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Maritime Paintings & Nautical Antiques For Sale
 
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Roman Genre Scene with a young Lady wearing Coral and Gold Jewellry, Rome 1834 - the young Lady is holding her hands on a Wine Jug (such as she would tell the viewer: "No more wine"), a Winery Cave with Wine Leafs in the background - Oil on canvas, 68 by 85 cm (26 3/4 by 33 1/2 inch), with frame 91 x 108 cm (36 by 42 1/2 inch) - signed lower left "C. Baumbach" and inscribed by the artist with location and date "Rom, 1834" - cleaned and good condition - original wooden frame - price (incl s&h): EUR 14.800 (currently ca. US$ 21,500) (convert to Pounds or US$ )

Note:
The artist painted this scene from his own experience while he stayed in Rome, Italy 1834. He studied at the Academy in Dresden from 1819 on and later became a student of famous Gottfried Schadow in Dusseldorf. After his travels in Italy (1833 and 1834) he worked in Munich (where he became member of the Munich Art Club), Oldenburg (where he became Court Painter) and Hamburg (where eg. this painting was exhibited at Commeter). He also exhited in Dresden and in Berlin at the Academy. This painting fits perfect for a living room with light colors and in combination with antique and/or modern furniture. Provenance: Private Collection, Dusseldorf, previously exhibited at Gallery Commeter, Hamburg. This work left behind the ascetic and religious art of the Nazarener Circle (which he knew through Schadow and the German Artists in Rome) to perfectly express the Biedermeier Desire of Romantic Beauty in Italy. Price includes shipping within Europe and to the USA.

Carl Baumbach
(German, 1794-1860)


Chinese Export Porcelain
Offered is the antiquarian reference book Oriental Export Market Porcelain and its influence on European wares written by Geoffrey A. Godden and published 1979 by Granada, London. This Hardcover book has 384 pages with numerous illustrations. The dustjacket is bumped at margins and it has traces of use, otherwise condition is good. Note: Early Chinese Export porcelain showed a continuing growing demand in the last 10 years and this book will be of good use for the serious collector who is interested in or owns such items.

Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 230 - ca. US$ 310 (convert to your Currency) - refer to China-T-Book

China Trade Porcelain
18th & 19th Century
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medium size Half Hull Yacht Model from Berlin, Germany end of 20th Century - the block model has been carved completely out of Mahogany wood with the waterpass inlaid with Maple wood, the underwater part of the hull is painted with copper paint - the backboard is painted black and from another wood with holes for wall hanging on the top - dimensions of the model are 47 x 14 cm (18 1/2 x 5 1/2 in) and about 5,5 cm (2 in) deep - with the backboard 55 x 24 cm (21 1/2 x 9 1/2 in) - minor wear from display only, otherwise very good condition, ready to hang - Price (incl s&h): EUR 268 (convert to your currency)

Note: The Model of this Olympia Class Yngling Yacht was made by the Skipper himself, featuring his own boat. It has been worked out with great care and represents an attractive modern Half Hull Model of this Yacht type.

Half Hull Yacht Model
Peter Billert, 20th Century
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Nautical Instruments - Antique Yacht Binoculars by Iris de Paris, 1880-1910 - completely made of brass and glass - signed on the right "Marque Iris de Paris - Qualite Garantie" and marked on the left "Nautique" with an Anchor sign below - one lens at upper side with tear and a bump from use on board - nice patina - complete with the original case. Dimensions of the Binoculars are 18,5 x 14 cm (7 1/4 x 5 1/2 in) fully extended and it is 7 cm (2 3/4 inch) deep - Export Price (incl. shipment): EUR 285 (convert to US$ or other currency) - we noted that the tear does hardly disturb the use at all but we sell it anyway for decoration only

Note: The most used Yacht Binoculars on the Continent around the Turn of the Century were those by Iris and its competitor Lemaire, both from Paris. Several other makers have produced binoculars as well of cause, but beauty and a special model for Yachting and Marine can only be found from these two French Makers. This item is suitable for display in your living room, in an office or on board of a yacht.

Antique Brass Yacht
Binoculars by Iris, Paris
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Wedgwood Masterpiece Collection Vase

Purpose: a hand-made Vase from the Masterpiece Collection of Wedgwood 1990, numbered 2

Dimensions & Execution: height is 26 cm (10 1/4 inch) - made of bone china porcelain with hand-painted decoration - Maker & Age: made by Wedgwood (est. 1759), hand-crafted in England 1990 - Condition: minor signs of display, good condition, we did not notice any damage - Assay Marks: Wedgwood Sign and Mark, Bone China, Made in England, Trafalgar Green Marble, Number 2

Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 588
- ca. US$ 799 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Wedgwood-Trafalgar

Trafalgar Green Marble Mellor Vase, Wedgwood
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Halcyon Days Elephant

