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Paintings Of American Ships

American Reverse-Glass Painting of the Ship ‘Hurricane’ of Boston
American Reverse-Glass Painting of the Ship ‘Hurricane’ of Boston

American Reverse-Glass Painting of the Ship ‘Hurricane’ of Boston

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An American reverse-glass painting of the ship ‘Hurricane’ of Boston, of rectangular form showing a

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Antique 1880s American Paintings

Materials

Glass, Paint

Fine Maritime Seascape Painting of American Clipper Ships by Henry Scott
Fine Maritime Seascape Painting of American Clipper Ships by Henry Scott

Fine Maritime Seascape Painting of American Clipper Ships by Henry Scott

By Henry Scott

Located in Shippensburg, PA

1/2" W x 1 3/4" D [frame] This painting depicts two full-rigged American clipper ships driving

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Late 20th Century English Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Seascape Painting of American Clipper Ship “Red Cloud” by Henry Scott
Seascape Painting of American Clipper Ship “Red Cloud” by Henry Scott

Seascape Painting of American Clipper Ship “Red Cloud” by Henry Scott

By Henry Scott

Located in Shippensburg, PA

American sailing vessels of the mid-19th century and a high point of clipper ship design. Built in 1854 in

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20th Century British Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

19th Century American Seascape of Commercial Ship
19th Century American Seascape of Commercial Ship

19th Century American Seascape of Commercial Ship

Located in Buchanan, MI

Handsome 19th century American seascape of commercial ship in giltwood frame, oil on canvas, signed

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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

19th Century China Trade Ship Portrait of the American Clipper Ship ORIENTAL
19th Century China Trade Ship Portrait of the American Clipper Ship ORIENTAL

19th Century China Trade Ship Portrait of the American Clipper Ship ORIENTAL

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century China Trade Ship Portrait of the American Clipper Ship ORIENTAL, under full sail on

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Antique 1850s Hong Kong Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Fine Signed Painting of a Tall Sailing Ship James Gale Tyler
Fine Signed Painting of a Tall Sailing Ship James Gale Tyler

Fine Signed Painting of a Tall Sailing Ship James Gale Tyler

By James Gale Tyler

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exceptional maritime oil painting, signed by renowned American artist James Gale Tyler (1855

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Antique 1890s American American Classical Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Fruitwood

Worden Wood Gouache Of Coast Guard Ship
Worden Wood Gouache Of Coast Guard Ship

Worden Wood Gouache Of Coast Guard Ship

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H 23 in W 29 in D 1 in

Worden Wood Gouache Of Coast Guard Ship

Located in Norwell, MA

USS Androscoggin is shown steaming through moderate seas in this highly detailed gouache signed by Worden Wood. She served the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy. Launched in 1907 by Pus...

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Vintage 1950s North American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Unpei Kameyama, 'a View of Black 'American' Ships in the Bay of Uraga Senminato'
Unpei Kameyama, 'a View of Black 'American' Ships in the Bay of Uraga Senminato'

Unpei Kameyama, 'a View of Black 'American' Ships in the Bay of Uraga Senminato'

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Unpei Kameyama (1821-1899) A view of black (American) ships in the bay of Uraga Senminato, Miura

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

“Yankee Whalers”
“Yankee Whalers”

“Yankee Whalers”

Located in Southampton, NY

marine artist known for his paintings of British and American sailing ships. He was a member of the RBA

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1950s Academic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Fiberboard

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Clipper Ships of America after Original Painting Nautical Sailing Framed Plaques
Clipper Ships of America after Original Painting Nautical Sailing Framed Plaques

Clipper Ships of America after Original Painting Nautical Sailing Framed Plaques

By Wedgwood

Located in London, United Kindgom

'Clipper ships of America'. A rare limited edition set of four late 20th century Wedgwood transfer

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Vintage 1970s English American Classical Paintings

