Ship Portrait of a 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 - The Baltic Sea Collection, Northern Germany

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 ?

Ship Portrait of the Barque "Kriemhild" (of Hamburg) ca. 1885, the vessel is shown at fair weather and under full sail off a Far Eastern coastline - inscribed with Ship`s name on Flagg, traces of old signature - Oil on canvas - ca. 18 by 24 inch. (45 x 60 cm), with frame 21 5/8 x 31 inch (55 x 79 cm) - cleaned and restored (tears were repaired and inpaint), in a period Chinese Frame- Private Collection, Aschaffenburg, Germany
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Note: The Barque Kriemhild was built 1884 by Germania for Matzen in Hamburg and sailed for this company until 1900. In German: Originales Schiffsportrait bzw. Kapitänsbild der Bark Kriemhild, die 1884 von der Schiffsbau Act. Ges. Germania für die Reederei C.M. Matzen in Hamburg gebaut wurde. Die Bark war dort von 1884 bis 1900 im Einsatz. Öl auf Leinwand 45 x 60 cm plus Rahmen. Im China-Rahmen der Zeit.

Ship Portrait of the Brigantine *Arvid - Kaptn. J.E. Hellgren 1883* - the sailing ship is shown at fair weather and under full sail off Holyhead and the South Stack Lighthouse, Anglesey heading for Brazil, with other sailing vessels in the distance - Oil on canvas, old relining - 50 by 75 cm (20 by 30 in), with frame 62 x 89 cm (24 1/2 x 35 in) - signed l. r. "W.H. Yorke, L`pool 1883" and inscribed with title - Private Collection, Northern Germany

Note: A characteristic ship portrait by this artist who loved so much to portray sailing vessels (instead of steamers) and executed in his best period (the 1880s). This painting was carefully cleaned and there is only little inpaint in the water at two areas and in front of the bow. Gladly this artwork has not suffered from Overcleaning - which can happen so easy with Yorke paintings because the color layers are thin - which you can see especially in the well preserved water, sky and in the details of the ships (rigging lines etc.). This is a Premium Artwork in good condition and ready to hang of cause. For information about Yorke see "Ship Portrait Artists" and other Literature.

Copeland Parian Porcelain Bust of Princess Alexandra, England 1863 – showing Her Royal Highness, the later Queen Alexandra - made of Parian Porcelain (finely executed) on a wooden socket - ca. 12 inch (30 cm) cm high - signed/impressed with the mark of Copeland and "Crystal Palace Art Union, Sculp. F.M. Miller, February 1863" - traces of dust, otherwise good condition - Private Collection Poughkeepsie NY - USA

Note: Copeland was the mayor manufacturer of fine quality Parian Porcelain Busts in Victorian England. This is the early and rare model of the Princess Alexandra bust "with earings". The socket is later and fits fine with the bust. It was modelled to commenmorate her engagement to Edward, Prince of Wales, the son of Queen Victoria and future King Edward VII. For more information about this bust see also the book by Paul Atterbury "The Parian Phenomenon" published by Richard Dennis in 1989.

Coastal View of Capri with Fishermen off the Rocks, ca. 1870 to 1880 - shown on a calm, quiete summer morning - Oil on canvas, 31 by 53 cm (12 by 21 inch), with frame 41 x 64 cm (16 by 25 inch) - signed lower right "Roberti" - cleaned and good condition - in a period frame - Private Collection Växjö, Sweden

Note: This painting has been in a private Fine Art Collection in Connecticut, USA previously.

Ship Portrait of a Royal Yacht Club Sailing Yawl at sea ca. 1895 - the large sailing yacht is shown under full sail at moderate sea - Oil on board, 55 by 82 cm (21 5/8 by 32 inch), with frame 69 x 96 cm (27 by 38 inch) - signed lower left "T.G. Purvis" and inscribed "Cardiff" - cleaned and in good condition, in an old gold frame from the period - Private Collection, Winston Salem, Northern Carolina, U.S.A.

Note: Purvis was a busy ship portrait artist, working in Cardiff, London and Bristol. He portrayed some of the largest sailing vessels which ever crossed the Oceans. Portraits of Yachts by him - such as this one - are rare. Most of his paintings were executed between 1890 and the Great War (1914). This painting shows a realistic sea and a detailled handling of the large Yacht, which flies the burgee of a Royal Yacht Club (British or Irish) on the main mast. For more information about Thomas Purvis please refer also to our publication "Ship Portrait Artists".

