Maritime Fine & Folk Art
Shown below are examples of different types of marine art. The art forms include fine oil and watercolor paintings, and some engravings. Our wood carvings include some in the style of John Bellamy and Artistic Carving Co., along with whimsical wood carvings in nautical themes. Our lovely selection of sailor made items include woolwork embroidery of various historic representations. Authentic ship figureheads are also offered from time to time. Our prices make these wonderful paintings and works of art affordable to everyone.
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WW I Poster “Invest in the Victory Liberty Loan”
WW I Liberty Loan Poster “They kept the Sea Lanes Open.” Dimensions: 39″ x 29″ This fine poster, ” They Kept the Sea Lanes Open
Sailor’s Shell Valentine in Octagonal Case
Sailor’s Shell Valentine in Octagonal Case Presented is a lovely Sailor’s Shell Valentine with a romantic inscription on the back of the case. These treasured
Captain’s Tantalus Liquor Cabinet – Napoleonic Era
Captain’s Elegant Tantalus Liquor Cabinet A cave à liqueur, also known as a Tantalus, is an ornate box that opens to reveal decanters of liquor
Folk Art Bowhead Whale Whimsical Carving by Bryon Burfee
Presented is a handsome hand carved Folk Art Bowhead whale carving, painted in a flat black with a distinctive baline carved mouth. The fin stands
Whimsical Sperm Whale Carving
Whimsical White Sperm Whale Carving on Stand Presented is a pleasant and very friendly carving of a Sperm Whale. Our whale appears to be
American Eagle Carving After Artistic Carving Company “Live and Let Live” Banner
Presented is an outstanding and larger size example of a carved American eagle which is designed after those done by Artistic Carving Company of Boston
Wool Work of Sail Assisted 4 Masted British Steamship Ca Mid 19th Century
Wool Work of Sail Assisted 4 Masted British Steamship Ca. Mid 19th Century PICTURE SIZE: Unframed 19 1/4”x 14 1/2″, viewing area Framed 29“
Bronze Classical Dolphin Tiller Head
Bronze Dolphin Tiller Head Presented is a stunning sailboat’s tiller head of classical-styled Dolphins in brushed bronze. Price: $900.00 Shipping:
American School Painting “Hannah Little” By Archibald Carey Smith 1837-1911
AMERICAN SCHOOL PAINTING OF “HANNAH LITTLE” BY ARCHIBALD CAREY SMITH 1837-1911 OIL ON CANVAS Oil on canvas 19th Century Viewing area 39 1/2″ x 25 1/2″ Framed 46″ x 32″ x 2″
French Clipper Ship ‘Marie Collet Approaching Hong Kong Harbour Dated 1868
Presented is a fine example of a 19th Century China Trade painting. The draftsmanship of the unknown artist is exceptional and shows an intimate knowledge
Beautiful Watercolor (Gouache) of Famous Sailing Yacht "Varuna”
Yacht “Varuna” Designed by G.L. Watson Built 1897 by A & J Inglis, Glasgow DIMENSIONS: Framed 34 ½” x 24 ¾”x 1 ¾” Picture:
Beautiful Wool Work of a British Merchant Navy 3 Masted Barque
BRITISH WOOL WORK THREE MASTED BARQUE PICTURE SIZE: Unframed 14 1/2” x 12″, viewing area Framed 19“x 16 3/4“ x 1 1/4“ PRESENTED is a beautiful and
American Pilot Boat Oil on Board by Graham Flight
American Pilot Boat Oil on Board Ornately Framed in Gold Leaf by Graham Flight Framed 35″ x 31″ x 3 ½” Painting 23 ½”x
Royal Navy Midshipman in the Rigging Watercolor Ca 1785
ROYAL NAVY MIDSHIPMAN IN THE RIGGING Ca 1785 Presented is a watercolor on card portrait of a Royal Navy midshipman standing in the rigging of
Burnished Gold American Eagle Carving
Burnished Gold American Eagle Carving with Stars and Stripes Shield Dimensions: 46″ x 14″ x 6″ Weight: 4 lbs Presented is an American Eagle Carving
Folk Art Bust of Dutch Rescue Service Sailor