Materials

Porcelain

Ship "Leander" of Salem at Smyrna Painting, 1831

Ship "Leander" of Salem at Smyrna Painting, 1831

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H 22 in W 27.5 in D 1 in

Ship "Leander" of Salem at Smyrna Painting, 1831

Located in Litchfield, CT

Artist unknown, American. Watercolor on paper, in a period frame. 22" x 27 1/2" framed. The Brig

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Antique 1830s American American Classical Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

McKay's Ship Yard- The Launching of Clippership "Flying Cloud" in 1851

McKay's Ship Yard- The Launching of Clippership "Flying Cloud" in 1851

By Paul Garnett

Located in Stonington, CT

paintings related to the work of the legendary builder of clipper ships and his yard in East Boston

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Trumeau Wall Mirror with Tall Ship Painting by Margo Alexander
Trumeau Wall Mirror with Tall Ship Painting by Margo Alexander

Trumeau Wall Mirror with Tall Ship Painting by Margo Alexander

By Margo Alexander

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a wonderful little trumeau mirror with a nautical painting of an American Tall Ship by

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20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany, Paint

Painting of "Smallwood" an American Ship
Painting of "Smallwood" an American Ship

Painting of "Smallwood" an American Ship

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H 29.5 in W 38.5 in D 3 in

Painting of "Smallwood" an American Ship

Located in Atlanta, GA

Ship painting of "Smallwood". built in Baltimore c 1856. Captain was H. Martin Master. verso

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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Materials

Paint, Wood

Oil Painting of Ship with American Flag
Oil Painting of Ship with American Flag

Oil Painting of Ship with American Flag

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H 21.5 in W 24.5 in D 2 in

Oil Painting of Ship with American Flag

Located in Atlanta, GA

Oil on board of a ship with an American flag blowing in the wind. Antique Wooden frame.

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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Portrait Painting of a Captain of a Ship with American Flag
Portrait Painting of a Captain of a Ship with American Flag

Portrait Painting of a Captain of a Ship with American Flag

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A portrait painting of a bearded man with American flag. A lovely portrait painting by Oklahoma

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20th Century American American Classical Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Paint

Rare Eglomise Picture of American Ship
Rare Eglomise Picture of American Ship

Rare Eglomise Picture of American Ship

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H 22 in W 16.5 in D 1 in

Rare Eglomise Picture of American Ship

Located in Westwood, NJ

A rare eglomise picture of American ship off shore with original frame.

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Antique 1820s American American Classical Paintings

Great American Folk Painting of the US Ship Alarm, circa 1874

Great American Folk Painting of the US Ship Alarm, circa 1874

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Ship "Alarm" launched in 1874 and was a US torpedo ship. Oil on canvas, has been relined.1.

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Antique 1870s American Folk Art Paintings

A Rare American Woolwork Picture of Ship with American Flags
A Rare American Woolwork Picture of Ship with American Flags

A Rare American Woolwork Picture of Ship with American Flags

Located in Downingtown, PA

The woolie is made with a cross stitch and depicts an American three-masted ship leaving an

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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Watercolor of Three Ships, 1905, Signed Edward John Russell, (American)
Watercolor of Three Ships, 1905, Signed Edward John Russell, (American)

Watercolor of Three Ships, 1905, Signed Edward John Russell, (American)

Located in Southampton, NY

Watercolor of Three Ships, 1905, Signed Edward John Russell, (American, 1832-1906) Naval Battle

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Early 20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

American 19th Century Oil On Canvas Of British Ship At Sea
American 19th Century Oil On Canvas Of British Ship At Sea

American 19th Century Oil On Canvas Of British Ship At Sea

Located in Buchanan, MI

American 19th Century Oil On Canvas Of British Ship At Sea

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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Oval Seascape Ship Painting of the "Thomas W. Lawson" Seven-Masted Schooner
Oval Seascape Ship Painting of the "Thomas W. Lawson" Seven-Masted Schooner

Oval Seascape Ship Painting of the "Thomas W. Lawson" Seven-Masted Schooner

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid 20th century vintage oil on board seascape painting of a ship titled "The Glorious Thomas W