The Thames Sailing Barge "Mary of Rochester" off Gravesend (Kent, UK), ca. 1885 - the two-masted vessel is shown at fair weather heading for Gravesend, other shipping around (including a three-masted Sailing Ship towed by a Paddle Steamer) - Oil on canvas, 61 by 92 cm (24 by 36 in), with frame 79 x 109 cm (31 by 43 in) - signed l.l. "T.R. Miles" - cleaned, old relining, professional retouch at the edges (sky and water, only approx. 3% of the total image, very good condition and ready to hang, representative 20th C. frame - Private Collection, England (UK)

Note: T.R. Miles is a well known London painter of harbour, coastal and marine scenes. He exhibited his marine paintings at the Royal Academy in London, at the Royal Hiberian Academy, at the Society of British Artists and in other places. He is especially known for his ability to paint sea water very realistic. This is a rare work by him of special interest, because of the topographical background and the named vessel Mary. Photo Copyright is with us.

Excellent Ship Portrait of the German Barque *Antuco* (of Hamburg) sailing to Australia, ca. 1900 - the vessel is shown under full sail at moderate sea off a Rock Headland with a light house and with two-masted vessel in the background - Oil on artist`s board - 48 by 62,5 cm (19 by 24 inch), with frame 62 x 76 cm (24 by 30 inch) - inscribed on the bow with the ship`s name and signed lower right "W. Edgar, Charlestown Studios, NSW - cleaned and in good condition - Private Collection, Memphis, Tennesse, U.S.A.

Note: The large steel Barque "Antuco" (75 Meter Lenght, 1532 Tons) was built in 1892 by Blohm & Voss in Hamburg and owned by the Hamburg Shipping Company N.H.P. Schuldt. Captains in command were D. Thedens (1892), H.N. Spiess (1893-1900) and W. Kröger (1901-07). It was a highly appreciated ship by both the owners and captains & crew and many fast travels to Southern America and Australia were noted. In 1908 Antuco was sold to the Hamburg Shipping Company of 1896 and Capt. L. Müller was in command until 1912 when it was finally sold to Grimstad.

Ship Portrait of a large American Sailing Yacht at sea, ca. 1895 - the vessel is approaching to the viewer under nearly full speed, a coastline and an American Pilot boat in the background - Oil on canvas (sea, sky and background) with ship worked out in silk and velvet (embroidery) on the original stretcher, under glass, dimensions 33 x 55 cm (13 by 21 1/2 in), with frame 46 x 69 cm (18 by 27 in) - signed, with monogram "T.W." - cleaned and in good condition - Private Collection, Northern Germany

Note: The three-masted Yacht is flying the American Yacht Ensign as well as 3 signal flags on the last mast, on the second mast is the house flag of the owner visible and on the first mast is the ensign of the Yacht Club (not yet been identified). This was not a racing yacht but a large pleasure and cruising yacht of an American Millionaire. Please also note the numerous crew members on board.

Large Ship Portrait of the Barque *Nordsternen* off an Island near Hull, ca. 1860 - the sailing ship is shown under full sail in two positions off an Island in the Northern Sea - Oil on canvas, 61 by 92 cm (24 by 36 inch), with frame 74 x 106 cm (29 by 42 inch) - inscribed on bow and on a flag with the name of ship and ident. No. M 77 - Private Collection New Jersey, USA

Note: A typical ship portrait by Tindall and an interesting early oil painting of large size. A typical feature of his paintings is to show the portrayed vessel in two positions off a coastal point and to paint three seagulls sailing over the waves in the foreground. Paintings by Tindall can be found in numerous Maritime Museums around the world, most notable in the Alands Maritime Museum in Mariehamn, which has no less than 14 paintings by him.

Ship Portrait of the Brigantine "Adolph" in the Bay of Naples - ca. 1878 - The vessel is shown under full sail, Vesuvius and other shipping in the distance- , Gouache on paper - inscribed in the centre with the name of the vessel - 48 x 72 cm (19 x 28 inch) plus frame - minor signs of age, otherwise very good condition - Private Collection, Aschaffenburg, Germany

Note: This painting is framed under the antique glass and a delicate picture. We are currently offering it only for Germany and selected European destinations. The "Adolph" was built in 1867 in Apenrade and measured at 208 Tons. In 1878 it belonged to E.E. Nielsen & Capt. in Rudkobing (Rudkjobing) of Langeland (a Danish Island in the Baltic Sea). It was under the command of Capt. E.A. Hastrup and (read more) - Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium.

Large Oilpainting of Troense Shipyard in the Svendborg-Sund, 1885, showing also a portrait of the sailing vessel "Anna", several men working on the right side at a hulk of a wooden sailing vessel, romantic early evening impression, on the left side another shipyard place, signed lower left with monogram E.G., Oil on canvas - 73 x 107 cm (28 3/4 x 42 inch) and with the frame 84 x 117 cm (33 x 46 inch), slight crackle, repair and inpaint in few places, cleaned and otherwise in good condition, gilted period frame - Private Collection, Halifax, NS (Canada)

Note: Shipyards were in general only rarely painted. And although the style of this painting is a little naive - this is an historical document of the period of the wooden sailing vessels. With the calm and romantic atmosphere it expresses the spirit of the golden days of sails which were already heading to an end in the 1880s. Photo copyright is with the Fineartemporium.

