Marine Seascape Oil Painting Manner Of Salvatore Colacicco

Painting finished in acrylic oils on an half inch thick wooden panel depicting an impressive three masted frigate returning to harbour, a beautiful example in the 19th century manner. The vessel is anchored just outside The Grand Harbour, known as the Port of Valletta, which is a natural harbour on the island of Malta. The painting is very similar in manner to works by Salvatore Colacicco and demonstrates an excellent standard of detail and accuracy in the way the vessel is painted, having plenty of natural daylight and brightness conveyed within the scene. His paintings are similar in manner to works by James Hardy and are selling today for considerable sums ranging from £3000- £5000 and higher for the largest examples involving more time and effort to paint. Salvatore Colacicco's style of painting was very reminiscent of marine artists during the 19th century and his works have an obvious Italian feel as does the example we offer, Salvatore Colacicco was a world-renowned marine artist who was born in 1935 in Bellagio, near Lake Como and studied at Brera Academy, Milan. The example we offer bears a faint signature in the lower bottom tight corner J Hardy. About The Artist James Hardy Iii was a British painter who was born in 1937. His works are well known in the art market and are very desirable and an excellent Investment. Prices His prices for works offered at auction have ranged greatly depending on the medium with small examples selling from $300 to $7844 Usd achieved at auction in 2014 at Christies South Kensington. His large scale works on wooden panel finished in acrylic oil paint are very desirable and achieve the best Prices. Frame This magnificent painting was framed with utmost care in golden premium wood to match the style and era of the painting, specially designed for the painting, finished with a beval gilt slip and with a rich gold Patina. Framed Measurements Height 28 Inches ( 71 cm ) Width. 38 Inches ( 96.5 cm ) Depth 2.25 Inches ( 5.5 cm ) Condition This stunning painting is in excellent condition throughout and is ready Delivery UK ( Next Day Tracked & Recorded ) £80 Worldwide : £280 - Telephone Enquiries : 07765 856171 - Quote Our Ref 0880