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Vintage 1950s American American Classical Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Framed Brass Nautical Maritime Oil on Canvas Painting of Ship at Sea Signed
Framed Brass Nautical Maritime Oil on Canvas Painting of Ship at Sea Signed

Framed Brass Nautical Maritime Oil on Canvas Painting of Ship at Sea Signed

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Large, oil on canvas nautical maritime painting of a ship at sea signed by artist Ambrose. This

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Vintage 1980s American American Classical Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Worden Wood Frigate of the Ship on the Line Ohio
Worden Wood Frigate of the Ship on the Line Ohio

Worden Wood Frigate of the Ship on the Line Ohio

Located in Norwell, MA

1912 watercolor painting by famous artist Worden Wood of the United States Navy Ship of the line

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Vintage 1910s North American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Ink and Watercolor of Royal Navy Ship "H.M. Bridge Badger" Frank R. Crevier
Ink and Watercolor of Royal Navy Ship "H.M. Bridge Badger" Frank R. Crevier

Ink and Watercolor of Royal Navy Ship "H.M. Bridge Badger" Frank R. Crevier

Located in Long Island City, NY

Ink and Watercolor of Royal Navy Ship "H.M. BRIDGE BADGER" FRANK R. CREVIER (AMERICAN 1910-1987

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20th Century North American Paintings

Materials

Paint

Seashell Box Nautically Decorated with Ship Painting
Seashell Box Nautically Decorated with Ship Painting

Seashell Box Nautically Decorated with Ship Painting

Located in Palm Beach, FL

framed painting of an American sailing ship with a flag flying the stars and stripes. The back of the box

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20th Century Canadian Folk Art Nautical Objects

American Painted Sea Chest with Beckets.
American Painted Sea Chest with Beckets.

American Painted Sea Chest with Beckets.

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H 10 in W 53 in D 13 in

American Painted Sea Chest with Beckets.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

American clipper sailing ship near the Maine coast with the Portland Head Lighthouse. The picture is signed

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Chinese Oil Painting of American Navy Ship, USS Lancaster, 19th Century
Chinese Oil Painting of American Navy Ship, USS Lancaster, 19th Century

Chinese Oil Painting of American Navy Ship, USS Lancaster, 19th Century

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A turn of the century 18/1900 oil painting of the American vessel USS Lancaster. Painted in China

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Antique 1890s Chinese Romantic Paintings

Materials

Canvas

19th Century American School Oil on Canvas Board of Clipper Ship
19th Century American School Oil on Canvas Board of Clipper Ship

19th Century American School Oil on Canvas Board of Clipper Ship

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century, American School. A well done painting depicting a large clipper ship sailing across

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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Walnut, Masonite, Paint

Burl Wood Framed Nautical Oil on Canvas Painting of a Ship at Sea
Burl Wood Framed Nautical Oil on Canvas Painting of a Ship at Sea

Burl Wood Framed Nautical Oil on Canvas Painting of a Ship at Sea

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Horizontal painting of a ship at sea. This classical piece depicts a ship at sea amongst blue waves

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Shell Box
Shell Box

Shell Box

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H 8 in W 19 in D 13 in

Shell Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

painting of an American sailing ship with a flag flying the stars and stripes and is decorated in a

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20th Century Canadian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Marine Painting of an American Clipper Ship
Marine Painting of an American Clipper Ship

Marine Painting of an American Clipper Ship

Located in Sheffield, MA

Painting of a clipper ship under full sail, oil on canvas, unsigned. The ship is flying an American

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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Large Watercolor Painting of a Nantucket Whaling Ship
Large Watercolor Painting of a Nantucket Whaling Ship

Large Watercolor Painting of a Nantucket Whaling Ship

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A large and colorful mid-20th century watercolor painting of the Nantucket Whaling ship, Factor.

