George E. Hughes (Vermont/New York, 1907-1990) oil on board illustration painting for the cover of The Saturday Evening Post, August 2, 1952 edition, titled "Couples at the Beach," featuring a bird's eye view of beachgoers of various ages, enjoying a sunny day under colorful umbrellas. Signed "Hughes" lower left corner. Housed in a painted wooden […]

Loran Speck (California, 1943-2011) oil on board trompe-l'oeil still life painting titled "Confit Jar with Grapes and Pears" depicting a two-tone glazed pottery jug atop a marble table or ledge with pears, grapes, and a white tablecloth set against a neutral, textured stone background. Signed "L. Speck" lower left. Housed in a contemporary frame with […]

James McDougal Hart (American/New York, 1828-1901) oil on canvas painting depicting cattle grazing along a shoreline with a figure resting nearby, and a background composed of lush green trees and coastal architecture casting reflections on the surface of the water, all under a hazy evening sky. Signed "J.M. Hart" lower edge. Housed in a period […]

Earl Edward Collins (Connecticut/New York, 1925-1992) oil on canvas maritime painting depicting the clipper ship "Shooting Star" sailing across turbulent waters, an American flag visible at the stern. Signed "Earl Collins" lower right. Handwritten index card with the history of "Shooting Star" and date of painting,1979, en verso of frame. Housed in a giltwood frame […]

Reginald Eugene Nickerson (American/Massachusetts, 1915-1999) oil on canvas maritime painting depicting the ship "Whaling Bark Wanderer" at sea with full sails, flying an American flag and "W" flag, The ship is surrounded by whales and figures hunting the whales from fishing boats rowing in the foreground, with additional ships and a mountain landscape visible in […]

Ole Johnson Seboy (Active Norway/U.S.,1800-1845) watercolor on laid paper marine painting depicting ships in slightly choppy waters, the largest two appearing to fly Danish ensigns. Inscription below in Norwegian or Danish text identifying the main ship (Speculation) and the captain (Pieter A. Jensen), with Seboy's signature in small letters below (at right) and dated 1820. […]

English or Continental School, 19th century, oil on canvas marine painting depicting a naval battle, with two large ships in the center of the painting, one flying the flag of France, the other with possible British Red Ensign, firing at one another as flames and smoke arise from the ships. Two additional ships are visible […]