Francis West Naval Battle Maritime Painting
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Francis West.Rhode Island,1881-1971
Impressionist depiction of a large ships engaged in battle, depicting the Battle of Lake Eerie in which the United States Navy defeated and captured six vessels of the British Royal Navy. West lived in Jamestown, Rhode Island where he opened his studio Red Elephant Studio, focusing mainly on land-and water scenes, tall sailing, and Native American chiefs.
Oil on board,Board 16" x 28 1/2".Frame 18 3/4" x 31 1/4"
Signed "Francis West R.E.S lower right corner, marked "Battle of Lake Eerie Red Elephant Studio Jamestown, RI" on verso.
From the collection of a Norwich, Connecticut estate.
Impressionist depiction of a large ships engaged in battle, depicting the Battle of Lake Eerie in which the United States Navy defeated and captured six vessels of the British Royal Navy. West lived in Jamestown, Rhode Island where he opened his studio Red Elephant Studio, focusing mainly on land-and water scenes, tall sailing, and Native American chiefs.
Oil on board,Board 16" x 28 1/2".Frame 18 3/4" x 31 1/4"
Signed "Francis West R.E.S lower right corner, marked "Battle of Lake Eerie Red Elephant Studio Jamestown, RI" on verso.
From the collection of a Norwich, Connecticut estate.
Condition
Pinhole to upper right corner, areas of white specks especially to ocean, area of dark scuff to right by ship, otherwise good condition and displays well.
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Francis West Naval Battle Maritime Painting
Estimate $300 - $500
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