNEL
By Thomas Whitcombe
Located in Petworth, GB
THOMAS WHITCOMBE A MERCHANTMAN IN THE ENGLISH CHANNEL oil on canvas 21 x 29½ in. (53.3 x 75 cm)
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Late 18th Century Landscape Paintings

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Oil

US Frigate New Castle, New Hampshire
By John Samuel Blunt
Located in New York, NY
signed J. S. Blunt and dated 1828, lower right
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1820s Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A FRIGATE AND A ROYAL YACHT AT SEA
By Francis Swaine
Located in Petworth, GB
Maritime painting by Francis Swaine A FRIGATE AND A ROYAL YACHT AT SEA signed 'F Swaine' (lower
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18th Century Landscape Paintings

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Oil

The Frigate Philadelphia on Fire in the Harbour of Tripoli
By David Fertig
Located in New York, NY
; inscribed (on the back, in charcoal pencil): "THE FRIGATE PhiiladELphia/ ON FIRE IN the hARbOUR OF TRIPOLI
Frigate HMS Winchester
By William John Huggins
Located in New York, NY
Restrike aquatint engraving of original engraving (1830) and painting, both by W. J Huggins, of the
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1970s Realist Landscape Prints

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Engraving

Chase of the Brilliant
By John Bentham-Dinsdale
Located in New York, NY
the Napoleonic Wars. This particular scene takes place on July 26, 1798. Two French frigates, the
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Early 2000s Academic Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

North Atlantic Gale, USS Constitution, 1812
By Paul Garnett
Located in Stonington, CT
stoutly built frigate to her limits. In this painting, the ship is shown as she tried to battle her way
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21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Oil

The Hundred Guinea Cup, Cowes, 2012
By MARTIN SWAN
Located in London, GB
painting shows some of the participants at anchor in the glow of dawn. In the left foreground is the
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21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Boats moored at Cowes
By MARTIN SWAN
Located in London, GB
painting shows some of the participants at anchor in the glow of dawn. In the left foreground is the
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21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Winter in the Yard, USS Constitution, Boston, Massachusetts 1844
By Paul Garnett
Located in Stonington, CT
ghostly light to the rooftops of the buildings across the river at Boston’s North End. The frigate
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2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

The Corvette USS Washington of the Mediterranean Squadron circa 1800
Located in Madrid, ES
front of two French frigates. The next year of 1799 commanded the bric U.S.S. Norfolk, with 18 cannons
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Early 1800s Realist Figurative Paintings

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Watercolor

H.M. Ships Cossack and Comet Landing Troops at Santander, June 23, 1808
By Mark Myers
Located in Stonington, CT
; "Bideford Quay” and "Sailing Ships," a set of 12 vignettes; "Fighting Sail," a set of 6 frigate actions; "A
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

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Acrylic

Booth - 20th Century Oil, Frigate
Located in Corsham, GB
A view of a frigate traversing choppy seas. Presented in a gilt-effect wooden frame with a linen
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Peter - Large 20th Century Oil, Frigate
Located in Corsham, GB
A large maritime painting of a frigate under full sail. Presented in a wooden frame. Signed to the
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Peter - Large 20th Century Oil, Frigate
Located in Corsham, GB
A large maritime painting of a frigate under full sail. Presented in a wooden frame. Signed to the
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Oil

The Chase of the Frigate HMS Brilliant
By John Bentham-Dinsdale
Located in Wiscasett, ME
tradition of Masterly marine painting. On 26 July 1798 the small frigate Brilliant fell in with two large
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20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Oil

JAMES HARDY - LARGE SIGNED OIL - 19thC AMERICAN FRIGATE SHIPS OFF CITY COASTLINE
By James Hardy
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Off the Coastline" by James Hardy, British contemporary oil painting on canvas laid over board
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1990s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Marine battle, French ship of the line and two British frigates off of Brittany
By Thomas Buttersworth
Located in Woodbury, CT
two British frigates off the coast of Brittany during the French Revolutionary Wars. During the action
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Early 1800s Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Nils Emil Anckers, Frigate In Stormy Water, Etching
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A large early 20th-century etching of a frigate in stormy waters battered by the elements. It’s a
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Early 1900s Academic Landscape Prints

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Paper, Etching

Laying The Hose Pipe Ghost, Harpers New Monthly Magazine
By Anton Otto Fischer
Located in Fort Washington, PA
story art, most notably the long-running Tug-Boat Annie and with maritime painting, Fischer was more
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1910s Other Art Style Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Book Cover for "Resurrection" by Edwin Balmer, 1920
By Anton Otto Fischer
Located in Fort Washington, PA
notably the long-running Tug-Boat Annie and with maritime painting, Fischer was more versatile than
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1920s Other Art Style Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

“U.S.S. Constitution 1797”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on artist canvas board painting of the U.S.S. Constitution by the American artist, S.R
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1930s Academic Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

S. Clarke - Contemporary Oil, Gun Boats
Located in Corsham, GB
An exciting and emotive seascape depicting two frigates firing at each other in the open sea. Well
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Oil