Summer View of a valley and town near Trient, Northern Italy, early 19th Century - with cattle and three men in the foreground - Watercolour on paper, 45 x 68 cm (17 1/2 by 27 inch), with frame 52 x 74 cm (20 1/2 by 29 inch) - signed lower right, additionally inscribed on previous mounting in German language "Gegend bei Trient" - good condition, light signs of age - framed - Private Collection

Note: Paintings by Johann Kniep appears only rarely on the market and fetch high prices. There are some examples in the Schloss Schenna in Southern Tirol (Northern Italy). This painting was until recently preserved in a Collection in Massachusetts, USA - it was offer fresh to the market - Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium.

Ship Portrait of the three-masted Portuguese Steamer "Peninsular" 1903, the vessel from Lisbon is shown under full steam at fair weather - Oil on canvas - 46 x 76,5 cm (18x30 in), framed 58,5 x 90 cm (23x35 1/2 in) - signed lower right "A. Jacobsen" and dated 1903, ship`s name on hull and flag – professionally cleaned and restored at margins of canvas, signs of age and old dust, ready to hang - on the original stretcher and in a valuable and hand made new 22 Karat genuine Gold Leaf Frame - The Oporto Collection

Note: Flying the ensign of the shipping company and the Portuguese flag. The sketch of this painting is in the Mariners Museum, VA and a similar painting is mentioned in the book by Sniffen. Provenance: Private Collection Martha`s Vineyard

Edwardian Yacht Campaign Chest with four drawers and in two parts, England, early 20th Century - light color Mahagony and other wood (for the frame) with original brass fittings and drawer handles, drawers with dovetail construction, second drawer with leather writing plate inserted - 63 x 93 x 53 cm (25 x 36 1/2 x 17 3/4 inch) - ready for the living room, saloon or yacht (original condition and Patina, cleaned and light restoration only) - a rare piece from the Golden Age of Edwardian Yachting - Private American Collection

In German: Yacht-Kommode mit vier Schubladen und integrierter Schreibplatte, in zwei Teilen, Anfang 20. Jhd. - helles Mahagonie, mit originalen Messing Beschlägen und versenkten Messing Griffen - 63 x 93 x 45 cm - wohnfertig (originaler Zustand und Patina, gereinigt und leicht restauriert) - das verwendete Holz (Mahagonie statt der sonst in der Zeit meist verwendeten Eiche) lässt auf einen wohlhabenden Eigner bzw. Kapitän schliessen. Eventuell wurde dieses Stück auch in einer britischen Übersee Kolonie hergestellt. Ein seltenes Stück aus der Blütezeit der großen Segelyachten und der ausgehenden Kolonialzeit.

Ship Portrait of the Privateer (Pirate) *Juliane Sophie of Copenhagen* chased by the British Brigg *Musqwetto* 1809 - the sloop is shown with three captured ships attacked by the Royal Navy Brigg off an Island - Gouache and Watercolor on paper, heightened with white, 22 by 36 cm (8 5/8 by 14 inch), with frame 47 x 56 cm (18 1/2 by 22 inch) - extensively inscribed with title (see below) and dated 1809 - tanned paper and ago signs otherwise ok - recent mounting and frame - Private Collection, Denmark

Note: The full inscription reads as following: "Privateren Juliane Sophie af Kiöbenhavn forfulgt med 3-de Priser af de engelske Slop of War Brig Musqwetto den 12. May 1809" - From the inscription and style we suppose this picture has been done by Jens Iversen (1788-1855), but there were several other artists active in this period. We did not open the picture which is framed under glass.

Ship Portrait of the German Steamer *Anton von Kiel - Capt. E. Aereboe* at sea off Hong Kong 1890 - the steamer is shown in the Chinese Sea with two junks in the background - Oil on canvas on original stretcher, 53 by 77 cm (21 by 30 inch), with frame 65 x 88 cm (25 1/2 by 34 1/2 inch) - signed "Heinrich Reimers", dated 1890 and inscribed with title as shown above - cleaned, smaller areas with repair / retouch only, in good condition, original frame - The Oporto Collection

Note: Reimers was a Captain and Pilot himself and worked in Kiel as a ship portrait artist. The steamer "Anton" was owned by the shipping company "Sartori & Berger" in Kiel and was obviously used for coastal trade in Far East. This is a light color painting with a romantic touch in the sky and an interesting background. It represents a typical and well done ship portrait by this known artist.