Purpose: a Porcelain Model of an Indian Elephant by Halcyon Days, London 20th Century

Dimensions & Execution: length is ca. 15 cm (nearly 6 inch) and it stands 11,3 cm high (4.5 in) - made of porcelain with hand-painted decoration - Maker & Age: made by Halcyon Days Luxury Products, London ca. 1970s - Condition: good condition, we did not notice any damage - Assay Marks: HD England, By Appointment to her Majesty The Queen - Halcyon Days Objects d`Art and signed JM.D - only available for Export outside of Europe

Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 140
- ca. US$ 195 (convert to your Currency) - refer to HC-Elephant

Porcelain Elephant
Halcyon Days, London
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Marine Antiquität
Offered is an antique Newel Cap from an early European Ozean Liner (Steamship with Sails) showing a Mythological Marine Creature. This wooden sculpture is from the last quarter of the 19th Century and has a length of ca. 40 cm (15.75 in), is max. 16 cm (6.3 in) wide and has a height of 24 cm (9.5 in). It weights about 2 Kilos (4 Pounds) and has a recent Screw applied at bottom to mount it on a stand or other place. Condition shows good patina and many signs of age and damage. Please view the photos. The beak has a missing edge (lost long time ago) and there are overall scratches, smaller missing parts of wood and several holes from an earlier woodworm visit many years ago. It is ready for display and a new home with an owner who likes Antiques with clearly visible Traces of Age and Use.

Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 248 - ca. US$ 340 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Newel-Cap

Maritime / Architectural Newel Cap 19. Century
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Fine Marine Paintings, Ship Portraits and Maritime Antiques


 

Image of Willis Painting

Sale by Private Owner in Norway: Large Ship Portrait of the "S.S. Capua of Hamburg, Capt. John Sperling" ca. 1900, the steamer with auxilliary sails shown at fair weather and under full sail of an American coastline - inscribed with title lower left - Oil on canvas with silk and velvet applications - 20 1/2 by 32 1/4 inch. (52 x 82 cm) - in good condition (under glass, therefore well preserved) - price (without shipment): on request
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Note: Thomas Willes was a contemporary of Antonio Jacobsen in New York (and they did also co-operate occasionally). He is well known for his ship portraits of merchant shipping and yachts around the turn of the century and represented in several Maritime Museums in the USA. In January 2000 a portrait of the steamer "City of Paris" was sold at Sothebys NY for $ 20,700 - currently in 2009 his paintings are available at favourable prices.

Thomas Willis
(American, 1850-1925)
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Image of Hünten Painting

Shipping in the Harbor of Ostend with a French Barque approaching, by Franz Hünten 1857 - with the old Pier and Lighthouse on the right, in the foreground a rudder boat is pulling out and on the left side a Flemish Smack is landing at the opposite Pier, another Schooner is heading out of the Port, numerous persons in marine clothings of the period are shown - Oil on canvas - signed "F. Hünten" and dated 1857 lower left - 53 x 71 cm (21 x 28 in) and with frame 62 x 79 cm (24 1/2 x 31 in) - in a 20th Century golden frame (not the best frame) - price (incl. s&h): EUR 4.800 (ca. US$ 6,500) (convert EUR to US$ at current rate)

Note: This painting was found in the original condition from 1857 (happens very rarely). It was dirty and had two small (coin size) damages - on the left pier and on the right in the water. After it was professionally cleaned and after the two areas had been restored it received a new varnish and is ready to hang for the next 150 years. This painting has not been "overrestored" - it still shows a good Patina, eg. there is craquelure and there are light age signs.

Franz Johann Wilhelm Hünten (German, 1822-1887)
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Antique Ship Portrait

Ship Portrait of the Schoonerbrigg *Frankfort Packet of Leith - Robert Lyall Commander* off Heligoland ca. 1830 - the sailing ship is shown under full sail at moderate sea - Watercolor and Gouache, 45 by 60 cm (18 by 24 inch) sight, with frame 51 x 67 cm (20 by 26 in) - inscribed on mounting with the name of ship and captain - good condition - Winter Price: EUR 1.280 (ca. Pounds 1130) (convert to Pound or other currency)

Note: On the left side we note a sailing boat which might be a pilot. On the right side is shown Heligoland Island. This is a fine, early ship portrait by an artist which does not often appear on the market. We like especially the good condition with only a minor spot of tanning and strong colors and very detailled drawing of the details. For more information about the ship see the illustration page. Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium.

