Lighthouse Ocean Nautical Watercolor Painting Signed James Drake Iams

Description

Age:
c1990

Details:
Detailed art piece depicting a lighthouse and fishing boat in the distance.
James Drake Iams has been painting the Chesapeake Bay since the mid 1950's, and he has recorded his observations with the knowledge of the sailor and the eye of the painter

Condition:
Excellent Vintage Condition.
Some minor marks on frame.
Offered at a fraction of original retail cost.

Size:
16.5W x 1.25D x 14H

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent Vintage Condition.
Some minor marks on frame.

Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor

Details:
Art Subjects: Seascape
Country of Origin: Unknown
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent Vintage Condition.
Some minor marks on frame.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

14 x 16.5 x 1.25 in

Lighthouse Ocean Nautical Watercolor Painting Signed James Drake Iams

Lot 0543

Estimate $100-$250

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