Marine Painting with a Brig in the North Sea at evening light 1872 – in the background two three-masted sailing ships in combat and some other vessels in the background – Oil on canvas – 16 3/4 by 30 1/2 inch (42,5 x 77,5 cm) – signed lower left: "H. Leitner" and dated 1872 – good condition (clean and well varnished, relined, professional inpaint mainly at the margins, slight wear mainly at the margins), 19th Century bird`s eye frame - Private Collection, USA

Note: After eight years at sea Heinrich Leitner was 1864-69 the master student of Anton Melbye and became a well known 19th Century Marine Artist in Germany. Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium.

Ship Portrait of the Royal Yacht Squadron Schooner *ZARA* ca. 1874 - the large sailing yacht is shown under full sail at moderate sea in the Bay of Naples with Vesuvius and Sorrent in the background - Gouache on paper, ca. 40 by 50 cm (16 by 20 inch) image, with frame 58 x 66 cm (23 by 26 inch) - signed "L. Roberto Naples" and inscribed with the name of yacht - light age signs, otherwise ok / good condition (no dark dust stripes) - period maple frame and under old glass - The Oporto Collection

Note: Luigi Roberto is - beside of the De Simone Family - the best known Ship Portrait Artist who worked in Naples and produced detailled portraits of the sail or steam vessels and yachts which visited this Italian port. The Gouache technique is typical for the Italian ship portraits of this period and in contrast to watercolors the appearance of Gouaches is brighter and the colors are opaque.

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 - Private Collection Fenland, UK

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.

Ship Portrait of the Norwegian Bark "Brigida af Drammen, Captn. L.P. Galmeyer" 1871 - the vessel under full sail calling for a pilot with white cliffs in the distance - signed, dated and inscribed with title - Watercolor and Gouache - 56 x 80 cm - good condition - Provenance: ex-collection of the Maritime Historian Holm-Petersen of Troense until the mid 1990s - Private Collection Norway

Note: The sky and the sails are painted in watercolor (heightened with white), while the hull and sea section is painted in Gouache. Literature: illustrated on page 78 in the book "Ship Portrait Artists" (published 1997)

Ship Portrait of the German four-masted Barque *Gustav* at sea ca. 1910 - the large sailing ship is shown under full sail at moderate sea - Oil on board, 38 by 60 cm (15 by 24 inch), with frame 49 x 71 cm (19 by 28 inch) - signed lower left "T.G. Purvis" and inscribed on the bow with the ship`s name - cleaned, board is partly uneven due to age, in an old frame - Private Collection, Richmond, USA

Note: Purvis was a busy ship portrait artist, working in Cardiff, London and Bristol. He portrayed some of the largest sailing vessels which ever crossed the Oceans. Most of his paintings were executed between 1890 and the Great War (1914). This painting shows a realistic sea and a detailled handling of the huge Bark. For more information about Thomas Purvis please refer also to our publication "Ship Portrait Artists".

Copeland Parian Porcelain Bust of Admiral Horatio Nelson, England ca. 1865 – showing the British Sea Hero with the honor medal "Nile, 1. August 1798", made of parian porcelain (finely executed) on a wooden socket - 12 1/2 inch (32 cm) cm high - signed/impressed with the mark of Copeland on reverse - one small repair at the left collar edge, otherwise good condition - Maritime Museum Collection, USA

Note: Copeland was the mayor manufacturer of fine quality Parian Porcelain Busts in Victorian England. The Maritime Museum in Greenwich (and other museums) have some of these busts in their collection. The Nelson bust appears not often on the market, obviously a limited number was produced only. For more information about this bust see also the book by Paul Atterbury "The Parian Phenomenon" published by Richard Dennis in 1989.

Large Portrait of the Scotish Ship *Janet Cowan* mastering a Storm, ca. 1880s - the large three-masted sailing ship at high sea and with reduced sails - Oil on canvas, 65 by 89 cm (25 / 1/2 by 35 inch), with frame 78 x 102 cm (27 1/2 by 39 inch) - inscribed on the bow with ship`s name - relined, usual China Trade crackle, small sign of age and expert restoration in the sky, overall good condition - Private Collection, Tokyo, Japan

Note: This China Trade painting can be attributed to Lai Fong, who worked as a China Trade artist in Calcutta. The Janet Cowan was built in 1866 in Greenock (later refit) for the Scotish owner, Shankland in Greenock. It was a large ship of 217 feet and measured at 1278 tons. Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium.

