How do I identify the period of a maritime painting?

Dating relies on the style of the vessel, the artist's signature, and the construction of the frame. Clothing styles of figures in the foreground also offer clues to the era. Materials such as nineteenth-century canvas or twentieth-century board further help narrow down the date of creation.

What is the difference between an oil painting and a watercolour?

Oil paintings use pigment suspended in drying oil on canvas or panel, offering rich textures and deep tones. Watercolours use water-soluble pigments on paper, resulting in lighter, more luminous effects. Watercolours require protective glass framing, whereas most oil paintings remain exposed to the air.

Where should I hang a maritime painting?

These works suit spaces with steady light away from direct sunlight to protect pigments from fading. Hanging them at eye level allows the details of the rigging and waves to be appreciated. Rooms with neutral walls often help the deep blues and greens of marine scenes stand out.

Are all framed maritime paintings British?

The selection includes British works alongside continental European schools and international scenes. Artists travelled widely to paint foreign harbours and naval engagements. Signatures and subject matter usually indicate the regional origin of the school.

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A framed maritime painting brings the movement and weather of open water directly into a room.

Charles Napier Hemy 1841 - 1917. English. Making the Run for Home, Cornwall Coast. 1915. Framed Cornish Marine Oil Painting.

1900 - 1920

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Charles Napier Hemy 1841 - 1917. English. Making the Run for Home, Cornwall Coast. 1915. Framed Cornish Marine Oil Painting.

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£15,895

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Richard Harry Carter 1839 - 1911. English. West Country Trawling Luggers, Circa 1904. Framed Watercolour Painting. Devon & Cornwall Maritime.

1900 - 1920

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Richard Harry Carter 1839 - 1911. English. West Country Trawling Luggers, Circa 1904. Framed Watercolour Painting. Devon & Cornwall Maritime.

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£1,795

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Vincenzo D’esposito 1886 - 1946. Hms Nairana, Royal Navy Seaplane Carrier. Tasmania & Melbourne Ferry. Framed Painting of Fleet Air Arm & Australian Interest.

1900 - 1920

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Vincenzo D’esposito 1886 - 1946. Hms Nairana, Royal Navy Seaplane Carrier. Tasmania & Melbourne Ferry. Framed Painting of Fleet Air Arm & Australian Interest.

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£2,495

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Louis Suire 1899 - 1987. The Gulf of Morbihan, 1927. Framed French Oil Painting of the Brittany Coastline.

1900 - 1920

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Louis Suire 1899 - 1987. The Gulf of Morbihan, 1927. Framed French Oil Painting of the Brittany Coastline.

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Charles Fouqueray 1869 - 1956. French. Seaweed Gatherers in Brittany 1910. Framed Breton Coastal Oil Painting.

1900 - 1920

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Charles Fouqueray 1869 - 1956. French. Seaweed Gatherers in Brittany 1910. Framed Breton Coastal Oil Painting.

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£8,495

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Gyrth Russell 1892 - 1970. Canadian. Before the Hot Day Brightens to Blue (Mevagissey Harbour, Cornwall). Framed Cornish Landscape Oil Painting.

1940 - 1960

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Gyrth Russell 1892 - 1970. Canadian. Before the Hot Day Brightens to Blue (Mevagissey Harbour, Cornwall). Framed Cornish Landscape Oil Painting.

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Jean-baptiste Olive 1848 - 1936. French. Le Château D'if. Frioul Archipelago. Framed Marseille Coastal Oil Painting.

1900 - 1920

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Jean-baptiste Olive 1848 - 1936. French. Le Château D'if. Frioul Archipelago. Framed Marseille Coastal Oil Painting.

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Raymond Picque 1926 - 1984. French. Abstract Impressionist Framed Oil Painting by Groupe De Gravelines Founder Artist Circa 1964.

1940 - 1960

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Raymond Picque 1926 - 1984. French. Abstract Impressionist Framed Oil Painting by Groupe De Gravelines Founder Artist Circa 1964.

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£7,895

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James Fry 1911 – 1985 English. Poole Harbour with the Purbeck Hills Beyond, Dorset. Framed Circa 1950 Impasto Oil Painting.

