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James Hardy Galleon Warship Anchored Off Valletta Harbour Malta 19th Manner Marine Oil Portrait Painting on Panel
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James Hardy Galleon Warship Anchored Off Valletta Harbour Malta 19th Manner Marine Oil Portrait Painting on Panel

1940 - 1960
Sold 27 October 2026 · Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
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Description

A quality marine painting finished in acrylic oils on an half inch thick wooden panel depicting an impressive three masted frigate returning to harbour, a beautiful example in the 19th century manner.

The vessel is anchored just outside The Grand Harbour, known as the Port of Valletta, which is a natural harbour on the island of Malta.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

James Hardy III was a British painter who was born in 1937.

His works are well known in the art market and are very desirable and an excellent investment.

The painting is very similar in manner to works by Salvatore Colacicco and demonstrates an excellent standard of detail and accuracy in the way the vessel is painted, having plenty of natural daylight and brightness conveyed within the scene.

His paintings are similar in manner to works by James Hardy and are selling today for considerable sums ranging from £3000- £5000 and higher for the largest examples involving more time and effort to paint.

Salvatore Colacicco's style of painting was very reminiscent of marine artists during the

19th century and his works have an obvious Italian feel as does the example we offer,

Salvatore Colacicco was a world-renowned marine artist who was born in 1935 in Bellagio, near Lake Como and studied at Brera Academy, Milan.

The example we offer bears a faint signature in the lower bottom right corner J Hardy.

PRICES

His prices for works offered at auction have ranged greatly depending on the medium with small examples selling from $300 to $7844 USD achieved at auction in 2014 at Christies South Kensington.

His large scale works on wooden panel finished in acrylic oil paint are very desirable

and achieve the best prices.

FRAME

This magnificent painting was framed with utmost care in golden premium wood to match the style and era of the painting, specially designed for the painting, finished with a beval gilt slip and with a rich gold patina.

FRAMED MEASUREMENTS

Height 28 Inches ( 71 cm )

Width. 38 Inches ( 96.5 cm )

Depth 2.25 Inches ( 5.5 cm )

CONDITION

This stunning painting is in excellent condition throughout and is ready to hang.

DELIVERY

UK Next Day Tracked £80

Worldwide : EU £200 / USA £280

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Date of Manufacture

Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art has dated this Antique Marine Oil Painting to the 1960s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Reference Numbers
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SA1235083
Dealers Internal Reference
0880
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Description
A quality marine painting finished in acrylic oils on an half inch thick wooden panel depicting an impressive three masted frigate returning to harbour, a beautiful example in the 19th century manner.
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The vessel is anchored just outside The Grand Harbour, known as the Port of Valletta, which is a natural harbour on the island of Malta.
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fig 1. A 19th-century style marine oil painting on panel depicting a large sailing warship anchored near a stone coastal fortification under a cloudy sky, presented in a heavily moulded gold gilt frame.
fig 1. James Hardy Galleon Warship Anchored Off Valletta Harbour Malta 19th Manner Marine Oil Portrait Painting on Panel

ABOUT THE ARTIST

James Hardy III was a British painter who was born in 1937.

His works are well known in the art market and are very desirable and an excellent investment.

The painting is very similar in manner to works by Salvatore Colacicco and demonstrates an excellent standard of detail and accuracy in the way the vessel is painted, having plenty of natural daylight and brightness conveyed within the scene.

fig 2. A 19th-century style marine oil painting on panel depicting a large sailing warship anchored near a stone coastal fortification under a cloudy sky, presented in a heavily moulded gold gilt frame.
fig 2. James Hardy Galleon Warship Anchored Off Valletta Harbour Malta 19th Manner Marine Oil Portrait Painting on Panel

His paintings are similar in manner to works by James Hardy and are selling today for considerable sums ranging from £3000- £5000 and higher for the largest examples involving more time and effort to paint.

fig 3. A 19th-century style marine oil painting on panel depicting a large sailing warship anchored near a stone coastal fortification under a cloudy sky, presented in a heavily moulded gold gilt frame.
fig 3. James Hardy Galleon Warship Anchored Off Valletta Harbour Malta 19th Manner Marine Oil Portrait Painting on Panel

Salvatore Colacicco's style of painting was very reminiscent of marine artists during the

19th century and his works have an obvious Italian feel as does the example we offer,

Salvatore Colacicco was a world-renowned marine artist who was born in 1935 in Bellagio, near Lake Como and studied at Brera Academy, Milan.

fig 4. A 19th-century style marine oil painting on panel depicting a large sailing warship anchored near a stone coastal fortification under a cloudy sky, presented in a heavily moulded gold gilt frame.
fig 4. James Hardy Galleon Warship Anchored Off Valletta Harbour Malta 19th Manner Marine Oil Portrait Painting on Panel

The example we offer bears a faint signature in the lower bottom right corner J Hardy.