Important Coastal View of Monte Carlo, Monaco - 1894 - sunshine view of the "Rock" in Monaco with the Grimaldi Palace and the Bay which is today the Port de Fontvieille (private Yacht Harbor) - Oil on canvas on original stretcher, 49 by 74 cm (19 by 29 in.), with frame 62 x 88 cm (24 1/2 by 35 in.) - signed and dated "Aug. Fischer, Monaco, (18)94" lower right - outstanding condition, no damage or retouch, cleaned, ready to hang, original frame (with slight wear) - Private Collection, Monaco

Note: As we note on this painting: Towards the end of the 19th Century this town and bay was a quite calm and romantic coastal place with a few buildings only. There are olive trees in the foreground and there is only one two-masted local sailing vessel on the sea. Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium.

Ship Portrait of the German Brigg *Ottomar - Capt. C. Lofgren* under sail off Cuxhaven 1839 - the vessel is shown at good weather conditions near the entrance to the North Sea - Oil on canvas, 42 by 54 cm (16 1/2 by 21 1/4 inch), with frame 55 x 66 cm (21 1/2 by 26 inch) - signed, dated and inscribed with title, numberflag "52." at first mast - relined, cleaned, retouch, paint is thin in places, generally in good condition considering the age, new 24 Carat gilt frame - Private Collection New York City, USA

Note: The ship is shown off Cuvhaven with the lighthouse, other shipping in the background. Romantic handling of the sky and detailled and fine execution of the brigg. An early painting of medium size by well known Lorenz Petersen, who is represented in numerous museums around the world.

Huge Brass Harbor Master or "Counting House" Telescope on tripod, ca. 1880 - made from Brass with wooden application on sight end of big tube, with the original mahogony box - extended 160 cm (63 inch) with 8,3 cm (3 1/4 inch) diameter of lens/tube, high 56 cm (22 inch) - by Samuel and Benjamin Solomons (Opticians to the Government, Albermarle Street, Picadilly, London) - in working condition, slight chips at lens in front, traces of use and wear, otherwise fine - the collection of a Maritime Museum, USA

Note: Such huge and impressive examples are offered only very rarely. A wonderful table telescope in its original mahogany case, coming from a notable Notting Hill collection in London. For an explaination of the term Counting House please refer to the illustration page. Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium.

Large Oilpainting with Shipping off Kronborg Castle, Elsinore ca. 1880, marine painting or ship portrait, a full-rigged sailing vessel passing the Castle (the ship can be identified by signal flags), other vessels in the background, signed lower left with monogram H.St., Oil on canvas, - 62 x 95 cm (24 1/2 x 37 1/2 in.) and with the frame 79 x 110 cm (31 x 43 1/4 in.), cleaned and in good condition, gilted period frame - onboard Cruiseship Nautica, Miami, Florida

Note: The "Hamlet" castle in the background is shown in good details, also the harbour or Elsinore is visible and a Dutch or German sailing vessel is lying in its entrance. The style of the painting remembers of the Eckersberg school from the Golden Age of Danish Art, although it is painted later.

Two East India Man at choppy seas with the eye of a Hurricane beyond, ca. 1795, with a lot of seafarers shown on the vessels - signed with initials "E.H." lower left on a piece of floating wood - Oil on panel - 27 x 40 cm - the possession of a Private Collection in Bremen, Germany

Note: Typical for the artist is the very detailled drawing of the depicted vessels and the smooth handling of the waves. Rarely we find such exciting light effects in his works like shown on this pciture. Click on the image to see a larger color illustration. Photo Copyright is with the Fine Art Emporium.

Ship Portrait of the Danish Steamer "L. P. Holmblad" with auxilliary sails set at sea heading for Antwerp 1894, the vessel is shown on a calm sea with a sailing ship in the background - signed and dated "H. Mohrmann 1894" lower left - Oil on canvas - 60 x 100 cm (24 x 39 in) - good condition, not relined, inpaint visible under ultraviolet light in some sky and water sections - in the original veneered wooden frame and on the original stretcher

Note: This is a typical and early large size work by the artist, who was at his time together with Antonio Jacobsen the leading portraitist of the larger European Steamers. Private Collection, Europe - Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium

Ship Portrait of the British Steamer "Karamania", executed in Oil on an Ostrich Egg, South Africa ca. 1885-90, the egg mounted with a brass feet with leaf decoration and a final mount - Total height 36 cm (14 inch), Diameter of egg 14 cm (5 1/2 inch) - patina at egg and feet, at the (undecorated) back of the egg one older repair, cleaned and small loss of paint in the picture restored, in good condition, ready to display - Maritime Museum Collection, USA

Note: Available for our clients (only). The British steamship "Karamania" was built in 1883 by D. & W. Henderson in Glasgow, Scotland and owned by Barrow S.S. Co. in Barrow, UK. It was measured at 2045 tons and appears in Lloyds Shipping Registers (TM) from 1885 until 1900. Decorated Ostrich Eggs - originally decorated in the 19th Century with a ship portrait - appears quite rarely on the market. It appears that there was only one or a few artists only in Capetown, South Africa who used this medium. The execution of the painting is ok but does not show an academy or artist background, e.g. such as the Captain`s Cups (porcelain mugs with ship portraits) done in Germany. This can be more considered as a sort of Maritime Folk Art. Nevertheless it is from our opinion an unusual and interesting item for a marine or ship portrait collection, especially because a large number of 19th C. ships stopped at Capetown, but the Captains did rarely bring anything with them from this area. Click on the image to see a larger illustration.