F. J. L. - 1908 Oil, Nautical Scene
Located in Corsham, GB
An atmospheric nautical scene depicting a Frigate warship with three square-rigged masts and one
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20th Century Figurative Paintings

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Oil

English ship in a rough sea
By James Edward Buttersworth
Located in Woodbury, CT
Frigates in a Storm.
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1840s Victorian Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Early 18th Century Portrait of Lt. Edward Elers R.N. (1782-1815) -Oil on Canvas
Located in London, GB
of the painting. Provenance: By family descent and more recently English and American private
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Early 1800s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

PORTRAIT of Vice Admiral Sir John Chambers White (c.1770-1845), Dated 1840
Located in London, GB
Dutch vessels and on one occasion was instrumental in the destruction of a much larger French frigate by
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1840s Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Rocher au bord de la Mer
By Félix Ziem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
was a complete painter, at ease in portraits, still-lifes, flower painting and genre scenes, of both
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1840s Landscape Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Peter - Large 20th Century Oil, Frigate
Located in Corsham, GB
A large maritime painting of a frigate under full sail. Presented in a wooden frame. Signed to the
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Oil

English 19th century Sloop of war frigate, two masted, 18 gun warship at sea
By Thomas Whitcombe
Located in Woodbury, CT
fine painting and in wonderful condition. Many marine paintings from this period have been over cleaned
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1830s Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Frigates in a Calm off Dover. King George III Watercolor. Royal Navy Lieutenant.
By Thomas Yates
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Fine Art This attractive watercolour painting depicts three sizable frigates at anchor in tranquil
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Late 18th Century Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Paper

La Belle Poule, signed oil painting
By Louis Letouche
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
La Belle Poule, 1834-1861 by Louis Letouche (French 1924-2015) oil painting on linen canvas
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1990s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Three Masted Classic Sailing Tall Ship at Sea British Marine Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'British Blackwall Frigate, Kent' Bob Bramley (1924-2005) British signed oil painting on canvas
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Coastal Maritime Nocturne - Dutch Golden Age art 17thC marine oil painting
By Lieve Pietersz Verschuier
Located in London, GB
This atmospheric 17th century Dutch Golden Age marine oil painting is attributed to Dutch noted
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17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Jeune femme allongee - Impressionist Figurative Oil Painting by Felix Ziem
By Félix Ziem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
painting from Adolphe Monticelli.[1] Painting developed from a hobby into a career following a visit in
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1860s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Lady Mountbatten, 1920's Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas Beautiful Original
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lady Mountbatten British School, circa 1920's oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas measures
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Two Ships in the ocean” oil on canvas by Michele
Located in Carmel, CA
. The painting comes with a certificate of authenticity and a letter of appraisal. 'Frigate Ships', oil
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Heavy Seas Off Dover
By Thomas Buttersworth
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Measures 19.75" x 27.75" canvas and 28" x 36" with frame. Featuring a British frigate and other shipping in
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Early 19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Off the Coast of England
By Thomas Buttersworth
Located in Woodbury, CT
H.M.S. Enterprise in 1795, then joined the frigate H.M.S. Caroline the same year. Buttersworth became
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Late 18th Century Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Antique Portrait of US Naval Man in Naples
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mr. John Munro Italian School, circa 1850 signed and dated, inscribed oil painting on canvas
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Portrait of US Naval Man in Naples
Antique Portrait of US Naval Man in Naples
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The Esmeralda, Tall Ship of the Chilean Navy
By Louis Letouche
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Esmeralda by Louis Letouche (French 1924-2015) oil painting on linen canvas, stretched over
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1990s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Party Night - Impressionist Oil, Figures on a Boat River Landscape by Felix Ziem
By Félix Ziem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
to Marseilles, where he received some informal instruction in painting from Adolphe Monticelli.[1
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1870s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Naval Battle between British and Dutch ships at Batavia, Indonesia, 1806
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, British frigates had been sent on reconnaissance missions to Java and Batavia. The mission by the 36-gun
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Early 19th Century Romantic Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor, Paper

European School, Frigate at Sail
Located in Gallatin, TN
European School, Frigate at Sail, oil on canvas, initialed lower right. (ESTAN9009)[TC]
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20th Century Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

European School, Frigate at Sail
European School, Frigate at Sail
H 16 in W 24 in D 2 in
Historic Civil War Oil Painting by Edward E. Arnold (attr) 1863
By Edward E. Arnold
Located in Gallatin, TN
the painting of a frigate being tossed wildly about on the high seas, titled British Shop in a Storm
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19th Century Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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Frigate Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of frigate paintings available for sale. There are many Realist and Old Masters versions of these works for sale. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the frigate paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of brown, gray, beige and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Thomas Buttersworth, James Hardy, Carl Frederik Sørensen and Thomas Yates are often thought to be among the most beautiful. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and canvas — can elevate any room of your home. If space is limited, there are small frigate paintings measuring 16 across, while our inventory also includes pieces up to 49 inches across to better suit those in the market for large iterations.

How Much are Frigate Paintings?

Prices for pieces in our collection of frigate paintings start at $1,330 and top out at $35,000 with the average selling for $4,769.

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When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.

Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs. Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.

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