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Marie-edouard Adam (Circle), the Barque ‘Limbe’ in Choppy Waters - Antique Oil Painting
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Marie-edouard Adam (Circle), the Barque ‘Limbe’ in Choppy Waters - Antique Oil Painting

19th century
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This late 19th-century French oil painting depicts the barque Limbe in choppy waters, with the silhouettes of two further ships beyond. It was probably produced at Le Havre, France, and it’s stylistically reminiscent of works by Marie-Edouard Adam (1847-1929).

Built at Sunderland, England, in July 1864, the 325-ton Limbe was a three-masted barque that traversed the North Atlantic. Seen here in around 1875, it’s under the command of Captain Deshayes and probably sailing between Le Havre and Cape Haytien in the Dominican Republic. Cape Haytien was predominantly known for its sugar but also for coffee and cacao production. Deshayes was at the helm between c. 1875 and c. 1883, when the Limbe undertook voyages to Flushing, Antwerp, Rouen and Falmouth.

It’s likely that the painting was commissioned by the captain himself, and it’s inscribed with his name. ‘Pierhead paintings’ were popular at this time, with each port hosting a selection of local artists. As referred to above, the main contributor at Le Havre was Marie-Edouard Adam (1847-1929), and our artist probably worked in his circle.

Inscribed with ‘Limbe’ and ‘Deshayes’ in the lower left. Held in a simple wooden frame, which could be original.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 31½” x 24½” / 80cm x 62cm

Year of creation: c. 1875

Labels & Inscriptions: Inscribed in the lower left.

Provenance: Private collection, UK.

Condition: Cleaned. Canvas relined. Areas of settled craquelure, as you would expect. The paint layer is stable. Frame with various marks and showing its age.

Our reference: BRV2090

Physical Dimensions
Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this Antique Marine Oil Painting to the 1870s.

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SA1133827
Description
This late 19th-century French oil painting depicts the barque Limbe in choppy waters, with the silhouettes of two further ships beyond.
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It was probably produced at Le Havre, France, and it’s stylistically reminiscent of works by Marie-Edouard Adam (1847-1929).
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fig 1. An antique 19th-century marine oil painting depicting a three-masted sailing ship navigating choppy green sea waters under a overcast sky, housed in a dark ebonised wooden frame with a gilt inner slip.
fig 1. Marie-edouard Adam (Circle), the Barque ‘Limbe’ in Choppy Waters - Antique Oil Painting

Built at Sunderland, England, in July 1864, the 325-ton Limbe was a three-masted barque that traversed the North Atlantic. Seen here in around 1875, it’s under the command of Captain Deshayes and probably sailing between Le Havre and Cape Haytien in the Dominican Republic. Cape Haytien was predominantly known for its sugar but also for coffee and cacao production. Deshayes was at the helm between c. 1875 and c. 1883, when the Limbe undertook voyages to Flushing, Antwerp, Rouen and Falmouth.

fig 2. An antique 19th-century marine oil painting depicting a three-masted sailing ship navigating choppy green sea waters under a overcast sky, housed in a dark ebonised wooden frame with a gilt inner slip.
fig 2. Marie-edouard Adam (Circle), the Barque ‘Limbe’ in Choppy Waters - Antique Oil Painting

It’s likely that the painting was commissioned by the captain himself, and it’s inscribed with his name. ‘Pierhead paintings’ were popular at this time, with each port hosting a selection of local artists. As referred to above, the main contributor at Le Havre was Marie-Edouard Adam (1847-1929), and our artist probably worked in his circle.

fig 3. An antique 19th-century marine oil painting depicting a three-masted sailing ship navigating choppy green sea waters under a overcast sky, housed in a dark ebonised wooden frame with a gilt inner slip.
fig 3. Marie-edouard Adam (Circle), the Barque ‘Limbe’ in Choppy Waters - Antique Oil Painting

Inscribed with ‘Limbe’ and ‘Deshayes’ in the lower left. Held in a simple wooden frame, which could be original.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 31½” x 24½” / 80cm x 62cm

Year of creation: c. 1875

Labels & Inscriptions: Inscribed in the lower left.

fig 4. An antique 19th-century marine oil painting depicting a three-masted sailing ship navigating choppy green sea waters under a overcast sky, housed in a dark ebonised wooden frame with a gilt inner slip.
fig 4. Marie-edouard Adam (Circle), the Barque ‘Limbe’ in Choppy Waters - Antique Oil Painting

Provenance: Private collection, UK.