F. T. Albinus
(German, fl. 1825-1850)
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A French Lugger departing from a Continental Harbour at sunset, 1850s - the three-masted vessel is shown at fair weather with the French flag on the main mast, on the left a harbour town with a church is visible, in the middle background is a larger sailing ship and on the right is a pier with some rocks - Oil on Mahogony board, dimensions 26,5 x 38 cm (10 1/2 by 14 in), with frame 38 x 49 cm (15 by 19 1/2 in) - indistinctly signed right on the lower pier "J.H." - old patina and shows some age signs, period frame - price (incl. s&h): EUR 1.495 (ca. US$ 2,100) (convert EUR to Pounds or US$ )

Note: Julius Hintz was born in Hamburg around 1805 and first visited the local art school of Siegfried Bendixen (1786-1865). In 1840 he settled in Paris and became a student of the famous Marine artist Louis Eugene Isabey (1803-1886). From 1845 until his early death he exhibited in the Salon in Paris. His main subjects were romantic or dramatic marine painting and coastal scenes and his works appear today only rarely on the market. Photo Copyright is with us.

Julius Hintz
(French, 1805-1862)
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Fritz Melbye oil painting

Marine Painting with Shipping off the Fujijama, Japan 1869 in early Morning Light - with local fishing craft departing from the shore and a seaside house and a Japanese merchant vessel in the background - Oil on canvas, 45 by 70 cm (17 1/2 by 27 1/2 in), with frame 61 x 86 cm (24 by 34 in) - signed l.r. "Fritz G. Melbye" and dated "1869" - relined and professionally restored, framed and ready to hang - price (incl. s&h): EUR 3.400 (ca. US$ 4,800 or GBP 2995 or DKK 25.000 or JPY 450,000 -convert EUR to Pounds, Krons, Yen and other currencies )

Note: Fritz Melbye received an art training by his older brother Anton Melbye before he departed in 1849 to the Carribean Island of St. Thomas, where he convinced the French Impressionist Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) to become a full-time artist and was his first teacher. Together with Pissarro he went in 1852 to Venezuela where he stayed in Caracas until 1856. Later he lived in Paris for two years (1856-1857) and in New York from 1861-1863 and visited China, where he stayed in Peking and Ho Yuan. He died young in Shanghai 1869. Please see description page for full text - Photo Copyright is with us.

Fritz G. Melbye
(Danish, 1826-1869)
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Portrait of an Polar Bear on an Ice Floe in the Arctic near Greenland, ca. 1860-70 - with another larger ice floe in the background - large and very detailled Silk and Wool Embroidery - 64 by 89 cm (25 by 35 inch) sight, with frame 74 x 99,5 cm (29 by 39 inch) - signed lower left "H. Koch" - good original condition and in the orginal frame, protected under glass - price (incl. s&h): EUR 1.980 (ca. DKR 14.750 or Pounds 1750 -convert to Krons or Pound)

Note: Heinrich Koch was a drawing and embroidery artist who lived and worked in Hamburg, Germany. Due to the immense work and time which was necessary for his embroidery pictures of extraordinary quality and size his Ouevre was quite small and we never noticed in the last 20 years any work by him which was available for sale. Greenland and the Arctic was in the 18th Century and in the first half of the 19th Century a popular hunting ground for Whaling Ships (which were often also hunting seal) from Germany and Denmark. It might be possible that this picture was made following this old tradition.

Johann Heinrich Koch
(German, born 1809)
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Pirate Sailing Lugger off Gibraltar

Large Marine Oilpainting: An Algerian Pirate Lugger is chased off Gibraltar, ca. 1880 - the three-masted Corsair Vessel is trying to escape from the British Naval Ship in the left background (which fires out of two cannons), on the right the Rock of Gibraltar - Oil on canvas, 66 by 94 cm (26 by 37 in), with frame 88 x 115 cm (34 5/8 by 45 in) - signed l.r. with monogram "FR" and anchor sign - cleaned, restored and in good condition, bright color, clearly visibel age craquelure throughout, in the (original) heavy mahogony frame -price (incl s&h): EUR 2.480 (ca. Pounds 2,150 - convert to Pounds or other Currency)

Note: Many Pirates in Algier and Northern Africa were captured by American and European forces during the attacks in the 1830s (eg. USS Constitution was originally built for this purpose). Anyway and - according to reports from British Naval Officers - several Pirates / Corsairs were still active in the remaining part of the 19th Century and as late as until 1900. The Straits of Gibraltar at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea was a preferred place where they were seeking merchant ships from Europe and America to enter and capture ship and crew. British Naval Ships from Gibraltar were on duty to chase the Pirates.

Spanish Artist
(monogram FR, ca. 1880)
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Image of Yachting Painting

Sale by Private Owner in Norway: Yachting Scene during the International Regatta Kiel, ca. 1895, in the foreground a Sailing Yacht from the Hamburger Yachtclub (ensign on top of the mast) on the Baltic Sea, most likely during the "Kieler Woche" Regatta, another Yacht and other vessels in the background - Oil on canvas - 42,5 x 62,5 cm (16 3/4 by 24 1/2 in) - good condition, repair and inpaint in the right sky section, lower right age craquelure, not relined - very nice period gilted frame - price (incl. shipping) NOK 25.000 (ca. EUR 2.980 or US$ 4,150) (convert to EUR, Pounds or US$ )

Note: The Hamburger Yachtclub was founded in 1892 and later became one of the most important sailing clubs in Northern Germany. It still exist today and has changed the name to Hamburger Segelclub. Yachting paintings in oil on canvas from this period are rare. This is a desirable example with a scarce yacht type from the golden years of sailing end of the 19th Century. Photo Copyright reserved.

