Boat Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

A beautiful and rare double-sided watercolor by the prolific contemporary Italian painter Marco Sassone (Italian, b.1942). In this early work, created in 1969, Sassone depicts two different sunset harbor scenes on each side of the paper. On the front, the artist uses a warm color palette of orange and yellow hues to depict a glowing sunset illuminating boats in a harbor. A second view of the harbor with small boats in the foreground on verso. Sassone's signature painterly impressionistic brushstrokes can be seen in the way the artist depicts the water in both watercolors. Signed and dated on verso, "M. Sassone 69". Displayed in a dark wood frame with mat. Image size: 10.5"H x 17"W. “One of the foremost colorists working in America today, Sassone is an artist who developed his own personal, expressive vision early in his career, and who has steadfastly remained faithful to it while refining and developing it to the full power and maturity that is seen in his works today.”Janet Dominik, Bernheim-Jeune, Paris, 1988. Marco Sassone was born in Campi Bisenzio, a Tuscan village, in 1942. The family moved to Florence in 1954, and there he met painters Ottone Rosai and Ugo Maturo, who encouraged him to follow his interest in art. In 1959 he enrolled at the Istituto Galileo Galilei, where he studied architectural drafting for several years. In 1963 he studied with painter Silvio Loffredo, a professor of art at the Accademia in Florence, himself a pupil of the Austrian master Oskar Kokoschka. Loffredo encouraged him to develop his own style and vision. For inspiration, Sassone studied the works of the 19th century Italian impressionists, the Macchiaioli – Giovanni Fattori, Vito D’Ancona and Silvestro Lega. He began exhibiting his first works at Lo Sprone Cultural Center in Florence. In November 1967, soon after the flood had devastated his city, Sassone moved to California. He exhibited for the first time in the United States at the Dalzell-Hatfield Galleries in Los Angeles and became a regular exhibitor at the annual Festival of the Arts in Laguna Beach. Throughout the seventies, he exhibited extensively in the U.S. and abroad. In 1976 he collaborated with director John Wilson to produce an autobiographical documentary. The following year his work was exhibited at the National Academy of Design in New York. Marco Sassone received a gold medal in 1978 from the Italian Academy of Arts, Literature and Science. In 1979 the monograph Sassone by art historian Donelson Hoopes was published in concurrence with the artist’s exhibition at the Laguna Art Museum. With prescience, Hoopes had observed: “Sassone’s art has evolved from within, and such an organic, psychological and spiritual process may take his work along new and unforeseen paths.” In 1981 Sassone moved his studio to San Francisco. During the 80’s his exhibition schedule continued along with his numerous lectures. In 1982 Marco Sassone was knighted by the president of Italy, Sandro Pertini, into the “Order of the Merit of the Italian Republic”. In 1987 Sassone received a commendation from Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley for his “contribution to the community through his art.” In March 1988, the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery mounted his solo exhibition titled Sassone with the publication of a catalogue authored by Janet Dominik. The show travelled to Paris and was installed at the historic Bernheim-Jeune Gallery for the month of April. By the late eighties, the artist had become increasingly concerned with social themes. He began extensive and personal research on the homeless and painted a series of large canvasses and charcoal drawings portraying the life he observed on the streets of San Francisco. A number of these works were exhibited at the Chicago International Art Exposition, the Basel Art Fair in Switzerland, Body Politic at the San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery and Issue of Choice at the Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibition (LACE). In March of 1994, his exhibition “Home on the Streets” opened at the Museo ItaloAmericano in San Francisco. Kenneth Baker, art critic for the San Francisco Chronicle wrote about his work: “There is true technical brilliance here…In the drawings, his technique seems to discover fresh descriptive possibilities each time out.” The exhibition traveled to Los Angeles in 1996 and Florence, Italy in 1997, where it was installed in the Cloisters of the Santa Croce Church. Paola Bortolotti, art critic for La Nazione, wrote: “The persistent theme however does not carry a denunciation of a social problem, but it is rather the pretext to pour forth onto canvas the urgency of the brush strokes loaded with pigment and light.” In 1997 Marco Sassone received a commission to create a 200 square foot mural in downtown San Francisco. The finished work comprised five canvasses dedicated to the theme of Il Palio...

