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Antique Nautical Oil on Canvas Chinese Seascape Trade Painting of Sailing Ships
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique nautical oil on canvas Chinese seascape painting depicts tall mast ships on rough seas with
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19th Century Hong Kong Antique Ship Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Ships Off Dungeness, Kent, 19th Century
By John Lynn
Located in Blackwater, GB
Ships Off Dungeness, Kent, 19th Century by JOHN LYNN (1826-1869) to $60,000 Large 19th century
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19th Century Antique Ship Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

James Webb 19th Century Oil Painting on Board Ship at Sea Framed
By James Webb
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare and historic 19th century oil painting on board depicting a ship at sea marked “37” on the
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19th Century Antique Ship Paintings

Materials

Paper

Brigantine Ship At Sunset, dated 1919
Located in Blackwater, GB
Brigantine Ship At Sunset, dated 1919 by Alfred Theodor Olsen (1854-1932) Large 1919 Sunset
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19th Century Antique Ship Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

English ship in a rough sea
By James Edward Buttersworth
Located in Woodbury, CT
portray faithfully the sailing yachts, steamers, and racing clipper ships of the time. To account for the
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1840s Victorian Antique Ship Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Nautical Oil Painting on Panel of British Steamboat and Ships
Located in Shippensburg, PA
BRITISH SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY) OIL ON PANEL OF STEAMBOAT AND SHIPS AT SEA A finely detailed and
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19th Century English Antique Ship Paintings

A Pair of English Oil Paintings of Ships by George D. Callow
Located in Austin, TX
“The Yorkshire Coast” Painting by George D. Callow An English oil painting, c. 1860
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19th Century English Antique Ship Paintings

Reverse Glass Painting Augsburg 18.Century Harbor Scene Trompe L`Oeil Ships
Located in Epfach, DE
Reverse glass painting Augsburg 18 th century harbor scene Trompe L Oeil wooden frame black
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1780s German Baroque Antique Ship Paintings

Materials

Glass

English 1850s Oil Painting on Board Depicting Ships at Sea Signed John Swift
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small size English oil painting on board depicting ships at sea by John Swift. This English
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Ship Paintings

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Antique 19th Century French Framed Oil on Canvas Painting of Ships at Port.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th Century French Framed Oil on Canvas Painting of Ships at Port. Painting is not signed
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Late 19th Century French Antique Ship Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Antique Oil On Canvas Painting Of Seascape With Clipper Ships by Bowman C1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Oil On Canvas Painting Of Seascape With Clipper Ships Signed By TS Bowman, Framed, C1870
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19th Century Antique Ship Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Oil on Board Painting, Seascape with a Tall Mast Sailing Ship, Framed, C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Oil on Board Painting, Seascape with a Tall Mast Sailing Ship, Unsigned, Framed, C1900
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Early 20th Century Antique Ship Paintings

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Seascape Oil Painting of Ships Off the Coast, Signed H.Quast
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Large antique oil painting on canvas of fishing Village coast, very well painting of marine scene
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Ship Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

British Oil on Board Maritime Painting of Tall Mast Sailing Ship, circa 1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique British oil on board seascape maritime painting of tall mast sailing ship in harbor setting
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Late 19th Century English Antique Ship Paintings

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century Ship Battle Scenes
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful pair of 19th century Continental marine oil paintings on panel depicting ship battle
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19th Century Realist Antique Ship Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of Paintings Ships Unloading Cargo on the Beach by Edmund John Niemann
Located in Wiscasset, ME
displayed side by side at 19.5" x 33" total. The paintings feature ships at low tide on the beach in a cove
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Ship Paintings

Materials

Paint

Dutch Ships On The River, 17th Century
By Abraham Jansz Storck
Located in Blackwater, GB
Dutch Ships On The River, 17th Century Abraham Jansz STORCK (1635-1710) sales to $600,000 Large
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17th Century Antique Ship Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

English Tole Tray
Located in Atlanta, GA
English tole tray with ship painting.
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19th Century English Antique Ship Paintings

Materials

Tôle

Antique Oil on Canvas Seascape Painting with Sailing Ships by M.E.King
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique oil on canvas painting by listed artist Mary Elizabeth King (American, 1899-1991) depicts
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Early 20th Century American Antique Ship Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood

Vintage Nautical Marine Ship Scene Oil Painting by Henry Martz
By D. Taylor, Salvatore Colacicco, James Webb
Located in San Diego, CA
, Martz is recognized for his contributions to American art, particularly through his paintings and
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1910s British Folk Art Antique Ship Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Oil on Canvas Seascape Painting of Tall Masted Ship by S. Porter C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Oil on Canvas Seascape Painting of Tall Masted Ship by S. Porter, Framed, C1890 Measures
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Late 19th Century Antique Ship Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

