ANTIQUE SHIPYARD ADVERTISING DRAWING
Ca 1900 

Pen, ink and watercolor on paper          Unsigned 

Unframed 20 1/4" L x 14 1/4" H    Framed 231/4" x 17 1/4" x 1 1/4"

 

PRESENTED is an original shipyard drawing by an unknown draftsman, artist of a small stack steam ship. The drawing is a rare piece of shipyard advertising art and was used to show prospective owners what the yard was capable of doing. In this case, based on the piping and valves shown on the deck view of the drawing, this vessel was a rigged for carrying liquid cargo, maybe fuel oil. After the plan type drawing was complete water colors were washed over certain areas to high light them. The colors range from orange to a dark blue with brown highlights.  

Paintings such as this are very rare, and this is only the second one we have ever seen. The framed 231/4" x 17 1/4" heavy paper, has been recently custom framed for your enjoyment. 

NOTE: The photographs were taken through glass, and what may look like stains, or discoloration are really shadows. There also are some minor distortions affecting what should be horizontal lines.

After sections of vessel

Forward section of vessel. Note pipes and valves

Pilot house and engine detail

Bow section and tanks

A WORD ABOUT MARINE ADVERTISING ART:

Not much is known about this genre other than steam ship lines distributed posters and paintings which were displayed in travel agent offices to attract their customers. Ship builders made various types of ship models which were used as examples of their works and which were presented to owners for similar use. This example of a drawing being used as a sales tool is very unique, and a rarity.

GUARANTEE OF SATISFACTION: You must be fully satisfied with your purchase on arrival and that our description is entirely accurate or your money back. The only conditions are that an email authorization be obtained within five days, and that the artifact is returned in its original condition and packaging, and insured for its full value. Unfortunately, shipping charges are not included in this offer and are non-refundable unless we are at fault.

SHIPPING & PACKING: The cost of shipping, packing, handling, and insurance  to your destination, will be calculated after the auction and is an additional charge. You may email us before bidding to get these costs. We price our shipping honestly, but we expect to be reimbursed for the nominal cost of packaging materials and handling.

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