PRICES

His prices for works offered at auction have ranged greatly depending on the medium with small examples selling from $300 to $7844 USD achieved at auction in 2014 at Christies South Kensington.

fig 5. A 19th-century style marine oil painting on panel depicting a large sailing warship anchored near a stone coastal fortification under a cloudy sky, presented in a heavily moulded gold gilt frame.
fig 5. James Hardy Galleon Warship Anchored Off Valletta Harbour Malta 19th Manner Marine Oil Portrait Painting on Panel

His large scale works on wooden panel finished in acrylic oil paint are very desirable

and achieve the best prices.

FRAME

This magnificent painting was framed with utmost care in golden premium wood to match the style and era of the painting, specially designed for the painting, finished with a beval gilt slip and with a rich gold patina.

fig 6. A 19th-century style marine oil painting on panel depicting a large sailing warship anchored near a stone coastal fortification under a cloudy sky, presented in a heavily moulded gold gilt frame.
fig 6. James Hardy Galleon Warship Anchored Off Valletta Harbour Malta 19th Manner Marine Oil Portrait Painting on Panel

FRAMED MEASUREMENTS

Height 28 Inches ( 71 cm )

Width. 38 Inches ( 96.5 cm )

Depth 2.25 Inches ( 5.5 cm )

CONDITION

This stunning painting is in excellent condition throughout and is ready to hang.

DELIVERY

UK Next Day Tracked £80

Worldwide : EU £200 / USA £280

TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES : 07765 856171

Quote Our Ref 0880

Date of Manufacture

Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art has dated this Antique Marine Oil Painting to the 1960s.

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235083
Dealers Internal Ref
0880
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Archive I A 19th-century style marine oil painting on panel depicting a large sailing warship anchored near a stone coastal fortification under a cloudy sky, presented in a heavily moulded gold gilt frame. SOLD27 OCT 26

James Hardy Galleon Warship Anchored Off Valletta Harbour Malta 19th Manner Marine Oil Portrait Painting on Panel

Archive II A 19th-century style marine oil painting on panel depicting a large sailing warship anchored near a stone coastal fortification under a cloudy sky, presented in a heavily moulded gold gilt frame. View II
Archive III A 19th-century style marine oil painting on panel depicting a large sailing warship anchored near a stone coastal fortification under a cloudy sky, presented in a heavily moulded gold gilt frame. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century style marine oil painting on panel depicting a large sailing warship anchored near a stone coastal fortification under a cloudy sky, presented in a heavily moulded gold gilt frame. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century style marine oil painting on panel depicting a large sailing warship anchored near a stone coastal fortification under a cloudy sky, presented in a heavily moulded gold gilt frame. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century style marine oil painting on panel depicting a large sailing warship anchored near a stone coastal fortification under a cloudy sky, presented in a heavily moulded gold gilt frame. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century style marine oil painting on panel depicting a large sailing warship anchored near a stone coastal fortification under a cloudy sky, presented in a heavily moulded gold gilt frame. View VII
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Archive X A 19th-century style marine oil painting on panel depicting a large sailing warship anchored near a stone coastal fortification under a cloudy sky, presented in a heavily moulded gold gilt frame. View X
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • Style19th Century Marine
  • MaterialOil on Panel, Gilded Wood
  • ColourBlue and Gold
  • MotifsSailing galleon, Fortified coastline, Moulded gilt frame, Rigged masts
  • SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 97 cm (38 in) x D 5.5 cm (2 in)

This 1960 marine oil painting on a wooden panel shows a three-masted sailing warship anchored near a stone coastal fortification under a cloudy sky. The artwork is executed in the nineteenth-century manner and is enclosed within a heavily moulded golden wood frame with textured outer borders and an inner bevelled gilt slip. The composition incorporates blue water, natural daylight, and earth tones on the shoreline buildings. Measuring 71 cm high, 97 cm wide, and 5.5 cm deep, this framed piece suits placement above the mantel in a gentleman's library or study. Display this artwork on a living room wall or in a home office to bring a traditional maritime aesthetic to the interior. The panel medium and the solid wooden frame construction provide durability for long-term hanging.

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Nineteenth-century marine art typically focuses on detailed nautical vessels, naval engagements, harbour scenes, and dynamic ocean vistas. The genre emphasises atmospheric lighting, realistic water textures, and precise anatomical accuracy in ship rigging.

Artists during this period commonly employed oil paints on stretched linen canvas or solid wooden panels, such as mahogany or oak. Frames were traditionally crafted from wood coated in plaster composition and finished with hand-applied gold leaf.

Authentic period panel paintings often display age-appropriate craquelure across the paint surface, natural oxidation on the wooden backing, and historic construction marks on the frame. The weight of the wooden substrate and hand-moulded gilt detailing also help distinguish period works.

A classic marine oil painting can be styled as a focal point above a fireplace mantelpiece or sideboard, paired with traditional dark timber or modern minimalist furnishings. Complementary accents include polished brass fixtures, structured tailoring, and rich, deep paint palettes on adjacent walls.

Dust the surface gently using a clean, soft, dry brush without applying water or chemical cleaners. Maintain a stable indoor environment with controlled humidity to prevent the wooden panel from warping or cracking over time.
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