SHIP IN THE MOONLIGHT WATERCOLOR
Located in Buchanan, MI
Watercolor on paper, signed illegibly lower right "Walter D. ?" In gilt wood frame
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19th Century American Antique Ship Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

M. Morris - 1912 Oil, Pulling The Passenger Ship
Located in Corsham, GB
This maritime painting depicts a bustling harbour scene with a large passenger ship being pulled by
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Early 20th Century Antique Ship Paintings

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Oil

Pair of 19th Century Ship Oil Paintings Signed A. Michel for E. Galien-Laloue
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
paintings! Painted in France circa 1890, both artworks are set in carved gilt wood frames and illustrate
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Late 19th Century French Antique Ship Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood

Antique Oil On Canvas Seascape Painting of a Tall Masted Ship by T. Bailey C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Oil On Canvas Seascape Painting of a Tall Masted Ship by T. Bailey C1900 Measures- 20.25"H
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Early 20th Century Antique Ship Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Papier Mache Tray with Ship Scene
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Papier Mache Tray with Painted ship scene.
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19th Century English Antique Ship Paintings

Materials

Papier Mâché

Ship Portrait of Steamer "Morro Castle"
Located in Nantucket, MA
, Cuba. The ship was named for the Morro Castle fortress that guards the entrance to Havana Bay. On the
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Ship Paintings

Rare Eglomise Picture of American Ship
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rare eglomise picture of American ship off shore with original frame.
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1820s American American Classical Antique Ship Paintings

Marine Painting of Sea, Ship and Clouds with Gold Frame Signed H.S 21 1921
Located in Lejre, DK
Marine painting of sea, ship and clouds with gold frame signed H.S 21 from the 1920s. Measurement
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1920s Danish Other Antique Ship Paintings

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Canvas

English Watercolor of a Sailing Ship
Located in San Francisco, CA
A nicely painted English watercolor of a 3 masted sailing ship flying the Union Jack. With a period
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19th Century English Antique Ship Paintings

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Watercolor, Paper

English Watercolor of a Sailing Ship
Located in San Francisco, CA
A finely painted English watercolor on paper depicting a three masted sailing ship in a harbor
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19th Century English Antique Ship Paintings

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Watercolor, Paper

19th C. Anglo Chinese Oil Painting of a British Ship of the China Trade Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th C. Anglo Chinese oil painting of a British ship of the China Trade period. Excellent detailed
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19th Century English Other Antique Ship Paintings

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Birdseye Maple, Canvas, Paint

Painting of Clipper Ship Witch of the Wave at Anchor in Boston Harbor ca 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Painting of "The Clipper Ship 'Witch of the Wave At Anchor in Boston Harbor," American
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Ship Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Early 19th Century Oil - Ships by the Shore
Located in Corsham, GB
This maritime scene depicts a tranquil harbour with several sailing vessels moored near the shore. Well presented in an antique gilt-effect frame. Unsigned. On canvas on stretchers.
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Early 19th Century Antique Ship Paintings

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Oil

Edwards - Early 20th Century Oil, Tall Ships At Dock
Located in Corsham, GB
A fin nautical scene in oil, showing a pair of fine tall ships with furled masts, anchored at dock
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Early 20th Century Antique Ship Paintings

Materials

Oil

Carl Bille, Coastal Marine Scene With Ships Overcast Sky
Located in Cheltenham, GB
sailboats buffeted by waves. The predominant ship leans towards its port side - a Danish flag flutters in
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1870s Academic Antique Ship Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Oil On Board Seascape with Ship
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique seascape painting offers oil on board sailing ship on moonlit calm seas, 19th century
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Late 19th Century Antique Ship Paintings

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Giltwood

English ships at anchor, with the an Impressionist Sunrise
By Adolphus Knell
Located in Woodbury, CT
seems generally to be on the small scale although the occasional larger paintings have been seen. He
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1890s Victorian Antique Ship Paintings

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Oil

English ships at anchor, with the an Impressionist Sunrise
By Adolphus Knell
Located in Woodbury, CT
seems generally to be on the small scale although the occasional larger paintings have been seen. He
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1890s Victorian Antique Ship Paintings

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Oil

HAND CARVED PAINTED FOLK ART WOOD SHIP
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS SIGNED AND DATED 1924 FOLKY HAND CARVED AND HAND PAINTED SHIP HAS GREAT PRESENTS.WITH GREAT
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Early 20th Century American Antique Ship Paintings

“Ships off the Coast” by John Wilson
Located in Sheffield, MA
John Wilson English, 1774 – 1855 “Ships off the Coast” Oil on
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19th Century English Antique Ship Paintings

