Original 1779 Watercolor of a "Floating Machine"

A late 18th/early 19th century gouache on paper landscape, an unusual composition with passing ships two large naval, small rowing and sail boats centred by a large country estate. It has the feel of being American in origins, but we could be wrong. Some creasing lines are apparent, but apart fro that is good untouched condition, housed in a period maple and gilt slip frame and glazed. Provence By descent from Douglas Shepherd (1922-1989), a designer and architect working on public houses for the brewery firm Ind Coope. He was heavily influenced by and was a serious collector of Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau, including leading designers and artists such as Charles Ashlee and Jessie M King...

The original watercolor, shown here, is presumed to have been done in the West Indies in the late 18th or early 19th century. It, along with two other equally striking watercolors,...

The original watercolor, shown here, is presumed to have been done in the West Indies in the late 18th or early 19th century. It, along with two other equally striking watercolors,...

The original watercolor, shown here, is presumed to have been done in the West Indies in the late 18th or early 19th century. It, along with two other equally striking watercolors,...

An original, gorgeous, watercolor Portrait of a girl by Listed Artist Myra Sides Copus, harmonious, beautiful, colors mixed with reds, yellows and pastels, creating an emotional dram...

Don't miss out on a truly unique, once-in-a-lifetime piece of genuine folk art. This endlessly whimsical watercolor features an intriguing playful still life of Johnny Gruelle's icon...