Ship Portrait of the Scotish four-masted barque *Dowan Hill* in the Indian Ocean, ca. 1895 - the barque is shown on the high sea with a steamer in the far distance - Oil on canvas on original China Trade stretcher, 45 by 60 cm (17 3/4 by 23 5/8 inch), with frame 52 x 67 cm (20 1/2 by 26 3/8 inch) - inscribed on the bow with the ship`s name - usual China Trade crackle (not extensive), small repair in the sky, only few areas with inpaint, good condition, period frame - Private Collection Germany

Note: This China Trade painting can clearly be attributed to Lai Fong, who worked from 1890 to 1910 in Calcutta. The Dowan Hill was built in 1893 and is flying the house flag of J.R. Dickson & Co. from Glasgow. Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium.

Battle Scene with the Man-of-War "Prins Christian Frederik" fighting against British Ships during the Napolonic Wars 1808, Gouache on paper, ca. 45 x 60 cm, very good condition, original carved gilt frame- the possession of a European Collection

Note: This image shows only a detail of the picture. This composition was also published as a print in the period. This is a extraordinary detailled excuted work. Click on the image to see a larger illustration.

View of the Harbor of Civitavechia (Italy), mid 19th Century - with a Latin rigged sailing boat or ship at anchor, two men working in the foreground and a Fort in the background - Watercolor on paper, 17 x 23 cm (7 by 9 in), with the passepartout and frame 38 x 48 cm (15 by 19 in) - inscribed on the left "Civita Vechia" (in ink) - light age toning and few traces of dust, otherwise good to very good condition, framed in a new bird`s eye maple frame under glass - Private Collection New York City, USA

Note: We suppose this work has been executed from the style either by a French or German artist. In the 19th Century it was common for academy trained artists to visit Italy for studies. Anyway this is a rare motif since the harbour of Civitavechia was not often depicted in this period. Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium.

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.

Ship Portrait of the Scotish Barque *Fifeshire* sailing to Australia, ca. 1895 - a pair of paintings - the vessel is shown one time under full sail at moderate sea and one time under reduced sails - Oil on artist`s board, each 46 by 63 cm (18 by 24 1/2 inch), with frame 57 x 74 cm (22 1/2 by 29 inch) - inscribed on the bow with the ship`s name, both signed by "Adelaide Photo Co. Sydney, NSW" - cleaned and in good condition - Private Collection, Memphis, USA

Note: One painting also with monogram "B" for Borstel. * Show me larger color illustrations *

Großes Schiffsportrait der deutschen Bark "Windsbraut" auf der Nordsee, 1897 - das Schiff wird unter voller Besegelung in Schräglage und mit Kapitän und Mannschaft an Bord gezeigt - Öl auf Malkarton, 54 x 99 cm, mit Rahmen 75 x 120 cm - signiert und datiert: "Garb Römer, Anvers 1897" - aufhängfertig, gereinigt und restauriert, der alte Mahagoni-Rahmen wurde für eine bessere Stabilität neu verleimt, geringe Bestoßungen am Rahmen - Private Collection Den Haag, The Netherlands

Bemerkung: Die Bark "Windsbraut" aus Elsfleth wurde 1877 in Sunderland gebaut und der Kapitän H. Haase übernahm das Schiff 1897. Vermutlich aus diesem Anlaß ließ er im gleichen Jahr dieses Portrait seines Schiffes malen. Die ausführliche Geschichte zu diesem Segelschiff und weitere Abbildungen finden Sie auf unserer Beschreibungsseite.

Ship Portrait of the British (or Canadian) barque *Crayfish* in the Chinese Sea, ca. 1868 - the barque is shown at sea near an Island and with a junk and paddle steamer in the far distance - Oil on canvas on original China Trade stretcher, 46 by 60 cm (18 by 23 5/8 inch), with frame 56 x 69 cm (22 by 27 inch) - inscribed on the bow with the ship`s name - light usual China Trade crackle (in the sea and hull), cleaned, only few areas with inpaint, good condition - Private Collection, Indianapolis, USA

Note: Nam Cheong worked in Whampoa, Hong Kong and rarely signed his works. This painting can be attributed to him or to a member of his workshop. It is executed on the typical thin canvas and in nearly original condition and without extensive crackle. It was previously framed and preserved under glass. Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium.