Maritime Folk Art Bust of Dutch Rescue Service Sailor Inscription: Sleunt het reddingswezen Literal translation: “Leans the Rescue” Dimensions: Ht: 22″ Wd: 12″ Dpt: 11″
Louisberg Silver American Eagle Carving
AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE Carved in the style of Artistic Carving Co. Dimensions: 25”L x 9”H x 3 ¾”W Presented is a beautifully carved American Eagle
Famouse J Class Racing Cutter “Weetamoe” by Brunell Poole 1884 -1933
Engraving by Brunell Poole “Weetamoe” Engraving on paper Ca 1933 Picture size: 9″ x 10 ¾”
“Boston Harbor” By Fitz Henry Lane Reproduction
“BOSTON HARBOR” BY FITZ HENRY LANE Reproduction on Textured canvas Presented is a reproduction of the well-known painting by Fitz Henry Lane, “Boston Harbor”. Dimensions:
Royal Navy Island Class Patrol Vessel Water Color By Tony Warren
WATERCOLOR BY TONY WARREN BRITISH 20TH CENTURY Dimensions: Framed: 14 1/2″ x 10 1/2″ Painting: 9 1/4″ x6 3/4″
Antique Shipbuilder’s Colored Advertising Ship Drawing
ANTIQUE SHIPYARD ADVERTISING DRAWING Pen, ink and watercolor on paper Unsigned Unframed 20 1/4″ L x 14 1/4″ H Framed 23 1/4″ x 17 1/4″
A Natural Wood FinishCarved American Eagle by Artistic Carving Co.
AMERICAN EAGLE CARVING BY ARTISTIC CARVING COMPANY Beautiful Natural Wood Finish Presented is an outstanding example of a carved American eagle with painted shield
Commissioning of Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS BUSH CVN-77 Maquette Statue of George H.W. Bush – Commemorative
George H.W. Bush Commemorative Maquette Presentation of the full-size Statue for the commissioning of the Aircraft Carrier USS Bush CVN-77 Presented is a 12″ maquette
Watercolors by H. Fletcherof British Naval Vessels
Group of Watercolors by H. Fletcher of the British Naval Vessels Watercolor on paper of 110 Ten Gun Victory Signed lower right Framed 19
James E. Buttersworth Giclee ReproducedPainting of Yacht America & American War Ships
James E. Buttersworth Fine Reproduction Painting of the Yacht “America” off Castle Garden – 1870 Yacht “America” sailing off of Governor’s Island, (Castle Williams can
British Royal Navy Fully Rigged 3 Masted Ship Wool Work
BEAUTIFUL WOOL WORK OF BRITISH ROYAL NAVY FULLY RIGGED 3 MASTED BARQUE PICTURE SIZE: Unframed 24” x 18″, viewing area Framed 30“x 23 1/2“ x 2“
John Bellamy Style
Carved Gold American Eagle Banner E Pluribus Unum
This fine stylized carving (generally referred to as a Banner) is of an American Eagle made by a follower of John Bellamy. The style, carving
Watercolor Painting Royal Navy 38 Gun Frigate Class of 1793
THE ROYAL NAVY 38 GUN CLASS OF 1793 Ship Portraits by H. Fletcher Watercolor on paper Signed lower right Framed 19 1/4″ L x 14
Woolie of British Royal Coat of Arms
Sailor Made Wool Work Ca 1864
Presented is a magnificently made woolie of a well documented British warship originally built in 1823 as a First Rate Ship of the Line with
U.S. Naval Academy Plaque Dated 1942
U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY PLAQUE Dated 1942 Presented is a very nice plaque, probably made for an Annapolis U.S .Naval Academy graduate of the class
Vintage Series of North Atlantic Liner Drawings by Laurence Dunn
Series of Five Drawings of North Atlantic Liners by Laurence Dunn (1909-2006) Lithographs Matted and Ready for Framing FRANCE – Built 1912 for the Compagnie
Fine Oil Painting of Steam Yacht "ZARA"Commissioned by the U.S. Navy 1917
Steam Yacht “ZARA” Commissioned by U.S. Navy WW I Dimensions: Painting 18″ x 11 1/4″ – Framed 24″ x 17 1/4″ x 1 1/4″
American Schooner Yacht Diorama Exceptional Fine Art Quality Ca 1880