Yachting Scene on the Baltic Sea
(Germany, ca. 1895)


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Oceania Cruises, Miami
(Travel Recommendation)
* Larger illustration of the ships * For cruises and destinations please refer to: http://www.oceaniacruises.com *


Chinese Export Art

China Trade Portrait, ca. 1880 - a blond American girl is portrayed in front of a Chinese Chair, Oilpainting on board, 16 1/2 by 22 1/2 in. (42 x 57 cm) and with the frame 21 1/2 by 27 1/4 in. (55 x 69 cm) - Condition: usual craquelure all over the surface, under UV lamp visible is slight repainting (only in a few areas, mainly at the legs of the girl), slight loss of paint at the margins (where it is framed), otherwise good condition, this painting is in a period frame, which is likely the original frame - price (incl. s&h): EUR 695 (ca. US$ 980) (convert to Pounds or US$ )

Note: This painting has been commissioned by a New England seafarer who visited the Far East with his ship and was likely based on a daguerreotype of his daughter. Chinese Export art portraits of children are comparable rare, since in most cases portraits of adult persons have been executed by these artists. For a similar composition please refer to "From Brant Point to the Boca Tigris - Nantucket and the China Trade" page 103 (with illustration) - Provenance: Private Collection in Massachusetts

China Trade Artist,
ca. 1880
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Image of Finnish Ship Portrait

Ship Portrait of the Finnish four-masted Barque "Lawhill", mid 20th Century - a broadside portrait of the vessel under full sail - signed lower left "K. Vihtakari" - Oil on board, spot of inpaint in upper right corner and in upper middle of sky, age signs on board left upper corner - 47 x 60 cm (with frame 55 x 69 cm) - framed - Price: EUR 298 shipping within Europe included (convert to Swiss Francs, Pounds or other currency)

Note: The "Lawhill" was built in 1892 at Caledon in Dundee, Scotland for Charles Barrie. In 1900 it was sold to Anglo-American Oil Company and again in 1914 to August Troberg in Finland where it became the largest Finnish Sailing Ship. In 1917 to Finnish Shipowner Gustaf Erikson bought it. Captain was Karl Reuben de Cloux. It had a long life and sailed until 1941 for Finland. Photo Copyright.

K. Vihtakari
(Finnish, 20th C.)
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John Scott Painting

Ship Portrait of an Russian Sail-and Steamship 1867 off Tynemouth, UK - in the background a sailing ship and the coastline of that area, numerous persons are visible on board of this steamship - signed and dated "J. Scott 1867" lower right - Oil on canvas, relined, good condition - ca. 67 x 107 cm (26 x 42 in) - in a 19th Century Lemon Gold frame - Price: sold

Note: The Ship is flying numerous ensigns and the Russian Merchant flagg has an additional Double-Eagle in the center. There is a name on the bow of the vessel (in kyrillic letters). We are currently looking for any information to identify this vessel ?

John Scott
(British, 1802-1885)
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SchiffsportraitKapitänsbildLai Fong PaintingImage of Mohrmann Painting
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Fine Maritime, Nautical and Marine Antiques

 

 

Antique Marine Telescope

Huge Brass Harbor Master or "Counting House" Telescope on tripod, ca. 1880 - Lens Diameter 2 1/4 Inch (5,5 cm), made from Brass, Iron and Glass, with the original mahogony box - closed ca. 95 cm (37 1/2 in), fully extended ca. 120 cm (47 in) and ca. 48 cm (19 in) high - signed by maker Stanley, London - in working condition, slight chips at lens in front, bumps in tube, traces of use and wear, otherwise good - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 1.480 (ca. US$ 2.100 -convert to US$ or other currency)

Note: A wonderful table telescope in its original mahogany case, coming from a Collection in Shropshire, England. William Ford Stanley (1829-1909) founded his company "Stanley & Co." in 1853 and made excellent drawing and surveying instruments. For an explaination of the term Counting House please refer to the illustration page. Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium.