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Vintage 1940s American American Classical Paintings

Materials

Paper

19th Century Seascape of the American Ship Matchless
19th Century Seascape of the American Ship Matchless

19th Century Seascape of the American Ship Matchless

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H 13.75 in W 21.75 in D 0.75 in

19th Century Seascape of the American Ship Matchless

Located in Woodbury, CT

VSeascape depicting the U.S. ship Matchless. Built by John Taylor of Boston, the ship weighed 1033

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Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Paintings

Ship Portrait of the American Privateer "Grand Turk" of Salem
Ship Portrait of the American Privateer "Grand Turk" of Salem

Ship Portrait of the American Privateer "Grand Turk" of Salem

Located in Great Barrington, MA

of wealthy Massachusetts men to be privately fitted for war against the British. The painting depicts

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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Oil on Board Painting, "Ship of Fools, " American Painter Charles Bragg
Oil on Board Painting, "Ship of Fools, " American Painter Charles Bragg

Oil on Board Painting, "Ship of Fools, " American Painter Charles Bragg

By Charles Bragg

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This oil-on-board painting titled "Ship of Fools" was recently acquired from a Palm Beach

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Mid-20th Century American Paintings

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Ships Heading to Sea - Dutch 17th century Old Master marine art oil painting
Ships Heading to Sea - Dutch 17th century Old Master marine art oil painting

Ships Heading to Sea - Dutch 17th century Old Master marine art oil painting

Located in Hagley, England

This fantastic Dutch Old Master marine oil painting is by noted Dutch marine artist Abraham Storck. Painted circa 1670 the composition is a number of ships heading out to sea, their ...

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1670s Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Two royal portraits (the Duc d'Angoulême and the Duc de Berry) by H.P. Danloux
Two royal portraits (the Duc d'Angoulême and the Duc de Berry) by H.P. Danloux

Two royal portraits (the Duc d'Angoulême and the Duc de Berry) by H.P. Danloux

Located in PARIS, FR

These two royal portraits are a major historical testimony to the stay of the Comte d'Artois (the future Charles X) and his family in Edinburgh in 1796-1797. Given by the sitters to ...

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1790s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Wood Panel

“Portrait of a North African Man, 1872” Orientalist Portrait Black Model 19th C.
“Portrait of a North African Man, 1872” Orientalist Portrait Black Model 19th C.

“Portrait of a North African Man, 1872” Orientalist Portrait Black Model 19th C.

Located in Yardley, PA

“Portrait of a North African Man, 1872” by August Holmberg (1851-1911) This striking oil painting by the German painter, August Holmberg, depicts a richly detailed and intimate port...

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1870s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Paper, Canvas

French School 19th Century, Portrait of a young man, 1891, signed and dated
French School 19th Century, Portrait of a young man, 1891, signed and dated

French School 19th Century, Portrait of a young man, 1891, signed and dated

Located in Paris, FR

French School of the 19th century Portrait of a young man, 1891 Signed (illegible) and dated 91 on the lower right Oil on canvas 46 x 38 cm Framed 52 x 44 In good condition, recently...

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1890s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Male and female portrait, both in silk kimono, possibly textile dealers
Male and female portrait, both in silk kimono, possibly textile dealers

Male and female portrait, both in silk kimono, possibly textile dealers

By Christoffel Lubieniecki

Located in Amsterdam, NL

CHRISTOFFEL LUBIENIECKI (1659-1729) Pair of portraits of a gentleman and a lady, both in silk kimono, before a country house (circa 1680) Indistinctly signed “C.......” on a box u...

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1680s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

19th-Century French Oil Portrait of Smart Gentleman in Formal Attire
19th-Century French Oil Portrait of Smart Gentleman in Formal Attire

19th-Century French Oil Portrait of Smart Gentleman in Formal Attire

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Gentleman in Formal Attire French School, 19th century oil on board, framed framed: 17 x 14 inches board : 13 x 10.5 inches Provenance: private collection, Paris, Franc...

