Description
A beautiful decorative pair of hand-colored maritime engravings after the celebrated Flemish artist F.H. Bruegel, featuring the companion scenes La Flotte ("The Fleet") and A L'ancre ("At Anchor"). Rich with period sailing vessels, rolling seas, and finely detailed rigging, these classic nautical images evoke the romance of European seafaring during the Age of Sail.
These are quality 20th-century restrikes after Bruegel's original compositions, faithfully reproducing the intricate line work and hand-colored appearance of the historic engravings.
Professionally matted and ready for framing, they make an impressive statement whether displayed together or individually. Individual Size: 16 x 20" (each), Display as a Set: Approximately 33 x 20"
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent new condition
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Details:
Art Subjects: Seascape
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Unframed
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
These are quality 20th-century restrikes after Bruegel's original compositions, faithfully reproducing the intricate line work and hand-colored appearance of the historic engravings.
Professionally matted and ready for framing, they make an impressive statement whether displayed together or individually. Individual Size: 16 x 20" (each), Display as a Set: Approximately 33 x 20"
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent new condition
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Details:
Art Subjects: Seascape
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Unframed
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent new condition
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
16 x 20 x 1 in
1970s Set of 2 Nautical Ship Engravings - La Flotte & a l'Ancre by f.h. Bruegel | Hand-Colored Marit
Estimate $220-$530
Starting Bid
$110
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November Fine Art & Decorative Collectibles
New York, NY, United States
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