1940 - 1960

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James Fry 1911 – 1985 English. Poole Harbour with the Purbeck Hills Beyond, Dorset. Framed Circa 1950 Impasto Oil Painting.

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William Lee Hankey 1869 - 1952. The Love between Man and the Deep Blue Sea. Honfleur, Normandy. Framed Watercolour Painting.

1900 - 1920

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William Lee Hankey 1869 - 1952. The Love between Man and the Deep Blue Sea. Honfleur, Normandy. Framed Watercolour Painting.

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Listings feature works spanning the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, utilising oil paint, watercolour, gouache, and pastel on canvas, paper, and wood.

Fred Pailhes 1902 - 1991. French. Promenade Le Havre Harbour. 1950s France, Normandy. Mid 20th Century Framed French Oil Painting.

1940 - 1960

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Fred Pailhes 1902 - 1991. French. Promenade Le Havre Harbour. 1950s France, Normandy. Mid 20th Century Framed French Oil Painting.

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French Navy Ironclad Battleship. A La Mémoire De Courbet. Circa 1910. Framed Gouache & Watercolour Painting. A Sailor's Sentimental Tribute to His Ship and Shipmates.

1900 - 1920

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French Navy Ironclad Battleship. A La Mémoire De Courbet. Circa 1910. Framed Gouache & Watercolour Painting. A Sailor's Sentimental Tribute to His Ship and Shipmates.

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Pair Rectangular Enamel Plaques 'Sailor's Departure and Return', Circa 1800

19th century

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Pair Rectangular Enamel Plaques 'Sailor's Departure and Return', Circa 1800

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£4,000

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1920 - 1940

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Oil on Board, Boat Yard , Signed

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£240

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19th century

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William Frederick Settle Signed 1886 Original 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Sketch Ships at Sea

From Strickland & Russell

£125

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19th century

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Antique Pair Seascape Oil Paintings Fishing Boats 19th Century

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£2,750

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Framed Maritime Painting

Charles Napier Hemy 1841 - 1917. English. Making the Run for Home, Cornwall Coast. 1915. Framed Cornish Marine Oil Painting.

Richard Harry Carter 1839 - 1911. English. West Country Trawling Luggers, Circa 1904. Framed Watercolour Painting. Devon & Cornwall Maritime.

Vincenzo D’esposito 1886 - 1946. Hms Nairana, Royal Navy Seaplane Carrier. Tasmania & Melbourne Ferry. Framed Painting of Fleet Air Arm & Australian Interest.

Louis Suire 1899 - 1987. The Gulf of Morbihan, 1927. Framed French Oil Painting of the Brittany Coastline.

Charles Fouqueray 1869 - 1956. French. Seaweed Gatherers in Brittany 1910. Framed Breton Coastal Oil Painting.

Gyrth Russell 1892 - 1970. Canadian. Before the Hot Day Brightens to Blue (Mevagissey Harbour, Cornwall). Framed Cornish Landscape Oil Painting.

Jean-baptiste Olive 1848 - 1936. French. Le Château D'if. Frioul Archipelago. Framed Marseille Coastal Oil Painting.

Raymond Picque 1926 - 1984. French. Abstract Impressionist Framed Oil Painting by Groupe De Gravelines Founder Artist Circa 1964.

James Fry 1911 – 1985 English. Poole Harbour with the Purbeck Hills Beyond, Dorset. Framed Circa 1950 Impasto Oil Painting.

William Lee Hankey 1869 - 1952. The Love between Man and the Deep Blue Sea. Honfleur, Normandy. Framed Watercolour Painting.

Fred Pailhes 1902 - 1991. French. Promenade Le Havre Harbour. 1950s France, Normandy. Mid 20th Century Framed French Oil Painting.

French Navy Ironclad Battleship. A La Mémoire De Courbet. Circa 1910. Framed Gouache & Watercolour Painting. A Sailor's Sentimental Tribute to His Ship and Shipmates.

Pair Rectangular Enamel Plaques 'Sailor's Departure and Return', Circa 1800

Oil on Board, Boat Yard , Signed

William Frederick Settle Signed 1886 Original 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Sketch Ships at Sea

Antique Pair Seascape Oil Paintings Fishing Boats 19th Century

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