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Fine Ship Oil Painting

19th century
Sold 13 August 2025 · Prometheus Antiques
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A fine oil on canvas ship oil painting dating to the mid nineteenth century. The work is extremely well done and shows the ship in full profile and under full sail, with the coast behind. The painting does not appear to be signed. The work has been lined in the 1980’s and some small areas of restoration made. The whole is in good condition with some discolouration to the varnish. The painting is framed in a good quality modern frame which has been antiqued and has a nice period look. The whole is a fine quality ship painting from the mid nineteenth century with a great decorative look. C.1850.

Overall sizes in inches including frame: 34 ¾ by 22 ½

Date of Manufacture

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Antique Ship Oil Painting to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
88.5cm (34.84")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1127534
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A fine oil on canvas ship oil painting dating to the mid nineteenth century.
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The work is extremely well done and shows the ship in full profile and under full sail, with the coast behind.
Prometheus Antiques

The painting does not appear to be signed. The work has been lined in the 1980’s and some small areas of restoration made. The whole is in good condition with some discolouration to the varnish. The painting is framed in a good quality modern frame which has been antiqued and has a nice period look. The whole is a fine quality ship painting from the mid nineteenth century with a great decorative look. C.1850.

Overall sizes in inches including frame: 34 ¾ by 22 ½

Date of Manufacture

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Antique Ship Oil Painting to the 1850s.

Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
88.5cm (34.84")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1127534
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Archive I An antique framed oil painting depicting a full-rigged sailing ship navigating choppy ocean waters under a cloudy sky. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Newark upon Trent
Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Verified Since Nov 2010
Items For Sale 114
Items Sold 2,242
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An antique framed oil painting depicting a full-rigged sailing ship navigating choppy ocean waters under a cloudy sky.
Fine ship oil painting
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An antique framed oil painting depicting a full-rigged sailing ship navigating choppy ocean waters under a cloudy sky.
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  • Object[Paintings]
  • Period19th century
  • Style[Maritime Traditional]
  • Material[Canvas, Oil paint, Gilded wood]
  • Colour[Multi-coloured]
  • MotifsFull-rigged ship, Choppy ocean waves, Ornate gilded frame, Flag details
  • SizeH 57 cm (22 in) x W 88.5 cm (35 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

Maritime painting encompasses artworks that focus significantly on the sea, ships, and seafaring life, gaining major prominence during the Golden Age of Dutch painting and continuing through the 19th and early 20th centuries.

These works were typically created using oil paints on stretched linen canvas, framed in ornate composition or carved gilded wooden frames to protect the edges and enhance the visual presentation.

Authentication involves examining the canvas weave, inspecting the pigment composition under ultraviolet light, checking for makers signatures or stamps, and analyzing the accuracy of the ships rigging and construction for the period.

An antique maritime painting serves as a strong focal point and can be balanced in a modern space by pairing it with clean-lined neutral furniture and restrained decor to highlight its historical narrative.

To preserve these works, keep them out of direct sunlight, maintain stable relative humidity between 40% and 50%, and avoid harsh chemical cleaners on both the canvas and the gilded frame.
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