Harbor Master Telescope
(Stanley & Co. London - ca. 1880)
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Schiffstaufbecher

Quick Facts: Silver Purity: Sterling 925/1000 - Purpose: a Christening Beaker for a Ship of the DAL - Dimensions & Execution: it is 8 cm (3 1/4 in) high and has a diamter of 6,8 cm (2 3/4 in) at its widest point, made of Sterling Silver with a weight of 82 gr. (2.64 ounces), inside and foot gilted (Vermeil technique) - Maker & Age: made in Hamburg by Friedrich Goldemann - Condition: in good condition - Assay Marks: 925, Crown, Halfmoon and Maker`s Sign Goldemann, Hamburg - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 310 - ca. US$ 420 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Goldmann-Beaker - SEE HERE MORE SILVERWARE OFFERS

This is a one-of-a-kind piece which has been completely hand-chased by this well known Gold- and Silversmith. Friedrich Goldemann was Court-Jeweller to the Shah of Persia and regularly worked for the Merchants and Shipowners in Northern Germany. His son Thomas continues the workshop on the Elbchaussee in Hamburg and at Kampen / Island of Sylt (see Internet). This Beaker was presented to the Lady who has thrown the Bottle at the Lauching of the Ship.
Ship`s Christening Beaker, 20th C.
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Nautical Instruments - Antique Yacht Binoculars by Iris de Paris, 1880-1910 - completely made of brass and glass - signed on the right "Marque Iris de Paris - Qualite Garantie" and marked on the left "Nautique" with an Anchor sign below - cleaned and in working condition, bumps from use on board - nice patina - complete with the original case (case shows strong wear). Dimensions of the Binoculars are 16 x 14 cm (6 1/2 x 5 1/2 in) fully extended it is 7 cm (2 3/4 inch) deep - Price (incl. shipment): EUR 345 (convert to US$ or other currency)

Note: The most used Yacht Binoculars on the Continent around the Turn of the Century were those by Iris and its competitor Lemaire, both from Paris. Several other makers have produced binoculars as well of cause, but beauty and a special model for Yachting and Marine can only be found from these two French Makers. This item is suitable for display in your living room, in an office and also for today use on board of a yacht.

Antique Brass Yacht
Binoculars by Iris, Paris
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Nautical Ephemera - Old Coco de Mer Basket with carving from the Seychelles, Indian Ocean, ca. 1920-30 - with a handle to carry, in good condition with minor scuffs and light age signs, shows the original shiny, smouth finish and patina. Dimensions of the basket are 28 x 25 cm (11 x 10 in) and it is 13 cm (5 inch) high - Special Price (incl s&h): EUR 298 (convert to Swiss Francs, Pounds or other currency)

Note: In the Middle Age and until the 19th Century is was believed that this Nut was growing on a mysterious Underwater Tree and harvested by Sea Nymphs. In the Middle Age Coco de Mer were stored in the "Miracle Cabinets" of Kings. Later they was also given to the Sea Captain or Owner of the Ship as a sign of honor when sailors found one in the Sea. After the Seychelles were invented 1743 it came only slowly to light that this biggest nut of the world is growing at two remote Islands at land on Palm Trees which grow extremely slow and can have an age of up to 900 years. A true Sailors item with a nice Myth.

Vintage "Coco de Mer" Pen Basket
Seychelles, ca. 1925
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Nautical Ephemera - Gilted brass Sextant on a base with two Female Ship`s Figureheads, ca. 1994 - all on a base of a gilted and decorated brass plate on hardwood. With a sign "The Maritime Sextant - National Maritime Historical Society", all golden parts are with real 22 Carat Gilting, in good condition. Dimensions of the item overall are 23 x 19 cm (9 x 7 1/2 in) and it is 12,5 cm (5 inch) deep - Price: EUR 240 incl. shipping (convert to your currency)

Note: This item was issued to celebrate the 125 Years Anniversary of the Clipper Ship Curry Sark. The sextant is not a model for nautical surveying, but an decorative object. An unusual item for the showcase of a maritime collection. Please note, that this item is not antique or vintage. The Cutty Sark was built in 1869 and the Anniversary was in 1994. As always this offer is subject to prior sale. If you are interested in it please contact us.

Gilted Sextant 22 Carat
Cutty Sark Anniversary
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Maritime Antique Campaign Chest

Only available for Europe - Large Campaign Chest with five drawers, Great Britain ca. 1860 - Caribbean Mahagony with Rosewood Inlays and original brass fittings and drawer handles - 100 x 93 x 53 cm (39 1/2 x 36 1/2 x 21 inch) - ready for the living room / saloon / yacht (restored and with new locks and keys) - a rare piece from the Golden Age of Sailing and the period of the Tea Clipper Ships - price: on request (Preis auf Anfrage)

Provenance / Provenienz: Merchant Sea Captain`s Estate, Northern Germany - Nachfahren einer Kapitänsfamilie aus Norddeutschland

In German: Große Kapitäns-Kommode mit fünf Schubladen, ca. 1860 - Mahagonie (Karibik) mit Palisander-Intarsienband und originalen Messingbeschlägen und versenkten Messinggriffen - 100 x 93 x 53 cm - wohnfertig (restauriert u. Schlösser erneuert) - diese Art Möbelstücke wurden nur in England und Amerika gebaut und nur wenige Exemplare waren im Besitz von wohlhabenden, deutschen Übersee-Kapitänen. Ein seltenes Stück aus der Blütezeit der Segelschiffahrt.

