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Oil on Canvas "Sea Battle" Dion Pears (1929-85)
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Oil on Canvas "Sea Battle" Dion Pears (1929-85)

1940 - 1960
For Sale by AJD Antiques
Description

Large framed oil on canvas of a Napoleonic sea battle by Dion Pears (1929-85) depicting a First- rate ship of the line engaging the enemy with broadsides.

Recently cleaned and reframed, there are some paint losses and a couple of repaired areas, but this is still an impressive painting.

Size:

Picture - 30" x 36" (76 x 91.5cm)

Frame - 35" x 41" (89 x 104cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

AJD Antiques has dated this Nautical Sea Battle Painting to the 1960s.

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SA1162935
Dealers Internal Reference
40027
Description
Large framed oil on canvas of a Napoleonic sea battle by Dion Pears (1929-85) depicting a First- rate ship of the line engaging the enemy with broadsides.
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Recently cleaned and reframed, there are some paint losses and a couple of repaired areas, but this is still an impressive painting.
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Size:

Picture - 30" x 36" (76 x 91.5cm)

Frame - 35" x 41" (89 x 104cm)

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this Nautical Sea Battle Painting to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1162935
Dealers Internal Ref
40027
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Founder of ajd antiques, jonathan dyas has a life-long passion for sourcing and returning to the market an eclectic range of antiques.

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An oil painting on canvas portraying a sea battle between historical tall ships, presented in a grey-blue wooden frame.
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Archive I An oil painting on canvas portraying a sea battle between historical tall ships, presented in a grey-blue wooden frame.

Oil on Canvas "Sea Battle" Dion Pears (1929-85)

Archive II An oil painting on canvas portraying a sea battle between historical tall ships, presented in a grey-blue wooden frame. View II
Archive III An oil painting on canvas portraying a sea battle between historical tall ships, presented in a grey-blue wooden frame. View III
Archive IV An oil painting on canvas portraying a sea battle between historical tall ships, presented in a grey-blue wooden frame. View IV
Archive V An oil painting on canvas portraying a sea battle between historical tall ships, presented in a grey-blue wooden frame. View V
Archive VI An oil painting on canvas portraying a sea battle between historical tall ships, presented in a grey-blue wooden frame. View VI
Archive VII An oil painting on canvas portraying a sea battle between historical tall ships, presented in a grey-blue wooden frame. View VII
Archive VIII An oil painting on canvas portraying a sea battle between historical tall ships, presented in a grey-blue wooden frame. View VIII
Archive IX An oil painting on canvas portraying a sea battle between historical tall ships, presented in a grey-blue wooden frame. View IX
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An oil painting on canvas portraying a sea battle between historical tall ships, presented in a grey-blue wooden frame.
Oil on Canvas "Sea Battle" Dion Pears (1929-85)
Ref: SA1162935
An oil painting on canvas portraying a sea battle between historical tall ships, presented in a grey-blue wooden frame.
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  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Marine Realism
  • MaterialOil on canvas, Timber frame
  • ColourBlue, Green, Ochre
  • MotifsRigging details, Full sails, Cresting waves, Moulded timber frame
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This oil on canvas painting by Dion Pears dates from 1960 within the mid-century marine realism style and portrays a Napoleonic sea battle featuring a first-rate ship of the line engaging enemies with broadsides, complete with full sails, intricate rigging details, and cresting waves rendered in shades of blue, green, and ochre. The artwork is set within a grey-blue wooden moulded timber frame with visible signs of age including paint losses and repaired areas following recent cleaning and reframing. The overall piece measures 89 cm high by 104 cm wide by 8 cm deep. It is well suited for placement above a mantelpiece in a traditional gentleman's library or study interior setting.

FAQs

Maritime oil paintings depict nautical scenes, including historical naval engagements, merchant vessels, and ocean landscapes. This genre captures the detailed architecture of warships and atmospheric marine environments.

Twentieth-century oil paintings typically consist of oil-based pigments applied to stretched linen or cotton canvas support. These works are often mounted within carved or moulded timber frames secured with joinery staples or glazing points.

Authentic works from this period feature natural surface craquelure, artist signatures rendered in matching paint layers, and period-correct stretcher bars. Inspecting the back of the canvas often reveals age-consistent timber darkening and original gallery labels.

A maritime canvas creates a focal point when hung above a mantelpiece or sideboard in a traditional or contemporary space. Pairing the artwork with rich timber furniture, brass accents, or neutral walls enhances its atmospheric qualities.

Dust the surface gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding damp cloths or chemical cleaners. Display the artwork away from direct sunlight, heating sources, and areas with high humidity to prevent cracking and canvas distortion.
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