A Brig in the evening light off a Volcanic Island in the Mediterranean, ca. 1848, with a black line at the bottom (not shown here), signed with initials "A.M." within this black line, Oil on canvas, 23 x 35 cm, the possession of a Private Collection in Hamburg, Germany

Note: This picture was executed for an exhibition (most likely for the Salon in Paris) and has the signature (initials) in a black line at the bottom. It shows all the typical feature of a Anton Melbye painting prior to 1855 Authorship has been confirmed by an Anton Melbye expert in Copenhagen. Click on the image to see a larger color illustration. Photo Copyright is with the Fine Art Emporium. Please refer to the FineArtEmporium page for Anton Melbye.

Ship Portrait of the English Brigg "Sarah Maria fo Waterford, Rober Chaddock Commander, entering Marseilles 1848", signed, inscribed and dated, Watercolor, 42 x 56 cm, the possession of a Private Collector in Northern Germany.

Note: the typical signature of the artist is as follows:

, not all of his works are signed. Please refer to our page for Honore Pellegrin

Ship Portrait of the German Bark "India - erbaut von E. Dreyer" 1850, the Bark of Hamburg under full sail and showing the ensign of Hamburg, on the right side the Schooner "Lootse", signed and dated, Oil on canvas, 53 x 82 cm, not relined, the possession of a Private Collector in Northern Germany

Note: Some ship portraits, like this one, were also commissioned by the builders of the vessels, in this case E. Dreyer from Hamburg. Click on the image to see a larger illustration. Photo Copyright is with the Fine Art Emporium. Please refer to the FineArtEmporium page for Lorenz Petersen.

Petrus Weyts (Flemish, 1799-1855), attributed to - Ship Portrait of the American Bark MANUEL ORTIZ, Otto F.N. Raven Commander passing Flushing 1850 – the vessel under full sail off Vlissingen with the pilot schooner "Antwerp No. 2" and a second view of the bark beyond - Reverse on glass painting – 62 x 82 cm (24 3/8 x 32 1/4 in.) – unsigned – The Werder Collection, Germany

Note: The bark *Manuel Ortiz* was built in 1849 by Mayr, it had 353 GRT and the shipping company was Bechtel & Schombey. Click on the image to enlarge the picture. Photo Copyright of the image is with the Werder Collection.

Jacob Boettger (German, 1781-1860) - Ship Portrait of: Schiff GEORG FRIEDRICH aus Altona, commandirt von Capt. J. J. Simonsen, ca. 1850 – The German full-rigged Ship of Altona (Hamburg) is shown under full sail off Heligoland - Watercolor – 44,5 x 65 cm (17 1/2 x 25 1/2 in.) – signed "J. Böttger aus Hamburg" and inscribed with title and "Die Ansicht von Helgoland" – The Werder Collection Germany

Note: Click on the image to enlarge the picture. Photo Copyright of the image is with the Werder Collection.

China Trade Artist (Canton, ca. 1850) - Ship Portrait of a Danish full-rigged Ship in the Pearl River, ca. 1850-60 – The Ship under full sail at calm sea on its way to Canton with various Chinese / other European shipping and the shore of the Chinese Coast in the background, romantic early evening impression – Oil on canvas – 45 x 59 cm (17 3/4 x 23 1/4 in.), with frame 56 x 70 cm (22 x 27 1/2 in.) – in an original Chinese frame with walnut veneer and marquetry of jacaranda and other wood as well as gilted lines, covered with shellac - Private Collection, MD, USA

Note: A fine early China Trade painting in good condition, normal fine age crackle of varnish all over (not visible from normal viewing distance), an area of slightly stronger crackle in the lower water section and left low of the bow, has been restored professionally: relined, repairs and inpaint above the bow and within the first sails and on the left side at the area above and within the Chinese boat. Photo Copyright of the image is with the FineArtEmporium.

Ship Portrait of the German Bark "MARIANNE, geführt durch Kapitän N.J. Ries 1851", the vessel with the old ensign of Hamburg is shown off Heligoland, signed, inscribed with title and dated, Watercolor, 50 x 68 cm, the possession of a Private Collector in Northern Germany

Note: A rather nice composition by Jacob Boettger. This picture was professionally restored. Click on the image to see a larger illustration. Please refer to the FineArtEmporium page for Jacob Boettger.

Ship Portrait of the French Topsail Schooner "Augustine (of) Caen, Capne. Croisy" 1851, the vessel is shown under full sail off a coastline, Reverse on Glass Painting, 47 x 60 cm, mint condition, original frame, the possession of a Private Collector in France

Note: As mentioned above the background is painted separately on board and placed behind the glass at this painting. Click on the image to see a larger illustration. Photo Copyright is with the Fine Art Emporium. Please refer to the FineArtEmporium page for Alexander Lamartiniere.