Marine Mahogony Chest of Drawers - ca. 1860
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Maritime Clock

Maritime French Gilded Clock, built in Paris, ca. 1840 – A French Seafarer and Discoverer from the 18th Century sitting on Rocks near the Sea holding an Anchor and Globe, in the lower part are shown different flags, maritime weapons etc. - made of bronze, gilded, 38 cm high (15 inch), 8-days movement - signed on the movement (reverse) by Master "Barbot" and numbered - outstanding original condition (traces of use and cleaning at the base), original movement - Provenance: until recently Private Collection - price (incl. s&h): EUR 2,380 (ca. US$ 3,600) (convert to Pounds or US$ )

Note: Very difficult to find one of these clocks with a maritime motif and in such a good condition. This clock is fire-gilted, a method which is not anymore in use since the beginning of the 20th Century. Shipping and insurance within Europe and to the USA is included. Please note that the clock is complete and here in working condition, but might not work without new adjustment after shipping (should to be adjusted by a clock expert) - we have it displayed here without it works (as a decoration). Click on the image to see a larger illustration. Additional illustrations and enlargements are available on request.

Master Barbot of Paris (French, ca. 1840)
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"S.M.Y. Hohenzollern" - the Imperial Steam Yacht of Kaiser Wilhelm II at sea, ca. 1895 - oil painting on an original large Cassis Shell from the German South Seas Colonies, with a lighthouse on the left side. The Royal Steam Yacht is shown under full speed. The painting and shell are in good condition with a few expected scuffs and light age signs and shows the original patina. Dimensions of the front side of the shell are 28,5 x 21 cm (11 x 8 1/2 in) and it is 23 cm (9 inch) deep - price (incl s&h): now only EUR 380 (convert to Pounds or other currency)

Note: These Chassis Shells from the South Sea with paintings of ships were a speciality done in Germany during the end of the 19th Century until the early 1900s. This is a quite large example and showing an attractive motif - the Yacht of the Kaiser. About the history of the "Hohenzollern" you will find a lot of information on the Internet. This is an attractive and unusual addition to any International Collection of Marine Art and Maritime Antiques.

"S.M.Y. Hohenzollern"
German, ca. 1895
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Deutsche Marinemalerei

Marine Art Book: Lars U. Scholl *Deutsche Marinemalerei 1830 - 2000* (German Marine Art 1830-2000) published by Knauss in 2002 - Hardcover, 103 pages with 44 illustrations (most of them in color), size 22 x 29 cm (8 1/2 by 11 1/2 in.) - a newly done reasearch by the well known art historian Dr. Scholl from the German Maritime Museum. Many of the illustrations were not seen so far in other publications. In German language. Among the works illustrated we find for example paintings by the following artists: Heinrich Reimers, Hugo Schnars-Alquist, Jacob P. Hackert, Carl Saltzmann, Max Schröder-Greifswald, Alexander Kirchner, Hans Bohrdt, Andreas Achenbach, Walter Zeeden, Carl Saltzmann, Franz Müller-Gossen, Heinrich Leitner, Felix Schwormstädt, Erich Kips, Eugen Dücker, Fritz Stoltenberg, Claus Bergen, Willy Stöwer, Zeno Diemer, Lyonel Feininger, Jochen Sachse, Robert Schmidt-Hamburg etc. - long time the collectors, dealers and other persons interested in Marine Art were waiting for a new and up-to-date publication about this matter, now this book written by the Director of the German Maritime Museum is available - new, sealed - Order No. Scholl-02

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Topographical Paintings and other Fine Paintings and Antiques



View of Lugano - antique oilpainting

View of Lake Lugano (Luganer See / Lago di Lugano) with local people, early 20th Century - shown on an summer`s day with calm water on the lake and mountains in the background - Oil on canvas, 53 by 67 cm (21 by 26 1/2 inch), with frame 67 x 81 cm (26 by 32 inch) - signed lower right "Alf Broge" and inscribed with location on back - cleaned and good condition - original frame - price (incl s&h): EUR 3.900 (convert to Pounds or US$ )

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The artist painted this scene from his own experience while he stayed and travelled in Italy. He was at the Royal Academy of Art in 1889 and a student of Rudolf Bissen. This painting fits perfect for a living room with light colors and in combination with antique and/or modern furniture. This oilpainting belongs to the private Art Collection of a Lady in Germany. We offer it now fresh to the market. Price includes shipping within Europe and to the USA.

