Antique British marine oil painting of sailing boats and steamships in a busy harbour, circa 1910, oil on canvas in decorative gilt frame.

Antique British Marine Oil Painting - Sailing Boats and Steamships, Circa 1910

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Dimensions

Canvas

Height: 33 cm

Width: 43 cm

Framed

Height: 47 cm

Width: 57 cm

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Why Hawkins Antiques?

Description

A charming early 20th Century British marine oil painting depicting a busy coastal waterway filled with traditional sailing craft, steam-powered vessels and distant harbour shipping, dating to circa 1910.

The composition beautifully captures the changing face of British maritime commerce during the Edwardian period, where graceful red-sailed fishing smacks continue to share the water with powerful steamships and commercial vessels. The artist has skilfully conveyed the movement of the sea through lively brushwork and subtle tonal variation, while the atmospheric sky creates depth and drama across the busy harbour scene.

The painting is executed in oil on canvas and remains on its original G. Rowney & Co. London prepared artist's canvas, stamped "Quality B" to the reverse. Founded during the eighteenth century, Rowney was one of Britain's finest suppliers of artists' materials and their canvases were widely used by professional painters throughout the late Victorian and Edwardian periods.

Attached to the reverse is an historic newspaper cutting commemorating the launch of HMS Thunderer at Blackwall on 2nd February 1911. Whilst this almost certainly represents a later owner's attempt to identify the subject, it provides an interesting piece of the painting's history, although the exact harbour and vessels depicted remain unidentified.

The work is presented in an attractive decorative gilt frame which complements the warm tones of the painting and makes it ready for immediate display.

A wonderfully atmospheric British marine painting that would make an excellent addition to any collection of maritime art, Edwardian paintings or traditional coastal interiors.

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The work will be carefully wrapped and transported using an appropriate specialist art and furniture delivery service.

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Hawkins Antiques Ltd is a third-generation family antique business established in the 1960s. Every item is personally selected, carefully inspected and honestly described.

Condition

Condition Report

Presented in good antique condition throughout.

The canvas remains stable on its original stretcher with no evidence of significant restoration visible under normal inspection.

The decorative gilt frame is later than the painting and displays minor age-related wear, rubbing and small losses consistent with normal use.

Please refer to the photographs as they form part of the condition report.

Dimensions

Canvas

Height: 33 cm

Width: 43 cm

Framed

Height: 47 cm

Width: 57 cm

Why Hawkins Antiques?

Three Generations Since 1960

Hawkins Antiques has been sourcing and selling fine antique furniture for over six decades, combining traditional expertise with carefully curated stock.

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Every piece is individually chosen for quality, character, craftsmanship, and decorative appeal - we do not mass-source inventory.

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We photograph and describe each item accurately, highlighting condition, restorations, age-related wear, and authenticity.

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