Marshall Johnson, Jr. (Massachusetts, 1850-1921) oil on canvas marine painting titled "Brig Beclamed" depicting a large ship on still waters, figures looking down at two people in a small boat moored to its hull in the foreground, two smaller ships in the middle ground, and several ships in the background against an early morning sky. Signed "Marshall Johnson" lower left. Exhibition label with title, artist's name, return to address, and price, en verso. Housed in a gilt wood frame with carved foliate swag and bead course running pattern. Sight - 17 3/4" H x 23 3/4" W. Framed - 20" H x 26 1/8" W. American, late 19th/early 20th century. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)

Painting in good condition with moderate craquelure overall and yellowed varnish. Small brown accretion upper right side.