Alfred Broge
(European, 1870-1955)
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Vevey Ansicht

Unique Coastal View of Vevey, Lake Geneva - 1887 - good weather View of the "Beach" at Vevey with a sailing boat in the foreground - Oil on canvas on original stretcher, 31 by 50 cm (12 by 20 in.), with frame 43 x 62 cm (17 by 24 in.) - signed and dated "Aug. Fischer, Genfersö, 1887, Vevey" lower right - good condition, cleaned, ready to hang, original frame - Special Price (incl s&h): EUR 3.333 (CHF 4999) (convert to Pound / US$ )

Note: (in German) - Ansicht von Vevey am Genfer See (Kanton Waadt, Schweiz) bei gutem Wetter, von dem See aus gesehen. Im Vordergrund ein lokales Fischerboot. Öl auf Leinwand, 31 x 50 cm / mit Rahmen 43 x 62 cm. Unten rechts signiert, datiert und Ortsangabe. Guter Zustand und originaler Rahmen.
- This is a rare view of this place by a well known artist and in fine conditon. Price is inclusive Shipping and Swiss Import Tax, see description.

August Fischer
(European, 1854-1921)

 

Tuscan View Toscana Volterra

View of a Tuscan Landscape near Volterra with a Monastery or Church on a hill top 1905 - shown at Sunset, early evening in Summer - with romantic light effects and the typical features of a landscape in the Tuscany (olive trees, cypresses, hills, low stone walls, small path ways, antique buildings) - Oil on canvas, original stretcher, 71 by 77 cm (28 by 30 inch), with frame 84 x 90 cm (33 by 35 1/2 inch) - signed lower right "Arvid Aae, Volterra" and dated 1905 - cleaned, minimal area with retouch only, in good condition and in the original frame - price (incl. s&h): EUR 2.980 (convert to Pounds or US$ )

Note: Arvid Aae has been trained at G. Vermehrens Art School and afterwards at the Royal Academy in Copenhagen (which was the leading Art Academy in Scandinavia in the 19th C.). Many of his paintings - which he exhibited at Castle Charlottenborg - were Portraits or Genre, but in 1905 until 1906 he made a travel to Paris and Italy and came back with several landscapes. His total output was unfortunately limited due to his early death in 1913. He is represented in the Koldingshus Museum and several private collections. In general his fine paintings are comparable rare to find, especially the paintings he made during his travels in Italy and France. Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium.

Arvid Aae
(Swedish, 1877-1913)


Georgian Silver Salver

Quick Facts: Silver Purity: Sterling 925/1000 - Purpose: Footed Salver / Tray for Visitor`s Cards and/or Letters (presented by the Butler to the Gentleman or the Lady) or for serving small Refreshments - Dimensions & Execution: Diameter 10 inch (25,4 cm), heavy solid silver with a weight of 603 gr. (19 3/8 Ounces) - Maker & Age: made in London by Ebenezer Coker (active 1728-1783) in 1769 - Condition: light wear from age, otherwise excellent - Assay Marks: Lion Passant (for Sterling Silver), Crowned Leopards Head (for London), Date Letter (for 1769), Maker`s mark EC for Ebenezer Coker - all hallmarks are clearly visible - Export Price (incl. s&h): EUR 1.680 - ca. US$ 2,200 (convert to your Currency) - refer to Coker Salver

This high-quality item has been completely hand-made / hand-wrought / hand-chased. It stands on three feets 3 cm high (1 1/4 in). Ebenezer Coker of London ranks among the best Silversmiths of the 18th Century. An example of his work can be found in the book "Collecting Silver" by Elisabeth de Castres on page 102 with a full-page illustration. He was especially known for candle-sticks, salvers and later also flatware.
Georgian Sterling Salver
Ebenezer Coker, London 1769
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Fliesentableau

Art Nouveau Majolica Tile Picture, Northern Germany, ca. 1910 - An important and large Art Nouveau Tile Picture, around 1910, consisting of 16 tiles, total dimenensions 17 1/4 by 24 1/2 inch, with the oak frame 20 x 24 1/2 in., manufactured by Grohner Wandplattenfabrik in Bremen, lithograph pictures (glazed) with the typical Art Nouveau symbols, such as a water lily / butterfly / bird / geometric floral decor at bottom etc. Image shows a complete szene (from an endless szene of pictures to be mounted around all walls of the room), slight chip at second upper left picture tile (at bottom), age crackle of glazing in places, good condition, ready to hang it on the wall - scarce collector`s piece and rare Art Nouveau Object - Provenance: North-German Manor House - price (including s&h): EUR 1.480 (ca. Pound 1300 / US$ 2,000) (convert to Pound / US$ )

(Short Description In German) - Komplettes Jugendstil Fliesenbild (vollständige Sequenz aus einem Endlosdekor), bestehend aus 16 Fliesen - Gesamtmaße des Bildes 44 x 62 cm, mit Rahmen 51 x 69 cm - fest auf einer Holzplatte montiert - aufhängfertig (Gesamtgewicht ca. 9 Kilo) - Hersteller: Grohner Wandplattenfabrik AG Bremen-Grohn (gegr. 1906), Herstellungzeit um 1910 - Provenienz: Norddeutsches Patrizierhaus - sehr selten