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Canvas

"An American Clipper Ship" by Antonio Jacobsen
By Antonio Jacobsen
Located in Wiscasset, ME
An oil on artist board featuring an American clipper ship by Antonio Jacobsen. Signed and dated
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1910s American American Empire Antique Ship Paintings

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Paint

Steam Ship Washington rescuing from the Winchester off Boston 1854
By James Edward Buttersworth
Located in Woodbury, CT
James Edward Butteerworth Owning a painting by James Edward Buttersworth depicting the heroic
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1850s Victorian Antique Ship Paintings

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Oil, Board

Sailor s Woolwork Picture Of The Ship Ulrica
Located in Downingtown, PA
-Worked by Stephen Spewgett Thorsmonden. All within maple frame. Reference: The Ulrica was an iron ship
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19th Century British Antique Ship Paintings

"The Bransford" Antonio Jacobsen, Marine Ship Portrait, Great Lakes Seascape
By Antonio Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
. Subsequently he received commissions from sea captains, ship owners, and steamship companies. The Old Dominion
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Early 1900s Antique Ship Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ships at Sea
By James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Located in Woodbury, CT
Wonderful chalk drawing by one of the world most sought after and famous artists. Excellent provenance having come from an eminent New York City Gallery back in the 1950's
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Ship Paintings

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Chalk

St Cuthbert , An English merchant ship off the Coast of England
By William Howard Yorke
Located in Woodbury, CT
he remained the rest of his career and life. Yorke’s earliest known painting, a ship portrait of
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1880s Victorian Antique Ship Paintings

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Oil

English merchant ship off the coast of England at full sail
By William Howard Yorke
Located in Woodbury, CT
he remained the rest of his career and life. Yorke’s earliest known painting, a ship portrait of
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1880s Victorian Antique Ship Paintings

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Oil

George Webster (1797-1864) - Oil, Fishing Vessels and Sailing Ships
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed to the lower right. Presented in a decorative gilt frame with stick and ribbon running pattern and foliate strapwork. On canvas.
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Early 19th Century Antique Ship Paintings

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Oil

J. A. Taylor - Late 19th Century Oil, Ships at Worm s Head
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming late 19th century oil painting of ships at Worm's Head on the Gower Peninsula. Signed to
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Late 19th Century Antique Ship Paintings

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Oil

Frank Rawlings Offer (1847-1932) - Framed Oil, Tall Ship Up River
Located in Corsham, GB
This serene landscape painting by Frank Rawlings Offer (1847-1932) captures a tranquil estuary
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Early 20th Century Antique Ship Paintings

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Oil

Ship in Ice, c.1910-1912, by Swedish Artist Artur Bianchini
Located in Stockholm, SE
painting depicting a ship sailing through ice. The small canvas captures the ship as its central focus
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1910s Antique Ship Paintings

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Oil, Board

English Merchant ship off the coast of England at full sail.
By Richard Barnett Spencer
Located in Woodbury, CT
noted for portraits of the early iron ships that began to emerge in the 1870s. His paintings of these
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1880s Victorian Antique Ship Paintings

19th Century, American School "The Monk" Ship Nautical Watercolor
Located in Atlanta, GA
maritime scene featuring the ship The Monk as its central subject. The vessel, depicted in full sail
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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Ship Paintings

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Giltwood, Paint

Theatre scene. Knight Atop A Ship With Sword Raised. 1929 ca
Located in Firenze, IT
Scene of a knight atop a ship with sword raised. Emmanuel Cocard, Lyon, 1929. Painted in gouache
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1920s Art Deco Antique Ship Paintings

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Wood, Tempera, Gouache, Illustration Board

"Ships Approaching the Shore" by Jakob Josef Zelger
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Jakob Josef Zelger (Swiss, 1812-1885) Ships Approaching the Shore on an alpine lake, most likely
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1860s Swiss Neoclassical Antique Ship Paintings

Materials

Paint

circa 1900 Still Life "Fruits and Wine" by Richard Temple III
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
ship paintings. 16" x 12" Frame: 26 1/4" x 30 1/4" We are a family business that has been a major
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Early 20th Century British Antique Ship Paintings

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Paint

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Antique Ship Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique ship paintings is available on 1stDibs. There are many Old Masters, Impressionist and Expressionist versions of these works for sale. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. You can search the antique ship paintings that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, beige, gray and white. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Michela De Vito, Gabriele Galantara, Antonio Manganaro, Currier Ives and Jan Pieter Verdussen are consistently popular. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are Antique Ship Paintings?

Antique ship paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,391, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $775,000.
Questions About Antique Ship Paintings
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