In this New England wharf scene, Morris Blackburn composes a familiar assemblage of boats, dock, and weathered, wooden buildings against a crisp blue morning sky with light clouds....

French school of the nineteenth century, LW (?) A Port scene, animation around a sailing boat Pencil on paper Signed LW (?) Bottom right 13 x 20.5 cm Framed : 27 x 34.5 cm This b...

The Train is an original Pen Drawing realized by an unknown artist in the mid-20th Century. Good condition on a yellowed paper. No signature.

This original nautical illustration by Laerta Premto is made with watercolor and ink on paper. It captures small boats of varying colors docked together in a marina, with one sailer ...

A charming watercolour by the artist Herbert Menzies Marshall (1841-1913). The artist captures a peaceful moment by the quay, using delicate brushwork and muted tones to capture the ...

A peaceful depiction of a Venetian canal. Presented in a gilt-effect frame with elegant foliate mouldings and a white card mount. Signed by the artist to the lower left. On paper.

This artwork "Overlooking the Bay" 2003 Is a watercolor on paper by Filipino artist Ephraim Samson, b.1947. It is signed and dated at the lower right co...

Frank Forty (1902-1996) Irish Watercolour painting: Inscribed verso, Vigo Size 11 x 15 inches Superb original watercolour painting by the well listed and popular Irish painter, Fr...

English Town by Ronald Birch, British circa 1970's watercolour on art paper, unframed overall paper measures: 15 x 22 inches *Free Shipping On This Painting*: American, Europe & Un...

Saltfleet by Ronald Birch, British circa 1970's watercolour on art paper, unframed signed lower corner overall paper measures: 15 x 22 inches *Free shipping on this painting*: Amer...

Inscribed verso, Vigo Size 11 x 15 inches Superb original watercolour painting by the well listed and popular Irish painter, Frank Forty (1902-1996). The painting came from a priv...

AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002) watercolor/gouache size: 7.75 x 11 inches Beautifully colorful, original painting by the very popular and highly regarded Hungarian/ French painter, ...

Brancaster by Ronald Birch, British circa 1970's watercolour on art paper, unframed overall paper measures: 15 x 22 inches titled lower centre 'UNSURE' and dated 'April 88' *FREE SH...

River Yar Boatyard by Ronald Birch, British circa 1970's watercolour on art paper, unframed overall paper measures: 15 x 22 inches titled and dated 'May 1977' *FREE SHIPPING ON THIS...

Edge of the boatyard, Yarmouth by Ronald Birch, British circa 1970's watercolour on art paper, unframed overall paper measures: 15 x 22 inches titled and signed to lower right *FREE...

"Brittant Coastline" by Camille Meriot (French 1887-1975) signed crayon drawing on paper paper : 5.25 x 8 inches Fine original French Impressionist painting by the well listed a...

Superb original watercolour painting by the well listed and popular Irish painter, Frank Forty (1902-1996). The painting came from a private collection of this artists work. Frank ...

"Atmospheric Boats" by Camille Meriot (French 1887-1975) signed and dated 63', stamped verso crayon drawing on paper paper : 6.5 x 9 inches Fine original French Impressionist pai...

"By The Harbour" by Camille Meriot (French 1887-1975) signed and dated 63', stamped verso crayon drawing on paper paper : 6.5 x 8.75 inches Fine original French Impressionist pain...

Superb original watercolour painting by the well listed and popular Irish painter, Frank Forty (1902-1996). The painting came from a private collection of this artists work. Frank ...

"The Harbour - Honfleur" by Camille Meriot (French 1887-1975) signed and dated 64' crayon drawing on paper paper : 9 x 6.25 inches Fine original French Impressionist painting by t...

Signed lower right, "M. Backman" for Muriel Backman (American, 1902-1996), titled verso and dated 1955. A vibrant Modernist work by this notable California woman artist who exhibit...

