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George Shaw (1929-1989) a Fishing Boat, with Merchant Vessel in the Distance. Oil on Canvas
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George Shaw (1929-1989) a Fishing Boat, with Merchant Vessel in the Distance. Oil on Canvas

1940 - 1960
Description

George SHAW(1929-1989)

A fishing boat, with merchant vessel in the distance, framed oil on canvas

A painter of Marine Art, known for traditional, detailed maritime paintings of ships and seascapes, often featuring historical vessels like clippers and schooners,

Painting

Oil/canvas

30 x 40 cm

signed 'GEORGE SHAW' lower left

Condition: Overall: 42 x 52cm

Appears to be in good condition. Well presented and ready to hang.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

William Morris Antiques has dated this Framed Marine Oil Painting to the 1960s.

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SA1189367
Description
George SHAW(1929-1989)

A fishing boat, with merchant vessel in the distance, framed oil on canvas

A painter of Marine Art, known for traditional, detailed maritime paintings of ships and seascapes, often featuring historical vessels like clippers and schooners,.
William Morris Antiques

Painting

Oil/canvas

30 x 40 cm

signed 'GEORGE SHAW' lower left

Condition: Overall: 42 x 52cm

Appears to be in good condition. Well presented and ready to hang.

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

William Morris Antiques has dated this Framed Marine Oil Painting to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1189367
William Morris Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020

Jess william morris established himself in the antiques business in 1999 after being awarded an rics accredited fine art valuation degree

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An oil painting on canvas depicting a fishing vessel with red-brown sails on choppy seas, displayed in a sweeping gilded ornate frame.
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Archive I An oil painting on canvas depicting a fishing vessel with red-brown sails on choppy seas, displayed in a sweeping gilded ornate frame.

George Shaw (1929-1989) a Fishing Boat, with Merchant Vessel in the Distance. Oil on Canvas

Archive II An oil painting on canvas depicting a fishing vessel with red-brown sails on choppy seas, displayed in a sweeping gilded ornate frame. View II
Archive III An oil painting on canvas depicting a fishing vessel with red-brown sails on choppy seas, displayed in a sweeping gilded ornate frame. View III
Archive IV An oil painting on canvas depicting a fishing vessel with red-brown sails on choppy seas, displayed in a sweeping gilded ornate frame. View IV
Archive V An oil painting on canvas depicting a fishing vessel with red-brown sails on choppy seas, displayed in a sweeping gilded ornate frame. View V
Archive VI An oil painting on canvas depicting a fishing vessel with red-brown sails on choppy seas, displayed in a sweeping gilded ornate frame. View VI
Archive VII An oil painting on canvas depicting a fishing vessel with red-brown sails on choppy seas, displayed in a sweeping gilded ornate frame. View VII
Archive VIII An oil painting on canvas depicting a fishing vessel with red-brown sails on choppy seas, displayed in a sweeping gilded ornate frame. View VIII
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Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 1EA
United Kingdom
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An oil painting on canvas depicting a fishing vessel with red-brown sails on choppy seas, displayed in a sweeping gilded ornate frame.
George SHAW (1929-1989) A fishing boat, with merchant vessel in the distance. Oil on canvas
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An oil painting on canvas depicting a fishing vessel with red-brown sails on choppy seas, displayed in a sweeping gilded ornate frame.
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