Ship Portrait of the Barque "Antarctic" in the Bay of Naples, ca. 1900 - Vesuvius and other shipping in the distance, Gouache on paper, ca. 38 x 55 cm, slight signs of age, otherwise good condition - Private Collection, Germany

This Swedish barque was used by Dr. Otto Nordenskoeld for his famous Antarctic expedition 1901 to 1903. He was the first explorer in history staying during winter in this area near the South Pole.

Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium.

Ship Portrait of the German Brig "Albertine von Stettin, geführt von Captn. Johann Zielesch" 1833, the German vessel shown in two positions off Kronborg Castle, Watercolor, 45 x 60 cm, signed, inscribed and dated by Jakob Petersen – Collection in Northern Germany

Note: A typical composition by Jakob Petersen with a technically very well done portrait of the vessel shown off Kronborg Castle. Click on the image to see a larger illustration.

Ship Portrait of the British full-rigged ship *Cressington* in the Pacific Ocean, ca. 1905 - the ship is shown on the high sea with the Australian coastline in the distance - Oil on board, 46 by 59 cm (18 by 23 1/2 inch), with frame 59 x 72 cm (23 by 28 1/2 inch) - inscribed on the bow with the ship`s name - cleaned, small repair in the sky, good condition, new varnish, period frame - Company Collection, Europe

Note: Although steamers were already used in this period for most maritime transports it was more economic to use for the trade to South America (West coast) and Australia sailing vessels. This period was the Golden Age of the so called "Windjammer" sailing ships. The Cressington is one of these large vessels and it can be supposed that it was used for the Wool Trade from Australia to Great Britain.

Ship Portrait of the Danish steamer *Kobenhavn* under sail and steam off Skagen lighthouse 1883 - the transition steamer is shown at good wether off the Skagen light ship and light house - Oil on canvas, 60 by 90 cm (24 by 36 inch), with frame 75 x 105 cm (29 1/2 by 41 inch) - signed and dated lower left "J. Dahl 1883" and inscribed on the bow with the ship`s name - good condition and bright colors, original frame - Private Collection Northern Germany

Note: An impressive portrait of the large, threemasted steamship with an interesting background (Skagen is the place where the Northern Sea / Atlantic meets the Baltic Sea). This painting furthermore convinces with a realistic water, a detailled execution of the ship and interesting contrasts and colors in the sky (with a romantic touch). For more information about Jorgen Dahl please refer also to our publication "Ship Portrait Artists".

King Size OOC Ship Portrait of the *Barck SCANDIA fran Wifste Warf, commederad af Capt. Gustaf Bergensträhle 1856* – The Swedish Bark under full sail off Heligoland with a Pilot Schooner and a full-rigged Ship from Hamburg (on the way to America) in the background – Oil on canvas – 63 x 91 cm (25 x 36 in.) – signed lower right "P. Holm pinxt." and dated a second time 1856 – outstanding condition (not relined, crackle, only very slight inpaint in minor areas in the sky), framed - Private Collection, Northern America

Note: An extra large and bright ship portrait executed in superb quality by P.C. Holm, who was besides of Lorenz and Heinrich Petersen, Jaburg Oltmann and the Fedelers the leading ship portrait artist in Germany.

Titel: "Skibe ut fra Norge" (Shipping off the Norwegian Coast) 1889, a three-masted fullrigged sailing ship in the foreground and four vessels in the background: a Brig and a Sailing Cutter on the right, a Dutch sailing steamer behind the foreground ship and Danish frigate on the left side - signed and dated "Carl Bille 1889" lower left - Oil on canvas - 42 x 63 cm (16 1/2 x 25 in.) with the frame 54 x 76 cm (21 1/4 x 30 in.) - cleaned and in good condition, period gilt frame - Private Collection, Norway

Note: A fine and clear painting from the Golden Age of Scandinavian Marine Art. Any questions concerning this painting are welcome, please send us an email, we will usually answer within 24 hours to a few days.

View of the Pearl River Delta - China Trade Artist, ca. 1860-70 - in the foreground a Chinese village near the water with local people and a boat landing on the right side, Oilpainting on canvas, 7 7/8 by 11 3/4 in. (20 x 30 cm) and with the frame 11 1/2 by 15 1/4 in. (29 x 39 cm) - Condition: good condition (usual craquelure, under UV lamp visible is only slight repainting in minor areas, margins of canvas have been fixed), this painting is in a period frame, which is not a Chinese frame - Private Collection Great Britain (UK)

Note: Often these paintings are attributed to workshops (eg. Studio of Youqua). We have not attributed this painting since there was a number of artists working in the same manner.

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.