Original watercolor of sailboats at dock by well listed artist Carl Broemel. This work is stunning with wonderful colors and movement. This piece is also housed in the original hand carved arts and crafts frame. Carl William Broemel...

Boats Docked On The River - Original Watercolor on Paper Original watercolor on paper depicting boats parked along the water by Ken L. Stephens (American. ...

Colorful watercolor of boats in the Harbor by California artist Virginia Hughins (Virginia Brubaker DeWolf), (American, 1923-2004). Signed "Virgin...

Port is a drawing in pen realized by Vito Alghisi in 1997. Hand-signed on the lower right of and dated by the artist. Very good conditions. Includes a white Passepartout: 34 x 49...

Title: Canal Scene with Lock and Boathouse Windsor Watercolour with Autumn Light By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed Size: 12.25 inches (height) x 13 in...

Title: Teddington Bridge River Thames Scene with Boat Swan and Trees Watercolour By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed Size: 7.5 inches (height) x 11.25 i...

Original watercolour. Presented in a gilt frame with a crisp white mount. Signed to the lower right. On watercolour paper.

Title: Shetland Harbour Fishing Boats at Low Tide by British Artist John Steane by John Steane (b.1931) Signed: Bottom right Size: 15.75 inches (height) x 20 inches (width) watercolo...

Title: Rowing Boats on Rocky Shore with Grass and Distant Hills by John Steane by John Steane (b.1931) Size: 15.75 inches (height) x 20 inches (width) watercolor painting on paper, u...

Aldeburgh Beach Signed By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Watercolor on artists paper on board, framed - glass covered Framed: 17.5 x 20 inches Watercolour: 9.5 x 12 inches Conditi...

Contemporary watercolor painting on paper by Polish artist Wlodzimierz Karczmarzyk. Marine painting depicting boats on a water. Artwork's style is sketch-like but realistic at the sa...

John Francis Branegan (1843-1909) - original watercolour. Evening on the Medway. Signed and inscribed to the lower right. Presented in a gilt-effect frame with a wash-line mount. Lab...

This artwork "Seashore with Boats" 1975, is a watercolor on paper by Latvian artist Paul Duskins, 1928-1996. It is signed and dated at the lower right corner by the artist. The artwo...

This artwork titled "Time to go Home Papa" c.1950 is a watercolor on paper by noted American artist Darrell Craig McClure, 1903-1987 It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The artwork size is 14.85 x 21.5 inches, framed is 24 x 30 inches. It is custom framed in a wooden gold frame, with gold color spacer. It is in excellent condition, the colors are fresh and bright. About the artist: Born in Ukiah Feb 25 1903, he showed his interest in cartooning at a very early age. One of his cartoons appeared in the old Ukiah Republican Press when he was nine years old. His love for the sailing schooners he served on as a young man inspired him to do a series of paintings on the vessels. McClure's work has been favorably received on both the East and West Coast, and a number of his paintings hang in the Maritime Museum in San Francisco. He studied at a cartoon school in San Francisco and the California School of Fine Arts. Instructors included Maynard Dixon, Harold Von Schmidt and Clarence Mackey, leading artists of the day. At the age of 17, he began his love affair with the sea, taking his first voyage on the Annie Johnson, destined for Hawaii. At 19 he shipped out for the East Coast aboard the freighter, Artiagas, and worked up and down the coast until friends were instrumental in getting him a job as an apprentice cartoonist with Hearst's King Features. He was with the newspaper for 37 years. Thirty-one were spent drawing the Annie Rooney cartoon. McClure’s work is held in numerous collections nationwide, many paintings are on display at the Kelley House, Mendocino, Mateo, NC,the San Juan Islands and the San Francisco Yacht...

George Scarth French. English ( b.1859 - d.1946 ). Tate Hill Pier, Whitby, 1930. Watercolor. Signed & Dated Lower Left. Image size 15 inches x 21.5 inches ( 38cm x 54.5cm ). Frame ...