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19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine Antique English Marine Oil Painting Shipping of Rocky Coastline & Figures
Fine Antique English Marine Oil Painting Shipping of Rocky Coastline & Figures

Fine Antique English Marine Oil Painting Shipping of Rocky Coastline & Figures

By Charles Martin Powell

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Shipping scene off the coast of Dover circle of Charles Martin Powell (British, 1775-1824) oil painting on board, framed framed: 12.5 x 11.5 inches board: 9.5 x 8 inches condition: ...

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Early 19th Century English School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Pierre Seriziat
Portrait of Pierre Seriziat

Portrait of Pierre Seriziat

Located in Douglas, Isle of Man

Copy of a Portrait of Pierre Seriziat by Jacques Louis David which was painted in 1795 , David 1748-1825, this picture is a direct copy by an artist by the name of F. Hamilton. There...

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Late 20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, C Print

Portrait of the French Princess, late 17th c. French school
Portrait of the French Princess, late 17th c. French school

Portrait of the French Princess, late 17th c. French school

Located in PARIS, FR

Portrait of the Princess of Conti - Attributed to Louis Ferdinand Elle the Younger (1648-1717) Late 17th century French school Oil on canvas, h. 100 cm, l. 80 cm Important Louis XIV ...

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Late 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Girl with a Puppy - Scottish Edwardian art portrait oil painting
Portrait of a Girl with a Puppy - Scottish Edwardian art portrait oil painting

Portrait of a Girl with a Puppy - Scottish Edwardian art portrait oil painting

Located in Hagley, England

This stunning Edwardian portrait oil painting is attributed to Scottish Kirkcudbright School artist William Stewart MacGeorge. Painted circa 1910, The painting shows the influences o...

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1910s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

American Oil on Canvas Ship Captain with Spyglass in Orig, Gilt Frame, C. 1840
American Oil on Canvas Ship Captain with Spyglass in Orig, Gilt Frame, C. 1840

American Oil on Canvas Ship Captain with Spyglass in Orig, Gilt Frame, C. 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

American portrait oil on canvas of a young ship captain holding a spyglass with a sailing ship, crew in rowboat, and gulls in lower background mounted in the original decorative gilt...

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Antique 1840s American American Empire Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Magnificent Empire Period Portrait
Magnificent Empire Period Portrait

Magnificent Empire Period Portrait

$5,343

H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 1.97 in

Magnificent Empire Period Portrait

Located in Madrid, ES

Magnificent Empire Period Portrait VERY DECORATIVE OIL PORTRAIT PAINTED WITH EXCELLENT QUALITY OF THE IMPERIAL TIME. ORIGINAL FRAME OF THE TIME GOLDEN WITH FINE GOLD. MEASURES: 88X75...

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Antique Early 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

My Hindoo Servant "Bullie"
My Hindoo Servant "Bullie"

My Hindoo Servant "Bullie"

Located in Milford, NH

A nicely detailed portrait of a young man by German American artist William Anton Joseph Claus (1862-1926). Claus was born in Germany, Studied under Otto Grundmann in Boston; as well...

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1880s Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Kitty and Silver Ship - British Edwardian Impressionist oil painting
Portrait of Kitty and Silver Ship - British Edwardian Impressionist oil painting

Portrait of Kitty and Silver Ship - British Edwardian Impressionist oil painting

By James Jebusa Shannon

Located in Hagley, England

This stunning, large British Edwardian Impressionist portrait oil painting is by noted portrait painter James Jebusa Shannon. Painted circa 1909 the sitter is his eldest daughter, Ki...

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Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Paintings Of American Ships For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of paintings of American ships for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct paintings of American ships — often made from canvas, fabric and wood — can elevate any home. Paintings of American ships have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Paintings of American ships made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many paintings of American ships are appealing in their simplicity, but Charles Bragg and James Gale Tyler produced popular paintings of American ships that are worth a look.

How Much are Paintings Of American Ships?

Prices for paintings of American ships start at $600 and top out at $11,325 with the average selling for $3,500.