Art Noveau Tile Picture
(Grohner Wandplatten F., ca. 1910)
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Reference Book

Reference Book: Karsten Buchholz - Dictionary "Ship Portrait Artists", published Dec. 1997 in Hamburg, a comprehensive dictionary for Marine Art Collectors, Dealers and Ship Lovers about Ship Portraits from the period of 1780 to 1920, with price indications from the art market, in English language, Hardcover, 173 pages, 80 b/w and 65 color illustrations, limited edition, 21x30 cm (8 by 11 3/4 in.) - weight: 900 grams, for a review of this book by Dr. Alf-Sibrand Ruhle click here


3-930586-01-0
out of print (no more copies are available) - new edition planned
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Hanseatische Teewaage

Please see here a large and rare old Import Company Scale used for blending of Tea, Seeds, Coffee and Spices from the 1920s (manufactured 1926 or 1927), made from brass (and other materials) with a bone scale. For up to 10 Kilo and with official calibration marks for many years (every two years, starting 1929). Light wear and signs of use, no weights, otherwise good. Not suitable for today`s weighting use. Dimensions are 89 cm high and 70 wide. A nice object for the decoration of the office or show room of a company trading with natural products or for decoration at home - Export Price: only EUR 680 (Verkauf in Europa nur an Firmen)

In German: Grosse, hanseatische Handelshaus-Waage, für das Mischen von Tee, Samen, Kaffee or Gewürzen. In Deutschland hergestellt 1926 oder 1927, aus Messing (u.a. Materialien) und mit Skala aus Knochen. Für bis zu 10 Kilo und mit den offiziellen Eichstempeln (alle zwei Jahre, ab 1929). Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren, sonst guter Zustand, aufstellfertig. Nicht für heutige Wiegezwecke geeignet, Höhe 89 cm und Breite 70 cm. - ein schönes Objekt für das Büro oder den Ausstellungsraum einer Handelsfirma oder für die Dekoration im Büro oder Konferenzraum - nur Abholung (kein Versand) - bei Fragen bitte Email oder Tel. 040-827927

Reference / Artikelnr.: Hansewaage-1

Vintage Brass Scale
Germany, late 1920s
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Hafenansicht Vernet Harbour View

Large View of the Harbour and Town of Bordeaux 1758 - with numerous persons in the foreground and numerous sailing ships in the harbour - Engraving on paper, 52 by 74 cm (20 1/2 by 29 inch), with frame 74 x 94 cm (29 by 37 inch) - extensively inscribed with title (see below) - light tanning and age signs, one repair, otherwise ok - 19th Century lemon gilt frame (bumped in places), under glass - price (ex-Hamburg): EUR 480 (no shipment)

Note: After a painting by Vernet from the series of Harbour Views of France (in 1753 the Marquis de Marigny suggested King Louis XV to commission a number of Harbour Views from the most important French Ports, these were executed by Vernet in the following years). The full inscription reads as following: "Vue de la Ville et du Port de Bordeaux - Prise du Cote des Salinieres - grave d`apres le Tableau Original appartenant au Roy et faisant partie de la Collection des Ports de France ... peint par J. Vernet" - Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium.

Joseph Claude Vernet
(French, 1714-1789)

 

Maritime Antiquität

Not available for shipping (only collection) - Vintage Mahogany Butler`s Tray - englischer Mahagonie Butler Tray mit Standgestell, Mitte 20. Jhd. - aus massivem Mahagonie Holz (2 cm dick!), patinierte Messing-Scharniere, Seiten jeweils klappbar - Abmessungen: Länge 90 cm (mit Seiten hochgeklappt 73 cm), Breite 65 cm (hochgeklappt 48 cm), Höhe mit Stand ca. 47 cm - leichte Gebrauchsspuren, sonst guter Zustand - Preis: EUR 395,- / nur Abholung

Provenienz: wurde von den Grosseltern des Besitzers in London erworben.

Bemerkung: Diese Butler Trays gehören typischerweise zu dem gehobenen britischen Lebensstil, sie wurden auch im 20. Jahrhundert auf Ozeandampfern einsetzt, um z.B. Tee, Sandwiches oder Cocktails zu servieren. Dieses Modell zeichnet sich durch eine solide Qualität und tadellose Funktion aus. Eine Besichtigung hier in Reinbek bei Hamburg ìst jederzeit nach Absprache möglich. Hinweis: James (unser Butler) hat gerade Urlaub, daher servieren wir Ihnen den Tee selbst...

Englischer Butler Tray
Mahagonie, 20. Jahrhundert
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