Condition: Cleaned. Canvas relined. Areas of settled craquelure, as you would expect. The paint layer is stable. Frame with various marks and showing its age.

Our reference: BRV2090

Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Brave Fine Art has dated this Antique Marine Oil Painting to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1133827
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Archive I An antique 19th-century marine oil painting depicting a three-masted sailing ship navigating choppy green sea waters under a overcast sky, housed in a dark ebonised wooden frame with a gilt inner slip.

Marie-edouard Adam (Circle), the Barque ‘Limbe’ in Choppy Waters - Antique Oil Painting

Archive II An antique 19th-century marine oil painting depicting a three-masted sailing ship navigating choppy green sea waters under a overcast sky, housed in a dark ebonised wooden frame with a gilt inner slip. View II
Archive III An antique 19th-century marine oil painting depicting a three-masted sailing ship navigating choppy green sea waters under a overcast sky, housed in a dark ebonised wooden frame with a gilt inner slip. View III
Archive IV An antique 19th-century marine oil painting depicting a three-masted sailing ship navigating choppy green sea waters under a overcast sky, housed in a dark ebonised wooden frame with a gilt inner slip. View IV
Archive V An antique 19th-century marine oil painting depicting a three-masted sailing ship navigating choppy green sea waters under a overcast sky, housed in a dark ebonised wooden frame with a gilt inner slip. View V
Archive VI An antique 19th-century marine oil painting depicting a three-masted sailing ship navigating choppy green sea waters under a overcast sky, housed in a dark ebonised wooden frame with a gilt inner slip. View VI
Archive VII An antique 19th-century marine oil painting depicting a three-masted sailing ship navigating choppy green sea waters under a overcast sky, housed in a dark ebonised wooden frame with a gilt inner slip. View VII
Archive VIII An antique 19th-century marine oil painting depicting a three-masted sailing ship navigating choppy green sea waters under a overcast sky, housed in a dark ebonised wooden frame with a gilt inner slip. View VIII
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An antique 19th-century marine oil painting depicting a three-masted sailing ship navigating choppy green sea waters under a overcast sky, housed in a dark ebonised wooden frame with a gilt inner slip.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Marine Art
  • MaterialOil paint, Canvas, Wood frame, Gold leaf
  • ColourSea Green
  • MotifsThree-masted ship, Choppy ocean waves, Ebonised frame, Gilt inner slip
  • SizeH 62 cm (24 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This late 19th-century marine oil painting, created in the style of 19th-century marine art, portrays the barque Limbe navigating choppy sea green ocean waves under an overcast sky. Painted in oil on canvas, the artwork is housed within a dark ebonised wooden frame featuring a gilt inner slip and shows areas of settled craquelure alongside a stable paint layer, while the frame bears various marks reflecting its age following canvas relining and cleaning. Measuring 62 cm high, 80 cm wide and 4 cm deep, the piece is inscribed in the lower left and includes the silhouettes of two further ships in the distance. Suitable for a gentleman's library study environment, the artwork provides a focused nautical theme that coordinates effectively with traditional architectural mouldings and classic dark timber furnishings. Placed traditionally above the mantel, the painting brings historic maritime character to a domestic interior wall space.

FAQs

Marine oil painting in the 19th century focused on detailed depictions of sailing ships, ocean landscapes, and naval scenes, driven by expanding international maritime trade and naval interest.

Artists typically used oil pigments bound with linseed oil applied onto stretched linen or cotton canvas, often presented within carved timber frames featuring gilded or ebonised finishes.

Authentic period paintings generally feature uniform age-related craquelure across the paint surface, historic canvas stretching techniques, oxidisation on the timber stretchers, and period-appropriate framing.

Positioning a maritime artwork as a central focal point above a fireplace mantel or sideboard creates visual balance, particularly when contrasted against neutral walls or paired with dark wood furniture.

Keep oil paintings away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and high humidity, dusting the frame lightly with a soft, dry brush while leaving paint cleaning to professional conservators.
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