This artwork "Harbor Scene" 1975, is a watercolor on paper by Latvian artist Paul Duskins, 1928-1996. It is signed and dated at the lower right corner by the artist. The artwork size...

Title: Moored Fishing Boat with Jetty and Distant Sheds East Coast Maritime Watercolour By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Watercolor on artists paper Size: 10.25 x 14.25 inches Co...

Maurice Asselin (1882-1947) A Seascape, Brittany, signed lower right watercolor on paper 19.7 x 25.2 cm Framed : 35 x 40.5 cm Maurice Asselin was particularly attached to Britta...

Title: Southwold Harbour Fishing Boat Low Tide Estuary Scene with Sheds and Moorings By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Annotated verso: “Southwold March 95 River Blyth” Medium: Watercolor ...

Lou's Landing - Original Watercolor On Paper Original watercolor on paper by Ray Skelton (American 20th c.), depicting a boat harbor with numerous boats tied up, some sailing. Lou's...

Title: Old Boat Yard with Figures and Dog on Suffolk Coast Watercolor by Tony Herbert By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Watercolor on artists paper Size: 11.25 x 15 inches Conditio...

Well presented in a gilt effect frame. Signed in graphite to the lower right. On wove.

Bernard Myers (British, 1925 – 2007) Study of flowers with oranges and pears pastel on paper Signed ‘B. Myers’ (lower right) 24 x 31.3/4 in. (61 x 80.7 cm.) (including frame) From th...

Roberto Fabelo Remedios, 2001 Watercolor on paper 30 x 22 in Includes a certificate of authenticity by the artist

A Cloudless Sky - Line Drawing Landscape in Ink on Paper Bold landscape line drawing by listed Maine artist Laurence Sisson (American, 1928-2015). An extremely low horizon line leaves a vast, cloudless sky over agricultural fields in varying values of light and dark. This drawing was likely a preparatory sketch for a larger painting. This piece is unsigned, but was acquired from David Sisson, the artist's son. Presented in a new black mat with foam-core backing. Mat size: 10"H x 13"W Image size: 4.63"H x 7.19"W Laurence Sisson, was a student of Herbert Barnett (1910-1972), he was one of America's preeminent realist painters today. His work may be found in the permanent collections of museums nationwide including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Portland Museum of Art, Maine. Laurence Sisson painted landscapes for sixty years. He was known for his paintings of the Maine coast and landscapes of the southwest. His style ranges from plein air watercolors to large oil landscapes...

Idyllic harbor seascape by ML Pfeffer (20th Century). Two boats are on the shore, undergoing preparations for sailing. A large cliff wraps around from the left to create a natural ha...

Food from Switzerland is an original drawing artwork in pen on paper realized by Italian Artist Giuseppe Scalarini (Mantova, 29 Gennaio 1873 – Milano, 30 December 1948). The state o...

Contemporary watercolor painting on paper by Polish artist Wlodzimierz Karczmarzyk. Marine painting depicting boats on a water. Artwork's style is sketch-like but realistic at the sa...

A charming watercolour scene depicting St Sampson's harbour on a sunny morning. Signed to the lower right. presented in a wooden frame with a gilt slip. On paper.

A fine late 19th watercolour depiction of the idyllic Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva. The painting is unsigned and handsomely presented in a 19th Century gilt frame with ornate floral...

Here for your consideration is a finely executed watercolor and gouache on archival paper by the American Watercolor Society artist, Robert Dumas Barrett. The scene is along the Hudson...

Beautiful, serene sepia watercolor of a moonlight sail on archival paper attributed to Robert Montgomery. Signed lower left. Condition is excellent. Re...

An original watercolour by William Barclay Clibborn. Well presented in a wash line mount and complimenting blue and gilt frame. Signed by the artist to the lower left and dated 1911....

The Bottle is a drawing artwork in Black Marker on paper realized by Italian Artist Giuseppe Scalarini (Mantova, 29 Gennaio 1873 – Milano, 30 December 1948). The state of preservati...