Ship Portrait of the "Brig John Downie - Captn. T. Armstrong 1862", the British vessel under full sail approaching in the Bay of Naples with Vesuvius beyond - inscribed with title - Gouache (behind glass) - 41 x 66 cm (16 1/8 x 26 in.) - large (4 in.) black passepartout with gilted lines and bird`s eye maple frame (dimensions with the frame: 67 x 88 cm - 26 3/8 x 36 5/8 in.) - very good condition (slight spots and dirt in the sky, slight retouching to a few parts in the sky) - Private Collection

Note: Michele Funno was a quite busy early ship portrait artist in Naples who portrayed for example many of the fruit schooners who visited this port. He is represented in many maritime museums in Europe and the US.

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, in mint condition and in the 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.

Rare to find: "Rodney" Cut Crystal Glass Ship`s Decanter, Regency Period (circa 1810-20), lead crystal with a large number of very fine executed and decorative cuts on the glass - Height 23 cm (9 inch), Diameter at the base 16.5 cm (6 1/2 inch) - good condition (slight wear and chips from use), with a round cut glass stopper in the same design - Private Collection Great Britain (UK)

Note: This early type of Ship`s Decanter was named after the British Admiral Rodney who won the battle of St. Vincent in 1780 and captured the Cape of Good Hope for the British Empire. With its broad base design it was built for use on board of a ship so it does not fall over when there was heavy waves moving the vessel. It was the Captains and Admirals of the Navy who mainly used them in their Salon to serve Portwine for guests or at the "Captain`s Table" in general.
Additional Note: This is maybe one of the finest ways to serve a good port wine.

Ship Portrait of the American Red Star Ocean Liner "Finland" in New York Harbor off the Statue of Liberty 1906, the vessel is starting its transatlantic voyage to Antwerp (Belgium) - signed and dated "A. Jacobsen 1906" lower left - Oil on canvas laid down on panel - 56 x 91 cm (22 x 36 in) - good condition, minor inpaint in the sky section (upper left) - period frame - Private Collection USA

Note: A sketch and smaller oil of the Finland by Jacobsen is in the Mariners Museum (VA) - please refer to Sniffen. The Passenger "Finland" was in service for the Red Star Line New York from 1902-1928 and sailed regularly from Antwerp to New York. Click on the image to see a larger illustration. Photo Copyright is with the FineArtEmporium.

Portrait of the Italian Brigantine "Francesco Bertolli" off Napels around 1900, signed Gouache painting (under glass) 42 x 63 cm in original, good condition (traces of age only), we are currently researching the history of this ship portrait - Private Collection, Hamburg, Germany

Note: signed by Italian marine artist and ship portrait painter L. Papaluca (active in Italy from 1890 to 1932). An early and outstanding work by the artist. Painted with all details of the vessel. In German: Kapitänsbild der Brigantine "Francesco Bertolli", signiertes Gouache Gemälde

Yacht Regatta on the North Sea or Atlantic, ca. 1880 – several sailing boats and yachts are racing on the open sea, one boat shown closely in the foreground (with three sailors on board), two others can be found in the middleground and several more in the background – Oil on canvas – 59 x 88 cm (23 1/4 x 34 5/8 in.) – not relined, on the original stretcher, old wear, professionally cleaned and restored - Private Collection, USA

Note: Regatta scenes from this early period of the sailing sport on the Atlantic can only rarely be found. This unsigned example shows a nice handling of the water, sky and the boats.

Ship Portrait of the German four-masted Bark "NAL" 1906 - the vessel under full sail on the open sea - signed and dated 1910 - Oil on canvas, 60 by 100 cm (23 5/8 by 39 1/2 inch) - unframed - good condition (ready to hang on the wall), professionally cleaned and restored (slight inpaint, slight loss of color) - Private Collection, Europe

Note: The "Nal" was built in 1892 by Grangemouth Dockyard Co. in Alloa for J. Herron and Co. in Liverpool and originally named "Lord Ripon". In 1898 it was sold to the Rhederei Visurgis AG in Bremen and renamed "Nal". Finally in 1921 it was sold again to Danzig and sunk in January 1922 off Barnflet Island (near Cape Horn) in a gale. The "Nal" was mainly used for long distance transports, eg. to Chile, New Caledonia and the Delaware Bay.

Important Marine Painting - Shipping on the Bosphorus 1869 by Franz Hünten, a British Man-of-War (second rate with up to 90 cannons) in the foreground on its way to Constantinopel with Turkish fishing craft beyond off the coastline of Scutari - signed and dated - Oil on canvas - 58 x 87 cm (23 x 34 in.) - painting and original gilt frame in outstanding condition, unlined and no significant restoration (mint) - Private Collection, Indianapolis, USA

Note: An outstanding and unique painting under all aspects. Click on the image to see a larger illustration. The artist painted this scene from his own experience after traveling to Constantinopel.