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Auction 52, Are You Feeling Lucky? March 17th, 2026

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 276

Large-Scale Nautical Oil Painting: Clipper Ship on High Seas

Estimate: $750 - $1,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$150 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$4,000 $500
$15,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Description

A commanding and dynamic fine art oil painting depicting a majestic multi-masted clipper ship navigating turbulent ocean waters. The artist captures the vessel in a dramatic lean, its sails fully unfurled and catching the wind, while the hull cuts through dark, frothing swells. The sky is rendered with soft, atmospheric clouds in shades of muted blue and gold, suggesting either a breaking dawn or a clearing storm.

The work is housed in a substantial, ornate baroque-style gilt frame with intricate floral flourishes and beaded detailing, which adds significant presence and scale to the piece.

On the reverse, the painting retains its original "Timeless Treasures" Certificate of Authenticity (Number AFD 201383) from Art & Frame Direct / Timeless Industries. This certificate guarantees the work to be a hand-painted oil on canvas, created without mechanical reproduction.

Details

  • Medium: Oil on Canvas

  • Subject: Maritime / Nautical

  • Framing: Ornate Gilt Wood and Composition Frame

  • Dimensions: 52" x 42" (Overall Framed Size)

  • Condition: Excellent; vibrant pigment and well-preserved frame.

  • Provenance: Includes Certificate of Authenticity from Art & Frame Direct.


Keywords: Maritime art, nautical oil painting, clipper ship, tall ship, sailing vessel, seascape, ocean waves, hand-painted oil, large scale wall art, ornate gilt frame, Timeless Treasures, Art and Frame Direct, traditional decor, office art, coastal interior design.

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