Presented is an extremely rare shadow box model of an unnamed American schooner yacht of the last decade of the 19th Century, with a small
U.S.Navy “YP” Dive Boat Oil On Canvas by Lanard Crane
Painting U.S. Navy MK V Dive Boat Signed U.S.NAVY “YP” DIVE BOAT date988 OIL CANVAS by Lanard Crane Oil Viewing area 23 3/4 x 29 Framed 28 1/2 x 34 Signed
Artistic Carving Co. Portsmouth Style Carved Eagle
Artistic Carving Co. Portsmouth Style Carved Eagle CARVED WOOD “PORTSMOUTH” AMERICAN SPREAD EAGLE ARTISTIC CARVING CO., BOSTON- Ca1950 This fine carving of an American Eagle is
1926 Johnson A 25 Waterbug Outboard Motor Display
1926 Johnson A 25 Waterbug Outboard Motor Display 1926 A 25 ANTIQUE JOHNSON OUTBOARD MOTOR DISPLAYAMERICAN INDUSTRIAL MARINE FOLK ART Year: 1926 Name:Waterbug Model: A 25 Serial
Large Bronze Self PortraitSculptor George Lundeen Ca 1972
Large Bronze Self Portrait Sculptor George Lundeen Ca 1972 Presented is a self-portrait of the the well-known sculptor, George W. Lundeen, done in Urbana, Illinois
44 Inch Carved American EagleBy Artistic Carving Company
ARTISTIC CARVING COMPANY Carved Wood American Eagle This fine Artistic Carving Co. American Eagle is resplendent in its original finish. DIMENSIONS: 43 3/4 ” L x 16”
Ward Line Ship Portrait USS Niagara By Frederick S. Cozzens
WARD LINE -AMERICAN NAVAL STEAMSHIP USS “NIAGARA”WATERCOLOR By Frederick S. Cozzens Ca 1898 Watercolor Ca 1898 Framed 33″ X 24 1/2″Unframed 17 3/8″ x
Beautifully Carved Sperm Whale By Ken Beckenhaupt
SPERM WHALE CARVING BY CAPE COD ARTIST CONTEMPORARY Presented is a very fine carving of a Sperm whale by Ken Beckenhaupt. Ken is a member
Fine Late 19th Century Oil Painting by John Ingersoll Coggeshall 1856-1927
FINE LATE 19TH CENTURY OIL PAINTING BY JOHN INGERSOLL COGGESHALL 1856-1927 Oil on canvas 20th Century Viewing area 8″ x 12″
Silk Embroidery of American Eagle & Flags “Epluribus Unum”
Silk Embroidery of American Eagle & Flags “Epluribus Unum” Dimensions Framed: 25 3/4″ x 22″ x 1 1/4″
Clipper Ship Sea Witch by Robert Jordan
CLIPPER SHIP SEA WITCH (1846 – 1856) OIL ON CANVAS by Robert Jordan ( – 2008) Louis Dianni, respected art expert and auctioneer, took this to
Painting U.S. Navy YP Dive Boat Oil on Canvas Signed
TUGBOAT “CAPE MAY” OIL CANVAS by Lanard Crane Oil on canvas 20th Century Viewing area 23 1/2″ x 17 1/2″ Framed 28 1/2 x 22 1/2
Artistic Carving Co. John Bellemy Carved American Eagle
ANTIQUE CARVED GILDED AMERICAN EAGLE This fine carving of an American Spread Eagle is distinctive in that it is almost a reverse image of the ubiquitous
Beautiful Folk Art Bas Relief Plaque of Schooner ‘America’
The first winner of, and the basis for establishing, the most famous race in yachting, The America’s Cup. Bas relief Half Hull of Schooner “AMERICA”
Classic River Workboat Oil Canvas by Lanard Crane
Presented is an oil on canvas by a contemporary, self taught, part-time, pier head artist, Lanard Crane. Crane's passion since childhood has been ships and
Private Signal Flags
of Nantucket Whaling Ships
Presented is an interesting print by R. R. Newell, dated 1970, showing the private signal flags of Nantucket Whaling merchants. The names mentioned include Macy,
Silver Carved American Eagle After Artistic Carving Company
BEAUTIFUL SILVER CARVED AMERICAN EAGLE After ARTISTIC CARVING COMPANY This fine American Eagle is resplendent in its original silver finish. DIMENSIONS:37 3/4″ L x 13
Barque “Ella” by Reuben Chappell Goole, U.K.
Oil Painting of Barque “Ella”‘byReuben Chappel DIMENSIONS: Framed 28″ x 20 ¾” x ¾” Picture: 23 ¾” x 16 ¾” Presented is a beautiful and
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